Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 174 Xiaoxiang Valley Hehuan Sect
After leaving Tongtian Peak, Zhang Xiaofan did not return to Tongtian Peak immediately, but instead went to Dazhu Peak and Xiaozhu Peak.

Because it differed from the Qingyun Sect's traditions, Zhang Xiaofan, Lu Xueqi, Biyao, and others held a wedding, but it was not a grand affair.

After the wedding, Tian Ling'er moved to Longshou Peak, but she would often return to Dazhu Peak with Biyao.

As for Lu Xueqi, she never moved away from Xiaozhu Peak. After all, she still needed to handle the affairs of Xiaozhu Peak, even though Wenmin took care of many things.

After paying his respects to his master and mistress, as well as Master Shuiyue, Zhang Xiaofan returned to Dragon Head Peak.

Behind the Hidden Sword Pavilion is a quiet garden called the Hundred Flowers Garden. For the past ten years, only You Ji has lived here almost every day.

The Hundred Flowers Garden is planted with all kinds of flowers. No matter the season, it is filled with a faint fragrance of flowers, like a peaceful paradise.

As soon as Zhang Xiaofan stepped into the Hundred Flowers Garden, You Ji noticed the commotion and looked up with a look of surprise. However, upon seeing Zhang Xiaofan, she showed a hint of disappointment.

"Why are you back?"

Seeing the disappointment in You Ji's eyes, Zhang Xiaofan's usually cold and stern face showed a strange expression.

Over the years, the relationship between the four women has become increasingly close, to the point that they are practically sisters. On the contrary, he seems to be an outsider, and is often disliked by the four of them.

"I need to go down the mountain tomorrow."

Zhang Xiaofan answered honestly, and You Ji rolled her eyes at him coquettishly and replied softly.

"I suspect it might be related to the Demonic Cult?"

Since Wan Renwang unified the entire Demonic Sect ten years ago, You Ji has never referred to the Holy Sect again, and has completely given up on those people.

Otherwise, Youji wouldn't have been able to stay here for the past ten years, peacefully cultivating and appreciating flowers, living a completely secluded life.

Seeing Zhang Xiaofan nod, You Ji chuckled softly, thought for a moment, and then asked again.

"I guess it's related to the Hehuan Sect, right?"

"good."

Zhang Xiaofan looked at You Ji with curiosity. Although she was his wife, he never asked her about the Demonic Sect.

Firstly, although You Ji was once a holy envoy of the Demonic Sect, it was impossible for her to know the core secrets of the various sects of the Demonic Sect.

Secondly, that was also a sad matter for You Ji, and Zhang Xiaofan rarely mentioned it. For some things, Zhang Xiaofan preferred to ask the demonic sect disciples who were still being punished on Qingyun Mountain.

Yes, for the past ten years, those demonic sect disciples have been living on Qingyun Mountain. At first, the Qingyun sect members were not used to it, but later they accepted that they lived on Qingyun Mountain.

Of course, these imprisoned demonic sect disciples would not receive the same treatment as Qingyun disciples or righteous cultivators.

First, all the disciples of the Demonic Cult were sentenced to prison terms, all starting at ten years. However, for cultivators, this was not a long time, since their lifespan was at least a hundred years.

Furthermore, these imprisoned disciples of the demonic sect, being the first group to be detained, had to build their own accommodations and solve their own food problems, or obtain them through some effort.

Moreover, during the busy farming season, these demonic sect disciples were required to go down the mountain to help the people farm and cultivate the fields. In times of disaster, they would also follow the Qingyun disciples down the mountain to provide disaster relief, thus making amends for their sins.

At first, the disciples of the demonic sect were not used to it, but later, they gradually became able to accept it completely and were even willing to do those things on their own initiative.

Firstly, it would allow him to regain his freedom as soon as possible. Secondly, going down the mountain would offer him relative freedom, as management wouldn't be strict as long as he didn't run away. As for escaping? If he didn't escape, he could just stay put for ten, twenty, or thirty years, at most sixty. Anyway, he'd have enough to eat and drink, and at most he'd just have to change sects to cultivate in.

Let alone sixty years, even a hundred years is not too long for a cultivator.

But if they dare to escape, they will face the pursuit of countless righteous cultivators, and even the pursuit of countless demonic sect disciples.

The Qingyun Sect has established rules that allow those willing to abandon darkness and embrace light to be exempt from some punishments. If they can eliminate evil and uphold justice, capture fugitives and make meritorious contributions, their punishments will be reduced even more, and they may even be allowed to retire from the martial world.

This rule might not be valid if established by other sects, but it was personally guaranteed by Master Zhang of the Qingyun Sect, and it is recognized by all righteous sects in the world.

As long as they abandon darkness and embrace light, the Qingyun Sect will issue special certificates, including those demonic sect disciples who will be released after serving their sentences.

At that time, even if the righteous cause investigates, as long as proof is presented, they will not be held accountable. Of course, the premise is that all past sins have been repaid and there has been no concealment.

These people are all protected by the righteous path. Even if the demonic sect wants to eliminate them, they can seek the protection of other sects such as Qingyun Sect or Tianyin Temple.

Even after serving their sentences, they could stay in the Qingyun Sect, but the sect would not provide them with food, nor would they force them to work.

This is why Zhou Yin and other former disciples of the Demonic Sect greatly respect Zhang Xiaofan. In particular, Zhang Xiaofan never allows anyone to interrogate them about their sect's core techniques or other such matters.

Seeing that Zhang Xiaofan seemed curious, Youji smiled and said softly.

"Have you forgotten that those former disciples of the Demonic Sect at Qingyun Sect treat you with more respect than they would their own patriarch? If you had any questions for them, which one of them wouldn't tell you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaofan suddenly realized that he had overlooked these small things, or rather, he sometimes didn't take himself seriously enough.

Nowadays, not only Zhou Yin and others, but also other disciples of the Demonic Sect respect Zhang Xiaofan. Even if they are enemies, no one dares to insult him.

It can be said that the name "Master Zhang" is a guarantee of credibility in the world today.

Although Zhou Yin and the others would not voluntarily reveal the secrets of the Longevity Hall, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect was not far from the Longevity Hall, and they had no obligation to keep the secrets of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.

As for Fox Hill, Lu Wuyai knew quite a bit about it, but since Zhang Xiaofan came to find You Ji, the only other possibility was the Hehuan Sect.

Where is the Hehuan Sect located?

Zhang Xiaofan asked directly, and You Ji did not hide anything, replying softly.

"It's in the vicinity of Xiaoxiang Valley, but no one knows the exact location. What, is the Hehuan Sect causing you trouble?"

"They're not looking to cause me trouble, they just want to see me!"

Zhang Xiaofan said in a deep voice that the matter of Yan Hong could be considered a secret between Zhang Xiaofan and the Hehuan Sect.

Now, the frequent activities of the Hehuan Sect disciples in the Changhe City area are a veiled hint to Zhang Xiaofan.

"You want to cooperate with them?"

You Ji frowned slightly and said softly, looking at Zhang Xiaofan with some confusion. Zhang Xiaofan explained softly.

"The Hehuan Sect is secretly investigating the secrets of Fenxiang Valley."

(End of this chapter)