"Looking at the world, among the Taoist sects, Qingcheng Mountain Chunyang Temple has a faint rise. The master of the temple Yi Bichen is also one of the top ten in the world. His reputation is much greater than that of the master. On the other hand, our Xuandu Zi Mansion, since the master ascended to the immortal world, what else is left besides his remaining power?"

"Your martial arts are not inferior to Yi Bichen. If you want to enter the world, you will have a chance to compete for the world's number one position. But you are willing to be lonely. Instead, you would rather be unknown in this deep mountain. If this continues, no matter how profound the foundation of Xuandu Mountain is, it will be replaced by others sooner or later!"

At this point, the tone of a thrilling voice became excited: "The world is in chaos now, and the Taoist dynasties are each established. In order to compete for the world's voice, the two schools of Buddhism and Confucianism have each used strange tricks, intending to assist the wise ruler to compete for the Central Plains, and even the people from the Demon Sect have also been in trouble! Only our Xuandu Mountain, who cannot escape from the world, listen to the ears, and clearly holds the sword but does not use it. If the king assisted by Buddhism or Confucianism unifies the world in the future, will our Taoist dynasty still have a foothold on that day!"

He said tone slowly: "Senior brother, I never thought of taking you and replacing you. I also know that it is not my race, and their hearts must be different. Cooperating with the Turks is just a part of my plan, but if you are still there, I will definitely not allow me to do this, so I can only make this bad decision. Since you are back, don't leave, stay and recuperate, okay?"

Shen Qiao: "What about ten days later?"

Yu Ai was stunned: "What?"

Shen Qiao: "When I go back to Xuandu Mountain, how do you plan to talk to the senior brothers and other disciples in the sect? Ten days later, how do you plan to explain to the world?"

Yu Ai couldn't hold on for a while.

Shen Qiao asked again: "What are you working with the Turks?"

Yu Ai: "Sorry, there is nothing to tell you for the time being."

Shen Qiao: "What if I object?"

Yu Ai didn't say anything.

Shen Qiao: "If I object, you will put me under house arrest and from then on as a leader who is famous and unreal, it will not hinder your plan, right?"

The answer to him was still silent.

Shen Qiao sighed: "You were in poor health when you were a child. Although you were two years older than me, you couldn't see it. When you were sick, you loved to act coquettishly. But when you grew up, you were afraid that the younger disciples of Xuandu Mountain would look down on you because of your unstableness, so you put on a majestic and mature face all day long. Until now, I still remember the scene of you chasing me and pestering me to call me your senior brother!"

When talking about the past, his face was slightly soft: "Yes, I also remember that when I was a child, I was not good-natured and showed a cold face when I saw people. I often made others unable to come to Taiwan. Even my junior sister avoided me. Among all my brothers, you have the best temper and you are always tolerant of me."

Shen Qiao: "No matter how good your temper is, you still have a bottom line. If you want to be this leader, you will lose to Kunxie. I have nothing to say. I can only blame myself for being unprepared for you and seeing people wrongly. But the Turks are ambitious and have been coveting the Central Plains of China for a long time. Although Xuandu Mountain has never helped any country compete for the world, it will not cooperate with the Turks!"

Yu Ai smiled bitterly: "I knew you wouldn't let me do this, otherwise why would I have painstakingly designed these things?"

Shen Qiao: "The principle of avoidance that several generations of sects have followed may be wrong, but this mistake is definitely not because it has not cooperated with the Turks. If you look back now, it will be too late."

Yu Ai said angrily: "Since I have decided, I will not look back. Xuandu Mountain is also the place where I grew up. I naturally hope it can be better. This intention is no less than you. Why do you have to show off this saint's face? Could it be that you are the only one in the world and everyone else is wrong?!"

"You might as well ask other disciples in the sect. Xuandu Mountain has not been dormant for many years. If they don't say it, will they feel dissatisfied? After Yutai discusses the theory, I can officially announce the opening of the mountain gate to accept disciples. By then, Xuandu Mountain's reputation and status will only be further improved, and Tiantai Sect and Linchuan Academy will never be beautiful in front of you!"

Chen Qiao was silent for a long time, Yu Ai vented his anger, his chest was up and down, and in the night wind, the two of them were speechless.

Yu Ai suddenly felt a little sad. No matter what, they could no longer return to their former close relationship.

Chen Qiao finally said, "Since you have decided, there is nothing to say."

Yu Ai: "Where are you going?"

Chen Qiao said lightly: "I was defeated by Kunxie and threw away all the faces of Xuandu Mountain. Even if others don't say anything, I have no shame to be the head of the sect again. As for the poisoning, I have nothing to say. Even if I testify in public, people will not believe it. Instead, they will feel that I am unwilling to speak nonsense. You have already calculated everything, so why bother where I go? Wherever I go, it will not hinder your major affairs."

Yu Ai said softly: "You are seriously injured and you have to stay and recuperate."

Chen Qiao shook his head, turned around and was about to leave.

But Yu Ai's slightly cold voice came from behind: "I won't let you go."

Chapter 19

Chen Qiao: "What if I insist on leaving?"

Yu Ai asked back without answering: "This is where you grew up, and you have the brothers you have been with since childhood. Do you have the heart to leave Xuandu Mountain and leave like this?"

He knew it with reason and moved it with emotion, but Chen Qiao still said, "If you are referring to cooperating with the Turks, then I will not agree."

Seeing that he still did not change his original intention, Yu Ai's tone became cold: "What's the difference between whether you agree or not? Now there are four of the seven elders in Xuandu Mountain who agree with me. The other three are in seclusion and practice without asking about civil affairs. Among our brothers, the eldest brother is a good person, and it's useless to tell him. Although the fourth brother and the younger sister will be happy to see you come back, they may not agree with you. The reform of Xuandu Mountain is imperative. I don't want to watch the sect slowly decline in my lifetime. They have the same idea."

"Otherwise, how do you think I can stabilize the situation in such a short time and become the acting leader? Without their acquiescence and support, can I be accomplished by myself?"

"You, Master, and even the previous generations of heads of the sects, no longer work. Chaos in the world occur frequently, how can Xuandu Mountain be safe?"

It was very quiet at night, as if even the birds were gone, the wind stopped, and the rustling of branches and leaves was no longer heard, as if everything was still.

The bright moon hid in the clouds at some point, and the sky and the earth fell into darkness. The candle fire in Yu Ai's hand was unstable and gradually weakened and suddenly extinguished.

Since the eyes were invisible, the night and the day were no different for him.

He is also a human being, and he will feel hurt when he is injured and trouble when he encounters difficulties. But he always feels that there is hope ahead and is always willing to face it with an optimistic attitude. After restoring his memory, although he has many questions in his heart, he is not discouraged yet. He always wants to go to Xuandu Mountain and ask in person to understand.

But at this moment, when the truth was in front of him, Chen Qiao suddenly felt a deep feeling of fatigue surged from his heart, as if he had a hand holding him, trying to drag him into the cold sea water.

He couldn't help but hold the bamboo stick in his hand tightly.

Seeing his expression, Yu Ai felt a little distressed, but now he felt that some words must be explained: "Senior brother, no one has ever been willing to be lonely. Xuandu Mountain is clearly the number one sect in the world. It has the strength to support the wise masters and let the sect influence spread throughout the world. Why do you have to learn from those hermits to guard the deep mountains alone? Except for you, almost everyone in Xuandu Mountain thinks so, it's because you are too naive!"

Chen Qiao took a deep breath: "Kun Xie is a Turkic person. If you cooperate with him, you won't be just to support the Turkic people in the Central Plains?"

Yu Ai: "Of course not. I said that cooperating with Kunxie is just one step. No matter how I want Xuandu Mountain to re-enter the world, I will never choose Turks. How can the Turks be called wise masters if they are fierce and cruel?"

Chen Qiao frowned, feeling vaguely that Yu Ai seemed to have brought Xuandu Mountain into a big plan, but his mind is a little confused now and he can't figure it out for a while.

Yu Ai: "When you come back now, we can still be as close as our brothers and feet as before, without any barriers. Your eyes have not recovered and you have internal injuries on your body. I'm afraid it took a lot of time to go up the mountain. How far can you go with such a body? Xuandu Mountain is your home."

Chen Qiao slowly shook his head: "You walk on your Yangguan Road, I walk on my single-plank bridge. I don't want to be the head of this puppet, from now on..."

He wanted to say something harsh about cutting off his robe, but unexpectedly, the scene of the two people getting along from childhood to adulthood flashed in front of him.

Those friendships are vivid in my mind, and it is not something that can be broken by just saying that one can be broken by severing grace and righteousness.

Chen Qiao sighed silently, and finally said nothing, pursed his lips, turned around and left.

At that time, the brothers and sisters studied under Qi Fengge, and Chen Qiao was the one with the best qualifications, but if there is the best person in the world to be a master, no matter how bad the others are, they will not be much worse. Those who can be accepted as disciples by Qi Fengge will naturally be of the best talent.

If the original Chen Qiao was about to leave, Yu Ai might not be able to stop him, but now Chen Qiao has made Yu Ai take action without any scruples!

Without thinking, he flashed and stopped in front of Shen Qiao.

"Senior brother, don't leave." He said in a deep voice, and reached out and was about to slash the other party.

Unexpectedly, Chen Qiao seemed to have expected his actions, so he took the lead and stepped back, while raising his bamboo stick as if he wanted to block it.

Yu Ai naturally didn't take him seriously and reached out to grab the bamboo stick.

I thought I was sure to win this game, but I didn’t expect it to be a waste!

The bamboo stick slid away from his hands, instead of retreating, and knocked on his wrist.

Yu Ai frowned slightly, flicked his fingers, and grabbed Chen Qiao's shoulder with his other hand. His clothes moved without wind, and his body moved behind Chen Qiao, trying to block his way.

Chen Qiao's shoulder was grabbed and Yu Ai used some force, which made him feel a little painful, but Chen Qiao ignored it. The bamboo stick in his hand still hit Yu Ai's waist. There was an old wound on that place, which was caused by Yu Ai's fall from a tree when he was a child. The bones were also broken at that time. Although he recovered later, Yu Ai still had a shadow in his heart and would subconsciously avoid this part.

Chen Qiao's skills are now only 30% left, far from Yu Ai's opponent, but the two are better because they have known each other since childhood. Even if he can't see his eyes, he knows everything about each move of the other party. Moreover, he is sure that Yu Ai will not take his own life, so there is no need to worry about the move.

Yu Ai obviously knew Chen Qiao’s plan. After a while, he gradually became a little anxious and did not want to continue delaying. He directly slapped the other person’s shoulder with a palm, and this time he used his true energy.

Chen Qiao heard the wind in his palm and subconsciously raised the bamboo stick to block it, but it had no effect. The true energy came in his chest. With a bang, the bamboo stick was broken into two pieces. He stepped back several steps, staggered twice, and fell to the ground.
Chapter completed!