"No," Chen Qingyuan felt that the monks of the Buddhist Sect were still quite agreeable.
"As long as you haven't been wronged, that's fine." Li Muyang set down his wine pot, sizing up Chen Qingyuan and noticing that his body was shrouded in a mist, as if something was being concealed.
The power of the Jade Bracelet sealed the aura of the three saintly elixirs.
This Jade Bracelet, a treasure given to Chen Qingyuan by the Red-Dressed Girl from Sky Abyss, was such that even Li Muyang couldn't break its prohibition to see the true situation within the mist.
"If I had been wronged, would Predecessor really help me regain my honor?"
Chen Qingyuan joked.
Unexpectedly, Li Muyang didn't laugh but said seriously, "If the Buddhist Sect bullies you, I am willing to take this Broken Sword, flatten their golden temples, and have a good talk with those bald monks."
As he spoke these words, the black Broken Sword on the ground trembled slightly, as if eager to unleash its sword might once again.
Seeing Li Muyang's earnest expression, Chen Qingyuan dared not doubt and quickly reassured, "Predecessor, rest assured, I haven't been bullied; there's no need for such measures."
Li Muyang smiled at Chen Qingyuan, radiating kindness.
Whether it was Chen Qingyuan's identity as the successor of Mystic Azure Sect or his ties to the Restricted Zone, both were reasons enough for Li Muyang to fight on his behalf.
It was one thing for the Buddhist Sect to ignore the Demon's Lair in Imperial Province, but if they dared to oppress a successor of Mystic Azure Sect, even if it wasn't Chen Qingyuan but another successor, Li Muyang would still demand an explanation.
Sword Immortal Changgeng was the strongest sword cultivator in tens of thousands of years, without equal.
Even though Li Muyang had lived incognito for ten thousand years, his mythic deeds were still recounted far and wide. All sword cultivators harbored a heart of awe towards him.
"I've come to ask for a favor," Chen Qingyuan stood up, his face showing a hint of entreaty.
"Young Master, please speak."
Li Muyang was lean and had a limp in one leg, his skin darkened, appearing as an ordinary decrepit old man.
"Do you know about the Demon's Lair beneath Heavenly Jade Sect?"
Chen Qingyuan knew it was presumptuous to ask, but he believed that if Li Muyang took action, eradicating the Demon's Lair would be effortless.
"I do," Li Muyang nodded, grasping Chen Qingyuan's intent, then said seriously, "I will not deal with the matter of the Demon's Lair."
"Why not?" Chen Qingyuan was puzzled.
"When the time comes, someone will deal with it. Besides, I haven't taken action for ten thousand years and won't disrupt my path of enlightenment for a mere Demon's Lair."
Li Muyang made his stance clear.
"Alright, I've troubled you unnecessarily," Chen Qingyuan said, bowing deeply, without further entreaty.
Chen Qingyuan felt a twinge of doubt; if Li Muyang wouldn't act due to his pursuit of enlightenment, why did he say he would seek justice at the Buddhist Sect if Chen Qingyuan was wronged?
Probably just a polite remark!
Chen Qingyuan came to a conclusion.
Little did he know, Li Muyang's words were not empty.
If the Buddhist Sect dared to act so, he would indeed draw his sword.
For Chen Qingyuan, Li Muyang was willing to abandon his enlightenment and risk his life. The Red-Dressed Girl from Sky Abyss played a significant role in this.
But for Li Muyang to deal with a minor Demon's Lair was truly an overkill, completely unnecessary. Besides, in time, the issue of the Demon's Lair would be easily resolved.
"Young Master Chen, rest assured. The Demon's Lair is trivial and won't become a threat. When the time is ripe, its disaster will be resolved," Li Muyang said with a hoarse voice.
"Can it really be resolved?"
Chen Qingyuan was worried that the eruption of the Demon's Lair might endanger Mystic Azure Sect, which is why he had the audacity to seek out Li Muyang.
"Mm."
Li Muyang nodded solemnly.
Seeing Li Muyang's firm gaze, Chen Qingyuan cast aside all doubts, "If that's the case, then good. Thank you for the information, Predecessor."
"You're now a disciple of the Academy, aren't you?"
Li Muyang had noticed when Zhao Yichuan took Chen Qingyuan away to Mystic Azure Sect years ago.
"Yes, Predecessor, you know even this?"
Knowing he couldn't hide it from Li Muyang, Chen Qingyuan openly admitted.
Li Muyang just smiled in response, offering no answer.
After sitting for a while, Chen Qingyuan bid his farewell.
"Safe travels."
Li Muyang watched him leave.
Before departing, Chen Qingyuan bowed deeply.
With the door tightly shut, Li Muyang sat in his rocking chair, savoring the fine wine brought by Chen Qingyuan, his gaze fixed in the direction of Mystic Azure Sect, murmuring to himself, "I didn't expect the current Holy Lord of Mystic Azure Sect to awaken the legacy; quite a talent indeed!"
With Li Muyang's abilities, learning these things was effortless.
Having spent enough Spirit Stones, Chen Qingyuan stepped onto the grand teleportation array leaving the Flow Star Domain, heading towards the Academy.
After several days of travel, he found a place to rest, planning to continue his journey the next day.
The inn's grand hall was adorned with jewels in every corner, resplendent with gold and jade.
The servers, all attractive young women, filled the air with the intoxicating blend of wine and tea scents.
Chen Qingyuan disliked this atmosphere and chose a room equipped with a spirit-gathering array.
"It's said that Wu Junyan and Changsun Qian of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness are planning a duel."
Just as he was about to close his door, a piece of news from the noisy hall made Chen Qingyuan pause.
Old Wu?
Chen Qingyuan was taken aback.
To gather more information, Chen Qingyuan approached the inn's management and spent a hefty sum.
The news of the duel had just broken out and spread to every corner of the Northern Wilderness in the shortest time.
Fortunately, the Star Domain where Chen Qingyuan was temporarily located wasn't too remote, or else getting news would have been difficult.
"The duel is half a year away; considering the time it took for the news to reach here, it must be soon."
According to reliable information, the two would battle in a certain territory of the Spirit Star Domain, a fair fight.
Changsun Qian was the holy maiden of a first-rate power in the Spirit Star Domain, while Wu Junyan had ventured to the core area of the Northern Wilderness in recent years, aiming to challenge his peerless contemporaries.
"It's said that Miss Changsun has taken a fancy to Wu Junyan and wants to set a wager. If she wins the battle, she wants Wu Junyan to marry into her family."
Of course, Wu Junyan didn't agree to the marriage proposal.
Although Changsun Qian was a top prodigy of the Northern Wilderness, she was fat and unattractive.
After some bargaining by Changsun Qian, a new wager was set.
If Changsun Qian won, Wu Junyan had to accompany her to enjoy flowers and the moon for seven days. If Changsun Qian lost, she would cease to pester Wu Junyan.
To hone himself and to avoid Changsun Qian's relentless pursuit, Wu Junyan had no choice but to agree.
"This is such a sensational event; it would be a great regret in life if I couldn't witness it with my own eyes," Chen Qingyuan understood the whole story and was eager to see Wu Junyan's expression at the moment, "But, Master said to return as soon as possible, which is a bit troublesome."
After much thought, Chen Qingyuan decided to change his route, "Master didn't specify an exact time; after watching this exciting duel, at most it will take a few more months, it shouldn't be a problem."
Having made up his mind, Chen Qingyuan immediately canceled his room and rushed towards the Spirit Star Domain, filled with excitement.
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