Eternal Sword

Chapter 320: The Origin of the Hidden Ghost

Chapter 320: The Origin of the Hidden Ghost
Usually Chen Tang and Ye Yushi eat together, and Ye Yushi doesn't talk much.

After dinner, the two went back to their rooms, some to heal their wounds and some to practice.

Today is the end of the year, Ye Yushi’s injuries are almost healed and he no longer needs to recuperate.

Chen Tang didn't practice either.

The two drank a few glasses of wine together. Ye Yushi's cheeks were slightly flushed, which made her look more charming. She also talked more than usual.

Knowing that Chen Tang wanted to go to Nanxia, he told him some stories about the underworld in Nanxia.

Chen Tang didn't know much about Nanxia, but he listened with great interest.

Before I knew it, it was almost dusk.

Ye Yushi eats very little.

Chen Tang bought a large table of food and wine, and after he had eaten and drunk his fill, there was still a lot left.

Pushing open the window, Chen Tang held a glass of wine and looked at the starry sky outside. He couldn't help but recall the scene of his reunion with the fat old man, Qing Mu and others at this time last year.

Under the same starry sky, I don’t know where they are or what they are doing.

Yuan Qingshan and his wife died. Is Qingmu doing well in the palace?

I don't know where the fat old man went.

Did Zhiwei find her relatives?

Where is Mei Yingxue now and how is she doing now?

This world is different from the previous one.

The road ahead is long, and once you separate from some people, you may never see them again in this life.

Chen Tang also thought of Emperor Wu who was alone on the top of the snowy mountain.

He thought of the scene when Emperor Wu taught him the "Dragon Capturing Skill" before they left.

"Dragon Capture Technique..."

Chen Tang murmured softly, and the figure of a thin girl flashed through his mind.

too weird.

He now tried hard to recall what Guiyin looked like, but he could not remember it at all, it was just vague.

Where did she learn the "Dragon Catching Skill"?

Chen Tang pondered for a moment, pushed the door open and went downstairs. He came to the lobby counter, handed over a hidden coin, and said, "Madam Boss, I want to ask you about someone."

"Who?"

Yunniang did not take the hidden coin, but asked back.

Chen Tang asked, "Which room is the ghost hiding in?"

Yun Niang smiled when she heard this, and happily took the hidden coin and said, "Gui Yin didn't come."

This money is easy to make.

Guiyin didn’t come to Shadow Building?
Chen Tang seemed to be thinking about something.

Normally, once injured, the safest place in Qianzhu City is Shadow Building.

But Guiyin didn't come.

Or, for her, anywhere in the city was safe.

Even though she was injured, she was absolutely confident that no one could find her, and no one dared to provoke her!
Or maybe she has other ideas...

Chen Tang asked again: "What do you know about Guiyin?"

Yunniang spread out her hands and said, "I know a lot, but most of it cannot be told."

"Pick out what you can say."

Chen Tang said.

Yunniang stretched out her finger and knocked on the counter.

Chen Tang was somewhat helpless, but still handed over a hidden coin.

Yunniang said: "Actually, she is from your Shenzhou, from Nanxia."

"Oh?"

Chen Tang's expression changed, and he asked, "Then why is she here?"

Yunniang smiled and said, "Your wife should know this."

Yunniang refers to Ye Yushi.

Ye Yushi had mentioned this matter to Chen Tang. Babies often disappeared in various parts of Nanxia. She investigated along the way and found out that these babies were sent to the Hermit Continent and trained to be hermit assassins.

In this case, Guiyin is one of these babies.

Chen Tang said: "As far as I know, these people will be sent back to Nanxia after they are trained."

"good."

Yun Niang nodded and said, "However, during her training, the mute girl was noticed by one of the five elders and became the elder's personal disciple. Therefore, she was able to stay in the Hermit Continent, quickly rise, and eventually grow into a ghost hermit."

In other words, Guiyin's "Dragon Catching Skill" was taught by this elder?
Chen Tang hesitated for a moment, then asked, "I heard that the Elders' Council has five elders. Which one accepted her as a disciple?"

Yun Niang said: "Among the five elders, four are Fenglinhuoshan, each in charge of a division, plus an elder who teaches skills. Among them, the elder who teaches skills is the most mysterious, and no one knows his identity. It was this elder who taught Guiyin in the first place."

"Mute girl?"

Chen Tang seemed to have thought of something and asked suddenly.

Yunniang said, "When she was six years old, her throat was poisoned and could not heal. Since then, she has been unable to speak. Before she became a ghost, she was called the dumb girl."

Chen Tang fell silent.

For some reason, he suddenly thought of Zhiwei.

Zhiwei has been wandering around since he was a child, being sold from one person to another and suffering a lot of torture. Fortunately, he finally got his reward after all the hard work and has become a master. He may even find his relatives in the future.

The mute girl was abducted and sent to the Hermit Island when she was a child. She underwent cruel training when she was still young and ignorant. She lost her freedom and became a cold-blooded killing tool at the mercy of others.

Compared with the mute girl, Zhiwei is lucky.

At least, Zhiwei lived like a human being and had warm memories of her childhood.

The mute girl's memories are probably filled with coldness, cruelty, blood, and darkness...

Chen Tang didn't say anything, turned around and went upstairs, simply picked up the leftovers on the table, packed them in a package, put it on his back, and went downstairs again.

"You're still out so late?"

When Yunniang saw Chen Tang walking outside, she raised her eyebrows and asked with a smile.

"Well, let's go out for a walk."

Chen Tang replied ambiguously.

Looking at Chen Tang's leaving back, the smile on Yun Niang's face gradually disappeared, and a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes.

"He should go find Guiyin."

Liu Shou said in a low voice.

"What?"

Wu Ji didn't react and asked subconsciously.

Liu Shou said: "Gui Yin has lost one arm and has not yet moved into the Shadow Building. This is the best time to deal with Gui Yin. If Gui Yin is not dead, he will always be worried in the city."

"He just asked about Guiyin's whereabouts and he already had the intention to kill!"

Wu Ji curled his lips, shook his big head, sneered, and said, "Liu Shou, you usually think you are smart, but you guessed wrong this time. Gui is invisible like a ghost, and her whereabouts are uncertain. If she wants to hide, how can Chen Tang find her."

Liu Shou said calmly: "Chen Tang doesn't need to look for him. As long as he leaves Yingzi Building, Guiyin will take the initiative to find him."

"what?"

Wu Ji was stunned.

Liu Shou said: "Although Guiyin lost one arm, Chen Tang was also exhausted after today's battle, and he no longer has the killer weapon like Lion's Roar."

"Gui Yin must have seen Chen Tang's methods. Without interference from others, it is still unknown who will live and who will die if the two fight again. Gui Yin did not move into the Yingzi Building because he wanted to find an opportunity to kill him!"

Wu Ji said in a muffled voice: "Did you two think of the same thing?"

After a pause, Wu Ji said, "No, no, Chen Tang didn't bring any weapons."

Liu Shou said: "You forgot that when Chen Tang faced the siege of Yachi, Qianchuan and Kama today, he was unarmed, and he beat Kama to death with his bare hands."

Yunniang suddenly stood up and said, "You two stay here to look after the store. I'm going to go out for a while."

After saying that, Yunniang went into the kitchen and disappeared.
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After leaving Shadow Building with his package on his back, Chen Tang wandered around the city.

At this time, the sky was getting darker and the number of pedestrians was decreasing.

However, Chen Tang still deliberately avoided the crowd and moved around in some dark alleys and corners.

After a long time, Chen Tang stopped in front of a dilapidated and desolate house and pushed the door open.

On his first night in Qianzhu City, he was hunted by many hermits and hid here for a short period of time.

Chen Tang came into the room, closed the door, and said lightly: "Come out." There was silence all around.

"Come out, let's talk."

After a moment, Chen Tang said another sentence to the air around him.

Still no one responded.

Chen Tang was not in a hurry and looked calm.

A figure slowly emerged from the dark corner and came silently behind Chen Tang.

Chen Tang seemed to realize something and looked back.

The ghost reappears!

Even in the darkness, Chen Tang's eyesight was enough to clearly see the hidden ghost.

When they fought before, it was a matter of life and death, and he didn't have time to observe.

Looking closely at this moment, I found that Guiyin's facial features were a little delicate, his face was dull and yellow, his eyeballs were dark, his eyes were cold and dim, without any light, and he looked lifeless.

While Chen Tang was looking at Guiyin, Guiyin was also observing him.

There is something strange about the ghost disappearing.

What does this person mean?
Moreover, he is only a fifth-grade cultivator, how could he see through my actions?

In fact, Guiyin is the only one in this realm who can hide from Chen Tang's "Listening to the Wind Jue".

Unless the "Listening to the Wind Art" is used in conjunction with meditation, Chen Tang will not be able to detect the hidden ghost at all.

But he knew that once he showed up, Guiyin would definitely target him.

"take it easy."

Chen Tang waved his hand and said, "Let's not fight today, let's just chat."

The ghost disappeared without a word.

This guy is just ridiculous.

Who is fighting with you?

I'm going to kill you!

Of course, Guiyin didn't laugh.

She still had no expression on her face.

"I know you must feel strange now, but I really don't want to fight today..."

Chen Tang tried to explain, but found that he didn't know where to start.

Even he himself couldn't explain it clearly.

Perhaps, it was because Guiyin reminded him of Zhiwei.

Perhaps, he felt pity for the ghost's hidden life experience.

Or perhaps, it was because Guiyin knew the "Dragon Capturing Technique" and so he thought of Emperor Wu.

It may also be because today is New Year's Day, which is not suitable for killing.

Of course, it could also be that he himself was tired.

After coming to this world and fighting his way out from Changze County, Chen Tang's hands were stained with blood, and countless souls had died under his knife. He himself was even a little numb and had gotten used to it.

People in the arena involuntarily.

But today, Chen Tang wants to be the boss.

Chen Tang gestured for a long time but didn't say anything. Finally, he was a little disappointed and said, "Anyway, after today, we will decide whether to live or die."

Guiyin tilted his head slightly. Although his face was still expressionless, there was a hint of confusion in his eyes, as if he was asking why.

"Today is New Year's Day."

Chen Tang smiled, picked up a tattered table covered with cobwebs from the dust nearby, wiped it roughly, and placed the package on his back.

"Do you know New Year's Day?"

Chen Tang asked again.

The ghost disappeared without changing his expression.

Chen Tang lowered his head and unwrapped the package, mumbling, "When you were trafficked here, you probably didn't remember anything. I found out that your family is actually from Shenzhou Nanxia. Over there, today is a particularly important day."

Guiyin's eyes flickered, as if he was touched.

But Chen Tang didn't notice.

He took out the leftovers that he and Ye Yushi had eaten from the package, placed them on the table one by one, and continued to mutter, "Today, every household in Shenzhou will prepare a table of sumptuous food, and the families will gather together to celebrate the festival."

"You don't have many relatives here, and you hermits don't have any friends either, but it doesn't matter. I brought you some food, all of which are my leftovers. Don't despise it..."

Guiyin didn't say anything, just listened to Chen Tang quietly.

The hand holding the dagger gradually relaxed.

"Eat."

Chen Tang pointed to the table full of dishes and said with a smile.

The ghost remained motionless and indifferent.

Chen Tang thought for a moment and said, "I'm a little hungry after talking about this."

After saying that, he picked up his chopsticks, tasted a few bites of each dish before giving up and stepping back.

Guiyin still didn't move.

But she understood Chen Tang's intention, and her heart suddenly felt a little disturbed, but then she quickly calmed down.

"Okay, it's nothing."

Chen Tang walked outside and said, "After tonight, we'll meet again. No need to hold back. But I have to remind you that your left arm is broken. You'd better heal it before coming to see me."

"A ghost with one arm definitely can't kill me."

Guiyin's eyes turned cold, and he suddenly raised his right arm. The dagger slashed through the air, and a cold wind blew on his face.

Chen Tang was startled, and when he saw that Guiyin only swayed for a moment, he breathed a sigh of relief.

He saw that Guiyin's mouth corners seemed to rise slightly, and he couldn't help but be stunned.

When he looked again, Guiyin still had no expression on his face, as if the scene just now was just an illusion.

Chen Tang shook his head, left the place and walked towards Shadow Building.

Not far away, a slender figure was lying on the roof. The woman's body almost merged with the tiles. She stared at the two people in the house through the gap in the roof.

The man didn't feel relieved until Chen Tang left.

She moved, slid down the eaves silently, walked to a distance, and couldn't help but chuckle: "This kid is so weird, he scared me."

In a corner.

A blind man with a cane blends in with the surroundings. Even if someone passes by, they will never notice his trace!
At this moment, the blind man faced the woman on the roof, as if he could see her, until he "watched" her leave, then he looked back at the dilapidated and desolate house.

In the house.

Guiyin pricked up his ears and listened carefully for a while. After making sure that Chen Tang had left, he slowly walked forward.

Looking at the large table of dishes, Guiyin took out a silver needle from his arms and tried them one by one.

The silver needle did not change color.

In fact, Chen Tang just tasted a few bites of each dish to tell her that there was no poison in them.

She understood what Chen Tang meant.

But she will still try it herself.

Guiyin picked up the dry food and started eating it in small bites, occasionally eating a few vegetables.

I hardly touched any meat or fish.

A powerful hermit must also have strict control over his diet.

After taking a few bites, Guiyin stopped.

Even the delicacies from land and sea, for her, are just something to fill her stomach and replenish her energy.