Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

She outshone Hui Zhilan, that beautiful woman with an irresistible fragrance.

Sitting next to Hui Zhilan was Di Shanshan, who was not only youthful, lovely, and charming, but also extremely kind-hearted. It was said that she had inherited her mother's unique fragrance, which could even attract butterflies when she walked through the valley.

When Chi Junlin saw the mother and daughter, he couldn't help but think of Ding Xia's naive act of killing the whole family and then taking both the mother and daughter as his victims.

But putting that aside, just imagining the wonderful scene of a mother and daughter with strange body fragrances, pleasing each other in bed, their aromas intoxicating, is enough to make one's mouth dry.

Thinking of this, Chi Junlin couldn't help but pick up his teacup and take a small sip.

Then he saw Di Shanshan blinking at him, her eyes filled with a strange smile.

Chi Junlin still felt that Di Shanshan's eyes were very familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen them before.

They had no choice but to give up.

The dinner then concluded.

At Di Cangshan's instruction, the steward in the courtyard arranged for the guests to rest in their respective rooms.

Apart from the Di family of three who lived in the main house on the first floor, the other six people each stayed in guest rooms on the second floor in pairs according to their respective status.

As expected, it was Tong Yan and his disciples, Feng Lingqiu and his disciples, and Wei Ziqing and her daughter.

Moreover, Wei Ziqing and her daughter were the first to arrive at Cangjian Manor, so their accommodation had already been decided, which was the guest room closest to the stairs.

Afterwards, Tong Yan and his apprentice stayed in the second guest room, while Feng Lingqiu and his apprentice stayed in the third guest room.

There is another guest room further on, but it is currently vacant.

After arranging the rooms, the butler informed everyone that because the courtyard on Sword Emperor Peak was compact and the guests were of noble status, the butler, cook, and other servants in the courtyard would leave via the drawbridge at night.

At night, only they and the Di family of three stayed in the courtyard attic.

It wasn't until dawn the next day that someone came to serve them.

After giving these instructions, the butler quickly left in front of everyone.

After Chi Junlin and Tong Yan entered the guest room, they saw that the room had a warm atmosphere and two exquisite small beds.

Seeing that no one was outside the door, Chi Junlin smiled and hugged Tong Yan, whispering in her ear, "I wonder how well the soundproofing is in this attic. Will they be able to hear what's going on tonight?"

Upon hearing this, Tong Yan blushed instantly.

Then he spat at her and said, "I'm going to Wei Ziqing's place later, and I might not be back tonight. You can sleep by yourself."

After saying that, he picked up the sword case and fled the room as if he were escaping.

Seeing Tong Yan leave, Chi Junlin felt bored all by himself.

He then walked to the room of Wenren Tianxia and his apprentice, and prepared to knock on the door.

But just then, Wenren Tianxia opened the door.

The two exchanged a knowing glance and both smiled.

"Are you on your way to find me?"

"Yes, that's exactly when you came out."

"Shall we go for a walk?"

"That's what I meant."

As they spoke, the two bid farewell to Feng Lingqiu, who was meditating inside the room.

Then he went down the stairs and went outside to the attic to admire the snow and moon.

Meanwhile, on the other side, after seeing the sword box that Tong Yan had given him.

At this moment, Wei Ziqing reached out and slowly stroked the sword left by her deceased husband, her heart filled with sorrow.

Seeing this, Tong Yan also looked on with emotion and said to Wei Ziqing, "Time flies like an arrow, Ziqing, don't be too sad."

Wei Ziqing smiled and shook her head, her eyes vacant, and said, "I know that I have been a burden to him all these years."

Chunyu didn't have to live such a tiring life. If it weren't for me, how dashing and otherworldly a chivalrous hero he would have been...

This ending is good... for him, it's actually a relief..."

Seeing that she looked unwell, Tong Yan quickly asked with concern, "Ziqing, are you alright?"

Wei Ziqing took a deep breath and waved her hand, saying, "You don't need to worry, I definitely won't take my own life. For Sijun, I will persevere no matter what."

"I am now your only support. If I die too, she will truly be all alone..."

Upon hearing her mother's words, Yan Sijun burst into tears and threw herself into Wei Ziqing's arms, calling out, "Mother..."

Seeing this, Tong Yan couldn't help but sigh, and tears fell from her eyes.

Chapter 158 Shall we cultivate together tonight?

Overwhelmed with grief, Wei Ziqing and her daughter embraced, shedding a few tears.

Then, Tong Yan looked thoughtful and asked Wei Ziqing, "I didn't have time to ask before, how is your health now? You look quite well, have you received treatment?"

Upon hearing Tong Yan's words, Wei Ziqing nodded.

Then he said to Yan Sijun, "Bring that thing here."

Yan Sijun then took a red lacquered wooden box from the bedside table and placed it in Wei Ziqing's hand.

When Wei Ziqing opened it, Tong Yan saw a pair of small, reddish-jade-colored, translucent gecko lizards inside.

Upon seeing the light, the two geckos immediately began to crawl, their eyes wide as they moved toward the outside of the box, appearing remarkably intelligent.

Tong Yan was also surprised to find that there were living creatures inside.

Then Wei Ziqing placed the two geckos in his hands, and they seemed to feel a strange chill, lying motionless in Wei Ziqing's palm and becoming drowsy.

Wei Ziqing then continued, "This is a highly poisonous creature that the disciples of Cangjian Villa accidentally discovered while gathering herbs in the mountains. It is called the Fire Gecko."

Upon hearing this, Tong Yan was taken aback and asked, "These things are actually highly poisonous? Then why are you holding them in your hands?"

Wei Ziqing smiled and shook his head, saying, "The outer skin of this creature is non-toxic, but its blood and the eggs it lays are highly poisonous."

When you come into contact with it, you will feel an extreme pain, as if your body is being burned by flames.

Furthermore, if left untreated, the wound will grow larger and larger within days, eventually causing the person to die from the burning heat. It is extremely poisonous.

Upon hearing this, Tong Yan looked slightly nervous and said to her, "Then you'd better be careful."

Wei Ziqing smiled and even reached out to pat the heads of the two geckos.

He continued, "It's alright, my body already contains all five poisons, so I'm least afraid of these poisons."

Look at this pair of geckos. They lay a few white eggs every month. I followed the prescription the ghost doctor gave me, diluted the egg fluid, and drank it to suppress the cold toxins in my body.

However, this is still only a temporary solution and not a permanent cure. As the Ghost Doctor said, even with this method, one can only extend one's life to the age of forty at most.

"Maybe in a few years, you won't see me anymore, sister."

After Wei Ziqing finished speaking, he showed a sad smile.

Yan Sijun looked at her mother, tears streaming down her face, and tightly grasped her hand.

Tong Yan was also filled with emotion, looking at the faces of the mother and daughter, and for a moment there was no other way.

At this moment, Wei Ziqing looked at Yan Chunyu's sword and revealed a tragically beautiful smile.

Then she said to Tong Yan, "I haven't thanked you yet, sister, for bringing back the Spring Rain Sword for me."

I thought the sword had been destroyed along with him, but I never expected to have the chance to see it again.

She silently touched the hilt of the sword in front of her, then asked Tong Yan, "Can you tell me, after he died... was anyone there to collect his body...?"

Upon hearing this, Tong Yan sighed and said, "Chi Junlin... the Great General buried him thirty miles south of the imperial city and erected a monument in his honor. He held him in the highest esteem... This sword... was also delivered to me by someone sent by Chi Junlin..."

Before Wei Ziqing could speak, Yan Sijun couldn't help but shed tears after hearing the confirmed news of her father's death.

Seeing this, Wei Ziqing gave another sorrowful laugh, "I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to pay respects to my deceased husband again in this lifetime. I only hope that after I die, I can be buried with him in the same grave..."

After she finished speaking, her expression was one of utter despair, and she couldn't even cry out.

Then her face turned pale, and she vomited a mouthful of black blood.

"Mother! Mother, what's wrong?"

Yan Sijun panicked upon seeing this.

Tong Yan's expression hardened, and he turned to find the Di couple.

Unexpectedly, just as Tong Yan stood up, Wei Ziqing grabbed her.

"Don't……"

She was extremely weak, her face was as white as paper, and her hands quickly became too weak to put down.

Tong Yan didn't understand what she meant.

Then Wei Ziqing shook his head again and said, "Don't...go to Di Cangshan."

-

Outside the courtyard pavilion at this moment.

Under the moonlight, Chi Junlin and Wenren Tianxia were strolling and chatting on the snow.

Sword Emperor Peak is high in altitude and has a cold, isolated climate, especially now that it is winter.

I felt freezing cold after just a few steps outside.

However, neither Chi Junlin nor Wenren Tianxia felt the slightest bit of cold.

They walked through the snow, laughing and chatting, their inner energy surging around them, and they even seemed a little hot.

The two talked about everything under the sun, as if they had endless things to say whenever they were together.

Their close relationship is so evident that it inspires envy.

Wenren Tianxia smiled, then suddenly remembered something and brought up a matter.

“My master told me before that our sect received a letter from my senior master, Gu Mingliang.”

He said he was transferred.

"Oh?" he said, feigning ignorance. "Didn't you say he was going to be the Minister of War? Where could he be transferred to?"

Wenren Tianxia nodded and said, "He was transferred to the north, given the nominal title of Minister, and given the seal of Military Governor to guard Beiman. On the surface, he was put in charge of 150,000 troops in the north, but in reality, he was sent to cultivate land."

He also said that he should be able to maintain stability in Liaodong by himself.

I don't know why. He had previously said that he was doing a good job as a minister, so why was he suddenly sent to the frontier?

That's really strange.

Chi Junlin nodded, seemingly agreeing with Wenren Tianxia's words, and replied, "Perhaps the court values ​​his ability to lead troops."

Wenren Tianxia thought about it and agreed, then said, "My senior uncle previously said that it would be better to command troops on the battlefield and guard a region than to engage in intrigue and power struggles in the imperial court. This has fulfilled his wish."

Chi Junlin couldn't help but laugh, "Then he shouldn't have any complaints."

When Wenren Tianxia saw Chi Junlin smile, he couldn't help but smile too.

Suddenly, her face flushed slightly, and she asked, "Lin Jun, shall we cultivate together tonight?"

Chi Junlin gave her a deep look and asked, "Cultivation of Intent?"

Wenren Tianxia grunted in agreement, his eyes shining brightly as he looked at Chi Junlin.

Chi Junlin then stepped forward, getting very close to Wenren Tianxia.

He then took her hand and continued, "Do you know that besides cultivating one's artistic conception, there is another method that can make one's realm increase even faster?"

"What? There's... there's such a good thing?"

"Ah."

Chi Junlin smiled and then said to her, "That kind of cultivation method is..."

Before he could finish speaking, a voice suddenly called out from inside the attic.

Chi Junlin heard that the voice seemed to be calling him.

The two were puzzled, so they led each other through the door.

Back in the attic, I saw Tong Yan rushing down.

Upon seeing Chi Junlin, he breathed a sigh of relief and said to her, "Disciple, come here for a moment."