After listening to Xu Daoren's questioning, I finally understood why he wanted to arrest Granny Jinhua!
Mr. Hu San has said before that the Yinshan Sect was originally a branch of the northern sect, and its influence was intertwined with the five inner sects.
It was just because the techniques practiced by the Yinshan Sect were too evil and often harmed people's lives, so they were not tolerated by the right way. After many attempts to persuade them to no avail, the Neiwutang sent out manpower to completely drive the Yinshan Sect's forces out of the north.
As a direct descendant of the Yinshan Sect, Taoist Xu has been lurking in Ningcheng in the south for many years, secretly accumulating strength in an attempt to regain his sect's territory in the north.
The most important reason why he has always been obsessed with returning to the north is because his great-grandfather discovered the entrance to the dragon vein.
The things in the dragon vein are vital treasures not only for the five inner halls, but also for all forces in the Yin and Yang world. Many people have coveted them for a long time.
This Taoist Xu has always had a deep quarrel with us, and now he sees that we are the first to get the things in the dragon's veins. Naturally, he can't swallow this sigh of relief.
"What do you want?"
I stared at Daoren Xu and said coldly.
"Hand over what you have in your hands and I will let her go."
Xu Daoren pointed to my left hand and said calmly.
Before leaving Wuyou Village, I asked Lili to help find a wooden box and put the crystal ball in the giant turtle's mouth inside. But even so, the luster of the crystal ball still radiated through the wooden box and could not be concealed at all.
Xu Daoren has obviously figured out that what is contained in this wooden box is the treasure we found from the dragon veins.
This crystal ball was something we worked hard to obtain, and it is related to a hundred-year catastrophe within the Five Halls. How can I hand it over so easily?
But if he doesn't hand it over, Grandma Jinhua is now under his control and her life may be in danger.
"Cheng Yi, leave me alone and kill this bully!"
Just when I was in a dilemma, Grandma Jinhua, who had been lowering her head and falling into a coma, suddenly said loudly.
"This bull-nosed guy first grabbed Xiaohu to force me to submit, and now he's using me to threaten you. He's very mean. You must not agree to him!"
When Granny Jinhua said this, I also understood why Granny Jinhua was controlled by Taoist Xu because her strength was unfathomable. It turned out that she fell into this despicable trick.
"Save my mother-in-law, save my mother-in-law..."
Xiaohu was still standing aside, crying anxiously. He tried to rush over several times, but I pulled him back.
"Xiaohu, it's dangerous ahead, you can't go there!"
Uh-huh!
Seeing my delay in speaking, Taoist Xu became a little impatient. With a flick of his wrist, a long sword was placed across Granny Jinhua's throat.
Daoren Xu exerted a little force, and the sharp blade cut through Granny Jinhua's skin, spilling a trail of blood.
I was extremely anxious, and turned to the left and right, wanting to seek the opinions of Bai Ze and Lonnie.
"Brother Cheng, the crystal ball is too important to us. If it is left in the hands of this bull nose, the consequences will be disastrous. We should think twice."
Bai Ze said with a solemn expression.
"Xiao Chengzi, no matter what decision you make, I support it, as long as you don't go against your own conscience."
Lonnie also looked at me and said softly.
I didn't say anything, thought for a moment, gritted my teeth, and finally made a decision.
Grandma Jinhua is highly respected in the inner five halls and has given me great help. There is no way I can just watch her die at the hands of this bull-nosed person!
No matter how important this crystal ball is, it cannot be compared to Granny Jinhua's life. At worst, I will give the crystal ball to him first and then snatch it back.
"Okay, I promise you!"
Thinking of this, I did not hesitate and said directly to Xu Daoren.
"Boy, you are crazy, you can't promise him..."
Upon seeing this, Granny Jinhua scolded me loudly, regardless of the wound on her neck.
"Mother-in-law, you don't need to say anything. Cheng Yi has made up his mind. I will never let Xiaohu become an orphan!"
A trace of astonishment flashed in Grandma Jinhua's eyes, and then a trace of relief emerged.
"Boy, I really saw you right. With you in the inner fifth hall, why worry about not being revived..."
Taoist Xu was also slightly stunned, and sneered: "I can't tell, but you are a kind and righteous person, which is really admirable."
"Now, put the wooden box on the ground and all of you retreat twenty meters away!"
Although he had received my promise, Taoist Xu still did not dare to let down his guard. He held Granny Jinhua hostage with a sword in one hand and shouted at us sternly at the same time.
After all, if the three of us attack at the same time, Xu Daoren has no chance of winning, otherwise he wouldn't have fled without a fight in Ningcheng last time.
Only by letting us retreat to a safe distance did he have the courage to take away the wooden box.
"How about you let go of mother-in-law first, and we can swap at the same time?"
I didn't show any weakness and made a request to him. I was prepared to take action immediately and catch him off guard once the distance between me and Xu Daoren was tightened.
Needless to say, Lonnie and Bai Ze have already made preparations after long-term cooperation with me.
"Boy, you are not qualified to make demands of me now, just do as I say!"
However, Taoist Xu was not fooled. When he saw me getting closer, he quickly hid behind Grandma Jinhua, and the force of the sword in his hand became stronger and stronger.
Seeing the blood spilling from Grandma Jinhua's neck, I couldn't help but stop and never dared to step forward.
"Xiao Chengzi, put your things on the ground and let's step back. This guy doesn't dare to do anything to my mother-in-law."
Lonnie stood behind me and said softly.
As soon as I thought about it, I understood Lonnie's intention.
The main purpose of this Taoist Xu is to obtain the treasure in the dragon's veins, otherwise he would not dare to take the risk of kidnapping Granny Jinhua to threaten us.
I gave him the things. After Xu Taoist achieved his goal, the first thing he had to do was to escape quickly. He would definitely not have the courage to kill Granny Jinhua again.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to leave Neiwutang's territory alive!
Thinking of this, I gently placed the wooden box on the ground, and together with Lonnie and Bai Ze, retreated twenty meters away and stopped moving.
Taoist Xu felt relieved and stepped forward to pick up the wooden box. After opening it, he took a look, and a proud smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Hahaha, kid, if you are wise, we will meet again later!"
After saying that, Taoist Xu put his toes on the ground and quickly moved away.
"Ni, go save my mother-in-law. Brother Bai, you and I will chase her!"
With a simple warning, Bai Ze and I chased in the direction where Xu Daoren escaped.
Xu Daoren seemed to have anticipated our plan. His feet were like stepping on the void, and he escaped very fast. In an instant, he separated us by a large distance.
Seeing that Taoist Xu was getting further and further away from us, just when Bai Zeqian and I were anxious, suddenly, a black cloud floated over the sky and enveloped Taoist Xu.
