Chapter 402 Mixing in
Although this City Lord Liu was nominally a minister of the Heavenly Court, he was actually a small figure in the corners. Just like a county magistrate in a secular dynasty, which high-ranking official in the court would care about him?

His strength was only at the level of a fairy. He could be a local tyrant, but facing the elite figures of Taiyi Sect, he certainly did not dare to be presumptuous at all.

"Elder, this person probably doesn't dare to hide anything. I think the Netherworld Ghost Realm has already sent all its troops..."

The young man with the sword on his back stared at City Lord Liu for a moment, then slowly stood up, clasped his fists towards the stage and reported. Before he finished speaking, he heard a commotion outside.

"Ok?"

The middle-aged man with a long beard sitting on the throne, who had kept his eyes closed as if he didn't care about all this, suddenly opened his eyes and uttered a light "ouch".

"Go outside and take a look. Our people have arrived."

Following his order, someone immediately took it and rushed out of the hall.

Although the others were surprised and curious, they did not dare to ask too much, so they all waited eagerly.

Soon, several figures covered in blood, with weak and confused breath, filed into the hall from outside.

"It turned out to be Senior Brother Cang Hengzi, how did he get injured like this!"

“Brother is a true disciple of the Golden Immortal level. He is not only well-known in the sect, but also in the outside world. He was injured so badly... I’m afraid he really encountered a powerful enemy!”

"Nonsense, if they hadn't encountered a powerful enemy, why would the sect send an elder in person? It is said that even Nangong..."

"Everyone, be quiet! The elder is about to ask questions!"

As the middle-aged man with a long beard looked at Cang Hengzi who was being supported by everyone, and several Taiyi Sect disciples who looked miserable, everyone immediately stopped talking and silence returned to the scene.

"Cang Hengzi, what happened? Who dared to start a war with my Taiyi Sect?"

“Elder, the person who provoked us at first claimed to be from the Cangyun Palace. Because they had more people and horses, we were at a disadvantage, so we asked for help from the sect... But later, it was a group of bandits led by Daoyuan Zhenjun who killed and injured us heavily..."

Cang Hengzi had already discussed various excuses with Chai Xin, so his response now was naturally flawless.

In short, the purpose is to erase Chai Xin from the whole incident and define the culprit as the group of people behind Daoyuan Zhenjun.

"Master Daoyuan? I've heard of this boy too. He has quite some talent, but when his sect was destroyed, he was only a Golden Immortal. Even if he hastily broke through to the Ancestral Immortal in recent years, with Nangong Xiao at your head, how could you have suffered such heavy casualties?"

The middle-aged man with a long beard frowned slightly, and there was a hint of coldness in his eyes, as if he was testing Cang Hengzi's true intentions.

Cang Hengzi was of course well prepared for this, and immediately replied: "That Dao Yuan Zhen Jun was indeed no match for Senior Brother Nangong at first, but he took a Dragon Blood Yuan Enhancement Pill at the critical moment, and his combat power suddenly skyrocketed, killing us all by surprise..."

"Dragon Blood Yuan Enhancement Pill? So this is it... This is the secret elixir of the Taiqing Dao. How could it fall into the hands of a stray dog ​​like Dao Yuan Zhenjun? Could it be that the conspiracy is actually related to the Taiqing Dao? If so, I'm afraid things will be more difficult than I imagined."

The middle-aged man with a long beard frowned even deeper, and then asked about the details of the matter again and again.

He was not only thinking about the hidden story behind it, but also testing whether Cang Hengzi had been turned against the government.

With his strength, it was of course impossible for him to tell that Cang Hengzi had been converted - in fact, unless the Disaster Emperor or the Heavenly Sovereign came in person, other people from the Taiyi Sect would definitely not be able to see the flaw.

Today's divine jade of creation is no longer what it used to be.

The main reason is suspicion. If even Nangong Xiao couldn't escape, how did Cang Hengzi survive?
"The reason why I was lucky enough to escape was, firstly, that Dao Yuan Zhen Jun was restrained by Senior Brother Nangong at that time and had no time to chase us; secondly, I happened to meet a master who saved us..."

Cang Hengzi had already prepared his words and asked without hesitation.

Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to him, and the middle-aged man with a long beard raised his eyebrows and asked, "Master? What master can save you in such a situation?"

"That person called himself Taoist Hengyu. His cultivation level seemed to be at the Ancestral Immortal Realm. He admired our Taiyi Sect very much, so he came to our rescue..."

Cang Hengzi finally got to the point.

"Master Hengyu? Where did this guy come from? He is an ancestor immortal after all. How come I have never heard of him? Have you ever heard of his name?"

The middle-aged Taoist turned around and asked everyone, with an even more confused look on his face.

Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they had never heard of it either.

"Elder, the Taoist is outside the temple, hoping to be introduced to join our Taiyi Sect. After all, he saved my life, so I took the initiative to bring him here..."

Cang Hengzi quickly clasped his fists.

"Waiting outside the palace? You still want to join my Taiyi Sect? Regardless of whether I will accept you or not, since you saved my Taiyi Sect disciple, you must meet him... Come on, go and invite that Taoist in."

The middle-aged Taoist's eyes moved around and his face was uncertain. It was difficult to tell what he was thinking, but in the end he nodded.

Soon, led by his disciples, a Taoist who looked to be in his thirties and had a handsome appearance walked in from outside the hall. It was Chai Xin who had completely changed his appearance.

With Chai Xin's attainments in the art of great transformation, and with the assistance of the Divine Jade of Creation, it would be almost impossible for him to spot any clues even if a supreme immortal or a saintly immortal were present, let alone this mere Half-Step Immortal?
"Taoist, this is the Grand Elder of our Taiyi Sect!"

The disciple who led the way introduced.

"I am Taoist Hengyu, a casual cultivator, and I am here to pay my respects to the Grand Elder of Taiyi Sect!" Chai Xin's face suddenly showed excitement, as if he had long admired the masters of Taiyi Sect.

The middle-aged Taoist waved his hand, signaling the disciples around him to step back. A faint light flashed in his eyes, as if he was examining everything about Chai Xin.

However, although he did all this secretly, he could not escape the perception of the Jade of Creation.

Under the shielding of the Divine Jade of Creation, he could not find anything unusual, and even took it for granted that Chai Xin was an ancestor immortal.

After all, Chai Xin had suppressed two ancestral immortals under his command and had already thoroughly studied the relevant secrets. With the power of the Divine Jade of Creation, it would be easy for him to fake the aura.

"Are you Taoist Hengyu? You are indeed at the Ancestral Immortal level. It is rare for a casual cultivator to cultivate to such a level..."

The middle-aged Taoist had a smile on his face just a moment ago, but suddenly his expression turned cold, his eyes revealed an undisguised murderous intent, and his aura suddenly exploded.

"Tell me! Who are you? Why did you go to such great lengths to sneak into our Taiyi Sect? What is your ulterior motive? In my opinion, the death of Nangong Xiao and others must have something to do with you, right?"

As his momentum exploded, the temperature in the entire ancient city dropped suddenly. In an instant, it became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

All the people living in the city prostrated themselves on the ground in fear, unable to move at all.

Chai Xin's whole body froze immediately, as if he was suppressed by the aura, his face turned even paler, beads of sweat immediately appeared on his forehead, and after a long while he gasped and said, "I can't believe it... I admire the reputation of Taiyi Sect and want to join it... but I was treated like this..."

Not to mention him, even the other Taiyi disciples in the hall were frightened at this moment, holding their breath and not daring to say a word. From the surface, no one knew whether this middle-aged Taoist really found something wrong or was just testing.

Although Chai Xin seemed very frightened on the surface, he was actually as steady as a rock in his heart, without any panic at all. Not only was he very confident in his own strength, he also did not think that this Half-step Yuanxian in front of him could do anything to him.

It was also because he was very sure that the other party would not be able to see any flaws in him.

"Elder, could it be that this person... is really closely related to the mastermind behind the scenes? This shouldn't be the case. If this is true, then this person is really bold. He dared to come with me to see you, and even dared to follow us back to the sect!"

Cang Hengzi seemed to be frightened by the middle-aged Taoist's words and actions. It took him a long time to come back to his senses, with a look of surprise on his face.

"Master Hengyu, you are not really thinking of this, are you? Let me tell you, our Taiyi Sect's mountain protection formation is no joke. If you have any ill intentions, you will never escape the detection of the formation!"

He did not speak directly to defend Chai Xin. Instead, from the perspective of a disciple of Taiyi Sect, he analyzed the reasons and purposes of Chai Xin's attempt to infiltrate Taiyi Sect.

He even scolded and warned Chai Xin.

This is a clever cover-up method. First, it removes oneself from the category of suspicion, and then uses the method of reprimanding to explain that there is no possibility of success at all for the other party to do so, which is a very stupid behavior.

"That's right. The mountain protection formation is not only extremely powerful, but also has the ability to identify enemies and friends. If anyone dares to harbor ulterior motives, no matter how deeply they hide, they will be identified."

"Not only our Taiyi Sect, but also the mountain protection formations of all the top forces in the Immortal Realm have this ability. Doesn't this guy know about it?"

"If he is really an independent cultivator, he may not know such a secret..."

Everyone started talking among themselves, and they all agreed with Cang Hengzi's words.

"I have a sincere heart and only want to become a disciple of Taiyi Sect, seek the immortal way, and even risk my life to save others... I never thought that I would be treated like this! It's the time and fate, and I accept it... I'm afraid that if this matter gets out, it will chill the hearts of all the people in the world who yearn for Taiyi Sect!"

Chai Xin closed his eyes as if in despair, sighed deeply, and said no more.

His words were so sincere that many people looked at him sideways. Although they did not completely believe him, they were somewhat skeptical.

After all, anyone with a little knowledge knows that anyone who dares to sneak into Taiyi Sect with evil intentions will inevitably end up in a miserable situation. Who would dare to risk the wrath of the world?
After all, he is an ancestor immortal and a well-known figure in the entire fairy world. How could he not value his own life!

The field fell silent again for a moment, and everyone couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

"Hahaha!"

Suddenly, the middle-aged Taoist's stern expression completely relaxed. He stroked his beard and laughed with his head tilted back, like the first clear day after the winter snow.

"What a man of steel! What I said before was just a joke! Someone, come and give Fellow Daoist Hengyu a seat!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the chill in the room disappeared.

Everyone was a little stunned, and it took them a while to come back to their senses. Someone immediately came forward and invited Chai Xin to sit at the side seat.

"I see... Thank you, Elder!"

It took Chai Xin a long time to come back to his senses. He bowed and thanked the middle-aged Taoist priest above him, then carefully sat down on the side seat.

This look was a casual cultivator who had never seen the world and suddenly met a big shot from a noble sect, and he acted it out vividly.

"You're welcome. Actually, you saved my Taiyi Sect's disciples, and the sect should have given you something in return as a token of gratitude. But right now, we have a mission to complete, so we can't go back and ask for credit for you right away..."

The middle-aged Taoist seemed a little hesitant when he said this.

Chai Xin quickly stood up and clasped his fists, saying, "Elder, don't worry about this. Since you have important tasks to do, you must prioritize the tasks within the sect. As for asking for merit, please don't mention it again... I only hope that when you return, I can introduce you to someone else, and I will be satisfied!"

Between his words, he had already placed himself in a very low position, as if he was full of yearning for the Taiyi Sect.

In fact, it is just to blend in and get enough benefits.

With the divine jade of good fortune protecting him, how could there be any mountain protection formation in this world that could see into Chai Xin's heart? This was completely impossible!

"Good! Since you are a casual cultivator, but you have been able to cultivate to the level of an ancestral immortal, I think you are not only gifted, but also have a strong luck. Now you have such a sincere heart, which is exactly the disciple that my Taiyi Sect is looking for! Don't worry, as long as you return to the sect, I will personally recommend you!"

The embarrassment on the middle-aged Taoist's face disappeared immediately, and he looked at Chai Xin with a look of satisfaction.

"No matter what this person's intentions are, I am strong enough to control them. Once I return to the sect, I will be able to tell what he is thinking! Now that the sect is short of people, if he is truly loyal to me, he can be used as a minion."

"If this is the case, it will be enough to comfort me in my life!"

Chai Xin bowed again with excitement on his face to express his gratitude and made a promise at the same time.

"During this period of time before the elder returns to the sect, I am willing to follow him and wait for all his instructions to show my loyalty!"

Of course, such polite words have to be said, and it is also necessary to further gain the trust of people from Taiyi Sect.

"Okay! Right now, I need someone. I'm going to investigate the matter of the Netherworld. Hengyu, since you've witnessed it, have you found anything?"

As he spoke, the way the supreme elder addressed Chai Xin had changed, and it was obvious that he was also a man well versed in human relationships.

Chai Xin was about to answer when suddenly the heaven and earth shook.

"Boom!"

A loud noise came from a distance, like some kind of explosion.

Just when everyone was confused, a discussion came from outside -

"What's going on? What's falling from the void? It's so golden and looks like a huge sun!"

"Could it be that a rare treasure has descended upon the world? Recently, the immortal world has been in turmoil, and strange phenomena have occurred frequently in various places. Could this be some kind of sign?"

Immediately afterwards, a series of sounds of breaking through the air pierced the sky, as if chasing the source of the loud noise outside.

"Let's go and take a look!"

The middle-aged Taoist didn't bother to talk nonsense and hurriedly greeted him, but his voice had already disappeared on the spot.

(End of this chapter)