Time Travel: I'm a Flower Thief

At the foot of Kunlun Mountain—

Li Yi'an looked at Yue Xiaoshen and said in a deep voice, "What about the next two battles?"

Yue Xiaoshen thought to herself: Originally, the Seventh Elder's Seven Tribulations Locking Heaven Formation was bound to win against Shen Beiluo, but Xie Xiaoyi ruined the whole thing.

If we blame him... he saved his daughter before, so what if he continues to fight?

It's only a matter of time before she defeats Li Yi'an, but the Black and White Protectors will definitely not gain any advantage against Cui Juqing...

If I were to fight Cui Juqing, or the Second Protector were to fight Li Yi'an... the outcome probably wouldn't be much better.

No matter how you look at it, it's a lose-lose situation for both sides. It would be better to fight Kunlun directly, and perhaps we can gain the upper hand by relying on the number of the Demonic Sect members.

Thinking of this, Yue Xiaoshen was preparing to fight Kunlun to the death.

Boom! ...

Boom! ...

Two distinctly different sounds of air being torn apart came from afar. One was ethereal and otherworldly, carrying the profound energy of Taoism, while the other was deep and steady, imbued with the Zen spirit of Buddhism.

Everyone looked up and saw two groups of people appearing in the east of the Kunlun Mountains.

First, a figure in a blue Taoist robe flew over, his movements graceful and as if walking on flat ground.

Behind him followed a hundred Taoist disciples, each carrying a long sword, their Taoist robes fluttering, their steps perfectly synchronized, displaying the disciplined demeanor of the Taoist sect.

The leading Taoist priest had already swiftly appeared in front of Cui Juqing in the blink of an eye, bowed respectfully, and spoke in a clear voice:

"Zhenwu Lu Fang greets Senior Cui."

"By order of my master, I have led my disciples to assist the Kunlun Heavenly Sword Sect in our fight against the Demonic Sect!"

As soon as he finished speaking, another golden light flashed from the other side, and a young monk dressed in an apricot-yellow robe strode over.

Despite his young age, he possessed a calm and composed demeanor, with an aura of Buddhist light emanating from him that made him impervious to any malevolent energy.

The young monk clasped his hands together and bowed slightly to Cui Juqing:

"This humble monk, Hu Si, has come with the monks of Dajue Temple on the orders of the abbot, to lend a helping hand to the righteous path!"

In an instant, a hundred monks arrived behind him and stood in neat rows.

Seeing this, Cui Juqing quickly stepped forward, gently helped Lu Fang up, and then gestured to Hu Si to help him up as well.

"My two nephews, there's no need for such formalities, please rise! How are Master Tiansui and Master Wuchen doing lately?"

Lu Fang straightened up, cupped his hands in greeting, and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Cui. My master is in good health and everything is fine."

Hu Si also put his hands together and replied softly, "Abbot, you are in good health and have no problems."

Cui Juqing nodded upon hearing this, his face showing satisfaction.

Lu Fang then spoke loudly and solemnly:

"Senior, my master specifically instructed that the three sects of the righteous path are of one mind and closely connected."

"If the Kunlun Sect is in trouble, the Zhenwu Dao Sect has no reason to stand idly by. We have come here to await your orders, senior!"

Tiger Rhino clasped his hands together: "The same applies to Dajue Temple!"

Li Yi'an was overjoyed. She had long heard of Lu Fang of the True Martial Dao Sect. She had heard that he was of immortal lineage and had already taken a half-step into the Moon Ruins Breaking Dust Realm, with unlimited potential.

The little tiger-rhinoceros monk seems to be a reincarnation of a true Buddha, born at the peak of the ninth rank. Judging from his aura now, he should be at the peak of the Starry Sky Profound Realm.

Add to that the two hundred-plus Buddhist and Taoist disciples... it seems the advantage is on my side.

Two groups of experts suddenly arrived, instantly boosting the righteous forces. The expressions of the demonic sect members changed, and a hint of fear flashed in Yue Xiaoshen's eyes. The situation on the field instantly reversed.

A warm feeling welled up in Xie Xiaoyi's eyes, and he blurted out, "Big Brother! Fourth Brother!"

Lu Fang and Hu Si looked over upon hearing the sound, and upon seeing Xie Xiaoyi, their faces instantly lit up with genuine joy.

"Third brother!"

"Third Brother!"

Ignoring the stares of others, Lu Fang and Hu Si walked straight to Xie Xiaoyi's side, and the three brothers stood together.

Lu Fang asked urgently, "Third brother, where have you been for the past three years? Why have you suddenly disappeared without a trace?"

Tiger Rhino also spoke up, "Third Brother, what exactly happened?"

Xie Xiaoyi sighed softly, "Eldest brother, fourth brother, it's a long story."

Eldest brother, third brother, fourth brother?

The way these three people were addressed left everyone bewildered. What about the second brother?

Don't they have a second child?

besides......

Xie Xiaoyi is truly an incomprehensible person. He is actually sworn brothers with two young prodigies from the Zhenwu Dao Sect and the Dajue Temple?

How many more surprises await us from this notorious flower thief?

Xie Xiaoyi looked at his two sworn brothers, his eyes filled with even greater warmth, and he spoke without the slightest concealment:

"Big brother, fourth brother, you should have heard it. It's all over the martial arts world. Xie Mo, Xie Xiaoyi, is a notorious womanizer."

Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Kunlun Heavenly Sword Sect and the members of the Demonic Sect all thought the same thing:

Lu Fang is a legitimate successor of the Taoist sect, and Hu Si is a disciple of a high-ranking monk from Dajue Temple. Both are upright and righteous disciples.

Since Xie Xiaoyi has exposed his smear campaign, the two of them will definitely sever all ties with him on the spot.

Many people are waiting to see this awkward drama of severing ties.

Lu Fang stood with his hands behind his back, exuding the air of a high-ranking Taoist master, and laughed loudly with his head thrown back:

"Third brother, people only know how to argue right and wrong, and distinguish between good and evil, but they do not know that if one's heart is upright, no evil can invade; if one's conduct is proper, there are no taboos."

Rumors in the martial arts world are like fleeting clouds; we brothers are bound by our hearts, so why should we care about those unfounded accusations?

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room, his tone becoming even more carefree: "Besides, who hasn't been reckless in their youth, and who hasn't experienced ups and downs in their life?"

The Daoist heart does not concern itself with the past, but only with the true self; brothers do not care about reputation, but only value affection and righteousness.

Today, I only acknowledge Xie Mo as my third brother; all other idle gossip is utterly worthless!

Everyone was dumbfounded. This Taoist priest was really talking nonsense. He was completely turning black into yellow and reversing the order of things.

At that moment, the tiger-like beast stepped forward, softly chanting a Buddhist prayer, its expression profoundly Zen-like:

"Third Brother, all appearances are illusions! Fame and fortune in the martial world, gossip and slander, are nothing but reflections in a mirror and the moon in the water, as fleeting as dew and lightning."

People are attached to outward appearances, which leads to discrimination; they are attached to rumors, which gives rise to good and evil!

When Buddha sees all beings, all beings are Buddhas; when demons see the world, all things are demons.

Your heart is inclined to goodness, and you are good; your actions are upright, and you are upright!

As for the title "flower thief," in my view, it is nothing more than a false name, a product of all sorts of delusions.

Cause and effect are not concerned with empty fame, but with the heart; brotherhood is not concerned with worldly opinions, but with sincerity!

Fourth Brother, I don't believe the rumors circulating in the martial arts world; I only acknowledge the Third Brother before me.

Everyone was stunned again. What happened to the awkwardness and the enmity?

One sect of Taoism has twisted and unfounded doctrines, while the other sect of Buddhism possesses profound Zen wisdom. Together, they have effectively silenced everyone in the world.

Xie Xiaoyi was deeply moved and bowed deeply to Lu Fang and Hu Si.

"Big brother, fourth brother, to be honest, Xie Xiaoyi was indeed absurd and dissolute in the past, and his actions deserved the infamy of the martial arts world."

But I am no longer the person I was back then. You know my past, yet you still believe in me, don't despise me, and don't distance yourselves from me...

I would die without regrets to have become sworn brothers with you all!