Exploration, Part Two

"How can we do this?" Zhang Qingzhi declined, "We've already troubled my sister for so long."

"It's no trouble at all, Brother Qingzhi, you must accept it, otherwise I won't bring you medicine next time," Xin'er said earnestly.

"This"

"Since they mean well, you should accept it."

Just as Zhang Qingzhi was about to decline, a burly figure slowly walked towards them from not far behind, by the small lake.

The voice that just spoke came from this person.

That sound!?

Zhang Qingzhi suddenly looked up and hurriedly looked at the person.

As the other person approached, the doubt on his face instantly turned into surprise.

"It's you! Shadow Junior Brother!! What brings you here!?"

The visitor was none other than Zhang Rongfang, who had gathered Treasure Medicine and come to inquire.

With the help of Treasure Harmony Building, he quickly located the approximate area where Zhang Qingzhi and his companion were living in seclusion.

Then he came over in person and unexpectedly discovered Xin'er, the girl who always went deep into the mountains Lin Li to deliver medicine.

After a more thorough search, they quickly tracked them down to this location.

There was an element of luck involved; he had originally planned to return to Qingchuan to refine medicine if he couldn't find it.

I didn't expect to find it so quickly.

"Senior brother, long time no see, how have you been?" Zhang Rongfang approached with a smile.

"I'm fine. Xiao He is..." Zhang Qingzhi's smile froze, and he suddenly looked worried.

"Then I'll be going now. I won't bother you any longer." Xin'er, who was very perceptive, immediately said goodbye and left.

"Take care, Xin'er," Zhang Qingzhi said hurriedly.

That's just the kind of person he is.

He was polite and courteous to everyone.

On the surface, they appear weak and powerless, but in reality, they are more determined than anyone else.

Yes, specifically in his treatment of Lin Qianhe.

Unwavering.

Zhang Rongfang was speechless upon hearing this.

Watching Xin'er's retreating figure, he turned back to look at Zhang Qingzhi.

"That girl likes you."

"Sigh, I..." Zhang Qingzhi sighed, clearly having seen through it, but still said nothing.

"Since you seem to know, then handle it yourself and don't hurt their feelings," Zhang Rongfang said softly. "I came here this time for two reasons: first, to see how you are doing, senior brother; and second, to ask you about Master Yue."

"You've seen how I'm doing. I lack nothing, except that Xiao He has some kind of illness that we can't cure," Zhang Qingzhi sighed.

"I'm asking you, how are you doing? You look very tired," Zhang Rongfang said.

"I'm in good health, it's just that Xiao He is fine."

"It's good that you're healthy. If you need any help, you can go to Treasure Harmony Building in a nearby city. Just mention my name, and they should give me face."

Next, I want to ask about Master Yue. What was it like when Master Yue saw you off from Great Capital? Could you tell me the whole story in detail, brother? Zhang Rongfang.

"What? Could it be that something happened to Master Yue?!" Zhang Qingzhi exclaimed in surprise.

"No, nothing happened. I just have some questions and want to ask them clearly," Zhang Rongfang replied.

"That's good. I was doing my morning prayers at the Heavenly Treasure Palace at the time." Zhang Qingzhi didn't delay and immediately recalled the situation.

*** Fu Province · September Mountain.

As dusk fell, the cool glow of the setting sun bathed the entire mountain range in a pale yellow hue.

In the September Mountain, there is a place called Sun Holding Peak, which is steep and withered yellow, and is composed entirely of large, hard rocks full of weathering holes.

At the summit, there are ruins of a dilapidated, burned-out Mountain Gate building, and at the waist, there are incomplete and collapsed stone pavilions and huts that are faintly visible.

From the foot of the mountain to the summit, there is a winding mountain path, entirely made of stone steps, that runs the entire way.

The steps were covered with dry, yellow moss.

At this moment, the mountain wind howled, as if lamenting and complaining.

On the steps, a person dressed in Purple Daoist Robe was walking leisurely, quickly ascending the mountain.

This person's pace was not frequent, but extremely fast. From a distance, he looked like a light purple cloud drifting by, unlike an ordinary person.

Before long, the purple-robed Daoist arrived at the mountainside and stopped in front of a dilapidated mountain pavilion.

"I haven't been here for a long time, and I didn't expect this place to be so dilapidated."

"Yue Dewen, since you summoned us with the Moon King Token, you should give us an explanation, shouldn't you?"

Two burly, gray-skinned, strong men slowly emerged from behind the mountain wall behind the stone pavilion.

The men Upper Capital wore Moon Pattern Mask representing Sensing Gate.

The mask had a crescent moon pattern between its brows and was entirely black.

The purple-robed Daoist raised his head, revealing Yue Dewen's much younger, rounder face.

"Why do you address me by my name? Since I bear the Moon King Token, I should act as if the Moon King himself is here! I am the Moon King!"

His gaze swept over the two of them.

"What, you intend to disregard the rules of our sect?"

"Yue Dewen, do you think you can pretend to be the Moon King Moon King Token? Most of the people from the Five Regions Thirteen Sects are here now!"

Things are not what they used to be. You think a mere Token can make us submit? Don't be delusional.

On the other side of the mountain wall, several figures wearing pale yellow cloaks could be vaguely seen.

"What the Taijing Vein says is right. We acknowledge the Moon King Token, but if you want to become the Moon King, Yue Sect Leader, you are probably not qualified."

First Squad people descended the stone steps at the summit.

One of the old men, holding Iron Staff, had a solemn expression. He was none other than Prince Yan Yan Xi, who had previously joined the Western Sect Sensing Gate.

The other people walking alongside him were all composed and imposing, their movements showing no signs of weakness, and some even subtly outshone Yan Xi.

"The Taiyuan Lineage has arrived in response to the Moon King Token. Yue Dewen, since you have summoned us, you must be trying to confirm the legitimacy of your position as Moon King. Are you ready to accept the test?"

Among the group was a tall, elderly man with a full head of blond hair and a bare upper body. He wore special black Arm Gauntlets on both arms, and his gaze, looking through his mask, was fixed directly on Yue Dewen without the slightest fear.

"The Taiyuan Vein Master? Interesting. I didn't expect our sect to still have so much power left!" Yue Dewen looked at the other party and vaguely sensed something from his aura. His eyes lit up with joy.

"Over the years, you haven't been the only one breaking through. We have always remembered what happened back then," the Taiyuan Vein Master said in a deep voice.

"Well said!" Yue Dewen clapped his hands. "Anyone else who wants to test this old man, come out now."

He smiled, showing no anger at the other party's rudeness.

As soon as he finished speaking, several figures leaped into the air from the stone forest at the foot of the mountain. After landing, they lightly touched the ground with their toes and moved like fleeting shadows, covering more than a hundred meters in the blink of an eye and landing on the steps behind him.

"I also want to see what kind of power the self-proclaimed Number One Under Heaven Grand Master of the Great Dao Sect truly possesses. If you can win our hearts and minds, what harm is there in acknowledging you as the Moon King according to the rules?"

There were five new arrivals in total, with the first one clearly being a woman.

The speaker had a graceful figure, wearing a silver, form-fitting suit of armor that accentuated her curves, black trousers, and long boots. Her black hair reached her waist, and her face was clearly covered by a human Leather Mask, her expression stiff and numb.

"The new Four Seasons Envoys?" Yue Dewen recognized the other party's attire. This outfit was the standard attire for the Four Seasons Envoys back then.

Behind the Four Seasons Envoys are his originally scattered subordinates, the Great Grandmaster.

Li Fan of Spring Breeze Gate, Xia Pulian of Great River Gang, Falling Flower Palm Huang Li of Luohuazhang, and Zhong Xue of the White Plum Manor.

The four individuals each possessed a distinct temperament: some were aloof, some carefree, some serious, and some gentle.

"As expected, most of the Great Grandmaster publicly known in our sect have come."

With Four Seasons Envoys saw everyone present.

Not only grandmasters, but also three other Worship God Great Grandmaster, such as her and the Taiyuan Vein Master, came.

Down the mountain, there were many other masters from the Taiqing Lineage and Taijing Vein, observing the situation.

Countless other experts secretly gathered here to see if Yue Dewen was truly the Moon King.

Everyone is waiting.

Wait until he submits an answer that allows people to discern the truth from falsehood.

"The majority of our sect's forces have now gathered here in the Great Ling," the Four Seasons Envoys said calmly.

"If you are the Moon King today, we will all honor you as our new master. But if you are not the Moon King, you should know the consequences."

"What are the consequences?" Yue Dewen asked with a smile.

"Even if you are the strongest Spirit General, if you try to trick us, you will not be able to leave Sun Holding Peak alive by yourself." The Four Seasons Envoys remained calm, as if he were simply stating a basic fact.

"Hehehe." Yue Dewen burst into laughter. He was indeed very strong, but facing so many top experts present, these grandmasters were one thing, but the Worship God Great Grandmaster all had their trump cards up their sleeves. If several Divine Descent in succession...

Just as the Four Seasons Envoys said, it was impossible for him to leave this place alive.

But this was an inevitable outcome from the beginning.

He had promised to come alone to keep his appointment, so he was bound to face this situation.

If he weren't alone, the Sensing Gate wouldn't have dared to gather so many people here.

"Since I dared to come alone, I am absolutely confident!" Yue Dewen continued.

"Is anyone else coming? If not, we can find someone to host the challenge and start the process."

The surroundings were completely silent. Although many experts were standing there, not a single one of them made a sound.

"I'll host."

Suddenly, a pure white figure drifted in, wearing Pure Gold Mask with no gaps on its face and a special Silver Thread Woven Crown on its head.

Her skirt fluttered in the breeze, her skin was like porcelain, and her figure was graceful.

"Moon Empress!?"

The crowd gasped slightly in surprise.

Yue Dewen's smile faltered slightly as he stared intently at the newcomer.

"You really didn't die."

"If you're not dead, how could I be?" the Moon Empress said calmly.

The Moon King Moon Empress, though nominally a pair, are not actually allies, but rather two major branches within the Sensing Gate. They are equivalent to the Heavenly Treasure Palace and Jade Void Palace of the Great Dao Sect.

"Speaking of which, I was doing my morning lessons when suddenly my master rushed in with his men, telling me to pack up my food and money and leave immediately."

Even silver and Gold Notes were forbidden; only basic gold and silver could be carried. Zhang Qingzhi recalled the situation back then and still felt lingering fear.

"Not long after I left, I heard the news of my master's death. At that time..." He took a deep breath, a heavy look flashing in his eyes.

"At that time, I knelt down and cried, vowing to find the murderer and avenge my master. Then I immediately turned and rushed towards the Jade Void Palace, thinking of seeking help from my Grandmaster Uncle Jin Yuyan."

Unexpectedly, they hadn't gone far when Master Yue caught up with them.

"You were caught by your master?" Zhang Rongfang asked in astonishment. "Wasn't Master Yue just dead? When were you caught? And by whom?"

"He was caught up by Master Yue. He looked perfectly fine, and even gained weight," Zhang Qingzhi said helplessly. "He reappeared just three days after news of his death broke."

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