Meng Zhou nodded suddenly, but thought in his heart, Kan Yue told you the news, but you should have initiated this topic, right?

However, the other party's scope of understanding was all the participants of the party, not just him, which made him feel at ease.

He also took the initiative to chat a few more words about the topic just now, saying:

"I see that you, Daoist Qiao, don't like to talk very much, so there is no need for you to deliberately embarrass yourself.

Our gathering is very relaxed, just a place where everyone can chat occasionally.

Don't take it too seriously and put too much pressure on yourself.

If you want to say something, just say more. If you don’t want to say something, it’s fine to listen to other people’s words.”

Qiao Xin was startled and turned to look at Meng Zhou.

She didn't expect that this taciturn Taoist Zhuang was not aloof and could say such heart-warming words. This was quite different from the image she had expected.

Meng Zhou felt her scrutiny and turned to look at her: "What's the matter?"

Qiao Xin smiled and said, "It's a bit surprising. Fellow Taoist Zhuang is a little different from what I thought."

Meng Zhou nodded and smiled, but did not respond.

This time, Qiao Xin no longer felt the atmosphere was awkward. Instead, she took the initiative and said, "The relationship between Daoist Zhuang and Daoist Lu should be good, right?"

Meng Zhou was curious: "Why do you say that?"

Qiao Xin said: "Because I heard from fellow Taoist Kan that in this gathering, you and he are the only monks from the Qingxuan Domain, and the other monks are from outside the Qingxuan Domain.

I had the feeling during the gathering just now that fellow Taoists from the same field are obviously more familiar with each other.

I think they often communicate in private outside of this gathering."

"Moreover, apart from this factor, you and Fellow Daoist Lu have been fighting each other for so long.

I think I should also move around a bit on weekdays."

Meng Zhou nodded, then shook his head and said:

"Fellow Daoist Qiao has observed it very carefully. The relationship between monks from the same outer realm is indeed closer.

Your experience is suitable for other monks in the gathering, but it is not suitable for me and Fellow Daoist Lu."

"Ah?" Qiao Xin looked at Meng Zhou doubtfully, as if asking, are you two special?

Meng Zhou chuckled and said: "It's not just me and fellow Daoist Lu who come from Qingxuan Territory, there are hundreds of others!"

"Ah!" Qiao Xin exclaimed softly, and then seemed a little embarrassed that she had made a mistake.

The reason is very simple. The outside monks are a very small minority in the Sanchuan Plain. In order to avoid falling into an isolated and helpless situation, they need to stick together.

But this reason does not apply to Qingxuan Domain monks.

The "Fellow Daoist Zhuang" and "Fellow Daoist Lu" in front of me may have a good relationship, but it is definitely not because they came from Qingxuan Territory together.

"Furthermore, since you heard Taoist friend Kan introduce me in advance, you should know that my human nature likes to be alone and devote myself to meditation.

Although I live next door to fellow Daoist Lu, I really don’t have much social contact with him in private.”

Hearing this, Qiao Xin nodded slightly.

Meng Zhou asked "curiously": "Why do you care about this?"

Qiao Xin gently smoothed the hair on her temples and smiled sheepishly.

"I don't like trouble, but I don't like to cause trouble to others either.

I accidentally inherited Daoyou Lu's courtyard, and the spiritual field he managed now also becomes mine.

Although this is the arrangement of the Sanchuan Society, I am afraid that some Taoist friends who have good personal relationships with him will feel uncomfortable and think that I am occupying a magpie's nest or something."

After hearing her explanation, Meng Zhou waved his hand and said:

"Friend Daoist Qiao, you are too thoughtful. Do you care what others think?

If someone is unhappy and asks them to go to Sanchuanhui, why do you care so much?

Moreover, I believe there is no Taoist friend with such a small belly."

After hearing his relief, Qiao Xin nodded happily and said, "I feel much more relaxed when I hear you say that."

With that said, the two of them had arrived near the former Lujiazhuang and now Qiaojiazhuang, and were about to say goodbye.

Seeing Meng Zhou flying away without any intention of slowing down, Qiao Xin suddenly said:

"Fellow Daoist Zhuang, do you mind if I come to visit you?"

"I mind, I mind too much." Meng Zhou didn't look back, and his flight speed became faster, as if he was escaping.

Seeing "Zhuang Sheng" retreating, Qiao Xin couldn't help but burst into laughter.

She knew that many monks would take the initiative to stay away from some troubles and temptations, such as power, wealth, and... female sex, for the sake of the great truth in their hearts.

Therefore, Zhuang Daoyou's behavior at this moment is not surprising, but on the contrary, there is a kind of unnatural sincerity.

However, her smile went away as quickly as it came.

Soon, her figure entered the courtyard and was covered by the formation.

…

Just two days after this meeting, late at night.

Formerly Lujiazhuang, now Qiaojiazhuang, in the courtyard.

Qiao Xin stood quietly in the courtyard alone, holding a token in her hand.

With the infusion of her mana, a strange spirituality spreads out like waves.

She stood in the courtyard, maintaining this posture, motionless, like a beacon that constantly sent signals outward.

After a while, she suddenly saw a hand appearing in the void in front of her.

Then, the void was like a curtain, gently pulled open by that hand.

Then, an illusory figure walked out of it.

Qiao Xin quickly accepted the token and said respectfully: "Master Yan."

The Yan Shizun he mentioned had an extraordinary bearing. Even if he was just a shadow, it put tremendous pressure on Qiao Xin.

He stared at Qiao Xin and asked, "Are you the Qiao family's legitimate daughter?"

Qiao Xin said: "Yes."

"Which one?" Yan Shizun asked again.

"Conquering the Spirit Realm..." Qiao Xin was about to reply, but suddenly she felt a pressure like a huge mountain entering the sea of ​​​​consciousness and suppressing her soul.

Qiao Xin's expression immediately changed drastically, and she knelt down with a thud.

She suddenly realized that she had made a mistake and quickly changed her words: "This little girl comes from Wuling Hall."

As she spoke these words, the pressure on her soul that almost killed her soul disappeared.

Yan Shizun's words continued: "Remember, don't let these traitors lead you astray, otherwise, even if you have merit, it will also be a fault."

Qiao Xin quickly bowed her head and said: "Yes!"

Yan Shizun's attitude softened and he said: "Okay, it's not easy to call me out. Tell me, what do you need me to do?"

Qiao Xin quickly said: "The little girl wants to know what happened here more than two months ago."

Yan Shizun was stunned and said displeasedly: "Is that why?"

Qiao Xin once again felt pressure coming into her consciousness.

She quickly reported:

"One of Qiao's legitimate sons in Ziyuantang died in a well-planned and sure-fire operation.

There was also a monk on the ninth floor of the foundation building and two monks on the seventh floor of the foundation building who were traveling with him. Neither of them were alive or dead.

The clan is worried that we have been targeted by someone, so they sent me here to find out what happened."

Yan Shizun was startled and asked, "Are you trying to use yourself as bait?"

Qiao Xin paused and replied respectfully: "Yes."

"Okay, I can't be more loyal than Mr. Qiao, so I agree to this."

Yan Shizun's expression suddenly softened a lot, he nodded and agreed to Qiao Xin's request, and asked: "Is there a more specific time?"

As he said this, he seemed to feel that these words somewhat weakened his image, and he also explained.

"Qingxuan Sect has made some sinister arrangements. As long as the aura of the outer realm's core formation suddenly appears in the Qingxuan Territory, their alert will be triggered.

Therefore, I can only keep the power of the soul projection at the foundation level. Once the soul technique is used and the old scene is recalled, it will not be able to sustain it for too long.

The more accurate the time, the better the effect.”

Qiao Xin thought carefully for a while and then said slowly: "Eighty-four days ago."

"Are you sure?" Yan Shizun said.
To be continued...