After dealing with these things, Mo Mo picked out some fun, delicious, and useful items from the treasure warehouse of the Myriad Realms Space before returning to the mortal world. When Mo Mo returned, Kaguya had already led Wu Qian and the other three into the Qiankun Small World to choose rooms and settle down. She had also begun to check what needed to be tidied up. However, the Qiankun Small World was regularly tidied up by Mo Mo and Nuwa, and with the World Tree guarding it, there was no need for them to tidy up. Seeing Wu Qian and the others admiring the scenery under Kaguya's guidance, Mo Mo did not disturb them and left the Qiankun Small World directly.
After leaving the small world, Mo Mo returned to his house in the real world. He lay on a recliner on the balcony, watching the white clouds drift across the azure sky, a slow smile curving his lips. He completely relaxed, even dispelling his warnings and leaving only his purest sense of danger. This was his home, his safest haven. Unconsciously, he slowly closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep. In his dream, he returned to the carefree days of his childhood, those days that, though somewhat difficult, were exceptionally happy. Mo Mo didn't know if it was just his own fault, but even though his current life was a million times better than before, he still longed for the difficult days of his childhood. Perhaps it was because only as a child could he run into his parents' arms without any worries.
Just then, he suddenly felt someone hug him. It was a very soft and warm embrace, and he could smell a faint fragrance that was very familiar to him. This made him wake up from his dream. When he woke up, Mo Mo found that someone was indeed hugging him, and this person was not only hugging him but also pressing their whole body against him. The person noticed the moment Mo Mo woke up, but instead of getting up, they snuggled up in Mo Mo's arms and found a more comfortable position.
Looking at the sky, which had turned bluish-gray due to the nightfall, Mo Mo said with a hint of helplessness, "Xiaoqian, it's getting dark. We should get up and prepare dinner."
Hearing Mo Mo's words, Wu Qian reluctantly raised her head, pouted her little mouth, and said pitifully, "I don't want to get up, I don't want to eat, I just want to eat you." As she spoke, she leaned down and sealed Mo Mo's mouth with her beautiful red lips, and a great battle broke out. When they finished this battle, dinner had turned into a midnight snack. After the midnight snack, the other four girls were also drawn into the battlefield, and the battle did not truly end until dawn.
Three days later, Mo Mo embarked on his journey again. Before leaving, he checked the calendar and realized that the Spring Festival was not far away. When he returned from this trip, it would be time to prepare for the New Year. "I wonder how lively it will be!" Before the echo of Mo Mo's sigh in the room had stopped, Mo Mo had already disappeared.
When Mo Mo reappeared, he was in front of the city gate of a city. Strangely, the people nearby were not surprised by Mo Mo's sudden appearance, as if he had always been there. On the city gate, which had weathered the storms and looked a bit vicissitudes, were three eye-catching characters: "Yuzhou City".
"The Legend of Sword and Fairy, it's a memory for an entire generation. I still remember watching it with great enjoyment every time, even though it had been re-broadcast so many times. The Legend of Sword and Fairy, what a nostalgic phrase." With that, Mo Mo, who had already changed into ancient costume, slowly stepped into Yuzhou City with a peculiar feeling. His long, flowing hair fluttered in the wind, and his free-spirited temperament and handsome face instantly attracted the attention of many people.
Mo Mo entered the world of Chinese Paladin 3, which, in terms of plot and timeline, actually precedes Chinese Paladin 1 and 2. Even without consulting sources, one can guess from the plot, most notably from Qing'er, the mother of Ling'er, the female protagonist of Chinese Paladin 1, who is also known as the Witch Queen. In Chinese Paladin 3, one of the female protagonists, Zi Xuan, and one of the male protagonists, Xu Changqing, actually had a daughter in their previous life. However, Zi Xuan froze her to preserve her youthful appearance. This girl was named Qing'er, and she is the mother of Zhao Ling'er, the female protagonist of Chinese Paladin 1.
Mo Mo chose to enter the world of Chinese Paladin 3 because he wanted to experience the entire storyline of this world from beginning to end. He wanted to relive this storyline that occupied a very important part of his memories of growing up.
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Chapter 328 Acquaintance and Friendship
In the primordial chaos, the world was in complete turmoil. There was no earth, fire, wind, water, or thunder, nor any birds, beasts, insects, or fish. There was only endless chaos, and within this chaos, a chaotic giant named "Pangu" was born.
As time went by, Pangu's body continued to grow. Countless years passed, and the endless chaos could no longer contain him completely. Finally, this chaotic time was divided in two: the "pure qi" rose to become the sky, and the "turbid qi" sank to become the earth.
Countless years passed, and perhaps Pangu felt too lonely because there were no other living beings in the world besides himself, or perhaps because he had stood between heaven and earth for too long, he finally could not bear it any longer. In any case, he collapsed. After his death, his essence, energy, and spirit separated into three great gods: Fuxi, Shennong, and Nuwa, who are known as the "Three Sovereigns." The "spiritual power" originally contained within Pangu's body dissipated, breaking down into the "Five Elements" of water, fire, thunder, wind, and earth, which scattered throughout the world. His heart, suspended between heaven and earth, became the link between them, connecting with the pure energy of the celestial realm. From the confluence of pure and impure energy, the "Divine Tree" grew, becoming the source of life in the celestial realm.
In the beginning, there were too few living beings in the world, and the world was still silent. Feeling that the world was too desolate, the Three Sovereigns decided to add some life to this world. So the Three Sovereigns created the living beings they liked in different forms.
Among the Three Sovereigns, Fuxi created "gods" by using the fruit of a divine tree that absorbed the pure energy of the divine realm as his body and infusing it with his own powerful energy. However, due to the scarcity of the divine tree's fruit, the number of gods was extremely small, though their spiritual power was immense. Gods, however, could not tolerate the impure energy of the earth, so they resided in the heavens. Thus, the place where the "gods" resided became known as the "divine realm." Although gods were divided into male and female, after mating and procreation, the gods' physical bodies would lose their spiritual power and gradually die, and this would not increase the number of gods. Therefore, mating and procreation were strictly forbidden, and even the expression of love was forbidden.
Shennong, the great god, used the earth, soil, rocks, grass and trees as his body and poured his own strength into them to create "beasts" (including land animals and insects). Because Shennong valued quantity and ability, there were many kinds and numbers of beasts with diverse abilities. However, their minds were not enlightened. Even though they possessed great power, they remained ignorant and respected the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak.
Nuwa, the last of the Three Sovereigns and the only female among them, mixed earth and water, infused it with her own blood and spiritual power, and used a willow branch to create humans in her own image. Humans were graceful and intelligent, but physically weaker. Although they lacked special abilities, they possessed exceptional comprehension.
Perhaps it is true that there is always a trade-off between gains and losses, and the way of heaven is fair. Gods are incredibly powerful and have eternal life, but their numbers are few; beasts are diverse in species and abilities, but they have not yet developed intelligence; humans are beautiful, intelligent, and have great comprehension, but they are born weak and have short lifespans.
Once living beings were created, they naturally needed a place to live. Gods could not tolerate the turbid air, so they lived in the heavens. Humans and beasts did not have this requirement, so they lived on the earth. However, apart from gods, humans and beasts would die. But it was too troublesome to create a new batch of living beings after a batch died. Therefore, the "ghost realm" was created as a place for the reincarnation of living beings such as humans and beasts.
For tens of thousands of years after that, the three races lived in peace. Then, due to the overpopulation of humans and beasts, conflicts arose at the borders between the two groups for survival, but they were still able to restrain themselves.
After a long time, shocking news arrived: Shennong, one of the Three Sovereigns, had died suddenly in the mortal realm. There are two versions of his death: one says he died from poisoning after tasting hundreds of herbs, while the other says he died from exhausting his spiritual power after mating with a woman. Shortly after this news spread, a ruler of extremely high intelligence appeared among the beasts—Chiyou.
Chi You led the beastmen to war against humanity, intending to seize the land for themselves. However, humans were inherently weak and no match for the beastmen, so they sought help from the gods. Ultimately, the gods granted their request, sending divine generals to assist humanity in fighting against Chi You's army.
Ultimately, under the command of the divine general Xuanyuan, the army of Chiyou was defeated. After the defeat, Chiyou, with his last remaining strength, opened a passage connecting to another world, sending his remnants there. These remnants of Chiyou's army, influenced by the other world, gradually cultivated into demons, thus forming the "Demon Realm." The passage opened by Chiyou was later known as the "Well of Gods and Demons." The Well of Gods and Demons is the only passage connecting the realms of gods and demons. Both sides have set up numerous obstacles within it and deployed heavy troops to guard it, strictly prohibiting beings from both realms from passing through.
After this battle, Fuxi, under the pretext of fighting against the demon realm, established a hierarchical system in the divine realm and proclaimed himself "Heavenly Emperor." He stipulated that the status of gods was higher than that of humans, that the divine race would rule the earth, and that humans must serve the gods, thereby expanding the divine realm's control and domination over the human world.
Over tens of thousands of years, the gods gradually declined, and humanity, having long harbored resentment towards the gods' exploitation, finally erupted in rebellion. The Heavenly Emperor ordered its suppression, but humanity fiercely resisted. Enraged, the Heavenly Emperor ordered Nuwa to destroy humanity and recreate a new human race that revered the gods.
Although Fuxi proclaimed himself the Heavenly Emperor and the ruler of the world, Nuwa was originally an existence of equal rank to Fuxi. Originally, she would give him some face and respect him as the Heavenly Emperor because they all came from the same source. But now that the Heavenly Emperor actually ordered her to destroy her life's work, she naturally refused and descended to the mortal world to protect humanity.
The Heavenly Emperor was furious and stripped Nuwa of her divine status. He then sent divine generals to destroy the earth. The weak humans were unable to resist, and most of them were slaughtered. Nuwa could not bear to see her people being slaughtered, so she led humanity to fight against the divine realm while repairing the heavens and earth, stopping the floods, and saving the remaining humans from their fate.
Seeing Nuwa's actions, the Heavenly Emperor reflected on his actions and realized that the gods had indeed made a mistake. He then ordered all the gods to return to the Heavenly Realm, sealed the gates of Heaven, and forbade gods from arbitrarily entering the human realm, thus completely isolating the two realms. Not long after, Nuwa died from exhaustion while trying to save humanity, but she left behind descendants on Earth who have remained there ever since, protecting humankind for generations.
Among the beasts in the human world, there are occasionally those who, through cultivation, awaken the power of Shennong they inherited, and thus become "demons" with special abilities. Humans, through cultivation, can also awaken the spiritual power of Nuwa they inherited, and cultivate themselves into "immortals".
The formation of demons and immortals is related to their talents and cultivation, as well as the earth's energy. Therefore, there is a "celestial realm" in the heavens, and there are also "celestial realms" such as the Ten Great Grotto-Heavens, the Thirty-Six Lesser Grotto-Heavens, and the Seventy-Two Blessed Lands in the human world. Among them, the most famous celestial realms are "Shushan" where the heart of Pangu is located and "Kunlun Mountain" below the celestial realm in the heavens.
Correspondingly, although demons appear to act alone, a demon realm where demons gather in large numbers does indeed exist. This demon realm is located in a place even closer to the heart of Pangu than Mount Shu, and is called "Inner Mount Shu." Besides this, there are also various demon settlements scattered throughout the human world, but none can compare to Inner Mount Shu. Thus, the格局 (geju, a concept encompassing the overall structure and layout) of the world is established, and this is the world background of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series. All the stories of Legend of Sword and Fairy unfold in this world.
After reviewing the background of the Legend of Sword and Fairy world, Mo Mo arrived at a pawnshop. Above the entrance of the pawnshop hung a plaque that read "Yong'an Pawnshop". Inside the pawnshop, a young man was looking at the antiques in the shop with great interest.
"Jing Tian, the guests are here, why aren't you going to serve them? Do you want to quit your job?"
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Chapter 329 A Fateful Encounter
The angry shout from the manager of Yong'an Pawnshop finally woke Jing Tian from his reverie. Only then did Jing Tian notice a handsome and distinguished young man standing at the door. With his exceptional eyesight, he immediately recognized the man's extraordinary nature, especially his clothes. Although he couldn't discern the specific material, the style and appearance were unlike anything he had ever seen. No wonder the manager was so attentive and scolded him as soon as he came out; after all, this was a potential big customer.
After glancing at Mo Mo briefly, Jing Tian immediately put on a warm smile and said to Mo Mo, "I apologize for not welcoming you properly. Please come in. Everything in our shop is of the highest quality and I guarantee you will be satisfied."
"I'm not here to buy anything, I'm here to pawn something. I was in a bit of a rush when I left home and didn't bring much money with me. Now I'm out of money, and I heard that your shop is the most reputable pawnshop in Yuzhou City, so I came to take a look." Jing Tian and the shopkeeper were a little disappointed when they heard Mo Mo say that he wasn't here to buy anything, but when they thought that Mo Mo must not be an ordinary person, and the things he pawned must be of considerable value, which also meant that they could make more money, their smiles actually widened.
"I wonder if this young master could bring out the item he is pawning so we can see it and get an estimate?" The shopkeeper was indeed shrewd; after learning Mo Mo's purpose, he didn't stand on ceremony but went straight to the point to avoid any complications.
Mo Mo, seeing this, did not stand on ceremony and reached into his pocket to take out a beautiful jade pendant. The jade pendant was two fingers wide and one finger long, pure white, crystal clear, and a lifelike Qilin was carved on it with openwork. The material was also very exquisite, a whole piece of top-quality mutton fat jade.
"What a treasure!" Jing Tian and the shopkeeper, both connoisseurs, exclaimed in amazement as soon as Mo Mo took out the jade pendant. Then, the two looked at the jade pendant in Mo Mo's hand with burning eyes. Seeing this, Mo Mo walked to the counter, casually put down the jade pendant, and then walked to the side, gesturing for him to enter.
Mo Mo had just walked away from the shopkeeper when he stepped in front of the counter, pushing Jing Tian, who was also walking towards the counter, aside so that Jing Tian almost fell flat on his face. Then, he carefully picked up the jade pendant on the counter and examined it closely, exclaiming in amazement as he looked at it, which made Jing Tian, who was next to him, grit his teeth in anger.
Several minutes later, the shopkeeper reluctantly put the jade pendant down. Jing Tian hurriedly went over to pick it up, but before he could even reach it, the shopkeeper slapped his hand away and glared at him angrily, saying, "What are you looking at? This is priceless! Can you afford to pay for it if you break it?"
Jing Tian was furious, but the shopkeeper was right; he really couldn't afford to pay for it. So he walked away dejectedly, but made a face at the shopkeeper. After scolding Jing Tian, the shopkeeper's expression immediately changed. He rubbed his hands and smiled at Mo Mo, saying, "Young master, this jade pendant is indeed priceless, and I can assure you, no other pawnshop besides ours has enough cash to pawn your jade pendant."
"Of course I know that, otherwise I wouldn't have come to your pawnshop. Just name a price. Also, I'm pawning it permanently." Mo Mo didn't refute. Although the shopkeeper's words sounded a bit like self-praise, and he wasn't the only one willing to buy Mo Mo's jade pendant, Mo Mo wasn't really there to pawn anything, so he didn't care. Besides, he had plenty of jade. After all, many things needed to be stored in jade to maintain their properties and prevent them from being lost, so Mo Mo had plenty of jade of all grades.
"Young master is indeed straightforward, but since you're pawning it outright, the price will naturally be higher. So, with such a large sum of money, I can't make the decision myself. I need to ask our head manager if you could wait a moment, young master?" The manager was somewhat embarrassed.
"Of course, please come back quickly, shopkeeper." Mo Mo did not refuse and readily agreed. The shopkeeper scolded Jing Tian and told him to quickly serve Mo Mo good tea before rushing out. Only then did Jing Tian realize what was happening. He quickly ran inside and brought out a pot of hot tea, then poured it for Mo Mo with a smile.
After pouring tea for Mo Mo, Jing Tian stood next to Mo Mo, but his eyes kept glancing at the counter, making Mo Mo want to laugh. So he said, "Go ahead and look if you want, otherwise you won't be able to see it when your manager comes back."
Jing Tian was surprised when Mo Mo suddenly said such a thing. He looked at Mo Mo in astonishment. After receiving Mo Mo's confirmation again, Jing Tian did not hesitate. He ran to the counter and carefully picked up the jade pendant on the counter. He examined it carefully, as if he were looking at the most beautiful thing in the world.
Five or six minutes later, Jing Tian reluctantly put the jade pendant back in its place. His gaze towards Mo Mo had softened considerably; it was no longer the same as when Mo Mo had first entered, when he looked at him as if he were a sucker. Clearly, Mo Mo's actions had greatly increased Jing Tian's goodwill towards him. Just then, a thin young man and a chubby young man rushed in. The chubby one immediately called out "Boss!" to Jing Tian, while the thin one asked where the jade pendant was. When they saw Mo Mo sitting calmly in his chair, they realized their rudeness and apologized. These two were likely Jing Tian's childhood best friends, Xu Maoshan and He Biping.
Mo Mo nodded to the two men, glanced at them, and continued drinking his tea, completely ignoring Jing Tian and He Biping's little antics. As a result, He Biping and Xu Maoshan saw the jade pendant as they wished. Just as the two men put the jade pendant down, the shopkeeper who had just gone out returned with a fifty-year-old man with a weathered face. He was probably the head manager of Yong'an Pawnshop.
Things went quite smoothly afterward. Mo Mo's jade pendant was pawned for a total of over three thousand taels of silver. However, since Mo Mo wanted all the silver in cash, it would take some time to count and pack it. After packing the silver, the head innkeeper had Jing Tian and Xu Maoshan help Mo Mo transport it all to the inn next door and gave Mo Mo a three-day free stay in a top-class room. After all the silver was put in the room, Mo Mo casually waved his hand and put all the silver into his personal space in front of Jing Tian and Xu Maoshan, making the two of them exclaim that he was a god.
Mo Mo made a shushing gesture, then whispered to the two of them, "I am not an immortal, but this is indeed an immortal technique. I only showed it to you two because I thought you didn't seem like bad people. However, it's a pity that this treasure can only store things and cannot defeat enemies. Moreover, I am just an ordinary person who came here to seek immortal opportunities. I hope you will not tell anyone. After all, a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime."
The two swallowed hard, exchanged a glance, and then nodded solemnly. Mo Mo, seeing the sincere and determined look in their eyes, nodded inwardly as well, then laughed and said, "Don't be so nervous. It's not that serious. This thing isn't actually that valuable in the hands of cultivators. It's only in the hands of ordinary people like us that it seems precious. Come on, come on. You've worked hard to bring the silver back for me, and I think you two are quite pleasing to the eye. I'll treat you to a big meal. Don't refuse."
Mo Mo's words instantly brought the three of them much closer. As they walked downstairs, they discussed what to eat. By the time they reached the bottom, Jing Tian had already put his arm around Mo Mo's shoulder, as if they were old friends. When a sumptuous meal was laid out on the table, their gazes towards Mo Mo became even more friendly. After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Jing Tian even addressed Mo Mo as his brother. If it weren't for the inappropriate location, he probably would have cut off a chicken's head and sworn brotherhood with Mo Mo.
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Chapter 330 Watching the Show
After a satisfying meal, Jing Tian and his companion left. At this point, Jing Tian had not yet obtained the jade pendant that had fallen from the sky with the meteor shower, so the plot had not truly begun. Mo Mo decided to infiltrate the protagonist's group, namely Jing Tian's group, disguised as a weak scholar with some martial arts skills. This led to the scene described earlier. Mo Mo's plan was successful; he had successfully gained the friendship of the two. When the time was right, he could "just happen to appear" and blend in with them.
The next morning, Mo Mo had just gotten up and was about to try the breakfast when Jing Tian rushed in with Xu Maoshan, excitedly telling him that he had become the manager of Yong'an Pawnshop, and that the original manager had gone home the day before. Only then did Mo Mo realize that the person who had initially served him yesterday was not the manager of Yong'an Pawnshop, but the steward Zhao Wenchang. As for the other person at Yong'an Pawnshop, Ding Shiyan, who was Jing Tian's teacher in antiques, Mo Mo did not see him, so he guessed that he was just not in the shop.
Seeing Jing Tian's excited invitation to a lavish meal, Mo Mo's expression turned somewhat strange. However, seeing how happy he was, Mo Mo didn't want to spoil his mood. He couldn't very well tell Jing Tian that "you can only be the manager for half a day," so Mo Mo gladly accepted Jing Tian's invitation. Of course, Jing Tian only treated Mo Mo to breakfast. During breakfast, Jing Tian took out a small yellow jade pendant, only slightly larger than a finger, and gave it to Mo Mo to play with. He enthusiastically told Mo Mo about the pendant's origin, which Mo Mo already knew from the moment Jing Tian entered the room, because he had also seen the meteor shower the previous night.
Jing Tian, being a shrewd person, noticed that Mo Mo seemed quite interested in the jade pendant. So he bluntly offered to sell it to Mo Mo, but instead of raising the price, he asked for one hundred taels. After all, the jade pendant was a bit small, and its age was unknown. He wasn't even sure if it was jade at all. Besides, Mo Mo and Jing Tian had become quite familiar with each other. Although their relationship wasn't exactly close, it had reached the level of ordinary friends, so Jing Tian naturally wouldn't rip Mo Mo off.
Mo Mo did not agree, but said with a smile, "A gentleman does not take what others cherish. This jade pendant is destined for you, otherwise why would it fall into the hands of someone else after falling from the sky? So, Brother Jing Tian, if you really need money, you can borrow it from me. I don't care about this small amount of money. But as for this jade pendant, I hope you won't sell it."
After listening to Mo Mo's words, Jing Tian thoughtfully accepted the jade pendant Mo Mo handed over and then solemnly put it away. Just then, knocking and firecrackers came from outside the inn, making it unusually lively. Jing Tian was a person who liked excitement, so he couldn't stay still. Moreover, they had finished eating, so the three of them walked out of the inn.
Upon exiting the inn, they discovered it was a wedding procession. Mo Mo immediately spotted a young woman in the distance who bore a striking resemblance to Yang Mi, but was younger and more beautiful. Dressed in a red dress with naturally wavy hair, her delicate features made her stand out even in the crowded throng. Moreover, there was a clear circle around her, as people nearby seemed somewhat intimidated and hesitant to approach. This woman was none other than Tang Xuejian, one of the female protagonists of Legend of Sword and Fairy 3 and the eldest daughter of the Tang family in Yuzhou City. Upon seeing her, Mo Mo's lips subtly curved into a smile as he looked with amusement at Jing Tian, who was excitedly discussing their future happiness with Xu Maoshan.
Soon, the wedding procession passed by, but Jing Tian showed no intention of leaving. Instead, he asked Mo Mo if there was anything he wanted to do and how long he wanted to stay in Yuzhou City. When Mo Mo said he wanted to stay a few more days, Jing Tian offered to be Mo Mo's guide, without asking for any money, only requiring three meals a day. Mo Mo naturally agreed. At that moment, the jade pendant hanging at his waist emitted a soft light. Since it was daytime, it was difficult to notice unless one looked closely at the pendant. However, this did not include Mo Mo.
Then, to Xu Maoshan's astonishment, Jing Tian seemed to be pulled by someone and darted away with a whoosh. What Mo Mo found somewhat amusing was that the two did not rush towards each other with their backs to each other as in the original drama, but rather face to face.
"This is interesting. Jing Tian, I hope you can turn misfortune into good fortune and overcome adversity." Mo Mo's voice was very soft, so the people next to him didn't hear it. Xu Maoshan had already shouted and chased after his boss, Jing Tian, but unfortunately, Jing Tian was too fast, and he was too slow to catch up at all. So, under Jing Tian's despairing gaze, he crashed into the sedan chair with a thud. Before he could react, he was embracing a soft, delicate body, and the jade pendants on their waists instantly merged together. The sedan chair, powered by the jade pendants, flew into the air and then stuck into a nearby restaurant, hanging in mid-air.
The sudden turn of events left the two momentarily stunned, followed by a deafening scream—Jing Tian's scream and the two exchanging insults. Although they were face to face, their bodies were glued together by the power of the jade pendant, making it impossible for them to see each other's faces. Therefore, Jing Tian was unaware that the person opposite him was the eldest daughter of the Tang family, and so he retorted without any politeness. Moreover, because they were face to face, some physical contact was inevitable as they twisted and turned. However, to their horror, no matter how hard they tried to push each other away, they could not move apart. Perhaps because they were face to face, they both realized that something strange was going on.
After all, they were both young men and women in the prime of their youth. After struggling for a while, they naturally felt the changes in their bodies, so neither of them dared to move. Just then, the two jade pendants suddenly separated, and the sedan chair, without the support of the jade pendants, fell from mid-air. The attraction between the two also disappeared instantly. After falling, whether it was lucky or unlucky, Jing Tian was on the outside side, so he fell to the bottom and was crushed by Xue Jian. Fortunately, Jing Tian's body was relatively strong, and the height was not too great. The sedan chair also cushioned the pressure, so neither of them fainted. As soon as they fell to the ground, Jing Tian staggered to his feet, covered his face, and ran away because he caught a glimpse of the other's face in his panic.
After running a long way, Jingtian finally stopped in a somewhat secluded place. Only then did he relax and carefully check himself to see if he was injured or if he had lost anything. This check put his mind at ease; he was not injured. Although he had been crushed by Tang Xuejian when he fell, apart from feeling dizzy and having a headache at first, he had not suffered any serious injuries. His jade pendant was also intact. He had not originally planned to sell the jade pendant, but after such an incident, the Tang family would definitely not let him go, so he decided to sell the jade pendant for some money and run away.
Just then, a man in a long robe with an unrecognizable face blocked his way and said directly, "This jade pendant cannot be sold."
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Chapter 331 Reunion at the Foot of Mount Shu
Jing Tian was already a little nervous, and now that he was suddenly stopped, he was almost scared to death. He thought that the Tang family had come to arrest him. But when the person said something like that, he realized that the other party was not there to arrest him, but for his jade pendant. This made him immediately relax. However, he was also a little curious because the person did not allow him to sell the jade pendant.
"Young man, this jade pendant will be of great use soon, so don't sell it. You will be the only savior." Jing Tian, who was initially somewhat interested in this, immediately lost interest upon hearing the mysterious man's words.
"Savior? I can barely protect myself right now. With your powerful magic, I think you should be the savior. I don't need the jade pendant anymore, you can have it. Just give me a hundred taels of silver so I have enough money to leave Yuzhou City." Jing Tian said, taking out the jade pendant. He seemed genuinely interested in making a deal with the other party.
Seeing this, the other party suddenly subdued Jing Tian, then swiftly unfurled the scroll he had been holding and showed it to Jing Tian, saying, "This is the human world three hundred days from now. Look at these pitiful people."
Jing Tian was not about to believe it. But now that he was under someone else's roof, he had no choice but to bow his head. So he quickly begged for mercy, saying, "So what if this is the human world three hundred days from now? I'm just a small shop assistant at Yong'an Pawnshop. If this really is the human world three hundred days from now, what power do I have to stop it? Why don't you buy my jade pendant and become the savior? After all, you're so powerful."
The mysterious man didn't speak upon hearing this, but instead pointed his sword finger at Jing Tian's arm. As soon as the sword finger touched Jing Tian's arm, the content of the painting suddenly changed in Jing Tian's eyes. The people who were struggling in the disaster all turned into piles of white bones in an instant. Jing Tian's expression changed slightly, and he said, "This painting is worth at most five taels of silver."
Seeing this, the mysterious man suddenly grabbed Jing Tian, making him float in the air. Then, he grabbed Jing Tian's foot and gently spun him around. When Jing Tian's hand was in front of him, the man lightly tapped the hand holding the jade pendant and snatched it away. After taking the jade pendant, the man casually tucked the scroll in his hand into Jing Tian's waist and threw him away. When Jing Tian got up from the ground, the mysterious man was already flying. So Jing Tian hurriedly shouted, "Who are you?!"
The mysterious man didn't linger after hearing Jing Tian's words. Instead, he smiled and said, "If fate allows, we will meet again in the future." With that, he flicked his sword and vanished in an instant. When Jing Tian came to his senses and prepared to leave, he found himself surrounded by a group of servants wielding sticks.
Without any suspense, Jing Tian, who was utterly powerless, was taken away by the Tang family's servants. After Jing Tian was taken away, a dashing young man emerged from a corner. He glanced at the departing Jing Tian, then at the direction the mysterious man had left in, smiled slightly, and said, "Interesting. It really is you, the mysterious sword immortal Li Xiaoyao. No wonder I was puzzled when I watched the TV series. Why did Li Xiaoyao, the protagonist of *Chinese Paladin 1*, appear in *Chinese Paladin 3*, even though the timeline of *Chinese Paladin 1* is after *Chinese Paladin 3*? It turns out he traveled through time using Nuwa's power." This young man was naturally Mo Mo. How could he miss such a good show?
Meanwhile, Jing Tian had already been captured by the Tang family's servants and taken back to Tang Family Fortress. Just like in the original drama, as soon as Jing Tian entered the hall and saw so many Tang family members, he immediately knelt down and said with a smile, "I am Jing Tian, the manager of Yong'an Pawnshop. We are all our own people, our own people."
The people of Tangjiabao naturally lived a life of luxury and superiority. When Jing Tian said that, they were immediately enraged and shouted, "Who said we're on your side? Don't you know who you are? You think you're worthy?"
"Yes, yes, I misspoke. Greetings, gentlemen and ladies of the Tang family. I am the new manager of Yong'an Pawnshop. May I ask what brings you here?" Jing Tian adopted a very humble posture, which could even be described as humiliating. However, for small figures like them to survive, this was necessary.
Just like in the original drama, Jing Tian successfully persuaded the Tang family to cooperate with him in stopping Tang Xuejian from committing suicide. When they arrived, Tang Xuejian was standing on a stool, grabbing Hong Ling and threatening to hang herself, while a large group of servants were desperately trying to dissuade her.
Seeing Tang Xuejian making a scene, Jing Tian shouted, "Hey, you up there! You're the dignified young lady of the Tang family?" Jing Tian's tone was quite frivolous, and his expression was equally frivolous.
Tang Xuejian, who was still making a fuss, turned around when she heard the familiar voice and saw that it was Jing Tian. She quickly pushed through the crowd and walked up to Jing Tian, pointing at him angrily and saying, "You're the one."
However, before Tang Xuejian could finish speaking, Jing Tian immediately replied with a smile, "Handsome!" Then he added, "What? Don't want to die because I'm so handsome?"