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Unfortunately, he knew that Dao Xuan's treasure vault only contained materials and immortal swords, and no other protective magic items.
Looks like I'll have to do it myself! I'll also have to send a farewell gift in a few days.
Dao Xuan spoke again at this moment: "Nephew Li, Nephew Zhang, this matter must not be spread outside, it must remain in our ears!"
"Yes!" Li Qing'an and the other person replied in unison.
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Chapter 113 The Real and Fake Incense Valley! Outside the Jade Purity Hall, the real Shangguan Ce is angrily cursed!
Time flies, and three days will pass in the blink of an eye.
Qingyun Sect Morning
Tongtian Peak soars into the clouds, still shrouded in ethereal beauty, untouched by any worldly dust, as if opening its arms to welcome guests.
The distant chimes of the bell still echo in the Yuqing Hall atop the mountain!
Outside the Jade Purity Hall, Dao Xuan and several others greeted the visitors from the Heavenly Sound Temple.
In the distance, Pu Hong, the leader of Tianyin Temple, along with several monks, floated in from afar on golden lotuses, finally landing outside the Yuqing Hall on Tongtian Peak.
Master Puhong, with a compassionate expression, led a few people to Daoxuan and his companions who had come to greet them.
"Master Puhong, how have you been?" Daoxuan stepped forward to greet him.
"Amitabha!"
Pu Hong clasped his hands together, his expression still unreadable. "Dao Xuan Zhenren, it's been a hundred years since we last met. The Qingyun Sect is flourishing even more!"
Behind Dao Xuan, Tian Buyi looked at the people from Tianyin Temple with a hint of emotion in his eyes.
"I dare not accept such praise. My disciple Zhang Xiaofan is now practicing your sect's methods for some reason, which can be considered as damaging the friendship between the three religions!"
Dao Xuan gave a forced smile and spoke slowly.
"Hey!"
Pu Hong sighed and continued, "Master Dao Xuan, this matter is entirely the fault of my Tianyin Temple. Benefactor Zhang's situation is truly understandable!"
Dao Xuan shook his head. "Master is too lenient. However, cultivation methods have always been divided into different sects, clearly distinct! Master, have you ever heard of Buddhism and Taoism practicing together?"
Although Li Qing'an was already the designated head of the Eighth Branch, he had not yet been notified, and this was in preparation for welcoming the abbot of Tianyin Temple.
Therefore, standing at the back and watching the two exchange witty remarks, Dao Xuan wanted Zhang Xiaofan to be able to cultivate the Great Brahma Prajna without incurring a bad reputation, so he could only retreat in order to advance.
"Amitabha!"
Pu Hong chanted a Buddhist prayer again, "Benefactor Zhang was young at the time, and my junior brother made a mistake. You can't blame Benefactor Zhang!"
"Haha! The master is truly magnanimous!"
A loud laugh came from afar, and finally, figures appeared, revealing themselves to be Shangguan Ce and his companions.
After returning to Fenxiang Valley, Shangguan Ce sent out most of his disciples to try to find out about Li Bai. Although he did not find anything significant, he combined the little information the Demonic Sect had given him at Liubo Mountain with the information his disciples had gathered, and ultimately concluded that Li Qing'an was the most suspicious person among the righteous sects.
The Mysterious Fire Mirror is the core of activating the Eight Fiends Mysterious Fire Array, and Li Qing'an is currently the unparalleled array master in the cultivation world.
Of course, the most crucial thing is that during these ten days or so, Li Xun kept talking to him about the possibility that Li Qing'an was Li Bai.
After repeating it for a while, even he started to believe it.
So I came to Qingyun Sect to inquire!
Li Qing'an's eyes flickered. What was the Incense Valley doing at Qingyun Sect?
He remembered that there were originally imposters from Fenxiang Valley, but since Shangguan Ce had appeared at Liubo Mountain, he was not sure if this Shangguan Ce was a fake.
It might actually be true.
He was starting to have doubts. He hoped that they wouldn't give him a fake Incense Valley scam later!
Then let him, the Buddha, distinguish between the real and the fake?
Li Qingan glanced at Cangsong, looking puzzled. Cangsong was the contact person for the Demonic Sect, but he hadn't heard Cangsong mention it!
"Senior brother, junior nephew, it seems to be true!"
Cangsong nodded and used the telepathic technique that Li Qingan had taught him to speak to Li Qingan and Daoxuan.
As for Tian Buyi, they haven't told anyone about their plan yet!
Cangsong never expected that Fenxiang Valley would actually send someone.
When he discussed things with the people of the Demonic Sect, he also mentioned that Zhou Yin of the Longevity Hall would impersonate Shangguan Ce and introduce him to Dao Xuan.
But it's not time yet!
That was a great job!
Now that people from Burning Incense Valley have actually come, isn't that troublesome?
Cangsong is trying to figure out how to salvage the situation; the plan cannot afford to fail.
Fortunately, Cangsong's year of hard work wasn't in vain; he eliminated all potential spies within the Qingyun Sect, otherwise the Demonic Sect would probably have already received the news.
Li Qingan pondered to himself, if it were true, then he would most likely still be looking for the Xuanhuo Mirror.
He didn't use the Xuanhuo Mirror at Liubo Mountain, nor did he use the rune techniques he comprehended from it.
How did they even manage to come knocking on my door?
The similar runic spells he recently used in person were also at Mount Kongsang.
It was just a firebird, while the Xuanhuo Mirror was a fire dragon. Moreover, the firebird's every move was too mechanical, unlike the fire dragon's agility.
Li Qing'an pondered this in his heart, then glanced at Li Xun, one of the disciples of Fenxiang Valley.
"Could it be that this bastard found some clues from the Demonic Sect and confirmed that I am Li Bai?!"
"The Ghost King is so sloppy at his work!" Li Qing'an thought to himself.
What Li Qingan didn't know was that the Ghost King had actually gone to great lengths to erase some of the traces. He was waiting to use this leverage sometime in the future, and maybe it would even earn him a favor from Li Qingan.
There was absolutely no strong demand from his own little darling, nor did she say anything like, "Li Qing'an didn't even hurt Uncle Qinglong, and you promised him, how can you go back on your word!"
It didn't make him feel sad at all!
"Brother Shangguan, why did you not return to Fenxiang Valley to guard Liubo Mountain after the mountain's collapse, but instead troubled yourself to come here!"
Dao Xuan remained unmoved. Although he hadn't expected Shangguan Ce to suddenly come to Qingyun Sect, he treated him as usual.
"I dare not accept such praise. My Incense Valley's most precious treasure was lost in Xiaochi Town. After my disciples inquired, it is possible that it was taken by a rogue cultivator named Li Bai."
I've heard that the Qingyun Sect has extensive connections; could you perhaps tell me the whereabouts of Li Bai?
As Guan Ce walked, he looked around, finally fixing his gaze on Li Qing'an.
"Li Bai!"
This statement came out.
Dao Xuantian and the others knew that the newcomers were up to no good. They suppressed their doubts and didn't even look at Li Qing'an.
"I'm afraid Brother Shangguan has made a wasted trip. Our Qingyun Sect truly has no idea who this Li Bai is!"
Dao Xuan remained calm and composed, maintaining outward politeness, and spoke slowly.
"Don't know? Or are you pretending not to know?"
Shangguan Ce strode toward Li Qing'an and said, "To be honest, I originally had some clues at Liubo Mountain, but after the great battle, the clues were deliberately cut off by the Demonic Sect. I suspect that this person may be colluding with the Demonic Sect!"
"This is also the purpose of my visit. I hope that Dao Xuan Zhenren will take precautions in advance to prevent any mishaps in the vast Qingyun!"
Tian Buyi's eyes gradually sharpened.
Good, good, so you want to condemn both of my prized disciples as demonic disciples all at once, is that it?
At this moment, Shangguan Ce had already walked up to Li Qing'an and said to him, "Don't you agree, young friend?"
Li Qing'an now understood that Fenxiang Valley suspected him, but had no evidence; otherwise, they would have already come to his defense.
Since that's the case, why should I hold back? As long as you have no evidence, and Yun Yilan can't break through to the Taiqing Realm right now, what am I afraid of?
"Senior Shangguan is absolutely right. The matter of the Demonic Sect is of utmost importance!"
Li Qingan smiled, ignoring Shangguan Ce's gaze, and said, "However, I remember when I killed Bai Duzi of the Demonic Sect at Liubo Mountain, I didn't see you anywhere. I wonder if you were held up by that unknown disciple of the Demonic Sect?"
"And during the final battle, I didn't see you anywhere, nor do I know where you got your so-called clues!"
Li Qingan was not polite at all and asked a series of questions.
He knew that if he brought up these questions, it would only make the Incense Valley hate him even more.
But if Li Qing'an continues to tolerate such insults, he'll look like a coward.
More importantly, what he has now is not the Mysterious Fire Mirror, but the Five Elements Mirror.
I have no idea what the Mysterious Fire Mirror is!
As soon as Li Qing'an finished speaking, the members of Fenxiang Valley unleashed their power and stared intently at Li Qing'an.
"Li Qing'an, how dare you be so disrespectful and question my Uncle-Master Shangguan!"
These words were spoken by Li Xun, who stood behind Shangguan Ce with great confidence!
"Hahaha!"
Li Qingan laughed loudly, "Isn't this just offering myself up for him to slap?"
He darted away, avoiding the livid-faced Shangguan Ce, and came to Li Xun's side.
Li Xun looked at Li Qing'an, who had suddenly appeared in front of him, and his expression was flustered. He swallowed hard, barely managing to keep himself from retreating and losing face for Fenxiang Valley.
"My strength is not that great. I only killed Bai Duzi and the Blood-Sucking Old Demon on Liubo Mountain, and suppressed the Azure Dragon by fighting two against one! I'm just so-so!"
However, I remember that Junior Brother Li Xun was injured in the battle at Shangqing Realm and didn't participate in Liubo Mountain! You probably haven't seen the scene of me killing members of the Demonic Sect.
If you doubt what I'm saying, you can ask your fellow disciples or the Tianyin Temple students who are traveling with you; they all know!
As Li Qingan spoke, he looked around.
"With my abilities, am I not allowed to politely ask Senior Shangguan for advice?"
After saying this, Li Qing'an looked at Li Xun with a smile on his face and amusement.