Chapter 56

Chapter 56: This is a Normal Immortal Sect Disciple

Yujing, Wanxian Alliance.

A dozen or so people were scattered around a long table, the atmosphere was oppressive, you could hear a pin drop.

A sound of footsteps came from the door.

Everyone hurriedly looked towards the sound.

It was Xiao Zhuochen pushing a wheelchair.

In the wheelchair, an old man with white hair and beard, his eyes closed slightly.

Everyone stood up: “Alliance Leader.”

The old man slowly opened his eyes, his eyes shining brightly.

He raised his hand to signal:

“Everyone, please sit down.”

After everyone sat down, he scanned the people below:

“Why isn’t the Sect Master of the Xiaoyao sect here?”

This meeting was attended by the top sects of the cultivation world, and the absence of the Xiaoyao sect, one of the three major sects, was quite eye-catching.

The Sect Master of the Xuanjian sect said: “Brother Song has something urgent, he changed his route halfway.”

The Alliance Leader of the Wanxian Alliance nodded slightly, “If that’s the case, then let’s begin.”

“Recently, cultivators have been disappearing frequently, what do you all think?”

The Sect Master of the Wuji sect had a fiery temper, and he slammed the table:

“It must be the Shura Palace playing tricks!”

The Palace Master of the Piaomiao Palace said: “I think so too.”

“The matter of cultivators disappearing isn’t something that happened suddenly.”

The Sect Master of the Xuanjian sect said:

“I had Zhuochen check the past records, this has been happening for the past ten years, but it wasn’t as frequent before, so it wasn’t taken seriously.”

He tapped on the table, signaling Xiao Zhuochen to distribute the compiled records:

“First it was scattered cultivators, then it was small, unknown sects, the cultivation level of the missing cultivators is getting higher and higher, some are even disciples from the sects present here.”

“The Shura Palace, though a demonic sect, has always been arrogant and unrestrained in their actions, they wouldn’t be so sneaky.”

The Sect Master of the Wuji sect sneered:

“Sect Master Xiao, you’re even speaking up for those evil beings, according to you, is there a demon among our own people?”

The Sect Master of the Xuanjian sect calmly said:

“I’m just stating the facts.”

The Sect Master of the Wuji sect was about to say something, but someone next to him pulled his sleeve and shook his head at him.

He brushed the person’s hand away, glanced at Xiao Zhuochen, and deliberately mumbled in a voice that everyone could hear:

“He’s just relying on having a good son to become one of the three major sects, what’s so great about that?”

The Sect Master of the Xuanjian sect lowered his head and drank tea, not responding.

Xiao Zhuochen also remained expressionless, as if he hadn’t heard.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward.

This wasn’t the first time this had happened, but usually, Song Lanfeng would step forward to smooth things over, this time he wasn’t here, leaving everyone at a loss.

They looked towards the Sect Master of the Lingxiao, one of the three major sects.

The Sect Master of the Lingxiao sect had to cough:

“Let’s get back to the main topic.”

Everyone felt relieved, and they quickly agreed:

“That’s right, the gathering of heroes is about to begin, now all the immortal sect disciples will be heading to Yujing, there can’t be any mistakes.”

The Alliance Leader of the Wanxian Alliance, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, finally spoke again:

“Zhuochen.”

Xiao Zhuochen respectfully bowed: “Master, what are your orders?”

“Where did the latest disappearance case occur?”

Xiao Zhuochen said: “Reporting to Master, it’s in Liangzhou.”

“Go to Liangzhou, if you can’t catch the culprit, don’t come back to see me.”

“This disciple obeys.”

“Bang—!!”

The flying boat crashed heavily to the ground, shattering into pieces.

After a while, Sang Nian and the others landed from different directions, silently staring at the wreckage of the flying boat for three seconds.

Chu Yao glared at Xie Chenzhou angrily:

“It’s all your fault.”

Xie Chenzhou turned his head and snorted softly.

Sang Nian said:

“Forget it, it’s already happened, blaming him is useless, as long as everyone’s safe, let’s hurry and get going.”

Just as everyone was about to leave on their swords, Su Xueyin suddenly said:

“Something’s wrong!”

“Huh?”

“Where’s Big Brother?”

Only then did everyone realize that Wen Buyu was missing, they looked at each other.

The situation was too chaotic just now, everyone was barely taking care of themselves, how could they have paid attention to Wen Buyu.

Sang Nian tried to contact Wen Buyu with her spirit stone, but she didn’t get a reply.

She helplessly said:

“He doesn’t know his way around, he probably flew in the wrong direction in the air and got lost.”

Chu Yao stomped her feet: “I’ll go find him!”

Sang Nian used a spell to cast the Shadow Finding Technique:

…

“How long will it take you to find him alone? Let’s find him together.”

A thin white light circled in the air a few times before slowly flying into the nearby forest.

She spoke quickly:

“Go this way.”

Everyone hurriedly followed.

But they searched the forest for half a day, and still couldn’t find Wen Buyu.

The Shadow Finding Technique ended at the edge of the forest.

Beyond that was a city of considerable size.

“Could Big Brother be in the city?” Su Xueyin said.

Shen Mingchao said:

“Let’s go take a look, and also ask what the heck this place is.”

When they reached the city gate, everyone looked up.

On the blue stone plaque were three characters carved in iron and silver hooks.

“Qingfeng City”

Sang Nian searched the map for a while and said:

“This is the main city of Liangzhou, we’ve fallen into Liangzhou territory.”

“If it’s the main city, why is it so desolate?” Chu Yao looked into the street, “There’s not even a ghost in sight.”

Sang Nian said: “Let’s go in and take a look, be careful.”

Qingfeng City was eerily quiet.

A cold wind swirled, carrying a flurry of dry leaves.

The doors of the houses on both sides of the street were tightly closed, as if no one lived there.

But when Sang Nian turned her head unintentionally, she clearly saw several figures flashing past the windows.

She was filled with doubts.

Su Xueyin rubbed her arms, timidly:

“Big Brother shouldn’t be here, let’s go.”

Chu Yao hugged her shoulder tightly and said:

“Don’t be afraid, I’ll protect you.”

After turning a corner, there was finally a figure ahead.

It was a tea shop.

The owner was squatting in front of the stove, fanning the fire, while a young man in white sat beside him drinking tea.

Chu Yao walked into the shop and called out:

“Boss, bring us some tea.”

“Alright, coming.”

Sang Nian sat opposite Chu Yao, taking an extra look at the young man in white.

The young man had an ordinary appearance, his aura was calm and restrained, he seemed like just an ordinary passerby.

But Sang Nian felt that his figure was strangely familiar.

Where had she seen him before…?

She thought hard.

The owner came over with a teapot and said diligently:

“Please take a seat, esteemed guests, there are also snacks in the shop, I’ll go get them for you.”

“No need,” Chu Yao gestured, “Have you seen a young man? About this tall.”

The owner had a familiar expression, he shook his head:

“Looking for someone? Many people have disappeared, esteemed guests can go take a look at the bulletin board in the city, it’s full of missing people.”

Chu Yao quickly reacted, reflexively grabbing the sword on the table:

“Is there a demon at work?”

The owner sighed:

“We don’t know, we only know that the people in the city are mysteriously disappearing, everyone is afraid to go out now, my business is about to go under, my daughter is sick and I have no money…”

Hearing this, Chu Yao grabbed a handful of spirit stones from her storage bag:

“Here you go.”

The owner was surprised: “The tea money doesn’t need this much.”

Chu Yao said: “Take the rest to treat your daughter’s illness.”

The owner quickly waved his hands: “No, no.”

Chu Yao forcefully shoved the spirit stones into his arms and said solemnly:

“Don’t worry, if there really is a demon at work, I will kill it and bring peace back to your city.”

The owner gratefully said: “May I ask what sect esteemed fairy is from?”

Chu Yao nodded:

“We are disciples of the Xiaoyao sect of the Tianyu Mountain, my name is Chu Yao, the person we are looking for is my senior brother, Wen Buyu.”

The owner was instantly excited:

“So you are fairies from the Xiaoyao sect! Your name and the name of Young Master Wen are known to everyone, with you here, our Qingfeng City will surely be saved!”

Shen Mingchao quietly asked Sang Nian:

“Are Chu Yao and Wen Buyu famous?”

Sang Nian whispered:

“They often go down the mountain to travel, either subduing demons or providing disaster relief, they have saved countless people, and gradually, their fame has grown.”

She looked at Chu Yao, her face full of kindness.

This is what a normal immortal sect disciple should be like.

Those who are always in love and who threaten to destroy the world for love, shouldn’t cultivate.

It’s not good for the world.