Borrowing a sword

Chapter 294 is a variable, so what?
Chu Huaixu and Niu Yuanshan, being of special status and with guilty consciences, were able to keenly notice that when this person looked at us, his gaze lingered for a moment longer.

Others watching Cheng Yuyan survey the crowd wouldn't notice such a detail.

Niu Yuanshan had been an undercover agent for many years and was very experienced. Although his heart was in turmoil, his expression remained unchanged.

The other party is a master from the Moon Kingdom. What can we do even if we know his identity?
If you know, you know.

After all, he remained loyal to the organization.

For some reason, he still harbored a vague sense of unease about Chu Huaixu.

At this moment, Chu Huaixu's expression remained unchanged.

Because he felt that Cheng Yuyan, being the kind of person who enjoys making fun of others, definitely wanted to see him make a fool of himself, so he decided to hold back.

As a seasoned "model guy", how could he not have some basic facial expression management skills?
This is a professional skill; you have to practice it.

Cheng Yuyan gently waved her folding fan, smiled at Chu Huaixu, and asked, "So, do you plan to enter the Imperial Mausoleum or the Imperial Pool?"

"The Imperial Pool," Chu Huaixu replied.

“That’s true. Imperial tombs are only related to the fate of the nation. You’re not from the Moon Kingdom, so you’ll only return empty-handed.” He smiled.

"On the contrary, in the Imperial Pool, although the people of Mirror Kingdom cannot obtain the Emperor's divine thoughts, they can still gain something," Cheng Yuyan said.

Upon hearing this, Chu Huaixu began to lose track of the other party's intentions.

"Could he be kindly reminding me that if I enter the Emperor's Pool and obtain the Emperor's divine sense, many problems will be exposed?" the dead fox thought to himself.

My identity as a citizen of Yue is about to be confirmed!

"And according to what he just said, the Emperor's divine sense can be rejected."

"Anyway, Cheng Yuyan didn't want this opportunity."

These words, strung together, do seem to carry a hint of a warning.

"Why is that?" Chu Huaixu asked, puzzled.

Or is it that this manipulative guy simply thinks I'm special and has a special identity, and is just playing with me?

Ugh, so annoying.

He glanced at Cheng Yuyan.

I'm starting to dislike this person more.

As the sun sets, the world gradually falls into darkness.

Eagles can fly normally at night without any restrictions.

Moreover, due to the characteristics of its own demonic beast bloodline, it can fly even faster at night.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Jiang Zhi suddenly set up a barrier that surrounded only Chu Huaixu, Cheng Yuyan, and Nangong Yue.

Chu Yinyin, who was isolated from the outside, immediately widened her eyes.

No! In the past, those below the seventh realm were not qualified to know!
Now that I'm at the seventh level, what secrets can't I hear!

Okay! Okay! So it was all targeted at me! Very good! Excellent!
"Jiang Zhi, you old geezer!"

"Let me in!" she shouted angrily.

All of this was completely ignored by the junior master of the Taoist sect, leaving her helplessly furious outside the barrier.

Jiang Zhi glanced at Chu Huaixu and said, "Didn't I tell you before that I suspected it was that old bastard Ming Xuanji who attacked you?"

The young man in the black and gold robe nodded.

“Just now, Cheng Yuyan told me that it was indeed the work of that old dog Ming Xuanji, who was present at the time.” He raised his hand and pointed to the scholar beside him.

Cheng Xiucai waved his folding fan and nodded at the opportune moment.

Chu Huaixu glanced at the other party, wondering why he would betray Ming Xuanji.
Ming Xuanji acted in front of him without any hesitation, there must be a reason for it.

But Cheng Yuyan actually told Jiang Zhi about it as soon as he met him, and personally took action to prove the old national teacher wrong!
"What is he after?" Chu Huaixu wondered.

Was it truly out of goodwill?
Or is there some other motive?

Ugh, this is so annoying, damn it, I hate this person even more now.

On the contrary, it's very easy to guess Jiang Zhi's purpose in saying these words: he simply wants Chu Huaixu to be more careful and cautious during his trip to the Moon Kingdom.

The fox, with a sudden change of heart, deliberately raised its head and looked at Cheng Yuyan with a slightly confused expression.

He took advantage of his youth, an age when he couldn't keep things to himself, and made good use of his age.

At worst, the consequence would be that the other party would think: this kid is not steady enough and has no maturity beyond his years.

Chu Huaixu didn't care at all about these people's ideas.

At the same time, this look was also meant for Jiang Zhi, to see if this grandmaster could answer his questions.

As expected, Jiang Zhi said, "Chu Huaixu, although Cheng Yuyan is from Yue Kingdom, your fifth grandmaster has been kind to him."

The dead fox understood immediately.

He knew two things.

"First, Jiang Zhi believes that because of gratitude, Cheng Yuyan hopes that Zhong Ming can recover, and is on our side in this matter."

"Secondly, my dear grandmaster, you absolutely told Cheng Yuyan that I had the opportunity to cure my fifth grandmaster!"

But he wasn't entirely without guile.

At least, there should be more than Jiang Zhi?
The dead fox immediately said, "Grandmaster, do you remember when this Ming Xuanji attacked me?"

"Don't you think it's a bit too much of a coincidence?"

"Why not act now, or later? Just after I obtained the Dao Seal [Nan Liujing] and healed my Fifth Master!" He first reinforced the conflict between his own old man and the old man from the Moon Kingdom.

He then turned his gaze to Cheng Yuyan.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi immediately turned a slightly cold gaze to the scholar.

"You were there that day, do you know anything else?"

"Is this old dog trying to prevent my fifth senior brother from recovering, just as Chu Huaixu said?"

His aura changed instantly.

The powerful pressure spread outwards, making even Chu Huaixu, a third-realm cultivator, feel a little breathless.

Jiang Zhi had previously told Chu Huaixu that Ming Xuanji was skilled in divination.

Moreover, this person is arrogant and conceited, and always tries to "use a human body to perform divine duties"!
If he felt that Zhong Ming was no longer insane, it would be a bad thing.

So, he might actually do something because of that!
What's even more ridiculous is that Jiang Zhi seems to have some empathy for Ming Xuanji's attack on Chu Huaixu.

When he first returned to the Taoist sect, he also felt that this kid was the biggest variable!
He caused what should have been a stable situation to begin to spiral out of control.

He's just now "controlled" by Chu Huaixu, and he's lost his previous "unruly" demeanor.

The old man's wisdom has been shattered, and he's no longer so stubborn.

Ke Mingxuanji is even more serious in this regard than him.

"He was skilled in divination and must have realized long ago that Chu Huaixu was a variable."

"But if that's the case, why didn't he make his move sooner or later?"

Jiang Zhiyue felt something was wrong.

This sword cultivator, who proves his path through killing, has always been very bloodthirsty.

For him, anyone who dares to stop him from treating his fifth senior brother will be killed!
Don't tell me you're just the old Grand Tutor of the Moon Kingdom.

Even if it's that old emperor of the Moon Kingdom, if he dares to stop me, I'll kill him if I get the chance!
Cheng Yuyan was stumped by Jiang Zhi's question.

Because he was there at the time, he heard Ming Xuanji's words and knew that Ming Xuanji did not want Chu Huaixu to save Zhong Ming!
Jiang Zhi thought he had outmaneuvered Cheng Yuyan, but that was just his ridiculous self-delusion.

Cheng Xiucai already knew that Chu Huaixu was the key to saving Zhong Ming.

Therefore, the one who truly outmaneuvered him was actually this kid in front of him.

"Hahahaha!" Cheng Yuyan suddenly burst into laughter after being humiliated.

"Interesting, interesting!"

"The biggest variable in the world is truly fascinating!"

He looked at everyone, his smile gradually fading, and said with a serious expression:
"I will not lie about this matter. Since you have asked, I will tell you the Daoist sect that Ming Xuanji took action because of this."

"He spared no effort, even at the cost of his lifespan, to unleash the [Curse Killing Technique], precisely to stop you, to stop you, Chu Huaixu!"

"In his words, he wanted to set things right."

Jiang Zhi's gaze towards Cheng Yuyan instantly turned icy cold, as deep and unfathomable as a prison.

This prompted Cheng Xiucai to hurriedly ask Chu Huaixu:

Now that you know about this, what do you plan to do?

If the bell tolls, will you save the person or not? Are you afraid to save them?

This old Grand Tutor of the Moon Kingdom is capable of doing things to you from thousands of miles away!
Chu Huaixu did not answer immediately, but instead asked:

"Senior Cheng, I have a question for you."

"You ask."

"As you just said, senior, Ming Xuanji's use of the [Curse Killing Technique] on me will consume my lifespan. But as the saying goes, heavenly secrets cannot be revealed."

"Does his use of divination to glimpse the secrets of heaven also come at a price?"

Cheng Yuyan made no attempt to conceal anything, looking at Chu Huaixu with great interest, finding the young man increasingly intriguing, and replied:
"That's for sure. If you met him, you definitely wouldn't believe it, but the old Grand Preceptor is actually two years younger than your grandmaster."

When Chu Huaixu played "Borrowing Swords," he saw pictures of Ming Xuanji on the forum and knew that the man looked like a dying man, very old.

But in his heart he thought to himself, "How can that be compared! That old man Jiang Zhi eats youth-preserving pills and beauty pills like they're food."

But he understood the meaning behind the words.

This old dog surnamed Ming has been prying into the secrets of heaven, and the price he has paid is probably not small, and it may not be as simple as just his lifespan!
After all, this old national teacher was only at the eighth realm, and could not compare to the Dao Ancestor at all.

The Taoist patriarch left behind these wise sayings, which must have been based on divination about the future.

But what is Ming Xuanji to be worthy of being compared with the Dao Ancestor?

A smile suddenly appeared on Chu Huaixu's face, and he said, "Since there is a price to pay, then so be it."

Looking at the smile on his face, Jiang Zhi felt a strange sense of familiarity.

He suddenly recalled the many times he had dropped the wisdom pearl on the ground.
He now knew perfectly well the character of his grand-disciple.

As expected, Chu Huaixu immediately continued:

"Since he sees me as a variable and enjoys calculating me so much, let him continue calculating, let him calculate slowly."

He paused for a moment, then looked at Cheng Yuyan, hoping this amused person would enjoy the spectacle and tell his next words to the old man Ming Xuanji when he got back.

"Perhaps one day, I will be able to kill him on the way to my death."

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