In the end, Yu Yi naturally did not state that she came from “Among the Colorful Clouds,” but instead fabricated a power that perhaps did not even exist to fool them.
“It seems… to be a power I have never heard of…”
“Father, you don’t understand. The more little-known a power is, the more likely they are to be hidden experts.”
“Oh, oh, I understand that logic. After all, truly precious treasures are also hidden in unknown corners of this world!”
Is this how a merchant’s mind works?
The father and daughter of the Cloud Family filled in the blanks themselves and easily believed Yu Yi’s explanation, allowing Yu Yi’s heart to settle for the moment.
As for what the Cloud Family would think after finding out the truth later, that could only be addressed when the time came.
Subsequently, Yu Yi and Su Cheng entered the residence again as honored guests to have dinner with the Cloud Family.
During this time, Yu Yi learned about the ten-year winter in Cangzhou and the upcoming God-Worshiping Ceremony, where a sinner would be handed over to the Mountain God to appease the Wrath of the Mountain God.
“The Wrath of the Mountain God, the sinner must be executed. Heh, that is quite an interesting story,”
Yu Yi said with a faint, meaningful smile.
“Does Sister not believe in the existence of the Mountain God?”
Yun Qianxue asked.
“Whether I believe it or not is not important.”
Yu Yi shook her head.
“The era ruled by the Ancient Gods has long since passed; now is the era of humanity. The ten-year winter in Cangzhou is less of a Heavenly Punishment sent by the Mountain God and more likely the result of someone playing tricks.”
“Do you mean… all of this is man-made?”
Yun Yi was also somewhat surprised to hear this.
“Otherwise, why would those ordinary wild beasts be corrupted by Demonic Qi?”
Su Cheng spoke up, having regained her usual composure.
“Oh! I understand!”
Yun Qianxue said with a sudden realization,
“There must be some evil great Demoness hiding in Cangzhou, secretly practicing some demonic art. The power she releases has tainted this land, causing the beasts in the Mountain Forest to be corrupted, lose their sanity, and become furious and violent.”
Even though Yun Qianxue had thought of this point, the most crucial question remained unanswered.
“But… just what kind of Demoness could have the power to maintain winter in Cangzhou for ten years? Isn’t changing natural phenomena something only a god can do?”
The air fell into silence.
Su Cheng glanced at Yu Yi intentionally or unintentionally at this moment.
The meaning contained in her gaze was very clear.
[If it were Master, she might truly be able to do it.]
But the problem was that Yu Yi had not yet recalled any memories regarding this.
She was also uncertain what else the Original Host had done when she came to Cangzhou in the past, besides participating in a Martial Arts Marriage Tournament and taking the Heart of the Firm Rock Jade.
Could it be that the Original Host had been to Cangzhou as early as ten years ago, and then went back again five years ago?
In those two trips, did she take two different things from this land of Cangzhou?
Five years ago, she won the Heart of the Firm Rock Jade from the Ouyang Clan.
What about ten years ago?
Yu Yi fell into deep thought.
If that were truly the case, Cangzhou was quite unlucky to have been fleeced twice in a row.
And most importantly, the culprit was actually myself?
No way…
“Oh, forget it, forget it. Let’s not dwell on it so much.”
Yun Qianxue clapped her hands and said,
“Regardless of whether the Mountain God truly exists or who the sinner is, we will know when the God-Worshiping Ceremony is held tomorrow night.”
Yun Qianxue did not want to be troubled by these matters.
After all, these were things for adults to worry about; her heart was full of thoughts on how to pursue her “True Prince Charming.”
“But what if a Mountain God really descends? Aren’t you afraid?”
Yu Yi asked Yun Qianxue with interest.
Yun Qianxue did not answer but asked in return:
“Will Sister attend the God-Worshiping Ceremony?”
Yu Yi thought for a moment and nodded.
“It wouldn’t hurt to go.”
Perhaps by attending the God-Worshiping Ceremony, she would know if this blame truly belonged to Yu Yi.
“Hehe, then I won’t be afraid.”
Yun Qianxue gave a shy smile and stole a glance at Yu Yi.
As a result, her gaze was intercepted halfway.
Su Cheng’s eyes, like those of a ferocious beast with red eyes in the dark, locked onto Yun Qianxue.
Yun Qianxue immediately felt a bit intimidated and silently stood up to return to her room:
“It’s getting late. Everyone should return to their rooms and rest early.”
Yun Yi also added: “Yes, the God-Worshiping Ceremony will be held tomorrow night at the Holy Mountain, hundreds of miles away. Please make sure to rest well tonight. I feel like something big will happen tomorrow.”
Following the departure of the Cloud Family father and daughter, Yu Yi and Su Cheng were also led by the Cloud Family servants to their respective rooms to prepare for rest.
As they reached the door of the room, Su Cheng’s voice came from behind Yu Yi.
“Master.”
Her voice was very soft, without her usual self-confidence and composure, as if she had something on her mind.
“What is it?”
Yu Yi turned back to look at Su Cheng and asked.
“This Disciple has thought clearly about what kind of reward to ask from Master.”
“Speak.”
“Please do not close your room door tonight, Master.”
After Su Cheng finished speaking, she bowed to Yu Yi.
Yu Yi frowned slightly upon hearing this.
“Only that?”
she said indifferently.
Su Cheng nodded.
“Fine, I grant it.”
“This Disciple thanks Master.”
After bowing once more, Su Cheng pushed open her own door and entered.
Yu Yi also returned to her room.
The conversation between the two just now was extremely plain.
But Yu Yi knew very well in her heart that behind this plainness was a game of strategy.
Asking me not to close the door at night?
What kind of scheme is Su Cheng planning now?
Heh, let Master see exactly what you want to do~
***
As time passed, late night arrived.
A group of agile, mysterious guests entered the borders of Cangzhou and rushed to Ouyang Villa at the fastest speed.
Ouyang Yun and Ouyang Yue were each draped in cloaks, standing at the main gate of the villa against the wind and snow, as if they had been waiting for a long time.
Upon seeing the leader of the mysterious guests, Ouyang Yue was overwhelmed by the favor and hastily stepped forward to kneel on one knee, saying respectfully:
“Ouyang Yue greets Third Mister!”
“Third Mister?”
Ouyang Yun was startled at first, then turned pale with shock.
“Could the Third Mister from the imperial family be that Third Mister from the Sword Pavilion!?”
The name of the Sword Pavilion was famous throughout the world.
While the world was unaware that the Lady Demon Yu Yi Jue had already achieved a Breakthrough, one of the only two Martial Emperors in the world was the Sword Emperor who stayed by the Yan Emperor’s side.
The Sword Emperor was not a eunuch but a guard personally appointed by the Yan Emperor.
Even if the object of protection was the Yan Emperor, how could the dignified master of the Sword Pavilion condescend to such a position?
The Sword Pavilion was originally an existence independent of the world.
The reason it now obeyed The Imperial Family of Great Yan was that the previous generation’s master of the Sword Pavilion, in pursuit of the ultimate Sword Intent, touched a forbidden land.
After obtaining forbidden power, he succumbed to his inner demons and brought great harm to all living beings.
Later, the top powerhouses who once followed The Emperor succeeded in suppressing the demonized previous master of the Sword Pavilion, but they also suffered heavy casualties.
Several people died on the spot, and several others were corrupted by the power of that forbidden land, contracting a terrible illness and passing away shortly after.
In consideration of the many contributions the Sword Pavilion had made to the Right Path and the battles to clear out the Foreign Tribes, the Yan Emperor decided to give them an opportunity for atonement.
That was to cast aside their arrogant posture from then on and completely submit to The Imperial Family of Great Yan, becoming the sharpest blade for the imperial family and working like beasts of burden for them.
Ouyang Yue originally thought that That Person in The Palace would send a few strange, mysterious Martial Experts to help her achieve a Breakthrough.
But what Ouyang Yue did not expect was that the person sent would actually be the third disciple of the Sword Pavilion!
“Why would the Sword Pavilion get involved? Could it be…”
The “miraculous art” Ouyang Yue practiced was naturally a type of demonic art regarded as “forbidden.”
Now that the Sword Pavilion was involved, it was highly likely they were here for that reason.
Just as Ouyang Yue was thinking this, the third disciple of the Sword Pavilion seemed to see through her thoughts instantly.
The third disciple of the Sword Pavilion took off his bamboo hat, revealing his true face.
He was actually a man with a crooked neck, which made his head look tilted.
“Do not imagine unnecessary things, and do not mind my existence. Proceed with everything according to the Plan.”
He said indifferently, the angle of the corner of his mouth hooking up in a strangely crooked way, making his smile exceptionally terrifying.
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