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Chapter 681 - 338: Who Isn’t Afraid of the Demon Venerable?

Chapter 681: Chapter 338: Who Isn’t Afraid of the Demon Venerable?

The faint fragrance of tea lingered in the air, elusive yet intoxicating.

The hall was peaceful and tranquil.

Led by Yun Wuqing, Jiang Shouzhong and his companions were ushered into the hall, leisurely sipping on tea.

Fang Ziheng sat nearby, restless, occasionally wiping cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeve.

The timid attendant student stayed close to his young master, alternating between curiously glancing at the great hall and sneaking peeks at Yelü Miaomiao and her companions as if he were staring at tigresses.

Yun Wuqing apologized, saying: "I must apologize, Master Dugu. The Sect Leader and the Grand Elder are preoccupied with urgent matters, so the affairs of Zhenxuan Mountain are currently under my administration.

As for the Taoist River Map, Senior Yan indeed entrusted it to us; this was part of an earlier agreement.

The Taoist River Map originally belonged to our Zhenxuan Mountain. At the time, Senior Yan made a promise to us that in six months, he would bring Young Master Jiang to Zhenxuan Mountain. If Young Master Jiang receives the Taoist Ancestor’s acknowledgment, the Taoist River Map will be his. If he does not receive the acknowledgment..."

Yun Wuqing did not finish his sentence.

But his meaning was unmistakable.

Even if you, Dugu Luoxue, attempt to seize it, the Taoist River Map cannot be taken away.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shouzhong recalled that Yan Changqing had indeed mentioned bringing him to Zhenxuan Mountain.

This was because Feng Yichen had tried to seize the Taoist River Map but was stopped by Yan Changqing. Later, Yan Changqing specifically went to Zhenxuan Mountain, and thus the agreement was reached.

Moreover, Yan Changqing had said before that unless acknowledged by the Taoist Ancestor, the Taoist River Map was nothing more than a defective relic.

"No wonder Master asked me to come to Zhenxuan Mountain."

Jiang Shouzhong took a sip of tea and asked, "What about my master? Is he not at Zhenxuan Mountain?"

Yun Wuqing gently shook his head and replied, "Senior Yan left the Taoist River Map here and then departed. It seems he had urgent matters to attend to. However, rest assured, Young Master Jiang, our agreement with Senior Yan remains unchanged."

Yelü Miaomiao sneered, "You just lied a moment ago, claiming that Zhenxuan Mountain did not have the Taoist River Map."

Yun Wuqing rubbed his nose and laughed awkwardly.

In truth, he really did not want Jiang Shouzhong to undergo the Taoist Ancestor test—better safe than sorry.

Unfortunately, there’s a terrifying female master accompanying him.

Don’t let Dugu Luoxue’s gentle, water-like demeanor as a Confucian scholar fool you; she is, after all, a woman. If truly angered, Zhenxuan Mountain would face no peace.

Jiang Shouzhong suddenly asked, "By the way, where is that brat Feng Yichen?"

Yun Wuqing replied, "Yichen and the Third Elder are out on a trial mission; they won’t return for another three days. Moreover, the Sect Leader has instructed me that once Yichen returns, he and Young Master Jiang will both participate in the Taoist Ancestor test. At that time, the Taoist River Map’s rightful owner will be determined by the Taoist Ancestor."

Jiang Shouzhong wasn’t naive; he immediately understood the underlying motive behind such arrangements.

Feng Yichen was Zhenxuan Mountain’s prized disciple and considered the future successor of the Sect Leader. Furthermore, based on what Yan Changqing had said, Feng Yichen had previously been acknowledged by the Taoist Ancestor during a prior test.

This indicated that Feng Yichen was blessed with immense fortune and destiny.

Zhenxuan Mountain naturally hoped that this precious treasure—the Taoist River Map—would end up in Feng Yichen’s hands.

Thus, letting Feng Yichen and Jiang Shouzhong both undertake the Taoist Ancestor test together was akin to a safeguard.

With their "favored son" Feng Yichen by Jiang Shouzhong’s side, the Taoist Ancestor likely wouldn’t grant the River Map’s opportunity to an outsider like Jiang Mo—unless he deemed Jiang Mo to be the true "favored son."

"Fine, then we’ll wait three days."

Before Jiang Shouzhong could speak, Dugu Luoxue preemptively agreed.

Seeing this, Jiang Shouzhong held his tongue.

Yun Wuqing smiled and said, "I’ve already arranged rooms for everyone. You’re welcome to tour Zhenxuan Mountain as you please, except for restricted areas. Even our Book Collection Pavilion is open for browsing."

This last statement was clearly directed at Dugu Luoxue.

"Thank you,"

Dugu Luoxue nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

As they left the great hall, Fang Ziheng hesitated, then braced himself to approach Yun Wuqing, clasping his hands in greeting. "Senior Yun, I am Fang Ziheng of Famous Sword Villa. I came here seeking a sword."

Yun Wuqing studied him and asked with a smile, "Young Master Fang, perhaps you should first ask your sword whether it’s willing to be sought."

Fang Ziheng froze, visibly confused once again.

Witnessing this scene, Jiang Shouzhong couldn’t help but find it amusing.

The young noble from the Fang Family seemed perpetually baffled, no matter who he encountered.

...

Yun Wuqing displayed some tact and observed that Yelü Miaomiao and Qu Hongling were close to Jiang Shouzhong, so he arranged a courtyard for the three of them to share.

Dugu Luoxue, on the other hand, was given a serene bamboo courtyard.

The courtyard was tranquil and elegant, equipped with an old waterwheel within.

The waterwheel turned slowly, the gentle sound of flowing water soothing the ears, adding an extra touch of calm and harmony. It perfectly complemented the graceful demeanor of the Confucian female master, exuding a literary fragrance.

Meanwhile, Fang Ziheng and the attendant student were assigned to another, more distant courtyard.

This relieved Young Master Fang greatly.

After all, being with Jiang Shouzhong and these masters, not to mention the renowned female Confucian master, was rather intimidating.

Although their journey had been long and tiresome, Yelü Miaomiao and Qu Hongling’s playful nature hadn’t changed. After enjoying a refreshing bath and a meal, they dragged Jiang Shouzhong off to explore the area.

Dugu Luoxue, preferring solitude, graciously declined Jiang Shouzhong’s invitation to join them and headed to the Book Collection Pavilion to read instead.

There was no concern for Jiang Shouzhong’s safety within Zhenxuan Mountain.

However, as for Yun Wuqing’s excuse about the Sect Leader being tied up with urgent matters, the female master scoffed quietly.

Although her Taoist School site had been polluted, she could clearly sense on their way up the mountain a gaze watching them the entire time — evidently the Sect Leader who refused to show himself.

Still, if the Sect Leader didn’t want to appear, there was no need for her to force the matter.

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Once accommodations were arranged, Yun Wuqing headed to Xiayan Peak, where the Sect Leader resided.

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