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Chapter 96: Truth and Lies

Ding Fanqiu’s disciples noticed that Lu Zhou had been addressing their master without any honorifics so they were furious . However, there was nothing they could do .

Ding Fanqiu stood at the side with his hands on his back . He did not seem to care about Lu Zhou’s attitude . Instead, his attention was focused on Little Yuan’er .

Meanwhile, Lu Zhou calmly stroked his beard . He looked left and right before he lightly jumped on Elephant King’s back and entered the chariot .

Little Yuan’er was unwilling to do the same . However, seeing her master’s actions, she had no choice but to get on the mount . ‘Since master is here, I don’t think these people will be able to do anything . ’

The chariot was spacious . Lu Zhou and Little Yuan’er sat on the side where they could see the forest .

Soon after, Ding Fanqiu leaped into the chariot with light movements and sat on the other side . After he issued an order, Elephant King continued forward . Its footprints were deeply imprinted on the ground with each step it took . Its speed was also acceptable .

Lu Zhou was quite pleased . He nodded and said, “It’s not easy to tame Elephant King . ”

Ding Fanqiu said indifferently, “Elephant King is nothing . I have 10 other mounts at the back of Golden Court Mountain . ”

Little Yuan’er rolled her eyes when she heard this . ‘Go on! Brag some more!’

Ding Fanqiu saw the expression of disbelief on Little Yuan’er’s face, and he asked good-naturedly, “Little girl, don’t you believe me?”

Little Yuan’er replied, “The only person I believe is my ma… grandfather!”

Ding Fanqiu regarded Little Yuan’er solemnly . Then, he turned to look at his female disciple outside before he shook his head lightly .

The expression on Lu Zhou’s wizened face remained calm from the beginning until now . He continued to stroke his beard .

Elephant King continued on for some time .

“Master, the two cultivators who escaped from us last time are up ahead . ” One of Ding Fanqiu’s disciples’ voice rang from outside .

“Kill them,” Ding Fanqiu said indifferently .

“Understood . ” Two of Ding Fanqiu’s disciples flew ahead . It did not take long before the sounds of killing could be heard from the forest . After a short while, the two disciples returned as though nothing had happened .

Ding Fanqiu pointed up ahead and said, “There’s no need to be afraid, old householder… Although I committed many wicked crimes, I’m a reasonable person . ”

Lu Zhou nodded and said, “Me too . ”

Ding Fanqiu smiled brightly and said, “I think we’ll get along well, old householder . ”

At this moment, Elephant King stopped moving .

“Measure Heaven River is up ahead!” Ding Fanqiu stared ahead before he leaped off Elephant King’s back .

Ever since Lu Zhou comprehended the Heavenly Writing, his ability to sense aura had improved . When Ding Fanqiu had dismounted, he discovered that the aura Ding Fangqiu had released was extraordinary . It was not difficult to tell that Ding Fangqiu had intentionally released his aura .

When Little Yuan’er sensed the aura, she shrunk back slightly into Lu Zhou’s arm .

Lu Zhou stood up slowly without any changes in his expression . “Let’s go . ”

Lu Zhou and Little Yuan’er leaped off Elephant King’s back with light movements and landed on the ground .

Ding Fanqiu said with his hands on his back, “Little girl, how long have you been cultivating?”

“More than five years,” Little Yuan’er said with a proud expression on her face .

“Five years to the Divine Court…” A shocked expression quickly flitted past Ding Fanqiu’s face before it disappeared . He pointed at the girl next to him and said, “She’s very talented as well . However, she’s a far cry from you . ”

Lu Zhou stroked his beard indifferently and looked in the other direction .

Little Yuan’er rolled her eyes again . She did not think that a counterfeit was worthy of being compared to her . She turned to look at the other two cultivators . She blinked her big eyes and asked, “Both of you are in the Divine Court realm as well?”

The two cultivators looked proud as they nodded .

“Still a little too weak,” Little Yuan’er mumbled to herself .

“Little girl, if it weren’t for my master, I would have torn you into a million pieces for disrespecting the Evil Sky Pavilion . ”

Little Yuan’er scoffed before she began to bicker with the impostors . “We’ll see who’s going to tear who into a million pieces . ”

Lu Zhou shook his head and looked at Ding Fanqiu, “My granddaughter has always been unruly .

“That’s alright . ”

They continued their journey . When they came to a ravine, they came to a halt .

Beyond the ravine was the Measure Heaven River .

Lu Zhou stroked his beard and looked in front . Unfortunately, things remained the same, but the people had changed . The Fish Dragon Village no longer existed . In his memories, this place had been full of villagers and fishermen . He did not expect to see a barren and deserted ravine in its place now . He decided to start with the officers who were fishing corpses from the riverbed first to get to the bottom of the Fish Dragon Village incident .

While Lu Zhou contemplated his options, Ding Fanqiu who stood with his hands on his back said valiantly, “Many years ago, I dominated the Measure Heaven River . I fought against many elites here, and the battles lasted for three days and three nights . We fought with our avatars . For that reason, this area was unfortunately reduced into a ravine .

Lu Zhou asked in confusion, “This is your doing?”

“Yes . ”

Indeed, the record regarding the destruction of Measure Heaven River’s Fish Dragon Village stated that the culprit was Ji Tiandao .

Suddenly, one of Ding Fanqiu’s disciples waved his arm and said, “Master, the Azure Dragon Association’s branch is up ahead . I’ll drive them away . ”

“Go on . ”

Ding Fanqiu’s disciple flew into the air before making a left turn, disappearing in just a blink of an eye .

Lu Zhou stroked his beard and said, “Azure Dragon Association?” When he was in Anyang, he had encountered the Azure Dragon Association’s Anyang branch . He did not know there was another branch in Measure Heaven River . If the Azure Dragon Association’s influence was so vast, their backer, the Nether Sect, definitely would not be weak .

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Ding Fanqiu spoke with pride, “The Azure Dragon Association is backed by the Nether Sect… Yu Zhenghai, the Sect Master of Nether Sect, was my great disciple . ”

Lu Zhou nodded indifferently . He would allow Ding Fanqiu to continue his act for now . ‘Although the Azure Dragon Association only has small fries, it’s much better to have these people clean up the mess for me . I want to save as many item cards as I can . They’re too valuable . ’

Ding Fangqiu said confidently, “Since I’m here, the Azure Dragon Association will crumble . ”

A short while later .

The disciple flew back . He bowed before he said, “Master, it’s as you’ve expected . When the members of the Azure Dragon Association heard that you’re coming, they ran off in fear . ”

“Very good . ” Ding Fangqiu waved his arm dismissively before he walked forward .

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Meanwhile, in the Crouching Dragon, Darknet’s headquarters .

“I have a report, Sect Master . Old senior Ji has been spotted near Measure Heaven River . ”

Si Wuya opened his eyes . He rose to his feet slowly and said indifferently, “The Nether Sect has also received this information . There’s no need for us to do anything… Impersonating the Evil Sky Pavilion will certainly bring calamity to those people . ”

“Impersonating?” The subordinate was taken aback .

“Keep an eye on the Evil Sky Pavilion . Also, where’s the master of Fiend Temple now?” Si Wuya asked .

“In reply to your question, Sect Master, Ren Buping is at the Green Jade Altar now . He has the support of Zhang Yuanshan, the Sect Master of Righteous Sect Master . ”

When Si Wuya heard this, he chuckled . His voice was low and deep . , “The Noble Path and Fiend Path are working with each other for nefarious reasons . This is the greatest joke under the heavens . ”

“Sect Master, there’s another report . ”

“What is it?”

“The leader of the Black Knights, Fan Xiuwen, went to the Evil Sky Pavilion before this, and his current status is currently unknown . Senior Sword Devil didn’t wait for Fan Xiuwen, and his current whereabouts are unknown . I… I didn’t dare to follow Senior Sword Devil . ”

“Second Senior Brother is a humble and gentle person . There’s no need for you to fear him,” Si Wuya said slowly .

“I understand . ” Contrary to his words, he shuddered inwardly . It was no surprise his words did not sound convincing .

“Sect Master, there are quite a lot of activities at Measure Heaven River lately… Are you certain there’s no need for us to monitor that place?”

Initially, Si Wuya planned to reject the proposal . However, after considering it, he decided it was better to be cautious . In the end, he said in a deep voice, “Leak this information to the palace . They should clean up their own mess . ”

“A wise move, Sect Master . I’ll get to it right away . ”