Embers of Sword

Chapter 350 Pelican (Part )

Chu Guo's soul lamp was still on, which meant that although Yuanzhou was in turmoil, the prince's life was not in danger.

It was bad, but not that bad.

"I understand."

Xie Xuanyi nodded and said, "I will just wait quietly in the delegation for the next few days. I will ask Tietong to slow down a bit."

"That's not necessary."

Chen Jingxuan pondered for a moment and reminded: "There is an iron curtain covering the sky above Yuanzhou. The [Huanyuan Instrument] cannot pass through the formation pattern of the Dali royal family and spy on the destiny under this iron curtain... Chu Guo's loss of information seems to be a coincidence, but I think it is not that simple. Now that the delegation has entered the territory of Li Country, you must be more careful."

Indeed, Chu Guo lost contact as soon as he entered the country.

skillful.

What a coincidence.

"Is it true that no one else knows the secrets of the Prince of Chu? Can the Fire Lord be trusted?" Xie Xuanyi was a little worried.

"I used the [Huanyuan Instrument] to calculate this matter."

Chen Jingxuan said in a deep voice: "Chu Guo's identity is still unknown. As for the Fire Lord, there is no doubt... He is a reliable person who is worthy of entrusting your life."

"Oh?" Xie Xuanyi raised his eyebrows. This evaluation was quite high.

"Many of the tasks that the library has carried out in the country of Li over the years have been arranged by the Fire Lord. If he had colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, then Qian San would not have been able to return to the country of Chu smoothly."

Chen Jingxuan paused and said, "The matter of Chu Guo was most likely an accident. If you have the opportunity to meet the Fire Lord in the future... you will understand why I trust him so much."

"If you can trust me, I can trust you."

Xie Xuanyi said no more. His trust in Chen Jingxuan was unconditional.

"One more thing."

Chen Jingxuan smiled and said solemnly: "During this mission, you need to be careful of three people in Yuanzhou."

"Chen Chong, there is no need to say more about Nalan Xuance."

Chen Jingxuan said: "Qian San has already told you on the treasure ship... these two people have now joined forces and are eyeing Buddhism. However, due to the existence of the 'Zen Master', even if they really have a plan, these two people probably won't show up in person. What you need to be careful of are Chen Chong's 'left and right arms' and the successor of Nalan Xuance's string control technique."

A jade slip was thrown out.

Xie Xuanyi took it, scanned it with his mind, and slowly read out the names on the jade slip: "Meng Kejian, Du Yunzhong, Nalan Qiutong."

Xie Xuanyi had never heard of the first two.

However, there was one person that Xie Xuanyi was quite familiar with.

Nalan Qiutong.

When the list of geniuses was announced, Nalan Qiutong was ranked second, just below himself.

"Meng Kejian and Du Yunzhong are the close followers of Chen Chong. They are extremely powerful and have a high status. They usually lead the elite troops of the Yu Camp and the Cang Camp respectively. They are currently suppressing the rebellion in Yuanzhou."

Chen Jingxuan warned earnestly: "Chen Chong's momentum was too fast, almost sweeping across the country, overwhelming the generals of the Li Kingdom. Fangyuanfang has not collected much information about him, and the intelligence support that the library can provide is really limited. Meng Kejian and Du Yunzhong are both by no means ordinary people. Not only are they at a high level, but they also have their own strengths. One is good at planning, and the other is brave. Whenever you meet them... don't hesitate at all, just stay away."

"Is it so scary?"

Xie Xuanyi narrowed his eyes.

"Both of them have advanced to the realm of Yin God, and Chen Chong has been keeping a low profile for many years. It is said that the cavalry he has trained can defeat a hundred enemies at once."

Chen Jingxuan said solemnly, "Besides that, Meng Kejian is skilled in the art of talismans. When the Iron Cavalry charges forward, with a talisman master guarding the rear, their power will be further enhanced. Even if a Yin Spirit encounters the 'Locking Yuan Formation', it may be worn down by the Iron Cavalry."

This is indeed true.

There are similar precedents in both the Chu State and the Li State.

The Yin God is indeed powerful.

If one masters a complete realm of Tao, even if one has not condensed a Dharma image, one can use the means of controlling Qi to easily destroy a city.

But if they were to encounter a well-prepared Formation Master, with a large force of cavalry, casting a Locking Formation to suppress a region of heaven and earth... it would be a foregone conclusion to a tragic battle. How many Yin Spirits could withstand the endless drain of vital energy? The cavalry charged, unconcerned with casualties, until the enemy showed a flaw, and then defeated them with a single blow.

This is the situation that great practitioners fear the most.

In a sense, Venerable Lian died at the hands of the demon clan.

"I will be careful."

Xie Xuanyi took everything Chen Jingxuan said to heart. He then asked, "You two Yin Gods are under Chen Chong's command, so they are indeed worthy of attention... But Nalan Qiutong, a junior, does he need your special instructions?"

"The bow-controlling technique of Xuanwei Island is unrivaled in the world."

Chen Jingxuan said: "Nalan Xuance almost never fights in person, and there is no record of his battles in Fangyuanfang. But as far as I know, the magic of Xuanwei Island is completely different from that of Wangyou Island. They don't pay much attention to physical training, but mainly rely on mechanical devices to strengthen themselves. It seems to be an unorthodox way, but in fact, the combat power is strong, especially in the Yangshen realm. The combat power of mechanical devices is amazing. Because the magic is remote, once a battle is fought, it is often hard to defend against."

"According to the information from Fangyuanfang, Nalan Qiutong has already reached the perfection of the cave heaven. I'm afraid he has also cultivated the Dao principle to perfection."

"Putting him below you on the list this time will surely cause him dissatisfaction."

Chen Jingxuan said: "You need to be careful that he may cause trouble for you."

That’s all there is to say.

This meeting.

The main purpose was to inform Xie Xuanyi of the changes in Yuanzhou and to pass on information.

Chen Jingxuan organized the remaining detailed information onto another jade slip. After handing it over, the mist dissipated.

"Meng Kejian... Du Yunzhong... Nalan Qiutong..."

Xie Xuanyi read the jade slip carefully and memorized these names.

Afterwards, his mind slowly withdrew from this wishful fantasy world.

The carriage had long since returned to silence.

But outside the car curtain, a familiar chattering voice was heard.

It turned out that when Xie Xuanyi's mind was immersed in the dream, Deng Baiyi silently began to draw talismans. No one was talking in the carriage, so Junshan Zhenren, who was unable to sit still, ran to the front to chat with the special envoy Tietong.

It’s been a long journey.

Everyone in the delegation understood what it meant to be disliked by even a seven or eight-year-old dog. Even the reincarnation of the dignified Yang God could be so noisy.

Neither Xie Xuanyi nor Deng Baiyi indulged him.

As for Miaozhen, she ignored Junshan.

Junshan didn't like Buddhism very much and couldn't get along with other monks.

In the end, Tietong had no choice but to drive while chatting with the Taoist ancestor.

A gentle breeze blew.

The atmosphere in the carriage was more peaceful than ever before.

Xie Xuanyi looked at the girl in front of him who was drawing talismans with her eyes closed and her mind, and could not help but sigh softly. He began to comprehend the "laws of life" again and enjoyed this rare tranquility.

……

……

The peace didn’t last long.

Sunset.

The carriage reached Qixia Mountain and slowly stopped. The mountain road was narrow, the setting sun was circling, and the dim afterglow was shining.

At the front of the delegation.

A figure dressed in cloth and covered in blood stood in the middle of the road, her silhouette stretched out in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Although Buddhism is compassionate, Yuanzhou is a place of right and wrong.

Miao Zhen used his divine sense to scan the scene, intending to ignore the figure...

But the other party was holding a broken token high in his hand.

Miaozhen recognized it.

Xie Xuanyi also had a similar jade token in his hand.

"I'm here to see Master Xie."

This withered figure, tightly grasping the jade token, supported her body with her mind and took a step forward. Before her consciousness finally collapsed, she said this to the monk who came to inquire about her, and then she fell straight down. A moment later.

She was sent to the carriage where Xie Xuanyi was.

"Who is this?"

Junshan Zhenren, who always liked to join in the fun, came to the other person at the first time and looked at her. The woman did not look very old and had a great figure. The fabric of her blue cloth seemed a little thin.

"……do not know."

Xie Xuanyi glanced at the other party and replied calmly.

Having said that, he had already guessed the identity of this woman.

He was already unconscious, but he still held the broken Ruyi Order in his hand...

The only one who found the delegation during this period and uttered the words "Little Xie Shanzhu" was probably the "Pelican" that was affected by the war some time ago.

"I really don't know you?"

Junshan Zhenren raised his eyebrows and deliberately fanned the flames: "The other party knows you. He's almost dead, and he can still pronounce 'Little Xie Shanzhu'..."

"Hey, can you be a little more public-spirited?"

Deng Baiyi rolled her eyes: "This girl is so weak, how can you make such a joke?"

Junshan was helpless, shrugged his shoulders, and said calmly: "Don't worry, this guy won't die."

Say it.

He turned his head and looked at Xie Xuanyi: "What are you waiting for? It's time to use the Dao Principle."

"..."

Xie Xuanyi didn't say much, he just stretched out his hand.

The light between the eyebrows is attracted.

The carriage trembled slightly, and the light fell from the palm of his hand. The breath of the law of life fell like a thread, covering the woman's face, and the latter's pale and withered look suddenly recovered by three points. Before the other party's identity was clear, Xie Xuanyi did not use the "Immortal Spring Water Vapor", he just urged the law of life to ensure that the other party could recover his will.

The wounds on the woman's body were not serious.

There were several obvious cuts, but none of them injured the bones.

The real cause of her illness should be in the lake of her soul and heart. This kind of injury is the most difficult to treat, and she can only recuperate over time.

However, after the Way of Life was put into practice, the effect was remarkable.

Less than half an incense stick.

The pale-faced woman slowly opened her eyes.

The world in front of her eyes gradually became clearer. She could hear the sound of a bumpy carriage. After slowly opening her eyes, she saw the young child in Taoist robes hanging in front of her and couldn't help but shout.

"……what?"

The woman sat up quickly and subconsciously wanted to draw her knife and stab.

"Calm down. I'm not a bad person."

Junshan Zhenren, who was hanging in the carriage, stepped back and tossed the storage bag in his hand: "All your things are in here."

The first thing he did when he saw the woman was to take off her armor.

Talismans, swords, and the dagger hidden inside the boots...

They were all collected by Junshan and placed in this storage bag.

"you……"

The woman's expression suddenly changed. She subconsciously touched her chest. Even the jade pendant she was wearing was taken away: "Who are you?!"

"What the hell is this? It's totally against the will of Heaven..."

Junshan Zhenren turned his head to look at the black-clothed boy beside him and sneered, "Xie Zhen, logically speaking, the owner of this line should be me, right?"

Hearing the word "Xie Zhen".

The woman's expression calmed down a little.

She looked around the carriage again. Apart from herself, there were only three other people in the carriage.

A young boy in Taoist robes, a young man in black, and a woman in white with a cold look.

"Xie Zhen...you...are Xie Zhen?"

The woman remained alert.

She carefully looked at the young man in front of her, and in her dizzying vision, the face in her memory slowly overlapped with the person in front of her.

"……I am."

Xie Xuanyi lowered his eyes and smiled indifferently.

He didn't explain his identity any further, but simply asked calmly, "You're the bookstore's undercover agent, right? Now that you're safe, why not tell me what happened to you?"

"I……"

The pelican opened its mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but hesitated, and was obviously a little restless.

She shut up again and looked at the other two people in the car.

There is no need to explain the implication.

She is from the library.

She only knew Xie Zhen, and she didn't know anyone else.

"...I heard that Miyun's injury has improved a lot. I'll go see him."

Deng Baiyi was very tactful and stood up immediately.

There was immediately one less person in the carriage.

But there was still one tactless guy who showed no intention of leaving.

"What are you looking at me doing?"

Junshan Zhenren waited for a long time, but there was no sound. He widened his eyes and urged in confusion: "I am just an eight-year-old child. You guys chat about your own things. Children can't understand adult matters anyway!"

"???"

The woman was dumbfounded. This child in Taoist robes was too shameless! He was eight years old?!

"...Get lost now."

Xie Xuanyi transmitted his message unhappily: "Don't you care about the situation in Miyun? What if his spirit gets better and he can use the 'law of cause and effect' to help you investigate the situation in Tianyuan Mountain?"

"Tsk, that makes sense. Who wants to hear about the crap in the library?"

Master Junshan curled his lips, threw the storage bag casually down, opened the car curtain and left this place of trouble.

"… and him."

The pelican took a deep breath and looked ahead of the curtain.

There was also a carriage driver in front, Tietong.

As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Xuanyi immediately threw out a talisman.

"Wow!"

The talisman clung tightly to the carriage curtain, creating a barrier of vital energy that enveloped the entire carriage. Now, the entire carriage was deserted, devoid of any other figures or eyes. Although Miao Zhen's divine consciousness enveloped the delegation from beginning to end, he held Xie Xuanyi in high regard and never used it to investigate the area.

"All right……"

Xie Xuanyi said calmly: "Can you speak now, Pelican?"

"and many more."

The woman immediately picked up the storage bag discarded by Junshan, checked whether her items were missing, and then took them out one by one.

"As expected of you, Little Master Xie."

After doing this, she raised her head and looked directly into the eyes of the black-clad young man in front of her. Her cold and vigilant expression gradually softened: "...How did you recognize me?"

(End of this chapter)