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Chapter 99 - 94 Old Biden’s Moral Kidnapping

Chapter 99: Chapter 94 Old Biden’s Moral Kidnapping

"What’s wrong with that?"

In the face of the old man’s laughter, she had only four words.

As usual, she was alone, walking neither quickly nor slowly, dressed in black, blending into the surroundings, with her long hair loosely tied back, and even putting down the hand that was resting on the sword hilt.

Relaxed and leisurely, her demeanor seemed as if she was enjoying fish and flowers in her backyard after a meal.

"What’s wrong with that? Hahaha, because of Demon Night True Monarch, half of Swordmaster Peak has been damaged, and yet you dare say ’what’s wrong with that’? You, a teacher-betraying enchantress! If your master knew about this, I’m afraid he wouldn’t rest peacefully even in the netherworld!"

A classic case of moral hijacking.

It’s a method of moral hijacking that only the older generation would use, no matter what your purpose is, whether what you do is right or wrong, they first label you as a betrayer of masters and ancestors.

But why is this said to be exclusive to the elderly?

If a younger person uses this tactic on an elder, the elder would clearly tell you, "I am the elder, I am the ancestor, I have the final say," or they directly reference relationships with the older generation, like how they were with your master in the past, perfectly kicking the ball back.

Facing Lan Tianyong, who stood at the moral high ground with a cold sneer, Liu Tangxi just tilted her head slightly, her lips seemed to twitch uncontrollably, but she still held back.

Because this scene was somewhat familiar.

She remembered a few months ago when she was still mooching off Jiang Feng’s family, she was in a bad mood at that time, constantly complaining about the elders in her sect. Back then, this kid kept her company drinking, empathizing impressively.

Thus, this little guy nearly recited all the ways elders had morally hijacked him with his eyes closed. His sarcastic demeanor was indeed satisfying to watch.

Of course, he had also told her how to deal with this kind of tactic.

"What’s wrong with that?"

She uttered the four words indifferently and walked straight to Jiang Feng’s side.

Looking at the young man who had fainted from pain, she had noticed his extraordinariness from the first moment she saw him. This had nothing to do with whose reincarnation he was, but with his thoughts, vision, and character.

In his eyes, there seemed to be no worldly shackles, nor moral burdens, acting as he pleased. This was what she had always pursued, but she had too many things she couldn’t let go of.

To put it simply.

Not only did he teach Liu Xianzi how to slack off, but he also taught her how to be shameless.

"Swordmaster Peak has always been without proper guidance; he is eager to learn, why would I have a reason not to teach?"

"Debts are settled when a person dies, and this has been the norm in the Eastern Territory for countless years. Even if you go to Purple Cloud Palace now and ask the Sect Master, his answer will not change. Moreover, he was not possessed."

"Including you, when you first met him, you did not have the intent to kill, did you? Both you and I know that what is residing in him is just a remnant soul."

"If it wasn’t for that last bit of restless remnant soul, you probably wouldn’t have the intent to kill. To annihilate his entire lineage because of one person, how are you different from those evil cultivators who grovel in the world?"

Liu Tangxi’s words were indeed flawless; even the restless old men couldn’t find any faults. All sects have had disciples who betrayed their teachings, and there have been evil cultivators.

If the physical body perishes but the soul remains, and it goes to possess someone else’s body, not to mention Lan Tianyong, Liu Tangxi standing by might have already sliced Jiang Feng into pieces as an appetizer.

"Tsck..."

He tightened his grip on the walking stick, somewhat displeased.

Actually, Lan Tianyong was already quite satisfied with this trip. He felt his life was nearing its end, and after searching across numerous mountains and rivers, finding a perfect disciple in Qingshui County was enough for him.

As for Jiang Feng, despite his seemingly pleasant words about preventing future troubles for the world and making preparations for the future of the Cultivation World... it was all nonsense.

Isn’t that just a sanctimonious act? Who among the old cultivators who have mingled for hundreds of years cannot feign righteousness?

Let’s just be straightforward. How many years would it take for you, Jiang Feng, to cultivate to that realm? How many years would it take you to control this power within your body?

Was Demon Night True Monarch formidable in his prime? Indeed, I admit I’m no match for him; back then, Yan Ruyu fought across the entire Cultivation World, but what happened next?

Destroyed Divine Soul, died miserably in a foreign land.

If it wasn’t for being cautious before the war, probably not even a hair would be left by now, let alone now when all that’s left is but a remnant soul after so much planning and scheming.

Alright, let’s step back.

You succeeded, took over Jiang Feng’s body, and this youngster’s cultivation suddenly advanced enough to suit your immense cultivation levels... well then, let’s just launch another siege.

If someone could kill you once, naturally they could kill you a second time.

Besides, by that time, my bones would probably be decaying in a coffin, what does it have to do with me, Lan Tianyong?

"This young girl indeed has a sharp eye."

"She knows that the physical body has not been seized but rather co-exists, thus, the Spiritual Energy and remnant soul in this youngster’s body are an endless treasure. If one can slowly control this power, it might save hundreds of years of detours."

"Bringing him back to the sect and carefully nurturing him, in the future all that’s needed is more guidance to foster his sense of belonging to Purple Cloud Palace, and it’s unlikely he would ever end up like Yan Ruyu."

"Given a few decades to this youngster, Purple Cloud Palace might witness the rise of another formidable being..."

He felt somewhat emotional inside.

Liu Tangxi’s Purple Cloud Palace and his own Taixu Sect were both among the top forces of the continent, though ranked differently in strength; Taixu Sect has been unsuccessful in bridging the gap with Purple Cloud Palace for hundreds of years.

Just when he finally found such a perfect candidate, seeing a chance to turn the tides, Purple Cloud Palace also took one back.

Stroking his chin, his murky eyes swept over the fairy, It wasn’t because he, at his ripe old age, still enjoyed looking at beauties, but he was assessing the possibility of eliminating her here.

Yes, the forces of the Eastern Territory share breath and fate, advancing and retreating together, that’s true, but it’s also based on the situation where external enemies lurk menacingly, under a collapsed nest, where can there be intact eggs, but.

When there are no external enemies, their internal unity is not so solid.

He somewhat knew of Liu Tangxi, the beloved disciple and closest follower of the previous Sword Immortal, Liu Jian. Last time they met, this young girl had just formed her Nascent Soul; decades have passed, and it’s unknown what realm she has reached now.

He originally didn’t take this girl too seriously, after all, there was more than a six hundred-year age difference, what storms could a young successor possibly stir?

His palm rested on the walking stick for a few seconds, seemingly ready to make a move, and he wanted to test the actual weight of this new Sword Immortal.

After all, the outside world’s praises are just that—praises!

Youngsters should be grounded and diligently cultivate; it’s just that they haven’t met me yet, otherwise, I, Lan Tianyong, having roamed the Cultivation World for hundreds of years, would let you know that being a genius just means qualifying to see my threshold...

Crack!

The crisp sound of a sword clinking was particularly jarring in the night.

"...Miss Liu is right, debts dissolve with death, it’s only natural, but please ensure to watch over this youngster, don’t let him in the future become like Demon Night True Monarch, causing trouble everywhere."