Chapter 31 part 2
It was the first time that Ling Xi heard that her soul was incomplete and it was also the first time she heard that one could only have one lifetime. Furthermore, it was the first time that she got to know that her life was made from the cultivation of so many people. For a time, her mind was in a chaos and she looked bewildered at Cang Yu.
“I once told everyone to not tell you because I didn’t want you to feel that you are different and take the wrong step in life.”
Ling Xi knelt again, “Master, Ling Xi doesn’t know why you didn’t tell me this until today. Eldest senior brother…master…treated Ling Xi so kindly…no matter what kind of secrets are on Ling Xi, Ling Xi is Ling Xi, Cangjia’s supremo’s disciple. If one day…if one day, I turned into a demon, I would also not dare to be disrespectful to master and wouldn’t dare to do anything that would damage Cangjia.”
Cang Yu said with relief, “This master knows that you have a simple mind and a kind heart. I called you here today not to get your promise.”
“Ling Xi will use Ling Xi’s utmost effort to do what master wants.”
“Ling Xi, did you feel that the immortal world is in the state of weakness and a noxious influence is in the way?”
Ling Xi was silent. The faces of many immortals at the Four Immortals’ Association appeared in vividly in front of her eyes. Even high-tiered deity Donghua who everyone saw as the leader harbored evil intention and almost descended to the devilish ways.
“Once upon a time, many prestigious immortals suffered a calamity and entered the circle of reincarnation or lived in seclusion and didn’t pay attention anymore to the affairs of life. Many spells were gradually lost. I’m only four to five thousand years old and am already considered to be an elder in the immortal realm…How many immortals of nowadays had seen the prosperous age of the immortal realm? And how many knows how the true immortal realm looked like?” The ups and down faintly spread out through Cang Yu’s wrinkles. “Immortal god, immortal god. The god realm and the immortal realm were originally one. A great number of gods led the six realms. They were in charge of the cause and effect of karma and the circle of life and death and kept the balance in the six realms. However, ten thousand years ago, the god realm was in chaos. The entrance to the god realm disappeared. The god clan disappeared overnight. Since then, the balance of the six realms had been broken.”
Ling Xi listened quietly. “God” was too far away from her.
“The lifelong wish of this master is to find the entrance to the god realm, awaken the gods and let the six realms return to the right way. Otherwise, if another ten thousand years passed by, the immortal realm would presumably be devoured by the demon and devil realm and there would be no survival place for the mortal realm. These six realms…would also be gone.” Cang Yu’s eyes that had always been clear were soaked with red as if he had already seen the scene where the devil is enshrined.
Ling Xi felt grief, but she could only ask in a soft voice, “Master, what can Ling Xi do?”
Cang Yu said in a deep voice, “I have calculated two years ago that the tribulation of Cangjia is around the corner. Although, it had been deadly calm these past two years, but I am very worried and felt that it was the calm before the storm. Ling Xi, I told you about these today; firstly, was to let you remember Cangjia Mountain’s grace. Secondly is for you to remember, when the tribulation comes, perhaps it is also an opportunity. Cangjia’s mission is to find the entrance of the god realm at any cost and open the door to heaven. By then, if I’m no longer here…you must not forget what I have told you today.”
Ling Xi was silent again. Although, master said that she was different, she knew clearly how she grew up, how she slowly gained consciousness of an ordinary person and how she practiced for today’s cultivation. Such a heavy task, such great expectation, she truly…was unable to bear such great responsibility.
“Child, you are still young.” Cang Yu also seemed to feel that he was too serious just now. He helped Ling Xi up once again and sighed, “You only need to remember what this master said today. At a critical moment, don’t lost your mind and lost the right way.”
Ling Xi nodded.
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On the day of Cang Yu’s birthday, Cangjia Mountain was extremely lively. Although, immortals no longer had the need to eat common mortals’ food, Shuimai Peak still put a thousand tables.
Ling Xi didn’t want to cause trouble. Hence, she didn’t want to go down Tianmai Peak. However, Qing Kui keep pestering her, “Ling little Xi, have some back-bone! What is there to be afraid of? They looked down on you in the past and scolded you for being a demon. Today, go down and let them see! Whoever dares to make you unhappy again, you can take care of him!”
Ling Xi was still reluctant. She didn’t want to be surrounded by a group of people again to figure out why she could let the snow lotuses turn into ashes, why master accepted her as disciple and wherever she came from as a demon…
“That group of people had long glared at Cangjia like a tiger and watched Cangjia like a prey. Don’t know what got into master’s head this time to let them come over openly. Ling little Xi, do you want to see so many people clean up Cangjia and you will just sit back and ignore it?” She didn’t know from when it started, but Qing Kui rarely called her “Ah Chou” anymore. Instead, he added the word “little” between her name.
- Glare like a tiger and watched like a prey: covet
When Qing Kui said this, Ling Xi thought about what Cang Yu told her a few days ago, nodded and agreed.
Qing Kui rode Juisheng in the front. Ling Xi reared a sword behind him. Originally it was not far away, but because of the bickering of Qing Kui and Juisheng and Ling Xi was also not in a hurry, it took an hour to get there.
As soon as they reached Shuimai Peak, they heard the sound of water rattling and the waterfall was like auspicious clouds falling from the sky and divided Shuimai Peak into two halves vertically.
Shuimai Peak was indeed much livelier than Tianmai Peak.
Just as Ling Xi thought of this, a kingfisher flew to her and circled above her head a few times. The kingfishers on Cangjia Mountain had always had spiritual energy. Ling Xi thought that the bird was cute, reached out to let it land on her palm. That bird was obedient and landed steadily, but before it fell on her palm, it turned into an exquisite wooden box. The box was sealed with a big red paper. On the paper was written “Wishing master to have happiness and longevity”.
Ling Xi couldn’t help but wonder who gave her the birthday gift. Could it be that the bird recognized the wrong person? Qing Kui was right in front of her and Qing Lian and Qing Nian didn’t seem that they would make such a mistake. She hasn’t figured it out yet, when the two already landed. Qing Kui pulled her and saw the wooden box in her hand. He smiled, “Haha, sure enough woman are more meticulous. You even know to bring a gift for master.”
“This is not…” Ling Xi wanted to ask Qing Kui what was going on when she discovered that everyone at Shuimai Peak was looking at them.
Cang Yu had also gotten up and walked towards her.
She found Qing Lian and Qing Nian among the crowd. The two them were also looked at them (LX&QK). There was nothing unusual in their expressions. Then, this birthday gift…?
“Ling Xi, this is?” Cang Yu’s complexion looked good today. He looked at the wooden box in her hand.
Ling Xi told the truth, “I don’t know who sent it to me. Perhaps, that person wanted to wish master happy birthday.”
However…master’s disciples were obviously here.
“Let this master have a look.” Cang Yu reached out and wanted to take over the wooden box.
Ling Xi backed away subconsciously and avoided his hand.
“Master, let me do it,” Ling Xi said.
This wooden box came to her strangely. The words written on it were also strange. She didn’t know what was hidden inside the box. It was better if she opened it.
Ling Xi carefully removed the red paper that sealed the box and opened it.
No spell was casted on the wooden box and no harmful ghost jumped out, but Ling Xi’s hands shook suddenly. She threw the box on the ground without hesitation.
Everyone was surprised.
What fell from that box was a bloody skin of someone’s face!
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