Six thousand funeral flowers
The reason why no one dared to provoke Mi Yun, the Holy Maiden of the Moon Worship Cult, was not only because she was a Holy Maiden, but also because she was a very powerful Holy Maiden.
In the past, the Holy Maiden only needed to fulfill the most important symbolic role and learn some important skills. But Mi Yun was different. From a young age, she showed extremely strong combat talent and learned everything very quickly. Lightness skill, Gu technique, swordsmanship, whether it was something Baiyue had or something the people of the Central Plains were good at, she had no weakness in any subject. As long as she was asked to learn it, she could learn it.
However, due to the special nature of the Demonic Sect, in order to save trouble, she only ever carried out assassinations here. The only time she had a direct confrontation with that old man from the Beggar Clan was last time. She has to admit, it was quite enjoyable, much more enjoyable than being trapped in the formation.
Now, she can fight openly with her sword. Although these people don't look strong, it's a good opportunity for her to try out the sword techniques she's learned from different sects.
Just as Mi Yun was about to draw her sword against someone who came up on stage, a figure suddenly descended from the sky, stepping on her sword before flipping to the ground.
Everyone was shocked. Mi Yun frowned as well. Gu Jiuyu saw the figure opposite and was also shocked for a moment before quickly hiding in the crowd.
"Su Yuanshan".
Mi Yun called out the other person's name in a cold voice.
"So it's the famous leader of the martial arts alliance."
"Why is Alliance Leader Su here?"
"Could it be that they've come to kidnap the bride?!"
Amidst the murmurs around her, Gu Jiuyu was almost able to squeeze out of the crowd when Su Yuanshan's attendant reached out and stopped her.
"Miss Lin!"
Gu Jiuyu shouted at Mi Yun, who immediately turned around and threw a smoke bomb in Su Yuanshan's direction without even looking. The opponent used his internal force to block the Pink Dance and attacked her directly. Mi Yun dared not expose Baiyue's moves here, so she could only take the hit. After two or three moves, they both retreated.
As Su Yuanshan sensed the other party's skill, he pondered, "What you used was the modified sword style of the Chen Family Fortress in Sichuan, and the Returning Rain Sword Style of the Qin Family in Jiangnan. The last move was the lost Soul-Guiding Thrust. You have mastered so many martial arts styles, why have I never heard of you in the martial arts world?"
"Lin Zhu," Mi Yun replied directly and generously.
Su Yuanshan tilted her head for a moment, then blocked the attack again. When she turned around, she found that Mi Yun, who had been standing there, was gone. What had just happened was a sword strike that was just a blur—Mi Yun had dropped her sword.
Because she stole that sword on the spot.
Mi Yun grabbed Gu Jiuyu's waist and used all her strength to blend the water ripples and moon shadows into the chaotic footwork and light skills, and soon she got rid of Su Yuanshan and the others' pursuit.
"Those people are also your enemies?"
Once they reached a safe place, Mi Yun put Gu Jiuyu down and asked her a question.
Although she knew that Su Yuanshan couldn't possibly have come to kill Gu Jiuyu, she was more curious to know what Gu Jiuyu would say and whether Su Yuanshan already knew Gu Jiuyu's identity.
"Perhaps they've come to kill me too."
Gu Jiuyu was not telling the truth.
Although Mi Yun didn't understand them, she could roughly guess from the result that Su Yuanshan knew who Gu Jiuyu was. Even if he didn't know before, he should know now, because if someone hadn't put pressure on him, he wouldn't have found the disguised Gu Jiuyu so quickly.
But where is Gu Jiuyu going, and who is the relative she is looking for?
Mi Jun was temporarily baffled.
"Come with me, I have someone very important to see."
Mi Yun was waiting for those words.
But as night fell, after Gu Jiuyu had been hiding from the people looking for her on the street for a long time and had Mi Yun provide her with a lot of cover, Mi Yun felt that she might be playing a trick on her.
Just as she was about to lose patience, Gu Jiuyu stood in front of a wall, looked up and said, "Can you help me climb over?"
In the blink of an eye, Gu Jiuyu had already landed.
She still seemed unaccustomed to the feeling of flying over walls and rooftops. Although Jin Yi had carried her through the air before, no one had ever been as fast as Mi Yun.
"Young lady, you are indeed skilled. If you ever wish to find a job in the capital, just come and find me."
Mi Yun had no time to worry about her flatbread; she was completely captivated by the scene in the mansion.
"Is this your relative's house?"
She asked.
Gu Jiuyu nodded indifferently.
The two turned their heads together to look at the desolate, lifeless, and eerie mansion.
Mi Yun was very honest: "Your relative, is it a ghost?"
"They have already turned into a few lonely souls, and it is unknown whether they have entered the cycle of reincarnation."
Gu Jiuyu walked forward slowly, seemingly very familiar with the place.
Mi Yun followed behind her. It must be said that although this kind of dark courtyard was a bit oppressive for people with strong yang energy, it was actually quite nourishing for people who worshipped the moon.
As they entered the connecting corridor, lightning suddenly flashed across the sky, signaling that it was going to rain.
Mi Yun glanced at the sky, then watched as Gu Jiuyu slowly pushed open a door. Inside was the burned-down ancestral hall, and directly in front of it were several memorial tablets, some new and some old, with three names written on them. Mi Yun recognized two of the surnames; Gu Jiuyu's mother had those surnames.
"Uncle, Aunt, Ah Hui, I've come to see you."
A thunderclap sounded in the sky, and Gu Jiuyu knelt down on the ground.
Mi Yun stood at the door with her arms folded and her chest crossed.
She had seen this scene quite often. Generally speaking, the next sentence would be for Gu Jiuyu to state the injustice and the murderer, and vow to avenge the dead.
"It was because of Yu Yangxian that you were all implicated and killed without cause. Ah Rong was the same; it was because of her that she chose to leave the manor that night, only to be murdered by thieves outside Lingyun Town. Over the years, I have investigated her. On the surface, those things were all unintentional on her part, but innocent people have borne all the consequences! She deserves to die! Even if she didn't do it herself, I will still kill her!"
A flash of lightning illuminated Mi Yun's thoughtful face.
Ah Rong, Lingyun Town.
What's the name of the eldest daughter of the Mu family again?
Mu Rong glanced at the sky and said to the maid beside her, "We need to hurry and have someone move all the tables and chairs to the inner room. We have important guests today, and we can't let it rain halfway through the performance."
The maid responded with a "yes," and Mu Rong watched her leave. Just as she was about to turn around and check the kitchen, she suddenly heard the voices of a man and a woman coming from the garden next door.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Yu Yangxian quietly looked at the man opposite her, then her gaze fell on the hand that was holding her.
"Yu'er is terrified. I don't know if Your Highness has mistaken me for someone else. I still have to prepare for the performance. I hope Your Highness will forgive my rudeness."
"The renowned Jade Fairy, how could I mistake you? Back when you hadn't yet registered at Yihuan Pavilion, I saw you in that back garden and even helped you. What? You've already forgotten me?"
"Yu'er wouldn't dare." Yu Yangxian curtsied slightly: "It's just that the young master said he was the eldest son of the Li family. How could Yu'er dare to associate that young master with His Highness the Crown Prince? Your Highness, please forgive me."
"You're very clever." The Crown Prince looked at her approvingly. "Now that you've recognized me, I have something I'd like to ask you after the banquet tonight. Why don't we find a place to have a good talk?"
Yu Yangxian frowned: "I appreciate Your Highness's kindness, but I am only here as a guest. The Mu family are the hosts, and I have much to discuss with Your Highness."
"It's alright! Come over after you've finished entertaining them."
Yu Yangxian raised her eyes to meet the Crown Prince's eyes and said calmly, "If Your Highness insists on this, then at midnight tonight, there is a temple of immortals in the southwest of the town. How about we meet there?"
The Crown Prince smiled broadly: "I was worried about too many people and distractions. Good, of course! This is the first time I've seen a temple dedicated to immortals!"
Mu Rong retreated silently with some worry. Strictly speaking, this matter was somewhat sensitive and seemed to be none of her business. However, she had overheard it by chance and still felt something was amiss, so she sent someone to keep an eye on the situation.
"Miss, the Crown Prince has already left, and Fairy Yu has also departed, but..."
The maid said worriedly, "The Jade Fairy is heading northeast, on the official road back to the city."
"broken."
Mu Rong slammed her fist together, annoyed, "I should have thought of that sooner. Fairy Yu is pure and upright, and she stays true to herself in Yihuan Pavilion. How could she possibly make a secret appointment with the Crown Prince? But the Crown Prince has already left. If he finds out that Fairy Yu broke her promise, not only Fairy Yu, but our Mu family will also be held accountable. Let's go, prepare the carriage. We must stop the Crown Prince before he gets there!"
"But miss, it's so late..."
"I'll take two servants with me. Go and inform Father that you must not disturb Grandmother."
"yes."
The prince clutched his aching head, and before him appeared a naked woman with a flamboyant flower on her lower back, which stood out even in the darkness.
Then, the longsword pierced the flower, and the petals were stained with an even more flamboyant red.
Then, the red sprayed onto his face through the woman's pierced chest.
He was terrified, and all his drunkenness vanished in an instant. He threw the woman's body at the man and fled the dilapidated temple in a panic.
Thankfully, thankfully, someone came looking for us.
"Help me! Help me! Someone's trying to kill me!"
The prince said to the Mu family, "He has a sword in his hand!"
"Your Highness, please calm down. Our men have already gone to capture that thief."
The Mu family member glanced at the disheveled prince, then looked around hesitantly: "Your Highness, my young lady came looking for you with her guards half an hour ago. Has Your Highness... seen my young lady?"
The crown prince was stunned: "What young lady?"
The chaotic memories suddenly came together at that moment: the guards he had ambushed with a wine jug, the threat to exterminate their entire clan, and the love flower poison he had been fed.
The prince looked at the Mu family members, and the Mu family members looked at him. The next moment, they all raised their swords and stabbed at his body.
"Give us back our young lady's life!"
"Give me back my lady's life!"
"return……"
The prince, dizzy and disoriented, collapsed to the ground. He saw a disheveled white figure suddenly float out from the dilapidated temple behind him, raising its hands and saying:
Give me back my life.
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