Chapter 137: Heroes Are Not Judged by Their Origins

The Climax!

Mulan Qingqing: "How many insiders are there? Have you found out?"

Huyan Dao: "Currently, we know of five more people from the Bilan Sect. They contacted me through their sect."

Mulan Qingqing: "It's not ideal to use outsiders to deal with them. Seven people—it's very difficult to ensure none escape and resolve it all at once." Huyan Dao: "There are eight people!" Mulan Qingqing: "Two, five... how did it become eight?"

Huyan Dao: "Their junior sister, who was defiled by Baishuchuan from Shengzhou, didn't die. She escaped, but she seems to have been tortured into an abnormal state."

"Baishuchuan..." Mulan Qingqing repeated the name. While she wanted to deal with the people from Youxia Mountain, that didn't stop her from utterly despising Baishuchuan's actions. If he ever fell into her hands, she would show him no mercy.

Huyan Dao: "There's no need to resolve them all at once. We can do it in batches. I'll lure out Senior Brother Wang Sheng and his two siblings first. After you deal with them, you can handle the others. They're all with me anyway, so it's convenient for me to make arrangements."

Mulan Qingqing: "My Suyuan Sect now has only three people left, each commanding a contingent. If all three of us leave the team, it's not appropriate for the three contingents to be left unsupervised. If anything changes, or if someone tries to exploit the situation, without central coordination, something will go wrong. I plan to send Chao Zhilin to handle this. As for the additional personnel, Huyan, can you help me figure out a solution?"

Huyan Dao frowned slightly. He realized she wanted people from Yuanjian Palace to personally kill disciples from Youxia Mountain and Bilan Sect. He vaguely understood her true intention: helping was secondary; her real concern was to avoid dragging Yuanjian Palace into such a problematic situation.

Mulan Qingqing released her hands from behind her back, walked over, and solemnly instructed: "Junior Brother, regarding Bao Jun and Gao Ruo, you must not underestimate them. Do not alert them without absolute certainty. If you decide not to act, then don't, but once you do, you must achieve complete success in one go, or it will become a great problem. Junior Brother, remember, you must treat them as the only great enemies of your life. Never be careless. If you mess up, I will never forgive you!"

Despite this, as she spoke, she remained standing proudly with her hands behind her back, her graceful and voluptuous figure undeniably attractive.

Guan Yingjie fell silent, but his expression still showed a hint of disbelief, feeling that his Senior Sister was overestimating the targets.

Not long after she finished speaking, two figures flashed into the cave, arriving together: Guan Yingjie and Chao Zhilin.

People are perceptive. Though Xuanzhou Dao's perception wasn't quick, he vaguely sensed that her words might be somewhat insincere, said too directly. Yet, his eyes instantly lit up; he was still very pleased. As long as there was a chance to get along, things might just blossom, depending on his own capabilities.

"Junior Brother, heroes and true men are not judged by their origins."

Mulan Qingqing: "Yes, you can. Brother Xuanzhou is quite a talent, and I rather admire him. Before we leave, why don't you two spend some time together and get to know each other? If it feels right, who's to say it won't lead to marriage?"

Without waiting for the two to speak, Mulan Qingqing preempted them: "Bao Jun and Gao Ruo are still alive."

She now had to win over Xuanzhou Dao's help. Her current manpower was indeed insufficient, and some matters truly could not be known by outsiders.

Mulan Qingqing immediately understood his hint. It was all because of her; he was a man who loved beauty more than power.

It was easy to imagine that if it came to this, once Bao Jun had secretly prepared everything and suddenly revealed their plans, Youxia Mountain would be utterly disgraced. Youxia Mountain would then have no right to claim first place for their achievements.

This meant it was truly a great kindness that needed no spoken thanks.

However, Xuanzhou Dao, ironically, declared, "Because of the friendship between our two sects, Youxia Mountain truly deserves to take first place."

Xuanzhou Dao said with a confident tone, "You first explain the remaining details to Brother Chao. I will make the arrangements with him. A mere few disciples from Yuanjian Palace and Bilan Sect can't stir up any trouble under our hands."

Guan Yingjie said with a hint of disdain, "Are we overestimating Bao Jun and Gao Ruo?"

"Okay, Senior Sister, I understand," Chao Zhilin replied. He then turned to Xuanzhou Dao, "Brother Xuanzhou, delays cause complications, let's do this as soon as possible..."

Mulan Qingqing pressed on: "What Bao Jun Dao said just now, the scheme devised by Bao Jun, wasn't that enough to completely undermine our efforts on this trip? I imagine you were almost sweating cold, weren't you? If it weren't for our good fortune, if Xuanzhou Dao hadn't betrayed them, do you think you and I would have been able to recover when Bao Jun made his move? We would have undoubtedly been defeated!"

Chao Zhilin, intrigued, asked, "Brother Xuanzhou, don't you want to win first place?"

After watching the figures disappear from the cave entrance, Guan Yingjie asked doubtfully, "Was what Senior Sister just said perhaps an overstatement?"

Of course, the mistake wasn't hers alone. In fact, she had initially opposed sending more people into the Moon Sea to search, but her two junior brothers insisted, and the pressure of "fraternal affection" made it difficult for her to object.

But still, the same point remained: if this matter wasn't resolved well, it would have too great an impact on the sect's reputation. The sect had placed such high hopes and trust in her, and she couldn't let them down.

Mulan Qingqing counter-questioned: "Now that it's come to this, do you still dare to underestimate these people? The Grand Heavenly Meteor Shower Gathering brought together twenty sects, with ten thousand people participating. If there are truly heroes, true good men here, I would wholeheartedly recommend these individuals!"

Mulan Qingqing added, "Bao Jun, tell us the specific situation."

Chao Zhilin still maintained his handsome and confident demeanor: "Senior Sister, don't worry. If there's any mishap, your junior brother will bring his head to see you."

This matter could be recalled with a single reminder; he remembered having instructed Yan Ji to silence them at the time.

Although she had just discussed the matter, she hadn't truly grasped the specific details.

Mulan Qingqing immediately cast a spell and said crisply, "Junior Brother Guan, Suyuan Sect."

Xuanzhou Dao, however, looked meaningfully at Mulan Qingqing. Though the sect had a prior agreement, he didn't mind taking the opportunity to express his feelings and make a gesture of affection.

The trio at the cave entrance stopped and turned back.

He was no exception, nodding with a smile: "It seems it shouldn't be your treat this time. From now on, I should be treating you more often."

Mulan Qingqing: "Chao Zhilin, you personally go with Bao Jun. For any assistance, you can seek Xuanzhou's help. In short, eradicate all evils completely, leaving no omissions. You must verify everything with your own eyes!"

Hearing that Bao Jun's scheme was to tempt them with the promise of first place, planning to remain hidden and only act when the time was ripe, Guan Yingjie and Chao Zhilin almost broke out in a cold sweat, and Mulan Qingqing's gaze deepened.

Why did Xuanzhou Dao betray them? Ultimately, it was because he feared the might of Youxia Mountain. Why else could they command tens of thousands under Wang Sheng? It wasn't due to their personal abilities, but rather the immense prestige of their sect.

This could be considered a fatal blow, leaving them with no power to fight back. What else could they do but become enraged out of humiliation? It would be a blatant seizure of the achievements under Wang Sheng.

He then cupped his hands again in farewell, turned, and confidently invited Xuanzhou Dao to leave.

Throughout Wang Sheng, no one dared to challenge Youxia Mountain's prestige. Xuanzhou Dao, for instance, though considered a talent, was actually a submissive sort, nothing more. In terms of courage, none were as good as Wang and Gao.

Driven by righteous fury, they feared not death, dared to be enemies with Youxia Mountain, and possessed both courage and strategy. Such daring and decisive actions were rarely seen throughout Wang Sheng. If that's not what defines a hero and a true man, then what is?

Before setting off, the Sect Master had already instructed them not to underestimate the heroes of the world.

Guan Yingjie was dumbfounded, truly stunned by those words. What was she talking about? They were just two scoundrels like Bao Jun, from some obscure sect hidden away in a corner, whose fellow disciples had even been violated. They needed everyone's help to get by, so how had they become the foremost heroes and true men in Senior Sister's words?

But still, the same point remained: if this matter wasn't resolved well, it would have too great an impact on the sect's reputation. The sect had placed such high hopes and trust in her, and she couldn't let them down.

Mulan Qingqing: "As long as there's a need, I will certainly attend any invitation. Matters of eating and drinking can be discussed later; first, let's resolve the current issue."

If it weren't for his admired Senior Sister, he would have directly called it nonsense or outright bullshit.

*Guan Yingjie thought:* Youxia Mountain had masters as numerous as clouds; many talents easily surpassed Xuanzhou Dao. Take, for example, the few junior brothers who came with us; which one wasn't stronger than Xuanzhou Dao? So, he basically looked down on Xuanzhou Dao.

"The matter started when Chu Jingting of the Bilan Sect first found me..." Bao Jun immediately explained the detailed process, including Shi Chun's so-called retaliation, concealing nothing. In fact, he intentionally let them know.

*She thought:* "It shouldn't be like that. If they had designs on us, they should have joined forces as soon as they entered the Western Extremity, not waited to be reluctantly drawn in by Guan Wen later. It must be that *we* had gone too far before, infuriating them."

To be able to devise such a poisonous scheme, and considering Bao Jun and the others were present when Guan Wen and Yan Ji fell, she even had a slight suspicion that it might be related to them.

Mulan Qingqing's cold gaze swept over him. How could it be insignificant? For this, she could even sacrifice herself to Xuanzhou Dao. So she asked unhappily, "What was insignificant?"

The others were stunned on the spot, subconsciously looking at Xuanzhou Dao, naturally realizing it was related to him.

But she couldn't push the responsibility for this matter onto her two junior brothers. She was leading the team, and now was not the time to shirk responsibility; solving the problem was the priority.

Mulan Qingqing turned and stared at him, as if delivering a stunning blow: "Deceiving a group of people to go to the Moon Sea to search for Junior Brother Guan Wen—have you forgotten who gave Yan Ji that idea?"

Xuanzhou Dao rode his wind scale mount, carrying him into the sky.

Seeing his resolve, Mulan Qingqing added, "In the future, whatever matters arise, as long as I can help, I will certainly do my best."

With such a clear attitude, there was no longer any doubt, and no need to pursue it further. Guan and Chao, with lingering fear, cupped their hands and bowed to Xuanzhou Dao, expressing their profuse thanks: "Brother Xuanzhou."

It was precisely because of this that he couldn't quite understand how such a shrewd woman could have done such a foolish thing as deceiving hundreds of people to go into the Moon Sea to search.

Guan Yingjie froze. It was a while before he stammered, "Wang... Senior Brother Yan said it was Bao Jun."

Those words were insincere. What she said was too serious, Xuanzhou Dao was a bit surprised.

Seeing him like this, Mulan Qingqing turned and looked at the night sky again: "Junior Brother, with your attitude, I'm truly a bit worried that Suyuan Sect didn't take my words just now seriously. Perhaps, I should go personally." Guan Yingjie said in a deep voice, "Wan Liao is indeed malicious!"

"Alas!" After carefully weighing the pros and cons, Xuanzhou Dao sighed, "Mulan, after the gathering ends, if you don't find a good place with good wine and food to treat me to a meal, you'll truly owe me."

Speaking of that, the Senior Sister and the two Junior Brothers all cast curious glances.

Displeased, he was the first to object, frowning: "For Senior Sister to say that is to unduly boost others' morale. While taking it seriously is understandable, there's no need to undermine our own prestige like that, is there? Forgive your junior brother's poor judgment, but I truly can't see how they could be associated with heroes and true men."

The two had just reached the cave entrance when Mulan Qingqing, still graceful, called out again, "Chao Zhilin!" "Okay," Xuanzhou Dao nodded, cupped his hands to the other two, then turned and invited Chao Zhilin to leave with him.