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Chapter 289: The Scapegoat, the Blood Transformation Demon Emperor
Chapter 289: The Scapegoat, the Blood Transformation Demon Emperor
Shen Yi strode forward.
Beside the slender dark sword lay a jade slip.
He reached out, picked it up, and closed his eyes, infusing it with his spiritual sense.
After a moment, a line of text appeared on the panel.
[Baby Transformation (Rare) . Shen Xiao True Thunder Sword Technique: Not Yet Initiated]
Shen Yi opened his eyes and handed the jade slip to A Qing.
"..."
A Qing curiously infused it with her spiritual sense, and her face changed twice in a row, as if she were holding a scorching hot iron. She instinctively tossed the jade slip up.
When Xu Wanyun heard that the sword came from Wutong Mountain, she had already wanted to back off.
At this moment, she caught the jade slip, and her expression turned slightly solemn. "What does this mean?"
A Qing's small face turned bitter, and she trembled, "Master Nie..."
She had accidentally viewed Wutong Mountain's most precious cultivation technique. She didn't know if it was too late to gouge out her eyes now.
"Did Xuan Jian Zhenren die in the Zheng family?"
Xu Wanyun widened her eyes and looked at the dark sword, "That's not right. This sword is thin and narrow, unlike what is recorded in the book. It looks more like it was prepared for a young lady."
"Young lady... perhaps she was his disciple?" A Qing stammered in response. Usually, Wutong Mountain doesn't accept disciples. But there are exceptions. For example, if the twelve Zhenren encounter a junior they admire, they can register their name individually.
Registered disciples are not considered part of Wutong Mountain and can only call themselves the disciples of a particular Zhenren. It's even more unlikely that they would be allowed to carry Wutong Mountain's cultivation techniques around.
Perhaps only Master Nie would directly give such a precious technique to his disciple. After all, unless one has gone insane, who would dare to take something from his disciple?
"Is the Zheng family asking for trouble?"
Xu Wanyun swallowed her saliva. For cultivators, killing was not a big deal.
But there should be a reason, right? Killing for treasure? Even if they took the technique, it's one thing whether they can cultivate it or not. Even if they do, who would dare to use it?
Once the news spreads, even Xuanguang Cave would be implicated.
"..."
Shen Yi glanced at the dark sword and suppressed the urge to put it into his storage bag.
The Golden Body hadn't returned yet, so there was no need to stir up trouble.
He remembered the Spirit Gathering Furnace he had picked up from Zheng Zisheng.
He also recalled that back in Da Qian, Master Nie had pursued and killed the Blood Transformation Demon Emperor because his disciple had died.
So that Demon Emperor was wrongfully accused? Perhaps even Master Nie hadn't considered this possibility. Who would dare to touch his disciple was not a famous and formidable existence, but instead, the insignificant Zheng family under Xuanguang Cave.
His disciple had died here.
And then the blame was shifted onto the Blood Transformation Demon Emperor, giving the old bull no time to care for his family, and thus, creating an opportunity for them to breathe.
However, it also led to its downfall.
To the extent that the Thousand Demon Cave was enraged and about to take revenge.
Shen Yi had one more question.
To be appreciated by Master Nie and even passed down the Baby Transformation realm cultivation technique, it showed that the disciple's strength had at least touched the threshold of the Baby Transformation realm.
With the Zheng family's current exposed foundation, how did they silently kill such a powerful opponent?
Being able to shift the blame onto the Thousand Demon Cave meant that the disciple couldn't even transmit a message for help.
Shen Yi looked around.
He discovered that these were the only two items in the room.
He withdrew his gaze and said, "Let's go back first."
"Okay." Even the clueless A Qing knew how serious the situation was.
She quickly pinched her fingers and reactivated the formation.
Under Shen Yi's lead, the three of them put the items back in their original places, quickly evacuated the bamboo building, and returned to the courtyard.
"This matter is impossible. Let's go!"
Xu Wanyun hadn't even had time to relax when she made a decisive judgment.
The Zheng family was far from as simple as they appeared to others.
A Qing remained silent, quietly standing by her side.
She had seen that Spirit Gathering Furnace, which meant that Zheng Zisheng knew about this matter and chose to cover it up and share the spoils.
"Note down the formation for me." Shen Yi nodded towards A Qing.
"You're not leaving?" Before A Qing could speak, Xu Wanyun looked at her in surprise.
"One shouldn't reveal too much when a relationship is still shallow."
But considering how they had taken care of A Qing for some time, Xu Wanyun hesitated and continued, "Although I also wish for someone to teach Xuanguang Cave a lesson, this is truly too dangerous. Cultivation is not something that can be achieved overnight. If you miss this opportunity, as long as fate permits, there may be another chance in the future."
Cultivation emphasized fate.
Who could say for sure about heavenly treasures and earthly treasures? Perhaps the moment they stepped out of the Zheng family's door, they would turn around and receive news of another treasure.
"..." Shen Yi glanced at her.
To become one of the top Nascent Soul cultivators, and with such a tight time constraint...
To place hope on such an uncertain fate was just deceiving oneself.
Seize every opportunity.
Only then would there be a chance to secure one's foundation.
"Please." He stood up and cupped his hands before turning around and entering the room.
A Qing realized that no one seemed to care about her opinion. "I'm not leaving."
"Hmph." Xu Wanyun gave her a slight glance. It was fine to be playful and mischievous usually, but at such a time, she should keep her temper in check.
"I'll copy your formation diagram." After saying this, she walked to Shen Yi's door. "I won't go far. If you want to leave... or if something happens, I'll be outside to support you."
The Xu family would never act recklessly, but they also knew how to repay kindness.
"Thank you." Came the youth's reply from inside the room.
...
After staying for about six or seven days, Shen Yi felt that it was about time.
"I didn't come out here with you just to be locked up!"
"You stay here by yourself then!" Xu Wanyun's face was filled with anger as she pulled A Qing onto the wooden boat and soared into the sky.
This commotion attracted the attention of many.
Soon, some of the Zheng family elders landed in the courtyard, curious, "Fellow Daoist Shen, what's going on?"
"..." Shen Yi didn't answer, merely smiling.
"I understand, I understand." The man smiled back, "Honored Wife doesn't know how dangerous it is out there, so it's normal for her to act this way. Fellow Daoist Shen, rest assured, we will help you persuade her."
As the two talked, three streams of light shot into the sky, blocking the wooden boat's path.
"Calm your anger, Honored Wife, let's talk this through."
"What if I don't want to talk?"
Xu Wanyun displayed her anger perfectly as she drew a long sword from her waist. "Whether it's your business or not to meddle in our couple's affairs! Get out of our way!"
The three people glanced at each other, their expressions calm. "We don't mean to be busybodies, but we don't wish to see a rift form between the two of you because of our Zheng family. If you're determined to leave, we won't stop you, but we hope that Honored Wife can calm down for a moment."
As their words fell, Xu Wanyun directly drove the boat forward.
Just as she was about to activate the formation, A Qing suddenly looked at her with a puzzled expression.
She saw her aunt's movements pause slightly.
As if she had suddenly realized something, she sighed, "Hmph!"
She put away the wooden boat and brought A Qing down to the ground.
The few people smiled slightly, "It's good that Honored Wife has calmed down."
Only A Qing felt a chill run through her body.
Her aunt's expression and reactions were flawless and couldn't be faulted.
If she and Big Brother Shen were truly a couple, her aunt's behavior resembled a wife who was momentarily angry.
The problem was... this couple was fake.
(End of Chapter)
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