Chapter 113: Some people like to step with their left foot first, and isn't there already a reason for them to die?

Inside the tavern, Xu Ziling stood rooted to the spot, stunned. He felt that the blue-shirted youth who was gradually walking away was not only as moody as ever, but also increasingly unfathomable.

He had thought that by breaking through to the Grandmaster realm, he might be able to catch a glimpse of the youth's back, but who would have thought that upon meeting again today, he couldn't even perceive how the youth made his move.

Li Shimin said softly:

"Ziling, I finally understand why you were in that state when I spoke to you about the Mistress of Cihang Jingzhai earlier."

"The temperament of the Mistress is truly not that of an ordinary person. Her style of conduct is just as the rumors say—like the vast sky looking down upon the human world; all the mundane affairs of the world do not stain her heart."

He smiled inexplicably:

"From now on, whether it is my stern father or myself, the hearts we have kept hanging can finally be put at ease."

"My master's state of mind is indeed like the Heavenly Dao, without any attachments, but do you know what his favorite saying is?"

Xu Ziling looked at Li Shimin's uncertain expression and answered his own question:

"Since I'm already here."

A strange glint appeared in his eyes, and he continued:

"Like when we traveled to Daxing City; originally, it was just to deal with the Yuwen Clan that kept pestering us, but after Master wiped them out with ease, he felt something was missing."

"He felt that if it were just that, it would be like coming for nothing, so he simply went all the way, broke into the imperial palace, and forced Yang Guang to commit suicide."

"Take this trip to Luoyang, for example; it was just a whim, and then a thought arose to eliminate demons and defend the Dao, to set things right."

"How do you know that even if the Li Tang clan takes the throne in the future, my master won't travel to the current Chang'an and do something just so he doesn't feel he came for nothing?"

Li Shimin said sternly:

"The Mistress of Cihang Jingzhai originally acted on behalf of Heaven to eliminate a tyrant. If the Li Tang clan takes the throne in the future, we will naturally govern the world with all our hearts and will never be like Yang Guang, leaving the people in such misery."

"After all, how could an Immortal like him, who cultivates the Heavenly Dao, strike at a wise ruler who brings prosperity to the world?"

Xu Ziling helped the weak and powerless Shi Feixuan up while saying:

"I truly hope that is what you think."

Five days later.

Inside a superior guest room of an inn.

Kou Zhong, Xu Ziling, Susu, and Ba Fenghan sat around a table.

"Ling-shao, after you sent Shi Feixuan to the Jingnian Chan Sect, did the monks there say how long she could live?" Kou Zhong asked.

"I stayed at the Jingnian Chan Sect for a few days, mostly to scout for the whereabouts of the He's Jade," Xu Ziling said.

"Besides, no matter what, I am a disciple of the New Buddhist Convent. Do you think the Jingnian Chan Sect would have no precautions?"

He paused for a moment and said:

"But come to think of it, on the way to the Jingnian Chan Sect, seeing that her injuries were too severe and fearing she wouldn't be able to complete the task Master entrusted, I used my True Qi to protect her heart meridian, and I did manage to examine her injuries."

When Xu Ziling said this, he spat out eight words:

"Heart meridian severed, beyond medical help."

Ba Fenghan frowned:

"If that's the case, why is there news spreading that the Four Great Divine Monks are coming to Luoyang? Since she is already beyond medical help, their coming will be of no avail."

Susu said suspiciously:

"They say that old people become cunning; they have the title of Divine Monks, could it be they have some means to save people?"

Ba Fenghan said with a slightly deep tone:

"Don't forget that he has the title of 'Seven Killings'; how can Divine Monks compare to the divine abilities of an Immortal?"

"I feel that Master would never act without a purpose. He has always been merciless when he makes a move. This time, having me send someone to the Jingnian Chan Sect, could it be that he found it troublesome and intends to..."

Xu Ziling was thoughtful. He looked at Kou Zhong, and the two said in unison:

"Wipe them all out!"

Kou Zhong looked excited:

"The righteous forces of the world are led by Cihang Jingzhai and the Jingnian Chan Sect. They have deep roots; if they fully support the Li Tang clan, they will have an absolute advantage in the struggle for the throne."

"If Master suppresses Cihang Jingzhai and the Jingnian Chan Sect, the situation will reverse. Regardless of how Master sees it, in the eyes of the world, I am his successor. With such a person behind me, who wouldn't be three parts afraid?"

"Once the momentum is with me, I will surely be able to sweep across all directions and ascend to the throne."

"Good." Ba Fenghan nodded:

"The reason I love hanging out with you two kids, and the more I hang out, the more exciting and fun it feels, is not only because I want to make that person look at me squarely one day, but also because we all have a tragic background and childhood."

"What I find most distasteful are those people from high-ranking, powerful families, and I have even less regard for martial arts sects that consider themselves supreme."

"Therefore, I wish to join you and witness with my own eyes how true heroes rise from a state of having nothing to create unparalleled achievements."

"Han-shao said it well." Kou Zhong slapped the table and exclaimed:

"Originally, we planned to leave Luoyang secretly as soon as Li Shimin obtained the He's Jade. We only needed to observe his movements to get a clue and snatch it directly."

"Now that we know from Master that the He's Jade is inside the Copper Hall of the Jingnian Chan Sect, and with the Four Great Divine Monks arriving one after another, we can only act according to the situation."

At this moment, a soft and low voice drifted into the room:

"Actually, this concubine can serve Young Marshal Kou."

The four people in the room felt a chill in their hearts. With their cultivation, even though the wood of this tavern was of excellent quality and highly soundproof, they could still hear the sounds of people drinking and gambling in other rooms.

Yet the person who arrived could focus her voice into a beam and hide from their spiritual senses even after reaching the door; she was definitely no ordinary person.

"Since a distinguished guest has come, why not show yourself."

The door of the room was pushed open, and a young girl in white, barefoot, with skin as white as snow and beauty not like a mortal, walked in gracefully.

"This concubine's name is Wanwan. Greetings to you all."

Kou Zhong was not bewitched by the enchanting and treacherous aura the girl inadvertently exuded, and asked in a deep voice:

"You wouldn't visit the temple without a reason. Heroine, your cultivation is extraordinary. May I ask why you have come?"

"The entire Yinkui Sect is willing to defect to Young Marshal Kou, to help Young Marshal Kou obtain the He's Jade, sweep away the heroes of this chaotic world, and unify the world."

"If I'm not mistaken, the Green Dragon Ren Shaoming, who I dealt with before, had some collusion with your Yinkui Sect."

"Why must the Young Marshal put it so harshly? It was just some cooperation, and he has already been wiped out by Young Marshal Kou." Wanwan said with a light smile:

"The Young Marshal's army is our best partner for an alliance, simply because the world is nothing more than the law of the jungle."

"You wouldn't have heard some news, would you? Otherwise, you wouldn't have come so suspiciously." Kou Zhong said suspiciously.

"This concubine knew she couldn't hide from Young Marshal Kou's wise eyes. The prestige of the Mistress of Cihang Jingzhai is known to everyone in the world."

"Cihang Jingzhai, whom he finds unpleasant, happens to be the mortal enemy of our Yinkui Sect. As the saying goes, the enemy of an enemy is a friend, so I have come specifically to defect to Young Marshal Kou."

Xu Ziling interjected:

"Then do you know the duty of the New Jingzhai? Although it is not about choosing an emperor on behalf of Heaven, it has the duty to eliminate demons and defend the Dao."

Wanwan sighed faintly:

"Therefore, we dare not seek the whereabouts of the Mistress, and only intend to join Young Marshal Kou's sect."

"Interesting. This is why I like people from the Demonic path; they are very transparent and follow their hearts."

A voice with a hint of laughter drifted into the room:

"Your temperament is perverse, you are unusually ruthless, your schemes are extremely deep, and you can kill while laughing. You actually remind me of an old acquaintance."

"For the sake of that old acquaintance, I will give you a chance. Start with the Yinkui Sect and kill half of your fellow disciples. How about that?"

The people in the room were stunned, but saw Wanwan smiling brightly:

"I wonder how the Mistress wants Wanwan to kill them?"

"Naturally, as you wish. For example, some people like to step with their left foot first, and isn't there already a reason for them to die?"

When the crowd heard this, their pupils shrank. Only Wanwan bowed respectfully:

"Wanwan will strictly obey the Mistress's order!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 114 =====