Chapter 60 Reluctant to Part
With these words, the change of ownership of the sect was clearly a foregone conclusion.
Xiao Yicai and Qi Hao exchanged a glance, neither of them saying a word. Although Xiao Yicai was now the head of a peak, in reality, since he resumed his cultivation, he had never been as good as Lin Jingyu, Zeng Shushu, and others. Qi Hao had always disliked Lin Jingyu becoming the sect leader at such a young age, but he was unwilling to actually compete for the position.
As for Zeng Shushu, Lu Xueqi, and Chu Yuhong, they would not object.
So everyone bowed to Shuiyue and said in unison, "Disciples congratulate the Sect Leader on ascending to the throne!"
Shuiyue nodded and smiled, gesturing for everyone to rise. She then said, "Today, I have something else to say. Although the Zhuxian Sword is the Qingyun Sect's sacred sword, the Zhuxian Sword Formation has been broken, so even if we find the sword, it will be of no use. Therefore, you should stop worrying about this matter. The poison in our sect's disciples has been cured, but the Soul Loss Syndrome has spread from the common people to our cultivation sects. Therefore, in order to save these people's lives and souls, there is something even more important for you to do."
Everyone held their breath and listened attentively, their backs straight.
"I've heard that a divine herb called the Withered Green Grass is about to appear on Yama Island in the East Sea. This herb can bring the dead back to life and allow all those who have lost their souls to find their way back. There's no time to lose. In the next few days, each of your peaks should send people to accompany Jing Yu to Yama Island in the East Sea to search for this herb."
Zeng Shushu, Lu Xueqi, Xiao Yicai, and others suddenly realized that Lin Jingyu's abdication was due to this matter.
Lin Jingyu began investigating the Soul Loss Syndrome nine years ago, but at that time it only affected ordinary people. Although the culprit was not found, many people were cured. Now, however, the Soul Loss Syndrome is frequently occurring in cultivation sects. This indicates that the Soul-Eating Monster lurking in the shadows has become increasingly powerful, and recalling the souls of these disciples is far more difficult than summoning the souls of ordinary people.
Everyone nodded in agreement, and then they discussed when to depart, who would accompany them, and who would stay behind.
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Yunmeng Valley.
After resting for three days, Qin Wuyan's injuries finally improved somewhat, but he could not stay at Qingyun Sect for long. Biyao was also eager to go to the East Sea to find the withered green grass that could unlock the secret technique, so he had no choice but to part ways with Youji with a heavy heart.
“Aunt You, although you have Senior Wan protecting you, the Qingyun Sect has always been at odds with us. You still need to be very careful not to expose your identity.”
Before parting, Biyao gave Youji some reluctant instructions.
Youji couldn't help but laugh. She looked like an elder concerned for a younger person. She chuckled, "Biyao, when did you become so fussy?"
Biyao pouted and said coquettishly, "I just can't bear to part with you!"
Youji embraced her tenderly and smiled, "I know, I'm reluctant to part with you too! But all good things must come to an end. You have many things to do, and I can't go with you."
Biyao sighed. In the past few days, she had learned that Wan Jianyi had also been corrupted by the malevolent energy of the Zhuxian Sword and almost lost his life. To save him, Youji had placed a life-sharing curse on him. This curse linked the lifespans of the two people together, and they could not be too far apart, otherwise the curse would fail.
Wan Jianyi could never leave Qingyun, so Youji naturally couldn't leave either.
"Then you must take good care of yourself. When I come back, maybe I can bring Brother Qinglong back to see you too!"
Youji smiled with relief: "I will, Biyao. Things are different now than before. We're not by your side anymore, and there are some things you have to face on your own. But no matter what, I hope you won't wrong yourself!"
She then looked at Wan Jianyi, who took out a long, narrow box wrapped in yellow cloth from behind his back and handed it to Biyao:
"The murderous aura of the Immortal Execution Sword has been dispelled, and the power of the Mountain God has not yet been restored. Therefore, the Immortal Execution Sword is no different from an ordinary sword. However, the people of the Qingyun Sect probably don't think so, so I think it would be better for you to keep the Immortal Execution Sword in the Heartbreak Flower. As for your sword, I will give you a new one!"
Biyao's eyes lit up with joy as she held up the long box: "Then what is this sword...?"
Yu Ji said, "Open it and take a look!"
Biyao smiled and nodded, reaching out to untie the yellow cloth knot binding the box, pulling the cloth away to reveal a...
The box is a three-foot-long, palm-width-wide wooden box with a blue border and a green base. In the middle of the box is a white jade mandarin duck clasp that fastens together to keep the box tightly closed.
Qin Wuyan couldn't help but come closer, wanting to see what kind of treasure it was!
Biyao reached out and touched the white jade mandarin duck clasp. It felt quite cold to the touch. She gently lifted it and opened the clasp without any effort. Then the entire wooden box lid loosened with a soft "snap" sound, as it opened automatically.
A faint white light emanated from the box. Biyao's eyes widened as she stared at the wooden box in her hand in disbelief. The white light grew stronger and stronger, and within the snow-white color, a faint blue light shone through the depths of the radiance. The two colors, blue and white, merged into one, complementing each other beautifully.
A beautiful, iridescent bluish-white light, about a foot long, flickered gently on the wooden box, and the treasure lying inside finally revealed its true form.
"Could this be...?" Qin Wuyan looked at Wan Jianyi in disbelief.
The treasure presented in the wooden box was a celestial sword with a blade two feet long. The hilt was made of a material as pure and clear as jade, as transparent as ice, and one could even faintly see the yellow silk lining the wooden box through the blade. The blade itself was a foot shorter than that of ordinary swords, and on the spine of the sword, from the tip to the hilt, there was a straight blue mark running across it.
Two large, bright, silvery characters, as clear as ice and snow, are clearly engraved on the hilt of the sword: Ink Snow.
Qin Wuyan exclaimed in surprise, "Mo Xue? It's the same Mo Xue that was once wielded by Changchun Weng of the Hehuan Sect, a divine sword that shook the world and was on par with the Tianya Divine Sword!"
Qin Wuyan had seen countless treasures over the years, but upon seeing this sword, he couldn't suppress his surprise and joy, which showed that the Mo Xue sword was indeed a superior weapon.
Wan Jianyi said, "That's right! It is indeed this sword. I obtained it from Elder Changchun back then, and later gave it to Junior Sister Su Ru. Many years later, she returned it to me. This sword has been sealed here ever since, and now that it has come into your hands, it can be considered a return to its rightful owner!"
Biyao's eyes were wide open. She slowly reached out and grasped the hilt of the Mo Xue sword. Instantly, an extremely cold sensation traveled from the hilt to her fingertips, penetrating her entire body like a splash of cold water, making her shudder.
Youji said, "Mo Xue and Tianya have been known as divine swords since ancient times, and are not for ordinary people to covet. Now that Tianya is in Lu Xueqi's hands, you should take Mo Xue. If you encounter any obstacles on your way out of the mountains, you should be able to fight against them."
Biyao nodded and bowed gratefully to Wan Jianyi and Youji: "Thank you, Aunt You, thank you, Senior Wan!"
Wan Jian smiled and said, "You don't need to do that. Qin Wuyan is willing to give me the antidote to cure the Qingyun disciples. I have nothing to repay him with, so consider this sword a gift from You Ji and me, as a blessing from an elder to you juniors!"
You Ji nodded in agreement. She looked at Qin Wuyan and said, "Qin Wuyan, the Ghost King also told me about your marriage proposal back then. Although he didn't agree at the time, he always thought highly of you. It's just a pity that the Sect Master passed away before Biyao came back to life. As Biyao's aunt, I also hope that she can meet someone she can entrust her life to. I just don't know if the marriage proposal you made back then still counts?"
Qin Wuyan was taken aback at first, then nodded and said, "Of course it counts!"
Youji laughed and said, "Alright, even though the Ghost King is not here, I, as her aunt, am still her family. Today, I will marry Biyao to you. Do you dare to promise me that you will protect her for the rest of your life? You will never let her get hurt, and you will never let her be sad?"
Biyao was startled and said, both amused and exasperated, "Aunt You, what are you saying!"
You Ji ignored her and stared at Qin Wuyan. He looked serious and solemnly said, "For her, I would go through fire and water without hesitation."
Youji shook her head: "I don't want you to go through fire and water for her. I just hope you can live well and give her happiness. Do you understand?"
Qin Wuyan lowered his eyes, remained silent for a moment, and then solemnly said, "I will do my best!"
Youji stared at him and said, "It's not about whether you try your best or not, it's about making sure you succeed."
“Alright, Aunt You,” Biyao tugged at Youji, “Don’t make things difficult for him.” She knew that Youji’s words had a hidden meaning; she wanted to force Qin Wuyan to admit to the Soul-Gathering Technique. But based on her understanding of Qin Wuyan, she knew that if he was pressed too hard, he would just make up stories.
Youji teased, "Oh my, what's this? You're already protecting him before you've even married him yet?"
Biyao blushed: "I didn't!"
"She said no, but her face turned red. Sigh, I only found out today that our Biyao can be shy too!"
"Aunt You!!" Biyao shouted anxiously.
"Alright, alright, I'm not teasing you anymore."
Youji smiled and patted her head, her eyes filled with longing: "Biyao, I know you've always been loyal and devoted. But I still have to say, deep affection is short-lived. Whether or not you can find the withered grass, I hope you live well. In this life, love isn't the most important thing. You have many other things to do, and many wonderful things in life await you. Do you understand?"
Biyao knew perfectly well what Youji meant, but she still insisted, "Aunt You, I know you mean well. But if I didn't value relationships, I wouldn't be myself anymore. The people I chose in the past may seem wrong today, but I don't regret it. Similarly, the people I choose now, and the things I'm going to do, I won't regret them no matter what the final outcome is."
Youji couldn't help but sigh, and said with a bitter smile, "When it comes to matters of the heart, it's always the bystander who sees things clearly. Even I myself couldn't extricate myself when I was caught up in it, let alone you! Very well, I will pray for you day and night, wishing you and Qin Wuyan a happy and fulfilling life together!"
Biyao smiled gratefully. The two were reluctant to part for a long time, but in the end they had to separate.
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