Ziwei Immortal Path

Chapter 96: Empty Mountain

"That's fine too."

Su Yanlu pondered for a moment and said,

"However, after I arrived in Qingshen, my family had other important matters to attend to. Moreover, since the Immortal has said so before, it is not appropriate for me, Cangwu, to interfere in Yuchuan's affairs. After all, in front of the Feather Master, the disciples of the four counties each have their own duties. If I interfere without authorization, it will be embarrassing for the Feather Masters."

"Then why not arrange a time with Boyang, and after returning to Qingshen, you two can go there. My family doesn't need to get involved in this matter anymore."

"That's fine too."

Lang Mo Changge took out an iron order from the storage bag on his waist, presented it with both hands, and then said to Xu Boyang:

"Brother Xu, this is the token of my Langmo tribe. After you have settled everything, no matter where you settle, send someone to Langyan Mountain to inform us."

"Also, as far as I know, this Qingqiu Qiliwen has evil intentions and is selfish. He hasn't reported the [Hidden Demon Mirror] back to Qingqiu Tushan. However, you never know for sure. If he accidentally leaked the news before and something went wrong, if we're in danger, you can also take the order to my Langmo or Niushan tribes to mobilize troops. My Black Tooth and Black Tooth tribes will definitely provide their full support!"

"Also, this time I'm going to meet Yuchuan Jiang Taiqing, I'm representing Black Chi in a meeting with Qingshen. So, I have to go back to the Southern Wilderness's Hundred Thousand Mountains and present this matter to my tribal leader, General Black Chi."

"The journey to the Southern Wilds is not short, and it will take at least half a year to prepare everything. Therefore, there is no urgency for this matter. You can handle it as you wish. After I return, I will wait for good news at Wolf Smoke Mountain."

"Furthermore, the 'Demon Spirit and Ghost Market' in the Nanhu Islands is also run by my Langmo tribe. If you need anything, just go there with my order. It's like I'm here in person."

When Xu Boyang heard that he was going to meet the real person, his heart tightened and he broke out in a cold sweat. Fortunately, Lang Mo Changge explained the reason clearly. So going to Yuchuan to meet this Taoist priest from the Jiang family should not be a problem.

Just listening to the two people's discussion, it seems that this matter is not up to him. This [Hidden Demon Mirror] involves too many things. It is indeed not a good thing if it has been with him all the time. After all, it involves two major forces, the Qingshen Immortal Sect and the Southern Wilderness Qingqiu Sea. Both sides are not easy to deal with, and neither side will let it go after knowing it.

The only concern now is Qingqiu. I hope that Qiliwen has not leaked the news, or has really gone crazy, or his memory has been completely erased, otherwise there will be endless troubles.

Having said that, he had been planning to go to Yuchuan. Now that he had reached the ninth level of Condensation Yuan and was about to establish his foundation, he had to go to Yuchuan to find Ding Tianshi and ask him to find Ding Qingliao, the ancestor of the Ding family and the Taoist priest "Nang Ying Ying Xue", and find a way to exchange a Lihuo Shenyuan Pill from him.

For Xu Boyang, this matter became the top priority after his family settled down in Qianxing Wandao Lake.

At this moment, he heard Lang Mo Changge's words, which were sincere and could be regarded as words from the bottom of his heart. Seeing his serious expression and earnest words, he nodded and took the token, bowing and saying:
"Thank you, Brother Lang Mo, for all your thoughtful arrangements. I will respectfully obey your orders."

Su Yanlu raised her eyebrows and smiled:
"We must definitely go to the city. Settling in Wandao Hunan, how can we not make a living? If it's convenient, our two families will open a shop or two in your place. It will be mutually beneficial. Brother Lang Mo, from now on, we can be considered neighbors. I will have to rely on your family's support in the future!"

"Brother Su, you are too polite. This is a trivial matter. I will arrange for my servants to handle it. I would be more than happy to have you two take care of my family's business!"

"The three of us have known each other for a few days, fought side by side, and killed the evildoers of Qingqiu together. Today, we are so excited and excited. It is truly a blessing for three lifetimes!"

Wolf Mo Changge laughed out loud, bowed and said something polite, his words already showing his departure. After that, he whistled and called the "Horse in the Gap" from the forest, and then said,

"Alright! Now that everything's settled, I won't bother you any further. I'll be leaving now. We can come back for a drink and chat someday when we're free!"

"Easy to say!"

Xu Boyang and Su Yanlu both bowed, and Su Yanlu immediately said, "Boyang, my injuries haven't healed yet, so I'd like to trouble you to escort Master Lang Mo!"

"Of course, please, Mr. Lang Mo!"

After Xu Boyang escorted Lang Mo Changge out of the formation and returned, Su Yanlu chatted and said, "Boyang, you and I can be considered to have survived this catastrophe. I just heard you and Lang Mo talking. Are the father and son of the Kongkong Mountain Ji family still alive?"

"Yes."

Xu Boyang nodded and said, "They are in the cave left behind by the senior I told you about last time. This place is very hidden. Although Mr. Lang Mo is broad-minded, he is not of my kind after all. That's why I didn't take you there."

"Not bad!"

Su Yanlu praised, "Although this person is loyal to my Qingshen, he is ultimately just a chess piece that the real person has placed outside the country. After all, they are not of the same clan, so it is best to be careful."

"That's great! This Empty Mountain has finally fallen into our hands. Let's go, without further ado, you and I will go to the cave and eliminate those two people, and then we can return to Empty Mountain."

Xu Boyang was slightly startled when he heard this, and then he understood what Su Yanlu meant. After thinking about it, he still felt a little bit sorry, and said:
"Brother Su, the Ji family stole the treasure and betrayed Qingshen. They are indeed heinous crimes. I understand your meaning, but this time, you and I were in danger. Thanks to the father and son of the Ji family, I was able to obtain the [Demon Hiding Mirror] to help you repel the enemy. In addition, when I was trying to learn how to use the [Demon Hiding Mirror], I promised not to harm anyone in their family. I have gone back on my word in this matter, which goes against my heart. I hope you will consider it."

"Oh I got it."

Su Yanlu paused, sighed softly, and stood with her hands behind her back.

"Boyang, I don't really want to kill them. After all, it's been so many years since his ancestor defected from Qingshen. Now that I have the Demon Hiding Mirror, it would be inhumane to bring disaster to his descendants."

"But this matter is not as simple as you think. Have you ever thought about it? Now that you and I have made friends with Lang Mo Changge, his family has considerable influence in Nanhu. If you and I take advantage of this situation to seize Kongkong Mountain, we will have a firm foothold in the Nanhu Islands and everything will go smoothly."

"But if these two are still alive, you and I will go and seize Kongkong Mountain without a legitimate reason, and it will be difficult to explain to the Zhang family of Wuqi Island. Moreover, if the father and son of the Ji family are not dead, how can you command the entire Ji family to unite against the enemy and fight together?"

"And most importantly, these two know that the [Hidden Demon Mirror] is in your possession. As the saying goes, a person is innocent in possession of a treasure, but a common man is guilty. If you don't kill them to silence them, this isn't Qingshen after all. People's hearts are hidden. There's no telling what risks you might face during this period."

Xu Boyang shook his head and said, "It's okay. Brother Su still has the Soul-pulling Pill, right?"

Su Yanlu laughed dumbly:
"To be frank, you can win the person, but not his heart. Also, one cannot take too many Soul-Tieing Pills. No more than ten at most, otherwise it will damage the soul."

After saying this, he sighed and said,
"Never mind. Now that things have come to this, it doesn't make much difference. Since you promised him beforehand, then just stay."

"However, we must not let the Qingshen Immortal Sect know the inside story of this matter. Otherwise, you and I will be considered as those who are harboring traitors and harboring evil intentions. Then, people with ulterior motives will use this to fan the flames and turn white into black. You and I will be in big trouble when we return to Qingshen."

"Originally, I planned to kill these two and pin the blame on Qingqiu. That way, no one would know the whole story of the Hidden Demon Mirror. Then, I could take over Kongkong Mountain naturally. The Zhang family would give me enough respect, so it wouldn't be too embarrassing." "Finally, we'll go to Kongkong Mountain to select the talented ones. The talented ones will take the 'Forget Worry Pill' and stay. The rest will be killed. We must not leave any trouble behind. From now on, there will only be the Xu family in Kongkong Mountain, Nanhu, and no Ji family."

"Since this is the case, we can leave the Ji family father and son behind and save the 'Forget Worry Pill'. However, the matter of the 'Hidden Demon Mirror' must not be leaked at all. They must be strictly disciplined in the future. No member of the Ji family must ever set foot outside of Nanhu again."

After hearing this, Xu Boyang's face changed slightly. This was his first time dealing with matters related to being the head of a family, and his mind was blank. He had not thought about so many twists and turns. Now that he thought about it, this Empty Mountain was simply a huge trouble.

He understood Su Yanlu's intention. The Ji family had betrayed their ancestors and stolen the Qingshen treasure, which was an unforgivable crime. If he had not killed them, it would have been fine, but he took them in and ruled them. This would have been a bomb hanging over his head in the future that he didn't know when it would fall.

In this way, this empty mountain becomes a useless thing, with few benefits and a lot of troubles left behind. If the consequences brought by the [Hidden Demon Mirror] cannot be completely eradicated, it will be a trouble in the future.

He thought for a moment and said immediately:

"Brother Su, let's put it this way. We don't need to own Kongkong Mountain in Nanhu. After the Ji family father and son take the Soul-pulling Pill, I will send them back the same way. This way, everything will come to an abrupt end. This will leave a good impression on both the Ji family and the Zhang family on Wuqi Island, and it will be more convenient for us to act in the future."

"This way, both you and I will be free from future troubles, and we'll have done our utmost for the Ji and Zhang families. As for the future development of Kongkong Mountain, it's up to you and me to decide. If you don't want to intervene, then let it fend for itself!"

"But yes."

Su Yanlu pondered for a moment and said with a smile,

"But you and I are both penniless right now. If we don't want this island that's been delivered to our door, wouldn't that just give it away to someone else?"

Xu Boyang immediately understood the stakes involved and decided to give up. Since he had already agreed not to kill anyone, it was fine. But taking the blame for someone else was like jumping into a fire pit. He shook his head, took out the letter from the Three Thousand Academy, and handed it over.

"That's fine. Let him go to Kongxian Mountain. After all, it's all his family's fault. No one else can be blamed."

"So you have something else to hide?"

Su Yanlu took the letter with a smile, looked up and down, put it down, and laughed:
"Excellent, excellent! With an archipelago as large as 'Smoke and Fire Mountain Light', what's the need for an empty mountain? Boyang, now everything has been settled. Why didn't you tell me earlier that my injury hasn't healed yet? I've been left wondering about it for so long!"

Xu Boyang smiled helplessly and said, "Thanks to Brother Su for waking me up in time, otherwise I would have really wanted to take over that Kongkong Mountain."

"If you are willing to give up, how can you gain without giving up? There is a long way to go. It doesn't matter if I don't have this little empty mountain!"

Su Yanlu laughed loudly, waved her sleeves, and took out two bottles of elixirs, one black and one green, and the spiritual vessel [Ji Cang Hai] from her storage bag and handed them over.

"Boyang, a real man should judge the situation and make decisions when necessary, without any hesitation!"

"If you want to do as you say, there's no need to bother with the Soul-Clutching Pill. This is Three-Cun Powder, which contains the Black Poison and Green Antidote. It's extremely toxic. Every three months, you need to take the antidote to detoxify. Otherwise, even a god cannot save you. You need to take it for three years in a row to completely eliminate the poison."

Xu Boyang took it and immediately understood what he meant. He said happily, "There's actually such a medicine. Then there's really no need to bother with the Soul-Leading Pill. Three years is enough time for you and me to return the Demon-Hidden Mirror to Qingshen."

Su Yanlu smiled and nodded: "

"Now that the situation has been decided, I will stay here for a few more days to recuperate and gather my strength. You can send the Ji family father and son back, and pick up my sister, Qinglan Bailu, the two wandering cultivators, and everyone from your family and mine on Wuqi Island!"

"After nearly ten days of hard work, we finally have a home in this vast wilderness of Zhufen, in this 'Thousand Stars and Ten Thousand Islands Lake'!"

After the two of them discussed it, Su Yanlu was too lazy to meet the Ji family father and son again. After telling Xu Boyang about it, she just stayed in the jungle on the island to heal her wounds.

After thinking about it, Xu Boyang asked Su Yanlu for another "Purple Qi Pill". Su Yanlu gave it to him without asking any questions. Xu Boyang took the pill and left.

When he returned to Lihuo Cave, Ji Cenqing was sitting cross-legged in the cave. He was overjoyed to see him back and hurried to greet him. Xu Boyang briefly explained the situation of the Seven Mile Pattern and said:

"Master Ji, the external threat has been eliminated. Your family has a lot of work to do and is eager for you to return. In addition, my two guest officials are still on the island. Without further delay, I will send you both back."

Seeing that Xu Boyang did not mention his previous surrender at all, Ji Cenqing felt both grateful and worried for a moment, and could not help but ask:

"Senior, my Ji family has received such great kindness from you, and we are unable to repay you. What you said before..."

Xu Boyang took out the Sancun Powder and the Ziqi Pill and said decisively:

"Master Ji, my family's island is right at your feet. What you said before is completely unnecessary. Furthermore, I've already obtained the 'Purple Qi Pill' your son needs to heal his injuries. All you need to do is take this San Cun Powder and come to me every three months to get the antidote. I'll send you back."

"I ask nothing more than that you and your son, upon returning to Kongxian Mountain, keep your promise and keep your mouth shut, never revealing anything about the [Hidden Demon Mirror]. Then, we can remain friends in Wandao Hunan. Otherwise, you know the consequences."

"The antidote to this poison can be completely removed if taken continuously for three years. Once I return this [Hidden Demon Mirror] to Qingshen and we have no further involvement, I will give you the entire bottle of antidote."

Seeing Xu Boyang's resolute words, Ji Cenqing knew that the matter was set in stone and there was no room for maneuver. He nodded silently. Now that he could return home safely and everything would be back to normal, it was already the best thing. The other party had no ill intentions and did not discuss other conditions. Just letting him take the poison was already a great mercy.

He knew it very well, so without saying a word, he took the Sancun Powder and took it, and then helped his child Ji Xinzhu take it too.

Xu Boyang did not delay any longer. When everything was ready, he put the two of them into the [Yin Shen Buddha Shrine], stepped on his sword and flew out of the "Smoke and Mountain Lights", heading towards the Ji family's Kongkong Mountain in the Nanhu Islands.

Along the way, Xu Boyang kept thinking about Su Yanlu's words. He felt that this person was meticulous and decisive, and he was really foolproof. He was extremely powerful. During the time he spent with him, he really learned a lot from him.

There was nothing to do on the way, but I was a little bored. I thought about it and summoned Monk Li, intending to talk to him about the fireworks and volcanoes. After all, this was his old nest, and no one was more familiar with the situation here than him. However, this person was involved in too many things now, so he could only hide secretly and could not show himself to others for the time being.

As soon as Monk Li came out, he was held in Xu Boyang's palm. Seeing himself high in the sky, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "Master, where are you planning to go?"

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