The Power of Divine Beast Traits, Master Shui Yue's Unusual Behavior

Name: Water Qilin

Identity: Qingyun Sect's Spirit Venerable, Divine Beast

Traits: Qilin Divine Body (Gold), Born Auspicious (Gold), Master of All Waters (Gold), Foresee All Fortunes (Gold), Suppress Evil and Banish Demons (Orange), Discern Treachery and Evil (Purple)...

"Just as expected of a divine beast, the Water Qilin!"

With just a quick look, Su Han had found a full twelve traits on the Water Qilin!

Even Puzhi, known as one of the Four Great Holy Monks, had only possessed seven traits.

The Water Qilin had nearly twice as many traits as Puzhi. It was simply terrifying.

Even its worst trait was Purple-grade, while it had as many as four Gold-grade traits.

Moreover, each of those four traits was incomparably powerful.

Thus, it would not be an exaggeration to call the Water Qilin Su Han's mobile treasure trove of traits.

Unfortunately, Su Han had yet to embark on the path of cultivation. He could only copy two traits, and both slots had already been used.

All he could do was stare at the Water Qilin in envy.

"But it doesn't matter!"

"After all, I'll be cultivating in Qingyun Sect for several years. I won't be leaving the mountain before the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament."

"So right now, I may lack everything else, but I certainly don't lack time."

As Su Han pondered this.

Thanks to the Demonic Buddha Body, Demonic Heart, the dense Buddhist intent around Su Han firmly suppressed the Demonic Energy.

The Water Qilin seemed to no longer sense the Demonic Energy emitted by the Blood Devouring Pearl and gradually calmed down.

After backing away several steps, it leaped back into the lake.

Only after seeing the Water Qilin depart did Xiao Yicai finally let out a breath of relief. He clasped his hands slightly. "Farewell, Spirit Venerable."

After saying that.

He turned and explained to Su Han, Zhang Xiaofan, and Lin Jingyu, "The Spirit Venerable is an ancient divine beast subdued by Ancestor Qingye of our sect a thousand years ago. Its name is the Water Qilin."

"For some reason, it may have sensed something today and suddenly roared."

"But you need not be afraid. The Spirit Venerable has gained intelligence and will not harm people lightly."

Upon hearing Xiao Yicai's explanation, Zhang Xiaofan and Lin Jingyu finally relaxed.

Su Han merely nodded with an unchanged expression.

Although Xiao Yicai had some doubts about how Su Han had avoided the Spirit Venerable's attack earlier.

Remembering that he still had a mission to carry out, he did not delay any longer.

He turned and led Su Han, Zhang Xiaofan, and Lin Jingyu onward toward Qingyun Sect's Yuqing Hall.

Yet after the four of them left, amid the white clouds in the distant sky.

A woman stood upon a flying sword, staring at Su Han's retreating back.

"Why did that young man possess such dense Buddhist aura?"

For some reason, she thought of Puzhi, the eminent monk from Tianyin Temple who had come to Qingyun Sect several days ago seeking to cultivate both Buddhist and Daoist arts.

"Is he a spy from the Buddhist Sect, or was he born with some special constitution?"

"If it is a special constitution, that would be fine. But if he is someone from the Buddhist Sect..."

The woman frowned deeply and sighed. "These are troubled times indeed."

Then, her flying sword became a streak of rainbow light and, though it had set off later, arrived first at Yuqing Hall.

When Xiao Yicai and the others arrived outside Yuqing Hall, Xiao Yicai first told Su Han and the other two to wait. He then brought the only adult, Uncle Wang Er, into Yuqing Hall.

Su Han and the other two stood outside Yuqing Hall and waited quietly.

Before long, a Qingyun Sect disciple approached the three of them.

"You three young brothers, the Sect Master summons you."

Su Han nodded and followed the Qingyun Sect disciple into Yuqing Hall.

The moment they stepped inside Yuqing Hall, an aura of solemn majesty washed over them.

Yuqing Hall was lofty and imposing. Its ceiling was adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, while its glazed tiles glittered with a mysterious radiance under the sunlight.

The hall was spacious and open, with several enormous stone pillars standing within. Ancient runes and patterns were carved upon them, telling of Qingyun Sect's long history.

The seven Peak Masters sat in different positions, each bearing an extraordinary presence.

Sect Master Daoxuan wore a white robe. His hair and beard were both white, while his gaze was deep and wise. Without showing anger, he radiated authority.

The Dragon Head Peak Master had a sharp gaze like an unsheathed sword. The Wind Return Peak Master was calm and kindly in appearance. The Great Bamboo Peak Master was somewhat stout, with a friendly smile on his face...

The Little Bamboo Peak Master was the only female Peak Master. Her bearing was cool and aloof, like a plum blossom standing proudly amid snow.

Just as Su Han was observing Qingyun Sect's seven Peak Masters.

Lin Jingyu suddenly knelt on the ground and tugged at Zhang Xiaofan as well.

Seeing this, Zhang Xiaofan hurriedly knelt too.

Only Su Han remained standing.

Lin Jingyu paid Su Han no mind. After all, Su Han was not from Caomiao Village.

Thus, he bowed heavily toward Daoxuan at the head of the hall.

"Immortal Master, everyone in our village is dead. Please, you must uncover the truth."

Daoxuan did not answer. Instead, he carefully examined Su Han and the other two before asking, "Tell me, how did you escape this calamity?"

Zhang Xiaofan remained dull and silent, while Lin Jingyu quickly clasped his hands and replied, "Immortal Master, I only remember sleeping in my bed at home that night."

"But when I woke up in the morning, I was lying beneath the great tree at the entrance to the village. I do not know what happened."

"Later, I woke Xiaofan, and the two of us ran back to the village together. Then we saw that everyone in the village had been killed. My father and mother, they..."

Because of Su Han, the events had diverged from the original story.

Zhang Xiaofan knew nothing, so he had nothing to struggle over.

He also hurriedly nodded at Daoxuan. "Immortal Master, it was the same for me."

"I only remember running out of my house to bring food to Su Han and a great monk. Then I was suddenly knocked unconscious, and after that, I knew nothing."

Daoxuan nodded slightly, then turned his gaze toward Su Han, the only one still standing.

"And what about you, Su Han?"

"I heard that you are not from Caomiao Village, but merely happened to pass through it yesterday."

Su Han respectfully replied, "In reply to you, Immortal Master, that is indeed the case."

"Yesterday, I passed through Caomiao Village and planned to rest for the night in a ruined temple outside the village before setting out for Qingyun Sect early this morning."

"This morning, Daoist Xiao Yicai brought Zhang Xiaofan and the others to wake me."

"Only then did I learn from Daoist Xiao Yicai that Caomiao Village had been destroyed. But as for what exactly happened, I know nothing at all."

Daoxuan looked toward Xiao Yicai upon hearing this.

Xiao Yicai nodded slightly to his master, confirming that it was indeed so.

Just as Daoxuan was about to say something further.

Master Shui Yue of Little Bamboo Peak, the only woman among the seven Peak Masters, suddenly spoke.

"Su Han, is it?"

"You said you came to Qingyun Sect? Why did you come to Qingyun Sect?"

Su Han was somewhat surprised by Shui Yue's question.

He did not understand why Daoxuan and the others had not spoken, yet Shui Yue, a Peak Master usually so cold toward outsiders, had been so eager to question him.

Still, despite his doubts, Su Han clasped his hands and answered, "In reply to you, Immortal Master, I came to Qingyun Sect to seek a master."

"Seek a master?"

Su Han nodded firmly. "Yes. I have always admired the Immortal Masters of Qingyun Sect for slaying demons, defending the Dao, and safeguarding peace for the people. So I too wish to become a disciple of Qingyun Sect."

"That is why I happened to pass through Caomiao Village."

Upon hearing Su Han's words, several Peak Masters nodded, revealing satisfied expressions.

After all, even a mortal like Su Han knew of Qingyun Sect's prestige. Naturally, that was enough to make them proud.

Only Shui Yue frowned deeply.

He possesses such strong Buddha Nature, yet he wishes to become a disciple of Qingyun Sect... This is truly suspicious!

But if I make baseless assumptions, I may cost this young man his life.

It seems I can only proceed as I considered before...

Seeing that Shui Yue had no further questions, Daoxuan waved his hand. "Take them away."

Xiao Yicai clasped his hands and was just about to lead Su Han and the other two away for the time being.

But Master Shui Yue suddenly rose to her feet again and looked at Daoxuan. "Sect Master, I have something to say."

For a moment, everyone present turned toward Shui Yue in confusion.

They did not know why Shui Yue, normally so cold and aloof, was acting so unusually today.

And now, what did she wish to say?