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Chapter 219 The Grand Ritual of Luo Tian Begins

Xia He wasn't unaware of the meaning behind Xing Liu's words; she was just pretending not to understand in order to escape this sudden reality.

However, Xingliu did not intend to give her that opportunity.

He gently lifted Xia He's chin, forcing her beautiful eyes to meet his, his gaze seemingly able to see through the depths of her heart.

"From this day forward, Xia He, you are my woman, Xing Liu. I will protect you, but you will also have to obey me."

Xingliu's voice was deep and powerful, and every word was deeply imprinted in Xia He's heart.

Xia He was no longer the flirtatious and charming girl she used to be; she was like an innocent young girl, her face flushed with shyness.

Her heart was pounding like a drum, as if it were about to leap out of her chest.

However, despite the turmoil raging within her, Xia He tried her best to remain calm.

Because of Xia He's special abilities, she is ultimately a woman who has weathered many storms and will not easily reveal her true feelings.

So, after her initial shyness subsided, she deliberately put on a stubborn act, trying to hide her excitement.

She took out several hundred yuan from her clothes and tossed it to Xingliu.

"Keep this money safe, then... ah!"

Before Xia He could finish speaking, Xing Liu pulled her in front of him.

Xingliu couldn't help but find it amusing to look at Xia He's feigned composure.

"Since my sister is going to show me things I've never experienced before, let me repay her in return."

After saying that, he looked at Xia He's small, delicate feet, his meaning unspoken.

..........

After that, Xingliu took Xia He back to Zhang Chulan's residence.

Feng Baobao didn't have any particular feelings about this. She didn't even know much about these matters of love and romance, and still looked innocent and naive.

However, Zhang Chulan almost popped his eyes out.

He never expected that Xia He, known for her bone-scraping knife skills, would be conquered by someone so easily.

Seeing her nestled affectionately against Xingliu, Zhang Chulan couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

At the same time, the Quanxing people also learned that their stronghold had been raided, Lü Liang had lost an arm, and Xia He had been taken away.

They were so angry their mouths were crooked, but there was nothing they could do.

With the grand Luo Tian ceremony about to begin, they had no time to deal with these "minor matters".

As for whether the plan would be leaked, they weren't too worried.

Because from the very beginning, they never intended to keep their plans a secret.

In their view, any means are acceptable as long as they can create chaos to create opportunities for Gong Qing.

And so, amidst the anticipation of the masses, the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony began as scheduled.

Xingliu, along with Xia He, Feng Baobao, and Zhang Chulan, followed Xu San to this grand venue.

Unlike the original story, since everyone in this world is a cultivator, there is no so-called "circle of extraordinary people".

Therefore, this year's Luo Tian Grand Ritual attracted even more people to participate.

At this moment, Longhu Mountain is packed with people and bustling with activity.

There were those who came to join in the fun, those with ulterior motives, and those cultivators who genuinely wanted to compete.

They gathered here to witness this momentous occasion.

Longhushan has made ample preparations to select the participants.

They set up something like a formation, covering the entire Longhu Mountain.

During the mountain climbing process, those with low cultivation levels or impure intentions will be blocked by this formation.

Although this formation can only be used once, it is enough to eliminate 99% of the people.

Xingliu and the others passed the test of the formation without any hindrance and successfully reached the top of the mountain.

The mountaintop was also bustling with people at this time.

Besides the contestants, there were also many vendors selling various items.

Although Longhu Mountain is a place for cultivating immortality, not everyone pursues the path to immortality.

Therefore, this worldly atmosphere is also ubiquitous here.

Just like in the original story, Feng Baobao was attracted by the cries of an old monk selling his wares.

Curious, she leaned closer and held out her hand for the old monk to read her palm.

The old monk examined it carefully for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and then exclaimed in praise:

"You truly possess the countenance of a celestial being! You are destined for great wealth, honor, and a long life!"

After listening, Feng Baobao nodded in satisfaction and said sincerely:

“Great monk, you’re absolutely right. I don’t have any other skills, but I can survive.”

Seeing that Feng Baobao had taken the bait, the old monk was secretly delighted.

He stood up, took out a string of red Buddhist prayer beads from his pocket, and said mysteriously:

"This is a string of crimson glass beads. It was made from the crystal core of the Fire Qilin after my grandmaster fought it for 80,000 rounds here. Today, I am fortunate to have this item with you, benefactor. You can take it home for just 998!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Baobao's eyes lit up, and she excitedly shouted:

Wow!! This is amazing, I want it!

However, at that moment, a small bolt of lightning suddenly fell from the sky and struck the old monk accurately.

The old monk's bones went limp from the electric shock, and he collapsed to the ground with a "thud."

Luckily, he was a monk and didn't have hair, otherwise he would have a real afro right now.

A middle-aged Taoist priest slowly stepped forward, a slight smile playing on his lips, and muttered to himself:

"You're selling Buddhist stuff in my Taoist territory? Aren't you seriously underestimating me, Zhang Zhiwei? If you want to sell, go to the foot of the mountain. Isn't this just causing trouble?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding crowd burst into laughter.

The old monk scrambled to his feet in a disheveled state and slunk away from the mountaintop.

Feng Baobao looked at the old monk's back with a disappointed expression. She seemed to really want to buy the string of Buddhist beads that had been touted as having miraculous properties.

At the same time, Zhang Chulan's expression became unusually solemn.

He had just heard the Taoist priest identify himself as Zhang Zhiwei, and that name stirred up a huge wave in his mind.

As far as he knew, Zhang Zhiwei was at least over a hundred years old, but the person in front of him looked to be only thirty or forty years old at most.

This contrast left Zhang Chulan in disbelief.

As he was struggling to process the shocking news, Zhang Zhiwei had already walked up to them.

He looked Zhang Chulan up and down, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes:

"So many years have passed, I never thought that the big-eared thief's grandson would grow up so big. That guy liked to hide since he was a child, it seems that his grandson has inherited his personality."

Upon hearing these words, Zhang Chulan was overwhelmed with shock.

He asked in a trembling voice, "You...you are the Celestial Master?"

Zhang Zhiwei nodded slightly, his voice revealing a sense of vicissitude and authority:

"So many years have passed, you must have suffered a lot."

Chapter 220 Wang Ye Appears

As he spoke, Zhang Zhiwei slowly raised his hand, trying to touch Zhang Chulan's head.

However, this sudden act of intimacy caused Zhang Chulan to instinctively take a step back, a hint of embarrassment and awkwardness flashing across his face.

Seeing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Zhang Zhiwei's eyes, but he quickly concealed his emotions and withdrew his hand without making a sound.

He sighed softly, his voice revealing a sense of weariness and helplessness:

"Ugh!"

"If Huaiyi had been brought back back then, he might not have suffered those hardships."

“With me and my master here, we can protect him no matter what. It’s a pity that he chose that arduous path.”

Zhang Zhiwei's words caused Zhang Chulan to fall into a brief silence.

He was told from a young age that he was different from others, and he learned to hide his true self from childhood.

Hiding things for so long might even change your original personality.

But what are the consequences?

My grandfather is dead, my father is missing, and even I, if it weren't for my reputation as someone who knows everything, would probably have been taken advantage of by someone by now.

Thinking of this, he looked up at Zhang Zhiwei, his eyes filled with a longing for the truth:

"Master, about my grandfather's matter... why is no one willing to tell me the truth?"

His voice trembled slightly, revealing his deep helplessness and confusion.

Looking into Zhang Chulan's eager yet determined eyes, Zhang Zhiwei couldn't help but sigh softly.

He understood that this young man had already endured too much, but he still couldn't easily reveal the secret.

Then he spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful:

"Chu Lan, there are some things you shouldn't know right now. You need to win the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony and become a Celestial Master before you're qualified to explore those long-buried past events."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chulan felt a surge of impatience and resentment.

He couldn't understand why he didn't even have the right to know the truth.

But just as he was about to press for more information, Zhang Zhiwei's expression suddenly turned serious, and he looked at Xingliu beside him.

"May I ask who you are and why you are here with Zhang Chulan?"

Upon hearing this, Xingliu's lips curled into a subtle smile: