Misery: There is a pawn shop here

Chapter 65: Tianshan Escape

It is a place that is suitable for smoke, rain and wind, with the water blowing and the village hidden among the pines. The desolate air is transferred from the distant temple, and the clear and sparse peaks are visible in front.

The moss on the steps bursts forth in spring, the paths are covered with sedge and shaded by thick summer rain. The apricot blossoms are full of sentiment, their branches embroidered with green are harmonious.

In the land of nothingness, with bamboo forests and flowers, the scenery is just right. Mu Shaoai comes out from the mysterious valley of Xianni and sends a message to warn the people of the righteous path. Jian Zixianji uses his connections to find this place, and then the people of the righteous path hide here one after another, waiting for the opportunity.

However, both Jian Zi Xian Ji and Mu Shao Ai knew that temporarily hiding in the Realm of Nothingness was not a long-term solution. With Sheng Zong's ability, even if he could not find this place, he would sooner or later use other means to force the righteous to show up.

Mu Shaoai leaned against the stone pillar of the bamboo pavilion, her jade pipe spinning in a flowing arc between her fingers. In the distance, the sound of wooden wheels rolling over gravel could be heard. A man pushed a wheelchair to the divination table. Withered fingers traced the lines of tortoise shells, the tiny cracks reflecting the blood-red setting sun.

"Heaven reveals its signs, earth reveals its forms..." As the hoarse voice faded, the hexagram table suddenly stirred. Three copper coins leaped up from the bluestone table, suspended in mid-air as if drawn by invisible threads. The sword master's whisk wafted slightly, its silver threads sweeping across the fallen leaves in front of the table.

"Wu Dao is a mediocre person. What is the fortune today?" Mu Shaoai exhaled a puff of smoke and asked the haggard and thin man in the wheelchair opposite him.

The man Mu Shaoai called Wudao Yirenyong looked at the hexagram on the table, frowned and shook his head: "Not good."

"How bad is it?" Jian Zixianji came over and asked.

"33rd sign, Tianshan Escape, there are mountains under the sky, escape. A gentleman should stay away from villains, not be mean but strict."

There are mountains in the world, and when they rise the sky recedes. When yin grows and yang fades, villains gain power, and gentlemen retreat, protecting themselves wisely and waiting for an opportunity to save the world.

Although Jian Zixianji and Mu Shaoai were not proficient in divination, they had some knowledge of the Book of Changes and naturally knew the hidden meaning behind the hexagram. Just as they were about to say something, they heard hurried footsteps from outside the realm of nothingness.

"Something terrible is happening! Help!"

Not to mention the unique recognizability of his voice, there is no one else in the world except Qin Jiaxian who can break into the current state of nothingness and shout at the righteous people like this.

All I saw was Qin Jiaxian and his two younger brothers running all the way to the Realm of Nothingness in a hurry, gasping for breath.

"Don't worry, Qin Jiaxian, what happened?" Jian Zixianji said as he poured tea for each of the three people.

Qin Jiaxian and his two younger brothers took the tea and poured it into their mouths. Fortunately, Jianzi and Wudao had no bad taste and gave the three of them warm tea.

After drinking three cups in a row, Qin Jiaxian, who had recovered his breath, sat down on the ground, took the wet towel handed to him by Mu Shaoai, wiped his sweat, and told him the bad news.

"Something's happened to Pure Lapis Lazuli Bodhisattva and Ding Chantian!"

"what?!"

The three people present were all shocked when they heard this. The Pure Lapis Lazuli Bodhisattva was highly respected in the Central Plains martial arts world and was an indispensable pillar of the righteous path.

"Is it Shengzong?" Jianzi Xianji asked with a frown.

"There is indeed a letter left by that scoundrel Shengzong at the scene." Qin Jiaxian took out an opened letter from his pocket and handed it to Jianzi Xianji, saying, "He said that in seven days, Jianzi, Aoxiao Hongchen, Ye Xiaochai, Fojian Fenshuo, Shulou Longxu, Jianxie, and Renxie should gather at Prajna Sea, otherwise he will kill the Bodhisattva."

"If that's the case, oh, what trouble!" Jian Zixianji glanced at the letter, and the content was almost the same as what Qin Jiaxian said.

"It seems he got some incredible bargaining chips in that pawnshop." Mu Shaoai took the letter from Jianzi and slammed her pipe against the stone table. Sparks flew, and the rustling of bamboo leaves suddenly filled the air. The atmosphere in the realm of nothingness suddenly became oppressive.

Jian Zi Xian Ji then looked at Qin Jia Xian and asked, "You said Ding Chan Tian was in trouble too. What happened?"

"Dingchan Heaven was destroyed. When we arrived, it had already burned to ashes." Ye Tu Ling behind Qin Jiaxian said, "And there was a strong demonic energy remaining at the scene."

"Burning? Fire? Demonic energy?" Jian Zixianji pondered, "Could it be the Buddha-Swallowing Boy?"

Since the massacre at the Polo Temple, the righteous path has been investigating the Buddha-Swallowing Boy, but they have only confirmed a connection between him and the Twin Evils. Further information is yet to be found. If the Buddha-Swallowing Boy is truly involved, or even if Shengzong and the Buddha-Swallowing Boy join forces, the situation will undoubtedly become even more unfavorable for the righteous path.

"Whether it is true or not, it seems that the state of nothingness can no longer be hidden." Mu Shaoai shook his head and said.

Everyone cannot ignore Jing Liuli. Even though Prajnahai knows that it is a trap set by Shengzong, he has to go there anyway.

Jian Zixianji swept his whisk, looked at Wudao Yirenyong, and said, "It seems that your divination is still as accurate as ever."

Tianshan is in hiding, Yin grows and Yang disappears, villains gain power, and gentlemen should retreat and wait for an opportunity to save the world.

However, Shengzong's move happened to get stuck at the vital point, making it impossible to retreat.

"The hexagram is God's will, but it's beyond human control. Heaven is not immune to change." Wudao shook his head and said, "I can't do anything about the fighting, but I can write a letter to the Tianxian Daozang. The opponent's trump card is still unknown, so an extra force will always help us make plans."

"In that case, thank you very much." Jian Zi Xian Ji nodded and said, "Then I will go contact the other people on this death list. I have to say that Sheng Zong is very thoughtful. He even included my gorgeous and unparalleled friend Long Su. This is to preserve the friendship between the three of us. It is really touching."

"Then I will start investigating the matter of Saint Trace's trump card and the Buddha-devouring boy." Mu Shaoai said.

Jian Zi Xian Ji looked at Mu Shao Ai after hearing this, wanting to say something but stopping himself. "Sheng Zong's trump card, you..."

"Don't worry, Pharmacist, I have a plan in mind. We still have a few days left until the deadline mentioned by Shengzong. Once we have connected all parties, we can discuss the next steps."

"Okay, let's set off without delay." Jian Zixianji nodded, then looked at Qin Jiaxian and said, "Qin Jiaxian, I'll ask you to go and inform Ao Xiao Hongchen and Ye Xiaochai about this matter."

"No problem, leave it to me." Qin Jiaxian responded, patting his chest, and then waved his hand.

"Old man, let's go."

"Then we will take our leave first. We apologize for bothering you during this period of time." Jianzi Xianji turned his head and looked at Wudao Renyong and bowed.

Wudao Yirenyong smiled and shook his head. "It's lonely here all alone. I'm lucky to have you guys accompany me these days. You can give this letter to Linghu Shenyi. He will contact the Tianxian Daozang for you."

Jian Zi Xian Ji took the letter and nodded in thanks. Then the group stepped out of the Realm of Nothingness and went in pursuit of their respective mission targets.

Wudao watched them leave, then looked back at the desolate Luowu Zhijing. He sighed and looked up at the sky, "If the heavens are truly merciful, may everyone be well."

(End of this chapter)