Chapter 763: Chapter 763: Standing United Against the Enemy!

"Cough, cough, cough!"

The sound seemed urgent, like someone was about to cough their lungs out.

Broken Jade heard the sound, was initially stunned, and then, overjoyed, rushed inside.

"Master!"

"Help... help me up..."

Inside came the voice of an old man along with Broken Jade’s joyful exclamations, "You’re awake? That’s great, you’re finally awake! Be careful!"

The Heavenly Power Hall Master nodded slightly to Long Yue to express gratitude, then went inside to visit as well.

The following was their private reunion time, and Long Yue and others didn’t wish to disturb, so they walked out into the courtyard for a stroll.

"A Mu, can you still hold up?"

Long Yue felt her man seemed a bit weak, probably because of the excessive depletion of his inner strength, leaving him exhausted.

Li Qingmu waved his hand: "I’m fine, I’ll just rest for a bit."

Thus, Long Yue helped him to a large bluestone nearby to sit down.

Li Qingmu meditated to recuperate for a while, then, not long after, the Heavenly Power Hall Master came out.

The Heavenly Power Hall Master looked at Long Yue and her husband with a complicated expression. Earlier, he felt that talking to them seemed like giving them a great honor, but now it seemed that he misjudged them.

"Mr. Qi, you and your wife saved Master Yuheng. We at Tianxing Pavilion owe you a debt of gratitude. For the previous assassination attempt, I sincerely apologize here."

After speaking, the Heavenly Power Hall Master took the initiative to bow to them.

"Hall Master, no need to be so formal. Let’s just say, no fights, no acquaintances!"

Since the other party admitted their mistake, Li Qingmu found it inappropriate to pursue the matter further, especially since they were now in a cooperative relationship.

With Tianxing Pavilion’s support and assistance, the time needed to leave Daliang would certainly be significantly shortened.

"Next, we will work together. I will provide you with a list of our outer disciples, who are always ready to take orders from us, many of whom are already in the court!"

The Heavenly Power Hall Master spoke with a hint of pride, "They remain silent usually, only activating upon receiving our orders. We originally planned to let Rong Zhuo integrate them, but now it seems there’s a more suitable candidate."

The Little Emperor, Rong Zhuo, had little power to wield; by comparison, Li Qingmu, as Rong Si’s son, would find it much easier to gain authority.

"Some of these people might have had conflicts with you before, but I hope you can forgive them."

Li Qingmu replied, "Hall Master, rest assured, of course!"

"Mr. Qi, Mrs. Qi, our Hall Master wishes to see you!"

Suddenly, Broken Jade appeared behind them, speaking with a very polite tone.

He couldn’t help but be polite, as they were his master’s lifesaving benefactors.

Some people in this world are ungrateful, yet some repay a drop of water with a flood of gratitude. This Broken Jade, like You Su, was an orphan who also came from the Ghost Child’s side.

However, one became Tianxing Pavilion’s biggest traitor, while the other remained fiercely loyal to his sect and tirelessly sought help for his master’s illness.

Truly, the same people have different fates, and the same fates have different outcomes.

Long Yue and Li Qingmu entered inside and saw Master Yuheng once more.

Having been bedridden for a long time, Master Yuheng’s complexion looked somewhat poor, pale as paper, yet his demeanor was graceful, portraying the manner of a great figure.

Moreover, he appeared kindly, a stark contrast to the sharpness of someone like You Su.

"I have met Master Yuheng!"

"Ah, no need, no need. You’ve saved my life; I should be thanking you both!"

Seeing the two bowing to him, Master Yuheng hurriedly stood up, unwilling to accept such a gesture.

"Please, sit down, both of you. Broken Jade, quickly serve the tea!"

Broken Jade immediately left, soon bringing in a tray of tea and snacks.

"Thanks to both of you, I narrowly escaped death this time. Frankly, after discovering I taught such a disgraceful disciple, I truly wanted to die. Yet, after returning from the brink of death, I found myself clinging to life, much to my shame!"

Master Yuheng sighed, taking a sip of tea.

Li Qingmu smiled, "It’s only human."

"Hmm, you’re good at comforting people. If it were Broken Jade talking, I’d be infuriated!"

"Master, when have I ever angered you?"

Broken Jade, feeling aggrieved, protested, a rare expression of embarrassment on his otherwise charming face.

"Haha, alright, I won’t expose your shortcomings anymore."

Master Yuheng laughed aloud, his mood visibly lifted, "Mr. Qi, I’m sure Heavenly Power has explained everything to you, right?

Our Tianxing Pavilion has many branches. I admit, there are a few unruly ones, always trying to stir up trouble, but they aren’t truly vicious!

Our involvement with the court this time stems from the betrayal of You Su, a traitor. His ambitions are dangerous, aiming to plunge the entire world into chaos and war, something we can’t allow!

This compelled us to extend our reach into the court affairs, which Bailing Valley doesn’t understand, often opposing us for this reason."

Hearing this, Long Yue became confused and asked, "Master Yuheng, with someone like You Su emerging, didn’t Bailing Valley know?"

"Alas, they do not. This is a family scandal, one to be kept secret. The Pavilion Master gave strict orders for it not to be leaked..."

"Master Yuheng, keeping things hidden this way seems to invite misunderstanding from others, clinging to face at the cost of suffering!"

Long Yue’s words were sharp, and Master Yuheng could only smile wryly.

He no longer valued his own reputation as much, but the Pavilion Master... truly valued face at the cost of suffering!

Face was everything to him, his very life!

If they had revealed the matter earlier, perhaps Bailing Valley would have helped nip the wicked You Su in the bud.

Yet, his obsession with face allowed You Su to roam free outside, leading to the current unmanageable situation.

"By the way, where is your Pavilion Master?"

"In seclusion, aiming to enhance strength to personally eliminate that traitor!"

"How long has he been in seclusion?"

"Quite a long time now, probably several years!"

Truth be told, meeting the Pavilion Master was impossible!

That Zhe Feng dared toy with them!

With nonsense about having the qualification to communicate, it was merely a facade for the Pavilion Master’s inability to appear!

Perhaps they should give Zhe Feng a piece of their mind later?

While Long Yue was plotting, Master Yuheng was scrutinizing the couple.

When his gaze fell upon Long Yue, his pupils slightly contracted, with a flash of astonishment in his eyes!

Li Qingmu was pondering over Master Yuheng’s words and didn’t notice.

As for Broken Jade, he was too careless to notice anything whatsoever.

Suddenly, Master Yuheng turned to Broken Jade, who was yawning while leaning against the doorframe, and said, "Broken Jade, I have a task for you."

Broken Jade: "Master, please tell me!"

"Go down the mountain and assist Mr. Qi and his wife in jointly combating the traitor You Su!"