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Qingyun Mountain leads to the heavenly peak, Yuqing Palace.

"What?" With disbelief in consternation, Dao Xuan Zhenren blurted out: "The three major factions of the Demon Sect have already been wiped out after the decisive battle with the beast demon?"

Standing at the head of the three current righteous path leaders, as well as many seniors sitting or standing next to them, Xiao Yicai, Fa Xiang, Lu Xueqi and other righteous path disciples who returned to Qingyun Mountain, did not speak, only the leader Xiao Yicai nodded affirmatively, and said: "Yes, Master, the seven of us have seen it with our own eyes, the corpses in the Southwest Viper Valley are all over the field, and it is unbearable to see, the Demon Sect has indeed been hit hard, including Mrs. Sanmiao and other Demon Sect Hehuan Sect, Many characters of the Ten Thousand Poison Sect, we have already found their corpses, only the leading figures of the Ghost King Sect have not found a few, but maybe it is because the beast demon devours people, so it ......"

Lu Xueqi, who was standing behind, turned pale again, as if this incident and the tragic situation at that time were always remembered in her heart, making her linger, but no matter what, she was able to control her emotions at this time, and she didn't show much abnormality on the surface, and others didn't see anything, only the first Water Moon Master of Xiaozhu Peak who was sitting in front of the crowd, the person who raised Lu Xueqi, noticed that Lu Xueqi's frosty cold and beautiful face seemed to have a strange pain.

Master Shuiyue frowned slightly, sighed softly, and did not speak.

At this moment, the crowd in the Yuqing Hall was sensational, and the voices of discussion were getting louder and louder, looking at the faces of these righteous path elites, some were surprised, some were afraid, and more of them had complex expressions, and they were surprised. It's just that since the Demon Sect can hold on to the righteous path, its strength naturally cannot be underestimated, but in the face of the attack of the beast demon, it failed miserably, there are not a few fools here, anyone can imagine it, the next target of the beast demon must be Qingyun Mountain, where the righteous path of the world gathers.

And now it is the right path that is the last hope of the people in the world, can it stop this unprecedented shocking catastrophe?

No one has a bottom in their hearts!

Sitting at the front, the three great giants of the righteous path, Dao Xuan Zhenren, Master Pu Hong, and Yun Yilan, after discussing in a low voice for a while, all frowned, and at this time, Dao Xuan Zhenren said a few words, and Master Pu Hong and Yun Yilan both nodded and agreed. Immediately, Dao Xuan Zhenren stood up and coughed.

The whispering of the discussion in the Yuqing Hall suddenly became quieter, and everyone's eyes looked at Dao Xuan Zhenren, who had a solemn face, and after everyone was completely quiet, he said in a deep voice: "Fellow Daoists, everyone heard what happened just now, everyone heard it very clearly. The unexpected fall of the Demon Cult was completely unexpected to us, but what the details are, and whether there are any remnants of the Demon Cult that escaped in that war, we still have to find out, but this matter is not important at the moment. ”

His face was grim, his eyes flashed, he was not angry but mighty, and said solemnly: "Fellow Daoists, now that the catastrophe is in front of you, the world is devastated, and the strength of beasts and demons is really amazing. But since we are in the right path, there is no reason for us to retreat from the battle. This matter is complicated, and I have to discuss it with Master Puhong and Lord Yungu before making a decision. Please also go back first, good life and cultivation, the period of the war is probably not far away, and then for the sake of the people of the world, I hope you will contribute more!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, a smile appeared on Dao Xuan Zhenren's face, Master Pu Hong and Yun Yilan also stood up and walked to the back hall, when Dao Xuan Zhenren was about to follow, he suddenly remembered something, and said to Xiao Yicai: "Yicai, you can come too, you can tell us the situation in detail at that time." ”

Xiao Yicai answered, strode up, and walked into the back hall behind Dao Xuan Zhenren.

Except for Xiao Yicai who followed Dao Xuan Zhenren and others to the back hall, the other six righteous disciples who went to the southwest to inquire about the news were all surrounded by many people, and everyone inquired about the situation at that time, and from time to time made various expressions such as surprise, shaking their heads, sighing, and so on.

In the crowd, Lu Xueqi remained silent all the time, her eyes were faint, but she didn't seem to see the faces of the crowd in front of her at all, but stared at an unknown place in the distance.

There was a sudden low commotion in the crowd, and then a path came out, and the first Water Moon Master of Xiaozhu Peak of Qingyun Gate walked in, followed by Wen Min and several other beautiful female disciples of Xiaozhu Peak. Lu Xueqi came back to her senses and saw that Master walked up to her, and her eyes were looking at her, her lips moved, and she whispered, "Master." Then he bowed his head.

Master Shuiyue was expressionless, and said, "The real person in charge of the sect wants to discuss this matter with other seniors, and there will be nothing else here for the time being, so you can go back to Xiaozhufeng with me first." ”

Lu Xueqi nodded and said in a low voice, "Yes." ”

Master Shuiyue didn't care about the others, and walked in the direction of the outside of the Yuqing Hall first, and Lu Xueqi immediately followed. The name of the first seat of Qingyun Gate was not trivial, and most of the other righteous path people present respected her very much, and they all made way for her. At this time, seeing that Lu Xueqi was about to walk out of the Yuqing Hall with Master Shuiyue, a trace of anxiety flashed across Li Xun's face who was standing on the side, and he took a step, just about to say something, when suddenly a figure blocked in front of him, Li Xun was taken aback, and looked at it, but it was Wen Min, the eldest disciple under Master Shuiyue.

Wen Min smiled at Li Xun and said, "Senior Brother Li, Senior Sister Xueqi is very tired all the way, let's let her take a good rest." Moreover, the time of going out this time is not short, and my master has a lot to say to her. ”

Li Xun glanced at Wen Min a few times, and a look of disappointment appeared on his face, but after all, he retracted the steps he was about to take and said, "Okay, but please take good care of Senior Sister Wen......"

Before Li Xun finished speaking, Wen Min had already smiled and said: "Senior Brother Li, rest assured, Senior Sister Xueqi and I are the same sisters, our relationship is better than that of sisters, and I will naturally say and do what I should do." ”

Li Xun's face turned red, he nodded and stopped talking, and stepped aside, Wen Min and several other female disciples of Xiaozhufeng behind him also walked out of the Yuqing Palace, and soon, everyone in Xiaozhufeng of Qingyun Mountain had disappeared from everyone's sight.

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Along the way, the clouds and fog were soared, and he returned to Xiaozhu Peak from Tongtian Peak. After Master Shuiyue landed, his face was indifferent, he didn't say anything to anyone, and walked directly into the hall of Xiaozhufeng, and everyone stood respectfully in place, looking at Master Shuiyue.

After Master Shuiyue's figure disappeared into the building, Lu Xueqi's gaze was lost, and she stood motionless until Wen Min patted her on the shoulder, and then woke up.

Wen Min had a hint of worry in his eyes, and said in a low voice: "Senior sister, what's wrong with you, seeing that you are lost in your soul, you don't respond to a few times?"

Lu Xueqi was stunned for a moment, barely showed a smile on her face, and said, "I'm sorry, senior sister." ”

Wen Min shook his head and said, "What are you talking to me about, can't you stop it? Everyone is sisters, don't see each other like this." By the way, I see that the master's expression is a little wrong, I'll go in and see her old man, you have worked hard along the way, let's go back and have a good rest first. ”

Lu Xueqi was silent for a moment, and said in a low voice: "Master, I'm afraid that he is still angry with me." ”

Wen Min looked at the most beautiful and outstanding junior sister in her classmates, and suddenly felt that on her pale face, although she was still so beautiful, she was a little more haggard than before. Wen Min sighed in his heart, hugged Lu Xueqi's shoulder, and said softly: "Silly girl, don't think nonsense, the master has always treated you, we and you know it in our hearts." It's okay, I'll take a look. ”

Lu Xueqi nodded silently, Wen Min smiled, and told a few other junior sisters, just wanted to walk away, but suddenly saw a girl walking out of the door in front of her, it was the girl Xiaoshi when the ghost secretly stole Xiaozhu Peak that day, she was not old enough to do enough, so she has been staying on Xiaozhu Peak, Master Shuiyue likes her to be smart and cute, so he has always kept her by his side.

I saw Xiao Shi look here, and walked quickly towards Wen Min and Lu Xueqi. Wen Min let out a "huh", waited for Xiao Shi to walk in front of him, and said, "Xiao Shi, why did you come out, didn't the master just come back? ”

Xiao Shi nodded, glanced at Lu Xueqi, and said, "Senior sister, senior sisters, Master said that he wanted me to come over and ask Senior Sister Xueqi to go to 'Jingzhuxuan' to see her." ”

Wen Min was stunned, turned his head and glanced at Lu Xueqi, the corners of Lu Xueqi's mouth moved, a complicated look flashed in his eyes, and then said, "Okay, I'll go now." After saying that, she walked straight ahead, and soon disappeared into the Xiaozhufeng building.

Wen Min watched Lu Xueqi go away, his brows furrowed, and he said to Xiao Shi: "Xiao Shi, did Master say anything else, why did you call Xue Qi over?"

Xiao Shi shook her head and said, "No, after the master came back, he has been silent, and after a while, he asked me to call Senior Sister Xueqi to meet her." ”

Wen Min let out an "oh", couldn't figure it out for a while, shook his head, and said to the other Xiaozhufeng female disciples: "Okay, it seems that there is nothing wrong now, you should go back and rest first." ”

The women responded and walked away one after another, Wen Min finally glanced in the direction where Lu Xueqi went, and only felt heavy in his heart, and he felt mixed feelings for a while.

"Jing Zhu Xuan" is a secluded place in the hall of Xiaozhufeng, close to the back mountain, surrounded by verdant "tear bamboo", from time to time there is a mountain wind blowing, bamboo leaves gently shake, giving people a sense of tranquility. Master Shuiyue has always liked to come here the most, to be alone, so the other disciples of Xiaozhufeng are also very familiar with this place.

Lu Xueqi walked through the corridor, stepped on the bamboo forest path paved with sleek stones, zigzagged all the way, went deep into the bamboo forest, and soon came to the bamboo forest in the bamboo house, from the outside it looks simple and unpretentious, the outer wall made of beads, I don't know how many wind and rain time has been experienced, and there are faint old marks at this moment. On both sides of the room, there was a small window, and the figure of Master Shuiyue sitting in meditation could be vaguely seen inside.

Lu Xueqi walked to the door, the door of the room also made of bamboo was hidden, for some reason, she felt a little nervous in her heart, took a deep breath, and said, "Master, I am Xueqi, did you call me?"

Master Shuiyue's voice came from the house, flat and emotionless, and said, "Yes, you come in." ”

Lu Xueqi perked up, pushed open the door and walked in. The furnishings in the room are very simple, tables, chairs, tea sets, and another desk by the window, with paper, inkstone, pen and ink on it, and Master Shuiyue was not originally a person who likes luxury. At this moment, she was sitting at the desk by the window, silently looking at the bamboo forest outside the window.

Lu Xueqi walked behind her, looked at the back of Master Shuiyue, and said in a low voice, "Master." ”

Master Shuiyue slowly turned around and looked at Lu Xueqi, but Lu Xueqi didn't seem to want to look at the master and lowered his head. The master and apprentice did not speak, and the atmosphere in the room was a little awkward for a while. In fact, speaking of which, Master Shuiyue and Lu Xueqi are not people who talk much, and this kind of scene has indeed appeared when they are alone before, but somehow, at this time today, there seems to be a strange strange feeling between master and apprentice, which makes them much farther away than before.

After a while, Master Shuiyue broke the silence and asked in a flat voice, "Did you go to the southwest this time, did you go well along the way?"

Lu Xueqi nodded and said, "Fortunately, beasts and demons were rampant along the way, but we all tried our best to avoid them, and finally found a crazy demon sect disciple, and then we found the Poisonous Snake Valley and saw ......"

Her voice suddenly stopped, and a clear trace of pain passed over her face, and even her body seemed to tremble slightly. Master Shuiyue looked at Lu Xueqi, the light in her eyes flashed, as if she was muttering something, and after a while, she looked at Lu Xueqi and said, "Have you seen him?"

Lu Xueqi was stunned for a moment, and looked at Master Shuiyue, although Master Shuiyue's eyes were flat, he seemed to see her deep heart at a glance. Lu Xueqi's expression changed, and she said in a low voice: "Master, you, what did you say?"

Master Shuiyue said coldly: "I mean Zhang Xiaofan, that is, the ghost in the Ghost King Sect now!"

Shui Yue's voice was not loud, but to Lu Xueqi, it was like a thunderclap in her ears, she raised her head suddenly, her face was pale, but the bright eyes of Master Shui Yue standing in front of her were still staring straight into her eyes. Lu Xueqi's lips opened and closed slightly, pursed tightly, and didn't say a word.

Silence has come again.

I don't know how long it took, Master Shuiyue's face slowly relaxed, and when she looked at Lu Xueqi, she gradually had a look of pity and heartache.

"Qi'er, how long are you going to lie to me?" Master Shuiyue looked at Lu Xueqi and said slowly.

Lu Xueqi's hands were clenched into fists, and her fair skin turned white at the joints because of the exertion, obviously at this moment, her heart was also very excited. I saw her looking at this teacher who had raised her since she was a child, and a hazy mist gradually appeared in her eyes, but after all, she held back, gritted her teeth, and slowly knelt down in front of Master Shuiyue.

"It was the disciple's fault that he failed the master's teachings. Her voice grew quieter, and her delicate back seemed to tremble slightly.

Master Shuiyue let out a long sigh, her eyes were full of vicissitudes, as if she had remembered the past from this disciple, and even her own expression was a little sad. She slowly turned around, walked to the window, looked out the window at the verdant bamboo, still swaying with the wind, I just don't know the people back then, do you remember here?

"Get up. Master Shuiyue said lightly.

There was no movement behind him, and it was obvious that Lu Xueqi was still kneeling on the ground.

Master Shuiyue didn't say much, and said, "Qi'er, you have always been smart about ice and snow, and there are some things I originally thought that even if I didn't say it, you should know it." ”

Lu Xueqi knelt behind her, motionless. I only heard Master Shuiyue continue: "The entanglement between you and that Zhang Xiaofan is a bad fate for you, do you know?"

Lu Xueqi replied in a low voice, her voice was almost inaudible, and said, "Yes." ”

Master Shuiyue said slowly: "What's more, Zhang Xiaofan has now betrayed the right path and devoured blood into demons, what he has done in the past ten years, I don't need to say more to you." Let's tell you the truth, the matter between you and him has been spread all over the city for a long time, and even your head Dao Xuan Master already knows about it, but these elders have come to remember that you are young and ignorant, and secondly, they pity you for your qualifications and intelligence, and it is not easy to practice, so they will give you opportunities again and again, you don't want to be obsessed anymore!" Speaking of the back, Master Shuiyue's voice gradually became urgent, and his voice gradually became more and more serious.

Lu Xueqi's face became more and more pale, but somehow, her body quieted down, and she didn't tremble lightly like just now.

Master Shuiyue's face slowly softened, turned around, helped Lu Xueqi up, and said softly: "Qi'er, you are my most beloved disciple, among the disciples of the same sect, and even among the seven veins of the entire Qingyun Sect, among the younger generation of disciples, your talent for Dao cultivation is also the highest, and the future is really limitless." I expect a lot from you, you know?"

Lu Xueqi said in a low voice, "Yes, Master." ”

Master Shuiyue looked at her and said, "With your qualifications, the first position of the Xiaozhu Peak in the future will naturally be yours, and when the time comes, you will be admired by everyone and meditate on the Heavenly Dao, isn't this exactly what you dreamed of before?"

Lu Xueqi was silent, just bowed her head slightly, and on her beautiful face, in addition to her pale complexion, was the slowly changing brilliance in her bright eyes, where, at some point, the once hazy mist had disappeared.

Master Shuiyue sighed and said, "You go back and think about it." ”

Lu Xueqi stood in front of her, and after hearing this, she didn't turn around and leave immediately, but slowly raised her head and looked at the teacher who raised her single-handedly.

"What's wrong, Qi'er?" asked Master Suiyue.

"Master. Lu Xueqi called out slowly and said, "I'm sorry for you." ”

Master Shuiyue shook his head and sighed, "What are you talking about?" ”

Lu Xueqi's expression seemed to be a little wrong, and a rare trace of excitement appeared on her always indifferent face, and even her breathing slowly became short. Master Shuiyue quickly found out, frowned at her, and said, "What's the matter, Qi'er?"

Lu Xueqi seemed to have set off a storm in her heart, so her face was also like a storm, but finally, she still slowly said to Master Shuiyue and whispered: "Master, you are right, I am indeed confused, between me and Zhang Xiaofan, I also know that it is a bad relationship that is impossible at all." ”

A trace of regret flashed in Master Shuiyue's eyes, and he said softly: "Qi'er, turning back is the shore, as long as you cut off the love thread, there is nothing remarkable, at least, there is still Master, and Xiaozhufeng, and Qingyunmen can accommodate you." ”

Lu Xueqi raised her head suddenly, the speed and strength were so great that people were shocked, only to see that her beautiful face was full of pain and sadness at this moment, and even her voice seemed to have a hint of trembling: "Master, but I can't break it." ”

Master Shuiyue's face changed greatly, he stared at Lu Xueqi deeply, and suddenly his palm fell, and he slapped Lu Xueqi with a "snap". Lu Xueqi didn't dodge, didn't retreat, stood motionless, just bit her lip, and her body slowly trembled.

"You, what are you talking about?" Master Suiyue's voice seemed to sound trembling, but the words were full of anger, "You, you rebel, do you know what you're talking about?"

Lu Xueqi's face was already pale without a trace of blood, but she met Master Shuiyue's gaze, as if she had made up her mind, and said resolutely: "Master, you have adopted me since I was a child, raised me, and taught me to raise me. Xueqi is unfilial, which makes the teacher angry and sad, and deserves death......"

Her white clothes fluttered, and she knelt in front of Master Shuiyue again, and said: "Xue Qi would rather die than dare to betray the right path of her teacher, if you meet that Zhang Xiaofan in the future, the disciple should do his best to take his life with Tianya, if not, he will die at his hands......

Master Shuiyue began to be full of anger, and when she heard Lu Xueqi say that she didn't dare to turn her back on the righteous path and wanted to fight Zhang Xiaofan to the death, her face eased slightly, but then Lu Xueqi's words made her face change again.

Lu Xueqi knelt in front of her, took a deep breath, took her eyes back, looked at the ground in front of her, seemed to look at her deep heart, and said slowly: "But this thread of sinful affection is something that the disciple keeps cutting and can't break!"

The room fell into a dead silence in an instant, as if even the sound of breathing had stopped, and a moment later, Master Shuiyue's sharp scolding came out, echoing in this retreat:

"You, you rebel, you get out of here, get out, I don't want to see you again......"