Yu Shangrong remained silent.
Ji Qingqing said, "Forget it. You wouldn't understand even if I told you."
Yu Shangrong only smiled in response.
"Otherwise … Do you think I'd leave Yu Province so easily? Don't think you can make me leave just because you resemble him … Yu Zhenghai is his senior brother, after all. If I kill Yu Zhenghai, I'm sure he'll hate me for the rest of his life. "
"…"
Ever since Yu Shangrong challenged the elites with his sword, he had gained many admirers.
From the Eight-leaf elites to the commoners, men, women, old, and young, there was no lack of admirers.
However, there were very few who had the chance to see his true face.
Those who were qualified to fight him face to face often died under his sword.
"Alright, I'll talk to you later. I have to go, "Ji Qingqing said.
"Please wait," Yu Shangrong said.
"What else do you want?" Ji Qingqing asked curiously.
"Since you have a good eye, I'll give you a suggestion." Yu Shangrong paused for a moment before he said, "Kill him."
He pointed at the deputy general on Ji Qingqing's left with his scabbard.
The deputy general suddenly shuddered and took a step back.
Ji Qingqing frowned. She did not know what he meant.
"Since you're leaving at the last minute, the people around you must be your trusted subordinates … This is only my suggestion. It's up to you whether to kill him or not." Yu Shangrong smiled faintly.
In other words, the person next to Ji Qingqing was a spy?!
Ji Qingqing looked at the indifferent Yu Shangrong and the general who had followed her for many years.
No matter how she looked at it, she should have trusted her own people.
However, for some reason, she felt that the man before her was more trustworthy.
"General, don't listen to his nonsense! The sun and moon can bear witness to my loyalty! "The deputy general hastily bowed.
Ji Qingqing frowned.
Her aura surged as she looked at Deputy General Zhou Huai and said in a deep voice, "Zhou Huai … The Divine Capital knows my whereabouts like the back of its hand. Are you the one who told me?"
"General!"
"Give me a reason to believe you …"
There were many things in the world that could not be explained.
Even a husband and wife who had been living together for decades would have trust issues when they heard pillow talk, let alone a woman who fought on the battlefield.
Swoosh!
Without another word, Zhou Huai turned around and ran.
If he hadn't run, nothing would have happened. But if he ran, it would be the same as admitting to everything.
Ji Qingqing shook her head in disappointment. She raised two fingers and unsheathed her sword.
Dozens of energy swords formed a circle and gathered in front of them. Swoosh! Swoosh!
Just as Zhou Huaigang was about to activate his avatar, the energy sword swept out!
Chi!
The energy sword pierced through Zhou Huai's chest. He did not even have a chance to resist.
Zhou Huai collapsed.
Ji Qingqing turned around indifferently. She cupped her fists at Yu Shangrong and said, "Thank you for the reminder."
"It's nothing," Yu Shangrong said.
Ji Qingqing saw that he was gentle, modest and polite, and his way of doing things was really likable, so she asked, "May I know your name?"
Yu Shangrong turned around. He pushed away from the ground lightly and flew into the purple bamboo forest.
"It's just an empty reputation. It's not worth mentioning. Take care. "
In the blink of an eye, it disappeared without a trace.
"General?"
The deputy general bowed and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this is … the Evil Sky Pavilion's Yu Shangrong."
Ji Qingqing did not pay much attention to this. However, when she heard this, her eyes widened.
She leaped into the purple bamboo forest and looked around. However, Yu Shangrong was nowhere to be seen.
Although Yu Shangrong had promised not to kill her, it did not mean that he would fall for her.
Whether it was the Prince of Qi's daughter, Qin Ruobing, one of the eight great generals, Ji Qingqing, or the various beautiful admirers, Yu Shangrong would not even spare them a glance.
It was the same in the past and the same in the future.
…
Half a month later.
The five cities of Yu Province were conquered by the Nether Sect.
At this moment, the major sects in Great Yan's cultivation world entered a period of recuperation.
They had severed their lotuses and were cultivating rapidly.
Under the double threat of the Evil Sky Pavilion and the Nether Sect, the cultivators of the various sects no longer dared to attack.
A month later, Qing Province fell.
Three months later, Yangzhou fell.
At this moment, the Nether Sect occupied seven provinces.
At the same time, the speed at which the people sprouted leaves grew faster.
…
Inside the southern pavilion of the Evil Sky Pavilion.
Mingshi Yin snuck up to a treetop and looked at Duanmu Sheng who was silently cultivating at the edge of the cliff.
"Third Senior Brother, from this day onward, you'll be my hero. You severed your own lotus … I have nothing but respect for you." Mingshi Yin gave Duanmu Sheng a thumbs-up.
After his master went into seclusion, Duanmu Sheng had decided to sever his lotus and recuperate.
Moreover, he had severed his own lotus.
"Old Fourth, come down."
"Just say what you want … There's no need to get down," Mingshi Yin said.
Duanmu Sheng shook his head and said with a sigh, "Why didn't you sever your lotus?"
"Why should I? Only those who are attempting the Nine-leaf stage need to be severed … I don't plan to attempt the Nine-leaf stage, "Mingshi Yin said. "Many people can't even reach the Eight-leaf stage in their entire lives, and yet, they're trying to sever their lotuses. They must be crazy."
Duanmu Sheng scratched his head.
Mingshi Yin had a point. Since he could not reach the Eight-leaf stage, what was the point of severing his lotus? Wasn't the purpose of severing one's lotus to attempt the Nine-leaf stage? Even a Six-leaf or Seven-leaf cultivator was rare and valuable, let alone an Eight-leaf cultivator. Regardless of the sect, they would be core elders.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was amiss.
Duanmu Sheng looked up. "Old Fourth, are you scolding me?"
"No, no, no … I'm not! I'm complimenting you, Third Senior Brother. You can reach the Nine-leaf stage! "Mingshi Yin said.
Now that he put it that way, it was true.
Duanmu Sheng yearned for the Nine-leaf stage as well.
"Why didn't you sever your lotus, Ninth Junior Sister?" Duanmu Sheng asked.
Mingshi Yin spread his hands. "If the little ancestor doesn't want to sever her lotus, who would dare?"
That was true.
"Speaking of which, there's no harm in severing your lotus after reaching the Eight-leaf stage. The Fourth Elder is already sprouting the fourth leaf. "
When Duanmu Sheng heard this, he exclaimed in shock, "That fast?"
Mingshi Yin shook his head and said, "What's so fast about that?
"What's so fast about that? Three months ago, I sent a letter to Seventh Junior Brother and told him about Little Junior Sister Conch. Seventh Junior Brother replied to me … Guess what he said? "
When Duanmu Sheng heard this, he immediately frowned. "If you have anything to say, just say it all at once. You're so slow. It's annoying."
"Seventh Junior Brother said there's a sword path elite who has already cultivated to the Five-leaf stage," Mingshi Yin said.
"…" Duanmu Sheng was shocked.
"This person must've been an Eight-leaf elite before he severed his lotus. What a beast to cultivate so quickly. I think he should be able to sprout the first leaf in three months. Cultivating again is much faster than sprouting the first leaf, after all. I don't think the other major sects are slow as well. "
Mingshi Yin leaned against a tree trunk. He looked out of the corner of his eye. "Eh? Third Senior Brother, where are you going?"
"I'm going to cultivate under the waterfall. Don't disturb me if there's nothing important." Duanmu Sheng leaped and vanished.
…
Meanwhile.
In the Imperial city of the Divine Capital. At the entrance of an unknown, dark, hidden chamber.
"Grandson Liu Zhi greets the Imperial Grandfather."
A deep and distant voice rang in the air.
Unfortunately, the hidden chamber's door did not move.
"The Imperial city is at stake. I request an audience with the Imperial Grandfather!"
Liu Zhi's voice faded away.
After waiting for a while, a strange sound came from the stone door.
The stone door moved slowly and opened.
Whizz!
Liu Zhi was overjoyed. He pinched his robe and tiptoed in.
The hidden chamber was huge. It seemed like it was in another world.
There was everything inside. There were books, ancient tomes, the path of cultivation, the methods of the 100 schools, sabers, spears, staffs, and many more.
An old man with a withered face dressed in long robes sat on a platform. The light shone on him. He was the only person in the huge hidden chamber.
"Grandfather." Liu Zhi fell to his knees.
The hidden chamber was extremely quiet.
Liu Zhi did not dare to speak. After a while, the old man finally opened his eyes.
"Everyone knows that I've passed away and no longer care about the affairs of the world. How dare you!"
This old man was the father of the deceased Emperor Yong Qing, Emperor Yong Shou, Liu Ge!
Liu Zhi knelt on the ground and said with a trembling voice, "I don't want to disturb you, Grandfather.
However … the lands are in chaos now. The Evil Sky Pavilion's first disciple, Yu Zhenghai, has committed all sorts of atrocities, killing, and plundering. "
"Where's Liu Gu?"
"Father … Although father is an Eight-leaf cultivator, he can't do anything to the Nether Sect!" Liu Zhi said.
Liu Ge frowned slightly. Then, he sighed. "I'm not as good as your father. Moreover, I'm already a pile of old bones."
PS: Although these chapters don't have a main character, it's a necessary transition. Otherwise, the appearance of a lotus-severing cultivator would be too sudden. The main character will appear soon. Also, I feel like the monthly votes are going to drop soon. Please support me. There's a total of 10,000 words today. I'll vote for the recommendation as well.
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