Cultivating a family of immortals

These two disciples were the two who chose to stand by and watch when Xiang Cangyue died.

One of them said coldly, "Old dog...we've already been to the Jade Slip Pavilion. You've already killed the junior brother on guard inside?"

Xiang Wenkong secretly gathered his spiritual power, but pretended to be unaware of what was going on, and said:

"I know nothing about this, this..."

"Stop pretending. Xiang Cangyue is dead. Are you deliberately blocking the news because you're afraid the sect disciples will rebel against you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, another disciple roared and plunged his sword into Xiang Wenkong's dantian. Although Xiang Wenkong was at the seventh level of Qi Refining, his spiritual root was not good. He had relied on years of hard work to build up his cultivation. How could he possibly defeat these two elite disciples who were going to participate in the Ningyuan Zhize Grand Gathering?

Instantly, before he could even cast a spell to release his condensed spiritual power, it was destroyed, and blood flowed continuously from his abdomen.

However, he only gathered his spiritual power to make a commotion, so as to attract the attention of the Xuan Yuan Sect disciples and his own people in the pavilion to what was happening here.

The moment the disciple made his move, a surge of spiritual energy naturally erupted, and in an instant, countless figures leaped out of the pavilion.

The leader was naturally a disciple of the Xuan Yuan Sect.

The two men exchanged a glance, and without any mercy, one of them wielded a sword and killed Xiang Wenkong on the spot. Xiang Wenkong died without uttering a single word.

"Senior brothers! When did you get back?!"

"Senior brothers, why did you kill the elder?"

The disciples behind Xuan Yuan Sect were all discussing among themselves, each one shocked. Meanwhile, the disciples belonging to Xiang Cangyue's lineage were already preparing their sword techniques, ready to make their move at any moment.

The two disciples, however, remained unfazed. After sheathing their swords, they respectfully bowed to the Xuan Yuan Sect disciple who had remained silent and said:

"Greetings, Immortal Envoy. We were ordered by our Sect Master to kill this man. This is an internal matter of our Chaoyang Sect. We apologize for disturbing your drinking!"

After he finished speaking, the dozen or so Xuan Yuan Sect members remained silent for a moment, then chose to ignore the matter and turned back to their pavilion to continue drinking.

Young Master Xuan did not give any instructions regarding the affairs of the Chaoyang Sect, so they naturally couldn't be bothered with such internal sect struggles.

In other words, it doesn't matter to them who becomes the sect leader, as long as the sect leader shows them enough respect.

Seeing them turn and go inside, the remaining disciples were all confused. The disciples of Xiang Cangyue's lineage drew their swords and aimed them at the two the moment the Xuan Yuan Sect disciples entered the room.

One of the disciples said in a deep voice, "We are here on orders. Are you trying to rebel?"

Another disciple said indifferently, "Think carefully about the consequences of your actions. The Immortal Envoy is still drinking there today. If a large-scale internal conflict breaks out in our Chaoyang Sect and disturbs the Immortal Envoy, none of us will escape unscathed!"

After speaking, this person actually bypassed the crowd and respectfully headed towards the pavilion, seemingly intending to personally serve the disciples of the Xuan Yuan Sect.

The disciples of the Xiang Cangyue lineage exchanged glances, but dared not make a move. After a moment of silence, the leader suddenly dispersed his sword energy and shouted loudly:

"Quick, let's go serve the celestial messenger too!"

Immediately, the crowd surged inside.

At that moment, everyone understood a principle.

Whoever gains the support of the Xuan Yuan Sect disciples will have a voice in the Chao Yang Sect in the future.

Furthermore... the sect leader did not appear. Those two followed the sect leader out and have now returned. It is unknown what conspiracy lies behind this. But even if there is to be internal strife, it would be best to wait until the disciples of the Xuan Yuan Sect have left before settling things down.

If, during this period... one gains the favor of Young Master Xuan, that would be even better!

Inside the pavilion, countless people stood respectfully, offering toasts to the disciples of the Xuan Yuan Sect. Female cultivators danced gracefully in the hall. The disciples of the Xuan Yuan Sect laughed and drank, ignoring the people's hospitality. They knew a principle: if the Xuan Yuan Sect were to help with the internal strife in the Chao Yang Sect, it would require the young master's approval!

As for who they support, they don't care. As long as Young Master Xuan says who he supports, they will kill those who offer them wine in turn without any mercy.

Human relationships are inherently fragile; what kind of relationship can be defined by drinking and having fun together?

On the contrary, the disciples of the Chaoyang Sect also understood this principle.

But what can they do?

The only option is to gamble on that one in a million chance: what if any disciple of the Xuan Yuan Sect takes a liking to him?

Perhaps it was the way they talked, perhaps it was the drinking and merrymaking, or perhaps they just hit it off.

This is the only way for the weak to defy fate right now.

…………

Inside the Guanxue Sect.

As Xuan Yebai and Xuan Qingya chanted a spell together, a light screen gradually condensed on the entire snow-covered mountain. The light screen was pale blue and almost invisible to the naked eye. As their breathing became heavier, the light screen gradually enveloped the entire snow-covered mountain.

Finally, a clear sound came from the mountain, and the light screen closed into a circle above the mountain peak.

Xu Changle watched this scene from below, his heart filled with excitement.

This is the protective array of the Guanxue Sect, and it will be the future reliance of the Xu family!

Xuan Yebai had already sobered up and slowly lowered himself to stand in front of Xu Changle, smiling as he said:

"Patriarch Xu, the mountain-protecting formation is complete. How will you thank me?"

Xu Changle cupped his hands and said, "Of course, I should act in accordance with the Xuan Yuan Sect..."

Xuan Yebai raised his hand to stop speaking, and said with a smile:

"Stop with the empty talk, just tell me how we're going to get really drunk today!"

Xu Changle was taken aback, then nodded with a wry smile and said, "Of course, we'll drink until we're completely drunk!"

"Haha, good. Summon Jingheng. Tonight, we will hold a banquet at your Guanxue Sect. You can send someone else to handle the sect's affairs."

Xu Changle immediately agreed and personally led Xuan Yebai into a pavilion in the mountains. He ordered people to bring in spirit wine and spirit fruit, and also sent people down the mountain to invite the town's chef to prepare some delicious food for everyone to eat and drink.

The subsequent affairs of Guanxue Sect were handed over to Xu Wanghe, who led Xu Jingluo to personally oversee them.

With everything in disarray and needing rebuilding, the affairs of the Guanxue Sect gradually began to function again under the control of the Xu family.

It was at this moment that Xu Jingtao woke up. She strolled through the mountains, climbed to the summit, and came to the pavilion.

She knew perfectly well why she had woken up and that she had come here to pay her respects to Xuan Yebai.

Upon entering the attic, Xu Changle raised an eyebrow, stood up, and personally led her to kneel down slowly in front of Xuan Yebai.

Xu Changle watched her retreating figure, his heart filled with sighs.

Xuan Yebai chuckled and asked, holding his wine cup:

"Xu Jingtao... a good name. Having just recovered from a serious illness, it's perfect for a good drink. Come, sit down and let's drink!"

Xu Jingtao nodded and obediently sat down.

After several rounds of drinks, Xuan Yebai's face was already flushed with drunkenness. He calmly addressed the respectful Xu Jingtao:

"I have a question for you, and you must answer me truthfully."

Xu Jingtao nodded obediently and said, "I will naturally answer the question asked by the immortal envoy truthfully!"

"When you killed Wen Yuheng that day, did you feel any pain in your heart?"

Xu Jingtao suddenly raised her head, staring at Xuan Yebai in disbelief, her heart filled with shock.

"How did Young Master Xuan know about this?"