Chapter 186 (2/2)
The stalemate continued for more than two hours. Xiao Chen’s fierce aura unexpectedly intensified as he forced his way toward the Pure Harmony Hall step by step. The disciples immediately tried to stop him. Right then, a creaking sound reverberated as the door of the hall finally opened slowly. When the disciples saw a cyan-robed old man walking out of the hall, they immediately greeted him with respect. “Master!”
The cyan-robed old man nodded. “You may all leave.” Simultaneously, a clear voice like the ringing of silver bells came from inside the hall. “Brother Xiao Chen!” Murong Xian’er then ran out to the square.
Murong Xian’er had regained her usual appearance as if nothing had ever happened. Xiao Chen immediately lowered his body to envelop her in a hug. “Did they hurt you?”
Murong Xian’er shook her head. The other disciples were all stunned. Never have they expected that the person Xiao Chen was looking for was truly in their sect. Xiao Chen’s gaze turned cold as he scanned the people around him. “Did you people get a clear look?”
The disciples blushed with shame. No one could find the words to answer him. Murong Xian’er hastily said, “Don’t blame them, Brother Xiao Chen. The Grandpas here treat me very well.”
Seeing that she was safe and sound, Xiao Chen was sure that someone used their own Qi to heal her. He raised his head to look at the cyan-robed old man in front of the hall. If that old man was simply trying to save Xian’er, why would he sneak into their room at night and kidnap her? He rose to his feet and said, “Excuse my frankness. What’s your intention in doing this?”
The disciples were similarly confused. Could this be for the sake of that one-half of the ancient scroll? They all looked at their master. The cyan-robed old man nodded. “I’m Fengxi. Don’t worry, my young friend. I hold no ill will against you and your sister.”
“Then thank you kindly, Senior. If there’s nothing else, I’ll bid you farewell here!” Xiao Chen remained suspicious of this matter. He was ready to pull Murong Xian’er away.
Right then, the group of dozen youngsters also arrived at the public square. On their way here, they had more or less learned what was going on here. They became relieved when they saw no casualties on both sides.
“Please stay, my young friend. There’s something you may be interested in.” Perfected Immortal Fengxi suddenly stopped him.
“I came to the Middle Continent to track my master. Is what he’s talking about related to what happened a thousand years ago?” Xiao Chen swiftly turned around and said, “Please be frank, Perfected Immortal.”
Perfected Immortal Fengxi nodded. “Very well, come with me.” He turned around and walked into the hall.
Xiao Chen understood that Fengxi was asking him to enter by himself but he wasn’t comfortable with leaving Xian’er on her own. After all, this wasn’t the Jade Qing Sect that he was familiar with. While he was worrying, the woman who helped him look after Xian’er yesterday walked up to him. “Rest assured that our Xianyong Sect has no reason to harm your sister.”
Murong Xian’er added, “Don’t worry, Brother Xiao Chen. The Grandpa must have something for you since he’s asking you to go in.” Xiao Chen nodded after thinking about it. He handed her to the woman and then walked into the hall as well.
The door closed as soon as he stepped inside the hall. Xiao Chen also raised his guard. Noticing his nervousness, Perfected Immortal Fengxi chuckled. “Don’t be nervous, my young friend. Let me make the introductions. This is the Elder governing our Pavilion of Swords, this is the Elder governing our Pavilion of Thoughts, this is the Elder governing our Pavilion of Laws…”
When Xiao Chen spotted the three old men with white hair and beard seated on the praying mats below, he thought, “None of them are inferior to Perfected Immortal Qingchen cultivation-wise. If they want to attack me, they don’t have to do it in such a roundabout way.” Immediately, he saluted the three old men and asked, “Why have you summoned me here, Perfected Immortal?”
The old men exchanged looks. Fengxi smiled and said, “You don’t know the identity of the girl with you, do you?”
Xiao Chen racked his brain. Xian’er was able to conjure the image of the Three Emperors yesterday and even the image once appeared a long time ago, only that she was unable to remember it. He had long known that Xian’er was no ordinary human, so he didn’t find this strange.
Right now, he was more curious about what this old thing was up to. He said, “Of course, I do. I’m just curious about your intention. If you were merely trying to help, why didn’t you inform me and cause such a misunderstanding?”
“Well…” Suddenly, a faint blush appeared on Perfected Immortal Fengxi’s face. He coughed twice. “Well, us old folks here wanted a bit of blood from her…”
“What?! You’re her seniors! How could you?!”
Xiao Chen nearly jumped from his shock and rage. It was a common saying that ordinary people would gain immortality if they drank the blood of an Immortal Spirit. However, Xian’er was already that weak and frail. How could they take their Blood Essence?! Even though they claimed to have only taken a bit of her blood, who knew how much did they really take? Was it a bowl or a basin of blood? Were it not for the fact that he was no match for these old things, he would really like to go up to them and beat them up.
Perfected Immortal Fengxi went very red in the face. He immediately waved his hand and said, “Don’t be hasty, my young friend! Please allow me to finish my sentence. We need a bit of her blood to undo the seal on an ancient scroll. What do you think?”