Along the way, Mu Wan kept a subtle distance from Chi Li.
It's not that having something of the same origin means you can hit it off right away. On the contrary, the invisible barrier makes people wonder where it starts. Lord Jiyue left with his two apprentices. Before leaving, he said nothing to Shanhai and the others. Of course there is the joy of meeting old friends again, but it is only a fleeting thing. His emotions were overshadowed by something more complicated.
As for what it was, no one dared to ask. Everyone has a lot to do, whether they are entrusted by others or born into it. On the contrary, Lord Shuangyue was more talkative. When he saw Mo Liang's bone sword, he made some insightful comments.
Furthermore, it is a good sword, but too evil.
"When the body dies, the sword lives." Lord Shuangyue said, "You'd better live well while you're still alive."
"How do you say this?" Chi Li didn't understand.
"The sword probably won't suddenly take his life... it's nourishing him and then taking away his soul. If something unexpected happens and he loses his life unfortunately, this sword will probably find a new host."
The words were unpleasant and made Chili's face look ugly. Mo Liang, on the other hand, didn't have much emotion. He always looked down on life and death. At the same time, he showed an obscure expression towards everything Chi Li did and his reaction to everything.
He was trying to decipher something he didn't quite understand.
It was difficult for Shan Hai to understand his invisible indifference, but he could see that he was trying to resolve it. It stands to reason that Chili is his only "relative" after the death of his parents, and he should show a child's unique sense of dependence - but he doesn't. This may be related to his fight with Gui Tan in the arena. He saw too much complexity in human nature and was unable to understand this pure kindness.
But having said that... Chili's kindness seems to be limited.
Mu Wan and her occasionally looked at each other, but their eyes quickly drifted apart. Only Dai Luan was muttering to Mo Liang all the way. Although she was the one talking most of the time, Mo Liang just listened quietly. Dai Luan can always play with children and small animals.
With the help of several six-path impermanence, they came to the spiritual vein on the outskirts of Xueyan Valley, which was where they first saw Lord Shuangyue. They didn't dare to stay in the hotel, otherwise things would be more troublesome, because no one knew what Wu Yuangui and the others were saying to the outside world, and it would not be a good thing if those people got some clues.
Shan Hai and Dai Luan had already explained everything they had experienced in Xueyan Valley clearly enough, but there was no need for Mu Wan to repeat it again. Besides, it would be better not to let her think about those annoying things. But to Chi Li, all this is like someone else's story and has nothing to do with her.
It is the story of others.
It's noon now, Shuoyue-kun and Shuiwu-kun have brought four people. Chi Li said that she would borrow Akatsuki's power to come here, but it has been a long time and she still has not appeared.
"Will she really come?" Mu Wan couldn't help but ask.
Mo Liang didn't look at her, but whispered: "Yes."
Dai Luan always felt that the atmosphere was not right, so she tried to smooth things over: "Maybe I went the wrong way."
Lin Shanhai is not a person who makes judgments, but for now, the most convincing situation is that she is in trouble. Since it was already promised, it was impossible to escape in the face of battle, not to mention that Mo Liang was still with them. So this is probably the most convincing scenario, except that none of them want it to be.
They didn't dare to rest in nearby places, so they had no choice but to wander in this forest, looking in the direction of Xueyan Valley from time to time. But it didn't take long for them to discover that they were not the only ones wandering around here.
The hem of the Xue Yan Sect disciple's uniform flashed past, and Mu Wan quickly made a judgment.
The umbrella light flashed, and the bush split into two, revealing a hurried shadow. She immediately realized that this was a new face, one she had never seen even at the wine table when she came back last time. She was a girl of fifteen or sixteen, younger than Mu Wan and older than Mo Liang, but her clothes were clearly of a very high grade.
"What are you doing!" the girl shouted, "You scared me to death!"
Shan Hai also looked at her and decided that he had not seen it either. She had ponytails on both sides, and her hair was a little light, like red beans dried in the sun, and still shimmered in the sun. The green and furry clothes complement each other, and they really look like something blooming between the leaves. Her sword was at her waist, held tightly in one hand but not yet unsheathed.
"Ah..." She hesitated for a while, "Are you also a disciple of the Xue Yan Sect? Why haven't I seen you before?"
"In terms of seniority, you might want to call her Senior Aunt." Dai Luan gestured to Mu Wan's position with her thumb, "I've met you before, and I remember that you sat at the banquet for a while... It's still very important. Where is the location?"
"Huh?" Mu Wan turned to look at her, and the girl and Shan Hai also looked over, "Is there really such a girl?"
Dai Luan blinked: "Yes. But Shan Hai has been paying attention to you, and Mu Wan has been staring at Wu Yuangui, and of course he has not noticed her. But she just sat on the table for a while, waiting for Xie Hualing and I to come back , she is no longer here.”
Only Shan Hai bowed politely and then asked her what her name was. The girl stared at them like a kitten for a long time, but when she heard someone's name, her eyes suddenly reacted.
"Sect Leader Wu is my master." She introduced proudly, "My name is Xi Yu, and I am one of his few disciples."
Mu Wan's face immediately turned ugly, and Shan Hai quietly pulled her back. He walked up to Xi Yu and asked seriously:
"Is he still the current leader of the Xue Yan Sect?"
"Otherwise?" Xi Yu blinked quickly, as if he had something to say, "I want to ask you - what are you from?"
Mu Wan felt uncomfortable when Xi Yu pointed at him with the hilt of his sword. But at the same time, she was still a little confused. As Wu Yuangui's disciple, she didn't know about her? I should have mentioned her appearance. There is still a portrait of her in the valley. She glanced at Shan Hai, and their eyes met. It seemed that he also felt very strange.
"Um, can I call you A Yu?" Dai Luan came up, "A Yu, do you know that your Xue Yan Sect has people named Xie Huayao and Xie Hualing, how are they doing?"
Shan Hai and Mu Wan looked over at the same time. Although they also have many questions, Dai Luan's words can be said to be what they are most interested in. Xi Yu put his hand down from the hilt of his sword and thought for a while, as if he couldn't remember how many people there were. However, before Mu Wan could be impatient for a while, she suddenly hit her hands and said loudly as if she had a sudden realization:
"Ah, you are talking about Xie Hua who was poisoned by snake venom, right?"
"Yes, yes, it's her. How is she? She also has a sister..."
"She's very good." Xi Yu said seriously.
"Very, very good?"
Mu Wan was stunned. To be honest, she didn't believe this answer because it was too unreal.
"Her sister, the one who can talk to animals?"
"Yes, yes, that's right." Dai Luan asked, "How is she?"
"She seems to have returned to her hometown, right? I haven't seen her before. Originally, my master asked her if she wanted to train with us on weekdays. It's such a pity..."
Before she could finish her words, Mu Wan suddenly put the umbrella across her neck. Although this was a harmless threat, the attitude was clear. Xi Yu was very confused and had no idea why she was acting like this suddenly. His face was a little nervous and unhappy.
"What's going on with you? Could it be that you're pretending to be our disciple? Your attitude will change from moment to moment."
"Don't play tricks." Mu Wan glared at her, "Did Wu Yuangui teach you these?"
"What are you teaching me? Aren't I going to answer whatever you ask me?" Xi Yu's expression was very incredible, "It's inexplicable!"
Shan Hai was still polite, but his attitude was also tough: "Sorry, Miss Xi, that's it. We are friends of the Xie Hua family, so we are very worried about their situation. If it is convenient for you, can you tell me, Xie Hua How to resolve the poison of rumors?"
"Master She cured him. He is very powerful and knows a little bit about everything."
Shan Hai and Mu Wan communicated with their eyes again.
Xie Hua was afraid that she had been threatened, and probably agreed to something - at least she was forced to agree. If Xie Hualing really returns home, it will prove that Wu Yuangui and the others are confident enough to ensure that she will not talk nonsense. In that case, her sister is indeed a good chess piece. And is the poison really released? No one can tell. Xie Huayao must want to live, not only for herself, but also for her sister and her family.
Xi Yu's eyes swept across the people in front of him, and finally, his eyes rested on a "little girl" who had not spoken since just now. she asked:
"Where are you from?"
"……have no idea."
"Why do you still say that you don't know? Then why are you here in our Snow Inkstone Sect? You are not just planning to cause trouble with your accomplices, right?"
"No. If you insist on telling the reason, it's probably from Juiyun Mountain."
Mo Liang tried to explain seriously, but Mu Wan just pressed the umbrella harder. Although Xi Yu screamed a little, she was not afraid. She looked at Mu Wan for a long time, and her eyes suddenly changed.
"Hey, you are..."
"...What is it?"
"Are you Senior Sister Liangqiu? I've heard of you!"
"be honest!"
Xi Yu was a little excited just now, and Mu Wan suddenly yelled at her in a low voice. But this did not disturb Xi Yu's mood. She still said happily in a tone that seemed to have suppressed some enthusiasm:
"I know you! Xie Huayao said that you are out to find Yun Waijing!"
"So you know her! You lied to us—"
Xi Yu suddenly looked around, as if to make sure there was no one eavesdropping. After confirming that it was safe, she came forward in a mysterious manner, completely ignoring the threat of the umbrella handle.
"If I say it out loud and let others hear it, my master will not be beaten to death!"
"Aren't you... Wu Yuangui's disciple?" Shan Hai frowned and looked at her.
"Yes. But so what? This does not affect my relationship with Senior Sister Yao. She said that Aling lied to you to save her, and she is very sorry for you. Now she has to save her family and her sister. Stay safe and continue to work here. Although...I don't know what she is doing, but she often mentions you."
"Yeah?"
Although Mu Wan was questioning, his slight wavering was also obvious.
"Since you know me...where is my mother? Do you know?"
"I don't know..." Xi Yu frowned, "How about I take you back secretly to take a look?"
"No, no need...not for now."
Xi Yu looked around them again and asked, "Are you waiting for someone?"
"……how do I say this?"
"You must have found the Yun Wai Mirror!" Xi Yu was a little excited, but did not answer directly, "So the mirror is not on you? But it doesn't matter! I want to take a look, just take a look!"
"We didn't say we found it." Mo Liang looked into her eyes and whispered.
"And I'm still...more worried about my mother. I don't believe that bastard will let my mother go so easily!"
Xi Yu was a little strange.
"Although there is indeed something unusual about my master, he is all for strengthening the Snow Inkstone Sect. Why did Sister Liangqiu have a falling out with him? Is it because they have different ideas? It sounds like you don't like him very much."
"More than just dislike." Mu Wan gritted his teeth, "It can be said that he hates it deeply."
