The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun.

Jiang Ning continued, "If the Demonic Sect wanted to deal with me, they would have sent people to hunt me down directly, instead of sending you to approach me. This means that someone within the Demonic Sect sent you to do this, but that person doesn't intend to kill me, or at least doesn't plan to kill me for the time being."

"The Miao people have always been proud, and your leader is a Miao woman. The only people who can command you are the female leaders within the Demonic Sect."

Jiang Ning looked at her and suddenly said, "Did the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect send you here?"

There are very few female high-ranking members in the Sun Moon Sect. So far, the only member of the demonic sect that Jiang Ning has come into contact with is Ren Yingying, whom he met once in Xiangyang City.

Gan Lan looked at Jiang Ning as if he were looking at a monster.

The other person's meticulous analysis sent chills down her spine.

The Five Poisons Sect has indeed submitted to the Sun Moon Sect, but they are only under Ren Yingying's control; no one else in the Demonic Sect can command them.

Looking at her like this, the answer is self-evident.

Jiang Ning narrowed his eyes slightly.

Has that demoness come to Sichuan now?

The journey from Mount Hua to Sichuan is over a thousand, nearly two thousand miles. If Ren Yingying had noticed earlier, it's impossible that he would have waited until he reached Sichuan to make his move. There's only one possibility: that demoness also saw him in Sichuan, and thus had the Five Poisons Sect attack him.

"You...you...when...did you find out...that I...deliberately approached...you......"

Gan Lan spoke haltingly, her neck gripped tightly by Jiang Ning, making it extremely difficult for her to speak. He threatened to snap her neck at the slightest movement.

Jiang Ning looked at her and smiled, "From the moment you entered the dilapidated temple."

Ganlan looked incredulous.

"You're being too deliberate."

It was indeed intentional. At the time, Jiang Ning was just sheltering from the rain in a dilapidated temple when Gan Lan and those Miao people came and surrounded him. At first, Jiang Ning wasn't sure if what they said was true or false, so he said that sentence to test them.

If they were really after him, they would inevitably drag him into it. Sure enough, when he said he didn't know him, the Miao people were stunned for a moment, and then they steered the conversation toward Jiang Ning, which made Jiang Ning realize that they were after him.

But what truly exposed them was that Gan Lan's behavior was too unusual, as if she had fallen in love with Jiang Ning at first sight.

Jiang Ning never considered himself as handsome as Pan An. Women would pounce on him the moment they saw him, and without exception, every woman who did so had an ulterior motive.

Jiang Ning initially didn't intend to kill Gan Lan because he wanted to find out her background and purpose. From his observations over the past two days, Gan Lan had disguised herself very well. Apart from her overly deliberate performance at the beginning, there was nothing suspicious about her until just now.

Jiang Ning's innate skill gave him excellent eyesight. He saw her fingers twitch slightly when she was filling the water container. Later, Gan Lan offered Jiang Ning the water containing the Gu worms, and Jiang Ning saw the Gu worms in the water again. Although the Gu worms were very light in color, they did not escape his eyes.

The Miao people are skilled in Gu poison, and they're targeting him, so it can only be the Five Poisons Sect.

Kale is now at a loss for words.

She held a high position in the Five Poisons Sect. Knowing that Ren Yingying had arrived in Sichuan, she became curious about Jiang Ning after Ren Yingying assigned her this task. She took the initiative to take on the task, wanting to observe closely what made this righteous disciple, who was being cared for individually by the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect, so special. Now she had indeed seen it for herself.

She was not interested in women. No matter how much she hinted and tempted Jiang Ning in the dilapidated temple, he acted as if he didn't see it or care.

She was extremely vigilant and hadn't had a chance to touch Jiang Ning in the past two days. Every time she tried to touch Jiang Ning, he would move aside. That's why she was preparing to use Gu on Jiang Ning, but she didn't expect Jiang Ning to see through her plan.

She was observant and thought her movements were very discreet, but they still couldn't escape Jiang Ning's notice.

He acted decisively; as soon as Jiang Ning realized something was wrong, he immediately subdued her, leaving her no chance to fight back.

No wonder the Holy Maiden wanted to take care of this person alone.

Kale thought to herself.

Click!

Jiang Ning twisted hard and snapped Gan Lan's neck.

Now that the matter has been clarified, there is no need to spare her life.

There was no point in asking the Miao girl about Ren Yingying's whereabouts; she wouldn't tell, and there was no need to.

After dealing with the pawn sent by Ren Yingying, Jiang Ning stood up and headed towards Mount Emei.

These past two days he's concealed his true destination, wandering around with this Miao girl. He needs to speed things up and be even more careful about his whereabouts.

Three days later.

Mount Emei.

After three days of travel, Jiang Ning finally arrived at Mount Emei. By then, he had changed into the clothes he had bought in Shaanxi.

The wide robe was sky blue overall, with a few snowflakes and pine and bamboo embroidered on the collar, which was neither too flamboyant nor too monotonous.

Since practicing the Innate Skill, Jiang Ning's temperament has become increasingly extraordinary, and wearing it made him appear even more otherworldly.

The Emei Sect is located at the Golden Summit Temple on Mount Emei, which is situated at the summit. Mount Emei is 3,000 meters above sea level. When Jiang Ning arrived at the summit, he saw a series of magnificent temple buildings, but there were also some buildings with Taoist characteristics interspersed among these temples.

Jiang Ning arrived at the temple gate, where a monk and a Taoist priest were guarding it.

"Amitabha Buddha, may I ask what brings you to my Golden Summit Temple, benefactor?"

One of the monks bowed to Jiang Ning and said...

Jiang Ning said, "I am Jiang Ning from the Huashan Sect, and I have come to pay my respects to your esteemed sect."

Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, the two were immediately taken aback and became extremely respectful towards him.

"It turns out to be Benefactor Jiang from the Huashan Sect. I apologize for my rudeness."

The monk from before subconsciously became nervous.

Chapter 132: Venerable Golden Light

Although the Huashan Sect is currently weak, it is only relative to top sects and major sects such as the Demonic Sect, Wudang, and Shaolin.

The Huashan Sect is extremely famous.

“Please follow me, Mr. Jiang. Our abbot has been waiting for you for a long time.”

The monk spoke respectfully to Jiang Ning.

"Thank you for leading the way, Master."

Jiang Ning nodded.

The monk looked ashamed and said, "I am unworthy of being addressed as such by Benefactor Jiang. You have flattered me. Please come with me."

The monk led the way, and Jiang Ning followed behind, passing through a series of magnificent buildings.

Although the Emei Sect is keeping a low profile now, it is much richer than the Huashan Sect.

Along the way to Jiangning, we found many monks, but also some Taoist priests.

Jiang Ning observed that many of these monks lacked internal energy and were not martial artists. Only a few monks possessed martial arts skills, while the Taoists all knew martial arts, though in very small numbers.

It seems that these monks and Taoists who know martial arts are the disciples of the Emei Sect.

The monk led Jiang Ning to a large hall, where an old monk sat on a prayer mat in the center, chanting scriptures in a low voice.

"Reporting to the Abbot, a benefactor from the Huashan Sect, Jiang Ning, has arrived."

The monk whispered to the old monk.

This old monk is none other than Venerable Jin Guang, the current head of the Emei Sect.

Upon hearing this, Venerable Jin Guang stopped chanting, stood up, and turned to look at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning bowed and said, "This junior greets the master."

"Last year, I heard that the rising star of the Huashan Sect, Young Hero Jiangning, defeated the lone traveler Tian Boguang single-handedly. Some time ago, he also eliminated him in Hanzhong, ridding the people of a scourge. The young hero's name has spread throughout the martial arts world. Seeing him today, I can see that he is indeed extraordinary."

"Come, please sit down."

Master Jinguang led Jiang Ning to a side hall and gestured for him to sit down.

"How has your sect leader, Mr. Yue, been lately?"

As soon as Jiang Ning sat down, he heard Venerable Jin Guang ask in a kind tone.

"Thank you for your concern, Master. My master is doing well. Before I left the mountain, my master asked me to give you my regards."

Jiang Ning smiled.

Master Jin Guang said kindly, "Thank you for your concern, Sect Leader Yue."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Master Jinguang invited Jiang Ning to stay at Jinding Temple for a few days as a gesture of hospitality from the Emei Sect, and Jiang Ning did not refuse.

During this process, Master Jinguang did not ask Jiang Ning why he came to the Emei Sect, nor did Jiang Ning answer.

It would be too abrupt to propose that the Emei Sect join the fight against the Demonic Sect as soon as he arrived. Moreover, Jiang Ning also needs to observe the Emei Sect and see how it is now.

After a few words of casual conversation, a monk came in from outside.

Master Jinguang said to Jiang Ning, "Young hero, why don't you stay on Mount Emei for a few more days? You can tell me anything you need."

Jiang Ning said, "Thank you, Master."

The monk who had entered earlier bowed to Jiang Ning and said, "Benefactor, a guest room has been prepared for you. Please follow me."

"it is good."

Jiang Ning nodded, stood up and said to Venerable Jin Guang, "Master, this junior will take his leave now."

Master Jinguang smiled and nodded.

After leaving the room, Jiang Ning followed the monk out.

Along the way, the monks did not take Jiang Ning directly to his guest room, but instead took him to visit the Golden Summit Temple first.

Jiang Ning met some Taoist priests, several of whom walked with a steady gait, clearly not ordinary people.

The Taoist priests were slightly surprised to see Jiang Ning. After asking him, they learned that Jiang Ning was a disciple of the Huashan Sect and greeted him warmly.

During the conversation, Jiang Ning also observed them and found that these Taoists were all of the Song generation, and their martial arts skills were not low. Some of them were already second-rate, and two of them were first-rate masters, but weaker than Jiang Ning and about the same as Tian Boguang.

Later, Jiang Ning saw two middle-aged Taoist priests sitting and discussing Taoism in an empty courtyard. After being introduced by the monk who had led the way, Jiang Ning learned that these two Taoist priests were also of the Song generation.

These two Taoists were also top-notch experts. Jiang Ning, with his keen observation, discovered that one of them had a long and powerful breath, no weaker than his own, and was on par with him.

Pine-Patterned Taoist.

Jiang Ning learned his name.

After learning Jiang Ning's identity, Songwen Daoist was very polite to Jiang Ning, but Jiang Ning knew that he was not being polite to him, but to the Huashan Sect.

After paying his respects to Daoist Li Songwen and his junior brother, Jiang Ning sat aside and watched.