In this world, putting on a display to fool others was okay, but Jiang Xunyi and Yun Xie had known each other for so many years, so at a glance, Jiang Xunyi could see that the otherâs dog face[1] was putting on a pitiful show that he couldnât bear to watch. He suddenly snorted, slightly torn and slightly confused at how everything happened without reason. He just felt that ever since he took his little life back, it would be nice to be happy about the things in this world and not think so much.
He stretched out his hand and hooked Yun Xieâs chin. âWhat are you saying with a straight face? Are you trying to fight with me? Youâre still not giving this master a smile?â
Yun Xie had always known that Jiang Xunyiâs temperament was strong, and when faced with his crush that was as soft as intestines, he was afraid that Jiang Xunyi would want to cut off ties. He wanted to say something else to make up for the stupid things he had just said, but at this moment, he was too taken aback and suddenly forgot to say any more.
Jiang Xunyiâs fingers were still on his chin, and his skin felt infinitely sensitive. Yun Xie could even feel a warmness from the cold, jade-like fingertips.
He met Jiang Xunyiâs eyes in disbelief and saw that the other was slightly smiling.
When their eyes met, Yun Xie suddenly understood Jiang Xunyiâs meaning, and a rush of blood flooded his head. Suddenly, there seemed to be thousands of fireworks in full bloom in front of him, and it was almost impossible to tell whether or not this was a dream. He originally excelled at eloquence, but at this time, he felt that the thousands of words in his heart were all trapped, and he couldnât speak even a word. He couldnât do anything besides stare at Jiang Xunyi hysterically, the corners of his mouth rising higher and higher.
ââŚYun Xie.â Jiang Xunyi said, âNo, why do you love crying so much? Can you wipe your face before you talk? All these tears are rubbing on my clothes.â
Yun Xieâs heart was in full bloom, and in his agitation, a mouthful of blood spurted out.
Jiang Xunyi: ââŚâ Should he even mess with him anymore?
He retracted his hand. âOkay, act like I didnât mention it. Show me your injury, how do you feel nowâŚâ
Before he could finish his words, Yun Xie suddenly grasped the hand that was trying to withdraw and pressed it onto his chest. His other hand reached to hold the back of Jiang Xunyiâs head before he leaned in and kissed him.
Jiang Xunyi instinctively struggled, but as Yun Xie kissed him, he forgot all his thoughts. The force of the kiss gradually increased until he was unable to even move. His movements were a bit jerky, but his expression was extremely devoted as if an entire lifetimeâs worth of passion and zeal were all pinned to this very moment.
This kiss that brought the taste of blood and yet was indescribably sweet seemed to have created a layer of red dust[2] in an instant, and Jiang Xunyiâs vain heart seemed to find something it has always lacked, and the awkwardness of unfamiliarity seemed to gradually disappear.
After a long time, Yun Xie let go, lifting his left hand to stroke Jiang Xunyiâs cheek gently and pressing his forehead against the otherâs. He couldnât help but smile.
Jiang Xunyi also lacked the calmness he had in the beginning, and his mind was only thinking that Yun Xieâs eyes were deep and bright. To look at each other from such a distance only made everything more intense. The tip of his ears were a little hot, yet he still doggedly kept a serene expression. He raised his hand and patted Yun Xie. âMove away a little â look at how dirty you are, rubbing blood all over me.â
After saying this, Jiang Xunyi couldnât hold back a smile â his facial features were originally peerless, with brows as sharp as swords, and a cold side profile. His facial expressions had never fluctuated much. However, after such a display, his face carried the scorching beauty of spring blossoms.
Yun Xie was also looking at him with a smile when suddenly his eyes reddened.
Jiang Xunyi gradually recovered and began to act as usual, raising his hand and snapped his fingers in front of Yun Xieâs eyes. âWhat are you in a daze for, Yun Xie, come back!â
Yun Xie was about to speak, but when he glanced at him, he saw Jiang Xunyiâs injured hand. There was pain in his heart, and the urge to kiss him again dissipated. âCome and let me see your hand. Whatâs wrong?â
Jiang Xunyi didnât care. âNothing, the bones are already healed. Itâs just a surface injury. Donât worry, my condition will never be worse than yours.â
The more Jiang Xunyi was nonchalant, the more uncomfortable Yun Xie felt. He forcibly dragged Jiang Xunyi over to check his injuries. Seeing Jiang Xunyiâs palm and the shocking wound on his chest, his brows furrowed, his face almost dripping with gloominess. âXuan Li, that bastard. I just wish I could kill him again!â
Jiang Xunyi really felt that there was nothing serious about the injury. He originally wanted to push away the sentimental Yun Xie as usual, but just as he raised his hands, something unknown came over him and he let his hands drop, letting Yun Xie examine the injury. But seeing Yun Xieâs expression of melancholy, he still couldnât help but say, âItâs alright now, you will get wrinkles if you frown so much. Hurry up and take back that expression, Iâm very good now!â
Yun Xie bandaged Jiang Xunyiâs injury and closed his shirt. With both a laugh and a sigh, he said, âAlas, the hero is helpless and passionate. As long as I see you suffer, I canât help it. How could this be?â
Jiang Xunyi raised his hand. âStop! Donât be nauseating.â
He rolled up his sleeves and concealed the uncomfortable expression on his face by bowing his head. âYou didnât hold back on scolding me today. Stretch out your hand. I want to see how brilliant and heroic our Sect Master Yun is.â
The piece of Xuan Liâs soul was originally sealed in Yun Xie by him, so Jiang Xunyi naturally could tell at a glance that the seal had been removed. Although he joked around, he was actually quite worried in his heart. However, he didnât expect that when he took Yun Xieâs pulse, he found that the otherâs spiritual power was smooth, the devilish energy was completely eliminated, and even the injury was much lighter.
Jiang Xunyi: ââŚâ
Although he really didnât want Yun Xie to be injured, why was it that he recovered from such a terrible injury in no time at all, while Jiang Xunyi was still half-dead like a seventy or eighty-year-old! The protagonistâs halo is about to blind people!
Yun Xie saw Jiang Xunyiâs shocked face and couldnât help but smile. He brought the hand in his palm to his lips and kissed it, softening his voice when he said, âThis devilish energy has bothered me for a long time. Now that itâs been removed, I feel even more relaxed⌠AâXun, donât worry. As long as you are healthy, itâs my greatest stability.â
Yun Xieâs eyes fell directly on his face. Jiang Xunyiâs ears were hot, his face pretending to be calm. âI, I, I, I, of course, I am not worried. Who doesnât know that you have thick skin?â
Yun Xie endured and endured and finally let the corner of his mouth quirk up before he laughed.
Jiang Xunyi angrily said, âIf you laugh again, I will kill youâŚâ
At this moment, Zhuo Zhengfan faintly shouted from a distance, âBrother Yun, is it you at the bottom of the cliff? Have you found Xunyi?â
Jiang Xunyi raised his voice. âZhengfan, we are both here!â
He took his sword back from Xuan Li and went up the cliff with Yun Xie to find that not only was Zhuo Zhengfan there with his group of rescued cultivators, even Yu Hong and Qi Shijiu were there.
When Yu Hong saw him, he immediately rushed forward and wrapped his arms around Jiang Xunyiâs waist. Full of joy, he cried out, âMartial Uncle!â
Before he had time to cry out about his worries, he was picked up by the collar and tossed aside. Yun Xie smiled. âYouâre already an adult, why are you still like a three-year-old child?â
âMartial Uncle Yun.â Yu Hong shuddered, and immediately stood up properly, still looking at Jiang Xunyi. âUncle, are you okay?â
Jiang Xunyi stretched his fingers and flicked his forehead with a smile. âVery good. I still have the strength to ask what is Young Hero Yu doing at the top of Flame Gateâs Mountain? Want to find a good grave for yourself?â
Yu Hong lowered his head quietly and shrank back, appearing like a little daughter-in-law. He dared not to talk any more.
Jiang Xunyi pursed his lips and temporarily let him go, standing aside and pretending to listen to Zhuo Zhengfan talking to Yun Xie. However, doubts arose in his heart â the Yun Xie of now is not like how he was in the story, and by dissipating Demon Sovereign Xuan Liâs soulâs demonic energy, the energy value of the system was weakened. At the same time, Jiang Xunyi had successfully completed the emergency task of saving Yu Hong and increased the energy a little bit. This was no different from what was expected, but why was the task ofăFinding the Truthăstill not completed even after Xuan Liâs death? The quest this time had dragged on for so long, so what was the truth about it?
As he was thinking, a wave of dizziness hit before he found that the energy bar of the system had suddenly increased a lot.
Jiang Xunyi couldnât help being surprised: the energy value of the task he completed had already been added, so he didnât know where this new energy came from. However, the energy bar only briefly flickered into visibility as the points were added, and it disappeared just as he wanted to see it again. He had no choice but to give up and merely note this in his mind.
Although he had traveled to ancient times, he still feel that he was living in a cloud of smog, how unfortunateâŚ
Zhuo Zhengfan was still speaking to Yun Xie on the side. ââŚIt all went as you expected, so now the Flame Gate is only down to a few remnants and generals. They canât last long. According to my opinion, some peopleâs sin is undeserving of death. I want to reorganize this place and form a new school, so I plan to stay for a while.â
Yun Xie smiled. âGood deed. Do you need me to assign someone to help you?â
Zhuo Zhengfan: ââŚâ He didnât know why, but he felt that todayâs Yun Xie was a bit abnormal. Although he normally smiled when he talked, his expression today was particularly lively. With one glance, you could tell it was joy from the heart, and his words were spoken like poetry. He didnât know what was up.
Zhuo Zhengfan couldnât help taking a peek at Jiang Xunyi, but saw that he was standing next to him normally, sword in hands and head lowered. He didnât know what the other was thinking about, but everything seemed normal.
âNo, thank you, Brother Yun,â Zhuo Zhengfan said. âI have enough staff here. You and Xunyi are both important figures in your sects. I am afraid that leaving your sects for too long will cause you to accumulate many responsibilities, so you should head back soon â besides, isnât the Sword Testing Conference just two months away?
Yun Xie actually forgot about this event â the Sword Testing Conference was regarded as a grand event in the cultivation world, held once every ten years. The disciples were able to learn from each other, and more importantly, the major sects of the cultivation world will be re-ranked at this meeting, so the leaders of each sect attached great importance to it. Whatâs more, Solar Envy Sect and Hidden Spirit Sect have been tied for first place for a hundred years. This time the Hidden Spirit Sect fell apart, so the Solar Envy Sect became the focus of everyoneâs attention. Even though Yun Xie didnât pay much attention to it, and the things he needs to manage will not be delayed.
When Jiang Xunyi heard the words âSword Test Conferenceâ, he returned from his thoughts and immediately said, âYes, I also donât know whatâs happened with Molou. I have to go back and see before the conference.â
When Yun Xie heard âMolouâ, he immediately took a deep breath. Jiang Xunyi glanced at him. âIf your teeth hurt, take medicine.â
Zhuo Zhengfan: ââŚâ
Although he didnât know why he felt this way, but he kept thinking that something terrible has happened!
[1]人樥çć ˇ â elegant person on the outside but dog-like bad behavior on the inside
[2] ä¸ä¸çş˘ĺ° â refers to the hustle and bustle of worldly life in this world. It originated from the dust raised after the chariots and horses on the dirt road in the past, as a reference to the road to fame and fortune.