Su Xi had long known that those people would not let her off easily, which was why she had instructed Ouyang Chu Ge to guard the door well before leaving.
After all, she knew very clearly what kind of methods these lower-level disciples would use to climb the ranks. Since they had already prepared to make a move, they would absolutely not give up so easily.
However, since she had already made arrangements with Ouyang Chu Ge, Su Xi was completely unconcerned about what these people specifically wanted to do or what tricks they had up their sleeves.
She had only one goal today: to retrieve what rightfully belonged to her.
Upon arriving at the entrance of Mount Shu, Su Xi's figure instantly drew everyone's attention.
It wasn't just Su Xi's beauty, but more so because she dared to appear brazenly in front of everyone despite being in the eye of the storm.
These people looked at Su Xi and couldn't help but start discussing, showing no regard for Su Xi's presence.
"What is this person doing here today?"
"Who knows? Maybe she can't hold on any longer and wants to seek help from the Mountain Master."
"How could that be? Someone with such a thick skin would definitely come to gain benefits."
Within the domain of the Five Great Immortal Mountains, numerous rumors had already spread, saying that the failure at the Heavenly Scar was mainly due to Su Xi's delay in the plan to save that demon, which led to Lin Qing's death.
The weakening of the Five Great Immortal Mountains was inextricably linked to Su Xi's wrong decision.
Hearing the pointing and whispering of the surrounding disciples, Su Xi remained calm, completely unaffected.
These people were too easily influenced by external factors, which destined them to have no great future. Therefore, she didn't need to care about these minor characters making a fuss.
Currently, what she needed to care about most was whether she could avoid being bothered by these people.
"I want to see the Mountain Master," Su Xi said loudly, directly ignoring the murmuring around her.
Now that she had come openly, her purpose was to prevent Daoist Meng Xu from hiding from her.
After all, Daoist Meng Xu was the most fond of proclaiming his uprightness and usually maintained a hypocritical appearance. So, she would give him this opportunity. Everything would be done in the open, and they would see who could outplay whom.
As expected, Su Xi had not been standing at the gate for long when a disciple came to invite her, "The Mountain Master wishes for the sect leader of Penglai Mountain to enter."
Su Xi was no longer just a disciple of Penglai Mountain, but represented Penglai Mountain. Even though there was much discrimination behind the scenes among the Five Great Immortal Mountains, on the surface, the Mountain Master, Daoist Meng Xu, naturally could not act too obviously, especially with so many people watching at the gate.
Su Xi walked in and saw Daoist Meng Xu sitting upright, wearing a daoist robe, his face solemn as he sat in a chair.
In front of him was a tea set, with wisps of green smoke occasionally rising, indicating he was leisurely drinking tea.
Seeing Su Xi approach, he poured out the first brew of tea and then slowly said, "Please have a seat."
Su Xi did not stand on ceremony and sat down boldly in front of Daoist Meng Xu.
Although Daoist Meng Xu's cultivation level far surpassed hers, Su Xi did not feel any pressure at all. She even treated him as an ordinary person, her expression calm.
Daoist Meng Xu looked up at Su Xi and then handed her a cup of tea, "It's better to arrive on time than to be too early. Have some now."
"Thank you," Su Xi said without being polite and picked up the teacup to drink.
After taking a sip, Su Xi looked at the teacup and praised, "This tea is excellent."
"Indeed," Daoist Meng Xu said proudly. "It's a spirit tea made from blood spirit grass from the peak of Mount Tai. One liang takes a thousand years to produce. Every sip can increase the spiritual energy within the body."
Su Xi nodded and seized the opportunity to say, "Since this thing is so good, do you have any more? How about giving me half a kilogram? I can drink it back at my place."
Daoist Meng Xu almost dropped the teapot in his hand when he heard Su Xi's words.
This precious spirit tea, which he had painstakingly obtained, was something he had only taken out to drink a little today because he was in a good mood. And Su Xi wanted half a kilogram.
Su Xi wasn't just asking for tea leaves; she was asking for his life.
"What are you doing here today?" Daoist Meng Xu felt he couldn't continue listening and decided to change the subject for now.
Otherwise, he was worried that if he continued, he would be angered to death.
Su Xi looked at Daoist Meng Xu, who hadn't agreed to her request. She sighed helplessly and then said, "It's fine if you don't agree to give me things, but have you forgotten something?"
Su Xi looked at Daoist Meng Xu and smiled, "My purpose for coming here today is not really to drink tea, but to ask the Mountain Master to fulfill his previous promise."
"What promise are you talking about?" Daoist Meng Xu took a sip of tea and said calmly, "I don't remember making any promises."
Su Xi had already known that Daoist Meng Xu would not easily fulfill his promise, so she was not in a hurry when he denied it.
After all, she had already thought of countermeasures, and Daoist Meng Xu had no choice but to agree.
Her gaze fell on Daoist Meng Xu, and she said, "It seems the Mountain Master has a poor memory. In that case, let me help you recall."
Daoist Meng Xu remained silent, merely looking at Su Xi calmly, wanting to know what she intended to do.
Now that things had proceeded according to his plan, he didn't need to worry about any threats Su Xi might pose.
Seeing Daoist Meng Xu's attitude, Su Xi understood what he was thinking.
So, she didn't delay and directly said, "I've found that these disciples have been saying quite a lot lately. It's not good for our reputation to keep demons on the mountain. Especially if they find out what the demons have done, they might go and notify the Law Enforcement Alliance."
Su Xi paused here, glancing at Daoist Meng Xu, and did not continue.
After all, they were both smart people, and this much was enough for him.
Upon hearing Su Xi's words, Daoist Meng Xu's expression turned grim.
Although previous events had proven the Law Enforcement Alliance's involvement, a starving camel is still bigger than a horse. In the eyes of the world, the Law Enforcement Alliance still represented justice.
If the people from the Law Enforcement Alliance came knocking on his door demanding Ouyang Chu Ge, it would be a tricky problem whether he gave him up or not.
If he refused, he would surely be criticized. After all, the Law Enforcement Alliance did not represent his personal strength, but rather the strength of another person.
Therefore, if the situation allowed, he would not dare to act against the Law Enforcement Alliance. At least, he would not dare to act openly.
And if Ouyang Chu Ge were truly handed over, how would the problems they faced be resolved? Those people from the Law Enforcement Alliance would be more than happy to see their reputation tarnished.
Therefore, for the sake of safety, he absolutely could not hand the person over.
Daoist Meng Xu looked at Su Xi and asked with a displeased tone, "Are you threatening me?"
No one dared to threaten him, especially on his own territory. Su Xi, despite her abilities, was perhaps too arrogant.
Facing Daoist Meng Xu's threat, Su Xi smiled faintly and said, "I haven't said anything, I'm just reminding you."
Daoist Meng Xu's expression changed several times, and his gaze softened again. "You see, I am old, and I forgot such an important matter."
After speaking, Daoist Meng Xu looked towards the entrance and said, "Someone come!"
Following Daoist Meng Xu's words, a person quickly entered from outside.
The person looked rather scruffy, but exuded an aura of extreme danger. As soon as he appeared, he glanced at Su Xi and then quickly withdrew his gaze, appearing uninterested.
As Su Xi was looked at by him, she instantly felt as if she had been bitten by a venomous snake, and a chill ran down her spine.
Daoist Meng Xu looked at Xu Shan and said, "You will now escort the sect leader of Penglai Mountain to the Sword Cave to comprehend the Way of the Sword."
Xu Shan glanced at Su Xi and let out a cold snort, his tone full of disdain. "She is not qualified to go to the Sword Cave at all. If she forces herself, she will end up dead."
The Sword Cave collected the treasured swords of generations of sword masters of Mount Shu. Each sword possessed a powerful sword aura, which was of great benefit to anyone who wielded it, and could even lead to the understanding of many new cultivation techniques.
However, despite its many benefits, the Sword Cave was also an extremely dangerous place.
If one was not careful, someone with an unsteady mind would be shredded by the sword aura within, and not even their soul could escape.
The bones of those who died inside had already formed a small mountain.
Su Xi was not a sword cultivator, and if she were to enter the Sword Cave now, it would be seeking her own death, leaving no bones behind.
Daoist Meng Xu chuckled and stopped Xu Shan from continuing. "You don't need to say that. Don't underestimate Su Xi's strength."
"Since Sect Leader Su is willing to go, she naturally has her confidence."
He naturally knew how formidable the Sword Cave was. He had deliberately not reminded Su Xi before, wanting to use the sword aura of the Sword Cave to eliminate Su Xi.
After all, people from the outside world only knew that the Sword Cave had the ability to temper the soul and increase cultivation, but they never knew that without cultivating the methods of Mount Shu, there was only a one-way trip.
Since Su Xi was actively seeking death, he would naturally oblige.
Su Xi clearly knew what Daoist Meng Xu was planning, but she didn't care at all.
Since she had decided to enter the Sword Cave, she naturally had prepared for these circumstances. She had already made arrangements for the situation.
Seeing that Daoist Meng Xu didn't object, Xu Shan stopped talking. After all, as long as he followed orders, that was enough. If Su Xi sought her own death, she had no one to blame but herself.
"Follow me," Xu Shan said, then turned and walked out of the main hall.
Good advice is wasted on deaf ears. He wasn't the type to meddle in other people's business.
Su Xi naturally had no objections and followed Xu Shan out.
After all, since she had come this far, she couldn't give up halfway.
The Meteor God Sword had fully demonstrated its power in these past few battles. Therefore, if the opportunity arose, she had to improve her strength.
Daoist Meng Xu watched Su Xi and Xu Shan leave, nodding his head.
Now, the matter should be nearing its end.