"Four Regulations Mountain does not know where I came back from."
In the eyes of most elders, I had also heard the news that Ku Mountain had been destroyed, found the opportunity, and dared to return to the mountain gate.
Wu Jinlan and the others were arranged to rest, and fatigue was evident on their faces that they couldn't hide.
Originally, He Youxi let me also go rest. He showed only initial joy when he first met me, deep worry in his eyes, and a hint of sadness.
The injuries on my body can't be hidden from him. My pale face and tired appearance can't be hidden either.
The aftereffects of forcibly activating heaven's thunder manifest on the face.
However, I rejected his words, insisting not to rest, and also had He Youxi summon the elders to gather in the Upper Qing Hall.
He Youxi was confused and seemed to ponder something. He only then ordered the elders to gather.
I then directly told everyone that I had gone to Ku Mountain, and it just so happened to be during the time when Ku Mountain was destroyed.
This statement shocked everyone, and He Youxi's face was tensed, with a wave of emotions in his eyes.
I have organized a set of phrases for the details, such as the reason I went to Ku Mountain, my intention was to resolve the conflict, and this cannot be omitted. There is a part about Hei Cheng Si, of course, this is a long story short with no specific details, only explaining the death of the elders and their relation to Hei Cheng Si.
The specific matters are all centered around Ku Mountain.
Of course, there is no need to mention Ji Kuai and the friction between him and the eight residences, which led to a confrontation.
After that, I happened to find the inheritance of Ku Mountain, but also happened to encounter people who were seizing the inheritance, as well as a tombstone Dan on my body.
I didn't say how the tombstone Dan came to be on me.
When Guan Liangfei appeared, he interrupted my escape route and was forced into a hopeless situation. I opened the altar and attracted thunder...
And then to my escape and departure, accidentally encountered Mao Sanze, Mao Sanze said Ku Mountain is about to be a big disaster, I returned to Ku Mountain gate because of this, notify them all.
As a result, Mao Si and Mao Su did not believe me and insisted on fighting the eight houses' lineage head-on...
After recounting a series of events, including them leaving some seeds behind, I returned the inheritance and talismans to those people. Everything was in place.
Of course, I omitted that we took the true man's body.
I did not say anything more about Mao Youze's subsequent matters.
The entire Upper Qing Hall was extremely silent, and the elders were all silent without exception.
He Youxi sat on a large chair, his eyes closed, and his expression was silent and solemn, also showing great sadness.
"The Way of Dao, like branches connected to the same root." He spoke in a hoarse voice, "There have been rumors these two days that Ku Mountain is seeking help from Gaoqiang City and Yunjin Mountain. However, due to some actions of our Four Regulations Mountain that they disapprove of, no one has paid attention to these rescue signals."
"But Ku Mountain, relying on its status and position, has not made the situation worse, and has even not sought help from our Four Regulations Mountain. Ah."
The elders remained silent and complex.
"The lips gone, the teeth feel cold. If Ku Mountain can be destroyed, what about our Four Regulations Mountain? What about the rest of the Way of Dao?"
"That lineage of the eight residences has never been heard of before, even seen before, just like Hei Cheng Si, making people at a loss and unable to defend against it. If this matter were to happen to our Four Regulations Mountain, perhaps the result would not be much better than that." He Youxi spoke with firm resolve, showing both caution and deep regret.
He added, "Inform Yunjin Mountain and Gaoqiang City of everything that Xiao Xian said, and notify all major supervisory courts. Be sure to be cautious of this group of monks wearing bamboo hats!"
"In addition, issue a pursuit and kill order, capture one person!"
"Ji Kuai!"
"This person must be captured alive. Only from him can we find out what the background of this lineage of the eight residences truly is, and only then can we prevent future troubles!"
After saying everything, He Youxi appeared slightly exhausted, sitting quietly on the chair with his head hanging down.
The elders dispersed to carry out his orders.
The Great Hall was left with only me and another person, Si Yan, who was dressed in a purple Taoist robe.
"Great Elder, the matter has come to this. Please don't take it too seriously." Si Yan gently advised.
I also moved forward a few steps, stopping in front of He Youxi, with a hint of worry in my eyes.
"No harm." He Youxi sighed, and with another sigh said, "I was just thinking, if those people had set their sights on us, or on Elder Tieting, and you told me all this, what would I do? Would I abandon the mountain gate and hand over the elder?"
"And what would you do, Si Yan? Would you give up your elder brother and hide away from the mountain?"
"It's an unanswerable question itself."
"Does that mean Ku Mountain's time is really up?"
"Is it said that Dao is higher by one inch, and the demon is higher by a foot?"
A strange color flashed across He Youxi's face, as if it turned white, or as if it turned green...
My face changed drastically.
He Youxi is a person who operates without selfishness and with great righteousness.
He has a high realm, able to match against Guan Liangfei, who can resolve human affairs.
With a high realm, one's mind is bound to have demonic hindrances.
If he were to spawn a demonic hindrance due to the destruction of Ku Mountain, it would be too terrible!
"Big Brother, do not think too much. According to my view, this is not the end of fortune. Perhaps, it is 'rising from the ashes after a great fall'? Some things I can't say in detail, their inheritance has been interrupted, leading to insufficient strength. Even if they have enough strength, can they wait until today? The tomb ants will affect and control Mao Si and Mao Su's behavior, making them even more arrogant. Perhaps they have already gone astray and destroyed their own mountain gate."
"Returning the inheritance will allow Ku Mountain to become strong in a few years, and what's more, with Mao Su and Mao Si among others eliminated, all the people of Ku Mountain will have a fierce spirit. They will forget their arrogance and focus on cultivating the Way."
My words are spoken with certainty.
And I added: "The Way, should be one's whole heart and soul!"
He Youxi took a long time to respond. His gaze at me contained a hint of misunderstanding, yet also a trace of satisfaction.
"It seems that there are many things related to you, Xian Sheng, that I don't know about. However, what you said is reasonable. My heart feels a lot less congested." He Youxi's face looked much better, and the trace of pale and white color on his face disappeared.
Only then did I finally let out a breath.
Actually, I had something else to say, it's about the Bai family. I want to move their remains.
In fact, I originally wanted to say something about the Bai family. I want to move their bones.
I can't deceive He Youxi, he should be able to understand.
But, he now does not have a stable mood. I plan to wait two days for him to rest before I bring up this matter. Just so happen, there are some things that haven't been said to the elders, and I plan to tell He Youxi after his emotions settle down.
"Si Yan, take Xian Sheng for a walk to clear his mind. Xian Sheng, after you're back, go to the Sixth Palace and get some rest. Yes, I'll sit here for a while and then go and prescribe some medicine for you. You have so many injuries; you need proper care," He Youxi said again.
My heart stirred again.
Si Yan gave a soft "hum" and made a gesture of invitation, saying, "Master Xian Sheng, let's go."
