Embers of Sword

Chapter 163: The chronic illness is still there, and it is difficult to cure

"Mountain Master, the Sword Qi Ceremony has ended."

"Mountain Master... Young Master Ye sent someone to deliver a letter."

"Mountain Master..."

Yuping Peak is quiet and deserted.

Jiang Miaoyin sat alone in front of the waterfall, silently listening to the turbulent sound of the sword energy waterfall.

This is how she has spent the past ten years.

Ten years as one day.

Although the disciples of Yuping Peak did not understand why the mountain master locked himself up, they thought that this might be a form of practice, so they seldom came to disturb him on weekdays and only came to report when they encountered important matters.

During the Sword Qi Ceremony.

There are a few more people living on Yuping Peak. Ye Qinglian and Jiang Qihu have both visited here.

The disciples under Jiang Miaoyin could feel that the atmosphere on Yuping Peak had become much more relaxed in the past few days.

But today.

Jiang Miaoyin blocked the sword energy waterfall again.

The invisible pressure of sword energy lingered on the long stone steps of Yuping Peak, making people feel depressed... As an important place guarding the blessed land of Dashui Sword Palace, the burden carried by the disciples of Yuping Peak is no lighter than that of Jin'ao Peak. Although Jiang Miaoyin has given up her chronic illness during the ten years of closing the mountain, she has taught many outstanding disciples.

Something is not right at Yuping Peak today.

All the disciples gathered in front of the sword energy waterfall and after discussion, decided to let Ling Yu go to meet the master.

But it's a pity.

Even Ling Yu, who had received the most guidance and love from Jiang Miaoyin, was unable to step into the area blocked by the imperial decree today.

They could vaguely guess the reason why their master blocked the sword energy waterfall.

Seeing something reminds me of someone, but deep love does not bring longevity.

From today on, Xuanshui Cave Heaven has a new master.

This also means... the story that Xie Xuanyi left here has become a thing of the past.

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The turbulent sound of Yuping Waterfall is as fierce as a sword, intricate, delicate and fierce.

The sound of light footsteps came from behind.

A woman in snow-white clothes and a snow-white veil hat sat in front of the waterfall with her back to the visitor.

Amid the dense and noisy sound of turbulence, footsteps were heard.

Jiang Miaoyin didn't look back, but said tiredly: "I just want to be quiet today... Lingyu, you should go back."

"Ling Yu has already gone back."

responded to her.

It was a calm and composed voice, with a hint of youthfulness.

Jiang Miaoyin's body suddenly froze.

Today, she sealed off this place and sat alone in front of the waterfall, just to let go of all her thoughts and let countless divine thoughts settle down... The entire Yuping Peak had nothing to do with her, and she really did it. She was immersed in the noise of the waterfall, forgetting everything, even forgetting to use divine thoughts to sense the identity of the visitor.

"Xie Zhen?"

The woman in the snow-white veil slowly turned around and saw the young man whom she had only met once.

Yuping Peak is a forbidden area in Dasui.

Without my permission... anyone who sets foot in the mountain gate will be stopped.

How did Xie Zhen appear here?

Jiang Miaoyin was stunned. She noticed that there was a golden lotus as bright as a firefly floating in front of the young man. The lotus had no substance and was composed of a thin and faint sword intent... It was like a lantern swaying in the wind, but the light it emitted just enveloped Xie Zhen's body.

Jiang Miaoyin immediately understood.

Her expression was somewhat complicated. There was only one person in the entire Dasui Sword Palace who could create this lotus.

If it was the headmaster Chunyang.

Then indeed... one does not need his consent to enter Yuping Peak.

"It's the headmaster..."

Jiang Miaoyin murmured, "The headmaster has come out of retreat? Did he ask you to come see me?"

Zhao Chunyang took action today and had a fierce battle with the Qin family's ancestor in the far suburbs of the imperial city... Although the commotion was huge.

But in Dasui Sword Palace, no one noticed it.

All of this happened in the small courtyard at the foot of Lotus Peak.

"..."

Xie Xuanyi didn't say anything, but just came to the Yuping Waterfall silently.

"No, I want to see you in person."

This time.

He did not use honorifics.

Jiang Miaoyin's heart made a thump, as if a bell or drum had been struck hard.

"The first day of the Sword Qi Ceremony."

"Huang Su gave me the 'Lotus Jade Order'. I took the order and went to Xiaochong Mountain to check the case files of Zhenyin Peak."

Xie Xuanyi said slowly: "The case files that were closed ten years ago are piled up like a mountain...but I am only interested in the story before Xie Xuanyi's death."

"Xie Xuanyi once sent a secret report, which was submitted to Lotus Peak by Si Qi riding a flying crane."

"I originally thought that it was Jin Aofeng who leaked the secret information."

He said softly, "On November 10, the day after the secret report was delivered, Jin'ao Peak issued a 'Sword Dispatching Order' to summon disciples... It was obviously written by the Lord of Law. Summoning so many sword cultivators together, either to defeat the evildoers or to kill the tyrants."

"But after all the disciples have finished their assembly, the sword order will be taken back, and the Dasui Sword Palace will be closed the next day."

Xie Xuanyi said with a complicated expression: "The 'Sword Dispatching Order' issued by the Chief Law Officer only recalled the sword cultivators from the Dasui Sword Palace who were stranded outside. Apart from that, there were no further actions."

Jiang Miaoyin sat in a daze in front of the Yuping Waterfall.

"The secret report has been delivered, and the Dasui Sword Palace has been closed... This process will only take seven days."

"This period of time is exactly the time when Xie Xuanyi left Jiangning and arrived in Qingzhou."

Xie Xuanyi sighed, sat down in front of the Yuping Waterfall, and said softly: "For the past ten years, Jiang Qihu has been blaming himself. This stupid tiger could not figure out how he had 'leaked' Xie Xuanyi's whereabouts..."

The secret report was delivered to Lotus Peak.

There are only a few people who know the truth.

After Qi Lie reported the secret to the Lord Chancellor, several disciples of Lotus Peak lost their "freedom" to act. If the Lord Chancellor really wanted to kill him, the order to send a sword from the Lord Chancellor would not be as simple as just recalling the disciples.

"I remember that Yuping Peak was not so deserted ten years ago."

Xie Xuanyi said softly, "As the eldest sister of the Jiang family, you have been living a life of luxury since you were young. When you entered the Sword Palace, you brought several maids with you, one of whom was quite talented in cultivation, named 'Qingzhu'. You have a very good relationship with Qingzhu. Although you are master and servant, you are like sisters. No matter where you go, you will always bring her with you and think of her. Even if it is the precious Taoist scriptures on Lotus Peak, you will secretly bring a few volumes and give them to 'Qingzhu' to read... It can be said that she is the most trustworthy person in the Jiang family mansion, without a doubt."

The word "Qingzhu" made Jiang Miaoyin's expression change suddenly.

The veil was blown by the wind.

Revealing a pair of blank, confused, helpless eyes...

Ten years have passed.

Jiang Miaoyin's face looked much more haggard, but her eyes were still extremely stunning, and people couldn't help but be immersed in them at first sight.

She looked at the young man in black beside her in disbelief.

"The last time I climbed Yuping Peak, I didn't see Qingzhu."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and said, "Ling Yu told me that the Sword Palace was closed... You dismissed all the maids of the Jiang family. Later, I deliberately checked the records of entering and leaving the mountain gate. On November 10, Qingzhu left Dasui Sword Palace alone... She never came back after that. If I am not mistaken, after receiving the secret report, you were restricted by the Chief Lawyer, so you asked the person you trusted most to deliver the letter to the Jiang family."

"Afterwards... Jiang Qihu got the news and picked up Xie Xuanyi in Qingzhou. He arranged a place for him to stay and set up protection according to your instructions."

"only."

At this point, Xie Xuanyi's voice was filled with a hint of helplessness and self-mockery: "This was originally a well-intentioned arrangement, but it has made an irreparable mistake... You didn't expect that the 'Qingzhu' you trusted the most would choose to betray you at the last minute. The originally top-secret 'hiding place' has become a trap that will lead you into a trap and kill you."

"You wanted to use all the power of the Jiang family to save Xie Xuanyi."

"How..."

"But I sent him on his last journey."

"Xie Xuanyi entered Qingzhou and was besieged by the heroes. He was left with nowhere to go and had to go north... and was buried in the North Sea."

Xie Xuanyi finished telling the story in a calm tone.

Yuping Peak was completely silent, except for the piercing sound of the sword energy waterfall.

His remaining voice was soon drowned out by the waterfall.

"..."

The woman beside the waterfall had already been sitting there like a stone sculpture.

Jiang Miaoyin's whole body was trembling slightly.

Every word Xie Zhen said was like a sharp blade piercing her heart.

For the past ten years, he has locked himself in Yuping Peak.

It is guilt, self-blame, pain, and regret.

It is also an escape and a fear of facing it.

She didn't dare to contact the Jiang family, nor did she dare to contact her brother... She couldn't imagine how she should start to make Benhu accept the truth of that year?

How should I ask so that my brothers and sisters in the Sword Palace can forgive my "stupidity"?
The big mistake has been made and she feels guilty towards everyone.

finally.

She could only make this one decision, to lock herself in Yuping Peak and abandon her chronic illness to the Sword Washing Pool.

Day and night, I suffered the pain of the sword's heart-wrenching energy.

This kind of pain...can actually bring me some peace of mind.

From the first day of retreat at Yuping Peak.

Jiang Miaoyin was experiencing tremendous pain in her heart.

She thought more than once that if someone could find out the truth, then perhaps it would be a relief for her.

Today, my wish came true.

Jiang Miaoyin looked at the young man in black in front of her. After a struggle between her inner self and her inner self, she slowly regained her composure.

"That's right...Xie Zhen, you are right."

She smiled sadly: "The so-called Beihai case is really a ridiculous story, and I am really a coward. Are you here today to avenge your master?"

It was she who killed Xie Xuanyi.

If the headmaster found out everything and wanted to execute her, life for life, she would have no complaints.

Jiang Miaoyin took off her veil, revealing her beautiful, pale face.

Just as she was about to close her eyes and face her final fate, the young man in black sighed and shook his head.

"Don't worry, I'm not here today to seek revenge for 'Xie Xuanyi'..."

next moment.

Xie Xuanyi stretched out his hand and took off the image of all living beings.

Jiang Miaoyin was struck by lightning.

She stared at the familiar face that was exactly the same as the one in her childhood memories.

His eyebrows are sharp, his eyes are bright, and his facial features are more heroic than before.

only……

It lacks a lot of immaturity, tenderness, and sharpness.

Besides.

Xie Xuanyi stretched out his hand and summoned a flying sword. The moment the flying sword was summoned, the "chronic disease" that had been sunk in the sword washing pool on Yuping Peak for a long time began to vibrate uncontrollably.

Serious illness.

For sword cultivators, appearance can change and temperament can change.

But my natal flying sword... and that sword intent, cannot be changed no matter what.

Seeing a sword is more like seeing a person.

For some reason, the disciples of Yuping Peak tonight heard the weeping sound of swords coming from the sword washing pool.

After ten years at the bottom of the sea and being left untreated, the chronic disease began to hum.

It's so sad and heartbreaking.

Jiang Miaoyin burst into tears as she looked at the young man in black who looked the same as yesterday.

"Xie Xuanyi is not dead."

The young man said in a low voice: "I am Xie Xuanyi."

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