I Have Countless Past-life Identities-Chapter 136 - 81: Jixia: "Who is your master?" Pei Lvye: "My master is the Yunluan Sword Immortal, Ruan Xiuxiu!

Secondly, it was to overturn the judgment for someone who had fallen in the Black Mountain Celestial Abyss, intending to settle accounts with some large outside clans and sects that had coveted and added insult to injury.

Rumor has it that among those clans and forces, there are fourth-step powerhouses. The new Sword Master is extremely young. Although Yunluan Mountain boasts dual fourth-step masters, its foundation is still shallow, in Ning Xiu's eyes...

Isn't this just reckless behavior, dragging the whole sect into impulsiveness?

Yet, the honor and disgrace of the entire sect are vested in one person, with success or failure all dependent on this.

As a second-step outsourced steward, I appear glamorous, but in truth, that's all it is; how could I possibly judge such matters?

When a word comes from above, there's no choice but to comply, with no other option at all.

For a moment, my heart is filled with frustration.

At the same time,

There was a commotion outside.

Ning Xiu frowned and pulled his thoughts back, just about to stand up:

"What's happening in the hall?"

Before his words could settle, a Vajra Great Innate named Wang Xun stepped inside to report to the master of the Daoist school:

"Master, wasn't there a recruitment of ten disciples during the previous 'Sword Hunt Trial'?"

"The last in the ranking was named 'Ji Han,' who barely qualified for the spot, but due to disappearing without reason, he was disqualified, and the Guardian Mansion's legitimate daughter 'Chen Qingping' replaced him."

"But now, after more than half a month, even the secret techniques have been passed down, yet... Ji Han suddenly appeared again, wanting to enter the sect based on the 'Sword Hunt Trial' qualification of that time."

"This incited some disturbance."

Upon hearing the words 'tenth,' 'Guardian Mansion,' and 'Chen Qingping,' Ning Xiu furrowed his brows, remembering there seemed to be such an event.

However, Yunluan Daoist School recruits fresh blood every year, training them within three years; if spotted by a Taoist-level sect behind it, they are accepted into the sect.

Afterward, there's hardly much of a future either.

In the years he's taken over as the master, hardly any have ascended from the Martial Arts Hall to the main sect.

Moreover, even if they reach the main sect, they must first temper their temperament for a few months in 'Yunluan Courtyard' to blunt their sharpness before receiving teachings.

The majority, even if they become Daoist disciples, at best achieve Great Innate, with few standing out to reach the 'third step.'

In Ning Xiu's eyes as the contemporary chief of Lock Demon Forest, even ninety percent of Yunluan Mountain's disciples are merely so-so.

Much less a mere entry spot under my jurisdiction?

If it were first place, that'd be different.

Last, and having delayed the deadline, regardless of what incidents or actions occurred, it remains a settled matter.

"Since it's delayed, it means there's no affinity with our lineage. The decision to expel stands; am I supposed to handle this personally?"

"Moreover, was it not you who orchestrated this replacement of the spot?"

Ning Xiu glanced at Wang Xun, a Vajra Martial Artist who had considerable interaction with the Guardian Mansion but was well-behaved and proper under his supervision.

Thus, he turned a blind eye to minor antics.

After all, his future lies in Yunluan Mountain, in the entire Baoping State, and even in the Northwest Great Zhao, engaging with various formidable figures in martial arts.

His experience in this remote small city is merely a tradition of the Lock Demon Forest, a branch established and managed by his master, Cui Chan, decades ago.

Once he gains understanding of the 'Dragon and Tiger Returning to the True,' and knows how to solidify the pill, he would step down and leave, so why bother with petty matters?

"This was originally the case, but Master..." Wang Xun's face reddened with frustration, seemingly not expecting such an incident.

After a moment's hesitation, he finally bit the bullet and said:

"For some reason,"

"The third-generation legitimate daughter Ming Pearl of the Xie Family from the prefecture city, who serves as a patrol in the Black Mountain Demon Hunting Department, personally came."

"Furthermore, it was in the name of the Demon Hunting Department, alleging that a disciple of our Yunluan Daoist School used martial arts to wantonly kill others, pointing the blame at 'Chen Qingping,' saying she usurped the qualification of the previous last-ranked disciple."

Upon hearing this, Ning Xiu's expression became slightly cold:

"Whether it happened or not, don't you know yourselves."

"Xie Wutong..."

He felt a headache coming on.

Bringing some matters into the open is truly...

If it were another third step, that'd be different.

But the Xie Family, in both Black Mountain and Wutong Prefecture, happens to be rather special.

At least, to someone on Yunluan Mountain, it is.

But even so, what right does a junior member of the Xie Family, not yet a Great Innate, have to control you?

Why not just drive them out, punish both sides equally, and let them handle it themselves, without occupying Yunluan Daoist School grounds?

Seeing Ning Xiu's astonished and perplexed look.

Wang Xun's face turned bitter:

"Master..."

"All in all, you should still take a look."

"If it were just this, I certainly wouldn't trouble you, but... someone came down from the mountain to handle this matter!"

"The rest I can't manage!"

From the mountain?

Which mountain?

Ning Xiu was momentarily stunned.

But immediately...

He thought of the 'Little Junior Sister' just before.

Someone came from the mountain.

The one who came...

Could it be Ruan Sword Immortal's direct disciple, Pei Lvye?!

In an instant, Ning Xiu's expression changed dramatically, like a storm.

...

A quarter of an hour ago.

Looking at the grand gate of Yunluan Daoist School before her.

Xie Wutong was bordering on depression.

The young lady had been joyfully munching on fruit at her own residence while pondering her family's decades-old gossip and secrets.

But then, due to a letter, she was led into a trap by Jixia.

She changed into the patrol uniform of the Demon Hunting Department and followed Jixia all the way to Martial Arts Street, in front of Yunluan Daoist School.