Chapter 35: Great Slaughter, Master-Disciple Conversation

"Yuan Futong, today is your death day!"

Seeing Yuan Futong knocked down by Gu Xiu, Wen Zhong reacted and shouted loudly.

Riding the Ink Qilin, holding the male and female whips, majestic and awe-inspiring, his eyes like electricity, he stared closely at the falling Yuan Futong.

With a wave of the double whips, carrying the force of wind and thunder, he smashed fiercely toward Yuan Futong's head.

Only a loud "bang" was heard, and Yuan Futong's head instantly exploded like a watermelon, red and white splashing everywhere. His body swayed, then fell straight down, raising a cloud of dust.

Wen Zhong jumped off the Ink Qilin, strode forward, put away the double whips, and then drew the sword from his waist, a cold light flashing.

With a hand-up and sword-down, Yuan Futong's broken head instantly rolled to the ground, blood gushing from his neck, staining a piece of land red.

Yuan Futong's eyes were still wide open until his death, full of unwillingness.

Seeing Wen Zhong behead Yuan Futong, Gu Xiu didn't have time to deal with Wen Zhong and had the Water-Fire Qilin pull him to wander around the fiefdoms of the seventy-two rebellious feudal lords.

Seeing places where rebels and monsters gathered, he waved his arms.

The Southern Bright Li Fire and Glazed Purifying Fire turned into countless fire snakes, sweeping toward the surrounding monsters and rebellious rebels.

The monsters looked in horror at the terrifying flames approaching, wanting to dodge but it was already too late. The flames instantly swallowed the row of monsters in front. They didn't even have time to scream before they turned into ashes in this high temperature.

The monsters behind saw this and were so scared that they turned and fled, but the flames summoned by Gu Xiu seemed to have spirituality, spreading rapidly, forming a sea of fire, enveloping all the monsters.

In the sea of fire, the monsters wailed in pain, their bodies struggling and twisting in the flames, rolling on the ground, but they could not extinguish the flames on their bodies no matter what.

Before long, the entire battlefield was filled with a pungent burnt smell, leaving only a pile of ashes.

Looking at the smoke and dust filling the air, Gu Xiu sighed.

"Today's great slaughter is your own fault."

Wen Zhong arrived riding the Ink Qilin, saw the tragic scene before him, and was stunned again. Hearing Gu Xiu's words, he rode the Ink Qilin forward.

"Junior Brother helped me suppress the rebels and kill the monsters, which is acting on behalf of Heaven. If there is any karma, I, Wen Zhong, am willing to bear it for Junior Brother."

"Grand Tutor, you are too serious. Grand Tutor, you should clean up the mess as soon as possible and return to Zhaoge. We will meet in Zhaoge soon."

After speaking, Gu Xiu did not linger, had the Water-Fire Qilin pull him back to the East Sea, and headed toward Three Immortals Island.

The land of the West.

Mount Sumeru.

Jieyin and Zhunti were preaching to their disciples.

Jieyin suddenly stopped, a look of deep pain and regret appearing on his face.

Zhunti was suspicious: "Senior Brother, what's wrong?"

Jieyin was sallow and thin, sighing softly: "Junior Brother, you don't know. In order to help Senior Brother Yuanshi weaken the fortune of Yin-Shang, I sent several disciples to the North Sea to help Yuan Futong, leading the monsters of the North Sea to cause trouble, wanting to trap Wen Zhong for about fifteen years. As a result, the Bodhi seeds on those disciples just shattered."

Once the Bodhi seed shattered, it meant death and dissipation. Zhunti frowned slightly.

"It has only been two years since Wen Zhong went to the North Sea to suppress the rebellion. It seems another anomaly has appeared."

Jieyin nodded: "Anomalies appear one after another. It seems it won't be easy for us to gain benefits in the Investiture of the Gods among the three sects."

Zhunti looked miserable, his tone full of helplessness: "Senior Brother is right. We must plan carefully again to avoid stealing a chicken only to lose the rice. However, it is better to notify Senior Brother Yuanshi about this matter, so he doesn't think we are not putting in effort and only thinking about gaining benefits."

"Good!"

Because there was a Qilin-pulled carriage, Gu Xiu soon returned to Three Immortals Island.

Yang Chan went to the Wa Palace, Yang Jian went out to train, and now the residence was quiet.

Gu Xiu sat alone at the stone table.

On the stone table was a set of exquisite tea sets.

No one had cleaned it for a while, and it was already a bit dusty.

"It seems it really won't work if no one takes care of it." Gu Xiu shook his head.

Although there were spells to remove dust and clean, Gu Xiu thought about it and didn't do so.

Instead, he took out the puppet given by the Holy Mother of Wudang and let it take the tea set to wash.

Then, Gu Xiu brewed a pot of tea for himself.

"I've done enough on this trip. I believe I can catch the Chan Sect off guard. Next, let's see how the Chan Sect responds."

He picked up the teacup and tasted it slowly.

Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew, bringing a faint floral fragrance.

A graceful figure arrived, and it was Yun Xiao.

Gu Xiu put down the teacup and stood up to welcome her.

"Master, why are you here?"

Yun Xiao parted her red lips: "Do you know that your Grandmaster deduced the Nine-Nine Profound Art based on the Eight-Nine Profound Art you recorded in the Biyou Palace library, combined with the content of the Jie Sect's Nine-Turn Profound Art?"

Gu Xiu laughed heartily: "Master, I haven't paid much attention to this."

What is the Nine-Nine Profound Art? He even had the full content of the Nine-Turn Profound Art.

Yun Xiao thought for a moment: "That's fine. It's been a long time since we master and disciple sat together."

Gu Xiu smiled: "Master, does this count as me winning face for you?"

Yun Xiao gave him a light, reproachful look.

"Don't be so glib. However, you did perform excellently this time, and I am very gratified. But I don't care about these empty names. You handed over the Eight-Nine Profound Art to make up for the deficiencies in the Jie Sect's Nine-Turn Profound Art, which is a great merit. So I asked your Grandmaster for a top-grade cave dwelling for you on Jinao Island. This cave dwelling can be ranked fifth among the cave dwellings of all disciples on Jinao Island."

Gu Xiu was stunned.

He hadn't expected Yun Xiao to ask for a top-grade cave dwelling for him.

But he couldn't live on Jinao Island.

Under the eyes of a Saint, nothing was convenient, especially now that he needed to run around to lay out plans. If he stayed on Jinao Island, it would be troublesome if Tong Tian had a brain cramp one day and didn't let his disciples go out.

But Yun Xiao had already asked for the cave dwelling, and it wouldn't be right to continue staying on Three Immortals Island, nor would it be justifiable.

He had to find an excuse.

"Master, I have long considered the place where we lived before as my own dojo, so I don't need a cave dwelling on Jinao Island."

"Coming to Three Immortals Island is, firstly, to find you, and secondly, to avoid the great calamity of heaven and earth. But I am already a Golden Immortal with the ability to protect myself, and I plan to go back in a few days."

Since Di Xin offered incense at the Nuwa Temple, the Investiture of the Gods had entered its third year.

Due to his interference, some things did not happen on time.

Later, the Chan Sect would surely have more and more means, and staying on Three Immortals Island would not be convenient for action.

Returning to Taoyuan, his dojo, would be better, so no one would manage him.

Yun Xiao paced back and forth.

"If you want to go back, I naturally won't stop you. But here, and the cave dwelling on Jinao, I will always keep them for you. Of course, I will also go to see you when I have time, and you can come to Three Immortals Island at any time when you have time."

"Thank you, Master." Gu Xiu hadn't expected Yun Xiao to be so considerate and understanding.

"Master, since you are here, would you like to have a cup of tea before leaving?"

Yun Xiao thought for a moment: "That is fine, it has been a long time since we master and disciple sat together."

She walked to the stone table and sat down gracefully.

Gu Xiu poured her a cup of hot tea.

Yun Xiao held the teacup lightly, first brought it close to her nose to smell the tea fragrance, then took a light sip and praised it.

"The tea is fragrant, with a sweet aftertaste, good craftsmanship."

Hearing the praise, Gu Xiu smiled and said: "As long as Master likes it. However, Yang Chan's tea-making skills are slightly better. When she comes back, Master can taste her skills." ===== CHAPTER 36 =====