Chapter 6 Blood Moon Secret Realm (Part 1) I like Young Master Wu...
The two quickly ended the somber topic.
Because our male protagonist returned home weary from his journey, carrying two baskets of thrushes on his back.
Based on the number of plants, Shi Xianxue deduced that the thrushes on this black mountain were likely doomed to die out.
As the first rays of dawn appeared on the horizon, they finally emerged from Black Mountain and arrived at an inn in the town.
After settling the injured disciples and civilians, the three of them reviewed the Nine-Tailed Fox incident in Li Fuchao's room.
Li Fuchao said, "According to the Nine-Tailed Fox's attendants, the Nine-Tailed Fox suffered the injury of losing its tail, and its fox skin was destroyed. Its power was reduced on the night of the full moon, which is why it needs the souls of women to nourish itself. It captured handsome men for the sake of that beautiful skin."
At this point, he glanced at Wu Xiutang.
The boy leaned against the window, his posture not very proper. The window was half open, and a crape myrtle tree with brightly colored flowers was in bloom in the courtyard. Its branches were smooth and clean, like an embroidered ball in a young girl's hand. The warm breeze swept the fragrance of the flowers into the house, making people feel relaxed and happy.
A figure moved outside the window, and Wu Xiutang's eyes narrowed as if he had seen something dirty. He frowned and slammed the window shut.
Shi Xianxue's smile froze on her lips. The hand that was about to wave in mid-air turned into an awkward scratch on her face. She then lowered her head to talk to Linglong the cricket, as was her habit.
Inside the room, Li Fuchao continued, "We ruined his plans, so he will not let it go. He will definitely make another move on the nights of the full moon these next few days."
Seeing that Wu Xiutang did not respond, he had no choice but to say, "Young Master Wu is a chivalrous man who has endured hardship to save the people. His heart is commendable. Although you are a rogue cultivator, you are exceptionally talented and have extraordinary abilities. I wonder if you would be willing to lend us a hand?"
Song Qingshu also said, "If Young Master Wu is able to help you as you wish, the Qingyun Sect will remember your kindness. If you wish to become an apprentice in the future, it will be much more convenient with the recommendation letter from the Qingyun Sect."
Meeting the hopeful gazes of the two, Wu Xiutang spoke softly: "I have never liked to give up halfway through my work. Even without you, I would not have let go of that nine-tailed fox. However, when I was young, I struggled to make a living and wandered the world. I once witnessed the protective fire of Mount Bugui erupting in Jiuyi City in Nanyue."
"The wounds on the nine-tailed fox's face look very much like the work of Hushan Lihuo."
Upon hearing this, the two men's expressions changed drastically.
Yes, the trip down the mountain for training was a pretense; the real purpose was to investigate the seal on the Mountain of No Return.
A month ago, a strange event occurred at the Xuanji Pavilion of Wuji Peak. The Hunyuan Divination Book, which controls the mountains and rivers of the world, suddenly burned itself without fire. After the ashes, the fragments of the divination book pieced together the final clue: In the eight southwestern regions, the waters of the marshes dried up, the earth shook and mountains trembled, and trapped beasts were released from their cages.
The southwest direction corresponds exactly to the Jiuyi Bugui Mountain.
The sect leader's expression changed immediately. After discussing the matter with the elders of the various peaks, he informed him and Qing Shu about it.
Even though they were reluctant to believe it, they had to prepare for the worst—the seal on the Demon Clan of Mount No Return was beginning to loosen, which foreshadowed the descent of the Demon Lord, the collapse of the order of heaven and earth, and an unimaginable catastrophe that would befall humanity.
A single move can have far-reaching consequences. This matter has not yet been verified. If the sect leader and the elders of each peak were to act rashly, it would inevitably cause panic. Meanwhile, the sect leader is currently in seclusion, and the triennial competition is to be held at the Qingyun Sect. Just then, the Nine Heavens Immortal Mansion sent a message saying that they had discovered unusual activity at Mount No Return and had already sent people to investigate. They requested that the number one immortal sect send reinforcements.
After weighing the options, the elders entrusted the matter to their most trusted and capable disciple.
The group set off in a grand procession, carrying precious magical artifacts. They traveled south, intending to meet up with the people of the Nine Heavens Immortal Mansion in Jiuyi City. However, when they heard that the Pure Fox Clan had been spotted in the Black Mountain area, Li Fuchao keenly sensed something was wrong and immediately rushed over.
After the great war between gods and demons, the gods perished, and the three great artifacts were scattered across the mortal realm. Among them, the Chaos Pearl flew to the central region and became the national treasure of Chaoyun in the Central Plains. Now, within the royal city of Chaoyun, the Demon-Subduing Sword is located atop the snowy peak of Beiyong Mountain. The artifact Sun and Moon Guide, possessing the power of the sun and moon, was formed from the finger bones of the first Demon Lord Zhu Ze and the goddess Kong Sang. It could be used to seal and suppress the demons of Mount No Return. However, thousands of years have passed, and the demons beneath Mount No Return have been attacking the sealing barrier day after day, causing the spiritual power of the Sun and Moon Guide to approach a thin and transparent state. If it weren't for the protective mountain fire covering its surface, which is capable of devouring all things, those demons would probably have descended upon the mortal realm much earlier.
If the nine-tailed fox really did escape from Mount No Return, then they must capture him and find out what's going on inside the seal.
The injured disciple, unaware of the truth, was sent back to Qingyun Sect for treatment. Before leaving, Qi Yun Chu looked apologetic and hesitated to speak. Shi Xian Xue kicked him on the thigh and said, "Alright, let's call it even. Goodbye."
Linglong embarked on her journey to become an apprentice, while the minor villain, due to the matter of the nine-tailed fox, also successfully joined the protagonist's demon-slaying team.
Only Shi Xianxue was so anxious that she scratched her head and cheeks.
The original owner was Princess Shi Huaiyu of Xiliang. She was kidnapped by the Black Mountain Cave Master on her way to a marriage alliance. She was later rescued by the male lead, Li Fuchao. She immediately revealed her identity and became obsessed with him. But now that she wants to befriend the female lead and ask her to lower her guard and become friends with her, she naturally has to keep her true identity hidden.
When Song Qingshu placed a heavy bag of silver in her palm and told her to go home, Shi Xianxue's hand trembled. She had always been greedy for money and loved it more than life itself. Now, she was being asked to go against her instincts and pretend to be deeply in love and regard money as dirt. Tears were streaming down her face as she blinked and cried: "Sister, I don't want these."
“I come from the Western Liang Kingdom. I ran away from an arranged marriage. My parents died early and I have been living under the roof of others since I was a child. My second uncle and aunt want to marry me off to a seventy-year-old one-eyed man as a concubine for my cousin’s dowry. He has eighteen concubines and twenty maids in his mansion. He is also cruel by nature. If I am caught and taken back, I will definitely be beaten to death. Please, sister, don’t send me away.”
After she finished playing the victim, she secretly glanced at Wu Xiutang behind the two of them. He stood in the sunlight, under a blooming crape myrtle tree, a silver butterfly perched on his pale fingertip. He was teasing the butterfly with his eyes downcast, not giving a single glance to them.
He seems to be in a good mood.
Shi Xianxue decided to administer another drastic measure.
Song Qingshu felt pity, but was in a real dilemma. She could only try to suggest, "I can give you more money to settle down. You can head towards the capital of the Central Plains, which is relatively safe."
Li Fuchao also advised, "Miss Shishi, we are not here for sightseeing. The journey is fraught with danger, and I'm afraid we won't be able to protect you."
"I'm not afraid. Life is short, and I just want to be with the person I love." Shi Xianxue seemed to realize she had let something slip after she finished speaking. She glanced shyly in a certain direction, then quickly lowered her head. The girl's face was like a flower bud with dew in early spring, and her voice was weak, innocent, and naive.
"Isn't liking someone about being with them all the time? Besides, he risked his life to save me, and he gave me a second chance. From that moment on, I secretly vowed that I would marry no one but him."
Song Qingshu and Li Fuchao: ?
The two, having learned of this shocking gossip, cast teasing glances at Wu Xiutang.
Sure enough, it's better to go down the mountain. Going down the mountain is wonderful. How could they see these things from their mountaintop?
The young lady Shishi looked delicate, but they never expected her to be so open-minded, bold, and courageous in pursuing love. The two men were filled with respect for her and felt that they were a perfect match.
With a soft pop, the silver butterfly in his palm exploded into silver dust.
Standing in the dappled shadows of the flowers, Wu Xiutang, under the gazes of the three men each with their own hidden thoughts, looked at her with a forced smile: "You're not talking about me, are you?"
It's you! It's you! It's definitely you!!
Shi Xianxue bit her lip shyly, seemingly agreeing.
Wu Xiutang, of course, didn't believe a single word spoken by such a treacherous and cunning woman. He thought that considering her undisguised murderous intent towards him, and the fact that she fed him the Spring Silkworm Gu, it was already merciful of her not to want him dead; her lifelong love was simply laughable.
Oh, right, the Spring Silkworm Gu.
His expression suddenly relaxed, becoming cold and ruthless.
"Thank you, but I refuse."
Shi Xianxue said anxiously, "Young Master Wu, I don't ask you to love me too, I only ask that you agree to let me stay and serve you, take care of you, and give you a child to carry on the family line. I will be satisfied with that."
Wu Xiutang sneered: "Do you never look in the mirror?"
The atmosphere, which had been filled with sweet romance, took a sharp turn for the worse, instantly plunging into an awkward situation.
Seeing Shi Xianxue's face growing increasingly red, Song Qingshu was about to say something to ease the tension when she heard her burst out with a powerful roar.
"If that's the case, what's the point of my life!"
She lifted her skirt and ran down the corridor, looking as if she were about to commit suicide by running into a pillar. She ran extremely fast, and Song Qingshu didn't even have time to react before a white shadow brushed past her and rushed into the nearest pillar.
Fortunately, Li Fuchao was standing under the corridor. He raised his hand, tucked her head under his palm, and pushed her down the steps: "Miss Shishi, don't be impulsive!"
Shi Xianxue was like a bull in a gladiatorial arena, crying and shouting. Li Fuchao, mindful of the difference between men and women, found himself somewhat unable to control himself.
He cried out urgently, "Young Master Wu, whatever it is, please at least say something!"
At least calm down this girl who bravely pursued love only to be rejected and then contemplated suicide!
Wu Xiutang stood with his arms crossed, seemingly unconcerned.
Say it? What should I say? He hadn't even said anything harsh yet.
Song Qingshu stepped forward and pulled her: "Miss Xiaoxue, calm down. I agree to let you stay. Young Master Wu is also willing, isn't he?"
Let's hold on for now and figure things out later. Once Miss Xiaoxue has seen the vicious demons and understands the dangers of the journey, she won't be so desperate to follow them. Then we can arrange a good place for her.
Wu Xiutang refused to believe that if he didn't agree, this woman would actually kill herself by banging her head against a wall.
Look at her terrible acting skills, so pretentious and affected that it's suffocating. They're not blind, are they? Can't they see through her?
Clearly, the two, who had long lived deep in the mountains and devoted themselves to Taoist cultivation, lacked the wisdom to handle such matters.
They cast condemning glances at him, looking at him as if he were a scumbag.
Wu Xiutang: ...
Wu Xiutang finally began to think. Most of these cultivators believed that cultivation was a form of teaching and that all living beings were concerned about the world. If he coldly watched her die, would it contradict his image as a righteous person?
After a long silence, he stepped forward, grabbed her by the back of the neck, and pulled her out of Li Fuchao's grasp.
Shi Xianxue shrank her neck like a quail, trying to break free but unable to. Not knowing what to say, she could only continue acting and whimper and cry at him.
No way, no way, is the villain so enraged by her that he's about to go on a killing spree in front of the male and female leads? This is so difficult, serving a ruler is like serving a tiger.
"You really like me?"
Shi Xianxue hesitated for a moment, then nodded vigorously.
"Very good." Wu Xiutang smiled warmly, his fingers gently pushing her forward against the back of her neck. "Let's go to my room and get to know each other better."
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