After the Demon Lord Lost His Memory, He Became the Immortal Venerable's Dao Companion - Chapter 13

Unlike the relaxed atmosphere here, the meeting hall of Chaotian Sect was shrouded in gloom.

Elder Li of the Enforcement Hall sat beside Zhou Jingxu, his expression solemn. “I wonder where the Immortal Venerable is currently located?”

This question was clearly directed at Zhou Jingxu, as he was the only one on the scene who had a relatively good relationship with Shen Yuzong.

Zhou Jingxu did know that Shen Yuzong had run off to the territory of the Demon Clan, but in truth, he knew absolutely nothing beyond that.

“Elder Li, I have no leads for the time being either.” Zhou Jingxu lifted the tea lid, brought it to his lips, and took a sip.

The other elders sighed one after another. “If this gets out, where will our Chaotian Sect’s reputation go?”

One must know that Shen Yuzong was not only a core figure of the Chaotian Sect but also the number one genius of the Heartless Dao. An entire year had passed, yet they could not find any information regarding him.

It was difficult for them not to suspect that Shen Yuzong had sought Zhou Jingxu’s help to cover his tracks.

“Sect Master Zhou, are you truly unaware of the Immortal Venerable’s whereabouts? Recently, the Demonic Path has become increasingly rampant, even spreading shameless words about attacking Chaotian Sect to claim the life of that dog Shen Yuzong.”

Elder Li narrowed his eyes. He already looked old by nature, and with a stern expression, he appeared even older than Zhou Jingxu and the others.

Zhou Jingxu, however, had little reaction and said calmly, “Have those of the Demonic Path not always been like this?”

“How many times have they made such wild claims? Furthermore, since the Demon Lord has already been slain by our Junior Brother, what else is there to fear? If they want to attack, let them come. Are we, a few old men, unable to defeat a few demonic cultivators?”

“That is one way to put it, but if this matter spreads, it will ultimately be unsightly.” The speaker was Elder Qin, who usually stayed close to Elder Li. Since Elder Li had already spoken, she naturally followed suit to stir up trouble.

“Do we cultivate to attain immortality, or for the sake of reputation? Why don’t you go down and ask the mortals how much their reputation is worth?”

Those around him wanted to say something more, but Zhou Jingxu raised his hand calmly. “This matter ends here. As for when Junior Brother will return, he will naturally do so when he wants to.”

However, he likely would not return at all.

Ever since the battle at Broken-Heart Cliff, Junior Brother’s personality had changed drastically.

He did not know how it happened, but even though he was a perfectly fine person, after just a few months of not seeing him, not only had all his hair turned white, but his face had also been ruined.

Zhou Jingxu and Shen Yuzong were taught by the same Master and were considered those in the sect who understood him best. Yet, even now, he could not fathom what his Junior Brother was trying to achieve.

He had even left without saying a word to him.

As expected, those who cultivate the Heartless Dao are all lunatics. It is fortunate that he himself realized the Dao of All Living Things.

While Chaotian Sect was in a state of chaos, the situation within the Demon Palace was not much better.

“Has the news been released?”

A Demon General was kneeling before Nianzong. “This subordinate has already released it.”

For an entire week, Chaotian Sect had not shown the slightest reaction. Nianzong did not believe they were truly broad-minded enough to hold a ship in their bellies. On the contrary, this could only mean one thing: the people at Chaotian Sect did not know where Shen Yuzong had gone either.

“A group of hypocritical fellows. If they dare to do it, they should dare to admit it. Could it be they are so afraid of our retaliation that they have deliberately hidden?”

The teacup Nianzong was holding in his hand was crushed instantly.

He lowered his eyes, looked at his kneeling subordinate for a long time, and asked the person beside him, “Liuyun, what do you think?”

“It is said that Shen Yuzong attained the God-Transformation realm long ago; it does not seem like he is afraid of retaliation.”

“Then what is the reason? Why would the dignified Immortal Venerable choose to hide instead of doing his job?”

What kind of matter could be so grave that even a God-Transformation cultivator could not resolve it?

Unless,  he had done something major to deceive the entire world, or he was not hiding but had gone out to find something.

“Which locations have you all searched?”

“Replying to the Venerable, only the Demon Clan remains.”

The Demon Clan, unlike both the Demonic Path and the Righteous Path, had their own territory and had always been unwelcoming to outsiders.

Why would Shen Yuzong go there?

“Forget it, you do not need to go to the Demon Clan anymore.”

When the opportunity arises, he would personally go to the Demon Clan to take a look. He had, at least, one-quarter of the merman bloodline in his body, which should make things easier for him than for these subordinates.

Nianzong waved his hand to dismiss the group. “Continue searching elsewhere.”

The sky was just beginning to brighten when Qi Yan woke up in a start.

Listening to the steady breathing of the person beside him, the tension in his heart did not diminish much.

…How could he have such a dream? Qi Yan closed his eyes, thinking in despair.

It must be because Shen Yuzong always held him while sleeping, and his body temperature was so high, that he had ended up like this.

Qi Yan looked at Shen Yuzong’s chin, then at his eyelashes, growing more agitated the more he thought about it.

It was all Shen Yuzong’s fault. He had never had such strange dreams before.

Qi Yan wanted to pull his hand away from Shen Yuzong’s embrace, but the moment he applied force, Shen Yuzong woke up.

Qi Yan looked left and right in embarrassment. Was he not faking sleep all along?

Shen Yuzong gave a half-smile, pinched Qi Yan’s face, and turned him back around. “What was my wife looking at just now?”

“I was just… seeing if you were awake.”

“Is that so?”

Shen Yuzong propped himself up on his arms and said with a smile, “Why do I feel that something is not quite right?”

Qi Yan bit his lip, not knowing how to reply.

Shen Yuzong narrowed his eyes, patiently waiting for Qi Yan to find an excuse. Qi Yan had clearly lied to him, and this lie was related to his recent unusual state.

The hair on both sides of Qi Yan’s face was soaked with sweat, sticking to his cheeks. His face was flushed pink, and his whole body looked as if he had just been soaked in water.

“I just wanted to look at you, is that not allowed? You are so overbearing. You are allowed to look at me, but I am not allowed to look at you?”

Shen Yuzong leaned closer to Qi Yan and chuckled. “Of course, your husband would love nothing more.”

Qi Yan was just about to feel relieved when he suddenly saw Shen Yuzong get out of bed.

He thought Shen Yuzong was going out to prepare breakfast, but he did not expect him to stand there and watch him for a long time.

Usually, Shen Yuzong would place Qi Yan’s clothes by the bedside and use a cleaning spell for himself.

But suddenly, he raised his hand to undo the sash at his waist. His inner robe gently parted and fell to the floor.

Qi Yan’s face turned bright red instantly. Seeing that Shen Yuzong was about to continue undressing, he hurriedly spoke up. “Shen Yuzong, what are you doing?”

“Does my wife not want to watch? Is it not better to watch openly and honestly?”

Shen Yuzong’s white hair fell along his shoulders and neck. Aside from a few scars, his body was strong and powerful. Further down…

Qi Yan pulled the quilt over his head, his voice coming from beneath it. “You… you are simply a hooligan! When did I ever say I wanted to see these things?”

Shen Yuzong took both their clothes from his storage ring, placing Qi Yan’s by the bedside while slowly putting on his own.

Qi Yan listened to the rustling of clothes and twisted the quilt between his knees.

So annoying. Why was Shen Yuzong dressing so slowly?

In his mind, he could not help but recall the scene he had just witnessed. Qi Yan bit his finger and thought anxiously: if Shen Yuzong discovered he was lying, would he make him eat…

Ah, what kind of mess was this?

It was all Shen Yuzong’s fault. Why was he so hot-headed early in the morning?

Wait, wait a moment. That large patch of red marks that suddenly appeared on his waist, could it be?

“Shen Yuzong!” Qi Yan threw off the quilt, his eyes exceptionally bright with annoyance.

“What is it, wife?”

Shen Yuzong was already dressed and crouched by the bed, listening to Qi Yan speak.

“You!” Qi Yan repeated “you” for a long time without saying anything, but instead twisted the quilt tighter and tighter.

Shen Yuzong stood up, straightened the jade pendant that had rolled behind Qi Yan’s back, and tucked it into Qi Yan’s clothes. “What about me?”

Qi Yan could not bring himself to ask such a shameless question, so he buried his head again and ignored Shen Yuzong.

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