Even hybrid monsters have their day

"Elder Lin..." The disciples were extremely respectful to the old man.

Lin Qianyang knew that if he couldn't make things clear, the rumors would only spread more and more wildly, eventually becoming uncontrollable.

"If it weren't for Miss Geng's guidance three hundred years ago, I would never have achieved what I have today. Moreover, during the great battle when the demons invaded my Green Mountain Sect three hundred years ago, it was precisely because of Miss Geng's protection that my Grandmaster Uncle was able to enter the main hall and activate the mountain-protecting formation with the Soul-Burning Technique, thus ensuring the survival of our Green Mountain Sect. If she truly intended to harm us, she could have simply stood by and watched three hundred years ago; why go through all this trouble!"

His words silenced the disciples. They never imagined that this young girl, who looked so young, had saved their Green Mountain Sect from dire straits three hundred years ago, along with Yin Qianze.

At this moment, a disciple suddenly asked, "Three hundred years have passed, you and the sect leader have both grown old, so why is she still so young?"

Geng Miaowan was taken aback; she truly admired these people for even asking such a question. However, Lin Qianyang soon showed her who she truly admired.

After a moment of contemplation, Lin Qianyang slowly said, "The reason her appearance has remained unchanged is not because she is a demon, but because she is an immortal, a reclusive fairy. Last time, she came to help us because she foresaw that something was wrong with our Green Mountain Sect. This time, she decided to help us again because she heard that demons are rampant in the world."

His words nearly made Geng Miaowan choke, causing her to cough several times. Even Xu Ruwen and the three Huangfu brothers beside her showed strange expressions.

They had always thought that Geng Miaowan had reached the pinnacle of blatant lying, but today they discovered that Lin Qianyang's skill in this area was far superior to Geng Miaowan's.

Even Miao Renfeng coughed slightly, looking a little awkward.

The disciples didn't notice the change in the expressions of the group of people on the other side; they were already terrified by Lin Qianyang's words.

A fairy maiden? What kind of concept is that? They would never even dare to dream of encountering such a person. But today, not only did they encounter her, they were also accused of being a demon.

After Lin Qianyang's explanation, when Qi Tao and the others looked at Geng Miaowan again, they actually felt that she truly possessed a faint air of transcendence, and even the calm smile on her face seemed so refined and extraordinary.

They were all cultivators, so naturally they believed in the existence of immortals and gods. Therefore, they didn't question Lin Qianyang's statement too much. They couldn't help but wonder, could this really be a fairy descended to earth?

The disciples all turned their gazes to Miao Renfeng, seemingly seeking his final answer.

Miao Renfeng glanced at Lin Qianyang, who smiled at him, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. It seemed he wanted to see how Miao Renfeng would handle the situation.

After a moment of stunned silence, Miao Renfeng spoke softly, “More than three hundred years ago, I was rescued by Miss Geng and brought to the Green Mountain Sect, so Miss Geng is definitely not a demon!”

He neither admitted nor denied it, but simply stated the facts.

Seeing Miao Renfeng's firm assertion, the disciples inwardly chuckled. After the other disciples left, Miao Renfeng and Lin Qianyang also left the courtyard one after another.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Geng Miaowan said softly, "I have a feeling something's about to happen..."

She thought the matter would be over, but a few days later, rumors spread again within the Green Mountain Sect that Geng Miaowan was a demon, this time even more serious than before. Even some sects at the foot of the mountain knew about it and wrote to Miao Renfeng demanding that he severely punish the demon and show no leniency.

Miao Renfeng didn't tell her these things; instead, the Huangfu brothers and Xu Ruwen brought them back when they returned from outside. Besides these, they also brought back some other information.

"You mean someone is deliberately spreading these rumors?" Geng Miaowan asked, somewhat incredulous. "Who would do that? And what benefit would it bring them?"

The world situation is changing rapidly and is extremely tense. No one has the time to spread baseless rumors; the only possibility is that the person in question must be able to gain some benefit from it.

But what could it be?

No matter how hard Geng Miaowan thought about it, she couldn't understand the whole story.

"Well... we haven't found anything about it either. But the news is only circulating among humans. I think the most likely scenario is that the demon and monster races hope to use this incident to sow discord within the human alliance, causing internal strife so they can reap the benefits."

After thinking about it, Geng Miaowan felt that Huangfu Aoxuan's speculation was not without reason.

If Miao Renfeng resolutely protects her, he will be suspected of sheltering demons, which will inevitably damage his reputation among humans. If humans refuse to submit to his rule, things will be dangerous when demons attack.

Is this their ultimate goal? If that's the case, then it's best for her to stay at the Green Mountain Sect for long.

However, this is for the best. Since they are going to Buzhou Mountain anyway, it's better to set off sooner rather than later, to avoid any further trouble.

With that in mind, she went to say goodbye to Miao Renfeng.

Miao Renfeng was somewhat taken aback by her sudden suggestion to leave. He looked at her, considering the possibilities, and said, "If Miss Geng heard some gossip, please don't take it to heart. We absolutely believe in you."

"I am very grateful for Sect Leader Miao's trust in me, but our departure is not entirely due to those rumors. To be honest, in addition to completing the task entrusted to us by Zuo Lengdan, we also need to find out the reason why Buzhou Mountain is being eroded by demonic energy. I believe that as long as we find a way to repair Buzhou Mountain, we can disrupt the demon race's formation. At that time, Sect Leader Miao only needs to unite with the cultivation sects to launch a counterattack and we will surely be able to drive the demon race out of the human realm."

Once the demons withdraw, the monster race will no longer be a threat. This is because most of their cultivation techniques are designed to counter monsters, causing them greater harm.

Hearing Geng Miaowan's words, Miao Renfeng's eyes suddenly filled with respect. This little girl, who always appeared out of nowhere, seemed innocent and naive, but deep down she was a person who truly understood righteousness. He felt that her awareness was far superior to that of many people, and he even felt somewhat ashamed standing next to her. (To be continued.)