ALL NOVEL Chapter 72: Temporary Farewell
After listening to the words of the man in black, Yun Zhi furrowed her brows tightly.
Based on her speculation, it was most likely the doing of a certain elder within the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect, with a high probability.
But speculation was still speculation, and without conclusive evidence, Yun Zhi couldn’t possibly replace all the elders of the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect. That would easily leave people feeling disheartened.
And even if she did so this time, what about the future?
If similar baseless speculations were to arise again, would she have to replace another group of elders?
Could she only remain silent for now…
Yun Zhi felt a sense of unwillingness and clenched her teeth.
Ultimately, it was her own lack of strict supervision as the sect master.
Yun Zhi swung her long sword with resentment and beheaded the man in black without giving him a chance to beg for mercy, her eyes filled with determination.
Once this issue was resolved, she would never roam around aimlessly again.
To think that such a major problem had occurred within the sect, and she, as the sect master, knew nothing about it. Truly useless!
Moreover, Yun Zhi faintly felt that the current problem within the Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect was not limited to just this one.
If they were capable of hiring an assassin to commit murder, there were definitely many other dirty dealings going on!
“Yun Zhi, could you lift your foot for a moment?”
“Hmm?”
Xiao Yan’s voice snapped Yun Zhi out of her thoughts, and she absentmindedly lifted her foot. She then saw Xiao Yan removing the torso of the man in black from under her foot and placing it, along with the severed head and limbs she had chopped off, into a deep pit that had been dug at some point, assembling them into a normal corpse.
Well… you’re much luckier than the three bandits I encountered before. You can at least have a proper burial.
Xiao Yan shrugged lightly and began to bury the deep pit with the Heavy Black Ruler. Yun Zhi watched his actions and couldn’t help but recall the time when Xiao Yan had given a proper burial to the three bandits they encountered earlier. She looked at him somewhat helplessly.
“Even for someone who almost killed you, do you still want to help them find peace in death?” Yun Zhi slowly sheathed her long sword and suddenly remembered something, speaking up as a reminder. “Wait a moment, take out his spatial ring before burying him. Being able to survive in the Black Corner Domain, his spatial ring should contain many valuable items.”
Yun Zhi’s words made Xiao Yan pause and he turned to look at her.
“Do you want it, Yun Zhi?” he asked.
“Huh? Ah… no, it goes against my principles.”
Yun Zhi hesitated for a moment, then denied it.
Yun Zhi was not so fallen to the point of wanting to seize the possessions of the dead, no matter how valuable they might be.
The deceased’s wealth should not be touched, and one’s heart should find no peace by bearing their grudges.
No matter what it is, once you get used to something, it becomes taken for granted. Right and wrong gradually become blurred and indistinguishable, ultimately causing one to lose their moral principles. It’s something that should be vehemently avoided.
And this was something Yunshan had taught her since she was young.
However, most people would probably choose to make the most of the situation. In the majority’s view, when someone dies, they’re simply dead, and the things they leave behind should naturally be confiscated by the living. Few can restrain their greed.
“If Yun Zhi doesn’t want it, then I naturally won’t want it either.”
Xiao Yan chuckled lightly and continued burying the pit with the Heavy Black Ruler. Yun Zhi stood quietly on the side, watching his actions, and hugged her arms helplessly.
Before encountering Xiao Yan, Yun Zhi had never imagined that, besides herself and her teacher, there could be someone so upright in the world.
In her heart, her fondness for Xiao Yan grew stronger.
If she were to truly seek a lifelong partner in the future, Xiao Yan should be the person who best fit her ideals…
As Yun Zhi thought this, she suddenly snapped back to reality and quickly shook her head, annoyed, before tapping her own head.
I almost started daydreaming again…
While Yun Zhi was self-reflecting, Xiao Yan had already finished burying the pit. He picked up a stone from the roadside and placed it in front of the grave. Closing his eyes and clasping his hands together, he paid respects to the man in black who had been sent to assassinate him, a man whose name he didn’t even know.
At the same time, he recalled himself from a week ago, unwilling to travel with Yun Zhi. He felt a deep sense of dread in his heart.
If Yun Zhi had truly left back then, he might already be dead by now.
His strength was too weak in comparison to a Dou Wang (Battle King, 6th Level), and even with Yao Chen’s assistance, Xiao Yan didn’t believe he would have been able to escape successfully.
His strength was simply too lacking.
Xiao Yan deeply self-reflected within his heart.
Although he had already understood from the previous events that power couldn’t be used to promote righteousness, if he didn’t have the strength, he wouldn’t even be able to protect himself, let alone promote righteousness.
And there were some things that could only be accomplished with the support of power.
No matter what he wanted to do in this world, strength was an indispensable factor.
After paying his respects, Xiao Yan dusted off the Heavy Black Ruler and glanced sideways at Yun Zhi.
“Yun Zhi, do you want to continue resting?”
“… Let’s continue on our journey.”
Yun Zhi looked at the simple grave for a while before responding in such a manner.
Although not afraid of such things, sleeping near a grave always felt eerie.
Xiao Yan nodded, slung the Heavy Black Ruler on his back, extinguished the campfire, and once again set out on their journey with Yun Zhi.
Both of them were contemplating their own thoughts after the recent events, walking silently and steadily.
They walked until dawn, and finally arrived at their destination—the closest town to the Magic Beast Mountain Range, called Qingshan. Due to its proximity to the Magic Beast Mountain Range, it was also known as the Town of Magic Beast. The town was bustling with mercenaries who lived by the blade and healers who saved lives. Many mercenaries who traveled to Wutan City for trade also came from this town.
Upon entering the town, Yun Zhi looked at Xiao Yan and spoke softly.
“Xiao Yan, let’s part ways here.”
Yun Zhi’s words caught Xiao Yan slightly off guard. After spending a week together, he had grown accustomed to Yun Zhi’s company, so the impending separation naturally caused a hint of reluctance in his heart.
Even though I was initially reluctant to travel with Yun Zhi…
Xiao Yan smiled helplessly. He wouldn’t impede her departure based on his personal wishes, no matter how reluctant he felt.
“Yun Zhi, take care. I’ve been delighted to have you accompany me this past week. I thank you for your company along the way.” Xiao Yan’s expression turned serious, and he clasped his hands together, looking at Yun Zhi earnestly. “I am deeply grateful for your lifesaving grace, Yun Zhi-jie. I will remember it in my heart and repay it in the future!”
Watching Xiao Yan’s serious expression, Yun Zhi couldn’t help but feel guilty inside.
What lifesaving grace is he talking about? This calamity was brought upon you by my Yun Lan (Misty Cloud) Sect’s mismanagement…
“In any case, take care of yourself.” Yun Zhi waved her jade-like hand lightly, turned around, and left, leaving behind a final remark, “Until we meet again.”
As Xiao Yan watched Yun Zhi’s gradually fading figure, a trace of melancholy appeared in his eyes.
(Hey! Little Yanzi!) Suddenly, Yao Chen’s displeased voice echoed in Xiao Yan’s mind. (How could you let her go? She’s going to be one of your future harem!)
“…”
Yao Chen’s words snapped Xiao Yan out of his sadness, and instead, he felt an overwhelming headache.
(Senior Yao, I believe daydreaming only brings trouble…)
(If you can’t handle it, I’ll handle it for you! With me helping, which girl wouldn’t fall for you?)
“…”
Xiao Yan’s headache grew worse.
While Xiao Yan did indeed respect Yao Chen greatly, that was definitely true.
But Xiao Yan sincerely hoped that his teacher’s personality wouldn’t be so lecherous. At the very least, he wished she could act more like a woman…