章節 90: Yun Yun's Invitation
Xiao Yan nodded, his confidence bolstered.
"I want to see who dares to stop me from leaving!"
Xiao Yan summoned his Heavy Xuan Ruler, his gaze coldly fixed on the three Dou Kings floating in mid-air. In the past, he might have been apprehensive about their strength, but now, with his teacher having recovered much of his soul power, the Dou Qi he could unleash was terrifying. Even destroying the entire Misty Cloud Sect wouldn't be an issue.
Yun Leng shouted coldly, "Everyone, judging by Xiao Yan's actions, it seems he indeed has a connection to Mo Cheng's death. If he truly is the murderer, he must pay the appropriate price!"
Li Xiao, with one hand behind his back, glanced at Yun Yun, the leader of Misty Cloud Sect. Here, Yun Yun didn't know who Xiao Yan was, only that he was the person her disciple had broken off an engagement with.
Despite this, Yun Yun, being kind-hearted, didn't want the situation to escalate. She softly said, "Yun Leng, isn't this too reckless?"
Yun Leng quickly bowed but insisted on his point, "Sect Master, Mo Cheng's death is surely related to him. We must apprehend Xiao Yan until we find out the truth. Otherwise, it will make us a laughingstock!"
Yun Yun frowned, surprised that Yun Leng didn't even give her face. Could it be that their master had awakened?
Thinking of this, Yun Yun clenched her fist lightly. Since acquiring the Sky Demon Puppet, Grand Elder Yun Leng frequently went to the back mountain. Whether he sought out the master, she didn't know. However, the puppet was currently sealed within the sect and hadn't recognized an owner. Yun Yun considered whether to inform their master about this.
"Yun Leng, that's enough," Li Xiao said, narrowing his eyes. "There's no need to act against Xiao Yan. Even if he killed Mo Cheng, we need to understand the situation first."
"This..."
Grand Elder Yun Leng's expression turned strange. He hadn't expected Master Li Xiao to speak in favor of an outsider, which was quite unusual.
As the Grand Elder of the Mo family, one of the four major families in the northeast province of the Jia Ma Empire, Mo Cheng had joined the Misty Cloud Sect in his youth. Later, he left to manage family affairs but still paid significant tributes to Misty Cloud Sect every year and attended major events.
Li Xiao said calmly, "I heard that Mo Cheng privately captured magical beasts and humans for fusion experiments. Did you know about this?"
"This... this..." Grand Elder Yun Leng stammered. He knew about it but hadn't mentioned it to protect Misty Cloud Sect's reputation. Now, he wanted to use this opportunity to punish Xiao Yan.
The other powerful figures exchanged glances. If what Master Li Xiao said was true, then Grand Elder Yun Leng's actions were clearly motivated by personal vendetta.
Feeling embarrassed, Yun Leng looked at the nearby sect leader, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
Yun Yun, with a fierce gaze, stared at him. If this matter ended poorly, Misty Cloud Sect would lose face entirely and their reputation in the Jia Ma Empire would be damaged.
Xiao Yan cupped his hands towards Li Xiao. "Thank you, Master Li Xiao, for helping me out."
"No problem," Li Xiao replied calmly. "I only speak the truth. Mo Cheng deserved punishment for his heinous deeds. By killing him, you rid the world of a menace."
Yun Yun angrily flung her embroidered sleeve. "Yun Leng, how dare you!"
"The three-year agreement has concluded, yet you dare take action now? This will make people say that Misty Cloud Sect is overbearing and narrow minded. Who will respect us in the future?"
"But, Sect Master!" Unwilling to give up, Yun Leng protested, "He must be related to Mo Cheng's death... We must..."
Before he could finish, Yun Yun interrupted him. "Don't think I don't know. This reckless act is driven more by your personal grudge. Mo Cheng wasn't even that close to you!"
Yun Leng, face contorted with frustration, dared not say more.
Yun Yun softly said, "This time, the fault lies with Misty Cloud Sect. Xiao Yan, since the three-year agreement has ended, you are free to leave."
"Sect Master!"
"Stand down!" Yun Yun's sharp voice frightened Yun Leng so much that he almost fell to the ground.
Xiao Yan, with a faint smile, cupped his hands in thanks and turned to leave. However, Yun Leng, being petty, thought that without the sect master's protection, Xiao Yan would have no one else to shield him.
Li Xiao chuckled softly, "Since the three-year agreement has concluded, I should take my leave as well."
Yun Yun quickly said, "Master Li Xiao, please wait."
"Hmm?" Li Xiao turned back. "Does Sect Master Yun have further business with me?"
"Today's events were due to Misty Cloud Sect's rashness. I apologize for that. As the master of Heaven Ascending Pavilion, you have honored us by personally attending and watching Yanran's duel. To show our gratitude, would you consider staying at Misty Cloud Sect for a while, so I can properly host you?"
Hearing this, Li Xiao smiled gently. "Since Sect Master Yun insists, I will accept your hospitality."
Yun Yun, delighted, quickly instructed Elder Yun Lei to prepare the guest room. To show respect for the Pavilion Master, she chose a room close to her own, just ten meters away, so they could look after each other while cultivating.
The surrounding experts also left Misty Cloud Sect's territory. With the three-year agreement concluded, there was no reason for them to stay, especially since Yun Yun's focus was now entirely on hosting Li Xiao.
That night, Yun Yun arranged a table of delicacies to host Master Li Xiao.
In a simple room, Yun Yun filled Li Xiao's cup with wine and said softly, "Master Li Xiao, please."
"Please."
Li Xiao raised his cup and drank it in one go. The wine had a rich flavor and a lingering aftertaste.
Yun Yun smiled. "I've been brewing this wine for nearly twenty years. I hope it suits your taste."
"Excellent wine," Li Xiao replied with a nod. "I also brought some unique tea from Heaven Ascending Pavillion. Consider it a gift for your hospitality."
Before Yun Yun could refuse, Li Xiao placed a beautifully packaged box of tea leaves in front of her.
"No need to decline. I had promised to bring you some tea last time but have been busy and let it slip out of my mind."
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