Chapter 245: I Don't Know, I Can't Imagine That Day
After Xiao Mo entered the Jade Simplicity realm, Black Dragon Sect’s sect master Luo Jie was the first to arrive at the guest peak to congratulate him.
Zheng Shanhan and Lou Tai arrived second. They were genuinely happy for their fifth brother.
Twenty years old at the Jade Simplicity realm, never mind whether they had heard of it before, they hadn’t even dared to imagine it.
To celebrate Xiao Mo entering the Upper Three Realms, Luo Jie invited everyone to a restaurant in the nearby town for drinks.
The little Hundun also went along. After drinking several bowls of wine, the little Hundun’s face turned completely red, and it walked with a swaying gait.
Three days later, after Xiao Mo had completely stabilized his Jade Simplicity realm, he went to Black Dragon Sect’s main peak to bid farewell to the sect master.
Black Dragon Sect’s sect master wasn’t surprised to learn that Xiao Mo wanted to leave.
“Now that you’ve entered Jade Simplicity, and your realm quality is the finest this old man has ever seen, as long as you want to leave, no one can kill you. But even so, you must not underestimate your enemies.” Luo Jie patted Xiao Mo’s shoulder and earnestly advised, “Many people die from the word ‘carelessness’!”
Xiao Mo bowed in salute, “This junior understands.”
“Good that you understand.” Luo Jie nodded, “Be careful on the road, and give my regards to your master.”
“Thank you, Sect Master, for your care during this time. This junior takes his leave.”
“Be careful on the road!”
After bidding farewell to Luo Jie, Xiao Mo didn’t fly directly away from Black Dragon Sect but went to his brothers’ courtyard to say goodbye to his two elder brothers.
Hearing that Fifth Brother was leaving, Zheng Shanhan and Lou Tai’s expressions couldn’t help but show some melancholy.
“Fifth Brother, before you leave, let me and your second brother take you somewhere.” Zheng Shanhan said to Xiao Mo.
“Alright.” Xiao Mo agreed.
Half an incense stick’s time later, under his two elder brothers’ guidance, Xiao Mo arrived at a barren mountain.
On the barren mountain were two tombstones.
“Third Brother, Tang Kuang’s Tomb.”
“Fourth Brother, Qian Zhenhao’s Tomb.”
However, the tombstone inscribed “Qian Zhenhao’s Tomb” lay on the ground, not erected.
“Originally I only wanted to erect a cenotaph for Third Brother, but Big Brother said when people die, the lamp goes out. Once dead, that’s it. He said we should also erect a tombstone for Fourth Brother.”
Lou Tai looked at Xiao Mo.
“In the end, your big brother and I discussed it and decided to let you, Fifth Brother, decide.”
Zheng Shanhan and Lou Tai both knew what happened in Maple Leaf City, knew that Fourth Brother had also wanted to harm Fifth Brother, and that it was Fifth Brother who helped avenge Third Brother.
So Fifth Brother was most qualified to make this decision.
Looking at that fallen tombstone, Xiao Mo walked forward and erected it properly, “Big Brother is right. When people die, the lamp goes out. Fourth Brother has already paid the price. This tombstone, let’s erect it for him.”
“Good.”
Zheng Shanhan nodded and took out a jar of wine from his storage pouch.
Zheng Shanhan raised his head and drank a mouthful, then passed it to Second Brother and Fifth Brother.
After the three brothers each drank a mouthful, Zheng Shanhan poured the remaining wine before the tombstones, “Third Brother, Fifth Brother avenged you. You reincarnate well. See if in your next life you can be born into a wealthy family, live a rich and leisurely life, and stop suffering.
Fourth Brother, your soul scattered completely. You deserve it. I don’t know if you have a spirit in heaven, but this tombstone, we’ve erected it for you. Consider it a trace of your having been in this world.”
Speaking and speaking, Zheng Shanhan wiped away tears from the corner of his eyes and took a deep breath, “You two! Fare well!”
After paying respects, Zheng Shanhan and Lou Tai escorted Xiao Mo away from Black Dragon Sect.
At the foot of Black Dragon Sect’s mountain, Sili was already waiting on one side.
As soon as the little Hundun saw Xiao Mo, it happily flew over, landed on Xiao Mo’s shoulder, and kept nuzzling his neck.
“Big Brother, Second Brother, please stop here.” Xiao Mo halted his steps and turned around, “The road ahead, don’t escort me any further.”
Looking at their youngest but most accomplished fifth brother, Zheng Shanhan and Lou Tai’s eyes revealed reluctance. After this parting, who knew when they would meet again, “Fifth Brother, you must take good care of yourself. No matter what happens, never act rashly. Preserving your life is most important. While there are green mountains, there’s no need to worry about firewood.
“I know.” Xiao Mo nodded, “Both big brothers must also take good care of yourselves.”
“Hahaha, your second brother and I will live day by day. But someday, if we’re no longer here, you erect cenotaphs for us two, right next to Third and Fourth Brothers.” Zheng Shanhan said heartily.
“Naturally no problem.” Xiao Mo smiled, “But if I’m no longer here, I’ll also trouble Big Brother and Second Brother to erect a tombstone for me there.”
“Bah, bah, bah, what nonsense are you saying?” Zheng Shanhan patted Xiao Mo’s shoulder, “Don’t say such inauspicious things. Your second brother and I are waiting for you to become the most formidable cultivator in the Western Region!”
“Good!” Xiao Mo solemnly bowed, “Then Fifth Brother takes his leave.”
Xiao Mo turned and walked toward the distance.
Sili held her skirt and jogged to catch up, walking beside him.
After the two had walked five li, Sili couldn’t hold back and asked Xiao Mo, “Isn’t Young Master going to ask where Sister Wangxin is?”
“No need to ask.” Xiao Mo said calmly.
“Young Master really is at ease about Sister Wangxin.” Sili sighed, “This maiden heard that those monks from Kongnian Temple came to find Sister Wangxin. They’re probably going to take Sister Wangxin back.”
“If she goes back, that would be best.”
Xiao Mo paid no more attention and just looked ahead.
“Migu…”
The little Hundun turned its head to look behind, as if searching for that big sister who could understand what it said.
At the same time, at Black Dragon Sect’s guest peak, several monks from Kongnian Temple quietly watched the young girl in the courtyard.
“Wangxin greets Uncle Master Huiyun, greets all senior brothers.” Looking at everyone, Wangxin pressed her palms together in salute.
Kongnian Temple’s elder Huiyun and the other disciples returned the salute together.
“Wangxin, these years you’ve been traveling down the mountain, have things been well?” Huiyun smiled.
“In response to Uncle Master, Wangxin has been very well.” Wangxin answered honestly.
“Good then.” Huiyun nodded, “However, Wangxin, our Buddhist sect will be holding a Buddhist doctrine debate, selecting a champion from the younger generation. Will you return with us?”
Wangxin lowered her head and thought carefully for a moment, then raised her head and looked at Huiyun, “Uncle Master Huiyun, may I not return?”
“Wangxin!”
The monk named Juening stepped forward worriedly.
“That Xiao Mo is a demon. Just standing there, the blood baleful qi on his body assaults the nose. If you’re with him, you’ll be stained by that blood-red baleful qi. It’s detrimental to your cultivation!”
“But Senior Brother… if it’s being stained by his color.”
Wangxin blinked at Juening.
“Then I don’t mind.”
…
Half an hour later, Xiao Mo and Sili had already walked thirty li.
Just then, Hundun, perched on Xiao Mo’s head, suddenly stood up, happily called “migu” toward the distance, its wings joyfully patting Xiao Mo’s head then Hundun flew up and pounced toward the woman before them.
Wangxin held Hundun and gently rubbed its head, walking step by step toward Xiao Mo.
Finally, the young girl stopped before Xiao Mo, raised her head, and looked at Xiao Mo with blinking eyes.
“Didn’t return to Kongnian Temple?” Gazing at those clear eyes of hers, Xiao Mo asked.
Wangxin shook her head, “No.”
“They didn’t call you back?” Xiao Mo continued asking.
“They did…”
“Then why didn’t you go back?”
“I want to be by your side.”
“You can’t stay by my side forever, and I can’t always accompany you.” Xiao Mo sighed softly, “If one day I’m no longer here, what will you do then?”
Hearing Xiao Mo’s words, Wangxin lowered her head and thought seriously for a long while.
“I don’t know…”
Finally, Wangxin raised her head.
“I can’t imagine that day.”
…
At the peak of Black Dragon Sect’s main peak, Black Dragon Sect’s sect master Luo Jie poured a cup of tea for his guest.
Looking at the bald old monk beside him, Luo Jie smiled, “I never expected that Kongnian Temple’s abbot master would actually come to my small Black Dragon Sect.”
“Sect Master Luo is too modest. If Black Dragon Sect is small, then there aren’t many large sects in the world.”
Xu Jing smiled and accepted the tea cup with both hands.
“Moreover, not only did Sect Master Luo not blame this old monk for the presumptuous visit, you even offered this old monk tea. This tea is truly excellent…”
“Hahaha, if Master Xu Jing likes it, take back several jin.” Luo Jie said generously.
“Hehehe, how embarrassing…” Xu Jing smiled and rubbed his hands together, but didn’t refuse.
This rather caught Luo Jie off guard.
This renowned Buddhist master actually accepted just like that?
It wasn’t that he couldn’t afford to give it.
It was just… well.
Couldn’t you be polite and refuse once?
“Abbot… we have returned.”
Just as Luo Jie was thinking about how to deal with this master, Huiyun brought the Kongnian Temple disciples to outside the courtyard.
Xu Jing stood up and pressed his palms together to Luo Jie in salute, “Amitabha, Sect Master Luo, thank you for taking care of my Kongnian Temple disciples during this time. We shall return to the temple first.
If there’s anything you need help with in the future, Sect Master Luo may send a message to Kongnian Temple. If we can help, Kongnian Temple will certainly offer our humble assistance.”
Luo Jie quickly stood and returned the salute, “Thank you very much, Master Xu Jing.”
“You’re too kind, too kind…” Xu Jing smiled, but didn’t immediately leave.
“Does Master Xu Jing have something else?” Luo Jie asked doubtfully.
“That…” Xu Jing looked at the tea on the table.
Luo Jie: “…”
Half an incense stick’s time later, Xu Jing carried seven or eight jin of tea leaves in his hands and led his disciples away contentedly.
The monks walked through the air. White clouds swept past them. With each step, they traveled several li forward.
“It seems that girl didn’t come back with you.” Xu Jing looked at Huiyun and the others.
Huiyun also shook his head with a smile, “She won’t come back. That girl stayed by Xiao Mo’s side and wouldn’t return no matter what.”
“I guessed as much.” Xu Jing nodded.
“Abbot…” A monk stepped forward and asked, “Do we really not need to bring Junior Sister Wangxin back to the temple?”
“Yes, Abbot. Junior Sister Wangxin following a demonic sect disciple, how is this proper?”
“Moreover, Master, if Junior Sister follows that Xiao Mo, setting aside what a pity it is to miss the Buddhist debate assembly, Junior Sister constantly attending to his daily needs, how can she cultivate Buddhist teachings?”
The monks spoke one after another.
They had watched Wangxin grow up and all treated her like a younger sister but now, their sister had run off with a man…
Running off would be one thing, but this man was even a demonic path cultivator.
They were truly worried something would happen to Wangxin.
“Hahaha…”
Xu Jing laughed.
“I know you’re worried about Wangxin, but Wangxin is no longer that nine-year-old little girl.
She has already grown up and knows what she wants to do.
Besides… who says Wangxin isn’t cultivating Buddhist teachings?”
Xu Jing turned his head to look.
In his line of sight, a hundred li away, the little girl wearing monk’s robes followed a man, walking forward step by step.
Xu Jing pressed his palms together, very gratified, “Isn’t she walking the Buddhist path right now?”
…
“Clang!”
“Bang!”
“Clang!”
In a cavern a hundred zhang below Ten Thousand Dao Sect’s Spirit Treasure Pavilion, the sound of striking weapons rang out again and again.
Walking down step by step, Xue Kui finally arrived at the deepest part of the cavern.
Looking ahead, before Xue Kui was a huge weapon forging pool. Flowing in the pool water was Emperor’s Heart Magma.
Unlike ordinary lava, the temperature of Emperor’s Heart Magma was ten times higher than ordinary lava, and every drop of Emperor’s Heart Magma contained pure fire-attribute spiritual power.
Among sword forgers, there was a saying, Emperor’s Heart Magma won’t necessarily forge an immortal weapon, but all immortal weapons must be forged through Emperor’s Heart Magma.
Several weapons of various shapes and colors were placed in the weapon forging pool.
In the very center of the forging pool was a Tang sword. Its blade body was slender, its shape simple, entirely pitch black, but like an emperor, it sat on the throne of the forging pool. The other weapons could only bow in submission.
This Tang sword had been given a name two years ago, called “Ranmo.”
At this moment, the woman named Qing Yuan was remotely controlling the Emperor’s Heart Magma, tempering it strike after strike.
“How much longer?” Xue Kui asked her close friend.
“At most three more years to finish.” Qing Yuan answered.
“But Xue Kui, you also know that the reason immortal weapons are called immortal weapons is because they need one more important thing, and that’s a weapon spirit but for an immortal weapon to naturally conceive a weapon spirit requires at least a thousand years.
Otherwise, this Ranmo won’t be complete.”
“I know.” Xue Kui looked at this long blade, liking it more and more the more she looked, “You don’t need to worry about the weapon spirit. You just need to be responsible for forging Ranmo. I’m troubling you with this.”
“Hmph, is this the first time you’ve troubled me?” Qing Yuan said irritably, “Alright, alright, you’ve seen the blade. Go out. I need to temper it.”
“Good.” Xue Kui slapped her perky big bottom, “A big butt is reliable.”
“Get lost!” Qing Yuan’s cheeks flushed slightly as she kicked Xue Kui out.
Half an incense stick’s time later, Xue Kui walked out of the cavern and looked at the clear sky above.
Just as Xue Kui was about to return to Karma Blood Peak, her chest felt tight.
“Cough, cough, cough…”
Xue Kui covered her cherry lips, coughing continuously.
Finally, Xue Kui took out a pill and stuffed it in her mouth, only then slowly recovering.
“A weapon spirit?”
Looking at the fresh blood in her palm, the corners of Xue Kui’s mouth lifted.
“Isn’t there a ready-made one right here…”
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