After returning to the village, start chasing the mountain from binding Emei

Chapter 847 The Dharma-ending Monk Appears, the Hermit of Mount Er'e!
"Is it?"

Chen Yang raised an eyebrow. "He actually dared to come back? Does he know what kind of backer he's found?"

This Ding Sijiang is a coward. More than half a year ago, he arrogantly led a group of experts from the Dwarf Kingdom to the Central Plains, only to be easily defeated by Chen Yang with a single treacherous trick.

Without even figuring out who his opponent was, this fellow fled to the Dwarf Kingdom overnight, and it is said that he even acquired Dwarf citizenship, making it seem as if he would never return to the Central Plains for the rest of his life.

Some time ago, the Ding family was destroyed and the Xue family swallowed up the Ding family's assets. Such a big event even brought back Ding Lulu, who had married out of the family. Ding Sijiang, as the only male heir left by Ding Lianyun, did not react at all.

It's easy to imagine how afraid this person was of death.

At this moment, Ding Sijiang unexpectedly ran back. How powerful must he have found a backer?

Xue Kaiqi shook her head. "I'm not quite sure yet, but the association should have some information. I don't have much contact with the association, and they wouldn't give me this kind of confidential information..."

The implication was that Chen Yang himself would have to ask.

Now that Xue Chonghua is dead, how much influence can Xue Kaiqi have?

As the saying goes, once the person leaves, the tea grows cold. She didn't have much of a relationship with the association to begin with, so going to inquire about this information might just be asking for trouble. Even if they gave her the information, it would still be a favor, a favor left by her grandfather, and every bit she used would diminish it.

"Didn't your second aunt reveal anything?"

For Chen Yang, gathering information was easy. His relationship with Wang Yuanchao and others was no longer based on personal favors, but on friendship.

"Ah."

Xue Kaiqi laughed self-deprecatingly, "She's been bragging like crazy. Lately, she's been fighting with my second uncle every day. A couple of days ago, she beat him half to death. The two of them are getting a divorce."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang's face twitched.

This Uncle Xue is far too weak in combat.

But this Ding Shuangshuang is Ding Lianyun's daughter, so it's normal that she has some cultivation. Xue Kaiqi's second uncle is just an ordinary person, so it's normal that he can't beat her.

This was a family matter for the Xue family, and Chen Yang couldn't gossip about it in front of Xue Kaiqi.

Chen Yang steered the conversation back on track, "Alright, when the Bai family from Dongshan arrives, call me. Let me know immediately if anything happens."

Xue Kaiqi nodded without saying anything more.

This matter also involves Chen Yang's own interests. As long as Chen Yang is willing to stand up for the Xue family, it shouldn't be difficult to resolve the Bai family's problem.

After all, Xue Kaiqi knew Chen Yang to some extent. Not to mention Chen Yang's own strength, he also had Emei as his backer. The five great immortal sects of Dongshan were only at the same level as the five sects of Panshan in Shu. As long as it didn't involve higher-level forces, even if all five immortal sects came together, they probably wouldn't dare to act recklessly just because of Emei's reputation.

……

Chen Yang immediately called Wang Yuanchao to inquire about Ding Sijiang.

The call connected, and Chen Yang explained the situation.

Wang Yuanchao was somewhat surprised, "I was just about to ask you about this, even though you didn't come to me."

"ask me?"

Hearing Wang Yuanchao's voice on the other end of the phone, Chen Yang was a little confused.

Wang Yuanchao said, "The person landed in Chengdu four days ago in the afternoon, then returned to Gongshi, and went missing that night. I was wondering if you got advance notice and kidnapped him..."

Wang Yuanchao was well aware of the feud between Chen Yang and the Ding family, so Chen Yang had every motive to do this.

The Ding family now only has Ding Sijiang as their male heir. Chen Yang probably dreams of getting rid of him, but because this guy is hiding in the country, he is out of reach. Now that this guy has taken the initiative to come back, can Chen Yang let this opportunity pass?

However, Chen Yang was truly wronged in this matter.

Chen Yang said, "I just left Emei four days ago. How could I possibly go to Gongshi to arrest someone as soon as I left?"

"Ah."

Wang Yuanchao responded. Since Chen Yang had made this call to him, it proved that it had nothing to do with Chen Yang.

"It seems that this Ding Sijiang has a strong sense of counter-surveillance; even our people can't keep track of his movements."

Wang Yuanchao said seriously, "Chen Yang, you'd better be careful from now on. You never know when that bastard might come after you."

The downfall of the Ding family is inextricably linked to Chen Yang. This matter can no longer withstand scrutiny. If Ding Sijiang wants to trace it back to Chen Yang, it shouldn't be too difficult for him.

Therefore, it's not impossible for her to come looking for him.

"Who did he bring back?" Chen Yang asked.

Wang Yuanchao said, "The national-level expert of the Dwarf Kingdom, the patriarch of the Famous Sword Sect, Moriyama Yuichi."

"Very strong?" Chen Yang asked.

A national-level expert, that sounds pretty awesome.

"Mid-stage Dao Realm, I suppose. This person's swordsmanship is superb; he has a nickname in the Dwarf Kingdom: 'Sword Rogue.' His strength should not be underestimated..."

Wang Yuanchao explained a lot about this person to Chen Yang, and then added, "I don't know what kind of hypnotic potion Ding Sijiang gave this guy, but he took Ding Sijiang as his godson. This Ding Sijiang, without even realizing it, actually made a fortune..."

Chen Yang said, "So, someone at the mid-stage of the Dao True Realm can be a national protector? It really is a small place."

On the other end of the phone, Wang Yuanchao's face probably contorted in embarrassment upon hearing this.

Is this kid really getting too cocky now? Does he not even care about the Dao Realm anymore?

"I'm telling you this so you can be prepared. This Moriyama Yuichi is no ordinary person. You can underestimate him strategically, but you must take him seriously tactically..."

"I understand. The association should still be looking for them. Let me know when they find out."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Yang hung up the phone.

Xue Kaiqi was looking at him, also waiting for news.

Chen Yang said, "Ding Sijiang has a godfather named Moriyama Yuichi, who seems to be a national expert of the Dwarf Country. He has the strength of the mid-stage of the Dao Realm, which is a bit troublesome."

Mid-stage Dao Realm?
Upon hearing this, Xue Kaiqi visibly panicked.

She knew very well what the Dao Realm meant; it was the pinnacle of the cultivation world. Even her second grandfather, who lived in the Faxiang Temple, was only at the late stage of the Creation Realm.

The Dao Realm and the Creation Realm, though only one realm apart, are in reality worlds apart.

With such a figure standing up for the Ding family, can Chen Yang withstand it?
What if I can't handle it?
Should we ask Emei Temple or Faxiang Temple to step in?
This matter is probably a bit complicated.

Chen Yang said, "Although it's a bit tricky, it's not impossible to deal with. This is the Central Plains of Shu, and it's not their place to act recklessly. They're playing the disappearing act now, and we don't know what tricks they're up to. Sister Qi, don't worry, just do what you need to do and wait and see. If they dare to show their face, I will naturally find a way to deal with it."

"it is good."

Xue Kaiqi didn't say anything more. She knew Chen Yang; he wouldn't take on something so recklessly if he wasn't sure.

Moreover, Chen Yang has never disappointed her in his work.

……

Just then, Chen Yang's phone rang urgently.

Chen Yang picked it up and saw that the caller ID showed Huang Can.

Huang Can took his driving test today. Did he finish so quickly? Or did he fail?

Chen Yang answered the phone, intending to ask about his exam.

"Chen Yang, come quick! Five million! Five million has appeared!" The wind howled on the other end of the phone, and Huang Can's voice was filled with excitement.

five million?
Upon hearing this, Chen Yang frowned slightly. Had this guy won the lottery?
Just as I was about to ask, Huang Can said, "I saw the person on the association's wanted poster..."

Chen Yang's heart skipped a beat.

Arrest warrant?
five million?
Some time ago, the association issued a wanted notice for a remnant of the Gu God Cult, and there was only one person worth five million.

Monks of the Dharma-ending Age.

Did this guy run into you?

"Are you sure it's him?"

Chen Yang was somewhat incredulous; what kind of luck was this?
Moreover, what is this person doing in Sichuan?
"It looks a bit like him, it's probably him. I'm following him right now, I'll set up location sharing for you, hurry up and come over, I might not be able to handle it!"

It's not just a matter of possibly not being able to handle it; it's completely impossible to handle.

If he really is a monk from the Dharma-ending Age, then he is a late-stage Creation Realm being. If you can handle him, that would be incredible.

"Don't come any closer, don't make any rash moves. Five million isn't so easy to get. Wait for me to come over."

Chen Yang quickly gave him a word of advice, just in case this guy was stubborn.

"What's wrong?" Xue Kaiqi asked.

"Sister Qi, something came up and I need to take care of it. Let's keep in touch by phone if anything comes up."

Chen Yang didn't explain anything, just left a sentence and quickly left.

……

-

Yingchun Avenue, on the eastern outskirts of the county town.

Huang Can was driving a training car, following behind a silver-gray sedan and getting covered in dust.

He arrived at the driving school in the morning, and the instructor gave him the car, telling him to practice on his own before the test started.

This guy is daring; he drove the car out onto the street even when the instructor wasn't in the car. While waiting at a red light at the East Gate, he unexpectedly saw someone sitting in the back of the car next to him.

It was fine if I hadn't looked, but once I did, I was completely stunned.

Although it was just a fleeting glimpse, the man's appearance was strikingly similar to that of the five million man on the association's wanted poster.

He quickly noted down the other driver's license plate, not caring about the exam or anything else. What was an exam compared to five million?
At this point, the car had exited the East Gate and was already on Yingchun Avenue, heading towards Emei Mountain.

Huang Can drove after them from a distance, but fortunately the other car wasn't going fast and there were plenty of other cars on the road, so it shouldn't alert the other car.

He called Chen Yang and shared his location, but he didn't know when Chen Yang would be able to come.

That's five million! Just thinking about it makes Huang Can incredibly excited.

Isn't this much more profitable than trading mountain products and catching wild boars?
Of course, he wasn't blinded by excitement. The association's records clearly stated that this person was a powerful expert at the Creation Realm.

Moreover, he was a powerful expert in the late stage of the Creation Realm, with a danger level of five stars. Huang Can was well aware of his own limitations and dared not take it lightly at all.

The car quickly climbed the mountain road and soon stopped at the foot of Er'e Mountain.

Huang Can didn't dare to stop, fearing it would arouse suspicion. Instead, he drove several hundred meters before finding a more spacious place to turn around.

He was driving a training vehicle and didn't have a specific destination, which is quite normal.

When he passed by the other car again, it was parked on the side of the road, and the person had already gotten out and was walking up Er'e Mountain.

There were three people in total. After getting off the bus, they all put on masks, clearly trying to conceal their whereabouts.

"Er'eshan?"

Huang Can withdrew his gaze, and the car drove another hundred meters or so before stopping on the side of the road.

He took out his phone and checked; his location was shared with Chen Yang's, and the red dot representing Chen Yang on the map was rapidly approaching his location.

The driving school instructor called at this time, but he brushed him off with a few words.

Exams and driver's licenses are nothing compared to my five million.

He crouched down and peered through the car window at the mountain, but couldn't see anything.

He wanted to go up the mountain, but if he went alone in front of a powerful expert at the Creation Realm, he would be easily discovered, which would be too dangerous.

For safety's sake, let's wait for Chen Yang to arrive before making any decisions.

Anyway, the person is already up the mountain. Chen Yang is incredibly resourceful; we can find him later.

……

After waiting for about five minutes, a car came towards him and stopped next to his car.

The car window rolled down, and there stood Chen Yang.

Huang Can breathed a sigh of relief; they had finally arrived.

"Where is he?" Chen Yang asked directly.

Huang Can got out of the car, pointed to the mountain, and said, "I went up the mountain. It took about ten minutes."

Chen Yang parked his car by the roadside, got out, and looked up at Mount Er'e in front of him.

The sun was shining brightly, and the cicadas on the mountain were chirping desperately, like a death knell, making one's heart race with unease.

"There were three people in total. One was the driver, who was younger, around forty years old. The other two were also there. One of them should be the one who got five million. The other one wore a mask the whole time, so I couldn't see his face, but he didn't look young. I didn't dare to disturb them, so I don't know what level they were at."

"Didn't I spot you?"

"I'm being careful and haven't dared to get too close to them. The fire silkworm helped me conceal my presence, so they shouldn't be able to detect me, right?"

"It's hard to say."

Chen Yang shook his head. After all, Huang Can had already reached the Spirit Realm. Even with the help of the Fire Silkworm to conceal his aura, it was hard to guarantee that his aura would still be revealed. For a powerhouse in the late stage of the Creation Realm, it was not easy to distinguish the aura of a Spirit Realm powerhouse.

"What should we do now?"

Huang Can rubbed his hands together, his face full of desire for money. "Chen Yang, we can't let this five million slip away."

"You go back to take the exam first, I'll go up the mountain to take a look."

Chen Yang said seriously, "Don't worry, once we catch the person and collect the bounty, it's all yours."

"No, we're already here. I'm at the Spirit Realm level, so don't worry, I won't hold you back."

Huang Can is on fire right now. Is this about the bounty? It's all about participation, right?

"I'm not kidding, this is going to be dangerous."

Chen Yang shook his head. "If you don't value your own life, then do as you please."

Upon hearing this, Huang Can's face twitched.

As the saying goes, "He who listens to advice will eat his fill," and he always listened to Chen Yang's advice.

Now that I've calmed down and know my own limitations, I shouldn't force myself into high-level games.

After all, the new house is finished but we haven't moved in yet, the money in our bank account hasn't been spent, and we've only just held hands with our girlfriend; there hasn't been any real progress yet.

I used to think that life was just like that, so I wasn't afraid of death and would risk my life for anything. But now it's different. I have more things now, so I'm reluctant to die.

"Can you handle it? That's a Creation Realm expert. Do you want me to call in some people for you?" Huang Can asked.

Chen Yang shook his head, told him to leave quickly, and then went up the mountain.

Huang Can gave a helpless, bitter smile.

Before I started cultivating, I was considered a burden. Now that I've reached the Spirit Realm, I'm still considered a burden. Isn't all this cultivation for nothing?

Watching Chen Yang's departing figure, it seems that I need to put more effort into my cultivation. I heard that my uncle has already broken through to the Dao True Realm. I must cultivate to the Creation Realm as soon as possible.
……

-

Mount Er'e remains as desolate as ever.

Compared to Mount Da'e, Mount Er'e, which is also part of Mount Emei, has not been developed for tourism and is almost completely pristine. The paths leading up the mountain are overgrown with weeds, making it extremely desolate.

There are many Taoist temples and monasteries on the mountain, but most of them are ruins. Many have been swept into the dust of history. Only some dilapidated buildings and halls can still be seen as a glimpse of the glory of the Emei Taoist sect a hundred years ago.

Near Chunyang Temple, there is a Zizhi Cave, also known as Pig Liver Cave. The tomb of Chen Tianyang, the mountain lord, is located deep within this cave.

South of Zizhi Cave, on the mountainside of Nanshan Mountain, there is another hidden cave called Zilan Cave.

Legend has it that this cave is rich in a spiritual fruit called the Purple Orchid Immortal Fruit. Mortals who eat it will be free from all diseases, and cultivators who consume it for a long time can attain immortality.

On the mountain path, a group of three people headed directly towards the Purple Orchid Cave.

At the entrance of the cave is a clear spring, with cold water gushing out from the ground, as big as a bucket, and spraying up two feet high.

The rushing water brought out a cool breeze, instantly easing the sweltering heat of the dog days of summer.

The spring water flows north along the stream. About forty or fifty meters away, a small waterwheel slowly turns, drawing water from the stream and flowing it into a vegetable field that has clearly been cultivated nearby.

This scene is really too ancient.

Judging from the looks of it, there must be people living around here.

The three arrived at the cave entrance but did not rush to enter.

An elderly man in the middle pulled off his mask, revealing a frail face.

He cupped his hands in greeting towards the cave ahead, saying, "This junior, being of the late Dharma, requests an audience with Senior Zhang."

The two people behind him also stood respectfully.

The sound came out, but there was no response for a long time.

Just as the monk was about to call out again, footsteps came from inside the cave.

A short while later, a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties came out.

The man was tall and thin, wearing a faded blue taekwondo uniform, with a stubble beard and a sleepy look on his face.

"What are you yelling about? Who are you?"

The middle-aged Taoist yawned. The light outside was too bright, so he squinted and shaded his eyes with his hand before he could see the faces of the three people in front of him.

Although he was only a Spirit Realm cultivator, the monk Mofa dared not underestimate him in the slightest. He quickly cupped his hands in greeting, "Disciple Mofa of Faxiang Temple requests an audience with Senior Zhang Zhixing. May I ask if Senior Zhang is in residence...?"

"Faxiang Temple?"

The middle-aged Taoist raised an eyebrow, seemingly not very fond of the monk, and didn't give him a friendly look. "Master went up the mountain to gather herbs. What do you want with him?"

"So you are a student of Senior Zhang. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Mo Fa, however, seemed oblivious to the other party's rejection and continued to press forward warmly, "I wonder when your master will be able to return?"

"That's hard to say."

The middle-aged Taoist priest shook his head repeatedly, "He might be back in a little while, or he might be back in ten days or half a month. My master doesn't have much of a sense of time. If you have anything to say, just tell me directly, and I'll pass on the message when he gets back..."

(End of this chapter)