Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 234 Zhou Qing? A mere figurehead with an undeserved reputation.

Lin Xue led Zhou Qing to a dilapidated temple about 500 miles from Yanlin Valley.

This dilapidated temple was once a powerful Foundation Establishment sect in the vicinity, with thousands of monks, including hundreds of senior masters. They cultivated good relations with Yanlin Valley and received its protection, so they lived a peaceful life.

Three hundred years ago, for reasons unknown, the abbot at the time suddenly went mad and slaughtered all the monks in the temple, making this place a notorious ominous spot in the vicinity.

After the Seven Emotions Sect decided to attack Yanlin Valley, they chose this place as their first meeting point.

When Lin Xue and Zhou Qing arrived, the other two disciples of the sect leader, the Third Young Master Wei Wushang and the Fourth Young Master Hu Tingyuan, had already arrived with their respective groups.

The Seven Emotions Sect then adopted a strategy of elite troops, sending all disciples below the Golden Core level to various places to monitor and, if necessary, deploy feints to delay the reinforcements coming to Yanlin Valley.

The only people truly in charge of attacking Yanlin Valley were a few Golden Core cultivators and some Foundation Establishment disciples they particularly valued.

Some of these Foundation Establishment disciples, like Zhou Qing, are still under observation, while others have gained knowledge and experience due to being given special training.

When Lin Xue and Zhou Qing arrived, nine Golden Core cultivators and twelve Foundation Establishment cultivators had already gathered in the dilapidated temple. In addition, there were three Shadow Elders who were hidden in the shadows and would not show themselves unless necessary.

This lineup is stronger than most Golden Core sects, and even powerful forces like the Eight Sects Alliance only have a few more Golden Core cultivators than this one.

That's why Bai Yujing said that attacking Yanlin Valley was as easy as taking candy from a baby.

Five years ago, Bai Yujing attacked the Changsheng Sect with only one-third of its forces. If it weren't for Zhou Qing's interference, they would have succeeded five years ago.

Wei Wushang and Hu Tingyuan were both sitting cross-legged in the main hall. When they saw Lin Xue approaching, Wei Wushang asked, "What, does he not want to come?"

Lin Xue smiled and said, "He doesn't want to take credit for your work."

Wei Wushang sneered, "You don't need to make excuses for him. He has always looked down on us and just doesn't want to act with us."

“He looks down on me, but little does he know that I look down on him too. Five years ago, I failed once, and Zhou Qing became my inner demon. I still haven’t gotten rid of the influence of the inner demon. I’m always sneaking around and acting mysteriously.”

"This time I'm going to win a resounding victory and make him completely convinced."

"Later, I will capture Zhou Qing and take him to the Holy Sect, so that he will know that his inner demons are nothing more than my defeated foe. Then he will know the difference between us."

Wei Wushang was a burly man with a thick beard and a particularly fierce demeanor. When he sat there, he looked just like a tiger.

In contrast, Hu Tingyuan had fair skin, a slender figure, and a refined demeanor, making her appear more like a woman.

Hu Tingyuan laughed and said, "I have been trying to find out about that so-called Zhou Qing over the years, but apart from the time Xiao Shi reported it, I have never heard of him having any amazing achievements."

"Occasionally there are rumors, but they all come from within the Qingyun Sect."

"The various sects of the immortal path often create hype for their disciples, and such internal rumors are the least credible."

"I guess Xiao Shi is unwilling to accept his own failure, so he created such a legendary figure to shirk responsibility."

Wei Wushang laughed a few times and said, "In that case, I must capture Zhou Qing to expose Xiao Shi's lies."

Lin Xue watched them slander Bai Yujing with a smile on her face, without saying a word.

Among her ten fellow disciples, she had the best relationship with Bai Yujing, but she had no intention of participating in their competition.

At times like this, it's best for her to stay out of it, otherwise she'll get herself involved. The struggle for the Seven Emotions Sect's successor is exceptionally brutal, and she paid a heavy price to extricate herself from it, giving up her right to compete for the succession. She doesn't want to get involved in this mess again.

Wei Wushang and Hu Tingyuan are temporary allies. Both of them are at odds with Bai Yujing, so they always want to give Bai Yujing a blow.

Bai Yujing's biggest inner demon right now is Zhou Qing, so the two of them inevitably pay more attention to Zhou Qing.

However, after making numerous inquiries, they discovered that apart from the information about Zhou Qing reported by Bai Yujing after he escaped back five years ago, there was very little other information about Zhou Qing's actions.

The two then tended to believe that Zhou Qing was merely a person with an undeserved reputation.

After talking for a while, the two suddenly noticed Zhou Qing next to Lin Xue and asked, "Who is he? He looks unfamiliar."

Lin Xue smiled and said, "I plan to take him on a trial and then guide him to the Holy Sect. He is a promising rogue cultivator."

Wei Wushang laughed and said, "The night is long and we're bored. I have a few promising rogue cultivators here, whom I just brought along. Why don't we have them spar with each other and give us some fun?"

Hu Tingyuan laughed and said, "I also have two men under me, let them join me."

Foundation Establishment cultivators are considered ancestors within Foundation Establishment families, and hold a significant position even among Golden Core disciples.

But in the eyes of these two, they were nothing more than people who could be ordered around and entertained with acrobatics.

Lin Xue frowned.

She disliked their practice of treating their subordinates like slaves, and she disliked this meaningless drain on their resources.

Moreover, Zhou Qing was introduced to her by Bai Yujing, so if he were to get injured, it would be difficult to explain to Bai Yujing.

Moreover, she felt that Zhou Qing had good potential. If she brought him back to the Holy Sect and trained him properly, he might achieve great things in the future. It would be a pity if he were to be wasted in this meaningless infighting.

She knew her two senior brothers' personalities very well. Although they said it was just for fun, they would never hold back when it came to a magical duel.

The rogue cultivators under their command were mostly disciples who had defected from major sects. They had solid foundations and a variety of skills, while Zhou Qing was still just a rogue cultivator. How could he possibly be their match?

Wei Wushang noticed Lin Xue's hesitation and smiled, "Junior Sister, are you perhaps reluctant to part with her?"

"He's just a Foundation Establishment cultivator, nothing to worry about. During this attack on Yanlin Valley, I'll just capture a few Foundation Establishment cultivators and hand them over to my junior sister to train. Why spoil your fun at this time?"

Liao Shenghan, a Foundation Establishment cultivator behind Wei Wushang, also stepped forward and laughed, "If Seventh Miss is afraid that I will beat him to death, I will only use seven-tenths of my strength. If he is still timid, I will use three-tenths of my strength."

Hu Zongzhi, a Foundation Establishment cultivator behind Hu Tingyuan, was not to be outdone and laughed, "How about I give him one hand then?"

As he spoke, he looked at Zhou Qing and smiled, "Seventh Miss values ​​you so much, how can you be afraid of battle and tarnish her dignity?"

Several rogue cultivators, eager to show off in front of their master, were unwilling to be outdone and stepped forward to provoke him.

Lin Xue knew that these rogue cultivators were provoking her because Wei and Hu had instructed them. They were trying to warn her because they saw that she was getting close to Bai Yujing.

She was so angry that her jade-like face turned cold, but then she heard Zhou Qing say coldly from behind her, "Since you all are willing to give me pointers, I'll play with you."

(End of this chapter)