Chapter 327 - 327 325 The Gentleman Should Not Look

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327: Chapter 325: The Gentleman Should Not Look 327: Chapter 325: The Gentleman Should Not Look “I’m truly in good fortune today,” Baili An said as he continued walking into the dark depths, responding nonchalantly as Ying Xiu patiently followed closely behind. “I am certain of Yin Baishuang’s determination to kill her; even if it disrupts the balance of the Three Sects’ Righteous Immortal Sect, if Su Jing were to fall powerless in front of her, Yin Baishuang would not hesitate to behead her.” “Yet today, because of you, she held back,” Ying Xiu spoke softly and steadily, not losing any composure despite the emotions hidden within. But his gaze stayed fixed on the nape of Baili An’s neck without shifting for even a moment. Baili An stopped and turned back to meet Ying Xiu’s calm and gentle eyes, smiling, “That truly is an honor for me.” There was a momentary pause in Ying Xiu’s breathing, but it quickly normalized as he looked at the frost marks on Baili An’s chest, his gaze giving off a hint of mockery, “What I meant to say is that you really shouldn’t have meddled today.” Baili An, feigning ignorance, asked, “So does Young Master Ying also wish for Su Jing’s death?” With an unchanged expression, Ying Xiu calmly and openly replied, “Indeed, I quite dislike Su Jing. If possible, I would also relish the opportunity to kill her myself and win a beauty’s favor, but that is not permitted. Her personality may not be likable, but her status is undeniable. Yin Baishuang can act recklessly while I cannot.” He took a deep breath, his gaze penetrating like that of a hawk, “I believe those enticed by Su Jing’s status and this unexpected guise are not few. Clinging to that so-called hero-saving-the-beauty script to prove their own worth is indeed a fantasy every man loves.” Baili An thought to himself, “What exactly are you saying, why don’t I understand at all?” This time, he genuinely didn’t understand what Ying Xiu was trying to communicate. “Yet in my eyes, it’s completely unnecessary.” Bathed in light and shadow, Ying Xiu’s amiable demeanor, which did not align with his true inner feelings, emanated a gentle firmness, “With me here, she won’t be able to make a grave mistake.” Baili An quietly watched him. Suddenly, he felt that Yin Baishuang had said something quite right. This man is indeed very pitiful. Seeing that he remained silent, Ying Xiu spread out his cloak, his demeanor becoming even more gentle, the sort of gentle mercy that a noble shows toward the weak. This was the look he gave when he saw Heroic Spirit Hongying. “So I find you pitiable, you’re going to the Ghost Mountain Second Realm to find your rabbit, yet there was no need for you to take her sword, especially now,” he continued, warning, “You must understand, Yin Baishuang’s Han Zhi is far more terrifying than you could imagine.” Ying Xiu pointed at the pale frost mark on his chest, continuing, “Though this sword wound seems superficial, you’re unaware that it has already penetrated deep inside, the Han Zhi Sword Qi can freeze even the fire of Heavenly Tribulation. You don’t feel immense pain because your channels are blocked by the Sword Qi.” “You only have ten days,” he added solemnly, “If you leave Ghost Mountain now and go to the Inner City of Xianling to seek help from the Observation Stopping Technique of the Seal Keeper Qingshui, she can still remove the Sword Qi and heal you. However, if you stay in Ghost Mountain for more than ten days and the frost on your chest dissolves, the sealed Sword Qi will burst uncontrollably — and you will die from blood poisoning!” As a swordsman, Baili An understood the dreadful nature of this sword far more than Ying Xiu. True to Ying Xiu’s words, Yin Baishuang had a deep obsession with Su Jing, naturally, she wouldn’t easily give up such perfect opportunity to kill her. Within these ten days, it was highly possible that Su Jing would regain consciousness; by then, if it’s possible for her to kill him through Su Jing’s hand, that would be an actual convenience. If Su Jing, driven by a sudden surge of kindness and gratitude for his help, decided not to strike him down anymore, then dying from the eruption of the Han Zhi Sword Qi inside him wouldn’t contrast with Su Jing’s wishes. The words Yin Baishuang spoke upon departing were not in jest. He had infuriated Su Jing severely by saving her. The sword wound on his chest was enough proof that in this world, whether it’s a powerful female cultivator or any ordinary woman from the Mortal World, they are exceptionally petty creatures. Baili An turned his head back and looked forward, his steps advancing once more amid the paths obscured by darkness. He spoke lightly with a smile, “Blood poisoning, such a thing… once you get used to it, you realize it’s not so dreadful.” Having said what needed to be said, Ying Xiu hadn’t expected such a response. A wager of courage and life for protection, all clearly useless endeavors—had it really not shaken him at all? “Oh, one more thing, Young Master Ying,” this time, Baili An didn’t stop or slow his pace, but turned his head back again with a faint smile, “You say you dislike Su Jing and wish for her death, but why did you always steal glances at her the moment I helped her up and she showed her true face?” With just a few words, Ying Xiu’s calm and gentle facade was shattered! Flushing red, with panic clear in his eyes, he clenched his teeth fiercely, “You’re talking nonsense!” Baili An smirked, “Then consider it nonsense. I ask you to stop here, Young Master Ying, since you are not going to the Second Realm of Ghost Mountain.” Despite his strong control over his emotions, a few deep breaths later, the flush faded from Ying Xiu’s face, and he watched with profound eyes as Baili An’s figure disappeared into the darkness. … … Black Mountain is covered in snow, clouds coming from the south. The colors of the mountain and the clouds differed momentarily; then, a chilling wind swept in the snow, hitting faces and creating clouds along the mountain trail below. The cold under Ghost Mountain was severe. One after another, the cultivators descending from Ghost Mountain on flying swords, despite their innate Spiritual Power, couldn’t fully resist the biting cold here. Most of the young Cultivators were wearing spirit thread-woven cloaks for warmth, and upon entering the First Realm of Ghost Mountain, those from various forces participating in Xianling City’s grand examination put an end to their Flying Swords. Although there was no formal prohibition, the Sword Qi during sword control could disturb the demons and ghosts in the mountain. Despite the Inner City’s Seal Keeper announcing the examination questions in advance at the Holy Tomb, the early opening of the Inner City a few months prior had caught everyone off guard, making it seem unreal. Who would have thought that the first question of this grand examination would involve the notorious three-thousand-year-old Fierce Ghost? This first question alone stumped many Cultivators. Those capable of becoming Guest Elders mainly belong to the Sea Expansion Realm. Yet, with their cultivation at the Sea Expansion Realm, how could they dare to act out in front of a Ghost? But once they had accepted the marker of hospitality, as Guest Elders esteemed by their hosts, how could they retreat without a fight? Moreover, though the Realm of Ghost Mountain is full of danger, if they traveled together, most of the city’s Guest Elders had already crossed the threshold of the Sea Expansion Realm, they could avoid major life-threatening situations by being careful and not deliberately touching upon the taboos. What’s more, Ghost Mountain had not been opened for 500 years. Although recognized as a place of negative energy, it was not devoid of various unknown opportunities, Spiritual Objects, or precious Magic Artifacts lost by predecessors from ancient times. Setting aside solving the question of the Ghost for the examination, the mere opening of Ghost Mountain could certainly be considered a major event within Xianling City. Thinking this way, this year’s examination process in Xianling City seemed much more intriguing than it had been 500 years ago. Although the Ghost was like an insurmountable Evil Mountain blocking their path, these Guest Elders had entered Xianling City precisely for opportunities and benefits. Perhaps by simply stumbling upon a fragment within Ghost Mountain, they might comprehend the mysteries of the universe and break through their bottlenecks, reaching new heights in cultivation. Naturally, they were delighted. The dim light of campfires warded off the cold and dampness of the dark clouds. Halfway up Ghost Mountain, a cold and ancient pavilion provided shelter for six or seven people, though it was somewhat cramped. Sparsely visible in the space around the mountainside, dark entities lingered and fluttered like venomous snakes flicking their tongues in the dark. However, this old pavilion appeared to possess an age-old refined aura that kept these dark entities at bay. But upon closer inspection, the arrangement of mystical formations at the four corners of the pavilion and the faint light emitted from a string of azure beads hanging under the pavilion’s roof, which were slowly absorbed by the formations, created a barrier impervious to the Fierce Ghost. Inside the pavilion, crowded with six or seven people wearing various attire from different backgrounds, two of them, a man and a woman, wore similar garments—a simple, plain robe from an Immortal Sect of a minor nation to the southeast, adorned with a hollowed-out silk osmanthus decoration on their shoulders. Anyone with knowledge would recognize these two as being from the Jingyue Sect, worshipped by the ten surrounding minor nations.

Chapter 327 - 327 325 The Gentleman Should Not Look

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