Hah! (Five thousand words)

BH City, Azure Cloud Sect.

Bai Mei had just returned, sat in the conference room with Bingtang.

Four Leaves, Six Leaves, and Blue Flower were secretly watching the two people in the conference room from outside.

"This is our senior sister?"

"Is she really that amazing, Sister Blue Flower?"

"That's right! Senior Sister Bai Mei didn't need any magic. I saw her wield a forty-meter-long magical sword and cleave the station in two!"

Six Leaves's eyes sparkled as she looked at the senior sister inside with admiration. "Six Leaves wants to learn too!"

Although they are both disciples of the same lineage, their abilities are worlds apart.

If they are well prepared, even the combined efforts of all the true disciples would probably be insufficient to deal with Blue Flower.

However, in a real chaotic battle, such as an encounter, if Blue Flower doesn't have time to prepare, the strongest true disciple remaining in the sect is actually Yumo. After all, in actual combat drills, even Bingtang had a hard time defeating her.

The Four Leaves Six Leaves sisters are not particularly strong in combat, although they do have basic self-defense capabilities and are not weaker than humans even when facing B-rank Calamity Beast.

However, among the true disciples, he is undoubtedly at the bottom of the rankings in terms of strength.

When he was promoted to the rank of True Disciple, it caused controversy within the sect.

The two sisters naturally wanted to become stronger so as not to betray their status as true disciples, but their magical abilities could not be changed. No matter how hard they tried, they could only develop in the direction of the Cognitive Obstruction as the sect leader had said.

Now I hear that the eldest sister doesn't need magic; she can split the train station in two with just her magical power.

Not to mention the Six Leaves, even the Four Leaves showed expressions of longing and anticipation.

They also wanted to be like their senior sister, taking down a Calamity Beast with a single strike.

"Let's ask our senior sister how she trained later?"

Hearing what Four Leaves said, Blue Flower was taken aback. "The Sect Master said you should practice your Spell more, right?"

"I've already grasped the basics of Spell!"

Six Leaves immediately puffed out his chest and said smugly, "For example, right now, Blue Flower, Blue Flower, who do you think is the most powerful among the true disciples?"

"That's of course the beautiful and powerful Four Leaves— "

Blue Flower was stunned for a moment, then immediately covered her mouth, looking at Four Leaves Six Leaves a puzzled expression. "Who, who controlled my mouth? I clearly meant to say 'Lord Blue Flower '!"

"This is the Spell 'Ignorance Delusion' that the sect leader spoke of." Four Leaves clover waved its hand, and Four Leaves Clover drifted down onto Blue Flower's head.

"Blue Flower, Blue Flower, who is the most favored disciple among the seven true disciples?"

Blue Flower's face was blank, and he drooled: "Aba aba--"

Looking at the dazed Blue Flower, Four Leaves sighed, "Alright, if this continues, Blue Flower will go stupid. Quickly undo the Spell, Six Leaves."

When Blue Flower regained her senses, she immediately yelled, "How dare you use me as a test subject for your skills! You two—"

"Quiet! Blue Flower!"

The loud noise startled Blue Flower, who shrank back and glared fiercely at Four Leaves Six Leaves.

Four Leaves and Six Leaves both shrank back, not daring to speak.

Everyone could tell that there was a hint of anger in Lord Bingtang Tang's tone.

Although it's unclear what the two talked about, it's clear that Master Bingtang isn't in a good mood right now.

It's best not to provoke them.

Blue Flower suddenly remembered. "Oh, right, where's Yumo?"

"When she heard that the sect leader was coming back, she said she would go to greet him. Anyway, she has a few days off, so she'll probably be following the sect leader around like a shadow again."

"Hmph, the sect leader even bought her a mini ice cream last time, and Six Leaves wants one too."

"If you're not capable enough, being a lackey will only get you beaten by the sect leader. Forget it."

Bingtang Tang could clearly hear the conversation between the three people outside.

She brewed tea and first checked Bai Mei's physical condition.

Then they started talking about Jiangming.

In fact, she had already received reports from the Shuangsheng about most of the things, so listening to Bai Mei's report again was just a habit.

She wouldn't personally handle matters concerning inner and outer disciples, but she would always make sure to get to the bottom of things regarding true disciples.

After all, she was considered a core member, and she didn't want any mistakes to be made.

"After obtaining the relevant technology of the Witch Association, Master confirmed that the Jiangming Witch Association did not have Complete Witch, so he took action to eliminate all members."

"--Thus, my Azure Cloud Sect has made a name for itself."

After listening to Bai Mei finish explaining the situation, Bingtang moistened his throat and then asked:

"Everything's fine, just as you wished, so why are you still a little down?"

Then, the girl opposite him coughed once, her voice slightly weak, as if she felt a little guilty. "I just feel ashamed, that I have let down the sect's cultivation."

"Oh, about Ruoyun? Is it because you think you didn't manage the Azure Cloud Sect in Jiangming City well enough to cause trouble in front of the sect leader, like she betrayed the sect?"

ah?

Bai Mei blinked, no—

"It does sound like a scandal, but you were sent to Jiangming City for medical treatment. The Azure Cloud Branch Sect in Jiangming City was acquired by chance, and based on my understanding of your master, he won't blame you."

No, my master already explained this to me clearly.

"Your master never cared who came or went," Bingtang sighed. "The Azure Cloud Sect isn't that fragile either."

"Each branch has its own problems. You haven't complained to me about anything in the past two years, and I haven't paid much attention to the Azure Cloud Branch Sect in Jiangming City either. If anyone is to blame, it's my fault for starting with this."

"Your ability to create a branch of Jiangming's sect under these circumstances is commendable, so why would your junior sisters blame you?"

"Bai Mei, you don't need to feel ashamed for them; rather, you should feel proud."

Now, she couldn't bring herself to admit that she had secretly arranged for her master to accompany her in his purple form all the way because of her own ulterior motives.

Another cough escaped her lips, and Bai Mei picked up her tea to moisten her throat, then nodded. "What Lord Bingtang Tang says is true."

"But the Holy Church," Bingtang seemed to remember something and asked, "Is the Sect Master really planning to seriously manage the Holy Church in the long term?"

"That should be it." Bai Mei put down her cup.

"Hmm, did he tell you why he built the Holy Church?"

Bai Mei thought for a moment and shook her head. "I don't know. At first, I just thought it was to deceive Ruoyun and test her loyalty. I can't think of anything more than that. Master's thoughts are always hard to fathom."

Noticing the girl's somewhat subtle expression, he asked, "Does Lady Bingtang know anything?"

It wasn't that she knew anything, but Bingtang remembered what the Holy Church was.

If we were to name the person in the Azure Cloud Sect below the Sect Master who knows the greatest about the great achievements of the Azure Cloud Sect's ancestors, it would undoubtedly be Bai Mei.

But if we're talking about who the ancestors of the Azure Cloud Sect remembered the most, Bingtang undoubtedly deserves the title of Vice Sect Master and Grand Elder.

Thanks to her daily efforts to clean the ancestral tablets of the Azure Cloud Sect ancestors, she memorized the titles and names of all the ancestors.

The main reason is that over the past two years, Jiang Si has been putting new memorial tablets inside from time to time, saying that the names of the ancestors have returned to their rightful place today.

Bai Mei is outdated.

"Of course I know, in fact, you already know this too." Bingtang straightened her clothes and cupped her hands in a gesture of respect towards the void. "Bingtang, Vice Sect Master of the Azure Cloud Sect, please take a seat, Ancestor."

Upon seeing this, Bai Mei immediately followed suit and cupped her hands in a gesture of respect to the void.

A barely perceptible magical force drew Zhang Ling placed at the back of the conference room, and the tablet, enveloped in blue light, landed steadily in the center of the table.

Bai Mei closed her eyes and looked.

Back view - [Holy Evil Heaven and Earth Holy Church Master]!

Front view -- [Wang Meng]!

Bingtang casually remarked, "The Sect Master's reason for establishing the Holy Church is nothing more than for the sake of the bigger picture."

"The bigger picture?"

"The Witch Association of Beihai and Jiangming has been completely wiped out. The tripartite balance of power between the Azure Cloud Sect, the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau, and the Witch Association in the entire East China region has been broken, and the situation has become completely dominated by the Azure Cloud Sect. Although there are still many members of the Witch Association in other small cities nearby, they are ultimately a group of lower-level cultivators and cannot affect the status quo without equivalent combat power."

"Therefore, barring any further changes, the Azure Cloud Sect will inevitably become a thorn in the side of the Disaster Countermeasures General Bureau, and will also face challenges from the Witch Association headquarters. Although our Azure Cloud Sect disciples are not afraid of any sharp edge, our Sect Master is kind-hearted. He has introduced a vague and mysterious fourth force, the Holy Church, to fill the original positions of the Witch Association in these two cities. The Holy Church is even more mysterious and unknown, which will inevitably draw more attention from the other two parties. This is just like the way of doing business—"

As they were talking, they fell silent.

"These are the sect leader's true thoughts!"

After a long pause, Bingtang finally sighed, "Bai Mei, do you believe me?"

"I don't believe it."

Perhaps only Ruoyun would believe that.

Although Bingtang appeared nonchalant, she was actually quite saddened inside.

If they are satisfied with the Azure Cloud Sect, why bother setting up a Holy Church?

She and Jiang Si were of one mind, so she naturally guessed that Jiang Si was probably dissatisfied with the Azure Cloud Sect.

But after all these years of hard work and dedication, what haven't I done well?

Although he usually appears calm and composed.

But when it comes to things related to Jiang Si, it always reminds people that Bingtang is just a high school girl now.

Seeing that she looked sad, Bai Mei took Bingtang Tang's hand and gently comforted her, "What's wrong, Sister Bingtang? Why are you suddenly unhappy? It's not a big deal for Master to build a separate Holy Church, is it?"

"Sister Bingtang" was what Bai Mei called Bingtang when the three of them first established the Azure Cloud Sect.

Since the Azure Cloud Sect was established, this name has become quite rare.

However, the way he addressed Jiang Si changed a long time ago to "Jiang Si Master," and now he can't bring himself to call him "Jiang Si" anymore.

"It's nothing, I just felt that Jiang Si didn't even tell me."

After grumbling for a moment, Bingtang quickly composed herself. "Whatever, I'll ask him myself later. I see you have a few more bruises; did you spar with Jiang Si again?"

Bai Mei tilted her head slightly, looking a little awkward.

"Um."

"I've told you to be careful. You're already sick, and no matter how careful your master is, it wouldn't be good if you got hurt in a fight. I've told you so many times—"

Bingtang grumbled on, rubbing the bruises on her body, "If you feel unwell, you must go to the hospital as soon as possible. Last year, the doctor called me and said you hadn't had a check-up for three months. You need to have a check-up every month for your illness. Don't neglect your health! Also, buy fewer useless water guns and save more money!"

As she spoke, Bai Mei covered her ears and said helplessly, "I know, I know, please stop reading, Lady Bingtang Tang!"

Actually, I felt somewhat guilty.

He fought with his master for his own selfish reasons, causing Sister Bingtang Tang to worry.

"Besides."

Bingtang's expression turned slightly serious. "Recently, I've heard some rumors in other cities that the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau has started to recall some powerful Full Blossom Magical Girls to headquarters. According to the classification of my Azure Cloud Sect, most of them are at or above the Late Full Blossom. It seems like there's going to be some big move."

Bai Mei was slightly taken aback. "My students in Jiangming City also said that Qingluan and another Full Blossom seem to be going to headquarters."

"I don't know if it's targeting the Witch Association, the Azure Cloud Sect, or something else entirely. In any case, we need to be a little more careful lately."

"It shouldn't be aimed at our Azure Cloud Sect," Bai Mei said immediately with certainty. "Whether it's Qingluan or Iris from the Beihai, they were both saved by Master and have a strong affection for him. Given the strength Master has demonstrated, even if the General Administration is incredibly dull-witted, they wouldn't turn against us at this time. Besides, we've always maintained neutrality—"

As they were talking, she noticed that Bingtang was just smiling at her, so she stopped talking and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

"I just feel that our little sister Bai Mei has really grown up. Before, all you did was wield a knife and slash, always saying that sword cultivators didn't need to think. Now you can think about many things."

Bai Mei turned her head away. "Isn't this what Master Bingtang just taught us?"

"I've already had Shuangsheng inquire about the current situation with the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau. The Witch Association should know more," Bingtang Tang said, glancing at Bai Mei. "I also heard from Shuangsheng that you bullied her on the way here?"

"She was just asked to pour water for Master, and Junior Sister actually complained? She's really asking for trouble."

"I heard it's not just about pouring water," Bingtang flicked Bai Mei's forehead. "Don't bully Shuangsheng. She's hardworking and pitiful, and your master likes her very much."

"I know, if Master didn't like her, how could he let her know her identity?" Bai Mei smiled helplessly. "It's just that Junior Sister is impulsive and easily gets carried away. I couldn't help but give her a little nudge. I'll apologize to her."

"Alright, Shuangsheng are easily frightened, don't scare her."

"Is Lord Bingtang Tang spoiling the Shuangsheng too much?"

How could this be?

As they were talking, a gust of wind came from outside, and Bingtang Tang glanced out, interrupting her, "Yumo, has the Sect Leader gone home?"

The little girl over there clutched her hood tightly, her raincoat soaked through, and as she entered the sect, she made a pattering sound, "Going home."

"Have you encountered any problems?"

"No, no, Lady Bingtang Tang, there's nothing there!"

Looking at Gong Yumo, who was sitting on a blanket and huddled up in the corner of the track, Bai Mei naturally noticed her guilty conscience and blushing. "Hmm? It seems like something happened."

"It's just that Jiang Si's clothes were disheveled and Yumo saw her." Bingtang touched the ice crystal in her hand, knowing full well what was going on. "Yan is easily embarrassed, Xiao Yumo."

"Lord Bingtang Tang doesn't seem to care at all. Yumo seems to really like Master."

Bingtang smiled faintly, "Just a kid."

Nodding slightly, Bai Mei murmured softly:

"I'm just a kid too, Sister Bingtang."

When the Black Dragon regained some of its senses, it found itself completely unable to move.

The Witch Association controlling the Calamity Beast were layered upon layered upon it.

A question arose in my mind.

who I am?

It could faintly hear a conversation outside.

"Naturally, I am the only person in charge of Jiangming and Beihai right now."

"Proof? Do you really distrust me so much? Lord, I don't need your support."

--

"Heh, since you're so sincere, then I, Jiang Motu, can't refuse any longer. Let's see."

Then, Black Dragon felt as if he had been captured.

Without fluttering its wings, it finally caught a glimpse of the handsome young man's face.

At this moment, with a hint of coldness, he placed it in front of the Mystic Mirror.

On the Mystic Mirror) is a crystal ball, and opposite the crystal ball are some figures discussing matters.

Members of the Witch Association

Before its memories could return, it heard the boy's voice and was heartbroken:

"The Blood Cross Mark, along with my nascent S-rank Calamity Beast, if it still cannot prove my identity, then our negotiations end here. I will use my Calamity Beast to flatten all of this before we can have a proper discussion."

"Jiangming Beihai, the two leaders, died at the hands of Li Yun, yet you are still hesitating and suspicious, not thinking of avenging them, but instead making things difficult for me, the one who will carry on their legacy! No wonder my Witch Association is no match for the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau and Liyun Sect, it's because of you despicable people interfering!"

The Black Dragon gradually regained some of its memories.

No, he's lying. He killed the Young Witch Association and the Calamity Beast without hesitation!

How could you say it so confidently, even with a hint of grievance and resentment!

"I know you have your difficulties, but what time is it now! Special times call for special measures. You don't even know about this small matter? If you don't send Complete Witch to Beihai soon, once I fight to the death, your operations here will be completely wiped out by the Liyun Sect! Do you know how terrifying the Liyun Sect is? As they grow stronger, it will only become more difficult for my Witch Association to deal with them!"

No, listening to him will only make things more difficult. Don't believe him; he's lying!

He's eradicating the Witch Association!

As certain memories from Chilian resurfaced in his mind, the Black Dragon's pupils finally cleared.

He let out a series of low growls.

Run! Don't listen to him! You'll all die! He's deceiving you! He wants to trick you all into coming and killing you all!

However, Jiang Si pressed down on its head with just one hand, and with a little force, it couldn't make a sound.

"Here's the thing, you'd better send Complete Witch over to support me as soon as possible. If you really don't have enough people, you can teach me the Complete Witch crafting method, and I will personally create Complete Witch for Jiangming and Beihai! I have now inherited the will of Renzhang and Chilian, so their crafting contribution points can all be credited to me."

"I see. So we have to wait until later? No problem, I'll take some time to go to work. As long as it contributes to the Witch Association, Jiang Motu will do his utmost!"

"What?! The only support you have is one injured and crippled witch! What are you doing?! Don't you want Jiangming from Beihai anymore?!"

"The responsibility for the thirty-one provinces of East China rests on my shoulders. You have no right to speak of the fate of the people to me! We absolutely need four Complete Witch to support us, otherwise I can't guarantee what will happen to East China!"

The worker's impatience and frustration, coupled with his overzealousness, caused even a portion of the Chilian's memories, including those of the Black Dragon, to become disoriented.

Could he possibly be a loyal subject?

"Two Complete Witch? Alright, two it is. I hope you can hurry."

"I know, everyone has their difficulties. Don't give me that crap. I'll return the two witches to you after I take down Jiangming and Beihai. If you don't trust me, then don't send them at all."

After a few more rambling words, it seemed that an agreement had finally been reached.

The crystal ball, crafted by Mystic Mirror, gradually dimmed.

Black Dragon gazed at the boy's indifferent face as the magical threads on his body began to tremble.

His gaze gradually became vacant.

who I am--

I am--

I am, I am Jiang Si!