Chapter 155: Full of Worry, Full of Heart

The affair of the Kunwu Sect had come to an end, yet Lingxiang had been listless ever since she returned. Now, she was even staying at Lingyun Pavilion; even though Long Qi and his group were to descend the mountain the day after tomorrow, she did not return to Xianyun Abode to take a look, often sitting alone in the Suspended Pavilion, lost in thought.

On this day, True Person Chengxin came again to seek True Person Fuyin for a game of chess, and True Person Donghui naturally followed along. The few gathered in the Suspended Pavilion, yet as usual, the two playing chess said nothing, the one studying the remnant scroll also remained silent, and Lingxiang was staring blankly at the floating clouds outside the pavilion, completely devoid of her usual playfulness.

This made True Person Chengxin extremely curious; he stared at True Person Fuyin, his eyes asking what on earth had happened, but True Person Fuyin only frowned and shook his head.

This little junior sister was usually all smiles, but ever since returning from the Kunwu Sect, she had been somewhat dispirited. Even when asked, she would not answer, only suddenly running to Qiuyun Peak a few days ago, saying she wanted to stay there for a few days.

Now that the bitter winter had passed, what reason did she have to stay here? Besides, a few days ago she had swindled the Fire Spirit Bead from Senior Brother Zhaoming, so even in the bitter winter, there was no need to come here to hide from the cold.

Could it be that she had grown up and her mind had become heavy?

True Person Chengxin was just exchanging glances with True Person Fuyin when he heard Lingxiang let out a long sigh.

"Third Senior Brother, you aren't really playing chess with Sixth Senior Brother, so why must you come to find him every time? If others don't know his chess skills, surely you do? They say that when a poor chess player plays, the more they play, the worse they get. People all strive for higher ground, but look at you—it's been so many years, and you are actually charging forward along a downhill path. What are you aiming for?"

Once Lingxiang's words were out, even True Person Donghui, who had been staring at the remnant scroll without a word, could not help but laugh out loud.

These words were truly a bit of a slap in the face for Junior Brother Fuyin.

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After Lingxiang finished speaking, she let out another long sigh: "I am not in any serious trouble, I just have a matter I cannot figure out, and my Xianyun Abode is very chaotic right now, which is why I hid at Sixth Senior Brother's place. You all need not worry."

"Oh?" True Person Donghui raised his eyebrows upon hearing this: "Since you cannot figure it out no matter what, why not tell us? We have lived for over a hundred years after all, so we should know more than you. Who knows, perhaps once you say it, we can resolve your confusion?"

True Person Chengxin hurriedly echoed this, while True Person Fuyin wore an innocent face—he had only just passed his thirtieth year, how could he be over a hundred like the two of them?

Lingxiang let out another long sigh upon hearing this: "I just cannot understand, since Guihua killed that person, why must she detain his soul and not let it go? Is the Demon Race truly as violent as the rumors say? That was only a seven or eight-year-old child..."

True Person Fuyin fell silent upon hearing this. It was no wonder Lingxiang was so worried; even he felt immense heartache when he thought of the sensible Zhuhuang.

He still remembered True Person Xuanhuai at that time, with his graying hair, crying heart-wrenchingly. That scene was truly enough to make one feel deep sorrow.

"I heard that Guihua has been wearing that child's skin," True Person Donghui said, pondering. "In my opinion, the reason she detained the child's soul within the human skin was to see her memories, so that she could deceive the people of the Kunwu Sect."

Lingxiang immediately turned to look at True Person Donghui upon hearing this: "Senior Brother means that if she wears human skin and wants to disguise herself perfectly, she must detain that person's soul within the skin? Would the people of the Underworld not inquire about this matter?"

True Person Donghui smiled upon hearing this: "As for the affairs of the Demon Race, the people of Fengdu avoid them as much as they can; would they go out of their way to inquire?"

Hearing this, Lingxiang's brow furrowed even deeper.

If that was the case, her guess was likely correct. It seemed that Xinyi's mother was truly in grave danger, but...

But how was she supposed to tell him this...

"In two more days, those disciples will be descending the mountain. Aren't you going to see them off? You are their master, after all; how can you be so indifferent?" Seeing Lingxiang like this, True Person Chengxin, though unaware of what she was thinking, hurriedly changed the subject.

Upon hearing True Person Chengxin say this, Lingxiang immediately patted her head—that's right! There was more than just the matter of Xinyi right now! Wuyang was about to return to the City Lord Mansion; if she didn't notify Alv first, she was afraid the truth would be revealed.

Don't look at Zhao Wuyang as being dull-witted on weekdays; he was his own mother's son, after all. He might notice something in the minute details. If he were to find out that his mother had long since passed away, wouldn't that betray the plans Lady Qiao had made before her death? And wouldn't it also betray the sacrifice Alv had made?

Lingxiang hurriedly stood up and ran down the mountain without looking back.

Watching Lingxiang go, True Person Fuyin's expression darkened. He still remembered clearly what Guihua had said to Lingxiang that night at the Kunwu Sect. That Xinyi...

As soon as Lingxiang landed, she lifted her feet and walked toward the mountain gate, but True Person Fuyin grabbed her from behind, his face solemn.

"When you forcibly insisted on taking Xinyi as your disciple, did you already know who he was?"

Lingxiang was startled at first, then turned her face with a smile: "I thought I could muddle through, but I didn't expect Sixth Senior Brother to keep it in mind. That Guihua is truly something; even when at the end of her rope, she still had to take a bite. It is truly hateful."

True Person Fuyin's brows were locked tight, and he pulled at Lingxiang: "I am talking to you about a serious matter; don't try to brush me off."

"Yes, I knew early on that he was sent by the Demon Race. The demons during the Second Martial Exercise were also brought into Yinyu Peak by him. I even knew long ago that he was a descendant of the Lu Family, and I have been plotting with him to deal with Bai Wuchang."

True Person Fuyin was shocked upon hearing this: "Since you knew long ago, why didn't you explain it clearly to the Sect Leader? Do you not know how dangerous this is? If something goes wrong, it will be total destruction! Have you forgotten what happened thirteen years ago?!"

Seeing True Person Fuyin like this, Lingxiang knew he was truly angry. She tugged on True Person Fuyin's sleeve and shook it, saying coquettishly: "Hey, nothing went wrong, did it? Everything is under my control. Besides, Xinyi himself is not a bad person; he was just forced. With his cultivation, if he wanted to kill me, he would have killed me back in Qizhou City. Why would he give me all those hints?"

True Person Fuyin was even more shocked upon hearing this and was about to speak, but was stopped by Lingxiang.

"I know Senior Brother means well for me and for the sect, but I cannot just watch a good person sink deeper and deeper, can I? We who cultivate the Dao do so to save the suffering; we cannot abandon anyone we can save just to protect ourselves. Besides, the catastrophe of the Lu Family, if you think about it, was because of my mother. I am just making up for her mistakes. Moreover, he confessed to me long ago; I know what I am doing."

"You!" True Person Fuyin was at a loss for how to refute these words. He paced back and forth, then pointed at Lingxiang and said: "Do you know who the mountain-protecting array of the entire sect was set up for? Wasn't it for you? This is something Senior Brother Zhaoming has been maintaining with his own cultivation. If not for this, he would have broken through his realm long ago. Have you thought about whether you are worthy of him by doing this!?"

Lingxiang lowered her head upon hearing this: "But I just cannot let this matter go. Whether it is Long Qi or Xinyi, they ended up like this because of my mother. I am not a compassionate person, but I am not cold-hearted either. I cannot just ignore the tragedy caused by my mother's mistakes, can I?"

As she spoke, Lingxiang looked up at True Person Fuyin, her eyes brimming with tears: "And seeing them, I think of myself. Senior Brother, can you understand this empathy?"

Looking at Lingxiang's appearance, True Person Fuyin did not know what to say for a moment.

"Sixth Senior Brother, just take it as me begging you. Please, never tell Senior Brother Shangqing and the others. Just this once, let me be willful, okay? In the future, I will definitely listen to you all and never be this reckless again!"

Looking at Lingxiang, whose face was covered in tears, True Person Fuyin's heart softened. Lingxiang rarely acted like this; she had always been a strong child.

"I can promise you," he shook his head and sighed: "But you must also promise me that you will never do anything dangerous again!"

Lingxiang nodded heavily upon hearing this, then wiped her tears and turned to walk toward the mountain gate. Yet, the moment she turned, the sorrow on her face vanished completely, replaced by the smug joy of a scheme successfully executed...

This upright True Person Fuyin had been tricked by Lingxiang again...