Immortality System: Cultivating with Girls

"Elders, I too would like to know how you knew we were here?" Bai Luqiu also spoke up at the right moment, standing to Wen Zhixing's right. With one on his left and one on his right, they offered him tremendous support.

"Huh?" Xu An and Shi Yan were taken aback again.

How could it be? Are Liu Qingdai and Bai Luqiu supporting Wen Zhixing with their actions? It seems the three of them are quite close. Does Liu Qingxuan even know about this?

The two of them immediately regarded Wen Zhixing with newfound respect.

This kid's got something. Bai Luqiu and Liu Qingdai have notoriously high standards, yet he managed to win both their favor. That also indirectly highlighted Wen Zhixing's remarkable nature.

At this thought, Shi Yan's previously tense expression relaxed, and he said with a smile, "We came with Yun Qing to rescue you."

"Yes, Yun Qing also informed us that Qingdai had been kidnapped. With the Sect Master missing, we had no choice but to come ourselves," Xu An added with a smile.

Mu Yunqing... Wen Zhixing and the others exchanged glances. So it was him. Indeed, that fellow has already started to make his move. Even faster than we believed.

"We also happened to encounter Xu Qing and his companions up ahead, which is how we learned you had already escaped." As he spoke, Xu An took out the Message Jade Talisman.

What a coincidence, they mused. No wonder Wen Zhixing and the others were being so cautious. Even we find it hard to believe the rescue was this straightforward.

"I see." The three of them looked at the Message Jade Talisman, then nodded. That explanation seemed plausible.

"Now that things are clear, let's go," Xu An said, smiling as he glanced at the three and moved to lead them away.

"Please wait, Elders. I have something else to ask. There's still time to leave after I've asked my questions," Wen Zhixing interjected again.

"You kid..." Shi Yan's expression showed displeasure, but upon glancing at Liu Qingdai and Bai Luqiu, he forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart and said, "Speak then."

"If the Elders are here, then where is Mu Yunqing?" Wen Zhixing asked, cupping his hands.

Yun Qing has already infiltrated the Wonderous Palace alone to rescue you, Xu An replied. He felt a strange stirring in his heart, sensing a targeted animosity towards Mu Yunqing from the young man before him.

"Already infiltrated the Wonderous Palace, huh..." Wen Zhixing's gaze narrowed slightly. Strange. Mu Yunqing actually infiltrated the Wonderous Palace alone? That's quite different from our previous speculations. Wasn't he supposed to be focused on killing Si Nanyan to destroy the evidence? Why infiltrate alone now? Has he abandoned his original plan?

Wait, destroying evidence! A flash of insight struck Wen Zhixing, and he instantly understood. I get it! So that was Mu Yunqing's plan all along! After all this, his real objective is to eliminate Zhang Tiancheng! Once Zhang Tiancheng is dead, Si Nanyan will lose her concrete evidence and can no longer threaten Mu Yunqing. That way, he'll have no more worries.

Zhang Tiancheng is in danger, Wen Zhixing's heart sank. No matter what, Zhang Tiancheng could be considered a friend. At the very least, he never intended to harm me. For that reason alone, he's worth saving.

BUZZ!

Just then, the Message Jade Talismans at Xu An's and Shi Yan's waists lit up again. The two elders glanced at Wen Zhixing and the others and, without trying to hide it, projected the message.

"[Uncles, I've found Qingdai and Luqiu. Quick, begin the operation!]"

"Hmm?" Xu An and Shi Yan froze. What nonsense is Mu Yunqing spouting? He found Liu Qingdai and Bai Luqiu? Then who are these people in front of us?

Their minds raced, and both became wary. Is Mu Yunqing lying? Or perhaps... are these people here impostors? It's also possible the ones Mu Yunqing met are fake. The message itself seems normal, but to us, it's utterly bizarre.

"Rest assured, Uncles, we're the real ones." Bai Luqiu reacted quickly, stepping forward. "Uncle Xu, that time your nephew was secretly injured? That was me. And your son—I was the one who knocked him out."

"It was you!" Xu An's eyes widened. I've been searching for so long for the person who ambushed my son, and it was Bai Luqiu all along! But I can't exactly make trouble for her now. I asked my nephew and my son back then, but they wouldn't say a word about what happened, even if it killed them. Clearly, they must have done something shameful.

"I'm real too! I really am! Uncle Shi, when I was little, I was the one who kept setting fire to your residence!" Liu Qingdai chimed in. "And that precious flute of yours? I stole that too!"

"Qingdai... you!" Shi Yan was rendered speechless. You... you little rascal! No wonder I could never find the culprit. It seems Liu Qingxuan must have covered for her.

Hearing this, however, Xu An and Shi Yan finally relaxed. Anyone who could say such things had to be them, no doubt about it. Still, why does this feel so irritating? These two little scoundrels are truly outrageous!

So then... the question remains. What was Mu Yunqing's message all about? Why would he lie to us?

Sensing their confusion, Wen Zhixing shot Bai Luqiu a meaningful look. Bai Luqiu understood immediately and sighed. "Uncles, it's a long story. According to our investigation, Mu Yunqing has secretly colluded with the Wonderous Palace."

"What?!" Xu An and Shi Yan's first reaction was disbelief. How could Mu Yunqing possibly collude with the Wonderous Palace? He's not only a candidate for the future Sect Master of the Righteous Sun Sect but is also destined for the Purple Cloud Divine Sect! With such a bright future, he'd have to be insane to side with the Wonderous Palace.

"Uncle Shi, Uncle Xu, it's true," Liu Qingdai also stepped forward, unusually serious. "You need to be careful too. He might even be scheming against you."

"Scheming against us?" Xu An and Shi Yan felt a chill. They both recalled Mu Yunqing's recent attempts to win them over, and his various other strange behaviors. It seems there really might be a problem.

After a moment, Xu An took a deep breath. "Let's put this aside for now. We'll discuss it later. You three come with us first." Saying this, he moved to lead them away.

"Elders, I advise you not to come any closer. The Wonderous Palace's Primordial Fetus Realm expert is about to awaken..." Wen Zhixing shook his head, dropping a bombshell.

"What?!" Xu An and Shi Yan were so shocked they froze mid-step, their legs stiffening. Both stared intently at Wen Zhixing, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets. Kid, you better not be spouting nonsense!

As some of the strongest figures in the Righteous Sun Sect, we're naturally aware of Murong Fenghua's existence. Otherwise, we would have wiped out the Wonderous Palace long ago. Isn't it precisely because we fear Murong Fenghua might awaken and, in turn, destroy the Righteous Sun Sect?

Liu Qingdai and Bai Luqiu also looked at Wen Zhixing with confusion. A Primordial Fetus Realm cultivator? they wondered. We didn't know there was a Primordial Fetus Realm cultivator in the Wonderous Palace.

"Is what you're saying true?" Xu An and Shi Yan struggled to calm the storm in their hearts, circulating their internal energy to regain composure.

"Of course, it's true. My Master informed me of this; otherwise, how would I know?" Wen Zhixing said with a smile, readily using Liu Qingxuan as a shield.

"So it was the Sect Master..." Hearing this, the two were instantly convinced. If Liu Qingxuan said it, then it must be true.

"Uncles, don't show yourselves at the same time. Elder Xu, please take Qingdai and leave first." An idea sparked in Wen Zhixing's mind, and he added with a smile, "Elder Shi, you just need to make an appearance. Cause a little mayhem and then leave. The Primordial Fetus Realm expert hasn't fully awakened yet, so a small disturbance won't be a big deal."

Murong Fenghua has already returned to closed-door cultivation. For minor disturbances, he probably won't emerge easily. Mu Yunqing's goal is to kill Zhang Tiancheng. He wants Xu An and Shi Yan to act together, undoubtedly to lure Si Nanyan and Feng Ruoli away. That way, he can act freely. Since that's the case, I definitely won't let him get his way.