Little Yuan'er heard this and immediately knelt down, saying, "Master, please let me handle this matter..."

After all, they were Little Yuan'er's kin.

Her urgency was understandable.

However, Lu Zhou did not immediately agree to her request.

In handling such matters, Ming Shiyin indeed had more experience and a higher cultivation level, making him a more reliable choice.

At this moment, a carrier pigeon flew in.

"Yuan'er."

Little Yuan'er understood, and with the grace of a swallow, she swiftly caught the pigeon.

"Master, it's a message from Third Senior Brother."

"Read it."

"Master, I recently went to investigate the Celestial Sword Sect. The sect leader position is currently vacant, and Zhou Jifeng has left the Celestial Sword Sect. After some investigation, Zhou Jifeng has now joined the Orthodox Dao under Zhang Yuanshan, becoming one of the four elders. Zhou Jifeng is the youngest elder of the Orthodox Dao. Given Zhang Yuanshan's profound cultivation, I did not delve deeper into the Orthodox Dao... However, from various inquiries, Zhang Yuanshan has repeatedly insulted you publicly and has declared an irreconcilable stance against Jinting Mountain in the cultivator world."

At this point, Little Yuan'er paused and glanced at Lu Zhou.

Lu Zhou's expression remained calm.

This was not unexpected.

There are many who hate me in this world, what is he compared to them?

Lu Zhou viewed this matter with indifference... The crisis of the Ten Great Masters' siege had already been resolved, so there was no need to worry about a single Orthodox Dao.

"While investigating the Orthodox Dao at Gaizhu Mountain, I fought hundreds of rounds with the second elder, Fang Tuotuo, and emerged victorious. Unfortunately, I was unable to kill the treacherous Fang Tuotuo." Little Yuan'er paused again, frowning.

"Once I am ready, I plan to infiltrate the Orthodox Dao at night and assassinate Zhang Yuanshan to relieve Master of his anger."

After reading this, Little Yuan'er bowed to Lu Zhou and said, "Master, Fang Tuotuo is a Divine Court Realm expert, Third Senior Brother is likely injured!"

Ming Shiyin was also surprised and said, "Third Senior Brother is taking a big risk!"

Fang Tuotuo was the strongest in the Orthodox Dao besides Zhang Yuanshan, at the peak of the Divine Court Realm and just a step away from entering the Primordial Spirit Tribulation Realm. Back when the Ten Great Masters besieged Ji Tiandao, Fang Tuotuo led hundreds of cultivators to attack Ji Tiandao's disciples. Third disciple Duanmu Sheng had always hated this person.

But attempting to assassinate Zhang Yuanshan was somewhat overestimating oneself.

Lu Zhou stroked his beard and said:

"The third one seems honest, but he is actually bold and meticulous, with his own ideas. The sect leader of the Orthodox Dao, Zhang Yuanshan, entered the Primordial Spirit Tribulation Realm a hundred years ago. Your Third Senior Brother, though in the Divine Court Realm, is a whole major realm apart, like an insurmountable chasm. Attempting assassination is akin to courting death."

"Then why did Senior Brother say that?" Little Yuan'er asked.

Ming Shiyin said, "Zhao Yue defected from the sect first... Third Senior Brother is showing his loyalty. Hehe, Master, you're right, I'm actually more honest than him!"

"......"

"Oh." Little Yuan'er seemed to understand but also not.

It was clear that the third one still perceived Lu Zhou as Ji Tiandao. If Ji Tiandao himself were still around, he would undoubtedly send Duanmu Sheng on such a risky mission to infiltrate the Orthodox Dao at night.

But even if he really went, Duanmu Sheng would surely prioritize self-preservation, feigning injury. This would only widen the rift between master and disciple, creating a vicious cycle.

After some thought, Lu Zhou said, "Fourth, I originally intended to punish you all by having you repair the barrier of Jinting Mountain. The formation of the barrier can block experts of the Primordial Spirit Tribulation Realm... But now that the third one has a task, you go assist him. After this matter is resolved, focus on training on the mountain. I will grant you a Celestial-Grade Supreme Treasure."

If Jinting Mountain is not repaired, the First and Second disciples might incite the Righteous Orthodox Factions to attack Jinting Mountain again.

By then... just these righteous experts would be enough to give Lu Zhou a headache.

Ming Shiyin was overjoyed and immediately knelt down:

"Disciple obeys."

A Celestial-Grade Supreme Treasure, let alone staying on the mountain for three years, even five or ten years would be worth it.

Many cultivators spend their entire lives unable to obtain a Celestial-Grade Supreme Treasure.

First Senior Brother Yu Zhenghai, wielding the Jasper Saber, had used it to behead tens of thousands of cultivators, becoming renowned throughout the world. Cultivators of the same level without a Celestial-Grade Supreme Treasure could only be at the mercy of others!

Some say that a cultivator with a Celestial-Grade Supreme Treasure is like a grandfather disciplining a grandson compared to those without.

The gap is that significant!

For many years, Master had been cautious with Celestial-Grade Supreme Treasures, and now, at this critical moment, he was willing to part with one.

How could he not be excited?

Loyalty +5%.

"Master, what about Little Junior Sister's kin..."

"This matter is not simple. I will discuss it with Little Yuan'er before making a decision."

"Disciple understands... I will go support Third Senior Brother now. Once the task is complete, I will return to Jinting Mountain to repair the barrier."

"Go."

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Ming Shiyin turned and left.

Meanwhile, the task panel displayed the task.

Little Yuan'er curiously asked, "Master... it's just Zhou Jifeng, why do you seem to value him so much?"

"This child previously attempted to assassinate me. I spared his life to let him see the true face of the Celestial Sword Sect. If he can grow, he will be a great help against the Celestial Sword Sect. Even if he doesn't join Jinting Mountain, he will eventually be at odds with the Celestial Sword Sect. I just want to confirm if he is still alive."

Little Yuan'er laughed, "Master, you used to just go over and end things with a sword... now you've become..."

"More strategic, right?"

Little Yuan'er stuck out her tongue, not daring to respond.

Lu Zhou chuckled a few times and said, "You little girl... I don't blame you."

This approach was like killing two birds with one stone.

Firstly, it was to discipline the villains, using both kindness and severity to win their hearts.

Secondly, it was to preserve Jinting Mountain's strength. Though the villains were wicked, without them, Jinting Mountain's strength would naturally decline significantly. Without giving them weapons, they were like toothless tigers.

Dealing with the Ten Great Masters was premature now.

.

"Master, should I handle the Ci Family matter?"

Lu Zhou calmly said, "This matter is not as simple as it seems. I didn't let your Fourth Senior Brother handle it because I feared he would be too rough."

The results of the last handling showed this. Ming Shiyin's approach was almost a mimicry of Ji Tiandao, directly killing the bandits and ending it after saving the people. As for investigating the mastermind behind it, it was done hastily.

"Master... Yuan'er begs you to think of a way!" Little Yuan'er knelt down.

After all, besides Little Yuan'er, there was no one else available at Jinting Mountain.

"In that case, I will personally go to Anyang."

"Huh? Master, you're going to personally... take action?" Little Yuan'er was shocked.

Master had not left Jinting Mountain for a very long time.

Though no one said why, it was vaguely guessed to be due to health reasons.

Unexpectedly, he would personally take action because of the Ci Family!

Little Yuan'er Loyalty +5%.

"This must not be leaked... Also, leave a letter to inform your senior brothers, and ensure confidentiality. If there are other matters, I will send orders via carrier pigeon."

"Disciple obeys."

The reason Lu Zhou did this was not only to command his disciples from afar but also to keep himself safe, achieving the best of both worlds.

With his current appearance, a slight adjustment would make him unrecognizable, and no one would believe he was the old demon of Jinting Mountain.

Moreover, having Little Yuan'er accompany him was much safer than staying at Jinting Mountain.

"Baize."

A radiant auspicious light appeared in the sky.

A magnificent mount hovered in the air for a moment before slowly descending.

"Master's mount... has changed?" Little Yuan'er exclaimed.

Lu Zhou calmly said, "Get on!"

"Huh? Disciple... Disciple dares not ride Master's mount."

"No worries, just sit in front of me. We will reach Anyang in less than an hour." Lu Zhou said calmly.

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