"We are members of the Demon Sect, after all. So it's best if we avoid those righteous cultivators. Before our sect master left, he told this humble monk that he could borrow some people from you, True Person. There are simply too many refugees, and with just our small group, we can't possibly keep them all safe."
"If Qingyun Disciples accompany you, many unnecessary complications can be avoided."
Daoxuan True Person nodded, then turned to look at Xiao Yicai behind him.
Xiao Yicai understood at once. He bowed to Daoxuan and withdrew.
"Wait a moment. Yicai will bring the people who'll be accompanying you shortly. You'll have to look after them on the journey north." Daoxuan looked at Killing Monk as he spoke.
Daoxuan True Person knew that Killing Monk came from the Far North and was very familiar with the region. Having someone who knew the area look after the Qingyun Disciples would put Daoxuan more at ease.
"True Person, you jest! Even without your instructions, this humble monk wouldn't dare cause trouble for the Azure Cloud Sect's esteemed disciples. If I did, the sect master would skin me alive when I got back!" Killing Monk laughed and hurriedly shook his head.
Daoxuan was even more pleased.
Sanfu Town, Underground City.
"Why are you here too? Do you own a house here?" Luo Yunji looked at Zhou Yixian, who sat in a tavern, peeling peanuts and tossing them into his mouth as he regaled a crowd gathered around him with all sorts of tales, true or otherwise.
"Cough, cough..." Zhou Yixian was so startled by Luo Yunji's sudden question that a peanut went straight down the wrong way, setting off a fit of violent coughing.
"Little State Preceptor!" When the onlookers spotted Luo Yunji, they greeted him happily.
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