Master of Strange Dao

So, the result of this development was that even though Jinlan Mountain was not strong, everyone would engage in friendly exchanges with Jinlan Mountain unless absolutely necessary.

Furthermore, previously, Yu Ziqing's activities outside were also primarily friendly interactions.

He assumed that Jinlan Mountain had set a development path similar to that of sealing the Feng and Yin Two Families.

Their strength was not overwhelming, but they were irreplaceable.

This was also the most suitable route for the survival and development of Jinlan Mountain.

But now, the Old Chief Venerate felt he was wrong; he knew that what he believed might be largely incorrect or outdated, with not much meaningful information left.

Jinlan Mountain never intended to follow the sealing path of the Feng and Yin Two Families from the start to the end.

Ever since the incident with the Yin Family, Jinlan Mountain had even less intention of following that path.

He was mistaken in communicating with Jinlan Mountain using methods intended for sealing the Feng and Yin Two Families.

Yu Ziqing looked at the seemingly surprised Old Chief Venerate and suddenly smiled slightly, cupping his hands politely.

"Just joking, the kid was a bit indiscreet, boasting to the heavens, please don't mind, old man."

"Right, what did you want to say earlier, old man? Was there some news?"

The Old Chief Venerate secretly forced a smile; he couldn't determine for a moment whether Yu Ziqing was telling the truth or not.

He was very clear that the so-called joke wasn't funny at all, nor was it a joke; such confidence couldn't be expressed without real capability.

"Actually, I've caught a hint of a clue, someone is targeting your Jinlan Mountain."

"And there's a connection with those who abducted the Yin Family before."

"However, seeing your expression, you surely knew this long ago."

"Thank you for the reminder, old man. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't accompany you to enjoy the scenery here."

Yu Ziqing politely bowed with clasped hands, said no more, and left with Cece.

The Old Chief Venerate watched Yu Ziqing leave, his expression somewhat complex; he realized he'd made a misjudgment and thus spoken wrongly, this young man no longer wanted to chat with him.

This seemingly easygoing young man was completely different from the other young people he had encountered.

To put it bluntly, he had no reverence for Ninth Tier Strong cultivators.

Even when he had been possessed by a demon, facing him, they didn't show an ounce of fear or tension.

Either he was assured that he wouldn't dare do anything or had enough confidence.

Judging from his earlier words, this young man usually encountered Ninth Tier Strong individuals as though it were a routine matter; at Jinlan Mountain, he didn't harbor such reverence either.

Yu Ziqing naturally didn't know what the Old Chief Venerate was thinking.

He firmly believed the Old Chief Venerate wouldn't dare touch a hair on his head.

As for the so-called reverence, to be honest, there really wasn't much.

Yu Ziqing had indeed seen several Ninth Tier Strong individuals, but that wasn't the point; the point was that Yu Ziqing had seen big shots stronger than the Ninth Tier, and all his reverence was reserved for them.

You're not the strongest, nor do you dare to touch me, and you'll need something from me later; what should I fear of you?

From the fact that this old fellow never mentioned removing the Heart Demon and Heart Devil Tribulation, Yu Ziqing knew he wasn't up to anything good.

Clearly, even at this point, he still thought he could maintain the upper hand as before.

What a notion, not speaking of it, I've no interest in hearing more.

Yu Ziqing straightforwardly left, leaving the Old Chief Venerate to deal with the breeze.

The Old Chief Venerate cast a glance at the Deceitful Ghost, sighed, and remarked.

"Your young master certainly has a personality."

"Why shouldn't my young master have a personality?"

The Deceitful Ghost tossed a remark and then started clambering down the cliff.

He wasn't afraid of that guy.

Nor did he bother to continue talking to this old fellow, saying more often led to mistakes, and who knew what secrets might inadvertently be revealed.

While descending, the Deceitful Ghost gave instructions to the other "Hungry Ghosts."

"No one better engage with that old man; anyone breaking the rule better not let me find out who."

The Deceitful Ghost wasn't worried about the Old Chief Venerate overhearing, and he disappeared into a cave within the cliffside.

The Old Chief Venerate sat at the edge of the cliff, sighing quietly; indeed, why shouldn't he have a personality?

His son merely had a father as the Chief of the Shadow Department and could act audaciously, always undertaking frivolous activities within the department.

The young master of Jinlan Mountain possibly had several powerful individuals backing him, so it's even more natural for him to be more distinguished than his son.

Now, he couldn't show his face; the rest was up to others.

...

Yu Ziqing left the Abyss and instructed Cece while flying up from the Abyssal Rift.

"Be careful, if that guy with the metal mask gets into the Eight-direction Sand Sea Array, remember to trap him inside immediately."

"I understand," Cece replied, glancing down, "Young master, are we just leaving like this, not concerned with that old guy?"

"What does he matter to us? Just ignore him."

Yu Ziqing thought for a moment, then spoke.

"Let's go; waiting here isn't the way; waiting for the fish to bite, who knows how long that'll take; we need to push them."

After nightfall, Yu Ziqing flew out of the Abyssal Rift with Cece, heading towards Almsgiving Town.

Initially, he planned to enjoy the spectacle but changed his mind now.

No matter what others planned to do, he had to have a clear goal.

That was to capture the guy with the metal mask and then unearth the person who targeted him at the time.