The demon monk in the second dimension

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Zhang Zhiwei and Tian Jinzhong: ...

That's it?

Although they had serious doubts about Xia Zhi's divination skills, the two of them frowned immediately upon closer inspection.

"The land of Qi and Lu? That big-eared scoundrel actually ran that far?"

Xia Zhi also said.

“Master, Uncle Zhang. Through divination, I also discovered that Uncle Zhang should have descendants.”

This news surprised and delighted the two of them.

"The Big-Eared Bandit has an heir? That guy's been on the run for almost fifty years, and he still has time to find a wife?"

Zhang Zhiwei stroked his long beard and laughed heartily.

Tian Jinzhong clapped his hands as he received the gift and said excitedly.

"Senior brother. It's been fifty years since we last met. We must bring this big-eared thief and his descendants back to Longhu Mountain!"

At this time, Xia Zhi volunteered.

"Master, let me go! I'm sure I can bring Uncle Zhang back!"

Upon hearing Xia Zhi's words, Zhang Zhiwei and Tian Jinzhong both refused in unison.

"no!"

Zhang Zhiwei glared at Xia Zhi.

“You’re only twelve years old and just came back from England. How can your Uncle Tian and I let you go so far? I’ll call your senior brother and ask him to go there under the pretext of recognizing his ancestors.”

Xia Zhi felt something was amiss and shook her head.

“Master, if you really send your eldest brother to find Uncle Zhang, he definitely won’t be able to bring Uncle Zhang back, and he’ll be so frightened that he’ll move away again.”

Zhang Zhiwei wasn't angry and smiled at Xia Zhi.

"How to say?"

Xia Zhi explained with a serious expression.

“Eldest brother is your eldest disciple, Master, so Uncle Zhang must recognize him. Although I don’t know why, since Uncle Zhang hasn’t returned to Longhu Mountain for almost fifty years, he must have made up his mind and has no intention of coming back now.”

"Once he sees Senior Brother, Uncle Zhang will definitely leave immediately. He might even prefer to fight Senior Brother rather than return to Longhu Mountain. If a fight really breaks out, can Senior Brother defeat Uncle Zhang?"

Chapter 294 Old events from those days

"Although your senior brother is not weak among his fellow disciples, he can't compare to your Uncle Zhang."

Zhang Zhiwei said modestly.

“Your Uncle Zhang’s talent even surpasses mine. Right now, on Mount Longhu, only your master and I can reliably defeat your Uncle Zhang. We can’t exactly send your master to find him, can we? That would cause a bigger commotion than your senior brother.”

Xia Zhi smiled, understanding the underlying meaning in her master's words.

Zhang Zhiwei did not say that his senior brother's attack on his uncle was disrespectful, but instead earnestly discussed the gap between himself and Zhang Huaiyi.

This indicates that Zhang Zhiwei does not rule out the need to use force to bring Zhang Huaiyi back.

Summer Solstice brought up another topic.

"Master, Uncle Tian, can you tell me why Uncle Zhang has refused to return to Longhu Mountain for so many years?"

He pretended to know nothing, even though he knew everything, and asked with a curious expression.

"Could it be that he was tricked by his master when he inherited the position of Celestial Master, so he left Longhu Mountain in anger and vowed never to return?"

Zhang Zhiwei's face darkened at Xia Zhi's speculation.

"What nonsense! In your eyes, is that really the kind of person your master is?!"

Tian Jinzhong almost died laughing.

"Hahahaha! Look at you, you old Taoist priest, always pretending to be some kind of Taoist master, but even Xiao Zhi thinks you're cunning!"

Xia Zhi, pretending to be young, looked completely innocent.

"Isn't that how it is in TV dramas and novels? Someone who seems like a good guy is actually the biggest villain!"

"Hahahahahaha!"

Zhang Zhiwei's face stiffened, while Tian Jinzhong laughed even more heartily.

Zhang Zhiwei muttered to himself, "What kind of stuff are these novels and fictions writing lately?" as he sighed helplessly.

"The reason your Uncle Zhang doesn't return to Longhu Mountain is because of an old incident from almost fifty years ago, and it's also related to..."

"Zhang Zhiwei!"

He had barely opened his mouth when Tian Jinzhong sternly interrupted Zhang Zhiwei.

He hadn't expected Zhang Zhiwei to actually tell Xia Zhi about this nearly fifty-year-old story, and he shouted angrily.

"He's only twelve years old! It's too early to tell him this!"

"Old Tian, you underestimate Xiao Zhi."

Zhang Zhiwei understood Tian Jinzhong's care for Xia Zhi and was very happy about it.

But how can a fledgling eagle soar without spreading its wings? Xia Zhi became a high-ranking disciple at the age of eleven, learning thunder magic. His talent was even more exaggerated than his own and Zhang Huaiyi's back then.

This time in England, Xia Zhi learned magic again, and even Zhang Zhiwei didn't know how far Xia Zhi would grow in the end.

"Although he is only twelve years old, he has been precocious since childhood and is much smarter than you, an old man."

He didn't mention the Thirty-Six Thieves for the time being, but instead asked Xia Zhi in a gentle tone.

"Xiao Zhi, would you be willing to change your surname to Zhang?"

In the Celestial Master's Mansion on Longhu Mountain, the position of Celestial Master can only be inherited by someone with the surname Zhang.

Upon hearing Zhang Zhiwei's words, Tian Jinzhong clearly intended for Xia Zhi to inherit the position of Celestial Master.

They're all getting on in years; it's time to consider candidates for the next generation of Celestial Masters.

Xia Zhi played with the magic wand in her hand and asked Zhang Zhiwei.

"If I don't change my surname, will my master not tell me about this?"

"will not."

Zhang Zhiwei gently shook his head.

“You’ve been very smart since you were little, and you see things more clearly than many of your senior classmates. If I don’t tell you, you’ll definitely be unable to suppress your curiosity and will go looking for things everywhere, and then you’ll get into a big mess.”

"Then I won't change it!"

Xia Zhi said very decisively.

"This disciple thinks 'Xia Zhi' sounds nice, there's no need to change it to 'Zhang Zhi'."

Tian Jinzhong quickly advised Xia Zhi.

"Xiao Zhi, do you know what your master means by this? This is..."

Before he could finish speaking, the old master interrupted him helplessly.

"Alright, Lao Tian! Xiao Zhi and I both know what this means. It's pointless for you to insist on making it clear."

Tian Jinzhong was taken aback.

Looking at Zhang Zhiwei and Xia Zhi, whose expressions were almost identical, he was both amused and annoyed.

"Hey! You two, master and apprentice, are both clever, while I was kept in the dark!"

But he did not give up; instead, he patiently and earnestly advised Xia Zhi.

"Xiao Zhi, have you thought this through? Whether you have the surname Zhang or not is related to the next Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain!"

Summer Solstice still refuses.

Joining the Celestial Master's Mansion at Longhu Mountain is fine. But if a Blood God Child were to actually become the Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, wouldn't that be a slap in the face to Zhang Daoling, the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons and Protects the Way?

"Becoming a Celestial Master means staying on Longhu Mountain for a long time, which is both unfree and troublesome. I want to travel around the world and explore."

Faced with Xia Zhi's ambition, Tian Jinzhong opened his mouth, but had nothing to say.

He shook his head with a wry smile.

"I'm getting old, getting old. The way young people think these days is so different from what we thought back then!"

Afterwards, Zhang Zhiwei told Xia Zhi about the Jia Shen Rebellion, the Thirty-Six Bandits, and how Tian Jinzhong became crippled.

This time, Tian Jinzhong did not stop it.

Xia Zhi narrowed her eyes and asked bluntly.

"Master, were you unable to avenge Uncle Tian back then?"

Zhang Zhiwei sighed.

"Back then, your master went down the mountain several times to investigate, but we couldn't find out who hurt your Uncle Tian. Moreover, it was a chaotic time with war raging, and many clues were lost in the war."

But then he changed the subject.

"However, this matter must be related to the Eight Extraordinary Techniques. But so many years have passed, and those people may already be dead. We won't be able to find any clues now."

Zhang Zhiwei said to Xia Zhi.

"Now do you know why your Uncle Tian didn't want me to tell you about this? It's been almost fifty years since then. Now the country is at peace, and Na Du Tong is in charge of handling all matters concerning the supernatural beings across the country. Your Uncle Tian and I both experienced the war years, and the supernatural world, unwilling to accept peace, is once again stirred up by the Eight Extraordinary Techniques."

Xia Zhi knew that Zhang Zhiwei had left something unsaid to her.

For example, the Eight Extraordinary Skills are actually related to the Celestial Master's Degree.

He frowned.

"But Uncle Zhang possesses the Qi Source Flow. Once he returns to Longhu Mountain, it will surely cause a stir in the world of supernatural beings."

Zhang Zhiwei smiled slightly, exuding an aura of dominance.

"Things aren't like they used to be. Longhu Mountain doesn't provoke trouble, but it's not afraid of trouble either!"

"I feel relieved to hear my master say that."

Xia Zhi put the crystal ball back into the suitcase, slammed it shut, and said to Zhang Zhiwei and Tian Jinzhong.

“Master, Uncle Tian. I was confident that I could bring Uncle Zhang back from the land of Qi and Lu.”

What makes you so confident?

Tian Jinzhong shook his head, clearly distrusting Xia Zhi's statement.

"Although you have mastered the Yang Five Thunder Techniques and possess some skill, you lack experience in navigating the martial world! Besides, you are only twelve years old! How can your master and I feel at ease letting you travel thousands of miles alone!"

"Uncle-Master, this is when magic comes in handy."

Xia Zhi gently tapped her wand on herself, releasing two spells in succession.

"Illusion Spell! Silent and stealthy!"

His figure vanished instantly from Zhang Zhiwei and Tian Jinzhong's sight, and even his voice was silenced.

Zhang Zhiwei and Tian Jinzhong were taken aback, both showing expressions of surprise.

Chapter 295 Searching for Zhang Huaiyi

Zhang Zhiwei reached out and grabbed Xia Zhi's arm, but he couldn't see him or hear his breathing.

"Invisibility?"

That's really impressive!

he said in surprise.

"Do foreign superhumans all become invisible?"

Tian Jinzhong also grasped Xia Zhi's hand and sighed.