Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2551 Junior Sister
The strong wind originally came from the west.

On an unnamed mountain peak, a woman in brocade robes stood atop the mountain, gazing at the gloomy wasteland in the distance, seemingly waiting for someone.

After a moment, a bolt of blue lightning suddenly appeared behind the woman in the brocade coat, and a man emerged from the lightning.

This man was tall and capable, with piercing eyes, sharp eyebrows, and a face as cold as cast iron, naturally exuding a hint of menace. Though he did not show any anger, his entire demeanor was as chilling as the frost of December, and even in the height of summer, one could feel the cold penetrating to the bone within three feet of him.

This is the master of the Azure Phoenix Clan's Thunderclap Heavenly Pool, the current Thunderclap Token holder. The Thunderclap Token holder is a sharp weapon for the Azure Phoenix Clan against external forces. There is no designated Thunderclap Token holder in history; it is determined solely by strength, and only the strongest can obtain it.

The woman in the brocade robe turned around. Although she was of noble status, she did not dare to neglect the Lord of Law and Thunder. She bowed and said, "This matter is of great importance, so I have asked Lord of Law and Thunder to come out of seclusion. I hope this has not affected Lord of Law and Thunder's cultivation."

Lu Leiling returned the greeting with clasped hands, saying, "Pavilion Master Yao, you flatter me. This is my duty, and I have no choice but to do it!"

His tone was cold and hard, but the woman in the brocade coat knew his temperament well and knew that he was not deliberately giving her a hard time, but that it was just his nature.

Because her eldest sister was elected as the clan leader, Jinqiu woman did not hold any position in the Qingluan clan in order to avoid suspicion. However, since she named her dojo Lichen Pavilion, she was given the title of Pavilion Master Yao.

The Pavilion Master Yao asked with a smile, "Has the Thunder Decree discovered anything?"

“I have sent my subordinates to keep a close watch on the Phoenix Clan’s territory and the North Sea Dragon Palace, but the situation has been rushed and there has been no success yet,” Lu Leiling said frankly.

Pavilion Master Yao nodded slightly. She understood that expecting a result so quickly was asking too much. If, as they suspected, the North Sea Dragon Palace and the Phoenix Clan had already begun plotting something in the Great Wind Plains, they would certainly have taken precautions and wouldn't have been able to uncover any clues so quickly.

"Remember to keep a close eye on Chi Island!"

The Pavilion Master Yao reminded us, "My elder sister and I searched through the ancient records and found that not only the current one was imprisoned on Chi Island, but every one of them before him held high positions in the North Sea Dragon Palace, yet they were demoted to Chi Island for various reasons. If this is not a coincidence, it means that the North Sea Dragon Palace began plotting against Dafeng Plain a long time ago."

Lu Leiling nodded in agreement and added, "Pavilion Master Yao sent a message earlier, asking me to keep an eye on the Suanni and Zhaofeng clans. I then ordered my subordinates to go in and capture two lesser demons from the Suanni and Zhaofeng clans. They should be back soon."

"Won't we alert them?" Pavilion Master Yao frowned slightly.

“Just two insignificant demons, and it happened while they were out,” Lu Leiling explained.

Upon hearing this, Pavilion Master Yao felt relieved. Even the Azure Phoenix Clan would only mobilize a large force to search for a junior in the Void Refinement stage who had gone missing.

Before the words were finished, a bolt of lightning flew from afar. When the lightning landed, two armored cultivators appeared, each holding an unconscious demon cultivator in their hands.

"You all step back!"

Lu Lei waved his hand.

The Pavilion Master Yao looked at the two demon cultivators, who had now revealed their true forms: one a Suanni and the other a Zhaofeng.

With a wave of his hand, Lu Lei Ling summoned two demon cultivators who flew to his front. He then flicked his fingers and unleashed two bolts of lightning that struck their foreheads.

The next moment, both demons let out painful groans, their blood and qi surging, their veins bulging, as if tiny insects were crawling in and out of their meridians and internal organs.

'call out! ’

The lightning bolt receded, and Lu Leiling frowned, shaking his head at Pavilion Master Yao.

They couldn't possibly expect to get any information from these two lesser demons. Their purpose in capturing them was to examine their bloodline and see if they had any connection to the dragon or phoenix clans. As members of the demon race themselves, they knew the nature of demons well; they only trusted their own kind and blood relatives.

The Pavilion Master Yao stepped forward, extended her jade finger, and touched the Suanni's brow, then switched to Zhaofeng. She stood up and said, "It is said that these two clans have been ruling and dominating the Great Wind Plains for a long time, yet they were never heard of in ancient times, and their bloodlines were unremarkable. Either they have always been supported by the Dragon and Phoenix clans, or they have used some means to hide their true bloodlines! The more powerful the means, the greater the Phoenix Clan and the North Sea Dragon Palace's schemes!"

“I believe their scheme is related to the Dao Court,” Lu Lei said.

Looking back, Dafengyuan was once shrouded in the River of Sin. It was only after the Daoist Court investigated the heavens and established the era that we have today.

After the destruction of the Dao Court, the Great Wind Plains remained obscure and was considered a barren and remote place, untouched by any major events in the Spirit Realm. Such a place could not possibly harbor any secrets.

Since there were no clues, they naturally suspected the Daoist court.

Dafengyuan was once under the jurisdiction of Gengchu, one of the twenty-four righteous governments of the Dao Court. Gengchu was the first righteous government established by the Dao Court in Niehe, which was of great significance. Although the Dao Court was destroyed, it left behind countless valuable legacies, and many forces still benefit from them to this day.

Back then, the mere news of the Dao Court's return to the Great Thousand World was enough to shake the Spirit Realm, demonstrating the Dao Court's formidable reputation.

The most reasonable guess is that the Dragon and Phoenix clans are searching for the lost treasures of the Dao Court in the Great Wind Plains; otherwise, their strange attitude towards those half-demons cannot be explained.

"Does the Dao Court possess any treasures that our clan would covet?" Pavilion Master Yao murmured.

What she was thinking about was Junyang. Putting herself in his shoes, what treasure could possibly tempt Junyang, even to the point of losing face and summoning helpers from his clan?

"The Dao Court prioritizes the Dao of Talismans. The Divine Court, Talisman Gods, the Twenty-Four Capital Merit Seals, and so on are all supreme treasures of the Dao of Talismans. However, there are already rumors that the Dao Court has returned to the Great Thousand World, so the most precious Divine Court will certainly not be hidden in the Great Wind Plains," said Law Thunder Order.

"more than!"

The Pavilion Master Yao's tone was slightly cold, "Lü Lei, do not forget how the bloodline of the Golden Dragon lineage of the Dragon Clan was severed. The Dao Court has always taken it as its mission to slay demons and eliminate evil. In the eyes of the Dao Court, we are all demons. How many demon clans had their clans conquered by the Dao Court, and how many clans were reduced to demon soldiers, disappearing into the forest of all races with the destruction of the Dao Court? The treasures that the Dao Court plundered from the demon clans must be no less than a lot."

Lu Leiling pondered, "Could it be that they've found the Dao Court's treasure vault?"

"It's probably not that simple!" Pavilion Master Yao shook her head.

“In my opinion, we might as well start with the half-demon and try to make contact with the powerful beings above them,” Lu Lei said.

"Oh? There are powerful beings among the half-demons who survived?"

The Pavilion Master Yao was surprised. If it were her, she would definitely have to slaughter all the powerful beings above the half-demon in order to gain control.

Lu Leiling nodded and said, "The dragon veins of the half-demon kingdoms are very peculiar. The person who refined the dragon veins must be extraordinary. It is impossible for the half-demon kingdoms to have refined them themselves. I suspect that there is more than one powerful figure above the half-demon kingdoms."

"In that case, they must have already pledged allegiance to the Dragon Palace and the Phoenix, or they must be hiding in some grotto-heaven!" Pavilion Master Yao concluded.

The reason is simple: the only way to deceive the Mahayana cultivators of both races is to hide in a grotto-heaven, and not just any ordinary grotto-heaven.

The half-demon of Dafeng Plain were originally members of the Daoist court and had some background.

However, Lu Leiling and Pavilion Master Yao also understood that it would not be easy to make contact with them, as these powerful half-demons had long since become frightened birds.

"Could Junyang have been in contact with them all along?"

The Pavilion Master Yao pondered to herself.

The quickest way would be to capture the leader of the Five Thunder Sect for questioning, but they were worried about angering Junyang.

……

Ever since she got those secrets from Qin Sang, Qing Lan had been pleased with the outcome and often visited her, seemingly trying to influence Qin Sang.

Under Yu Ying's deliberate flattery, the two women became like sisters, and Qing Lan used this as an excuse to stay at the Five Thunder Sect headquarters.

On this day, Xianying came to visit.

Ever since Qin Sang helped Xuan Ying kill his enemy, Xuan Ying's attitude towards Qin Sang has changed from keeping his distance to being respectful. Whenever he has free time, he will come to Qin Sang to drink wine and discuss philosophy.

Qin Sang ordered Yu Ying to prepare a banquet on the back mountain, where she and Xian Ying sat facing each other and drank together.

If it weren't for their differing stances, Qin Sang thought to himself, "We could probably be good friends." He gazed at Xuan Ying sitting opposite him. Xuan Ying's temperament suited him quite well, but unfortunately, they were destined to become adversaries sooner or later.

Xianying picked up the jade cup, gestured slightly, and then drank it all in one gulp, her face already showing signs of intoxication.

Qin Sang offered a cup of wine, then looked Xuan Ying up and down, asking curiously, "Fellow Daoist seems to have a worried look on your face?"

As far as he knew, after Longyou's death, the Suanni clan did not retaliate against Xuanying. Instead, they tacitly approved of Xuanying becoming the leader of the demons and in charge of hunting. The half-demon True Lord intentionally indulged him, and they had no rivals in the half-demon kingdoms. Xuanying should have been in his element, riding high on success, just waiting to return and receive his reward.

"Ugh!"

Xianying put down the jade cup and sighed, "Although we have successfully stirred up chaos this time, there is still one task that has not been completed... After the Jiaosheng Kingdom replaced the Zhuqian Dynasty, no one has come to look for you, fellow Daoist?"

Qin Sang's pupils contracted slightly. "Who are you referring to, fellow Daoist?"

Xianying waved his hand and said, "There's no need for us to keep each other in suspense. The reason why the Great Wind Plains has been able to maintain this situation for so many years can be summed up in two words—balance! The powerful beings above the half-demons tacitly approve of our hunting in the half-demon kingdoms, dividing the dragon veins, and at the same time, the immortal kingdoms that eventually dominate also have their shadows behind them. The balance of power after each chaotic era is the result of open and covert struggles between the two sides. Logically speaking, after the Horned Birth Kingdom became the dominant force, someone should have come to recruit you, fellow Daoist. I was originally waiting for you to ask me for help."

"So, the tacit understanding has been broken?" Qin Sang said in a deep voice.

Xianying nodded, "This chaotic world has lasted for a thousand years, and we have not found any trace of the successor of the half-demon powerhouse. If we don't fight, we will have no way to go back and report."

"Did you kill too many people before?"

Qin Sang said, "It's already difficult for half-demon powerhouses to hide and train disciples. They have to kill a batch of them every time there's chaos. This time, they might as well stop getting involved in the mortal world."

Xuan Ying was taken aback. "What you say, fellow Daoist, does make some sense, but..."

Just then, a person emerged from the flower bushes outside, carrying a wine jar; it was Qinglan.

"Who let you in!"

Qin Sang's face darkened, a hint of anger flashing across her eyes.

Qinglan seemed oblivious to the anger in Qin Sang's eyes, and said with a smile, "I heard from Sister Yuying that this brother is a distinguished guest of my senior brother. I have a rare jar of fine wine that I have come to present to him."

As she spoke, Qinglan walked over gracefully and opened the wine jar with her delicate hand. Sure enough, the aroma of the wine was irresistible, truly a peerless delicacy.

Xianying sniffed, her face becoming even more flushed with drunkenness. "And who is this fairy?"

Qin Sang's expression shifted between light and dark. "She is my junior sister, and has always been spoiled and willful. I apologize for making you laugh, fellow Daoist."

Then he shouted at Qinglan, "Put down the wine jar and get out of here immediately!"

Qinglan's delicate body trembled, revealing a wronged expression.

"Sigh!" Xianying waved his hand to stop Qin Sang, and scolded, "Why are you so harsh on your junior sister? I think she meant well. You kept such a fine wine hidden away, and didn't even offer it to your brother. Thanks to her, we are fortunate to have this taste today... May I ask your name, junior sister? I've never seen you before?"

Qin Sang glanced at Xian Ying and thought to herself, "You're quite the social butterfly, calling me 'Junior Sister' right away."

"Little sister Yulan," Qinglan glanced timidly at Qin Sang, and seeing Qin Sang's helpless expression, she smiled sweetly and went forward to pour a cup for each of them.

After drinking the fine wine, Xianying praised it highly and waved his hand, "It really is an unparalleled wine! What are you doing standing there, Junior Sister Lan? Don't be afraid of your senior brother, quickly sit down and drink a few cups with us."

Qin Sang picked up her wine glass, took a small sip, and glanced between the two of them.

With Qinglan's flattery and hospitality, the banquet was a great success for both host and guests. When Xianying left, he was still reluctant to part with her and asked Qin Sang to bring his junior sister to visit his residence next time.

After seeing Xianying off, Qin Sang's face immediately turned ashen, and she glared angrily at Qinglan.

"Do you really think I wouldn't dare kill you?"

Forced by Qin Sang's imposing aura, Qing Lan couldn't help but take a step back, secretly surprised. As expected of someone chosen by Senior Junyang, her strength might even surpass Bo Yang's.

However, Qin Sang's demeanor indicated that he wouldn't easily kill her, which reassured Qing Lan. She lowered her stance and said, "I was eager to make a contribution, and if I have offended you, I apologize to the Sect Leader. Please rest assured, Sect Leader, I am not stupid, and I would not dare to ruin Senior Junyang's and the Sect Leader's important matters... May I ask who this fellow Daoist is? I don't think there is such a person in Jiaosheng Kingdom?"

Qin Sang stared at her coldly, frowning and remaining silent.

Qinglan seemed to have thought of something, and her beautiful eyes lit up. "Could he be the demon cultivator who came to stir up trouble in the half-demon kingdoms?"

Although Qin Sang did not admit it, Qing Lan had obviously accepted this fact, clapping her hands in admiration, "The sect leader is indeed incredibly powerful, having accumulated such a deep friendship with them. In this way, if the demon race of Dafeng Plain makes any move, the sect leader will be able to learn about it from them in time."

This discovery greatly excited Qinglan, proving that keeping a close eye on the Five Thunder Sect was the right thing to do. While Boyang and his group had been investigating outside for so long without any leads, she had been guarding the Five Thunder Sect's headquarters and making a series of significant discoveries.

"If you dare to contact them without authorization, revealing a flaw and ruining my plans, I will not forgive you!" Qin Sang left with a warning and turned to leave.

Qinglan did not refute this time, but nodded repeatedly: "I know what is important. I will not act without the sect leader's permission in the future."

After returning to her residence, Qinglan reported the matter to Pavilion Master Yao.

Upon learning the inside story, Pavilion Master Yao immediately went to see Lu Leiling. "As expected, those half-demons are the key!"

……

As Xianying flew out of the Five Thunder Sect's headquarters, the drunkenness on his face vanished abruptly. He turned around and sneered, "Junior sister? I think she's my clanswoman! Fellow Daoist Mingyue, if you harbored ulterior motives first, don't blame me for being ungrateful later."

On his way back, Xianying suddenly received a talisman, which was an urgent summons from his elder brother Feng Jiuyuan. He dared not delay and immediately turned west.