Time Travel: I'm a Flower Thief

After Xie Xiaoyi finished explaining the whole story, Cui Juqing nodded.

He had known Hua Tianyi for over a decade and knew that the latter never spoke recklessly. If his disciple had traveled across mountains and rivers to seek help, the matter must be extremely urgent.

"Brother Hua gave me medicine, and if it weren't for him, I would have died at the hands of the demons in the West long ago."

"Don't worry about Qinghe Town; my Kunlun Heavenly Sword Sect will take care of it."

Xie Xiaoyi stood up, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "On behalf of the people of Qinghe Town, this junior thanks Uncle Cui in advance."

He had assumed that Cui Juqing must be a wise old man with white hair, but he never expected that Cui Juqing was about the same age as his master.

He speaks in a friendly manner, but his aura is as solid as a mountain, and every move he makes carries the transcendence of the number one swordsman.

At this moment, Xiao Lingyun, who had been silent for a long time, asked Cui Juqing for permission:

"Master, I'll go now!"

Firstly, it would allow me to gain experience in the martial world; secondly, I, the disciple, would like to see just what a Qi Refiner truly is.

Cui Juqing shook his head slightly and said solemnly:

"Those alchemists who can spread plagues and steal spiritual energy must have extremely strange methods."

"Ling Yun, although you are exceptionally talented, you are still not enough to contend with such evil spirits."

"Yes, Master, I understand."

"Tomorrow I will order you, Uncle Shen, to temporarily take charge of the sect. You and Qianxun will take fourteen disciples and go with Xie Mo to Qinghe Town to help stabilize the situation."

"Your disciple obeys!"

Xiao Lingyun was immediately excited when his master asked him to go along.

I'd heard rumors about alchemists for a long time and always wanted to see one for myself; now my wish has come true.

Cui Juqing turned to look at Xie Xiaoyi, his tone gentle yet with a hint of admonition:

"Thank you, young friend. You should rest well here tonight. Tomorrow at dawn, Lingyun will accompany you to Qinghe Town."

Brother Hua, please also pass on a message: I will arrive with the 'Falling Snow' sword within a few days.

Xie Xiaoyi verbally agreed, but secretly rejoiced.

With Sect Master Cui Juqing personally dealing with those Qi Refiners, Master and Senior Sister will definitely be safe and sound.

He's a grandmaster of swordsmanship, this is a good opportunity to witness his skill:

A sword comes from the west, and the snow of Kunlun Mountain melts away.

......

Xiao Lingyun led Xie Xiaoyi out of Lanyue Palace and along the corridor toward the guest courtyard.

"The guest house is at the foot of West Mountain, very quiet. You should get some rest tonight. We'll meet at the mountain gate at dawn tomorrow."

"Don't worry, Brother Xiao, I'll be there on time tomorrow morning."

The two remained silent on the way to the guest courtyard. After everything was arranged, Xiao Lingyun greeted Xie Xiaoyi:

"Brother Xie, how about you come with me for a meal?"

Xie Xiaoyi was indeed hungry, and nodded, "I'd be honored to accept your invitation, Brother Xiao, please lead the way."

Xiao Lingyun then led Xie Xiaoyi out of the guest courtyard, and the two walked one after the other along the Kunlun Mountain Road.

"The sect's meals are served in two places. Jufeng Hall is where the outer disciples eat, and it's very noisy."

We're going to Lan Yue Zhai, which is only open to core inner disciples; it'll be quieter there.

Xie Xiaoyi's heart stirred slightly. Lanyuezhai, just hearing the name, exuded an ethereal aura, and it must be much more refined than Jufengtang.

"Then I'll trouble you to lead the way, Brother Xiao."

He was saying it, but he was making plans in his mind.

Will I run into Murong Wei, the woman I once "picked," in this Lan Yue Zhai?

If we run into each other, won't she recognize me?

As they pondered, the two turned through a crescent-shaped archway, and a bright and open space suddenly appeared before them.

A courtyard is hidden deep in a bamboo forest, with several blue stone tables set up inside.

The disciples were sitting in twos and threes eating, their swords leaning against the table, their conversation carrying the air of a noble swordsman.

As soon as Xie Xiaoyi stepped inside, a familiar female voice came from inside.

"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

The sound was hollow, as hollow as a room that had been emptied out, giving people a very "depressing" feeling.

Xie Xiaoyi's steps suddenly stopped, and his heart felt like it had been electrocuted.

He recognized that voice all too well; who else could it be but Murong Wei?

Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw two women sitting at a stone table not far away.

Xie Xiaoyi, however, was attracted to one of them.

I rely on!

Her temperament and appearance are exactly like those of Xiaolongnu from Jin Yong's novels!

who is she?

She was dressed in a light blue sword robe, and her black hair was loosely tied up with a single jade hairpin.

Her appearance was ethereal and otherworldly, like a celestial being untouched by worldly affairs, breathtakingly beautiful.

And sitting next to her was none other than Murong Wei.

Murong Wei wore a purple dress made of extremely vibrant fabric, which made her face appear as white as paper.

After greeting Xiao Lingyun, Murong Wei used her silver hairpin to pick out the lotus seeds from the bowl.

The hairpin tip left several shallow marks on the lotus seed before slowly picking one up.

He didn't put anything in his mouth for a long time, his eyes were vacant, and he didn't know where they were looking.

The profile of her face was almost identical to the way she looked in the dilapidated temple that day, after being drugged and with tears streaming down her face.

Fortunately, he wore a human skin mask that day and deliberately made his voice hoarse, so Murong Wei would definitely not recognize him.

Even so, seeing that familiar face sent a chill down Xie Xiaoyi's spine.

But on second thought, the thrill of the enemy being in the open while we are in the dark is still quite exhilarating!

Xiao Lingyun stepped forward with a faint smile:

"Junior Sister Yun, Junior Sister Murong, this is Brother Xie Mo, a disciple of Senior Hua Tianyi. He has come to the sect to seek assistance."

"Thank you... Senior Brother."

Murong Wei stood up and spoke softly, the word "thank you" sounding as heavy as a thousand pounds, making her voice tremble.

Xie Xiaoyi forced himself to remain calm and bowed respectfully, saying, "Senior Sister Yun, Senior Sister Murong, Xie Mo greets you."

Upon hearing his voice, Murong Wei suddenly stopped holding the silver hairpin, and the lotus seed stuck on it rolled to the ground with a "thud".

His previously blank gaze suddenly sharpened, fixing on Xie Xiaoyi's face, as if he had been stung by something—

That voice even had a slight overlap with the voice of the lecherous thief from that day.

Murong Wei stared for a long time before finally turning her face away.

It wasn't him.

It's not that demon.

Perhaps it was because I couldn't help but associate his surname, Xie, with that lecherous thief.

What's wrong with me?

Murong Wei subconsciously shook her head, as if trying to throw something away.

"So you are the esteemed disciple of the renowned Physician Hua. I have long admired your name." Yun Qianxun stood up and gave a gesture of respect as a peer, then sat back down on the stone bench.

Her tone was polite but distant, clearly showing that she didn't take Xie Xiaoyi seriously.

But when these words reached Xie Xiaoyi's ears, they stirred something within him.

I remembered.

That voice—isn't it the female senior sister who asked about Murong Wei's whereabouts at the inn that day?

I had only heard her voice but never seen her; I never imagined she would be so stunningly beautiful.

If I had the chance to cultivate with her... it would be worth it even if I had to give up ten years of my life!

After a brief introduction and pleasantries, just as they were about to have their meal together, a crisp voice rushed over.

"Brother Xie, I've been looking for you for ages! You're finally here!"

The sound stunned everyone except Xie Xiaoyi—

It turns out that Shen Xinyu, the "Little Witch of Kunlun" who had disappeared for several days, has come knocking on our door!

The big thing is bad!