Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1074 - 982 Golden Immortal’s questions

Chapter 1074: 982 Golden Immortal’s questions

Heavenly Moon Island, a sprawling estate, displayed a plaque with three golden characters written in a bold, dragon-like style: "Flying Dragon Manor."

A sturdy man in a golden robe and a voluptuous woman in a white dress sat within a green stone pavilion, while Ye Qingli and Ye Qingyu were reporting to them.

"Elder Tianhe? Never heard of him! Could it be false information?"

The man in the golden robe asked in puzzlement.

Ye Shenglong, Mid-Stage Golden Immortal, Ascender.

"Ancestor, Taoist Friend Shen and Fairy Chu have been acquainted with us for years; they wouldn’t deceive us."

Ye Qingli explained.

"Why not contact Junior Brother Han? He’s stationed at the Information Hall, likely aware of some details."

The woman in the white dress suggested.

Wu Feixue, Mid-Stage Golden Immortal, Ye Shenglong’s Dao Companion.

Ye Shenglong nodded, taking out a shimmering golden mirror and channeling a spell into it.

The mirror’s surface surged with countless intricate golden runes, and the image of a round-faced, bright-eyed man in a yellow robe emerged.

"Senior Brother Ye, it’s been a long time."

The man in the yellow robe greeted.

Han Lei, Vice Hall Master of the Information Hall.

"Junior Brother Han, do you know of Elder Tianhe?"

Ye Shenglong asked.

Han Lei’s face shifted as he frowned and asked, "Senior Brother Ye, where did you learn about Elder Tianhe? Why are you inquiring about him?"

Judging from Han Lei’s reaction, Ye Shenglong’s doubts dissipated completely, and he responded, "First, answer my question—do you know of Elder Tianhe."

"I do. Our Information Hall, under Sect Leader Senior Brother’s orders, is searching for him. This matter is confidential. Since we’re connected by family ties, I’ll share it with you, but make sure not to mention it to others."

Han Lei stated.

"What? Sect Leader Senior Brother directed you to look for this person?"

Ye Shenglong exclaimed in surprise.

"Indeed! Sect Leader Senior Brother holds him in high regard and has asked about him multiple times. I’m personally handling this case. For secrecy, we’ve refrained from publicly searching for this individual. Now, you must tell me—how did you come to know about Elder Tianhe?"

Han Lei probed.

"Junior Brother Han, come to Flying Dragon Manor. I have important details to share about Elder Tianhe."

Ye Shenglong said solemnly.

"Alright, I’ll head over immediately."

Han Lei agreed.

Ye Shenglong put away the small mirror and said in a deep voice, "No wonder even I was unaware of this person’s existence; our sect is secretly searching for him."

"How should we explain this to Junior Brother Han? Should we say it was discovered by our clan members or tell the truth?"

Wu Feixue asked.

"Let’s be honest. To command Sect Leader Senior Brother’s attention, this must be extraordinary. They’re sure to use truth-seeking tools for verification. Qingli and Qingyu reporting this information is a significant contribution. Were it not for their ties with Young Friend Shen and Friend Chu, they wouldn’t have obtained this intelligence."

Ye Shenglong said.

"I knew Taoist Friend Shen wouldn’t deceive us."

Ye Qingli said with excitement.

Before long, Han Lei arrived.

"Qingli, explain the course of events."

Ye Shenglong instructed.

Ye Qingli gave an affirmative response and relayed the sequence of events clearly.

"Where are Shen Long and Chu Buyu residing? We’ll head to the marketplace immediately. I need to question them face-to-face and use the Heart Inquiry Disk and Immortal-Testing Talisman for verification. This matter is of critical importance."

Han Lei’s expression grew grave.

Proving Shen Long’s words would mean exposing the mole within.

"They’re still in the marketplace; I’m willing to lead the way."

Ye Qingli offered.

"Junior Brother Han, arriving in such a conspicuous manner may alert the mole."

Ye Shenglong cautioned.

"We’ll disguise our appearances and travel via the Direct Transmission Array. Senior Brother Ye, if we manage to capture this mole, your clan’s contributions will be considerable."

Han Lei replied in a somber tone.

Ye Qingli and Ye Qingyu agreed and followed Han Lei out.

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Heavenly Moon Marketplace, Qingpeng Pavilion, Practice Room.

Shen Long sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, his eyes slightly closed, enveloped in a five-colored radiance.

After a while, a Voice Transmission Paper Crane flew in and landed before him.

The five-colored radiance around Shen Long’s body dissipated. He opened his eyes, staring at the crane in perplexity; Chu Buyu wouldn’t disrupt his cultivation unless something urgent arose.

He channeled a spell into the crane, which transmitted Chu Buyu’s anxious voice: "Husband, Senior Han of the Tianyue Sect has arrived and seeks to question us directly about Elder Tianhe."

"Senior Han?"

Shen Long blinked in surprise and couldn’t have imagined that a Golden Immortal would be involved.

He quickly stood up and stepped out into the hall.

Han Lei sat in the main seat, his demeanor imposing, while Chu Buyu, Ye Qingli, and Ye Qingyu stood to the side.

"Junior Shen Long pays respects to Senior Han."

Shen Long bowed respectfully, his expression earnest.

"Young Friend Shen, Fairy Chu, Sect Leader Senior Brother has entrusted our sect with unraveled loyalty. This matter is momentous, and I must inquire in person, using the Heart Inquiry Disk and Immortal-Testing Talisman to verify the truth. Please answer honestly. If your intelligence proves accurate, your rewards will not be lacking."

Han Lei said steadily.

"Taoist Friend Shen, Fairy Chu, Master Uncle Han shares life-and-death ties with our ancestor. Just speak the truth."

Ye Qingli encouraged.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu solemnly agreed.

Han Lei flicked his sleeve, and two silver-glimmering talismans flew out, attaching themselves to Shen Long and Chu Buyu. He then flipped his right hand, revealing a golden divination disk in his grasp.

The golden disk projected a beam of gold light, enveloping Shen Long and Chu Buyu.

"From which realm in the Lower Realm do you originate? What is your affiliated power?"

Han Lei asked.

"From the Realm of the Spiritual Pivot, part of the Qianling Sect of the Qingxuan Continent Groups."

Shen Long and Chu Buyu answered truthfully.

"Why did you choose to enter Nine Stars Island? Have you had any contact with Heavenly Ghost Sect cultivators? Did Heavenly Ghost Sect cultivators mention Elder Tianhe? Did you share this information with other cultivators?"

Han Lei posed several questions.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu answered truthfully, and neither the Heart Inquiry Disk nor the Immortal-Testing Talisman revealed discrepancies.

"Do not spread news of this matter. Our Tianyue Sect will not treat you poorly."

Han Lei remarked amiably.

"Yes, Senior Han."

Shen Long and Chu Buyu readily agreed.

"Nephew Ye, come back to the main sect with me to report to Sect Leader Senior Brother and Senior Brother Xu. This is a major achievement."

Han Lei announced.

"Yes, Master Uncle Han."

Ye Qingli and Ye Qingyu were visibly excited.

The trio left, and Shen Long and Chu Buyu exchanged glances, both letting out a breath of relief.

Neither had expected the matter to alarm the Tianyue Sect’s higher-ups.

"Do you think the merit for this matter exceeds that of slaying Elder Ghost Mystic?"

Chu Buyu speculated.

It stood to reason that this merit dwarfed slaying Elder Ghost Mystic, yet as Early Stage True Immortals, they held little sway. The scale of rewards hinged on the Tianyue Sect’s senior leadership.

"It depends on Senior Ye. Judging by Senior Han’s words, Elder Tianhe holds immense importance. With Taoist Friend Ye and Fairy Ye personally reporting to the Sect Leader, this is undeniably a significant achievement. The question is how much they’re willing to advocate for our interests."

Shen Long remarked, his face full of hopeful anticipation.

His desires were modest: a piece of land to settle down and establish a sect.