Chapter 1844: Chapter 1052: _2
Oh, he meant psychological age.
But what Yang Xiao and Tong Han didn’t know was that not long after Jiushan Cangxuan left, he paused in front of a courtyard gate. Beiyu Ye, who was following closely behind, couldn’t help asking, "Senior Jiu Shan, did you sense something?"
"Nothing. Everything he said is true, and the injuries he suffered are real as well." Jiushan Cangxuan answered calmly.
Even though he already knew the answer, Beiyu Ye still gritted his teeth, his eyes full of unwillingness, and also a faint, hard‑to‑detect distrust. "Senior Jiu Shan, are you sure?"
At those words, Jiushan Cangxuan slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Beiyu Ye’s face. Just that instant made Beiyu Ye almost unable to bear it; he felt as if a great mountain was pressing down on him. He forced himself to suppress the instinct to summon his Puppet for support.
"What did you say?" Jiushan Cangxuan’s tone was still that same flat one, but the pressure hidden within it already made it completely impossible for Beiyu Ye to hold on.
"Are you doubting that I’m shielding Yang Xiao, or are you questioning my ability?" Jiushan Cangxuan looked at him and asked. "I’ve already told you, that Secret Realm has vanished, and we also didn’t sense any aura related to that Wordless Heavenly Scripture on Yang Xiao."
"If you’re questioning my ability, then by all means, have your master, Master Yun Lan, come here and ask him whether he has the ability to dig your Taoist Sect’s Secret Treasure out of Yang Xiao."
"If what you’re doubting is my character, thinking that I, Jiushan Cangxuan, am deliberately covering for Yang Xiao to scheme for your Taoist Sect’s Secret Treasure, then you can just send word back and have those few Great True Masters of your Taoist Sect come knocking on my door to demand it from me."
"As for you?" Jiushan Cangxuan let out a cold laugh. "You’re not qualified."
With things said to this point, cold sweat was already running down Beiyu Ye’s back. He knew he had said the wrong thing and offended someone he absolutely shouldn’t offend. He immediately cupped his hands and apologized. "I’m sorry, Senior Jiu Shan. I spoke out of turn in a moment of anxiety. Please don’t lower yourself to argue with a junior like me!"
"You also know how much this item means to my Taoist Sect. Before I descended the mountain, my master repeatedly warned me that this matter must succeed and must not fail, and I... I have failed his grace. I really don’t know how I’m supposed to go back and explain." This matter was too important. Beiyu Ye would rather have died in the Secret Realm; that would at least be an explanation.
Besides, he kept feeling that something was off in some subtle way, but he couldn’t say what, which was why he had ’forced’ Jiushan Cangxuan to personally make a move to test it.
"For the sake of the fact that you once helped Shayue, this matter ends here. What my Jiu Mountain Family promised your Taoist Sect has already been done. We owe each other nothing. Also, Yang Xiao is your savior. When a man does things, he should have a conscience. Don’t go too far in everything." After saying that, Jiushan Cangxuan turned and left, leaving Beiyu Ye standing alone outside the courtyard gate for a long time without moving.
It was late into the night when Tong Han was finally driven back to rest by Yang Xiao against his will. After taking the Elixir Jiushan Cangxuan had sent over, Yang Xiao had already recovered quite a bit.
Right now, Yang Xiao didn’t dare take out the Wordless Heavenly Scripture to examine it at all. This was the Ju Mountain Family’s turf, and those few seniors were anything but easy to deal with.
But he couldn’t suppress the thoughts in his heart. Yang Xiao opened up the Mirror World and went to the Mirror Secret Room, searching through that pile of books left by the young Sect Master, hoping to find some record related to the Wordless Heavenly Scripture.
Unfortunately, after rummaging through them, he found nothing. Most likely even the Sect Master had never imagined that this long‑lost Daoist Sect’s Secret Treasure would fall into his hands.
With a sigh, Yang Xiao played with the Mirror Ghost for a while, then went back. But just as he returned to his room and hadn’t even had time to lie down, he heard a crisp "snap," and the next second, a lamp on the low table not far away lit up.
This scene almost scared Yang Xiao into taking off on the spot. He instantly drew the Human Bone Staff, turning as he assumed a defensive stance. But when he saw the face of the visitor clearly, he was completely stunned. "Senior Jiu Shan!"
At this moment Jiushan Cangxuan was sitting cross‑legged by the table, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand. It was obvious he’d been waiting here for him, yet Yang Xiao hadn’t sensed anyone coming at all.
"Come sit." Jiushan Cangxuan tilted his head slightly, half of his face hidden in shadow, a faint, elusive smile hanging on his lips.
Yang Xiao couldn’t be sure what this guy’s purpose was in seeking him out, but even with his toes he could guess that it was most likely for that book.
Yang Xiao forced himself to appear calm as he walked over and sat down opposite him as requested. Jiushan Cangxuan even took the initiative to pour him a full cup of tea.
"Yang Xiao, I came today to apologize to you for what happened during the day." Jiushan Cangxuan said calmly, "I used my ability to test you because I wanted to know whether you were lying. It wasn’t my original intent, but I had to give the Taoist Sect an explanation. After all, if you agree to do something for someone, you should see it through."
"I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare. Senior, please don’t blame yourself. You’ve already helped me far too much." Yang Xiao absolutely didn’t dare accept an apology from the man in front of him. Who was he, Yang Xiao, to deserve that? He could still tell the difference between small fry and big shots.
Jiushan Cangxuan waved his hand, signaling him not to interrupt. "There is no part concerning the Wordless Heavenly Scripture in your memories, and the Secret Realm has disappeared. I’ve already explained everything to Beiyu Ye. I think the Taoist Sect still trusts my, Jiushan Cangxuan’s, abilities. Their suspicion toward you can end here. You don’t need to worry anymore."
"Many thanks, Senior, for clearing my name." With Jiushan Cangxuan speaking on his behalf, this matter was basically settled. Yang Xiao finally let out a long breath of relief.
"Senior Jiu Shan, you’ve helped me far, far too much. I truly feel guilty about it. If one day there’s anything you need me for, please don’t hesitate to ask." Yang Xiao was genuinely grateful to Jiushan Cangxuan from the bottom of his heart.
This trip to Japan had truly been worthwhile. Not only had he made many friends, he had also gained a lot of solid benefits. His spiritual power had increased significantly, and he had also helped his good elder sister fulfill her wish.
"Yang Xiao, I understand your intentions. You’re a good kid. I do indeed have one matter here that I need your help with." Jiushan Cangxuan said bluntly.
Yang Xiao’s heart gave a jolt. He hadn’t expected the other party’s request to come so quickly. "Please speak, Senior!"
"Hehe..." Jiushan Cangxuan chuckled a few times. "I’d like to take a look at that Wordless Heavenly Scripture. I wonder if you’re willing to help me with that."
He walked over and, as requested by Jiushan Cangxuan, sat down opposite him, and Jiushan Cangxuan once again took the initiative to pour him a full cup of tea.
"Yang Xiao, I came today to apologize to you for what happened during the day." Jiushan Cangxuan said calmly, "I used my ability to test you because I wanted to know whether you were lying. It wasn’t my original intent, but I had to give the Taoist Sect an explanation. After all, if you agree to do something for someone, you should see it through."
"I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare. Senior, please don’t blame yourself. You’ve already helped me far too much." Yang Xiao absolutely didn’t dare accept an apology from the man in front of him. Who was he, Yang Xiao, to deserve that? He could still tell the difference between small fry and big shots.
Jiushan Cangxuan waved his hand, signaling him not to interrupt. "There is no part concerning the Wordless Heavenly Scripture in your memories, and the Secret Realm has disappeared. I’ve already explained everything to Beiyu Ye. I think the Taoist Sect still trusts my, Jiushan Cangxuan’s, abilities. Their suspicion toward you can end here. You don’t need to worry anymore."
"Many thanks, Senior, for clearing my name." With Jiushan Cangxuan speaking on his behalf, this matter was basically settled. Yang Xiao finally let out a long breath of relief.
"Senior Jiu Shan, you’ve helped me far, far too much. I truly feel guilty about it. If one day there’s anything you need me for, please don’t hesitate to ask." Yang Xiao was genuinely grateful to Jiushan Cangxuan from the bottom of his heart.
This trip to Japan had truly been worthwhile. Not only had he made many friends, he had also gained a lot of solid benefits. His spiritual power had increased significantly, and he had also helped his good elder sister fulfill her wish.
"Yang Xiao, I understand your intentions. You’re a good kid. I do indeed have one matter here that I need your help with." Jiushan Cangxuan said bluntly.
Yang Xiao’s heart gave a jolt. He hadn’t expected the other party’s request to come so quickly. "Please speak, Senior!"
