The Truth Behind Ice Maiden's Qi Deviation (Part Two)

It turns out that when Qing Mingzi broke through to the Deity Transformation stage, he became a disciple of Myriad Flowers Elder and his True Disciple. By chance, at a large sect exchange meeting, Qing Mingzi met Ice Maiden.

The two had fought side by side before, and in their subsequent conversation, it became clear that they were from the same hometown. Therefore, they maintained a good relationship. Of course, given Ice Maiden's status and strength within the Asura Sect, it was mostly her taking care of Qing Mingzi.

Later, Qing Mingzi and Myriad Flowers Elder had a falling out, turning master and disciple into enemies. Qing Mingzi even threatened to betray Myriad Flowers Elder's sect, which enraged Myriad Flowers Elder, who wanted to kill him. At the critical moment, Ice Maiden intervened, blocking Myriad Flowers Elder's wrath and saving Qing Mingzi's life. However, not long after, news spread that Ice Maiden had failed to break through and Qi Deviation.

"Senior Sister Ice Maiden, in my memory, she is not someone who would Qi Deviation. If there are any external factors that caused her to Qi Deviation, then that old scoundrel Myriad Flowers Elder is the most suspicious," Qing Mingzi said to Zhuge Xiang with a chilling killing intent in his eyes.

"So that's how it is," Zhuge Xiang nodded, a thoughtful look on his face.

Zhuge Xiang's intuition told him that Qing Mingzi wasn't lying. The clues about Senior Sister Ice Maiden's Qi Deviation possession should come from Myriad Flowers Elder. However, while Qing Mingzi wasn't lying, Zhuge Xiang couldn't be sure if he had truly told everyone everything. At the very least, Qing Mingzi could conceal details about Myriad Flowers Elder's Myriad Flowers Elder, or what had caused their falling out, or even their enmity.

"Myriad Flowers Elder? Senior Sister Ice Maiden is a renowned genius of the Asura Sect. Would Myriad Flowers Elder really harm her? Besides, I heard that Senior Sister Ice Maiden is related to the Sect Master," Zhuge Xiang asked Qing Mingzi after frowning and pondering for a long time.

"That old scoundrel from Wanhua, what wouldn't he dare to do? As for the relationship between Senior Sister Ice Maiden and the Sect Master, do you even know the identity of the Sect Master's Wife?" When he spoke of the Myriad Flowers Elder, Qing Mingzi's eyes were filled with hatred. Finally, Qing Mingzi stared intently at Zhuge Xiang.

"The Sect Master's Wife? I really don't know about that," Zhuge Xiang shook his head, frankly admitting that he didn't know.

"The Sect Master's Wife, known as Lady Qinglian, was originally a lotus flower that grew in Changbai Mountain and became a spirit, eventually reaching the level of Demon Monster. She transformed into human form and eventually married the sect Sect Master. Senior Sister Ice Maiden calls the Sect Master's Wife 'Auntie'." At this point, Qing Mingzi stared at Zhuge Xiang, his meaning self-evident.

"So, Senior Sister Ice Maiden is actually Demon Cultivator?" Qing Mingzi had already gone this far; if Zhuge Xiang still didn't understand, he would truly be an idiot.

Nodding, Qing Mingzi said, "That's right. Senior Sister Ice Maiden's true form is actually an Ice Lotus growing in a snow mountain Canyon. As far as I know, that old bastard Wanhua cultivated the Nine Yang Demonic Art, and his body is filled with uncontrollable scorching heat, which he needs to neutralize with Xuanbing Qi. Since Senior Sister Ice Maiden's true form is an Ice Lotus, he has a strong motive."

"Okay, I understand. I'll pay attention," Zhuge Xiang replied with a nod.

Although Zhuge Xiang had long known that Senior Sister Ice Maiden was not human, he did not expect that her true form was actually an Ice Lotus Flower. Today's conversation with Qing Mingzi was quite fruitful; at least Zhuge Xiang learned that Myriad Flowers Elder was a suspect.

"Excuse my curiosity, but what was the reason that you and Myriad Flowers Elder became enemies back then, Senior Brother?" After a moment of contemplation, Zhuge Xiang asked Qing Mingzi curiously.

When Su Huayu asked him to investigate the Truth between Qing Mingzi and Su Haitang, he had accepted a system task. Zhuge Xiang's intuition told him that the reason why Qing Mingzi and Myriad Flowers Elder became enemies was very important to this matter.

"Some things are in the past, and I don't want to mention them anymore..." As he said this, his hand holding the wine bowl trembled slightly, but Qing Mingzi pretended to be calm, shook his head, and acted as if the past was too painful to recall.

Qing Mingzi was unwilling to talk much, Zhuge Xiang naturally didn't press him. He just subtly inquired about what he had been doing lately. Qing Mingzi seemed to sense that Zhuge Xiang was fixated on these questions. After drinking the last few bowls of wine, he left the money for the wine and hurriedly bid farewell to Zhuge Xiang.

Looking in the direction Qing Mingzi left, Zhuge Xiang remained silent for a long time. He also left Flower Full Building alone and returned to the Asura Sect. After spending some time with Qin Qing, they went to the Shadow Hall together and met Lu Yuling.

"Why is a famous figure from our Yanling Commandery not busy suppressing villains at the Spirit Stone Vein, but instead coming here to find me?" Upon seeing Zhuge Xiang arrive, Lu Yuling put down her work and asked Zhuge Xiang with a half-smile.

"I'm here because I need your help with something," Zhuge Xiang said, sitting down without any hesitation. Qin Qing, holding the Weeping Blood Demonic Zither, sat down quietly next to Zhuge Xiang without saying a word.

"Oh? You need my help? Tell me, what is it?" Lu Yuling raised her two beautiful eyebrows slightly, looking at Zhuge Xiang with some surprise, but then spoke generously.

"Qing Mingzi was once a disciple of Myriad Flowers Elder. I need you to help me investigate the reason why he became enemies with Myriad Flowers Elder..."

At this point, Zhuge Xiang hesitated slightly before continuing, "Furthermore, Qing Mingzi's real name is Yi Bufan. I also inquired with him about Senior Sister Ice Maiden's Qi Deviation back then, and he told me a lot of information. In my opinion, his words don't seem like lies."

"Yi Bufan?" Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's words, Lu Yuling's expression became much more serious.

As an exchange of trust between friends, Lu Yuling told Zhuge Xiang the secret that she was the reincarnation of Ice Maiden's three souls. She also made up an excuse to ask Zhuge Xiang to keep an eye on a person named Yi Bufan in the Inner Sect. Now, she has finally found this person.

"Okay, don't worry, I will do my best to find out the truth about this matter," Lu Yuling nodded and said to Zhuge Xiang.

At this point, Lu Yuling paused slightly, then took out a golden Invitation from her Storage Ring and handed it to Zhuge Xiang, saying, "But before that, take a look at this. It was delivered to the Asura Sect today by Flying Sword Message, specifically requesting to see you."

"Oh? Flying Sword Message? Requesting me by name specifically?" Zhuge Xiang, a hint of curiosity in his eyes, accepted the pure gold Invitation from Lu Yuling and slowly opened it. (To be continued...)