Chapter 412

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　　“Zhao Qian really got lucky. First there was Qing Xiao, and then there was Xu Taiping. If it were in the future, even if Qing Xiao couldn’t come back from the Dragon Falling Abyss, relying only on Xu Taiping, he would be able to support the Seventh Peak.”
　　In the First Peak, in the residence of the Peak Master Jin Yue, Jin Hezhi, who had returned to the room, leaned on the chair and said with a depressed face.
Who told you to instigate He Jun to provoke Zhao Linglong?
　　Jin Yue ignored Jin Hezhi’s words and instead asked him sternly.
　　“The only ones left in the Seventh Peak who pose any threat are Jiang Zhi and Zhao Linglong. Jiang Zhi has an old injury and isn’t worth fearing. If we can send Zhao Linglong to the Qilv Hall, even if Xu Taiping and Du Gu Qingxiao come back, they will surely find it difficult to hold up alone.”
　　“Who knew that Xu Taiping just happened to come back.”
　　Jin Hezhi said with a look of regret on his face.
　　“Doing all these unnecessary things！”
　　Jin Yue snorted in dissatisfaction.
　　“We are indeed on the side of the Sect Leader, but we are not his dogs and don’t have to do our best for him in everything. Besides, Ninth Uncle isn’t dead yet. After this competition, whether the Sect Leader can really completely control Qingxuan is hard to say.”
Hethen added sternly.
　　“Father, you are still too cautious.” Jin Hezhi shook his head with a smile. “As long as we act within the rules of Qilv, no matter how strong Ninth Uncle is, he has no way to do anything to us, unless he really wants to fight to the death and make Qingxuan decline from then on.”
　　Hearing this, Jin Yue shook his head and said：
　　“You haven’t seen Ninth Uncle’s former methods.”
　　However, he didn’t seem willing to continue on this topic and instead asked Jin Hezhi again： “How did you get that letter from Su Chan？”
　　“Father, didn’t I tell you already？ I found it by accident when I was searching for the sword manual in Su Chan’s former dojo.”
　　Jin Hezhi stood up impatiently.
　　Jin Yue didn’t seem satisfied with this answer.
　　He walked up to Jin Hezhi and said sternly：
　　No matter how you got that letter, don’t get too close to Su Chan. From the moment he became a demon, the original Su Chan was already dead. Demons and humans are two different existences, just like us and the pigs and dogs in the pen. They only regard humans as playthings and blood food.
　　Upon hearing this, Jin Hezhi sneered.
　　Is this the reason why you let that Zhao Qian chop off mother’s head back then？
　　He looked at Jin Yue with cold eyes.
　　I know you’ve always been brooding about this matter, but the fact is that after your mother became a demon, she was no longer your original mother. She was just a monster wearing your mother’s skin.
　　Jin Yue frowned and said.
　　Hehe…
　　Jin Hezhi sneered again.
　　Do you know what my mother said to me before being beheaded by Zhao Qian？
　　With his back to Jin Yue, as he walked towards the door, he seemed to be whispering and said, “She said… Zhi’er, don’t cry. Mother doesn’t hurt. Mother doesn’t hurt at all. She also said, Zhi’er… when mother is gone, you have to listen to your father. You have to eat well. You’re still growing and can’t not eat meat. That brocade robe that you like the most, I put it on the second layer of the cabinet in your room. Your boots, I also washed them for you and put them on the first layer of the cabinet. The dishes you like to eat, mother has already made the recipe and given it to the cook. If you want to eat, just tell them…”
Having said this, Jin Hezhi suddenly turned his head to look at Jin Yue, and then with tears streaming down his face and his face distorted, he roared at Jin Yue with a voice almost like a roar:
　　“She’s not a demon. She’s my mother. It was Zhao Qian who killed my mother！”
　　After saying these words, his figure flashed and disappeared from the spot.
　　After a long silence, Jin Yue suddenly slowly crouched down, and then hugged his head with both hands and said in a low voice, “Qing’er, if only you were here. Zhi’er would definitely listen to your words.”
　　……
　　At night.
　　At the entrance of Qiyuexuan Courtyard.
　　“Hoo…”
　　Xu Taiping, who had seen off a group of senior sisters and senior brothers, stretched his waist long and let out a breath.
　　“Fortunately, at least senior sisters and the others haven’t changed much.”
　　He looked at the bright moon in the sky and said with great emotion.
　　The disciples selected by your Peak Master Zhao Qian, although their natural talents are all average, their tempers are more mellow and resolute than those of the disciples of the other several peaks.
　　The figure of Fairy Lingyue appeared beside Xu Taiping.
　　“Mm.”
　　Xu　Taiping　nodded.
　　“Xu Taiping, you should test your saber with me tonight.”
　　At this time, the voice of Saber Ghost, which had not been heard for a long time, rang out in Xu Taiping’s mind.
　　“Okay.”
　　Xu　Taiping　nodded.
　　He hadn’t practiced saber with Saber Ghost for nearly half a year. Coincidentally, he had some insights during this period and could look for him to give it a try.
　　“Tomorrow is the first match of the Grand Competition. Don’t consume too much of your mind tonight. After all, no one knows what your Sect Leader and that Su Chan in the dark have prepared for you.”
　　Fairy Lingyue reminded Xu Taiping at this time.
　　“I understand.”
　　While responding in his heart, Xu Taiping stepped back into the courtyard and closed the courtyard door.
　　And just as he returned to the courtyard, a figure, like a feather, drifted lightly onto the Hongqiao in front.
　　That figure was thin, holding a wine gourd in his hand, a long sword hanging from his waist, and a snow-white bird standing on his shoulder.
　　“I didn’t expect that this kid actually really came back. That was an invitation from the Golden Scale Association.”
　　The white bird suddenly spoke in a human voice, full of emotion.
　　“The Golden Scale Meeting is still early. After the Seven Peaks Tournament, can’t he still go？”
　　The old man took a sip of wine and said indifferently.
　　“Uncle Nine, you don’t really think this kid can win in the Seven Peaks Tournament, do you？ That Ye Xuan is…”
　　“What are you afraid of？ Worst comes to worst, I’ll just flip this table over first.”
　　The old man still said indifferently.
　　Hearing this, the white bird sighed and said,
　　“Uncle Nine, unless it’s absolutely necessary, don’t do that.”
　　The old man didn’t answer, but waved his hand and said,
　　“Let’s go. Don’t stay in Qingxuan recently. Zhou Tong’s sword is too evil, and with this Slaughtering Immortal Sword Formation here, it’s too dangerous for you.”
　　After saying this, the old man’s figure gradually faded away and finally disappeared completely.
　　The white bird looked at the entrance of Qiyuexuan Courtyard, then shook its head and also disappeared into the night.
　　……
　　At the same time.
　　In the Ninth Mansion.
　　“Sparrow, Sparrow, why did you let him return to Qingxuan？ Didn’t I say that no matter what, he must be left behind？”
　　The Lord of the Ninth Mansion pointed at the Sparrow and cursed.
　　“Lord, he wanted to leave. How could I stop him？”
　　The Sparrow looked helpless.
　　The Lord of the Liu Mansion pointed at the Sparrow, looking like he wanted to say something but stopped. It took him a long time to hold back a single word： “Scram！”
　　“Alright.”
　　Huangque turned around and left with a smile on his face.
　　“Wait　a　minute.”
　　Before he could take a few steps, the Lord Liu suddenly called him back.
　　“Lord, is there anything else？”
　　Huangque　looked　puzzled.
　　“Go back to the Xiaoyao Sect and ask your master Wu Ya Zi to come out.”
　　Lord Liu said with a serious expression.
　　“Ask my master to come out？！”
　　Huangque　was　shocked.
　　“Lord, my master’s mind is sometimes good and sometimes bad. There may be chaos！”
　　He reminded Lord Liu.
　　“Otherwise, what else can we do？ In this world, only your master’s Dharma Appearance Heaven and Earth can withstand a blow from the Sword Array of Killing Immortals. At most, prepare more Jiuzhuan Shenqing Pills.”
　　Lord Liu said helplessly.
　　“Jiuzhuan Shenqing Pills are Tian-level spirit pills. The price is a bit…”
　　“As long as we can ensure that kid doesn’t die, no matter how high the price is, my nine prefectures are willing to pay！”
　　Before Huangque could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Lord Liu.
　　……
　　The　next　day,
　　early in the morning, the stands around the Five Old Men’s Pool in the west were full of people.
　　Today is the first match of this Seven Peaks Competition——
　　Seven Dragons Seizing the Pearl.
　　“The seventh peak, Xu Taiping, Zhao Linglong, Jiang Zhi, take your seats！”
　　After hearing the shout of Elder Black Dragon, Xu Taiping looked at his senior sister Zhao Linglong and Jiang Zhi, whose faces were full of tension and unease, and said：
　　“Let’s go, Senior Sister. Although the Second Senior Brother isn’t here, there’s still me.”
　　“Mm.”
　　Jiang Zhi and Zhao Linglong nodded in unison.
　　Xu Taiping’s words made them feel inexplicably at ease.