Time Travel: I'm a Flower Thief

Xie Xiaoyi shielded Xie Lingyun with his arm, and the wooden sword carried the two of them as they broke through the water and landed steadily on the east coast.

Xie Lingyun still had traces of faint red blood at the corner of her lips, and her breathing was slightly rapid, but she still wanted to protect him in front of her, whispering, "Auntie is here!"

Just as Xie Xiaoyi was about to respond, three figures suddenly appeared from the other side of the coast, forming a triangle that surrounded the two of them.

The leader, dressed in blue and carrying a sword, possessed a cold and aloof demeanor; it was none other than Ding Yi.

Beside him, Xiao Lingyun's face was ashen, his eyes filled with long-suppressed resentment.

The woman at the front had already drawn her longsword—it was Murong Wei.

Behind the three were fifteen or sixteen disciples of the Kunlun Heavenly Sword Sect, each wielding a long sword and with a grim expression.

Murong Wei's cold eyes were bloodshot, her hatred almost overflowing. The tip of her sword trembled as it pointed directly at Xie Xiaoyi, her voice both cold and sharp:

"Xie Mo, I know now, you are Xie Xiaoyi! I will never forget what you did to me back then!"

Ding Yi stepped forward, sword in hand, and said coldly, "Xie Xiaoyi, you have insulted my two junior sisters; today is your death day!"

Xiao Lingyun glared back angrily: "My Kunlun Heavenly Sword Sect will tear you to pieces to atone for the disgrace to our sect!"

The three unleashed their swords simultaneously, their sword energy directly overwhelming Xie Xiaoyi and Xie Lingyun.

Xie Lingyun took a step forward, intending to disperse these people, but as soon as she moved, Xie Xiaoyi turned around and firmly held her hand.

"Auntie, don't move, rest well!"

His face turned cold. He gently helped Xie Lingyun behind him, stepped forward, and stood alone in front of the three Kunlun disciples.

"My aunt is injured right now, so you'd better not mess with me!"

Murong Wei was so enraged that she could no longer hold back. With a flick of her wrist, she thrust her longsword straight at his heart!

"Xie Xiaoyi, you ruined me, today I will kill you!"

Xie Xiaoyi was preoccupied with Xie Lingyun's injuries and didn't bother to waste words with her.

He took a step forward, neither dodging nor avoiding, and used his chest muscles to take the sword blow head-on!

Clang—!

Murong Wei's sword seemed to pierce through solid steel; a tremendous force traveled along the blade, and she was instantly sent flying.

Seeing this, Xiao Lingyun hurriedly flew over to catch him, but the force was too strong, causing him to stagger back six or seven steps before the two of them managed to regain their balance.

Upon seeing this, Ding Yi exclaimed in shock, "Ninth Rank Peak, Vajra Saintly Ruler?"

"So what if I'm at the Vajra Realm?" Xiao Lingyun pointed his longsword diagonally at Xie Xiaoyi, his roar echoing to his fellow disciples, "Sixteen-Pointed Star Sword Formation!"

At this moment, Cui Juqing was already stepping into the void, slowly flying down.

Xie Xiaoyi was secretly shocked: "Is this the strength of an Earth Immortal in the Dao Inquiry Realm?"

This level of skill allows one to directly tread on the void and walk in mid-air.

Cui Juqing's cold gaze fell on him: "I never imagined you were the notorious womanizer Xie Xiaoyi. I was mistaken."

My friend Hua Tianyi is even more blind; he actually took a womanizer like you as his disciple.

As soon as he finished speaking, the wind in the East China Sea picked up, and only a heavy, oppressive aura remained between heaven and earth.

Xie Xiaoyi raised his eyes to meet Cui Juqing's gaze, his voice calm: "I owe Kunlun Tianjian Sect nothing."

I did bully Murong Wei in the past, but in the battle of Qinghe Town, I had already paid with my life. Not only did I save her, but I also lost my master's life.

You saved the people of Qinghe Town that day, and they will naturally be grateful to your Kunlun Heavenly Sword Sect. This favor has nothing to do with me.

As for Yun Qianxun, I admit I feel guilty towards her. At that time, I was possessed by a demon and went mad, unable to control myself. I will never shirk my responsibility for this.

Murong Wei felt both hatred and pain upon hearing this, and shouted sharply, "Who needed your help back then?"

I don't need your help at all! If I had known it was you, I would have rather died in Qinghe Town than accept this favor from you!

Xie Xiaoyi glanced at her indifferently: "You don't need me to save you, nor do you want to be grateful for my help?"

What a coincidence!

I also rescued your sister, Murong Shishi, a few days ago. She was saved from the clutches of the Ji brothers, the Five Whips of the Green Forest. This favor...

Are you going to take it or not?

Murong Wei's body stiffened abruptly.

When she returned home before the New Year, she did hear her mother mention that her sister had been robbed by bandits on her way back to her husband's family, and that a young hero had come to her rescue.

So it was him?

What is this all about?!

He's a lecherous womanizer and a chivalrous young hero who saves people from danger...

Is it really possible for a person to simultaneously be both a good person and a bad person?

Are people not simply black and white?

Xiao Lingyun felt like his lungs were about to explode at the thought of Xie Xiaoyi bullying his two junior sisters.

"Junior sister, don't listen to his nonsense! Everyone, let's attack together and avenge Junior Sister Qianxun!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he and Ding Yi, along with the sixteen sword formation disciples around them, all drew their swords and prepared to charge forward.

"Wait!" Cui Juqing waved his hand, and everyone froze. "You are no match for him. Let me handle this!"

Are we no match for them?

All the Kunlun disciples were shocked, thinking to themselves: He's just a Vajra Realm physique!

With our Sixteen-Pointed Star Sword Formation, and the combined sword intent of the sixteen of us, breaking through the Vajra Realm will be no difficult task!

Master, you've really boosted the morale of others and diminished your own today, haven't you?

Cui Juqing looked at Xie Xiaoyi, his tone cold and clear, and said, word by word:

"You are Brother Hua's disciple. I received his kindness in the past. I should let you go, both out of courtesy and reason."

Wei'er, you once risked your life to save her, so I'll assume you feel guilty and won't make things difficult for you!

But my disciple Chihiro, the injustices and hurt she suffered—this debt I must avenge for her today!

As soon as he finished speaking, a slight sword intent emanated from his body, and the wind above the East China Sea tightened, instantly enveloping the entire area with a heavy and oppressive aura.

Xie Xiaoyi was struck by this powerful sword intent, and his legs involuntarily took a step back.

Xie Lingyun swiftly moved, blocking Cui Juqing with his sword, the tip slightly raised, his gaze fixed on Cui Juqing, his tone cold and firm:

"Cui Juqing, if you intend to harm him today, I'll say it again: you'll have to get past this sword in my hand first!"

Cui Juqing looked at her, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, his tone carrying a persuasive quality:

"Xie Lingyun, you have already suffered minor injuries. If you forcefully step into the Earth Immortal Dao realm to fight me now, it will only aggravate your injuries and be a loss."

Xie Lingyun raised his eyes and looked directly at her, his tone calm and resolute:

"Though I am wounded, I still possess the strength to strike with my sword. If you wish to seek revenge, you must first break this sword of mine."

Xie Xiaoyi watched his aunt's figure. Although she was injured, she still stood in front of the sword to protect him.

Overwhelmed with emotion, I felt that with her protection in this life, I would have no regrets even if I faced life and death.

He immediately stepped forward: "Auntie, please step back, I'll do it!"

As he spoke,

He then looked at Cui Juqing: "Sect Leader Cui, all the grudges are my fault, Xie Xiaoyi's fault, and have nothing to do with my aunt."

"Since you want my life, then I'll take your sword. Whether I live or die, I will have no complaints!"

Cui Juqing's gaze darkened, and he spoke:

"Alright, I will only use three sword strikes from now on. If you survive, your grudges with the Heavenly Sword Sect will be wiped clean."