Immortal Fairies Always Have Designs on Me-Chapter 821 - 352: Aunt Ruo’s Doting and the First Sword Immortal’s Redemption (Part 5)
"What are you holding back?"
"Obviously, it's the expression..."
Now, looking at this little rascal, it's hard not to gaze at him with gentle eyes; it's difficult to restrain.
Lu Jin'an chuckled lightly, flicked his clothes gently, and looked straight ahead, embodying the image of a Wandao Sect Saint.
So... Xiao Yinruo couldn't help but glance at him twice.
This little rascal did it on purpose, right?
Absolutely intentional!
Xiao Yinruo slightly clenched his hands, casting a glance of resentment at him, but upon noticing the sound outside the courtyard, he quickly suppressed all expressions.
Lu Jin'an also looked ahead as Qi Huizu, accompanied by Yi Beiyao and Gu Chenxi, entered the courtyard.
"Palace Master Xiao, congratulations on Qingmiao Palace's great victory in the Qi Fortune Competition against the Spirit Clan."
Qi Huizu, dressed in gray sword clothes, smiled heartily while clasping his fists to congratulate Xiao Yinruo.
As his words fell, he glanced at Lu Jin'an, quickening his steps to reach Lu Jin'an and patting his shoulder, unable to resist praising: "Promising young ones, indeed!"
Lu Jin'an quickly stepped back and bowed: "Sect Master Qi overpraises."
"Haha, no need to be modest." Qi Huizu patted Lu Jin'an's shoulder a few times: "You've done something truly remarkable."
Lu Jin'an bowed again; beside him, Xiao Yinruo was secretly pleased, maintaining a flawless expression: "Sect Master Qi, I've brought Jin'an; whatever you want to say, please speak directly."
Listening to Aunt Ruo's voice, Lu Jin'an's heart stirred. Was one of the conditions for Sect Master Qi's meeting with Aunt Ruo that he had to come over?
For what reason?
Lu Jin'an looked at Qi Huizu calmly, who took his hand off Lu Jin'an's shoulder and, after a long silence, began solemnly: "Two hours ago, I killed all the high-ranking members of Lingxiao Sword Sect except the Supreme Grand Elder."
As he spoke, he took out the Star Abyss Tower, one of his Immortal Artifacts, and tossed Lingxiao Sword Sect's Supreme Grand Elder onto the ground.
With Qi Huizu's words, the expressions of those present changed.
Lingxiao Sword Sect, a Second Rank sect preserved for thousands of years, although lacking Divine Concealment, had its Sect Master and three Supreme Elders all at the Mid Divine Presence realm or above, along with hundreds of elders in the Tribulation Crossing Realm. In all of the Human Clan's Second-grade forces, it was considered a top power.
And all these people, except for this Supreme Grand Elder, were slaughtered by Qi Huizu?
Xiao Yinruo's eyes narrowed as, with a signal from him, Yi Beiyao and Gu Chenxi positioned themselves strategically, ready to advance or retreat.
Xiao Yinruo knew that even in Qingmiao Domain, he couldn't detain this number one Sword Immortal, but necessary precautions couldn't be ignored.
Qi Huizu ignored the almost tangible nature's spiritual energy surrounding him, calmly looking at Lu Jin'an: "You should know why I did this."
Lu Jin'an took a deep breath, looking at the Supreme Grand Elder from Lingxiao Sword Sect; he could think of only one possibility.
"Lingxiao Sword Sect has become the Upper Realm's lapdog, correct?"
Hearing Lu Jin'an's voice, Qi Huizu's smile returned: "True, you indeed have means to know certain secrets, so... you knew long ago, right?"
Lu Jin'an's eyes lowered: "Yes, your wife..."
"Indeed." Qi Huizu sighed heavily, while Xiao Yinruo had already come behind Lu Jin'an, expressionless, gazing at Qi Huizu.
From Jin'an's half-spoken words, she could easily judge: Qi Huizu's wife Ji Shuang was connected to the Upper Realm.
It was widely known that Qi Huizu and his wife Ji Shuang shared deep love, so what would Qi Huizu choose?
"I've already imprisoned her." Qi Huizu lowered his head again, face devoid of sadness or joy: "She told me all of this voluntarily.
I don't know if she confessed from fear of being discovered and killed or out of guilt unable to continue deceiving me, but regardless, there's an undeniable responsibility I bear.
The destruction of Lingxiao Sword Sect is the beginning of my redemption."
"So..." Qi Huizu bowed to Lu Jin'an at this moment: "I hope Saint Lu can assist me."
Lu Jin'an calmly watched Qi Huizu bowing to him, and spoke: "Sect Master Qi, please go ahead."
Straightening up, Qi Huizu looked at Lu Jin'an: "I need time, time for redemption, and before that, I don't want her identity exposed.
If Saint Lu agrees, once I return to Lin Yuan Sword Sect, I will immediately..."
Qi Huizu closed his eyes, clenched hands, his voice turned somber: "Abolish her cultivation."
Lu Jin'an thought: "You're not abolishing her now to use her to contact other Upper Realm lapdogs?"
After all, without cultivation, she couldn't communicate swiftly and secretly.
"Hmm..." Qi Huizu pulled the corners of his mouth: "But more importantly, I want to understand why she confessed to me.
Was it fear of discovery and death, or... genuine remorse opting not to deceive me any further."
"I hope Saint Lu can comprehend my sentiments."
Having said this, Qi Huizu seemed to release a heavy burden from his heart, sighed gently, and continued: "There's one more thing. She said the Upper Realm is laying plans in the Eastern Great Realm."
Lu Jin'an's mind instantly recalled Dongfang Xinglan's figure, relating it to the Three Great Dynasties.
"I'm returning to the sect tomorrow. I'd like Saint Lu to give me an answer by then."
After speaking, Qi Huizu bowed once more to Lu Jin'an.
"Sect Master Qi, you honor me." Lu Jin'an immediately grasped Qi Huizu's arm: "I agree to this matter."
"Thank you!"
Qi Huizu sincerely expressed, then turned to Xiao Yinruo: "Palace Master Xiao, I'll trouble Qingmiao Palace with the aftermath of Lingxiao Sword Sect."
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