Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

Facing Meng Zhang's fierce and murderous appearance, with a hint of killing intent, Xu Mengying remained unmoved, as if she hadn't felt the slightest pressure at all.

"Sect Master Meng, we were getting along so well before. Why have you turned against me so quickly?"

"Sect Master Meng, you first helped me escape from the pursuit of evil people, and then saved my life from demons. We just joined forces to fight the enemy. Your repeated assistance shows that you are a person of high moral character and warm-heartedness. I can never forget your great kindness, Sect Master Meng."

Xu Mengying's seemingly sincere words of gratitude were like thorns and sarcasm in Meng Zhang's ears.

Apart from the first time when he helped her and received some benefits from Xu Mengying, the next two times he intervened were due to her troubles and were forced actions.

Xu Mengying's behavior of taking advantage and acting coy made even the extremely shrewd and guarded Extreme Sword Spirit General feel displeased, not to mention Meng Zhang.

However, Meng Zhang, who was truly furious, suddenly calmed down, no longer appearing angry.

If Xu Mengying could disregard his threats, then she must have some reliance.

Meng Zhang wanted to see what kind of reliance she had and what cards she could play to suppress him and the Extreme Sword Spirit General.

Under Meng Zhang's intense scrutiny, Xu Mengying didn't seem embarrassed or uneasy. On the contrary, she talked incessantly.

After talking for a long time and seeing no response from Meng Zhang, Xu Mengying finally restrained herself.

She had been speaking for a while, but she wasn't sure if she was genuinely praising Meng Zhang or mocking him. Either way, Meng Zhang didn't pay attention to a word of it.

Seeing Xu Mengying stop speaking, Meng Zhang's voice turned sinister as he said, "Go on, continue speaking. I want to see how much nonsense you have to say. I am very patient, and I can listen to you all day."

"To someone on the brink of death, I am always generous," Xu Mengying said with a smile in response to Meng Zhang's veiled death threat.

"Sect Master Meng, if I die, no one will be able to provide you with Nine Heavens Refined Essence anymore."

"Although Nine Heavens Refined Essence is precious, I can still spend a little more time collecting it from above the Nine Heavens. But if this resentment remains unresolved in my heart, it might become my inner demon in the future."

Meng Zhang's expression remained unchanged as he spoke casually.

Xu Mengying knew that there was no way to resolve today's situation.

From the moment she landed on the ground, Meng Zhang had ignored her. The Sword Cultivator who accompanied him all the way had boldly released his Divine Sense, firmly locking onto her.

Although she knew that the cultivation level of this Sword Cultivator was inferior to hers, when facing him, Xu Mengying felt as if she were facing a hidden sword in its sheath. The power of the sword seemed to be concealed, as if it could unsheathe at any moment and strike directly at her vulnerabilities.

This concealed sharpness made Xu Mengying uncomfortable.

Her non-stop chatter earlier was not only a test of Meng Zhang but also an attempt to relieve the pressure.

Seeing Meng Zhang's seriousness, Xu Mengying knew that he was truly angry and wouldn't let her off so easily.

Xu Mengying's smile remained on her face as she said lightly, "Sect Master Meng, you're angry because you feel that you haven't received enough benefits and helped me for no reason."

"I am not an ungrateful person. I will surely show my heartfelt gratitude for Sect Master Meng's great kindness."

Meng Zhang, although angry, did not lose his rationality. His main purpose of exploding in anger was to extract enough benefits from Xu Mengying.

As long as there are sufficient benefits and interests, any bit of annoyance will be insignificant, and his thoughts will eventually become clear.

To truly kill Xu Mengying in a fit of rage would be a huge mistake. As a Cultivator, especially as a Sect Master, he cannot be easily swayed by his emotions. His actions must always be based on his own and his sect's interests.

Although Meng Zhang despised the prevailing culture in the Cultivation World, where only profit mattered and self-interest was prioritized, he would not go against it.

Xu Mengying, as the Saintess of the Yellow Lotus Sect, holds a sensitive status and possesses deep cultivation. She undoubtedly has hidden cards up her sleeve.

Not to mention whether Meng Zhang could kill her or not, even if he did, he would instantly become a public enemy of the Yellow Lotus Sect, violating the rules of the Jiuqu League.

If True Monarch Mountain Peak were to take action in response, not even Jin Li True Monarch might fully support him.

Despite the numerous Yellow Lotus Sect cultivators who were tracking Xu Mengying earlier, looking malicious, if Meng Zhang were to truly harm her, they might be the first ones to demand justice and not let Meng Zhang off easily.

Xu Mengying probably saw through this, which gave her the confidence to mock Meng Zhang without fear.

Of course, even though Meng Zhang couldn't kill her, he had ways to deal with her.

The simplest method would be to join forces with the Extreme Sword Spirit General to capture her and hand her over to Daoist Master Mountain Garden. At that time, Xu Mengying could be sold at a good price, and Taiyi Sect might even turn enemies into friends with the Yellow Lotus Sect.

Even if they couldn't capture Xu Mengying, as long as they could keep her entangled and delay her until Daoist Master Mountain Garden's people arrived, it would have a similar effect.

Being in a high position in the Yellow Lotus Sect, Xu Mengying was accustomed to the power struggles and intrigues within the sect. She was extremely clever and could see the situation more clearly than anyone else. Without Meng Zhang even speaking, she could anticipate that he had plenty of means to deal with her.

Xu Mengying had compelling reasons for taking this risky journey away from the Yellow Lotus Sect's Main Altar and secretly infiltrating the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle. She was not only burdened with great responsibilities but also staking her own future, making any failure unacceptable.

With Meng Zhang's abilities, he had many ways to jeopardize her plans.

However, on the other hand, if Meng Zhang were to stand fully on her side, she would gain significant assistance. Especially in this expedition to the territory of the demons, where she had experienced perilous encounters being chased by demons, Xu Mengying increasingly felt that achieving her objectives solely by her own strength would be difficult.

After the previous probing and her prior understanding, Xu Mengying felt she had gained some understanding of Meng Zhang's character.

It might be challenging to bribe Meng Zhang directly, but bribing Taiyi Sect's Sect Master was not an impossible task.

As a prominent figure in the Yellow Lotus Sect, Xu Mengying had access to many resources. Even in the current difficult situation within the sect, with some effort, she could still offer benefits that would sway Taiyi Sect's Sect Master, Meng Zhang.

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