The monkeys on Shiyue Peak were far too noisy, far surpassing Liu S sui and that young monk from Fruitful Accomplishment Temple. So Jing Jiu did not land before the Dao Hall surrounded by woods, but went straight to a certain spot behind the peak. There stood a dozen or so seemingly ordinary courtyards, housing extremely precious cultivation texts and elixirs under very tight guard.
To guard against heavenly fire, this stretch of cliff had no vegetation except fire-resistant iron trees.
Iron trees neither flowered nor bore fruit, and their leaves were bitter and unpalatable, so there were hardly any monkeys here.
The Sword Light of Universe Edge alerted Shiyue Peak. As soon as Jing Jiu landed, more than a dozen flying swords surrounded him, while at least several formations brimming with murderous intent stood ready to activate.
A disciple demanded, "Who goes there!"
Jing Jiu turned around.
"Junior Uncle-Master... no, Sect Master Uncle!"
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
"Greetings, Sect Master!"
The Shiyue Peak disciples were startled when they saw his face. They hurriedly put away their flying swords and bowed one after another.
"I'll look around myself. Don't follow me," Jing Jiu said.
He had said not to follow him, rather than that there was no need to follow him; naturally, this was no display of the new Sect Master's approachability. The Shiyue Peak disciples exchanged speechless looks, thinking, This is a restricted area of Green Mountain, where the most important cultivation texts, elixirs, and treasures are kept... fine, all of Green Mountain is yours. Go wherever you please.
Jing Jiu entered a nearby courtyard and came before a small three-story building.
The elder inside had already risen to await him. Jing Jiu walked straight inside without speaking to him.
Startled, the elder crossed his hands and sent his Sword