Chapter 1444: Chapter 152 Exorcising Evil and Eliminating Misfortune_4
Xuan Yue and Liao Yi entered the Sword Sect together. Lu Yi Yi, awakened from her shock, murmured, "So beautiful! She is truly stunning. Is she the Xuan Yue that senior brothers spoke of before?"
Liao Yi nodded and said, "That’s her. Who would’ve thought that after a few years, her beauty would become this... Ow, Yi Yi, why are you pulling my ear again?"
Lu Yi Yi snorted angrily and said, "How dare you say that! The moment you see a beautiful woman, you become all captivated. What, have you fallen for her? Hmph, I can’t compare to her. Why don’t you go after her then?"
Liao Yi wrapped an arm around Lu Yi Yi’s slender waist, pulling her into his arms as he softly said, "Yi Yi, don’t say such things. It’s only natural to admire beauty, but I mean nothing by it. In my heart, there’s only you. Don’t be jealous. If it makes you feel better, I won’t look at her anymore, how about that?"
"Hmph, that’s more like it, I forgive you. But, Xuan Yue truly is gorgeous, like an angel who has descended from the heavens. Sigh—how wonderful it would be if I were as beautiful as she is," said Lu Yi Yi wistfully.
Liao Yi smiled and replied, "No, I like you just the way you are now. If you were as beautiful as she is, you might not have ended up with me. I only love the Yi Yi standing in front of me now."
In the Tian Gang Sword Sect’s main reception hall, Lu Wen dismissed the disciples and invited Xuan Yue to the seat of honor. Smiling, he said, "Miss Xuan Yue, what brings you here today? A few days ago, Brother Yan Shi came by, and he mentioned that you and Ah Dai had a quarrel—was that true?"
Xuan Yue’s heart trembled, and she asked in surprise, "What did you just say? Brother Yan Shi was here? Uncle Lu, what about Ah Dai? Did he come too?"
Lu Wen smiled faintly and said, "Ah Dai is my junior nephew. Since you’re associated with him, you can call me Shibo (Uncle Master). Ah Dai hasn’t come back at all. First Senior Brother and Third Senior Brother went with Brother Yan Shi down to the Empire of Sunset to search for him. But there hasn’t been any news—they probably haven’t found him yet. Searching for one person in such a vast empire is truly difficult. Xuan Yue, is your trip to Tian Gang Mountain purely to look for Ah Dai?"
Hearing that Ah Dai had never come, a wave of melancholy swept over Xuan Yue’s heart. She shook her head and said, "No, my trip here is not solely to look for Ah Dai. The main reason is to inform you of matters regarding the Dark Forces and to help the Tian Gang Sword Sect prepare. Shibo, is the Sword Saint in residence? I would like to speak to him personally."
Lu Wen sighed inwardly and replied, "Since Ah Dai left the mountain back then, Master has refused to see anyone. The Sect Leader has also descended the mountain, and I am in charge of overseeing sect affairs for now. You can tell me directly. As for the Dark Forces, Yan Shi and the others have already informed us. Rest assured, our Tian Gang Sword Sect will do our part. Before the Sect Leader departed, he had already mobilized our forces within the Empire of Huasheng. We are conducting a thorough search across the southern regions for signs of the Dark Forces as well as Ah Dai. I believe that as soon as any news arises, we’ll hear about it immediately."
Xuan Yue hadn’t expected things to proceed so smoothly. Before she even opened her mouth, half her task was already completed. Smiling, she said, "Then I will thank you on behalf of the people of the continent. Shibo, I’m here on behalf of the Church this time. The Pope hopes that your sect can form an alliance with us, so that if the Dark Forces suddenly appear, we can join hands to face them. Sigh—how frightening the Dark Forces are! Ever since our people suffered a devastating blow within the Tian Yuan Clan, they seem to have vanished without a trace, giving us no chance for retaliation. Even the Pope is feeling anxious now."
Lu Wen looked Xuan Yue up and down. Hearing that she represented the Church, his eyes fell on the striking red sacrificial robe she wore. Curious, he asked, "Xuan Yue, that ritual robe of yours seems very familiar! It looks identical to the one your father wore the last time he visited. Could it be that you’ve...?" Realizing the significance of the red sacrificial robe, Lu Wen couldn’t hide his astonishment.
Xuan Yue nodded and said, "Yes, I am now the acting Red Robe Priest of the Church, succeeding my deceased grandfather, Priest Na Yan. Thus, I am able to represent the Church in this matter." At the mention of her late grandfather, a shadow of sorrow appeared in her eyes.
Lu Wen, sensing the Sacred Aura emanating from Xuan Yue, remarked, "In just four years, you’ve undergone a remarkable transformation. It seems you’ve already mastered the Church’s Holy Magic."
Smiling, Xuan Yue replied, "You flatter me. The road ahead is long, and cultivation has no limits. The millennium calamity is approaching, and now we must confront the crisis posed by the Dark Forces. As for the alliance, what do you say?"
After some thought, Lu Wen said, "The alliance is not an issue. Although our Tian Gang Sword Sect has never had dealings with the Church, we would never stand idly by if the Dark Forces threatened humanity’s survival. Rest assured on this point. Tian Gang Mountain is not far from the Divine Mountain of the Church; we can coordinate and respond to one another. When you return, please inform the Pope that our Tian Gang Sword Sect is ready and awaiting the opportunity to unite. The Church’s influence extends across the entire continent. What you must do now is swiftly locate the Dark Forces’ base so that we can eradicate them in one decisive move."
Lu Wen’s prompt and decisive response exceeded Xuan Yue’s expectations. Without wasting words, the purpose of her visit was accomplished in just a few moments. Rising to her feet, she respectfully bowed to Lu Wen and said solemnly, "Shibo, thank you. With your words, I am much more at ease. The Dark Forces cannot remain hidden forever; they will reveal their weakness someday."
