Chapter 1219

However, this strand of unnaturalness soon disappeared without a trace. She answered confidently, "With the bad relationship between the Jingling Taoist and the Tempest Temple, if I give him up, the Tempest Temple won't be able to catch him. What good will that do to me? I'll just be asking for trouble! "

"I see."

Gu Chen noticed Qiu Mengyi's instant unnaturalness, but he did not expose her. He pretended to understand and nodded.

After the questioning, everyone waited where they were. Soon, Abbot Ruo Chen entered the Suppressing Demon Tower surrounded by many monks.

He was here to confirm whether Gu Chen's investigation was true or not. This was of great importance to the Tempest Temple.

For the past year, Qiu Mengyi had not revealed anything under the interrogation of the monks. No matter what the real reason was, since she could not hide the truth, and Gu Chen had pleaded for her to get out, she might as well tell them the truth.

At first, when Gu Chen said that the Pure Spirit Kingdom was planning to attack the Tempest Temple, many monks did not believe him. However, now that Qiu Mengyi and her disciple had confirmed that the Jingling Taoist had been plotting this since a year ago, the monks were speechless.

Even Abbot Ruo Shan could not refute. Qiu Mengyi and her disciple had been imprisoned here for a year. He did not think that the Tyrant would be so shrewd as to dig such a trap a year ago in order to form an alliance with the Tempest Temple.

All sorts of clues proved that the information brought by Gu Chen was true, which made the monks feel as if they were facing a great enemy.

This was a very serious matter. The Jingling Taoist had made a comeback after his failure a year ago. He had even gathered all the members of the Pure Spirit Kingdom. If they were not careful, Mount Meru would suffer great losses!

Everyone could not help but think of the Buddha Emperor's Dipankara being stolen. If the Jingling Taoist succeeded this time, the Tempest Temple's reputation would be completely ruined!

"Pass down the order. From today onwards, our temple will be closed. No worshippers are allowed to enter or leave freely!

"Also, strengthen the defense around Mount Meru. Investigate all suspicious people."

Abbot Ruo Chen became swift and decisive. He immediately declared that Mount Meru was under martial law.

"This might alert the Jingling Taoist and make him give up his original plan. In that case, it will be difficult to catch him. "

Penglai Island Master said, disapproving of the Big Leiyin Temple's actions.

"Amitabha, if we don't do this, once the Pure Spirit Kingdom attacks, all benefactors on Mount Meru will be in danger of losing their lives. This old monk also wants to capture the Pure Spirit Demon Daoist, but compared to capturing him, life is more precious. "

Abbot Ruo Chen explained, feeling helpless in his heart.

"Abbot, you are merciful. It's only right."

Gu Chen and the others understood his good intentions and said no more.

On that very day, the Great Tempest Temple announced that they would be closing their temple, as if a storm was brewing. Abbot Ruo Chen also agreed to Gu Chen's request, and gave Qiu Mengyi and Ye Qingshuang their freedom.

"Thank you for your magnanimity, Master Abbot. I am willing to stay in the Tempest Temple and help defend against the Pure Spirit Kingdom."

After Qiu Mengyi regained her freedom, she did not thank Gu Chen first. Instead, she suggested to Abbot Ruochen.

Her cultivation had reached the Quasi-Emperor Realm. If she was willing to help, she could be considered a great force. However, Abbot Ruochen rejected her.

"Many thanks for Benefactor Qiu's kind intentions. However, the Great Tempest Temple can deal with it ourselves."

After all, Qiu Mengyi had worked with the Jingling Taoist before. Out of caution, Abbot Ruochen would not agree.

Qiu Mengyi smiled when she heard this. She also knew that the Great Tempest Temple would not accept her. However, she was just giving it a try.

"Master Abbot, shall we stay and help?"

Gu Chen also suggested. He had to stay on Mount Meru in order to seize the initiative.

"If Benefactor Gu is willing to help, it would be our temple's fortune."

Abbot Ruochen did not reject Gu Chen's request. Instead, he looked grateful.

The news that the Pure Spirit Kingdom was about to attack Mount Meru was brought by Gu Chen. Furthermore, with Gu Chen's current status and strength, Abbot Ruochen had no reason to reject him.

When Qiu Mengyi saw that she was rejected and Gu Chen was accepted, she snorted coldly. Then, she left Mount Meru with Ye Qingshuang.

"Is she really a Spirit Heavenly General from the Celestial Court? That's really rude. "

After she left, the Penglai Island Master looked at Hai Dongqing and said in disgust.

They had helped Qiu Mengyi, but not only did she not appreciate it, she even put on airs and acted high and mighty. She did not seem like someone who had cultivated for countless years.

"Qiu Mengyi's personality is eccentric and arrogant. She has always been a loner. I am shocked that she would accept a disciple. Although she was very rude to the Heavenly Emperor, her feelings for the Celestial World and the Celestial Court are actually very sincere. "

Hai Dongqing explained.

"If that's the case, why did she leave the Celestial Court back then?" The Penglai Island Master asked curiously.

"Back then, a Celestial World Remnant Clan who had a close relationship with Qiu Mengyi was targeted by the Divine Realm. They were in a dangerous situation, but the Celestial Court chose to stay out of it. Qiu Mengyi was disheartened and left the Celestial Court."

Hai Dongqing sighed.

Everyone understood. The Penglai Island Master shook his head. "If that's the case, then Qiu Mengyi and Gu Chen should be on the same side. Why was she so rude?"

Qiu Mengyi was obviously on the warmongering side of the Celestial Court back then. Unlike Li Shunyu, she wanted to fight for the Celestial World.

Moreover, Gu Chen led the Celestial Court to become stronger and united all the Celestial World forces. This was what she wanted to see.

"She has been trapped here for a year and knows nothing about the outside world. Her understanding of the Heavenly Emperor is probably limited to the chaos in the Divine Realm. Once she understands the Heavenly Emperor's character, she will probably change her view. "

Hai Dongqing had high hopes for Qiu Mengyi.

"It would be best if she is really as Friend Hai said. However, for now, Friend Hai, please inform Yuan Buhuo and ask them to secretly monitor Qiu Mengyi to see if she has really left Mount Meru."

Gu Chen looked at the bottom of Mount Meru and pondered.

"What is the Heavenly Emperor suspecting?" Hai Dongqing's expression turned serious.

"Not really suspecting, but she definitely has something she is not saying."

Gu Chen smiled. "Qiu Mengyi has been locked in the Yao-Sealing Tower for a year, but she has not revealed the Man with a Bamboo Hat. Don't you find it strange? When I asked her earlier, although she hid it well, she still revealed some flaws. "

The Golden Roc was shocked. "You mean she is actually colluding with the Jingling Taoist?"

Gu Chen shook his head.

This time, the Golden-Winged Roc did not understand. Hai Dongqing and the white whale did not understand either.

Penglai Island Master's eyes flashed. He understood Gu Chen's meaning.

"Qiu Mengyi has been trapped for so long. I don't think she is colluding with the Jingling Taoist anymore. However, she didn't reveal him in exchange for freedom. Maybe it is because she knows what the Jingling Taoist is up to, and what he is up to is what she wants. That is why she doesn't want the monks of the Big Leiyin Temple to find out? "

"Yes. She asked to stay, which proves this point. She is staying in the Yao-Sealing Tower because she is trapped and also because she is waiting for an opportunity, "Gu Chen said with a smile.

"That's why he sent someone to monitor her. If she didn't leave the boundary of Mount Meru, it would confirm this point?" Hai Dongqing suddenly understood.