Night without Borders

Chapter 350 Two Dragons

In the harsh winter, the earth is covered in silver, and strange birds occasionally soar across the night sky.

Many large organizations were quite shocked when they received the latest news.

"Lu Zizai, with Qin Ming, actually traveled thousands of miles to the ancestral home of the Cui family to intercept the clan's ancestor—Cui Geng!"

The major powers have received secret reports that Lu Zizai was already looking for Cui Geng at the Cui family mansion, and now he has gone on a long journey to track him down. Is he trying to destroy the ancestor of the Cui family?

"Hiss, Lu Zizai is standing up for Qin Ming with such force, it's not just a formality. It seems he really wants to take drastic measures. Is he going to eliminate the Cui family from the root?"

Many leaders of large organizations gasped in shock at the night fog, their hearts pounding. Had Cui Zu not left quickly, something terrible might have happened.

Esoteric Buddhism, aristocratic families, and various Taoist lineages were all studying the latest materials on their desks. They never expected that Lu Zizai would go to such lengths for Qin Ming.

“Lu Zizai single-handedly overpowered an entire clan, and that clan was a thousand-year-old family.”

Deep within the secluded paradise, Cui Chonghe was waiting for his teacher to emerge from seclusion when he suddenly received the latest news that Lu Zizai had personally visited the Cui family's ancestral land. He could no longer sit still and struck the snow-white, lustrous jade bell in the bamboo forest.

"What is it?" Sun Taichu stepped out of the thatched hut at the end of the earth and, after a few steps, arrived in the bamboo forest where golden light rain was rising.

"Master, Lu Zizai is targeting my Cui family and may very well resort to underhanded tactics. I would like to ask you for your help!"

……

Lu Zizai's visit to the Cui family's ancestral home first and then to the clan's ancestral land had a significant impact, making some of the Cui family's enemies restless and eager to do something.

The current environment is not suitable for starting a clan war, but it's not a problem to do some minor things.

At the Cui residence, many people were on high alert because they had received various reports that day: someone had stolen a batch of valuable spiritual herbs, others said their spiritual weapon shop was selling counterfeit goods, and still others claimed that an unknown force had attacked their large mine that produced mithril.

“Lu Zizai, Qin Ming!” In the small blessed land of the Cui family, Cui Qi, the father, had a cold expression and gritted his teeth as he whispered. He knew that the “aftereffects” of the two men’s visit had appeared.

At the same time, he felt ashamed. Today, he and his wife were sent flying by Lu Zizai's invisible aura, smashing through doors and windows, and were in a sorry state.

He was the powerful figure in the secular world of the Cui family, yet he was being looked down upon like this in his own mansion, and no one took it seriously. Now, there was still blood on the corner of his mouth.

"Calm down, don't be impatient!" said the Cui family's master, who was over two hundred years old.

Cui Qi nodded and said, "Yes, Grandfather, please rest assured, I was just feeling frustrated for a moment, and I can handle these things calmly."

In an instant, he reverted to his usual serious, cold, and rigid demeanor, showing no emotional fluctuations.

He spoke indifferently, saying, "Let them be successful for a while. A hundred years from now, when we look back, what will these little ripples be worth!"

He gazed into the distance where snowflakes were falling and said, "I have three sons. My youngest son is an extraordinary person, and my eldest and second sons are both dragons among men. Two hundred years from now, they may well be able to avenge me today!"

Upon hearing this, the Cui family's grandmaster also showed a gratified expression, nodding and looking forward to the future. The day when the two dragons of the Cui family soar into the sky will be the day when their entire clan is revived!

When the time comes, a family will have two ancestors, or even three ancestors. Who can stand against them?

Most importantly, the two dragons lurking in the Cui family have boundless potential. According to the reclusive master, both of them will be able to stir up the world in the future and have the power to tear apart the dark sky!
Cui Qi said in a deep voice, "So what if he is Lu Zizai? When my son rises to power, he will definitely ascend to the Six Imperial Ancestral Court to demand an explanation from you!"

The Cui family's grandmaster immediately intervened, saying, "Don't say such things!"

Cui Qi nodded and said, "You are my grandfather, so I naturally don't need to hide my true feelings in front of you."

His grandfather, with his deep, unfathomable eyes, said, "That Qin Ming might be a menace in the future."

Cui Qi said, "Don't worry, in the next hundred years, he will be far ahead of Chonghe, not to mention the even older Chongxiao."

The Cui family's master nodded: "Yes, based on our ancestor's research on silk calligraphy, Qin Ming should still be following the path of rebirth. That kind of method is very domineering and will devour divine wisdom, consciousness, and spiritual light, etc. In the later stages, it will be difficult to increase speed."

Cui Qi's gaze was deep as he said, "If we don't give him that silk scroll now, without the subsequent interpretations of the classics, he will inevitably be delayed for some time."

The Cui family patriarch shook his head and said, "Patriarch Cui Geng cannot delay this matter for too long, otherwise, if it displeases Lu Zizai, it will cause big trouble."

They speculated that the New Life Path had almost destroyed this true scripture, after all, it had caused the deaths of several patriarchs and had been proven to be a dead end.

Perhaps, only one silk scroll remains in the world.

Cui Qidao said, "Actually, it wouldn't hurt to give it to him. The speed of the new path is ultimately not as fast as the immortal path or the secret sect. Moreover, he will probably explode on his own when he reaches the later stages of his training."

Previously, the Cui family had conducted a thorough analysis.

The only thing that worried them was that Qin Ming had actually mastered Hunyuan Jin on his own without any guidance, which was a bit outrageous. Therefore, the core leadership did not want him to come into contact with the later chapters of the true scripture.

The Cui family's grandmaster spoke in a low voice, his old eyes gleaming with brilliant light, "Our Cui family has existed for nearly two thousand years, and it's time for our foundation to erupt once more. In this generation, perhaps a celestial god and a celestial immortal will emerge!"

He was very satisfied; both of his children were able to remain calm and know how to be patient.

As far as he knew, Cui Chongxiao had mastered two kinds of sect-level true scriptures in secret training, and had also studied the "Refining Body and Harmonizing with the Dao Scripture" in great depth. If he could comprehend this classic and reach the perfect state, he could kill gods with his physical body!
Besides inheriting the mantle of Master Sun and learning the sacred scriptures, Cui Chonghe also mastered the legendary "Immortal Scripture," but he never used it.

Cui Qi nodded and said, "Qin Ming, I underestimated him. However, the two dragons of my Cui family will be more outstanding than him in the future and become pioneers two hundred years ahead of him. Let's see how he catches up and how he can survive the long years."

Cui Chongxiao, the future god that the Cui family has been talking about, is a very valiant young man who is currently accompanying his master on a perilous journey.

Qin Ming had met this person briefly when he was at the Cui family's house.

Cui Chongxiao was eight years older than him. He used to come home once every year or two, but later he rarely came home for three or four years, as he spent his days practicing esoteric Buddhism.

A strange bird flew over carrying a letter and landed on Cui Chongxiao's shoulder. He opened the letter and frowned.

His master said, "If you want to reach the seventh realm in the future, or even glimpse the realm of the gods, you must cultivate an unshakeable mind. Even if the abyss is shattered before your eyes, and the night is torn apart, you must maintain a peaceful state of mind and not let external factors create ripples in your heart. To slay gods with your physical body and to cut through the will of heaven with your mind, you must first make your own body and spirit solid and immortal!"

Cui Chongxiao bowed and said, "Yes, Master, external factors will not leave a mark on my mind."

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"Senior Brother Lu, if you go deep into the Night Mist World, please take care!" Qin Ming said with some reluctance as they parted.

If Lu Zizai were to leave now, who knows when they would meet again.

The vast and unknown world was shrouded in darkness, and the road ahead was so dangerous. In some places along the way, there were clearly earth immortals guarding the area, and even the pioneering patriarch had to stay far away.

Lu Zizai said, "I'll be waiting for you ahead, watching you pave the way for the new system!"

He then added that he wouldn't set off immediately, but would likely have to wait a while. The scriptures Qin Ming had given him were extremely important, and he needed to study them carefully. Moreover, he wouldn't make a fuss when he departed.

Qin Ming understood his intentions. The reason why Lu Zizai was so high-profile at the Cui family this time, and even wanted to take action against Cui Geng, was just to show his attitude.

From now on, anyone who wants to mess with Qin Ming will have to think twice!
The two parted ways, and Qin Ming set off alone.

In the vast snowfield, he followed the place names provided by the Cui family and explored the area.

Unfortunately, more than a decade has passed, and finding traces of an ordinary old man in a sea of ​​people is no easy task. Despite his extensive inquiries, he found nothing.

"My grandfather and an old traveling merchant have passed away, so I suppose this line will yield some results."

However, he was still disappointed. The old traveling merchant had disappeared three years ago and never returned after leading his last expedition.

Qin Ming was quite shocked; the old merchant was over two hundred years old.

People in this industry walk in the dark year-round, venturing into no-man's-land, and eventually end up living a life that is neither human nor ghost.

Between different cities, in areas without fire springs, there are all sorts of strange and dangerous places.

Legends tell of itinerant merchants who lived past 100 years old, whose lives were filled with many inexplicable and inexplicable things, such as the *mi*, which is one of them.

Qin Ming had also encountered this before and almost got into danger.

The ultimate fate of most itinerant merchants is to disappear into the darkness and vanish completely.

An old traveling merchant who is over two hundred years old is probably no longer himself.

Qin Ming was filled with worry, but in the end he could only sigh, and the connection was broken.

He rode the Thunder King Bird to the so-called ancestral home, only to find it desolate, with only broken walls and ruins remaining. The place had been burned to the ground.

Qin Ming searched carefully, concentrating intently to sense things. He made some discoveries, but none of them were important clues.

The fire was caused by ball lightning, which suddenly fell from the night sky. The neighbors screamed in terror as they watched the long-abandoned house turn to ashes.

With a soft whisper, Qin Ming was filled with sorrow.

Because he had a feeling that he might never see his grandfather again in this life. Life is full of disappointments, and he felt powerless.

He had once imagined that his grandfather was someone extraordinary, but through rebirth and the revival of his childhood memories, he carefully observed those scenes and realized that his grandfather was really just an ordinary person.

This isn't a story from a novel; it's cold reality, devoid of many legends. Another winter of heavy snow has arrived; will the old man be able to survive it?

Perhaps his grandfather has already passed away.

After all, the old man himself had sadly mentioned back then that with his physical condition, he only had ten more years to live, and he hoped that Qin Ming would grow up quickly and be able to take good care of himself.

Qin Ming, filled with sorrow and utter dejection, walked away into the wind and snow with a heart full of loss.

At this moment, he felt a tightness in his chest and wanted to go back to Shuangshu Village.

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Black and White Mountain, Shuangshu Village, today some old guests have returned.

The magpie flew across the night sky, braving the wind and snow, and returned home.

Looking at the increasingly bright fire spring at the village entrance, it stared wide-eyed. How did the spring change from level one to level two?
Moreover, the two trees grew even more vigorously, remaining lush and verdant even in winter, their black and white leaves distinct, like jade carvings.

Suddenly, its jewel-like eyes widened in shock, and it exclaimed, "Holy crap, my house has been robbed! How did this crimson rat rise to power so quickly?"

Rain or shine, the red squirrel is practicing its skills in the tree, its movements powerful and graceful. It has mastered the "Golden Cicada Sutra" and the "Dragon and Snake Sutra" with remarkable skill and has grasped their essence.

Clearly, it spotted the returning magpie immediately, and even keenly heard its words, responding "enthusiastically" with: "Holy shit..."

The magpie immediately swooped down and engaged it in battle!
Clearly, the red squirrel is no match for it.

However, this also greatly surprised Yuque. It had been fraught with difficulties and adventures outside, having been to Kunling and even entered the Western Frontier battlefield, and its strength had improved extremely quickly. However, the red giant rat hiding in the rear was not slowing down either.

"What did you say? The mountain lord came back, fed you, and gave you a great achievement? Really... I should have stayed in the village and lived off my parents instead of going out to make my way in the world!" Yu Que felt more and more that the journey had been too arduous, and then she picked up the red squirrel and gave it a good beating.

"Damn it, I'm not convinced! I'll fight you to the death!" The red squirrel could talk now, its fur a brilliant red with gold. It immediately launched a flying kick and started fighting with the squirrel.

After a chaotic scene of chickens and dogs fighting, the two little creatures finally stopped fighting.

"What? You mean there are people in the Black and White Mountain's forbidden zone who bring you food? It contains spiritual substances, I really want to cry... It's so nice to be living off your parents!" Yu Que was extremely envious.

It decided to stay and gnaw here for the time being!
"Songzai, what's all the noise about? Oh, the little sparrow that went out for a trip is back." Old Liu appeared and tried to calm him down.

He said, "You two should get along well. If I am no longer here, you will be the two dragons of Black and White Mountain. Guard this place and watch over my grave."

"Grandpa, what's wrong with you? You're in such good health, you're sure to live a thousand years, no, ten thousand years!" Yu Que quickly stepped forward to greet him.

Old Liu sighed, "Seventy-three and eighty-four are two critical junctures. I'm seventy-three this year, and I have a feeling of panic. I probably won't make it through this winter. Sigh."

Yu Que comforted her, saying, "You've been reborn several times; you're no ordinary person. These two hurdles are nothing to worry about for you."

Old Liu looked somewhat bewildered and sighed, looking up at the sky: "Lately, I've been having strange dreams. My ideal state is to die young, which would be the most perfect. But alas, life is full of disappointments. This winter may be my great calamity."

……

Qin Ming returned and approached Black and White Village, where he could see the bright fire spring and the intertwined black and white trees in the distance.

"Huh?" He was taken aback. The canopies of the two trees were distinctly black and white, intertwined, resembling a yin-yang symbol, with black and white energy slowly rotating.

This is truly strange; such a sight has never been seen before!
What shocked him the most was that a living Yin-Yang eye actually appeared in the black and white Yin-Yang diagram!

Upon closer inspection, he discovered that they were two small creatures, each dwelling on a large tree, as if divine inspiration had brought them to life.

At the same time, a group of people officially entered Yezhou from that desolate and boundless dark land. Someone sighed, "After many years of separation, I feel apprehensive about returning home. Finally, I am returning to my homeland."

(End of this chapter)