You, a spoiled young master, actually became a god by investing in the Empress and getting a bargain

Upon hearing this,

The people around looked at each other in bewilderment.

The disciple who came to deliver the message also had a barely perceptible look of panic in his eyes.

But Xiao Yunting saw all of this.

This further solidified Xiao Yunting's judgment.

However, several Xuanxiao Palace disciples who were unaware of the truth couldn't help but frown.

"Senior Brother Xiao!"

"You saved us, we are so grateful to you!"

"But what do you mean by that?"

"Senior Brother Lu has found a place where we can resist attacks from demonic beasts, and he specifically sent someone to inform us."

"It's one thing if you don't appreciate it, but why say something like that?"

Upon hearing this...

The disciple who delivered the message also breathed a sigh of relief.

He immediately adopted a magnanimous demeanor and said...

"This senior brother"

"Senior Brother Xiao already had some grudges against my young master."

"Refugees may say some extreme things."

"Don't take it to heart, everyone."

"There's no time to lose, let's hurry over and reunite with my young master!"

Hearing the other party say that.

The disciples of Xuanxiao Palace didn't say anything more.

However, his attitude towards Xiao Yunting was noticeably colder.

He immediately followed the disciple who brought the news and headed deeper into Wan Chong Mountain.

Seeing this, Xiao Yunting did not stop him.

"You can't reason with a damned devil!"

He finished speaking.

Xiao Yunting then prepared to take Mu Shanshan to continue searching for Lin Qingxuan.

But when he turned around, he realized...

Not only Mu Shanshan didn't leave.

Even the disciple who had just called him "Xiao Gou" didn't leave!

Upon seeing this, Xiao Yunting's face also showed a hint of surprise.

Why didn't you go with them?

The disciple scratched his head somewhat awkwardly and then spoke up.

"I always felt that... Lu Yanzhen always liked to put on a humble and courteous act in Xuanxiao Palace."

"But he gives me a feeling of hypocrisy..."

"But you, Senior Brother Xiao, you really step up when something's wrong!"

"If it weren't for you, we would all be dead."

"Besides, even you, Senior Brother Xiao, didn't go. You wouldn't risk your life like that, would you?"

"By the way, my name is Zhou Qi. You can call me Xiao Zhou from now on, senior."

Upon hearing this...

Xiao Yunting looked at the guy in front of him with some surprise. This guy was quite sensible!

Before Xiao Yunting could even speak...

Mu Shanshan, who was standing to the side, also spoke up.

"I don't know, have you guys noticed?"

"That guy who just brought the news, he's all alone, yet he can walk freely in this monster-infested Longevity Mountain."

"And his clothes were neat and tidy..."

"There wasn't even a trace of a fight..."

"There's something wrong with this person!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of lingering fear flashed in Zhou Qi's eyes.

"It seems that's really true!"

"Holy crap! Could this guy be a traitor?"

"He deliberately tricked us into going to our deaths so he could save his own life!"

"Senior Brother Xiao, why didn't you just kill this guy?"

Xiao Yunting saw that the two of them had guessed the whole story pretty accurately.

Fortunately, it saved me the trouble of explaining.

"Taking him down is easy, but what are those idiots supposed to think?"

"Either come and fight me to the death, or scatter and tell others that Xiao Yunting slaughtered his fellow disciples."

"They might even try to pin the label of traitor on me!"

"Do you expect me to kill all these idiots?"

These words were spoken.

Zhou Qi also looked enlightened.

Now the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light.

If something happens to Xiao Yunting at this time...

It will be difficult to unite the other disciples!

"alright!"

"We need to keep looking!"

"Stay close to me!"

With that, Xiao Yunting led the two away from the scene.

On the other end.

The group of people who had just left with the messenger disciple.

We have now arrived at a stone forest made of piled-up rocks.

"what?"

"Is this the formation that Senior Brother Lu mentioned, capable of resisting attacks from demonic beasts?"

"Why are there only a few of us? Where are the others?"

As he finished speaking...

A commotion arose from the surroundings.

However, the ones making these sounds were not fellow disciples of Xuanxiao Palace.

Instead, they were one ferocious monster after another!

"Wasn't there supposed to be a defensive formation here?"

"How did my cultivation disappear?!"

"How can there be so many monsters!"

"What exactly is going on?"

When the group realized something was wrong.

Only then did they notice that the disciple who had just delivered the message had already retreated to the side.

But the monsters simply walked right past him.

There was absolutely no intention to attack him.

"Can't you idiots see it by now?"

"It's a pity we couldn't trick Xiao Yunting into coming!"

Then he spoke to the monsters.

"For now, let's detain these people in the stone forest."

"Once the plan is complete, you can eat however you want!"

He finished speaking.

These disciples then recalled what Xiao Yunting had said earlier!

Immediately, a sense of regret arose in his heart.

"So what Senior Brother Xiao said was true!"

"Lu Yan really has a problem!"

"This is a trap!"

But it's too late to change anything now!

Fortunately, these monsters don't seem to be going to harm them for the time being.

We can only hope that the sect's rescue will arrive soon!

Half a day has passed.

Xiao Yunting rescued a few more people here and there.

Almost all of these people chose to follow Xiao Yunting.

Soon, more than a dozen disciples from the Three Absolutes Palace gathered at Xiao Yunting's place.

However, none of these people knew Lin Qingxuan's whereabouts.

This made Xiao Yunting even more anxious!

"This search can't go on forever!"

"Perhaps... I should go and retrieve the inheritance first."

"Only by strengthening our capabilities can we increase our chances of victory in the upcoming counterattack!"

Thinking about this...

Xiao Yunting also found a secluded cave for everyone as a temporary place to stay.

"Wait for me here."

"I need to take care of something."

"With the strength of your dozen or so people"

"As long as we don't encounter a large horde of monsters, there shouldn't be any problems!"

These words were spoken.

Mu Shanshan, who was standing to the side, quickly spoke up as well.

"Senior Brother Xiao!"

"I'll go with you!"

Upon hearing this...

Xiao Yunting shook his head.

"You stay here too!"

"One more person means one more source of strength."

"Besides, the situation in the place I'm going to is unclear."

"If there were any real danger, I'm afraid I wouldn't even be able to take care of myself!"

He finished speaking.

Xiao Yunting turned and left without the slightest hesitation.

Mu Shanshan wanted to say something more.

But in the end, he didn't say it.

......

Xiao Yunting headed toward the approximate location of the inheritance given by the system.

At first, nothing particularly special was discovered.

But as Xiao Yunting delved deeper...

He suddenly noticed signs of a fight breaking out all around him!

This made Xiao Yunting's heart skip a beat!

Has anyone been here?

Could the inheritance given by the system have already been taken by someone else?

However, now that he was here, Xiao Yunting had no reason to turn back.

No matter what, I have to go and see for myself!

soon.

Xiao Yunting also arrived at a dead corner in the valley.

Looking around, there are broken rocks everywhere, and the rock walls are stained with blackened blood and traces of flames!

It seemed like he had thought of something.

Xiao Yunting's expression also began to turn serious.

"This is... Lin Qingxuan's flame mark!"

"Among the current generation of the Flame Palace, those possessing such fire control techniques..."

"I'm afraid it can only be her!"