Chapter 363: Yin Gui Zhenren and Zhuge Ruolan

"I didn't know the Sect Leader was coming; Ruolan failed to welcome you from afar, and I hope the Sect Leader will forgive me."

Zhuge Ruolan anxiously welcomed the Sect Leader into the cave, not daring to make a move at all.

The Sect Leader is not a Holy Son, Elder, etc.; if he really acted, it would be very dangerous.

Everyone present would be killed instantly; Zhuge Ruolan dared not gamble. She knew the Sect Leader could come personally without striking directly—not because he wanted to kill her—but she didn't know his purpose.

Yin Gui Zhenren glanced at the crude cave, newly opened not long ago; the cave was mediocre and the surroundings unsuitable for their cultivation. Using such a place as a cave shows that Zhuge Ruolan was very cautious, specifically to evade members of the Yin Gui Sect.

He gave Zhuge Ruolan a deep look; the Holy Maiden was still so cautious. Yin Gui Zhenren coldly said, "Did you report the news from Longshe Shan?"

Zhuge Ruolan heard this, her heart panicked, as if the sky had collapsed.

Sure enough, the Sect Leader came from Longshe Shan; did the Sect Leader win? Did Chen Chuyang lose?

Chen Chuyang shouldn't be this weak, and she saw no other marks on the Sect Leader, unlike battle scars.

Zhuge Ruolan grew even more anxious and answered cautiously, "Yes."

Yin Gui Zhenren waved his hand, "Do you know anything about Chen Chuyang?"

Zhuge Ruolan shook her head, met his gaze, and then nodded.

Then she spoke, detailing some trivial matters—such as Chen Chuyang's age and some specifics—while saying nothing at all about other aspects.

The matters inside the Wild Dragon Snake Cave, Zhuge Ruolan automatically shielded; she could not report them nor tell the Sect Leader.

Many things could only be known by her; others must not know.

Chen Chuyang must not be offended; some simple information, with a brief check, can still be uncovered.

Therefore, Zhuge Ruolan knew how to avoid danger; between the Sect Leader and Chen Chuyang, she chose to stand on Chen Chuyang's side. No other reason: Chen Chuyang controls her life and death, while the Sect Leader will not act against her for now.

"Sect Leader, Ruolan knows roughly this much."

Yin Gui Zhenren lowered his eyes, his gaze pressuring Zhuge Ruolan; she clenched her teeth and persisted, neither changing her answer nor speaking.

After a while, Yin Gui Zhenren waved his hand, "Sit."

Zhuge Ruolan was still anxious and dared not sit down.

She respectfully stood to one side, indicating she need not sit, standing was enough.

Yin Gui Zhenren did not force her, saying lightly, "Our Sect Leader just came out of Longshe Shan."

Zhuge Ruolan felt a buzz inside; indeed, the Sect Leader came from Longshe Shan, having just escaped. He had likely been sealed by a Formation on Longshe Shan for a full half month and finally emerged.

Looking at it this way, in this match, Chen Chuyang had the upper hand.

In her heart, she was relieved she hadn't been frightened into cowardice by the Sect Leader, nor … leaked any information about Chen Chuyang.

"Our Sect Leader has seen Chen Chuyang."

"Chen Chuyang is very strong; our Sect Leader wishes to recruit him into the Yin Gui Sect."

"Our Sect Leader promises him the position of Holy Son; the future Sect Leader of the Yin Gui Sect, Zhuge Ruolan."

"Disciple present." Zhuge Ruolan's heart trembled, not knowing what the Sect Leader intended.

At this moment, remaining silent was the best choice.

"Our Sect Leader gives you a task; you must complete it for our Sect Leader."

Yin Gui Zhenren looked deeply at Zhuge Ruolan and said, "If you accomplish it, our Sect Leader can fulfill one condition for you."

Zhuge Ruolan heard this, her breathing rapid; soon, she calmed herself.

Matters concerning Chen Chuyang must not be impulsive, and certainly not careless.

She must respond cautiously; if she were to become an enemy of Chen Chuyang, she would rather refuse.

"Please, Sect Leader, make it clear."

Yin Gui Zhenren nodded with satisfaction and said, "Our Sect Leader tasks you with persuading Chen Chuyang. As long as he agrees to join the Yin Gui Sect, he will become the future Sect Leader, and you will be the future second‑in‑command of the Yin Gui Sect."

"In the future, the Yin Gui Sect will be led by you both; our Sect Leader can also matchmake you. Then you will be one, and the hatred you bear, the worries you have, our Sect Leader will resolve together."

"As for the Yin Sha side, our Sect Leader can also …"

Killing intent spread throughout the cave.

Zhuge Ruolan stood upright, not daring to utter a sound.

Yin Gui Zhenren lifted his head, "Zhuge Ruolan, will you… accept this task?"

Zhuge Ruolan remained silent.

Yin Gui Zhenren continued, "Zhuge Gui is still alive."

Zhuge Ruolan heard those three words, her body trembling, pupils dilated.

Staring at the Yin Gui Zhenren before her, Zhuge Gui—her older brother and one of only two surviving members of the Zhuge family.

She had thought the Zhuge family left only herself, bearing a sea of blood vengeance.

She never expected her older brother to still be alive.

"He is in the Yin Gui Sect."

Zhuge Ruolan buzzed, her whole body trembling, staring at the Sect Leader before her.

"My brother … "

Yin Gui Zhenren said lightly, "He isn't dead yet, but in the future …"

Zhuge Ruolan's gaze hardened, killing intent coalescing.

"He is not in our Sect Leader's hands, nor imprisoned by our Sect Leader."

"However, our Sect Leader can help you, rescue him once."

"If you can get Chen Chuyang to join the Yin Gui Sect and become its Holy Son, how about that?"

Yin Gui Zhenren smiled faintly, looking at Zhuge Ruolan.

The Holy Maiden of the Yin Gui Sect, all her affairs, Yin Gui Zhenren knew.

The Zhuge family's destruction, its grudges and hatred, and what she bears, Yin Gui Zhenren knew all.

This time, it depends on her choice.

"Sect Master, can you save my older brother?"

"Of course, I, the Sect Master, can intervene, but it requires Chen Chuyang to join the Yin Gui Sect."

This premise cannot be changed.

With Chen Chuyang's strength, those people of the Yin Gui Sect are nothing to be easily captured.

By himself, he might find it hard to endure, but with another person, it's different.

Within the Yin Gui Sect, there are many factions; those old-timers are not weak in strength, and even the Yin Gui True Person is quite wary of them.

The Yin Gui Sect needs to change, starting with them.

Chen Chuyang is the best way to break the deadlock.

Zhuge Ruolan gritted her teeth and said, "I promise you, Sect Master."

"Clap clap clap." Yin Gui True Person laughed heartily, clapping and said, "Very well, then I, the Sect Master, await your good news, Zhuge Ruolan—don't let the Sect Master down."

Having said that, Yin Gui True Person left the cave dwelling.

Zhuge Ruolan stared into the distance, the yin energy on her body could no longer be suppressed.

"Hum."

Li Shenghong and the others hurried over.

"Holy Maiden, are you alright?"

After a moment, Zhuge Ruolan calmed down, shook her head, and said, "I'm fine."

"You all go cultivate; I, the Holy Maiden, will make a trip to Longshe Shan."

"Holy Maiden, shall I, your subordinate, accompany you?" Li Shenghong said worriedly.

Zhuge Ruolan shook her head: "No need, the Holy Maiden has her own plans; you all should strive in your cultivation."

"Yes." Li Shenghong and the people behind him clasped their hands, seeing Zhuge Ruolan off.