ATPnovel Chapter 1437: 110: Heading North Out of the Bamboo Forest_2
Chapter 1437: 110: Heading North Out of the Bamboo Forest_2
Chapter 1437: Chapter 110: Heading North Out of the Bamboo Forest_2…
When Zhongxuan Sheng replied, it was at night.
At that time, Jiang Wang wore a hood, draped in an ordinary brown hemp robe, having traveled a long distance—the monk’s attire Yu Zhen had given him for disguise was long exchanged.
It wasn’t any awkward female attire; the gray monk’s robe was of a neutral design, not distinguishing gender. It’s just that Mugu is a nation that venerates the Divine Way, where the God of Cangtu holds dominance, and there isn’t much fondness towards monks or Taoists.
Dressing like this was purely to avoid trouble.
After finding a secluded spot and entering the Taixu Illusion Realm once more, he saw Zhongxuan Sheng’s plump paper crane stumblingly fly in.
Jiang Wang didn’t bother reading the letter, directly opening the Star River space.
Soon after, the two met again in the splendid Star River.
A pavilion stood amidst the Star River.
Sitting across from each other, there were no tears of joy, only relief at surviving.
Zhongxuan Sheng looked at him, face showing a strange expression: “Did you kill Zhao Xuenyang?”
Jiang Wang sighed: “I had no choice.”
The fat on Zhongxuan Sheng’s face wrinkled into a cluster: “In front of your own brother, can you not brag so much?”
Jiang Wang: …
This time he truly hadn’t meant to boast; he indeed felt some regret over Zhao Xuenyang’s death.
But there was no way around it, the truth already sounded like boasting; who was to blame?
Jiang Wang had to sigh again: “You don’t understand me, I don’t blame you. I only blame myself for being so strong, beyond your comprehension.”
“Enough already!” Zhongxuan Sheng slapped the stone table, his facial fat shaking along.
“Alright then.” Jiang Wang said helplessly: “Actually, the reason I could kill him is because…”
“Stop right there!” Zhongxuan Sheng quickly made a halting gesture: “I don’t want to hear how you killed him, I’m afraid it’ll ruin the pure image of brotherhood in my heart.”
Although he understood this was Zhongxuan Sheng not wanting to delve into his secrets, those words… why did they sound so peculiar?
Then Zhongxuan Sheng said: “Now we only discuss the aftermath of this incident.”
Jiang Wang thought for a moment, then said: “Let me explain the process in detail, to prevent you from imagining things arbitrarily.”
“Oh.” Zhongxuan Sheng said in surprise: “How can you say I’m thinking arbitrarily if you don’t know what I’m thinking?”
Looking at the familiar chubby face, his fists itched with familiarity too.
“Shall we talk somewhere else?”
“I won’t.”
Having survived a disaster, looking at the world now, it seemed more forgiving…
I suspect most people are fools, and they should see me as such.
Jiang Wang relaxed his fist and smiled broadly: “The situation at that time was like this…”
Thus, he recounted the events in the Ancient Demon Cave. Including how Zhao Xuenyang received instructions to kill him, including the Blood Puppet True Demon Song Wanxi, including the Seven Hatred Demon Techniques, including the Black Clothed Demon Tribe… Except for Yu Zhen, out of an inexplicable psychology, he only referred to her as an old acquaintance from Xi Yue An.
“You’re saying that you have a True Demon combat power at your disposal?” Zhongxuan Sheng was dumbfounded.
Even though he was from a distinguished family and well-informed, he couldn’t help but marvel at Jiang Wang’s experiences.
Reflecting on how Jiang Wang survived against Zhuang Chenggan and the Bone Demon God, capturing the Blood Puppet True Demon, how thrilling and hair-raising it must have been!
“Currently, only in the Ancient Demon Cave can it be summoned.” Jiang Wang corrected: “And I won’t attempt it again unless absolutely necessary. So it’s almost like saying, effectively none.”
Being watched by that terrifying Black Clothed Demon Tribe, relying on the Blood Puppet True Demon as a dependable means was undoubtedly a foolish act,
Zhongxuan Sheng suddenly laughed: “It’s incredibly amusing! Eight True Men of the Age, all went to the Wu Yadu Mountains, not leaving a trace, only to arrive at a completely unexpected result!”
“Not entirely unexpected,” Jiang Wang said: “There truly was a third-party force involved, it’s just that this third-party is within the All-world desolate graves.”
“Indeed, indeed.” Zhongxuan Sheng laughed: “And that person who could elude the eyes of the True Men, your old acquaintance!”
As he spoke, he squinted his eyes: “Why do I feel that this so-called old acquaintance is another Qiao Yanjun?”
Jiang Wang just said: “I have no patience for your nonsense!”
Zhongxuan Sheng thought for a moment, then said: “Then this is how the thing went—”
“Zhao Xuenyang, to evade Ku Jue’s pursuit, took you hostage and hid in the Ancient Demon Cave. You stayed there for several days, and then, for reasons you don’t know, a True Demon suddenly crossed over. Zhao Xuenyang drew his sword and fought. During the battle, you were pierced through the organs by a spear, breaking through the Five Mansions Sea, and fell into a coma, knowing nothing. When you woke up, you found yourself on a desolate mountain, your injuries treated, but you didn’t know who saved you, nor what happened in that Demon Cave afterward…”
“I know nothing at all?” Jiang Wang asked.
“Of course you don’t know.” Zhongxuan Sheng said: “Otherwise, how would you explain your Blood Puppet True Demon?”
“Why not say Zhao Xuenyang is already dead, and his body has been taken to the All-world desolate graves by the True Demon?”
Zhongxuan Sheng responded coldly: “Leave some suspense about his fate, lest someone goes mad… and you know nothing at all!”
“Will others believe it?”
“The People of Qi will certainly believe it, because you must be innocent! Especially in the current situation.” Zhongxuan Sheng retorted: “As for others, does it matter if they believe it or not? After this matter, is there anyone who can soul-search and verify your innocence?”