Chapter 0007 Going up the mountain together

Zhou Shaobaiqi said: "Why?"

"Tell me, why do you set fire on the mountain?" Qin Ziling asked.

"This should be to attract everyone's attention, be good at stealing, and it becomes easier to escape." Zhou Shaobai thought about it and said.

"Yes, then if you are the head of the sect, what will happen after saving the fire?" Qin Ziling asked again, looking a little anxious.

"Of course, people are asked to count the number of items to see if anyone is injured and if there are any items burned." Zhou Shaobai said.

Qin Ziling said anxiously: "Oh, you Brother Zhou, you are so stupid. Take a look at me. If you lack this "Ten Essentials of Taoist Arts" and you, you, are missing. What do you think the leader would think?"

Zhou Shaobai then realized: "Ah, they would think it was me who set fire to the treasure!"

"Oh, Brother Zhou, you finally understand." Qin Ziling shook her head and sighed, "So, now when you return to the mountain, you can't explain it. Maybe now the head of the sect has discovered that he has begun to send people down the mountain to catch you."

Zhou Shaobai figured out the joints and understood the power, and couldn't help but remain silent.

"So Brother Zhou, you should go. It is wisest to stay away from this place of right and wrong. You have a pure heart and are not suitable for risking yourself." Qin Ziling advised again.

Zhou Shaobai heard the full concern in Qin Ziling's words and was very grateful. He fled down the mountain this time because he could not bear the abuse of his senior brothers, but he still respected and cared for his master. At this time, he heard that there might be changes within the Xiyun Sect, Zhou Shaobai couldn't help but hesitate. Should he tell his master all this and ask him to be prepared in advance?

"Mistress of Qin, you are right, but I decided to go back to the mountain and report everything I see and hear here to Master. I left home to practice since I was a child. Master treated me as much as a mountain. If something happens on the mountain, I will blame myself for myself. So, no matter what, I have to go back. Even if it is really as you said, I don't think the leader should not make things difficult for me, let alone Master will definitely argue for me."

After hearing what Zhou Shaobai said, Qin Ziling looked at his firm eyes and knew that he had made up his mind, she nodded: "Okay, since that's the case, Brother Zhou, I'll go up the mountain. If anyone wants to be unfavorable to you, I can at least be a personal certificate."

Zhou Shaobai was grateful and couldn't help but reach out and hold Qin Ziling's hand: "Miss Qin, you are extremely smart and smart. If you have your help, I really don't know how to thank you."

Qin Ziling was caught with both hands and said shyly: "Why should Brother Zhou be so arrogant? If you hadn't sacrificed your life to save me, how could I be safe today?"

At this time, the east sky was already white, the rising sun was rising, and the glow was shining. The two of them had rosy cheeks, but they didn't know if it was the contrast of the red glow.

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There are countless large and small peaks of Xiyun Mountain, among which there are thirty-six peaks. The main palace of Xiyun Temple is located on the main peak of Lingyun Peak.

Lingyun Peak is like a pillar that mounts the sky, entering the sea of ​​clouds, so the high place of Xiyun Temple is surrounded by clouds almost all day long, just like a heavenly palace, but Xiyun Temple is very embarrassed at this time.

Although the fire that had been put out last night had been burned, many buildings were burned down, and some were still emitting blue smoke. The Taoist priests who tried to put out the fire last night were burnt black and their clothes were not tidy, and some were too tired and curled up against the wall and fell asleep.

There is a mess everywhere, and there is no such thing as a famous fairy family?

In the Qiankun Palace, Taoist Lingxu, the head of Xiyun Sect, stood with his hands behind his back, facing the statue of the ancestor Xiyun Zhenren, and the expression on his face could not be seen.

A few steps behind him, standing with the Lingshi Taoist, Lingji Taoist, and behind him were Taoist priests of the Cheng generation.

Everyone was solemn and speechless, and the atmosphere in the hall was very tense.

The three-month ascension ceremony was carefully prepared, but it turned out to be the current scene. Everyone was worried and wondered how the head would be angry.

However, after a long time, Taoist Lingxu still didn't speak.

At this time, a Taoist priest hurried in outside the door: "Report to the head of the sect, the fire has been found out last night."

Everyone looked at it and it turned out to be the Chengxin Taoist of the Cheng generation.

"Say." Taoist Lingxu finally spoke.

"Go back to the head, except for three of the disciples, who suffered minor injuries, no one was injured or killed. There were ten houses in the temple, and there were five severely damaged buildings and pavilions." said Taoist Chengxin.

"Which five rooms?" Taoist Lingxu asked again.

"When I go back to the heads, I am Xintai Pavilion, Hunyi Building, Laifeng Pavilion, Yunfei Pavilion, and... Hunyuan Building."

When the Taoist priests heard the last "Hunyuan Tower", their faces changed drastically.

Hunyuan Tower was the favorite place for cultivation by the founding ancestor Xiyun Zhenren at that time. All the things he used in his life were treasured, and every piece he used was a priceless treasure in Xiyun.

Taoist Lingxu pondered: "What's the situation in Hunyuan Building?"

"Returning to the head of the sect, fortunately, because the sacrificial ceremony was held yesterday, all the items of the ancestors in the Hunyuan Building were moved to the Taiyi Palace for worship, and there was no loss."

This was a great blessing in disguise, and everyone's expressions were slightly slower.

However, Taoist Lingxu asked: "No, there is a mutton fat jade box in Hunyuan Building. Where is the jade box now?"

Chengxin said: "Return to the head, the jade box has been found in the ruins, but..."

"Just how?" Taoist Lingxu turned around and asked.

"Go back to the head, the jade box is empty." Cheng Xin finally said.

When Taoist Lingxu heard this, he closed his eyes and his five long beards shook.

Chengxin was furious when he saw the leader, and did not dare to speak anymore, but looked at the Taoist spirit stone above.

The Taoist Lingshi is Chengxin’s master and the junior brother of the head. The two grew up together since childhood, and brothers are better than brothers. The head has always trusted him. Whenever the head is angry, he is the only one who dares to talk to the head.

"The head of the sect, perhaps the flames and high temperatures have turned the book into ashes." Ling Shi said.

"But, Master, there is no paper ash in the box..." Chengxin said carefully.

Everyone was silent, without paper ashes, and this was clearly stolen.

The Taoist Lingshi coughed and asked, "Where is Chengguan?"

A Taoist priest flashed out of everyone and bowed, "Qi Bi, Master, Master, and disciple."

"Did you take charge of the internal and external care during yesterday's festival?"

"It's the disciple."

"Then what else do you have to say!" Ling Shi shouted.

"This..." Taoist Chengguan sweated like rain and looked up at his master Taoist Lingji in panic.

Taoist Lingji looked solemn and stroked his beard and said, "Chengguan, you found something, but it doesn't matter. The head of the sect has his own decision."

"Yes, Master Qi Bi, the head of the sect, Cheng Guan was dereliction of duty and was willing to be punished. However, I have found some clues in this whole incident, and I may be able to recover the items in the jade box."

Taoist Lingxu trembled his eyebrows: "Speak quickly."

"Yes, the head. This time the fire was obviously caused by someone deliberately setting fire. After I sent someone to put out all the open fires in the Taoist temple, I secretly stared at several sects going up the mountain to prevent someone from taking advantage of the fire. At the same time, I also suspected that... there were fires in so many places at the same time, and it would be difficult to do it without my own people. So I also sent someone to see if there were any abnormalities in the temple, and found out..."

Taoist Lingxu said, "Just say it."

"Yes. The disciple discovered that a lay disciple named Zhou Shaobai was gone."

Taoist Chengyu was listening attentively, but his heart immediately skipped a beat.

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The morning in Xiyun Mountain is always covered with a layer of milky white mist, so the bluestone slabs are covered with moss all year round, which is very slippery.

"Ah~" Qin Ziling's feet slipped, she screamed in surprise, and fell to the side.

"Be careful!" Zhou Shao rolled his eyes and quickly. He reached out and grabbed Qin Ziling's waved hand, and pulled it hard. Qin Ziling's light body was captured in his arms.

A few small stones fell down the cliff wall into the sea of ​​clouds below. Qin Ziling turned around and saw it. She was very scared. Her eyes turned black and her feet became soft. She was just panting heavily in Zhou Shaobai's arms.

"Miss Qin's family, this section of the road is called Paiyun Ladder, which is extremely steep. The stone slab under his feet is particularly slippery. Be careful when walking." Zhou Shaobai reminded the beautiful girl in his arms. Holding this soft and boneless body, his young heart beat violently again.

"Brother Zhou... you saved me again... I will remember these..." Qin Ziling leaned on Zhou Shao's white shoulders and still murmured.

The two continued to move forward, walked through this dangerous road, and finally arrived on the relatively gentle road in the mountains.

Several Taoists came towards him and saw Zhou Shaobai and Qin Ziling. They said nothing and stepped forward and shouted loudly: "Zhou Shaobai, you traitor! Quickly abandon the sword and surrender!"
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