I hadn't heard Ye Pianpian's name for a long time.
I hadn't seen her for many years since we parted at the back mountain of the Metaphysics Association.
But it didn't mean that I had forgotten about her.
When Lu Zining destroyed my meridians, it was Ye Pianpian who took care of me for two months. When my witchcraft cultivation was exposed, it was Ye Pianpian who sent me away.
When I learned from Yang Kaichen that Ye Pianpian was imprisoned, I planned to go to Penglai Island to save her. But I soon hesitated.
Ye Pianpian was the vice president of the Metaphysics Association and the disciple of the old president.
In the Metaphysics Association, she was second only to one and above all.
If I hadn't appeared, her life would have been peaceful. But because of me, she was imprisoned.
Even if I went to save her, what could I do?
Her relationship with the old president couldn't be severed, and her relationship with the Metaphysics Association couldn't be severed either.
Staying in Penglai Island was the most suitable place for her.
Of course, this was what I thought in the past.
When I saw the woman who looked exactly like her appear from the bronze coffin in the Yinshang Royal Tomb, I knew that things weren't as simple as I had imagined.
Without a doubt, Ye Pianpian was one of the keys to the 'Gate of Immortality'.
In that case, all of my speculations were wrong.
Ye Pianpian's original life wasn't as peaceful as I had imagined. The relationship between her and the old president suddenly became unpredictable.
After understanding this, I made up my mind to save Ye Pianpian no matter what.
But I also knew that since she was the so-called 'key', the Metaphysics Association would keep a close eye on her and wouldn't give me a chance easily.
According to my original plan, I would go to Penglai Island when I could defeat Yang God Celestial Master. Whether or not I could save Ye Pianpian, I had to give it a try.
However, I didn't expect that Han Wennan would suddenly mention this matter before I could take any action.
I didn't know Han Wennan's plan, so I hesitated and was about to ask. Han Wennan spoke first and said directly to me, "You should know that Ye Pianpian was detained.
To be honest, I plan to save her! "
"Save?"
I was stunned for a moment, then realized that Han Wennan seemed to have the intention to pursue Ye Pianpian in the Metaphysics Society …
Keeping silent for a while, my mind was in a mess. I said to Han Wennan in a deep voice, "I also want to go and save her … But we need to think about it."
Han Wennan nodded. "That's right. We need to give this matter further thought.
In fact, when the Han Family used the half of the True Dragon's Vein to exchange for the opportunity to enter the Yinshang Royal Mausoleum, I added a condition, which was to let Ye Pianpian go.
However, they refused without a second thought. At first, I thought they couldn't interfere with Ye Pianpian's business because of their relationship with the president.
It was not until later, when I walked out of the mausoleum of the Shang Dynasty, that I vaguely heard something. Ye Pianpian seemed … seemed to be very important, so the Metaphysics Association didn't let her go. "
Listening to Han Wennan, I couldn't help but smile wryly.
Back in the Yinshang Royal Mausoleum, Han Wennan and Lu Zhenyang had entered the Blood Sacrifice Well first, so they didn't see the girl who looked exactly like Ye Pianpian coming out of the bronze coffin. So, I didn't know much about this matter.
But I knew that the Metaphysics Association was fighting for Ye Pianpian. How could they let her go?
Before I opened my mouth, Han Wennan continued, "After I got the power of the Soul Suppressing Palace, I planned to use brute force to save Ye Pianpian. But as soon as I had this idea, the Cave Master stopped me. He didn't directly stop me from saving Ye Pianpian, but he sent me a message …"
Han Wennan suddenly stopped. From his expression, I could tell that the message from the Cave Master wasn't something good. But since it was related to Ye Pianpian, I couldn't help but ask, "What did he mean?"
Han Wennan glanced at me and then at Officer Wang. Then, he continued, "The power of the Metaphysics Association can't be defeated even with the power of the Mountain Grotto in West City!"
After listening to his words, not only me, but also Officer Wang, who was standing next to me, wore an incredulous expression.
Not to mention Officer Wang, even I know that the whole secular world is just a pile of ants in front of the Blessed Enclave. Even the smallest branches of the 72 Blessed Enclaves can cause great changes in the secular world with a simple move, let alone an old Enclave like Mount Xicheng.
However, from what Han Wennan had said, it seemed to me that the Metaphysics Association was just a small organization. Even the Western Mountain Grotto-Heaven didn't dare to go against it. It was indeed incredible.
I looked at Han Wennan. He wore a solemn face and didn't look like he was joking at all.
Before I had come into contact with the Blessed Enclave, let alone the Metaphysics Association, even the Lu family was a giant in my eyes.
However, ever since I'd witnessed how the Blessed Enclave treated the Celestial Master as a slave, the impact that the Lu family and the Metaphysics Association had on me wasn't as strong anymore. I'd even thought that they were just so-so. However, Han Wennan's words had completely messed up my perception.
How powerful was the Metaphysics Association that could make the Mountain Grotto in West City avoid it?
Ever since I had come into contact with the Metaphysics Association, I felt that it was just a pool of spring water that could drown people, but it couldn't cause any big waves.
It was also because of this that they were restrained by the Lu Family during the Young Phoenix Gathering.
The more I thought about it, the more I felt that it was impossible. The Metaphysics Association couldn't be that powerful.
If the Metaphysics Association was really that powerful, how could I have stolen the True Dragon Vein?
If the Metaphysics Association was really that powerful, how could I have escaped from the hands of a dozen Celestial Masters?
If …
But when I recalled what had happened in the Metaphysics Association, those messy things seemed to be connected by a certain line. The more I thought about it, the clearer it became.
The reason why I was able to take away the True Dragon's Vein of the Metaphysics Association was because of the old president's instructions. The reason why I was able to escape from the encirclement of dozens of Celestial Masters was also because the old president didn't intervene … The more I thought about it, the more terrified I felt. I always felt that those things that seemed like flukes to me before were all inevitable. And those inevitable things were all done by the old president who had never shown himself.
Thinking about it, the one who could make the Mountain Grotto in West City avoid it must be the Old President!
I looked at Han Wennan and asked softly, "Is it because of … the Old President?"
Han Wennan looked into the distance, and his expression could not be seen clearly. He only nodded and said, "Brother Zhou, you don't have to worry too much. Although the Old President is powerful, he is only one person. Now we have the two great helpers, the West City Mountain Cave and the Wangwu Cave. Although it is not convenient to challenge the Old President openly, it is not impossible to save Pianpian if we plan well.
I asked you to come here this time to ask for your forgiveness and to see what you think about Pianpian's matter. "
My mind … I was shocked by the Old President's matter. Listening to Han Wennan's question, my mind was in a mess. After a long silence, I didn't answer his question. Instead, I asked Han Wennan about his plan.
As he said, he came here to discuss with me, and we needed to work on the specific plan together.
Due to the pressure from the Old President, we talked for a long time, but we couldn't come up with a proper plan. After all, there were too many problems and uncertainties.
In the end, we just finalized a general plan. Since it was getting late, we had to say goodbye.
Before we left, Han Wennan gave me a Sound Transmitting Talisman and told me that he would contact me as soon as he had a good plan. Then, he sent Officer Wang and me away.
On the way out, the palace maid named Lv Wu came out of nowhere. After sending us out of the canyon, she said goodbye and went back.
On the way back, I was lost in thought.
Years ago, I had asked Yang Kaichen to help me inquire about Ye Pianpian. However, Shenzhen was too far from the headquarters of the Esoteric Society, and Yang Kaichen didn't have many connections. In the end, I had to ask Zhang Kanwen to find out that Ye Pianpian was imprisoned in a cold place.
Later, I met Nangong in the Royal Mausoleum of the Shang Dynasty. He told me that it was on a small island in Penglai, Yantai, Shandong. He also said that Ye Pianpian had been arranged there. At that time, I didn't know who had arranged for her to go there. But now, I realized that it must be the Old President's arrangement.
When I talked with Han Wennan just now, he told me about the situation, which made me even more confused.
Since it was the Old President's arrangement, how did Nangong know about it?
He even brought back her handkerchief from that island … The more I thought about it, the more complicated it became.
When I thought about that handkerchief, I couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
Over the past two years, although I had thought about rescuing Ye Pianpian many times, I hadn't taken any action. Only Han Wennan contacted me immediately after he got the news and prepared to take action.
From this, it could be seen that he liked Ye Pianpian far more than he liked me.
But he didn't know about the handkerchief, and I didn't know whether I should tell him or not.
Speaking of the handkerchief, I thought of those words again.
'May your heart be like mine …'
My heart had been taken away by Lao Ai long ago. How could it be the same as hers?
Now, Lao Ai was controlled by the so-called Heavenly Dao. She could only see me once every six months. Although the way I had interacted with Lao Ai before, she had been free at that time.
Thinking of her being controlled by someone else, I felt very upset.
With my current strength, it is certainly impossible for me to save Lao Ai. When I was in the Fire God Temple, my uncle had told me that if I wanted to save Lao Ai, I had to become stronger and stronger, until I could defeat the Great Dao of Heaven and master the rules of this world by myself.
As I was thinking about what had happened between me, Han Wennan, and Ye Pianpian, as well as what had happened between me and Lao Ai, I didn't say anything on the way.
Although Wang Can didn't know what I was thinking, he obviously knew that it wasn't the time to interrupt. When we were about to reach the Taoist Palace, he saw that I was in a better mood. He stopped me and said, "Although I don't know how powerful the Old President is, as long as the Holy Sage has an order, our Wang family will do our best to help you rescue Miss Pianpian from the Metaphysics Association."
After going through so many things, the relationship between Officer Wang and me, or rather, Wangwu Grotto-Heaven and me, had become much closer. Therefore, when I discussed with Han Wennan, I didn't avoid him. Officer Wang also knew about our current plans.
Even without Wang Can's words, I knew that he would definitely help me.
However, I still felt a sense of warmth in my heart when this was something that I had already expected to be mentioned by someone who had caught me off guard.
I nodded and softly replied, "Yeah. You don't need to worry too much about the matter of repairing the formation. I'll convince the fatty."
Officer Wang looked around the palace, but he didn't see the fat man. He bowed to me again and said goodbye to me, "It's getting late. I think Brother Lin has already gone to bed. I won't disturb you any longer.
Holy Sage, you should also rest early. You still need to worry about the Allheaven Competition and persuading Brother Lin. I will take my leave now. "
After Wang Can left, I returned to the Taoist Palace.
The fatty and the others had indeed gone to bed. It seemed that they had made some progress in repairing the formation. The Qilin was sitting at the entrance of the Taoist Palace, as if he was waiting for me. However, when he saw me, he put on an aloof expression, raised his head, turned around, and ran into the palace.