Chapter 200 - 200 198 There is a River in the Demon World

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200: Chapter 198: There is a River in the Demon World 200: Chapter 198: There is a River in the Demon World But now, he seemed extremely cold as he burrowed into her arms, curling himself tightly, bowing his body, and nestling on her. Lin Yuan silently watched him, not knowing why her heart felt a bit sour yet soft. Her hand slipped through Baili An’s waist, gently hugging him from behind, she uttered a soft hum and then fell silent. Baili An allowed the fresh blood to flow from his stomach, as if he wouldn’t rest until all the cold blood reserved inside him was drained. He whispered weakly, “I won’t say much else, Fang Geyu arrived in Xianling City tonight. The covert agents in the city came knocking, delivering that pendant and informing me of the fragments’ news. Just this is already abnormal enough to understand that an enemy has long been hidden here, lurking in the shadows. First, Ming Yuanji caused a scene, trying to provoke the Giant Spirit Guarding the City, followed by the dangerous act of luring the theft of the Emperor’s secret treasure. But the mountain’s secret treasure was already stolen by someone earlier, unbeknownst to us who and when, yet what is certain is that the hidden enemy wants to kill two birds with one stone; not only to escape with the treasure but also to divert disaster eastward and eliminate the young lady of Shifang City.” Baili An looked weakly at Fang Geyu, his tone certain: “Not the son of Shifang City, but the young lady, forgive my bluntness, your identity is surely not merely that of a miss of Shifang City.” Frowning and deep in thought, Fang Geyu didn’t hide it, “Before my mother’s death, she decreed that the position of Shifang City’s City Lord should be succeeded by me, and she bestowed the sword to me. No matter how Shifang City develops in the future, this order must not be changed. Although my father is temporarily acting in this authority, everyone in the city knows that Shifang City belongs only to me.” Therefore, it was no wonder that the Light Armor lady harbored all sorts of hatred towards her. One, a noble lady of an Immortal family, although deeply favored, she held no real power and could only highlight her status with the backing of her family. The other, however, held the sword decree and had the power over the lives of thousands, relying on her family to support the name Fang Geyu. Between them, the significance of their identities was utterly different. Precisely because of this, assassination attempts came due to her. With a few words from Baili An, it wasn’t hard for Fang Geyu to guess the reasons behind. Her face turned gloomy, “It’s not only my life they want to take but also to weaken the influence of Shifang City. Upon entering the city, a Sea Expansion Realm Guest Elder was lost, then they drew me into this game—clearly, they do not want the position of Xianling City Lord to fall to Shifang City.” Hearing this, Baili An coughed lightly, laughing, his face bloodless and wan, but his eyes shone with a certain luster. Fang Geyu frowned, “What’s so funny?” “No… cough, cough, just that you yourself expressly said you have no interest in the position of Xianling City Lord, but just now, you seemed quite confident and determined.” Fang Geyu’s expression stiffened, and she coldly snorted, “Not wanting is one thing, but I simply can’t stand those who harm others from the shadows. They don’t wish for me to obtain the position and want me isolated and broken. Why should I comply with their wishes? By denying me the chance to compete, I feel compelled to fight and show them.” Lin Yuan could see that Fang Geyu was truly provoked tonight. In this world, there were undoubtedly many who wanted her life. But to have a murderous sword dangling at her neck, traps set beneath her feet, feeling the closeness of death and the chill of the Netherworld. It’s probably the first time. If she were to die, her illustrious identity would ultimately be the same as ordinary people – a mound of yellow sand, unattended and forgotten. “Do not be annoyed.” Although he was the one gravely injured at this moment, Baili An still showed a comforting expression. “The wind begins at the tip of the green reeds and stops amidst the wilderness; since there is wind, following its trail is not difficult to find where the reeds started.” The blood stopped flowing from the wound, as if all the fresh blood had drained out, leaving a grey pallor on Baili An’s face, yet his eyes still spirited, showing no signs of wanting to die. His index finger gently rubbed on the Biwater Jade in his other fingers, and a silver, ornate little sword that had been hidden for a long time appeared in his palm. That cold touch of death, both familiar and foreign to him. It seemed like what he was holding was a chasm he had long occupied but couldn’t completely perceive. He didn’t know, once he pulled the power of this Abyss into his body, what he would become. But no matter what, he felt it was better than death. Baili An said, “Chai Ye is a trustworthy and useful person. When you wake up tomorrow, he will give you an answer. Although sacrificing a few Guest Elders is a loss, it is not necessarily a bad thing for you, Fang Geyu…” He quietly glanced at her, his eyes devoid of any mad craving, very calm: “The world is not so vast; Xianling City lies within the world, naturally small. Now that you are already here, if you wish to take it, then just take it into your hands; I will help you.” Covered in blood, torn open and disemboweled. His intestines tearing, poison deep in his bones. To all appearances, a person who wouldn’t survive the next day. Yet, this was a person for whom Xianling City, unreachable by others, was just a bowl of tea, a cup of wine in front of him. In a simple gesture, he could grasp and obtain it. Where did he get such confidence, such assurance? Utterly foolish… just like her. Fang Geyu glanced at the city outside the window that never slept, slowly exhaled, “To take it, might as well.” In Baili An’s hand, the silver little sword, with a reverse grip, submerged into his chest, just like when he was laid in the coffin, as if he had been asleep for hundred years. But what differed was now inside this sword. Cang River. One of the six rivers of blood in the Demon World. Old blood spilled on the ground, the body already dried up, new blood furiously poured in. Lin Yuan’s expression drastically changed, about to speak out. In a flash, her eyes cleared, complicated expressions gradually faded from her face, returning to calm. In the Demon World, there are rivers, blood hidden within the flames. In the Demon World, there are rivers, that control myriad laws. In the Demon World, there are rivers, that can traverse reincarnation. In the Demon World, there are rivers, that can refine spirits into demons. In the Demon World, there are rivers, that can change life and death. In the Demon World, there are rivers, that can reach the other shore and see the sea. In the Mountain Realm, the Demon World’s river of fresh blood, guarded for years, concealed in the sword, corpse demons born from blood, anointing the body with the sword. Daywatching, lifewatching, deathwatching. On the windowsill, a rabbit quietly watched the scene before it, its eyes reflecting genuine sadness. The next day, dawn broke. Baili An did not wake up. His face was pale, his body cold, breathless, and heart-still. As if dead. Fang Geyu had already put the pendant on the ground back into the same Jade Box that used to store the Seven Treasures Elixir. This Jade Box, able to contain such precious items without leaking a trace of Spiritual Power, was naturally extraordinary itself. She sealed the earring away carefully. Fang Geyu silently looked over Baili An, her eyes deep in thought for a moment, then without further hesitation, meticulously closed the window, tightened the bed curtains. Then, she walked out, seeking Chai Ye.

Chapter 200 - 200 198 There is a River in the Demon World

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