Chapter 52 Tian Buyi's Passing
Half a month ago, at Fox Hill.
"I really don't understand why you want her to forget everything? If she remembers it later, how is she supposed to face reality?"
Looking at Biyao, who was sleeping soundly, Xiaobai said helplessly.
Qin Wuyan gazed at the woman's peaceful sleeping face on the bed and said softly, "She misunderstands me deeply now and refuses to believe that she is Biyao. She is depressed every day. I can only help her forget all of this for the time being so that she can be happier."
"Sigh..." Xiaobai sighed, "You've overthought things. If you had told her the truth sooner, she might not have disbelieved you. And you should have explained the Soul-Collecting Technique you used on her. Give her some time, and she'll naturally realize that what you said was true and that you weren't lying to her. Why... sigh!"
Xiaobai still doesn't understand what he's doing.
Qin Wuyan lowered his eyes and gently shook his head, saying, "No, you don't understand her. If she knew the effect of the Soul-Gathering Technique, she would definitely ask me to undo it. Furthermore, if she knew that I was going to war with the Qingyun Sect again, she probably wouldn't stand on my side. But this time, the Underworld Emperor asked me to absorb the malevolent energy of the Immortal Execution Sword for him, and I must complete the mission."
"In the end, you're still afraid that if she finds out about her past life with Zhang Xiaofan, she'll resent you for not sending her back to Zhang Xiaofan."
Qin Wuyan smiled wryly, realizing that Xiaobai had guessed his thoughts. "You're right, that's exactly what I was worried about. But I don't know if I'll be able to come back alive from this trip to Qingyun Sect."
Xiao Bai was startled: "This journey is so dangerous? But weren't you already invincible with your cultivation level?"
Qin Wuyan said, "She was in danger several times before, triggering the Soul-Gathering Technique, and my cultivation has already suffered a significant loss. Moreover, the Underworld Emperor instructed that the Demon-Refining Pot can only be activated on the night of the full moon to absorb the malevolent energy in the Immortal-Slaying Sword. The full moon is also when my cultivation is at its weakest, so this time, I really have no confidence that I can come back alive."
“I see…” Xiaobai sighed again, “No wonder you wanted her to forget. If something really happened to you, she would probably be devastated.”
Qin Wuyan nodded slightly and continued, "If I can come back alive and stay by her side, I will remove the Forget-Me-Not Gu from her. If I can't come back, then it would be a good thing if she forgets me and starts a new life."
"That's all we can do for now. I hope everything goes well for you. I will protect her, so go in peace."
Qin Wuyan gave Xiaobai a grateful look, and then ordered people to prepare a carriage and other necessities to escort them to Xiaochi Town.
For more than ten days in a row, Qin Wuyan was busy arranging for disciples of the Tianli Divine Sect to infiltrate the Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Temple to gather information in preparation for stealing the Zhuxian Sword.
The back mountain of Qingyun Sect.
As night faded and the sun had not yet fully risen, a touch of ochre gradually appeared in the pale blue sky. The towering Tongtian Peak, with its layers of verdant peaks, stood serene and peaceful.
Qin Wuyan walked alone on the path leading to the Illusion Moon Cave. Suddenly, he stopped. The branches beside him rustled, and a moment later, Jin Ping'er's pale yellow figure floated out from the bushes.
Qin Wuyan smiled slightly: "It seems that Sect Leader Jin is willing to lend me a hand!"
Jin Ping'er smiled charmingly and walked up to him: "You sent me a message a few days ago asking for my help. It wasn't that I was unwilling, but I just didn't want to start another conflict with him!"
Qin Wuyan asked, "Then why have you come again today?"
Jin Ping'er still smiled: "After all, we are both members of the Holy Sect, and I can't bear to see you come here to die like this! Although I am unwilling to take action, there are some things I can tell you. There are no traps outside this Illusion Moon Cave, but there is a superior magic array inside, which is the spirit guarding the ancient sword Zhuxian. Its source is no different from the Zhuxian Sword Array. If outsiders try to break in and trigger the array, it will be the same as disturbing the Zhuxian Sword Array, and they will die without a chance of survival."
Upon hearing this, Qin Wuyan showed no surprise or fear, and smiled faintly: "You don't need to worry about that. Since I dared to come, I have naturally made full preparations. I must go to this Illusion Moon Cave."
Jin Ping'er was slightly surprised, and exclaimed, "That makes sense. The Tianli Divine Sect, which can command over a thousand people, must have considerable strength over the years. So, all you need now is for me to help you hold off Lin Jingyu?"
Qin Wuyan said, "That's right. Currently, only Lin Jingyu and Zhang Xiaofan in the Qingyun Sect can wield the Zhuxian Sword. Since Zhang Xiaofan is not in Qingyun now, Lin Jingyu is the biggest obstacle!"
"Then you underestimate my Qingyun Sect too much!" A sharp and deep voice suddenly came.
Qin Wuyan and Jin Ping'er looked over upon hearing the sound, and were startled to see Tian Buyi's short, stout figure standing before them, glaring angrily.
Holding the Crimson Flame Sword, Tian Buyi pointed it directly at Qin Wuyan and roared, "Qin Wuyan, you underestimate my Qingyun Sect! Do you think you can obtain the Zhuxian Ancient Sword all by yourself?"
In the past few months, too many things have happened in the Qingyun Sect. First, disciples have been frequently suffering from soul loss syndrome. In recent days, disciples from several peaks have been poisoned. He has always felt that this is very strange and he is really worried, so he came to the back mountain of Qingyun to investigate.
In the battle at Mingling Peak, Dao Xuan barely survived, but after returning to Qingyun Sect, he was consumed by the malevolent energy of the Zhuxian Sword and fell into the demonic path. Wan Jianyi fought desperately against him, and the two most powerful Daoists in Qingyun Sect ultimately perished together. Now, although Lin Jingyu, a leading figure of the younger generation, is in charge of Qingyun, he is still young, and managing such a large sect inevitably leads to some oversights.
Therefore, although Lin Jingyu was nominally the leader of Qingyun Sect, in reality, all the peaks still followed the orders of the sect leader.
Qin Wuyan said disdainfully, "Tian Buyi, do you think my Tianli Divine Sect is a pushover? I am a disciple of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, and I cultivate the skills of making poisons and refining medicines. These tiny poisons, if put in a little bit of your Qingyun Sect's food, can wipe out your entire army. Now most of your disciples are only unconscious from poisoning, I have already shown mercy."
Tian Buyi frowned and roared, "So it was all your doing! Today, I, Tian Buyi, will make you pay for the lives of my disciples!" With that, Tian Buyi brandished his Crimson Flame sword and charged forward, his killing intent palpable.
Qin Wuyan and Jin Ping'er joined forces to resist, their swords, Zhan Xiangsi and Zi Mang Blade, flying in fierce and deadly attacks. However, Tian Buyi, despite being outnumbered two to one, was not at a disadvantage at all, his sword strikes becoming increasingly ruthless as he attacked Qin Wuyan.
Before long, all three were panting heavily. Tian Buyi chanted a sword incantation, raised the Crimson Flame Immortal Sword again, and charged at Qin Wuyan with all his might. The surrounding area was instantly filled with flying sand and stones. Just as Qin Wuyan and Jin Ping'er were about to fight desperately, they suddenly saw a long sword glowing red and extremely sharp piercing through Tian Buyi's chest from behind, striking his heart.
Tian Buyi's short, stout body stopped abruptly, remaining motionless.
Behind him, Xie Qingqiu's beautiful face slowly appeared. She remained expressionless and drew her sword with a "whoosh," the long sword dripping with blood.
"Ah..." It sounded like a hoarse and dull voice, as if it were being squeezed out from the depths of his throat. Tian Buyi let out a soft cry, and even though he was supporting himself with his sword, his body was still unsteady and trembled uncontrollably in the wind.
Jin Ping'er was immediately stunned.
Qin Wuyan was also very surprised, but Tian Buyi's death was a good thing for him.
However, he didn't understand why Xie Qingqiu was here.
"Sect Master, are you alright?" Xie Qingqiu walked over with a smile and asked softly.
"What are you doing here?" Qin Wuyan looked at her warily.
"I have always remembered the sect leader's mercy in sparing my life. Now that the Divine Sect and Qingyun are at war, I will naturally come to their aid."
Xie Qingqiu's words were impeccable, but Qin Wuyan still harbored doubts. He always felt that some things were not so simple.
Just then, Lin Jingyu and Shuiyue suddenly appeared with a group of Qingyun disciples. They saw Tian Buyi supporting his body with the Crimson Flame Longsword, with blood flowing all over the ground, a glaring sight.
"Senior brother!"
"Uncle-Master Tian!"
Lin Jingyu and Shuiyue rushed over to help Tian Buyi, utterly shocked.
Qin Wuyan frowned slightly and said to Jin Ping'er and Xie Qingqiu, "Go quickly!" With that, the three of them leaped away.
Lin Jingyu painfully supported Tian Buyi, who murmured in a weak voice, "The... the Immortal Slayer Sword..."
"The Immortal Execution Sword?" Lin Jingyu exclaimed, "This is bad! They're after the Immortal Execution Sword again! Uncle Shuiyue, please take Uncle Tian back with you. I must go and check on the situation at the Illusion Moon Cave."
The Zhuxian Sword was of paramount importance to the Qingyun Sect, so Shuiyue had no choice but to agree and let him go after Qin Wuyan and the others for the time being.
She then ordered her disciples to carry Tian Buyi back, repeatedly saying, "Senior brother, you must hold on!"
Tian Buyi's face was contorted with rage as he gripped Shuiyue's hand tightly, his voice low and menacing: "Return to Dazhu Peak..."
Shuiyue's eyes filled with tears as she nodded vigorously, "We'll take you back right away."
Tian Buyi was extremely weak. Strangely, his face gradually filled with black mist, and his facial muscles twitched. He stammered, "Don't...don't save me..."
Shuiyue shook her head desperately: "Senior brother, hold on, we will definitely save you!"
Tian Buyi tried to open his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but he could no longer speak, and the hand that was holding Shuiyue fell down like a withered leaf.
"Senior brother!!!"
"Uncle Tian, Uncle Tian!"
Heart-wrenching cries echoed through the sky, startling the birds in the dense forest into flight, circling and chirping mournfully...
In front of the Jade Purity Hall on Tongtian Peak, Lin Jingyu stood blankly, his eyes filled with doubt and anger, mixed with a hint of barely perceptible surprise.
A sharp sword, gleaming with a pale purple light, was pressed against his throat. Jin Ping'er, who held the sword, was both shocked and furious: "What is your purpose in not resisting?"
Following Qin Wuyan's instructions, she first tried to hold off Lin Jingyu. She thought she would have to fight him fiercely first, and then use her charm technique to help Qin Wuyan stall for the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn. However, she did not expect that Lin Jingyu would stop after only one move with her, and then she sealed his throat with a sword.
Nine years ago, in the Mountain and Sea Garden, because of the soul-loss syndrome in Heyang City, he asked Jin Ping'er to have Zhou Xiaohuan assist the Qingyun Sect in the investigation. At that time, she actually said that as long as he could resist her seductive arts and not be tempted, she would agree.
He thought he was open-minded and fearless. But to his surprise, he couldn't resist and acted rudely towards her.
Recalling what happened years ago still made him feel ashamed. He closed his eyes, trying to calm himself, and said softly, "In any case, I should still thank you for the clues you provided later."
The incident of soul loss in Heyang City caused a great stir back then, and his investigation into the soul-eating monster yielded no results. That is, until he received a recipe for a soul-restoring elixir from Zhou Xiaohuan, along with a black robe worn by the soul-eating monster. Although the culprit was never caught, the soul-restoring elixir recipe from Zhou Xiaohuan cured many people who had just contracted soul loss.
Jin Ping'er smiled casually, "I didn't do anything. You've probably thanked the wrong person."
Lin Jingyu said, "Zhou Xiaohuan won't give me the prescription without your permission. But I don't understand, since you're willing to help me, why are you helping Qin Wuyan attack Qingyun?"
Jin Ping'er laughed: "The righteous and the demonic are irreconcilable, isn't that what you righteous sects always say? I am a woman of the demonic sect, so naturally I will help Qin Wuyan."
"Ping'er..." Lin Jingyu stared at her, then suddenly called her name softly. His gaze softened, and he exhaled gently, saying slowly, "These past years... how have you been?"
Jin Ping'er was taken aback at first, then chuckled lazily, "What's wrong with Sect Leader Lin? I haven't even used my charm on you yet!"
Lin Jingyu said, "Yes, you didn't use any seductive arts on me. So, I really care about you!"
Jin Ping'er was taken aback, completely unprepared for his words.
He gazed deeply at her, his eyes unfathomable: "After Master betrayed Qingyun back then, I've always wondered, what exactly is righteousness, and what is evil? Our Qingyun Sect prides itself on being the leader of the righteous path, yet over the years, those who have brought chaos to the people have included not only members of the demonic sect, but also many of our righteous disciples. Later, when you gave me that black robe worn by the Soul-Eating Monster, it made me realize even more that there are also those who have fallen into evil within the righteous path. And among the members of the demonic sect, there are also good people. The distinction between righteousness and evil lies solely in the human heart."
Jin Ping'er didn't understand what he was trying to say, but simply smiled faintly: "So? Should I congratulate Sect Leader Lin on comprehending the Great Dao?"
Lin Jingyu gently shook his head, still looking at her, and slowly said, "So that year... it was only because I had you in my heart that I fell for your charm."
Jin Ping'er's eyes widened in shock. Her usually charming face suddenly became innocent and naive as she stared at him in disbelief.
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