Zhong Changyao hadn't expected her to be so disrespectful. His face darkened immediately, and he forced a smile, "Miss Yun, I've always wanted to ask you, there's clearly no conflict between you and me, so why…"
Yun Xian was being pulled closer to the tree trunk bit by bit: "Why do you say that?"
"I sensed from the beginning that the young lady was hostile toward me," Zhong Changyao said. "Perhaps I'm overthinking it, but I still want to know how I've offended her."
Yun Xian: “…”
There's a reason this man was the hero of the story. He'd been roaming around in the desert secrets for so long, getting as dirty as a monkey. Although he'd been disciplined by Xue Lingxiu and was now a bit better than a monkey, he still deserved to be a gigolo for being able to call her "beautiful woman" without batting an eyelid.
Zhong Changyao's handsome face was filled with melancholy as he took a few steps towards her: "Miss Yun?"
"You really are overthinking it." He had lowered himself so much, but Yun Xian remained unmoved. He simply said, "Don't come over."
It wasn't because of anything else, but if she got any closer, she was worried that her left hand would uncontrollably give Zhong Changyao his favorite slap.
Zhong Changyao was ruthlessly rejected twice in a row. He could no longer keep a straight face and left with a slightly gloomy face, as if he had suffered a great injustice. Of course, this was not his fault. In "Against the Gods: The Gentleman is King", all the attractive female characters were either targets of strategy or potential targets of strategy. Even if he racked his brains, he could not think of the possibility that Yun Xian simply disliked him.
When his back completely disappeared behind the tree trunk, Yun Xian's left hand finally loosened and slid down from the trunk.
It was unknown how much the Taiping Sword disliked Zhong Changyao. Even Yun Xian's calloused palms were able to create a red glow. Yun Xian hissed, finished dousing himself with water, and raised his left hand in front of his eyes: "You finally came out?"
The Taiping Sword's big, sticky eyeball moved slightly under the palm of its hand, but it did not open.
He looks weird and a bit rebellious.
Yun Xian had always wanted to find an opportunity to have a good talk with it, to talk about life ideals, poetry and distant places, how to be a good sword, etc., but he had never been alone. Moreover, Taiping Sword was steady by nature. Except for making a sound when spitting out apple cores, it never spoke at other times. He didn't know whether it was because it didn't have enough strength or was simply too lazy to talk.
"If you don't tell me, I'll tell you first." Yun Xian glanced to the side and found that there was indeed no one around Li Jia. "When I was chasing Mei Yanliu, it was you who interrupted her call for help and took the initiative to call Su Chi?"
Yun Xian was not used to calling him "Big Brother", so when Su Chi was not around, he started calling him by his full name.
The Taiping Sword remained silent. Playing dead.
"Since you were able to stop it, your strength must be superior to mine." Yun Xian poked it with his finger and then ordered confidently: "Rest well. When we get to the mountain on the other side of the Snow Monkey, you can come out to help. Understand?"
Taiping: “?”
It was still waiting for Yun Xian to ask it, "Why are you here?", "Why did it become like this?", "What do I have to do to make you let me go?", but why did it give the order now? Did it say it agreed?
Yun Xian poked again: "Received, please reply."
Taiping shouted angrily: "Get out!"
This sound, mixed with the rustling of sword energy, was so ferocious and unmatched, but if the voice was not the soft and thin voice of a little kid, it would surely be more intimidating.
"Why are you so fierce?" Yun Xian leaned against the tree trunk leisurely and said calmly, "You are living with me now and need me for something. Why are you asking me to leave? Even if I leave, don't you still have to stay with me?"
"Oh, I need a favor from you? What a joke." Taiping said arrogantly: "I, Taiping, will never ask anything from anyone!"
Yun Xian poked his head out: "Well, Zhong Changyao, I have something to talk to you about——"
Taiping was anxious: "What are you doing?!"
It truly hated Yun Xian. Not only had he waited so long to discover its true identity, but now he dared to threaten it with someone else? If it hadn't felt a certain intuition about Zhong Changyao, it wouldn't have followed Yun Xian out of the Sword Realm.
It's the sect's guardian sword. Even if it's not as powerful as before, it can easily beat up a few young children. Yun Xian actually used it like a trash can! If you want to feed it, at least give it some apples. Who likes to eat apple cores?
"I've already told you, why don't we just live in harmony?" Yun Xian saw the large red eyeballs whirring and whirring, looking quite dissatisfied, so he said, "You are the Sword of the Sword Pavilion, and I am the Young Master of the Sword Pavilion. What a fate! Helping others brings happiness, and the fragrance lingers on the handle."
Taiping was very impatient: "I hate preaching!"
"You hate preaching? Then let me say something more." Yun Xian sympathetically changed his words, "Look at that Killing Blade from Liu Shi next door. He also started working at a young age. How well do they work together? Look at him, and then look at you."
Taiping: “?” Bubble
Yun Xian: "I fed you, clothed you, and raised you with nothing but iron and copper. I've never done anything to let you down, have I? Why don't you understand my painstaking efforts?"
Taiping: “???”
Yun Xian: "If you continue to be so disobedient, I will throw you out and replace you with a more obedient sword. Do you know how miserable it is for a wandering sword without anyone to take care of it? It might be melted down to make chopsticks."
Taiping: “???”
Yun Xian was about to speak when her left arm suddenly glowed bright red. In a flash, a powerful sense of detachment instantly spread from her limbs to her internal organs, rushing straight into her dantian, violently stirring up all her stored spiritual energy. Immediately afterwards, there was a shocking, earth-shattering bang.
An extremely arrogant sword light exploded, and the dark dead woods that had just covered the sky and the sun were instantly razed to the ground, leaving no trace behind.
It was truly razed to the ground. Yun Xian could even see the panicked eight-tailed rabbits not far away crawling out of their holes and running away.
This sword is extremely powerful and fierce, and can only be wielded by a Yuanying-level expert.
The noise was so loud that Qiao Lingshan, who was dozing off, immediately opened her eyes and asked, "What happened?!"
The sword light disappeared, and before Yun Xian could even open his mouth, he felt his entire body lose strength and fell stiffly downwards, nearly kissing the beautiful bare earth with his face. He said weakly, "...I'm not saying...please leave some for me..."
If you want to fight, save up and fight the monkey. Did this tree provoke you?
"Hmph, you deserve it." Taiping Sword snorted coldly. It seemed that Yun Xian's words of treatment had no effect on the rebellious boy. "You want me to take action? You wish!"
After it finished speaking, it ruthlessly disappeared. Qiao Lingshan came over and caught Yun Xian in time, saving her from the fate of chewing a mouthful of dirt.
There was a deafening roar that affected countless small demon beasts in the foundation-building stage. All of them scattered like birds and beasts. Yun Xian looked towards the place where everyone was stationed. As expected, the people who had been dead for a long time were awakened by the shock. Even Xue Lingxiu stuck his head out from the carriage and looked over here with a frown.
Then I saw a limp cloud.
Without the shelter of the grove, the two sides looked at each other awkwardly.
Everyone: “…”
Yun Xian: “…”
How could this man get himself into this state in just a few moments?
"I was so engrossed in studying the sword manual that I accidentally went astray, haha." Yun Xian said palely, "Sword cultivators, you know what I mean."
Everyone's eyes were immediately filled with awe.
As expected of a swordsman, even the term "possession" is so commonplace. It seems he's been possessed quite often, otherwise his temperament wouldn't be so eccentric and moody. Such a keen interest in martial arts is truly admirable.
Invisibly, the strange impression of sword cultivators increased.
Others may not know this, but Qiao Lingshan and Feng Ye knew Yun Xian's reputation for talking nonsense. They gathered around him and asked anxiously, "What happened?"
"Nothing." Yun Xian said weakly, "...I just suddenly thought of a way."
Qiao Lingshan frowned fiercely: "Method? What method?"
"Don't worry, don't overthink it." Yun Xian, despite his disability, was helped to the side to rest. He did not forget to comfort Qiao Lingshan: "It's definitely insidious."
Qiao Lingshan: “…”
She suddenly didn't want to know anymore.
Because of the sudden incident just now, Yun Xian gave her pony to Feng Ye. She collapsed limply in Xue Lingxiu's carriage with a peaceful look on her face.
It was already late at night in the secret realm, and everyone was quickening their pace to head towards the mountain range occupied by the snow monkeys.
Although the carriage was improvised, it was still incredibly spacious, easily enough for two or three people. There was even a faint scent of incense burning inside. No, it didn't seem to be incense. Yun Xian carefully examined it and realized it was the fragrance from Xue Lingxiu's robes, a light, elegant, and lingering fragrance.
The cultivator had been fasting for a long time, so no matter how dirty he was, he couldn't be that dirty. Besides, Yun Xian's family were all sword cultivators, and his mother Xiao Wu would never do such a thing. She took a deep breath and only smelled the scent of money.
It's really scary when people have money, they can do anything.
"Possessed?" Xue Lingxiu gently pressed her fingertips on Yun Xian's wrist through the handkerchief, raised her eyes slightly, and said in an unclear tone: "I'm afraid not."
Yun Xian changed into a more comfortable position, glanced at the handkerchief, and said cheerfully: "Brother Xue, there is no need to worry about the distinction between men and women, just take the pulse directly."
Xue Lingxiu: "I just feel it's a little unclean."
Yun Xian: “?”
Wasn't she clean enough?! She even asked Qiao Lingshan to wipe her face and hands when she came in!
Although Xue Lingxiu was a bit of a jerk and had a penchant for being sarcastic, he was still quite reliable as a medical practitioner. Not only was he reliable, he was a completely different person. His demeanor changed significantly the moment he picked up the Love Severing Needle.
Compared with usual times, it may be the difference between being bathed in spring breeze and being bathed in cold wind.
"Weakness and exhaustion, a lack of spiritual energy. If these symptoms occur during battle, it will be quite troublesome." Xue Lingxiu finished taking the pulse, threw away the handkerchief, and said gently, "First, absorb some spiritual energy. Remember, use only half of your usual strength. Your meridians have just been stretched, and you can't put any more strain on them now. Come, extend your hand."
These words were spoken to Yun Xian, who then stretched out his right hand.
Her hands were not the same color as her face; they were a shade darker and much rougher.
Xue Lingxiu: “Two.”
Yun Xian then put her hands together, and then watched Xue Lingxiu casually take out a handful of high-quality spirit stones from her storage ring and place them in her palm. She waved her hand and said, as if telling a child to go eat candy, "Go ahead."
“?” Yun Xian paused: “For me?”
"Or else?" Xue Lingxiu's attitude turned sour as soon as the needle was put away. She frowned impatiently, "Is there anyone else here?"
Yun Xian: “…”
She held the spirit stone in her hand, and for the first time, she felt a little ashamed of herself for having evil intentions towards others.
Actually, rich people are not necessarily bad.
Xue Lingxiu hadn't expected that after just a short time of cooperation, she would have to treat patients. Just when she was about to start thinking about bothering someone, she saw Yun Xian sitting there, taking the spirit stone and showing no intention of leaving. She could only patiently ask, "Anything else?"
Yun Xian rubbed the spirit stone with his hand, slowly absorbing the spiritual energy. He slumped down on the cushion and suddenly asked, "How did Brother Xue and Zhong Changyao know each other? Isn't it a little strange?"
"Zhong Changyao?" Xue Lingxiu frowned and said, "You and he are both from the Eastern Realm, why don't you ask him?"
Yun Xian said frankly: "Because the relationship is not good."
"Tell the truth." Xue Lingxiu sneered.
As the two chatted, the team was already close to the boundless snow-capped mountains. The terrain in this secret realm was unnatural. The first half was a bleak, gloomy desert, but in the blink of an eye, the ice crystals on the ground emitted a biting cold.
The group had gradually passed the foot of the mountain and walked silently under the inky black sky.
"I, Yun Xian, have always been sincere to others." Yun Xian's eyes shone brightly in the dim sky. She rolled over and sat up straighter. "Brother Xue, didn't you ask me why I was 'obsessed' just now?"
Xue Lingxiu looked out with his handsome eyes and said calmly, "It's the same question as your previous one, but I just don't think it's important."
It didn't matter. He naturally knew that Zhong Changyao didn't submit to him, and he also knew that he might not truly want to win the championship for the Southern Realm. But so what? As long as he had his own agenda, he could be restrained. It was just a hypocritical act of mutual exploitation, so why bother with so many minor details?
But why was Yun Xian still chatting with him? They just met today, were they very familiar with each other?
Yun Xian absorbed all the spirit stones, patted off the dust in his palm, and said, "Brother Xue, don't worry. Zhong Changyao and I are still different."
Oh? Is this a sign of loyalty? Xue Lingxiu sneered inwardly, but asked, "Really?"
Yun Xian: "I really want to use you."
Xue Lingxiu: “…………”
ha?
Did he suddenly develop some ear disease?
The carriage curtain was lifted, and Xue Lingxiu was about to frown when he heard one of the masters' voices whisper in secret, a hint of confusion in his voice: "Master Xue, we are heading towards the mountainside, but these snow monkeys don't seem to be resting and are still performing some kind of ceremony."
"Ritual?" Xue Lingxiu said gently, "We can't alert the enemy. Let's stay here for now."
The master should retreat quickly.
Yun Xian, familiarly, climbed up and lifted the carriage curtain. Sure enough, amidst the white expanse of snow-capped mountains, she spotted the Snow Roaring Monkeys. Just as described in the storybook, the monkeys were all around the early Golden Core stage. There were both young and old, male and female, some holding babies. They always traveled in groups of three or more. Even the monkey soldiers, seemingly on patrol, traveled in pairs, never alone.
In this way, if there is a surprise attack by the enemy, they can build a sonic array as quickly as possible to stop the enemy.
It seems that this group of monkeys have begun to acquire human intelligence. Apart from being unable to speak, their actions of communication seem to be no different from those of humans.
Generally speaking, at this time, the Snow Monkeys would only send soldiers to stand guard outside, but now seeing how lively it is, the mountains and plains are covered with snow-white fur, it seems like they have come out in full force to participate in some grand event.
Could it be that the snow monkey also gets up early to go to the vegetable market?
Zhong Changyao volunteered and said, "I'll go check it out first."
"Go ahead. Be careful."
“…”
In the eerie silence, Yun Xian suddenly spoke, saying quietly, "Brother Xue, do you know why sword cultivators are so poor?"
"?" Xue Lingxiu couldn't stand it anymore, no matter how well-mannered she was. "Why haven't you left yet? Are you going to sleep here tonight?"
Yun Xian was still frank: "I have a thick skin."
"..." Xue Lingxiu remained calm and silently repeated three times: "This is the patient." "You said it."
"Alchemy practitioners can sell elixirs, talisman practitioners can sell talismans. Qinfang practitioners can participate in art performances, and swordsmiths can help forge swords. Monks can perform rituals, and temples provide food and accommodation. The Body Forging Sect and the Sword Sect are the leading monopoly families and have great power." Yun Xian said, "But sword practitioners only know how to use swords. At best, they can only sell their martial arts. Selling for a month might not be as expensive as repairing a sword once."
Xue Lingxiu felt something strange the more she listened, but she couldn't figure out what was strange about it. "So?"
"Except for the top group, martial arts is the least valuable." Yun Xian looked strangely at the male snow monkey wandering alone in the deep ravine in the distance, its whereabouts a mystery. He could not hide his relief in his tone, "Fortunately, I still have a smart brain."
"I have a plan, but I don't know if I should tell you or not."
Xue Lingxiu looked at her familiar smile and suddenly felt a chill on her back.
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