https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-288-The-Secret-of-the-Bamboo-Tower/12941302/
https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-290-Battle-Against-Zheng-Family-s-Second-Uncle/12941309/
Chapter 289: The Scapegoat Blood Transformation Demon Emperor
Chapter 289: The Scapegoat Blood Transformation Demon Emperor
Shen Yi walked towards the front.
Beside the slender Mystic Sword, a jade slip was placed.
He reached out, picked it up, and closed his eyes, infusing his divine consciousness into it.
After a moment, an additional line of text appeared on the panel.
【Transcendent Deity (Rare) - Celestial Thunder Sword Technique: Uninitiated】
Shen Yi opened his eyes and handed the jade slip to A Qing.
"..."
A Qing curiously infused her divine consciousness into it, and her face changed repeatedly, as if holding a scorching hot branding iron, she subconsciously tossed the jade slip up.
Xu Wanwen had already felt like retreating after hearing that the sword came from Wutong Mountain.
At this moment, she caught the jade slip and her expression turned slightly solemn, "What does this mean?"
A Qing's face turned bitter, and she trembled, "Nie Jun..."
She had unintentionally viewed Wutong Mountain's most precious cultivation technique, and she didn't know if she would have time to gouge out her eyes now.
"Did Mystic Sword Zhenren die at the hands of the Zheng family?"
Xu Wanwen widened her eyes and looked at the Mystic Sword, "That's not right, this sword is thin and narrow, it's not the same as what's recorded in the books. It looks more like it was prepared for a young lady."
"Miss Xu... Perhaps it was his disciple?"
A Qing hesitantly replied, usually, Wutong Mountain doesn't accept disciples, but there are exceptions. For example, the twelve True Monarchs can individually accept disciples they admire and record their names.
Disciples by name are not considered part of Wutong Mountain and can only refer to themselves as a certain True Monarch's disciple. It's even more impossible for them to carry Wutong Mountain's cultivation techniques around.
Probably only Nie Jun would directly pass on such a precious technique to his disciple, after all, unless one has lost their mind, who would dare to take their disciple's possessions?
"Is the Zheng family so full of themselves?"
Xu Wanwen swallowed her saliva; for cultivators, killing is not a big deal.
But there should be a reason, right? Killing for treasure? Even if they get the technique, it's one thing to be able to cultivate it, and even if they do, who dares to use it?
Once it spreads, even Radiant Light Cave will be implicated.
"..."
Shen Yi glanced at the Mystic Sword, suppressing the urge to put it away in his storage bag.
The Golden Body hadn't returned yet, so there was no need to alert the enemy.
He remembered the Spirit Gathering Furnace he had picked up from Zheng Zisheng.
He also recalled that back in Great Qian, Nie Jun had been pursuing the Blood Transformation Demon Emperor because his disciple had died.
So, that Demon Emperor had been wronged? It's likely that even Nie Jun hadn't considered this aspect, daring to harm his disciple was not a well-known existence, but rather an insignificant member of Radiant Light Cave, the Zheng family.
This disciple had died here.
Then, the blame was placed on the Blood Transformation Demon Emperor, giving that old Demon Emperor no time to care for his family, and providing an opportunity for Nie Jun to catch his breath.
However, it also led to the Demon Emperor's downfall.
As a result, the Thousand Demon Cavern was enraged and was about to retaliate.
Shen Yi still had one question.
Being appreciated by Nie Jun and even receiving the Spirit Transformation Realm cultivation technique meant that his strength had at least reached the threshold of the Spirit Transformation Realm.
With the Zheng family's current displayed foundation, how had they silently killed him?
Being able to shift the blame onto the Thousand Demon Cavern meant that the disciple couldn't even send out a message.
Shen Yi looked around.
He found that only these two items were stored in the room.
He withdrew his gaze, "Let's go back first."
"Okay." Even the confused A Qing knew how serious this matter was.
She quickly pinched the spell technique, reactivating the formation.
Under Shen Yi's lead, the three of them put the items back in their original places, quickly left the bamboo tower, and returned to the courtyard.
"This is impossible, let's go!"
Xu Wanwen didn't even have time to relax before making a decisive judgment.
The Zheng family was far more complicated than they appeared to outsiders.
A Qing didn't speak, she just quietly stayed by the side.
She had seen that Spirit Gathering Furnace, indicating that Zheng Zisheng knew about this matter and chose to cover it up and share the spoils.
In addition, given the other party's strength, they were merely younger members of Radiant Light Cave. It was impossible for them to transplant the Ageless Tree.
There was a high probability that other Soul Transformation True Monarchs from Radiant Light Cave were involved in this matter.
"Write down the formation diagram and give it to me."
Shen Yi nodded at A Qing.
"You're not leaving?"
Before A Qing could speak, Xu Wanwen was already filled with surprise.
It was best not to delve too deep into matters with mere acquaintances.
But considering that the other party had taken care of A Qing for some time, Xu Wanwen hesitated and continued, "Although I also wish for someone to make Radiant Light Cave suffer, this time it's truly too dangerous. Cultivation is not something that can be achieved overnight. If you miss this opportunity, as long as the right opportunity arises, there's no reason you can't encounter the next one."
Cultivation emphasized the importance of fate.
Who could say for sure about matters like heavenly treasures and earthly treasures? Perhaps, as soon as they stepped out of the Zheng family's door and turned around, they might receive other news.
"..."
Shen Yi glanced at her.
To become an outstanding Soul Transformation Cultivator, time was of the essence.
Placing hope in the vague concept of fate was simply deceiving oneself.
Seizing every opportunity was the only way to possibly safeguard one's own foundation.
"Please."
He stood up and cupped his hands in greeting, then turned and entered the room.
A Qing felt like no one cared about his opinion: "I'm not leaving."
"Heh."
Xu Wanwen gave him a faint glance. Usually, laughing and joking was fine, but at times like this, it was best to rein in that stubborn temperament.
"Go and copy the formation diagram."
After saying this, she walked to Shen Yi's door. "I won't be going far. If you want to leave... or if you encounter any trouble, I'll be outside to support you."
The Xu family would never act recklessly, but they also knew how to repay kindness.
"Thank you."
The youth's response came from inside the room.
...
After a brief stay of six or seven days, it seemed like the right time.
"I didn't come out here to be confined!"
"You stay put!"
Xu Wanwen's face turned angry, and she pulled A Qing onto the wooden boat, swiftly soaring across the sky.
This commotion attracted the attention of many.
Soon, an elder from the Zheng family descended into the courtyard, curiosity in his voice, "Fellow Daoist Shen, what's going on here?"
"..."
Shen Yi didn't reply, only smiling in response.
"I understand, I understand."
The man returned a smile, "Your lady doesn't know how dangerous it is outside. This kind of action is very normal. Fellow Daoist Shen, rest assured, we will help you persuade her."
As the two conversed, three beams of light shot up into the sky, blocking the wooden boat's path.
"Lady, please calm your anger, let's talk this through."
"What if I don't want to talk nicely?"
Xu Wanwen displayed her anger perfectly. With a clang, she drew her long sword from her waist, "This is a matter between my husband and me. What business is it of yours to interfere? Step aside!"
The three exchanged glances, their expressions calm, "We have no intention of meddling in your affairs. We just don't want to see a rift develop between the two of you because of our Zheng family. If you insist on leaving, we won't stop you, but we hope the lady will calm down."
As his words fell, Xu Wanwen had already steered the boat forward.
At the moment she activated her spell technique, A Qing suddenly felt puzzled and turned to look at her.
He saw that his aunt's movements had slightly stalled.
As if she had suddenly realized something, she sighed, "Hmph!"
She put away the wooden boat and descended to the ground with A Qing.
The few people smiled slightly, "It's good that the lady has come to her senses."
Only A Qing felt a chill sweeping through his entire body.
His aunt's demeanor showed no abnormalities, and her reaction didn't reveal any issues.
If she and Elder Brother Shen were truly a married couple, she resembled a wife who was momentarily upset.
The problem was... this marriage was fake.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
