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Wu Liangfang waved his hand and said, "I am still in good health and do not need to sit down. I have some matters to discuss with Lu Shao Xia."
Seeing that Wu Liangfang insisted on not taking a seat, Xunuo furrowed his brow slightly and asked, "Elder Wu, please feel free to speak."
Wu Liangfang then recounted the recent events regarding an old man and a young man from the Heavenly Shadow Sect who had been searching for two of their disciples. He expressed his frustration when mentioning the Five Tiger Hall, which had revealed to the Heavenly Shadow Sect that a young hero with the surname Xu had been seen near Qifang. This led the Heavenly Shadow Sect to inquire about the whereabouts of the Xu surname young hero from the Iron Fist Sect, which completely denied any knowledge of Lu Zaisheng.
Upon hearing Wu Liangfang's words, Xunuo felt inclined to commend the Iron Fist Sect and was determined to report the Five Tiger Hall's actions.
As he pondered this, he looked up to see Wu Liangfang standing with his hands at his sides, gazing at him. Suddenly, Xunuo felt a sense of foreboding.
Xunuo knew that despite his exceptional swordsmanship, due to his status, it was impossible for Wu Liangfang to show such humility before him. The unusual behavior of Wu Liangfang today could only mean one thing: he had begun to suspect Xunuo's true identity.
Xunuo cautiously said, "I have heard about the two missing individuals from the Heavenly Shadow Sect. However, this matter is significant and beyond my ability to speculate. It should be left to the seniors to handle and provide an explanation to the Heavenly Shadow Sect."
Wu Liangfang smiled and replied, "Lu Shao Xia, soon you will be the martial arts leader of the southern sects of our Great Liang Kingdom. Sooner or later, you will have to make a decision regarding these matters."
Xunuo was taken aback by this statement. "Elder Wu, why do you suddenly associate me with the title of martial arts leader?"
After further inquiry, Wu Liangfang learned that Xunuo and his companions practiced swordsmanship daily at the Seven Star Sword Hall and were unaware of the intense competition for the martial arts leader position or the establishment of a Martial Arts Alliance in southern Great Liang Kingdom.
Wu Liangfang found this surprising and explained in detail about the upcoming formation of the Martial Arts Alliance in southern Great Liang Kingdom.
He scoffed at some sects that intended to vie for leadership, saying, "You are unaware of Lu Shao Xia's capabilities while still making noise. Once Lu Shao Xia shows his skills, they will be left with no face. The position of leader can only belong to Lu Shao Xia."
Only then did Xunuo realize that the seniors from Daoist Sect had been busy with this matter recently. He did not take the establishment of a Martial Arts Alliance or selection of a martial arts leader seriously but felt concerned about Wu Liangfang's belief that he could easily assume such a role.
The implications behind these words were intriguing. After contemplating for a moment, Xunuo decided to ask for clarification on why Wu Liangfang had such confidence in him. He said, "There are many experts around the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. How can someone as inexperienced as Lu compete against several fierce rivals?"
Wu Liangfang clasped his hands together and replied, "Lu Shao Xia is being modest. Not only is this small area around Ten Thousand Great Mountains filled with martial artists; even if we consider all of Great Liang Kingdom's martial world, it would be easy for Lu Shao Xia."
Xunuo listened to these words and finally confirmed that Wu Liangfang knew some things about him. His expression turned serious, and his voice became somewhat low as he said, "Old Master Wu has such confidence in me; it can't be without reason."
Wu Liangfang became even more respectful and replied, "In my ancestry, there were those who encountered a True Immortal like Lu Shao Xia. They gained some benefits and established the Iron Fist Sect. Others only see Lu Shao Xia as a martial arts genius, but they fail to realize that in just one or two years, he cultivated his internal energy and swordsmanship to this level, which is something an ordinary person cannot achieve."
Xunuo let out a cold laugh and said, "I didn't expect you, Senior Wu, to know about the True Immortal; that truly surprises me."
Wu Liangfang was about to speak when suddenly an inexplicable pressure, mixed with a chilling killing intent, enveloped him in an instant.
Wu Liangfang was immediately terrified, feeling as if his soul had left his body. An impulse to flee surged within him. After a slight pause, he gritted his teeth and pleaded, "True Immortal, spare my life."
Xunuo coldly glanced at Wu Liangfang and asked, "This guess of yours is quite interesting. To whom else have you revealed this speculation?"
Wu Liangfang felt bitterness in his mouth, knowing that today would not end well. He only hoped not to bring disaster upon the younger generation. His knees weakened involuntarily as he knelt down and said, "This matter is merely my wild conjecture; I have not shared it with anyone else."
Xunuo fixed his gaze on Wu Liangfang, and suddenly felt a wave of confusion in his heart. At that moment, Xunuo realized that he had unconsciously developed a killing intent. His True Qi surged within him, carrying the killing aura that filled the entire room.
Xunuo hurriedly calmed his mind and suppressed the True Qi and killing intent.
He sighed inwardly and helped Wu Liangfang up, saying, "Senior Wu is indeed just speculating wildly and is somewhat off the mark. I ask you not to spread these baseless guesses to Six Ears; otherwise, it would make it difficult for me to live."
Wu Liangfang felt a sudden lightness in his body as the killing intent dissipated instantly. He understood that he might escape this calamity. He quickly cupped his hands and said, "I would never spread such absurd conjectures to others. If it reaches Six Ears, my clan would not end well."
Xunuo sighed and asked, "Is there anything else you wish to instruct me on, Elder Wu?"
Wu Liangfang dared not say anything further; he quickly replied that there was nothing else and then took his leave.
Zhang Shoufeng and the others were waiting in the courtyard. After a while, they saw Wu Liangfang come out alone, pale-faced and with vacant eyes. When they approached to pay their respects, Wu Liangfang merely waved his hand and hurriedly walked away. Zhang Shoufeng and the others had no choice but to follow him out of Seven Star Sword Hall.
The group returned to the room and saw Xunuo sitting cross-legged on the ground with a somber expression, his eyes slightly closed. His hands rested on his knees in a meditative posture.
During these days, Liu Yunfei had been living under the same roof as Xunuo. Zhang Shoufeng glanced at Liu Yunfei. Liu Yunfei shook his head, indicating that he also did not know what was going on. Zhang Shoufeng waved his hand for everyone to exit the room again.
A few people gathered in the courtyard to discuss the recent strange behavior of two individuals. They decided to send their third-generation disciples to inquire about any unusual happenings on Wuhua Mountain. After some investigation, they learned about the establishment of the Martial Arts Alliance and the election of a leader, as well as the current chaotic situation on Wuhua Mountain.
Meanwhile, Xunuo was troubled by an unsettled state of mind. The sudden murderous intent emanating from Wu Liangfang left Xunuo deeply alarmed.
Xunuo believed that if he had not suppressed his killing intent in time, he might have impulsively attacked and killed Wu Liangfang. If that had happened, it would not only have gone against the will of heaven but also violated the taboos between immortals and mortals. Moreover, Xunuo's own conscience would have made it difficult for him to overcome such an act.
Since fleeing his hometown, Xunuo had engaged in considerable killing but had never felt remorse. Those he killed were often deserving of their fate. His martial arts and cultivation had not been hindered; at times, they even facilitated his growth in power.
However, just feeling the urge to kill earlier made Xunuo feel as if he were under a spell. His True Qi surged uncontrollably, completely beyond his control. Even after suppressing his murderous intent, the flow of True Qi within him became sluggish. This forced Xunuo to reconsider his future path.
Now that Wu Liangfang had already guessed Xunuo's identity as a Cultivator, there was no guarantee that others wouldn't come to similar conclusions. Xunuo could not simply kill everyone who suspected his true identity.
With a sigh, Xunuo realized that his connection with Wuhua Sect was coming to an end. He needed to prepare for his departure from Wuhua Sect, a process he had already begun hastening.
First, he called for Jing Lide to come to him. He instructed him to prepare the herbal seeds and seedlings he had procured and to choose a day for Xunuo to visit Herb Valley for collection. He also ordered Jing Lide to cease such purchases moving forward.
After sending Jing Lide away, Xunuo began contemplating another matter: the potential impact of his departure from Wuhua Sect on both the sect and the surrounding martial world. Naturally, minimizing this impact aligned with Xunuo's wishes.
Xunuo believed that as long as he did not stir up trouble in the mundane world, he would avoid attracting attention from the Cultivation realm and remain safe. Conversely, he could not be certain what troubles might arise from his actions. However, he knew that the road ahead would undoubtedly be fraught with peril.
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