Chapter 16 Chapter 16 A mysterious person rescues
The moment the word "Master's Wife" came out, Jiang Zhaoxue finally caught hold of him.
Then he felt the spiritual energy behind him vibrate, and an old man shouted: "Don't run away, you brat!"
Jiang Zhaoxue turned around suddenly and saw tens of thousands of lightsabers flying down from the cliff. Jiang Zhaoxue instantly summoned a white crane, grabbed Pei Zichen and swooped down!
This is not Shen Yuqing's spiritual power, it's Gu Jun. Ancestor Gu Jun has taken action!
Ancestor Gu Jun is a rare cultivator in the Tribulation Crossing Stage. Every move he makes is a killing move, and she cannot withstand it.
Escape, only escape, there is not even a one in ten thousand chance of winning, and you will die if caught.
Jiang Zhaoxue grabbed Pei Zichen and dived madly all the way. Countless lightsabers followed closely behind them. The moment they fell to the bottom of the cliff, the white crane cried out and pulled them up, flying towards the front without knowing where it was going.
This white crane was a mount connected to her soul, and the spiritual power on its body was exactly the same as hers. Jiang Zhaoxue gave all her spiritual power to her and rushed to the extreme speed. However, those swords were chasing her closely. After a while, Jiang Zhaoxue felt that her spiritual power was exhausted and began to feel empty and painful.
But she couldn't stop. Now there was no way to retreat. Gu Jun had no intention of leaving them any chance of survival.
She grabbed Pei Zichen tightly, pulled the reins on Bai He, and dived up and down, trying to shake off the lightsaber.
Pei Zichen opened his eyes tremblingly amidst the turbulence and saw clearly the expression of the woman in front of him, who was suppressing her anger with determination.
He finally saw her clearly.
However, at this moment he realized that he shouldn't look.
"Let me go..."
Pei Zichen spoke hoarsely, his voice drowned out by the wind.
Jiang Zhaoxue realized that he was talking, turned around to look at him, and asked loudly: "What did you say? I can't hear you clearly!"
"Let me go..." Pei Zichen began to struggle, but his strength was almost exhausted, and his struggle was extremely weak. He tried to raise his voice, "Master's Wife, they are coming for me..."
"Shut up!"
Jiang Zhaoxue knocked his subordinate unconscious with a palm, dragged him directly in front of him, hugged him in his arms, and grabbed the reins and rushed forward madly.
It has come to this point and he is saying all this bullshit to her. If she can leave him behind, won't she?!
It’s too late to talk about throwing it away now!
She cursed in her heart, but she had no time to think. She couldn't even tell where she was. She flew through the woods and saw a sea with no end in sight in the distance.
The sea was black. Compared with the vibrant lightsabers behind her, the sea was deathly silent. Even the sound of the waves was extremely faint, almost non-existent.
This sea felt so familiar. Anan screamed frantically in her mind, "Go through it! In the book, Pei Zichen went through the sea after falling off the cliff!"
Jiang Zhaoxue listened and immediately understood.
She rushed forward like crazy, and the lightsabers obviously sensed something and accelerated wildly.
The two sides were chasing each other, and when they were about to reach the beach, the spiritual power behind them burst out. Jiang Zhaoxue didn't care about anything else, and poured all the spiritual power into the white crane in an instant. The white crane raised its head and cried in pain, and suddenly rushed into the beach and hit the sand heavily!
It's over.
Jiang Zhaoxue's heartstrings were tightened, and she felt lightsabers coming like rain from behind her. She turned back in horror and saw an invisible wall suddenly appear in front of her. The spiritual power above the Tribulation Crossing Stage suddenly dispersed in the air and collided heavily with the lightsabers. The lightsabers bloomed silently outside the barrier like fireworks, as if they were quiet and grand explosions in the universe.
Jiang Zhaoxue stared blankly at the bright light in front of him. The wall stood steadily and quietly in its place, isolating all the dangers in the world from outside.
There was the sound of waves behind her, and Jiang Zhaoxue instinctively felt that there was someone there. She subconsciously turned around and saw a solitary boat standing at the place where the sea and sand met not far away.
On the solitary boat, the young man stood silently with his back to her, his long hair loose and his black and purple wide-sleeved robe swaying gently. Above the robe was the flowing sun, moon, mountains and rivers. He stood in the moonlight, gazing at the quiet sea, his whole body seemed to be integrated with the heaven and earth, with the dignity and composure unique to those who have attained the great way.
Jiang Zhaoxue held the unconscious Pei Zichen in her arms, panting as she looked at the person at the bow. After a moment, she realized that it was this person who saved her.
She searched her mind, but she really didn't know this person's origins. She could only muster up her courage, propped herself up, and saluted, saying respectfully: "Junior Penglai Jiang Zhaoxue, thank you for saving my life."
The young man turned around when he heard this. There was nothing covering his face, but she still couldn't see his face clearly.
Jiang Zhaoxue knew that this was a high-level sleight of hand trick, so he didn't dare to look at it any longer. He lowered his eyes and waited for the other party's decision.
With the opponent's strength, crushing her at this moment would be easier than crushing an ant. She didn't know whether he was an enemy or a friend, so she didn't dare to act rashly.
But the other party just reached out silently.
The moonlight seemed to be casually picked up by him, wrapping Pei Zichen and the white crane beside him. Jiang Zhaoxue was stunned, and watched nervously as the young man used his spiritual power to send Pei Zichen and the white crane to the boat, and then looked up at her.
Although Jiang Zhaoxue couldn't see his facial features clearly, she intuitively felt his invitation at that moment.
She raised her hand in greeting and said, "Thank you, senior."
As she spoke, she calmed down and walked forward. When she reached the edge of the boat and boarded it, the boat swayed and Jiang Zhaoxue could no longer support herself. She fell to the side and was about to fall down, but someone held her steady.
Jiang Zhaoxue looked up in surprise, but the young man didn't say anything. He just held her arm silently and led her onto the boat.
His hands were cold, as cold as ice and snow.
Jiang Zhaoxue's heart couldn't help but beat faster. She realized that the other party had no ill intentions, but she couldn't control her instinctive fear in front of such a strong man above the Tribulation Crossing Stage. She suppressed her composure and was led onto the boat by the other party. Fortunately, after the other party helped her onto the boat, he stepped back and returned to the bow, and the boat moved on its own without oars.
Seeing the boat leave, Jiang Zhaoxue couldn't help but glance back at where it came from and asked tentatively, "Senior, where do you want to take us?"
The young man didn't say anything, and Jiang Zhaoxue knew that he didn't intend to speak.
She didn't dare say anything more, so she could only huddle at the bow with the unconscious Pei Zichen, speculating about his identity.
Now that she has come to a place where she has no idea of the situation, she can only rely on the plot she knows from the book to guess the current situation.
In the book, after Pei Zichen obtained the Tianji Lingyu in Wuyuelin, all his disciples died, so he was not framed by Gao Wen. After he returned to the sect with the Tianji Lingyu, less than three years later, a demon cultivator appeared in the Lingjian Immortal Pavilion and stole the Tracing Light Mirror. Pei Zichen was framed by his fellow disciples for colluding with the demon cultivator, which led to the plot of being thrown off the cliff.
When he was knocked off the cliff, the retrospective mirror opened and he was drawn into the torrent of time.
As one of the magic weapons worshipped by Lingjian Xian Pavilion, the Tracing Light Mirror seems to be related to other magic weapons. Therefore, in order to regain the Tracing Light Mirror, Lingjian Xian Pavilion keeps sending people to hunt down Pei Zichen.
Of course, this was a seemingly plausible reason. Jiang Zhaoxue felt that it was more likely that Shen Yuqing had a dirty mind to get rid of this "rival in love" as soon as possible.
Anyway, she in the book didn't know exactly how to hunt down Pei Zichen. She learned everything about Pei Zichen from Shen Yuqing or other people.
For example, when Pei Zichen fell off a cliff, his tendons and veins were severed, and he had difficulty even walking. He relied on the Heavenly Jade to keep going, and crossed the coast to a snowy mountain. In the snowy mountain, he found the Jade Ganoderma lucidum, which rebuilt his tendons and veins...
Jiang Zhaoxue felt a little tired and didn't want to think about the following content.
She only knew that everything was happening now.
She leaned against the bow, looking at the boy lying unconscious on the ground, recalling the chaotic scene of today.
Obviously the specific events were completely different, but in general, everything happened according to what was described in the book.
Pei Zichen obtained the Heavenly Secret Jade, but was framed by his fellow disciples. A demon cultivator appeared in the Spirit Sword Immortal Pavilion. The Tracing Light Mirror was opened, and they traveled through the legendary sea...
Also, Gu Jinglan.
He died too.
Jiang Zhaoxue thought about the young man who died on Pei Zichen's shoulder, Wen Xiaoan who was finally pierced by her lightsaber, Gao Wen... and those disciples.
Although she only took a quick look when she left, she clearly saw that her sword had killed all those people who should have died long ago in the book.
Wen Xiaoan in the book was killed by Pei Zichen before he fell off the cliff. Although Wen Xiaoan did not die at the hands of Pei Zichen this time, he still died.
Why?
Jiang Zhaoxue was a little confused for a moment, especially those demon cultivators. The barrier had clearly been repaired, so where did these demon cultivators come from?
Is it a plot? If it's a plot, it must happen. What the hell is she playing?
At least you can choose to end your life painlessly.
And Fatty...
Thinking of the old dog that was tired of circling around her, Jiang Zhaoxue looked at Pei Zichen's slightly childish face, and remembered the young man in the Wuyue Forest, who saluted her with high spirits and said "Hello, gentlemen."
She suddenly felt a bitter taste in her mouth.
She said...
Every cultivator would raise a spiritual pet, but Pei Zichen in the book never raised one.
But when we met, he clearly liked small animals so much.
He would not even let a passing tiger go, forcing it to stay and pet it under false pretenses.
Such a person didn't even keep a spirit pet.
Wouldn't it have been better if she had acted sooner?
Jiang Zhaoxue thought about it blankly, and then felt it was ridiculous.
She hugged herself and looked up at the crescent moon in the sky, remembering the first time she met her master when she was a child. Her master solemnly told her: "As a fortune teller, remember the most important thing. Repeat it to me three times——"
"I'm bad, I'm cruel, I'm selfish! Others have nothing to do with me!"
Her master only reached the sixth level and then died.
If you change your fate too much, you are destined to be killed by God.
Why would she care so much about saving her own life when someone was destined to kill her in the future?
She was lost in thought, and on this night with occasional waves, basking in the moonlight, she gradually calmed down.
The boat rocked gently, and she began to feel sleepy. Although her mind told her that there were outsiders around and she should be wary, she felt too sleepy to bear it, and then she simply gave up.
Anyway, this man can kill her at any time, so she should have a good sleep first. Even if she dies, it will be a good sleep.
With the idea of giving up, she closed her eyes and fell asleep.
She was groggy in her dream, her hands on her chest.
After the Tianji Lingyu formed a bond, although its power was not enough to completely break the bond, it could cut off the connection between the two parties.
Shen Yuqing could no longer sense her, and she...
I could no longer sense Shen Yuqing.
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As the boat carried Jiang Zhaoxue and Pei Zichen away, in the main hall of Lingjian Xian Pavilion, Patriarch Gujun sat on a high seat, Jiang Zhaoyue sat on the side, surrounded by the elders of Lingjian Xian Pavilion. Shen Yuqing knelt on the ground with disheveled hair, looking dazed and dejected, completely devoid of his usual brilliance.
"Two hundred years ago, Penglai valued Pavilion Master Chen's character and trusted him, so they sent my sister to the Spirit Sword Immortal Pavilion." Jiang Zhaoyue rubbed the ring on his finger, his expression calm but suppressed anger. "I never thought that two hundred years later when I came to pick her up, it would be like this. Chen Zeyuan, have you thought about how to explain it?"
"Yuqing feels guilty," Shen Yuqing said hoarsely, "I'll leave it to my brother to deal with."
"Then die!"
Jiang Zhaoyue raised his voice instantly and said decisively: "The sword is beside me, do it yourself!"
"Ayue." Seeing this, the old ancestor Gujun sighed, "You have seen clearly what happened today. Why bother Yuqing?"
Jiang Zhaoyue's breath subsided slightly, and he looked up. Patriarch Gujun said with a hint of apology: "I was the one who gave you the last sword. If Ah Yue wants to blame someone, she should blame me."
"How dare Rong Zhaoyue," Jiang Zhaoyue raised his hand in greeting, staring at the Gujun Patriarch. "Let's not even mention the unclear situation today. Even if I, the Princess of Penglai, eloped with someone, it would be Penglai that would handle it. Why would you do this, Patriarch? Please explain."
"Ayue, how could I be the kind of person who would act out of selfishness for my children?"
As Patriarch Gujun spoke, he glanced around, looking somewhat embarrassed. After hesitating for a moment, he continued, "Regardless, this matter shouldn't be disclosed to other sects. However, since Penglai is involved today and the life and death of the female monarch is unknown, I have to make it clear. Today, the target of my sword strike was not Zhaoxue, but that disciple. As for the reason, it was because that disciple—"
Ancestor Gu Jun's expression became serious, and he said seriously: "He is a person abandoned by heaven."
Jiang Zhaoyue was stunned. Patriarch Gujun raised his hand and waved it. A huge scroll appeared in the air. The scroll contained only one line of words:
Execution, Jiangzhou, Pei Zichen
"The Spirit Sword Immortal Pavilion was founded in obedience to the Book of Heaven's Fate. For three thousand years, it has been committed to upholding Heaven's mandate. Those forsaken by Heaven are those who commit great calamities and evil, bring ruin to their loved ones, and bring about great catastrophes in the heavens. This child appeared in Jiangzhou seven years ago. Guided by Heaven's mandate, the disciples of the Spirit Sword Immortal Pavilion journeyed to Jiangzhou to slay the evil, but were stopped by your sister. This is a serious crime. If it weren't for Ze Yuan's strong protection, willing to reduce 10% of his cultivation to serve the Book of Fate, do you think your sister could still live such a peaceful life?"
Jiang Zhaoyue listened without saying much.
It has long been a consensus in Central China that the Book of Destiny cannot be violated.
Over the years, all the sects that violated the Book of Destiny have been destroyed. Now, Penglai is the only thousand-year-old sect left. Jiang Zhaoyue didn't dare to ask such questions casually.
He patiently remained silent. Seeing him calm down, Elder Gujun's face relaxed a bit, and he soothed him, "Back then, Zhaoxue changed this boy's fate, leading us to search for him for seven years, but he disappeared. Until recently, the Book of Destiny reappeared with divine will. Originally, the Spirit Sword Immortal Pavilion did not want to forcibly kill him, lest it cause panic among the disciples and allow him to go along with their crimes. Therefore, Yuqing did not interfere. However, Zhaoxue was seduced by the evil ways of Tianqi and forcibly seized the Tracing Light Mirror, falling into the past time and space. He made such a horrible mistake, so I had to make up for it with that sword. In the end, they still escaped."
"According to Senior Gujun, it's me who is Zhaoxue."
Jiang Zhaoyue spoke coldly.
Gu Jun said helplessly, "Zhaoyue, please don't let your emotions get the better of you. The most urgent matter is not to discuss the right and wrong of this matter, but to bring the people and the Tracing Light Mirror back as soon as possible. Now that things have come to this, there is no objection to pursuing the matter. Since this incident happened in the Spirit Sword Immortal Pavilion, we will definitely take responsibility for it. Please rest assured, Young Master."
"Since Senior Gujun has spoken, I am naturally relieved." Jiang Zhaoyue said in a cold voice, looking up at Gujun, "But, if something happens to my sister, what will happen to the Spirit Sword Immortal Pavilion?"
Taoist Gujun paused when he heard these words. Just as he was hesitating, Shen Yuqing's voice suddenly rang out, saying in a hoarse voice, "I'll compensate her."
Jiang Zhaoyue turned her head and saw the young man staring at the lines on the ground, as if thinking about something. He said firmly: "If she dies, I will compensate her with my life."
Jiang Zhaoyue said nothing, staring at Shen Yuqing for a long time, and finally made a request: "Your life, the release of the Dao Couple Contract, and ten spiritual veins."
When these words were spoken, everyone present was shocked.
Sect disciples rely on spiritual energy for cultivation, and spiritual energy is produced in spiritual veins. Ten spiritual veins would almost hollow out the Lingjian Immortal Pavilion. From then on, the Lingjian Immortal Pavilion would no longer be able to cultivate talents.
This is almost as cruel as cutting off one's family line.
Jiang Zhaoyue knew that the Spirit Sword Immortal Pavilion would not agree, so he didn't give them a chance to speak. He stood up and glanced around. "This is Penglai's request. If anything happens to my sister, we will ask for it." Jiang Zhaoyue bowed to Gu Jun and said, "I have to have dinner with my father tonight, so I will return first."
Gu Jun nodded, and Jiang Zhaoyue walked down.
When he passed by Shen Yuqing, he couldn't help but stop, half-knelt down, stared at him and said: "Today I am here to take my sister home."
Shen Yuqing didn't dare to speak.
Jiang Zhaoyue looked at him, thinking of Jiang Zhaoxue's life at the age of twenty and later, and couldn't help but say, "My sister is naturally undisciplined and unworthy of the position of Pavilion Master. When she returns in the future, I'll ask you to help me terminate the contract. After the termination, your life and death will be irrelevant, and you will no longer need me to 'discipline' you. Everyone will be happy."
After saying that, Jiang Zhaoyue stood up and strode away.
Shen Yuqing listened to the sound of his footsteps as he left and felt a great emptiness in his chest.
The Taoist partner's contract had lasted for two hundred years, and it seemed to be embedded in the flesh and bones. When it was pulled out, the flesh and bones were covered in blood.
After the contract is broken, life and death are irrelevant.
He didn't dare tell anyone that she had terminated the contract.
The moment she jumped off the cliff like she did when she chased him into the Cangming Sea, she had already chosen to abandon him.
But how could he say it, how dare he say it?
He just knelt on the ground and listened to the people around him disperse.
Patriarch Gujun came down and stopped in front of him. After looking him up and down, he sighed and said, "Two hundred years ago, I told you that you had to pull out her claws and teeth, dig out her eyes, and turn her into a puppet to avoid trouble. You indulged her again and again, unable to distinguish right from wrong. Look at you now?"
Gu Jun turned his head to look at the dark night outside the hall, his face full of worry: "Those abandoned by heaven will survive, the Nine Netherworld will flourish, and the great calamity of heaven is coming--" Gu Jun turned his eyes to look at him, "Is this the result you want?"
Shen Yuqing trembled when he heard this and kowtowed to admit his fault: "Disciple is guilty."
But I don't regret it.
Gu Jun paused after hearing this, thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Forget it."
As he spoke, he raised his hand wearily, "Bring the tracing mirror back. As for that child..."
Gu Jun thought for a moment, then looked up at the Book of Destiny floating in the air.
The phrase "Execute Pei Zichen of Jiangzhou" had already disappeared. Gu Jun remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "Since my fate has been changed, I will just accept it as it comes."
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【Small Theater】
Jiang Zhaoxue: "I'm vicious, cruel, and selfish!!"
Pei Zichen: "Master's Wife, the harsher the words, the softer the heart."
Jiang Zhaoxue: "No, I'm really cruel."
Pei Zichen (drawing his sword and killing someone): "Yeah, Master's wife is extremely vicious."
Shen Yuqing: "Why don't you do anything about her? If you indulge her like this, aren't you afraid that she'll go astray?"
Pei Zichen: "Evil ways? That's great, I am evil ways."
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