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First Immortal of the Sword – Chapter 89: Heart Surging Like the Tides, a Beautiful Brow F

Chapter 89: Heart Surging Like the Tides, a Beautiful Brow F

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nThe purple-robed youth’s expressions were a sight to behold.

nThere was shock, bewilderment, shame, and awkwardness, all alternating nonstop.

nHe just stared directly at Su Yi, as if he wanted to say something but couldn’t quite manage it.

nHaving another man stare at him like that made Su Yi a bit uncomfortable. He couldn’t help but frown and say, “If you want to apologize, no need. What you ought to do now is investigate and discover just who sent these people to assassinate you. I hope you can give me an answer before we arrive at the Cloudriver Prefectural Capital.”

nThe purple-robed youth hurriedly responded, “Please rest at ease; I can definitely do that.”

nEven his tone had become respectful.

n“Also, although I don’t fear getting mixed up in all this, what happened tonight is highly likely to implicate others. I hope you can resolve that too,” said Su Yi flatly.

nThe purple-robed youth took a deep breath, then made a solemn vow. “That’s only natural. This incident arose because of me; I won’t allow any further harm to befall the innocent.”

nYuan Luoxi watched this?play out from?the sidelines. Her maiden’s heart trembled slightly, and she felt a wordless, indescribable warmth. When she next looked at Su Yi, her eyes shone with gratitude.

nShe wouldn’t have guessed that this?man like?a fallen?immortal would?be so thoughtful. He was looking out for them too, without overlooking the slightest detail.

nSu Yi said no more. He simply closed his eyes in repose.

nHe wanted to leave earlier because he didn’t want to get swept up in unnecessary trouble.

nBut it was already too late to?avoid incident, so he naturally had to resolve this matter properly.

nAfter all, their foes hailed from a faction that dared assassinate an imperial prince of the Great Zhou. When they discovered what had happened tonight, they were sure to retaliate in a mad frenzy.

nSu Yi wasn’t the least bit concerned, but it would be a problem if this implicated Yuan Luoxi and Huang Qianjun.

nSomething suddenly occurred to Su Yi, and he turned to the nearby Huang Qianjun. “Ah, yes. Go search their belongings and see if you can find any clues.”

nHuang Qianjun hurriedly got to work.?A moment later, he returned carrying the black short halberd, but he looked baffled. “He was a glorious Martial Dao Grandmaster, yet he had nothing on him save for his weapon.”

nSu Yi accepted the halberd and looked it over. “He came here determined to die. The reason his strength shot up earlier is because he traded his life for it. He used a secret art that destroyed his own life force.”

nHuang Qianjun looked enlightened. “No wonder.”

n“Although this short halberd’s craftsmanship is a bit lacking, the materials themselves are rather decent. It’s made of Concentrated Profound Iron mixed with a dozen or so spiritual materials, including Pyrophosphate and Jadelight Silver Power. If I melt it down, it could just barely serve as a base for a spiritual sword.”

nAfter briefly examining it, Su Yi stored the halberd within his jade pendant. He planned to refine it upon arriving in Cloudriver Prefecture.

nMortal Edge had but the slightest trace of spirituality. It was just barely good enough to use, but its power was limited.

nOnce his cultivation broke into the Qi Accumulation Realm, he wouldn’t be able to display his full strength without a better weapon.

nThus, Su Yi had already started considering how to gather enough spiritual materials to forge himself a quality blade.

n“Judging by the sounds coming from the lower floors, we should be able to leave without encountering too many problems. Do you want to leave, or would you rather remain here?” Su Yi rose, then glanced at the nearby Yuan Luoxi and Huang Qianjun.

n“We’re coming with you,” they said without even pausing to think.

nSu Yi nodded, but as they walked past the purple-robed youth, he suddenly paused. “Want to hear another suggestion?”

nThe youth hurriedly clasped his fist. “Please don’t withhold your wisdom.”

nHe’d already corrected his attitude. He no longer dared treat Su Yi as he might an ordinary person.

nSu Yi said offhandedly, “After your subordinates return, return to your residence right away. Don’t visit that Cha Jin girl again before we arrive in the prefectural capital.”

nThe purple-robed youth was stunned, and he felt a bit awkward. He assumed that Su Yi was warning him not to wander randomly to prevent any additional assassination attempts.

nSu Yi saw through him at a glance, and he couldn’t help but sigh. “You’ve misunderstood. Unless I’m mistaken, she has a hidden agenda for you.”

nA hidden agenda!

nThe youth went rigid, and waves of doubt rose within his heart. But before he could ask any questions, Su Yi led Yuan Luoxi and Huang Qianjun away.

nWhen he reached the stairway, Su Yi’s voice emanated from afar. “Tell that ‘Martial Aunt Qing Jin’ of yours not to forget what she agreed to tonight.”

nThe youth was first dazed, then bewildered.?This guy… Don’t tell me he’s set his sights on Martial Aunt Qing Jin?

nThe group proceeded down the stairs, passing evidence of battle. Corpses littered the ground, and blood splattered the walls and floors. However,?most of the corpses belonged to spirit beasts, which came in all shapes, sizes, and colors.

nJust walking through the carnage broadened Huang Qianjun’s horizons, but it was as if Su Yi didn’t even see it.?These spirit beasts were all tier-one and two, with the odd tier-three yao mixed in. Even the strongest of them was only on par with a peak Blood Circulation Realm martial artist.

nNone of them were worthy of Su Yi’s notice. .𝚌o𝚖

nWhen they returned to their temporary residence, the ninth pavilion, Su Yi went directly to his room.

nHis soul was exhausted, and he’d yet to cultivate today. He had to seize every available moment.

nGreat willpower revealed itself through the small choices you made in your day-to-day life.

nCultivation was much the same. It required withstanding the solitude and tedium, but at the same time, it took reflection and self-discipline. Only then could you persist day after day in perpetuity.

nWith Su Yi’s temperament, he wouldn’t skip his daily cultivation unless he truly couldn’t extricate himself from his situation.?In other words, Su Yi could let most worldly affairs go, but he always gave his cultivation his full attention and effort.

nTime slipped by.

nIt was late at night when the fighting finally died down.

nZhang Yiren was injured in battle, and of his thirty-seven elites, eleven fell, while the others all had varying degrees of injuries.

nOf the eight hundred captive beasts, over a hundred died, while some took advantage of the chaos to flee into the river. In the end, only five hundred were recaptured and returned to their cages.

nAt the same time, five of the would-be assassins died in battle. Three were captured alive, and the remaining six escaped into the waters of the Great Azure.

nIt was only after the curtain fell on tonight’s battle that Zhang Yiren investigated and discovered the reason the tower ship had shaken so violently: they’d collided with massive chains stretched all the way across the river.

nThe chains went all the way across, and there were around ten of them, each about as thick as a tree trunk. All were underwater, making them difficult to discover.

nFrom this, Zhang Yiren could determine that their enemies had been preparing this ambush for quite some time!?Otherwise, they couldn’t possibly have placed chains large enough to stretch and block the entire river on short notice.

nFortunately, the damage to the boat was minimal. If the ship sank, their losses would have been unimaginable.

nThe first pavilion.

nThe candlelight illuminated Qing Jin’s beautiful but pallid face. Her skin emanated a faint glow, and her ponytail had come undone. Her long hair was in disarray, an undercurrent of exhaustion amidst her indolence.

nShe’d already taken several recovery medicines, and she was currently meditating.

nNot far away, the purple-robed youth was listening to his subordinate, Zhang Duo’s report. His expression changed erratically.

nFinally, his eyes glinted with icy light. “We cannot allow the three assassins we captured alive to die. Even if they’re the type that values money more than their lives, we have to pry their mouths open and figure out just who they were working for!”

nZhang Duo said solemnly, “Yes, sir!’

n“Have Li Mo go investigate the Garden of Blossom’s Cha Jin. For now, don’t alert her: everything is to happen in secret.”

nZhang Duo was a bit confused, but he nevertheless nodded his assent.

nThe youth pondered in silence for a moment, then added, “Also, prepare a generous gift. I’m going to visit Su Yi in the ninth pavilion tomorrow morning.”

nThis time, Zhang Duo was happy to agree. “It was Young Lord Su that turned back the tides tonight. He didn’t just save your life; he saved all of us from certain doom too. It’s only right that we thank him generously.”

nThe youth waved him away. “Go on.”

nZhang Duo turned and left.

nThe youth let out a long breath, then plopped into his chair, looking deeply exhausted.?Tonight’s peril left him completely on edge. It was only after he finally relaxed that exhaustion washed over him, both physically and mentally.

nBut when he considered how close he’d come to death, he felt irrepressible rage growing within him, and his gaze turned dark and sinister.

n“You already suspect someone, don’t you?” said a certain uniquely magnetic voice.

nThe youth’s heart shook. He didn’t know when, but the meditating Qing Jin had opened her eyes, and she was staring right at him.

n“That’s right.” He nodded, his tone grave and a bit icy. “Only my third brother knew about this operation. I suspect that even if he isn’t the one behind this, he’s almost certainly the reason word of our expedition leaked.”

n“Haven’t you always had a good relationship with His Third Highness?” asked Qing Jin in confusion.

nThe purple-robed youth sighed. “We’re both Imperial Father’s sons. We might be siblings, but we were born into the imperial family. Brothers with qualifications to succeed the throne are each other’s greatest enemies.”

nWhen he said this, he shook his head in dejection. It seemed he was unwilling to discuss this matter any further.

n“The mundane world’s squabbles over imperial power are ultimately as immaterial as the passing clouds. Alas, those directly involved will never understand this,” said Qing Jin with a hint of mockery. “Allow me to warn you in advance: as soon as this operation is over, I’ll return immediately to my sect.”

nThe purple-robed youth froze, stunned, then laughed bitterly. “I’ve long since predicted that with your pure, lofty disposition, you couldn’t possibly remain by my side. I just didn’t expect that this day would come so quickly.”

nQing Jin’s expression was perfectly tranquil. “I single-mindedly pursue the Dao. How could I ingratiate myself to mundane powers for personal profit? And you needn’t act so pitiful; with your status, roping in a few Martial Dao Grandmasters should be easy.”

nWhen he saw her put everything out in the open, the youth got his emotions under control and said no more.

nBut then, he suddenly recalled something, and his expression went a little strange. “Martial Aunt, there’s something else I’m afraid I must tell you.”

n“What is it?”

n“That Su Yi guy told me to remind you not to forget what you said today.”

nWhen she heard that, Qing Jin froze. Then, her sharp eyes narrowed, her peerlessly beautiful face suddenly rigid. She felt a wave of discomfort, as well as a thread of something strange and indescribable.

nThat guy…

nDon’t tell me he’s set his sights on me?

nBeneath the candlelight, a beauty’s heart rolled like the tide, and her delicate eyebrows knit together.

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Chapter end

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Catalogue
Chapter 1: The Hall of Mourning
Chapter 2: Live-in Son-in-Law, Su Yi
Chapter 3: My Wife, Wen Lingzhao
Chapter 4: One Hand to Overturn Wind and Rain
Chapter 5: The Pine and Crane Body Refining Technique
Chapter 6: A Chance Encounter on the Riverbank
Chapter 7: A Mystical Immortal Air
Chapter 8: A Young Woman’s Birthday
Chapter 9: Nie Teng
Chapter 10: Worthy of Your Youth
Chapter 11: Wetting Himself in Terror
Chapter 12: Blocking the Road Ahead
Chapter 13: Apologies
Chapter 14: A Bloodied Forehead
Chapter 15: I Dislike Abusing My Position
Chapter 16: Just Don’t Do it Again
Chapter 17: A Tree Destined to Reach the Clouds
Chapter 18: The Birthday Banquet
Chapter 19: When Heaven and Earth Are on Your Side
Chapter 20: An Ill-Intentioned Guest
Chapter 21: A Cold Glance, Disappearing Like a Puff of Smoke
Chapter 22: The Matriarch Extends an Invitation
Chapter 23: Past Enmities, a Heart’s Obsession
Chapter 24: Youthful Ignorance and Conceit
Chapter 25: Abstruse Spiritual Essence Pearl Incantation
Chapter 26: An Unexpected Harvest
Chapter 27: A Grandmaster’s Disciple
Chapter 28: The Apricot Clinic
Chapter 29: The New Manager is Here
Chapter 30: I Can Treat Patients Too
Chapter 31: The Ghost in the Courtyard
Chapter 32: A Ghost Among Trees
Chapter 33: Qing Wan
Chapter 34: A Nearby Enemy is a Greater Threat than a Hostil
Chapter 35: Birds of a Feather
Chapter 36: Ol’ Wang Blows His Top
Chapter 37: Want to Learn? I’ll Teach You
Chapter 38: Unwelcome Visitors
Chapter 39: I Enter the Mortal World and Sharpen My Heart Li
Chapter 40: Black-Hearted Nie Beihu
Chapter 41: If Everyone Consents, Why Shouldn’t I?
Chapter 42: The Deathbringer’s Tribulation, the Rejoicing Sw
Chapter 43: Sharing Sutras and Transmitting the Dao, the Sec
Chapter 44: The Form-Intention Six Harmonies Fist, Lingering
Chapter 45: A Viper’s Fangs, a Wasp’s Sting
Chapter 46: Both the Hero and the Beauty are Still Young
Chapter 47: The Huang Family’s Offering, the Four Realms of
Chapter 48: Fu Shan’s Request
Chapter 49: The Night of the Banquet, Lanterns Like a Painti
Chapter 50: I’ve Reserved this Seat for a Distinguished Gues
Chapter 51: As the Crowd Watches the Combat, I Alone Admire
Chapter 52: Riding the Waves, a Single Punch to Shock Them A
Chapter 53: Who is Master Su?
Chapter 54: Su Yi Teaches Martial Arts, the Sparrow-Catching
Chapter 55: Widespread Shock, Solitary Melancholy
Chapter 56: The Second Day of the Second Lunar Month, the Dr
Chapter 57: My Fate
Chapter 58: Winds to Carry You, Lifting You Into the Clouds
Chapter 59: A Drumstick Drenched in Cliche Dreck
Chapter 60: Picking Medicine in Mother Ghost Ridge
Chapter 61: The Girl in Military Uniform
Chapter 62: The Divine Statue Faces Away, Sighing Over the M
Chapter 63: Malevolent Spirits Run Rampant, Without the Ligh
Chapter 64: A Rainy Night, Murder Comes with the Wind
Chapter 65: Exorcising Mountain Ghosts with a Folding Fan, t
Chapter 66: A Deity Holding the Sun Aloft, Illuminating the
Chapter 67: A Sword to Cut Mountains and Seas, Trouble Passe
Chapter 68: A Three-Inch Jade, A Three-Foot World
Chapter 69: Trading Medicine for Medicine, the Five Stages o
Chapter 70: Ge Changling Left a Stele, Su Xuanjun Left His N
Chapter 71: Enlightening Tao Qingshan, the Secrets of the So
Chapter 72: A Familiar Face Outside the City Gates
Chapter 73: Storekeeper Yue, a Life Lived in Vain
Chapter 74: Guests Arrive One After Another, Each With a Loa
Chapter 75: A Brief Absence, a Whole-New Person
Chapter 76: As a Live-in Son-in-Law, Your Life and Death are
Chapter 77: Kneel, or Die
Chapter 78: Just This Once, This Ends Here
Chapter 79: Roast Chicken and Pear Blossom Brew
Chapter 80: Universal Self-Embodiment Sutra
Chapter 81: Ten Streams of Qi from the Sword of the Nine Hel
Chapter 82: His Highness, His Martial Aunt, and a Young Daoi
Chapter 83: Carrying an Old Man Everywhere You Go
Chapter 84: The Targeted Young Noble
Chapter 85: Fortune and Disaster Are Things We Bring Upon Ou
Chapter 86: A Body Like Water and Clouds, the Charm of the M
Chapter 87: Twin Scarlet Moonblades
Chapter 88: You’ll Do Anything?
Chapter 89: Heart Surging Like the Tides, a Beautiful Brow F
Chapter 90: I’ll Repay You with the Position of Imperial Pre
Chapter 91: The True Interpretation of Spiritmist, the Cloud
Chapter 92: The Redscale Valiant, Talent on Par With Kings
Chapter 93: Men Have Tears
Chapter 94: Moved to Kill
Chapter 95: When You Grow Up
Chapter 96: The Purple Jade Token, Madam Cuiyun
Chapter 97: Arrogant Nonsense, Each Guest With Their Own Tho
Chapter 98: Those Mentally Unbalanced Sectmates
Chapter 99: Standing With a Sword, Indifferent as a God
Chapter 100: Solitary Drinking, Facing Enmity With Tranquili
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