All the members are good people, only the host is a pervert

The Tianjiao Competition was divided into the Jindan, Yuanying, and Huashen groups. After the three groups finished competing, the Changyun Sect's leader smiled and said, "Now that the results are out, please ask the top three groups to come with me to claim their rewards."

The leader of the Changyun Sect led the nine of them to the entrance of the second treasure house on Tianji Peak and said gently, "The first place winner of each group can choose three treasures from the vault, the second place winner can choose two, and the third place winner can choose one. Everyone, go in."

The remaining groups from fourth to eighth place will each choose a treasure from the first treasure house of Sanqing Peak.

Lin Ruan entered the treasure house. The second treasure house was naturally much better than the first, where disciples could exchange their contribution points for magical artifacts. Most of the items inside were collections from past sect masters, and countless of them were of the highest quality. She walked straight to the magical instrument area and first selected a top-grade medicinal cauldron—the Bixu Cauldron. Since there weren't any top-grade refining artifacts stored there, Lin Ruan took a top-grade formation stone plate. As for the third item, before she could decide, half of the red thread quietly wrapped around her wrist.

Lin Ruan was still a little confused when he was ejected from the treasure vault. The Changyun Sect's leader was also surprised and asked: "Junior Brother Lin Ruan, you made your choice so quickly?"

Lin Ruan said: "I only chose the Bixu Ding and a formation stone plate, and for some reason they were ejected."

The Sect Master used his spiritual sense to scan it and said with a smile: "So that's it. Junior Brother, why not take a look at your wrist?"

Only then did Lin Ruan see the red line on her wrist.

The Sect Master explained in a gentle voice, "This is the causal thread. It not only allows insight into cause and effect, but can also rewrite future events. However, a certain Grandmaster once used it to alter a matter of life and death concerning the Changyun Sect. The causal thread backfired, leaving only half of it. Unexpectedly, it chose you."

He smiled and said, "It's a heavenly-grade magic weapon, and it's also connected to the great path of cause and effect. Even if it's only half, it still retains the ability to discern cause and effect relationships within a certain range. If used well, it can be a life-saving treasure."

Karmic line? Can I use this thing myself? Will it cause me to suffer the consequences of my evil deeds?

Lin Ruan thought about it in his heart, but thanked the leader of Changyun Sect and returned to the competition venue.

"Junior Sister, congratulations on winning first place." Only Third Senior Brother Lu Sui'an was sitting at Ruoshui Peak's table. Lin Ruan asked, "Where are Daddy and the others?"

Lu Sui'an pursed his lips and said nothing.

The system said: "Host, Qingmu is missing. Ruoshui, Jun Jianhen, and Xu Luoning have all left the sect to look for him."

Her mother is missing?

Lin Ruan frowned and asked anxiously, "What exactly happened, Gou Shiqi? Please explain the situation to me clearly."

The system quickly explained, "Qingmu used the Myriad Elixir you gave her, along with a few items she had found recently, to exchange for the Soul Infant Fruit from the demon tribe. However, somehow, the Blood Demon Sect learned of this, and they sent experts to capture her."

Lin Ruan asked in confusion, "What use does the Blood Demon Sect have for this Soul Infant Fruit?"

Although the Soul Infant Fruit is a heavenly product, it can only enhance the power of the spirit and soul when consumed by demons. For humans, it can only cure the Soul Splitting Disease. It's understandable that the Blood Demon Sect seized the Withered Heart Meteorite Vine, but why would they seize the Soul Infant Fruit for no reason?

The system rolled its eyes helplessly and said, "Big sister, they are evil cultivators! Evil cultivators! It's not surprising what they do, right?"

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Lin Ruan: You are right, don’t say it next time.

Lin Ruan said, "I've already heard about it. Third Brother, are you still going to hide it from me?"

Lu Sui'an looked at Lin Ruan in surprise: "You know? Master clearly told us not to talk about Venerable Qingmu's disappearance... Junior Sister, are you deceiving me?"

Lin Ruan thought: I know more than you do. Is this a scam?

She just said: "I want to go down the mountain."

Lu Sui'an didn't stop him, but just said: "Okay, but I want to go together."

Lin Ruan nodded and went down the mountain with Lu Sui'an.

The system had already marked the location of the Blood Demon Sect's lair. Lin Ruan walked in the general direction, and every time he walked a distance, he took out the family-finding talisman and pretended to try it out.

They walked and stopped along the way for an unknown period of time before the talisman finally responded and flew straight in one direction.

Lu Sui'an reacted extremely quickly, knocking the talisman down with a sword. He said, "Don't worry, Junior Sister. After all, Venerable Qingmu is at the Mahayana stage. The people inside may be difficult for you and me to deal with. I will send a message to Master and ask him to come over."

Lin Ruan nodded in agreement, and the two of them waited there. After waiting for about half a day, they saw several rainbow lights flying rapidly in the distance. After landing, Lin Ruan realized that not only were there the three people, but also the Changyun Sect's Ziyang, Yuliu, and Wuzhao, all of whom were in the Mahayana stage. After Lin Ruan greeted them one by one, he explained the unusual situation of the family search talisman.

Venerable Wu Zhao was a physical cultivator with an unusual physique and a resonant voice. He smiled and said, "My niece is intelligent, unlike us, who are old and have stiff brains."

Venerable Yuliu was a good friend of Qingmu. She said, "Why are you still chatting now? The most important thing is to rescue Qingmu as soon as possible."

Lin Ruan then used another talisman to find his relatives, and everyone followed the talisman to chase after him.

As they got closer, Venerable Wu Zhao twitched his nose and said angrily, "So it's those rats from the Blood Demon Sect who are behind this. Junior Brother Ruoshui, send a message to the Sect Master. Since the other major sects haven't left yet, tell him to bring some people over and tell them we've found the Blood Demon Sect's lair!"

Venerable Ruoshui delivered the message to the leader of Changyun Sect as instructed, and soon everyone arrived at the territory of Xuesha Sect.

"Who are you?" The disciple guarding the gate drew his sword and before he could finish his question, Ruoshui and the others rushed in.

For a moment, sword lights flashed in the Blood Evil Sect, and shouts of killing were heard everywhere.

Finally, the searching talisman stopped in front of a secret room of the Blood Evil Sect, and two elders of the Blood Evil Sect were standing at the door.

"You bold thief! How dare you trespass into my Blood Demon Sect!" one of them shouted angrily.

"Hmph! You from the Blood Evil Sect have kidnapped Venerable Qingmu from my Changyun Sect. Today is the day you die!" Venerable Wuzhao roared and rushed forward to fight with the two men.

Others also took action, and a fierce battle began.

While everyone was distracted, Lin Ruan quietly placed a stack of high-grade explosive talismans on the secret room's door and performed a spell. A moment later, with a loud boom, the door shattered. Jun Jianhen and the others followed Lin Ruan inside, only to find Venerable Qingmu pale and unconscious.

Lin Ruan quickly took out the "Elixir of All Medicines" that she had already bottled and fed it to Venerable Qingmu. After a while, Venerable Qingmu slowly woke up and asked, "Nannan, why are you here?"

"Your Excellency," Jun Jianhen said, "It was Junior Sister who used the Relative Searching Talisman to lead us to you."

Lin Ruan helped Reverend Qingmu up and asked with concern, "Mother, how are you feeling? Are you still feeling uncomfortable?"

Venerable Qingmu shook his head, looked at Lin Ruan and smiled, "Mother is fine. This time, I found the Soul Infant Fruit for you. When we return, your Soul Splitting Disease will be cured."

Lin Ruan pursed her lips, said nothing, and just nodded heavily.

By this time, the battle outside was almost over, and the Blood Demon Sect's men were slaughtered in pieces. Venerable Wu Zhao walked in and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Venerable Qing Mu was unharmed. "Thank goodness you're okay! Those damn guys actually dared to kidnap you!"

Venerable Qingmu's eyes were gentle, and he said, "Thank you for coming to save me."

Venerable Wu Zhao waved his hand and said, "Didn't you save me before? I'll just take it as a reward."

During the conversation, another group of Blood Demon Sect disciples surrounded them. A gloomy and hoarse voice rang out: "Your Excellencies, why didn't you tell me in advance that you were visiting our Blood Demon Sect? It would seem that our Blood Demon Sect has failed to provide a good hospitality."

The person who spoke was the leader of the Blood Evil Sect. How to describe it, to use Lin Ruan's words, he was just a skinny old man.

The person next to the skinny old man looked young and handsome, but when Lu Sui'an saw him, he exuded a murderous aura that was hard for anyone to ignore.

"Third Brother, do you know him?" Lin Ruan asked.

Lu Sui'an gritted his teeth and said, "He is Yun Zhongzi!"

Lu Sui'an recognized Yun Zhongzi, but Yun Zhongzi didn't recognize him. To put it bluntly, he had killed countless people during his years as an evil cultivator. Who could still remember which bloody face resembled the one before him?

But it is just the remnant left over from the failure to eradicate the root of the problem.

"Blood Demon Sect Master, you're joking. We, the righteous people, came to your Blood Demon Sect to annihilate you. Do you also give us a heads-up before you kill people and destroy your clan?"

A familiar voice came from outside the door. It turned out to be the leader of Changyun Sect who came with masters from various sects.

The Blood Demon Sect's leader smiled calmly and said, "I didn't expect you all to come. Perfect! Perfect! You can all stay here together!"

After saying that, he waved his hand, and a huge formation that could cover the entire Blood Evil Sect lit up. Countless Blood Evil Sect disciples bled from all seven orifices while wailing in fear, and the blood slowly filled the formation.

"Ghost! Door! Open!" the leader of the Blood Evil Sect roared.