Chapter 131: Fiancées Are Everywhere
The Mountain and Sea Pavilion and Asked the Dao Sect Disciples descended the mountain in succession early in the morning, as if they had come for nothing.
However, as they were leaving the mountain, they saw Ding Yao bringing a large group of Disciples who had previously entered the ruins to the courtyard where the Tianshu Academy Disciples were located.
Subsequently, Pei Ruyi, Wen Zhengxin, Ban Yangshu, and others saw them bowing and apologizing, their expressions becoming extremely strange.
This scene, for the Disciples of the two sects gathered on Wangjian Platform, ready to depart, also held some unclear meaning.
Apology?
One must know that the matter of the Tianshu Academy Disciples asking the Dao was a result of Lingjian Mountain collaborating with Asked the Dao Sect to injure people, yet refusing to apologize.
Now that Tianshu Academy had lost the Dao inquiry, why was Lingjian Mountain rushing to apologize?
“It’s not Lingjian Mountain bowing its head. I just overheard a few words outside the courtyard. That Ding Yao said that she had disregarded the Master Jian’s order and privately ordered the Disciples to act, so this apology is on her own behalf.”
“Her own behalf?”
“Exactly. She said it was a personal act and had nothing to do with Lingjian Mountain.”
In fact, not only were the Disciples of Asked the Dao Sect and Mountain and Sea Pavilion confused, but the Tianshu Academy Disciples were also perplexed, feeling that this apology was somewhat inexplicable.
Especially the few who had been besieged earlier, they thought she was apologizing openly but secretly mocking them with veiled insults.
However, what they didn't expect was that Ding Yao's expression was extremely sincere, without any arrogant aura. Recalling that Ji You had instructed her to find medicine a few days ago, and she had obediently gone to find it, made everyone feel even more bizarre.
This feeling was as if Ding Yao was not the maid of Lingjian Mountain’s Young Master, but rather Ji You’s maid from their Tianshu Academy.
“Then what about my Junior Brother? What did you do to him?
“Young Master Ji is fine, you don’t need to worry. He just slept in late yesterday and is currently resting in the courtyard. He will be descending the mountain soon to meet with everyone.”
As Ding Yao finished speaking, everyone couldn't help but exchange glances.
Case closed. This one isn't a maid, but also a fiancée.
Otherwise, how would she know that Junior Brother Ji slept late last night?
Zhuo Wanqiu saw the strange looks around her and quickly said, “Everyone, please rest assured, Lingjian Mountain will not let him be harmed.”
However, even though the other party’s words were earnest, Pei Ruyi still couldn’t feel at ease.
“If Junior Brother was truly fine, he should have come down the mountain early to report his safety. Why is he still nowhere to be seen even though the sun is high?”
Zhuo Wanqiu thought of the scene she saw when she knocked on the door in the morning to ask if he wanted to eat, and thought to herself, “Perhaps it’s because my Master Jian saw he was leaving, and although she didn’t say anything, she just didn’t want to leave his embrace.” Just then, a figure in flowing white appeared on the mountain path, looking quite well, though his clothes were a bit disheveled.
At the same time, there was a crumpled patch of water stain on his chest, now dry, and it was unknown how it got there.
The Tianshu Academy Disciples breathed a sigh of relief when they saw he was safe and sound, but their expressions immediately became complicated.
“Junior Brother, are you alright?”
“I’m fine, Senior Sister, just a bit of a sore back from all the exertion.”
“?”
Bai Rulong looked at Ding Yao, thinking, “My Brother Ji is truly Brother Ji. He’s truly full of vigor, cutting through the Sword Forest during the day and playing until his back aches at night. He truly has a clear Dao Heart (and bold lust)—”
Meanwhile, the Mountain and Sea Pavilion and Asked the Dao Sect Disciples had already descended the mountain ahead of them, not waiting to see Ji You descend.
Precisely because they hadn't seen him, many people seemed unwilling to leave in a hurry. Instead, they entered Nanhua City and found teahouses and taverns to wait.
Especially the Asked the Dao Sect Disciples, and especially Min Cheng,
Most of these people had gone through the Sword Forest.
Some of the higher Realm cultivators had already broken through the first layer of the forest, but later gave up when they couldn't withstand Willow Color New, and never even considered the third layer.
So they were now extremely eager to know whether Ji You was dead or what.
If he wasn't dead, how serious were his injuries? Was he on the verge of death?
This matter seemed unrelated to them, but it was extremely important to their Dao Heart, especially for those who were also in the Tong Xuan Realm, and particularly Min Cheng.
If Ji You descended the mountain looking as if he were dead but unburied, they would feel a sense of comfort, convincing themselves that the gap was not insurmountable.
During the waiting process, someone again brought up the matter of Ji You breaking through the forest, which was much more realistic than the rumors of the past few days.
Especially the rumored scene of Ji You, with both arms angrily spread, seven swords appearing simultaneously, seven waves of Xiao Chong Shan surging to overpower Gui Qu Lai, and him disappearing into the fourth layer of the forest amidst the light, had a strong sense of déjà vu, as if one had personally witnessed it.
However, the rumors about the fourth layer of the forest were somewhat distorted, some of which were clearly false at first listen.
The storyteller must not have personally witnessed Ji You’s sword cutting through Si Wu Xie, but only saw his sword cutting through Gui Qu Lai.
At one o'clock in the afternoon, a group of Disciples in flowing white robes descended the mountain path of Lingjian Mountain, instantly attracting the attention of cultivators in the city.
Beneath the completely black sword edge, the figures walking on the mountain path appeared extremely small, especially as they were still shrouded in the swirling mountain mist.
But with the cultivators' eyesight, this distance was already enough to clearly see everyone.
Walking in front on the Lingjian Mountain path were two Disciples carrying a bamboo stretcher, and on the stretcher was a pale-faced man.
His hands hung low, his eyes were tightly shut, and his expression was extremely unsightly,
After all, a direct Disciple of the Tianshu Academy descending the mountain in such a state truly lost face.
However, this person only attracted the city's cultivators' attention for a brief moment, and the one everyone was truly waiting for now emerged from the clouds and mist.
He wore a white robe, full of heroic spirit, his gaze indifferent. After descending the mountain with the others, he went to the city's inn, then got into a carriage, slowly closing his eyes.
“Calm and collected.”
Along both banks of the river, in the teahouses and taverns, all eyes converged at this moment.
“He’s not injured at all.” Perhaps it’s hidden beneath his robe, invisible to the eye.”
“There’s a crumpled white stain on his chest, like dried water, I wonder if it was used to wash away blood.”
“But looking at his vigorous and heroic demeanor, even if he has injuries, they must be minor. The previous rumors that he barely broke through Si Wu Xie seem to be fabrications.”
As the words fell, the people in the teahouses and taverns withdrew their gaze from the window, falling into a silence.
They thought Ji You would be half-dead even if he broke through the Sword Forest, but now seeing his steady steps,
His aura was incredibly profound, and they knew that breaking through the Sword Forest was probably effortless for him.
A private cultivator from the countryside who was forced into the Inner Courtyard due to saving someone, and an Outer Courtyard Disciple whose entry into the Inner Courtyard is still pending, “He truly lives up to his reputation as the one who fought Gongshu Chou to a standstill in the ruins, exchanging blows with swords for several rounds without falling behind, and even nearly injuring Gongshu Chou’s life.
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“Hmm? Where did you hear that from?”
“I was chatting with someone on Lingjian Mountain last night, and a masked man was telling stories there. This statement was included in it.”
“?”
Amidst the discussions, the carriage hired by Tianshu Academy slowly started, driving out of Nanhua City, also taking away Ji You, who looked calm and profound.
However, before departing, some also saw Ji You quietly open his eyes, taking a deep look at the heavenly palace above the cloud peak.
And within the cloud mist swirling around the mountain, a flowing skirt also seemed to stand on the mountaintop.
Subsequently, the carriage headed north, carrying the group of Disciples who had come to ask the Dao, and Ji You closed his eyes once more.
He wasn't trying to act cool or pretend to be deep; he was actually absorbing Spiritual Qi.
When he forcefully confronted Si Wu Xie yesterday, he ignited the spiritual fire within his body, and his physical form approached its peak. Although his shoulder was torn by Sword Qi, he immediately felt a sense of exhilaration.
He vaguely felt that the previous failed attempts at subtle illumination might now be possible.
By nightfall, the moonlight had become hazy, and the carriage was still rushing on its way.
Because of the summer heat, most of their carriages had canopies overhead but no side enclosures.
During the journey, many Disciples' gazes fell upon Ji You's carriage.
Ji You was seen sitting with his arms crossed, still with his eyes closed, his aura continuously overflowing, radiating intense heat.
“Junior Brother Ji’s aura seems much stronger than when he arrived—”
“It’s a pity that Asked the Dao Sect hesitated for a long time while staying in Nanhua City and didn’t dare to make a move.”
“Asked the Dao Sect wants to be on good terms with Lingjian Mountain, so they definitely won’t make a move at the entrance. However, we haven’t reached Liang Province yet, still within Ling Province, so vigilance is essential.
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He Lingxiu finished speaking to Wang Yue and Fang Linchao, and the three of them turned to look at Ji You again.
The word “pity” just now was spoken by Wang Yue, but he wasn’t hoping for Asked the Dao Sect to attack them; rather, he wanted to personally witness Ji You make a move.
For thousands of years, no matter which Immortal Sect, Inner Sect Disciples have always looked down upon Outer Sect Disciples, never having this kind of mindset.
And the reason they had this lament was because they suddenly realized that ever since they learned his name, they seemed to have never truly understood his true capabilities.
Just like before, You Buyu secretly hinted for those old scholars who were about to leave the courtyard to attack Ji You.
Before the attack, they had made thorough preparations, but Sun Bin, who stood on Baiyu Platform, was still scared out of his wits by a single sword strike.
And after descending from Lingjian Mountain this time, their first feeling was that Ji You’s aura had changed again.
Especially the sharp Sword Intent inadvertently revealed, which was much stronger than before, and the scorching and surging intensity of his aura was also more powerful than when he arrived.
No one could predict how strong Ji You’s Sword Intent would be if he were to draw his sword now, which is why the word “pity” was used.
“It seems that Chu River might not necessarily enter the Inner Courtyard this year.”
“Although, but—in short, Chu River being taken home to receive teachings should still give him a chance (recommending a friend’s book, “Since I’ve Reborn, There Must Be a Dual Method,” and thanks to my family for the monthly votes,
The ranking seems to be going up, endlessly grateful!)