A Bewildered Elder Chen

Is this true?

Upon hearing Yang Min's account, Song Zhaoyuan Cloud Mist Sect subconsciously frowned slightly.

Yang Min replied respectfully, "Min'er dared not conceal anything, but unfortunately, Min'er woke up too late to hear clearly the contents of our agreement."

"Tell me everything that happened to you in the ruins, and remember not to miss a single detail."

Song Zhaoyuan's tone was icy, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

He had warned Fang Mu not to have any illusions about Fang Linglong, but he didn't expect this kid to actually make a vow with Fang Linglong by high-fiving.

Although he didn't know the details of their agreement, he absolutely wouldn't allow his future Daoist partner to have too much involvement with a household servant.

"Promise."

After responding, Yang Min recounted the entire process of everyone's training in detail.

After everyone regained consciousness, they asked Senior Sister Qinghe how they escaped. Senior Sister Qinghe simply said that she happened to have a magical treasure that could restrain the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon. In the critical moment, the magical treasure automatically saved its master, which allowed everyone to escape.

However, Yang Min was very suspicious of this agreement. If Senior Sister Qinghe really had such a treasure, why didn't she take it out sooner?

She had put them all in danger, but given her lowly status, she dared not pry too deeply.

Upon returning to the sect, he immediately informed his master Song Zhaoyuan, of the matter.

Indeed, Yang Min was a pawn that Song Zhaoyuan placed beside Fang Linglong.

"Junior sister, are you sure you didn't let something slip?"

After listening to Yang Min's words, Song Zhaoyuan felt that something was missing.

Yang Min said respectfully, "Min'er has told Senior Brother everything she saw while she was conscious and dared not hide anything."

"Senior Brother Zhaoyuan, I think Senior Sister Qinghe is definitely hiding something from Junior Sister Yang and the others, and she's hiding it for that Fang Mu."

A refined-looking man said respectfully.

Upon hearing this, Song Zhaoyuan's previous doubts vanished instantly, and a slight smile appeared on his lips, "Junior Brother Kong, you're right. It seems that Fang Clan has a great secret. If we can obtain this secret from him, perhaps we can both advance further."

Junior Brother Kong said, "Senior Brother, let's call Fang Mu's servant over now."

"Um."

Song Zhaoyuan nodded. "There's no time to lose, bring that kid over here."

The Song Clan holds an extraordinary position in the Cloud Mist Sect, so seizing the opportunity from an inner disciple without any backing is no big deal for them.

Junior Brother Kong looked excited. "Leave this to me."

"Good."

No sooner had Song Zhaoyuan finished speaking than a loud voice came from outside.

"Report!"

"Come in."

In high spirits, Song Zhaoyuan ignored those around him and spoke to the door.

A servant disciple entered the room, bowed to Song Zhaoyuan, and said, "Young Master Yuan, the elder has ordered you to assemble at the mountain gate to welcome Miss Zhaoyi."

"I see."

As he spoke, Song Zhaoyuan waved his hand, signaling the servant disciple to step back.

Seeing the servant disciple leave, Junior Brother Kong stepped forward and asked, "Senior Brother, should I go and bring that kid back?"

Song Zhaoyuan waved his hand. "No need, but you have someone keep an eye on that kid Fang Mu. Make sure he doesn't leave Cloud Mist Sect. After I see my brother-in-law, I'll get this secret out of him."

"Promise."

On Pill Fire Peak, Fang Mu was packing his bags. After returning to the Cloud Mist Sect, he pondered for a day and made a decision to bid farewell to his master Elder Chen, and leave Cloud Mist Sect for the Dao-Seeking Academy.

A moment later, Fang Mu finished packing his things. He didn't have much stuff in the Cloud Mist Sect, so packing wasn't difficult.

call...

Fang Mu let out a long breath, then left his residence and headed towards Elder Chen's villa.

After walking a few dozen steps outside, Fang Mu felt that he was being watched.

Since he mastered the Lesser Fate Technique, his spiritual sense has become much stronger, and he can perceive no movement or disturbance around him.

Fang Mu did not stop walking, and in no time, he arrived outside Elder Chen's cave.

Upon seeing Fang Mu, the gatekeeper immediately bowed and greeted him, "Senior Brother Fang Mu."

These days, the whole Pill Fire Peak is buzzing with the news that Elder Chen is going to take Senior Brother Fang as his personal disciple.

Once Senior Brother Fang successfully becomes an apprentice, his status on Pill Fire Peak will undergo a dramatic change.

"Please trouble you, junior brother, to convey my request to see Elder Chen." Fang Mu did not put on airs for anyone just because his status had changed.

The disciple said, "Senior Brother Fang, Elder Chen specifically instructed that as long as it is you, Senior Brother Fang, you can enter directly without announcing your arrival."

Upon hearing Fang Mu, Fang Mu nodded slightly and walked straight into the courtyard.

"Disciple Fang Mu has come to pay respects to Elder Chen."

"Little Mu, you've arrived."

Elder Chen's familiar voice came from inside a room. "Come in."

Fang Mu slowly walked into the room, where he saw Elder Chen sitting on a sandalwood chair, playing with a piece of beautiful jade.

"Disciple Fang Mu pays respects to Master."

No need for formalities.

Elder Chen put down the beautiful jade in his hand and looked at Fang Mu with a smile, saying, "Little Mu, what brings you here to see your master?"

Fang Mu glanced around, Elder Chen waved his hand, saying, "Alright, now no one can hear what we're talking about."

Thump!

Fang Mu knelt down and kowtowed three times to Elder Chen, a sudden action that confused Elder Chen.

He asked with a puzzled look, "Little Mu, what are you doing?"

Fang Mu said, "This disciple is unfilial and can no longer continue cultivating under your tutelage."

???

Elder Chen was even more bewildered and subconsciously asked, "You kid, you didn't do anything against the sect's rules, did you?"

Fang Mu shook his head. "Replying to Master, this disciple has not done anything wrong. I simply wish to leave the Cloud Mist Sect and go to the Dao-Seeking Academy to pursue the Dao."

"Ah?"

Elder Chen was taken aback. "Little Mu, can you sort this out? You've confused me completely."

"Sir, the matter arose like this..."

Fang Mu did not hide anything from Elder Chen. The other party had taken great care of him over the years. Although he was only nominally a disciple, he was not much different from Elder Chen's personal disciple.

"Great, that's a good thing!"

Elder Chen said excitedly, "I never expected that I would form such a connection with Half-Saint Chu's disciple. My judgment is second to none in the Cloud Mist Sect!"

After listening to Elder Chen's words, Fang Mu subconsciously asked, "Sir, you don't blame your disciple?"

Elder Chen smiled and said, "How could I blame you? As long as you remember that you once cultivated in the Cloud Mist Sect, if the Cloud Mist Sect is ever in trouble, you can lend a hand."

Upon hearing this, Fang Mu bowed to Elder Chen again and said, "This disciple will remember your teachings, Master."

Elder Chen accepted the greeting, then helped Fang Mu up, saying, "Little Mu, come with me to the banquet tonight, and we'll also meet a distinguished person."