Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!-Chapter 642 - 398: Long Yi and Tiger One, My Wife is Pure as Ice and Jade, Daoist Returns, The Old Heavenly Master Comes Back

"Ah... Ah?" Zhang Hu's face went blank when he heard Yi Chen's words, unable to grasp how the matter recorded in the Liuying Jade was tied to the bear.

No matter how hard he racked his brains, he couldn't understand the bond between the bear and Yi Taoist.

To Yi Chen, the bear was no longer just a bear; it was an auspicious sign.

This was especially true since this bear was the one he had encountered when he had his breakthrough after obtaining the "Dragon Tiger Embrace the Pill Great True Qi".

Although he didn't understand, Zhang Hu clearly grasped one principle.

When others don't take the initiative to explain, it's better to keep your mouth shut about things you're not supposed to ask; otherwise, others will be put in a difficult position and you'll only get a contrived answer meant to deceive you.

After chuckling, Zhang Hu immediately began to explain softly to Yi Chen.

Following his explanation, Yi Chen finally figured out who the two individuals in the image were.

It turned out that the often capricious and starkly contrasting frivolous female cultivator in the Liuying Jade was actually Zhang Longyi's wife, while the male cultivator was none other than the handsome man who had comforted Zhang Longyi earlier in the day.

This man turned out to be from the same lineage as Zhang Longyi's dao companion, a senior brother and junior sister.

They say that no childhood sweetheart can defeat a match made by the heavens. In that moment, Yi Chen's brain short-circuited, and he couldn't tell whether it was the childhood sweetheart or the heaven-sent Zhang Longyi who had won.

"Yi Taoist, what do you think of this matter?" Zhang Hu's face was solemn.

"Nice figure, average face, but that contrast compensates for the plain looks. Skills, voice, all quite good, not bad," Yi Chen commented.

Under the moonlight, the Daoist smiled cheerfully as he stored the Liuying Jade into his storage ring.

Zhang Hu: "... Is that what I'm talking about?"

Seeing that Yi Chen was impervious to persuasion, Zhang Hu had no choice but to speak candidly.

He bowed deeply:

"I dare not deceive Yi Taoist. Although I am unaware of any grudge between you and Zhang Longyi, with your temperament and character, you would certainly not trouble others without reason. My senior brother Long Yi must have done something shady behind the scenes."

"There's a quarrel between you and senior brother Zhang Longyi, and so is it with me. Now, Zhang Longyi's lineage is getting too close to the cultivators from the Demon Realm who are returning to Dragon Tiger Mountain."

"This has already violated the understanding that our various lineages have maintained for many years." As Zhang Hu spoke, a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

"From what you're saying, it sounds like Zhang Longyi's lineage is currently on the losing side in the struggle amongst the Dragon Tiger Mountain sects, so they're forging connections with the Demon Realm's Dragon Tiger Mountain lineage out of desperation, hoping to use this as leverage to gain benefits that don't match their strength?"

"To put it bluntly, isn't this just your internal strife." Seeing Zhang Hu being so respectful, knowing when to back down, Yi Chen nodded in satisfaction.

Daoist friend Hu Yi is indeed remarkable, with astonishing insight, penetrating the essence with just a hint.

Although it was true that Yi Chen held a grudge against Zhang Longyi, if Yi Chengzi was to take action against Zhang Longyi, they needed to show their stance; otherwise, it looked as if they wanted him to act against Zhang Longyi's lineage while also trying to curry favor on the side.

With a clear position, there was something to discuss.

Zhang Hu's attitude was obviously one of astute and decisive understanding.

Upon hearing Yi Chen's comments, Zhang Hu couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh: "Truly, nothing escapes Yi Taoist's discerning eyes."

"It's strange to say, but for some reason, things have not been going well for Zhang Longyi's lineage recently; one of their elders even went insane during a breakthrough and lost all his cultivation to the world, forcing them to take such desperate actions."

"But now, what they're doing is getting too excessive and cannot go unchallenged."

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"Zhang Longyi and his fairy consort are the symbols of their lineage's alliance. Attacking them is a move agreed upon by our various lineages; otherwise, without the nod and acquiescence from the heads of our lineages, opening doors of convenience for me, I would not have been able to get my hands on this Liuying Jade."

"So you all want to intimidate Zhang Longyi's lineage while not wanting to outright sever ties, essentially looking for a chance to push things along and have me, a poor Daoist from the Human Realm's Dragon Tiger Mountain lineage, play the villain that disrupts unity, right?"

Zhang Hu looked up only to meet a pair of seemingly amused eyes, feeling an inexplicable shock in his heart, unable to fathom how Yi Chen, given his age mentioned in the intelligence, could possess such profound insight and clarity.

"It seems that the rumors about Yi Taoist being a great figure reincarnated are true. The Hidden Dragon Temple indeed has good fortune to have welcomed you within its walls."

"Alas, it's a pity that nobody knows which formidable figure from the Dao Sect you were in a past life. Elders have searched through the archives, yet cannot trace your origin. Your cultivation technique is unique, forming its own lineage, filled with wonder upon wonder. Truly, it's unknown how many secrets lie buried within the river of time," Zhang Hu sighed deeply, then earnestly pleaded, "Please, Yi Daoist, for the sake of past friendships, help Hu Yi this time."

Just as he was about to continue reaching lower with his waist, a mysterious force suddenly emerged, blocking his action.

"Yi Taoist..."

"Eh, brother Daoist Hu Yi, we're old acquaintances after all, no need for such formality," Yi Chen said.

"People give me respect, and I return it tenfold. Zhang Menqing violates public morals, corrupts both adults and children, and tarnishes the reputation of the Dao Sect. This favor, I must do," Yi Chen said with a light laugh, then his voice suddenly turned cold,

"That Xian Xian Tower in Zhengyang City should have extensive connections with the powers behind you, Daoist Brother Hu Yi, shouldn't it? Lin Zhengyi is an old friend and a good buddy of mine; he helped me in the past. Go return his magic artifact to him, and for all the expenses incurred inside the tower, repay tenfold. Any problem with that?"

"No problem. Should we also deal with that female cultivator called Xian'er while we're at it?"