Fellow Daoist! That scoundrel has written a new book again.

Zhu Wuyao not only avenged Ge Mingsheng's father's death, but also risked his life to save her when she was trapped in the Juque Sect, and even guided her into the Dao.

Now that he sees others slandering "Master Wuyan," he will naturally stand up.

Those Juque Sect disciples who knew about Ge Mingsheng's past had already been massacred by Zhu Wuyao.

The connection between the two was unknown to outsiders.

Now, Ge Mingsheng's identity has been completely separated from that of Master Wuyan on the surface.

There were some things that Gu Yiguan couldn't say, so it was perfect for her, as a junior, to speak up. If Gu Yiguan were to speak, it would be seen as protecting his junior sister, but Ge Mingsheng's words were born from genuine feeling.

Seeing that there were only two people in the Star-Picking Tower, yet they were not at a disadvantage at all, Zhu Wuyao smiled almost imperceptibly.

In his capacity as "Wu Guihong," he broke the silence and said:

"Rumors circulate that it was this Silent Daoist who slaughtered the cultivators of my Juque Sect."

"But now it seems that the title 'Master Silent' isn't just used by Zhu Wuyao of the Star-Picking Tower; it's hard to tell."

She turned to look at Gu Yiguan and asked:

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Gu knows the whereabouts of your junior sister recently? Since it concerns the disciples of the Juque Sect, I must ask her a few questions."

Gu Yiguan shook his head and said:

"Junior Sister Zhu has been away from the sect for many years, and I haven't seen her many times."

"I see." Zhu Wuyao nodded solemnly.

Then he looked at Zhu Wuji.

She smiled slightly, raised her hand, and used her spiritual power to help him up, speaking softly:

"Although this young friend's words were a bit harsh, he is also a chivalrous and righteous person. It is understandable that he was filled with righteous indignation upon suddenly hearing about the tragedy of my Juque Sect."

"I hope Senior Liao will not be too harsh on him."

This statement was a gesture of respect to the Qingyun Sect.

Although Elder Liao felt that Zhu Wuji had made a fool of himself, his expression softened considerably after Wu Guihong offered him a way out.

Zhu Wuji, upon hearing Wu Guihong speak well of him, also felt gratitude in his eyes.

It's like someone finally understands his long-standing grievances!

If Zhu Wuyao had acted uprightly and sat properly, why would he have felt resentful?

But in the Zhu family, that ordinary girl suddenly became famous in the cultivation world. There might be some shady dealings involved, and she might have already fallen into evil ways behind the scenes.

Who knows where she went during those ten years when she was nowhere to be found?

Perhaps he changed his appearance and became an evil cultivator, which is why his cultivation improved so quickly after his return.

Hearing that the Juque Sect cultivators had been massacred in the far south made Zhu Wuyao seem even more terrifying!

Although... the Juque Sect cultivators have a bad reputation.

But to put it another way—

Are those mortals who disregarded social hierarchy and offended cultivators also innocent?

If after years of arduous cultivation one is still at the same level as those mortals, then what is the point of being a cultivator?

Therefore, Zhu Wuyao was simply seeking fame and fortune.

He is clearly a cultivator, yet he doesn't enjoy the rights of his level and insists on standing up for mortals. He is a traitor to the cultivation world!

check!

Must check!

Zhu Wuyao's cultivation has progressed so quickly, he must be impure!

He glanced at his master cautiously and with a hint of flattery, but Elder Liao didn't even give him a look, which made him even angrier.

But as long as it prevents Zhu Wuyao from ever recovering, it's worth it.

Wu Guihong smiled and continued:

"Young friend, you seem to share the same surname as that Zhu Wuyao. Could you be from the same family?"

Gu Yiguan's gaze fell on Zhu Wuyao without making a sound. He saw her talking to Zhu Wuji with a pleasant expression, seemingly admiring him and wanting to defend Zhu Wuji.

With a slight shift in his thoughts, he recalled the phrase "one must look back to where one came from," and guessed Zhu Wuyao's plan.

She smiled and took the initiative to continue the conversation:

"Fellow Daoist Wu guessed correctly. There must have been some conflicts at home that he hadn't gotten over over the years, which is why he lost his composure when Zhu Wuyao was mentioned."

That's an ambiguous statement.

It neither stated who was right or wrong, nor made any definitive statements, and also provided an explanation for Zhu Wuji's behavior just now.

Zhu Wuji knew that the Zhu family's past could not be discussed openly.

He mumbled an agreement.

They returned their seats to the Qingyun Sect.

But Wu Guihong's voice transmission came through my ear—

"Young friend, I am very interested in Zhu Wuyao's matter."

Zhu Wuji's dignity was somewhat salvaged.

Back to the point.

Wu Guihong looked at Elder Liao and asked:

"Senior Liao, besides this, is there any other information you could share with us?"

Zhu Wu asked this question because she originally thought that if there was nothing else, we should quickly disperse so that she could go and meet Zhu Wuji.

Elder Liao nodded.

Ok?

Any other news?

Zhu Wuyao's smile faltered for a moment, then she adopted a posture of listening attentively.

Elder Liao pondered for a moment, his expression becoming much more serious, and said:

"If it were merely a matter concerning Daoist Wuyan, it would be nothing more than a dispute between juniors. Our Qingyun Sect would not be so relentless in pursuing this matter."

"But Zhu Wuyao's family is located in Dongji City. Their ancestors had a predestined connection with immortality and received the ascension tokens from our four sects. They are also wealthy households in the area."

In any prominent family or wealthy household, there must have been an ancestor who was a monk a few generations back.

By the time of Zhu Wuyao's generation, the inheritance was shallow and the protection was almost non-existent. Even with the accumulation of previous generations, they could only maintain a modest level of wealth.

Perhaps in the future, we will fall into poverty.

Elder Liao continued:

"Therefore, our Qingyun Sect has found some clues about her situation."

"Zhu Wuyao...she might have been possessed by a powerful being."

...?

Zhu Wuyao held the teacup in his hand, feeling both startled and somewhat bewildered, as a flurry of thoughts rushed through his mind.

An unknown soul entered the body of Zhu Wuyao. In the eyes of the cultivators, this transmigration was understood as possession, which was quite reasonable.

Now that things have come to this, it's unclear which explanation is more dangerous: "time travel" or "body possession."

What's even more suspicious is... how exactly did the Qingyun Sect find out?

Zhu Wuyao raised his cup to drink tea, and heard Elder Liao continue speaking:

"Although Zhu Wuji's words are unpleasant, upon closer examination, there is something to ponder. According to him, Zhu Wuji was unremarkable when he was in the Zhu family, but his experiences of leaving Dongji City and traveling for many years make him seem like a completely different person."

"Our Qingyun Sect dares not speak recklessly about this matter."

"But if the person she possesses is someone who was killed by the four sects in a joint attack and harbors hatred towards us, and can re-enter the cultivation world through Zhu Wuyao's body after years of dormancy, it would be a great threat."

“We must be on guard, lest we be caught completely off guard when disaster strikes.”

Gu Yiguan's expression became much more solemn.

She lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment, then shook her head and said:

“My teacher once met Zhu Wuyao.”

"When this person first entered the world of cultivation, he was extremely naive, and his occasional actions were almost foolish. He didn't seem to be faking it."

"If she were truly a possessor, she wouldn't have ended up in this state today."

"In other words—if she, as the one who possessed the body, had the ability to deceive Sect Leader Fang, yet only ended up in this state today… it wouldn't be fair to say she's facing a major disaster."

His words were well-reasoned and supported by evidence.

I hope Wuyao's fists harden.

This is definitely revenge...