spying system
"If you're not Xin Yi, where is she?"
These words were resounding, and Xu Hanqing's peach blossom eyes were filled with melancholy and indignation: "She would swing her sword slightly to the left because she used to be left-handed, but you are not."
"Who are you?"
The snow stood still before Sui Zhixu and Xin Yi, each snowflake as plump and soft as willow catkins, obscuring Sui Zhixu's vision and causing her to miss the fleeting clarity in Xin Yi's eyes.
She gathered her inner strength in her palm and slammed it into Xin Yi. Xin Yi was knocked back by her inner strength, leaving long marks on the snow piled on the roof.
The snowflakes fell softly, scattering and blooming on the ground.
Snowflakes began to fall again, landing on Sui Zhixu's shoulders.
"What do you mean?" Jiang Li opened the umbrella, and before it could be pierced, the poisoned needle on the handle pierced Agate's chest. Agate stepped back and leaned against the tree, clutching his chest and gasping for breath.
She turned to look at Sima Xian, "Who else could she be but Xin Yi?"
Sima Xian did not answer, but lifted his eyelids to look into Jiang Li's eyes.
Indifference is like a calm pool of water, unmoved by even the fiercest storms.
Gu Qingyi is deep and thoughtful, Ye Taoyao is eccentric, Shen Huaiyu is gentle but too dignified and proper, and Jiang Li is used to being free and unrestrained, so she always feels a little uncomfortable.
Jiang Li considered herself to have a fairly good relationship with Xin Yi. As fellow martial artists, and having taught A Ling martial arts, they talked much more than others.
In an instant, the scene fell silent, with only the soft rustling of white snow drifting in the wind.
"The owner of the building..." Chu Jiu suddenly spoke, breaking the silence.
Most of the disciples of Tianque Tower were taken in by Xinyi, such as Cao Ning and Chu Jiu...
"Who else could she be but Xin Yi?" Sima Xian remained calm, turning his head to meet Chu Jiu's probing gaze.
"What, don't you recognize your leader?" Sima Xian scanned the disciples of Tianque Tower present. Each of them had a different expression, but they all lowered their heads in unison.
Chu Jiu lowered his head and replied, "Yes."
He was confused. For so long, the author's every word and action had been as usual, without the slightest error. Even if the author in front of him wasn't left-handed, who could learn the author's dual swordsmanship in such a short time?
"Xin Yi, what are you standing there for?" Sima Xian ordered sternly. "Xin Yi" paused, then raised her sword and slashed at Sui Zhixu again.
The wind from the sword, carrying a frosty aura, swept past the hem of her clothes. Sui Zhixu raised her sword to block it, and the two swords clashed fiercely. With a "clang," they collided and sparks flew.
A flash of golden-red light streaked by, like fireworks exploding on New Year's Eve in winter.
Sui Zhixu pursed her lips and stepped forward, her eyes reddening as she stared intently into Xin Yi's eyes.
Her eyes were cold and indifferent, like lifeless objects, devoid of emotion and movement.
Where is she?
No one answered.
As Xu Zhixu's eyes dimmed, he lightly twisted his wrist holding the sword, creating a series of sword flowers. "You are not as good as Xinyi."
She followed Xin Yi's method in every step, but it was just not right; the form was similar, but the spirit was not.
"You don't understand the essence of Magnolia's teachings."
"No need." She finally spoke, her clear, melodious voice indistinguishable between male and female. Compared to her usual voice, her words were colder now, with a hint of arrogance if listened carefully.
In her eyes, Sui Zhixu was not her former disciple, but a destined defeated opponent.
"Huh?" Sui Zhixu laughed out loud. "Then let's give it a try."
The two of them walked lightly on their toes, heading in an unknown direction.
"Ah Ling!" Jiang Li didn't care whether it was agate, green agate, or anything else. If Ah Ling said she wasn't Xin Yi, then she definitely wasn't.
Ah Ling will be in danger.
Yu Guangzhong and Jiang Li spotted Fan Lingzhang behind the corner of the tablecloth and glared at him fiercely.
He touched his nose, thinking that Sima Xian must really want to kill him now, and that he might be shot through the heart by his guards as soon as he showed his face.
Wait a minute, why is Madam Jiang calling for A-Ling? Fan Lingzhang hurriedly lifted the tablecloth, but the large tablecloth accidentally covered him. It took Fan Lingzhang a few twists and turns to remove it.
He climbed onto the railing and just happened to see the last silhouettes of Sui Zhixu and "Xinyi" as they left.
He was extremely anxious and shouted even louder than Jiang Li, "Ah Ling!"
Although Xu could not hear his calls, it attracted the attention of Sima Xian and a group of people. At the same time, the Miao people who arrived late shouted at Jiang Li upstairs.
"Holy Maiden, we've come to save you! The mountain god will surely protect us!"
"We will definitely win."
...
"Shut up!"
Instead of wasting time on this, we should take down Sima Xian first.
Jiang Li rubbed her temples, and in the blink of an eye, Sima Xian was nowhere to be seen downstairs.
She looked closely and saw that Xiaoqing was tearing at a corpse with her mouth, her mutilated lower leg was teetering on the edge of the corpse in her mouth, and there was no one else alive around.
Still eating!
Everyone is gone. Except for those who are seriously injured and unable to run, everyone downstairs has disappeared.
"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and find them!" Jiang Li was so angry that her head ached. A bunch of useless people. Sure enough, dreams are always the opposite of reality. How could she have led this bunch of useless people into the Central Plains and expanded Miao territory to the Central Plains to their deaths!
The Miao people then realized that the person had already run away, and shouted in a panic, "Hurry!"
"Let's get going!"
"Didn't you hear what the Holy Maiden said?"
"What did the saintess say?"
"It sounded like they were looking for someone, but I didn't really hear clearly."
"Didn't you all notice that the outsider is missing? The Holy Maiden wants us to go find him!"
...
Jiang Li: "..."
A bunch of idiots!
Fan Lingzhang grabbed an arrow and ran downstairs, rushing after Xu Yuan's departing figure.
“You can’t go.” Jiang Yun grabbed his arm and dissuaded him. “There’s a mountain god and a cave of ten thousand snakes in the back mountain. You can’t go to the former, and you’ll die if you go to the latter.”
"I'm going." Jiang Li jumped down from the second floor, her red clothes fluttering, and slowly landed on the white snow.
"I also……"
"What do you mean, 'what do you mean'? Don't go over there and cause trouble for A-Ling." Although Jiang Li looked down on Fan Lingzhang, she couldn't watch him die because he was A-Ling's sweetheart.
"Jiang Yun, keep an eye on him. If he escapes, you'll be held responsible." Jiang Li left these words and used her lightness skill to head towards the back mountain.
Jiang Yun gestured, and suddenly silver butterflies appeared around Fan Lingzhang, blocking his way. Fan Lingzhang wanted to say something, but suddenly met Jiang Yun's eyes. After a moment, his clear eyes became cloudy. He silently turned around and went back into the house, closing the door behind him.
"Wouldn't this be a bit inappropriate?" Wu Shanyue asked softly, standing beside him, her eyes filled with worry. "He's so worried about A-Ling."
"My aunt gave the order; if I hadn't intervened, she probably would have tied him to a pillar." Jiang Yun put her arm around Wu Shanyue's shoulder and asked softly, "Are you cold?"
Wu Shanyue shook her head. The Miao people were frantically searching for someone, shouting loudly. Wu Shanyue snuggled closer to him. "Perhaps, perhaps we should repair A Ling's building first."
Wu Shanyue pointed to the broken railing on the second floor. Jiang Yun's entire focus was on Wu Shanyue's lips as they moved, his gaze lingering on them. Wu Shanyue frowned, pushed him hard, her cheeks flushed, "I told you to look downstairs, where are you looking?!"
"Oh." Jiang Yun casually stopped the people and told them to find someone to fix it and clean up the messy battlefield.
"It's too cold, let's go back. Aunt won't get into trouble on her own turf." Jiang Yun stroked Wu Shanyue's cheek, her fingertips gently touching the snowflakes on her eyelashes.
"Mmm!" Wushan Yue laughed, her voice cheerful.
After Fan Lingzhang entered the room, a silver butterfly landed on his forehead and slowly fluttered its wings, while silver phosphorescent powder landed on the tip of his nose and cheeks.
His pupils were unfocused, and he unconsciously murmured, "Ah Ling..."
In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Fan Lingzhang's eyes gradually cleared, his narrow phoenix eyes slightly opening and closing, revealing a sense of confusion.
Ah Ling, Ah Ling, Ah Ling...
Ah Ling!
He's going to find Ah Ling!
The hand gripping the bow tightened and tightened, the patterns on the bow deeply imprinted on Fan Lingzhang's hand, a dark red color appearing on his palm until the blood congealed.
Yes, he's going to find Ah Ling.
Fan Lingzhang broke free from the Gu spell's restraints, and the silver butterfly that had landed on his forehead instantly dissipated into powder, the silver powder scattering in the air.
In the distance, Jiang Yun frowned and fixed his gaze on Lu Kou's small building.
Wu Shanyue tugged at his sleeve, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"
Jiang Yun's expression turned solemn, and he suddenly asked, "Has my Gu technique declined?"
Wu Shanyue scratched her head. "Huh? No way?"
Jiang Yun was very dissatisfied with her questioning tone. His gloomy aura surrounded Wu Shanyue. He wrapped his arms around Wu Shanyue from behind, rested his chin on her shoulder, and said helplessly, "You're still too obsessed with the pleasures of love."
You! Shameless!
Jiang Yun chuckled softly twice, "How can the pleasure of sexual intercourse be called shameless? I am so immersed in it that I cannot extricate myself."
"As for Gu techniques... never mind them."
"You're lazy and you're blaming me?" Wushan Yue puffed out her cheeks, making them bulge like a fish.
Jiang Yun poked her cheek and said in a good mood, "Mmm."
"Shameless!"
"Um."
Jiang Yun smiled, but couldn't help but sigh inwardly. If only A-Ling knew how to use Gu, she would be the most diligent person, even willing to put her own husband aside. He believed she could handle all the responsibilities, but alas, it had to be him.
I don't want to at all.
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On the other side.
A sudden gust of wind arose, the cold wind mingling with the daylight, the wind carrying snowflakes that swept in, cutting through the forest and breaking through the bamboo, like silver light unstoppable, heading towards the "Magnolia".
Xu then pinned the "Magnolia" sword to the mountain, and the two swords, like nails, firmly pinned him to the mountain wall.
This sword strike is called Snow Covering a Thousand Mountains.
The third move of the Xin Family Sword Technique.
"Xinyi" was nailed to the mountain wall. She raised her head, and a smile appeared in Xinyi's eyes, which was Xinyi's usual indifference and carefree attitude.
"Is this the mental cultivation method you've been talking about?" she uttered slowly, the smile on her lips looking more like a mockery.
With a swift movement of her long arms, she broke free from her restraints. Her twin swords traced silver lines in the air, their blades vibrating and emitting long hums as they pierced straight down the mountainside towards Sui Zhixu.
Sui Zhixu flipped over and grabbed the sword hilt. The powerful force of the sword wave traveled to her arm. She gripped the vibrating sword tightly and used the remaining force to slash at "Xinyi".
She imbued the remaining power with new internal energy, transforming it into a new move.
The fourth move of the sword technique, Clear Water Three Mountains.
Sword waves surged like a vast ocean, one after another, carrying the chill of snow. The Three Mountains of Clear Water became a chilling tide, drawing people in and drowning them in the hope that lay so close to the mountains.
"Magnolia" parried the attack with her sword, attempting to recall a way to counter it from her mind, but she was no match for the speed of Sui Zhixu's sword. Her blood and qi flowed backward, and she spat out blood, acutely aware of the loss of her life force.
Shock flashed across Xin Yi's eyes. How could this be? She clearly...
As blood oozed from the numerous wounds on her body, the cold wind whipped through them, freezing the blood into frost. She was no longer in pain.
Amidst the wind and snow, the two gazed at each other from afar.
"The system's power isn't as invincible as I imagined; I've really overestimated it." Sui Zhixu casually wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and slightly raised his chin.
Xin Yi remained silent, then raised Xin Yi's eyes and said, "Your strength is even greater than it was back then."
Sui Zhixu scoffed, "You can't even distinguish between swordsmanship and saber techniques, what kind of person are you?"
Xin Yi had originally practiced with the saber, not the sword. However, the system rashly attacked based solely on the strongest moves Xin Yi remembered, using a sword to perform saber techniques, which was utterly incongruous.
It was only because of her superior strength that she was defeated by her.
"He should have dealt with you when you were youngest and weakest, but the host chose the most tedious and risky method. He chose to raise you, and now he has caused a great disaster. Even the original owner of this body was the same. Even after falling into the dust, she was still able to get up and take revenge, and even help others. But apart from you, no one discovered that she had been dead for a long time. You humans are truly laughable."
“You are equally foolish. The host gave you a chance to live, but you went astray for a few inferior humans, just because the one who died was your so-called sister. If it weren’t for your good fortune, Lu Xian and Cao Ning would have died long ago, and it wouldn’t have been delayed until now.”
Every word and action exuded an undisguised arrogance, which, combined with Xin Yi's face, made Xu suddenly laugh.
"Is it ridiculous?" Sui Zhixu said calmly. "When did you start taking over her body? And imitating her, imitating the humans you look down on?"
"I originally only wanted to control her, but she broke free of her restraints in order not to kill you. Based on the calculations of the big data, I chose the safest method to take over this body. It's just human neurons; of course, I can easily replicate them one-to-one."
His words were cold and ruthless, and Sui Zhixu bit her chin, her eyes darkening.
"Xinyi" tilted her head. "You are angry and sad. I copied the original owner's neurons. Although I don't understand your useless emotions, when you are angry, the function of your prefrontal cortex temporarily weakens, leading to impulsive behavior and uncontrolled reactions. Destined one, you should not have these useless impulses and uncontrolled reactions."
"Perhaps I can report your data. As long as you assist the host in achieving great things, whatever you want, I can apply for it for you. Wealth and glory, immortality, or being transported to another world to ascend to immortality, or becoming an employee of headquarters and enjoying all the benefits of advanced civilizations..." As she spoke, "Xin Yi" became vaguely excited, and she looked more like the Xin Yi of the past.
What is your purpose?
Su Zhixu's eyes flickered slightly; the system actually wanted to turn her against them.
She didn't speak, and a smile slowly appeared on Xin Yi's face, stiff and rigid, revealing an inhuman eeriness.
Jiang Li called out from not far away, "A Ling, I have activated the Snake Cave."
Upon hearing this, Xu flew out with a sword to block her path, and then used the sword to drive her towards the snake pit.
She frowned at Xin Yi. "Do you think you can destroy me? All you can destroy is this body."
“I absolutely cannot let you continue using her body. I guess you can only use her techniques when you are using Xin Yi’s body. It won’t work with anyone else.”
Sensing the coldness in the eyes of the person before him, Sui Zhixu knew he had made the right bet.
She wasn't as powerful as she claimed. She didn't control Xin Yi at all; it was clearly a lot of effort she put in to control Xin Yi's mind. Otherwise, Xin Yi wouldn't have taught her martial arts for so many years.
Although Xu didn't understand the advanced civilization she spoke of, she didn't understand the humanity she spoke of either. The affection between people was priceless, and they would never regret dying for each other.
She was furious. "You stubborn person, I clearly gave you the best choice."
"My life is in my own hands, what right do you have to criticize me?" Sui Zhixu drew another sword from the mountain wall and slashed at Xin Yi's Peach Blossom Intoxication. The system was caught off guard and the sword was knocked away by her.
"You are not worthy to wield her sword."
"How dare you! You lowly ancient humans treat me like this!"
Anger flashed across her face, and in an instant, a pale blue screen appeared before her eyes, with countless strings of code scrolling incessantly.
The snake pit was right in front of them. Sui Zhixu's heart skipped a beat, and he flipped over and kicked her into the snake pit. The snake pit was awakened by the thousands of snakes. The hibernating snakes were now enraged. Xin Yi's body was instantly surrounded by the furious snakes. The pale blue screen kept flashing, and Sui Zhixu could clearly see the anger in her eyes. Unfortunately, she had no sword in her hand and nothing else to grab onto.
In the boundless snow and mist, a white light flashed on the horizon, one... two...
Light blue and white gold thunderbolts intersected, their twisting and turning as if they were fighting each other.
Sui Zhixu looked up at the thunder on the horizon. Was it the intervention of an advanced civilization?
A pale blue ball of light burst out of the snake swarm behind him, followed by a startling laugh that exploded in Zhi Xu's ears: "You only killed her body, but I cannot be destroyed by lowly humans."
"Your world consciousness is no match for advanced civilizations!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the pale blue lightning on the horizon grew even thicker, and the snow and mist on the horizon were dyed pale blue, making the platinum lightning on the other side look as thin as a mosquito. The platinum lightning was not to be outdone and tried to entangle itself, but was fiercely split in two.
The lightning bolt struck straight down towards Sui Zhixu on the ground!
The pale blue light cluster became increasingly solid, and Sui Zhixu almost instantly concluded that Sima Xian must have done something!
How many people did he kill?!
She dodged to the side, and a thick bolt of lightning struck the Cave of Ten Thousand Snakes, its flash illuminating the uniquely patterned snakes within. In an instant, the snakes were blasted apart, thousands of them split in two, their corpses scattered outside the cave.
The air was even filled with the smoky aroma of roasted snake.
Most of the snake worms were killed, but Jiang Li, who was far away, suffered a backlash and squatted down, spitting out blood.
Sui Zhixu ran in the opposite direction, pursued relentlessly by the pale blue lightning in the sky, which seemed determined to strike Sui Zhixu to death.
The ball of light regained its voice, cold and hoarse, with grating sizzles indicating its inhuman nature.
"You can't escape."
Sui Zhixu ran straight forward, using her light footwork to leap across the mountain wall. Her goal was clear, and she focused entirely on moving forward, while the ball of light behind her chuckled with its piercing sound.
It lingers like a ghost.
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