I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong-Chapter 445 - 407 Test

Since Elder Tang became the Sect Master of Wenda Sect, he no longer resides at Lili Peak.

The Peak Master at Lili Peak is now Elder Tang Zhi.

However, Elder Tang Zhi often handles business at Wenda Peak due to his father being the Sect Master.

The daily affairs at Lili Peak are mostly overseen by Tang Zhi.

When Elder Mei arrived at Lili Peak, he was surprised to see Tang Zhi in mourning clothes dealing with the peak’s affairs.

After all, the immortal gate is a vast and noble place for seeking immortality and Tao. It’s fine to leave mundane affairs to ordinary people. Besides, Tang Zhi is grieving his wife; why must something be handled personally by him?

However, Elder Mei did not come to inquire about this matter; he came to test Tang Zhi’s attitude towards Tian Lin and Mei Xianfu. He wanted to make sure that after he left, Tang Zhi would not use private grievances to retaliate against Tian Lin and Mei Xianfu.

"I won’t say words of condolence; instead, I will offer incense to your wife!"

Honestly speaking, visiting at this moment without the identity of a relative or friend seemed somewhat impolite.

First, Elder Mei had no time to wait for Elder Wu’s mourning period to end.

Secondly, he wanted to see if Tang Zhi would be angered to the point of overturning tables.

But to Elder Mei’s disappointment, Tang Zhi showed no sign of anger, treating him just like the others who came to offer condolences.

After thanking him, he invited Elder Mei to follow him to the mourning hall.

The small mourning hall was adorned in white, with a black coffin placed in the center.

In front of the coffin, besides Tang Haoran kneeling, there were several women who somewhat resembled Elder Wu.

These women looked at Elder Mei in confusion, clearly not recognizing him.

But Tang Haoran recognized Elder Mei; he showed no fear despite Elder Mei being a Nascent Soul Powerhouse. Standing up, he said: "What are you here for? Are you here to eradicate me? Fine, come kill me!"

As he spoke, he walked towards Elder Mei but was pulled back by his father.

With a stern face, Tang Zhi said, "Guo’er, do not be so disrespectful in front of the elder!"

Tang Haoran’s resentment towards Tang Zhi seemed no less than that towards Tian Lin and Elder Mei. With a flick of his right hand, he tore the poor-quality mourning robe sleeve with a ripping sound.

Among the women kneeling behind him, a young lady quickly stepped forward and said: "Haoran, don’t confront uncle at a time like this."

Hearing the young lady speak, Elder Mei could roughly guess the identity of these women.

But his attention was fully focused on Tang Zhi, who, after Tang Haoran’s sleeve tore, grabbed his hand again and said sternly:

"Guo’er, did you not hear Elder Zhang’s words on the stage, when those involved signed the Life and Death Platform agreement? All consequences due to personal grievances are borne by oneself, with no blame on others.

Today, Tian Lin won, so your mother died. If your mother had won, then Tian Lin would be the one lying in the mourning hall;"

Tang Haoran angrily asked Tang Zhi, "My mother died, and you do not avenge her. When I seek revenge, you stop me; what do your words mean?"

"If you want revenge, duel Tian Lin on the Life and Death Platform; I will not stop you! But if you fight him privately, then it’s inter-sect conflict among disciples, and I will never agree to it."

Elder Wu died at Tian Lin’s hands, and Tang Haoran lacked confidence in being able to kill Tian Lin.

"You think I don’t dare?"

"You perhaps dare, perhaps not! But regardless of your actions, you are still my son."

Tang Zhi said, "If you win, I will celebrate with you. If you lose, I will offer wine at the mourning hall for you."

His words made Tang Haoran’s face flush with anger, and even Elder Mei was surprised at Tang Zhi’s character.

He wondered whether Tang Zhi was truly expressing his sentiments or was being shrewdly disloyal.

Tian Lin had once suspected that Elder Wu’s death was orchestrated by Tang Zhi.

But such speculation remained speculation, without any evidence.

If Tian Lin’s suspicion were correct, then Tang Zhi truly had a deep and inscrutable nature, warranting vigilance!

If Tian Lin’s suspicion were wrong—then Tang Zhi, though perhaps not a friend, need not be an enemy either.

"Aside from paying respects to your wife today, I have another matter to inquire about."

Perhaps guessing Elder Mei’s intentions, Tang Zhi lifted his sleeve, took a stick of incense from a maid, and handed it to Elder Mei.

Elder Mei initially planned to use words in front of Tang Zhi’s son to stir further conflict in their relationship.

But Tang Zhi clearly did not want to further sadden his son, interrupting Elder Mei’s discourse intentionally.

This did not anger Elder Mei; on the contrary, he felt that Tang Zhi was exhibiting the demeanor of a normal father.

The earlier words about celebrating victory and mourning defeat bewildered not just Tang Haoran but also Elder Mei.

As Elder Mei placed three incense sticks into the incense burner, knowing Tang Haoran wouldn’t express gratitude, Tang Zhi, dressed in mourning clothes, acted as the family representative to acknowledge Elder Mei.

Then he lifted a hand and said to Elder Mei, "It’s noisy here; please come with me to the study to talk!"

Despite being at the late Golden Core stage and an elder of Wenda Sect, Tang Zhi’s residence seemed rather simple, appearing uninterested in material matters.

Elder Mei followed Tang Zhi into the study, where Tang Zhi glanced at a memorial tablet.

The tablet read ’In memory of the late Tang mother Ai Ruren, courtesy name Xiangxiang.’

Beside the tablet was an incense burner, with incense smoke curling out.

Elder Mei recalled that Ai Xiangxiang was Tang Zhi’s biological mother, who passed away many years ago.

"Elder, have some tea."

Tang Zhi circled behind the desk and poured a bowl of hot tea from a kettle.

Elder Mei noticed the kettle was a Magic Artifact, capable of keeping the water in the tea warm indefinitely.

But the tea leaves inside were the most ordinary type possible.

"Was Young Friend Tang interested in medicine?"

Elder Mei sipped the tea and asked.

Tang Zhi glanced at the books in the study and explained, "I was once very interested in the Alchemy Dao, which stems from medicinal philosophy, so I studied medicine for some time. Unfortunately, my talent was lacking, with no skills in the Alchemy Dao, ultimately having to give it up."

It seemed true, as though there were many medical books on the shelves, they had long shown no signs of being read.

"You’re here regarding Mei Xianfu becoming a True Disciple, aren’t you?"

Tang Zhi immediately pointed out Elder Mei’s purpose and said, "This matter is settled; Elder Zhang on the Life and Death Platform is willing to take Mei Xianfu as a Closed-door Disciple."

Elder Mei remembered Elder Zhang, who was a Nascent Soul stage elder.

By reaching the Nascent Soul stage, one could accept Closed-door Disciples. Such disciples held high status in the sect, above Inner Sect Disciples as True Disciples.

"Does Elder Zhang have no disciples?"

The quota for True Disciples was limited, as most were reluctant to accept them.

Who would willingly impart their cherished skills to others, unless they were their offspring?

"Elder Zhang had a Closed-door Disciple who passed away recently—just when he witnessed Mei Xianfu’s duel and recognized her exceptional talent, so he’s willing to accept her as a True Disciple."

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