Chapter 305: Preparing to Move (1/2)
”You crossed it?”
The elder's eyes showed shock as he heard her words.
”Yes, I had to in order to reach a specific place. It was dangerous but I survived going there and returning as well.”
Now his eyes were nearly bulging out of their sockets.
”Twice! You've crossed the Merciless Storm Peak twice and lived without so much as an injury!”
”Yes, and once Xiao Yin, Hei Yue and I are fully recovered, I will be going there for the third time.”
Elder Fei stood up from his seat, hobbling forward to Ming Yue. He moved as quickly as he could before standing front of her, placing his hand on her shoulders.
”It's too dangerous, you of all people should know that! Why enter again? Those words of his were to provoke you, you don't have to go there.”
Ming Yue shook her head, showing her resolve.
”I have to go. Perhaps you are all safe now but there are those who did not end up so lucky. The Tao Feng need to be stopped. I know that I am just be one person but I will do everything I can to destroy them. In any case, Zuo Er is not dead. I do not know how but he revived and I presume that he is returning.”
All around, they looked at each other in disbelief, murmuring to each other.
”What? He revived himself?”
”How is that possible?”
”He has to be dealt with”, Ming Yue interrupted them, ”No matter what, this has to end.”
Now that she knew he was still alive, his revival would be shortlived.
”Let me come with you.”
Hua Xiong spoke up, her request surprising the others.
”You only know their general location but searching the peak will take too long for you. But I could track the energy down, finding them will not be that hard”, she explained.
That was true. With her unique sight, tracking down one's life energy would make it easier to find them. After all, there were ways to mask Dao Energy but the one's own life force could never be altered.
”But this is the Merciless Storm Peak, if you come I cannot guarantee your safety.”
Ming Yue stressed the dangers that would come with joining her. After all, that place was an execution grounds.
”Do not worry, I have my own methods.
Hua Xiong was steadfast as she locked eyes with her.
”Please”, she said, ”I have to know where my sect has gone, what has been done to them. I won't rest until I find out what happened”
Her divergent eyes seemed to echo the determination in her voice. They were clear and unwavering. Ming Yue understood that the Second Fury could not be dissuaded.
”Fine, but again, I cannot guarantee-”
”The danger means nothing to me, so long as I rescue my sect members nothing else matters.”
”Then, once Xiao Yin is healed and able to fly, we will set out.”
”That's fine, I will return to the Violet Sun Sect to settle a few things. Where shall we meet?”
”I will meet you at FIve Element City in a week. That should be long enough for Xiao Yin to heal, no?”
”Yes, a few days of rest is all the owl needs. I've already helped mend its body but it needs time to regain its strength.”
”Thank you.”
Ming Yue cupped her fists and in gratitude. If Hua Xiong had not accepted her request, she would not have known what to do.
”Ahem, if that is all. Ming Yue, We and Elder Fei have something to tell you in private. The Second Fury, Hua Xiong, it has been a pleasure to meet your aquaintance. I will send someone to bring you out.”
Sect Leader Fu gestured for one of the disciples, who lead her out, leaving Ming Yue alone.
”Is there something wrong?” she asked them.
”I am going to retire as an elder of the sect.”
Elder Fei spoke plainly, revealing his decision.
”What? Why? You still have a chance. Even if your meridians are destroyed, there has to be someone who can heal. What of Hua Xiong? We can ask her.”