Chapter 101 Success or Failure
"So you're using the method of training private soldiers?"
Yu Che remained unmoved by Chu Yanxing's eloquent speech and questioned, "Then what's the difference between you and the Wu family I hate, huh?"
"The difference is, I can do what they can't do. I can establish a new order."
Chu Yanxing opened his arms, with a dark light flashing in his eyes.
"You're crazy. I won't allow you to do this." Yu Che said sternly.
The negotiations failed, Chu Yanxing waved his hand, and Chu Yang immediately organized the monks to tighten the encirclement, and the solemn atmosphere was about to explode.
At this time, Chu Yanxing and Yu Che were only a few steps apart.
Without hesitation, Yu Che swooped down behind Chu Yanxing and flicked his wrist. A sharp blade pressed against the side of Chu Yanxing's neck, flashing a cold light.
"Let's see who dares to move!" Yu Che's move shocked the entire crowd. The two sides were in a stalemate. He then shouted at Mu Feng, "Take the orb."
"Okay!" Mu Feng flew forward and saw Chu Yang about to move, so he decisively threw the orb into Yu Che's hand.
After Yu Che caught it, the gem flashed slightly. He held Chu Yanxing hostage and retreated all the way. Mu Feng was in front, holding a dagger to provide protection.
"Yu Che, you shouldn't do this." Chu Yanxing said gently.
"Shut up!"
At this moment, Chu Yang's eyes signaled the monks behind him to attack. Mu Fengji was alert and immediately leaped forward, wielding his dagger to block the attack.
The cultivator on the other side finished off the attack, and Mu Feng turned around and stabbed, and different spiritual powers collided in a small space.
Seeing that Mu Feng was unable to pull his hands away, Chu Yang gathered a ball of spiritual energy, pushed it with his palm, and blasted it towards Yu Che.
At that critical moment, Yu Che saw from the corner of his eye that if he pushed Chu Yanxing forward, he would be safe. However, he hesitated, and the next moment, wind spiritual power pierced his chest.
“Puff——”
Suddenly, a sharp pain erupted, and Yu Che's chest was blasted with blood by the wind blade, his flesh tumbling. His eyes gradually blurred, and he fell backwards with weakness, the blade in his hand slipping away.
"No——" Mu Feng turned around, his eyes bloodshot.
Chu Yanxing's pupils constricted, and he subconsciously lifted up Yu Che who was about to fall. His nostrils were filled with a strong smell of blood, and his hands couldn't help but tremble violently.
His thoughts were suddenly pulled back to the previous world, and the tragic sight of the young man with black hair and brocade clothes falling in his arms suddenly broke his composure.
"Capture these two intruders!" Chu Yang, not knowing the situation, shouted the order.
Yu Che closed his eyes as blood continued to flow out of the wound. Some of the blood flowed down his arm and dripped onto the orb that he was still holding in his hand.
One drop, two drops, three drops... The gem shone brightly, and the cultivator who was pressing on Chu Yanxing disappeared, replaced by a vast expanse of white.
What follows is a scene of beautiful mountains and rivers, which is not like the mortal world. Chu Yanxing travels to the secret realm, along with Yu Che, whose life and death is unknown, and Mu Feng.
Outside, the orb fell to the ground. Chu Yang's eyes flashed with panic. Seeing that Captain Chu was also brought into the secret realm, he picked up the orb and tried to sense it. However, the orb had already recognized its master, so Chu Yang could only worry outside.
In the secret realm, just as Chu Yanxing carefully placed Yu Che on the grass, Mu Feng suddenly pushed him away, bent his knees, and fell to the place where Chu Yanxing had been standing.
At this moment, Yu Che was in shock due to excessive blood loss, his breathing was barely detectable, and the blood on his chest was still flowing, quickly soaking the small patch of grass on the ground.
Mu Feng's lips trembled, his hands hanging in the air, at a loss. He heard footsteps approaching, his eyes reddened, and he looked up and angrily scolded the culprit who had caused Yu Che such a plight.
"What else are you going to do!"
Chu Yanxing turned a deaf ear, looked solemn, and knelt on one knee on the other side of Yu Che.
He raised his hand, and a pure energy different from spiritual energy gathered in his palm, which was slowly transferred into Yu Che's body.
Gradually, Yu Che's wound stopped bleeding, and his face regained a little redness from his near-death state. It was a miracle.
Mu Feng stared at the other person in a daze. When he realized what this energy was, he suddenly forgot about his sadness and his eyes almost popped out of his head in surprise.
This is the essence of life, also known as essence. It can certainly bring people back to life, but it is a fixed limit to one's life.
Chu Yanxing's actions against the will of heaven not only shortened his lifespan, but more importantly, destroyed his foundation.
For cultivators with average talent, this would essentially end their path to immortality, tantamount to chronic suicide. Even loved ones might not be willing to sacrifice themselves like Chu Yanxing did.
"You..." Mu Feng was speechless for a moment.
Chu Yanxing's body swayed slightly, and he stretched out his index finger and made a "hushing" sound towards Mu Feng, and his lips bled.
Yu Che's eyelashes trembled and he slowly woke up. His vision went from blurry to clear. He turned his head slightly and saw Chu Yanxing. His eyes suddenly changed.
"Bang--"
He punched Chu Yanxing in the face.
Chu Yanxing turned his head, and his cheeks instantly became red and swollen, just covering up the paleness caused by the depletion of his energy.
Mu Feng, who was watching from the side, let out a hiss.
Chu Yanxing pushed his tongue into his mouth, bringing out a hint of rust. He turned his head and looked at Yu Che with deep eyes.
"Get out of here!"
It seemed that the punch had consumed all his strength. His roar was weak, but the anger in his eyes was real.
Yu Che thought it was the Secret Realm Orb that saved him, and turned to look at the other person here:
"Mu Feng, come and protect me."
"Oh oh." Mu Feng came back to his senses, cast a complicated look at Chu Yanxing, and then sat cross-legged next to Yu Che.
Seeing that Yu Che did not welcome him, Chu Yanxing walked silently to a distance and sat down against a tree.
Half an hour later, Yu Che's injuries stabilized and he slowly walked up to Chu Yanxing, feeling mixed emotions.
The resentment of being betrayed, the helplessness of having different ideas, and a hint of fear hidden deep in the heart.
He knew that Chu Yanxing was sincere to him, but this was the most terrifying thing.
The other person can love you while taking the initiative to do things that go against your wishes.
Yu Che can't let go of Chu Yanxing, but suspicion hangs between their relationship, like a thorn in his throat.
He stared at Chu Yanxing for a long time and said quietly:
"Don't you like bullying the weak? Then I'll keep you captive now. Let you experience the pain of mortals."
Mu Feng hesitated to speak behind Yu Che, but finally shut his mouth. Yu Che moved his mind and returned to the real world with Mu Feng.
For a period of time thereafter, they seemed exhausted from escaping, returning to the secret realm several times with new injuries. Strangely, they were not depressed.
Chu Yanxing expressed concern for Yu Che, but Yu Che acted coldly.
One day, Chu Yanxing, who was practicing, looked up and saw Yu Che appear out of thin air, right in front of him.
Before Chu Yanxing could speak, Yu Che said calmly, "Don't you care what's happening outside?"
"I care, but you don't want to keep me in captivity..." Chu Yanxing replied slowly.
"So obedient?"
"certainly."
Hearing this, Yu Che revealed an intriguing smile:
"The private army you formed has been taken over by the state, and all your efforts have been wasted. The Chu family has also suffered a heavy blow. But I negotiated on your behalf and saved the Chu family. Are you touched?"
Chu Yanxing was silent for a long time after hearing this.
"Why aren't you talking?" Yu Che raised his eyebrows.
Chu Yanxing lowered his eyes and said, "The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. I have nothing to say."
"You should have expected this. If you think I will let you control me, you are totally wrong." Yu Che laughed, his eyes fixed on Chu Yanxing's face.
Chu Yanxing didn't argue, but turned away, his lowered eyes betraying a sense of desolation. It seemed as if, in an instant, this once dazzling man had lost his spirit.
This look made Yu Che's heart ache. His smile dropped, and he pinched Chu Yanxing's chin, turning his face towards him.
"Even though you're not well behaved, I'll still like you."
As soon as he finished speaking, he leaned over and kissed her without giving her any room for rejection. Chu Yanxing pretended to struggle, but Yu Che grabbed his collar and deepened the kiss.
…
Yu Che was waiting for an opportunity.
After a long time, Chu Yanxing built a simple wooden house by the stream. He practiced all the time. Yu Che came every few days, and they got along neither too well nor too well.
Chu Yanxing spent two years in the secret realm, while in the outside world it was only one year.
Yu Che walked briskly and pushed open the wooden door, disturbing Chu Yanxing who was sitting cross-legged on the couch practicing. He walked over to the couch and sat down:
"Chenxi has officially been established. There's a celebration party tonight, and I want you to attend as a family member."
Chu Yanxing's face did not show the surprise that Yu Che expected. Instead, he showed a subtle evasion and whispered:
"Can I not go?"
"Why?" Yu Che blurted out, but he seemed to have a feeling in his heart and asked tentatively, "Aren't you eager to leave the secret realm?"
“…No.”
Chu Yanxing lowered his head, his long eyelashes hiding the emotions in his eyes, and his voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible. Perhaps he himself felt that it was not right to be like this.
Yu Che's heart skipped a beat, and a wave of panic washed over him. Only then did he clearly realize the changes these two years of confinement had brought to this man.
He is actually escaping from the real world!
"No, you must go." Yu Che was confused and instinctively pretended to be cold and hard, pulling Chu Yanxing's wrist.
Under Yu Che's scorching gaze, Chu Yanxing remained silent for a while before finally giving in: "Okay."
The gathering took place in the courtyard of a villa in the evening. There were more than 20 people, including some core members and their families, and the atmosphere was lively.
When Yu Che appeared holding Chu Yanxing, who was wearing a casual suit, everyone was shocked.
Except for Mu Feng, no one else knew Chu Yanxing, but they were all amazed by his handsome appearance and outstanding temperament.
Mu Feng, who was currently finishing a string of curry fish balls, nearly choked when he saw Yu Che's figure next to him, and quickly took a sip of beer.
"Boss, who is this?" someone asked curiously.
Yu Che lifted Chu Yanxing's hand and said with a smile, "This is my boyfriend, Chu Yanxing."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present looked at each other in bewilderment. They had no idea that Yu Che was not a straight man, and they were stunned for a moment before coming back to their senses.
"Wow, boss, you've been hiding it so well. Your boyfriend is so handsome, but you only bring him out now." The girl with short hair was the first to respond, teasing.
Seeing this, the others quickly agreed: "That's right, too stingy."
The atmosphere became lively again.
Little did Mu Feng know, but he was completely shocked. They were a couple?! When did they get together?
The almost forgotten thoughts surged up again. Mu Feng frowned, and a trace of confusion appeared in his eyes.
Yu Che himself didn't like to hang out with people, but this time he changed his usual style and took the initiative to strike up a conversation with the most boisterous members.
Despite the members' enthusiastic conversation starters, Chu Yanxing only occasionally uttered an "hmm" or nodded. Yu Che took it all in, his expression revealing a hint of worry and regret.
Mu Feng was also observing the area. After a struggle between his conscience and his mind, he finally made up his mind. He walked up to Yu Che and said casually:
"Yu Che, I have something to talk to you about."
Yu Che was suspicious and didn't want to leave with Chu Yanxing, but when he noticed Mu Feng's unnatural behavior, he had to tell him and followed him into a guest bedroom.
Chu Yanxing turned around and watched their backs, his eyes changing for a moment.
"What's so mysterious?" Yu Che saw that Mu Feng was about to close the door and shook his head helplessly.
Mu Feng licked his dry lips and began to lay the groundwork: "Do you remember when we were trying to recapture the Secret Realm Orb and you were seriously injured?"
"Of course I remember, what's wrong?" Yu Che was surprised.
Mu Feng took a deep breath, spoke faster, and poured out the words that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time:
"Then do you know that when you were... on the verge of death, the young master of the Chu family, uh, your boyfriend, recklessly released his energy into you, which brought you back to the brink of death."
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