Daoist Nun Shenwei and the Xuanjing Cave Master had known each other for many years. Though each harbored ulterior motives and guarded against the other,
on the path of cultivation, they had also joined forces to weather many trials.
When her own younger brother had perished, the Xuanjing Cave Master had also offered no shortage of advice and strategies, making clear his intent to support her.
But if everything had been the other party's machinations behind the scenes, it undoubtedly made her feel utterly ridiculous, like a clown.
"Daoist Friend Shenwei, do not be hasty. Regarding this matter, I can guarantee that I truly knew nothing of it."
The Xuanjing Cave Master hurriedly spoke, then swiftly turned to look at Yu Yangzi not far away.
"You wretched disciple, look at the fine mess you have made! Confess truthfully at once!"
Yu Yangzi's body trembled slightly as he hurriedly said with a fearful expression, "This... I dare not conceal it from Master and Senior Shenwei. Back then, Fellow Daoist Linghu Yu was indeed traveling with this disciple."
"When Senior Cui suddenly attacked, Fellow Daoist Linghu Yu was naturally no match for him. At the critical moment, it was this disciple who intervened in time and rescued him."
"However, after bringing Fellow Daoist Linghu Yu to safety, this disciple discovered that Fellow Daoist Linghu's injuries were too severe. There was no saving him."
Having spoken this far, Yu Yangzi knew that his traveling with Linghu Yu could likely no longer be concealed.
He immediately glossed over the important points and spoke at a rapid pace.
Yet between the lines, he made it clear that Linghu Yu had indeed traveled with him, but that Cui Shaolin's attack was what had caused his death.
"Oh? You little fellow truly have a kind heart. If