Chapter 186: The Bootlicking Immortal Lord Who Wants to Live Off a Woman (Part 52)

Sect Master Xia gave Wang Gang a gentle nudge and said, “As expected, you’re the most open-minded among us. Makes sense—after all, you’ve taken so many of his precious medicinal pills. You must’ve realized by now he’s not just some ordinary guy…”

But before he could finish his sentence, Wang Gang collapsed to the ground in sync with his gesture.

The sudden move startled him.

He took a closer look—this wasn’t open-mindedness. This was a full-blown soul leaving the body.

No way. Could this disciple really be that dumb???

He’d accepted all those extraordinary medicinal pills and never once suspected the Ancestral Master’s true identity?

Wang Gang lay on the ground, casting a resentful glance at Sect Master Xia. Yes, he really was that dumb. Not once had he doubted Little Junior Brother’s identity.

*Sob sob sob sob sob…*

Sect Master Xia took a deep breath and pinned his last hope on Ning Cui.

He was just about to speak when Ning Cui cut him off, “Please be quiet. Don’t say anything. I need a moment.”

Overwhelmed by the shock, Ning Cui stood up abruptly—actually daring to speak to Sect Master Xia like that.

Sect Master Xia, surprisingly patient, shut his mouth. Maybe he should wait a bit before trying to comfort them?

Better to let them process things first…

Ning Cui sniffled, torn between joy and disbelief.

On one hand, she was happy—after all the twists and turns, Senior Sister ended up with the Ancestral Master.

It felt like winning the lottery from the heavens.

But on the other hand, she was completely baffled. She couldn’t understand what the Ancestral Master was thinking. Why go to such lengths to deceive them?

If it was just to chase after someone using a side identity, was that really necessary?

Why go through such a convoluted route?

But if it was all just a game to fool Senior Sister—using a fake identity to hide his real one, planning to disappear later—then what would become of Senior Sister’s future?

The thought alone made her clench her fists.

Even if he was the Ancestral Master, she still wanted to curse him out—ugh, what a scumbag!

The four of them stood there, each lost in their own thoughts, unable to snap out of it. Sect Master Xia, recalling the promise he’d made to the Ancestral Master, suddenly felt the pressure mount. If he didn’t get this sorted before the Ancestral Master returned, he might not live to see tomorrow.

So he decided to start with Elder Su.

“Old Su, snap out of it.”

“Ugh.”

“It’s not that bad, really. Who hasn’t used a clone before? You guys just had the bad luck of running into the Ancestral Master’s.”

“Ugh ugh.”

“Don’t be scared. I know you—you’re always polite to everyone. There’s no way you accidentally offended the Ancestral Master. Just relax, okay?”

Elder Su slowly lifted his head and grabbed Sect Master Xia’s hand with a look of deep grievance. “How do you know I didn’t curse him out?”

Sect Master Xia: “…”

“…Wait, what? Old Su, he was just a little disciple clone. He didn’t do anything wrong. Why would you curse him out?”

Now it was Sect Master Xia’s turn to be in disbelief.

Elder Su clutched his hand tightly. “Come closer. I’ll tell you.”

“Alright.” Sect Master Xia leaned in.

Elder Su’s face was expressionless. “I’m telling you, but I suggest you brace yourself first.”

“Go ahead,” Sect Master Xia nodded confidently. What could possibly require mental preparation?

“Not gonna lie—just now, Mingyue told me she’s with that little disciple. I strongly objected. Probably came off pretty harsh…”

“…What?” Sect Master Xia thought he was hearing things.

Even though he’d long suspected the Ancestral Master had feelings for Mingyue, hearing it confirmed so bluntly still left him reeling.

Elder Su had the look of someone ready to go down with the ship. “Basically, the Ancestral Master and Mingyue are already together. Like, Dao Companion-level together.”

Sect Master Xia was speechless.

A thousand thoughts swirled on the tip of his tongue, but in the end, he swallowed them all.

But he couldn’t stay silent—he still had a promise to fulfill.

All those thoughts condensed into a single sentence: “This is great news! Fortune beyond imagination is coming our way…”

Elder Su let out a cold laugh. “How about I give that fortune to you instead?”

Sect Master Xia replied instantly, “No thanks, no thanks!”

Elder Su: “…”

So he can’t handle it either?

Sect Master Xia took a deep breath. “Look, this is all minor stuff. Don’t get hung up on it. As long as the Ancestral Master wins, everything will be fine. But if he loses…”

Elder Su also realized the gravity of the situation. If the Ancestral Master lost, there might be no one left in the cultivation world capable of stopping that demon.

By then, the entire cultivation world could cease to exist. Thinking about anything else right now was pointless.

Seeing Elder Su’s expression turn serious, Sect Master Xia nodded in satisfaction. “Exactly. So understand the Ancestral Master, forgive the Ancestral Master, and cheer him on. Don’t let him get distracted by all this. It’s really not that big a deal.”

Elder Su: “…”

Easy for you to say. It’s not your heart getting stabbed through…