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

Chapter 178 Birds of a Feather, Wolves United
However, it must be said that even Jin Ping'er admired Zhang Xiaofan's character. Not only her, but even among the disciples of the Demonic Sect, no one would insult Zhang Xiaofan when discussing righteous cultivators in private.

A person who truly views all living beings as human beings deserves everyone's respect.

"Place two thick logs up there, cross them over each other."

Just then, Zhang Xiaofan suddenly spoke up to remind her. Jin Ping'er was stunned for a moment before she realized what was happening. After setting up the firewood, she saw Zhang Xiaofan, who had already washed the rice, pour the rice and water into the pot.

After cleaning the rice grains out of the bucket and throwing them into the pot, Zhang Xiaofan put the lid on and looked up at Jin Ping'er, asking her a question.

"What have you found out about Burning Incense Valley?"

"There's no news about that yet."

As soon as Jin Ping'er finished speaking, she sensed a chilling aura suddenly sweeping over her. Meeting those cold, piercing eyes, Jin Ping'er quickly explained.

"In the past ten years, Fenxiang Valley has rarely made any moves, and it has been difficult to get any news about my junior sister. However, recently Fenxiang Valley has been making some unusual moves."

Zhang Xiaofan frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.

"Say!"

“Not long ago, Wanrenwang seemed to have made contact with Fenxiang Valley. However, it seems that Wanrenwang did not let anyone else get involved in this matter. Therefore, my master does not know what Wanrenwang is planning. But it is certain that Fenxiang Valley should realize that you seem to be watching them.”

Jin Ping'er blurted out everything in one breath, then stared intently at Zhang Xiaofan.

Zhang Xiaofan's eyes darkened. Back then, Yan Hong concealed the matter, so Fenxiang Valley was unaware that he had already taken the Xuanhuo Mirror.

In addition, over the years, Lu Wuyai and Lu Zhihua have lived on Qingyun Mountain and have hardly ever come down the mountain. Although they are quite famous within the Qingyun Sect, they rarely leave Fenxiang Valley and dare not take the initiative to inquire about news from the Qingyun Sect, so they are unaware of these things.

"Hmph, my father-in-law is quite perceptive."

Zhang Xiaofan suddenly snorted. Over the years, Fenxiang Valley has not inquired about information and has hardly ever gone out. It is likely that Wanrenwang has already secretly contacted Fenxiang Valley and secretly revealed that he has been keeping an eye on Fenxiang Valley.

Fenxiang Valley was worried about revealing its secrets, so the best course of action was to keep a low profile.

Seeing this, Jin Ping'er remained silent, sitting quietly in front of the stove, gently poking at the firewood with fire tongs.

"How much do you know about the Western Great Swamp?"

Zhang Xiaofan asked again. He naturally knew that the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury was located there, but he didn't know how Wanrenwang would arrange it.

In particular, Wanrenwang has already begun to secretly contact Fenxiang Valley, and the two sides may even have secretly formed an alliance.

Even if Wan Renwang was arrogant, he knew very well that with his strength, plus the current strength of the Demonic Sect, he was simply unable to suppress the Qingyun Sect, let alone confront the entire righteous path.

Therefore, if he wanted to take advantage of the yellow bird in the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury, he must have made some arrangements.

"Wanrenwang has not informed my master yet. However, some time ago, the Azure Dragon Envoy suddenly left with a group of people. As for their purpose, we do not know."

Jin Ping'er said softly, speaking frankly, but unfortunately, none of it was any major news.

Zhang Xiaofan even suspected that Wanrenwang had already sensed that Fairy Sanmiao had ulterior motives, and that was why he was on guard against her in every way.

Zhang Xiaofan was overthinking this. Wanrenwang didn't realize that the Three Wonderful Fairies had ulterior motives, but rather that many people in the Demonic Sect had ulterior motives.

There was no way around it; Zhang Xiaofan's prestige was simply too high. Not only within the righteous path, but also within the demonic sect, his reputation was ridiculously high.

In the past, who would have imagined that a disciple of the Demonic Sect, falling into the hands of the righteous path, would not be killed, but could even live openly and honestly, although he would have to follow the arrangements of the Qingyun Sect and do many things.

In reality, those captured members of the Demonic Cult didn't actually reject these things. Each time they descended the mountain, they didn't have to wear shackles or hide; instead, they received a lot of gratitude from the common people. Not many of the Demonic Cult members joined voluntarily; many of them had no other choice but to go astray.

Now that there's a chance to start over, who wouldn't be tempted?
Of course, this excludes truly vicious and wicked individuals, as well as those with twisted minds, but even within the demonic cult, such people are despised by many.

Under these circumstances, Wanrenwang was naturally worried that the people of the Demonic Sect might suddenly turn against him and defect to Zhang Xiaofan.

Naturally, Wanrenwang became more and more careful and cautious in his actions, and unexpectedly, he actually managed to keep out the Three Wonderful Fairies.

"Why did Wanrenwang suddenly decide to contact Fenxiang Valley?"

Zhang Xiaofan's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Jin Ping'er and asked. He suspected there was something wrong with Burning Incense Valley because he knew its secrets, but how could Wan Renwang have imagined...?

Yan Hong!

Everyone knew Yan Hong's identity. If Zhang Xiaofan was to say that he had a chance to know the secrets of Fenxiang Valley, there was only one person he could think of.

"How long has it been since your junior sister last contacted your Hehuan Sect?"

Jin Ping'er was stunned for a moment, but then her expression changed drastically. She clearly understood Zhang Xiaofan's implication and said with great concern.

"The last time was three years ago. In the past three years, no disciples from Burning Incense Valley have gone out."

After a pause, Jin Ping'er looked at Zhang Xiaofan nervously and asked again.

"You mean, Wan Renwang secretly captured my junior sister?"

"Does she still need to be arrested?"

Zhang Xiaofan replied softly, which made Jin Ping'er's expression change again, her face turning pale as she said coldly.

"Why did Wanrenwang reveal my junior sister's identity to Fenxiang Valley?"

"Birds of a feather flock together, they hit it off immediately!"

Now that we've said all that, the truth is quite clear.

Wanren secretly contacted Fenxiang Valley and cooperated with them to betray Yan Hong to Fenxiang Valley, thus establishing a close relationship with them.

As for the secret of Burning Incense Valley, perhaps it is related to the Asura within Wanren's body, or perhaps it was revealed through interrogation by Yan Hong.

Of course, it's more likely that Wanren learned something from Xiuluo and then got confirmation from Yan Hong.

With leverage in hand, and given that Yun Yilan and Wanrenwang were birds of a feather, they naturally hit it off and joined forces.

However, the cooperation between these two wolves is likely also driven by their own ulterior motives.

"Ten thousand people flock here!"

Jin Ping'er's eyes turned cold. She had entered Yan Hong's sect earlier, so she was very fond of this junior sister with a tragic fate.

Although the two did not spend a long time together, they were as close as sisters.

But right now, her junior sister's fate is unknown, and she has suffered greatly, which makes Jin Ping'er feel very distressed.

(End of this chapter)