Get Lost!

In the bamboo house, Ning Lang occupied a chair, while Jiang Keran stood before him. Adorned in the official disciple attire, Jiang Keran appeared more refined and elegant than before.

However, when compared to Ning Lang, the contrast was as vast as heaven and earth.

Jiang Keran might be considered handsome, yet Ning Lang, in addition to his good looks, emanated an indescribable aura of an otherworldly immortal. He possessed an impeccable presence.

"How is your injury?" inquired Ning Lang.

"It has mostly healed," replied Jiang Keran.

Ning Lang directed, "Extend your hand."

Jiang Keran hesitated briefly but obediently complied.

Two fingers from Ning Lang touched Jiang Keran's wrist, and a refined spiritual energy penetrated his arm. After circulating through his body, Ning Lang withdrew his hand, smiling, "Misfortune may be a blessing in disguise. Though your spiritual energy was depleted once, after recovery, your cultivation has progressed. It's impressive for someone your age to reach the Lower Rank of the Qi Refining Realm. However, continue striving. Your senior brothers and sisters are younger than you but have already reached the same level."

"What?!" Jiang Keran couldn't believe that his seemingly foolish senior brother and the enchanting second senior sister were on par with him.

Despite being one of the nineteen imperial princes in the Great Yu Dynasty, he faced targeted assassination attempts due to his exceptional talent. 

Yet, here he was, unable to surpass two individuals younger than him.

"Why don't you believe it?" inquired Ning Lang.

"Disciple dares not." Jiang Keran shook his head.

Ning Lang remained silent, handing him a copy of the 'Cloud-Soaring Art' body technique that he transcribed himself. He stood up and said, "This is a body technique manual. Study it carefully in the next few days. If you have any questions, ask your senior brother; he has mastered this technique completely."

"Yes."

As Ning Lang was about to leave, a voice suddenly reached his ears. He extended his consciousness, then turned to Jiang Keran, saying, "Don't speak, hide your aura, and don't go out no matter what happens."

Jiang Keran seemed to anticipate something, and his expression became tense.

Xiao Ran, accompanied by Gao Qiu, Gao Hua, and Gao Sheng, arrived outside the bamboo house. He bowed and said, "Seventh Elder, I am here on orders from my master to bring three seniors from the capital to investigate here..."

Before he could finish, Ning Lang interrupted, "I'm not in the mood to entertain guests right now. Take them back where they came from."

"But..."

Gao Qiu directly said, "Seventh Elder, we are here by the king's order to investigate the rebels who escaped from the capital. If possible, please cooperate."

"Not convenient."

Jiang Keran nervously looked at Ning Lang. Though he believed that Ning Lang wouldn't betray him, growing up in the palace had made him accustomed to the deceitful nature of people. Even though he trusted Ning Lang, he reminded himself to be cautious.

Upon hearing the voice, Xiao Ran dared not say more. Since the incident two nights ago, he vividly remembered it. Even with ten times more courage, he dared not speak to Ning Lang as casually as before.

Gao Qiu and his brothers frowned at the refusal. Was the Seventh Elder always difficult to deal with? Or was there some other reason?

The Gao brothers exchanged glances, then took a few steps forward.

At that moment, Ning Lang pushed the door open, scanned the three with a cold gaze, and said, "What, still want to force your way in?"

Gao Qiu furrowed his brows into a W-shape. He couldn't believe that the Seventh Elder of the Haohui Sect was so young.

Gao Hua quickly stepped forward and said, "We mean no harm, but..."

"But what?" Ning Lang interrupted.

"We just want to check if there are any traitors hiding here."

"Heh."

Ning Lang sneered, "I want to ask you, did you search Golden Yuan Peak?"

"No."

"What about other places? Did you search there?"

"No."

Ning Lang suddenly became furious, "Since you didn't search elsewhere, why did u barge in here? Do you think I, Ning Lang, am easy to bully?... Xiao Ran!"

Xiao Ran didn't expect Ning Lang to call him out by name, and he quickly bowed.

"Go back and tell your master that if he throws such trouble on me again, tell him to wait for me on the Ascension Platform of Haohui Palace!"

Xiao Ran shivered.

Ning Lang's words were clear. If his master dared to provoke him again, he should prepare to face his challenge on the Ascension Platform in Haohui Palace.

Now, he indeed had the confidence to say such words.

Xiao Ran dared not linger and quickly turned away without looking back.

The Gao brothers, on the other hand, were puzzled. Why was the temper of this Seventh Elder so bad? Why didn't he look refined? Could there be internal strife within the Haohui Sect?

"Why aren't you leaving?"

"Seventh Elder, we have been misunderstood. We really have no ill intentions."

Ning Lang drew his Tai A sword from his waist, raised it, and then abruptly swung it down.

A white light flashed before their eyes, and a massive rock in the distance shattered. The sound of the sword breaking the air lingered in their ears for a long time. Ning Lang sheathed his sword and said sternly, "Get lost!"

This sword technique...

It had already reached the level of perfection...

Just from the power of this one sword, it seemed that the strength of this Seventh Elder of the Haohuo Sect was at least at the Middle Crystallization Realm or above.

Even an ordinary Seventh Elder was so formidable. Had the Haohui Sect become so powerful?

The three brothers, with Gao Qiu having the highest cultivation at the Middle Crystallization Realm, and Gao Hua and Gao Sheng at the Lower Crystallization Realm, did not dare to act recklessly.

After a moment of silence, Gao Qiu said with a bow, "We were rude. We'll leave now."

Speaking of which...

High Crystallization Realm?

The Seventh Elder's temperament was unexpectedly so strong. Did Haohui Sect have such a character now?

Gao Qiu was silent for a moment, held up his hands and apologized: "We were rude, we will be leaving now."

Gao Qiu glanced around, then the three of them turned and flew away.

Ning Lang released his spiritual consciousness and returned to the bamboo house only after confirming that they had left.

Inside the house, Jiang Keran trembled all over, his eyes blurry with tears. He clenched his fists tightly, opened his mouth wide, and cried silently. After a while, he loosened his fists, covered his face, and cried bitterly, "It's them! They killed Xiaocui, killed Er Bao, and even killed Uncle."

Ning Lang remained silent, watching him.

It wasn't until his mood improved a bit that Ning Lang said, "They probably won't come again."

"Why? Why won't my master help me kill them?"

Ning Lang asked softly, "Would killing them be useful? Ultimately, they are just pawns manipulated by the mastermind behind the scenes. If these three die here, wouldn't it be equivalent to telling others that you are hiding on Miao Peak?"

Jiang Keran sat on the ground, trembling, and sobbed, "I know, I know, but when I think of everyone who died at their hands, I just... I just..."

Ning Lang patted his shoulder, comforting him, "Pull yourself together. Crying won't solve any problems. If you want revenge, from today onwards, focus all your thoughts on cultivation."

"Yes." Jiang Keran wiped his tears haphazardly and picked up the copy of the 'Cloud-Soaring Art' that Ning Lang had given him, flipping through the pages. However, tears continued to flow from his reddened eyes.

Ning Lang sighed lightly, closed the door, and left.

...

At the foot of the mountain.

Gao Hua asked, "What should we do now? We've searched all the places we should."

Before Gao Qiu could respond, Gao Sheng spoke first, "The chance of him being in Haohui Sect is not high. After all, the disciples guarding the mountain gate have all said that there have been no strangers coming up the mountain recently. When we were on Miao Peak just now, I also used my divine sense to investigate, and it didn't seem like there was anyone hiding there."

Gao Qiu squinted his eyes and said, "I never expected such a character to be in Haohui Sect. Truly, there are people beyond the ordinary."

"Elder brother, where should we go now?"

"Back to the capital."

"Back to the capital?" Gao Hua frowned, "How do we report to that person then?"

"Just say we chased him to the edge of the cliff, and he jumped off on his own, committing suicide."

"But what if..."

Before the sentence could finish, Gao Qiu interrupted, "If we go back now, the turmoil in the capital should have settled. Even if he's still alive, going to the capital would be a dead end for him."

"Big brother is right."

"This matter has been delayed for quite some time. Let's go back and report now."

"Yes."

...