Uncle Nine: I became Master Qianhe, and my fame resounded throughout the Daoist sect.

"The bronze-cornered, gold-plated coffin is wrapped in an ink-line net; is there a zombie inside?"

Second Uncle walked slowly over, with his apprentice Pig Intestine beside him.

When Chizuru saw the person who had arrived, she made a sword-pointing gesture above her head.

"Uncle-Master, there are zombies inside!"

Indeed, the visitor is none other than Second Uncle.

This second uncle was Ninth Uncle's own second uncle.

He was of the same generation as his master Qianhe, so it was only natural for him to call him "Shishu" (a term of respect for a senior martial brother).

"Oh? Could you be a disciple of Maoshan Sect as well?" Second Uncle's eyes lit up when he caught sight of Qianhe.

He was naturally delighted to see his fellow disciples.

This is called meeting an old friend in a foreign land, yeah, that's how it should be said, right?

"Yes."

"Who is your master?"

"Uncle-Master, it must have been a long time since you've seen me. My master is Zhang Daoxuan! My name is Zhong Fabai."

"What! It's actually Senior Brother Daoxuan's disciple, Zhong Fabai... I remember now, you were working for the Qing government. And looking at you like this, are you transporting a coffin?" Second Uncle was shocked.

He truly hadn't expected that the Taoist priest in front of him was Zhong Fabai, and also the disciple of his senior brother Zhang Daoxuan.

Zhang Daoxuan was a standout among his generation.

His cultivation level is unfathomable, and his strength is comparable to that of the current sect leader.

He was also the senior disciple of Maoshan Sect back then. Unfortunately, he missed the chance to become the sect leader because he had a son, and later died in depression.

Zhang Daoxuan's son was Mamadi.

"Mamadi" is just a nickname, not her real name.

Because when Zhang Daoxuan was around, he saw that Mama was ignorant and incompetent, and even cursed him, saying, "Your mother is such a good-for-nothing!"

That's why he's called Mama Di.

It can only be said that Mamadi is far too weak and has not inherited his father's great strength at all.

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"Yes, I am currently transporting members of the frontier royal family to the capital!"

Chizuru didn't hide anything, nor was there anything to hide.

"Hmm, is that so? No wonder the zombies weren't burned. But it's been so many years, it's really heartbreaking. Back then, your master, who is also my senior brother, was just a little bit away from becoming the sect leader!"

My second uncle spoke with some regret towards the end.

It's truly a pity for his senior brother Zhang Daoxuan.

Back then, he was Zhang Daoxuan's little fanboy and follower, which is why he put his nephew Lin Fengjiao under his senior brother's tutelage.

If it weren't for their master having a useless son like Mamadi, their eldest brother Zhang Daoxuan wouldn't have been demoted from his position as the eldest brother.

Otherwise, the Maoshan sect would be dominated by their faction in this era.

Indeed, within Maoshan, there are also different factions.

With everyone harboring their own agendas, it's impossible for them to work together wholeheartedly. Unless something major happens, there will be internal strife.

After all, who would easily bow down and give in to such a huge temptation to become the sect leader?

"Alas, Uncle-Master, the past is gone. After Master lost the position of sect leader, he wanted to see us, the younger generation, take up the mantle. Unfortunately..."

Chizuru said, with a sense of helplessness.

According to Qianhe's memory, he and his fellow disciples were all sent down the mountain by the head of the Maoshan sect.

Because they are not from the same faction.

Yes, the current senior disciple of Maoshan, Shi Jian, is the direct disciple of the sect leader. Although he is a disciple, this is why senior disciple Shi Jian dares not tell others that Shi Shaojian is his son.

Because he didn't want to follow in Zhang Daoxuan's footsteps.

Even if his master is the sect leader, as long as he has a son, there is absolutely no chance that he will inherit the position of sect leader!

The rules of Maoshan are there, and the grandmasters of the Maoshan Underworld are there too.

The fact that he could deceive his own apprentice was already quite a feat.

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"Haha, never mind, it's good that you're all alive. Whether you carry the flag or not is not important!" Second Uncle laughed heartily, clearly not caring too much about these things.

However, he still asked, "I wonder how strong you are now, young man? Are you at 70% of your master's level back then?" Second Uncle asked with a smile.

He was only a beginner-level geomancer, and an old one at that, so he couldn't possibly sense Chizuru.

"Alas, I haven't even reached seventy percent of my master's strength. I'm only at the peak of the Earth Master level right now!" Qianhe shook her head slightly and said truthfully.

Upon hearing this, the second uncle cursed inwardly.

Damn it, you actually put on a show.

They even said he was only at the peak of the Earth Master level!

However, he didn't know that Chizuru really had no intention of boasting at all.

He didn't get that show-off system, otherwise, he would have shown off and gained some show-off points to become stronger!

"A geomancer... at the peak? So, you and my nephew Lin Fengjiao are already at the same level?" Second Uncle asked in surprise.

Qianhe was also surprised; he hadn't expected Lin Fengjiao to be a peak geomancer.

It was just speculation before, since they hadn't seen each other for a long time.

The last person he met in his memory, Uncle Nine, was only a late-stage geomancer.

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