Not long after, that person took the initiative to strike up a conversation with her, "Why? Are you here to look for the Vice Hierarch?" Nangong Xue thought, "You were here just now and heard everything clearly. Why are you asking so many questions?" She replied snappily, "Yes, I was ordered to see him. Even if I didn't want to come, what could I do?"
That person didn't think that she was being rude, or perhaps he had been looked down upon so many times that he didn't take it to heart. He said, "Don't think that the Vice Hierarch is just a child. His martial arts and wisdom put many adults to shame. He has always been very good to us lowly disciples. He has never been cold and arrogant like the Hierarch. If there's something he's interested in, he can even play with us … Although I've heard that he has a bit of a background in his past life, who would want to look into it? Everyone is wholeheartedly convinced by the Vice Sect Leader. "
Hearing this, Nangong Xue felt gratified. It seemed that the Xuan Shuang was still as gentle and kind as she had imagined. She suddenly asked, "Why did you join the Evil Blood Sect back then?"
That person smiled bitterly, "What else can I do? My family was separated from me while I was escaping. When I heard news of them, they were already separated forever. Without my wife and children, even if I killed all my enemies, would they be able to return to my side? In this chaotic world, life is like grass, but people have to live on. With my insignificant martial arts, even if I wanted to join a righteous sect, which one of them would take me in? It just so happened that the Evil Blood Sect was powerful and all of them wanted food and clothing. So I came to join them with the intention of giving it a try. As expected, even if they were willing to take me in, I would only be able to make a living as a guard. But that's good enough. At least I don't have to follow them to commit crimes and commit crimes that go against my conscience. "
Nangong Xue felt a dull pain in her heart. For the first time, she felt that not all of the people in the Evil Blood Sect were evil. Many of them had gone astray because they were forced to make a living and had no choice. She said softly, "Then, what do you plan to do in the future? Were they going to stay here forever? Why not — why not join a righteous sect and learn martial arts? Then, wherever you go in the future, you will have someone to rely on. I can introduce you to … "
At this moment, he almost blurted out his identity as a disciple of the Righteous Faction, but he managed to stop himself in time. It wasn't that he didn't trust that person, but he was worried that the person lying in ambush would hear it and cause unnecessary trouble. If things didn't go well, it might even implicate him.
The man smiled bitterly, "What else can we do? Let's take it one step at a time. The longer he lived, the more he earned. Those achievements of becoming famous and establishing great undertakings should be left to the great heroes. A cripple like me doesn't have any great prospects. "
Nangong Xue became emotional and said anxiously, "But the Blood Fiend Sect is not a kind place! That was an abyss of evil. Sooner or later, it would be destroyed! The Righteous Faction had long been ready and waiting, after killing the main culprit, they would not let off the rest of the pawns who had helped him! As long as they believe that you are guilty, killing you will be enforcing justice on behalf of the heavens. They won't listen to any more explanations … "
The man said, "In this time of war, who doesn't want to live? Although you talk a lot of sense and reason, didn't you end up in the same situation as me, entering this abyss of evil? Moreover, according to what you said, the Righteous Faction and the Evil Faction's disciples are essentially the same. The only difference is the way they address each other. At least in the Blood Fiend Sect, they won't casually convict you of a crime and behead you in public. " Nangong Xue was speechless. At the same time, the last bit of faith she had in the Righteous Faction was completely refuted. She looked extremely dispirited.
The man sighed and said, "The battle between the Righteous and the Evil Faction has nothing to do with us. People of low status don't even have the right to speak. It's fine if you spout those theories to me, but you must keep your mouth shut when you're outside. The Hierarch is very wary of these things. Perhaps the higher a person climbs, the more afraid they are of falling, and the more they respect ghosts and gods. "
Nangong Xue thought, "A person who climbs to a high position must have done many shameful things. No wonder he's worried about ghosts calling at his door!" She thought about how although she still considered herself a disciple of the Righteous Faction, she hadn't become Alliance Master Li's wife. Even Meng Anying from Mount Hua had long since disowned her as an unfilial disciple. Now, she didn't belong to any faction. The world was so big, but she had no place to return to.
While she was still in a daze, the disciple from before had already turned back. He spread his hands at Nangong Xue and said, "Right Guardian, please." Nangong Xue nodded and walked in the direction he pointed. Behind her, she could still hear him loudly reprimanding the disciple from before for speaking nonsense in front of the Right Guardian.
She followed the path to the Xuan Shuang and saw him squatting in the middle of the field, bored to death. Light flickered in his hands, but she didn't know what he was playing with. Nangong Xue went forward to pay her respects and said, "Vice Hierarch, this subordinate is late."
Previously, the Xuan Shuang in her mind was always a child who hadn't grown up. It was always difficult to connect him with the Vice Hierarch of the Devil Cult, who had hundreds of followers. Therefore, every time she saw him, her attitude was awkward. It wasn't until today that she truly got rid of that shadow. But did this mean that the innocent and adorable child had completely disappeared?
Xuan Shuang said indifferently, "You're not late. I'm the one who's early." When Nangong Xue saw him outside the room just now, she thought that he was in an extremely good mood, laughing and joking with his subordinates. But now, he was throwing a tantrum. She didn't know who had made him unhappy, but she only hoped that the person who had caused him to lose his smile wasn't her. She tried to find something to talk about and said, "The subordinates in the Cult all like you. As the Vice Hierarch, you … have won the hearts of the people. " She forced a smile, but when she saw that Xuan Shuang's face was as cold as ice, without a trace of a smile, her face immediately stiffened.
Xuan Shuang silently looked at her for a moment and said, "I live for myself. Other people's opinions of me don't have the slightest value. I don't ask for anyone to like me, and I don't care if they hate me. "With a flip of his wrist, the object in his hand finally saw light. It was a short silver knife. "Swish!" A gust of wind surged in the air, and the blade of the knife was directly in front of Nangong Xue. He said, "I've always wanted to test whether my knife is faster or your sword is sharper. Come!"
Nangong Xue was really shocked. She didn't expect Xuan Shuang to show his weapon when he had solemnly invited her to meet him. Could it be that after he saw through her disguise as a woman, he began to suspect her true identity? For a moment, she didn't know what to do. If he really wanted to be her enemy, could she bear to attack him? This disciple that Li Yijie praised so much?
Xuan Shuang saw her distressed expression as if she was about to face a great enemy and laughed first. He explained, "Don't be nervous. It's just that I've always been conceited. I've always felt that I'm the number one expert in the Cult of Blood Fiend other than the Hierarch. This position hasn't been shaken for more than a year. But when you appeared, I felt a true sense of danger. Even if it's to defend the Cult's honor, or to spar with a new expert, it's very important to know how strong he is. This is the martial arts field, and the Cult has long had a rule. Even if you accidentally kill me, you won't be charged with any crime. On the contrary, you'll be given the position of Vice Hierarch. In the Cult, the change of position has always been that of a lower rank killing a higher rank. Thus, whether it's for promotion or to protect their own position, everyone has to constantly practice martial arts and carefully observe the enemy. Over time, regardless of martial arts, one's alertness will inevitably be a cut above the rest. "
Nangong Shuang thought, "What a cruel way of practicing martial arts. As expected of the Cult of Blood Fiend." He sighed and said, "Blades and swords have no eyes. You have to be careful." To be honest, hadn't she also wanted to spar with the Xuan Shuang on the first day she entered the Cult? Now that she finally had the opportunity, and the other party had taken the initiative to propose it, it was more logical. She should be happy.
Xuan Shuang's expression darkened. He didn't show any gratitude for her words of concern. On the contrary, he was somewhat irritated. He said, "You don't have to worry about me. Once we fight, I'll be your mortal enemy. You only have one thought in your mind, and that is to use all means to kill me. If you don't fight and have the intention to let me win, then you'll lose without fighting. Taking a step back, using all your strength when you fight is also a show of respect to your opponent. You don't have to treat him like a little kid and casually use some leftover moves to fool him. Only a cricket in a jar can be casually played with by people with a stick. "
Nangong Xue listened to him and realized that he was so cynical about the world. Most likely, Jiang Liechen had taught him, and this child had completely accepted it. She had no choice but to draw her dagger and make a gesture to stab forward. Her moves were both real and fake, and she always left some face for him. It wasn't because he was a Vice Hierarch that she was afraid of, but because he was a child much younger than her.
Xuan Shuang snorted coldly and casually parried with his dagger. He said disdainfully, "You can't kill me with this kind of childish move." His tone was very similar to Jiang Liechen's. Perhaps it was because the two of them had fought each other many times that this scene repeated itself over and over again, so that he imitated it.
The battle between the two of them was fought with blood, with life and death as their only goal. How sad was that? Just now when the saber and the sword collided, her sword was knocked far away. The web between her thumb and forefinger was so painful that she almost lost her grip. Xuan Shuang didn't show any mercy. Swish, swish, swish, the hilt of his dagger circled twice and attacked again.
Nangong Xue struggled to raise her hands to block, and her feet repeatedly retreated. Xuan Shuang pressed her with every move, and then moved straight forward. His dagger attacked from all directions. Every time the saber and sword collided, Nangong Xue's wrist was shaken and numb. Several times she wanted to withdraw her sword, but then she realized that she would really lose. The little bit of reputation she had painstakingly built up would be gone forever. Clenching her teeth, she raised both her swords and aimed for the middle of the palace.
Xuan Shuang casually waved his hand and said disdainfully, "Too weak, too weak. Your strength shouldn't be this little bit. What's wrong? Are you looking down on me? "
Nangong Xue even wanted to spit out a mouthful of blood. At this time, she didn't dare to underestimate Xuan Shuang anymore. She had already used all of her skills, but she couldn't even tie with him, let alone defeat him. The speed and depth of his progress in martial arts was something she didn't expect. Especially his tyrannical zhenqi, which wasn't something a six year old child could cultivate.
Her Huashan Sect's internal energy was about progressing step by step. Usually, it would take a few months of practice at the beginning. That was truly a steady progress. Even if she spent all her time practicing, she might not be able to surpass her limits and make much progress. Therefore, when practicing Huashan's internal energy, her strength and age were often exactly the same.
As for martial arts that could progress at an amazing speed, she had only heard of the Demonic Sect's evil internal energy. In a short period of time, it could stimulate the potential of an ordinary person's body and rapidly increase their internal energy. However, because the foundation wasn't stable, it would be difficult to maintain for a long time. Often, there was the risk of losing control or suffering serious injuries for no reason. The most famous one was the 'Great Art of the Demonic Sect'.
Xuan Shuang had been following Jiang Liechen for the past year. Other than being familiar with the evil ways, how could he have had the opportunity to learn any other proper martial arts? The circulation of his internal energy must have been extremely chaotic.
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