Hearing Qian Shan say she would help her, and that it was specifically arranged by Immortal Su Hua, Han Dong was quite surprised. Along with the surprise, she felt immense gratitude in her heart.
"However, don't get your hopes up too high. After all, this is Yaoyue Palace's own affair. As an outsider, it's not very convenient for me to intervene too much. Moreover, this matter likely involves the Immortal Dynasty, so I cannot show myself too much. I can only say I will do my best to help you."
"Just having your word is already more than enough for me. Thank you, Senior Qian Shan, and thank Immortal Su Hua."
Ouyang Ye asked, "Sister Qian Shan, can you ask Sister Su Hua to send a message talisman to the Immortal Mansion, telling them to stop supporting the Second Elder of Yaoyue Palace? It's precisely because of the Immortal Mansion's support that the Second Elder and his faction dare to be so arrogant. And..." As Ouyang Ye was speaking, Han Dong quickly interrupted her, saying, "I'm already very grateful that the Immortal is willing to help me. I feel even more uneasy in my heart. If because of my matters, the Immortal gets implicated... I..."
Qian Shan said, "It's not a matter of implication or not. The Immortal has never feared implication, nor does she care about so-called reputation. However, the Immortal does not wish to intervene too much in worldly affairs, especially this kind of sect conflict. The Immortal never pays attention to such things, even matters concerning the Immortal Dynasty are the same."
Ouyang Ye asked, "Isn't Sister Su Hua an envoy of the Immortal Dynasty?"
"Silly girl, there are many things that even if I told you now, you wouldn't understand. You'll understand in the future."
After saying this, Qian Shan inquired about the situation at Yaoyue Palace, and Han Dong did not hide anything, detailing the current circumstances of Yaoyue Palace.
"So, currently you can only rely on this impersonator, Young Lord Chiyan, to stall the Elders of Yaoyue Palace."
"Mhm, Sister Qian Shan, you also know that guy Gu Qingfeng's strength is mysterious and bizarre. Most importantly, he claims to be the successor of Lord Chixiao and has even received acknowledgment from old Chixiao members like Ziyang. We publicly declare that Young Lord Chiyan is Sister Han Dong's Dao companion. That way, even if the Second Elder and the others have suspicions, they won't dare act rashly."
"That is indeed a good method."
Qian Shan nodded, casting an appreciative glance at Ouyang Ye and smiling, "Only you could come up with such a devious idea."
"Hehe, Sister Qian Shan, am I not very clever?"
Qian Shan smiled helplessly and asked, "I heard this fake Young Lord Chiyan once defeated three Daozun with a single move at Yaoyue Palace. What's that about? Earlier, I saw he only has Golden Core cultivation. Could it be that, like the real Gu Qingfeng, despite having only Golden Core cultivation, his physical body is incredibly powerful? Can he wipe out Daozun with a wave of his hand?"
"Him? Pfft!" Ouyang Ye said disdainfully, "That guy has no such ability besides boasting. Sister Qian Shan, you don't know. At Yaoyue Palace, it was Aunt Xue who possessed him and helped him make the move."
"Aunt Xue? Possession?"
"Aunt Xue is a ghost, and a very powerful one at that. Her methods are extremely skillful. After possession, others impossible to detect, and she can also imperceptibly blend her own ghost power into spiritual power, acting through the physical body without anyone noticing."
"Oh? There's such a thing?" Qian Shan looked very surprised.
Indeed.
She naturally knew ghosts could possess.
But to say they could blend ghost power into spiritual power—this was not something an ordinary ghost could do. Moreover, to do it so imperceptibly that no one could detect it—even she found this somewhat bizarre to hear.
Just as she was doubtful, the emerald bracelet on Ouyang Ye's wrist faintly emitted light, and then a figure, both illusory and real, appeared.
Noble and dignified, extremely elegant, like a magnificent imperial consort.
It was precisely Aunt Xue.
Aunt Xue appeared, looking at Qian Shan, and Qian Shan also frowned, looking at Aunt Xue. The two seemed as if they were trying to see through each other. After a moment, Aunt Xue spoke first, smiling faintly, "A pleasure."
Qian Shan also nodded, returning the greeting.
The two didn't say much. Instead, Ouyang Ye very excitedly introduced them to each other.
"Hehe, Sister Qian Shan, Aunt Xue, like Sister Su Hua, was once an Immortal. With her help, you can rest assured. If anyone dares to question, just have Aunt Xue possess Lao Jiu. Aunt Xue's Immortal arts are incredibly profound. With just a casual move, she can scare those people to death."
"Yeye exaggerates somewhat. Although I am proficient in Immortal arts, I am after all not the real Young Lord Chiyan. The real Young Lord Chiyan possesses an indestructible boulder-like body and absolute, unstoppable power. This is something even I cannot achieve through possession. If I were to use Immortal arts, once or twice might be fine, but if it goes on for long, it might arouse suspicion."
Aunt Xue said softly, "Moreover, in this Modern Era, experts are as numerous as clouds. Who knows how many reincarnated great abilities are hidden in the Great Northwest? I cannot guarantee that after possession, I can absolutely deceive everyone. Most importantly, I am still somewhat weak now and cannot possess others for long periods. Also, this is harmful to the person being possessed."
"Aunt Xue, don't worry. Just possess Lao Jiu at critical moments. Although the most obvious characteristics of that guy Gu Qingfeng are his boulder-like body and absolute power, it doesn't mean we have to prove them!"
Ouyang Ye asked again, "Sister Qian Shan, what do you think? And I've already notified Elder Huode. If absolutely necessary, he will come to help testify. How about that? I've thought it through, right?"
Qian Shan nodded, solemnly saying, "You have indeed thought it through carefully. However... dragging things out like this isn't a solution either. The matter ultimately needs to be resolved. Moreover... a fake is ultimately a fake. No matter how real a fake seems, it can never become real... If one day the truth is exposed... what should we do then?"
Qian Shan's words caused both Ouyang Ye and Han Dong to fall silent.
Neither of them had thought about what to do if the matter was exposed.
Fight to the death?
Han Dong clearly knew that even fighting to the death, they couldn't win.
There were far too many experts within Yaoyue Palace. Not to mention others, among the direct disciples alone, there were one or two opponents on par with her. Let alone besides the direct disciples, those Elders were all Daozun who had cultivated for thousands of years, their strength extremely terrifying. Even more terrible was that behind the scenes, there was the support of the Immortal Mansion.
Under such circumstances, what could they rely on to fight?
Rely on Aunt Xue?
No!
Han Dong had never thought of relying on Aunt Xue. She clearly understood in her heart that Aunt Xue's strength was great and her methods were skillful, but after all, she was still weak now. Most importantly, Aunt Xue was ultimately a ghost. Once she showed herself, she would inevitably be besieged. People in this Modern Era might turn a blind eye to Evil Cultivator, but that didn't mean they could tolerate the existence of demons and ghosts.
However.
Just as Han Dong was worrying, a loud boom echoed. The formation enveloping the mountain villa suddenly showed abnormal.
Han Dong immediately released her divine sense to probe and was shocked to discover that many people had gathered around the mountain villa.