Chu Mo sat in the cell for a while. At this moment, "Fang Lan", lying there, suddenly spoke: "Are you Zhou Qingyun?"

Chu Mo was immediately taken aback, standing up in surprise, looking uncertainly at the "Fang Lan" who had just turned to face him. Upon closer inspection, he noticed differences. Although the person had performed a high-level disguise, making her seem like a stunning beauty, in reality, her disguised appearance was only eighty to ninety percent similar to Fang Lan.

On a casual glance, it seemed very similar, but someone like Chu Mo who was extremely familiar with Fang Lan, could spot the differences straightaway. However, even if it was Chu Mo, unaware of anything, and acting impulsively to directly save Fang Lan, it was highly possible that the figure could have pulled a sneak attack on him.

"You...you are not the prisoner? how are you a man?" Chu Mo took two steps back, looking at the figure in front of him with shock and fear.

"Hehe, don't be afraid, I'm one of our own."

The woman in front of him revealed a seductive smile, but her voice belonged to a man, creating an extremely bizarre feeling.

Chu Mo patted his chest, then said: "You frightened me. I finally understand, the Sect Leader's methods are truly ingenious! So powerful!"

"Of course." The person glanced at Chu Mo, then laughed lightly, "The reason I greeted you is to avoid confusion when Lu Tianming appears. If I take action against him, you might mistake me for that woman and interfere with the situation."

"Rest assured, now that I know, I will definitely cooperate well with you!" Chu Mo said respectfully.

"You don't need to do anything. Just stay put." The person said confidently.

Chu Mo nodded repeatedly, and then asked: "Now that you're here, was that woman killed by the Sect Leader?"

"No." The person, considering Chu Mo a member of the Lingyue Sect, had no reason to be wary of him and besides waiting was a boring endeavor, hence began to chat with Chu Mo. The person would normally never spare a glance at an external disciple in the Foundation Establishment phase.

"That woman was confined among the outer female disciples. The most dangerous place is actually the safest. The sect leader is wise and understands human nature. So, by keeping the woman there, it is something that Lu Tianming would never anticipate."

Chu Mo nodded, his eyes revealing admiration: "The sect leader is indeed formidable, but … is there truly a fire dragon below here?"

"Be quiet." The person's face instantly turned solemn, warning earnestly: "This place is the biggest secret of the entire Lingyue Sect, mentioning matters concerning the Fire Dragon Patriarch is absolutely forbidden. Make sure not to mention it recklessly. If the Fire Dragon Patriarch gets angry, you won't be able to bear the consequences. Before, I've heard your conversation with the sect leader; the two persons imprisoned in the cell ahead serve as examples."

Chu Mo wore a humbled expression: "Can you tell me the story of those two people? I feel so sorry for them..."

"Sorry?" The person scoffed: "You have no idea what happened back then, yet you have the audacity to say you feel sorry for them?"

"I…I didn't hear anything." Chu Mo weakly replied.

"Of course, you wouldn't know. This is the biggest scandal of the entire Lingyue Sect. At that time, everyone who knew about the incident was silenced. Although the gag order has long faded, this incident has been almost forgotten in the history of Lingyue Sect." Responded the person indifferently.

"Would you please tell me about it?" Chu Mo seemed eager to learn.

"Very well. Today, let's give you a bit of an education." This person, who was made pleased by Chu Mo's respectful attitude, combined with the boredom, started telling the story to Chu Mo.

"These two, one is called Xiao Wanjun, the other Li Fangzhong. In terms of seniority, they should both be my senior teachers. Back then, with my master Feng Buchang, they were known as the Lingyue Trio, all brilliant talents..."

This Lingyue Sect's Primordial Stage Infant cultivator, secretly residing within the Feng clan lineage was almost unknown to the whole Lingyue Sect. He knows a considerable amount of secrets.

As Chu Mo listens to his story, he cross-references it with what Xiao Wanjun and Li Fangzhong had said earlier. He finds that much of what Xiao Wanjun and Li Fangzhong had shared was indeed true.

The only discrepancy lay in the story about the three of them exploring the dark prison together.

"Even though Xiao Wanjun and Li Fangzhong were known, along with Master Feng Buchang, as the Lingyue Trio, in reality, they didn't respect Buchang in those days. To them, the seat of the Sect Master, was certainly going to belong to one of them. The only problem was Master Feng Buchang's identity as the young master of Lingyue Sect. So, they planned on killing him... They persuaded Master Buchang to explore the dark prison with them and then persuaded him to touch that cup..."

In hearing this, Chu Mo inwardly twitched his lips, thinking how fair each side of the story sounded, yet how conflicting they were.

"How can they be like that?" Inside, Chu mo was pondering, but outwardly he expressed indignation on behalf of Feng Buchang.

The man nodded, sighing: "That's why it turned into the biggest scandal of the LingYue Sect in those days. There hasn't been such a thing for hundreds of years! While they were scheming against Master Buchang, he wasn't fool. He cooperated with them, while at the same time scheming against both of them! Because neither Xiao Wanjun or Li Fangzhong knew about the pact between Master Buchang and the Fire Dragon Patriarch!"

"..." Chu Mo was speechless.

The man continued: "At that time, although Master Buchang held the title of young master, to actually become the Sect Master, he needed to eliminate Xiao Wanjun and Li Fangzhong. He had been refraining due to some sense of camaraderie and never took action against them. Who knew they would bring themselves upon their own doom."

Chu Mo's lips twitched, and said: "So, that's why this matter became the biggest scandal of our Lingyue Sect and no one dares to mention it, right?"

"Indeed, because Master Feng Buchang...ahem...well, you can't blame him for protecting himself, can you?" The man spoke up and then said: "To be honest, Master Buchang was very kind, he didn't really kill them. Otherwise, they wouldn't have survived until today."

"You're right." Chu Mo spoke indignantly, "I felt sorry for them at that time, gave them food, but didn't expect that they would be such people. They deserve to die!"

"Ahh, it's all things from hundreds of years ago. These two have been tormented for hundreds of years, and Master Buchang has long since ascended to the Immortal Realm. They have received their just punishment." The man chuckled, shaking his head: "So, remember, never easily trust anyone! On this path of cultivation, all mercy and sympathy are fake. Only benefits last forever."

While saying this, he looked at Chu Mo and shook his head: "Ah, why am I telling you all this, a kid? Never mind, just wait here. I'll keep playing dead... Damn it, who knows when that bastard Lu Tianming is coming..."

At that, he swiftly turned his head away, pretending to still be sealed as he lay motionless.

Chu Mo stared at his back, hesitated, and silently sighed within himself: I'm really sorry. Even though you might not be utterly evil, and we have a mere difference of stance, but you want to kill me. I can only strike first. And...if I don't kill you, I can't deal with anything that comes after.

As he thought, Chu Mo suddenly erupted, a powerful aura engulfing the small cell.

The lying cultivator impersonating Fang Lan seemed to sense something and wanted to react, but it was too late.

With a flash of Heaven Slaying, the lying cultivator, in the early stage of Primordial Infant, who was impersonating Fang Lan was instantly beheaded! With a second flash, it cut through the man's waist, precisely bisecting his Primordial Infant.

"You're right, one should never trust anyone easily, all mercy and sympathy are fake." Chu Mo sighed looking at the bloody mess in the tiny cell, turned around and left.

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