Chapter 107
Xu Yi followed the man away, and after walking for a while, the man stopped.
"Just say what you need to say."
"Senior, you came here for what's beneath Cangshan Mountain, right?"
"I suppose so." Xu Yi was a little impatient. She was a sword cultivator and loved to be straightforward, but some people always liked to beat around the bush when they spoke.
The man sensed her emotional outburst, smiled, and got straight to the point.
"We are the commander-in-chief of the China Special Incident Handling Center Command Center. My name is Wei Liao. We are gathered here today because a celestial master has calculated that the seal on Cangshan Mountain is loosening and that an evil beast is stirring inside."
"The evil beast is ferocious and powerful, and the consequences of its emergence would be unimaginable. We predicted this calamity as early as three years ago."
"After extensive investigation, we finally determined that the barrier sealing the evil beast was located in Cangshan. Therefore, we used some special methods to seal off Cangshan."
"The New Year is approaching, and one of our unofficial staff members predicts that the Nian monster from beneath Cangshan Mountain will soon awaken. We need to gather capable individuals to take precautions in advance."
“We are by no means cowards, but our strength is weak and the evil beasts are ferocious. The evil energy at the foot of Cangshan Mountain alone is enough to make it difficult for us to move an inch. Senior was able to see at a glance that we are blessed with destiny, so you must be extraordinary.”
Xu Yi understood. "What do you want me to do?"
"With a formidable enemy at hand, we earnestly hope that you, senior, can lend us your full assistance. We will certainly repay you handsomely afterward."
Xu Yi was somewhat surprised. "You mean, you want to come with me?"
"Of course. As I said, neither I nor any of them are people who are afraid of death."
“I admire people who have courage and determination.” Xu Yi chuckled. Just as Wei Liao was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Xu Yi’s expression suddenly changed, and she said coldly, “But I also hate people like that the most.”
Wei Liao's expression changed, and he even began to suspect that Xu Yi might be an enemy.
He made a wary gesture, subtly taking half a step back.
Xu Yi saw it but didn't say anything. She looked up at the golden light rising from the top of Cangshan Mountain. It seemed that Miss Gu had already made her move. The golden light gradually became brighter, as if another sun had risen on the top of Cangshan Mountain.
They're all fearless.
If she had gone up there and joined Miss Gu in reinforcing the seal, it would have been much more effective and the danger would have been reduced considerably.
But Miss Gu was unaware of this and even accelerated the sealing process when she arrived at Cangshan.
The group of people at the foot of the mountain were clearly incompetent. If they had entrusted this matter to her, they could have escaped unscathed. Yet, a bunch of fools were determined to follow her to their deaths.
Xu Yi couldn't understand it. Even though she possessed the power of the Heavenly Dao and cultivated the purest and most ruthless path of righteousness, she still couldn't understand this matter.
Isn't it good to be alive?
Why are they all thinking about going to their deaths?
"What do you mean by this, senior?" Wei Liao was already prepared for battle.
A familiar voice drifted from afar.
"Wait! Wait, wait... They're all on our side. Don't make a move."
Xu Liang rushed over from a great distance, and was a little out of breath.
"I just came back from up there. Gu... cough, there are already experts repairing the barrier there. Commander Wei, please don't worry." Xu Liang was afraid that her superior and her senior sister would fight, and she would definitely side with her senior sister in that case.
This will definitely cause her to lose her job.
These days, it's really not easy to find a stable job. Her work hours are flexible, she earns a high salary and a high professional title, and there are various benefits and subsidies. The command center also helps her pay for social insurance and housing fund.
If nothing unexpected happens, she wants to do this job for another thousand or eight hundred years.
Xu Liang stood quietly next to Xu Yi and introduced her to Wei Liao with a smile, "Commander Wei, this is my senior sister."
"Senior sister, this is my boss."
Xu Yi slightly suppressed her annoyance and calmly got to know Wei Liao again.
"Hello."
Wei Liao sensed the emotion in her tone and was somewhat puzzled by how Xu Liangtian's senior sister seemed to lack the integrity of a righteous cultivator.
However, having been in his position for so many years and having seen all sorts of demons, monsters, and monsters, Xu Yi now seems to be nothing more than a bit eccentric.
Wei Liao could understand the arrogance of these capable people.
Xu Yi took the initiative to offer a solution, and Wei Liao didn't dare to act arrogantly at all. Following Xu Yi's slightly improved attitude, he started chatting with her.
Xu Liang interrupted Wei Liao and explained to her that the loose barrier on the top of Cangshan Mountain was already being repaired.
Moreover, her abilities surpass those of hers; with that person present, the crisis at Cangshan is insignificant.
Wei Liao had the idea of recruiting talent, but Xu Liang glanced at her senior sister and saw that her senior sister's expression was not good, so she quickly stopped Wei Liao.
Xu Liang had to persuade Wei Liao with great effort before he finally gave up the idea of recruiting talented people.
“The person above is not an ordinary person. She doesn’t like being restricted, and it’s impossible for her to work in our department.”
"They can serve as our technical advisors and guide our work."
Xu Liang's smile faded. Staring at her senior sister's anger as she prepared to draw her sword, she forced a smile and explained, "The situation is different. She's just an ordinary person normally. She only appears when the seal on Cangshan Mountain loosens, potentially causing a catastrophe for all living beings."
"Everything has its own way of operating, Commander Wei, you shouldn't push yourself too hard," Xu Liang said as tactfully as she could.
Wei Liao sighed with regret.
"Could I then meet that senior?"
Xu Liang couldn't make the decision himself, so he cast an inquiring glance at Xu Yi, who was standing to the side.
"Let's go up together." Xu Yi didn't mind, since the person who appeared now was no ordinary mortal, Teacher Gu.
The ascent was not easy. At the summit of Cangshan Mountain, the aura of evil beasts clashed with the rapidly operating sealing array, and the entire mountain was shrouded in a chilling atmosphere.
Xu Liang was not a sword cultivator; she did not possess any sword intent or killing aura. She relied solely on her powerful cultivation accumulated over tens of thousands of years to go up the mountain alone to investigate the situation, and did not dare to bring the entire Special Affairs Bureau with her.
The murderous intent emanating from Xu Yi far surpassed that of the evil beasts and fierce spirits suppressed in Cangshan.
She walked with ease and even had time to clear the way for Xu Liang and Commander Wei.
Commander Wei had witnessed Xu Liang's abilities and originally thought he was the number one expert in the Xuanmen sect. Now, seeing Xu Yi strolling leisurely amidst such powerful killing intent, he clearly realized how formidable Xu Yi was.
Wei Liao always felt it was a pity that such a person could not be recruited into the Special Affairs Department; it was such a great pity.
Xu Liang sensed his leader's thoughts, tugged at his sleeve, and whispered, "Commander Wei, please don't make a move on my senior sister. My senior sister..."
Xu Liang hesitated for a moment, carefully considering his words, and explained to Commander Wei in a subtle and tactful way: "My senior sister is used to being alone. Cangyun Sect is the number one sect of the righteous path. My senior sister is the head disciple of Cangyun Sect and the next person in charge of Cangyun Sect. It is impossible for her to work for a mortal."
Wei Liao understood. The fairy who was leading the way in front of them was, without exaggeration, the next leader of the entire cultivation world.
That makes sense; if he were an emperor, he wouldn't be working as a security guard at a zoo. It's a similar principle.
However, Wei Liao still felt it was a pity that such a master was so skilled.
Xu Liang was a little angry. In her heart, her senior sister was equal to her master, and she would protect her senior sister as if she were protecting her master. Wei Liao's attempt to win over her senior sister made her feel very annoyed.
“Commander Wei, I understand your appreciation for talent. But don’t stay in a high position for too long and become too arrogant.”
Commander Wei was stunned, his mind reeling from Xu Liang's words, "Master Xu, you..."
“My cooperation with you is merely a matter of mutual benefit. I act according to the rules of you mortals, but that does not mean I am subordinate to you. I address you as my leader, but that does not mean you can actually give me any orders.”
After just a few words, Wei Liao broke out in a cold sweat.
Xu Liang behaved just like his colleagues in the department, to the point that he forgot that this capable person was no ordinary person, but a cultivator from ten thousand years ago.
"Yes. I understand. I overstepped my bounds."
Xu Yi heard the conversation between the two people behind her clearly, but didn't pay much attention to it.
Cultivators can protect mortals, just as the heavens cherish all things.
Mortals are weak, greedy, and foolish—this is how many cultivators perceive them.
Even though Xu Yi didn't quite agree with these ideas, she couldn't deny the weakness of mortals and their insatiable greed.
Xu Liang actually enjoys being around mortals. She feels that mortals are weak, yet they are self-reliant; they are greedy, yet they can restrain themselves; they are foolish, yet they study diligently. This is one of the important reasons why Xu Liang was able to quickly integrate into mortal society.
But as a cultivator, no matter how close she was to mortals, she would never forget the difference between herself and them.
The three arrived at Cangshan Mountain. Gu Jingjun held the Wangxie Sword and cut open her palm. The blood that flowed out was poured into the array's core to perform the final seal.
Xu Yi's arrival caused Gu Jingjun to pause slightly. Sensing the little guy's anger behind him, Gu Jingjun's smile became somewhat forced.
Xu Yi's gaze fell on the Wangxie Sword in Gu Jingjun's hand. It was her natal sword, and in theory, only she could use it.
But now Gu Jingjun held it in his hand, not only using it but also getting it stained with blood, yet he did not suffer any backlash from the sword spirit.
"Miss Gu, you have quite the skill and cunning. You actually tampered with my natal sword."
"Xu Yi, long time no see. Why are you still in such a bad mood? It's been tens of thousands of years since we last met. Aren't you going to tell me how much you've missed me?"
I never thought about you.
"Is that so? Your heart is deceiving you like this? You should teach it a lesson and ask it clearly whether it has even thought of me?"
"..." Xu Yi opened her mouth, but quickly closed it weakly. She couldn't say anything, and the helplessness she had felt for thousands of years came out again.
Even if I can't win an argument with her, it's good to make her angry.
Xu Yi summoned back her natal sword. With the sword in her hand, Xu Yi slashed her palm open, just like Gu Jingjun had done.
"what you do?"
Xu Yi's actions aroused Gu Jingjun's vigilance. Seeing Xu Yi walking towards the center of the formation, Gu Jingjun was unable to get away and had to ask Xu Liang to help stop Xu Yi.
Xu Liang took two steps back. "Patriarch Gu, please don't make things difficult for me. My senior sister means well, so please don't refuse."
Xu Yi came to Gu Jingjun's side, slightly raised her hand, and blood dripped down her palm. This scene stung Gu Jingjun's eyes.
"Xu Yi, don't do anything reckless. Be good, okay?"
Gu Jingjun gently advised her, her tone pleading.
Xu Yi's lips curved slightly as she placed her hand on the Bagua diagram at the center of the formation. The sealing formation began to absorb her spiritual power and cultivation, including her life force.
Wei Liao couldn't understand the situation, so he quickly asked Xu Liang, who was standing to the side, for help.
Xu Liang breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at the sealing array that was about to be completed.
"It's alright. If Patriarch Gu were to seal it alone, his life would likely end prematurely. If my senior sister were to accompany him, she could share half the burden, which would be a good thing."