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Chapter 203 Luo Yinglong's Counterattack [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"However, I know where to find the answer the cult leader seeks."

"Demon-Sealing Tower!"

Luo Yinglong's words successfully attracted Bai Yue's attention.

"Oh?"

The leader of the Moon Worship Cult floated down from the chariot, his body outstretched, his already tall figure exuding an overwhelming sense of oppression.

He gently placed a hand on Luo Yinglong's shoulder, a gesture that was clearly as comforting as a spring breeze...

Despite knowing how terrifying the Moon Worship Cult Leader was, Luo Yinglong couldn't help but tense up.

Bai Yue showed no displeasure at Luo Yinglong's nervousness; his voice was quite magnetic: "What makes you say such a thing, Protector Luo?"

"...Master, it is said that among the previous generation of Shu Mountain disciples, there was a genius named Jiang Ming."

Luo Yinglong organized his thoughts, trying to appear as relaxed as possible, "This Jiang Ming is extremely extraordinary, and is almost regarded by the Shu Mountain Immortal Sword Sect as the successor to the next sect leader..."

"However, Jiang Ming once went down the mountain and met a woman named Nü Yuan."

"The two teamed up to rescue the villagers, and later fell in love. Jiang Ming then took her back to the mountain... It turned out that this woman was a fox spirit, and her purpose in going up the mountain was to release the monsters in the Demon Locking Tower!"

"After the truth came out, the head of the Shu Mountain sect wanted to exorcise the demon. However, the two had a deep affection for each other, and Jiang Ming took a blow for Nü Yuan in front of his most respected master."

"Nü Yuan also risked her life to bring the severely injured Jiang Ming into the Demon-Locking Tower. Despite the backlash from her demon form, she chanted Buddhist incantations, hoping that Jiang Ming could ascend to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss..."

"As a result, the disciples of Mount Shu were relentless, causing Jiang Ming to become a vengeful spirit and slaughter all the disciples who entered the tower. Nü Yuan also happened to give birth at that time, and died from exhaustion..."

Luo Yinglong recounted Jiang Ming's story in general terms, and finally said with an uncertain look, "I am too dull to see through all of this. But I believe that there may be some clues to the answer that the sect leader is seeking."

Due to his childhood experiences and misunderstanding of love, Shi Jieren, the leader of the Moon Worship Cult, became extremely paranoid and extreme in his personality.

He was exceptionally intelligent, possessing vast knowledge of astronomy and geography, as well as the darker aspects of human nature. He possessed powerful magical abilities and extraordinary wisdom. He firmly believed in the truth he held and was not easily swayed by the opinions of others.

They have unwavering confidence in their own abilities and insights, believing that all other beings are foolish and that only they can create a perfect world, and they disregard the feelings and lives of others.

In order to realize his so-called ideal world, he was willing to use any means necessary, even if it meant harming countless innocent people, to forcefully push forward his plan.

Faced with such an awkward person, the only option is to let him find the experimental material himself... He is unlikely to listen to anyone else's advice.

Therefore, Luo Yinglong dared not make any definitive statements and left the final conclusion of the Jiang Ming incident to the leader of the Baiyue Cult for comment.

He only hoped that... Baiyue would be curious about such a "case" and thus try to go to Mount Shu to learn about this secret.

If you were a normal person, you would naturally read about the love-hate entanglement between Nü Yuan, Jiang Ming, and the previous leader of Shushan in this story.

But Baiyue is different; Baiyue doesn't believe that true love exists in this world.

"Nü Yuan's plan was to release the monsters in the Demon-Locking Tower. Her motives were impure, and she deceived Jiang Ming with sweet words. She even put herself in the trap, chanting Buddhist incantations to burn herself... Only by using such a self-inflicted injury could she make Jiang Ming willingly serve her, even to the point of transforming into a vengeful spirit and killing his fellow disciples."

Bai Yue stood tall and spoke with a firm tone: "Jiang Ming is pitiful... This is just a story of a pitiful person being deceived by a demon."

……

To be honest, Luo Yinglong just thought the other person was a contrarian, so he could only bow and say:
"Your Excellency is wise; it is I who am foolish to admit this. However, I have a question that I would like to ask Your Excellency."

"Your story is very good... Ask away." Bai Yue's tone held a hint of praise.

"Why would Nüyuan... rather die than give birth to Jiang Ming's child?" Luo Yinglong asked, humbly seeking guidance.

"..." Bai Yue fell silent, seemingly deep in thought. Setting aside all preconceived notions, why would a fox demon be willing to sacrifice herself and force herself to give birth? Was it simply a biological instinct?

No, the union of a human and a woman does not conform to biological instincts. Such a "weak offspring" should be discarded in nature, and should never be sacrificed to the point of the mother's death.

The logic of worshipping the moon can no longer explain the behavior of the woman in the garden.

He didn't doubt his own theory, but instead began to doubt... the authenticity of the story.

Bai Yue smiled and asked in a low voice, "Where did you hear this story from?"

They've taken the bait... Now all we need to do is provide someone Bai Yue knows, but whose identity cannot be verified.

Luo Yinglong lowered his head even further and said, "I heard this story from a masked man many years ago. That man seemed to have an inexplicable relationship with Mount Shu."

This masked man naturally refers to Li Xiaoyao, who traveled back in time.

This made it impossible for Bai Yue to verify, and Luo Yinglong was not lying.

He was able to learn about these secrets of Mount Shu only after reading Li Xiaoyao's story. Li Xiaoyao and Mount Shu are indeed intricately connected.

This is absolutely true.

Bai Yue can naturally tell the difference.

Therefore, to determine the truth of the matter, one must seek out the masked man, or... seek verification from Mount Shu.

The former was nowhere to be found, while the latter was right there, the very target of this operation—the location of the Demon-Sealing Tower.

Once a scientist's curiosity is aroused... it's hard to suppress. Besides, this place isn't too far from Mount Shu.

"Protector Luo," Bai Yue called softly with a smile.

"Your subordinate is here!" Luo Yinglong was about to bow when Bai Yue helped him up.

The Moon Worship Cult Leader said with satisfaction, "I hadn't noticed it before, but today I've discovered that Protector Luo not only possesses considerable wisdom, but also extraordinary talent..."

Am I exceptionally talented? This was the first time Luo Yinglong had ever heard of such a thing.

But Bai Yue could see that the person before him possessed extraordinary talent, perhaps even surpassing Li Xiaoyao. If he could dedicate himself to cultivation, he might very well attain enlightenment…

"Once this matter is settled, I am willing to accept you as a disciple. This position of protector is too much of a waste of your talent," Bai Yue promised, grasping Luo Yinglong's wrist.

Then... he actually waved his hand, signaling all the believers to return the way they came.

"Young Brother Yinglong, would you be willing to accompany this old man... to Mount Shu for a chat?"

Luo Yinglong, flattered, replied, "Wherever the Sect Leader goes, we, his protectors, shall follow!"

"Hahaha..." The Moon Worship Cult Leader laughed heartily, "Perfect, someone can lead the way for us."

Luo Yinglong followed the other person's gaze, looked up at the sky, and saw a gourd-shaped black dot on it.

But... in the distance, there seems to be another tiny black dot approaching.

what is that?

"We've already entered their mental shielding field," Zhan Lan transmitted telepathically.

"very good……"

(End of this chapter)