Chapter 275: Old Friends Reunited

Chapter 275: Old Friends Reunited

For some unknown reason, Lao Jian decided not to hide anything from Meng Zhang and honestly revealed the current situation around them, as well as the difficulties faced by the Flying Swan Sect. Unexpectedly, Meng Zhang was taken aback by Lao Jian's openness. Compared to the two inexperienced young disciples, Lao Jian showed little arrogance typically associated with disciples from major sects, making an effort to treat Meng Zhang as an equal.

At this moment, the protective formation around the nearby oasis slowly closed, and a large group of cultivators emerged, warmly welcoming the cultivators from the Flying Swan Sect and expressing gratitude for their help. Earlier, when Meng Zhang repelled Daoist Whitesand and "Three Spears" Gu, the cultivators in the oasis did not close the protective formation or come out to welcome Meng Zhang. Naturally, there was some resentment for being treated differently, but as a disciple of a minor sect like Meng Zhang, he understood their caution.

In case Meng Zhang was in league with the White Sand Pirates and their previous encounter was just an act, closing the formation and leading Meng Zhang inside would be inviting trouble.

At this moment, the leader of the group of cultivators, also a Foundation Building stage cultivator, walked forward on his own initiative. He bowed deeply to Meng Zhang and Lao Jian, saying, "Thank you both for your assistance. Senior Brother, may I ask who this fellow cultivator is..."

"Come, let me introduce you both," Lao Jian said.

"This is Sect Master Meng of Taiyi Sect. Sect Master Meng's cultivation base is extraordinary, with numerous records of defeating cultivators of the same level."

"Sect Master Meng, this is Huang Ping, the master of this oasis."

With Lao Jian's introduction, Huang Ping joined the conversation and began talking with Meng Zhang.

It turned out that several cultivation families coexisted within this oasis. Each family had a small population, and even fewer were cultivators. Though they were called cultivation families, they were more like cultivation households. Among them, Huang Ping had the highest cultivation base, being the only Foundation Building stage cultivator in the oasis. As a result, he was elected to be in charge of all the affairs within the oasis.

This oasis was not far from Lao Jian's territory and happened to be on the patrol route of the Flying Swan Sect's disciples. Therefore, despite the chaos and rampant bandits in the surrounding areas, this oasis remained relatively peaceful and had not faced much disturbance from outsiders.

Not long after Lao Jian left, he hurriedly returned, apologizing for the interruption. He had obtained crucial intelligence from the White Sand Pirates and now knew the location of their stronghold. Lao Jian intended to strike while the iron was hot and wipe out the White Sand Pirates completely. He asked Meng Zhang to wait at the oasis for a while, as he would return victorious shortly.

Meng Zhang offered to accompany Lao Jian on the mission, willing to help in the battle. However, Lao Jian declined with some pride, stating that Meng Zhang was a guest and should not need to take action. With the strength of the Flying Swan Sect, they could easily crush those audacious bandits. Therefore, Meng Zhang should stay as a guest at the Gui Xiang Oasis.

Before leaving, Lao Jian instructed Huang Ping to take good care of Meng Zhang, emphasizing the importance of treating their distinguished guest well. Huang Ping readily agreed, promising to ensure Meng Zhang's comfort.

In the following days, Meng Zhang enjoyed himself at the Gui Xiang Oasis, indulging in food, drink, and entertainment, making for a very pleasant afternoon. As the evening approached and night fell, Meng Zhang expressed his intention to meditate.

Huang Ping arranged for a dedicated maid to escort Meng Zhang to a carefully prepared guest room. Just as the maid left and Meng Zhang was about to begin his meditation, someone knocked on the door.

Meng Zhang opened the door and saw an eleven or twelve-year-old girl standing outside. She had a lovely appearance, with two braids adorning her head, and stood poised at the doorway. She acted maturely and greeted Meng Zhang respectfully, "Senior, are you Meng Zhang from Taiyi Sect?"

"Yes, little girl, what can I do for you?" replied Sect Master Meng with a nod.

"The Taiyi Sect is located to the west of Singing Sand City and was once a vassal sect of Twin Success Valley. Sect Master Meng, are you the disciple of Taiyi Sect's Sect Master, Daoist Profound Spirit?" the girl continued to inquire.

"You seem to know a lot for such a little one. Everything you said is correct," Meng Zhang said, intrigued.

"Sect Master Meng, do you remember An Lei, the An Family Patriarch? He is my grandfather," the girl said cautiously.

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