Martial Master

Qin Chen shook his head, but his expression became serious: “I won’t criticize you for closing the Heavenly Fire Hall, but as the head of the Alchemy Pavilion, you should be concerned with the affairs of the Pavilion. Allowing troublemakers to run rampant within the Pavilion is something I must criticize you for.”

“No matter what your reasons are, since you have taken on the role of the Pavilion Master, you should bear the responsibilities that come with it, rather than being in seclusion all day.”

Qin Chen listened to Situ Xingzhou’s words, feeling quite dissatisfied that Mo Yuanbai had been in seclusion for the past two hundred years, showing little concern for the matters of the Alchemy Pavilion.

“Master, I was wrong.”

Mo Yuanbai lowered his head, “But after hearing about your fall in the Death Canyon, I was extremely anxious and closed myself off, hoping to break through to the Holy Realm quickly to find you in the Death Canyon.”

Qin Chen was stunned; he didn’t expect Mo Yuanbai to be doing this for that reason.

“Master, actually I went to the Death Canyon once a hundred years ago, but I encountered danger and almost fell there, so I had to retreat. Now that I see you alive, I can finally rest easy.”

Mo Yuanbai asked in confusion, “Master, what exactly happened when you fell back then?”

“It’s a long story, but there’s nothing I can’t say. I was secretly harmed by Shangguan Xi'er and Feng Shaoyu back then…” Qin Chen sighed.

“Could it be that what Situ Xingzhou and Ji Jing Dan Emperor said is true?” Mo Yuanbai was taken aback.

“Of course it’s true.”

Qin Chen briefly recounted what had happened back then: “Actually, what Situ Xingzhou and the others know is what I told them. Moreover, people from Piao Miao Palace have already infiltrated the Alchemy Pavilion. Since you’ve been in seclusion, I purposely entered here in case something unexpected happened. I knew that only by being here could I attract you out of seclusion and meet you, allowing you to believe in my identity as your Master.”

Upon hearing Qin Chen’s words, Mo Yuanbai was filled with guilt. He hadn’t realized that spies from Piao Miao Palace had infiltrated the Alchemy Pavilion while he was completely unaware.

“Is it Sikong Hao and the others…” Mo Yuanbai’s killing intent surged, his whole body radiating with murderous energy.

Next, Mo Yuanbai asked Qin Chen some more questions, and Qin Chen informed him of the events happening on the mainland, making Mo Yuanbai even more resentful. He realized that his Master had suffered so many hardships.

And what had he been doing?

“Slap!”

Mo Yuanbai slapped himself hard.

Qin Chen hurriedly stopped him, “What are you doing?”

“Master, I’m sorry. Disciples have made a mistake.”

Mo Yuanbai said remorsefully.

Qin Chen smiled wryly, “This isn’t your fault, but the fact that you were able to protect Lin Tian and the others has already helped me a lot.”

“Lin Tian and the others were actually taught by you, Master! No wonder their talents are so terrifying; I should have thought of this sooner.”

Mo Yuanbai felt a deep sense of regret. When he first heard about Lin Tian and the others, he had especially paid attention to them, and after sensing Lin Tian and Zhang Ying’s cultivation, he even felt a sense of familiarity.

Unfortunately, he hadn’t delved deeper at the time; he was so focused on his cultivation that he quickly fell back into seclusion again. Otherwise, he might have contacted his Master much earlier.

“It’s not too late to think of it now. Fortunately, nothing major has happened.”

Qin Chen patted Mo Yuanbai on the head and said softly, “Alright, get up. It’s getting late; let’s talk outside.”

“Yes.”

Mo Yuanbai then stood up, “Master, don’t worry. I will never let these people go.”

“I naturally trust you, but my identity must remain confidential for now. You alone can know; aside from you, Fu Qiankun also knows. Others only know that I am the disciple of Po Chen Martial Emperor and the City Lord of Thunder City.”