As if she had just woken up from a dream, Chu Menglin turned her head stiffly, inch by inch, and stared at him for a long time. The Kongtong Sect's Leader felt his hair was standing on end under her stare. Finally, Chu Menglin seemed to recognize him. A dry, hoarse cold laugh escaped from her throat. "What else do you want?" she said indifferently, "The 'Afterimage Sword'?" She paused every word, just like a child who had just learned how to speak.
The Kongtong Sect's Leader grunted, his heart was full of suspicion. "Very well," Chu Menglin said, "I'll give it to you then. Come with me." She stood up in a daze and walked forward stiffly. The Kongtong Sect's Leader flipped his palm and grabbed her wrist. Looking at her absent-minded appearance, it was obvious that she could not run away, but he acted instinctively.
With a bitter laugh Chu Menglin said, "You don't need to guard against me like this. My promise to you, I will honor it. A gentleman's word … "The Kongtong Sect's Leader could not bear to see her jumping out word by word, which made his blood run cold." A team of four horses cannot chase a promise, a team of four horses cannot chase a promise. Can we depart now? "
Chu Menglin was suddenly cut off, but she did not mind at all. Minding her own business, she lifted her foot and started walking. "Why are you in such a hurry?" she muttered, "Are you afraid the 'Afterimage Sword' will grow a leg and fly away?" The Kongtong Sect's Leader said, "Long delay may lead to many dreams, time waits for no man. We must hurry." "Humph, humph," Chu Menglin sneered several times. The Kongtong Sect's Leader was afraid she would go back on her word, so along the way he did not dare to talk too much. Chu Menglin walked very slowly, he did not dare to urge her. Only when he had time did he ask, "Where are we going to find the 'Afterimage Sword'?"
"Qingyi River," Chu Menglin coldly replied. Her tone was flat and cold; rather than saying she was responding to his question, it would be more appropriate to say she was talking to herself. "Qingyi River … Qingyi River?" the Kongtong Sect's Leader said in his heart.
During the journey, Chu Menglin felt as if his soul had been sucked away. He did not sleep, rest, drink, or eat. Although his pace was slow, it saved him a lot of time. After a few days, he had covered a large distance. The Sect Leader of Kongtong Sect was afraid of losing them, so he could only accompany them. At first, he was able to bear it, but the more he walked, the more tired he became. His physical strength was getting worse day by day.
These days they were on barren hills everywhere. In the middle of a valley they saw a small stream so clear that the bottom of the stream could be seen. Chu Menglin's love for beauty, as usual, sprouted again; he begged the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect to take a break here. The Kongtong Sect's Sect Leader agreed verbally, but he walked alone to the tree trunk and sat down. He closed his eyes to rest for a while, and then he couldn't help but take out some dry food and munch on it. He didn't forget to keep his eyes on Chu Menglin, so that she wouldn't leave his sight.
Chu Menglin stooped down in front of the stream. Seeing his face, which he had always been proud of, covered in mud and filth, his unkempt and unkempt appearance, he could not bear it. She cupped the stream water to wash her face, and then took out a brocade handkerchief to wipe the mud and filth off her face. She wiped very carefully, wiping inch by inch, as if she wanted to thoroughly clean every piece of her skin. Afterwards she untied her long hair, and using her fingers as a comb, she inserted them into her hair and carefully combed it from top to bottom.
Since the first time she met Tang Yuancheng, she cut off her hair in anger. Unknowingly, a long time had passed. Thinking that her hair could grow again, but the scar in her heart could never be healed, she felt very sad. After silently grieving for a while, she once again tied her hair into a braid. After roughly dressing up, she carefully looked at her haggard but beautiful face in the water. She pursed her lips and smiled bitterly, full of melancholy.
She didn't know how much time had passed, but she realized that in addition to her own reflection, there was suddenly another person standing close behind her. Previously, she was unaware that she didn't hear any footsteps at all. Either she was too focused, or that person's martial art skill was extremely high. In order not to disturb him for the time being, she quietly poked her head out, trying to identify him in the water. That person saw through her thoughts and struck out with his palm. The powerful palm shook the water and created ripples, blurring that person's image.
Chu Menglin gathered her courage and wanted to turn around, but that person suddenly pulled her hair and pulled her back. Chu Menglin only saw a flash of green water and blue sky, and then a copper mask suddenly enlarged in front of her eyes. From the eye sockets, a deep cold light shot out. This was the person she respected the most since childhood. Chu Menglin turned pale with fright. She opened her mouth to call out, but the Hierarch shook his arm and pulled her up from the ground. "Follow me!" he shouted in a low voice. Pulling her hair, he didn't allow her to say anything and dragged her forward.
Chu Menglin couldn't bear the unbearable pain at the roots of her hair. She had no choice but to run as fast as she could to keep up with his pace. Even though she knew that this time the odds were against her, she still wanted to find a way to escape. "Father … Father! You, Senior … "The Hierarch didn't fall for her trick." Shut up, "he said coldly. "You don't need to waste your time talking nonsense with me." Exerting his strength, he flicked his middle finger downward. Chu Menglin felt numbness on her back, followed by a spasm that spread to her heart. She was in so much pain that she couldn't utter a single word.
Behind her, a shadow pounced forward. It was the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect. Seeing Chu Menglin being taken away in front of his eyes, he remembered that he had not obtained the Residual Shadow Sword yet, how could he let her go? Immediately he leaped forward, reached out to grab Chu Menglin's arm and pulled her back. The Cult Leader had always been arrogant. Other than Jiang Jianchen, no one had ever dared to snatch someone from under his nose. This time, he was caught off guard, so he was not prepared in time. Unexpectedly, his prey was snatched away by the enemy. He could not take this lying down. Aiming at the incoming force, he struck out with his palm without even looking.
The Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect saw his palm strike was steady and heavy, he did not dare to meet it head-on. He pulled Chu Menglin and used her as a living shield in front of him. Menglin's body went limp and she couldn't move at all. Her back was hit squarely, and she didn't have any neigong to protect her body. The injury was even more serious, and she spat out a mouthful of blood. Even the Kongtong sect leader's clothes were dyed red. The Hierarch did not show any mercy; he leaped forward and struck again to snatch her back.
The Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect threw Chu Menglin behind his back and cupped his fists in salute. "Friend," he said, "We are all trying to make a living in Jianghu, we ought to abide by Jianghu rules. This little girl was found by the Penniless Priest first. Sire ought to pay attention to first come, first served, right? "" You dare to talk to me about first come, first served? "the Hierarch angrily said," You dare to talk to me about first come, first served? To be honest, I am more than ten years older than you. "" What are you talking about? "the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect sneered. "This little girl is only a teenager; don't tell me you saw her as soon as she was born? Are you a midwife, or are you her wet nurse? "
Chu Menglin was fully aware that her father and the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect had wild ambitions; it was only because of the Residual Shadow Sword that they did not lay their hands on her for the time being. But later on, no matter whose hands she fell into, she would not have a good ending. Now she could only take advantage of their greedy mentality and provoke them to fight each other. Only then would she have a chance to escape. Wiping the blood from her mouth, she hid behind the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect. "Father!" She cried, "Father, save me! This Old Taoist priest caught me and forced me to take him to get the Residual Shadow Sword. Daughter was coerced by power and had no choice but to obey. Finally you came … "
"Damn rebellious daughter," the Hierarch angrily shouted, "You dare to lie in front of me! In the end, where did you take the Residual Shadow Sword? "
At first the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect was startled; he thought, "When did this witch have a father?" But then he thought a little more carefully. Wasn't her father the 'Old Devil Head' that Lu Qian mentioned? Today unexpectedly he met the number one villain of the underworld by himself. His legs went weak; he just wanted to smile and beg for mercy.
But then he remembered that even with Chu Menglin's eloquence, she was still forced to flee by this man. Obviously flattery would not soften his heart; on the contrary, it would speed up the date of her death. Thinking about the loss she suffered under the Sacrifice Shadow Cult's hands, she was filled with anger. Even if she died, she wanted to say it out loud. Perhaps by a stroke of luck she could incite internal strife within the Cult. First she put on a reverent expression and said, "Turns out Sir is the Hierarch of the Sacrifice Shadow Cult. Your fame has spread far and wide!"
"Humph," the Hierarch snorted. He was already tired of hearing flattery from his followers. He thought the person in front of him was a spineless person, so he despised him even more.
But the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect put on a disdainful expression. "Humph," he said with a cold laugh, "You are a good disciple! Jiang Liechen Young Master, in the inner courtyard of the palace, had an affair with Consort Yun's servant girl. They could do that, but I am afraid of speaking dirty words. The Hall Leader of the Ruined Fiend Xing Yun overestimated his own strength and entered the palace alone to assassinate, causing a great disturbance at the banquet. In the end he was captured. He could not bear the torture and now he has bowed his head to the Manchurian Qing. These two should be the disciples you are most proud of, right? Even they are so disappointing, let alone the others. "Actually the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect did not know whether An Yesun had surrendered or not, he was just provoking him with words.
Chu Menglin shrieked, "Nonsense! Yun gege would not betray me, that is impossible! "The Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect sneered," What is impossible? Does An Yesun have to hang himself on a tree like you? Did he owe you something in his previous life? "
The Hierarch had already received the secret report, he knew eight or nine times out of ten about the disturbance at the banquet. First he felt that it was a great shame and humiliation, and now his anger had not yet subsided, and now an outsider had exposed his scab. "Yun 'er, that idiot!" he said angrily. Thinking about this, he was unable to restrain his anger. He raised his arm and slapped Chu Menglin's face. "It is all because of you, this disaster," he said angrily, "You have caused me to lose a great general!"
Chu Menglin shed tears of grief. The Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect smiled as he watched him vent his anger. Seizing the opportunity, he said, "Since the two of them are unable to shoulder the burden, it is also good to give up early. In the end, isn't it better for your only daughter to be closer to you? Why don't you and I work together? First your daughter will lead the way to obtain the 'Residual Shadow Sword', and then we will slowly find the 'Seven Fiends' treasures and seize the country. You will sit on the Emperor's throne. I am only willing to assist you from the side and be a strategist. That is enough. "
The Hierarch heard him constantly mocking and ridiculing him for not teaching his disciples well. He had already lost his temper. When he heard his arrogant words, he could not help but say angrily, "I was born to enjoy thousands of miles of beautiful land and mountains. You are just a dog servant. What qualifications do you have to discuss and share the world with me?"
The Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect sneered and said, "Don't be too arrogant. The situation is chaotic, and heroes are vying for supremacy. The throne is occupied by the capable. Saying that you were born to sit on the country is nonsense. Other than the descendants of the royal family, who is qualified to say such words? "The Hierarch said angrily," Nonsense! The ones sitting on the throne now are all bastards born of concubines who borrowed the blessing of their ancestors. I am the true and reasonable successor! "
Chu Menglin heard his father say such words for the second time. He remembered Dodo's question and said with tears in his eyes, "Father, I know that I have sinned deeply. I do not ask for your forgiveness. I only ask to be a ghost with a clear understanding after death. Please tell me, what grudges do you have with the people of the royal family? Why is it that every time you mention them, you look like you want to chew through the blood in your gums? Also … what's my real identity? How can I have the 'blood of the royal family'? "
The Hierarch's eyes flashed with a cold light. He rushed forward and grabbed Chu Menglin's wrists. He shouted, "Blood of the royal family? How do you know? Where did you hear it? Tell me! "Chu Menglin's wrists cracked. She felt as if they were broken. She turned to look at the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect. She only regarded him as the only person she could ask for help. The Hierarch misunderstood her gaze. He also looked at the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect and said coldly, "Did you tell her?"
The Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect did not know the mystery of the 'blood of the royal family'. He was happy to pretend to be unfathomable. He smiled and said, "Of course it was this poor priest who told her. As for who Your Excellency is, I also told her. You don't have to wear an ugly mask all day to hide your identity. "
The Hierarch roared and shook off Chu Menglin. He stepped forward and grabbed the Sect Leader of the Kongtong Sect by the collar. He shouted, "You said you know my true identity? Does anyone else know? "
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