The pinnacle of the martial arts world

Chapter 80

The swords, once held high, now floated in the air, surrounding the young lady. She lay on the ground, seemingly unconscious, but her clothes and hair fluttered in the wind, as if she were in the midst of a storm.

Every sword trembled faintly, emitting a metallic clang. He Yuanbi's final glance revealed that what was stirring Wushuang's robes wasn't the wind, but rather a misty, cloud-like current in the air. Half-hidden in the air, it resembled incomprehensible writing, revealing a world-shaking secret.

When Baili Wushuang woke up, a red glow appeared between her brows, and an unprecedented power surged within her. From that moment on, she could stay in the Hidden Pavilion all day long without needing to open the door for fresh air.

He Yuanbi's guess was correct; Baili Wushuang was in the Hidden Sword Pavilion.

After she was able to get up, she would come here every day, but without exception, she could only stay for an hour each time.

An hour later, he would feel short of breath and would have to remind the disciples outside the door to open it.

This time, she pushed herself to the limit again. After striking the iron gate three times with her sword, the gate was finally pushed open. However, this time it wasn't her disciple who opened the door, but her master.

The master remained silent. He followed Baili Wushuang through the passageway and out of Beiling Tower.

The sun was shining brightly outside, and it was the deepest and most vibrant time of spring. The sunlight and air felt like silk, and Baili Wushuang's body felt irresistibly soft and comfortable.

Baili Wushuang recalled how Wuyou had vividly described the subtle differences in sunlight throughout the four seasons to her, and she had scolded him for neglecting his duties and caring about trivial matters. Now she realized that sunlight was not only different throughout the four seasons, but every day was different.

Losing her magical powers in exchange for these subtle feelings can't be called a loss, nor can it be called worthwhile. There's nothing wrong with being an ordinary person, but she is Baili Wushuang.

Chapter 157

“Master, you don’t need to worry about me.” Walking under the colorful flowering trees, Baili Wushuang spoke calmly, “Whether I have sword energy or not, I am still Baili Wushuang.”

These words were spoken calmly, yet they carried an invisible power. The child hadn't given up as she had imagined, and He Yuanbi breathed a slight sigh of relief, saying, "The matters at Yangluoxue Palace should be finished by now. Write a letter and have him come over."

"Need not."

"But--"

“Master,” a bird flew from under the eaves to a tree and sang sweetly. Baili Wushuang looked at it for a while before continuing, “Do you know that I went to Xuyu Temple again this year?”

"..." He Yuanbi didn't know why she suddenly said this, but her next sentence almost made He Yuanbi jump up.

"I'm going to get married."

"What?!"

“Go get married.” Baili Wushuang repeated, her tone was very calm, no different from saying “go eat” or “go have tea”. “Last year, Yang Luoxue and I made a private vow to be together and agreed to meet in the peach blossom forest of Xuyu Temple on that day this year.”

He Yuanbi gradually understood, and her face darkened. It was obvious that Yang Luoxue had let down the young lady, but would Yang Luoxue really do that? She couldn't help but ask, "He didn't go?" She regretted asking as soon as she did, as this was a wound in Wushuang's heart that hadn't yet healed.

"I didn't go."

"Perhaps... he was delayed by the patients in the palace?"

"That doesn't matter." Baili Wushuang's expression remained calm. "His not going means he has more important things to do. Since I'm not the most important person to him, I don't need to waste my time on him anymore. It's not a good thing for Suoding City if others know about my current situation."

There was no sadness, no pain, not even a trace of resentment. Baili Wushuang was as calm as the perpetually still surface of the Sword Washing Pool. As she spoke, she walked, and He Yuanbi stopped in surprise, leaving her behind.

Dressed in red with her hair piled high, she stood tall and imposing. This silhouette looked like any other she had seen in recent years, but this time, He Yuanbi felt a little unfamiliar with it.

Although Baili Wushuang used to be cold-faced and cold-mouthed, his heart was not cold.

But now, having lost both her sword aura and her lover, her very back seemed to emanate a chill. He Yuanbi stood there, stunned, staring at her. The bluestone path stretched straight ahead, its end seemingly reaching the clear blue sky. She walked alone on it, with no companions left.

They no longer need companions.

When Du Zixin learned of this, his first reaction was extreme anger, "That kid!" But then he thought, "No, I know Luo Xue best. Once he sets his sights on something since he was little, he will never change his mind, no matter what."

As the day of the commotion in the Forbidden Garden drew near, Du Zixin packed his bags and returned to Medicine King Valley. He Yuanbi, worried about Baili Wushuang, stayed in Suoding City. Ten days later, Du Zixin returned to the valley. As soon as he entered, disciples surrounded him, crying out in distress, "Uncle-Master, something terrible has happened! Our eldest brother says he wants to resign from his position as Valley Master!"

Du Zixin was taken aback. "He's back? When did he come back? Did Zhan Yuan come back with him? Did he tell you himself?"

"I just got back last night, and this morning I took Zhan Yuan into the Forbidden Garden."

Du Zixin didn't even put down his bag, heading straight for the Forbidden Garden, gritting his teeth, "What on earth is this kid doing?!"

Chapter 158

Only the Medicine King can enter the Forbidden Garden. Before each Medicine King steps down, he will take the next Medicine King to pay homage to the Immortal.

Zhan Yuan already knew that Yang Luoxue was going to step down, but he didn't expect that the person Yang Luoxue wanted to bring into the Forbidden Garden was himself.

“If I go in with the miracle doctor, I’m not human, I’m an animal,” Zhan Yuan said, enunciating each word clearly.

Because of Physician Yang, he didn't have to go to Wangwei Pavilion. Because of Physician Yang, he came here. But it was precisely because he came here, precisely because he begged the Physician Yang to treat Xiao Yan, that the Physician Yang contracted the disease… Who forced the Physician Yang to step down? It was him! How could he possibly accept the position of Medicine King? Where was his qualification?! Where was his face?!

“If you don’t accept, you’ll be a beast.” Yang Luoxue didn’t stop for a moment and walked straight into the passageway. “You are the only disciple I have ever taken in this world.”

"A miracle doctor—"

Yang Luoxue suddenly turned around, "Call me Master."

Zhan Yuan was stunned.

Although they were master and disciple in name, he never actually called him master because he felt he was unworthy.

In the eyes of the miracle doctor, he was a sinner.

"You know I don't have much time left, so don't waste it." In the passageway, Yang Luoxue's face was blurry, but her voice, each word heavy as a mountain, pressed down on Zhan Yuan's heart, making it hard for him to breathe. He could no longer refuse, and with a determined bite, he followed her inside.

"Under no circumstances should you touch the immortals." This was Yang Luoxue's only admonition on the road.

What will happen if I touch it?

What will happen if I touch it?