Yu Wei told Mo Zi Chen in a low voice: "This is the master of Bai E Shan, and everyone calls him Lian Cheng Jun. He was originally a hunter from the mountains, and he discovered an ancient immortal mansion while collecting medicine in the mountains and became enlightened. He doesn't belong to any sect, and can be considered a loose cultivator. He has a good relationship with Brother Ji's master."

  Ji Xue pulled at Lian Cheng Jun's sleeve, feeling very pleased and somewhat resentful, saying: "Lian Shu, when you entered the mountain just now, did you see that demonic Daoist? Yesterday I almost died under his sword, you must chop him into seventeen or eighteen pieces for me to vent my anger!"

  Lian Cheng Jun burst out laughing: "Not bad, I did see a cow nose, saw him in the mountains swallowing and spitting out cloud and fog energy. Such a secluded cultivation, how could he have offended you? They were born with heavenly gifts, their cultivation was not easy, if it wasn't for some great evil, why not let him go?"

  Ji Xue's small nose twitched, and she said with great displeasure: "Lian Shu, I'm not being petty, but that guy has cultivated the demonic cultivation method, and he can actually absorb and refine the demon pellet on his own. This is a major taboo in the cultivation world!"

  Lian Cheng Jun's face suddenly changed, and he said: "Is what you're saying true?"

  At this time, Ren Geng took a step forward and said respectfully: "This senior, that demon path not only cultivates the demon repair method, but also directly uses living people to practice, absorbing their essence and energy. I followed him for only one month, and personally saw him slaughter more than ten living people, all of whom were sucked dry into mummies. The scene was terrifying and made people's hair stand on end."

  Lian Chengjun's eyes widened, and he let out a hum before suddenly saying: "You little brat, you're so clear about this, what is his relationship with you?" Before he had even finished speaking, he took a step forward and grabbed Ren Gengxin's arm with one hand. His five fingers were like an iron hoop, tightly embedded in the flesh, almost to the point of breaking all the bones.

  Ren Gengxin only felt a heart-wrenching pain, but endured it silently and said: "A young man from the mountains of Lingnan, I didn't mean to be caught by him."

  Lian Cheng Jun burst out laughing: "Youngster, are you trying to deceive me? That person is at least a cultivator who has formed his foundation, and you're just an ordinary mortal. How did you manage to escape from him? Are you trying to betray your master?"

  Mo Zi Chen stepped forward two steps, slightly bowed and said: "Senior Ming Jian, whether Fourth Brother was captured by him or rescued by me in the mountain cave..."

  Lian Chengjun's gaze swept across Mo Zichen's body, "Who are you again?"

  She whispered in his ear: "She is a disciple of Jiuhua Xianzong, under the Taohua lineage!"

  Lian Cheng Jun was astonished: "You're the disciple of Qin Hei Lian? No, I heard he doesn't have the Sect Leader Token in his hands now, so logically speaking, he shouldn't be able to take on disciples. Just a while ago, I even heard that he went to Ling Nan, and formally took you as his disciple?"

  Mo Zi Chen's face suddenly turned red, and she didn't fully understand Lian Cheng Jun's words. But thinking that Ji You Fei also knew about these things and hadn't mentioned them in person, it was probably to save face. However, Lian Cheng Jun had a rough temperament and spoke carelessly. She said softly: "My master only agreed to take me as a nominal disciple of the Jiu Hua Xian Sect and let me enter the Immortal Gate to pay respects, but in my heart, I indeed acknowledge him as my master."

  "Alright, I'll investigate these matters myself. Practicing dark magic here is a serious taboo, and we will take care of it. The danger underground, follow me up first!" With a wave of his hand, the ground beneath them suddenly burst forth with a sheet of golden light, enveloping the four of them as they flew upwards.

  The flying speed was like a thunderbolt, Mo Zi Chen only felt the sound of the wind rumbling past her ears, and in an instant, she had traversed this unknown length of corridor. When she saw daylight, she realized that this exit was actually on top of a pavilion halfway up the mountain.

  They had seen this pavilion when they went up the mountain, and it was very dilapidated. Unexpectedly, there were still hidden mechanisms inside. Lian Cheng Jun waved his hand and sealed the entrance, saying: "There are three such pavilions on this mountain, each with a passage below. I explored downwards from here and was lucky enough to find you."

  Ji Xue had a feeling of being reborn after a disaster, she said urgently: "Lian Shu, quickly save my brother, he is still trapped at the foot of the mountain!"

  Lian Cheng Jun's face changed: "What? He wasn't with you guys?"

  Mo Zi Chen said, "We originally split into two groups. I and Brother Ji took one route, but halfway through, we encountered some strange things." She then recounted everything they had seen on their journey, as well as her own and Ji You Fei's speculations, finally saying, "Both Brother Ji and I suspect that behind this might be someone from Jing Tan Sect making a fuss, only Brother Ji was trapped, and the disciples' powers are too weak. All of this still needs to be verified by our seniors."

  Lian Cheng Jun hummed, his eyes scanning Mo Zi Chen's body, "You little girl, dare to enter the tiger's den, quite some skill, with my discerning eye, I couldn't see through your true nature. That Qin fellow, what treasure did he leave you?"

  He said this sentence, seemingly without expecting a response, turned his head and said: "Since it's like that, then we'll directly go to the Jingtan Sect to ask for someone, our group of people will make a scene at their doorstep, let's see what they have to say!"

  "Ah, Uncle Lian, didn't you come alone?" Ji Xue Zhang's mouth opened wide in surprise.

  Lian Cheng Jun burst out laughing and said: "We're just here to make a preliminary move, there are still higher-ups coming after us. Little Su, you can come back now!"

  He let out a loud roar, his voice soaring to the heavens and echoing far and wide. In the distance, a green light appeared, chasing after the clouds and lightning as it flew towards them, landing right in front of them.

  Upon seeing the newcomer, Mo Zi Chen's eyes also lit up. The young man looked to be in his early twenties, with rosy lips and white teeth, wearing a pale blue long robe with colorful tassels on his waistband, ending with a piece of jade pendant, holding a folding fan, exuding an air of wealth without any hint of extravagance, the entire person seemed as if he had walked out of a painting, what a refined and elegant young nobleman.

  He nodded casually at Lian Chengjun and bowed to the crowd, saying: "Qingcheng Mountain Su Huan, nice to meet you all. Miss Ji was frightened."

  "No, no!" Ji Xue shook her head lightly.

  Mo Zi Chen quietly retreated to the back, unnoticed by others, and secretly stuck out his tongue. This person was indeed too good-looking, with a refined and elegant aura about him. Even when he grew old, he would still be a handsome uncle with a dignified demeanor.

  Lian Chengjun repeated what Mo Zichen said and asked: "Xiao Su, what should we do?"

  Ji Xue seemed to have just reacted and said: "Right, I haven't asked you yet, why did the two of you come here? You shouldn't be looking for us, should you?"