Or in other words, it is indeed necessary for Jüexushan to gain benefits at Xian Dong Mountain and at the Lei Ping Temple.
Máo Xī and others are still looking for trouble with Sì Guī Mountain!?
Explanation?
They finally discovered what happened to Mao Yi!?
Just because of this, they came to ask for help from three true immortals in a row.
Said it's an explanation, but actually, it's to stir up trouble!
"Officer Guan, what explanation do you want?" Old Gong bared a mouthful of yellowed teeth, cursing drunkenly, "How can you be so defiant as soon as you've been reborn into heaven? Does Sì Guī Mountain owe you an explanation?"
"Is it Laping Temple that owes you? From the way you look, it seems like you want to carry Tian Gongquan away!"
"What's that? My master and Laping Temple have a good relationship. Do you want to take him first, so that Sì Guī Mountain won't interfere with your affairs?"
It seems like Old Gong is drunk, but in reality, these words are already sparking a quarrel.
Nowadays, besides me, only He Yōutian knows the real secret of Tian Gongquan and the true toxicity of San Shī Chóng.
The rest of them know nothing at all.
Who wouldn't want Tian Gongquan if they weren't afraid of the vengeance of the Three Elders of the Guāngqiāng City?
Old Gong's words directly made the expressions of the crowd change slightly as they looked at Mao Xī, Mao Sù, and Guan Shū.
He Yōutian put down his glass of wine, raised his head, and locked eyes with the three people from Jüexushan.
Si Yān had already put down her chopsticks, her hand fell to her waist, holding the bullwhip handle.
"Auntie Guan, I'm not sure what you want to be told, but can you tell it to He Yī?"
He Yōutian's tone was unusually calm. Although a storm was about to break, he remained as still as an ancient well.
Even if Old Gong is being provocative.
But I am clear that if Auntie Guan truly speaks up, no matter how eloquent Old Gong is, it would be meaningless.
That's why He Yōutian is so calm?
Is he preparing for something like a typhoon or a storm before it hits?
"The Four Rules Mountain True Immortals, this is far more meaningful to come from Luo Xiànshén's mouth than from mine. I want an explanation that you all know in your hearts."
With age comes wisdom. Uncle Guan's words, both explicit and implicit, are a hint that they know what I've done, and they're asking me to make a sincere confession. In terms of rhetoric, this has actually put me in an advantageous position.
I didn't expect He Yōutian to directly challenge the table with just one sentence, and he's on the verge of a showdown!
"You three are true immortals, taking advantage of the fact that only two of us at Four Guī Mountain, trying to intimidate and coerce my little disciple?"
"As Old Gong said, does Four Guī Mountain owe you anything to Jüexushan? You woke up because of the guidance of the god, and we suppressed the plague. Even the god decided to give you Tian Gongquan. As a true immortal, I really don't know what you want to do."
"If you want to say it plainly, then let's do it. If you want to use force to intimidate, then we'll have a showdown."
Suddenly, the atmosphere became extremely stagnant.
The elders and disciples of the major supervised temples wore serious expressions, tense. Tang Wu's expression darkened slightly, while Liu Taiyin seemed to be deep in thought.
"Good one for a match, good one for opening the sky window to say the bright words!" Mao Sù spoke up, his voice as thunderous as a bell, "Then if you He Yōutian have declared that you know nothing, I will ask Luo Xiànshén. Is it true that my Jüexushan Mao Yì True Immortal knows about him?"
Mao Sù's words directly hit the nail on the head!
I slowly stood up and locked eyes with the three of them.
The overwhelming pressure made my skin prickle, my chest constricted, and I felt as if I couldn't breathe.
As expected, what is to come will inevitably arrive.
The timing chosen by Jüexushan is indeed perfect.
Not in the home territory of Four Guī Mountain, nor in the home territory of Jüexushan, but in a place that is insignificant to them, even a place that can be destroyed.
Even so, I believe that if Leping Temple were to offer assistance, they would not hesitate to strike with full force, accomplishing two birds with one stone.
"You, why don't you answer!?" Mao Sù asked again!
Meanwhile, he glanced around with a calm and composed tone.
"Today's matter is absolutely not due to any external reasons. It is the conflict between Jüexushan and Four Guī Mountain that must be addressed. I would kindly ask the elders of the supervising temples and the two immortals to witness, on behalf of Jüexushan!"
With just one more sentence, Mao Sù narrowed the scope of the matter down to a specific area within a frame.
I took a deep breath and forced myself to suppress the pressure from the true immortals. However, for a moment, I didn't know how to respond.
If I admit that I killed him, it would inevitably lead to a fierce battle. He Yōutian and Si Yan are against three, and Si Yan has only recently been promoted. Four Guī Mountain has no advantage at all.
I can't stay silent either, as the other three won't let me remain silent...
"Luo Xiànshén, you have the guts to do it, but are you too cowardly to admit it?"
"Hmm!?" Mao Xī spoke up in response, and their momentum was like a wave, rolling in one after another!
Suddenly, He Yōutian abruptly stood up.
The oppressive aura on the other side was suddenly halted. I felt a lot more comfortable, but still had sweat popping up on my forehead.
"Little brother, don't worry about it. Just say what you want." He Yōutian suddenly said.
I narrowed my eyes, but I didn't understand what He Yōutian meant.
I actually wanted to come up with a set of words that could at least delay the situation for a bit.
Or, like dealing with Ding Ruipu, divert the attention of Jüexushan.
But He Yōutian wants me to be straightforward?
My unwavering trust in He Yōutian calmed me down, and I said, "What happened to Mao Yì? Since you know it, why do you need to ask again?"
"However, since you want me to say it, I will say it to you. Mao Yì intended to kill my family of three, but he was arrogant and also wanted to eliminate the ghostly souls of the Ghost Dao people who wandered around in the Qi family's yard all day and never dispersed. They were also former True Immortals of Jüexushan and his master! I killed him for self-defense."
Although it was only a few words, I still tried to clarify the whole story as much as possible.
Killing Mao Yì was due to certain circumstances!
At this moment, I also understood what He Yōutian meant.
He had said before that when the enemy comes, you fight them, and when the water comes, you cover it with earth. Now that the situation has arisen, he wants to protect his own.
If it's made clear, then let's see who has the stronger power!
Even so, I cannot let Four Guī Mountain bear the brunt of criticism.
"Absurd! Absurd! Absurd!"
Mao Xī slapped his hand heavily on the table, causing a loud clatter of dishes and utensils.
"My younger brother Mao Yì wanted to eliminate his master's soul? Deceiving one's teacher and ancestor?"
"He wanted to kill you? Would he give you a chance to escape and counterattack?"
"Luo Xiànshén, your true strength is indeed not weak. But have you ever thought that the words you just said are laughable, utter nonsense?"
"The truth of the matter is that you, in pursuit of the treasure of Jüexushan, the immortal flower Xian Zhi, brought my younger brother Mao Yì to the Qi family mansion! The Qi family mansion houses a remnant soul of one of the previous True Immortals of Jüexushan. You exploited my younger brother's affection for his master and caused him to be affected by infester blood! Taking advantage of this opportunity, you killed my younger brother and seized Xian Zhi and Ye Guangdongzi!"
Mao Xī's words were as resolute as the clinking of a bell.
"True Immortals can also lie, and they can be wronged and framed!?" I narrowed my eyes once again, staring intently at Mao Xī.
"Framing? Being wronged? Then her? How do you explain that? A nameless youngster, suddenly become a True Immortal?" Mao Xī's face muscles were shaking uncontrollably. He was really angry.
"The immortal herb of Jüexushan is not something to be taken by deceit and force. And it will not be tolerated that I do not get justice!"
"Justice?" He Yōutian smiled and said, "Then let's sort out the issues one by one. Even if my disciple killed Mao Yì, what's the problem? Your Mao Yì also killed my seventh sister!"
"Killing requires punishment, debts must be repaid, even the emperor commits a crime with ordinary people, how much more so for us these few Daoists of the country!"
"If my little disciple killed Mao Yì, what of it!?"
