"Protect... us?"
Tu Nian didn't quite understand.
It’s not that she didn’t believe in Nie Yanchen’s love for his disciples, but it was hard for her to imagine how hiding a past event would involve the word “protection”.
In this regard, Bo Qiu did not explain to her, but slowly told her the official history of Jixue.
"Sixteen years ago, an immortal artifact was unveiled in Jixue, shocking the entire world of immortal cultivation. Its immense power wasn't the only thing that made it so valuable; the immortal energy lingering within it was pure, offering the ultimate aid to cultivators in improving their cultivation."
"Yuqing Sect Master Liao Xianli has always disdained the contention of various schools of thought and hoped that Yuqing would unify the world of immortal cultivation. Naturally, he coveted such a magical instrument. Moreover, at that time, his cultivation had already reached the ninth level of the late Spiritualization Stage. There was a rumor circulating in the immortal cultivation world at the time that with Liao Xianli's cultivation level, all he needed was a magical instrument like this to reach the tenth level and achieve immortality."
"So he used this as an excuse to go to Jixue and ask the master of Jixue Valley for the magic weapon. However, the master of Jixue Valley believed that the magic weapon was too powerful and would not benefit the stability of the immortal cultivation world. Not only did he refuse, he also suppressed the magic weapon under the back of Jixue Mountain."
"Liao Xianli was naturally unwilling to accept this, so he took advantage of the faction's core members leaving the Snow Valley during the competition and led his fifty elite disciples and four fellow disciples to launch a surprise attack on the Snow Valley, slaughtering nearly all of the several hundred remaining disciples."
"After receiving the news, the Master of Jixue Valley rushed back and fought Liao Xianli for three days. In the final blow, both of them used their strongest moves, both with the power to destroy heaven and earth. The difference was that Liao Xianli had his two fellow apprentices to protect him, while the Master of Jixue Valley relied on his own strength to withstand it."
"The final result is that Liao Xianli has barely managed to survive, while his two fellow apprentices and the Master of the Snow Valley all died from their injuries."
“Oh my god…”
Hearing this, Tu Nian was so shocked that he spoke out his native language.
It has to be said that the serious history is much more bloody than the so-called "family feud" that was glossed over. She listened to it from beginning to end and felt that the Yuqing sect was the one that was really criticized by everyone.
After finishing his story of the Jixue Valley, Bo Qiu paused for a moment and then continued slowly, "You are from Yuqing, so you naturally know that Yuzhe was Liao Xianli's direct disciple, and that Nie Yanchen, your master, was the direct disciple of the deceased Jixue Valley Master."
Recovering from his shock, Tu Nian asked in confusion, "But if it's true as you say, there was such a bloody conflict between these two sects, then the entire cultivation world would know about it. How could Yuqing still stand firm under such public opinion?"
Bo Qiu said, "After this incident, Yuqing, believing he was wrong, destroyed the body and wiped out all evidence, single-handedly suppressing the rumors. Furthermore, Liao Xianli announced his imminent retirement, hoping to attract attention in this way, and the matter of Jixue was finally put to rest."
"But that's an entire sect!" Tu Nian felt that the world seemed crazy.
Bo Qiu, however, was unconcerned. "The three sects and seven schools may appear to be of the same blood, but the grudges between them cannot be explained in a single sentence. The decline of Jixue is a good thing for most of the sects."
The strong prey on the weak, it's only natural.
Tu Nian opened his mouth several times but couldn't utter a single word of rebuttal. Finally, after a long pause, he said with mixed feelings, "So similarly, those sects don't want Jixue to be reborn. Master isn't from Wuxin Sect, but is protecting Jixue from being targeted by other sects, right?"
Bo Qiu said nothing, which was considered as his consent.
Sixteen years ago, Nie Yanchen was probably only in his early twenties.
Just imagine, in just less than ten days, he went from being a high-spirited young man determined to shine in the competition to the sect leader who had lost his master and needed to shoulder the responsibility of the sect's future. Then, in the next sixteen years, he worried about the sect's survival, and even had to endure the hatred of his master's murder for the sake of the sect and be in collusion with Yu Qingxu.
Especially since he had clearly endured so much, but in the eyes of others, even his disciples, he was just a gossipy, lazy bachelor leader.
Tu Nian suddenly felt like crying.
"So, after Jixue has been hiding his true strength for so many years, his emergence is inevitable. Your intentions have at most facilitated this event."
Bo Qiu jumped up and placed the hilt of his sword on her shoulder. "So whether it's for the sake of the snow or for yourself, what you have to do now is to try your best to win the competition."
"you're right."
Knowing this, as a Chinese boy who grew up singing "Unity is Strength", Tu Nian found it difficult to define this competition as a prelude to great success.
This is a fight for the sect's dignity!
She sniffed, clenched her fists, and said with a determined look, "We must win this competition!"
"Yes, yes."
Seeing that she had finally perked up, Bo Qiu considered his mission accomplished. He yawned and said, "Pump yourself up. I'm going to rest first. If there's nothing else, don't call me before noon tomorrow."
After saying this, he leaned down on the side of the bed and tried to catch up on his sleep.
“We must win.”
Looking at Bo Qiu leaning quietly on the innermost part of the mattress, Tu Nian waved his fist and repeated what he had just said, then lay down wrapped in the quilt.
Close your eyes and fall asleep for a good night's sleep.
The next day, there was a knock on Tu Nian's door on time. He opened the door and it was still Chu Qiurong.
"Brother, good morning!"
Seeing Tu Nian in high spirits, Chu Qiurong raised the corners of her lips and handed her some freshly picked spiritual fruits and freshly baked cakes. "It seems you slept well last night."
“It feels so refreshing.”
Tu Nian invited him in, filled two cups of tea, gave him one, kept the other for himself, and then started eating breakfast in big mouthfuls.
Seeing her eat voraciously, Chu Qiurong refilled her water and said, "Eat slowly. There's no opening today, so you can go later."
"By the way," Tu Nian swallowed the food in his mouth and said, "I won't be attending the medicine competition today."
Chu Qiurong was puzzled, "Why?"
After taking a sip of tea and eating, Tu Nian slammed the cup on the table and said, "Practice!"
…
"You want to study and find a senior brother or a master, why do you have to come to me?"
Inside the room, Xu Ziqiao and the uninvited guest, Tu Nian, sat across the table from each other. He said unhappily, "I managed to trick my senior brother into keeping me here... I won't be able to watch today's competition."
Tu Nian chuckled and pushed some food towards him in a friendly manner, "My senior brother is leading the team, and Master is in a meeting. You are the only high-level swordsman in the sect. Who else can I turn to if not you?"
"cough."
Tu Nian had a good grasp of this arrogant young man. When Xu Ziqiao heard her praising her own skills, her tail immediately became sticky.
He straightened up, his expression serious, and said solemnly, "Don't think you can bribe me with these things. Even if I teach you, it's for the sake of the sect's achievements, nothing else."
"Third Brother is righteous!"
One trick is enough to make you successful.
Just with an admiring look on his face, Tu Nian coaxed the child down in an orderly manner.
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