A demon purging battle took place in Chaonan City by the Muddy River.
The battle lasted from dusk to early morning. The Imperial Court sent out the Magic Army to clear the area, so the residents of Chaonan City couldn't see what had happened. All they could see was dozens of sword lights illuminating the night sky, and the blood stains on the rocks on the other side of the river could still be seen the next day.
The large demon hiding in the deep end of the Muddy River was severely wounded, or died quietly, or had sneaked away. It was unlikely that it would come out again to stir up trouble.
The demon purging on Liangwang Peak went smoothly, but nobody expected an accident to occur in the end.
Liu Shisui was severely wounded, and he was still unconscious when he was sent back to Aoyama.
"Many disciples saw him on his way back. It is said that his whole body was red and extremely hot. When the snow fell on his face, it turned into white mist before it could melt."
Looking at Jing Jiu, Gu Qing said after a moment of hesitation, "I'm a bit worried … He doesn't look like he was wounded, but more like poisoned."
Normally, the first time a young disciple went out with Liangwang Peak to purge a demon, it was more of an experience. When the situation was critical, the disciples would be left behind by the senior brothers with high Cultivation states, and they would not be allowed to join the battle until they were confident of winning.
Liangwang Peak was strict with its disciples, focusing on training their swords through fighting, so they wouldn't act recklessly. Moreover, Liu Shisui had natural Dao quality and was highly valued by the sect.
Jing Jiu listened in Silence, disagreeing with Gu Qing's judgment.
The Cultivation practitioners focused on strengthening their bodies, and they had the Dao quality to provide an endless supply of Zhen Yuan, so common poisons had no effect on them.
Liangwang Peak should have protected Liu Shisui well, but if Jing Jiu's guess was correct, this might be the beginning of that story.
"What's the situation now?" asked Zhao Layue.
"The senior masters of Shiyue Peak are trying to find out the reason, and Elder Bai Rujing lost his temper."
Gu Qing said, "Big Brother Jian, the leader of the team, was punished by Shangde Peak to stay in the stone room for half a year."
The Big Brother Jian he mentioned was Jian Ruyun, the Fourth Big Brother of Liangwang Peak. He was from Yunxing Peak and had a very high Cultivation in sword work. His position in the hearts of his peers was also very high.
Zhao Layue felt that something was wrong. They hadn't even found out the cause of Liu Shisui's injury, but they had punished Jian Ruyun so severely. Who would be convinced? Aren't they worried that this kind of treatment will cause criticism? Moreover, it was easy for ordinary disciples to dislike Liu Shisui.
Jing Jiu walked to the edge of the cliff and looked at the peaks in the wind and snow in silence.
Zhao Layue looked at his back and asked, "When are you going?"
Naturally, he was referring to his trip to Tianguang Peak to visit Liu Shisui.
After a moment of silence, Jing Jiu said, "I won't go."
Gu Qing was a little surprised. Zhao Layue asked, "Why?"
Jing Jiu said, "This is his own choice."
Gu Qing didn't understand what he meant.
Zhao Layue vaguely sensed something.
She knew that Jing Jiu wasn't a cold-blooded and heartless person, and he had never pursued the Supreme Indifference.
After Gu Qing left, the two of them were the only ones left on the cliff.
Zhao Layue asked, "What are you suspecting?"
"Just a trivial matter."
Looking at the peaks in the wind and snow, Jing Jiu suddenly felt bored, saying, "I'm going out for a walk."
Looking at his back, Zhao Layue asked, "Where are you going? Chaonan City? "
Jing Jiu said, "No, I'm just going out for a walk."
Zhao Layue said, "You're not a disciple of Liangwang Peak, so you can't go out as you wish."
Jing Jiu said, "Killing demons and devils … is a good reason. Hmm … though I haven't done it before."
Zhao Layue said, "I've done it many times."
Back when she was at the South Pine Pavilion, she often led her younger brothers and sisters to patrol around Aoyama.
But what she meant was, "If you want to leave, I'll go with you."
Jing Jiu turned to look at her, saying nothing.
Zhao Layue said, "Don't think too much about it. I just have something to do, and I'm going with you."
Jing Jiu said, "Your sword work is at a critical juncture; you can't afford to be distracted."
Zhao Layue said, "I've broken through the state last night."
Jing Jiu scanned her with his Piercing Discernment and found that she had indeed reached the State of the Undefeated, feeling a bit surprised.
When one reached the State of the Undefeated, one's lifespan would increase greatly, and one's flying sword would be like a god. One could truly be called a fairy swordsman. For the disciples of Aoyama, this was an important milestone.
For Zhao Layue, it was as easy as eating a few fruits last night.
"You are indeed someone with natural Dao quality. I thought you would need two years; I didn't expect it to be so fast. "
Jing Jiu looked at her and said with a smile, "I didn't misjudge you. This sword work is indeed suitable for you."
He was talking about the Nine-Deaths Sword Style left by the Immortal Jingyang.
No matter how talented Zhao Layue was, it would have been difficult for her to break through the state in such a short time without this set of real swords that were very suitable for her.
"You think I'm more suitable than you?"
Zhao Layue looked into his eyes and asked, not hiding her intention to sound him out.
"Yes, because I don't like the Nine-Deaths Sword Style."
Jing Jiu's tone was natural and calm.
Then he fell silent for a while.
"But someone likes it very much."
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Late at night, Jing Jiu went down the mountain against the wind and snow.
He didn't go to Tianguang Peak to see Liu Shisui.
If he wanted to go, no one would stop him. He was now the Senior Uncle of Shenmo Peak, and his seniority was higher than that of the disciples of the third generation led by Guo Nanshan.
The place he went to was Bihu Peak.
The sword formation of Bihu Peak still didn't notice his arrival. He came to the peak top as if he was taking a stroll, and stood by the shore of the blue lake.
Snowflakes fell from the night sky and disappeared into the lake without a trace.
He stood by the lake in Silence for a long time. The wind and snow finally subsided, and several flashes of lightning suddenly appeared in the night sky.
This time he didn't hide his whereabouts, but walked directly on the surface of the lake.
As the lightning fell, he skimmed over the surface of the lake, his white robe fluttering, like a fairy.
The winter thunder rumbled, and the wild cats on the island hid somewhere.
The lightning fell into the depths of the palace and was swallowed by the Soul Wood for nourishment, making no sound at all.
The palace hall appeared more and more quiet and strange.
The white cat was lying on the windowsill, squinting its eyes, and its long fur drooping. It looked very sleepy.
Judging by its appearance, who would have thought that it was the coldest and scariest White Ghost among the four Principal Guardians of Aoyama?
Jing Jiu sat down on the windowsill, and his right hand fell naturally on the white cat's body. He started stroking the cat from front to back in a practiced manner, as if he had done it for thousands of years.
The white cat's body was a bit stiff at first, but it gradually softened, as if it had accepted its fate.
"Neither you nor Zhao Layue likes to be stroked on the head. Only Shisui likes it."
Jing Jiu said after a moment of silence while stroking the white cat's head, "Well, maybe he doesn't like it either, but he doesn't know how to oppose me."
The white cat didn't pay any attention to him.
"Shisui is a kid I met this time. He went to the Turbid River to eliminate the demons a few days ago, but something went wrong."
Jing Jiu continued, "Those kids of Liangwang Peak think they will succeed because they have done it carefully and skillfully, and they have prepared for a long time. But they are still too young, unlike you and I, who know that the same thing happened hundreds of years ago."
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