A curse? Jian Yi knew of this concept. This wasn’t a method used by the upright cultivators. Instead, it’s a ploy that demonic cultivators often use. Once infected, if the method of unraveling the curse wasn’t found, the cursed person would slowly grow weak and die. If someone didn’t have enough cultivation or didn’t have a slight understanding of this ploy, they probably wouldn’t even know how they died. It’s an extremely malicious method.
In an instant, Jian Yi’s complexion turned unsightly.
He re-examined this body that he took over. At first when he first opened his eyes in this world, he already found himself inside this body. At that time, the owner of this body already left the world, dying suddenly in the middle of a forest and completely on an empty stomach. After Jian Yi transmigrated over, he felt his stomach was starving so much, it hurt. Without energy at all, Jian Yi hunted several days of wild animals before recovering. He naturally thought the original body had died of starvation.
Then Jian Yi followed the original’s memories and found some heirlooms left behind by his ancestors. He obtained that storage bracelet as well as a small amount of assets that allowed him to successfully join the Water Cloud Sect. The rest was history.
Even when he learned from Jizi Ang that the original’s parents were very likely murdered by someone, Jian Yi didn’t question the original’s death. After all, a dimwitted child who was driven away from his residence within the city after his parent’s death wouldn’t have been likely to survive.
But now, with Zhao Feiyu’s words, everything has changed. If he had the remains of a curse on his body, it was proof that the original actually died of the curse, and proof that the original and his parents were all murdered by someone.
Just what kind of person wouldn’t even let off a dimwit?
This injustice was really too much, so much that Jian Yi could no longer use ‘deal with Wen Xuan’s matters first, then figure out his own business’ to continue delaying it. He must take care of this matter, and it must be immediately. Otherwise, he’d no longer be able to remain in this body without qualms.
Jian Yi thought back and forth about all of these things. In actuality, only a mere second has passed. Seeing Jian Yi’s expression turn heavy, Zhao Feiyu thought it was because he figured out the fact that Jian Yi stole someone else’s corpse. Immediately, he started laughing gleefully. Raising a hand, he wanted to place it over Jian Yi’s shoulders, attempting to use this similarity between the two of them to pull close their relationship.
Jian Yi raised his head and gave Zhao Feiyu a look, gaze even colder than before.
Zhao Feiyu instantly froze. Then he gave two dry laughs, withdrawing the hand he just raised dejectedly.
“Are the remnants of the curse on my body very apparent? What are the chances of it being discovered by others?” Jian Yi asked.
“Not at all.” Zhao Feiyu answered honestly: “Looks like it happened several months ago. Very faint. Even a demonic cultivator like this lowly one wasn’t able to see through it without the help of the death contract.”
Jian Yi let out a breath of relief, color recovering to his face. Several months ago, that did coincide with the time that the original had died.
“Don’t tell anyone.” Jian Yi continued to say: “If a 3rd person learned of this matter…… you know what will happen.”
Zhao Feiyu instantly shivered on the spot: “This lowly one, this lowly one understands. But what if the other contract owner asks…”
“Shixiong……” Jian Yi mumbled, expression revealing some hesitation. After a long time, he sighed: “If shixiong asks on his own accord, I naturally wouldn’t pressure you. However, if he doesn’t ask, you can’t say a word.”
“Got it, got it.” Zhao Feiyu finally nodded his head.
Jian Yi was just about to continue speaking when he suddenly paused. He pressed his lips together hastily. From behind, Wen Xuan walked over, clearly already finished cleaning the battle area from before.
Wen Xuan asked: “What are you guys talking about, taking this long?”
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Saying these words, he suddenly saw the expressions of the two people before him change subtly. He couldn’t help but look bewildered: “What?”
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“You’re going to Cerulean Feathers?” Wen Xuan was even more bewildered: “Why?”
“Who knows what will happen, I’m afraid he won’t be able to handle it alone.” Jian Yi explained: “After all, those people who ran off might have already told Cerulean Feathers about what happened. The situation might not be cleared up so easily. With me coming up with plans on the side, he might be able to deal with it better.”
“But that still doesn’t need……” Wen Xuan clearly wasn’t too willing.
“And plus, there might be some of the yuan gathering materials you need in Cerulean Feathers” Jian Yi continued to say: “I can go take a look along the way.”
Wen Xuan’s brows furrowed: “If you’re going to find the things I need, I should go with you guys.”
“No, no.” Jian Yi said hastily: “Shixiong……” For a moment, he was somewhat flustered. However, he very quickly suppressed this panic and did his best to muddle through with reason: “We’re going to Cerulean Feathers, so…..” In the end, he took a deep breath, then said with a smile that’s not quite a smile: “If someone in Cerulean Feathers asked ‘so is Cultivator Zhao dead or alive’. Shixiong, what do you plan to answer?”
“Of course, I’d……” Wen Xuan started to say, but couldn’t help but pause with an unsightly expression.
What would he do? Say confidently and with conviction that Zhao Feiyu didn’t die at all? But Wen Xuan wasn’t the type of person to lie. Putting his internal discomfort aside, he really wasn’t confident that he wouldn’t be uncovered while forcibly telling this kind of lie.
This excuse was actually pretty good. Jian Yi’s expression relaxed faintly: “Therefore, just leave this matter to us, Shixiong. Don’t you still have to find a spiritual city and see if some items can be purchased? When we finish our individual tasks, we can meet up again. It shouldn’t take too long.”
Wen Xuan was still unwilling, but since everything was all said to this extent, he can only nod his head and agree.
In the end, they agreed to meet one month later north of Anfeng City. Then, Jian Yi waved his hands at Wen Xuan and flew off with Zhao Feiyu.
Left. Left just like this.
Wen Xuan remained where he stood for a while and felt really unhappy inside.
The person who wanted to follow him at first was Jian Yi. Now the person who wanted to act separately was also Jian Yi. Although they agreed to meet in one month, the unhappiness inside Wen Xuan’s heart was uncontrollable. Not to mention, the reason they had to separate was because Jian Yi was worried that Wen Xuan’s behavior would hinder the other two’s plans.
Moments later, Wen Xuan shook his head.
In the end, he wasn’t such a petty person. This kind of small mood churned internally for a while, then was very quickly tossed to the back of his head. Jian Yi was already foundation building now anyways. This should be a period where he learned to stand on his own. Wen Xuan didn’t need to worry too much.
As Wen Xuan comforted himself like this, he continued to follow the originally planned path.
Just like what Jian Yi said, right now the thing he needed to do the most was find a spiritual city. Although spiritual cities often sold things that were commonly seen. Occasionally, some rare commodities might pop up. It’s especially likely for Wen Xuan to find something he needed in a spiritual city’s auction house.
Originally, the two people agreed to go together. Now that only he was left, it certainly sped up the process.
Meanwhile, as Wen Xuan set out on his journey, Jian Yi and Zhao Feiyu already made quite a distance away.
“Can you tell who casted the curse?” Jian Yi said.
Zhao Feiyu nodded cautiously: “The curse carries the caster’s energy signature. There’s only so many demonic cultivators in this area. I’ve seen pretty much all of them. Even if I can’t recall them right now, I’d be able to tell if I see them again.”
“See them again?”
“To be honest, the demonic cultivators in this area are rather weak…… therefore, every once in a while, we’d gather and exchange information.”
“When’s next time?”
“As long as someone initiates, anytime is fine.”
“Then let’s do it soon. After we go to Cerulean Feathers, you can invite them to gather.” Jian Yi said: “Bring me to see them.”
“This lowly one underst……what?” Zhao Feiyu abruptly jumped, completely gobsmack.
“Bring me to meet them.” Jian Yi turned his head, looking directly into his eyes, repeating the words one by one.
Although frustrated, Zhao Feiyu can only nod his head.
“Don’t worry too much.” Jian Yi said smiling: “When you discovered the curse, didn’t you also suspect I was one of you guys? I can tell you, I’m not. But I don’t mind you introducing me as a kindred spirit to them. As long as I conceal it well, there won’t be any issue.”
This was really an extremely audacious decision. But the decision of a contract owner to a demonic cultivator was absolute. Zhao Feiyu can only pray that everything will really go off without a hitch when the time comes.
At this moment, they were almost at the entrance of the mountain to Cerulean Feathers. Just as Zhao Feiyu was praying, they saw two figures appear before them. One of them was Qin Shiyu who arrived one step ahead. The other was an yuan gathering cultivator from Cerulean Feathers.
These two yuan gathering cultivators saw the two foundation building cultivators over there and instantly stopped mid flight.
“This……” That yuan gathering cultivator from Cerulean Feathers was flabbergasted. He examined Zhao Feiyu up and down several times, then swung his sleeve, and turned his head to say to Qin Shiyu angrily: “Cultivator Zhao, are you making fun of us Cerulean Feathers? Didn’t you say he was murdered? Isn’t he currently fine, right in front of us!”
Qin Shiyu saw Zhao Feiyu and was clearly also surprised.
He quickly turned his gaze and saw Jian Yi who was next to Zhao Feiyu, then put on a smiling face: “To accidentally meet Cultivator Jian here, what a pleasant surprise. To be honest, my Xue shimei just told me now that Cultivator Zhao died in your hands. It scared me to death. That’s why I came running swiftly over to Cerulean Feathers to notify them. Yet here you are, returning together with Cultivator Zhao? Did my Xue shimei make a mistake, or……”
Jian Yi insincerely replied with a faint smile: “Cultivator Zhao and I really did cross swords before. But you can’t make friends without a good fight first after all. After we shook hands and made up, it actually felt like we’re long time friends. Therefore Cultivator Zhao invited me to come visit Cerulean Feathers. As for saying Cultivator Zhao died in my hands? How am I supposed to know where this nonsense came from?”
Zhao Feiyu also said: “Speaking of that shimei of yours. The reason why I fought with Cultivator Jian this time was all because of her instigation. I came to help her out, yet when she saw I couldn’t hold up against Cultivator Jian’s offense, she just ran off without caring about what happened to me. At that time, Cultivator Jian just happened to be swinging a sword at my head…… so that’s why she assumed I died? But that’s only her imagination! Cultivator Jian is kind and benevolent. He definitely wouldn’t take someone’s life so easily!”
Cultivator Jian is kind and benevolent? Qin Shiyu’s cheek couldn’t help but twitch.
He carefully examined the two people in front of him over and over. The two people’s explanation wasn’t completely flawless, but this Zhao Feiyu was indeed fine and dandy right in front of them. No one can refute this.
With Qin Shiyu’s current cultivation, he couldn’t see through the fact that Zhao Feiyu has been taken over by a demonic cultivator at all.
After a long time, Qin Shiyu can only cup his hands: “So it’s like this. Looks like my Xue shimei was only speaking fantasies.”
“That Xue shimei of yours,” The yuan gathering cultivator from Cerulean Feathers scoffed on the side: “is lacking in discipline.”
The relationship that Zhao Feiyu had with others in Cerulean Feather wasn’t much. When Qin Shiyu came to inform the sect that he was murdered, there actually weren’t many people who stepped forward to get revenge for him. Even the cultivator present currently only came for Sect contribution points. In the end, he ended up coming for nothing, so how could he not gripe?
When this person finished speaking, he gave Qin Shiyu another glare and then left with a toss of his sleeve.
Qin Shiyu also felt awkward. He quickly said goodbyes to the two people.
Seeing how Qin Shiyu ran off crestfallen, Jian Yi actually felt rather pleased.
To the side, Zhao Feiyu couldn’t help but let out a breath of relief: “Looks like we muddled through this matter. Originally I was worried that they’d head back to the main sect and find a nascent soul cultivator to check my identity. That would be rather troublesome.”
“Oh?” Jian Yi asked him with a smile: “Cultivators under nascent soul won’t be able to tell at all? Looks like your cultivation is pretty high.”
Zhao Feiyu instantly discovered that he said too much again, sweat inevitably gathering on his forehead. So what if his cultivation was pretty high? Shadow attachment demons, as long as they left their host body and got caught, can only resign to letting others do as they please. In his carelessness, he allowed Jian Yi to cut off half of his host body’s head and ended up in this tragic predicament. At the moment, he was already subdued by the death contract. For Jian Yi to find out that his cultivation wasn’t low, was even more disadvantageous for him.
Good thing Jian Yi didn’t ask anymore and only urged Zhao Feiyu to quickly bring him into Cerulean Feathers.
He was at least an inner disciple. For Zhao Feiyu to bring an outsider into his abode as a guest for a few days, it was a pretty easy task. Meanwhile, his revival after death, was originally only a one sided statement from Xue BingEr. So it didn’t cause any waves within Cerulean Feathers. At most, people talked about it as a joke.
At the moment, it was already late. So Jian Yi ended up resting for a night in Zhao Feiyu’s place.
Early next morning, in a place far away, Wen Xuan opened his eyes in the middle of a cave. He only felt like he didn’t sleep very well the entire night, and ached everywhere.
He sat up and watched the sun rising outside of the cave, dazing off.
Wen Xuan started to reminisce about when Jian Yi was still present. At night, not only did the other help him spread out the blankets, In the morning, he’d also bring over a cup of sweet dew from who knows where he found it. Very considerate, Jian Yi did everything just perfectly, not too little, not too much. Just like how when they first met, Jian Yi made that cup of tea for Wen Xuan. He always knew exactly what Wen Xuan liked the most. Who knows where all of this understanding came from.
Even though they’ve known each other for less than half a year, Wen Xuan still couldn’t get used to their sudden separation. In the midst of his daze, he unexpectedly felt like he couldn’t bear parting.
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