To kill him
Xiao Hei was very angry. The sword hummed incessantly in Yun Qian's inner chambers, radiating a low pressure that kept strangers away.
It warned repeatedly from the beginning that Lin Huaiyu was no good and was very dangerous.
But this master of hers, who usually seemed quite shrewd, was completely bewitched when she encountered that fox! The fox had only pretended to be gentle, kind, and accommodating for a few days, putting on a harmless appearance, which actually made Yun Qian gradually lower her guard, almost causing a disaster!
On the night of the full moon, the yin energy of heaven and earth is at its peak, easily stirring the restless nature within the fox clan's bloodline. As a nine-tailed god who inherited the power of the divine race, Lin Huaiyu would be affected even more intensely and uncontrollably than ordinary foxes. In that state, his instincts would overwhelm his reason, making his actions more obsessive and his methods more unpredictable.
If it hadn't noticed something was wrong in time tonight, and if Yun Qian had just gone along with the fox's words, even if it was just unconsciously agreeing with a "yes" and making a verbal promise, the rules of heaven and earth would have taken effect immediately. By then, it would have been too late to go back on its word! Thinking of the possible consequences, Xiao Hei felt another wave of fear.
Sensing that Yun Qian was unsettled and clearly traumatized, it suppressed its anger and nagging, ceasing its accusations. The dark blade silently emerged from its inner chambers, gently landing on the table like a small animal seeking solace, cautiously touching Yun Qian's slightly curled hand, offering a silent comfort.
Despite its anger, it's still quite capable of being a sword when it needs to be appeased.
Since her master, Bai Yan, passed away, Yun Qian seemed to have changed a lot overnight. Many invisible burdens weighed heavily on her shoulders without her knowledge, preventing her from occasionally showing the carefree and unguarded demeanor of a young girl as before.
When its master is feeling down and needs support, it, being her natal sword bound to her by blood, naturally has to play a role.
After that unpleasant night, Yun Qian didn't see Lin Huaiyu again for some time. The fox seemed to have wisely disappeared from her surroundings completely.
Yun Qian herself also started acting strangely.
She no longer lazily stayed in the Sifang Courtyard as before. Instead, she appeared at the Wuji Platform every day on time, patiently watching the competitions that she still found uninteresting.
The participating disciples from various sects varied greatly in strength, a mixed bag indeed. After observing for several days, Yun Qian did discover a few promising talents with solid cultivation and decent skills. However, overall, Ji Yunxing from Qingyun Mountain remained the undisputed leader among these young disciples.
Yun Qian whiled away her time at Wuji Terrace, while Qin Wu spent all his days in the Sifang Courtyard, practicing his swordsmanship with undivided attention. His sword energy surged so powerfully that it almost tore apart the courtyard's barrier. Bai Chuan, on the other hand, maintained his daily routine of going out.
His talent in medicine was unparalleled, and his passion and dedication to the field had made it almost instinctive. Every day, he would go out to search for medicinal herbs in Tianyan Mountain to hone his alchemy skills and refine various uniquely effective elixirs.
That day, the bright sunlight, like scattered gold dust, spilled across the bluestone path. The gate of the courtyard creaked open from the inside, and Baichuan, as usual, slowly walked out, carrying a seemingly simple bamboo basket on his back. His face was still sickly pale, and his figure appeared even thinner under his wide robes.
Today, he was to refine a batch of high-grade antidote pills, but he was still missing the final ingredient, a main ingredient called the Youluo Flower. He had already thoroughly explored the area over the past few days and knew which shady cliff was most likely to have this plant growing there.
Bai Chuan walked with a calm and unhurried pace. Since entering Tianyan Mountain, he had rarely used teleportation techniques or flew on his sword. By walking step by step on the unfamiliar mountain path, he could more easily observe the surrounding environment and sense any unusual fluctuations in spiritual energy.
Besides, the place he was going to wasn't far, so he could walk slowly, treating it as a way to relax, enjoy the scenery, and kill time.
The deeper you go into the forest, the quieter it becomes. Towering ancient trees, with their lush foliage, cut most of the sunlight into dappled patterns, casting large swaths of shade. The air seems to freeze; even the usual chirping of birds and insects has vanished, the silence almost unnatural.
A barely perceptible smile curved Bai Chuan's lips; he understood. He had been to this forest several times before, but it had never been as clean as it was today.
It seems someone has finally lost patience and is going to make a move against this sickly man.
He coughed lightly twice, and beneath his wide sleeves, a few wisps of barely visible, translucent white powder were subtly stirred between his long, pale fingers. His face remained impassive and frail as he continued walking towards a deeper, more secluded part of the forest.
Isn't it easier for certain people to do things in secluded, deserted places?
As he ventured deeper, even the last faint sound of a breeze rustling through the leaves vanished completely. The surrounding air was taut like a fully drawn bowstring, filled with an oppressive atmosphere of impending storm, as if it were about to snap at any moment!
Whoosh—!
A jet-black arrow, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, shot out from Bai Chuan's blind spot like a venomous snake that had been lying in wait! The arrowhead gleamed with a ghostly blue light, clearly indicating that it was coated with a potent poison!
As if he had eyes in the back of his head, Bai Chuan subtly shifted his body at an extremely clever angle just before the arrow struck him, allowing the poisoned arrow to graze past the hem of his clothes. At the same time, he seemingly casually clenched his right hand in the air.
A long sword, pure white as if polished from jade, suddenly appeared in his hand! The sword's luster was restrained, yet it emitted a faint, bitter medicinal fragrance.
"bite--!"
The sword's edge deflected the arrowhead with perfect precision, producing a crisp, short ringing sound.
The poisoned arrow fell limply to the ground.
Bai Chuan stood quietly in the middle of the dense forest, holding a long sword. His pale face showed no sign of panic. Only his eyes, which were always moist from coughing, were now sharp as a hawk's, calmly scanning his surroundings.
"Rustle and rustle—"
Accompanied by a series of subtle yet rapid footsteps, more than a dozen ghostly black figures emerged from behind the trees and shadows on all sides, moving swiftly and silently to form a tight encirclement, trapping Baichuan in the center.
These people were all dressed in matching night-fighting outfits, their faces covered with black cloths, revealing only pairs of cold, ruthless eyes. Their movements were perfectly coordinated, their positions cunning, instantly blocking all possible escape routes. It was clear at a glance that they belonged to the same sect and had undergone long-term, rigorous training, and were accustomed to coordinated combat.
Judging from their skillful and experienced encirclement, this is probably not the first time they've committed such a murder and robbery.
Bai Chuan covered his mouth and coughed softly twice. His gaze slowly swept over the group of men in black who had surrounded him, and he had already made up his mind.
There were thirteen people in total.
Surprisingly, they were all Nascent Soul stage cultivators!
Why send out such a large force just to deal with a weak and sickly medical cultivator who can't even kill a chicken?
Bai Chuan's lips curled slightly, forming a cold and sharp curve.
It seems the mastermind behind this is truly determined to take his life.
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