Three thousand miles south of the city, there was a mountain villa called the Sunset Maple Villa. It was named after the undefeated Red Maple on the mountain. However, if one were to talk about the owner of the Up and Down Maple Villa, one would be able to see him as one would. Within a radius of a thousand miles, no sect, large or small, dared to disrespect him.

This person’s name was Beigong Changji. Whether it was his identity in Beigong Clan or his own cultivation, he was above Beigong Changfeng. As the rumors had it, Beigong Changfeng had been promoted by this person back then. Only now could he become the sect leader.

That night, Luo Feng Manor’s Moon was like a bath. The night breeze slowly blew, and the red maple outside the manor was everywhere. Along with the night breeze, it slowly floated.

Around midnight, a sword light suddenly descended onto the manor. The Luofeng Manor was heavily guarded, and there were many restrictions. Those who could ride the sword into the manor must have informed Beigong Changji in advance.

However, seeing that the person was in a hurry, wearing a black battle robe, and his features were clear under the moonlight, it was Beigong Changfeng. Obviously, Beigong Changji had already known about Wushuang City and had expected him to come to ask for help this time, but he did not want to affect the birthday banquet in three days. He was waiting for him in the hall tonight.

There was no guard outside the hall. It was exceptionally quiet. Only the wind blew past. The leaves rustled slightly. Beigong Changfeng came to the hall and saw a figure sitting at the head of the hall. He immediately took off his battle robe hat and bowed to the person at the head of the hall, “Senior Changji.”

“Mm …”

A slightly deep voice came down from the hall. The person slowly stood up and slowly walked down the stairs. His eyes were deep, as if there was no moon or stars in the night, giving off an unfathomable feeling.

As the sound of footsteps approached, Beigong Changfeng’s heart beat faster and faster. This was the difference between the True Cave Stage and the Harmonious Cave Stage. Even though he was only one step away from entering the True Cave Stage, he still felt as if he was suffocating in front of a true True Cave Stage cultivator.

It was like a Core Formation cultivator facing a senior who had already cultivated into a Nascent Soul. Moreover, this person in front of him was the same person who had helped him back then. At this moment, he was terrified and reasonable. Unknowingly, his back was covered in cold sweat.

“Changfeng, there’s no need for you to be nervous. I already know about Wushuang City a few days ago.”

At some unknown time, Beigong Changji had already arrived in front of him. He stretched out his hand and placed it on his shoulder. With a slight peek, he could tell what level of cultivation he had reached at this moment.

Beigong Changfeng raised his head and his forehead was covered in cold sweat. His face was pale as he said, “This time, I would like to ask Senior Changji to help me. The clan has already found out about this matter. I’m worried now …”

“I can’t blame you for this.”

Beigong Changji’s eyes narrowed slightly as he continued to walk out of the hall. He looked at the dense night outside and said after a long time, “You’ve been schemed by Mr. Ghost Mist.”

“What …”

In the icy hall, it became even more peaceful. Beigong Changfeng’s face also turned even paler. Mr. Ghost Mist had plotted against him … What did this mean?

At this moment, Beigong Changfeng’s mind was suddenly in chaos. He had no grievances or enmity with Mr. Ghost Mist, so he respected him. Why would he plot against him? No, no …

Beigong Changfeng seemed to have thought of something. His expression became uglier and uglier, and his forehead was covered in sweat. At this moment, he seemed to have thought of the most terrifying thing. If Mr. Ghost Mist really intended to harm him, then there was only one reason. Someone in the clan wanted to get rid of him! Moreover, that person’s identity and cultivation were all above his own …

Thinking of this, Beigong Changfeng’s legs went limp and cold sweat dripped down his back. He hurriedly ran behind Beigong Changji and said, “Senior, please save me!”

At this moment, he was even trembling. Who was it? Who was it that wanted to get rid of him? To be able to get Mr. Ghost Mist to work for him, this person’s status is probably not low …

Beigong Changji slowly turned around. At this moment, he frowned deeply and asked him, “Think carefully about who you have offended in the past few years, or … who you have touched.”

“I, I …”

Beigong Changfeng was still covered in cold sweat, trying to recall who he had offended. Whose interests have you touched? In these past few years, he had indeed secretly gathered quite a few powers, such as the Lu Clan and Tai Shi Dao Sect, but these weren’t considered to have touched anyone’s interests …

“Sigh …”

Chief Beigong Changji sighed. He looked at him and slowly said, “Back then, I told you that the six great clans, each clan, were filled with fights. Once they entered this vortex, they would never be able to escape. The higher up they were, the more they would have to understand how to think about danger. Other than themselves, no one else should believe them …”

After listening to this, Beigong Changfeng’s face was still pale. He lowered his head and muttered, “Senior, Changfeng … Changfeng has not forgotten this for a day, but this time, I really don’t know …”

At the end of his sentence, he raised his head to look at Beigong Changji in front of him. At this moment, the expression in his eyes was like that of a person hanging from a cliff. He held onto the last vine tightly in his hand and said, “Senior, help me …”

“Sigh.”

Beigong Changji sighed again and turned to look at the moonlight outside the hall. “I will do everything I can to protect you in the matters of the clan, but this time, after all, it is the Beigong Clan Ancestral Meridian. In the future, your life may not be so easy …” he said.

Hearing this, Beigong Changfeng’s heart finally fell. Although there was some unspeakable suffering, at least his life was saved. He hurriedly cupped his hands and said, “Thank … thank you, Senior!”

Beigong Changji shook his hand and said, “As for that brat, you must not provoke him again. You should know that he has a very powerful master outside. Even Heavenless Palace is a little afraid. Even if those seniors from the clan take action, they may not be able to win.”

“Changfeng … Understood …”

Beigong Changfeng’s expression was painful and his heart was like a knife. If he had known this, he would not have provoked such a person. Unfortunately, it was too late. Now, he only hoped that the other party would never come looking for trouble with him again.

“Right …”

Beigong Changfeng suddenly remembered something. Just as he was about to say something, Beigong Changji reached out and interrupted him, “I know what to do …”

…

Three days later, the entire Luofeng Villa was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights. The gongs and drums were ringing in unison, and it was exceptionally lively. From the morning onwards, birthday greetings were constantly brought to the villa. At almost noon, there were even more people coming to the villa to pay their respects.

Beigong Changji changed into a bright red robe and greeted the sect masters who had come to pay their respects.

Within a radius of a thousand kilometers, regardless of the size of the sect, its sect leader would bring his disciples to Luo Feng Manor every ten years to pay their respects to Beigong Changji. It could be seen how prestigious Beigong Changji was in the vicinity.

By noon, all the sects had basically arrived. With the sound of firecrackers, Beigong Changji smiled like a spring breeze and went up to the hall with the sect leaders. As for the disciples of the sects, they were outside.

The banquet was very lively. The disciples of the various sects laughed seamlessly. Even if they liked to compete for superiority, no one dared to make a mistake when they came to the Fallen Maple Manor.

Some people slowly talked about Wushuang City not too long ago, but it was a bit out of place to mention it at today’s birthday banquet in Beigong Changji. Everyone knew that Beigong Changfeng was Beigong Changji’s junior. If one really talked about it, Wushuang City would not even be able to put on his face if something happened to Beigong Changji this time.

So gradually, someone started to change the topic, “I heard that person’s surname is Xiao too. Do you think he’s from the Xiao Clan?”

“Xiao Clan?”

Hearing the words “Xiao Clan”, someone immediately shook their head and sneered, “A traitor appeared in the Xiao Clan more than 40 years ago. I heard that it was still that peerless genius Xiao Zhufeng. Hey, do you think there really is someone like Xiao Zhufeng in this world? I’m afraid they didn’t make him up. He became one of the Ten Saints at such a young age. Anyway, I don’t believe it …”

“Don’t say it. There is really a Xiao Zhufeng in this world. However, I heard that he betrayed the Xiao Clan for a woman. I heard that woman was the eldest young miss of the Su Clan. Tsk tsk tsk …”

“Hey, according to what you said, that Su Clan’s eldest young miss must be as beautiful as a Celestial Immortal. Otherwise, how could she fascinate Xiao Zhufeng so much …”

“This is called Hero Sad Beauty Pass. Besides, I think that Xiao Zhufeng is not a hero except for his ability. No matter how powerful he is, can he be like Senior Changji? Not a hero, not a hero …”

Everyone was drinking while laughing. Just as they were enjoying themselves, a disdainful female voice suddenly came from outside the manor. “He is not a hero. Could it be that everyone here is a hero?”

“Who is it!”

The disciples of the various sects immediately put down their wine glasses and looked outside the manor. They saw a woman dressed in red slowly walking towards the manor. That woman was beautiful, and her seventh immortal aura carried a third of charm. It was enough to make one feel intoxicated after a single glance.

However, in the next moment, everyone felt an inexplicable chill. It was as if they had fallen into an ice abyss from the gentle sunshine of the flower room. They felt as if their entire body was enveloped by a cold aura. Even the wine on the table seemed to be frozen to ice.

“The matter of Xiao Zhufeng is not for a bunch of people to discuss here …”

At this moment, a cold and indifferent male voice sounded from outside, causing everyone to feel as if they had fallen into a cold pond.

“You … who are you!”

Many people stood up when he called everyone a snack. The woman in red had lost her immortal appearance, but this white-haired man was too cold and unpleasant.

‘”Is there a problem with what he said? When did it become your turn to discuss about Xiao Zhufeng …” This woman in red was naturally not someone else, but Qianluo.

Xiao Chen slowly walked up. His cold eyes were like two unsheathed swords, causing everyone’s hearts to tremble. They didn’t dare to look directly at him. They all looked behind. They didn’t know when Beigong Changji had already walked out of the hall and was confronting Xiao Chen’s gaze.