Chapter 175 Fellow Taoist, please stay!
Within a day, Yang Ling had returned to Jingshui Pass.

Considering that there were too many children and sending them to the city rashly might cause quite a commotion, he found a vacant lot outside the city and with a wave of his hand, a manor immediately rose on the flat ground.

The manor covers a vast area with pavilions and towers scattered throughout the garden, surrounded by small bridges and flowing water, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.

Then he took out a picture of mountains and rivers, and the world in the painting slowly unfolded in the garden. Rays of light golden light released the children from the scroll.

The children blinked their eyes, looking at the strange yet beautiful environment in front of them, feeling a little overwhelmed.

"Don't be afraid, you are safe now."

Jiang Ziya sent messages to the people from Yang's business and the charity, asking them to come and take care of the children.

Soon, people from Yang's business and the charity came to the manor. They were all experienced veterans and quickly calmed the children down and began to arrange their daily lives.

Afterwards, Jiang Ziya began to arrange people to contact charity halls in various places and connect with them.

He was very proactive and quickly investigated the backgrounds of these children and began to arrange for them to return to their original charity.

Among them, there were some children who were not lost in the charity, and we also helped them find their parents and relatives. Those who could not be found were temporarily raised in the manor.

Yang Ling felt a little comforted as he saw everything going on in an orderly manner.

However, he also knew that if Lu Yue knew that his cave was destroyed, he would definitely not let it go.

In order to prevent the other party from coming to his door, Yang Ling hesitated for a moment, and decided to wait for a few days to see what the other party would do.

He found a quiet valley nearby, where there were beautiful mountains and clear waters, and flowers, birds, fish and insects living in harmony. It was a good place to practice.

He sat cross-legged on a piece of bluestone and continued to refine the Glazed Fantasy Light Bottle.

This is the treasure he got from the bottom of the Wangchuan River. It is one of the key points of the Jiuxiao Yuntian Star Array. As long as it is refined and combined with the Jiujiu Sanhun Gourd, Yang Ling can set up the array at will.

By then, even if he was besieged by several Golden Immortals like last time, he would not be completely powerless to fight back.

Last time in the underworld, I reaped a lot of rewards. In addition to the supreme treasure, the Hongmeng Purple Qi, the most precious thing was the Avici Immortal Sword.

However, Yang Ling gave it to his wife Yun Hua, because she had a very high talent in swordsmanship, and the Qilin Sword in her hand was a bit too mediocre.

Now that we have the Avici Sword, which is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, we only need to refine it and it will become a powerful weapon. Once it is used at the critical moment, its combat effectiveness will instantly soar several times.

As for the Sky-Slaying Demon Blade, Yang Ling originally wanted to destroy it, but then he changed his mind and realized that it was the human who was at fault, and the evil weapon itself was not at fault.

It just so happened that Yang Zhao also took a fancy to this evil weapon, and thought that if it was used in conjunction with the Divine Elephant's Prison-Suppressing Power, it might be able to unleash even greater power.

Yang Ling was a little worried. After checking again and again to make sure that this evil weapon was harmless, he handed the Sky-Slaying Demon Blade to Yang Zhao.

Ever since he got the Luobao Gold, he has had more and more treasures on him, so naturally he wants to prepare more for his family.

It’s a pity that the Dragon Escape Pillar was lost in the Forgotten River. It was probably destroyed by the leader of the Styx. It’s a bit regrettable.

That baby is quite useful.

Yang Ling took out four treasures from his treasure bag: the Headache Gun, the Dizziness Banner, the Coma Sword and the Plague Whip, and found that they were all mid-grade acquired spiritual treasures, and their power seemed to be okay.

If used to plot against the opponent, it should be quite useful.

He did not practice these four treasures. He planned to leave them to his wife Yunhua and three children, one for each child, to deal with emergencies.

While Yang Ling was fully focused on refining the Glazed Fantasy Light Bottle, Lu Yue, who had just returned to Jiulong Island, saw that his cave had been destroyed and was immediately furious!

"Damn it, who did it?"

"That person refused to reveal his origins."

Taoist Chen Gen, who was wearing a gray robe, took out a photo bead from the distant forest and handed it to Lu Yue, "Brother, you should check it yourself."

With his fingers trembling slightly, Lu Yue took the photo bead handed to him by Taoist Chen Gen and probed with his spiritual sense. A blurry picture appeared in the bead. In the picture, a figure was walking out of his cave. Although his face could not be seen clearly, the aura emanating from his body was extremely powerful.

Lu Yue's brows were furrowed. He could feel that the man's aura was extraordinary, but because the screen was too far away, he could not get any more information.

"Why is there only this picture?" Lu Yue's voice was filled with displeasure.

Taoist Chen Gen's face changed slightly, and he quickly explained: "My dear senior brother, that person has great magical power. We dare not get close to him for fear of being noticed by him. We can only record from a distance. I hope that my senior brother will forgive us."

Lu Yue's eyes were gloomy, and the image in his hand began to shake as his mood fluctuated, but his attention was no longer on the picture.

He said in a deep voice: "This person has extraordinary magical powers. He is definitely not an ordinary casual cultivator. He is very likely a master from a human cultivation sect... It seems that I have to go to Dashang in person."

When Taoist Chen Gen heard this, his face became even more solemn, and he whispered, "Brother, you must be careful on this trip. That person is very capable, and perhaps has an extraordinary background..."

"It's okay." Lu Yue interrupted him and said coldly, "That guy killed four of my disciples and destroyed my cave. If I don't take revenge, how can I, Lu Yue, have the face to stay in the East China Sea?"

Upon hearing this, Taoist Chen Gen could only sigh and stop trying to persuade him.

He knew Lu Yue's character. Once he made a decision, even if the sky collapsed and the earth tore apart, it would be difficult for him to be shaken.

"Don't worry, I won't go alone."

The corners of Lu Yue's mouth twitched slightly, revealing a slightly ferocious smile, and he sneered, "Isn't that guy coming for the children? It just so happens that I know that Junior Brother Ma Yuan from Skull Mountain often kidnaps children, so why not let him go and explore the way for me."

After saying this, he summoned a golden-eyed camel, rode on it, and hurriedly left Jiulong Island.

The golden-eyed camel is also a prehistoric alien species that can fly in the clouds and is incredibly fast.

Lu Yue rode on the golden-eyed camel, through the raging wind and waves, and in about half a day he arrived at an island shaped like a skull.

The island was filled with howling winds and piles of bones, giving people an eerie feeling.

From a distance, the eerie island looks like a giant skull. The rocks on the island are dark black, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding blue sea.

This island is called Skull Mountain. There are two bone caves on the left and right of the mountain. A faint white mist is rising from the entrances of the caves, as if it is the yin energy coming from deep underground.

The white bone cave on the left exudes a cold light; it is the Taoist temple of Niangniang Shiji; the white bone cave on the right is the residence of Yiqixian Ma Yuan.

These two were elite disciples from the outer sect of Jiejiao. Their cultivation was quite high and not much different from that of Lu Yue.

Without any hesitation, Lu Yue went straight to Ma Yuan's dojo.

It happened that Ma Yuan was seeing off a Taoist priest in black robe. The Taoist priest was tall and sturdy, with a gleam in his eyes, and looked very powerful.

Lu Yue happened to know this Taoist in black robe, who was Shen Gongbao, a disciple of the Chan Sect.

He had been to Jiulong Island before to report the news and asked Wang Mo, Gao Youqian and the other four saints of Jiulong Island to leave with him, but he never came back.

So when he saw Shen Gongbao at this moment, Lu Yue couldn't help but feel a little surprised. He said calmly in a low voice: "Junior Brother Ma Yuan, why do you have a distinguished guest today?"

The Immortal Ma Yuan was short and stocky, with a green face and fangs, white hair and red eyes, and he looked as ugly as an evil ghost. He wore a wide and stained robe and a string of white beads around his neck. It was called a string of beads, but it was actually an evil device made of children's skulls. Some of the skulls were still covered in a charming scarlet color, as if the blood had not yet dried.

Seeing that it was Lü Yue who arrived, Yiqi Xian Ma Yuan hurried forward and replied with a smile: "Senior Brother Lü Yue, this is Taoist Fellow Shen Gongbao from the Chan Sect, who has come to discuss some matters of cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Shen Gongbao nodded and smiled, and saluted to Lu Yue: "I have long admired Daoist friend Lu Yue. After meeting him today, I find that his reputation is indeed well-deserved."

Lu Yue politely returned the greeting, but his mind was racing with thoughts.

He looked at Shen Gongbao and asked in a deep voice, "Didn't Wang Mo and the other four go to Chentang Pass with you? Why haven't they come back?"

Shen Gongbao's eyes flickered. He obviously didn't expect Lu Yue to ask so directly. A hint of surprise appeared on his face. Then he spoke slowly and thoughtfully: "Fellow Daoist, don't you know yet? Fellow Daoist Wang Mo and the others have all perished."

"What?! Who did this?"

Lu Yue frowned and his expression instantly turned ugly.

He and Wang Mo and others were all practicing on Jiulong Island. They saw each other every day and had a good relationship. They were all disciples of Jiejiao, so it was naturally difficult for him to accept the news of their deaths.

"what is going on?"

Seeing this, Shen Gongbao sighed deliberately and said in a deep voice: "That day I heard that their apprentice was killed, so I went to inform a few Taoist friends, and then went with them to find the murderer to settle the account.

Who would have thought that the murderer was so skilled in Taoism, had great magical powers, and had a strange magic weapon that could kill people's spirits? In the end, the four Taoist friends were defeated and captured by him one after another...

Later, I heard that several fellow Taoists were finally refined to death!"

"Who is the murderer?" Lu Yue asked in a deep voice.

Shen Gongbao hesitated for a moment, but then he said directly, "It's Yang Ling, the disciple of the Human Sect who has gained fame in recent years!"

"It turns out to be him!"

Lu Yue's heart skipped a beat, and he looked at Shen Gongbao and said, "Why didn't you report this earlier?"

“How dare I!” Shen Gongbao said with a bitter smile, “Yang Ling’s methods are so powerful. Fortunately, I just watched from the sidelines and didn’t help. Otherwise, I’m afraid I would have fallen into his hands too!
If you hadn't asked me about it, I wouldn't have wanted to get involved in this matter. "

"Humph!"

Lu Yue snorted coldly and did not comment on his words.

Shen Gongbao smiled in his heart, knowing that he had passed the test of Lu Yue.

At this time, the Immortal Ma Yuan came forward curiously and asked, "Brother Lu Yue, how come you have time to visit my White Bone Cave today? What happened?"

When this matter was mentioned, Lu Yue's eyes could not help but flash with anger, and he said in a deep voice: "Junior Brother Ma Yuan, I came here this time to ask for something!
My cave on Jiulong Island was razed to the ground overnight, and four of my disciples were also brutally murdered. This hatred is irreconcilable, and I want to find the murderer to settle the score, so I come here to ask you to help me. "

As he spoke, he took out Taoist Chen Gen's photo-retaining bead, and without hiding it from Shen Gongbao, he directly cast a spell to make it appear.

Ma Yuan's face changed, revealing a look of surprise: "Why did Senior Brother suffer such a disaster? Who is the murderer and how could he be so courageous?"

Lu Yue gnashed his teeth and replied, "I don't know where that person came from. I only know that he came here on a dragon. It's probably because I had someone capture some human children to practice with...

Now that guy not only took all the children away, but also killed four of my disciples, destroyed my herb garden and spirit animal garden, and burned down my cave!!!"

Ma Yuan guessed, "Could it be the work of the demon-catching master of the human race? In the early years when I was catching people and digging out their hearts, the demon-catching master of the human race often came to trouble me, causing me to eat so much that my stomach was bloated."

Lu Yue nodded and said, "It is indeed possible."

"Brother, rest assured. I, Yiqixian, am the best at dealing with these demon-catching celestial masters!" Ma Yuan patted his chest and assured, "Leave it to me. How can we, disciples of Jiejiao, allow ourselves to be bullied?"

When Shen Gongbao heard this, he looked at the blurry figure recorded in the image bead again, his brows slightly frowned, and he couldn't help but think in his heart, could it be that Yang Ling did this again?
It sounds very much like his handwriting.

Moreover, he is related to the human race, and his body shape is somewhat similar... Wait, why does the person on the head of the black dragon in the distance look a bit like Junior Brother Jiang Ziya?
Shen Gongbao's heart was in turmoil, but he did not show it on his face. He remained a bystander and stood aside without saying a word.

At this time, Ma Yuan looked at Lu Yue and said, "When do we set out?"

A hint of viciousness flashed in Lu Yue's eyes, and he said, "The sooner the better. If it's too late, it will be difficult to track him."

After saying that, he turned around and prepared to leave.

Ma Yuan glanced at Shen Gongbao and was about to order them to leave, but Shen Gongbao suddenly said, "My two Taoist friends, please stay. Can I go with you? Maybe I can help you."

Lu Yue was stunned, then thought to himself that having an extra helper is naturally a good thing. Although Shen Gongbao's Taoism is not top-notch, he is a disciple of the Chan Sect after all, and his status and position are extraordinary. With him around, he might play an unexpected role.

So he nodded and agreed: "Okay, with the help of Taoist Fellow Shen Gongbao, it will naturally be like a tiger with wings."

After the three of them finished talking, they each prepared their luggage.

Lu Yue rode on the extremely fast golden-eyed camel, Shen Gongbao summoned a huge black tiger with stripes all over its body, and Ma Yuan had no mount, so he could only ride on a black cloud and head towards Da Shang with great momentum.

But after a day or two, the outline of Jambudvīpa gradually became clear.

Lü Yue rode on the golden-eyed camel, his eyes like lightning, sweeping across the mountains and rivers below. His mind was so sharp that he caught a hint of familiarity in this vast sea of ​​people.

"It's the breath of those children!"

Lu Yue's heart moved, he knew that his feeling was not wrong. Those children had been used as materials for his cultivation, and they had some unique aura on them.

He no longer hesitated, and immediately gave a call, changing the direction of the golden-eyed camel and heading straight for Jingshui Pass.

As the three approached, the outline of Jingshui Pass gradually became clear. In the distance, a huge manor came into view, surrounded by green trees, with a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

However, what attracted their attention most was the laughter of children coming from the manor.

Ma Yuan's eyes lit up, and then a greedy look appeared.

To him, those children were nothing less than the most tempting delicacy. He swallowed unconsciously in his throat, and his saliva almost dripped down.

"Not bad, not bad... these little creatures with delicate skin and flesh are the most delicious, so tender that they melt in your mouth!"

The Immortal Ma Yuan stared at the children below and said greedily, "Brother Lu Yue, after we deal with that demon catcher, you have to give me more of these children."

Lu Yue frowned.

He captured these children for cultivation purposes, not to leave them for Ma Yuan to eat.

But he didn't say much, just said coldly: "Be careful, maybe that guy is nearby."

Before he finished speaking, a cold voice came.

"The three-eyed Taoist priest riding a golden-eyed camel... You must be Lu Yue, I have been waiting for you for a long time!"

(End of this chapter)