Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

Chapter 703 Journey to the Mountains and Seas 11

"Let's go, let's set off." Xiao Qiushui didn't expose her purpose, since he didn't know where the Hero's Token was anyway.

He knew that the Power Gang was still looking for him, and they wouldn't give up until they got the Hero's Token.

Sure enough, they encountered many people chasing them along the way. Xiao Qiushui finally decided to change her route temporarily and not go to meet her parents, so as not to lead them there.

*

Wen Piaoran returned to Qingyun Sect. He sent a message to Yunshang regarding the defection list she had sent over last time, and he would deal with it when she returned.

There were sixteen people in total, and each of them had different reasons for being turned. Some of them were willing to do it, and they could be killed directly.

Those who are not willing but are controlled by means can be handled by Yunshang without any problem, and those who have not done anything bad can be kept.

Xiao Qi: "Host, Xiao Qiushui and the others have been chased around by the Power Gang recently. Sword King and Liu Suifeng both want to capture him and force him to reveal the whereabouts of the Hero's Token."

"Oh, so this is the male lead's 'trouble-attracting' constitution. He doesn't have to do anything and a bunch of people are chasing after him. Otherwise, how do you see how they were sure that the Hero's Token was on him?"

"While this is true for Xiao Qiushui, there must also be some plot-related factors involved. A male protagonist who grows up must first go through countless hardships before having fortuitous encounters and the help of benefactors, over and over again."

"Although he's in a sorry state, I just want to see what's going on, hahaha." Wen Piaoran downed the wine in the flask in one gulp.

Xiao Qi chuckled twice: "Host, you're really naughty, but I like watching it too."

Wen Piaoran remained noncommittal. She took out a zither from her spatial storage, flew onto the roof of the palace, sat cross-legged, and placed the zither on her lap.

On the plaza below, the disciples inside the sect were diligently practicing their swordsmanship when they suddenly heard a stirring zither melody coming from the summit.

As they listened, they unconsciously began practicing swordsmanship to the rhythm of the zither music, and their internal energy began to circulate without them even realizing it.

"Ho-ha, ho-ha, ha—"

Hearing the commotion below, Wen Piaoran continued to pluck the strings of her zither with her delicate hands, the speed increasing rapidly.

As internal energy continued to pour out, pear petals began to fall from the pear trees at the foot of the mountain.

The strings vibrated, continuously producing a sound: "Zheng, zheng, zheng~"

Yunshang flew down from the palace below and sat down next to Wen Piaoran: "Master, did you have fun on your trip?"

She had just been dealing with things inside the door downstairs when she heard the music and sensed that her master's mood had changed since his return.

It seems that there is now an added quality: a calm acceptance of the changes in all things in the world, and a spirit of embracing all things, moving more freely with one's heart.

One can stand outside the world and look down upon all living beings, enduring loneliness and solitude, or one can detach oneself from the mundane world and enjoy a simple life.

Wen Piaoran stopped playing the zither and raised her lips: "It's not exactly fun, but I did encounter some interesting things, and I also had an epiphany in my cultivation."

She felt that the change in her state of mind was related to her cultivation level. It seemed that after this world ended, her cultivation level would rise by one level.

"Congratulations, Master, on breaking through to a new realm."

"You've done a great job managing the Qingyun Sect. Is there anything you'd like?"

Yunshang shook her head, a hint of a smile appearing on her usually emotionless face.

"As long as Master is happy, that's all that matters. Yunshang exists so that Master can be free and without any worries."

Hearing this, Wen Piaoran looked at her with a smile in her eyes: "You and Xiao Qi have spent the most time with me."

"I will always stay with my master."

Xiao Qi quickly added, "I'll stay with you, host. Don't even think about leaving me behind."

Inside the space, Qingyu (Qingluan) heard the commotion outside and flew around the sky once: "Master, I've been here all along too."

Wen Piaoran's spiritual power pierced through space, and he touched its head from afar: "Okay, I will never be separated from you."

*

Xiao Qiushui and her group had gone through several battles in the past few days, and today they had just temporarily escaped from a fierce fight.

Not far from them, Sword King Qu Hanshan and Liu Suifeng's men were searching for them from different directions.

The group walked hurriedly through the mountains and forests, their expressions showing exhaustion.

Xiao Qiushui and Tang Fang were supporting Tang Rou, who was injured and pale.

Deng Yuhan and Zuoqiu Chaoran stayed behind, remaining vigilant as they walked.

Tang Rou clutched her chest and persevered. She felt an itch in her throat and coughed lightly twice. Soon, blood flowed from the corner of her mouth.

"Tang Rou, how are you feeling now? Can you still hold on?" Tang Fang was worried when he saw him spitting blood.

Tang Rou forced a smile. He felt pain in his internal organs and his body was getting weaker and weaker: "Boss, sister, don't worry about me, go quickly."

"Tang Rou, what nonsense are you talking about? How could we possibly abandon you?" Xiao Qiushui felt a pang of guilt upon hearing his words.

Originally, he thought that Tang Rou's fate had been changed by him, but he did not expect that he would still be seriously injured after taking a palm strike from Sword King Qu Hanshan to save him.

They are currently on the run and have no means to properly treat his injuries; Tang Rou's health is also not suitable for further travel.

It's all his fault. He didn't realize that Qu Hanshan was the Sword King at first and thought he was a good person.

When they were being hunted and had nowhere to go, they were taken in by the Sword King, who deceived them with his disguise as a good person.

Upon hearing this, Deng Yuhan walked over, his eyes filled with worry for his good brother.

"Yes, Tang Rou, how could the boss abandon you? We will take you to get treatment as soon as possible. You must hold on."

"The Power Gang is relentlessly pursuing us, and it's all because of me that I'm holding them back." Tang Rou's voice grew weaker and weaker.

"Tang Rou, please don't say that. You were injured while saving me." Xiao Qiushui said with tears in her eyes.

Tang Fang was both worried and a little angry about her brother's words: "Tang Rou, stop talking. I'm your older sister. Don't say anything like that, you're just a burden."

"Boss, we can hear footsteps approaching from two directions." Although Zuoqiu Chaoran was worried, he hadn't forgotten to keep a close watch on the surrounding movements.

“The Power Gang won’t give up until they achieve their goal. Let’s just charge out and fight them to the death,” Deng Yuhan said through gritted teeth.

Xiao Qiushui thought for a moment and made a decision: "Yuhan, don't be impulsive. The main target of the Power Gang is me. Tang Rou's injuries need to be treated in time. You take her away and I will distract them."

"No way, boss, how can we let you go to your death alone?" Tang Rou was the first to object.

“Yes, I disagree as well,” Zuoqiu Chaoran also said.

It looked like Tang Fang and Deng Yuhan were about to say something as well.

Xiao Qiushui quickly interrupted them: "Why are you going to your death? Don't worry, I have a way to avoid being caught. Stop arguing, listen to me, if we don't leave now, none of us will be able to leave. Hurry!"

He couldn't just stand by and watch Tang Rou get into trouble. The only way to save her was to separate from him. He couldn't let them get involved with him anymore; following him would only lead to more trouble.

Tang Fang hesitated for a moment before speaking up: "How about I go with you and let the two of them take Tang Rou away?"