Chapter 715 - 375: I Will Slay All My Enemies, Never to Enter Reincarnation
Chapter 715: Chapter 375: I Will Slay All My Enemies, Never to Enter Reincarnation
Si Minglan walked out of the Celestial Tao Fighting Arena, a flash of red light in her eyes, a cold smile at the corner of her mouth.
Behind her, several people were mingling among the cultivators participating in the Immortal Ascension Ceremony, yet their gaze never left her.
Si Minglan stepped onto the bustling street, her pace neither hurried nor slow, yet her figure quickly disappeared into the crowd.
The Golden Snake Guards following her hurriedly caught up, looking around, but they lost her trail.
Soon, two more groups of Golden Snake Guards arrived, who were tracking Ruo Mei and Lan Yin, and the three groups converged.
"We lost her!"
"We lost her too!"
"Damn!"
In a small alley, within an Isolation Array.
Si Minglan looked coldly at Mo Xiaolan, who was bowing to her:
"You want me to spare Wu Yiren?"
Mo Xiaolan said apologetically, "I’m sorry, Sister Si, I know it’s really unreasonable of me. If you want Wu Yiren to pay with her life, I’m willing to..."
"Fine."
Before she finished speaking, Si Minglan suddenly interrupted, leaving Mo Xiaolan stunned.
Si Minglan twisted her waist and walked up to Mo Xiaolan, pinched her chin with her fingers to lift her face, and laughed:
"A handsome young man indeed. If I were Wu Yiren, I might also want to live and die for you, but alas, you’re a woman, hahaha."
Mo Xiaolan blushed slightly and quickly took a step back. Si Minglan covered her mouth and chuckled:
"Embarrassed? Well, back when we were trapped in the Five-Beast Celestial Prison in the Cyan Lotus Sect’s Relic, all the women had dual cultivation with Qin Gengyun, but you never entered his room."
"Don’t you think it’s a pity?"
"You were the first to meet him."
"Si Minglan." Qiu Zhihe spoke softly as Si Minglan walked to her side and reached out to pinch her chin:
"I forgot the Empress was here; forgive my slip of the tongue."
Qiu Zhihe raised her hand, grasping Si Minglan’s: "The Nine-Tailed Fox Tail Scroll will affect your mind."
Hearing Qiu Zhihe’s words, Mo Xiaolan then realized that Si Minglan exuded a subtle allure, with a faint seductive red glow in her eyes.
Si Minglan chuckled: "What is there to fear? I was a wretch to begin with. Once I have my revenge, if I’m not dead yet, I will wreak havoc on the world’s men, hahaha!"
Qiu Zhihe glanced at her and said calmly, "Don’t you want Xiaoxue?"
Si Minglan paused, glaring at Qiu Zhihe: "Why are you bringing up Xiaoxue?"
Qiu Zhihe smiled: "Xiaoxue has always been worried about you; best not to die."
Si Minglan fell silent, her allure dissipating, and turned to Mo Xiaolan:
"If you were truly a man, would you accept Wu Yiren?"
Mo Xiaolan hesitated, thought for a moment, then shook her head: "I don’t know."
Si Minglan laughed again, her form slowly vanishing.
"Take Wu Yiren out of the West Imperial City tomorrow; she shouldn’t have been born here."
Mo Xiaolan clasped her hands to the air: "Thank you, Sister Si!"
Then she spoke to Qiu Zhihe: "Thank you, Sister Qiu."
Qiu Zhihe smiled, and the two women walked out of the alley shoulder to shoulder, the street once again bustling.
Soon, the Golden Snake Guards reappeared, trailing them.
This time, however, the two deliberately let themselves be discovered to avoid arousing suspicion from the Western Emperor and Lin Yuan.
Walking down the street, Qiu Zhihe saw a stall selling pinwheels. She approached, and the vendor cheerfully said:
"Young lady, buy one for the children at home; kids love playing with these."
Qiu Zhihe’s eyes softened. She took out silver: "I’ll take one."
Receiving the pinwheel from the vendor, the smile on Qiu Zhihe’s face grew.
Mo Xiaolan looked on in surprise: "Sister Qiu, aren’t those for children?"
Qiu Zhihe was always cold and stern, quick to kill, showing warmth only towards Qin Gengyun.
Mo Xiaolan had never seen her so gentle, like a mother with her child.
Qiu Zhihe gently stroked her abdomen, her gaze becoming even softer.
"Keep it; it will be useful someday."
Mo Xiaolan watched her, slowly understanding, nearly letting out a gasp:
"Sister Qiu, in your belly..."
Qiu Zhihe nodded with a smile.
Mo Xiaolan’s eyes widened, and she turned to look at those following them, instinctively shielding Qiu Zhihe.
Qiu Zhihe was amused by her action, linking arms with Mo Xiaolan:
"Don’t worry; even if I’m pregnant, these people won’t harm me."
Mo Xiaolan pondered for a moment, then asked: "Sister Qiu, what will you do after the Immortal Ascension Ceremony?"
Qiu Zhihe responded: "I will restore my master’s soul, uncover the truth of five hundred years ago, and rebuild the Cyan Lotus Sect."
Mo Xiaolan inquired: "And the child with him?"
Qiu Zhihe smiled: "The child will join us, of course. As I said, even pregnant, few people in the world are my opponents."
Mo Xiaolan nodded: "I will take Yiren to Yunling Town; if she’s willing, she can care for the children at Qinhe Garden, then return to assist you."
Qiu Zhihe looked at her: "Are you worried about me, or him?"
Mo Xiaolan replied: "Both."
Qiu Zhihe laughed, holding Mo Xiaolan’s hand: "No wonder my husband can never forget you."
Mo Xiaolan waved her hands: "Sister Qiu, don’t misunderstand, Qin Gengyun and I are just friends; his heart belongs to you alone!"
Qiu Zhihe did not dwell on the topic and suddenly asked: "If you really are Sheng Tanglian’s daughter, what would you do?"
Mo Xiaolan froze, "But that was already five hundred years ago. Even if I were Sheng Tanglian’s daughter, what significance does it have?"
Qiu Zhihe nodded: "Zhenyang has already ascended, and all the enemies from five hundred years ago are gone. Even if you are Sheng Tanglian’s daughter, there’s no need to worry."
The two walked side by side, and suddenly snowflakes began to fall from the sky.
"It’s snowing."
...
The night was as dark as ink.
The snow was as light as feathers.
Si Minglan stood atop a tall tower, holding a jug of wine, looking at the distant, desolate, and ruined former National Guardian General’s Mansion.
The allure and seduction in her eyes faded, leaving only endless sorrow and killing intent.
The wine jug tilted in her hand, the fine liquor spilling into the snow-laden air, along with Si Minglan’s tears.
"Si Minglan, the unfilial daughter of National Guardian General Si Yuanwu, swears here and now that tomorrow the enemies of the Si Family will pay with blood and life!"
"Should I break this oath, may I fall into the path of ten thousand ghosts, suffer endless torment, and never reincarnate for eternity!"
Si Minglan knelt on both knees, bowing heavily three times toward the distant Si Mansion.
"Qin Gengyun from Yunling Town promises to help Si Minglan slay all enemies tomorrow, and is willing to fall into the path of ten thousand ghosts with Si Minglan, to never reincarnate alongside her!"
Suddenly, a slightly youthful yet firm voice came from behind her.
Si Minglan turned to see a young girl in white smiling at her.
"Xiaoxue, why go through this?"
"Sister Si, I am willing."
The snow fell harder; atop the tower, two figures slowly leaned close, quietly embracing...