All preparations complete, we headed straight for the airport.
The flight was scheduled for just past nine in the morning, and we arrived at the airport a little after eight.
Brother Bai, Master Jiang, and others were already waiting for us.
We met in the lobby.
Upon seeing them, I noticed that besides Brother Bai and Master Jiang, they had each brought their disciples.
Master Jiang had only one apprentice, a young man around eighteen, whom I hadn't met before.
Brother Bai, however, brought many more disciples.
Besides familiar faces like Bai Ye and Zheng Chao, there were several others who looked familiar. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
In total, our group numbered nine.
As we approached, they all came to greet us:
“Little Tang!”
“Old Tang!”
My uncle also waved:
“Brother Bai, Old Jiang…”
Afterwards, we exchanged greetings.
Brother Bai stroked his beard:
“Our team is complete. We can depart.”
“Alright! Those with artifacts, remember to check them in for baggage!”
My uncle cautioned.
At the last alliance meeting, we’d heard quite a few amusing stories.
Some older seniors had caused quite a stir by trying to bring their artifacts through security, leading to humorous situations.
The proper procedures still needed to be followed.
“My disciples have already handled everything.”
“Yes, Brother Tang. We’ve made the arrangements on our end. We just need to focus on the journey.”
Bai Ye added in agreement.
My uncle nodded after hearing this:
“Then let’s go! We’ll make good time today and aim to reach Jiano Peak before noon.”
“That would be ideal! This battle between righteous and evil is also a good opportunity to show my disciple a grand spectacle…”
Master Jiang said, glancing at the young man beside him.
The young man was very well-behaved. Seeing everyone looking at him,
he quickly formed a hand seal and spoke respectfully:
“This junior, Luo Yin, greets all seniors and fellow disciples.”
Although he was new, I didn’t underestimate him.
After all, everyone starts as a newcomer.
Furthermore, this young man named Luo Yin had a very peculiar pair of eyes.
They were exceptionally bright and dark, without a trace of impurity, like the eyes of an infant.
I nodded and returned the greeting with a cupped fist.
My uncle observed this and nodded:
“This child has a full and rounded heavenly countenance, illuminated by a ruddy glow. His eyes are dark yet bright, reflecting the heart.
Old Jiang, you’ve struck gold with this kid.
If I’m not mistaken, your disciple is born with Yin-Yang eyes.”
Yin-Yang eyes.
The moment these three words were spoken, everyone present turned their gaze to the young man.
While all of us possessed the ability to open our Heavenly Eyes,
there was a significant difference between opening Heavenly Eyes and being born with Yin-Yang eyes.
It was akin to someone with severe myopia, who could vaguely discern the outlines of objects,
but could never compare to those with natural 5.3 or 5.4 vision.
And being born with Yin-Yang eyes was precisely like that.
A pair of eyes that could perceive both Yin and Yang, seeing Yin-malevolent spirits was merely their most basic ability.
I had read about this in the books left by my master.
Legend had it that these innate eyes, once developed to their limit, could not only observe the Yin and Yang but also tear through life and death.
It was truly miraculous, and extremely rare.
“Heavens! Are they truly Yin-Yang eyes?”
Brother Bai exclaimed in surprise.
The others stared wide-eyed at Luo Yin.
Luo Yin looked a bit embarrassed and scratched his head.
However, I noticed him subconsciously observing my purple bone vine bracelet.
Though it was just a fleeting glance, he tried to pretend he hadn’t seen it.
But I could sense that his eyes had undoubtedly perceived the secret within the purple bone vine.
This, perhaps, was the most basic ability of his innate Yin-Yang eyes.
Master Jiang nodded:
“That’s right, my young disciple has Yin-Yang eyes from birth. He was ostracized for a long time, even considered mentally unstable and sent to a psychiatric hospital.
Last year, by chance, I discovered him.
After taking Little Luo as my disciple, his eyes have finally found a place to be useful…”
Master Jiang spoke with a hint of pride.
Everyone looked at his bright, clear eyes, filled with astonishment and even more so, curiosity.
The world had heard of Yin-Yang eyes, but few had seen their appearance, let alone witnessed them, piquing everyone’s curiosity.
“Hahaha! You old rascal, you’ve really hit the jackpot. Little Luo, follow Old Jiang’s teachings well. With those eyes of yours, you’ll surely shine in our profession.”
My uncle encouraged him.
Luo Yin nodded:
“I-I will, Senior Tang. But I also know the fame and power of Senior Qin and Senior Mo. I hope you two seniors will guide me often in the future.”
This kid really knew how to talk.
I smiled and waved my hand, my impression of him deepening.
Old Mo became even more boastful, not bothering to hide it:
“Hehehe, of course! Old Qin and I are the Demon Exorcism Duo. Who in the martial world doesn’t know me, the Son of Light, the Arbiter of Fate, the Urban Demon Exorcist, Mo…”
“Huh?”
Luo Yin was completely dumbfounded by this, and the others were equally bewildered.
My uncle rolled his eyes.
Little Yao even pinched Old Mo:
“Enough! Senior Qin is more like it. Your titles, besides us, who else knows…”
“Alright, alright, we’re about to go through security. The announcements are urging us.”
My uncle said.
Only then did everyone begin to move towards the security checkpoint.
Since Xiao Mei had transformed into a “foxy-dog” and was carried by me in a bag,
there was no time and it was troublesome to handle any epidemic prevention procedures.
So, when passing through security, we used some special means.
Temporarily disorienting the staff, we then smoothly entered.
As the plane’s engines roared to life, my mood felt a touch heavy.
After all, this journey could be one of no return.
But the Old Mo next to me acted as if he was going on vacation.
Xiao Mei also climbed out of the bag, curiously surveying the surroundings, watching the receding land.
Jiano Peak, here we come…