For a moment, I fell silent again.
The actions of the second elder indeed provoke anger that is hard to contain, and it's no wonder that Ho You Tian would have struck him with a single slap beforehand.
However, Lao Gong's analysis does have some sense to it.
It was Wuling who gave him advice, allowing him to regain his confidence.
By then, if there's a real ruckus, he'll have something to say about the female Yu jade scroll as well.
For me, whether to give or not to give is a troublesome thing.
Of course, the trouble of giving it away is bigger, and the hidden dangers are more numerous.
Even if I had deliberately not intervened before, and only let Wu Ling and the second elder deal with the two lamas, they might not have died either.
Wu Ling is hiding very deeply and has not used all his strength.
I'm not sure what exact skills Tao Zhi possesses.
More importantly, the lama might harm Si Yan and others even more. If he uses two people to summon the Demon Mother, what then?
"Good and evil will eventually have its reward. Senior Brother Xianjin, you don't need to be too worried. We understand as well. We know that you are working for the mountain gate." Si Yan whispered and spoke.
"See the scale of Si Yan, little lady?" Old Gong was very unhappy.
He suddenly exclaimed, and his mouth twisted into a flower-like smile.
Lao Gong did not speak. Not only that, he had also disappeared into the night pot, which made me feel puzzled as well.
At this time, Xu Jin was still a simple and honest appearance, and he didn't feel that he had been very polite to Xianzhi and the second elder. He had only said a few words, which almost led to a serious dispute between us.
Not long after, Wu Ling and Tao Zhi had already collected the bodies and put them into their car. The second elder, using a technique from the ground to eliminate the bloodstains on the ground, also used other means. By the time the sun was about to rise, the ground had been cleaned up thoroughly.
Fortunately, there were no cars on this road, or else there would always be trouble.
At this moment, Lao Gong reminded me to be cautious, to make sure I arrived in Siguizhen at exactly nightfall.
Later, as the sky began to brighten, Wu Ling and Tao Zhi drove their car to pull up Xu Jin's car from the embankment. Xu Jin did not say thank you.
The two men cleaned the bloodstain in front of the car, leaving no trace. Xu Jin was just watching coldly.
Walking up to me, Wu Ling smiled and said, "Uncle junior, don't be angry or upset. I chatted with Master for a while. He's old and his understanding can't keep up with young people like us; he has some old-fashioned ideas. Xu Jin is straightforward and talks fast. He respects you, and you deserve respect. Tao Zhi just told me that you haven't done a bad job representing Siguizhen outside. Master agreed with it too. In the end, it's those lamas who caused Siguizhen such heavy losses."
Initially, Wu Ling did not show any signs of displeasure. Given some time, what he said became even more vivid and engaging. Who knows what hidden schemes he had in mind?
"Xu Jin is from the Mansion of the Underworld. After each major Daoist observatory sends their bodies, Xu Jin will take charge of the connection. He will deliver them to the mountain." I spoke again, addressing this to the second elder.
Since he is reluctant to let go of his identity and wants to hold on tightly, he cannot affect the relationship between Siguizhen Mountain and the other Daoist observatories. If he said he would return the bodies, then he must definitely return them.
In this way, he cannot touch Xu Jin.
"Hmm, people from the Mansion of the Underworld are so rude, I won't bother to argue with a ruffian like him." The second elder's expression softened considerably.
He had clearly had a falling out before, but it was as if nothing had happened at all.
It was as if he had been so crazy at the entrance of the town, but finally came back, looking pitiful and dejected.
The second elder could change his expression very quickly and wouldn't feel uncomfortable about it at all.
Xu Jin didn't say anything this time.
The two female disciples forced smiles, and so was Si Yan.
However, in my mind, my understanding of Wu Ling was still constantly deepening.
Every time I think Wu Ling is only capable of that, he always comes up with some new trick.
Even now, I haven't had a chance to test out his hidden skills, the old patriarch's order.
"Let's head back. It will probably be dark when we get there."
"You still have some trouble on your hands, and you can't afford any more accidents." I spoke up, making a point of saying this.
Of course, it's not that I care about Wu Ling, but rather I'm guiding.
Sure enough, Wu Ling nodded, and the second elder also made an affirmative sound.
Tao Zhi finally spoke up: "Indeed, Mr. Luo, what you said is very true. Wu Ling and I also discussed it earlier. I suspect that someone with malicious intent used Wu Ling's residence to plant some hidden dangers. The method is indeed cunning, but not difficult to investigate. With the protective items I carry and with the help of Wu Bing and the second elder, we should be able to catch them easily. With Mr. Luo and several other female Daoists present as well, there won't be any mistakes."
In just a few words, Tao Zhi had gathered all of us together to ask for our help for Wu Bing.
"I can see that the few sister Daoists are not hurt outwardly, but their souls have been affected to some extent. Once we return to Siguizhen, Lao Gong will also take action." I replied indifferently.
"That's the best! Xuan Chi Jin Xiang Di Ru Shen is truly a great master." Tao Zhi's eyes lit up with joy.
Afterwards, Tao Zhi did another thing. He drove the carriage forward a bit and then jumped off from it, rolling around on the road a few times before coming to a stop. The carriage then went straight off the embankment and into a river below.
The bodies were taken away by us, and the car was destroyed by me, which is a thorough eradication of clues.
On the way back, I had Si Yan and others get into Xu Jin's car.
With just one carriage, Wu Ling carried the second elder, while the rest of us rode in another carriage.
Everyone was extraordinarily quiet.
At this moment, my father called me to ask how things were going.
I briefly explained a few things and also learned that they had hidden away.
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line before my dad said, "Such people exist in Hēichéng Temple, one hundred and eight in total. At a single strike, seven were lost, Hēichéng Temple is likely to be furious. You should remind your elder brother to stay vigilant and prevent anything that might happen to the mountain gate."
"One hundred and eight?" Even with my increased knowledge and greater calmness compared to before, I was still taken aback.
He You Tian is a high-level cultivator, and he cannot completely overpower them. So, how could they be so powerful?
What makes Hēichéng Temple have so many high-level cultivators?
What about Xin Bo? What level of power does he have?
I couldn't help but feel puzzled and asked my dad.
My dad was silent for a moment before replying, "This is because Hēichéng Temple never leaves its grounds. All of their time is spent refining themselves. Whether it's the monks who crawl around the mountain or the members of the temple, their physical strength surpasses that of the ascetics from Wǔláofóyuán. The ascetics are kind-hearted and exercise their bodies. They dominate everything and nourish themselves. One hundred and eight Jīngguān chuānghǔs represent one hundred and eight monks; after refining a lotus, they are enhanced by three parts. I remember that Hēichéng Temple has a lotus tower which is extremely malevolent and bears witness to their cultivation."
To be honest, I only had a vague understanding of what my dad was saying. I had wanted to ask more questions, but he was rather evasive and didn't want to explain in detail.
In the end, he told me that he didn't know why Hēichéng Temple was watching our family so closely, but he had a way to stop everything and asked me not to worry too much.
I still felt puzzled and suspicious about it.
What could my dad possibly do?
My dad's strength is decent, but it's only decent. He wouldn't be able to beat half of the lamas.
