Chapter 202 - 202 200 Gemstone on the Sword

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202: Chapter 200: Gemstone on the Sword 202: Chapter 200: Gemstone on the Sword “Because this pill is too overbearing and malicious, it was the Palace Master who ordered its creation and then personally destroyed the elixir recipe, leaving only one remaining in the entire world. How could it… end up in the young lady’s hands?” Within the four countries, Shifang City was regarded as the most dazzling and luxurious, rich and abundant. Amongst the four dominant nations, whether in the royal court or in the mountain sects, Shifang City’s commerce reached all corners of the world. Though it was known as a city, its scale was comparable to that of a great nation. There was a legend among the Mortal World that wherever the sun shone and the earth extended, there could be found the wealth of Shifang City. Within Shifang City, no matter the rarity of the treasure, they were all but playthings in the hands of Fang Geyu. With the resources of Shifang City, acquiring a Soul-cutting Pill was not difficult, and it was not hard for Fang Geyu to collect such a pill. However, for her to unknowingly possess a Cangwu Forbidden Pill without anyone else noticing was indeed remarkable. What was even more intriguing and surprising was that she was a young miss of high status, never lacking for anything, why would she hide such a vicious object from everyone within the city? You must know, this pill was extremely ruthless, capable of silently taking down someone even from the Chengling Realm. And yet now, it was used on a good-for-nothing, Chai Ye felt it was a case of using a talented individual for a menial task. Fang Geyu looked toward the diminishing moon in the west, chuckled lightly, and said, “Don’t think that using this pill on Li Beifeng is a waste, he can become an excellent bait.” How could Chai Ye not understand the reasoning behind it, yet he still thought it inappropriate. “The Wandao Immortal Alliance has been established for five hundred years, with more than a myriad of members. Don’t be fooled by the multitude of cultivators under the Immortal Alliance’s name, as far as I know, six or seven out of ten who join are truly convinced and willing to serve, a rarity within the cultivation world. Relying on a mere mole, I fear it won’t cause much of a stir within the Immortal Alliance.” Fang Geyu glanced at him sideways, replied, “You say there are numerous cultivators under the Wandao Immortal Alliance’s banner? Heh, indeed, that is the case. The number of people that the Three Sects have not managed to gather, the Wandao Immortal Alliance can easily achieve, due mainly to their spirit of selfless and generous Dao teachings, generously distributing opportunities and materials within the alliance to their disciples. But to support such a massive Immortal Alliance, do you really think it can shine and stay united for hundreds of years just through the disciples’ voluntary offerings?” “This…” Chai Ye was at a loss for words. Fang Geyu sneered, “The small world of pugilists all hide countless sordid affairs. You should know that human nature is such that the more flesh used to bait ants, the more ants will come. And fish used to lure flies will only attract more flies. The so-called unity you speak of is nothing more than ants and flies rushing towards the fish bait. A profitable Immortal Alliance, yet you still speak of selfless love; if you say there’s nothing shady within this alliance, would you believe that?” “Does the young miss intend to…” Fang Geyu faintly said, “To seize something, one must be within it. Two moles sticking out like nails have been embedded in my Tiangge City; the intentions of the Wandao Immortal Alliance cannot be any clearer.” Chai Ye’s face suddenly changed, and he said, “Li Beifeng is known for overseeing the trade of Spirit Talismans and weaponry between Tiangge City and the thirteen cities of Daze Country’s Linquan region!” Shifang City was known for its Spirit Talismans and military might. The massive trade between cities was sometimes not only settled with Spirit Stones and money but also with Spirit Talismans and precious armament exchanges from the city’s inventory. Every year, Linquan’s thirteen cities auction off precious stone materials for weapons and Shifang City’s indispensable Purple Flame Quicksand. Thus, there were frequent business dealings with Shifang City. And within Linquan’s thirteen cities, the city lords who seemed to have no connections also shared one thing in common. The city lords were all Loose Cultivators. Fang Geyu said, “Go back and investigate Tiangge City’s south-western storehouse, and then everything will become clear. Heh… how interesting. Someone has set their sights on my Tiangge City, using my money to bolster the power of their Immortal Alliance, and in the end, even attempting to take this young miss’s head. In this world, where is there such a cheap deal?” Chai Ye was silent, a storm already brewing in his heart. He had dedicated his life to Tiangge City and had sworn to protect it to the death. The City Lord of Tiangge was also his lord. Using this opportunity of assessment, he wanted to see if his young miss was indeed as hopeless as rumors suggested. Little did he expect, it was a continuous pleasant surprise. He had defended Tiangge City for many years, priding himself on being thoroughly knowledgeable about all affairs within the city. Yet in the end, it was the third miss, known by the people as uneducated and only adept at spending money, who saw through the city’s profit and loss in a glance. A smile emerged on Chai Ye’s face, respectful and convinced, he said, “Your subordinate now clearly knows what to do.” Fang Geyu said, “An Siqi.” Chai Ye replied, “Miss, rest assured, everything that happened tonight, including the coercion, is unknown to Sister An.” He thought, if it were not for the words of trust from the young man named Si Chen, perhaps the poison pill would not have ended up in his hands tonight. With this thought, the Jade Bottle in his hand felt particularly heavy. Though he didn’t know why the young miss had hidden her edge and endured for many years, tonight the young miss revealed her sharpness to him for the first time; its significance was self-evident. With this thought in mind, excitement began to surge within Chai Ye. … … The early morning sun rose, and the snow was about to stop. Fang Geyu stood by the balcony, blowing in the cold morning air, the wind brushing across her face, giving her brows and eyes a chilly and ruthless look. The morning bells rang out, breaking the silence of the dawn. The slanting daylight fell upon the sword beside her, the blue gemstone reflecting a chill light. She slowly opened her eyes, the morning light falling into her pupils, yet failing to reflect any brightness. The dark pupils, devoid of light and shadow, were like two strokes of the darkest ink, blotted out. The remaining snow fell lightly, grazing the hilt gemstone. The dim light receded slightly, and her eyes seemed to warm up slightly, regaining their luster. Standing simply here, having blown in the morning breeze for a while, she hadn’t done anything, yet her eyes betrayed a deep fatigue. Fingers wiping the remaining snow off the sword, Fang Geyu carried her sword back into the inn. Lin Yuan was kneeling on the floor, cleaning the remaining bloodstains, and she did not inquire about the happenings of the previous night. Baili An was arranged on the bed, eyes closed, face pale with no breathing or heartbeat, seemingly no different from a dead person. The wound on the abdomen had not been treated with medicine, for even the best Healing Holy Medicine would have little effect on a corpse demon. So, the wound was simply wrapped with a thick layer of bandages to stop the bleeding, beyond that, Lin Yuan did not know what else to do. Lin Guiyuan was squatting beside the bed, his head drooping weakly, his facial muscles stiff and pale, unclear of what emotions he harbored. Fang Geyu walked to the bedside, frowning at the sight of the small silver sword in Baili An’s chest. She knew the secrets of the bloody river in Mountain Realm and also learned about the trials and turmoils of the realm from Lin Yuan. She knew that the bloody river hidden within the Realm now resided within that small sword. Though she did not understand how such a small sword could possess such miraculous power to contain the bloody river within, Fang Geyu, sharp as she was, did not question secrets that were not meant to be dug into.

Chapter 202 - 202 200 Gemstone on the Sword

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