"So it's Martial Uncle Yi!"
The Spring-Returning Mountain disciple named Liu Wenyan was taken aback at first, then seemed to realize something, and his attitude became even more respectful. He even introduced himself, saying, "Uncle-Master has come from afar, enduring a long journey. Our entire sect is deeply grateful."
This person personally welcomed Yi Chongyue and Chen Shuangbai inside.
The entire Spring-Returning Mountain has thrived for hundreds of years, passing down its lineage through Dao of Alchemy and the cultivation of spirit medicine. While it may not be particularly strong in Divine Ability combat, its wealth is unparalleled.
The entire mountain gate was shrouded in clouds and mist, exuding an ethereal aura. However, it wasn't the kind of opulent, resplendent kind, but rather a delicate and unique one, as if one were in a fairyland, making people linger and forget to leave.
On the way, Liu Wenyan revealed his identity.
His grandmaster was Crane Elder Gongye Chun. Today, this senior had heard that his old friend from the Jade Spring Sect was coming to offer birthday greetings, so he came in person to greet him and welcome him in to see his grandmaster.
Yi Chongyue nodded and asked if Gongye Chun was well.
Liu Wenyan replied truthfully, "My Dao of Alchemy a master of alchemy, a divine elixir expert. He is currently in good health and has come today to visit Duosi disciples of Uncle Duosi's lineage. If he can see them today, he will surely be overjoyed."
Golden Core of five hundred.
Gongye Chun was Dao of Alchemy. Although the methods for prolonging life were rare, as a third-level Alchemist, he could find some or two in both alchemy and power. Therefore, although he was already five hundred years old, he was still in good health.
"That's good."
When the master is talking to someone, it is inappropriate for a disciple to interrupt.
Chen Shuangbai kept observing the entire Spring-Returning Mountain.
Overall, the entire Spring-Returning Mountain was filled with white cranes soaring about, exquisite architecture, and abundant Spiritual Qi. Most of the disciples seen along the way were of considerable cultivation and behaved with proper manners. However, Chen Shuangbai noticed some subtle details.
Putting aside everything else, let's just talk about the grand-disciple of this Crane Elder in front of us.
There's nothing wrong with Liu Wenyan coming to greet us personally, but one person would have been enough. Why did he bring several fellow disciples with him, with someone clearing the way in front and someone bringing up the rear?
Looking again... this Senior Brother Liu seems overly cautious.
Chen Shuangbai's intuition was always sharp, and sure enough, it didn't take long for it to come true.
The group rode on a flying magical Law Artifact that resembled a green leaf, heading towards a certain place in the mountains, but were unexpectedly blocked by another green leaf.
Looking over, Chen Shuangbai saw several disciples of Spring-Returning Mountain on the green leaves, surrounding two people in the middle. One of them wore a golden crown and was quite handsome, but his face was arrogant and he didn't look like a righteous person.
The other had a deep gaze and an old-fashioned look. Although he looked like a middle-aged scholar, his graying temples added to his experienced appearance. He was also sizing up Yi Chongyue and his apprentice Chen Shuangbai.
Seeing that his master's distinguished guest had been stopped, Liu Wenyan immediately flew into a rage and shouted at the leader of the opposing sect members, " Song Zheyu, what are you doing?"
A hint of mockery flashed in the eyes of the Spring-Returning Mountain disciple named Song Zheyu, but he maintained a very amiable demeanor, cupping his hands and saying, "Oh dear, I'm so sorry, Senior Brother Liu. I was blind and offended your distinguished guest. I apologize, I apologize immediately."
The words sounded like they were spoken in embarrassment, but the tone was clearly provocative.
Liu Wenyan was furious and about to explode, but Yi Chongyue stopped him and said gently, "We're all from the same sect, it's alright. It's more important to take me to pay my respects to my Martial Uncle Gongye first."
Seeing that Yi Chongyue had said so, Liu Wenyan naturally couldn't say anything more, so he changed direction and continued heading into the mountains.
Seeing this, Song Zheyu raised his eyebrows slightly, but just as he was about to manipulate the flying Law Artifact to repeat the same trick, he suddenly felt extremely flustered, cold sweat broke out on his back, and goosebumps appeared all over his body.
He was greatly surprised and dared not move.
The chilling feeling only gradually subsided after Liu Wenyan and his group had disappeared into the distance.
The cold sweat on his back gradually stopped.
What's going on?
Song Zheyu was filled with doubt and unease, but after looking around and seeing nothing amiss, he assumed it was just his imagination and continued to escort the distinguished guest behind him into the mountain gate.
The two distinguished guests behind him also looked at him with some surprise and doubt.
Clearly, the two of them had also noticed something amiss.
" Sword Essence!"
The arrogance on the golden-crowned youth's face lessened considerably, and he confidently transmitted his voice to his martial uncle beside him. "A very pure murderous intent, fused with the Sword Essence. Just releasing a trace of it was enough to scare this fool into immobility."
The middle-aged cultivator with a deep gaze and graying temples made no move, but replied telepathically, "In recent years, the Jade Spring Sect has reportedly produced several promising Dao Seed. One of them, named Chen Shuangbai, defeated the Three Transformations of the Demon Spirit of Ning Country's Spirit Taming Mountain with a single sword strike. I suppose the young man on the green leaf just now was him."
To be able to condense Sword Essence at such a young age... it's clear that his talent in swordsmanship is extraordinary.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes.
"It seems this trip will be quite challenging."
Upon hearing this, the young man with the golden crown raised an eyebrow slightly.
On the other side, Liu Wenyan manipulated the Azure Leaf magic Law Artifact, carrying Yi Chongyue and Chen Shuangbai through the Cloud Piercing and mist, flying towards a secluded mountain peak deep in the mountains, half-hidden by clouds and mist, with the shadows of cranes fluttering about. His expression was still somewhat unpleasant.
"I apologize for the embarrassing situation, Martial Uncle Yi and Junior Brother Chen."
With a look of apology on his face, Liu Wenyan put down his Law Artifact.
Yi Chongyue remained calm, nodded, and said nothing.
But this only made him feel more embarrassed and ashamed.
Chen Shuangbai understood that the internal conflicts within Spring-Returning Mountain had become so acute that they were no longer concealed from outsiders, demonstrating the severity of the situation.
Liu Wenyan led the two further inside, arriving at a secluded cave abode.
The cave abode is located in the shady part of the mountain peak, surrounded by ancient trees and hanging vines. It consists of only a few bamboo huts, a stone platform, and a clear spring. Compared with the exquisite palaces in other parts of Spring-Returning Mountain, it appears particularly simple, even somewhat shabby.
"Our grandmaster disliked extravagance, therefore he did not adorn his cave abode with luxurious items... Uncle-Master, Junior Brother, please follow me."
Upon entering the cave abode, one finds soft lighting and simple furnishings, with only a few futons, a stone table, several bookshelves filled with Jade Slip slips, and a simple, ancient Pill Furnace about half a person's height in the corner.
On one of the prayer cushions, an elderly man in a gray-blue Daoist robe was reading a book. As if he heard the noise, he slowly looked over, and a glimmer of light appeared in his slightly cloudy eyes.
Upon seeing this, Yi Chongyue strode forward in three quick steps and performed the courtesy due to a junior.
"It's been many years since I last paid my respects. I hope my senior uncle is well."