At the foot of the Lingyun Mountains, a young man with a somewhat dusty look looked up at the endless mountains and murmured, seeming to be quite emotional.
This young man in rough clothes was naturally Yunxiao who came from afar. He didn't pay too much attention to Xiaolan leaving without saying goodbye. He was just a friend who met by chance, and he might not meet again in this life.
The Lingyun Mountain in front of him seemed a bit more majestic than the Yuhu Mountain where the Yuhu Sect was located, but the belief in his heart did not deter Yun Xiao, and he stepped directly in.
"Squeak!"
A voice came from Yun Xiao's shoulder. When he turned around to look, he saw Fire Cloud Rat Chi Yan scratching his ears and cheeks, seemingly impatient.
"Go and play by yourself, be safe!"
Knowing this guy's temperament, Yun Xiao didn't take it seriously. It was too boring to follow him. It seemed that Chi Yan couldn't hold back anymore after seeing this huge mountain range.
Yun Xiao knew that Chi Yan had a sensitive nose and could sense his own breath even from a long distance away. He was not afraid of getting lost. If he could make another breakthrough in the mountains and forests, he would have more trouble with Lingyun Sect in the future.
There was some chance of escape.
Yun Xiao, who had already inquired about the specific location of Lingyun Sect, did not go through too many unnecessary steps. A few days later, a large number of buildings in the mountains ahead appeared in his sight.
With an extraordinary mood, Yun Xiao straightened his clothes and strode forward. However, when he reached the entrance of Lingyun Sect, he was stopped by two guards.
"Do you have any questions?"
One of the guards had a cold face and extended his hand directly without any hesitation. The young man in front of him looked very strange and he was dressed in rough clothes. He didn't look like someone with a good background. Of course he had to be questioned.
Lingyun Sect is the largest sect in the Lingtian Empire, and it is an existence that can be equal to the Lingtian royal family. This sect headquarters is not just for anyone to enter.
"Thank you?"
Hearing this, Yunxiao was slightly startled, but after staying in the Yuhu Sect for a while, he quickly came to his senses and couldn't help but shook his head and said: "I'm sorry, but I'd like to ask you to inform me about the Xuanyue Empire."
Merchant Yunxiao, please see Sect Leader Xu Lingsong!"
"Xuanyue Empire? Merchants?"
Hearing these two words suddenly, the two guards who had been guarding the entrance of Lingyun Sect all year round couldn't help but glance at each other, and both saw a hint of confusion in each other's eyes.
However, seeing how serious the young man was, the two guards thought that the merchant was a big family in the Xuanyue Empire. They nodded and one of them quickly went to report it.
After about a stick of incense, the guard walked out quickly with a solemn look on his face. His expression no longer showed the slightness, but instead contained a hint of respect.
"Master Yunxiao, the sect master invites you!"
A slightly trembling voice came out. The guard had not come back to his senses at this time. What is the background of this young man? Why did even the sect master have to meet him in person after reporting it? Is that merchant really not a trivial matter?
Yun Xiao didn't take it seriously. No matter how many dirty things the Lingyun Sect did secretly, on the surface, he, Yun Xiao, still had an engaged son-in-law, and he could be regarded as the half-master of the Lingyun Sect.
This was also the reason why Yun Xiao came to Lingyun Sect with such great fanfare. Such a large sect must be proud of itself and would never kill him blatantly.
Following the nervous-looking guard, he turned left and right, and a large hall finally appeared in front of Yun Xiao. When he took a closer look, the three characters "Lingyun Palace" on it seemed to be really majestic and shrouded in clouds.
Being able to use Lingyun as the palace definitely shows the status of this hall in Lingyun Sect. This is another reason why the guard was surprised.
As far as the guard knew, Lingyun Hall was not usually open, and would only be used to entertain guests in Lingyun Hall when welcoming the heads of other major sects or distinguished guests from the royal family.
The young man behind him, who is only sixteen or seventeen years old, is probably not enough for the sect leader to open the Lingyun Palace on his own. So, does this person really have an extraordinary background?
"Master Yunxiao, please come in!"
A place like Lingyun Palace is not something that a sect guard can easily enter. The guard sent Yun Xiao to the front of the palace and spoke respectfully, but he himself did not move his feet.
Seeing this, Yunxiao nodded, ignored the guard, and stepped directly in. Then he felt a strong pressure coming towards his face, and immediately turned his eyes to the upper part of the hall.
There, a majestic middle-aged man sat upright. That aura was obviously coming from this man. When he met his eyes, Yun Xiao instantly knew the identity of this man.
"Sect Master Xu?"
Yun Xiao's face remained calm, as if he didn't feel the tyrannical oppression. He slowly stepped forward, clasped his fists towards the middle-aged man, and asked softly.
"Sure enough, a hero comes from a young age, Yun Xiao, you are very good!"
The person sitting at the head was indeed Xu Lingsong, the leader of the Lingyun Sect. For some reason, such words of praise came out of his mouth at this moment, which made Yun Xiao a little confused.
It stands to reason that if the Lingyun Sect was responsible for the annihilation of the family back then, I am afraid that the sect leader would never have this attitude. Could it be that he thought wrong? Yu Qian is someone else?
"Yun Xiao, it's a blessing that you survived. I remember when I first heard about the merchant tragedy, I couldn't sleep at night. I was so heartbroken!"
Xu Lingsong stood up from his seat, and the oppression dissipated with him. From his tone, it really sounded like he was lamenting the massacre of the merchant.
However, Yun Xiao is the reincarnation of the soul of Longxiao War God, and he is not an ordinary young man from Qianlong Continent. The more Xu Lingsong behaves like this, the more he feels that things will never be so simple.
"Sect Master Xu, I came here this time to inquire about two things. I wonder if I can tell you the truth?"
Yun Xiao obviously had no intention of reminiscing about the past. With just one sentence, he changed the topic to a certain level, causing an imperceptible glint to flash in Xu Lingsong's eyes.
"You said that as long as your uncle Xu knows, you will definitely tell him everything he knows!"
The light in Xu Lingsong's eyes flashed away, replaced by a warm color, as if he was really a kind elder, waiting to answer the younger generation's questions.
Yun Xiao's expression remained unchanged. He flipped his right hand and a half-length jade pendant appeared out of thin air in his palm. He heard him ask: "Does Sect Master Xu still recognize this half jade pendant?"
This half of the jade pendant was naturally the engagement token that Shang Li gave to Yun Xiao. This token was personally witnessed by the previous leader of the Lingyun Sect and Shang Li's father, Yun Xiao's grandfather.
"Haha, how could I not recognize this thing? There is half of it on Hongzhuang's body!"
A smile appeared on Xu Lingsong's face, but he didn't know what he was really thinking. In short, there was no clue at all from what he said.
"Since Master Xu knows this thing, Yun Xiao doesn't need to explain its meaning. The first thing I want to ask is..."
Seeing that Xu Lingsong did not deny it, Yun Xiao asked: "More than two years ago, someone claimed to be entrusted by the Lingyun Sect and went to a merchant in Yuegong City to cancel the marriage. I don't know what Sect Master Xu thinks about this matter.
, and do you know or not?”
After Yun joked, his eyes were fixed on Lingyun Sect Master for a moment. The reason why he asked the question so directly was because he wanted to catch the other party off guard. Even if he is a deep-seated person in the city, if he is questioned face to face, he will probably have to reveal his identity.
A clue.
"Oh? Is there such a thing?"
Unexpectedly, Xu Lingsong only had a look of surprise on his face, which soon turned into anger. He stretched out his hand and slapped the table next to him hard, causing tea to splash instantly.
"This is a marriage that my father and my grandfather made in person. Who dares to be so bold as to break off the engagement without telling us?"
Xu Lingsong didn't look like he was pretending at all. Seeing that his face was livid with anger, he said bitterly: "Nephew Yunxiao, don't worry, I will definitely get to the bottom of this matter and give you a satisfactory explanation!"
Yun Xiao was not moved at all, and added with a half-smile: "Actually, this matter is nothing. After all, my meridians were cut off and my energy was exhausted. How could I marry the daughter of the majestic Lingyun Sect Leader?
Where is a waste?"
These words are also true, but when said in person, no matter how thick-skinned Xu Lingsong is, his face turns red and he quickly covers it up. The anger on his face seems to be a little more intense.
"Yun Xiao, who do you think Uncle Xu is? Not to mention the loss of pulse and energy, even if all limbs are severed, this engagement cannot be annulled!"
The indignant words made De Yunxiao a little confused. If Xu Sect Leader was not really so angry, but was pretending to be so angry, then the man in the city might really be described as terrifying.
"My father had a life-and-death relationship with my grandfather Ling, and his words of 'Fighting the evil with a sharp edge, sheathing his sword and smiling in red makeup' were once widely circulated. It's a pity that my grandfather died young, but I, the Lingyun Sect, will never break this promise.
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The more Xu Lingsong spoke, the angrier he became, as if he was expressing a state of mind. If an outsider who didn't know the inside story heard it, he might really be deceived.
It's just that Yun Xiao has his own decision in his heart and won't believe it easily. But since Sect Master Xu doesn't admit it, he has no choice but to let go of the matter for the time being.
"There is one more thing, Yun Xiao would like to ask Sect Leader Xu!"
After Wei Yi pondered for a moment, Yun Xiao stopped worrying about the engagement, his eyes suddenly turned sharp, and he asked: "I wonder if the elder Yu Qian of your sect is here, can I let my nephew meet?"
After the words fell, Yun Xiao's eyes were once again fixed on the Lingyun Sect Leader. Compared to the insignificant engagement, perhaps the merchant's massacre and the death of his mother and sister were the reasons why Yun Xiao came to Lingyun Sect alone this time.
The real purpose!
But this time, Xu Lingsong's face finally twitched slightly. Seeing this small movement in Yun Xiao's eyes, his heart sank.
PS: There is also a chapter each in the afternoon and evening!