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Jiang Huali was originally worried about how to sneak away, but when she saw Xuan Qing's expression, she suddenly realized something.
If he's not worried, why is she in such a hurry?
Yu Tian has now been rescued, and half of the mission in this world has been completed. The remaining task is to find the person who framed the original owner and clear his name.
However, she has lost all her cultivation now, so she can only use Yu Tian to investigate the situation. She thinks that things should make progress when Yu Tian returns to Lingxiao Sect.
In the original owner's memory, because she was young, the senior brothers and sisters in the sect always protected her.
When Yu Tiangang got into trouble, she suddenly became the target of everyone's hatred. She tried her best to explain but no one believed her. She was imprisoned in the dungeon and her cultivation was destroyed. Even her former friendly fellow disciples looked at her with hatred.
When the original owner was first brought back to Lingxiao Sect by Dao Chen, he was only about waist-high to his master. He was playful and his cultivation did not progress. He could not even master the most basic technique of abstaining from grains.
At first, Dao Chen prepared some food for her every day, but later he simply became a hands-off manager, letting his other two disciples take care of the original owner's three meals a day.
Yu Tian and Liu Mulin are both from families of cultivators. They were sent to the immortal sect at a young age and became disciples of Dao Chen.
Therefore, they also learned the art of fasting at a young age.
The sect has a canteen, but it's only for disciples with low magical power. As the sect leader's personal disciples, they've never even stepped inside.
But in order to prevent their young junior sister from going hungry, they took turns fetching her meals every day at noon and in the evening after class. Since flying on swords was not allowed in the sect, they had to run there, and were sometimes ridiculed by other fellow disciples.
It was then that Yu Tian realized just how terrifying those disciples who were scrambling for food truly were!
Yu Tian has been steady and composed since childhood, often with a stern face and rarely smiling. She has exceptional talent and has always been considered a candidate for the next sect leader.
She was competitive in everything, including serving meals to her junior sister.
Yu Tian gained fame at a young age and possessed extraordinary talent. There were quite a few people in the sect who were not convinced by her. Many of them would use the excuse of fighting over food to challenge her to spar, but she would beat them so badly that they would beg for mercy every time.
The farce finally ended because the disciples had eaten too much, causing their cultivation to stagnate slightly. Their master then dragged them back to face the wall in repentance.
Those disciples were all quite skilled in cultivation and had long since mastered the art of abstaining from grains. They did not eat ordinary food, and although spiritual food was good, they could not eat it often.
The path of spiritual cultivation lies in self-discipline and self-cultivation, and one must naturally control one's desires for food and drink.
Although Yu Tian was exceptionally talented, he inevitably got injured when sparring with others. After delivering the meal to his junior sister, he sat alone on the mountaintop to bandage his wounds. Before the wounds had fully healed, he continued practicing his swordsmanship.
Later, the original owner accidentally discovered this and secretly cried for a long time. She ran to Dao Chen's house and stole a large number of spiritual herbs for Yu Tian. She was so sad that she stopped eating on weekdays, thinking that if she ate, her senior sister would get hurt.
Yu Tian had no choice but to improve his cultivation. From then on, when sparring with others, he would always try his best to avoid getting injured.
Liu Mulin is a member of a family of doctors. His family sent him to the Lingxiao Sect hoping that he would learn swordsmanship, but perhaps due to his parents' talent, he has been devoted to medicine since childhood.
After becoming a disciple of Dao Chen, he spent two-thirds of his time practicing swordsmanship every day. He would then secretly get up in the middle of the night and squat on the back mountain of Tianyuan Peak to dig for spiritual herbs and medicines.
Later, Dao Chen discovered this, arrested him, and punished him severely.
Those spiritual herbs and medicines are all rare treasures. When Dao Chen was young, he traveled all over the world and brought back many seeds, which he cultivated on Tianyuan Peak. However, Liu Mulin dug them up to refine medicine. That was bad enough, but the key point was that Liu Mulin did not refine a single pill and even blew up the alchemy furnace, almost leveling the entire mountain.
Although Liu Mulin had a mild temperament, he was extremely persistent in alchemy. Later, Dao Chen sent him to study under the Qingyang Peak Master.
He simultaneously cultivated both swordsmanship and medicine. Ordinary people might not be able to make progress, but unexpectedly, he not only stood out among all the medical practitioners, but also used the sword quite well.
Later, he acted without informing Dao Chen and secretly built a small kitchen on Tianyuan Peak with Yu Tian, so that he could learn to cook for his junior sister.
The original owner ate medicinal meals made by Liu Mulin for several years when he was young.
"Those intruders are really despicable!" the system said indignantly.
The original owner's childhood was undeniably carefree. She traveled extensively with her senior brothers and sisters, eliminating evil and upholding justice, vowing to become a chivalrous hero of the martial world.
Although she was not particularly talented, her cultivation always stagnated.
The system says that some intruders also have systems on them. These systems are not in accordance with the regulations of the Time and Space Bureau. They are specifically bound to some hosts with evil intentions, who go into the small world to steal the luck of the chosen ones and disrupt the balance of the small world.
The system was so certain that there were intruders in this world because it could not detect even a trace of Yu Tian's lost fortune; only the system could conceal it so well.
Jiang Huali seemed to be deep in thought.
At that moment, a commotion arose nearby.
"We clearly sat down here first, why should we give it to you!"
"Hey little girl, you're barely out of your teens and you dare to show off like this? Don't you know there's a saying in the underworld: 'A good dog doesn't block the way'? Hahahaha!"
"Brothers, sit here today!"
"you!"
Looking in the direction of the sound, one could see several burly, unshaven men carrying large knives, chopping open a table and sitting down in the seats next to them with an air of authority.
Opposite them were two young swordsmen.
One man and one woman.
The girl's face flushed with anger. She was carrying a large knife on her back and was about to draw it to charge forward, but her companions held her back.
The inn was packed with people, as the monthly auction in Zhuxie City was about to begin, and people from all walks of life had gathered here.
Jiang Huali learned from the customers at the next table that the woman had sat at the last table first, and then those burly men entered the inn to forcibly take other people's seats.
The man next to the woman had just arrived late, carrying a pile of pastries.
"Yaoyao, let's not argue with them," the man said gently, pulling the woman aside.
"Song Quanzhen, you coward! Don't touch me, I'm going to get my revenge today!" Mingyao flung his hand away.
Seeing that a fight was about to break out, the burly men also stood up, their broadswords scraping the ground with a piercing sound.
The innkeeper's assistant also hid to the side, his face ashen.
A whooshing sound came from the air, and all that could be seen was a sharp sword flying straight out, knocking the weapons out of the hands of several rough and tough men, before twirling in the air and flying back into its sheath.
It was Yu Tian who made the move.
Her sword had a golden hilt and a smooth blade that seemed to shimmer with golden light from certain angles. Her sword strikes were swift and powerful, and few people present could see her movements clearly. By the time they realized what was happening, they could only see the beautiful sword flourish.
Someone recognized the sword and exclaimed in surprise, "The Sun Chaser!"
A commotion arose from the crowd, and the burly men's expressions changed as they looked at Yu Tian warily.
The Zhu Ri sword is said to be the sword left behind by the ancient God of War, containing the God of War's sword intent and legacy, and possessing immense power.
Seventeen years ago, the Lingyao Secret Realm appeared, and countless people entered the secret realm, all for the sake of vying for this sword.
But in the end, no one expected that the Sun Chasing Sword would be obtained by a greenhorn who was not even fifty years old.
It was at that time that Yu Tian became famous overnight.
"How could it be her?"
"...A few days ago, news came from the Lingxiao Sect...that they had perished..."
People around whispered among themselves.
Some well-informed and powerful forces had learned of Yu Tian's death a month ago, and they were understandably shocked.
However, these were only a few people, and they wisely refrained from stepping forward to identify Yu Tian.
Most people didn't recognize Yu Tian, but they recognized the Sun Chasing Sword, and they were all silent with fear.
Yu Tian smiled and said loudly, "These fellow Daoists, bullying children doesn't make you heroes. For the sake of my sword, let's let this matter go today, shall we?"
The faces of the burly men turned blue and purple, changing color repeatedly. Finally, they bowed to Yu Tian from afar, put away their weapons, and left the inn.
Yu Tianchao, who was still standing in the same spot, said to Ming Yao and the other person, "The table has been damaged. If you two young fellow Daoists don't mind, you can sit with us."
The innkeeper cast a grateful glance at Yu Tian. Ming Yao was stunned for a moment, then excitedly pulled the dull-witted Song Quanzhen over and clasped her hands in thanks to Yu Tian, saying, "Thank you for your help, fellow Daoist!"
Song Quanzhen also gave a shy smile and bowed.
Jiang Huali moved to the side and sat next to Xuan Qing, making room for the two of them.
Mingyao sat down and pulled Song Quanzhen along with her.
Yu Tian summoned the waiter and ordered several more dishes. The innkeeper, grateful for Yu Tian's earlier help, waived the bill for their table.
If a fight had actually broken out, the innkeeper would have suffered the most. It was a minor matter if the tables in the inn were smashed, but if a customer had been smashed, he might have been forced to pay compensation that would bankrupt him.
Mingyao introduced herself and Song Quanzhen, then asked curiously, "Are you fellow Daoists also planning to go to Zhuxie City?"
Yu Tian nodded.
Mingyao said happily, "Me too! I heard there are some great treasures at this auction, but we're not going there for those treasures. We're looking for a kind of spiritual herb that might appear at the auction..."
Mingyao talked on and on about her experiences along the way, saying that she had secretly run away from home. Song Quanzhen sat beside her, serving her food with a smile and saying nothing.
When asked about their relationship, Mingyao said, "He is my good friend. We grew up together, but he is not very bright. If he offends me in any way, please forgive him."
Jiang Huali was quite curious. Judging from what had just happened, Mingyao seemed more likely to be the one who was impulsive and offended people.
Noticing Jiang Huali's gaze, Ming Yao smiled, revealing a small tiger tooth: "Fellow Daoist, are you wondering why I said those things when I was clearly more reckless, right?"
She waved her hand: "This heroine is a righteous gentleman, she will avenge any wrongs on the spot, but he is different—"
"He likes to play dirty tricks."
Upon hearing this, Song Quanzhen gave a good-natured smile.
They seem really kind.
Jiang Huali: "..."
"Haha...I see."
“The auction starts in five days. We plan to continue our journey tomorrow. Would you like to join us?” Mingyao asked.
Yu Tian shook his head and smiled, "We're not going to the auction."
Upon hearing this, Mingyao said no more: "Then we shall meet again someday!"
...
After finishing her meal, Jiang Huali went upstairs to her room to pack her luggage.
Although she didn't have much to pack.
Yu Tian told her that they would set off that night, since they still had no clue who was behind it all, so the sooner the better.
Jiang Huali saw Xuan Qing in front of the door.
He carried a sword on his back, leaned against the side, and lowered his eyes, seemingly lost in thought.
Jiang Huali walked over with some doubt and asked, "Are you waiting for me here?"
Xuan Qing looked up at her and said, "Mm."
I will not travel with you tonight.
Jiang Huali nodded and asked, "Do you have something to do?"
Xuanqing: "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask."
Jiang Huali was somewhat speechless: "I understand. May I ask, fellow Daoist, is there anything else?"
Xuan Qing: "I will come to find you later."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and waved it gently. A red thread appeared in mid-air and wrapped around Jiang Huali's wrist.
Jiang Huali tugged at the red thread, puzzled: "What is this?"
"To prevent you from running away," Xuan Qing said succinctly.
Jiang Huali realized that Xuan Qing in this world spoke in a particularly unpleasant way.
"I'm not one to break my word. Alright, if you have nothing else to do, you should go back now. I need to rest."
She complained, "I didn't sleep well at all last night."
Hearing her complaint, Xuanqing met her gaze. Her eyes were bright, but now they revealed a hint of weariness.
Xuan Qing looked into those eyes and felt a strange sensation, as if he had once kissed away the tears at the corners of those eyes in the flickering candlelight and the interplay of light and shadow.
Xuan Qing awkwardly looked away, and for reasons unknown, added, "This is a magical artifact; it can block a fatal blow when in danger."
After saying that, he turned and left.
After he left, Jiang Huali stood there, smiled softly, and pushed open the door to go inside.
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