Just as she was lost in thought, the group suddenly stopped. All around them was a barren land. The cold wind picked up a few grains of yellow sand and hit their faces with a pitter-patter.
There was a lone cross-shaped wooden stake in the open space in front of them. A few disciples carried the righteous man and placed him on the stake. A few others immediately brought a thick hemp rope and tied his hands and feet up, tying a few tight knots. Their movements were very practiced; it was unknown how many times they had done this in the past. The man didn't move and let the others do whatever they wanted. Since he knew his life was in their hands, he didn't want to waste any more effort to resist.
Xuan Shuang said, "It's good that some of the people here today are old subordinates of the Cult. Take it as a reminder. Many of the new members will give you a word of advice: don't ever think of betraying the Cult. If you don't want people to know, don't do it in the first place. You'd better be clear about who you're playing tricks in front of. If anyone dares to be presumptuous, this will be their fate. "
Nangong Xue kept quiet out of fear. She really suspected that they were doing this on purpose. They were looking for this day to punish a criminal as a warning to the others.
The Left Protector loudly said, "Your subordinate has pledged his loyalty to the Cult. No matter how harsh the punishment is, it won't fall on your subordinate. Bring me some tools. "A few people brought several bundles of wood and threw them in front of the man. Nangong Xue frowned and thought, "So it's a death sentence … Although it's also a crime, it's not as cruel as that!"
However, the disciples' actions were beyond her expectations. Next to his feet, he scattered a circle of dark blue phosphorous powder. Then, he took out a bottle of liquid and dripped two drops onto it. Immediately, a flame sprang up with a "whoosh" sound. That person's entire body was enveloped in a screen of light. The flame was actually a deep blue color, and it looked somewhat like a will-o '-the-wisp.
The noise of the crowd gradually died down. It was obvious that this move was quite intimidating. The fire wasn't very strong. It burned a circle around him, covering him from head to toe. Finally, before he could make a move, it gradually weakened until it was extinguished.
The newcomers were all stunned. A few of them laughed and said, "There's something wrong with the Fire Seed." Nangong Xue said in his heart, "If that man wholeheartedly belongs to the righteous path, naturally his life will not end here. But … but … "She had never believed in ghosts and gods, so it was even more difficult for her to believe that such a bizarre thing could happen. If the heavens really had eyes, why did the righteous sects suffer so many casualties, and why did the Devil Cult run rampant until now?
Xuan Shuang sneered and made a hand gesture. Another disciple stepped forward and stopped in front of the criminal. He held a short knife in his hand and pressed it against the criminal's forehead. The knife cut deeply into the criminal's forehead, and then he moved to the side. At first, the crowd did not understand what was going on, but when they saw a thin layer of skin sticking up from the blade, and the lower part was a mess of flesh and blood, they finally understood that the man was peeling off his face. When had the crowd of young masters ever seen such a scene? They couldn't even laugh anymore.
However, they had clearly underestimated this punishment. That person's blade cut across his neck, but it did not stop there. As it continued to cut down, a few pieces of flesh splashed out and scattered all over the ground. Bloody foam flowed out and fell to the ground. It was like a never-ending rain of blood. His muscles and veins were clearly visible, and his blood vessels were ruptured inch by inch. A small pool of blood formed on the ground. The special flame that was used to burn his skin was actually to soften it so that it would be easier to peel it off. The crowd was terrified and turned their heads away. The more cowardly ones wanted to vomit.
Xuan Shuang shouted, "Open your eyes wide and look carefully! If you don't have any other intentions, why do you feel guilty? Our Cult's spearhead has always been directed at outsiders, not our own friends. "
The crowd was forced to look straight at him; they were so frightened that tears streamed down their faces. Every time the blade fell, it was as if their bodies were trembling, and the pain penetrated their hearts. That person was in so much pain that his whole body convulsed. The executioner had been trained for a long time, so he could only inflict extreme pain on him. For a short while, he would not die. His intestines spilled all over the ground. Nangong Xue bit her lower lip, cursing inwardly who came up with this kind of torture, taking pleasure in other people's pain; it was really abominable.
Jiang Liechen was used to this kind of scene, so he did not think much of it. He said, "Do as you please. Left Protector, you stay here and supervise. Shuang Jin, come with me. "Xuan Shuang sighed and obediently followed behind him. The two of them walked very quickly and soon disappeared from sight.
As soon as the two of them left, Nangong Xue could not hold back any longer. A throwing knife flew out, and with a 'sou' sound, it shot into that person's chest. That person's limbs spread out, but his face revealed a look of relief. His eyes closed, and he was already dead.
One of the disciples was furious and shouted, "Mu Zi Xun, why are you causing trouble again? Don't think that just because the Hierarch treats you differently, you can disregard the rules! If you think this punishment is fake, why don't you come up and try it! "The crowd of disciples from the aristocratic families shouted," That's right, Mu Zi Xun is too arrogant! Let's teach him a lesson! "
Amidst the voices of agreement, Nangong Xue coldly said, "Punishment is for the living. Isn't it ridiculous to spend so much effort just to deal with a person who is about to die? If you have the leisure to do this kind of stupid thing, why don't you put in more effort to come up with a plan of attack? The Seven Evil Spirits are the only ones who are muddle-headed, so why are you following in their footsteps? "
When the disciples heard her words, they were both shocked and afraid. A few of the more experienced ones said, "Enough, it's already like this, there's no point in blaming him. The punishment is only halfway through. When the Hierarch blames us later, how are we going to explain it? "
Someone else suggested, "Let's just say that his body was especially weak, and he died halfway through?" The former said, "Fool! Look at the large knife wound on his chest. Do you think the Hierarch is blind and can't see it? "Another person said," Why don't we continue with the punishment? " The first person said, "The Hierarch wants to inflict pain that pierces the heart and bones. Killing him in one blow would be too easy on him. Now that he's already dead, there's no need to carry out the punishment! "
Nangong Xue saw that the crowd was in a panic. A few of them went forward to examine the corpse, but they all looked like they were about to face a disaster. She felt disdain in her heart. She said, "Don't panic. If he asks, just push all the blame onto me. That's the truth. I'll take responsibility for my own actions, I won't implicate you. Besides, that's the truth. Even if he's standing right in front of me, I'll still dare to say that to him! "
Jiang Liechen and Xuan Shuang arrived at a bush by the road. Before Xuan Shuang could say anything, Xuan Shuang jumped aside and said, "Alright, I know what you're going to say. I haven't been neglecting my training these past few days. How about I show you?" As he said that, he spread out his arms and leaped up. His heel tapped on a tree trunk, and he flipped several times in midair. 'Shua!' his weapon flew out. From time to time he kicked and chopped, from time to time he chopped horizontally and vertically. The aura of his sword crisscrossed, and the gleam of his saber lingered. His movements were already worthy of being a master of his generation.
Although Jiang Liechen approved of him in his heart, he was stingy with his praise. He saw Xuan Shuang's body turn around like the wind dancing willow. His feet didn't touch the ground as he swept past. Unknowingly, a pair of weapons had appeared in his hands. The left side of the weapon was like the Sun Wheel, with a circle of sharp sawtooth on the edge, flickering with silvery light. The right side of the weapon was like the moon in the starry sky, as if it wanted to bind all the light.
These were the rumored Blood Demon Young Master's' Sun Moon Twin Wheels'. When these two weapons were used together, the enemy would be beheaded before he could even figure out the situation. It was truly exceptional. A cold light flashed in midair, as if the blue sky was about to be split open. He nimbly turned around and crossed his arms. The twin wheels flew into the air, reflecting the white light of the scorching sun. They were even more dazzling.
Xuan Shuang flipped his arms around to grab the Sun Moon Wheel first. He bent his waist slightly, kicked the ground with the heel of his foot, sending the Moonlight Wheel flying toward the back of his head. At the same time he bent his waist and turned around, waiting for the wheel to make a full circle in front of his eyes. His palms shot out, firmly grasping the center of the wheel. He turned his arms around again, holding them horizontally on either side of his body. Under the cover of the twin wheels, his momentum increased.
"Very good!" Jiang Liechen praised. Xuan Shuang laughed and put away his weapon. "Shifu," he said, "I finally understand. Ever since I started practicing the 'Seven Demons Manual', although it was not easy to get started, later on I was able to achieve twice the result with half the effort. When I practice other internal energy, I don't need to expend the least bit of energy. If I keep on progressing like this, it won't be impossible for me to become a first-class martial art master. "
Jiang Liechen said, "You still need some time, you shouldn't be too hasty." He knew better than anybody else that although Xuan Shuang had been with him for the past few years, they were only friends on the surface but not on the inside. Sooner or later, Xuan Shuang would come to kill him. The faster his martial arts progressed, the faster that day would come. There was nothing to be happy about.
Seeing that he was silent, Xuan Shuang's mood also fell. He looked around at the secluded mountain forest and sighed. Jiang Liechen's expression changed slightly. "What's wrong? Is there something on your mind?" Xuan Shuang smiled bitterly. "Back in the Snow Song Palace, there was also a forest like this … When I first acknowledged you as my master, it was there. Later on, every time I saw you, I had to be sneaky, as if I was doing something extremely evil … "Jiang Liechen smiled coldly." So what? You can't bear to part with it? "
Xuan Shuang said, "I'm just not used to it. After all, everyone has some nostalgia for the environment they grew up in. After many years, I don't know when I'll have the chance to go back … "
Although he was putting on a brave front, he couldn't help but feel sour in his heart. When the time came, things would have changed, and he didn't know how much more sorrowful it would be. There was no hope of getting back the things that had passed away in the past. He shook his head and argued, "I don't miss that woman, I don't miss her at all! But … I miss the sapling I planted with my own hands. After a year, I don't know if it will grow into a towering tree. Would the fruits of the tree be given to someone else? Will there be little birds building nests on its branches? Would those young Ah Ge Ge carelessly use a slingshot to hurt it? I also miss the sparrows I raised with my own hands, the flowers and plants in the garden, the well in the backyard … and Xiao Xuan. She was a fool and never knew how to take care of herself. Without me by her side, I don't know if anyone will bully her again. I also don't know … if she's thought it through. In short, I'm no longer the Lord Baylor Ling of the past, and I'm no longer their master. Even if I go back in the future, I'm afraid they won't welcome me anymore … I've completely … completely left the palace … my home. "After parting, even the most ordinary things of the past were full of warmth everywhere. It made people sigh and sigh, why didn't he cherish it back then?
Jiang Liechen said, "Useless! Do you only know how to think about these stupid things? Trees and birds, when the time comes, they will all die. I never said you couldn't go back to the palace, but you were driven out by them. When you enter the Forbidden City again, you should walk into the main hall with your head held high and take back everything that originally belonged to you. Before that, you should gain more experience so that you can prepare for the future. "
Xuan Shuang smiled bitterly and said, "I often wonder if I've fallen to this point because I was too willful and didn't really follow my heart. Even if I get unparalleled power, I won't have the happiness of the past. Is this because I got it, or because I sacrificed too much? If I didn't think I was smart and worshipped you as my master … No, if I never knew you, how good would that be? I'd still be happily waiting to be the Lord Baylor Ling, living in an environment with superior wealth and being loved by everyone. Every day, I'd only have to read a few books of homework, do a few easy questions, and play cards with my friends in my free time. That's the life a normal person should live. I don't want others to be afraid of me, as long as they can like me and get close to me … I'm afraid that this most simple desire will become an extravagant hope. "
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