
Although Duanmu Sheng and Mingshi Yin underestimated this turtle technique, they would not refute their master's words. Moreover, the Evil Sky Pavilion faded away. With the injection of new blood, it might be restored to its former glory.
Mingshi Yin turned around and looked at her master silently. 'He doesn't look like his life is nearing its limit at all. In fact, he looked more alive by the day and was filled with vitality.'
Hua Wudao pondered this but still could not make up his mind.
Lu Zhou said in a deep voice, “You have two choices, and you can only choose one. You are the first person under the heavens to be given such treatment by the Evil Sky Pavilion. My patience is limited. I want an answer after ten counts.”
"And if I don't have an answer?" Hua Wudao's heart raced.
Before Lu Zhou could reply, Mingshi Yin said, “Then, you will suffer the same fate as Fan Xiuwen. You will be imprisoned in the Evil Sky Pavilion until you think of everything. However, since you've seen through life and death, I'm sure this doesn't matter to you.
“…”
“Also, Evil Sky Pavilion doesn't have much, but we have plenty of rooms for lodging. We have north, south, east, and west pavilions. We have many dilapidated dwellings in the middle of the mountain. We have Reflection Cave behind the mountain too, it's cold there. Also, don't think you'll be able to escape. Even if ten great elites appeared together, they would not be able to break through the barrier of the Golden Court Mountain!” Mingshi Yin rambled with a smile on her face.
His words made the hearts of Zhou Jifeng and Pan Zhong race.
'The words of the Fourth Master are truly devastating. This was even scarier than killing someone!'
Hua Wudao was an honorable and accomplished person, and he would never cling to life. Otherwise, he wouldn't have appeared here. However, someone like him would care about his pride and dignity.
“At that time, I will make sure every cultivator under the sky knows that Hua Wudao of the Yun Sect is an unbelievable person. He came to Evil Sky Pavilion and lost the bet but was unwilling to pay!”
“...” Hua Wudao felt increasingly speechless. There was a lot to know about his visit to the Evil Sky Pavilion. Otherwise, he would not have to resign from his position as the elder of the Yun Sect. It all began and ended with this knot in his heart. He won't regret it.
Little Yuan'er giggled and said, "Then, I'll start counting." She was worried Hua Wudao did not hear her so she repeated, “I will start counting. Nine. Eight on. Seven. Six. Five. Four. Three. Two. One. Time's up! What's your decision?”
“…”
'Who's counting this fast?'
Even before Hua Wudao could think, the countdown had ended.
The eyes of everyone in the great hall of the Evil Sky Pavilion, including Lu Zhou, trained in Hua Wudao.
Silence descended on the large hall again.
Finally, Hua Wudao shook his head and let out a long sigh. "Forget it!"
Upon seeing this, Hua Wudao's disciples immediately knelt down. "Sir, you shouldn't ..."
Hua Wudao looked at his students, but he did not reprimand him like before. Instead, he said, "You should go back to the Yun Sect."
"Huh?"
“From today onwards, you are no longer my student. There were many elders in the Yun Sect. I'm sure one of them will be willing to teach you. When you return, tell them that Hua Wudao is dead. ”
"Mastering!"
"God!"
The middle-aged man wanted to say something, but Hua Wudao lifted his leg and kicked him. He rebuked her, "I said, lost!" His shout created a sound wave that pushed the middle-aged man away.
Helpless, the middle-aged man could only stand up and respectfully salute Hua Wudao.
Mingshi Yin said with a smile, “See you at the mountain. However, if you want to stay, I'm sure my master will not mind. After all, the Golden Court Mountain was huge. We don't mind having anyone else here. ”
The middle-aged man shuddered. “I want to leave the mountain. I want to go now.”
Mingshi Yin clicked her tongue at the middle-aged man and gestured to him before leaving the large hall.
The two of them left the large hall.
Hua Wudao cupped his fists. "My disciple is a little foolish, I hope you won't oppose him, Pavilion Master, and save his life."
Lu Zhou stroked his beard as he sat down and said, “We chose to walk on a different path. Please sit down."
Lu Zhou said 'Please'! This had never happened in the Evil Sky Pavilion. It could be seen that he appreciated Hua Wudao.
Lu Zhou looked at him with a curious look before he said calmly, "You would rather join the Evil Sky Pavilion than tell me who is the mastermind behind the incident of the Fish Dragon Village ..."
"Please forgive me, Pavilion Master."
"Are you not afraid that I will use torture to interrogate you in the future?" Lu Zhou asked calmly.
After all, this was the Evil Sky Pavilion. They are all great criminals. No matter how sinister an action is, it would not be surprising to see it here.
Hua Wudao shook his head and sighed. "If that's the case, I can only ask for death."
“You are different from Fan Xiuwen. He is controlled and not afraid of death. You are much luckier than him,” said Lu Zhou.
Hua Wudao remained silent.
At this point, Hua Wudao's choice was obvious.
“Ding! Recruiting subordinates. The Nascent Divine Tribulation realm cultivator, Hua Wudao. Loyalty: 5%”
Zhou Jifeng and Pan Zhong were polite. They clenched their hands towards Hua Wudao and said, "Greetings, Elder Hua."
Hua Wudao's old face flushed. He did not know whether he should respond to the greetings or not. He feels awkward.
At this moment, Mingshi Yin had returned from the foot of the mountain. When he saw the extremely awkward Hua Wudao, he said, “You are only worried about the ridicule from the world. That's an easy problem to solve. You need to change your name. Old Hua Wudao has died in the Evil Sky Pavilion.”
“…”
The others nodded.
Mingshi Yin has a point.
“How about the name Huawu or Wuhua?” Mingshi Yin said seductively.
“…”
After all, Hua Wudao's name was a bit contrary to Ji Tiandao's name.
“It was just a name. I don't mind being called anything.” Hua Wudao's mind is in turmoil right now. All he wanted now was to be left alone in the corner. He was not in the mood to worry about such things at the moment.
Little Yuan'er walked over and said, "Master, letter from Jiang Aijian."
"Bring here." Lu Zhou felt that this letter contained an important message that should not be read aloud.
Little Yuan'er gave the letter to him respectfully.
Lu Zhou opened it casually. He read the letter.
“The mastermind behind the incident of the Fish Dragon Village was the Second Prince. The main perpetrator of the battle at the Heaven Measuring River was General Wei Zhuoyan of Changning. His accomplice was the leader of the Black Knight, Fan Xiuwen. Old senior, I have paid a heavy price to obtain this information... To be honest, if you do not compensate me with a good sword, I will be very sad.”
With this information, everything became clear now. However, there were no visible ripples on Lu Zhou's face. In fact, he had a guess about things that Fan Xiuwen and Hua Wudao would not talk about. Jiang Aijian's letter only confirmed his suspicions. He waved his hand. The letter soon became dust.
"Sir, what did he say?" Little yuan'er asked.
“The mastermind behind the battle on the Heaven Measuring River.” Lu Zhou replied honestly.
When she heard this, Hua Wudao fell from her seat. His face was very pale, and his eyes were wide open.
Lu Zhou said indifferently, "Take Elder Hua away, and let him rest."
"Understood."
Little yuan'er was confused. “Only puppeteer, why are you so nervous? Aren't you being too dramatic?”
Lu Zhou nodded. If it was a mortal or a great cultivator, things would be simple. He could only deal with it according to the rules of the cultivation world. However, he did not expect that a prince was involved in this. The prince's dispute should not involve civilians.
Lu Zhou would not underestimate the power of the Imperial Family. After all, the Imperial Family was what made Great Yan stable all along. The soldiers and officers guarding the corners of the empire and the great cultivators operating out in the open and in the dark formed the foundation of Great Yan's stability. No wonder Hua Wudao was reluctant to divulge that information.
Lu Zhou finally said, “Tell Jiang Aijian that I have prepared a good sword for him. He'll come here and pick it up.”