My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

Chapter 269 The New Master of Fog Mountain: If You're Not Convinced, Then Leave

Madam Lan couldn't help but ask curiously, "What exactly are these vines?"

Upon hearing this, the Bai family patriarch slowly turned his head and said helplessly, "I don't know."

He had no idea where these crystals, vines, and ice lotus came from.

But so what? Since they exist, he can use them.

Given such an opportunity by fate, how could he easily let it go?

Old Man Merlin, who had been listening silently, suddenly realized and exclaimed, "So that's it! These vines are not companions to the Ice Lotus, but rather strange creatures you control. Over the years, all those who perished on the mountaintop have died at your hands!"

These words caused an uproar, and everyone was shocked.

The Bai family patriarch sneered, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes: "Hmph, that ice lotus is nothing but bait, a lure to entice those greedy people. They want to take the ice lotus, but they don't know that what I truly want is their lives!"

He spoke these words without any hesitation, and at the end, his words carried a chilling murderous intent.

In his view, since he discovered the Ice Lotus, it belonged to him, and anyone who dared to covet it was courting death.

However, compared to the white crystal, the ice lotus seemed insignificant.

Old Man Merlin recalled the blood sacrifice that the Bai family had once held. It was probably not to control the Ice Lotus, but to offer a large number of "offerings" to this ancestor.

As previously overlooked details and more and more clues surfaced in his mind, he felt a chill run down his spine and let out a deep sigh.

Throughout these long years, everyone was deceived and manipulated by the Bai family patriarch, and was at will like a chess piece.

If it weren't for Chu Lengyu's unexpected arrival, the truth hidden beneath this ice pool, and the Bai family's unspeakable secrets, would have remained hidden for who knows how long.

Upon hearing these words, Madam Lan's heart trembled violently, and her thoughts instantly drifted back to that dark and foul-smelling cave. The images of those withered bones and tattered clothes appeared before her eyes, and a chill ran down her spine.

The patriarch of the Bai family was cunning and resourceful, and must have been well-versed in the art of having multiple escape routes.

Beneath this icy pool, there are likely more caves, more skeletons, and more secrets hidden.

Those innocent lives were tragically lost because the Bai family patriarch sought to satisfy his desire for "immortality."

Recalling the events of the previous day, Madam Lan was filled with even greater fear.

Perhaps, at that time, in that cave at the bottom of the lake, the patriarch of the Bai family was enjoying the "offerings" sent by the Bai family, but unexpectedly, Chu Lengyu discovered the secret beneath the ice pool.

Startled by the deafening roar of the sword light shattering the millennia-old ice, he could only flee hastily with the help of the vines, not even having time to take the corpse with him.

Or perhaps, at that crucial moment, he was actually hiding behind some empty rock, lurking in the shadows, quietly observing everything.

He might even have secretly prepared a deadly move, ready to strike when she is completely unprepared and kill her.

Thinking about this, Madam Lan felt a rare sense of lingering fear.

Chu Lengyu had naturally thought of this long ago, and the importance of the Void Stone's ability to isolate divine sense immediately increased significantly in her mind.

The Bai family patriarch's expression gradually turned fanatical, and he said with a triumphant yet frenzied tone, "It took me decades to gradually master the power of this vine and become one with it."

"I provide it with blood and food, and in return, it grants me boundless strength and longevity!"

He stared greedily at the crystal and continued, "That crystal is the most important core."

"The white flames on its surface can continuously burn out hollow stone veins."

"It itself possesses special properties, capable of transforming everything! Whether it's the spiritual essence of heaven and earth or the cultivation of others, it can absorb and transform it into my own power!"

Upon hearing this, Palace Master Ju and the others were shocked and immediately turned to look at the crystal in Chu Lengyu's hand, their gazes filled with complex emotions.

That crystal was so magical, possessing such incredible power!

It can not only burn out hollow stone veins, but also transform all power for its own use. It is simply a priceless treasure, enough to drive anyone crazy.

Chu Lengyu nodded; she had already learned the information she wanted from the Bai family patriarch's account.

She handed him to Madam Lan, who was standing nearby, and instructed her, "Keep an eye on him."

Lady Lan solemnly agreed: "Don't worry, Grand Preceptor Chu, I will definitely keep an eye on him."

"We'll investigate the matter of the vines later." Chu Lengyu looked around, her voice clear and distinct in the empty locust valley. "From today onwards, I will take over Mist Mountain."

Everyone was astonished by these words.

Although they had already experienced Chu Lengyu's strength and methods, they never expected that she would so directly announce that she wanted to take over Wushan!

"My taking over Mist Mountain will only bring you benefits, not harms," ​​Chu Lengyu continued. "Whether it's gathering spiritual energy, organizing cultivation techniques, distributing spiritual medicines, or repairing magical artifacts, it's all just a matter of lifting a finger for me."

"Fog Hill is nice, but it can be even better, can't it?"

She was confident and composed, as if all of this were just trivial matters.

However, for everyone present, this was something they had been dreaming of, an opportunity that Wushan had never had in its thousand-year history.

"This..." A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of Madam Lan and the others.

They knew what Chu Lengyu's promises meant to Wushan.

If she were to take over Wushan, perhaps Wushan could truly usher in a brand new future, a new era full of hope and opportunities.

"The Misty Mountain has been in disarray for so long, and it truly needs a leader. I am willing to support the Chu State Preceptor and make him the new Lord of Misty Mountain!" Madam Lan was the first to speak out in support, her attitude firm.

Elder Merlin quickly followed up with his support: "Since the Chu State Preceptor is so powerful and willing to make such a contribution to Wushan, I am naturally willing to support him."

With Madam Lan and Elder Merlin taking the lead, others also expressed their willingness to support them.

In the eyes of the Holy Maiden of the Underworld and the others, it didn't seem to make much difference whether Mist Mountain had a master or not. They only gathered every year for the tea party and didn't care too much about this matter.

Although the Palace Master Ju had some reservations, she acknowledged the matter due to the disparity in strength.

Madam Lan looked around and realized that in this situation, all that was missing was for the bamboo veins to express their opinion, which was not perfect.

Fortunately, Zhu Sheng, the representative of the bamboo vein, was not in mortal danger, although he was injured and unconscious.

So she decisively took out the Ming Sha Needle and skillfully inserted it into his acupoints.

The sudden, sharp pain jolted Zhu Sheng awake, leaving him drenched in sweat.

Once he regained some composure and learned that everyone had unanimously agreed that Chu Lengyu should become the Lord of Mist Mountain, anger and resentment surged into his heart.

He stood up and said sternly, "How could you so easily hand over Fog Mountain to an outsider? Especially such an inexplicable woman! I disagree. If she becomes the mountain lord, I will immediately lead the Bamboo Clan out of Fog Mountain!"

After he finished speaking, no one responded.

The crowd simply watched him silently, their eyes filled with either indifference or mockery.

Madam Lan glanced at him, disgusted by his lack of tact, and said coldly, "If you're not happy, then leave."