Published at 21st of November 2020 06:25:25 PM
Chapter 7: 7
Lin Jiu froze .
Did that mean that Qin Yun Xi witnessed the entire development of her new baseline?
She did not move a muscle as she stared at Qin Yun Xi from her vantage point . He was sitting in the shadows in the corner, dressed only in plain-colored clothes . His cheeks and eyes were deep beneath his high protruding cheekbones, his lips pale and his skin dull . And yet, the beauty of his face could not be argued .
It was early in the day, but he looked a bit like a ghost .
Lin Jiu felt her scalp tingle, but she forced down the odd sense of discomfort in her heart and nodded at him in a reserved manner .
Qin Yun Xi gave her a light nod in return .
There appeared to be no malice .
Lin Jiu looked somewhat regretfully at the second lotus petal that had opened up about eighty percent in her consciousness . The malice that Zheng Zi Yu and her son had towards Lin Jiu far surpassed the anger from this unfamiliar Qin Yun Xi .
Qin Yun Xi had easily opened the first lotus petal for her, while the malice from Zheng Zi Yu and Lin Dong had only allowed the second petal to open about eighty percent . And they were the ones that wanted nothing more than to kill her with a thousand cuts! From this, she deduced that the higher the requirement of malice to open the petals, the better the benefits opening those petals would be .
In particular, the killing move obtained after opening the eighth lotus petal on the outer ring was strong enough to exterminate a Nascent Soul master, which impressed Lin Jiu even more .
Of course, she wouldn’t be as foolish as the original Lin Jiu in the book and absorb malice by making herself an enemy of the world .
“I have to make them hate the sight of me, but unable to get rid of me,” Lin Jiu mused . “Only twenty percent more malice left to go… Let’s leave that up to the Wang Clan!”
She gathered her skirt and walked towards the gate .
The long whitestone steps between the hall and the gate were flanked by trees and flora on both sides . The clear clouds and mist hovering in the air bore evidence that this place was brimming with spiritual energy and rich for cultivators .
Lin Jiu inhaled the light fragrance of flowers, refreshing her body .
If it weren’t for her current awkward identity, she would have hugged the male lead’s thighs and begged to join the Thousand Divine Swords sect . When the cultivators ascended, then she would also be able to follow them a few steps up and have a taste of what it was like to be an immortal . She sighed… If only she could meet them before they were married!
Lin Jiu shook her head and sighed all the way until she reached the gate .
This place was also rather rowdy . Her ears strained to hear the sounds at the distance, and she was able to get a gist of the situation .
The Dripstone Spiritual Milk guarded by Dong Ting’s Wang Clan had been stolen last night . Only a few people on the Tian Yun continent could manage to break the Wang Clan’s protective barrier and kill the Flowing Flame Sword Immortal Wang Shan Zhi in a single move .
Although the murderer covered their face, their age and gender could still be deduced . Wang Tian Po, the head of the Wang clan, first suspected the sword immortal disciples under Wei Liang to be the culprit .
Thus, he brought Wang Shan Zi’s corpse and asked to compare palm marks .
There were still four disciples left under Wei Liang . Second Big Brother Gu Fei, Fourth Big Brother Mu Rong Chun, Seventh Little Sister Liu Qing Yin, as well as the paralyzed Eldest Big Brother Qin Yun Xi .
The Second Big Brother, Gu Fei, had heard enough of Zheng Zi Yu’s endless yapping, and his mood was already sour . Once he encountered the Wang Clan, who came all the way to the gates and demanded such an insulting request, he instantly exploded .
Fourth Big Brother Mu Rong Chun was much steadier . When he saw the dead Flowing Flame Sword Immortal Wang Shan Zhi, he knew that this was no small matter and calmed Gu Fei down together with Liu Qing Yi . They all contained their indignation of the Wang Clan’s request, and they compared the shapes of their palms to the mark and ruled out the suspects one by one .
Unexpectedly, the Thousand Divine Swords sect’s patience was met with escalation from the Wang Clan .
They demanded their Eldest Big Brother Qing Yun Xi to be brought out for verification . If it was too inconvenient, then they would transport Wang Shan Zhi’s corpse up the mountain .
The disciples at the bottom could no longer endure the disrespect and immediately began arguing with the Wang Clan’s people .
Meanwhile, Wei Liang stood behind the crowd and observed the scene with stony eyes . When it came to battle, an aloof Great Sword Monarch like himself could rush forwards to the front lines . As for the background stuff? That was not possible for him .
Suddenly, one of the members from the Wang Clan had the audacity to shout, “What about the Sword Monarch Wei Liang?!”
In an instant, everyone turned silent .
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The Thousand Divine Swords sect’s disciples were about to explode with anger, when Wei Liang slowly stepped forward and raised his hand, and the crowd made way for him .
Step by step, Wei Liang moved towards the Wang clan’s group . More than a hundred people automatically retreated backwards, and a few who were at the edge of the platform rolled down the steps like dumplings .
“Master!” Gu Fei cried, red-faced, and he was just about to draw his sword to defend him . However, Wei Liang lifted his hand and ordered him to step down .
The might of the Sword Monarch was unstoppable . Standing at the front, the Wang Clan’s patriarch Wang Tian Po was sweating like it was raining . He did his best to keep his back straight as he slightly tilted his face to look at Wei Liang directly .
Wei Liang stopped before him and spoke in an indifferent tone .
“In the battle with the demonic cultivators, the Thousand Divine Swords sect lost three great sword immortals, fifteen sword immortals, seventeen Nascent Soul cultivators, four hundred and eighty-two Golden Core cultivators, and seven hundred and fifty-one Foundation Establishment disciples . I was also severely injured in the fight and my cultivation still remains unstable . ”
The crowd held their breaths, some onlookers’ eyes were already filled with tears .
“As for the Wang Clan,” Wei Liang’s said, his eyes cold, “of twenty-three great sword immortals, only one sustained light injuries, there not a single death to be found of the fifty-six sword immortals, and the deaths of the Nascent Soul cultivators numbered less than what can be counted on one hand . A thousand other mercenaries who were Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators were all outsiders who did not share the Wang surname and were paid with spirit stones . ”
Wang Tian Po’s face turned green . “The reason why the Wang Clan suffered fewer casualties is because we are close and help each other out . That is how we can tide over those difficulties together . ”
Wei Liang shook his head . “No . It is because you gave up the mountain to the demonic cultivators, allowing them to charge through and begin their slaughter all the way from the Thousand Forks Pass to Cloud Water Song . ”
Wang Tian Po’s face twisted even further . “The Thousand Forks Pass was conquered by the demonic cultivators . What does that have anything to do with my Wang Clan? And how is it any of my Wang Clan’s responsibility that we were unable to resist the demon army?”
Wei Liang leaned forward slightly . “No one else knows better than I what happens in the Thousand Forks Pass,” he said with certainty .
Wang Tian Po’s eyes flickered and he gritted his teeth . “I was stationed in Dong Ting, so I have no knowledge of what happens outside! Please do not try to change the topic, Sword Monarch! The Wang Clan will get to the bottom of this Dripstone Spiritual Milk fiasco! No matter what the background of the perpetrator is, he must be brought to justice! I dare not hold any doubts towards the Sword Monarch, but I cannot let your oldest disciple, Qin Yun Xi, be left unchecked!”
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“So the Wang Clan preserves their strengths for the sake of internal strife?” Wei Liang sneered . “Since you wish to test the bottom line of my Thousand Divine Swords sect, I will tell it to you plainly . ”
Wang Tian Po opened his mouth to argue, but when he met Wei Liang’s cold and deep eyes, his spine went cold and he was unable to speak .
Wei Liang continued . “As for the Wang Clan’s twenty-three great sword immortals… I may have sustained heavy injuries, but it is no hindrance for me to wipe out half of your men with my strength . If you do not believe me, you can give it a try . ”
As soon as he finished speaking, the swords at the waists of each and every person on the scene began to shake and hum in unison!
This is the sword will of the Great Sword Monarch! Every soldier in the world has to bow down to it!
The Great Sword Monarch, robed in white, stood calmly in front of the Wang Clan’s clansmen, giving one the illusion that he alone could withstand the frost of the entire world . Meanwhile, Thousand Divine Swords sect’s disciples were moved at the display of power, and their eyes were filled with pride .
Lin Jiu watched this scene from afar . This exchange was truly hot-blooded and filled with righteous anger .
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…If Wei Liang hadn’t been the person who brought her to steal the Dripstone Spiritual Milk, she wouldn’t be able to help but admire him .
The Wang Clan’s momentum was lost in an instant . All their faces turned sour, and they all unconsciously retreated backwards . A young man dressed in black satin robes was staring over and drooling at Liu Qing Yin, not realizing that the surrounding clansmen had already retreated ten feet away . Like a reef exposed during a low tide, this lustful man was suddenly exposed before the eyes of the Ten Thousand Retreat Sect’s disciples .
For a moment, sneers could be heard in the air .
Lin Jiu recognized this man as Wang Tian Po’s first grandson, Wang Hantan—the one who had two of her undergarments .
He had a gentle and handsome appearance, but unfortunately, those eyes of his were cloudy and lifeless . One could tell at a glance he was a spoiled rich playboy who had indulged himself in alcohol . If it were not for the fact that he had taken Spiritual Water at his birth to temper his bones, then his waist might not be able to hold on .
While Lin Jiu was discreetly observing the man, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her consciousness!
The second lotus petal which had already opened to eighty percent was slowly closing .
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She could feel a suctioning sensation as if spiritual energy was being drained from her body . Lin Jiu’s breathing turned labored, and she could feel her meridians contracting and spasming as if they would be pulled into her consciousness and consumed in the next moment .
She realized now she had a time limit to open the petals . If the malicious energy she absorbed was not enough to open the lotus petal completely, it would close up again . At the same time, if she stirred up malice she would receive backlash as punishment!
Fortunately, the Wang Clan’s Dripstone Spiritual Milk she obtained the previous night still flowed in her body, greatly strengthening her meridians and elixir core . Otherwise, she would have crumpled to the ground and rolled around in anguish .
It felt like ten thousand horses were stampeding through Lin Jiu’s heart . Without even thinking, she picked up her skirt and immediately ran towards Wei Liang . “Husband…”
Wei Liang, who had already finished speaking, had a cold and majestic air about him .
Wang Tian Po’s face was green and red at the same time, and he was trying to hint at his clansmen to prepare to take their leave . Lin Jiu’s sudden entry was like a pebble being thrown into a pool of water, disrupting the stillness just like how she disrupted the solemn atmosphere at the mountain gate .
She ran to Wei Liang’s side and looked around, then set her sights on Wang Tian Po . The man appeared to be around thirty years old, looking both dark and skinny with a pair of imposing eyes .
Lin Jiu raised her chin and put on a prideful look, but spoke in a soft voice . “Only the Wang Clan treats a few rotten stones as family treasures! Even if you gave something like that to me, I would just complain that it’s heavy and toss it aside!”
Nothing wrong here, just something to detract from the situation .
Wang Tian Po’s face darkened and he turned his gaze away from Lin Jiu and towards Wei Liang . Clearly, in Wang Tian Po’s opinion, this woman did not have the right to speak to him .
However, Lin Jiu did not care about his dismissive attitude and continued to speak to him . “Only your Wang Clan deceives itself and thinks that the whole world covets your treasures . In fact, you are too short-sighted and you are just selfish! If not, how could there have been a theft for the first time in so many years?”
While Wang Tian Po did not care for a woman’s words, Wang Han Tan could not hold himself back and he spoke with his nostrils flared . “That is because there were great sword immortals stationed in rotation during the past! Who would dare to come up to seek death?! It was just a coincidence that the Flowing Flame Sword Immortal took over—”
Lin Jiu interrupted him with a clap of her hands . “Oh, is that right! And who else besides your Wang Clan would know that a new Sword Immortal came to guard your treasures last night?! That solves the case! The culprit is someone from your Wang Clan—so to say, it’s only one of you Wangs who finds worth in that thing!”
The Wang Clan made sounds of indignation and they all eyed Lin Jiu angrily . Wisps of malice poured towards her from every side, and while it managed to stop the lotus petal from closing up, it did not open it further .
“I still need to add more oil to the fire…” Lin Jiu assessed .
As she thought, Wang Han Tan seemed to have realized something amazing, and his cloudy eyes filled with light .