During this time, Su Xiaoniu and I returned to her hometown and resumed our peaceful cultivation life. Recently, Su Xiaoniu had been free, so she taught me many Taoist spells. For example, she listed thousands of spells for me to memorize and practice.
In the blink of an eye, more than half a year has passed.
During this time, I've memorized thousands of spells by heart, and I can unleash any of them at will. I've even mastered the "Paired Lotuses," one of the ten most difficult spells to control, to perfection. I have to admire my talent; it's incredible! Furthermore, I haven't neglected the swordsmanship Su Xiaoniu has instructed me to practice daily, and after more than six months of practice, my kendo proficiency has reached a state of utter mastery.
Of course, this is just my personal opinion. Maybe I am still too naive in front of a real kendo master.
Suddenly one day, Xuanxuan came to me and said that the Mid-Autumn Festival would be in two days. Do you want to go catch ghosts together?
When I heard about the Mid-Autumn Festival, I immediately remembered something and quickly said to Xuanxuan, "I'm sorry, Xuanxuan, I have something very important to do. When I'm free, I'll take you to catch ghosts together, okay?"
Xuanxuan pouted and said, "Brother Xu Fei always says he has something to do!"
I said awkwardly, "This is really a very important matter. Next time I will definitely take you to catch ghosts. I mean what I say!"
"So when will you be back?"
"It's after the 15th of July...right? If I don't come back at the agreed time, don't give up. Practice hard, okay?"
"Brother Xu Fei, you must come back! I will always wait for you!"
"Yes! I promise you!"
The Ghost Festival on July 15th, the appointment on July 15th...
It's finally here... Wandering Swordsman, which sword is stronger, yours or mine? Let them test it out for themselves.
I packed my things, took Su Xiaoniu with me, and set off for Yunnan overnight. On the way, I ran into Wen Chenglin, Ning Xue, and Man Yuanyi. I asked them how they got here. Wen Chenglin gazed at the distant sky and said, "Recently, I've noticed that the global climate is gradually becoming colder. A large amount of Yin energy is appearing at the North and South Poles, gathering towards the Shiwan Yin Mountains. A major disaster may befall the world... I actually felt this before I left the mountain, but it wasn't very strong. That's why the Zhengyi League sent me down the mountain to investigate. Now this feeling is getting stronger and stronger, and I have to leave."
"Left? Where to?" I was stunned. This Wen Chenglin seemed a little different from when I first met him.
"Yinshan!" Wen Chenglin said.
Yinshan? I recalled what Bo Hongshan had said to me back then. He'd told me to go to Yinshan to completely dispel the blood-cursing curse on my neck. Yet, all these years later, I still hadn't gone. At this moment, hearing Wen Chenglin say he was going to Yinshan, I couldn't help but feel a slight ache in my neck. For years, it had been fine, and I'd thought it had been completely sealed by the golden-haired old man's three seals. But now, it's starting to flare up again.
I tried to remain calm and asked Ning Xue and Man Yuanyi why they were out too. Were they going to Yinshan as well?
Ning Xue nodded and smiled. "Well, there's nothing much to do in Jiangzhou anyway, so why not go to Yinshan and see if we can make some money? - What about you? Where are you and Xiaomo going so late at night? Are you eloping?"
Elope? Oh my god!
"No, we are going to keep an appointment. Mid-July is coming soon..." I looked at the dim moonlight. A strong wind blew, scratching my face painfully, as if it was hinting something to me.
"Is it that swordsman?" Ning Xue frowned.
Back then, at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, I had agreed to meet the swordsman on July 15th. Ning Xue was there, so she knew about it. Now, when she heard me say I was going to keep the appointment, it seemed like she had hit the nail on the head.
I didn't hide it from her and nodded and said yes.
Ning Xue asked me if I wanted to go with her. "It would be easier to deal with more people." But I shook my head and said no, this time, it was a public competition, regardless of winning or losing!
Ning Xue didn't say anything else, but her worried expression betrayed her. She told me to be careful and come back safely. I nodded and smiled. I will definitely come back!
Arriving at Jiangzhou Station, we had already booked our tickets for the evening train at noon. After Su Xiaoniu and I boarded the train, we waited a short while before it departed. The journey from Jiangzhou to Yunnan took about a day, and from Yunnan, we transferred to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a half-day journey. We arrived at the entrance of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the evening of July 15th.
It was still a long time before the appointment with the wandering swordsman, so Su Xiaoniu and I bought some food at the entrance of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. She might not be hungry, but I was. I was thirsty and hungry. I had to eat enough so that I would have strength later, right?
While I ate, Su Xiaoniu looked up at the northern sky, lost in thought, at the gathering dark clouds. I also saw the thick clouds, and they were very strange. They were very different from ordinary dark clouds. Ordinary dark clouds would move with the air flow and dissipate in a moment. However, this cloud grew larger and thicker. From a distance, it looked like a black hole appearing at the edge of the sky.
I subconsciously asked Su Xiaoniu what exactly that dark cloud was.
Su Xiaoniu muttered to herself, "I'm not quite sure, but I have a feeling something bad is going to happen. That direction... should be the Yinshan Mountains. Feifei, after we take care of that swordsman, shall we go to Yinshan as well?"
I nodded. "Well, the seal on my neck has been aching lately, and the pain is even worse when I see that dark cloud... I think it might be related to the seal. - But, aren't ghosts forbidden from entering Yinshan Mountain? Once in, there's no way out. You..."
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