Luo Shu was born from the very first ray of moonlight in the world, a celestial spirit goddess; the moon is her deity, jade her bones, and she possesses icy skin, a snowy complexion, and a face as ...
Chapter 86 A Sword's Frost Chills Across Fourteen Provinces 19
Lei Yun Dao Ren forcibly plucked out two whiskers. Miao Qi Qi was a wound in his heart. Normally, if he didn't think about her, she wouldn't hurt or itch. But once he actually touched her, the pain would be excruciating.
The world is becoming increasingly chaotic, and he once suspected that Miao Qiqi had died outside, but her soul lamp has never been extinguished, so Daoist Lei Yun still has a glimmer of hope in his heart.
How fast is a Nascent Soul cultivator? In the blink of an eye, he arrived at the sect gate. The disciples beside him had naturally seen Daoist Lei Yun before, and they quickly bowed and paid their respects. Daoist Lei Yun didn't even look at him, but stared intently at Miao Qiqi.
Miao Qiqi's expression was no longer as bright as before. Now, she looked more like a pure white dodder, weak and helpless, making people feel sorry for her.
He must have suffered a great deal outside, otherwise why would he look like this? Lei Yun Daoist thought with heartache.
Wen Baiyun arrived with several other junior brothers. Miao Qiqi looked at the five senior brothers in front of her and felt very unfamiliar with them. They had a tough and ruthless temperament, and their long swords seemed to still have the smell of blood that had not yet dissipated. They looked very cold.
Miao Qiqi was a little confused. Could things have changed so much in five years?
She could no longer hold back and threw herself into Lei Yun Dao Ren's arms, sobbing and crying. For a moment, the two were filled with tender affection.
The other five men simply watched in silence. In the past five years, they had killed countless demons, living a life of constant danger. Their memories of their junior sister had been buried with the passing years, and the person standing in front of them now seemed completely unfamiliar.
After crying her fill, as if she had released all her grievances, a bright smile, just like always, finally appeared on her face.
"Master, let's take Junior Sister to the Mirror Hall first."
Upon hearing this, Miao Qiqi shrank back, a hint of fear appearing on her face, looking quite frightened.
The Mirror Hall is used to detect whether someone is carrying a demon or possessed by one. Disciples who leave the sect and re-enter must undergo this test to prevent demons from taking advantage of any loopholes.
Seeing Miao Qiqi's reaction, Lei Yun Daoist said directly, "Since I will personally conduct the test, there's no need to go to the Mingjing Hall."
After saying this, he led Miao Qiqi into the sect and went straight back to his residence. Wen Baiyun and the other four exchanged glances, somewhat helpless.
As soon as Miao Qiqi returned to the sect, Luo Shu sensed her presence. Miao Qiqi's demonic energy was well concealed, but it couldn't fool Luo Shu. Luo Shu was a Dao Lord, and the laws of the Great Dao made these wicked tricks impossible to hide from her.
It seems this junior sister has had a very fulfilling five years.
Luo Shu is now very famous in the outside world. She is known as the "Frost and Snow Sword Master". Her swordsmanship is superb. Her sword light is as sharp as frost and snow. With one sword, she can freeze fourteen provinces.
Over the years, wherever the most dangerous monsters have appeared, the Frost and Snow Sword Lord's sword light has swept past. Every time he slays a monster, the place is covered in silver frost, and the white snow covers the evil, with justice triumphing over evil.
The bait is out now; it all depends on what kind of fish they want to catch.
After Miao Qiqi returned to the sect, she always relied heavily on Daoist Lei Yun. Daoist Lei Yun pitied her for the hardships she had endured and indulged her, keeping her by his side every day.
"Master, what is the core of this sect-protecting formation?"
Miao Qiqi asked Lei Yun Dao Ren in a seemingly casual manner, and Lei Yun Dao Ren didn't think much of it, assuming it was just his little disciple's curiosity, and said, "The array eye is guarded by Po Yue Sword Venerable, so you can rest assured, disciple."
Miao Qiqi's face paled slightly. Somewhat unwilling, she asked again, "Didn't they say that Sword Master Po Yue was in seclusion? Is he about to ascend to immortality?"
Mentioning this matter, Daoist Lei Yun also had a happy expression. If Sword Venerable Po Yue were to ascend, the entire Ju Que Sword Sect would be overjoyed for him. However, at this critical juncture, if Sword Venerable Po Yue were to ascend, the strength of their Ju Que Sword Sect would be reduced by more than half. Fortune and misfortune are intertwined.
He didn't notice the fleeting joy on Miao Qiqi's face when she heard these words. Even the blind Lei Yun Daoist would have thought she was happy for Po Yue Sword Venerable.
Miao Qiqi lost consciousness when she entered Li Ye's cave. When she woke up, she was in Jinling City. She also realized that Li Ye was a demon, and that he was the new demon king.
She didn't know what kind of hell on earth Jinling City was, but she had seen many of Li Ye's demons slaughtering innocent humans.
But what could she do? She was just a frail female cultivator!
She loved Li Ye deeply. That man was indifferent and heartless to everything in the world, but he treated her with gentleness. She fell for him because of his gentleness.
She sneaked out while Li Ye wasn't paying attention. Some time ago, Li Ye was seriously injured, and only the Sword Pavilion of the Giant Sword Sect could remove the sword energy from his wounds. However, the Giant Sword Sect's protective formation was extremely powerful, and they couldn't get in.
Miao Qiqi only wanted Li Ye to come in and heal his wounds. She knew that once this matter was exposed, no one would let her go, but she couldn't bear to see Li Ye in so much pain every day.
So she returned to the Giant Sword Sect.
I just wanted to take my loved one to Jianlu to heal her wounds, and I'm sure everyone will understand.
Miao Qiqi was trying to find out about the core of the formation, unaware that others were also watching her.
Tantai Mingshu, Luo Shu, Yao Yin, and the other six elders of Tianxuan Peak, Qin Fang and Wen Baiyun, were watching Miao Qiqi's movements in the water mirror, their brows slightly furrowed.
Elder Yao Yin spoke first, saying, "This Lei Yun is truly foolish, actually being manipulated by Miao Qiqi."
Luo Shuwen, Bai Yun, and Qin Fang were juniors, so it was naturally inappropriate for them to say anything.
Tantai Mingshu also sighed. This Lei Yun Daoist has good talent for cultivation, but unfortunately he's a bit dim-witted.
Anyone could see how outrageous it was for Miao Qiqi to return to the sect at this time.
Wen Baiyun and Qin Fang are being groomed to be the next sect leader and the head of the Criminal Law Hall. Everyone has seen the great contributions they have made to the Juque Sword Sect over the years. Although Miao Qiqi is Wen Baiyun's junior sister, he reported this matter to Tantai Mingshu immediately. He knows what is important and what is urgent.
"A cornered dog will jump over the wall, a fish will fight to the death, so we might as well create an opening and let her work together from the inside to trap us like a turtle in a jar."
Tantai Mingshu, as expected of a cunning old fox, quickly devised a countermeasure.
Qin Fang hesitated before asking, "Master, won't they become suspicious?"
Luo Shuyan said, "It shouldn't be. Miao Qiqi's demonic energy is hidden in her sea of consciousness, extremely well concealed. Unless I or a Tribulation Transcending stage expert examines it carefully, no one can see it. I suppose that Demon Lord is also very confident in this, otherwise he wouldn't have allowed Miao Qiqi to return so openly."
The group nodded, their chances of winning increasing. However, finding a flaw that could withstand scrutiny and avoid putting themselves in a precarious situation was a challenge.
"Actually, we might as well give him half of the real thing."
Luo Shu said.
"Master will emerge from seclusion soon. If we seize the opportunity, we may be able to strike with certainty."
The Sword Master of Breaking Mountains emerges from seclusion, isn't that...
No one spoke the next words, but everyone's breathing became heavier.
That's just like ascending to heaven!