Chapter 1317: Parting Ways

Finally, Xiang Liuming and Xiang Wuji left in disgrace.

Luohua Valley accepted the one million high-grade spirit stones - who asked Xiang Wuji to fall into Xiao Mian's hands?

The previous lesson of the Demon Shadow Sect, although there were other factors.

But it is undeniable that the destruction of the Demon Shadow Sect was all caused by Xiao Mian.

Xiao Mian may not attack Luohua Valley head-on, but as long as he does something when the Five Elements Sect and Luohua Valley are fighting, it will be enough for Luohua Valley to bear!

In today's battle, Xiang Liuming is very clear: he is not Xiao Mian's opponent!

Once Xiao Mian intervenes in the dispute between the Five Elements Sect and Luohua Valley, the advantage of Luohua Valley with two Yuanying ancestors will disappear.

In other words, the one million high-grade spirit stones can be said to be Xiao Mian's hand-closing fee!

Xiang Liuming was originally a merchant, so he could still calculate this account clearly...

As long as Xiao Mian really abides by his promise and does not interfere in the dispute between the Five Elements Sect and Luohua Valley, then the benefits that Luohua Valley can get will definitely be more than one million high-grade spirit stones.

Just think of it as - spending money to avoid disaster!

As for the marriage of Xiang Wuji and Xiao Chuqing, Luohua Valley has long stopped counting on it.

On the contrary, Xiang Liuming is a little depressed about the ownership of Huoyun Ridge.

In Luohua Valley's strategy, Huoyun Ridge is the base for Xiang Liuming to open up the branch of Luohua Valley in the future, but now Xiao Mian has taken the lead.

Watching the uncle and nephew of the Xiang family leave, Xiao Mian is not worried that Luohua Valley will go back on its word.

The initiative is in Xiao Mian's hands, and the Bingpo Divine Talisman is also in Xiao Mian's hands.

How could Xiao Mian sell Leng Ningyu's hard work for a million high-grade spirit stones?

After giving Ye Qingguo some instructions, Xiao Mian asked Qingjing to take care of Ye Qingguo, while he himself would go to the Five Elements Sect as a direct disciple.

Perhaps, it was also the last trip...

The next morning, a man in green came slowly from the Five Elements Mountain.

When he arrived at the mountain gate, Xiao Mian suddenly stopped and looked around.

Decades ago, Xiao Mian was not called Xiao Mian, but Xiao Qingyun.

At that time, Xiao Mian was just a ten-year-old child, herding cattle on the top of the Daqing Mountain. When he was free, he would flip through the "Strange Things" and have a dream.

Xiao Mian never thought that one day, he would really enter the world of "Strange Things" and accidentally come to this point today...

Until he met Yuanxu Zhenren!

Today's Xiao Mian has no love or hatred for Yuanxu Zhenren of the past.

Perhaps, this is - fate!

With a sigh, Xiao Mian tightened his mind and stepped into the Five Elements Sect with his head held high.

After entering the Five Elements Gate, Xiao Mian did not go to Bibotan, but went straight to Houtuping.

When he arrived in front of Zaide Hall, Xiao Mian bowed and stood by.

"Disciple - Xiao Mian of Bibotan, I want to see the headmaster!"

"..."

Xiao Mian's voice spread out layer by layer.

In the huge Zaide Hall, there was no sound or response.

Xiao Mian just stood in front of Zaide Hall, silent and unmoved, never leaving.

The sun rises in the east, the sun is at its zenith, and the sun sets in the west...

After a whole day and night, a response came from Zaide Hall.

"..., come in!"

"Yes!"

Bowing in response, Xiao Mian strode with his head held high and walked into Zaide Hall.

In Zaide Hall, Dan Qiusheng, the headmaster of the Five Elements Gate, sat high up.

"Disciple Xiao Mian, I pay my respects to the Master!" After paying his respects, Xiao Mian went straight to the point and stated his purpose: "Disciple has something to ask of you, and I hope the Master will help you!"

"Tell me about it!"

"The other day, I passed by Huoyun Ridge and met Elder Xiang Liuming of Luohua Valley. We had a deep conversation and it seemed that he wanted to open a villa in Huoyun Ridge!"

"..., keep talking!"

"Huoyun Ridge is not rich in spiritual energy and is located on the edge of the Northern Wilderness Prairie. It has always been sparsely populated. I felt that it was inappropriate, so I persuaded him to leave!" After a slight pause, Xiao Mian continued: "Even if we have to build a biefu in Huoyun Ridge, it should be my Five Elements Sect!"

"So?"

"Senior Xiang is reasonable. After a lot of persuasion, I gave up the idea of ​​building a biefu in Huoyun Ridge. It's just that in order to prevent other people from repeating the same mistakes, I want to open a dojo in Huoyun Ridge and build a biefu!"

"You, want to build a biefu in Huoyun Ridge?"

"Yes!"

Looking at Xiao Mian standing in the hall, Dan Qiusheng's expression was uncertain.

Building a biefu is equivalent to a branch of the Five Elements Sect.

In name, the biefu still belongs to the Five Elements Sect, but from now on, all affairs of the biefu will be separated from the Five Elements Sect and governed by itself.

Although Xiao Mian can break away from the control of the Five Elements Sect, he has also lost the qualification of the Five Elements Sect's orthodoxy. From then on, he has become a side branch and no longer has the true teachings.

Looking at Xiao Mian deeply, Dan Qiusheng was silent for a long time.

This kid!

Is it really a desire to expand the horizon, or is it just a delaying tactic?

"The Bibotan lineage has few disciples. Your master spent his entire life accepting only four of you as disciples. Qingqiong was unfortunately killed, and Chuqing was young and ignorant. If you leave again, wouldn't Ling'er be the only one left in Bibotan, Xiao Mian! Don't you think about it again?"

"The headmaster mentioned the senior sister, and I just want to ask for her help! Not only do I want to go to Huoyunling to build a villa, but the senior sister also has this intention!"

"Ling'er also..., building a villa is no joke, have you decided?"

"Yes!"

"Good! Xiao Mian! It's rare that you and Ling'er are so devoted to the sect and willing to go to Huoyun Ridge to expand and strengthen the reputation of my Five Elements Sect. How can Master not let you go?" Suddenly standing up, Dan Qiusheng said to Xiao Mian kindly: "If you encounter any troubles in building the villa in the future, don't be polite, just come to the sect for help! Although you have been separated, you are still my Five Elements Sect's disciples."

"Thank you for your help, Master! Master, rest assured! Even if I go to Huoyun Ridge, I am still Xiao Mian of the Five Elements Sect! In the future, if the sect issues an order, I will go through fire and water and die without hesitation!" Bowing lower and more modestly, Xiao Mian changed the subject: "Master, I have something to ask for your approval! Should I tell you?"

"Oh? Tell me!"

"My master has passed away for more than a month. Her body has been stored in the Xuanbing Palace under the Bi Bo Lake. As a disciple, a master is a father for life. I have made a blood oath to mourn for her for three years in front of her spirit. I hope Master will fulfill my wish!"

"What do you mean by that?"

"Disciple, I want to bury my master in Huoyun Ridge!"

"..."

Dan Qiusheng, who had already stood up, slowly sat down again.

His deep eyes, as if they had substance, stared at Xiao Mian.

Facing Dan Qiusheng's probing scrutiny, Xiao Mian did not dodge or evade, and was neither arrogant nor humble.

"Xiao Mian! Although your master is your master, he is also my life partner and the first elder of the Five Elements Sect. What if I don't agree?"

"Master, you are too kind! This request is from the bottom of my heart. If you don't agree, I won't dare to do anything rash. It's just a blood oath..."

"I understand! What you mean is: if I don't agree to bury her in Huoyun Ridge, you won't plan to build a villa in Huoyun Ridge?"

"If Master is in Bibotan, I will mourn for her for three years in Bibotan! As for building a villa in Huoyun Ridge, it can only be postponed for three years and discussed later!"

"..."

Once again, Dan Qiusheng fell into a long silence.

After a long time, Dan Qiusheng said nothing, but nodded slightly.

This means that he agreed to Xiao Mian's request.

Seeing this, Xiao Mian felt relieved, but also felt a chill for no reason.

This time, Xiao Mian returned to Nanyue and returned to the sect. He did not have much contact with Dan Qiusheng. Every time they met, Xiao Mian was very respectful.

Only when they chased Mu Shangbai that day, the Xingci Sword and the Wuqi Hunyuan Bell fought a move - but Xiao Mian and Dan Qiusheng did not show up.

A few days ago, I saw Li Yueling in the Nanyan Demon Realm. Although Li Yueling was already a walking corpse at that time, she was first shocked by the Ten Thousand Demon King and then destroyed by Wan Tianfeng's self-explosion.

But Xiao Mian did not believe: with Dan Qiusheng's strength and scheming, he would not be able to take down a mere Li Yueling - Li Yueling's combat power was even worse than Qin Bogong.

Then there is only one possibility, just like letting Mu Shangbai go, Dan Qiusheng deliberately let Li Yueling go.

What God has the virtue of loving life, it's just bullshit!

Dan Qiusheng did this, it was clear that he had ulterior motives...

People with different paths cannot make plans together. Instead of guarding against it day and night, Xiao Mian simply expelled himself from the sect!

This is exactly what Danqiu Sheng was happy to see!

When Xiao Mian tied his departure to Leng Ningyu's body, he did not want Danqiu Sheng to stay a little longer, but Xiao Mian was disappointed!

Danqiu Sheng, he would rather let Leng Ningyu be buried in Huoyun Ridge than expel Xiao Mian!

After collecting his mind, Xiao Mian took out a jade slip of power transmission from his arms.

He respectfully placed it on the tea table in front of Danqiu Sheng, and bowed to leave.

"Thank you for your help, Master! Disciple bids farewell to Master!"

"Xiao Mian! Take care of yourself!"

"..., yes!"

After another salute, Xiao Mian walked out of Zaide Hall.

Leaving Houtuping, he went straight to Bibotan.

In Zaide Hall, Danqiu Sheng looked at Xiao Mian's resolute departure, and for no reason, he breathed a sigh of relief. As far as his eyes could see, Danqiu Sheng had taken the jade slip of power transmission.

After a closer look, Danqiu Sheng's face changed drastically.

"Five Elements Code"!

Before leaving, Xiao Mian gave Dan Qiusheng the jade slip that recorded the Five Elements Code, which had been lost for many years in the Five Elements Sect!

Holding the Five Elements Code tightly in his hand, Dan Qiusheng's face changed several times, and he suddenly stood up, stood stiffly for a long time, and then sat down dejectedly...

Let's not talk about what Dan Qiusheng was feeling at this time, but Xiao Mian returned to the Bi Bo Tan and met Huangfu Ling.

Taking Huangfu Ling straight to Xuanbing Palace, Xiao Mian met Guitou and Fu Qingqiong.

Seeing Guitou's solemn expression, Xiao Mian came to Fu Qingqiong's ice coffin, and sure enough, he saw that although Fu Qingqiong's breath was even and his face was ruddy, he was still unconscious.

Two souls and six spirits are obviously not enough to bring Fu Qingqiong back to life!

In other words, Fu Qingqiong is neither dead nor alive now...

In front of Huangfu Ling and Guitou, Xiao Mian told them his intention to leave the Five Elements Sect and open up Huoyun Ridge without hiding anything.

Guitou was not a disciple of the Five Elements Sect, and he had always been disgusted with Dan Qiusheng's behavior. After hearing what Xiao Mian said, he not only did not object, but also applauded.

Huangfu Ling, however, was hesitant...

"Xiao Mian! If you do this, aren't you expelling yourself from the sect? Isn't my Bibotan lineage cut off? Master is in heaven..."

"Big Sister! Why do you think Master wants to go through the tribulation even though he knows he will die?"

"This..."

"There is no greater sorrow than a dead heart!"

With a sigh, Xiao Mian took out Leng Ningyu's last words and gave them to Huangfu Ling. Huangfu Ling read them carefully. The more he read, the more frightened he became.

At the end of Leng Ningyu's last words, it was written: "People with different ideologies cannot work together!"

Before dying, Leng Ningyu actually advised Xiao Mian to leave the Five Elements Sect.

First, Leng Ningyu did not want Xiao Mian to embarrass Dan Qiusheng.

Second, Leng Ningyu did not want Dan Qiusheng to plot against Xiao Mian.

Dan Qiusheng was the head of the Five Elements Sect, so there was no reason for him to leave the Five Elements Sect. So, in order to save both Dan Qiusheng and Xiao Mian at the same time, Xiao Mian had to leave.

As the person who knew Dan Qiusheng and Xiao Mian best, Leng Ningyu had foresight!

With Leng Ningyu's last words, Huangfu Ling had no objection to Xiao Mian's decision - she, Huangfu Ling, was Leng Ningyu's disciple, but not Dan Qiusheng's disciple.

If Leng Ningyu were alive, Bibotan would be Huangfu Ling's home.

If Leng Ningyu was not there, Bi Bo Tan would be nothing but a cold pond.

Nowadays, the Bi Bo Tan lineage can be said to be in a state of decline.

Fu Qingqiong was in a coma, Xiao Chuqing was far away in Wanzong City, and there were only Huangfu Ling and Xiao Mian in the entire Bi Bo Tan.

There are advantages to having fewer people, just go when you say go!

On Bi Bo Tan, Xiao Mian released the Yanjing Flying Boat.

He sent Leng Ningyu and Fu Qingqiong's ice coffins into the Yanjing Flying Boat, and put some old things in the Bi Bo Cave into the Yanjing Flying Boat.

Cultivators don't value external things, so there are not many things to take with them.

But just before leaving, Xiao Mian climbed to the top of Shuiyun Peak again.

At the top of Shuiyun Peak, the acacia tree swayed in the wind.

Xiao Mian took out a fine cold stone box, dug up the whole acacia tree, put it into the cold stone box, and waited until he reached Huoyun Ridge to find a place to transplant it.

In this way, there will be no more shackles in the Bi Bo Tan and no more worries in the Wu Xing Men.

Nodding to Huangfu Ling, Xiao Mian drove the Yan Jing Flying Boat and broke through the air.

After leaving the Wu Xing Men and Wu Xing Mountain, the Yan Jing Flying Boat headed north.

Just like when Xiao Mian was deceived by Lu Chengfeng and went down the mountain for the first time to train, the Yan Jing Flying Boat carried Xiao Mian and Huangfu Ling to Huoyun Ridge.

According to Xiao Mian's instructions, Ye Qingguo has rebuilt three wooden houses.

Although she is a woman, Ye Qingguo is also a Jindan cultivator. It is easy to build three wooden houses with her bare hands - not to mention Qing Jing's help?

After arriving at Huoyun Ridge, Xiao Mian's first priority is to bury Leng Ningyu.

According to Guitou's guidance, Xiao Mian found a Feng Shui treasure land mentioned by Guitou on a high mountain near the burial place of the Firelight Beast.

At that moment, Xiao Mian and Huangfu Ling personally buried their mentor.

The shallow mound was ordinary, with a tombstone in front of it.

Xiao Mian stretched out his right index finger and carved the tombstone with his bare hands - the tomb of my mentor, Leng Ningyu!

After burying Leng Ningyu, Xiao Mian transplanted the acacia tree to the left of Leng Ningyu's tomb. He himself sat cross-legged under the acacia tree, with no intention of leaving.

This place was named by Xiao Mian - Biluo Peak!

This is where Xiao Mian will mourn for the next three years!