Simultaneous travel: I am proving the great way in the heavens.

Chapter 610 The Ancient Divine Sword Xuanyuan! The Opportunity to Become a Sword Immortal!

When I first went to Jinhua.

On the way, Luo Fu saw a civilian who was barely clinging to life. He was not without compassion and couldn't help but lend a hand.

But as people saw more and more of these scenes on the road, they became accustomed to them and even Luofu became numb to them.

So I quickened my pace and headed to Jinhua.

To put it nicely, Luo Fu now is nothing more than a seeker of the Dao.

He was neither an official of the Great Zhou Dynasty nor a deity worshipped by the people. To put it bluntly, if he hadn't had the opportunity to enter the shared space, Luo Fu would either be a novice monk in that temple who neither starved nor had enough to eat, or simply one of the starving corpses he had seen along the way.

Even though he had the opportunity to enter the shared space, Luo Fu was not a savior, nor did he have the heart of one.

As we approached Jinhua, the scenery along the road became more bustling than before. However, what was unsettling was that even in this prosperous Jiangnan region, among the crowds, we could still see people who were half-dead.

These passersby seemed to take it all in stride.

The whole world felt to Luofu like it was just a spark away from igniting a massive wave of dynastic change.

However, these things have little to do with Luofu.

Although he is not a selfish person, he will not shoulder responsibilities that are not his own, nor will he add a moral burden to himself.

After arriving in Jinhua, Luo Fu simply asked around and found out the direction of Lanruo Temple.

This Lanruo Temple is clearly famous.

When the man who had given Luo Fu directions learned that Luo Fu was asking about Lanruo Temple in hopes of staying there for the night, he was immediately surprised. After a moment of hesitation, he even kindly offered Luo Fu a word of advice.

Unfortunately, Luo Fu's purpose this time was to visit Lanruo Temple, so he politely declined the other party's persuasion.

It's approaching evening.

Luo Fu and his servant Su Su finally arrived at Lanruo Temple.

In the distance, nestled among the mountains and forests, a dilapidated ancient temple appears and disappears.

Even in this scenic Jiangnan region, one can still see mountains and forests, with pine and cypress trees standing tall.

As Luo Fu and his servants were about to arrive at the gate of Lanruo Temple.

A rough voice suddenly rang out.

"How dare you disturb my peace and quiet!"

A flash of sword light, like lightning, ripped through the void and headed straight for Su Su.

Startled, Su Su instinctively pushed her hand in front of her.

A bronze mirror appeared out of thin air, and in a flash, its light collided directly with the sword light.

With a deafening crash, the sword's light dimmed abruptly, clearly damaged, and it wobbled as it flew backward. Reaching near the wall, it seemed to lose all momentum and clattered to the ground.

Such a sudden change occurred.

Inside Lanruo Temple, a figure reeking of alcohol and resembling a reincarnation of Zhong Kui (a legendary Chinese demon) leaped across the dilapidated walls. The instant he landed, he grabbed at the fallen sword, which, with a hum, flew into his hand.

"What a prodigy! I underestimated you."

Yan Chixia glanced at his sword with a pang of heartache. This sword was no ordinary piece of iron; it was the ancient divine sword Xuanyuan.

Although it is not the real Xuanyuan Sword, it is still a rare and top-grade magic weapon.

They are invincible in slaying demons and monsters.

But now, this girl, whose origins are unknown, who seems both like a ghost and yet carries a hint of life, has deliberately erased some of the spiritual energy from the Xuanyuan Sword.

This is something even the Tree Demon Granny couldn't do.

He patted the sword box behind him and put the damaged immortal sword into the box to nurture it.

Yan Chixia's gaze swept over Luo Fu and Su Su in front of him, and he said, "What exactly are you two? Neither human nor ghost! Neither god nor immortal, neither demon nor monster, how strange."

In Yan Chixia's eyes, Luo Fu and Su Su in front of him were truly an eye-opener.

The latter is so convincing that it's hard to tell the difference between humans and ghosts, but Luofu is even more astonishing.

It has a human appearance, but gives people an extremely strong sense of inhumanity.

No wonder Yan Chixia looked so surprised.

"The judge Yan Chixia, whose name resounds throughout the twenty-six provinces of Guandong and Guangxi, is indeed a household name. Meeting him today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved." Luo Fu sized up Yan Chixia, who looked like Zhong Kui reincarnated.

With a wave of his sleeve, Yan Chixia said warily, "Don't flatter me. What famous person? He's just an incompetent rat who was forced to retreat to the mountains by this turbulent world."

Luo Fu didn't care about Yan Chixia's belittling of him.

After all, although Yan Chixia resigned from his official post and went into seclusion, he did not truly give up his obsessions. Instead, he transformed from a former judge in the officialdom into a sword cultivator who upholds the righteous path.

Changing the subject, Yan Chixia said, "Although I can't discern your background, I have sensed that you are not a demon or monster. You are probably a disciple of some sect. Lanruo Temple is a place of trouble. If you want to come here to slay demons and monsters, I advise you to give up that idea and leave as soon as possible, lest you make a mistake for yourself."

While guarding Lanruo Temple alone, Yan Chixia did encounter other reputable sects, monks or Taoists who upheld the principles of slaying demons and protecting the righteous path.

Unfortunately, even joining forces with these people couldn't defeat the Tree Demon Granny; those people couldn't even protect themselves.

Over time, Yan Chixia became disheartened.

All he could do was maintain the stalemate with the Tree Demon Granny. Even if she harmed people, he could only turn a blind eye as long as she didn't leave Lanruo Temple and Jinhua.

Luo Fu's eyes lit up, and he said, "So, Captain Yan knows the background of the evil spirit that is causing havoc in Lanruo Temple?"

"Foundation?" Yan Chixia chuckled self-deprecatingly and said, "Even if you know, so what? You're new to the world and don't know your own limitations. In this day and age, monsters run rampant. It's already difficult enough to maintain your integrity."

"I can only appreciate Captain Yan's kindness," Luo Fu said, clasping his hands slightly. "I have come here specifically because of this demon from Lanruo Temple."

Yan Chixia's eyes narrowed, revealing a clear look of disappointment.

If possible, he really hoped that Luofu could stay away from Lanruo Temple, this place of trouble.

Even when Luo Fu brought Su Su, a being that was neither human nor ghost, he could turn a blind eye.

In fact, judging from Yan Chixia's attitude, it's not hard to tell that this sword cultivator is nearing the end.

You must understand that what sword cultivators cultivate is an unyielding sword heart. But even though Yan Chixia's cultivation is not bad, and he can even fight against Pudu Cihang, a thousand-year-old centipede demon, his sword heart has been severely damaged.

Once a sword cultivator loses his sword heart, it's as if his Dao heart has collapsed. Even if he's healthy and free from illness, he won't live long.

Having encountered far too many inexperienced youngsters, fresh out of school, unaware of their own limitations, eager to slay demons and uphold righteousness, Yan Chixia's heart was filled with disappointment after disappointment.

They gradually lost their enthusiasm.

This doesn't mean he was truly indifferent to other righteous cultivators who rashly encountered the Tree Demon Granny and died tragically; rather, it's because he had tried to persuade them too many times to no avail.

When repeated attempts to persuade him failed, he eventually had no choice but to suppress his goodwill.

Kindness towards a hothead will only lead to self-destruction.

This is why, when Ning Caichen arrived at Lanruo Temple, Yan Chixia only offered a word of advice and then ignored him, until Ning Caichen took the initiative to come to him, at which point Yan Chixia was forced to get involved.

Yes.

Although he was supposed to be guarding Lanruo Temple, Yan Chixia was forced to get involved in the final battle against the Tree Demon Granny because of Ning Caichen.

On the one hand, it was Ning Caichen's pedantry; on the other hand, it was Ning Caichen who completely became the opportunity to break the tacit understanding between Yan Chixia and the Tree Demon Granny.

Although Ning Caichen stayed at Lanruo Temple, he was indeed upright and honest, the kind of person Yan Chixia could not accept being killed by the tree demon.

But Ning Caichen refused to believe in superstition and even got involved with Nie Xiaoqian.

This violated the taboo of the Tree Demon Granny.

Because of Ning Caichen, the tacit understanding between Yan Chixia and the Tree Demon Granny was completely broken.

Yan Chixia's help to Ning Caichen was partly out of his own good, but partly because he was forced to do so.

Now, Yan Chixia's attitude towards Luofu is just like his attitude towards Ning Caichen at the beginning.

In Yan Chixia's view, Luo Fu was just a reckless young man who didn't know his own limitations.

He insisted on seeking death, and Yan Chixia was powerless to stop him. However, if given the chance, Yan Chixia would not mind saving Luo Fu's life.

However, it all depends on whether Luo Fu has the opportunity.

After all, Yan Chixia couldn't possibly stay in Luofu like a nanny forever.

His expression instantly turned cold. He glanced in Su Su's direction and said, "Then you'd better watch yourself. But I must warn you, if this inhuman and ghostly thing beside you dares to wreak havoc on the world, I will show absolutely no mercy."

The moment he finished speaking, Yan Chixia didn't even have the mind to waste words with Luo Fu. Carrying the sword box, he leaped over the wall and disappeared from Luo Fu's sight in an instant.

"Sir, is it because of Susu that this Constable Yan is acting this way...?"

Su Su looked somewhat guilty, but before she could finish speaking, Luo Fu interrupted her, saying, "It has nothing to do with you. This Constable Yan has simply lost the sword heart that a sword cultivator should have."

Luo Fu said with a sigh, "It's a pity that the mortal world is so corrupt, and it just so happens that the Dao is declining while the demons are rising. If it weren't for this, Yan Chixia might have really had the chance to become a generation of sword immortals."

Thinking of the immortal sword that had just flashed by, Su Su couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Although it is true that Yan Chixia's immortal sword was blocked by Su Su.

But Su Su is not the same person she was back then.

It should be noted that because Jing Yuanying was refined by Luo Fu, the techniques that she could only use by risking her life in the past have become as easy as a normal attack for Su Su now.

Such a method could instantly destroy the evil dragon along with it.

In other words, without Luo Fu, just blocking that flying immortal sword would have required Su Su to pay with her life.

Luo Fu changed the subject, saying, "Let's go. We'll stay at Lanruo Temple for the next few days and have a good chat with that tree demon granny."

Su Su was completely obedient to Luo Fu. Luo Fu was not only Jing Yuanying's master, but also Su Su's benefactor who helped her get rid of the evil dragon's control. He even gave Su Su the opportunity to glimpse the Great Dao.

Even though she was a being who was not only human, but also ghost and spirit, with Luo Fu's help, Su Su had a glimpse of the true path.

Such kindness is far more profound than any other emotion.

Now, following Luo Fu around, Su Su completely treats herself like a little maid who follows him every step of the way.

After following Luofu into Lanruo Temple.

They took the initiative to tidy up a relatively less dilapidated meditation room.

While Susu was busy tidying up the meditation room, Luofu was touring the Lanruo Temple.

Lanruo Temple truly lives up to its reputation as a famous temple in Jiangnan. Although it has now become a den of iniquity, even in its dilapidated state, it still allows people to glimpse its former glory.

Walking around to the backyard, Luo Fu immediately saw Yan Chixia's residence in Lanruo Temple.

Yan Chixia, who also saw Luo Fu, snorted coldly and closed his eyes, as if he had no intention of paying any attention to Luo Fu.

Luo Fu didn't take it to heart, but just as he was preparing to continue walking towards the back of the mountain...

Yan Chixia couldn't hold back any longer.

"Wait a minute, are you really planning to go and seek your own death?" Yan Chixia said with a look of disappointment, "I told you that there is danger in the back mountain. Why do you knowingly go into danger? I don't know where you heard about Lanruo Temple. The monsters in the back mountain are extraordinary. You don't know the immensity of the world. If you rashly provoke it, you will definitely die. I may not even have a chance to save you then."

Yan Chixia's words were truly heartfelt and earnest.

Although it didn't sound good, it was Yan Chixia's true feeling. Before Luofu, he had indeed seen countless hotheads who wanted to slay demons and monsters, but ended up getting themselves killed in the process.

Luo Fu raised an eyebrow, a sudden curiosity creeping into his mind. "Captain Yan, Lanruo Temple has been committing evil for many years. I imagine countless people have been harmed by that demon. Why has it been able to remain at large until now?"

His face darkened instantly, and Yan Chixia said indignantly, "It's my incompetence, isn't it? Hmph, since you insist on courting death, then go ahead!"

Luo Fu was taken aback for a moment, but quickly realized what was happening.

Yan Chixia had clearly misunderstood Luo Fu's meaning, mistakenly thinking that Luo Fu was mocking him.

But in reality, Luo Fu didn't have that intention at all.

What he meant was that Lanruo Temple was located in Jiangnan, less than 100 li away from Jinshan Temple.

In this situation, the tree demon was causing such a ruckus that even ordinary people in the surrounding area knew that Lanruo Temple was haunted. Why was it that she couldn't bring down Fahai, the abbot of Jinshan Temple who hated evil as much as he did?

After shaking his head with a wry smile, Luo Fu said, "Captain Yan, you misunderstand. I have only heard that the Zen Master Fahai of Jinshan Temple has unfathomable cultivation. Why is it that Zen Master Fahai has never appeared at Lanruo Temple to help you subdue demons?"

Luo Fu had actually thought about this before he came to Lanruo Temple.

You should know that the world he is in now is not just a simple combination of A Chinese Ghost Story, Painted Skin, and The Mirror of the Ancients, but a combination of countless stories.

Since they all happen in the same world, it's impossible for them not to have some kind of connection.

(End of this chapter)