Chapter 161: The Scheme Succeeds: Leaving the Yuanqing Sect

Fuyin Zhenren was so anxious that his mouth was covered in blisters, yet Lingxiang seemed not to be worried at all.

Not only was she not worried, she was even fanning the flames on the side, talking about how people's hearts are unpredictable below the mountain and how the world is full of dangers, which made Fuyin Zhenren even more anxious.

But what use was there in being anxious?

The letter was only discovered near noon. During the morning lessons earlier, the disciples of Qiuyun Peak did not see Maidong and simply assumed she wanted to sleep in, so they did not disturb her; it was only later that they felt something was wrong, and upon entering her room, they saw the furnishings were as usual and the bedding was folded neatly, clearly having slipped out the night before.

Given Maidong's pace, she had likely already run ten or twenty miles down, and now even if they chased down the mountain, they had no idea which direction she had gone!

Seeing Fuyin Zhenren so anxious, the Elders only tried to persuade him, saying that Maidong was now grown up and possessed cultivation, so surely no problems would arise, and so on.

But even with such words, how could they compare to the evil flames fanned by Lingxiang?

And just at this moment, Lingxiang actually sought out Chiyanzi, who had been lingering at the Yuanqing Sect to cultivate, and volunteered to go find Maidong, saying that with Chiyanzi by her side and Xiaobai protecting her, she would certainly be able to bring Maidong back.

Fuyin Zhenren was originally unwilling, but he could not withstand Lingxiang's reasoning, as she only said that since she and Maidong grew up together, if there were any clues, only she would be able to detect them, making her the most suitable candidate.

The Elders said they needed to deliberate, but Lingxiang actually imitated Maidong, left behind a letter, and also snuck out of the Yuanqing Sect under the cover of night.

Now the Yuanqing Sect was like a pot that had exploded, yet they were helpless; who let them have no way to deal with these two troublemakers?

And from beginning to end, Shangqing Zhenren maintained a detached expression, keeping his eyes closed the entire time without saying a word; if not for knowing that he had a plan in mind, Fuyin Zhenren would have thought his Senior Brother had fallen asleep.

"Why must the Sixth Junior Brother be so panicked? Lingxiang's schemes—if others don't know them, can it be that you don't?"

"But..." Fuyin Zhenren just wanted to say something, but upon thinking of his previous promise to Lingxiang, he closed his mouth.

Those who cultivate the Dao value promises as much as their own lives; once a promise is made, one does not easily go back on it.

Fuyin Zhenren was just too upright; he did not realize that Lingxiang's departure now was exactly a violation of the promise she had made to him that day.

Let us say that once Lingxiang, Xiaobai, and Chiyanzi went down the mountain, they rushed toward the Youran Abode in Guyang City; Xiaobai was filled with confusion—wasn't the plan to go down the mountain to find Maidong? Why were they going to the Youran Abode instead?

"The so-called most dangerous place is the safest place," Lingxiang smiled cunningly.

"Put on a play? What kind of play? A short opera?" Maidong was utterly confused; she wanted to know where Xin Yi had gone, so why did they need to put on a play?

"Hey, I'm being watched closely by your master, aren't I? If I want to go down the mountain, I naturally need an excuse. It just so happens that I'm worried about you going down the mountain alone, so let's travel together—you go find your lover, and I'll go find my disciple. Wouldn't that be convenient for both of us?"

Maidong smiled upon hearing this: "If you want to go out, just say so; you have to use Long Qi as a shield. Could I possibly stop you? Tell me, where have those two gone now? And how should this play be performed?"

"Long Qi said earlier that he wanted to head south to the old residence of the Long Family in Nanhua, and Xin Yi is with him. You only need to leave a letter and then wait at the Youran Abode for a day; that way, I can use the excuse of looking for you to get out," Lingxiang said, flipping through the chestnuts on the table.

This Adao is truly a glutton; a full plate of chestnuts, and he actually ate every single one.

Maidong pondered for a moment after hearing this: "How do you know that Master and the others will be willing to let you come find me? Maybe they will send Senior Brother Guanxu instead?"

"You don't need to ask about that; just do as I say. I naturally have a way to escape."

"So the two of you had colluded long ago!" Xiaobai laughed: "Truly, birds of a feather flock together; the old saying does not deceive me!"

Lingxiang glanced at Xiaobai triumphantly: "What do you know? This is called strategic planning; you make it sound so unsightly."

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Hearing the two bickering, Chiyanzi could not help but shake his head; this Lingxiang, her personality is exactly the same as her master's.

While they were talking, the three of them arrived at the Youran Abode, but there was not a soul to be seen in the house.