Everything that everyone else knew about the Longevity Pond was only what Mr Lang allowed them to know!
It was a really scary thought to behold. But Heifeng and the rest had no idea that this was happening. They would never have guessed that all the information they had on hand was actually information that Mr Lang had purposely told them through various means, so that they would become more and more obsessed with the pond as their supposed understanding of it grew.
"Let's go!" Mr Lang walked in with a wave of his hand. Everyone behind him followed him in without hesitation.
There was nobody within Qingshan Sect.
After Mr Lang and his men entered the mountain, they didn't see a single person.
They had vacated this area as per Jiang Ning's instructions. This place had become the path into the mountain, and nobody was guarding it now.
"They must be all gathered in the north to fight with us for the Longevity Pond," said Heifeng. "All the major sects must be there now."
Mr Lang nodded.
He looked around and didn't sense the presence of any humans. It was clear that there wasn't anybody left in this place.
"Let's head to the north."
He didn't waste any more time here and brought everyone to head for the north. The feeling of being able to reach the Longevity Pond soon made him a little unable to contain his excitement. The whole group left quickly and disappeared into the distance in seconds.
But Mr Lang had no idea that shortly after they left, Liu Chuandao appeared with some men.
A determined look spread across his face.
"Seal the mountain gate!” He spoke softly, but his voice carried an unprecedented amount of resolution. "Since they've come in, then they can forget about going out again. This is what Qingshan Sect exists to do!"
"Yes, Chief Liu!"
All the disciples removed their shirts, and used the gold brushes they had on themselves to carve strange looking runes. They seemed rather eerie looking and exuded an oddly terrifying power. They were all standing in different positions, then sat down cross legged at the same time. If one looked down at them from the sky, one would see that they were seated in shape of the word 'SEALED!! Liu Chuandao stood right in front and called out in a loud voice, "Set up the formation!"
WOONG!
The earth suddenly shook violently and the mountain gate shut itself in an instant. It became like a pitch dark cave and couldn't be seen anymore.
He stood in front of all the seated members of Qingshan Sect without moving. They were like a large group of statues that safeguarded the mountain gate!
"Jiang Ning, I'll hold the fort here, so don't worry about anything and do what you have to!" he declared loudly after taking in a deep breath.
Over in the north.
The thick fog still hung heavily in the air.
Mr Lang was rather surprised that Jiang Ning had chosen this spot.
From afar, he could see that there was an additional table in front of that rundown grass hut. Jiang Ning was seated at the table as he
brewed his tea leisurely all by
himself, waiting for Mr Langel.ne
men to arrive.
"Have you hidden away all your men?" asked Mr Lang.
his
The two of them weren't too far from each other. Jiang Ning raised his head to look at him.
"You're the one who's hidden away
all your men, right?" He glanced at all
the people standing behind Mr Lang and spoke calmly, "I've heard from Peter Pan why you want to look for the Longevity Pond."
Mr Lang narrowed his eyes.
"Come to think of it, you're a pitiful person too. I can understand how you feel."
"Hoho, is that so? So you're willing to help me?" Mr Lang laughed. "I won't have to do anything to force you and you'd be willing to help me now?"
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"No, I'm not willing." Jiang Ning shook his head. "I'm really not willing at all. Because
I don't think you're worthy."
He put the teacup in his hands down and a playful smile suddenly appeared on his face.
"Greedy Wolf. Your name has the word 'greedy' in it," said Jiang Ning. "Do you think you'd be satisfied even after you find the Longevity Pond?"
A glint flashed in Mr Lang's eyes.
"What do you know?" he shouted.
Jiang Ning ignored him and looked at Heifeng and the rest behind Mr Lang instead. He sighed and shook his head, "It's such a pity for the rest of them."