Chapter 793

Pang Mingde's brows were tightly knit as he secretly pondered what Ye Lin had just mentioned. The Qian Dao territory in Nan Ting Mountain Region, especially that anomalous zone, made him involuntarily think of some rumors and secrets.

"Ye Lin, you just said that Yan Buji and Yun Hua had a conflict in the Qian Dao territory of Nan Ting Mountain Region, and you also mentioned the anomalous zone?" Pang Mingde asked in a deep voice.

Ye Lin nodded, looking at Pang Mingde with some doubt: "Yes, Master. Hall Master Yan once mentioned to me that he and Yun Hua had a great battle in the anomalous zone of the Qian Dao territory. However, he did not go into detail about the specifics."

A glint flashed in Pang Mingde's eyes as he secretly pondered: "The anomalous zone of the Qian Dao territory... could it really be that place?"

He knew that the anomalous zone of the Qian Dao territory was extremely mysterious in the cultivation world; rumors said it was once the fall site of those who attained the Dao and sages, containing countless opportunities and dangers. Moreover, the legendary treasure Primordial Seed was said to be closely related to that anomalous zone.

"Ye Lin, do you recall if Yan Buji mentioned anything special when he spoke of the anomalous zone?" Pang Mingde continued to ask.

Ye Lin thought for a moment, then shook his head: "Hall Master Yan didn't say much; he only mentioned that he and Yun Hua had a great battle in the anomalous zone, after which Yun Hua left the anomalous zone, while Hall Master Yan continued to train there."

Pang Mingde nodded, already having a few suspicions in his heart. He knew that the grudge between Yan Buji and Yun Hua was far from simple on the surface, and that the anomalous zone might conceal a greater secret.

"Ye Lin, have you noticed anything unusual about Yan Buji in your recent contacts with him?" Pang Mingde continued to ask.

Ye Lin shook his head: "Hall Master Yan is normal as usual, but lately he seems to be especially concerned about Yun Qing's affairs. He also mentioned that Yun Qing might possess a Saint Embryo aptitude, with limitless future achievements. And our grudge against Yun Qing... probably cannot be resolved."

A flicker of coldness crossed Pang Mingde's eyes as he secretly grew wary. Yun Qing's rise was undoubtedly a huge threat to Yan Buji, and Yan Buji would certainly not sit and wait for doom.

"Ye Lin, remember from now on to minimize contact with Yan Buji as much as possible. This person is extremely deep and inscrutable; if you get dragged into his schemes, you'll likely fall into danger." Pang Mingde said in a deep voice.

Although Ye Lin was somewhat reluctant in his heart, he still nodded: "Disciple understands, Master."

Pang Mingde nodded, but his mind had already begun to scheme. Behind the grudge between Yan Buji and Yun Qing might lie a greater conspiracy. And the secret in that anomalous zone might very well be the key to unraveling all of this.

"Nan Ting Mountain Region is too far away, but since Yan Buji informed Yun Hua of this, could he also want me to know about it?" Pang Mingde narrowed his eyes, and many thoughts flashed through his mind instantly.

If Yan Buji also knew what existed in that anomalous zone and its relation to Yun Qing, it would not be impossible for him to be using a borrowed knife to kill.

But upon careful thought, given Yan Buji's strength, it's unlikely he could have accessed such secrets.

"Even if he is valued by He Yun and the Blood Daoist, such a secret concerning becoming a sage and attaining the Dao could not be easily told to him; could it be merely Yan Buji's unintentional remark?"

Pang Mingde felt somewhat troubled; it seemed he still needed to go find Yan Buji to confirm this matter.

Soon after.

Pang Mingde came alone to the garrisoned royal city and made contact with Yan Buji.

Yan Buji also hurried over, looking surprised at him, and clasped his hands: "Elder Pang, why have you come in person? Has something major happened?"

Pang Mingde chuckled: "I heard Hall Master Yan made a big sale at the demon clan's Heaven Celebration, so I came over to see if there's anything our sect can help with."

"Elder Pang, you're joking; our cooperation with your sect is already sufficient. If you have any needs, just say the word and I'll make arrangements." Yan Buji said with a smile.

But Yan Buji knew Pang Mingde wouldn't have come for such a trivial matter.

After a while of small talk, Pang Mingde indeed shifted the topic, looking at Yan Buji and saying: "Hall Master Yan, have there been any developments on your side lately?"

Yan Buji stared for a moment, then said: "Elder Pang, why do you have such doubts?"

"I've heard that over at the Great Merchant Guild, three Great Vehicle cultivators are taking disciples. And the disciple being taken is...." Pang Mingde gave Yan Buji a meaningful glance.

Yan Buji's face instantly darkened, but inwardly he was secretly amused; Pang Mingde had indeed come to ask him about this.

"Alas!" Yan Buji heaved a heavy sigh: "If it's a blessing, it's not a disaster; if it's a disaster, you can't avoid it."

Seeing Yan Buji about to resign himself to fate, Pang Mingde immediately said: "Hall Master Yan, there's no need for that. Although Yun Qing has been favored by three great experts, aren't you also a rising star of the Great Sinful Sect? I imagine your sect wouldn't stand by and watch you clash with Yun Qing in a major battle; they'll surely find a chance to mediate."

"Hopefully that's the case." Yan Buji lowered his head, looking at a loss.

Pang Mingde narrowed his eyes, observing Yan Buji's demeanor, which seemed to show no intention of acting against Yun Qing at all, or perhaps... he had other plans?

Pang Mingde felt Yan Buji was certainly not the type to be slaughtered at others' mercy; he would surely find ways to protect himself. Moreover, his enmity with Yun Qing is a deadly feud, irreconcilable, impossible to resolve.

He spoke to comfort Yan Buji, but merely wanted to see his reaction. At least from now on, Yan Buji truly doesn't seem to have any solution.

"This person couldn't possibly just go with the flow." Pang Mingde's eyes shifted.

Afterwards, he asked again: "Hall Master Yan, if Yun Qing comes to you for revenge in the future, what will you do?"

"Ah?" Yan Buji lifted his head, stunned, unable to utter a word.

After holding it in for a while, Yan Buji could only helplessly shake his head: "I don't know either."

"Really?"

"Well... maybe she won't come to me for revenge." Yan Buji gave a faint smile.

"Hmm?"

Seeing Yan Buji's expression brighten instantly, could it be that he really has a way to deal with Yun Qing?

No.

Pang Mingde didn't ask him what exactly happened between him and Yun Qing in Nan Ting Mountain Region, because asking that would be too deliberate.

So Pang Mingde had another plan, intending to understand some inside information from Yan Buji's attitude.

After careful observation, Pang Mingde realized that Yan Buji might indeed have some means to cope with Yun Qing's aggression, though the chances may not be great; but from the change in his demeanor before and after, it seems possible.

"Could it be that the Great Sinful Sect would really step forward for him? That's not impossible. But if it involves seeking vengeance, Yun Qing, representing the Great Merchant Guild, would come to challenge him to a life-and-death duel; Yan Buji couldn't shirk that."

Among the major powers of Zhong Tian Zhi Yu, to avoid large-scale war, they agreed that if revenge is sought, a life-and-death duel can be held under mutual witness. Although it's an unwritten rule, the Great Sinful Sect would surely not refuse.

Because the Great Sinful Sect, upon integrating into the Zhong Tian Zhi Yu cultivation world, abiding by the rules is paramount.

From Yan Buji's demeanor, Pang Mingde sensed that he seemed certain Yun Qing wouldn't come to cause him trouble.

And why is that?