Tang Wangsun knew Guan Shanyue was telling the truth, but on second thought, Feng Jun had been seriously injured while Guan Shanyue had emerged unscathed. He had no idea why—had Feng Jun protected her well, or did Cinnabar Cloud Heaven have some secret technique of its own?
Unable to help himself, he gave Feng Jun a thoughtful look.
Elder Guo, however, grew anxious. "Fellow Daoist Guan, that's not very honorable of you. I told you all about the secret of spirit plants, yet you're keeping things hidden."
Guan Shanyue snorted inwardly. You also borrowed land at Azure Mountain to grow spirit plants. You wanted to hide it too, but who could you hide it from?
Still, some things were better left unsaid. She immediately changed the subject. "Tang Celestial Master, I heard Jade Ruins is looking to pick a fight with the Little Celestial Master?"
Tang Wangsun had been full of curiosity, but his face sank at those words. He snorted coldly. "It's nothing more than those idle fools from Lesser Pure Void Heaven and Jiaohuang Mountain wagging their tongues. I really wonder, if they trample Azure Mountain down, will they rise up?"
Feng Jun spoke up. "Tang Celestial Master, if there are any similar remarks in the future, have them come to Luohua Manor and find me."
"Master Feng, you're being too polite," Tang Wangsun said seriously. "Some people are targeting Azure Mountain itself. Besides... you and Wen Ji were together at the time. If they come looking for trouble with you, Golden Altar Huayang Heaven won't stand for it either."
His words rang with conviction. As the saying went, wine gave heroes courage and wealth gave men nerve. With Jugu Heavenly Grotto reopened, the Spirit Spring reappearing, and crowds surging in, Tang Celestial Master had gained immense confidence.