Chapter 790 - 733: Mu Zili’s Headache

This is the first time Mu Zili has been summoned into the tower, though logically speaking the Qionghua Hall need not summon him for anything.

Usually, just sending someone to notify would suffice, though he holds the rank of Elder, their hierarchy is ultimately different.

Therefore, even before entering, Mu Zili’s mind had already conjectured some possibilities; it’s probably not Chang Gen who seeks him, the likelihood is it’s the master of Qionghua Hall.

Indeed, as soon as he stepped into the hall, an intangible pressure seemed to linger throughout the tower, merely brushing against it made Mu Zili lose any desire to resist.

The other party is ultimately far too strong compared to him.

Yet another insurmountable gulf.

Mu Zili immediately cleared his thoughts, dared not entertain any other ideas, tidied up his appearance, and promptly bowed in respect.

"Greetings, Elder!"

The voice echoed throughout the tower but a response was not forthcoming, Mu Zili could only maintain his bow and continue waiting.

As a moment passed, Mu Zili began to realize, this was meant to be a disciplinary action.

Yet he couldn’t understand, where had he left an oversight, for this situation to arise?

Logically speaking, he had always done things impeccably, leaving no loose ends.

Besides, apart from the matter concerning Su Xiaoxiao, he indeed harbored selfish intentions; in other matters, he had not overstepped.

After a lengthy wait, finally a voice slowly spoke, "Stand up!"

"Thank you, Elder."

Mu Zili again bowed deeply, then appropriately straightened up, walked to the lower position among Chang Gen and others, and stood quietly.

"Who would have thought Daoist Zhu could teach such a disciple like you!"

Qionghua Hall Elder spoke again, thinly veiled words, meaning unclear, unsure whether it was praise or criticism.

Daoist Zhu certainly referred to the old Daoist, Qionghua Hall Elder seemed to know the old Daoist.

"Conduct is neither humble nor haughty, courteous in advance and retreat, innate talent is good, cultivation is adequate, indeed commendable."

For some unknown reason, words clearly meant to praise, yet when heard in Mu Zili’s ears, they felt somewhat off.

Indeed, after a slight pause, the next sentence made his hair stand on end.

"But, you are too clever, this is not good."

Too clever?

Not good?

Where is the problem?

The voice’s owner did not elaborate, merely let out a few cold laughs.

Then continued, "There’s something that requires you to handle."

Handled personally by Mu Zili?

At this moment, even he was curious, what matter requires an Elder to personally intervene.

"Aside from the Endless Sea Domain, there is another overseas area beyond Central Continent, you know it, right?"

...

"How could I not know!"

Su Xiaoxiao exclaimed with surprise, seeing Mu Zili leaving calmly and then returning with a peculiar demeanor.

Upon inquiry, Mu Zili ultimately secretly informed him.

The overseas area, almost forgotten by the Central Continent, even deserted by both forces.

The fact that Su Xiaoxiao knew about this...

Mu Zili suddenly realized, his expression peculiarly strange, why does Su Xiaoxiao know about this matter?

He is neither from Central Continent, nor involved in that place, how could he know about it?

Therefore, he put on a serious face, quietly watching him.

This gave Su Xiaoxiao quite a scare, hurriedly retreating a few steps, waving his hands in denial.

He’s most frightened by Mu Zili’s demeanor, worse than the old Daoist, undoubtedly because of his careless chatter, Mu Zili must be suspicious of him again.

"Brother, you can’t doubt me anymore, the pressure is too great."

Mu Zili observed with a faint smile, just staring quietly.

Su Xiaoxiao felt his scalp tingle, quickly bowed his head like a child who did something wrong.

After a long while, he peeked upward, only to meet Mu Zili’s gaze, feeling utterly uncomfortable.

"How about you ask the Master, he’s involved in this matter too."

The old Daoist participated too?

What could be so significant that Su Xiaoxiao would rather die than speak about it, this made Mu Zili’s doubts deepen.

He sent someone to summon the old Daoist, who shortly arrived with a brisk pace, immediately noticing Su Xiaoxiao’s silence, and Mu Zili’s faint smile.

Instantly the old Daoist accused Su Xiaoxiao, aging yet spirited, "Have you angered your senior brother again? It’s useless asking me."

Then instructed Mu Zili, "Do what you must, discipline strongly if needed."

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxiao’s eyes widened, soon glancing at him with a peculiar look.

He actually wanted to say!

Do you realize what you’re saying?

But thinking of what the old Daoist might experience soon, he hastily kept quiet, pretending to be oblivious.

The old Daoist’s eyes darted around, quickly sensing the strange atmosphere.

If Su Xiaoxiao caused trouble, why are both of them staring at him?

Especially the second disciple’s gaze seemed somewhat unsettling, looking quite unnerving.

He’s not foolish, avoiding questioning Mu Zili, instead huffs angrily towards Su Xiaoxiao.

"Troublemaker, what mischief have you done this time?"

Su Xiaoxiao felt deeply wronged, he merely accidentally revealed a bit, hadn’t caused any trouble!

Just as he wanted to explain himself, he was met with Mu Zili’s gaze and swiftly shut his mouth again.

Then Mu Zili, looking troubled, finally spoke, "Master, stop pretending. I know what you did overseas with him."

What?

The old Daoist trembled suddenly, somewhat dumbfounded, but quickly came to his senses and glared fiercely at Su Xiaoxiao.

"You loose-mouthed fellow."

"Wait and see how I deal with you."

Su Xiaoxiao was startled; he definitely couldn’t take the blame for this.

"No, I didn’t say anything, really, this is what you said yourself."

The old Daoist immediately froze, his mouth twitching as he turned back, looking at his second disciple oddly.

"You’re fooling your own master?"

Is there even justice left?

Mu Zili was completely sure by now that these two certainly did something over there, and it was something they couldn’t tell him.

Suddenly, he was truly feeling a headache.

Qionghua Hall wants me to go over there, but hopefully these two haven’t caused any trouble there, otherwise it’ll be hard to retrieve the people.

"Just tell me! What exactly did you do? It’s important."

Mu Zili asked with an extremely serious expression.

The old Daoist’s face was complex, hesitant, and he didn’t speak for a long time.

Su Xiaoxiao tried to speak several times, but was stared back into silence by the old Daoist.

Mu Zili’s expression grew increasingly serious, earnestly reopening, "Qionghua Hall has a task over there, if you don’t say, I really can’t help cover for you, this is no joking matter."

The old Daoist knew this disciple never joked. Since he was being so cautious, it must be something life-threatening.

Seeing this, the old Daoist could only sigh helplessly, his old face embarrassed, seeming a bit ashamed, then pointed at Su Xiaoxiao and spoke softly.

"It’s nothing outrageous, your junior brother let your senior sister out."

Let senior sister out?

Mu Zili silently thought it’s okay, just letting someone out, not a big deal.

Besides, when senior sister was suppressed in a certain Enlightenment Tower, it was expected she wouldn’t be held for a hundred and eighty years.

Originally, he was about to relax, but seeing the two’s strange expressions, his heart instantly went back to being heavy.

"Where did you let my senior sister go?"

Actually, when Mu Zili asked this, he already knew the answer in his heart.

Shit!

This was one of the rare times he cursed in his heart.

So, he simply changed the question, "When did you do this?"

"Three... three hundred years ago!"

Su Xiaoxiao spoke extremely softly, knowing that to smuggle from a small world to the Central Continent, it definitely had to go through him.

Without his cover, senior sister could forget about sneaking down.

Mu Zili’s face turned scary dark blue, his hands slightly trembling.

He wanted to hit someone!

The old Daoist he couldn’t hit, but Su Xiaoxiao was just the right size for a beating; it wouldn’t matter if he beat him to death.

Su Xiaoxiao obviously got scared too and hurriedly pointed at the old Daoist, exclaiming, "It was Master who told me to do it, it’s not my fault!"

"You trouble-making brat! You’re falsely accusing."

The old Daoist’s old face blushed red, quickly scolding Su Xiaoxiao.

Their arguing, Mu Zili was no longer interested in listening to, his head was buzzing.

She’s been here for three hundred years.

With that female demon’s style, what happened overseas?

If it affects Qionghua Hall’s affairs...

And Su Xiaoxiao’s actions, privately releasing a small world cultivator easily into Central Continent is equally a deadly affair.

So, no matter what, this matter also needs to be covered up.

On the contrary, the female demon’s escape from Enlightenment Tower is a small matter, since it was Mu Zili’s personal act, she wasn’t included by the Celestial Dao Sect, or rather kicked out by him.

It doesn’t really break the rules.

The most critical are these latter two!

Neither Su Xiaoxiao nor she can escape without severe consequences; if there’s a change overseas, these two are dead!

"Is it really that serious?"

The old Daoist’s face also turned unpleasant, no longer caring to scold Su Xiaoxiao, quickly turning to ask.

Mu Zili deeply inhaled, counter-questioning the old Daoist, "Do you reckon your eldest disciple is reliable?"

Just one sentence surpassed a thousand words, because the old Daoist’s face turned ashen white.

Suddenly speechless, he could only silently look at Mu Zili.

Mu Zili also thought for a long while, gritting his teeth, "No, I still need to go there early, otherwise I won’t be at ease."

The old Daoist also knew the gravity of the situation, quickly speaking, "I’ll go with you!"

"That’s not possible, Qionghua Hall didn’t ask for you to follow this time."

Mu Zili refused without even thinking.

"Then who will go with you?"

The old Daoist frowned tightly; if someone else goes along, wouldn’t that expose them?

"Han Yu!"

Mu Zili slowly replied.