Seeking Immortality

Hearing the sudden voice from afar, everyone in Changchun Residence, except Xiao Huazhe, was startled. Although they knew that Lu Huayan's death would definitely alarm the elders of Jiuhua Sect, they did not expect the head of the sect to come so soon.

As the voice sounded, Xu Qingfan and others saw dozens of dazzling lights from the sky, flying quickly towards Changchun Residence, and soon arrived in front of the gate of Changchun Residence.

Seeing this scene, Yue Qingru hurriedly took Xu Qingfan and Nangong Qingshan out to greet them. But Xiao Huazhe just snorted disdainfully, but did not move his feet, just waiting in the room.

When Xu Qingfan and others arrived at the gate of Changchun Residence, they found that dozens of old men were standing on the clouds and quietly stagnating in the air above the gate of Changchun Residence. Although these old men were white-haired, they all looked extraordinary and powerful. Obviously, they were all masters who had entered the Jindan stage.

Among this group of masters, the two old men standing in the front were the most conspicuous. Not only because they were standing the closest to the front, but also because the aura of these two old men was obviously higher than that of others.

Among these two old men, the old man in yellow robe had silver hair and a kind face. But his erratic eyes made it impossible to see his true thoughts at the moment. In addition, the pipe in his hand was incompatible with the identity of a cultivator, and it was particularly conspicuous. The other old man in black robe had a stern expression and sharp and cold eyes, which made people dare not look at him at all.

Through Yue Qingru's secret introduction, Xu Qingfan knew that these two people were Zhang Hualing, the head of Jiuhuamen, and Zhou Huahai, the supreme protector who was in charge of punishment. These two people had a high status in Jiuhuamen, and their skills were slightly higher than their master Lu Huayan.

Because Lu Huayan never gave face to the head of Jiuhuamen, his disciples only practiced with him, and did not work in Jiuhuamen like other "Qing" generation disciples to manage secular affairs, and even Changchunju rarely went out. So this was the first time that Xu Qingfan and Nangong Qingshan met these elders who were highly respected in Jiuhua Sect.

Just as Xu Qingfan and others stood at the door and bowed respectfully to greet them, these old men, led by Zhang Hualing and Zhou Huahai, descended from the clouds.

"No need to be polite." Zhang Hualing said to Xu Qingfan and others, his tone and expression showing the appropriate sadness that should be felt when a fellow disciple died: "We old guys are here to see your master for the last time."

As he said that, he led the elders and masters of Jiuhua Sect to the main hall of Changchun Ju.

After entering the main hall of Changchun Ju, Zhang Hualing first bowed to Xiao Huazhe in surprise and said: "I didn't expect Senior Brother Xiao to come here first."

"I, a free man with no power and no position, certainly don't have as much airs as you, the head of the sect. There is no need to be surrounded by people in front and behind. It is very convenient to be alone, so I naturally came a step earlier." Xiao Huazhe said lightly. It seemed that he was dissatisfied with the head of Jiuhua Sect, and his tone was full of sarcasm.

"I'm sorry to make you laugh, Senior Brother Xiao." Zhang Hualing did not get angry at Xiao Huazhe's sarcasm, but just smiled faintly and went to burn incense in front of Lu Huayan's spirit. But Zhou Huahai next to him snorted coldly, and his voice was as majestic and grand as his appearance and demeanor. It seems that the "Head is here" just now came from his mouth.

After burning incense, Zhang Hualing bowed three times to Lu Huayan's spirit tablet, and sighed sadly: "Senior Brother Lu, you left like this. From now on, Jiuhua Sect has lost a master with outstanding strength, and even a respected senior. As the head of the sect, I am really sad. Without a master like Senior Brother Lu, Jiuhua Sect has even more difficulty in moving forward."

Speaking of deep feelings, Zhang Hualing even shed a few tears, and his expression seemed extremely sad.

"Master, don't be too sad. Although we have lost a master like Master Lu, I believe that Jiuhuamen will surely be glorious under your leadership." Seeing Zhang Hualing's sad look, Zhou Huahai hurriedly comforted him.

Zhang Hualing just sighed softly after hearing Zhou Huahai's comfort, but didn't say much.

Then Zhou Huahai and others began to pay tribute to Lu Huayan's spirit tablet in turn, while Yue Qingru, Xu Qingfan, and Nangong Qingshan knelt in front of the coffin and thanked him as disciples.

As for Xiao Huazhe, he snorted coldly and left soon after Zhang Hualing arrived, as if he was very disdainful of being in the same hall with Zhang Hualing.

Seeing Xiao Huazhe's look, Xu Qingfan couldn't help feeling a little strange. He felt that Zhang Hualing was a good person and respected his master, but he didn't know why his uncle Xiao Huazhe was so disgusted.

After the worship, Zhang Hualing and others did not leave immediately, but sat down in the guest seats one after another, as if there was something else to do. Xu Qingfan and the others stood respectfully aside, waiting for the master's lecture.

"I studied with your master in the past. I entered the sect forty years later than Senior Brother Lu. Senior Brother Lu took care of me in many ways at that time. The scene at that time is still vivid in my mind. I didn't expect that things are different now. Even a talented person like Senior Brother can't beat fate. Alas~~~" Zhang Hualing pondered for a while, and slowly sighed to Xu Qingfan and the other three.

"Please accept my condolences, Master." After hearing Zhang Hualing's sigh, Xu Qingfan and the others' good impression of him increased, and they hurriedly comforted him in unison.

"After your master left, did he leave any relics?" Zhang Hualing heard the comfort of Xu Qingfan and the others but did not respond, but suddenly asked.

"Back to Master, Uncle Master, we have sorted out the things that Master often used during his lifetime. We will bury Master with him after his first seven days." After hearing the Master's question, Yue Qingru hurriedly replied respectfully.

"Take me to see it. I miss people when I see things." Zhang Hualing said.

"Yes, please come with me, senior brother and seniors." After hearing Zhang Hualing's words, Yue Qingru didn't think much at all and hurriedly led everyone towards Lu Huayan's room.

Things have changed and people have changed. This was Xu Qingfan's most direct feeling after coming to Lu Huayan's room. He could still clearly remember that Lu Huayan taught him earnestly in this room, and it was also in this room that he was given the ruler of glory, but the room remained the same, but the person had passed away.

Lu Huayan's relics were collected by Yue Qingru and placed on Lu Huayan's bed. There are various daily necessities that Lu Huayan used to use during his lifetime, such as the set of teapots and teacups from the Ze Kiln; there are also some magical tools that Lu Huayan sacrificed and collected during his lifetime, such as the wooden stick that was used to bind the mountain spirit wood monster. The green rope and the "three-foot green silk ribbon" that Xu Qingfan is most familiar with, and the many magical instruments gathered together, emit various colors of light and strong aura, making people feel slightly dizzy looking at them.

After seeing Lu Huayan's relics, Zhang Hualing first sighed, then waved his sleeves, and then saw that all the magical weapons in Lu Huayan's relics were put into his sleeves at once.

"Master Master, what are you doing?" Xu Qingfan asked loudly in shock and anger when he saw that Zhang Hualing had taken away all his master's magical weapons.

"How presumptuous!! Do you need to report to you, a disciple in the fasting stage, what the master brother wants to do?" Zhou Huahai was furious when he saw Xu Qingfan being so rude to the master, and reprimanded loudly. The voice was filled with powerful spiritual energy, which kept echoing in Lu Huayan's room. The shock caused Xu Qingfan's blood to surge all over his body, and he was almost seriously injured. Under the majestic and powerful voice, Xu Qingfan even felt that the room was shaken slightly.

This week Hua Hai is worthy of being the Supreme Protector of Jiuhua Sect. His skills are so profound that just one sentence can be so powerful!

Zhang Hualing first waved his hand to stop the angry Zhou Huahai from continuing to speak. Then he said warmly to Xu Qingfan: "Hey~~ Now the Jiuhua Sect's strength is not as good as it used to be. Strong enemies around it are eyeing them. Now that there are no masters like Senior Brother Lu, it is even more difficult. These magical weapons are all from Senior Brother Lu. My proud work over the years, rather than being buried in the ground forever with Senior Brother Lu, I think it would be better for Senior Brother Lu’s soul in heaven to know that I have done this.”

After hearing Zhang Hualing's words, Xu Qingfan wanted to say something more, but was repeatedly pulled back by Yue Qingru behind him. Xu Qingfan stopped arguing not because Yue Qingru stopped him, but because he had realized that with his current status, no matter what he said, he could not stop things from happening.

Zhang Hualing, who had obtained all the magic weapons of Lu Huayan during his lifetime, did not show any proud expression, but was as sad and sad as ever. He seemed to be still sad about Lu Huayan's death, but now Xu Qingfan could not have a good impression of him no matter what.

Finally, Zhang Hualing, who had achieved his goal, took everyone to leave. Before leaving, he seemed to suddenly think of something again, and said to Xu Qingfan and the other three people who were seeing him off behind him: "Now that Senior Brother Lu has passed away, Senior Brother Lu only had you three disciples when he was alive. It seems that you have the exclusive rights to this Changchun residence." Something is wrong. Moreover, since Senior Brother Lu has passed away, it will also hinder your practice without the guidance of your elders. In this case, this Changchun Residence will be handed over to Junior Brother Xu. Junior Brother Xu happens to have many disciples, and the original cave is also in trouble. It’s too young, so it’s very inconvenient for you and the other three to practice at your place.”

Hearing what Zhang Hualing said, Xu Qingfan and the other three were stunned for a moment. The master died less than a day ago, and this leader has already begun to snatch the inheritance? Not only did they take away all the magical artifacts of Master Lu Huayan during his lifetime, but now they also want to take away the master’s residence during his lifetime, and also ask his disciples to worship someone else?

"I respectfully respect the order of the head brother." A short, fat old man walked out from among the many elders behind Zhang Hualing and said respectfully to the picture of Hualing, with unstoppable joy in his expression.

"Senior Brother Lu, these three disciples will be under your sect from now on. You must teach them hard and try to make them..."

"Uncle Master, I have something to report." Just as Zhang Hualing was speaking to Elder Xu, Xu Qingfan suddenly fell to the ground and said loudly.

Even Xu Qingfan, who had always been calm, was now irritated by a series of things Zhang Hualing had done. However, he knew that he had no ability to change anything, so his voice seemed relatively calm when he spoke. Only his trembling hands could explain how excited and angry he was feeling now.

"Oh? Just tell me what you have to say. For the sake of the late Senior Brother Lu, I will try my best to satisfy you." Zhang Hualing looked at Xu Qingfan and said with a smile.

"First of all, my junior master has not passed his first seven years. Please wait until my master has passed his first seven years before taking back Changchun Residence. This will also allow him and his master to leave in peace." When Xu Qingfan spoke, he tried his best to control himself. Don't show an angry expression on your face. Now everything is focused on Lu Huayan's head. If he offends the boss and asks the master's coffin to be moved out today, then Xu Qingfan will really have no face to face his master's spirit in heaven.

"Of course, the deceased is the most important thing." After Zhang Hualing heard Xu Qingfan's words, he did not look angry, but said decisively.

"In addition, the ancients said that a teacher is a father for life. How can you change your father halfway through? So please take back your order, Master. I have only one master in my life and I don't want to change to someone else." Xu Qingfan said firmly.

"Oh? You have to think about it. If you don't have the guidance of your elders in your practice, it will be very difficult to make progress. I do all this for your sake." Hearing Xu Qingfan's words, Zhang Hualing was stunned for a moment, then stared at Xu Qingfan and said seriously. I don't know if it was Xu Qingfan's illusion, but he clearly felt that Zhang Hualing's expression was slightly appreciative.

"I have thought it through very clearly, please take back your order, Master."

"Do you two think so too?" Zhang Hualing looked at Yue Qingru and Nangong Qingshan.

"My idea is the same as that of Junior Brother Xu." Yue Qingru said without hesitation.

"Disciple is willing to change to Elder Xu as his master." Nangong Qingshan did not stand with his two senior brothers, and did not even look at them, but bowed to Zhang Hualing and said.

"Well, everyone has their own aspirations, so I won't force you. From now on, you two will practice on your own." Zhang Hualing said helplessly to Xu Qingfan and Yue Qingru, and then said to Nangong Qingshan: "And from now on, you will change to practice under Junior Brother Xu."

After handling all the matters, Zhang Hualing took a group of elders and masters, stepped on the clouds, and broke through the air. When he left, his expression was still sad, but Xu Qingfan could not tell how much of it was sincere and how much was artificial.

But before leaving, the Supreme Protector Zhou Huahai looked at Xu Qingfan deeply, as if he wanted to remember Xu Qingfan's appearance in his heart, which made Xu Qingfan feel a little cold in his heart.