Unsterblichkeit, Unsterblichkeit

Kapitel 7

but……

His mind and heart couldn't remember, but it seemed that every cell in his body still held some lingering memories.

Just like when she saw Green Tea attack her, she didn't even think, and before she knew it, she was already protecting her.

Or, just like when she accidentally tripped over the hem of her skirt as she got out of the car, the person next to her didn't realize that he had rushed to her side and reached out to carefully help her down. Only under Shuang Jing's astonished gaze did he realize what he had done; it was, in fact, an action that seemed utterly natural.

It was as if something inside him was telling him that even if it cost him his life, he had to protect the woman in front of him.

"Then... was the Seven Stones Sect Master seriously injured in the fierce battle while helping the Lord, and has been suffering from this ailment ever since?"

After Che Shui continued to excitedly recount some past events, Xuan Sheng looked calmly at Shuang Jing, who was being held captive by a maid, and asked.

The woman pouted and looked up, obediently letting Ningdu wipe her sweat and add clothes for her. Her pale face had regained some color, looking rosy like a wildflower in full bloom. Xuan Sheng looked at her and suddenly wanted to laugh.

"..."

Che Shui opened her mouth, but she would never say the words, "I was seriously injured to save you, and after five years of waiting, all I got was a 'I don't remember you'." Instead, she lowered her head to hide her embarrassment and smiled, saying, "Do you know how we met?"

"Aren't you asking a pointless question?" Xuan Sheng ignored his attempt to evade his question and raised an eyebrow, waiting for him to continue.

"We met Shuangjing around the same time. We had just left Chongchonglou when this girl caused all the trouble." Cheshui laughed, her voice full of tenderness:

"Well, that was a dispute between Feiying Fortress and Ziwei Hall. The former claimed the latter stole something from them, while Ziwei Hall said it was Shuangjing who stole it, so the three parties argued..." He paused, thinking about the scene at the time, and pondered for a moment before continuing:

"Actually... cough, only Feiyingbao and Ziweitang are making noise. Shuangjing is eating noodles very quietly and attentively over there."

I knew it! Xuan Sheng secretly wiped away sweat from his brow.

"Later, after she finished eating, she slammed her hand on the table and shouted, 'Alright! I'll find the thing within three days, and then you all must turn your hostility into peace, okay?!'" The leader of Chongchonglou said, imitating her actions at that moment:

"Both sides were unwilling, especially the Feiying Fortress side, who thought it was too easy for Ziwei Hall, but they were persuaded by Shuangjing, though the date was shortened to one day and one night." As he thought about it, he couldn't help but chuckle: "Ah, they say the young are fearless, now that I think about it, she was really audacious. Who would bother with such trivial matters now? But what happened later? She did find the things during the search, and it turned out that it really was someone from Ziwei Hall who stole them."

"Those people from Flying Shadow Fortress...?"

Che Shui shook his head and smiled: "That girl is amazing. I don't know how she did it, but she managed to invite all the hall masters and fortress lords from both sides. It turns out it was a conspiracy orchestrated by people within both sides, wanting to incite Feiying Fortress and Ziwei Hall to fight, and eliminate some people within the gang who were unfavorable to them." He always laughed when he talked about this part, with a hint of schadenfreude.

"Now things are really messed up. This matter has spread throughout the entire martial arts world, and both sides have lost face. Fortunately, their hall master and fortress master are reasonable people, so they naturally turned hostility into friendship. From then on, Ziwei Hall and Feiying Fortress became friends rather than enemies, and that's how Shuangjing's reputation spread."

"And then?" Seeing that Che Shui didn't continue, Xuan Sheng raised an eyebrow and asked, "What happened next?"

Che Shui was taken aback and fell silent.

later?

Later, they became sworn brothers with Tian Sha, the head of the Ziwei Hall.

What followed was the glorious era that belonged to the four of them, and the battle that brought everything to an abrupt end.

Che Shui's eyes were filled with an unfathomable sorrow, a deep look that seemed to convey utter grief. Xuan Sheng wanted to say something, but then he saw Shuang Jing skip back, her gaze fixed on a path not far from them, pointing and calling out happily:

"Ah! My sister sent someone to pick us up!"

Upon hearing this, the two turned their heads and saw a light yellow sedan chair being carried by several light-footed disciples in blue robes, rapidly approaching.

Che Shui groaned, suddenly feeling an urge to run away.

Frost Gate - The Mountain Moon Knows Not What's in My Heart 2

Seven stones in the mist, frost condensed in the clouds.

The Seven Stone Gate and the Frost Gate have been inseparable for generations.

Speaking of which, the world's number one divine physician sect was established by the Seven Stones Sect several decades ago.

Because many people in the martial arts world were injured by weapons made by the Seven Stones Sect, the sect leader at the time felt deeply guilty. So he sent his eldest daughter to study under a divine physician and sent her to travel the martial arts world to treat people and provide medical care. Later, he spent a lot of money to help her establish a sect, taking the name of her divine physician mentor, Ning Shuang.

At that time, anyone in the world who wanted to learn medicine could go there to study, regardless of gender or birth. They only needed to rely on their compassion and diligence to save all things in the world. It was once the greatest holy place in the world, and the whole martial arts world looked up to and respected it. It was also known as "Hua Tuo Sect".

From that generation onward, the Seven Stones Sect would always send its direct descendants to the Frost Condensation Sect to study medicine.

Ye Shuangqing was the top female disciple of the Ning Shuang Sect. Later, she married her childhood sweetheart, the young master, and became the sect leader's wife. Since she had eloped with the young master because she was attracted by his beauty, the responsibility of inheriting the Seven Stones Sect naturally fell on her younger sister. Therefore, Shuangqing always felt guilty and doted on her sister, wishing she could give her the world.

So, the sedan chair that was sent this time ignored the other four people and carried Shuangjing, who was actually very energetic and eager to climb the mountain, up in a grand manner, leaving the rest of the group of people standing there, starving and waiting for the wind.

Xuan Sheng ignored the few people who were looking at him with resentment without any expression. He finished his meal with an elegant demeanor and then shook his long blue robe and walked lightly and nimbly up the mountain.

When everyone arrived at the main hall of Ning Shuang Sect, covered in sweat, they saw Shuang Jing rocking back and forth in a rocking chair, while the sect leader's wife, Ye Ning Shuang, drank tea with unparalleled elegance beside her.

Che Shui's heart sank to the bottom. Just as he was about to kneel down in tears and beg for mercy from the madam, Ye Shuangqing glanced at him lightly, and he cowardly hid behind Ning Du.

As the two female attendants were looking down on him, Ye Shuangqing gracefully stood up and walked towards them with a smile, but there was not a trace of joy in her eyes:

"Welcome to Frost Condensation Sect, everyone. You've all had a long journey."

The woman was exceptionally beautiful, about three or four years older than Shuangjing. Her face was like a lotus blossom, her eyebrows like willow branches, her lips like roses, and her eyes like rippling waves. Her movements were graceful and elegant, each step like a lotus blooming. It seemed that all the virtues of the Ye couple were embodied in her. She glanced lightly at Cheshui with her almond-shaped eyes, her gaze shimmering, and said softly, almost as if speaking:

"Master Du, you're truly leisurely, finding time amidst your busy schedule to accompany my sister on this visit. It's truly kind of you." She finished speaking, raising a delicate eyebrow and lifting her chin, looking at him with a half-smile. (My sister is already so badly hurt because of you two lousy men, and you still let her come out?!)

Che Shui understood her meaning perfectly well, but he could only laugh awkwardly and say, "Madam, you're too kind...you flatter me. Accompanying the Sect Master on this visit is no trouble at all. I...I'm very happy to do it..." He answered incoherently. (When your sister wants to do something, is there anyone who can stop her?)

Che Shui looked at Shuang Jing with a worried expression, only to see her wrapped up like a spring roll with only her smiling face showing, munching on a scallion pancake.

"But Chongchonglou is so busy, it's really too much of a bother for you..." Shuangqing frowned and said with a troubled expression, her tone even a little pitiful.

"No, no, no... Madam, you're too kind. Chongchonglou is alright, not too busy..." Cheshui shook her head pitifully, almost collapsing to the ground.

"So you're just taking Xiao Jing around everywhere because you're so free? If something happens... Du Cheshui, how many heads do you have to pay for the Seven Stones Sect and the Frost Condensation Sect, huh? The Ye family's skills have been lost, how many heads do you have to pay for the entire martial arts world, huh?" Shuang Qing suddenly changed her tone, but with a smile, she spoke elegantly and kindly, then turned to Xuan Sheng who was standing to the side:

"And you, the second young master of Half Moon City, since you've forgotten everything, why did you step into this mess? Hmm?" She smiled, smiled, and smiled again:

"Even if you've forgotten about it yourself, your family hasn't, right? If your fiancée is really that important, wouldn't it have been simple for the young master of Half Moon City to come out and seek medical help for you? Instead, they dared to come to Frost Condensation Sect and hurt our Xiao Jing's feelings. What exactly is Half Moon City up to..."

"Sister..." Shuang Jing, sitting beside her, spoke calmly, "Don't say anything more..."

"Stop talking, stop talking! I'm going to say it anyway! Look at you..." Upon hearing this, Shuangqing's previously well-maintained smile instantly twisted. She stomped her foot, pointing an angry finger at Xuansheng: "Just how good is this guy? You sacrificed so much for him? Not only did you lose your martial arts skills, but you wasted five years of your youth on him! What did you get in return?!" She then turned to Xuansheng and angrily said:

"Second Young Master, it's fine if my sister is willing to serve you like a slave, but she's a brain-dead idiot, not me! Let me tell you, you think you can use 'I forgot' to cover up the debt of the past five years? No way!"

Well said!!!

Che Shui stood up excitedly and clapped her hands, her eyes shining. This is exactly what I wanted to say to Xuan Sheng!

"Get out of my way! I'll settle the score with you later!" Shuangqing was the type to turn her back on anyone, even her own master. She kicked Cheshui into a corner to rest, and then roared at Xuansheng, "Listen up! If you don't give my sister an explanation today, even if Half Moon City comes to war, Frost Condensation Sect will not heal your fiancée!"

"..." Xuan Sheng was stunned for a moment, looking at the sect leader's wife with an angry and agitated expression in front of him, but he even forgot to be angry.

He looked at the pale-faced woman huddled in the main seat. Her bright eyes were calm, as if she were waiting for his answer, but there was no eagerness or expectation in them, only curiosity about his response.

As I watched, it suddenly dawned on me.

I remember the surprise and resentment of the Ning Shuang Sect Master and Shuang Qing when I mentioned Shao Hua; Ning Du's half-angry and half-pitying scolding when I said I didn't know her; and Che Shui's panic and embarrassment when I asked her why she was injured... So, her current state is all because of me?

Is there really someone who gave up all his martial arts skills and health for him, and waited for so long?

However, he really doesn't remember anything.

Not even a fraction of a moment in my memory is about her.

If I can remember it, that would be a good thing, wouldn't it?

He looked at her calmly.

She, too, gazed at him silently.

The entire hall fell silent, with everyone turning their heads left and right to watch as the two people's gazes formed a straight line in the air.

Xuan Sheng suddenly remembered a large wheat field in the valley inside Half Moon City.

As a child, I looked up at my mother amidst a field of golden rice stalks and asked why we didn't leave. The world outside must be vast and beautiful. My mother smiled. Her smiling face radiated sunlight, making everything seem exceptionally gentle. She stroked her face and said, "Because I'm afraid my father, who's out there making his way in the world, won't be able to find me when he returns."

He remained silent.

Are you willing to wait for several years because you're afraid the other person might panic for even a moment?

It's clearly a case of disproportionate giving and receiving.

How can there be such a stupid person?

Looking at Shuangjing winking at him, he felt a needle-like pain gently brushing against his chest, and he couldn't help but frown slightly.

"I heard that guests from afar have arrived?"

Suddenly, a deep and cheerful male voice rang out from outside the door. Everyone looked over and saw a tall, handsome man enter with a smile. The disciples and servants standing outside bowed and greeted him. Even Shuang Qing hurriedly stood up to go and greet him. Everyone knew that this was Murong Jin, the newly appointed sect leader of Ning Shuang Sect.

"Ah Jin!" As if seeing warm sunshine, Shuang Qing wanted to lean on her husband to find some happiness. She immediately abandoned her tigress-like demeanor and snuggled up to him like a little bird, wanting to act coquettishly.

"Qing'er, we have guests." Murong Jin squeezed her hand affectionately, then bowed to Xuan Sheng with clasped hands: "Young hero, you must be tired from your journey. I was delayed by some matters and was unable to greet you. Please forgive me."

"I dare not, I have met the sect leader." Compared to the fiery and easily angered lady just now, Xuan Sheng clearly preferred this refined and gentle sect leader, and his originally slightly cold gaze softened.

"Ah Che, what are you doing in the corner?" Turning around, Murong Jin was quite surprised to see Che Shui huddled in the corner, not at all like the powerful landlord he once was. She lifted him up from the corner and asked.

The latter glanced pitifully at Shuangqing, only to be glared at fiercely. She could only rub her nose and say, "This corner here is so pretty... I like it here..."

Seeing his expression, Murong Jin could guess what had just happened. He smiled faintly, quickly pushed him and Xuan Sheng to the seats of honor, and then had someone take Ning Du and An Xing away to rest. After tea and snacks were served, he carefully took something out of his pocket, patted Shuang Jing's head, who was wrapped warmly in a thin blanket and was about to fall asleep, and said gently, "Xiao Jing, eat this."

"Oh..." Shuangjing took the food without thinking, gulped down the tea, then reached for a scallion pancake, took a big bite, and stared blankly ahead.

"Good girl..." The sect leader of Ning Shuang Sect smiled and patted her head, speaking as if comforting a puppy.

“Alright!” Turning around, seeing everyone around him looking at him blankly, Murong Jin smiled gently and began to get down to business: “Second Young Master, I have already sent our traveling physician to examine that young lady’s illness.”

Although Ning Shuang Sect no longer deals with matters of the martial world, it still sends its physicians to travel around and provide medical treatment. Last time, Xuan Sheng left his address, so Murong Jin sent a message by carrier pigeon to ask a traveling physician in the vicinity to investigate.

He pulled a very detailed letter from his sleeve, frowning slightly as he said, "To be honest, this kind of poison is extremely rare. It's not a congenital illness; it's most likely inflicted by an enemy." Seeing Xuan Sheng about to speak, he waved his hand, calmly stopping his explanation, "I'm merely reporting the symptoms; I have no interest in your sect's grudges." Looking at the paper in his hand, he frowned again:

"This young lady's illness must have started suddenly, then her body rapidly weakened, getting worse day by day, with a fierce onset. When she reached her limit, she became dazed and confused, eventually falling into a deep sleep, remaining in a coma for long periods. When she was awake, she could speak a few words with great energy, but she would fall asleep again in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. Second Young Master, am I right?"

Xuan Sheng clasped his hands in a fist salute: "What the sect leader says is very true."

"Could it be... Youying Grass?" Shuangqing couldn't help but interject, looking at her husband and asking.

Murong Jin nodded, his expression serious: "I think so too. The only poison that fits this condition is this. However..." He looked at Xuan Sheng with a solemn expression: "If someone wants to kill another person, they would never use Youying Grass. This person's intentions are unpredictable... You should inform the people of Half Moon City to be careful."

Frost Gate - The Mountain Moon Knows Not What's in My Heart 3

Murong Jin nodded, his expression serious: "I think so too. The only poison that fits this condition is this. However..." He looked at Xuan Sheng with a solemn expression: "If someone wants to kill another person, they would never use Youying Grass. This person's intentions are unpredictable... You should inform the people of Half Moon City to be careful."

Xuan Sheng was taken aback: "Sect Master means..."