Chapter 43 043 Greedy Wolf
Although she hadn't gotten involved in her brother and sister-in-law's affairs, Jiang Cui could guess some things about them.
Qi Luan was overjoyed when she and Jiang Bin became Daoist partners, but less than a year later, her expression darkened considerably.
After that, Qi Luan died in despair.
Before Qi Luan died, he had a big argument with his personal maid Qing Zhi and then drove her away.
Not long after, Qingzhi went mad, becoming delirious and speaking incoherently.
Jiang Cui had always felt that there might be something wrong with this matter.
Before their marriage, Qi Luan was indeed intolerant of anyone speaking ill of Jiang Bin; she wouldn't listen to a single bad word about him.
However, when Qi Luan and Qing Zhi were arguing, her relationship with Jiang Bin was already very bad.
If that's the case, why would Qi Luan drive away her loyal and close maid for Jiang Bin's sake?
That doesn't make any sense at all.
Qi Luan boldly guessed that Qi Luan used the pretext of an argument to send away her loyal maid.
Qingzhi was also feigning madness to protect herself.
Now that the Shen family has established a persona, portraying themselves as fearless of power and upholding justice, Qingzhi, sensing the opportunity, went to join them.
Qingzhi might have some kind of leverage over her.
Jiang Cui felt there might be something fishy going on, and it was no small matter, so she rushed over to talk to Jiang Bin about it.
In her opinion, Jiang Bin had been somewhat negligent in this matter. Qi Luan was simple-minded, and Jiang Bin didn't think much of her, nor did he take her seriously.
Therefore, even though Qi Luan secretly made these small moves, Jiang Bin did not notice them.
Jiang Bin did not deny his negligence, but said coldly, "Since you had suspicions all along, why didn't you kill Qingzhi back then? You left this handle for nothing."
Jiang Cui was also furious! She didn't know that her brother actually had a terrible temper, especially when things didn't go his way, he liked to curse people randomly.
Jiang Cui didn't argue with him, and sighed, "At this point, arguing about who is at fault is useless. We should think about how to remedy the situation. We don't know what evidence Qingzhi has, so we should take precautions first."
"Oh, and there's that Mei Wei, she's still at the execution platform, I wonder what rumors she's spreading."
Jiang Cui was thoughtful and wanted to plan ahead, but Jiang Bin's face showed a hint of disdain.
After all, I'm just a woman. Women always like to conform to other people's rules and think about how to please others and create opportunities.
But men are different, especially men like him who come from humble backgrounds and have worked their way up from the very bottom.
If pushed too far, he might flip the table.
Jiang Bin patted the already folded umbrella, a sinister look flashing across his face before disappearing.
In the southwest of the second heaven, several disheveled cultivators fled on their swords, the faint echoes of demonic beasts' roars still lingering behind them. One of them, supporting himself on his broken sword, felt a metallic taste rise in his throat. He finally couldn't help but land and look back, his hands bracing against the scorching sand. Tears mixed with sweat splattered onto the ground, instantly evaporating.
His voice was hoarse, trembling with sobs: "Xiuyue Sect is gone—"
"Ten years ago when we joined the sect, there were three thousand disciples. Every spring, we could hold a banquet in the peach grove. How come there are only a few of us left?"
The cultivator beside him also had red eyes, staring at the direction of the mountain gate that had been trampled flat by the demonic beasts in the distance, his voice trembling: "The beast tide is getting fiercer every year. Last year we were able to defend the mountain gate, but this year we are not strong enough. The day before yesterday, the demonic beasts rushed in like madmen. The elders all stayed inside to protect us and help us escape."
As the three were still immersed in grief, a series of orderly footsteps approached. Looking up, they saw dozens of disciples dressed in the robes of the Glazed Pavilion walking briskly towards them. The leader, with a gentle smile, cupped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoists, you have been frightened. Now that the Xiuyue Sect has suffered such a calamity, my Pavilion Master has been deeply saddened and has specially ordered us to wait here. If you are willing to join the Glazed Pavilion, our Pavilion will certainly ensure your safety and provide you with ample cultivation resources."
The leading disciple of the Glazed Pavilion had a gentle appearance and spoke kindly, but there was a hint of coldness between his brows.
As soon as he finished speaking, the cultivator who was squatting on the ground suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with grief, indignation and doubt: "Why are you disciples of the Glazed Pavilion pretending to be so sympathetic here! Why is it that during every beast tide, only your Glazed Pavilion's protective talismans can withstand the demonic beasts? There are rumors outside that this beast tide was deliberately created by your Pavilion Master Jiang Bin in order to swallow up other sects. Is that true?!"
The other two also looked wary and displeased.
Shen Zhiwei's rumor has spread widely and is incredibly damaging. Although there is no clear evidence, quite a few people believe it.
The leading disciple of the Glazed Pavilion maintained his smile, but avoided answering, saying only calmly, "Fellow Daoist, you can't speak so carelessly. Our Glazed Pavilion is dedicated to good, how could we do such a thing? The protective talisman can ward off demonic beasts, it's just that our pavilion's alchemy is superb. As for whether to join, it's entirely up to you. If you don't want to, we won't force you."
Two of the three showed slight changes in expression, but only one stepped forward and bowed to the disciple of the Glazed Pavilion.
There was one person who wavered, but ultimately did not take that step.
These sects were harassed by the beast tide, and if they wanted to run away, they would have run away long ago. The fact that they have stayed until now shows that their loyalty is actually quite high, and they are still a bit emotionally invested.
The leader of the Liuli Pavilion disciples smiled and nodded, taking out a talisman engraved with the Liuli Pavilion's symbol from his robes and handing it to him: "Once you enter the Liuli Pavilion and have this talisman, you will no longer need to fear demonic beasts. My surname is Qin, you can call me Senior Brother Qin."
The other two watched this scene with mixed emotions in their eyes, but ultimately did not move. Senior Brother Qin did not insist, and his face remained smiling.
Just then, something unexpected happened. The ground trembled, and a distant roar grew closer, carrying with it a strong stench of blood.
The two disciples of Xiuyue Monk suddenly looked up and saw a dark mass of demonic beasts rushing towards them at an extremely fast speed.
The two men turned pale and hastily tried to defend themselves back-to-back, but as soon as they raised their hands, one of them was clawed on the arm by a wolf that pounced on him, and blood instantly stained his clothes. The other man urged his sword forward, but he could only barely block the beast's attacks. The two were soon forced to retreat, and it looked like they were about to be surrounded by the beast horde.
Just then, the two caught sight of the disciples of the Glazed Pavilion not far away. They stood motionless, and the approaching demonic beasts seemed not to see them, rushing past them without launching any attack.
One of them suddenly rushed towards the direction of the Glazed Pavilion disciples, shouting, "Senior Brother Qin, please save me! I'm willing to join the Glazed Pavilion!"
But Senior Brother Qin simply turned his head, glanced at him indifferently, and made no move.
When the disciple approached, Senior Brother Qin focused his energy on his fingers and forcefully shook him away, causing the Xiuyue Sect disciple to fall heavily to the ground.
Looking at the indifferent eyes of Senior Brother Qin and the others, the other party felt nothing but despair. The cultivator beside him had already been pounced on by two demonic beasts, his screams echoing through the heavens and earth, his flesh torn to shreds.
In the blink of an eye, both of them were transformed into monsters' blood and flesh.
A hint of disdain flickered across Senior Brother Qin's face as he said, "The Pavilion Master said that the Glazed Pavilion isn't a place for people to pick and choose. If you don't know your place, it's fine if you die."
After the horde of demonic beasts ravaged the land, only a scene of devastation remained, littered with tattered clothes and mangled bones. Senior Brother Qin glanced at the newly joined cultivator and said calmly, "You must also remember that in this second heaven, only the Glazed Pavilion can give you a chance to survive."
The cultivator nodded blankly and turned to leave with Qin Feng and the others, but his steps were unusually heavy. The cruel scene from earlier lingered in his mind, giving him an unspeakable fear of the Glazed Pavilion.
At this time, there were no living people left in Xiuyue Sect; the only sounds were the rustling of demonic beasts gnawing at each other, making it seem like a hellish place.
Amidst the stench, a figure as large as a small mountain slowly emerged, utterly terrifying.
This black unicorn is the king of beasts, with a huge body, ferocious teeth, and bloodstains between its claws and teeth.
If Shen Zhiwei had any memories, she would definitely recognize that this was the same demon beast that injured the original body.
The husband that the original owner picked up by the roadside was a scoundrel who refused to behave like a human being. He had blocked a black Scale's attack with the original owner's body.
Now, accompanied by spatial rifts, this black scale has reached the second level of heaven.
Although it could not speak, the giant beast's eyes flashed with a cunning light, making it appear extremely fierce and vicious.
This black-scaled beast was clearly the leader of all beasts, and all the surrounding monsters held it in great awe.
Demonic beasts all hate humans. When they encounter cultivators, they will fight to the death, no matter how many are sacrificed, they will trample them into mincemeat.
However, now, on the body of the Black Scaled Beast, at the head, a person is standing lightly on the fluffy fur.
It turned out to be a monk dressed in black robes.
She had a graceful figure and outstanding demeanor, but wore an extremely ugly and ferocious ghost mask.
Beauty and ugliness are so distinct, yet they are intertwined in a strange and captivating way.
All around were the sounds of monsters devouring people; there wasn't a single living person in sight.
If there were any living person present, they would be utterly astonished. The person before them was clearly the infamous Greed Wolf, renowned throughout the four realms and known as the number one wicked cultivator in the four realms!
Perhaps because the surrounding area was filled with speechless demon cultivators, Tanlang did not utter a single word.
His dark clothes exuded a thick, pungent stench of blood, the stench sending chills down one's spine.
Although Tanlang is a human, he seems to have merged with the inhuman beasts around him, just like a beast, and no trace of humanity can be discerned.
The black-scaled beast was also driven by it, slowly moving forward.
With a single swipe of its claw, the already crumbling Heart Tree of Xiuyue Sect was instantly reduced to dust, turning to ashes.
The Xiuyue Sect, established for 451 years, has come to an end.
This is the third sect that Shen Zhiwei has encountered and been destroyed in the second level of heaven. Although it has little to do with the Bixia Sect, the plot of the whole world is accelerating.
A massive beast tide suddenly erupted in the second heaven, ten times stronger than before, and this news also reached Yuan Yuan Heaven.
Mu Wuxian read the message, then casually burned it and threw it into a glass bottle.
The flames burned inside the bottle, emitting a warm, bright orange glow.
Young Master Mu remained silent, seemingly lost in thought.
Ming Xueyou, observing from the side, thought that this beast tide was a matter of the second level, and it might remind Mu Wuxian of Shen Zhiwei.
She coughed lightly and then said, "Is Young Master worried about Sect Leader Shen? She's perfectly fine."
Then Ming Xueyou said, "Actually, Fairy Tian Shu has been missing for a long time. Although the master misses her, why make yourself suffer? It would be good to have Sect Leader Shen serve you closely as a substitute."
Young Master Mu turned his face to face Ming Xueyou. His face was covered by a mask, so Ming Xueyou could not see the expression on his face.
Mu Wuxian wasn't angry: "Take some medicine to regulate your body."
Although a beast tide broke out in the second heaven and a sect was wiped out, it was ultimately not a major event.
The minor cultivators of Tianyuan Prefecture were assigned to cultivate in the lower realms to help alleviate the beast plague, a move that also allowed them to earn some academic credits. If there were truly a great danger involved, the minor cultivators of Tianyuan Prefecture would definitely not have been assigned to this position.
Each of them is a prodigy, and they certainly shouldn't be wasted like this.
The parents of Xiaoxiu also organized themselves, gathered some supplies, and went to the lower realm to provide disaster relief and do good deeds.
The person in charge was naturally Rong Ying.
She was born in Yuan Yuan Tian, and has always been of noble status, beautiful and kind-hearted.
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