One wave had barely subsided before another arose.
On the top floor of the hotel, Yan Shouyi, clad only in a bathrobe, met this uninvited guest.
From Lü Jing's words, it seemed he already knew the connections and secrets between these three locations.
But Yan Shouyi was not surprised. Yan Shouyi even felt that the connections between these three locations were orchestrated by Lü Jing himself.
And Lü Jing's visit today was perhaps to silence him.
Thus, Yan Shouyi stopped playing coy and spoke frankly: "Elder Lü Jing, I don't know what methods you possess, but if you intend to kill me tonight, it won't be that easy."
If Lü Jing had come earlier, Yan Shouyi might not have been his match. But now, Yan Shouyi possessed the body of the Heavenly Fiend Corpse Puppet.
Shattering Lü Jing's dog head with a single punch was not a difficult feat.
Lü Jing gave a disdainful smile: "Brat, you get cocky when I call you fat? Last time at the West Lake Elegant Residence, your Qimen Dunjia technique made the West Lake cease its flow. It was indeed impressive, but after my research, I found it to be nothing special. You're just a trickster, not that strong."
He seemed oblivious to the changes in Yan Shouyi's body.
As Lü Jing spoke, he flicked his wrist and threw out several small flags.
These flags were inserted directly into the concrete floor, connected by fine threads, forming a formation that enveloped Lü Jing and Yan Shouyi.
Yan Shouyi recognized the formation with just a glance: "Kunlun Sect's Five-Colored Flags, forming the Shadowless Array. You're clearly from the Lü Mountain Sect, why aren't you using your sect's skills?"
Lü Jing chuckled: "I have many friends and many magical treasures, is that not allowed?"
"But a mere Shadowless Array cannot trap me."
"I never intended to trap you."
Lü Jing sighed lightly: "I admit I was wrong last time, but aren't you holding too much of a grudge? Did I offend you somehow?"
Yan Shouyi, on the other hand, smiled: "You old scoundrel, how many wicked things have you done behind people's backs? Do I need a reason to resent you?"
At this, Lü Jing became displeased: "Clarify your words, what do you mean by 'wicked things'?! Although I have a quick temper, I have always been upright. When have I ever done anything I regret?!"
Lü Jing's old face instantly turned red, appearing fierce and menacing, but in reality, he was genuinely angered.
Since the conversation had reached this point, Yan Shouyi saw no need to show the other party any courtesy and said directly:
"Your disciple Zhou Mingyuan committed heinous acts. As his master, not only did you fail to discipline him, but you feared he would affect your reputation and secretly expelled him. Is this true or not?!"
Upon hearing this, Lü Jing's expression darkened: "You've seen Zhou Mingyuan?"
"More than just seen," Yan Shouyi scoffed.
"I don't know what that unfilial disciple told you, but the one who expelled him from the sect back then was not me, but the Sect Master Lü Jing!"
Lü Jing's words completely surprised Yan Shouyi.
How could this be so different from what he had heard?
Lü Jing continued: "Back then, I didn't know what mistake Zhou Mingyuan had committed, but the Sect Master insisted on expelling him, and I couldn't do anything. After that, I never saw Zhou Mingyuan again. I am completely unaware of the matters you speak of!"
Yan Shouyi took a deep breath and fell into thought.
It seemed he had always defined Lü Jing as a villain precisely because of Zhou Mingyuan's matter.
And last time at the West Lake Elegant Residence, fueled by alcohol, he had directly given Lü Jing a taste of his power.
But all his understanding of Lü Jing came from hearsay. Recalling it now, it was indeed reckless.
His grandfather had taught Yan Shouyi many similar lessons.
If Lü Jing was telling the truth, then Yan Shouyi had completely misunderstood him. In fact, Lü Jing might not even know that Zhou Mingyuan was dead.
But the Sect Master of the Lü Mountain Sect, Lü Jing, knew.
Yan Shouyi felt a faint sense of unease.
He said in a deep voice: "Zhou Mingyuan killed a female student at Shanghang Art School and used your Lü Mountain Sect's Yin Life Soul Locking Curse to help a beast named Dong Ye gain good fortune. Later, to please the Bai family, he made that female student's vengeful spirit lure souls for him until I discovered his scheme... In the end, he died at the hands of his accomplice. My presence at Ping'an Building this time was actually to follow the corpse handler Zhong Qi, who was controlling Zhou Mingyuan's body to lure me there."
Upon hearing this, Lü Jing's face showed a look of grief and indignation: "This rebellious disciple!! To commit so many wicked deeds behind my back!"
Then, Lü Jing became sad. After all, Zhou Mingyuan was someone he had personally taught; it was impossible not to have feelings for him.
While Lü Jing was in his moment of sadness, Yan Shouyi quietly observed Lü Jing's physiognomy.
Lü Jing's eyebrows were thick and upward-sloping, his nose sharp and pointed, his jaw wide, and the root of his nose sunken – these were all indicators of a short temper.
But at the same time, his forehead was full and his jaw strong, both signs of an upright character.
According to the physiognomy Yan Shouyi had learned, Lü Jing was a person with a quick temper but an upright nature, not the cunning and malicious old man he had initially thought.
Perhaps... he had truly misunderstood him.
Lü Jing took a while to compose himself.
He sighed deeply and said: "I originally thought you were an arrogant and conceited brat... Now, I see you in a new light."
Yan Shouyi replied: "The same goes for me, Senior. I apologize for my impoliteness at the West Lake Elegant Residence. I hope you can forgive me."
"I was also impulsive that time. I should be the one apologizing."
With this exchange, both parties apologized and used respectful language, and their relationship was no longer as tense.
Lü Jing took the initiative to say: "Actually, I came to find you because there is something important to discuss. This Shadowless Array was not meant to trap you, but to prevent others from knowing about our meeting."
Yan Shouyi's heart stirred: "What does Senior wish to impart?"
"Come here."
Lü Jing knelt down on the ground, a handful of sand appearing in his hand. He sprinkled the sand on the ground and blew on it gently. The sand then spontaneously formed a map of Rongcheng.
As soon as the map of Rongcheng appeared, Yan Shouyi understood what Lü Jing intended to talk about.
Lü Jing pointed to the map of Rongcheng and said: "Your understanding of formations is far superior to mine. You have visited Shanghang Art School, Ping'an Building, and the Liu family ancestral residence. You must have already guessed something."
Yan Shouyi knelt beside Lü Jing, nodded, and uttered six words in a deep voice:
"Sha Refinement for Rebirth Grand Array."