Chapter 94
Zhou Xuanzhi didn't speak, nor did he look at Shi Yunzhou again. He returned to the seat he had prepared earlier and sat down. After an unknown amount of time, he said, "You know everything. It's impossible for the sect leader not to know. It seems we were the last to find out."
Shi Yunzhou looked at Zhou Xuanzhi and listened to him say, "Think about it, the Demon Lord caused such a big commotion, it's impossible for the Sect Leader not to investigate. Just because we don't know about Master and Chonghua's past doesn't mean there aren't people who know."
He seemed to have accepted it, but based on Shi Yunzhou's understanding of his senior brother, he knew that his senior brother was now so angry that he would rush up to Chonghua and kill him.
"Senior brother, what do you plan to do?"
“I’ll stay here with you and wait for the right opportunity,” Zhou Xuanzhi said.
Shi Yunzhou asked, "Are you sure you want to stay with me in the Demon Realm? We could die at any moment."
Of course they knew that Chonghua brought them to the Demon Lord not to wait for their master to return so that they could reunite, but that they were pawns, pawns for the purpose of resurrecting their master.
Seeing that Zhou Xuanzhi did not speak, Shi Yunzhou said again: "Actually, I once thought about whether to help Chonghua bring Master back."
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Zhou Xuanzhi looking at him, and his eyes clearly said, 'Are you crazy?'
Shi Yunzhou spread his hands and said sarcastically, "Countless people have worked hard throughout history, but I've never heard of anyone who died and was resurrected!"
“Master didn’t want to come back like this either.” Shi Yunzhou’s words were full of sorrow.
Upon seeing the letter Xiao Mu sent him, Lin Jichen felt he might have been tainted by demonic energy and lost his mind. The affair between Chonghua and his junior uncle was actually true! And it was Chonghua who spread the news everywhere—was there something wrong with his brain?
I wonder how Zhou Xuanzhi is doing. He's been held captive by Shi Yunzhou for a long time, and he's only sent back one message. I hope nothing has happened to him! And how is Shi Yunzhou doing now?
We really don't want to know if those two will act impulsively after finding out this news.
Lost in thought, Lin Jichen was stopped from behind by Mingmo, "Junior Sister Lin, what are you thinking about?"
Lin Jichen turned around and saw that Mingmo still had that indifferent look, so he shook his head and said, "It's nothing, I'm just a little worried about Zhou Xuanzhi and Shi Yunzhou."
If he had just held on a little longer that day, perhaps both of them would have been alright by now. Lin Jichen had thought this more than once.
"Hasn't they sent any news back yet?" Mingmo asked.
She simply shook her head and didn't say anything.
Seeing Lin Jichen's guilty expression, Mingmo didn't know what to say to comfort her. She hadn't been able to stop Zhou Xuanzhi's plan that day, putting them in such a dangerous situation. Although everything was fine at first, no news had come back since. This was why she felt uneasy and guilty too! It seemed like nothing she said would make a difference.
Thinking of this, Mingmo hugged her and patted her back, letting Lin Jichen lean against him.
"Senior sister..." Lin Jichen also hugged Mingmo. She really felt that she had made a mistake, but what could she do now?
Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly felt a message coming from the incense stick. It wasn't Zhou Xuanzhi's, but rather one from Yunzhou City.
The news shocked her. She stepped out of Mingmo's arms and said in astonishment, "A large number of demons have gathered in Yunzhou, and demons have appeared in all three states."
This incense stick was given to the family of the victim in the fishing village when dealing with the female demon Fang Xiashen. This is their letter pleading for help.
After reporting to the sect leader, the disciples who were patrolling outside immediately went to the "Three States" to investigate. After confirming that the area was indeed infested with demons, the news was simultaneously sent to the sect leaders of each sect, and each sect also sent people to support the "Three States".
By the time Lin Jichen and Ming Mo arrived, a large number of people had already left on the fairy boats. Their faces showed no joy at leaving the dangerous place; instead, fear and lingering dread were etched on everyone's faces.
The closer they got to the heart of the "Three States," the more numb the disciples' expressions became. Lin Jichen stopped a female disciple covered in blood and asked, "Senior Sister, what's the situation up ahead?"
The female disciple looked at Lin Jichen, her expression unreadable, whether she was numb or oblivious. "It's not good. You all need to be careful too." With that, she left with the celestial boat crew.
She saw disciples of the immortal sects constantly bringing back wounded civilians and their companions, and a steady stream of reinforcements going to the front lines to fight against the demons.
After the celestial ship from Tianyu Mountain landed, a large number of civilians and seriously injured, unconscious disciples of the immortal sects boarded the ship. Soon the ship was full and took off. Those who remained on the spot and did not get a seat on the celestial ship were furious. They hurled insults at Lin Jichen and the others, and pointed at the unconscious disciples lying on the ground, asking what right they had to board the ship and what right they had to compete with the civilians for space.
Not only that, this man, relying on his strong physique, cut in front of several elderly women carrying children. Several people who tried to reason with him were pushed to the ground by him, and he continued to verbally abuse the disciples of the immortal sect.
Looking at the burly man in front of him who was cursing him, Lin Jichen felt a little dazed. Some men would actually take up arms and fight against demons who were far stronger than themselves in order to protect their companions, while others were like this, bullying those who were weaker than themselves.
With the support of men, some men and women also began to insult the disciples of the immortal sect. They said, "You should go to the front line and fight to the death. It's enough to leave one person behind to steer the boat." Others said, "Don't compete with us ordinary people for survival resources."
This was a massive and widespread attack, with some even resorting to physical violence against Lin Jichen and his companions. Due to their sect's warnings, no one dared to retaliate or offer any explanation. However, given the current situation, it seemed that if they continued to endure it, they would be swept away and killed by the mob.
Then another ship appeared out of nowhere and stopped in front of everyone. Because no one was maintaining order, everyone rushed on board. Those who were physically weak were pushed out of the line, while children and the elderly at the back of the line watched the crowd ahead. They also wanted to get on the ship, but they couldn't squeeze in.
Even those who managed to squeeze in weren't safe; many were pushed to the ground and trampled, nearly killed. Some people, however, had a change of heart and appealed to others not to crowd, but their voices were drowned out.
Looking at the crowded throng, the younger disciple nudged Lin Jichen beside him and asked, "Is it really okay to do this? It looks like someone could really die."
"Of course there's a problem." Lin Jichen said as he flew above the ship, made a hand seal, and blew everyone on and off the ship away.
Standing at the highest point on the ship, enduring everyone's malicious gazes, she said without a care, "Here, there are rules to obey me. If you want to resist, you must first defeat me. However, I can see that none of you are my match, so you must follow my rules."
Her sharp gaze swept over everyone. The man who had started the fight stepped forward and cursed, "Go to hell! Who do you think you are? I'm getting on the ship right now. If you have the guts, kill me. If not, get out of here. What right do you, a woman, have to stand there and talk to me like that..."
It was a white silk ribbon that flew from Lin Jichen's direction. It wrapped around his neck like a snake, choking him until his face turned purple. The man covered his neck, unable to speak, and even lost control of his bladder and bowels.
Seeing the man being treated this way, everyone started cursing again, but Lin Jichen ignored their anger and fear. She stood there waiting until she heard a roar coming from afar before stopping. They looked at each other and finally fell silent.
Lin Jichen acted as if nothing had happened. She said, "My rule is that the elderly, children, and women board the boat first. Anyone who disagrees will face consequences." She glanced at the man who had started the trouble. He was hanging up, and it was clear that he wasn't dead yet; his legs were still kicking.
The strong, burly men dared not do anything to the immortal sect disciples. They glared fiercely at the man still kicking his legs, swallowing their anger for the time being. If this man hadn't instigated the uprising, things wouldn't have turned out this way.
As everyone boarded the ship in an orderly fashion, a young disciple approached Lin Jichen. The matter had escalated so much; the sect leader would surely punish them. He was somewhat worried: "Senior Sister, what you did... isn't a big deal, is it?"
Lin Jichen glanced at the man who was still kicking his legs, smiled slightly and said, "What did I do? I didn't kill anyone."
The man is still alive, and the Immortal Sect needs manpower right now, so they won't punish me. Besides, he was the one who started the rebellion, and I only temporarily detained him for the safety of more people. No matter how you look at it, my approach is perfectly reasonable under these circumstances.
The young disciple wanted to say something, but then he remembered that she was an elder's disciple while he was just an inner disciple, and that her strength was superior to his. He figured that even if she were to be punished later, it wouldn't concern him. Having made up his mind, he stopped talking and went to help the common people carry their heavy loads.
Finally, the third ship arrived, and the young men boarded. The man who had started the incident was the last one Lin Jichen threw onto the deck. As he landed, the surrounding people quickly made way. They dared not offend the people of Tianyu Mountain because of this man; after all, these disciples from the immortal sects who were escorting them were the only ones who could save their lives.
The man lay on the ground for a long time before he recovered. Looking at Lin Jichen's retreating figure, countless wicked thoughts surged through his mind. But seeing the disciples of the immortal sects coming and going on the ship, he gave in. However, this didn't mean he would swallow his anger; he was certain he would have the opportunity to kill this bastard.
He staggered to his feet, glared fiercely at Lin Jichen, then ignored the concern of those around him and went to a less crowded spot, grimacing as he touched his neck. Suddenly, he smelled a strange odor. After searching around for a long time, he finally looked down and saw his pants.
At that moment, I really wanted to kill that woman!
Lin Jichen stood at the stern of the ship, looking towards the "Three States" region. No one dared to approach; everyone took a detour, which resulted in Lin Jichen being surrounded by very few people.
An elderly man dressed entirely in black emerged from the crowded throng and approached Lin Jichen. He dared not speak, simply standing there waiting. Lin Jichen seemed to sense someone beside her; the man's aura was deeply familiar. She turned and saw the old man.
It is the person who lights the incense.
Seeing Lin Jichen turn around, the old man smiled and said, "Thank you, fairy. If it weren't for the incense you gave us, we would all be dead."
"It's what we should do. What are you doing on this ship?" Logically, those on the shore should be the first to leave, so why is he still here? Lin Jichen asked again, "Where are your family?"
"They've all been taken away. I stayed here because I heard you were back. I stayed to thank you." The old man's previous resistance had vanished, replaced by heartfelt gratitude.
It's so dangerous here, yet you stayed here for so long just to say thank you. She felt a tickle in her nose. "I appreciate the sentiment, but you don't need to do this again. It's too dangerous!"
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