Published: February 24, 2025
Daniu was immediately silenced by Tan Yun's reprimand, and he stopped crying, feeling sad as he said, "Senior Brother Tan, eight days ago, the chief gave Elder Shen five eighth-grade spiritual herbs: Revival Jade Grass, and instructed him to nurture them carefully."
"Thus, Elder Shen entrusted the Revival Jade Grass to Zhou Run, the most skilled disciple in our herb garden when it comes to cultivating spiritual herbs. However, no one expected that three days ago, the spiritual herbs died in Zhou Run's hands."
As he spoke, Daniu seemed to recall something, and he could no longer contain the sorrow in his heart, bursting into tears, "Zhou Run has always been the most honest and kind-hearted person among all the disciples in the Spirit Mountain Herb Garden, but... but..."
"Senior Brother Tan... Zhou Run was executed three days ago... wuwu..." Daniu cried out.
Hearing this, a wave of sadness eroded Tan Yun's heart, making his nose tingle and his eyes a bit moist.
Scenes from Zhou Run's life flashed in Tan Yun's mind.
When he first arrived at the Spirit Mountain Herb Garden, the small-statured Zhou Run was the first to step forward to tell him what to do after entering the herb garden.
He had him bury Cheng Yaozuan's corpse and even gave him a mid-grade spirit stone...
When Zhou Run's ten disciples were beaten to a pulp by Li Ziquan, Tan Yun stood up to restrain Li Ziquan, allowing Zhou Run's ten disciples to retaliate. At that time, the small and battered Zhou Run had been the first to pick up the iron whip and strike back at Li Ziquan...
Thinking of this, Tan Yun's eyes became even more moist, recalling the eight days ago when he left the Spirit Mountain Herb Garden. He had met Zhou Run, who was diligently guarding the Revival Jade Grass on the back mountain, and he merely joked with him, only to frighten him into trembling.
But now, the living Zhou Run was already dead!
Tan Yun slowly clenched his fists, and as he spoke, a tear fell from his eyes, "The Revival Jade Grass is indeed precious, but that is a living life; how can they just kill without hesitation!"
"My Senior Brother Tan! You must not say such things; if someone hears you, it could cost you your life." Daniu wiped away his tears and hurriedly said, "To outsiders, the lives of us disciples in the Spirit Mountain Herb Garden are not worth as much as those precious spiritual herbs!"
"The Danmai is indeed ridiculous!" Tan Yun took a deep breath and said, "Who executed Zhou Run? Where is he buried now?"
"Zhou Run was executed by Elder Twelve, and his body was hung on the back mountain by Elder Twelve, not allowed to rest in peace." Daniu was furious.
"Lu Wu!" Tan Yun clenched his fists tightly, making a cracking sound. After he killed Li Zian in their battle, Lu Wu had gone to Elder Shen, wanting to kill him!
"This bastard Lu, one day I, Tan Yun, will make you die a miserable death under the scorching sun!" Tan Yun's voice was low, his starry eyes gleaming with cold light.
At this moment, Daniu suddenly thought of something and trembled, "Senior Brother Tan, I got so caught up in talking about Elder Shen and Zhou Run that I forgot about your matter."
"What matter?" Tan Yun frowned.
"Senior Brother Tan, within four hours after you left the mountain gate eight days ago, Li Ziquan died in the mountains, and before he died, he wrote in blood that you were the one who killed him," Daniu looked at Tan Yun and said in a low voice, "Senior Brother Tan, you killed Li Ziquan, and now Lu Wu wants to kill you. You should hide for now and not return to Danmai temporarily!"
Upon hearing this, a surge of anger ignited in Tan Yun's chest, "I did not kill Li Ziquan at all; his death must have been orchestrated by someone!"
"I must return to the Danmai. If I find out who harmed me, I will make him wish for death!"
At this moment, Tan Yun's mind raced. There were truly too many people wanting his life, and for the time being, he could not determine who was trying to use his corpse to kill him!
"Senior Brother Tan, Elder Shen specifically instructed to find you and said he wanted to see you before he died; he has something to tell you." Daniu said sadly, "Since you insist on returning to Danmai, you should hurry to the Ice Clear Immortal Mountain to see him one last time!"