The topic took such an abrupt turn that Yun Xian froze in his tracks. After a long pause, he finally uttered, "Huh?"
What's the meaning?
Could it be that Su Chi felt that when Senior Mingren said that he had ill intentions towards him, he actually wanted to kill him... There seemed to be some truth in this, but most people wouldn't understand it that way!
"Big Brother, no, I think there's some misunderstanding between us, a big misunderstanding. You've helped me so much, how could I want to kill you?" Yun Xian said in a daze, "But you already think I want to kill you, and you still come to me so late at night? It's dark and windy, how dangerous is that? A white knife in, a red knife out."
Su Chi said calmly: "You can't kill me."
Yun Xian: “…Oh.”
That's true. Now we don't even know what species the eldest brother is, so who can we kill?
It was rare for Yun Xian to try so hard to gauge someone's expression, but he got off to a bad start. He happened to run into Su Chi, who had a rather expressionless expression. He immediately asked, "So, Senior Brother, was this the reason you were avoiding me just now?"
"Hide?" Su Chi frowned slightly: "I was just talking to someone."
It seemed that as soon as he finished speaking, he came to her room to question her.
"You said you didn't want to kill me." Su Chi looked at her, his brows stern, as if he was seriously confused: "What do you mean by that?"
Yun Xian: “…………”
Su Chi: "Why are you closing your eyes?"
"I was so sleepy I accidentally fell asleep." Yun Xian quickly opened her eyes and saw that Su Chi had no intention of avoiding her at all. He was still standing straight at her bedside like a sword. Despair suddenly filled her heart. "It's just... uh... that thing..."
She was in the wrong in the first place, and now she can't be justified no matter how thick-skinned she is!
Taiping gloated in the corner: "Hahahaha! You've got this day! Either you want to kill him or you want to rip him off, you choose!"
"Oh right!" Yun Xian saw that Su Chi was not going to leave because he couldn't get the answer, so an idea suddenly struck him, and he thought, "Big Brother, do you still remember what Elder Jiang asked me to tell you, about the love tribulation? Of course, this is not important. It's just that, Big Brother, you have been traveling for so long and have met many people, so it's inevitable that you will have a good impression of them..."
Su Chi: “No.”
"Yes! This is a very normal thing." Yun Xian forced himself to ignore Su Chi's answer and continued to stammer, "As for me, I'm a rookie with a relatively innocent perspective. Usually, a simple teenager like me will easily develop some... some admiration for the elders. It's easy to confuse admiration with other unnecessary emotions. Of course, I have completely corrected it now! So you must not take this matter to heart anymore..."
The more she spoke, the more she admired her own wit.
Others might not understand, but Yun Xian knew it all too well. She'd noticed the handsomeness of the senior brother, and she'd been tempted to harbor a few lewd thoughts. It had nothing to do with admiration. She'd simply been thinking about it; in life, she'd always been respectful of her teachers. But rather than simply wanting to strip someone's clothes, she'd rather admit it.
Su Chi saw her eyes moving restlessly, and finally, he slowly understood the complicated meaning behind her words and was stunned.
"Big Brother, please believe me." Yun Xian held up three fingers and swore, "I won't do it again next time!"
Su Chi: “…”
Why is he silent? Yun Xian said, "Big Brother, please say something."
Su Chi: “…boring!”
He frowned and walked away. The door was closed quietly. Yun Xian poked his head out and said in surprise, "Is he angry? I didn't tell the truth!"
Taiping: "Anyone would be angry!!"
Yun Xian was still struggling over whether or not to chase after him, but he felt that it would be better not to explain, as it would only make things worse. At this moment, the door opened and Su Chi pushed it open again.
Yun Xian lay back on the bed and pretended that he was not breathing for the time being, looking very peaceful.
"..." This time, Su Chi stood farther away than before. He stretched out his hand and placed a jade bottle on the table. He said coldly, "This is Dragon Absorbing Water. Take one bottle a day. It will help you absorb spiritual energy."
Why would you send medicine when you are angry? Yun Xian whispered, "Thank you, Senior Brother."
She really hated herself for being so lustful and making the situation too awkward. After waiting for a long time and still not hearing the door close, she quietly opened half of her eye and took a peek.
Su Chi! Standing there silently again! Not leaving yet!
What are you doing?! Can’t you let me sleep?!
Amidst the sound of his breathing, Su Chi finally spoke with a cold face: "Yun Xian, it's too early for you to think about this now."
Yun Xian: "..." She is already eighteen years old this year. Not eight. If she doesn't want to think about it now, should she wait until she is sixty?
"Those who practice swordsmanship shouldn't dwell on these... messy things. You're still young, and your realm isn't stable. You haven't practiced swordsmanship much these days, so you've become even less skilled." Su Chi looked at her from afar, the moonlight behind his back. He seemed to have made a decision and said stiffly, "To prevent you from overthinking, starting from tomorrow, you must set aside two hours every day for sword practice."
Yun Xian immediately sat up: "Ah?!"
Two hours?! Can you even call it "draw"?!
"What?" Su Chi frowned and said in a deep voice, "I will supervise it personally."
Yun Xian was planning to go out and have fun with her friends soon, and wanted to bargain, but as soon as she looked over, Su Chi hurriedly avoided her gaze and turned away.
This time he really left, the door was closed tightly, and not a single breath of wind could get in.
The senior brother came and went with a cold, unsympathetic look. The pure moonlight streamed into the room, revealing the ruby-like ears hidden behind the hair without mercy. Yun Xian, with his face full of bright reflections, said to Taiping blankly, "Did you see that?"
Taiping: “I see.”
Yun Xian: "Tsk, what's there to be embarrassed about? I'm not blushing, why should he be blushing?"
Taiping: "That's right! Why blush?"
Yun Xian thought about it for a moment and felt something was wrong: "Why is it a little cute?"
Taiping: “…………”
You two pack up and get out of here together!!!
The next day, the rooster crowed three times, but Yun Xian was still lying in bed, and a few unlucky children outside started quarreling again.
It was the same few sentences over and over again, which was really boring. She could guess the next sentence after hearing the previous one:
"What are you bald asses lighting incense for this morning instead of sleeping? The smoke is even drifting into my room!"
"You call this morning? What time is it still morning? If you want to be in the Demon Sect and turn the sun and moon upside down, don't bring it outside!"
The rest of the group couldn't get a word in, so they could only watch from the sidelines, eating sunflower seeds and waiting for someone to come and stop it. It would either be Xue Lingxiu or Yun Xian. But Xue Lingxiu had gone out early, so Yun Xian was the only one left.
Master Mingguang was still trying in vain to stop the quarrel: "Stop arguing..."
After experiencing the incident with the Smiling Buddha, Master Mingguang actually still had confidence in the Buddhist ability to mediate quarrels. It is hard not to say that he is stubborn and unrepentant.
Yun Xian compared himself to the bronze mirror and found that he was the same color as the mirror. He suddenly felt a little reluctant to go out. He heard a door creak open and Su Chi's cold voice sounded from not far away: "What are you doing?"
“…”
As if being poured with a bucket of cold water, Jimo Shu snorted coldly and went downstairs. Qi Zhiye also said stiffly: "Nothing."
There was no sound from the other end. Then, footsteps approached and there was a knock on the door: "Are you awake?"
Yun Xian randomly made a cleaning talisman and said, "Here it comes!"
Su Chi still had some humanity, though not much. Knowing Yun Xian needed a break and some fun, he decided to start sword training the day after tomorrow. Yun Xian had initially sighed a bit, but then he realized it made sense. He hadn't had much opportunity to properly practice swordsmanship since the Four-Way War, so now was the time to solidify his foundation.
Yun Xianyouyou came out, and the corridor, which was already well-lit, looked even more magnificent.
It was a little hard to see last night, but now it was clearly visible. The few hairs on her forehead were golden. Everyone's lips twitched, but they were too polite to laugh. Qi Xingye asked, "Master, how long will it take for her to recover?"
"Amitabha." Mingguang said, "It will only take half a month at most. There's no need to worry too much."
Half a month, better than expected. At least Yun Xian didn't want to participate in the Tianyuan Martial Arts Competition with a bronze man's golden body on her head. Otherwise, she didn't dare to imagine what the tabloids would say.
Su Chi gently placed a bamboo hat on Yun Xian's head, at least temporarily covering up the ugliness.
After a night's rest, everyone looked much more radiant and changed into their own clothes. Ji Rongxue looked at Yun Xian and said, "Would you like to go shopping in Qiankun City during this time?"
Tiedan was quite reliable. During the time everyone was trapped in the Lotus Seat, he restored Qiankun City to its former state before the Dao Sect invaded. Almost all of those knife-cut noodle shops had been shut down. Liu Liu returned to the sect and was reportedly severely punished by Liu Chang.
However, Yun Xian really doubted that Liu Liu, with his intelligence, could become an elder. Who were the leaders within the Sword Sect?
"Yeah." Yun Xian nodded and touched his storage ring. "By the way, I also need to prepare some things I'll need for the martial arts competition in advance."
What you need for a martial arts fight are spiritual treasures, magic tools, talismans, herbs, etc. These things can be bought in the market, but it is easier to find the ones that suit you in the auction house.
What's more, Taiping also has cracks on his body and needs to be sent for repair.
Unlike the fixed rules of the Four-Party War, the organizer of the Tianyuan Martial Arts Tournament is quite mysterious. The rules of each session are not announced to the participants until the last minute, which almost eliminates the possibility of cheating.
"Okay." Ji Rongxue said, "I'll also be in Qiankun City recently, let's go together."
Qi Zhiye remained silent, but Master Mingguang spoke up instead. "There's still some time before the martial arts competition. Do you have time to come to our Buddhist sect and have a chat?"
Is this an invitation for everyone to visit? But the Western Realm is quite far away, and Yun Xian has never been there. He is still debating whether to agree, so Qi Xingye said, "Master, let's talk about it later."
Master Mingguang couldn't stay in the Northern Realm for long. He had to report back to the Western Realm as soon as possible about the Smiling Buddha and Chiyou. He nodded and said to everyone with a kind look, "Don't force yourself. Don't force yourself."
Jimo Shu's unhappy voice came from below: "How long are you going to keep talking up there?"
She had been waiting downstairs for a long time.
"Tsk." Qi Zhiye said, "Why haven't you left yet?"
"Why should I leave? It's none of your business whether I want to leave or not!" Jimo Shu asked, "Why don't you go back to the Western Realm?"
Qi Zhiye: "What does it have to do with you whether I reply or not?"
Jimo Shu: "It's none of your business whether I reply or not!"
It's only been three sentences and it's started again!
Xue Ling, showing off her new clothes and waving a folding fan, came back and ran into the two arguing. Her gentle smile froze and she said slowly, "If you want to argue, go outside and don't embarrass yourself here."
Listening to his elegant and graceful manner, Qi Zhiye sneered and said disdainfully: "Why do you have to do this if you want to drive people away, Brother Cai."
Yun Xian: “?”
Fellow Daoist Qi! Don't say that casually! It's fine if she just said it, but it's a different story when Qi Zhiye mocks her in person!
Sure enough, Xue Lingxiu tightened his knuckles and said gloomily, "What did you say?"
Jimo Shu asked in confusion, "Who is Brother Cai? Hey, are they calling you?"
Xue Lingxiu's veins bulged: "......"
After a while, Ji Rongxue went down to mediate the fight, holding the man in his arms and leaving him in a corner. He said expressionlessly, "Yun Xian, leave them alone. Let's go."
Qiao Lingshan finished her entire bag of melon seeds. "How did these three manage to not only quarrel when put together in pairs, but also when put together as a group?"
Feng Ye was worried: "We can't go on like this, our relationship will be ruined."
Three people: "Where is the emotion?! Are you sick?!"
“…”
After an incense stick, Master Mingguang, with a kind face, carried Qi Zhiye to the carriage and left, saying to everyone, "See you later, my friends."
The group watched him pull the curtain, and then some sounds like the sound of knocking a wooden fish came from inside, but it was a little duller, a bit like knocking on the head, and they were not very sure.
Xue Lingxiu healed the bruise on the corner of her lip, and while looking at Jimo Shu, she said to Yun Xian, "I went out earlier. When the wealthy businessman Liu learned that we were back in Qiankun City, he wanted to invite us to his mansion for a visit."
Rich businessman Liu took the antidote, and he should have recovered his health these days. He also had time to slowly take back the properties that were swallowed up by the Sword Sect. Being able to survive in the business world of Qiankun City for so long as an ordinary person, he is definitely not the kind of person who is ungrateful.
Yun Xian pulled his bamboo hat and said, "Let's go. Um, um, Senior Brother, you...?"
"I'm not going." Su Chi lowered his eyes to look at her, and pulled her tilted bamboo hat back a little, "Give me the sword, I'll go and repair it."
Yun Xian’s eyes lit up: “Really?!” Sword training is very expensive!
Taiping sensed something was wrong: "...I am your natal sword! Are you just going to let someone else take over my power?! Yun Xian!!"
Su Chi: "When have I ever lied to you?"
Yun Xian handed Taiping over without a second thought, his eardrums nearly pierced by it: "Ahhh Yun Xian!! I hate you!!!"
As soon as Su Chi held it, it stalled and could only clang twice in grief and anger, resolving to find a chance to run back to Jiange.
The group finally got into Xue Lingxiu's spacious carriage. Leaning against the soft couch, Xue Lingxiu lazily said, "Without that person, the air feels much fresher."
Ji Rongxue: “…”
She thought coldly, Xue Lingxiu might be disappointed. Qi Zhiye clearly had no intention of leaving. Mingguang was going back to the Western Realm, but he didn't want to go back. Even if he did, he'd be back in a month at most. Wouldn't Qi Zhiye participate in the martial arts competition?
So Brother Cai, just accept your fate.
Xue Lingxiu had no idea that Ji Rongxue opposite him had thought so much in an instant. He was in a good mood and lifted the bamboo curtain to look at the street scene.
The knife-cut noodle shop has disappeared, but the old lady's shoe repair stall has returned, with people coming and going, and it is a bustling scene.
The atmosphere in the Liu Mansion was different from the last time he came. The servants were busy coming and going outside. Yun Xian was led all the way to the reception room. The wealthy businessman Liu was not ready yet, so Miss Liu was receiving the guests.
Yun Xian looked closely and saw that the male vixen was lying under Miss Liu's legs, with its tail swinging and its limbs all tucked under its belly. It didn't look like an immortal at all, but like a hen.
He was warming Miss Liu's feet and looked quite happy. Qiao Lingshan thought he looked a little strange and asked, "What is he doing..."
"You've gained ten pounds in half a month." Miss Liu said coldly, "If you keep eating and drinking like this and keep getting fatter, I won't want you anymore. Do you hear me? I want a pretty fox, not a fat one!"
The male fox was so frightened that he couldn't lie down anymore. He immediately started to do sit-ups with tears in his eyes. His belly was pink and he was not wearing any pants. The gunfire was seen clearly. He seemed to have forgotten that he could actually transform into a human form.
Yun Xian's eyes hurt: "..."
Forget it, this is at least better than being bought by some man. After all, Miss Liu fed him and he gained ten pounds. That means he must have eaten a lot of meat recently. It's much better than what she ate in the lotus seat.
A moment later, Liu Fushang hurried over, greeted everyone, and exchanged greetings. He looked radiant and energetic.
"You all left in such a hurry, I didn't have time to thank you." The wealthy businessman Liu said with a smile, "I won't say any more nonsense. I heard you've been preparing for a martial arts competition. As it happens, tomorrow is this month's auction. I'd like to invite you all to take a seat. If you see anything suitable, just tell my men and they'll take it away. Consider it a lucky break for you!"
This statement was truly impressive. The auction house had its own rules: the highest bidder wins. He was saying this, intending to pay for the item he saw fit.
However, Xue Lingxiu only smiled slightly and said, "Thank you in advance."
Ji Rongxue: "Thank you very much."
A businessman will never leave empty-handed without profit. For Xue Lingxiu and Ji Rongxue, this little favor is nothing. If Liu Fushang can make friends with the two of them, it will bring him more benefits in the future.
The three people from Jiange looked at each other and each of them showed a mysterious and petty smile.
I successfully found a loophole again!
"We will go to the auction." Yun Xian accidentally stepped on the male vixen's tail and leaned forward without making a sound. "But, there's something I need Mr. Liu's help with."
"Oh? What's the matter?" Mr. Liu spoke without missing a beat. "If there's anything I can help with, I'll do my best."
"For the martial arts competition, not only do we need to prepare weapons and magical treasures, but the Sword Sect will certainly need them as well." Yun Xian said, "During these days when the Sword Sect is hosting auctions, Elder Liu Liu must have used his influence to select a lot of rare treasures for the sect. I wonder if Mr. Liu could tell us a little so we can prepare more."
Mr. Liu's expression changed, and he said solemnly, "I'm sorry. I can't help you with this matter. This is related to the auction house's confidentiality principle. It concerns the foundation of Liu's reputation in Qiankun City. It is extremely important. No matter who it is, it must not be disclosed!"
With great force.
Yun Xian said: "Oh... okay..."
Xue Lingxiu didn't say anything, but just took a sip of tea with interest and put the teacup back on the table.
He had dealt with these businessmen too many times, so he naturally knew that he could only believe half of what they said.
As expected, Liu Fushang took a sip of water and suddenly called someone over. A look of endless confusion suddenly appeared on his face, and his eyes revealed a clear sense of stupidity. "Hiss, I don't know if it's because I just recovered from a serious illness, but my memory has become much worse recently. It's really strange. Xiao Zhang, do you remember where that hanging ink grass was? It's the spiritual herb that can be used to write talismans with ink, and it can also add a magical effect that can reduce the enemy's spiritual energy?"
Xiao Zhang was startled, glancing sideways at the group of people who were listening intently. He immediately understood everything and said, "It was taken away last month, Boss. And the Sea Spirit Pestle, a magical weapon that greatly increases water-attributed spiritual energy, was also taken with it. Have you forgotten?"
"Oh, I really don't seem to remember." Liu Fushang exclaimed that his memory was poor, and he rattled off a string of various names in succession, and also explained their uses in a considerate manner, "Jade Purity Pill...Nine Revolutions Medicine Cauldron...Concentric Grass...Seven Life Earth Root..."
At the end of his words, he even slapped himself on the head. A piece of paper slowly floated out from his sleeve and landed on the back of the fox spirit in the hen's arms. The fox also knew how to read people's expressions. It stood up silently and lay down at Yun Xian's feet.
Yun Xian picked up the note and saw an address written on it:
[To be collected by Zhang Dachui, No. 66, Yangtou Street, Xiaogang Village, Southern Branch of Beijie Daozong]
"Look at my memory!" Liu Fushang beat his chest and stamped his feet, full of regret. He kept saying, "How could I accidentally lose someone's spiritual treasure storage... No, I also lost the delivery address. Oh my god, what should I do now?"
Everyone: “…………”
You are so careless! Can you act a little better?
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