Embers of Sword

Chapter 330 Bullying goes too far
Come here.

This is a phrase often said in the streets and alleys of the Da Chu Dynasty.

Now that you are here, why not sit down and take a rest.

Since you are here, you might as well have a drink.

Now that we are here... there are so many troubles in this world, but since we are here, why not go out and make yourself happier?
This is what Junshan is thinking at the moment.

He finally got a second life, but with his personality, how could he be willing to live in seclusion in a Taoist sect and practice for sixty years after sixty years?

last life.

He chose to disband his military service and start over just to live a free life.

"Snapped!"

Xie Xuanyi immediately raised his glass and poured himself a cup of tea, using it instead of wine and drinking it all.

"Okay...it's settled then."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and said, "Brother Junshan, with your help, this mission will surely go much more smoothly."

"You brat."

Junshan Zhenren showed a helpless look on his face and slowly drank the cold tea in the cup.

This guy named Xie even changed his address and started calling me Brother Taoist!

However, he quite likes this name.

Junshan remembered it very clearly. In his previous life, he achieved the realm of Yang God. After returning to the Taoist sect, the young men in the sect looked at him with shock and fear... When he wanted to go up and talk to them, the other party wanted to kowtow to him. It was difficult to find a few disciples with whom he could have a normal conversation.

He felt puzzled at that time.

I have only cultivated myself into a Yang God, not an immortal.

As for?
Later he understood.

In the world of cultivating immortals, the strong prey on the weak, and some people cultivate immortals just for their own freedom.

And some people do it just to get that kind of look.

In today’s Daoist sect, when the name “Chongkan” is mentioned, most of the disciples will show this kind of expression… Junshan doesn’t like this kind of expression, but Senior Brother Chongkan likes it very much.

The three words "Great Immortal" may sound as light as a feather, but in fact they are as heavy as Mount Tai and can crush a person to death.

"And one more thing."

Xie Xuanyi clenched his fist and coughed lightly, then said in a deep voice: "Brother Junshan should know that this mission will not be peaceful... I have many enemies."

"……Ah."

Junshan raised his eyebrows, clasped his arms around the Zixiao Flying Sword, raised his head, and waited quietly for what would happen next.

He knew it.

I didn't call you Brother Dao for nothing.

"Once you leave Da Chu, your enemies will surely attack you."

Xie Xuanyi paused and said, "The reason why I asked you to come with me is because..."

"To kill the enemy."

Junshan said casually: "Who can you hide your little tricks from?"

"Brother Dao has a keen eye."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and said, "There are always unreasonable people in this great Chu Dynasty... If it were just me, those who plotted would definitely have no scruples, but if Brother Dao were to come with me, these people would have some concerns."

Junshan Zhenren is equivalent to a Yin God-level fighter.

Besides.

This old ancestor is actually the reincarnation of Yang God, and he is the junior brother of the current ruler of Taoism.

Anyone who attacks you must think carefully.

"No need to say more."

Junshan raised his hand, indicating that these were nothing.

He said in a deep voice: "I have understood this matter clearly... Since I have chosen to go on a diplomatic mission with you, I will do everything I should do. But it seems that you don't need to be so cautious. Miao Zhen is also in the delegation. This guy's strength should not be underestimated. In some ways, he is stronger than me."

"Brother Dao, what you said... Who would complain about having many backers?"

Xie Xuanyi replied with a smile.

In just a few words, the Taoist brother had become familiar with the call, the other party enjoyed listening to it, and he himself was happy to shout it.

"Too."

Even though Junshan pretended to be calm, he could no longer suppress the joy on his brows.

He said in a deep voice, "These are all minor matters. When exactly will the delegation depart?"

"Soon, no more than three to five days."

Xie Xuanyi said: "Now that the Holy Queen is in seclusion and the Renshou Palace formation has been built, the Fanyin Temple delegation does not need to kowtow to her. This mission will be over soon..."

The timing of the Holy Queen's retreat was coincidental.

This saves a lot of time.

Miaozhen traveled west for only one thing.

He gave sermons, collected luck, and obtained the Buddha bones for Miyun to start his reincarnation.

Now that the goal has been achieved, there is no need to stay any longer.

These days.

The delegation only needed to pack up some small matters before they could set off.

"very good."

Junshan nodded and said, "I will write a letter to the Taoist sect today... The dispute over the fate of the Great Pudu Temple has come to a good end. It will take three to five days to deal with the trivial matters of the Taoist sect."

"senior."

Xie Xuanyi spoke at this time: "There is one more thing."

Junshan doesn't like beating around the bush: "Speak."

He keenly noticed the change in the way Xie Zhen addressed him.

The person who invited me to join Dali before called me Brother Dao.

And now he is a senior.

It seems... this is a serious request.

"If possible, I hope you can join forces with me to get rid of this person."

Xie Xuanyi was interrupted halfway through his words.

"You want to kill Yuan Jimo?"

Master Junshan frowned.

"..."

Xie Xuanyi smiled and asked, "How did you know that, Senior?"

"I am just hiding in the Taoist sect, I am not blind or deaf."

Junshan rolled his eyes. "You killed Qi Yu without hesitation... I think only an enemy in the Yin God Realm could make you beg me. This enemy must live in the Imperial City, otherwise you wouldn't have asked today. After thinking about it, who else could it be? It can only be Yuan Jimo."

This time, Xie Xuanyi did not flatter him insincerely, but flattered him sincerely: "Senior, you are really amazing. Although you are a Taoist master, you have cultivated the 'Heavenly Eye Divine Power' of the Fanyin Temple."

"Stop it."

At the critical moment, Junshan was also decisive.

He said calmly, "Many people want to kill Yuan Jimo, including you, but no one has succeeded in these years... This guy's life-saving methods are tougher than you think."

"Oh?" Xie Xuanyi restrained his smile and narrowed his eyes.

"As the most valued minister of the Holy Queen, if he dies so easily... who would be willing to be the most ferocious house dog in the Imperial City?"

Junshan sneered, "Mr. Xie, let me be honest. Even if you ascend to the Yin God Realm in the future, don't even think about assassinating Yuan Jimo. This guy is harder to kill than most people think. If he stays in the Imperial City, even a great cultivator at the Yang God Realm wouldn't be able to guarantee a successful kill."

indeed.

In the imperial city, there is the Holy Queen, the Qin Ancestor, and the Exiled Immortal Wu.

If Yang Shen entered the city to assassinate, it would attract attention immediately and require a lot of consideration.

"if……"

Xie Xuanyi paused and said, "What I mean is, what if... Yuan Jimo leaves the imperial city?"

Junshan said without hesitation: "That also depends on how far he has left the imperial city. Once the life-saving treasure on him takes effect, Qin Zu or one of the Saint Queens will immediately tear open space and rush over... As long as he is in the territory of Zhongzhou, as long as Yang Shen doesn't take action, he can escape. How, can you ask Yang Shen to move him?"

"..."

Xie Xuanyi fell into deep thought.

"Haha, that's what I said."

Junshan grinned and said, "No matter how much the Dasui Sword Palace dotes on you, they won't intervene in matters like this... Openly assassinating Yuan Jimo would be tantamount to becoming an open enemy of the Holy Empress. Even if you kill him, what will you do next? This guy is nothing more than a barking dog, not worth a Yang Shen's effort. If I had regained my former realm and cultivation, I wouldn't help you do such a thing. It's not worth it, it's unnecessary."

"If Yuan Jimo leaves Zhongzhou, we won't give him the chance to crush the token and send a message during this assassination attempt."

Xie Xuanyi raised his head and said calmly: "Senior, are you willing to give it a try?" As soon as these words came out.

The courtyard fell silent.

The smile on Junshan Zhenren's face gradually froze. He looked at the young man in black in front of him in disbelief, with a hint of complexity and confusion passing through his eyes.

"What did Yuan Jimo do to you?"

Junshan held his chin up and asked curiously, "What blood feud do you have with him... why do you want to kill him so much?"

This is a good question.

It was difficult for Xie Xuanyi to answer... He also asked himself why he hated Yuan Jimo so much?

Is it because Yuan Jimo set a trap for himself on Yong'an Street when they first met?
think carefully.

The reason why there is such a strong desire to kill.

It’s really not because of this.

Xie Xuanyi always believed in his instincts. When he first saw Yuan Jimo, a fierce killing intent surged in his heart. The severity of this killing intent was almost as strong as Bai Gui's...

Xie Xuanyi was very sure.

Yuan Jimo must have done something to himself.

He and Yuan Jimo were not acquaintances.

To be more precise, Xie Xuanyi did not know Yuan Jimo.

some years ago.

Perhaps he had seen the future head of the Imperial City, who was still unknown at the time.

It is very likely, just like the gate of Dapudu Temple today.

Amidst the roars of the mountains and the sea, many eyes were silently looking towards him.

Some people envy, some people are jealous, and some people hate.

Yuan Jimo was hiding among them.

The silence of the courtyard was broken by Master Junshan.

Immortal Zhitong knocked on the stone table and said helplessly, "Alright, alright, there's no need to explain. Actually, I don't care what caused your murderous intent... I was also a swordsman back then. Why would I need so many excuses to kill someone? You helped my Great Pudu Temple this time. Logically, I should return the favor..."

"if."

Junshan said in a deep voice, "I'm saying that if you can do everything I just said, and it's absolutely safe, I can help you."

Xie Xuanyi's eyes lit up.

"But let me be clear."

Junshan Zhenren said seriously, "My help to you has nothing to do with the Daoist sect. Don't even think about asking me to contact the masters of Taishangzhai and Yuqingzhai... Killing Yuan Jimo is your business, and my help to you is also my business."

"This……"

Xie Xuanyi smiled bitterly, and the fire in his eyes dimmed a little.

pity.

If Junshan Zhenren is willing to mobilize these two masters to take action, then the difficulty of killing Yuan Jimo will be greatly reduced...

"I can tell at a glance that you're not holding your fart in."

Junshan Zhenren saw the change in Xie Zhen's expression and sneered, "Before you kept calling me Brother Daoist, now you keep calling me Senior. Are you attracted by my Taoist background?"

"Brother Daoist, Senior, Great Immortal..."

Xie Xuanyi quickly apologized: "That's not what I meant."

"Okay, no need to explain."

Junshan Zhenren's expression eased a lot. He gently stroked the flying sword and said softly, "I am only a hair's breadth away from becoming a Yin God... Once I break through, the power of this sword will undergo a drastic transformation. If the time comes when I have to use this sword, I can break through the threshold of the Yin God realm with one foot."

Speaking of which.

Xie Xuanyi then understood the value of this favor from Junshan Zhenren.

"This sword may not be used."

Xie Xuanyi said sincerely: "It is enough to hear these words of sincerity from you today."

"Still calling me senior?"

Junshan Zhenren spoke softly.

"Brother Dao, Brother Dao..."

Xie Xuanyi quickly changed his words and said with a wry smile: "From now on, I will call you Brother."

……

……

In the dark dungeon of the Imperial City, on the floor of the narrow corridor, there was the sound of wind blowing and water dripping.

Click!

The falling water drops made an unusually crisp sound.

As soon as it hit the ground, it turned into ice and shattered.

Yuan Jimo, who was sitting at a desk with a green lamp and reading papers, suddenly frowned.

He did not look up, still flipping through the case file in his hand, and said expressionlessly: "Master Xue has come to visit us, and I am really sorry for not welcoming you... What kind of wind can blow the little master of Fangyuanfang to the Imperial City Department today?"

In front of Yuan Jimo, countless snowflakes rolled and swept, condensing into an ethereal figure.

It took the Snow Lord less than half an incense stick of time to rush from the Royal Villa to the Imperial City.

She didn't say hello, but just raised her hand and waved her sleeves.

pat.

A golden tablet was thrown out by the Snow Lord and landed in front of Yuan Jimo's desk.

Yuan Jimo frowned and opened the golden scroll...

Familiar handwriting caught my eye.

During this period of time, the Imperial City Division has been studying Xie Zhen's case files, and no one knows everything about Xie Zhen better than him.

This is Xie Zhen’s handwriting.

"One hundred Pinghai pills, one hundred Yuanhuo pills..."

Yuan Jimo took a quick glance, and a nameless rage surged in his heart. He said coldly, "What is this?"

"These are the rewards given by His Majesty."

The Snow Lord said succinctly: "In the battle for the destiny of the Great Pudu Temple, Xie Zhensheng, the Buddhist disciple of the Lower Brahma Sound Temple, deserves a reward."

Deserve the reward?

Yuan Jimo raised his head, trying his best to remain calm, and spoke word by word, "Xie Zhen won a great victory today, and he indeed deserves a reward... But what is the young abbot doing in the Imperial City Office?"

"The reward for this golden tablet will be allocated from the inventory of the Imperial City Department."

The Snow Lord said calmly, "This is a sacred decree."

"Take the Imperial City Bureau's items... and reward Xie Zhen?"

Yuan Jimo had veins bulging on his forehead.

The Snow Lord did not speak, but silently released a wisp of Taoism. Wind and snow filled the dungeon, and a biting chill spread.

"Queqi! Take out all the pills in the department!"

Yuan Jimo suppressed his anger again and called a special envoy.

He knew that he was no match for the woman in front of him.

The Snow Lord is at least at the nineteenth level of Yin God, and it is very likely that he has reached the perfection of Yin God.

This time, the other party came with a sacred decree, which was justified. In the past, he could have delayed for a while by asking for the Holy Queen's will, but now that the Holy Queen was in seclusion in Renshou Palace, he had to endure these trivial matters...

Yuan Jimo noticed that the Snow Lord seemed to be carrying two golden tablets this time.

After all the pills in the first golden scroll were delivered.

The Snow Lord did not leave.

pat.

She threw out the second golden scroll, which contained the names of the treasures and protective gear of the Imperial City Bureau...

The Snow Lord said calmly, "Your Majesty has ordered that this second golden tablet also be taken from the inventory of the Imperial City Department."

"The treasured protective gear... should come from the Weapon Refining Department. Why are you asking the Imperial City Department for help? Isn't this a bit too much?"

Yuan Jimo suddenly stood up and held the table tightly with both hands.

He stared at the woman in front of him.

In response, the Snow Lord simply smiled faintly, her eyes full of indifference.

There is also a bit of ridicule.

(End of this chapter)