Chapter 1158: My things were actually taken by you two sects

"An arm?" Lu Yang's expression grew increasingly intrigued. If he remembered correctly, Immortal Fairy had mentioned that Yang Kongtong had numerous concubines. Eventually, a "fire in his harem" led to him being dismembered by them. If Leng Ningxiang was one of those concubines, taking an arm wouldn't have been difficult, would it?

"This ice casket is a bit peculiar," Lu Yang said gently. "It might not be safe for you to keep. How about I temporarily store it here with me?"

The voice inside Su Yuan's body sneered. "I knew this guy Lu wasn't good news," it thought. "He must have recognized it as a treasure, and this is just an excuse to claim it for himself. This kid Su Yuan is truly naive. The ice casket clearly isn't simple; he should have hidden it well. To just take it out like that? He's practically asking to be robbed."

Su Yuan and Fang Zhige didn't think much of it and simply agreed. "Goodbye, Teacher Lu, Teacher Xue, Teacher Meng. See you next year."

The two bid farewell, and students and parents successively left the martial arts hall. The festively decorated hall was now left with only the three teachers and Old Man Murong.

"What a cool ice casket," Xue Shishou remarked. Though he didn't know what was inside, it didn't stop him from thinking the casket itself was very striking. The ornate patterns on the ice casket seemed to narrate ancient legends, exuding a sense of antiquity and grandeur. Xue Shishou then took out his own ice casket for comparison. His also had intricate patterns, but compared to the one Fang Zhige brought, it ultimately fell short.

In the secret room, a pair of eyes slowly opened, a flicker of something unusual within them. "I didn't expect the arm to appear in Muxue City on its own, before I even found it? Is this what they call destiny?" The slender figure rose, revealing a subtle, intriguing smile.

After the parent-teacher meeting, Huo Huashen, who had been tense, finally relaxed and yawned. Large snowflakes landed on his head, which he brushed away. He looked up at the gloomy sky. "It's snowing again."

"No, no, I can't doze off. I represent the martial arts hall's image out here; I must maintain my spirit and energy." With that thought, Huo Huashen straightened up, snapping to attention.

"Little Huo."

Hearing someone call his name, Huo Huashen instantly tensed. That voice sounded a bit familiar. Immediately after, he saw three figures turn the street corner. It was their own leader, Leader Chi of the Blazing Sun Sect, and Grand Elder Liu Zhen. Why were three Tribulation Transcenders from both sects here?

"Greetings, Leader!" Huo Huashen, overcome with excitement, was about to kneel when Mu Baiyi gently held him up with spiritual energy.

"It's alright, there are too many people here. No need for such a grand gesture."

"Yes, sir!"

Twenty Nascent Soul cultivators, his subordinates, also noticed the commotion and rushed over. Even if it wasn't to get recognized by Leader Mu, getting a familiar face would be good. The leader personally came to inspect their work; it truly paid off to follow their boss to the Far North. Mu Baiyi waved his hand, dismissing the Nascent Soul sect members.

"It seems you're doing well here. I heard you were the one who uncovered the lead on the Ruthless Sect."

"You flatter me, Leader. This subordinate merely stumbled upon it."

"Even by chance, it's luck. Since you've been in Muxue City, do you know the whereabouts of the Wandering Cultivator?"

"The Wandering Cultivator?" Huo Huashen was confused, wondering why the leader would suddenly bring up the Wandering Cultivator. Although the Wandering Cultivator was the strongest Deity Transformation stage cultivator in the Far North, it didn't seem to warrant three Tribulation Transcenders personally coming to inquire. He bowed his head, cupped his hands, and truthfully reported.

"Reporting, Leader. The Wandering Cultivator did appear in the Far North some days ago and even angered Deputy City Lord Ma of Muxue City. However, the Wandering Cultivator proved capable; Deputy City Lord Ma sealed the city for ten days and searched high and low, but still found no trace of him. The Wandering Cultivator once threatened retaliation against Deputy City Lord Ma, but after all this time, he hasn't acted. I presume he was just running his mouth and has already left Muxue City, not daring to provoke Deputy City Lord Ma further."

"Already left?" Mu Baiyi pondered. This was troublesome. They only had this one lead on the Ruthless Sect's leader, and it was now a dead end. Since the two sects had already offended the Ruthless Sect, they had to eradicate them completely, offending them to the bitter end. They wouldn't feel at ease without eliminating the Ruthless Sect's leader.

Grand Elder Liu Zhen of the Blazing Sun Sect scoffed, "Hmph, nothing to show for it. A wasted trip."

Suddenly, Mu Baiyi shivered, sensing killing intent. He looked in that direction and sharply demanded, "Who's there!"

Amidst the swirling snow, a slender figure approached, a cryptic smile playing on their lips – it was unclear whether it was a sneer or a mockery. "I never would have thought, truly, that my possession ended up in the hands of your two sects." A chill emanated from the slender figure's eyes.

The arm was a part of him. As long as it entered his sensory range, he could vaguely discern its location, even with the treasure casket's seal. He followed his senses all the way here, perceiving the arm to be inside the Tiger Roar Martial Arts Hall right in front of him. And Leader Mu, Leader Chi, and Grand Elder Liu Zhen were all here. How could such a coincidence exist in this world! It must be that these two sects found his arm and used it as bait to lure him out. Utterly ridiculous! They truly didn't know their place, daring to scheme against him.

"City Lord?" The moment he saw the slender figure, Huo Huashen was utterly astonished. The newcomer was actually the City Lord of Muxue City!

"City Lord? No, he has merely taken on the appearance of Muxue City's City Lord." Mu Baiyi and the other two Tribulation Transcenders slowly advanced towards the slender figure, their expressions grave. "While Muxue City's City Lord is said to be a local strongman in the Far North, he's only at the peak of the Integration stage. He wouldn't be able to approach us so silently without being detected. Am I right, Leader Yang?"

"Leader Yang? The Ruthless Sect's Leader Yang?" Huo Huashen was instantly startled. So, the City Lord of Muxue City was actually Leader Yang of the Ruthless Sect?!

"Mu Baiyi, isn't it? Interesting. Among the leaders of the three sects, I had the highest hopes for the Immortal Sect, followed by your Nine Nether Sect. After Qin Haoran's death, I'm surprised the Nine Nether Sect didn't fall apart. Instead, under your management, it's thriving." Leader Yang chuckled, his tone light, as if conversing with a long-lost friend. Then, his voice turned cold, and killing intent permeated the air. "But that's no reason for you to scheme against me. Do you truly believe that just because Great Xia lists the four sects as equals, you're qualified to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with me?"

"Arrogance!" Liu Zhen was the first to lose patience, launching a preemptive strike. Among the three Tribulation Transcenders from the two sects, Mu Baiyi and Leader Chi were newly ascended. Only he was a seasoned Tribulation Transcender, and at the mid-Tribulation stage. "Great Sun Across the Sky!"

A blazing great sun ignited above Liu Zhen's head. The temperature abruptly soared, instantly melting the heavy snow.

"Wait, don't attack! Fight in the sky! Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou are still inside!" Mu Baiyi hadn't expected Liu Zhen to be so impatient, starting a fight without a second thought. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were both in the martial arts hall. If they were to injure either of them, they'd face a joint pursuit from the Dao Seeking Sect and the Meng family!

However, by the time Mu Baiyi said this, it was too late; the great sun had already begun to take shape.

"Plum Blossom Immortal Palm." Leader Yang's form became illusory, and he instantly appeared before Liu Zhen. He struck Liu Zhen's abdomen with a palm, and the great sun dispersed.