Chapter 45: The private vault returned safely, and the master felt relieved.
After clearing their meridians and soaking in the cold pond for a while, the three of them flew on their swords to the back hall of Guizang Palace.
The so-called oath is not simply pointing to the sky and saying a few meaningless words, but dripping blood on the oath talisman and then burning the talisman paper in the presence of witnesses. Only then can it be considered an oath made between monks.
There is an oath talisman in the back hall.
Standing in front of Mu Fuyue's lotus lantern, the three of them pricked their fingertips, dripped blood onto the talisman paper, and swore an oath under their own witnesses.
When it was Mu Fuyun's turn, she deliberately slowed down her speech and whispered, "I, Mu Fuyun, am willing to do everything in my power for Mu Fuyue's return, no matter the cost."
Even if it's his own life.
Hearing this, Chu Ye and Song Xinghe frowned almost at the same time, feeling a little uncomfortable in their hearts.
Although it was their common wish to have Mu Fuyue return, "no matter what the cost", it always sounded like a bad omen.
However, in the current situation, what she has to pay is her own blood. In the future, even if she needs to use more and more blood, she can make up for it with elixirs, so it will not really hurt the foundation.
The two looked at each other, but ultimately did not interrupt. They just let Mu Fuyun burn the light yellow talisman paper and turn it into ashes.
The light ashes, carrying a faint spiritual power, danced in the air like snowflakes until they disappeared.
Once the oath is taken, it must be observed, otherwise, the monk's life will be threatened.
Mu Fuyun felt relieved. Looking at the wick in front of him, which had been nurtured and cared for for more than a year and was now much brighter than the extremely weak light before, he did not hesitate to make another cut on the wound on his fingertip that had not yet healed completely.
The originally half-dried wound opened again, and bright red liquid flowed out from the middle of the dark mark and dripped between the lotus lanterns.
As if the blood wasn't flowing fast enough, she stretched out her other hand, pinched her knuckles with her thumb and index finger, and applied a little force.
The blood suddenly flowed like beads with broken strings, gradually forming a string.
"what you do!"
Seeing that she was dripping more blood than usual, but still showed no sign of stopping, Chu Ye couldn't help but frown and ask.
Song Xinghe simply grabbed her wrist and tried to stop the bleeding.
"You are weak now, and you have to leave the sect tomorrow. Don't you know how to take care of yourself?"
Mu Fuyun glanced at him, pulled back his hand, and dripped a few more drops into the wick before performing a spell to stop the bleeding.
"What are you afraid of? It's just a few drops of blood. I've already established my foundation, how could I be so fragile?" Seeing that the mottled wound on her fingertip had been cleaned up, she looked up at Chu Ye, "Besides, this body is my own. Don't I understand the meaning of 'cherishing' better than you?"
Chu Ye's eyebrows twitched, he looked away, pursed his lips and said nothing. Song Xinghe's face was also a little stiff.
Her words always contained thorns that could sting them instantly.
Mu Fuyun ignored their strange behavior and just stared at the changes in the lotus lantern's wick.
If she remembered correctly, according to the progress in the book, if she did that one or two more times, the soul attached to this lamp would be replenished to 30%.
By then, the already deceased Mu Fuyue would be able to transform briefly into human form with the help of the smoke and candlelight and talk to people.
In the original book, she naturally avoided her sister, but now she is more curious and doesn't know what happened between the sisters that led to their current situation.
After coming out of the back hall, Mu Fuyun flew back to Lingshanze on his sword.
At this time, three full hours had passed since the task was completed early in the morning.
The sky is still bright and the heat is just beginning to dissipate. When I fly the sword, there is a breeze that makes me feel open-minded and relaxed.
At this time, the master should still be in retreat. It was an exception that he could take time out during the day to pass on that message to her, which touched her deeply.
I guess I won't be able to see him when I go back later. I might as well use the remaining time to pack my bags, take some Guyuan Pills, meditate all night, and wait to set off with everyone at the foot of Fu Ri Peak tomorrow morning.
Unexpectedly, when he returned to the cave and was about to go back to his own room, he found that the door of Xie Hanyi's room was ajar, revealing a tiny gap.
It wasn't that she intended to peek, but seeing this situation, she subconsciously slowed down her pace. Before she could react, she caught a glimpse of the familiar white figure inside.
He stood not far from the door, his hands behind his back, his face still expressionless, as if he was in deep thought, or waiting for something.
Mu Fuyun hesitated for a moment, then stood outside the half-open door, clasped his fists and bowed, then called out softly to the person inside.
"Master, your disciple is back."
There was silence inside, no response, but the door was opened from the inside.
"good."
Xie Hanyi stood in the room, meeting her gaze across the threshold.
"Just now, the headmaster sent me a message, saying that you have chosen the most difficult task."
"Yes, when I was drawing the mission, I chose a more difficult level, and I happened to pick the most difficult one. Master, don't worry, we have several classmates going with us, and with the guidance of our senior brother, we will definitely complete the mission."
Mu Fuyun nodded. Although he guessed that Qi Yuanbai must have told Xie Hanyi about everyone who was traveling with them, he still explained briefly.
Somehow, she felt as if he had something to say to her.
After a pause, she recalled the message she had received during the day, smiled, and added softly, "Thank you for your concern, Master."
Xie Hanyi pulled the corners of his lips, but before the smile could spread to the corners of his eyes, he retreated.
"Follow me, I have a few things to give you."
As he spoke, he came out of the house and walked along the long corridor in the cave.
On the stone walls on both sides, lights lit up as he walked, illuminating the dark corridor as bright as day.
Mu Fuyun followed behind him, step by step.
They didn't know how far they walked before they stopped in front of the stone gate at the end of the corridor.
Xie Hanyi reached out and tapped a groove on the door. With a rumbling sound, the stone door split in the middle and opened to both sides.
It was still pitch black behind the stone gate. When he stepped in, he was suddenly enveloped by dazzling light.
Mu Fuyun felt a flash of white in front of his eyes and subconsciously closed his eyes. After adapting to the sudden light, he opened his eyes again.
What appeared before my eyes was a huge space. There was a semi-inclined crystal table at the door. A few feet ahead were rows and rows of shelves.
The shelf was several dozen feet long and more than ten feet high. A little further along the stone wall, there was a huge stone staircase that wound up along thick stone pillars.
Mu Fuyun subconsciously counted and found that this huge space was four stories high.
"Here are all the things I have collected over the years since I entered the Dao, including magical instruments, elixirs, spirit stones, and precious materials. There are quite a few."
After she had taken a quick look around, Xie Hanyi began to tell her where this place was.
It turned out to be the private vault of Taoist Lingshan.
Mu Fuyun inexplicably thought of the master on Yuya Mountain whom he had never met.
Not long after she entered the sect, her master used a talisman to lead her to his private vault and handed everything to her. She could decide for herself what to use or what to learn.
At that time, she was just a little girl who knew nothing. She was admitted to Yuya Mountain because a master saw that she was born with extraordinary talents and early intelligence. She was so alone in front of a room full of treasures, and she felt like she was abandoned there and ignored. She felt a sense of grievance until she grew up and became an adult, and she was able to let it go.
Later, she gradually thought that allowing her to enter his private domain should be a sign of closeness and recognition.
Just like now, Xie Hanyi was willing to bring her here, so he must treat her as a close relative.
The treasures in the room failed to move her heart at all, only the unspoken closeness made her heart soften.
Xie Hanyi took in her reaction and felt relieved when he saw that she did not show any greed or desire for the temptation in front of her.
In fact, he was very hesitant before deciding to bring her here.
As the "number one swordsman in the world" as he is known by others, he once traveled the world with his sword and accumulated a considerable amount of private property.
Adding to that the treasures and spirit stones that his master had given him before he passed away, his private treasury was no smaller than those of the famous aristocratic families in the world of cultivation.
No matter how much the monks emphasize purity and steadfastness, most people will lose their focus for a moment when faced with huge temptations. It is human nature to develop greed because of this.
He was not above worldly matters; his experience of the world's filthiness was no less than anyone else's. For a moment, he even worried that if he saw that look on her face, he would be disappointed.
However, she didn't give him the chance to be disappointed.
As expected, I was not wrong about him. He is a good child with clear mind and firm faith in Taoism.
"Master has picked out a few magical instruments and elixirs for you. They might be useful when you go out this time." Xie Hanyi handed her a small mustard seed bag that had been prepared on the shelf. "There are also some spirit stones in it. Don't be too restrained when you go out."
Mu Fuyun weighed the mustard seed bag in his hand. It was not too heavy, and it made him feel warm in his heart.
It is a token of gratitude from a master to his disciple when he leaves the sect for the first time.
The love and care from Master that I had always thought I would never experience seemed to be gradually being fulfilled after I had experienced the peak and then fallen back to the bottom.
"Open it and take a look." Xie Hanyi said.
Mu Fuyun lowered his head as he was told, opened the mustard seed bag, and took a quick look at it.
Hundreds of crystal-clear high-grade spirit stones, four or five pills packed in brocade boxes, including high-level Guyuan Pills, Qingxin Pills, and the Lotus Cold Frost Pills he had given her when they first met; two defensive magic tools, a heart-protecting mirror, and a silver armor coat.
"The Heart-Protecting Mirror and the Silver Armor Robe, when used together, can block a full-strength attack from a cultivator in the Nascent Soul stage. This was won by your master in the inner sect competition when he first entered the sect, and he has not used it yet." Xie Hanyi pointed at the two magical instruments.
Perhaps he was thinking about the past, the corners of his eyes curved up and a hint of a smile appeared on his face.
Mu Fuyun quickly recalled the day at Fu Ri Peak when Liang Shiqian mentioned to his classmates that his master, Elder Chang, had given him several magic weapons to cope with the mission, and everyone was talking about it with envy.
At that time, Xie Hanyi happened to appear.
"Thank you, Master!" She smiled, hiding the understanding and cunning in her eyes. She carefully put away the mustard seed bag, tucked it around her waist, and said with her head held high, "I will definitely not embarrass Master!"
Xie Hanyi's smile deepened as he shook his head and said, "Nothing else matters. You are alone outside, so take good care of yourself. If you return safely, I will be relieved."
Mu Fuyun was stunned, and his eyes were dull for a moment as he looked at him.
Whether it was the Yuya Mountain in the past or the Tianyan today, in the world of cultivation that pursues strength and worships the strong, no one has ever said such words to her.
"Disciple will definitely make Master feel at ease."
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