Chapter 180: Green Hat

A beautiful woman who looked to be only about thirty walked in.

She anxiously questioned Zhang Ling: 'Husband, why did Zhang Rui take the Grand Elder down the mountain?'

Zhang Ling was somewhat Bùmǎn||Term, saying: 'I let him go down the mountain; what's the problem? The Grand Elder was also my arrangement.'

The woman was called Lan Yun; upon hearing Zhang Ling's words, she felt Zhang Ling's Bùmǎn||Term.

Lan Yun forced herself to calm down; she apologetically said: 'Husband, I was wrong; I was just momentarily anxious, worried about Zhang Rui's safety, as you know. This child Zhang Rui has decent cultivation talent but isn't very smart; if anything happens, it would be hard to explain to his deceased mother.'

'He's not as bad as you think; although he's a bit simple-minded, he's not a fool.'

Zhang Ling's expression remained calm.

'Husband, what did you have Zhang Rui do?'

Lan Yun inquired.

Zhang Ling frowned and said: 'Zhang Rui is a Junior Heavenly Master of my Heavenly Master Dao, doing some things for the Heavenly Master Dao; he doesn't need to report to you.'

Sensing the impatience in Zhang Ling's tone, Lan Yun's face filled with grievance.

'She's just worried about Zhang Rui's safety, as you know; he's too simple-minded, so he might not handle some things well; I think we should let He'er help him a bit.'

Zhang He was the child he had with his concubine.

Upon mentioning Zhang He, Zhang Ling's expression grew even more solemn.

His expression calm, he said: 'From today onward, have He'er cultivate seriously; don't think about what you shouldn't; the Heavenly Master Dao belongs to his older brother, and the future Heavenly Master will be Zhang Rui, which has nothing to do with him; don't harbor thoughts about what isn't rightfully yours.'

Lan Yun shuddered all over.

This was still the first time she had heard Zhang Ling say such words.

Originally, Zhang Ling still hesitated regarding the allegiance of the Heavenly Master Dao.

He had even previously said outright that Zhang He was more suited to be the Heavenly Master of the Heavenly Master Dao.

His talent is not weak, and he also possesses scheming.

Meanwhile, Zhang Rui's thoughts are simple; although he's a good seed for cultivation, he's absolutely not fit to be a Heavenly Master.

To become a Heavenly Master, one must face many problems.

As it turns out, Zhang Ling actually completely vetoed Zhang He.

'Wèishénme||Term? Husband, you clearly said before that He'er is the most suitable to be the Heavenly Master.'

Lan Yun spoke hoarsely.

Zhang Ling gave her a deep look and sighed.

'Although Zhang Rui lacks scheming compared to He'er, he's fortunate and has strong external support; you'd best not provoke Zhang Rui, for if he comes to harm, his external support will certainly not let you mother and son off.'

Lan Yun shuddered all over.

'What kind of external support? Even Zhang Ling, who is a Heavenly Master, shows apprehension, and he even directly decreed that Zhang Rui will be the future Heavenly Master of the Heavenly Master Dao.'

'Husband, who exactly is that external support you speak of? Could it be that our Heavenly Master Dao still fears them?'

Lan Yun asked, still feeling somewhat unwilling in her heart.

Zhang Ling said lightly: 'I know what you're thinking, but you'd best not dwell on it; that person alone could beat four of me.'

Lan Yun sucked in a breath of cold air.

She never imagined that Zhang Rui actually had such external support.

'Is this what Zhang Rui said?'

Lan Yun still wasn't resigned.

She thought perhaps Zhang Rui was deceiving Zhang Ling, and Zhang Ling simply believed it.

Given Zhang Rui's abilities, how could he have made such a friend?

Zhang Ling gave a wry smile: 'That person beat me himself, then told me, warning me not to let anyone bully Zhang Rui, nor to think of replacing Zhang Rui's position; whoever harbors such thoughts, he will kill.'

'Is he that disciple of Baiyun? Is he Zhang Rui's friend?'

Lan Yun also knew about Baiyun's affairs.

'Not bad; he himself said that he and Zhang Rui are sworn brothers unto death.'

Zhang Ling explained.

Sworn brothers unto death.

This is no ordinary friendship.

It is a friendship where one would give one's life for the other.

No wonder Zhang Ling changed his mind.

'But it's said that Baiyun may have already vanished into the Dao; even if Qin Yang is incredibly formidable, could he alone withstand Baiyun's enemies?'

Lan Yun said.

Zhang Ling glanced at her, his expression grave.

'How do you know that?'

His expression grew extremely solemn.

Lan Yun's face slightly changed; she instantly realized she had let slip.

Lan Yun hurriedly explained: 'I heard it from some disciples chatting in the sect.'

Zhang Ling nodded.

'Alright, you may go; remember my words.'

'Yes.'

Lan Yun could only Líqù||Term.

Only after Lan Yun left did Zhang Ling speak: 'Come here.'

A Daoist Priest walked in.

Go check which people the lady has been in contact with these past years; absolutely do not startle the snake.

Yes.

That Daoist priest left.

Zhang Ling watched the direction Lan Yun left, his eyes somewhat cold.

I hope you don't disappoint me.

After Lan Yun left here, she hurried down the mountain.

When others asked her, she only said she was going shopping.

The disciples of the Tian Shi Dao all know this lady, who loves shopping, so they naturally pay no extra attention.

After all, Lan Yun has maintained this habit for many years.

At the foot of the mountain, inside a mall, Lan Yun entered a restaurant, then a private room.

Inside the private room, a man stood there; when he saw Lan Yun approach, he stepped forward and embraced her.

Lan Yun laughed coquettishly, letting him have his way with her.

The two indulged in passion.

Afterwards, Lan Yun lay in the man's arms and softly said: 'Zhang Ling has changed his mind; he won't let He'er become the Tian Shi.'

What's going on?

The man's expression hardened.

This is something they had planned; it is the key to later taking over the Tian Shi Dao.

If Zhang He cannot become the Tian Shi, those preparations will be wasted.

'Zhang Ling said Zhang Rui has gained powerful external support; we cannot afford to provoke them.'

Who?

Qin Yang.

'It's him; rest assured, he won't live long. The divine master sent a message saying Baiyun Lao Dao's aura has vanished, likely he has achieved the Dao. We need not act; even Baiyun Lao Dao's former enemies alone could kill Qin Yang.'

The man said with a smile.

Then I can rest easy.

Lan Yun let out a sigh of relief.

'Zhang Ling hasn't suspected you, has he?'

The man asked.

Lan Yun gave a light laugh, looking pleased.

'That guy has no suspicion of me at all; he dotes on me. Rest assured, he won't doubt me.'

Hearing Lan Yun say that, the man felt relieved.

Again.

The man turned over, pressing Lan Yun beneath him.

The two became entwined.

At this moment, Zhang Ling received a transmission.

Upon seeing its contents, his face turned ashen instantly.

'Well done, daring to give me a green hat. Lan Yun, you're something else, and that adulterer—no matter what faction you belong to, I'll make you look bad.'

His killing intent surged heavenward.

Meanwhile, Lan Yun did not know that great disaster was already upon her.

At this time, in Nan Cheng.

Zhang Rui came, bringing the Tian Shi Dao's Grand Elder as well.

They directly released their auras, standing atop Baiyun Guan.

This is the Tian Shi Dao declaring its position.