Chapter 11: True Person of Jade Cauldron, you want to leave? Leave a layer of skin!

Yang Jian is Gu Xiu's disciple; now Gu Xiu has arrived.

Yun Xiao also wanted to see how Gu Xiu would handle it.

"Very well, this matter concerns you; indeed you should handle it yourself. Do as you wish boldly—I and your two martial uncles will be your solid backing."

"Thank you, Master." Gu Xiu bowed his hands in gratitude.

Then he looked toward the True Person of Jade Cauldron.

"True Person of Jade Cauldron, Yang Jian is my disciple. Out of respect for your seniority, I speak to you politely here, but if you continue to covet my disciple, don't blame me for turning against you and denying you."

The True Person of Jade Cauldron frowned tightly, not expecting Gu Xiu to give him no face.

"Young friend, watch your words; this child has long been favored by my Chan Sect, fated to have a master-disciple affinity with me. I will not pursue your taking him as a disciple; I hope you sever the master-disciple bond between you two and hand Yang Jian over to me—for the good of all."

Having finally taken Yang Jian under my wing, ruining the Chan Sect's plans, how could I possibly give him up,

Gu Xiu could only resort to his silver tongue.

"If we have affinity, why did you become my disciple? If I say your Immortal‑Slaying Sword is fated with me, would you give it to me?"

"Moreover, you threaten me on the Jie Sect's turf—who gave you the gall? The Chan Sect? I was speaking with you out of respect for your seniority, but with this attitude I can only see you off."

Being rebuked to his face by a third‑generation disciple of the Jie Sect, the True Person of Jade Cauldron felt deeply embarrassed—when had he ever suffered such humiliation?

Originally, the Heavenly Court ordered the Twelve Golden Immortals to ascend and submit; Guang Chengzi led the Twelve Golden Immortals to storm the Heavenly Court, openly insulting Haotian, even using the Immortal‑Slaying Sword to chop Heavenly Emperor's throne—Haotian dared not utter a word, only able to weep in the Palace of Heavenly Mist; now, however, he is humiliated by a third‑generation disciple of the Sect of Cutting, his anger bursting forth.

"What a glib tongue—is this how the Jie Sect teaches its disciples?"

Hearing this, Yun Xiao's eyes flashed with a hint of displeasure: "How I teach my disciples is none of your business, True Person of Jade Cauldron."

Bi Xiao drew the Golden Jiaolong Scissors to back her up: "True Person of Jade Cauldron, this isn't Kunlun Mountain—leave at once, or you may not leave here intact today."

He sensed a dangerous aura emanating from the Golden Jiaolong Scissors.

The True Person of Jade Cauldron felt a bit wary; fighting the Three Xiao would be more trouble than it's worth.

He planned to think of another way.

"I have disturbed you today," he said.

Having said that, he prepared to leave.

Gu Xiu had not cared much, but the system suddenly sounded.

"Ding!"

"The True Person of Jade Cauldron is furious—an event has been triggered; please, host, make a choice."

"Choice One: Let the True Person of Jade Cauldron go, reward none."

"Choice Two: Shout loudly, 'Hold it! Who let you leave? On the Jie Sect's turf, how could the Chan Sect come and go as it pleases? If you go, you'll leave a layer of skin behind!' then attack—reward: the complete Eight Nine Mystic Skill."

The Eight Nine Mystic Skill is a weakened version of the Nine Revolutions Mystic Skill, devised by Yuanshi Tianzun by extrapolating from fragments of the Nine Revolutions Mystic Skill; though somewhat inferior, it still has reference value.

It can also be contributed to the Jie Sect's scriptures as a donation—a free reward, not to be refused.

He directly chose Option Two in silence.

"Hold it! Who let you leave? On the Jie Sect's turf, how could the Chan Sect come and go as it pleases? If you go, you'll leave a layer of skin behind!"

As he spoke, his Heavenly Eye Double Pupil opened, and divine light shot from both eyes toward the True Person of Jade Cauldron.

Gu Xiu's sudden move stunned not only the True Person of Jade Cauldron but also the Three Xiao; none expected him to be so bold.

The True Person of Jade Cauldron reacted, raising his sleeve to wave away the incoming divine light.

But finding he could not dispel it, his expression tightened as he hastily raised his hand to block.

Sizzle!

His palm was struck and began to smoke.

That a Golden Immortal could wound him without relying on a treasure surprised the True Person of Jade Cauldron greatly; he dared not linger and fled at once.

"Ding!"

"Make the True Person of Jade Cauldron leave a layer of skin—mission complete. Congratulations, host, you have obtained the complete Eight Nine Mystic Skill."

The True Person of Jade Cauldron, a second‑generation disciple of the Chan Sect and one of the Twelve Golden Immortals' leaders, was nevertheless wounded by a third‑generation disciple of the Jie Sect.

Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, and Bi Xiao all felt a sense of vindication.

"Haha, Elder Sister, it seems you've taken on a fine disciple—he actually managed to wound the True Person of Jade Cauldron." Bi Xiao beamed.

Qiong Xiao nodded: "Elder Sister, Gu Xiu has indeed given us a vent for our resentment."

Yun Xiao said nothing; the Three Teachings have not yet broken openly.

She was somewhat worried that the True Person of Jade Cauldron would report to Yuanshi Tianzun, who might then come to question them.

Seeing Yun Xiao's worry, Gu Xiu chuckled lightly: "Master, rest assured—I know what you're thinking. As a third‑generation disciple, if the True Person of Jade Cauldron still cares about face, he won't file a complaint."

"Yes, Elder Sister—even if the True Person of Jade Cauldron doesn't care about face, I believe our Second Uncle still does."

Having said that, Bi Xiao stepped forward and patted Gu Xiu on the shoulder.

"Junior, you're brave—doing what the martial uncle has always wanted to do but the elder sister wouldn't allow, the martial uncle thinks highly of you."

"Martial Uncle, you're joking." Gu Xiu smiled; he still couldn't match Bi Xiao, who dares to strike even a sage.

Beside her, Yun Xiao wore a thoughtful expression.

Previously, Gu Xiu lacked the talent of the Heavenly Eye ability.

Who would have thought that since arriving at Three Immortals Island, Gu Xiu has given her so many surprises.

"Master, the True Person of Jade Cauldron covets my disciple; the trip to Golden Turtle Island can only be postponed for now."

Gu Xiu's words brought Yun Xiao back to her senses; she gave a slight nod.

"Very well, visiting your various uncles and aunts isn't urgent either; we'll stay on Three Immortals Island—if the True Person of Jade Cauldron dares to come again, we'll have to subdue him by force."

The group returned to Three Immortals Island to prevent the True Person of Jade Cauldron from sneaking off to find Yang Jian,

After returning, Gu Xiu went to see Yang Jian to do some ideological work, basically patching things up.

Yang Jian was cultivating; hearing Gu Xiu call him, he opened his eyes.

Master, but what's the matter?

Master came over to tell you that the Chan Sect's True Person Jade Cauldron has set his sights on you, wanting to forcibly take you away to be his calamity substitute, to take his tribulation for him.

But there's no need to worry; I and your grandmaster are here. If they dare come, I'll make sure they won't die but will be skinned.

"Chan Sect?" After cultivating these days, Yang Jian also understood a bit about the Chan Sect: "Master, rest assured, I, Yang Jian, have only one master in this life, and that is you, Master. If I ever encounter Chan Sect disciples who act like bandits, I will definitely give them a lesson."

"Very well, Master will impart some Dharma methods." Yang Jian being so receptive made Gu Xiu very pleased; he likes such enlightened people. With a wave of his hand, a stream of light entered Yang Jian's forehead, transmitting the complete contents of the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Techniques to him.

After checking the contents transmitted by Gu Xiu, Yang Jian was overjoyed.

Thank you, Master, for imparting the Dharma.

Gu Xiu nodded.

Cultivate diligently.

……

After True Person Jade Cauldron fled, he looked at his wound on his hand, his eyes filled with boundless anger.

"I didn't expect Yun Xiao's disciple to have such a formidable eye technique, able to wound this humble priest without relying on a magic treasure."

Being wounded by a third-generation disciple, True Person Jade Cauldron felt utterly embarrassed.

"If I don't kill this brat, I cannot quell the hatred in my heart!"

After calming his emotions, he began to consider his next plan.

"The Jie Sect's bunch of hairy, horned folk are ultimately just a group of brawn-over-brains simpletons; if open force fails, I, True Person Jade Cauldron, can resort to covert tactics, for strategizing is my forte."

A few days later, True Person Jade Cauldron headed again to Three Immortals Island.

He planned to sneak into Three Immortals Island and take Yang Jian away.

But he didn't realize that upon entering Three Immortals Island, Yun Xiao had already detected him.

Not acting immediately was to wait for a suitable moment to strike, so that even if it caused a stir before a sage, he would have confidence.

While Yang Jian was cultivating, he sensed someone approaching, with an unfamiliar aura.

Recalling Gu Xiu's words, he opened his eyes and became vigilant.

He then saw a blue-robed Daoist appear before him.

"Are you Yang Jian?" True Person Jade Cauldron inquired.

Yang Jian did not deny: "I am Yang Jian. Who are you?"

True Person Jade Cauldron said: "I am the True Person Jade Cauldron of Jade Spring Mountain, Golden Rosy Cave. Yang Jian, we have a karmic bond as master and disciple; I have come to take you away."

"Leave? Yang Jian already has a master; if you're sensible, leave quickly, or don't blame me for being rude."

Seeing Yang Jian's resolute attitude, True Person Jade Cauldron frowned: "That brat stole you from me; originally, I was your master."

"Nonsense!" Yang Jian shouted angrily: "My master saved my younger sister from peril and taught me the Dao; if you slander my master, don't blame me for being rude."

Faced with Yang Jian's threat, True Person Jade Cauldron was unmoved.

"Staying in the Jie Sect is self-ruin; if you follow me and take me as your master, I will impart to you the Chan Sect's supreme cultivation method."

"Follow you?" Yang Jian sneered: "Are you planning to make me your calamity substitute, to take your tribulation for you?"

True Person Jade Cauldron startled: "How did you know that?"

Yang Jian's eyes flared with anger: "Indeed, Master was right—the Chan Sect is nothing but a bunch of vile, shameless petty people; you have repeatedly slandered my master and insulted the Jie Sect; today I, Yang Jian, will certainly not let you off!"

Having said that, he leapt forward.