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"Ah, no, no!" Lingfeng replied somewhat sheepishly.
"How can it be nothing!" Enchanting immediately took over the conversation and said, "He really got on my nerves. Lili, you have to be my witness today. If Lingfeng doesn't apologize properly, I won't forgive him."
Lingfeng glanced at Enchanting and smiled awkwardly. Apologizing was really difficult, especially since Enchanting's standard for an apology was to kneel and swear.
Lili smiled gently and said, "Forget it, forget it. It's not a big deal, so why take it so seriously? Besides, getting a man to apologize is less effective than just dumping him."
"Right, right, right," Lingfeng echoed repeatedly but then thought about it and felt something was off, quickly correcting himself, "No, no, no, that's not how it should be."
Lili chuckled lightly and said tiredly, "Alright, I was just teasing you guys. I'm tired now; it's getting late, so I'm going to sleep." With that, she winked at Lingfeng.
Lingfeng nodded gratefully. After Lili left the room and closed the door, he approached Enchanting like a servant, gently wrapping his arm around her shoulder and softly said, "My dear, today really wasn't my fault!"
Enchanting half-heartedly pushed him away but didn't remove his arm. She playfully pouted, "How can I not blame you? Monkey Head is your good friend; you two talk about everything. If you hadn't told him your thoughts, how would he have said that?" Remembering Monkey Head's words from earlier made Enchanting's face flush again.
Lingfeng felt helpless; he had already given in to Monkey Head and now had to deal with the mess left behind.
"You know what Monkey Head is like; he speaks without thinking and says whatever comes to mind. How can you take him seriously?" Lingfeng patiently explained.
Enchanting sighed lightly, her delicate brows furrowing in a way that was quite charming. "It's just that with Monkey Head gone, Lili is going to be pitiful."
Seeing that Enchanting had changed the subject, Lingfeng dared not bring up the earlier incident again and could only agree fervently. "Yeah, I wonder why Monkey Head rushed home in such a hurry."
Just as he finished speaking, there was a sudden knock at the door.
Enchanting made a shushing gesture to Lingfeng, signaling him to hide. Although everyone at Water Peak knew about their relationship, it wouldn't sound good for a man and woman to be alone in one room.
Lingfeng understood and reluctantly glanced at Enchanting before reciting an incantation and using the Earth Escape Technique to leave.
Only then did Enchanting tidy her clothes and softly call out, "Wait a moment!"
Standing outside the door was Water Peak Master’s Messenger Boy, his anxious expression covering his entire face. He didn't even have time to greet Enchanting before hurriedly asking, "Senior Sister, is Lingfeng Shixu here?"
Enchanting opened the door, looked inside, and said, "There's no one here!"
Messenger Boy became more anxious and murmured, "That's strange. I just went to Shixu's room, but the door was locked tight, and there was no one there. Where could he have gone? Did he really take the disciples of Wood Peak with him?"
Enchanting was startled, realizing that Monkey Head's escape had been discovered. However, this matter could not implicate Lingfeng. After thinking for a moment, she quickly added, "Just now, Lingfeng came by, but he has already left."
While they were talking, a flash of white light suddenly appeared on the other side of the flowerbed in the courtyard, followed by a dark figure. Enchanting recognized it was Lingfeng, and pointed at him, saying, "Look, Lingfeng is over there!"
Messenger Boy hurriedly turned to look and saw Lingfeng walking slowly toward them. He quickly stepped forward to pay his respects and said, "Shixu, the Sect Leader and Mu Feng Peak Master have something to discuss with you."
Lingfeng remained calm and nodded slightly, asking softly, "Do you know what the Sect Leader and Mu Feng Peak Master want to see me about?"
Messenger Boy replied, "I don't know the specifics; I only know that a disciple from Wood Peak is missing. And... and..." Messenger Boy hesitated as if unsure.
"And what?" Lingfeng had already guessed most of it; it was likely about Monkey Head escaping from Demon Suppression Sect, but he pretended to be anxious and asked.
"And I heard that the missing disciple is Shixu's best friend, so the Sect Leader and Mu Feng Peak Master came to find you."
Although Lingfeng felt guilty inside, he acted as if nothing was wrong. He coldly snorted and said, "Their disciple is missing; what does that have to do with me?" Then he angrily asked, "Where are they? Take me to find them!"
"They're at Water Peak Hall."
"Wait a minute," Enchanting quickly called out. "I'll go with you. Lingfeng has been with me all this time and hasn't seen any disciples from Wood Peak. I can testify to that."
Lingfeng wanted to laugh but was surprised at how good Enchanting's acting was. However, since there were others present, he held back his laughter and maintained a serious expression.
Upon arriving at Water Peak Hall, Lingfeng took Enchanting inside. The Sect Leader was seated in the main seat, with Mu Qiu and Water Demon sitting on either side, while disciples from both factions stood behind them.
The Sect Leader and the two Peak Masters all looked anxious as if something significant was about to happen.
Lingfeng felt secretly pleased, thinking that although Monkey Head was a disciple of Demon Suppression Sect, he was an inconsequential character. Judging by the expressions of the Sect Leader and the two Peak Masters, it seemed unlikely that it was related to Monkey Head. However, he was mistaken.
Lingfeng walked into the main hall, pretending to bow slightly, and said, "Greetings, Sect Leader and two Senior Sisters. I wonder why you have called Lingfeng here?"
The Qing Sect Leader glanced at Lingfeng and asked, "Do you know where Monkey Head, a disciple from Wood Peak, has gone?" Although the tone was kept low, the authoritative voice echoed throughout the Water Peak Hall.
Lingfeng frowned, not expecting this to be about Monkey Head. Did they not know Monkey Head's background? Despite the confusion in his heart, Lingfeng would not easily reveal Monkey Head's whereabouts until the very end. He replied softly, "I do not know, Sect Leader."
Enchanting, fearing that Lingfeng might struggle to handle the situation, stepped forward and bowed slightly. "Sect Leader, Shixu, Master, today Lingfeng was with me and indeed did not see Monkey Head!"
The Sect Leader and Mu Qiu were taken aback but then heard Water Demon lightly cough a few times.
After considering her words, Enchanting realized her mistake and quickly corrected herself, though her confidence had waned. "I mean, Sect Leader, Shixu, Master, today Shixu has been with me and has not seen any trace of Monkey Head."
"Is that so? But I heard someone saw you together this morning," the Sect Leader's tone was somewhat softened yet steady and firm, leaving no room for rebuttal.
Enchanting could only lower her head and step aside.
Hearing the Sect Leader's words made Lingfeng feel uneasy. After a moment of silence, he added, "Yes, we did meet this morning, but we separated afterward." He had to admit that it was indeed he and Enchanting who had asked for leave on behalf of Monkey Head that morning.
"That's not right," Mu Qiu interjected quickly. "You met me this morning and took away Monkey Head. However, after that, Monkey Head never returned. It wasn't until evening that we discovered he was missing. Do you really not know?"
Originally a formidable beauty, Mu Qiu had caught him in a bind, making Lingfeng silently lament his predicament. Yet he felt helpless; all he could do was remain silent to avoid further trouble.
The hall fell silent for a moment as Lingfeng looked at everyone's expressions, thinking perhaps he had indeed caused trouble.
Finally, the Sect Leader sighed and gently waved his hand.
The disciples on both sides understood and all retreated.
As Enchanting hesitated about whether she should also step back, she heard Water Demon say, "Enchanting, this does not concern you anymore; you may go back to rest for now."
Looking at Lingfeng, Enchanting appeared troubled and seemed worried about him. Lingfeng nodded at her with a reassuring smile.
Enchanting had no choice but to step outside.
Now, only the Sect Leader, Mu Qiu, and Lingfeng remained in the great hall. The three of them looked anxiously at Lingfeng, unsure of how to ask their questions.
The Sect Leader suddenly relaxed, his tone somewhat helpless. "Alright, Lingfeng, I have to tell you what's going on!"
Lingfeng was taken aback, not understanding what the matter was, but he returned to his usual self and said casually, "Go ahead, I'm listening!"
The Sect Leader said, "Do you know why we are so anxious?"
How could Lingfeng possibly know? Their concern for Monkey Head's whereabouts puzzled him, so he replied honestly, "I don't know."
The Sect Leader sighed softly, looking troubled. "It's because Monkey Head's Demon Cultivation talent is very strong!"
Lingfeng paused for a moment and then burst into laughter. He knew about Monkey Head's aptitude; although he had mastered the Intoxicated Fist well, he had no talent for cultivation. Over the years, Lingfeng had learned the Spell of Five Peaks, while Monkey Head had only managed to grasp the lower-level Spell of Wood Peak. Moreover, since Demon Cultivation was also a form of cultivation, his lack of aptitude for cultivation indirectly indicated that his talent for Demon Cultivation was also lacking.
After laughing for a while, Lingfeng caught his breath and said with slight sarcasm, "Sect Leader, if you want to know Monkey Head's whereabouts, you shouldn't resort to such desperate measures. I know that Demon Cultivation is a path of cultivation, but Monkey Head doesn't even have the Wisdom Root for cultivation. How could he possibly pursue Demon Cultivation?"
The Sect Leader replied, "You only know part of it. Although Demon Cultivation is a form of cultivation, do you know why it is called Demon Cultivation instead of something else?" After a pause, the Sect Leader continued, "The key to Demon Cultivation lies in the 'demon,' which refers to a person's Evil Thoughts. If a Demon Cultivator can successfully overcome their Evil Thoughts in the later stages of Demon Cultivation, they will become an immortal. However, if they cannot conquer their Evil Thoughts, they will become a demon and may even pose a threat to the Three Realms."
Naturally, Lingfeng was aware of this; he just didn't understand why the Sect Leader was mentioning it. So he asked, "But what does this have to do with Monkey Head?"
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