Infiltrating the righteous path? Just another place to be a sycophant.

"I went out to take care of some things, it was quite busy and I'm pretty tired."

"Where did you go on business?"

"It's hard to say what's going on outside, I'm sorry..."

"Oh, then I won't ask."

Yu Wanqing nodded, with an expression that said, "I understand you."

"The sect is holding a major meeting now. If you come back, you must come."

"What meeting? Is it urgent?"

"It's extremely urgent, and you're the only one who hasn't arrived yet."

"Then you really can't refuse."

When a leader issues an order, as an employee, you naturally have to carry it out.

So Lu An turned off the communication stone and headed towards the Yuan Tian Palace.

Inside the Yuantian Palace, Shen Xuzi was troubled about who should be sent to the north to slay the demons, but it seemed that everyone's enthusiasm was not very high.

That makes things difficult. If no one is willing to go, you can't force them to.

Moreover, the Yuan Tian Holy Sect currently has too few capable people. If they send people to kill the demons in the north, then the sect will only have these old guys left to guard it, which is not a good situation.

If the disciples are unwilling, we can't just transfer all the sect elders over, can we? If we do that, who will teach and guide the disciples?

Unless there's an elder who has no disciples and is extremely powerful, but how is that possible?!

How could the Yuan Tian Sacred Sect possibly have such an elder?

"Sect Master, a disciple has reported that something has happened in the Sea Mist Canyon in the north."

Zhen Lin suddenly leaned down and whispered in Shen Xuzi's ear.

"Sea Mist Canyon? That's the place closest to the Central Plains of Kyushu?"

"That's right, Sect Master, it's there. Once you cross that place by flying boat, you'll be in the north."

Sea Mist Canyon is a deep-sea canyon with unfathomable depths. It is only possible to cross it by sword, and only those at the Void Refinement stage who have taken medicine can do so. Moreover, the other side of the strait is the north where demons reside, so most people choose to travel by flying boat.

After all, no one wants to become cannon fodder as soon as they go there, with their cultivation being absorbed by demons.

Demons absorb the cultivation of cultivators to strengthen themselves, so this extremely inappropriate act of intentionally sacrificing oneself is tantamount to indirectly sabotaging one's teammates.

This is a shame!

"What happened? Just tell me, it must be another demon invasion, right? Where are those beasts now?"

"According to my disciple, the northern demons are invading deep into our Central Plains. However, a fellow Daoist has been wielding a sword and has slain a hundred demons in succession."

As Zhenlin read the contents transmitted from the scroll, he felt somewhat incredulous.

"Do you know who that fellow Daoist is? What is he like? What sect or school does he come from?"

Shen Xuzi became excited and quickly threw out a series of questions.

"I don't know, he just finished cutting them down, then ran away in a few swift movements..."

Zhenlin looked at the report sent by his disciple and spoke directly.

Shen Xuzi was speechless.

They're quite good at reporting, but frankly, they just don't know who it is.

"Any more information?"

"That's about it, but I did take a picture."

Zhenlin used the image scroll to project the person's photo onto the white jade wall behind him. It was a figure wearing a light gray robe, holding a black sword, with black and red sword energy emanating from him.

"It says that this person covers his face with a smiling mask, so his appearance is unknown. It is also unknown what kind of cultivation technique or magic weapon he possesses that can block others' perception of his cultivation level. When he arrives at a place, he directly kills demons."

"Some demons disguised as humans on the road, whose disguises were particularly good, were also recognized by him and killed directly by his sword."

Zhenlin reported the contents of the scroll word for word, and the elders around him couldn't help but marvel.

Such a divine being exists! Not only is he incredibly powerful, but he also possesses discerning eyes that can identify and slay demons. He is truly extraordinary.

After all, identifying demons is really difficult, especially for some elders who have actually fought against them.

After all, the demons' disguise skills were truly astonishing.

"If you know who this fellow Daoist is, you can recruit him into our sect or the Righteous Path Alliance. Otherwise, you can also ask him for advice on how to identify demons..."

An elder spoke with great regret.

Buck! Buck! Buck!

A knock came at the door, and the door opened abruptly, revealing a slightly tired and travel-worn figure.

It's Lu An.

Lu An walked in, and the door behind him slammed shut.

He glanced at the people around him, then cupped his hands and said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone, "I apologize, everyone. I have been away from the sect recently. As soon as I returned, I learned that the sect was holding a meeting, so I came to attend."

Shen Xuzi looked at the figure at the door and subconsciously scanned it with his divine sense, only to find that he still could not determine the depth of the figure's cultivation.

I've known Elder Lu for quite some time now, yet I still can't gauge the depth of his strength. He truly is extraordinary.

"It's alright, Elder Lu, please take a seat!"

Shen Xuzi smiled and reached out his hand. Only then did Lu An realize that he was actually sitting right next to Shen Xuzi.

Such a front-row seat, what a weirdo! Doesn't he want to slack off?

One of the secrets to holding a meeting is to find a secluded spot in the back row and keep slacking off.

The main feature is a leader giving a speech while I'm sleeping, playing on my phone, or reading novels.

"Thank you, Sect Master, for giving me such a good position."

"Elder Lu, please don't stand on ceremony. Someone, bring tea!"

Shen Xuzi waved his hand, and a disciple stepped out from the shadows to offer Lu An a cup of tea.

"Where has Elder Lu gone? We haven't been able to contact him by voice transmission for some time now."

"Oh, I went up north and did some things. I just got back."

Lu An answered casually.

Didn't you call for people to go north to fight the demons? I said I've already gone and come back, so you have no reason to ask me to go again, do you?

Hmph, my plan may be crude, but it's brilliant!

"You went up north and did some things?"

Shen Xuzi's leg suddenly trembled, and his brows furrowed, as if he had made a connection to something.

"Exactly."

"But is it about slaying demons and monsters?"

"It's inconvenient to tell you, it's inconvenient to tell you."

Lu An said mysteriously, but Shen Xuzi had already guessed what was going on in his mind.

He gave Zhenlin and Yu Wanqing a look, and the two of them, as if by telepathy, immediately understood what he was talking about.

"As expected of Elder Lu, he single-handedly slays demons with his sword and doesn't even ask for recognition."

"The saying goes, 'Kill a demon in ten steps, leave no trace for a thousand miles, and disappear without a trace after the deed is done, concealing your merit and fame...' Wait, slay demons?"

Lu An answered casually, then seemed to realize something and quickly stopped talking.

"Having accomplished his task, he departed without a trace, concealing his merits and fame? What a fine poem! It seems that the mysterious fellow Daoist who slew the demons in the Sea Mist Canyon was indeed Elder Lu!"

After listening to Lu An's words, Shen Xuzi's doubts were reduced by at least seven-tenths.

"What? What mysterious fellow Daoist?"

"Hahahaha, Elder Lu, look at you, still pretending! Is it necessary?! This is a good thing! What's wrong with admitting it?"

Shen Xuzi pointed at Lu An and laughed loudly.

"Ah, what?"

Looking at Shen Xuzi laughing loudly, a big question mark appeared on Lu An's head.

What is this guy saying?

Chapter 198 That's how I found out

Seeing Lu An's expression of not understanding what he was talking about, and then seeing Shen Xuzi's hearty laughter, the other elders also started to laugh.

"Elder Lu, what are you being modest about? You are who you are, why be modest?"

"Yes, Elder Lu did something so righteous for the sake of the world, everyone should be praising him!"

"Elder Lu is indeed extraordinary. Not only is he powerful, but his poetic talent is also so good. He truly deserves to leave without a trace after accomplishing his task, keeping his merits and fame hidden!"

The elders all praised him, but Lu An was also confused, wondering what these guys were talking about and why their words sounded so strange.

"Elder Lu, this person is you, isn't he?"

After obtaining Shen Xuzi's permission, Zhen Lin reduced the size of the Liying Scroll and placed it in front of Lu An, asking him questions.

Lu An then saw the photo of the cultivator who was holding a jet-black longsword and wearing a light gray robe.

Although I don't know who this is, he really does have an aura of chivalry and integrity.

"this is not me."

"This isn't you? I think this is you!"

"I told you this isn't me!"

"I see, this is you!"

Lu An vehemently denied it, but Shen Xuzi insisted that he admit it. The two of them were pulling and tugging at each other, which was quite interesting to watch.

"Elder Lu, just admit it! If it's not you, then who is it?"

"Yes, Elder Lu, who else could it be but you?"

"Admit it, Elder Lu, slaying demons is a great achievement!"

The other elders joined in the commotion, as if Lu An really was the one who killed these demons.

Lu An was completely bewildered. He hadn't done anything, yet people were insisting that he was the one who did it. What kind of logic was that?

Faced with the crowd's doubts, Lu An once again firmly stated, "This really isn't me!"

"That's clearly you! Look, there's a picture to prove it!"

Shen Xuzi pointed to the illusory photograph projected onto the scroll and spoke in a heavy tone.

Lu An didn't speak, but closed his eyes.

I'm tired, let him say whatever he wants.

That's utter nonsense, but whatever.

"Elder Lu may have his reasons for not speaking. He heard that demons can recognize people and then use underhanded methods to kill the demons or their people."

"Elder Lu is unwilling to say more, perhaps he is worried about this. Maybe Elder Lu has relatives elsewhere? After all, the methods of demons to find people are extraordinary!"

Seeing that Lu An was unwilling to admit it and even closed his eyes, Zhen Lin whispered an analysis in Shen Xuzi's ear.

"So that's it!"

Shen Xuzi seemed to suddenly realize something, stroked his beard, and nodded.

It seems I haven't been thinking things through enough.

They spend all their time practicing spiritual cultivation; they have no understanding of people at all.

Elder Lu's good intentions were so well-intentioned, yet I still exposed him; I was truly too ignorant.

Then Shen Xuzi said in a deep voice, "Since Elder Lu is unwilling to speak, then so be it. This matter cannot be discussed any further, it cannot be discussed any further!"

Upon hearing the sect leader's words, the elders ceased their discussion.