Chapter 137 Yicheng Trial 18 Compared to this crisis...
Compared to this crisis, Xie Jiaoyue felt that everything she had experienced before was just child's play.
What has she experienced since coming into this world? Although she was naturally on the opposite side of Chu Xingjin in order to survive better, and had such a powerful enemy from the beginning, the conflict between the two of them did not actually endanger their lives.
Although she had encountered crises, those crises were not brought about by humans, but by non-human beings such as monsters and beasts, so she did not find them too difficult to accept.
This time, she truly encountered someone who wanted to kill her, as well as a powerful family that wanted to kill her. They set up a scheme, shunning many people, all in order to completely eliminate her.
Even though what she saw on the tenth floor didn't anger her, it didn't mean there wasn't a fire burning inside her.
The flame, already burning fiercely, was nourished by the killing aura, causing it to grow even more intensely, from a small flame into a summer bonfire capable of illuminating the entire night sky.
After emerging from the tenth floor, the moment she saw Gong Shiyu, all the pent-up anger within her erupted, causing her to draw her sword immediately and kill him without giving him any chance.
Only after she had killed everyone did she belatedly realize, oh, that she had killed someone.
These hands were stained with blood, completely stained with a human life.
This is the world of cultivation. Even with the Heaven and Earth Administration here, it is still vastly different from the world I once knew.
Order and rules are not so binding. Gong Shiyu can break these rules and set up traps to take her life. She can also break the rules and take Gong Shiyu's life.
Xie Jiaoyue raised her hand to wipe away a smear of blood from her cheek, but accidentally smeared the blood on even more places.
The more you apply, the more it spreads.
It wasn't blood, but tears.
Gong Shirao had been keeping a close eye on Xie Jiaoyue's condition and immediately pulled her into her arms: "Good child, it's alright, don't be afraid. You're out safe and sound now, and the person who harmed you has been dealt with. He deserved it. He was the one who was wrong, not you."
Xie Jiaoyue's body trembled uncontrollably. Oh, so she was afraid?
What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of killing or afraid of death?
It seems like it is, yet it seems like it isn't.
These were some of her fears, but not all of them.
She lives in a stable social environment and inherently prefers a stable life to any potential danger or having to constantly be on guard against the people and things around her.
She was afraid that because of these unstable factors, she would lose everything around her.
Including but not limited to her life.
The thoughts she used to have about needing more spirit stones and higher cultivation levels became so clear at this moment that she realized that only by truly achieving these things could she continue to live the life she loved.
The Sword Master Qingyuan did not indulge in his disciple's vulnerable and tender moment. He took the initiative, grabbed the Grand Elder of the Gongshi Clan by the collar, and directly questioned, "Look at what your son has done! He has scared my disciple to death! If you can't come up with decent compensation, this matter is not over today!"
The Grand Elder of the Gongshi Clan was dumbfounded. What was going on? His son had lost his life, while Xie Jiaoyue was still alive. He was already being lenient by not making Xie Jiaoyue pay compensation, so why should he have to pay Xie Jiaoyue?
The Grand Elder of the Gongshi Clan bowed his head: "I'm sorry that my niece Jiaoyue was frightened. I will definitely prepare a generous gift for her."
A few simple words were enough to frighten Chu Xingjin, who had just picked up the Spirit Compass.
What's going on?
Gongshi Yu is dead?
His first loyal henchman was gone just like that?
The Grand Elder of the Gongshi Clan also has to compensate Xie Jiaoyue?
He felt a strong sense of crisis.
Xie Jiaoyue has already reached such a point, but what about him? He has been wasting his time in the Eastern Region, gaining nothing!
Chu Xingjin hardened his heart, recalling the strangely equipped person he had encountered yesterday.
Chu Xingjin held the Spirit Communication Mirror in his hand the whole time, and walked out of the dilapidated inn where he was staying like a ghost, heading towards a hidden alley.
Even at noon, the alley remains dark, with mottled moss growing on the walls. Snails the size of fingernails lurk silently on the slippery, dark green moss.
Besides the ones that move, there are mostly motionless corpses.
Chu Xingjin stood in front of a door hidden by vines at the deepest part of the alley. After hesitating for a long time, he finally knocked on the door.
"who?"
Chu Xingjin didn't want to say his name, but he didn't know how to reveal his identity, so he hesitated and knocked on the door twice more.
A soft laugh came from inside the door, as if they had seen this kind of thing many times before. With a muffled snap of fingers, the door slid open silently into the room.
"Isn't this our Young Master Chu? Has he finally come to his senses?" A blurry figure was hidden under a cloak, making it impossible to see his face or even an inch of his skin.
The rough, hoarse voice laughed horribly: "With such talent, you should join us. What's the point of those righteous paths? A bunch of hypocritical bastards are simply not suitable for you."
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