Chapter 170 : Tian Buyi’s Anger, The Old Affairs of Caomiao Village
Chapter 170: Tian Buyi’s Anger, The Old Affairs of Caomiao Village
After reappearing inside the Qingyun Sect’s Temporary Camp, Tian Buyi’s expression was extremely grave.
The moment he thought of that terrifying demonic creature beneath the Abyss of the Boundless Sea, his heart could not help but tremble.
At this moment, regarding the matters between the Righteous and Demonic Paths, Tian Buyi no longer placed them in his heart.
With Lu Xueqi present, even if the Demonic Sect made great moves, Qingyun Sect still had the power to respond.
But the demonic creature beneath the abyss gave Tian Buyi an intense headache.
Beside him, Master Shuiyue was also frowning in deep thought.
After a moment, she spoke and asked, “Junior Brother Tian, how do you think we should deal with that demonic creature beneath the abyss?”
Tian Buyi shook his head directly after hearing this. “Junior Sister Shuiyue, I have no ideas about this matter for now.
“The pressure beneath that abyss is extremely heavy. Ordinary disciples simply cannot survive there.
“Even if Qingyun Sect wishes to send experts to guard it, it would be impossible!
“We also cannot let Niece Xueqi suppress that demonic creature here alone, can we?”
Master Shuiyue immediately shook her head firmly and said loudly, “Naturally we cannot let Xueqi suppress this demonic creature here!”
Tian Buyi waved his hand. “Then that settles it. I have no thoughts on this matter for now.
“Let us return to Qingyun Sect as soon as possible and discuss it with Senior Brother Daoxuan.”
Lu Xueqi nodded in agreement.
After pondering slightly, she said, “Actually, if we wish to ensure the safety of the formation beneath the abyss,
“we could rescue Divine Beast Kui Niu again and have it guard the formation.”
After hearing this, Tian Buyi pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement with Lu Xueqi’s suggestion.
If they could rescue Divine Beast Kui Niu and let it guard the formation, it would indeed be extremely appropriate.
But when he thought of the strength of the Ghost King, he shook his head helplessly.
“The Ghost King’s strength is extremely powerful, and the Ghost King Sect’s headquarters has always been hidden.
“It will likely be difficult for us to find their location.
“And rescuing Divine Beast Kui Niu from the Ghost King’s hands would be even harder.
“Let us return to Qingyun Sect first and discuss this matter further.”
Lu Xueqi nodded.
At this moment, Tian Ling’er suddenly walked in from outside the door, her face slightly pale.
It was clear she had also participated in the great battle just now.
When Tian Buyi saw Tian Ling’er enter, he could not help but scold, “Ling’er, what are you doing here?”
Tian Ling’er did not become angry at her father’s reprimand.
Instead, she said worriedly, “Father, Xiaofan had just finished resisting the sea beasts’ attack,
“and he continued kneeling outside. His spiritual energy has been severely depleted,
“and he also suffered some injuries in the battle against the sea beasts.
“If they are not treated immediately, I fear there may be lasting consequences.”
Hearing this, Tian Buyi suddenly slapped his forehead and angrily cursed,
“That rebellious disciple Zhang Xiaofan is truly foolish beyond measure!
“After returning, does he not know to rest properly?
“He just rendered meritorious service resisting the sea beasts.
“If I do not tell him to rise, does he not know to cherish his own body?”
He then glared at Tian Ling’er and said,
“Tell him to hurry back, treat his injuries, and get some rest.
“As for the matter of him rescuing that Demonic Sect enchantress, we will deal with it after returning to Qingyun Sect.”
Tian Ling’er immediately became delighted. “Yes, thank you, Father!”
She then happily turned and walked outside.
However, as she turned to leave, she could not help but glance once more at Lu Xueqi.
After looking, she thought in confusion,
Why did it feel like Lu Xueqi was no longer as beautiful as before,
and that her overall aura had changed greatly?
But this doubt was quickly cast aside.
After all, if Lu Xueqi was no longer as beautiful as before, was that not a joyous matter for her, Tian Ling’er?
She had always been worried that her junior brother would be lured away by Lu Xueqi.
Master Shuiyue watched Tian Ling’er’s departing figure and could not help but tease Tian Buyi.
“Junior Brother Tian, it seems your daughter has deep feelings for that little disciple of yours.”
Tian Buyi sighed slightly.
“Senior Sister Shuiyue, it cannot be helped.
“They grew up together since childhood, innocent and carefree.
“If they could end up together, I would be extremely pleased.”
As he said this, he subconsciously glanced at Lu Xueqi.
Based on his previous understanding, his little disciple seemed to harbor certain other thoughts toward Lu Xueqi.
It was just that Zhang Xiaofan had not shown it too obviously, so Tian Buyi was not entirely certain.
Lu Xueqi’s expression did not change in the slightest upon hearing the conversation between Tian Buyi and Master Shuiyue.
Seeing this, Tian Buyi secretly let out a sigh of relief.
At this time, as he looked at Lu Xueqi’s appearance, he had the same thought as Tian Ling’er.
After carefully examining her, he could not help but ask,
“Niece Lu, why do I feel that your aura and appearance seem to have changed greatly?
“You do not seem as beautiful as before.”
Upon hearing Tian Buyi’s words, Master Shuiyue also examined her carefully and said urgently,
“Xueqi, has something happened to you?
“How could there be such a great change?”
Lu Xueqi shook her head. “Uncle Tian, it is not so.
“I merely felt that my previous appearance was too eye-catching.
“So after comprehending the Spacetime Law,
“I used the Spacetime Law and spiritual power to blur my appearance,
“making myself somewhat more ordinary.
“That is why it appears to you all as though I have undergone such a great change.”
Only then did Tian Buyi and Master Shuiyue come to a sudden understanding.
Master Shuiyue then said, “Xueqi, it is good that you have done this.
“Your previous appearance was indeed too eye-catching. You are quite good as you are now.”
Lu Xueqi’s current appearance was extremely similar to how she had looked before obtaining Phoenix Blood and undergoing Nirvana Rebirth.
Though she was still beautiful now, she no longer possessed the breathtaking brilliance she had after Nirvana Rebirth.
After hearing Lu Xueqi’s explanation, Tian Buyi felt a slight sense of regret.
After all, her previous appearance had been exceedingly peerless. Even if he harbored no other thoughts, being able to admire such a beautiful face had been pleasing to the eye.
Master Shuiyue then thought of Tian Buyi’s disciple and slightly furrowed her brows.
“Tian Buyi, how do you intend to handle your disciple’s matter?
“This time, the mistake he committed was not small.”
Hearing this, Tian Buyi also felt a severe headache.
He looked at Master Shuiyue beside him and said,
“Senior Sister Shuiyue, you also know about this matter. My disciple is merely somewhat simple and does not know how to adapt to circumstances, but he is absolutely not a member of the Demonic Sect.
“He also harbors no malicious intent. He merely wished to repay that Demonic Sect enchantress for saving his life.
“So after we return to Qingyun Sect, could you perhaps plead for my disciple?”
After hearing Tian Buyi’s request, Master Shuiyue pondered slightly. She did not immediately agree, but instead looked toward Lu Xueqi, as though wanting to see her stance.
After noticing her master’s action, Lu Xueqi said, “Master, if possible, we may indeed plead for him.
“And when we went to Kong Sang Mountain this time, I also discovered many things regarding Zhang Xiaofan.”
Tian Buyi was slightly startled, then anxiously asked,
“Niece Lu, did my little disciple do something else?”
At this moment, Tian Buyi was extremely worried that his disciple had caused further trouble, so he asked urgently.
Lu Xueqi hesitated slightly.
After all, the matter of Zhang Xiaofan apprenticing under Puzhi beforehand was a blow to Qingyun Sect.
If she spoke of it now, Zhang Xiaofan’s situation upon returning to Qingyun Sect would likely become even more difficult.
However, since this matter had already been known by Fa Xiang and Li Xun, even if she did not say it now, they might expose it. It would be better to inform Tian Buyi in advance so that he could be mentally prepared.
Seeing Lu Xueqi’s hesitation, Tian Buyi’s heart skipped a beat, thinking something was wrong. It seemed his disciple truly had further issues.
Thus, Tian Buyi said anxiously, “Niece Lu, whatever it is, just say it.”
Lu Xueqi then told Tian Buyi in full detail about the massacre of Caomiao Village where Zhang Xiaofan had lived,
as well as the matter of him apprenticing under a master beforehand. She also told him about the Dead Spirit Abyss and the process of her killing Puzhi.
Tian Buyi’s eyes widened in shock.
He had not expected that the massacre of Caomiao Village, which had once shocked the entire Qingyun Sect, had been committed by Puzhi of Tianyin Temple,
and that the reason for such a massacre had merely been to fulfill his own wish—
to have someone cultivate both Buddhist and Daoist techniques in pursuit of immortality.
Thinking of this, Tian Buyi could not help but become furious, roaring,
“Damn that Puzhi! For his own selfish desire, he slaughtered an entire village of Caomiao Village. Despicable!”
He then thought of Zhang Xiaofan cultivating the Great Brahma Prajna Art and felt a headache once more.
In truth, this matter was not greatly related to Zhang Xiaofan, but he had indeed first entered Tianyin Temple’s sect, effectively becoming its disciple before later entering Qingyun Sect.
If mishandled, this matter might cause discord between Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Temple.
Thus, Tian Buyi asked Master Shuiyue beside him,
“Senior Sister Shuiyue, how do you think this matter should be handled?”
Master Shuiyue was also extremely shocked as she reflected upon what Lu Xueqi had just said.
After hearing Tian Buyi’s question, she pondered for a moment before saying,
“This matter must be reported to Senior Brother Daoxuan.
“Originally, this was not Zhang Xiaofan’s fault, but Puzhi’s.
“For his own selfish desire, he slaughtered a mortal village. Such sins are heinous—no different from the Demonic Sect.
“We must demand an explanation from Tianyin Temple.
“As for Zhang Xiaofan cultivating the Great Brahma Prajna Art, it was not of his own intention, and he is not a spy from Tianyin Temple. I believe Senior Brother Daoxuan will handle this properly.”
As for Lu Xueqi killing Puzhi, Master Shuiyue was extremely supportive.
She then said coldly,
“As for Xueqi killing Puzhi, he deserved death.
“After slaughtering the entire Caomiao Village, he returned to Tianyin Temple, yet Abbot Puhong did not punish him according to temple rules. Instead, he allowed him to grow even more reckless, stirring trouble everywhere, and even attempting to attack righteous disciples beneath the Dead Spirit Abyss. Such an evil man—killing him was justified.”