readease Chapter 522 - 259: Qi Yun Mountain Sect Leader! The Secret of Jia Sheng Gui Si
Chapter 522 - 259: Qi Yun Mountain Sect Leader! The Secret of Jia Sheng Gui Si
Late night.
The solitary moon hangs high, like a fox’s eye, indifferently gazing at the mortal world.
West suburb of An Nan City, Cyan Lamp Inn.
The large white walls have long shed most of their white skin over the years, faintly retaining yellow blotches, and the worn-out door frames have long become loose, creaking at the slightest push.
This inn, with its décor reminiscent of the seventies and eighties of the last century, has long been neglected.
In the spacious inn, there seems to be no attendant to be found, and at the end of the dim corridor, the faint sound of water dripping from a faucet can be heard.
Drip-drop... Drip-drop... Drip-drop...
Just then, a figure pushes the door and walks into the inn, the flickering yellow light casting a long shadow.
"In this rundown inn, freezing and hungry, who is here seeking joy in hardship?"
The visitor whispers softly, standing for a moment before the empty service desk, the yellow light illuminating his face, revealing Yuan Ling Crown of Qi Yun Mountain...
Who is also Monkey Yuan Ling Crown.
After the battle at Tusk Mountain, he and Prince Qin simultaneously vanished without a trace, even the Hui Province Daoist Alliance struggled to trace his whereabouts.
Who would have thought that this master of the Wuwei Sect, lurking in Qi Yun Mountain, would appear in this unremarkable, rundown inn.
"Rootless Tree, flower is solitary, ask if Yin and Yang can be compared?"
At that moment, a low chanting voice echoed from the depths of the dark corridor, carrying an old, hoarse tone.
Yuan Ling Crown’s eyes slightly darkened, he turned towards the corridor with a look of resignation and stepped forward.
"Hen eggs are hard to brood, carrying the Yin Yang Creation Furnace..."
The low chanting voice drew closer, as if from right next door, the rooms on both sides empty, doors wide open.
"A woman without a husband is a resentful woman, a man without a wife is a lonely man. Lamenting the lost path, so obscure, sitting quietly, solitary cultivation turning dry."
Finally, Yuan Ling Crown reached the end of the corridor, the door of the last room was closed, the voice emanated from within.
He raised his hand and knocked on the door, the low chant abruptly ceased.
In an instant, Yuan Ling Crown pushed the door and walked in.
Pale moonlight spilled through the window onto the bed, where a silhouette sat cross-legged, a head full of white hair mixed with strands of black, his upright figure more spirited than a young man’s.
The old man was dressed simply, a big gold chain hung over his chest, the base of his right hand even bore the tattoo of a tiger’s head.
"Ancestor Sanfeng wrote this verse well, seeing Yin and Yang within the Daoist sect, truly the correct path to seeking immortality." The old man sat with his back to Yuan Ling Crown, watching the hazy moonlight outside the window, slowly opened his eyes.
In that instant, he seemed draped in silver light, flowing across his body, yet golden light flickered briefly and vanished.
"Marvelous in reversal, mysterious within Yin and Yang... truly worthy of being the Sect Leader." Yuan Ling Crown discerned some subtle mysteries, murmuring lightly, yet his gaze towards the old man grew more serious.
The old man before him was none other than the Qi Yun Mountain Sect Leader, Mo Rancun.
"Yuan, you were quite careless, how could you reveal your identity before others?"
Just then, Mo Rancun slowly stood up, turned around, and the large gold chain on his chest appeared particularly conspicuous.
"Revealing your identity is one thing, but you even left survivors, that’s highly improper." Mo Rancun lamented softly, his elderly eyes narrowing, focusing sharply on Yuan Ling Crown, an overwhelming oppressive force surged forth.
Even Yuan Ling Crown, strong as he was, changed his color and instinctively retreated two steps.
"Yuan, can I interpret this as intentional on your part?"
"Old Mo, speak with conscience, who would have thought Prince Qin could come back to life? He had been sleeping for twenty years..."
Yuan Ling Crown argued, addressing the Qi Yun Mountain Sect Leader with a hint of dissatisfaction, not a trace of respect.
"A monster remains a monster after twenty years of sleep; it was your own carelessness." Mo Rancun said coldly.
"Yuan, I need to remind you, your position is too important, don’t pursue other ideas."
While speaking, Mo Rancun’s gaze turned frosty like frost, carrying a warning tone.
"Playing rogue with me? Initially, it was a ten-year plan, then five years, five years again and again, how many years has it been? Do you even know how I’ve spent these years?" Yuan Ling Crown shouted.
"Now you’re revealing everything, and I can’t withdraw?"
"Yes!" Mo Rancun said sternly.
This straightforward and genuine response left Yuan Ling Crown momentarily stunned, unsure how to reply.
"Yuan, I understand you, but you also need to understand, Monkey, that’s among the Thirteen Zodiacs, how many years, how many people, how many lives pushed you to this position..."
"You want to withdraw now? Can you really withdraw?"
"Once you set on this path, there is no turning back."
As the words fell, Yuan Ling Crown remained silent.
Seeing this, Mo Rancun’s expression softened slightly, he walked to Yuan Ling Crown’s side, patting his shoulder.
"Yuan, three years, in three years, I’ll find a way to get you out."
"Three years..." Yuan Ling Crown murmured, his face revealing a mocking smile.
"Alright, let’s talk business then."
Mo Rancun waved his hand, indicating the end of the sentimentality.
"Ren Xiao’s Secluded Place, you have long known about it, speaking of which, the new Ren Xiao is indeed inside..." Mo Rancun said seriously.
"It seems he has already attained a Demonic Aspect, you didn’t shy from exposing your identity, guarding the pass for him, I need a reason." Mo Rancun said indifferently.
"I..."
"All these years, many have entered our Wuwei Sect, some lost their lives, some disappeared, and some indeed betrayed us."