Chapter 305 Soul Contract
Mei Liangyu emerged from the bathroom, still damp and faintly scented with soap. Only a lamp was lit on the table, casting shadows on the walls.
He stood at the door staring at Yu Sui, recalling how the two of them had kissed so passionately before, and how Yu Sui had suddenly regained her senses, pushed him away, and covered her nose to show that she still couldn't stand the smell.
Mei Liangyu was both angry and anxious because of her teasing. After biting her, he still went to take a bath and change his clothes.
At this moment, Yu Sui was kneeling by the bed. She had changed into clean clothes and was fiddling with the rabbit ornament on the bedside table. Hearing the noise, she turned around and saw the man in her eyes wearing only a clean white undergarment with the collar open, revealing a large expanse of skin.
Mei Liangyu stood there for a long time without moving, which made Yu Sui ask in confusion, "Senior brother, what are you doing there? Aren't you coming over?"
“She’s selling her body.” Mei Liangyu looked at her thoughtfully.
Yu Sui: "..."
She was amused and beckoned to Mei Liangyu, "Come over here quickly."
Mei Liangyu walked up to her and said, "It's clean now, smell it."
Yu Sui leaned forward, getting closer to him, and grabbed his sleeve. Mei Liangyu deliberately lowered his head and brought his face close to hers. Yu Sui sniffed his neck, then gently stroked the still slightly damp hair on the back of his head, her movements tender and her tone coaxing: "Senior brother, you smell so good."
Mei Liangyu: "..."
The hand gently stroked from the back of his head to the back of his neck, sending a shiver down his spine.
"Training a dog?" Mei Liangyu looked up at Yu Sui with annoyance. Seeing the other's smiling face, she unceremoniously opened her arms and pulled him into her arms, falling onto the bed together.
"I'm not," Yu Sui replied with a muffled laugh, nestled in his arms.
Mei Liangyu gave a soft hum and asked again, "What is Gu Gan waiting for you for?"
He had just returned, and the Listening Wind Ruler had been confiscated by Shui Zhou. At the Ghost Path Holy Hall, he was discussing matters between himself and his master, persuading him and obtaining his promise. After that, he rushed to see Yu Sui, and at this point, he knew nothing.
Yu Sui started by talking about the bet between Sheng Fei and Su Xingchao. When she got to the story of Wan Qi and Chen Jie, Mei Liangyu laughed in anger. She stood up with a sullen face, but Yu Sui pulled her back and hurriedly said, "He's dead, he's dead."
Mei Liangyu sat on the edge of the bed and turned to look at her: "Where have you been?"
Yu Sui said, "The flying dragon died as soon as it disembarked from the cloud chariot."
Seeing Mei Liangyu stop, Yu Sui continued talking about the Golden Pearl Banquet: "Pu Heng may need Chen Jie's Triple Eye ability. He is now trying to provoke Third Brother and affect Third Brother's progress in deciphering the inscription. He has also included me in his scheme, having Wei Jianing invite me to the Golden Pearl Banquet to spread scandals about the Nangong family. Senior Brother, do you know about the Golden Pearl Banquet?"
“I know. Princesses from Qin Yidong, Xun Zhiya, and Duan Shangyang led the organization of an intelligence banquet specifically targeting the Hundred Families Night Walk Trial.” As Mei Liangyu spoke, she recalled something amusing and looked back at Yu Sui with a half-smile, saying, “In the first year of this Golden Pearl Banquet, women from non-noble families were allowed to participate, but they weren’t allowed afterward. Do you know why?”
Yu Sui blinked and asked, "Why?"
Mei Liangyu replied, "Because that year, a senior sister of the Ghost Dao Clan stole Qin Yidong's thunder by relying on the information she obtained at the Golden Pearl Banquet. She formed a pact with the Ghost Dao Clan and summoned gods from the Wujian Mountain Abyss before Qin Yidong. Therefore, Qin Yidong did not allow commoner women to participate in the Golden Pearl Banquet the following year."
Yu Sui suddenly realized.
Although Qin Yidong was the one who organized the Golden Pearl Banquet, and it was her freedom to invite or exclude others, it did seem a bit stingy to outsiders.
Mei Liangyu saw through Yu Sui's thoughts at a glance and said leisurely, "Do you think Qin Yidong is stingy?"
Yu Sui nodded: "A little."
“Many people think that way, but she herself doesn’t care,” Mei Liangyu scoffed. “The eldest princess of Dan Kingdom only cares about whether she can get what she wants.”
Although Yu Sui also studied at the Ghost Dao Academy, her courses were different from Qin Yidong's, so she had never met him.
"Will she cooperate with Pu Heng?" Yu Sui asked. "Even Wei Jianing is Pu Heng's helper. Someone like Qin Yidong, who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, might also be persuaded and used by Pu Heng."
“Pu Heng bullies the weak and fears the strong. If he finds that he can’t kill you in one blow, he will take the initiative to back down and persuade you to reconcile, and then find an opportunity to find something to use against you.” Mei Liangyu’s tone revealed his disdain for Pu Heng. “That’s why he has been able to stay in the academy until now.”
He had been at Taiyi Academy for many years and had more experience than Yu Sui. He also knew more about Pu Heng and Qin Yidong than Yu Sui did.
Mei Liangyu said, "However, Pu Heng's weaknesses are also very obvious."
Yu Sui nodded. Mei Liangyu looked at her, raised an eyebrow slightly, and asked silently, "You know?"
“President Pu’s persona is so well-established.” Yu Sui also sat up, smiling slyly. “It’s like how being a good person means you can’t do a bad thing, otherwise you become a bad person. When a bad person does a good thing, people are amazed, but when a good person does a bad thing, people feel disgusted.”
Mei Liangyu: "That makes sense. I didn't touch him before, firstly because of Da Chun, and secondly because I was waiting to see the day someone else would take care of him."
Yu Sui asked curiously, "What happened between Pu Heng and Senior Brother Xing?"
“It involves Xing Chun’s private affairs, and I promised not to say anything,” Mei Liangyu confessed. “It was also an agreement between me and Pu Heng: if he doesn’t cause trouble for Xing Chun, I won’t touch him either.”
Yu Sui rolled her eyes. It didn't matter if she didn't say anything; she would always find out.
“He’s targeting Third Brother right now, I’m just doing this incidentally. Because of Dean Wu, he doesn’t dare to go too far with me,” Yu Sui said. “But if Third Brother really can’t hold back and is tricked by Pu Heng into losing the bet, then he’ll have to go back to Qingyang.”
Sheng Fei was proud and arrogant, and he would never accept losing to Su Xingchao and leaving Taiyi like a defeated dog. Not to mention Sheng Fei, Nangong Ming would not allow it either.
If it really turned out that way, Nangong Ming would be furious.
Thinking this way, Yu Sui actually wanted to see that scene.
Mei Liangyu asked, "Are you going to help Sheng Fei?"
Yu Sui shook his head, lay back on the bed, and said slowly, "Senior brother, to be honest, I want to see what happens when Third Brother loses the bet."
Regardless of which side deciphers the inscription and obtains the information about the Pagoda fragments, it wouldn't be difficult for Yu Sui to find out more, so she doesn't necessarily have to protect Sheng Fei.
At this moment, in front of Mei Liangyu, Yu Sui did not hide his dark side and continued, "I want to see him lose the bet and return to Qingyang, and then see my father furious with him."
As she spoke, she reached out and touched her face, lost in thought, "Last time, my second brother was slashed by Father. If my third brother becomes a laughingstock in Taiyi and returns to Qingyang, I wonder if he would be willing to do it."
I don't know if Sheng Fei will get beaten up, but Su Xingchao and Pu Heng are definitely going to die.
Mei Liangyu didn't find Yu Sui's dark and shady thoughts frightening at all, and instead said decisively, "Then let him lose."
Who wouldn't want to see Nangong Ming beat up Sheng Fei?
Sheng Fei would probably be so angry that he would strangle him to death if he heard that.
Yu Sui laughed and said, "If Third Brother knew what we were thinking, he would be furious."
Mei Liangyu: "I'm not afraid of him going crazy."
"Senior brother, how have you been on the water boat these past few days? What did Master say?" Yu Sui sat up again, facing Mei Liangyu.
Mei Liangyu lowered his eyes in thought, gently shook his head, and said in a low voice, "As for my master, I handed over the Sea Eye and told him that I would not leave Taiyi on my own initiative for at least three years, so he has to keep it a secret."
He made a deal with the Sage Changgen, voluntarily handing over the teleportation sea eye he had created, and promising not to leave Taiyi.
Chang Gen Sheng Zhe would not reveal Yu Sui's abnormality to anyone.
Yu Sui asked in a daze, "Then your memories..."
“It was erased by Master.” After saying the first half, Mei Liangyu raised her eyes and smiled, “But I made a deal with Dean Sun of Shuizhou. I agreed to help him, and he helped me escape the matter of Master sealing my memories.”
Sun Heng used tricks to make Sage Chang Gen believe that he had successfully erased Mei Liangyu's memory.
Saint Changgen would not allow Mei Liangyu to lose all his memories and start over, as that would be a loss for him as well. However, he would also not allow his eldest disciple to recall any memories related to the past.
Therefore, the Sage Changgen agreed to Mei Liangyu's conditions and protected the Yu year.
At this moment, Yu Sui became the balancing force between the master and disciple, allowing them to maintain a delicate harmony.
Even if they deceive each other, they must continue to keep it a secret, pretending they know nothing and nothing has happened, and continue to maintain their current relationship.
"Has Master noticed anything?" Yu Sui asked in a low voice.
“He’s a shrewd old fox who doesn’t talk much, but he’s more patient than we think.” Mei Liangyu reached out and patted Yu Sui’s head. “But at least in his eyes you’re not a threat that he has to get rid of.”
Yu Sui looked up at Mei Liangyu with a serious expression, her bright eyes staring straight into Mei Liangyu's eyes.
Actually, when someone is used to being taken care of in every way and with all their heart and soul, they may feel uncomfortable and even subconsciously refuse the help from others.
Yet she could genuinely feel this sentiment.
That's why Yu Sui likes Mei Liangyu.
“Senior brother, I will take you out of here,” Yu Sui promised. “I will take you away from Taiyi.”
Mei Liangyu sat on the edge of the bed, turned to look at Yu Sui. Taking him away from Taiyi was like releasing a wild beast from its seal; the consequences would be unimaginable.
“No rush.” Mei Liangyu’s gaze softened. “At least during the three months of the Hundred Families Night Journey, we are safe.”
Master and Shui Zhou are both busy with their own affairs and don't have time to bother them for the time being.
“I made a very important discovery on the water boat, but I can’t say it directly because of the sealing spell of the Ming family. If I reveal it, they will find out.” Mei Liangyu sought Yu Sui’s decision. “But I think the sooner you know, the better. I also want to try my conjecture, so I want to use the soul contract of the Ghost Dao family to let you directly see the memories of those days.”
Yu Sui said, "Okay."
Mei Liangyu added, "A spiritual bond cannot be broken unless one party dies."
Yu Sui nodded: "I know."
Mei Liangyu thought for a moment and then said, "After the soul bond is formed, you and I will be like mirrors in each other's eyes. There will be no secrets. The good and the bad will be seen, and the dirty and ugly will be known."
Yu Sui paused, then asked, "You can't accept it?"
Mei Liangyu raised his eyebrows and smiled, "You only have one chance, so you should think it over carefully."
He was confident he could do it, and if he couldn't, he should die.
Once the soul bond is formed, only death can break it.
“Okay.” Yu Sui nodded gently, staring intently at Mei Liangyu, and extended her hand to him, saying, “Anyone who can’t accept this can die.”
The binding of souls is something only sorcerers of the Ghost Dao school can do, because only Ghost Daoists cultivate the art of controlling and fixing the soul.
The two simultaneously released the five elements energy from their light cores. The five elements energy resembled golden fireflies, and as their minds and intentions converged, the two different five elements energy gradually merged into one.
Yu Sui formed a hand seal, golden light swirling in her eyes. The incantation seal for the binding appeared in their eyes, and she could feel the collision of their souls.
The instant their breathing synchronized, Yu Sui and Mei Liangyu's minds merged, allowing them to roam freely within his sea of consciousness and glimpse all his memories from the time he was away:
The senior brother negotiated with the master.
Saints of the burning sea of fire and the water boat.
People from the four great families of government agencies gathered together to polish the heavy, black boulder.
The senior student spoke privately with Situ Jin, asking him to help deliver a letter back to the academy.
Black stones formed stone walls standing on the sea, absorbing the sea fire, and red cracks appeared on the stones.
That was the appearance Blackbeard showed her, and the people of the Water Boat called it the Fire-Absorbing Ice Stone.
Sun Heng told his senior brother about the strange fire and his father.
The fifth mechanical master hidden in Taiyi, Donglan Xun.
The child of the eldest princess of the Yan Kingdom.
The information that she and Mei Liangyu couldn't accurately express was clearly confirmed during this spiritual bond.
My senior brother is from the State of Yan. His mother is the eldest princess of the State of Yan, and his father is Dong Lanxun, a mechanic.
Shui Zhou is researching how to find the World Destroyer. Dong Lanxun knows the method. Not only does he know it, but he also killed the World Destroyer named Xin Wu in the Battle of Chishui in Yan State eighteen years ago.
Sun Heng already knew a lot of information about the World Destroyer.
Nangong Ming also knew that he had been in contact with Sun Heng and others, and had even asked about his cultivation of the Nine Schools of Arts.
He was searching for a way to identify the destroyers of the world.
Fire-absorbing ice stone.
While Yu Sui was peering into her memories, Mei Liangyu's consciousness slipped into the depths of her own.
Mei Liangyu was very patient and kept exploring the deepest part of the place.
Last time, the Ghost Armor Heavenly Spider's venom from the farmer's family tried to infiltrate Yu Sui's consciousness to devour the strange fire, but was instead devoured by the strange fire itself.
This time, Mei Liangyu is going to do the same thing as the Ghost Armor Sky Spider venom.
However, his infiltration did not pose a threat to Yu Sui, as it was done with her consent and without any obstacles.
After successfully forming a soul bond, with their souls and thoughts united, Mei Liangyu could delve into the depths of Yu Sui's consciousness and dantian, just like peering into his own consciousness and dantian, without triggering any defenses or self-protection.
He had already seen the incomplete power of the Breath of Earth, which was avoiding the Strange Fire and dared not approach its territory.
The strange fire also hid itself very well. In the endless darkness, Mei Liangyu glimpsed a burning flame, and the bright light shone into the deepest part of Yu Sui's consciousness.
The moment Mei Liangyu caught sight of the strange fire, he immediately withdrew from Yu Sui's consciousness. As he expected, the strange fire attacked him, burning away all the energy that did not belong to Yu Sui.
Just like the Ghost Armored Spider venom that the Strange Fire had destroyed, although Mei Liangyu had anticipated the Strange Fire's attack and retreated in time, the Strange Fire was too fast, and his soul was still shaken.
Upon noticing this change, Yu Sui immediately severed the connection between their souls and reached out to grab the injured and blood-spitting Mei Liangyu: "Senior Brother!"
Her nerves were on edge, her hair stood on end, and for a moment she truly thought the strange fire was about to burn Mei Liangyu to death. Her instinctive reaction of rapid heartbeat made her grip on Mei Liangyu's hand even tighter.
Mei Liangyu, however, showed no panic. He raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his lips and chuckled, "Just as I thought."
He wasn't wrong; even if their souls were united, the strange fire could still distinguish them and attack.
"You did this on purpose?" Yu Sui found it both infuriating and amusing. "Do you really want the strange fire that much?"
Mei Liangyu shook her head, leaned closer to Yu Sui's forehead, reconnected their souls, and told her her guess:
"The Fire-Absorbing Ice Stone can absorb sea fire. Sun Heng didn't tell me everything, and his words were a mix of truth and falsehood. Since he dared to send out the smoke signals from the six kingdoms, it means he was confident that he could control the situation."
In other words, Sun Heng already had a clear idea of how to identify the destroyers of the world.
"When I tested the strange fire, I thought it would be able to distinguish the aura that was different from yours and launch an attack, so I prepared to retreat in advance. As it turns out, I was right."
"Shui Zhou must have thought of that as well. The way to distinguish the World Destroyers is not because their Five Elements Qi are different, but because their Strange Fire is hidden deep in their soul and consciousness. The World Destroyer who can still burn the Five Elements Qi when their soul and consciousness are united is the one who possesses the Strange Fire."
The difference between the destroyers of the world is not the five elements, but the spirit and consciousness, and only the sorcerers of the ghost path can achieve the unity of spirit and consciousness.
Shui Zhou is currently busy with a breakthrough in how to replace the Ghost Daoist's technique of unifying the soul and spirit, making it easier and simpler so that all ninth-rate sorcerers can use it to distinguish between different techniques.
Yu Sui was shocked by Mei Liangyu's conjecture. She had never thought of this approach before. After all, she had never thought of forming a soul bond with anyone before.
After the initial shock came an overwhelming anger. She shoved Mei Liangyu away, leaving the man somewhat bewildered.
Yu Sui looked at him, both angry and annoyed: "Don't you know that if you had guessed wrong, or if you had been a little slower and hadn't dodged, you would already be burned to death?"
"You want me to watch you get burned to death and be powerless to do anything about it?"
"Do you really want to die in front of me?"
Mei Liangyu blinked. He knew, of course, that he would be burned to death if he guessed wrong, but he felt that this information could not lag behind Shui Zhou. He had to confirm it before Shui Zhou perfected his countermeasures, otherwise it would be too late.
The harsher Yu Sui's insults were, the more satisfied Mei Liangyu became. At this point, he couldn't help but curse himself for being so shameless.
The more obvious Yu Sui's concern for him was, the happier Mei Liangyu became.
My junior sister just can't bear to see me get hurt in the slightest. Look how anxious she is, how much she cares, how much she loves me.
“I’m sure it will…” Mei Liangyu reached out to hug her, but Yu Sui glared at him fiercely and pointed to the door, saying, “Get out.”
Mei Liangyu: "..."
It's over.
It seems like she's really angry.
Mei Liangyu was driven outside. Standing at the doorway, he raised his hand to press the back of his neck and apologized in a low, humble voice.
There was no movement inside the house.
Mei Liangyu had no choice but to resort to the same trick again. He coughed heavily twice, spitting out blood all over his hands, and said in a hoarse voice, "Junior sister, I really won't do it again next time. I will definitely tell you in advance."
"cough"
He was also afraid that if he told her in advance, Yu Sui would not agree at all.
Yu Sui originally intended to ignore him for a while, but when she heard him cough, she couldn't help but frown. Even though she knew he was doing it on purpose, she still felt uncomfortable.
In the end, she went to open the door. As soon as the door opened, Mei Liangyu reached out to hug her, but Yu Sui stopped her: "Don't get my clothes dirty. Go find Sister Yuezhen..."
She had intended to ask Shi Yuezhen for treatment, but then she remembered that today was the first day of the Hundred Families Night Walk and Shi Yuezhen was quite busy, so she stopped and said, "Go inside and rest your spirit. I'll stay with you."
Mei Liangyu observed her expression and knew when to stop, so she obediently went inside.
“I was seen when I came back, and now quite a few people know I’ve returned to the academy.” Mei Liangyu walked to the bedside and sat down, looking up at Yu Sui who was standing. “Once Chenshi (7-9 AM) arrives, the rules for private duels will be lifted, and life and death will be unrestricted. Many people will come to cause trouble here.”
Although he has many friends, he also has many enemies. Every year, there are people who are unwilling to give up and try to cause him trouble.
The Hundred Schools Night Parade is when the disciples of Taiyi Academy settle scores and seek revenge.
Yu Sui raised her chin slightly: "Then let's see who can get past me and disturb you after Chen Shi (7-9 AM)."
Mei Liangyu pressed down on the corners of his lips; he truly loved seeing his junior sister's slightly proud and confident demeanor.
"You must not harm anyone who practices martial arts during the Hundred Families Night Parade. You must remember this." Mei Liangyu said, "People who practice martial arts can hurt you, but you absolutely cannot touch them. Anyone who hurts someone who practices martial arts will be immediately eliminated and will have to wait in the back mountain of the academy until the Night Parade ends."
During the Hundred Schools Night Parade Trial at Taiyi Academy, the safest and most terrifying beings are those who cultivate the arts within the academy.
Yu Sui nodded, indicating that she understood.
Mei Liangyu then held up his hand to indicate a number: "During the night patrol, you can kill a maximum of three people. If you kill more than three, you will be eliminated."
The academy does not tolerate private fights, but it will limit their number.
If you kill more than three people, Taiyi Academy will intervene.
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