#787 - Chapter 787: The Master Wakes Up

Mount Xiaoyao was a complete mess.

The rubble scattered everywhere, the scorched earth, and the collapsed houses all served as grim reminders of the suffering endured here.

Mu Qianqian stood at the entrance of the Star River Sect, hesitant to take a step forward.

She had arrived too late after all. If she had come earlier, would things not have turned out so badly?

Mu Qianqian hesitated, not daring to continue thinking about it.

Behind her, Mu Qianyuan also rushed over. Seeing Mu Qianqian standing at the entrance, reluctant to go in, he couldn't help but wonder, "Why aren't you going in since you're here?"

Mu Qianqian subconsciously closed her eyes and said, "Father, I'm afraid. I'm afraid things will become very bad."

Mu Qianyuan smiled and said, "You're still so childish. With Lord Ling here, how could anything happen to the Star River Sect?"

Mu Qianqian was stunned and said, "Father, then according to you, how did the Star River Sect become like this?"

Mu Qianyuan chuckled but refused to say anything, striding towards the Star River Sect instead.

Seeing that Mu Qianyuan wouldn't speak, Mu Qianqian had no choice but to stomp her foot and follow.

"Father, slow down! I can't keep up with you!" Mu Qianqian shouted from behind, seeing Mu Qianyuan flying very fast.

A mischievous smile appeared on the corner of Mu Qianyuan's lips as he deliberately sped up.

It had been so long since Qianqian called him that. Now that there was such a good opportunity, he certainly wouldn't miss it.

Inside the Heavenly Sword Cave, the members of the Star River Sect surrounded the dying Luo Yangtian, each with a sorrowful expression.

The Star River Sect was originally a great sect, and it had never experienced anything so tragic since its founding.

Now, for some unknown reason, misfortune kept befalling them.

Although those of the Demonic Cult had temporarily retreated under Yun Zu's valiant resistance, there was no guarantee that others wouldn't come to cause trouble later.

After all, the Star River Sect had gained a lot in these battles, and many people were already envious.

Yao Zidan couldn't bear to see everyone looking so worried and sad, as if they were all dead.

He suddenly stood up and said, "You are truly disgracing the Star River Sect. No one has even died yet, is it necessary to be like this? Is my Star River Sect about to perish?"

Qin Wuyi particularly disliked Yao Zidan's tone, which clearly made him look like he saw himself as the new Sect Leader.

This old fellow, one couldn't tell usually.

As soon as something happened, his true colors were revealed.

The Sect Leader wasn't even dead yet, and he already had designs on the position. He was already halfway to the grave, and he was still thinking about this and that.

"You old bastard, you're almost dead, and you still have such villainous intentions! I truly misjudged you, Yao Zidan!"

In his anger, Qin Wuyi didn't even call him 'Senior Uncle' anymore.

He stood up and almost pointed at Yao Zidan's nose.

Seeing that Qin Wuyi dared to speak to him like that, Yao Zidan, who was usually good-tempered, couldn't help but lose his temper. He slammed his cane heavily on the ground twice and said angrily.

"Qin boy, I'm even older than your grandfather. Also, have you forgotten that when you first came to the sect, you were half-dead? Who was it who concocted pills for three days and three nights to save your life?"

"What? Now that your feathers have grown, you dare to challenge me?"

Indeed, one's hand is shortened when taking from others, and one's mouth is softened when eating from others.

Even if Qin Wuyi was right now, he would be too embarrassed to continue speaking.

After all, as Yao Zidan said, after he was driven out of his home by his half-brother, he was also brutally murdered by assassins sent by his stepmother. If Yao Zidan hadn't happened to pass by, he wouldn't be here today.

Seeing that his master was at a disadvantage, Qin Shou wouldn't allow it.

Seeing that his master was silent, Qin Shou stepped forward and said, "Peak Lord Yao, it is true that you saved my master's life, but dare you swear to the heavens that you have no designs on the Sect Leader's position?"

Yao Zidan's gray beard trembled violently. He seemed to be angered by Qin Shou, but in the end, he didn't utter the oath.

Nearby, Luo Yangtian, who had been awake for a while, was afraid that things would develop to a point where he couldn't predict. On the other hand, he was also afraid of being disappointed, so he coughed softly.

Ji Cunxi, who was taking care of Luo Yangtian, quickly shouted upon hearing this, "The Sect Leader is awake!"

With the Sect Leader Luo Yangtian's awakening, the tense atmosphere finally subsided.

Everyone gathered around Luo Yangtian, looking at the awakened Luo Yangtian with joy, indifference, and sorrow. There were all kinds of emotions.

Luo Yangtian stretched his neck and scanned everyone's faces. Seeing that he didn't get the effect he wanted, he couldn't help but sigh slightly in his heart.

Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard footsteps coming from outside the Sword Cave.

Because he was ill, Luo Yangtian's hearing was exceptionally sharp.

"Someone's coming!"

Seeing that Liu Ruyan dared to scold him, Xiao Wu was immediately enraged. Just as the two sides were about to start arguing and fighting, Mu Qianyuan arrived.

"Are you all having too comfortable a time? You can even start fighting!"

Mu Qianyuan immediately joked when he entered and sensed that the atmosphere was not right.

Seeing that it was Mu Qianyuan who had arrived, Luo Yangtian immediately wanted to struggle to get up: "My sect's disciples don't know how to behave, making you laugh, Lord."

"Cunxi, quickly serve tea to Lord Mu!"

Even though the sect had been down on its luck these past few days, Luo Yangtian didn't want to lose face in front of outsiders, so he immediately called out to Ji Cunxi.

Ji Cunxi agreed and was thinking about where to get some tea for Mu Qianyuan.

But Mu Qianqian stopped her: "Martial Aunt, don't bother. My dad doesn't drink tea."

Mu Qianyuan also said: "I didn't come here to drink tea. Besides, your sect has become like this, where can you find tea leaves?"

"I have something important to say this time. I'll leave after I'm done."

Hearing Mu Qianyuan say this, Luo Yangtian stopped thinking about pouring tea for Mu Qianyuan to entertain him.

Instead, he asked very seriously, "Please speak, Lord. If there's anything my sect can do, please ask!"

Mu Qianyuan looked around without speaking.

Luo Yangtian understood and quickly had Liu Ruyan take the sect disciples out.

For a moment, only Luo Yangtian, Mu Qianqian, and Mu Qianyuan were left in the Sword Cave.

Luo Yangtian was still somewhat weak at this time. He looked at Mu Qianyuan and struggled to support his body, saying, "Lord, what instructions do you have? Can you speak now?"