Cheng Jiaxuan followed closely behind Jiang Liechen the whole way, hurriedly escaping from Shaolin Temple. Today's unforeseen events followed one after another, the situation was extremely shocking. The clashing of weapons behind them, the sound of fighting and the sound of fighting and killing were still ringing in their ears.
She was fully aware that after today's battle, Jiang Liechen's debt of blood to the upright sects was accumulating more and more, so that it would be difficult for him to pay it all off. Henceforth it was bound to be a situation of life and death. She had a clear view of good and evil, she had no intention of abiding by the rules, but she did not really disregard human life. Seeing Reverend Tongchan and Taoist Lin Kong die tragically in front of her, even she deeply respected and loved these two men, and also deeply sympathized with them. If all the good people in the world could be like these two men, perhaps she would not have led herself to the evil path.
For this reason, most of the time she only injured the Sect Leaders, and did not follow the order to take their lives. This time she had a rare good intention, she hoped that everybody would be safe and sound, so that she could break the cocoon binding her. But after several incidents, whether it was intentional or accidental, she was actually a character who added fuel to the fire. No matter which side she served, she was no more than an accomplice to the villain.
She had heard many stories throughout history, and the historical facts were clear evidence that 'evil cannot prevail over good', these four words were definitely not just empty words. Those who followed their own path were indeed incomparably awe-inspiring in the beginning, moving unhindered in the world, rarely meeting an opponent. But those who were loyal and good were like having the help of the Deity, at the final juncture, they were able to turn defeat into victory. The people of the upright sects could not be killed, it was better for the two sides to coexist peacefully.
But she was infatuated with Jiang Liechen, not only because of his appearance, but also because of his imposing manner of taking everything in the world. If he could turn over a new leaf, perhaps she would not be able to find her initial love. Moreover, whether the people of the upright sects could forgive him or not was not something that could be decided based on their own wishful thinking. Since there was no hope of asking for forgiveness, they could only follow the original plan and put it into action. Even if this was a road of no return, there was still no turning back.
Sometimes she would rather suffer retribution on her own body than let him be safe and sound. But the older generation once said, when retribution comes, no matter how high or low, nobody can escape it. That was the most just judgment. Everything he did now was a grave sin. In the future, other than walking towards destruction, he could not see a second path. The most pitiful thing was that even though she had worried so much for him, he didn't understand at all. In front of him, she could only be tactful and keep her mouth shut.
When they went up the mountain, the disciples guarding the mountain obeyed Abbot Tong Chan's order and temporarily retreated to make it easier for the two of them to enter the temple. This time, because the sound of the bell and drum had gathered everyone in the temple, the disciples who were supposed to be patrolling were also gathered in front of the Sutra Depository. It was unknown how many people had died in the battle just now. Because of this, the two of them were able to descend the mountain without any obstructions.
After a few days, the sky was blue, the grass was green, and the wind and rain were still the same. It was as if the consecutive days had never happened. Looking at the bright sunshine in front of them, they really hoped that those bloody tragedies had never happened. Then, everyone could sing under the sun and dance around the bonfire. That would be incomparable happiness.
Governance was about the submission of the people. But if one only had power in their hands and no one was willing to bow their heads and listen to orders, how could it be considered a true achievement? Killing everyone would certainly vent his anger, but it would be completely meaningless. If he obtained an empty land full of desolation, his situation would only be doubly bleak.
Thoughts churned endlessly in her mind, intertwining in her heart and gradually weaving into a large net. The buckle was a dead knot that couldn't be untied. Suddenly, the soles of her feet tripped and she fell forward a few steps. A heart-wrenching pain came from her right arm. The new wound she had received during the martial arts competition with the old man's family also came to join in the fun. It tortured her until her muscles and bones felt like they were being torn apart and she almost fainted.
Deep down, she was a pampered and spoiled young girl. She grew up in a wealthy family. Later on, although her family declined and she was homeless, she was rescued by her adoptive father not long after and was sent to the palace to work. Her life was once again restored to its former superiority. The rules in the Snow Song Palace were relatively lax. There was no need to be an attendant at all times. Every day, they only needed to complete a certain amount of work. The rest of the time could be freely used. Most of the daily chores were taken care of by the other maidservants. Shen Shiyun was polite and distant to others. She never acted like an arrogant and domineering master who randomly found fault with her and made things difficult for her.
However, the Xuan Shuang treated her extremely well. Not only did she never see her as a servant, but whenever there was something delicious or fun, she would secretly leave it for her. She usually accompanied the Xuan Shuang to play. The only thing she had to do was to pay attention to the various trivial matters of the Noble Consort Yun. She would find any abnormalities and wait for an opportunity to report to her adoptive father. In her heart, this matter was like a game. It was thrilling and exciting. She never treated it as a mission, but she completed it quite well. Therefore, other than the blood feud that had accumulated in her heart since she was young, she could be said to be carefree and had never suffered a bit.
These past few days, she had been with Jiang Liechen. She had suffered all kinds of grievances and endured to the limit. When there was nothing to do, she could still profess her loyalty, saying that she was willing to die for her husband and that she would die without regrets. But when faced with a real life and death situation, the first thing she thought of was her own safety. Leaning against a tree next to her, she slowly squatted down. With a sobbing voice she said, "I … I can't go on … let's rest for a while before we go, okay?"
Right now she was reacting instinctively, but the first thing she blurted out was not 'you go first'. It was because she knew that she was a burden, but she was still unwilling to let him leave her. She thought that with his ability, what kind of difficulty could he not deal with?
Jiang Liechen was full of disdain. He thought that originally he did not intend to let this little girl follow him. It was she who persistently pestered him, incessantly begging him, 'don't leave me behind'. At first, because of the Afterimage Sword and the two Qi Sha treasures hidden in the Palace, he gave in a step. But now she became even more severe, unexpectedly daring to make such a request. Immediately anger welled up in his heart.
Just as he was about to say something sarcastic, he changed his mind. This Shaoshi Mountain was very wide and long. If they wanted to go down the mountain, they would have to go through a long journey. The group of pursuers behind them must be like maggots attached to the bones, pursuing them closely and relentlessly, unable to shake them off. If he wanted to send them off casually, it would be more than enough. But the opposite side had too many people, wave after wave they would swarm over, entangling with each other. He still had important matters to attend to. Since he had obtained the 'San Xin Po', his next targets were the 'Duan Qing Shang' and the 'Demanding Life Chop'. He did not have extra time to waste with them.
Since that was the case, it would be better to temporarily conceal their tracks and wait until the enemy did not expect them to do so. If they did not hide in this forest for a while, the opposite side would certainly think that the two of them were fleeing along the main road, and would pursue them directly. Then they could seize the opportunity to shake off the pursuers and concentrate on their task. If the opposite side pursued them for several days and several nights and still did not see his shadow, they would think that his martial art skill was so exquisite that the people on their side could only look up to his dust, unconsciously raising their signboard. Thinking it was a good plan, he grunted, and then pulled Cheng Jiaxuan's sleeve and pulled her to hide behind a huge tree.
The tree trunk was so thick that it would take several people to wrap their arms around it. Behind it was also covered by shrubs, so that even if they walked close, they would not necessarily be able to see any clue. Cheng Jiaxuan's face was pressed against the tree trunk, she felt that her whole body was almost leaning against his chest. She could not help but feel her whole body go limp, and in a daze she revealed a smile.
Just now, the people in the temple were all tied up by the matter of Priest Lin Kong. Later on, they heard Li Yijie's order and came out in groups to chase after them. They were much slower than the two of them, so at this moment they had not yet arrived. In the forest, there was only the sound of the wind blowing through the branches and leaves.
Cheng Jiaxuan's wound was still bleeding, creating a pool of blood on the grass. At first Jiang Liechen did not even bother to pay attention to her, but he was worried that the blood would dye the surrounding shrubs red and reveal some clues. What was even more disgusted was that if it stained his robe, he would not forgive her. He casually sealed several of her acupoints to stop the bleeding, and then he inserted a finger force into her back. Cheng Jiaxuan felt her whole body was warm and comfortable, as if she was bathing in the cold winter sun, and her consciousness gradually recovered.
Jiang Liechen let out an almost inaudible sigh, and said, "Why bother? I've said it before, anyone who has anything to do with me will not have a good ending. Why don't you run away as soon as possible? " Cheng Jiaxuan did not have the strength to open her mouth, but when she heard what he said, she was eager to express her feelings. She forced herself to take a deep breath, and said, "I'm not afraid. As long as I can follow you forever, no matter how difficult it is … I can bear it." Jiang Liechen impatiently said, "What's so good about following me?"
Cheng Jiaxuan said, "I don't ask for anything else, as long as I can stay by your side, that's the best I can do. After a long time, you'll get used to having me around … "When he got to the point where he was agitated, it affected his meridians, and his voice weakened. After a short pause, he continued, "Just now I was besieged by a group of people, and the situation was extremely dangerous. I'm really happy that you were willing to help me." Jiang Liechen coldly humphed, and said, "I did it for the Residual Shadow Sword, not for you. Don't misunderstand."
Cheng Jiaxuan pursed his lips and chuckled, thinking that since Jiang Liechen valued the Residual Shadow Sword so much, he might as well start from this point. He said, "Don't you think that the Residual Shadow Sword and I have the best coordination? When it comes to real martial arts, I'm probably only a little bit stronger than a small ruffian in the marketplace. But when I use the Residual Shadow Sword, even the famous leaders of the major sects are not my match. Hee hee, at that time, my sword strike was like the autumn wind sweeping away the fallen leaves, invincible. It was really awe-inspiring! When Qingtian Village's Master Lu used the Residual Shadow Sword to fight the enemy, I also observed from the side. He mostly relied on his own strength, but did not obtain any martial arts from the Residual Shadow Sword, so he was much weaker than me. It seems that although the Residual Shadow Sword is an ancient treasure, not everyone has the luck to enjoy the true energy inside. "
Jiang Liechen said, "So what? It's enough for me to cultivate the Seven Demons Manual, I don't need to use it to improve my martial arts. "
Cheng Jiaxuan said, "No, I'm just thinking that the compatibility between a person and a sword depends on fate. Oftentimes, famous swordsmen can search for tens of thousands of swords, but still can't find the one that truly matches them. It should be the same between people. Everyone will meet countless times in their life. They will either become friends, or become passers-by, or … fall in love with each other wholeheartedly. But fate is determined by the heavens. Maybe the one you thought you loved deeply at first is not the most suitable partner for you. The world is so big, there will always be that person who is destined to be with you for life, silently waiting for you. After meeting each other, sparks of love will fly, and from then on, you will be together forever, unable to leave him. Maybe right now, you already have some feelings for me … well … the two of us … "
Jiang Liechen said impatiently, "Go to hell. I told you not to think too highly of yourself, and you still won't listen? "
Cheng Jiaxuan's heart tightened, and he immediately blamed himself for being too hasty. His words were too explicit, and he hurriedly coughed up blood due to his heavy injuries. Only then did he manage to cover up his slip of the tongue. A moment later, he changed the topic, "I don't know what the situation in the ancient tomb is like. Do you think Young Master Yuan will be able to snatch the Death Demanding Chop? "
Jiang Liechen didn't care much about these small details, and said, "He's just one of the thousands of chess pieces that run errands for me, do you think I'll really trust him? In the chaotic battle in the ancient tomb, it doesn't matter who wins or loses to me. In the end, I'll just have to deal with that little pawn, and won't the Death Demanding Chop be easy for me? It's just that that little brat's martial arts isn't weak, and his scheming is better than ordinary people. Compared to that group of trash, he has the highest chance of success. "
Cheng Jiaxuan nodded lightly, and just as he was about to find another topic to talk about, he suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves, and his voice was instantly covered. He quietly tilted his head out of the tree trunk, and saw a group of Righteous Sect disciples in different attire riding tall horses. They repeatedly shouted as they whipped their horses, and in a short while, they disappeared without a trace. All that was left in the air were bits of grass kicked up by the horses' hooves, and the broken leaves that were swept up by the wind when the horses were whipped.
Cheng Jiaxuan sighed, and just as he was about to say a few words, not far away, another group of people rushed over. They were running on foot, and in their hands were shining weapons that constantly emitted sunlight, dazzling the eyes. From time to time, there were sounds of collisions, as if they were deliberately demonstrating their power. The shouts and footsteps were also deafening. It seemed that this group was the main force of the Righteous Sect, and the ones who passed by earlier were just the vanguard.
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