Chapter 26 He Suffered a Severe Blow After Holding Someone Else's Hand
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Miao Jue quickly escaped the scene, feeling that today had gone unexpectedly smoothly.
The bone sword in her sleeve seemed to be heating up inch by inch, becoming slightly hot, perhaps in accordance with her mood.
There were no pursuers behind them, and the road ahead was wide open.
But I always felt a gaze following me like a shadow.
It was as if a villain was staring intently at her, but that gaze seemed different from usual...
It doesn't have that much attack power, but it's even more terrifying, like a lurking beast that has found its eternal prey, focused and never letting go for a moment.
Miaojue kept glancing back as she ran, always worried that he would suddenly appear behind her like a ghost and then say something very wicked with great enthusiasm and a gentle smile.
That's absolutely insane.
Now, Chen Jinshi's image as a pervert is deeply ingrained in people's minds, and Miaojue often feels that she no longer remembers what he looked like when she was a child.
Fortunately, he was attacked by something today, and his combat power actually dropped significantly.
Several times, Miaojue clearly heard the rustling sound of his clothes as he approached, but when he actually got close, he hesitated and retreated, as if struggling repeatedly.
Dust has never wavered like this before.
In her memory, this person was always smiling, but he did all sorts of terrible things.
Was he injured today?
Or did he suffer the backlash from the Nether Bone, just like Queyang?
In short, this is a good thing for the trick.
The ashes tumbled at a distance, never letting that ethereal figure leave its sight. Dust gathered silently behind, the swirling embers carrying the power of its peak state.
But they were filled with fear and didn't know what to do.
...He also wanted to call her by her name.
It wasn't Miaomiao, not that kind of nickname for a child, but the two-character full name she first told him when he was a child.
But he didn't dare.
...Why don't you dare?
Chen Jinshi looked down at his palm, his shimmering peach blossom eyes hidden behind his long eyelashes.
Even now, he still holds something that could cause the Chosen Ones to collapse at any moment, and he will continue to do so.
Is this why she's been stabbed again and again over the past decade?
…
Miaojue's face was flushed as she ran out of the bamboo forest behind the mountain in one breath.
Standing at the foot of the mountain, I held my knees and took a breath.
Looking up, one could see thick clouds shrouding the seventh heaven of Wenxian Mountain in the distance, with a continuous stream of healing cultivators swiftly flying across the sky, heading straight for the mountaintop.
Her bone sword directly and severely injured the Magpie Sun Immortal at her weakest moment, and this world-renowned female immortal was indeed crippled.
The foundation upon which her spirit body rested has vanished, and with no new spiritual bones to fill the gap, the Immortal Queyang is now merely a mortal who has been forced to live an extra hundred years, and her internal organs will completely collapse.
She couldn't help but touch the delicate bone sword in her sleeve. The bone felt cold again, with an indescribable sense of decay.
She quietly extracted a bit of the secret, her almond-shaped eyes darting around in thought, and suddenly felt that now was a good opportunity.
She is now the murderer who assassinated Queyang, and may soon be blacklisted by the entire Yuxu Sect, which will inevitably trigger a new round of torturous love and conflict between Gong Yuqiu and Dongfang Yaotian.
But today the villain happens to be in an abnormal state, and this sword was originally given to her by him.
—What a perfect opportunity to shift the blame!
Miao Jue touched the cold blade and slowly revealed a very villainous smile.
The world the two chosen ones are now facing is changing. Compared to the severe injury suffered by the Immortal Magpie Yang, the fact that she created an immortal body from the Netherworld Bone will shock the male and female protagonists even more.
So it turns out that the bloodline of the Netherworld Clan, whom they were so eager to kill, could actually enhance cultivation and aptitude?
This biggest truth in the world was thus revealed to the most saintly, fair, and righteous female protagonist, which was also a huge shock to the wild, domineering male protagonist who loved to spontaneously combust and fight.
By taking this opportunity to push Chen Jinshi into the spotlight, it will be difficult for him to engage in sadomasochistic relationships in the future.
Miao Jue straightened up, gripping the bone sword.
The white-clad figure in the bamboo forest paused, and her expression immediately revealed her purpose.
Those dull, peach-blossom eyes suddenly lit up, and she took two steps forward with a hint of joy.
It seems he is still useful.
She could pin all the blame on him.
Chen Jinshi finally found a sliver of confidence to approach her, and ashes turned into dust behind him, drifting gently toward her.
Then the girl's muttering voice could be heard, "I just don't know if that bear skeleton can successfully return to its original body. What if it doesn't..."
"That means Chen Jinshi can eat it!"
"What an obnoxious pervert."
The dust settled, and the ashes beneath his feet stopped rolling, like a low-hanging dark cloud drifting away.
He stood there with his head down.
He used to find these words fascinating, even pleased that he didn't have to hide his malice from her. So he recklessly killed countless people in front of her, and nearly killed her countless times.
Her dislike for her is entirely justified.
Miaojue put his hands together and made an unnamed curse: "May the bear bone return to its rightful place, and may some individuals suffer more retribution."
His long, drooping eyes fixed on the spot.
If Zhu Jiu recovers, she will dislike him a little less.
With a touch of her fingertips bearing red marks, a wisp of ash transformed into a feather, drifting through the grove and tucking itself into the red string on her wrist. Then, Chen Jinshi gave her a deep look before turning and returning to the bamboo forest.
The seemingly indistinct gaze finally stopped completely.
I gradually stopped feeling it.
So Miaojue didn't look back and plunged headlong into the clear mountain path ahead.
When they first entered the Jade Void Sect, Gong Yuqiu introduced them to several areas surrounding the Immortal Inquiry Mountain; this area should be called the Moon-Connecting Forest. She now needs to get to the male and female protagonists.
But right behind the girl's graceful figure, winding vines slowly coiled and knotted along the ground, seemingly mimicking the shape of a red thread of fate, creeping and twisting as they tied themselves up, quietly following at her feet. ...
…
Inside the bamboo forest, the silver fox laboriously carried the heavy bear bones back to its original position.
She carefully looked around, but didn't see the girl, before huffing and puffing as she carried her inside.
This area was originally a forbidden area of the Jade Void Sect, protected by Queyang's magic seal. However, with today's incident, the protective seal became ineffective, and disciples with ulterior motives rushed in almost instantly.
After dealing with several enemies in the bamboo forest, Xianba knew that Jinshi was still nearby, so he took the bear bone back to Zhujiu, who was in a daze.
With great effort, Xianba placed the entire skeleton beside the pile of weeds where he was lying, and asked uncertainly, "Can it be restored? After all, it has been eroded for nearly a hundred years..."
Upon inspection, however, they were surprised to find that the ghost bones showed signs of repair. Just as they were about to call Zhu Jiu to take a look, they noticed that the panda was lost in thought and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Zhu Jiu looked at her with droopy dark circles under her eyes and said in a muffled voice, "I just called out a name."
Xianba raised an eyebrow. "Who?"
A moment later.
The silver fox recoiled in surprise, its fluffy tail snapping several bamboo strips in its wake. "Really? Are you really sure? That child... that's... No wonder she saved me, no wonder she saved me the first time we met!"
"No wonder I sensed the only cause and effect from her, even if it was just a tiny bit..."
"No wonder she's so...so..."
Consistent.
The silver fox stared blankly for a long time, then suddenly turned its head away, its sharp fox eyes slightly moist.
Miaomiao, good child... your sister didn't recognize you.
"Can you restore your bones yourself?" Silver Fox jumped up and down on the spot. "It's not safe in the Jade Void Sect. I'll go check on her."
"Just like that?" the panda asked.
They were still in animal form. Back in the village, they were ordinary people who interacted with the child.
The giant panda, supporting itself with its weak upper limbs, gripped the weeds and bamboo leaves on the ground with its paws, slowly lifting itself up.
The withered bones on the ground sensed something and began to vibrate and hum. A very special wood-type spiritual essence began to condense into emerald waves, flowing back and forth between the body and bones. When the soul found its match, his spirit bones finally found their original master.
The silver fox squatted down again.
The process of bone restoration is dangerous, and she needs to stay here to watch over him.
The powerful Netherworld Wood Spirit Essence would attract even more people to covet and approach. The silver fox's ears twitched, and it heard more rustling sounds coming from the bamboo forest. Then, one after another, they exploded outside.
She felt relieved; Xiao Shi was outside.
He seemed unusually irritable today, and the sound of the ashes exploding was quite fierce, somewhat like when he was a child.
Before him, Zhu Jiu's powerful wood spirit completely covered his entire skeleton, like a green boat in a dim cage. He quietly gritted his teeth, tightened his already fleshless cheeks, suppressed a painful roar, and forcefully summoned the Nether Bone to turn around.
The massive, powerful wood spirit propelled the shipwreck-like skeleton, crashing it entirely into his body. His dilapidated body, which had lost its power for nearly a hundred years, was utterly unable to withstand the impact and was immediately thrown out, tumbling and breaking bamboo sections as it crashed through the ground.
"Don't worry about me—" he immediately shouted at the two people inside and outside the door, his voice very stubborn.
As he got up again, he began to feel his bones returning to their proper place, starting with his two short, stubby, and weak bear legs. Gradually, he regained sensation in his lower limbs, then his spine, and then it slowly returned to its original position...
Buried inch by inch between bones and flesh, the pain was almost like being torn apart. Xianba forced himself to open his eyes and stare, his fox eyes bloodshot.
Zhu Jiu went from lying down to kneeling, then slowly squatted down, finally propping up his upper body. He gasped for breath in pain as he said, "This will scare Miaomiao. She doesn't know what we are yet."
Xianba lowered her head and stepped forward, using her head to support his still unsteady figure. "But I don't see that she's afraid at all, and she doesn't think I'm some kind of monster when she sees me."
The giant panda slowly pushed itself up and stood up little by little. It turned out that this bear-like creature with droopy ears and melted dark circles under its eyes was as tall as two people when it stood up, and several times larger than the fluffy silver fox.
Zhu Jiu said sullenly, "That's because you look friendly."
He isn't.
Who would like a panda, a strange creature with naturally dark circles under its eyes?
Not to mention the unique and unparalleled Cang San, who possessed the body of an ancient ferocious beast.
Zhu Jiu's impression of Miao Miao was still that of the thin little girl following behind Jin Shi—to the nine members of the Underworld Clan, the little bird was already a very young life back then, and the human girl who fell from the sky was even more weak and pitiful.
Zhu Jiu closed his eyes and felt the repositioned Ming Bone. His whole body was in excruciating pain, but it had already integrated much better than he had imagined.
He slowly moved his long-unused limbs, looked at the young man in white who was slowly swaying in, and asked, "Did you repair it?"
The young man in white, expressionless and with a face even paler than his body, walked over and examined Zhu Jiu's bones.
"No, it's her."
In her heart, he is now an unforgivable, world-destroying demon who eats the flesh and blood of the underworld.
The silver fox leaped over and grabbed his sleeve, excitedly asking, "Is it really Miaomiao? Are you sure? Is it really her?"
Without waiting for Chen Jinshi's reply, the fluffy four legs bounced happily. "I knew it! She's very close to me and not afraid of me at all. Don't you think it's some kind of telepathic connection?"
"She didn't recognize me, but I feel like she likes me a lot!"
After gathering all the dust, his expression remained even more blank.
The panda clenched its fist, feeling a sense of comfort, as if its child had grown up, thinking that this was the bone that Miaomiao had repaired for it.
The silver fox hopped back and continued to tug at his sleeve. "You met her so early, you two must be getting along really well now, right? Has Miaomiao said she misses us? Are you treating her well?"
Are you good to her?
The air remained silent for a long time before Chen Jinshi smiled expressionlessly.
He pulled his sleeve back, the ashes brushing away the fox's teeth marks inch by inch, but his mental defenses crumbled inch by inch.
“Not good,” he said.
Ten years ago, and ten years later, things are not good either.
Silver Fox was surprised, "But didn't you say when you were little that no one should bully her?"
The two tiny creatures walked one after the other along the ridge of the field, giving them a fleeting sense that even strange creatures like themselves could live the lives of ordinary people.
I was the one who bullied them. (Thoughts linger after the dust settles.)
However, his expression shifted, and a strange embers of hope were rekindled in his heart.
Is it possible that she didn't recognize him?
She didn't know that he was her childhood friend.
Although the current image is beyond repair, the impressions from childhood may not have been tarnished.
"That's true, I've changed so much since I grew up..."
Chen Jinshi began to talk to himself, deliberately avoiding looking at his fingertips with the red birthmark, as if he had found a glimmer of hope, and a beautiful smile appeared on his lips, "She doesn't know me, there's still a way to salvage the situation."
With the dust settled, my mood brightened again, and I paced back and forth in the same spot.
Xianba and Zhujiu exchanged a glance, both thinking that he seemed a bit crazy.
As the only member of the Underworld Clan to travel far from home, these little birds haven't had it easy these past few years...
Chen Jinshi laughed and laughed more and more happily, but suddenly his expression froze and his brows furrowed.
His long eyes turned cold as he glanced at the summit of Wenxian Mountain.
In the blink of an eye, it turned to ashes and disappeared from the spot.
…
A quarter of an hour ago.
Inside the Yin-Yang Jade Cauldron of the Seven Heavens.
While guarding outside the healing array of Immortal Queyang, Mei Zichen frowned deeply and gave orders to several of Queyang's capable disciples:
"Not a single word of today's matter may stray outside the sect's authority."
With his master severely injured and his most talented junior sister suffering a huge blow, he, as the eldest senior brother, naturally took control of the situation.
The disciples nodded in agreement, but their eyes met briefly in the air—how could Senior Brother Mei not be surprised at all by such a big event?
Although countless people in this world have tacitly benefited greatly from this secret, it is only a small number of upper-class people who have access to the secrets of heaven, such as the disciples of various sects who are originally outstanding, and the relatives of aristocratic families.
The vast majority of ordinary cultivators are born with a predetermined fate and cannot transcend it.
And when they discovered that even a powerful figure like the Magpie Sun Immortal could achieve his status through external forces—
An extraordinary atmosphere began to permeate the entire Jade Void Sect.
Mei Zichen coldly said, "You lot, quickly set up the Cleansing Dust Array and cleanse all the disciples who saw the Heavenly Origin Mirror—including yourselves."
Everyone tensed up: "Yes, Senior Brother."
Mei Zichen turned around, looked at Gong Yuqiu who was still in a daze and in disbelief, and slightly tightened his grip on the sword hilt.
Junior sister was born with a Heavenly-level Water Spirit Bone, how could she possibly understand... What's wrong with Master and people like him?
He, an ordinary Earth-level Spirit Bone cultivator, would have died long ago in the famine-stricken mountains if not for his master's shelter. For Mei Zichen, his master's command was like his parents' command, something he could never disobey.
Just then, a familiar yet seemingly aged voice rang out from within the enveloping healing array.
"Zichen".
Mei Zichen immediately knelt on one knee outside the formation and respectfully nodded: "Master, I have already selected a group of disciples who are ready to set off at any time to apprehend the criminals."
Dongfang Yaotian, who was supporting Gong Yuqiu, suddenly stood up and roared, "My sister was inexplicably kidnapped here. It's obvious your master wants to harm her! Immortal Queyang even used the Nether Bone, which shows his character. I haven't even settled accounts with your Jade Void Sect yet—"
Gong Yuqiu grabbed him painfully, "Don't say anymore, Yaotian."
Mei Zichen sneered inwardly. Those born with Heavenly-level spiritual bones would never realize the privileges they enjoy!
Only an ordinary person like him could understand the master's predicament.
He couldn't help but look into the formation and saw the familiar yet unfamiliar face of the Magpie Sun Immortal. Through the wrinkled and sunken skin, a pair of excited eyes with an eerie light were revealed.
The Immortal Queyang prostrated himself inside the jade cauldron, his voice hoarse with emotion, "She's not...she's not..."
Mei Zichen tried to hear what his master was saying and asked, "What is it not?"
The Immortal of Magpie Sun kept repeating it in a low voice.
She is not Dongfang Qian.
But that doesn't matter.
The important thing is, she doesn't have a Wood Spirit Bone... well, it's not actually a Wood Spirit Bone...
The ten members of the Underworld Clan, the creators of the world, whose names have long been forgotten on the mainland.
Bai Xi is unique.
She left a trace of karma in this girl's soul, so that she could become the most special person in the world, someone who only appeared in legends... that spirit bone!
A surge of excitement, like embers rekindling, burst forth from the turbid eyes of the Immortal Magpie Yang, transforming into something profoundly meaningful that had been predetermined.
"I...I won't pursue the matter with her," she said slowly.
Dongfang Yaotian was stunned, and Gong Yuqiu beside him was also taken aback, before slowly revealing a moved expression.
“I will not pursue the matter of her stabbing me,” the Magpie Sun Immortal said weakly and gently, “because she is my own daughter…”
Gong Yuqiu was stunned, and Dongfang Yaotian was also completely shocked and stood there in shock. What?!
His mind was filled with Qianqian's background and his father's past, so much so that he didn't hear her next murmur.
“Zichen is my most capable disciple. Today, at Qiu’er’s Daoist ceremony, I was thinking that my daughter should also…” Immortal Queyang coughed up a few mouthfuls of blood and looked at Mei Zichen with loving eyes. “I have long planned that after my death, I will let you take charge of this vast Jade Void Sect.”
“Bring my daughter back; you will love each other.”
The blood in the body of the Immortal Magpie Yang seemed to concentrate in one place, which made her look even more rapidly decaying, with only her abdomen, where the blood vessels had congealed, emitting a faint glow.
"Marriage is, after all, decided by one's parents..."
Mei Zichen understood what she meant and slowly nodded: "I understand."
…
Miao Jue found that the Tongyue Forest in front of him was getting narrower and narrower, with vines like walls that were constantly pressing down, making the surroundings completely impenetrable.
She had a connection with the trees, so she always knew which way to go. But she walked forward for a long time, and the Seven Heavens of Wenxian Mountain in the distance was always right in front of her, yet she could never get close.
Wood-elemental spiritual energy still surged among the vines, but she touched her chest.
Something's strange.
But why is this strange thing targeting her?
Theoretically, various unusual plots would only occur around the male and female protagonists. Miaojue swung his knife to cut the slowly flowing vines in front of him while sorting out which part of the plot was happening.
Based on her experience, the male and female protagonists would certainly not change their views on the Underworld Clan after learning the truth about their flesh and blood.
Resolving the emotional angst only helps the female protagonist see the true face of the Magpie Sun Immortal, but it won't affect the main quest of the Chosen One to exterminate the underworld race.
After all, this perfect couple only loves all living beings, not flowers, trees, or animals!
Based on their thought process, they might even think, "The flesh and blood of the Netherworld race is the most poisonous thing in the world, how many people will be led astray? The great cause that was not completed a hundred years ago is now on our shoulders, we must slaughter all the Netherworld beasts in the world!"
And indeed, that's how it is. In the original storyline, after the heartbreaking breakup during the Daoist Couple Ceremony and the subsequent chopping down of the Marriage Tree, the male and female protagonists will enter the main storyline of a full-scale violent massacre of the underworld.
This stage of the sadomasochistic relationship involves directly confronting the Netherworld Clan, being crippled and injured, then gaining extra opportunities to upgrade combat power, and then turning around to cripple and injure the other party... I wonder if those few in the Jade Void Sect can escape now.
Miao Jue was slightly lost in thought when he suddenly caught a glimpse of something moving out of the corner of his eye.
She immediately turned around and found that it was a giant, writhing snake rushing straight at her face.
Miao Jue immediately swung his sword to cut off the snake's head. The bone sword in his hand was extremely powerful, and he was about to sever the snake's head. But the empty snake body twitched a few times, and then, as if flesh and bone were sprouting, a new snake head quickly grew out.
The gnarled vines on the ground swayed slowly, twisting together repeatedly. Miao Jue then realized that the snake was actually a bunch of twisted vines. Strangely, upon closer inspection, each strand resembled a knot of marriage, and from a distance, the vines looked like lanterns and colorful decorations, filling the air with an eerie auspicious atmosphere.
The ash feather tucked between her wrist bones moved, as if searching for her location.
However, this rich and dense wood spirit essence formed a spiritual energy field. Miao Jue gripped her sword tightly, looked up again, and saw the countless vines twisting into numerous snake heads, all snapping at her simultaneously—
A sword light suddenly appeared, severing the snake's head cleanly, which fell to the ground.
A handsome face of a sword cultivator was revealed through the gap behind the vines. He belonged to the wood element, just like Miao Jue, and was none other than Mei Zichen.
Miaojue stared at him blankly.
This inexplicable atmosphere became even stranger; from the moment Mei Zichen appeared, a sense of joy welled up within her.
This joy was inexplicable and felt strange, yet it seemed to come from the heart and flow through the veins.
This feeling was so natural that no one else could sense anything unusual about it.
It was as if she really liked Mei Zichen.
Mei Zichen looked at her gently and offered her a hand, "Come, I'll take you away."
Before he finished speaking, all the vines on the spot were suddenly cleared away. A powerful force swept across every inch of the land, and Mei Zichen was also blasted away and disappeared from the spot.
The pervasive ash entered directly.
The snake heads and gnarled vines on the ground were all destroyed, leaving only the soil—violent and efficient.
Amidst the swirling smoke and dust of spiritual energy, the man in white walked alone to Miao Jue's side.
Chen Jinshi glanced at her with his eyes down, then looked away.
Then she looked back, her fingertips tightening slightly, and whispered, "I'm here...you don't need to worry."
Miaojue snapped out of her daze, feeling strange, yet unable to shake off the heavy, sticky joy she was feeling. She simply stared blankly at Chen Jinshi, feeling weak and lost in thought.
Their eyes met, but his usually mischievous, flirtatious eyes quickly snapped away.
Her fingertips gripped the compass tightly; what was that in her eyes?
Looking at you with such joyful, tender eyes... that's terrifying.
Chen Jinshi's gaze, which had been wandering away, circled around once, then flew back like a migratory bird, crashing into the lake of her almond-shaped eyes as if committing suicide. He unconsciously softened his voice: "...Where are you going? I'll take you there."
He found it hard to resist that gaze, and felt his strength draining from his fingertips to his arms.
He found it terrifying, but he didn't want to miss a single second.
The world-destroying villain bowed his head before the girl and spoke softly and quickly.
"I returned the bones... I didn't eat them. No, I don't eat them anyway."
"And who was that guy just now? Don't believe him."
Even if he was bad in the past, he's still better than those hypocrites from the Jade Void Sect.
However, no matter how much Chen Jinshi said, the girl in front of him did not respond, as if she could not hear him at all.
His voice gradually lowered, the ripples in his empty heart subsided, and after a moment of silence, he said, "...Don't you want to talk to me?"
It's normal not to want to talk to him.
Just yesterday, he wanted to kill her.
But that won't happen again.
Miaojue's gaze, however, went past his broad shoulders and landed on the man behind him who was walking towards him with a sword.
Mei Zichen remained gentle, gripping his sword, and extended his hand to Miao Jue, "Come, follow me."
Openly snatching someone from his face, Chen Jinshi slightly lifted his eyelids, his Dharma Image faintly outlined in the embers, his shimmering peach blossom eyes carrying a hint of mocking amusement, just about to turn around.
But then Miaojue walked over to Mei Zichen with delight and placed her hand in his palm.
hold.
Chen Jinshi was stunned.
The magnificent, towering Dharma image vanished, leaving only a pile of fallen feathers. Staring blankly at their clasped hands, the wood elemental essences of the same attribute intimately fused together, a fierce and stimulating sour sensation instantly made him unable to maintain his expression.
Mei Zichen took Miao Jue's hand and turned to leave, but suddenly felt all seven orifices and five senses being sealed off. A terrifying ash instantly invaded his breathing and consciousness, a power that no mortal cultivator could resist.
This person...this person...
Mei Zichen was bleeding from all seven orifices and felt like his insides were burning. When he turned his head, he saw that the young man in white was also showing signs of severe injury.
What is he acting out?
Chen Jinshi simply stared at the girl in his hands, and after a long while, he called out to her softly.
"...a brilliant trick."
But she ignored it.
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