Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 127 Caught Red-Handed by Master Shuiyue

Fa Xiang was taken aback, but then saw Zhang Xiaofan take a step and walk away into the distance.

Watching that thin figure disappear into the wind and rain alone, Faxiang's eyes flickered slightly, and suddenly, he sighed softly.

“It’s so similar!”

After the long sigh subsided, Faxiang, holding up his oil-paper umbrella, slowly disappeared from the spot.

After returning to the cave where he was staying, Zhang Xiaofan leaned against the stone wall and slowly stretched out his hand. A faint golden light enveloped his palm.

The golden light, though not particularly intense, contained a faint, majestic, and sacred aura.

Moreover, as the golden light appeared, Zhang Xiaofan sensed that something was about to emerge from his body.

Just as Zhang Xiaofan was about to examine it carefully, his ears twitched, and he quickly dispersed the golden light.

Just as Zhang Xiaofan dissipated the golden light, Lu Xueqi walked in. Seeing that Zhang Xiaofan's expression was even more stern than before, she couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

Lu Xueqi didn't say anything, but silently sat down next to Zhang Xiaofan, gently grasped his large hand, and pulled him slightly so that his head could rest on her shoulder.

"Senior sister!"

Zhang Xiaofan couldn't help but look up at Lu Xueqi. Seeing that Lu Xueqi had turned her head to look at him, he couldn't help but reach out and gently hug the back of Lu Xueqi's head.

For a moment, the cave was filled with a more enchanting atmosphere.

"Cough cough!!"

Just then, two soft coughs startled the man and woman inside the cave awake.

Zhang Xiaofan and Lu Xueqi, who had just separated, felt a chill creep over them. They looked up and saw Master Shuiyue standing outside the cave with a cold expression, her beautiful eyes fixed on them.

Seeing Lu Xueqi look up, Master Shuiyue glared at her, then stared intently at Zhang Xiaofan, his eyes filled with a desire to devour him alive.

Lu Xueqi was glared at by Master Shuiyue, and immediately lowered her head, about to walk towards Master Shuiyue.

But the next moment, Zhang Xiaofan grabbed Lu Xueqi's hand and pulled her out of the cave.

Master Shuiyue's gaze turned cold, but Zhang Xiaofan seemed completely oblivious and led Lu Xueqi out.

As for Lu Xueqi, who was being led by Zhang Xiaofan, she kept her head down and hid behind Zhang Xiaofan, avoiding Master Shuiyue's gaze.

After leaving the cave, not only was Master Shuiyue there, but Tian Buyi and Su Ru were also there, with Tian Ling'er and Bi Yao following behind Su Ru.

In an instant, five pairs of eyes and ten gazes were cast upon him, and even Zhang Xiaofan felt immense pressure.

Fortunately, Su Ru was understanding and spoke up in time to break the deadlock.

"Xiao Fan, don't take those rumors too seriously. Your master and mistress both believe in you."

Su Ru thought Zhang Xiaofan was there because of the recent rumors circulating on the righteous path. After all, Zhang Xiaofan had moved to this cave to live alone after that day.

This place is relatively remote. It's ostensibly a place for reflection, but in reality, Zhang Xiaofan wanted to make it easier to leave and meet up with Xiao Yicai.

However, Su Ru felt that Zhang Xiaofan was more likely to move out because he was feeling down due to the rumors.

"Thank you for your concern, Master's wife. I am fine."

Zhang Xiaofan responded softly, but Master Shuiyue, standing to the side, couldn't help but snort coldly and said...

"Hmph, she doesn't seem to be in any trouble, yet she still has the mind to indulge in romance!" As she spoke, Master Shuiyue couldn't help but glare at Lu Xueqi, somewhat disappointed in her.

As the saying goes, what's done is done. Master Shuiyue has already accepted her fate and will not stop the matter. Her only request is that Lu Xueqi and Zhang Xiaofan keep their distance before the official wedding.

But what happened? She was right behind her, and her good-for-nothing disciple turned out to be even more disappointing than she had imagined.

"Alright, since you're fine, don't hide in that lousy cave."

Tian Buyi's expression was not very good either. He flicked his sleeves, opened his umbrella, and turned to leave.

Seeing this, Su Ru smiled at Zhang Xiaofan and explained softly.

"Alright, Xiao Fan, come over here. Not long ago, Lin Jingyu, a disciple of Senior Brother Cangsong, discovered that the demonic sect members were making frequent unusual movements. It seems that they are planning something big recently."

"Yes, Master's Wife!"

Zhang Xiaofan's expression instantly turned serious. He responded in a deep voice, opened his umbrella, and followed them into the large tent.

Inside the tent were Cangsong Daoren, Qi Hao, and Lin Jingyu. Faxiang, who had parted ways with Zhang Xiaofan not long ago, stood with several monks from Tianyin Temple, as well as Dali Zunzhe and others.

After Zhang Xiaofan entered, everyone turned to look at him, and then looked at Cangsong Daoren.

Daoist Cangsong frowned, but before he could speak, Qi Hao had already called out first.

"Junior Brother Zhang, you've arrived."

Zhang Xiaofan nodded and walked over. There, a relatively simple topographical map of Liubo Mountain was placed.

Seeing this, Qi Hao didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.

“Junior Brother Zhang, just half an hour ago, Junior Brother Lin discovered that there were many traces of demonic sect members active in this area.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaofan looked at Lin Jingyu, who immediately spoke up to explain.

"The heavy rain obscured the view, and I guessed that the demonic cultists might take this opportunity to act, so I thought I would go out to investigate. But I never expected to run into the demonic cultists making such strange moves."

"I originally wanted to see more, but I found that those demonic cultists were expanding their territory further and further, so I had no choice but to retreat first."

As he spoke, Lin Jingyu pointed to a flat, shallow area on the topographic map.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Xiaofan's pupils contracted. After comparing the location on the map and confirming that it was correct, he looked up at Lin Jingyu and said.

"Jingyu, did you see what they were doing? Were they just simply searching around, preparing something?"

"The rain was too heavy, and I couldn't see clearly. However, those demonic cult members seemed to be gathered in twos and threes, as if they were preparing something."

Lin Jingyu responded softly, and Qi Hao couldn't help but ask.

"Junior Brother Zhang, you are more familiar with the situation of the Demonic Sect. What do you think the Demonic Sect is actually doing?"

As soon as Qi Hao said this, all the cultivators representing the righteous path in the tent looked at Zhang Xiaofan in unison.

Everyone was waiting for Zhang Xiaofan's answer.

Although no one spoke, it was clear that they highly respected the leader who had led the righteous people against the demonic cultists some time ago.

Seeing this scene, the Taoist Cangsong couldn't help but feel a bit complicated.

(End of this chapter)