Chapter 25 It’s You

Although Yan Chaosheng didn’t admit it, Liu Shuang was almost certain that he revered Bi Xun.

It turns out that even the young Yan Chaosheng had someone he looked up to. Liu Shuang could almost imagine a small, weak boy covered in snake scales, his eyes shining brightly as he listened to tales of how brave and mighty Lord Bi Xun was.

Both were of the serpent bloodline, but Bi Xun was a descendant of the ancient Teng Snake. To Yan Chaosheng, Bi Xun was probably the epitome of everything he admired. Listening to Bi Xun’s stories as a child, Yan Chaosheng must have once dreamed of growing up to be like him.

It’s a pity that coming to Taichuan City, they encountered such a tragedy. Bi Xun met a gruesome end, even handing his heart over to the young lady of the Xi family.

Liu Shuang glanced at Yan Chaosheng. When she was a little immortal grass, she knew he had a cool body and serpent bloodline, but she didn’t know which type of serpent he descended from. In their previous life, Yan Chaosheng never mentioned it, so she never asked.

However, considering how disdainful Bi Xun was of Yan Chaosheng’s bloodline, it seems Yan Chaosheng’s lineage wasn’t highly regarded among the demons.

As long as Yan Chaosheng doesn’t consume Bi Xun’s inner core, Liu Shuang clutched her Qiankun bag tightly, otherwise, how could she kill Yan Chaosheng?

Liu Shuang had no other thoughts about this demon core. The core of a 7,000-year-old Teng Snake descendant shouldn’t fall into the hands of any demon. She planned to take it back to Kongsang and let Chi Shui Chong handle it.

Liu Shuang decided to head to the Kunlun Wonderland first.

With Bi Xun’s matter resolved and the people recognizing Yan Chaosheng, staying in Taichuan City might lead to unnecessary trouble.

Liu Shuang plucked willow leaves, imitating the process, and let them fly to find the two young masters of the Bai family. If they saw the message, they would also head to Kunlun, and they could meet on the way.

Green immortal paper cranes fluttered their wings and filled the sky.

Yan Chaosheng, with his arms crossed, watched Liu Shuang thoughtfully: “Young Master, where did you learn this immortal technique? Using plants as a medium, it doesn’t resemble Kongsang’s arts.”

Liu Shuang waved her hand to shoo away the paper cranes: “Then what do you think it resembles?”

Yan Chaosheng glanced at her but said nothing.

Liu Shuang snorted inwardly. Yan Chaosheng, having faced countless difficulties in his youth and entered Kongsang to cultivate immortals, naturally had broad knowledge and insight. But as a disciple guarding the outer mirror, he couldn’t reveal too much.

Even if Yan Chaosheng knew the origins of these techniques, he wouldn’t tell her.

These spells were all taught by Shao You. Thinking of Shao You, Liu Shuang couldn’t help but feel a sense of melancholy. She wondered if this old friend, whom she hadn’t had the chance to meet in her previous life, would cross paths with her again in this one.

Even if she met Shao You again, he probably wouldn’t recognize her.

No need to think too much; she should just focus on settling down.

The top priority was to find a way to deal with Yan Chaosheng. Having a demon king in the wonderland was like placing a wolf among sheep.

Perhaps their luck had finally turned for the better. Just as they left Taichuan City, two streams of light caught up from behind.

Liu Shuang’s eyes lit up as she waved: “Bai Yu Xiao!”

Her cheerful and intimate greeting stunned the two Bai brothers. Bai Yu Xiao looked at Liu Shuang as if he’d seen a ghost—he couldn’t believe his ears! The first person Chi Shui Liu Shuang greeted was him, not his elder brother?

As Liu Shuang ran towards them, Bai Yu Xiao pressed his finger against her forehead to keep her at a distance, saying awkwardly to Bai Zhui Xu: “Brother, quickly check her out. Chi Shui Liu Shuang must be possessed.”

Bai Zhui Xu looked at Liu Shuang with concern: “Young Master, are you alright? There were demons causing trouble in Taichuan City.”

“I’m fine, I’m fine. I’m doing great,” Liu Shuang replied, feeling as if she had reunited with family. She had never felt so close to Bai Yu Xiao before.

With Bai Yu Xiao here, Yan Chaosheng’s death couldn’t be far off. Without Yan Chaosheng as a major threat, Kongsang would be safe.

With Bai Zhui Xu nearby, Liu Shuang didn’t dare to discuss killing Yan Chaosheng directly with Bai Yu Xiao, so she had to hold back. She asked Bai Zhui Xu: “Young Master Bai, where did you go?” Not being the original owner, she couldn’t naturally call Bai Zhui Xu “brother,” so addressing him this way felt more comfortable.

Bai Zhui Xu paused and sighed: “Young Master, why are you being so formal with me? Are you angry that I didn’t protect you well this time?”

Liu Shuang quickly replied: “No, I’m not angry.”

After a moment of hesitation, unable to find a reasonable excuse, she added: “Father warned me that as the Young Master, I should act like one and show respect to worthy men.”

Bai Zhui Xu frowned, reluctantly accepting her explanation, and told her what had happened after they separated: “Yu Xiao and I fell into Taichuan City, where our immortal powers dissipated. The city was sealed with a barrier, and we couldn’t leave. The Seven Treasures Copper Coins were swallowed, and as we followed their scattered trail, we saw this.”

With that, Bai Zhui Xu pulled out a mirror.

The mirror was as clear as crystal, exuding an aura of vegetation, with green luminescent lights swirling across its surface.

“What is this?”

Bai Zhui Xu didn’t hand it to Liu Shuang: “Young Master, don’t touch it. This is the Taichu Mirror, a divine artifact from the ancient times of chaos. Yu Xiao and I didn’t expect to find it in Taichuan City. The Taichu Mirror can create illusions, set barriers, and devour spiritual energy and treasures. It has been lost among the demons for many years and is now tainted with too much malevolent energy, which could erode your immortal body.”

Bai Zhui Xu said not to touch it, so Liu Shuang believed him and immediately withdrew her hand.

“You found this in Taichuan City? So it can set up barriers and control all living beings within them, burning them to death?”

Bai Zhui Xu pondered for a moment: “I haven’t seen it do that, but it should be possible.”

Liu Shuang pursed her lips. If the Taichu Mirror could trap living beings and incinerate everything within, it was highly likely that the cursed fire in her memory wasn’t a cursed fire but caused by the Taichu Mirror.

Who wanted to burn Canglan to ashes?

Now that the Taichu Mirror was in Bai Zhui Xu’s hands, it couldn’t be him, could it?

In the annals of history, the Bai family of Kongsang disappeared along with the wonderland into history. It couldn’t be Bai Zhui Xu. Things were getting complicated, and she needed to observe who the Taichu Mirror would end up with.

Liu Shuang steadied her mind, forcing herself to remain calm, and recounted her and Yan Chaosheng’s experiences.

Bai Yu Xiao said: “Was there really such a foolish snake demon who dug out his inner core for a mortal? After all, he was still a demon, with an inherent wicked nature. Good riddance.”

Liu Shuang instinctively glanced at Yan Chaosheng, wondering if he felt the jab.

The young man in dark blue robes sneered but remained silent.

Bai Zhui Xu focused on the more practical aspect: “No wonder the divine artifact was later uncontrolled, allowing Yu Xiao and me to retrieve it without trouble.” He carefully stored the Taichu Mirror, tainted with malevolent energy. “Young Master, we’ve already delayed in Taichuan for several days. We should head to Kunlun as soon as possible.”

Liu Shuang nodded.

Bai Zhui Xu summoned his sword, which shimmered with flowing light. After casting an immortal spell, it was large enough to seat over a dozen people.

“Young Master, let me help you.”

Bai Zhui Xu’s gentleness was like a warm breeze. Liu Shuang felt unlucky that she had initially fallen together with Yan Chaosheng.

Bai Yu Xiao disdainfully tapped his brother’s sword: “Too bad the Seven Treasures Copper Coins were swallowed by the Taichu Mirror.”

The group flew towards Kunlun on the sword.

On the way, Liu Shuang finally found an opportunity to approach Bai Yu Xiao, quietly setting up a barrier to conspire with him.

“I have something to discuss with you.”

Feeling her warm breath, Bai Yu Xiao’s hair stood on end. He glared at Liu Shuang, assuming a fighting stance: “I warn you, don’t try anything funny. I won’t fall for your tricks.”

Liu Shuang lowered her voice: “I’m not trying to harm you. I want to ask if you have any way to deal with Yan Chaosheng.”

Bai Yu Xiao raised an eyebrow: “What, did he bully you in the city? You want to eliminate him completely?”

Liu Shuang couldn’t explain the real reason, so she nodded in agreement.

She rolled up her sleeve, showing Bai Yu Xiao the bracelet on her wrist: “He bullied me terribly! He’s a vengeful person and won’t let us off, so we need to find a way.”

Bai Yu Xiao scoffed: “Am I afraid of him? A gatekeeper disciple who has lost all his cultivation.”

Liu Shuang thought to herself, in the future, you would indeed die at the hands of a gatekeeper disciple, unable to even struggle. He would crush you effortlessly.

Liu Shuang said: “Just in case, we should still find a way.”

Bai Yu Xiao’s nature was a mix of good and evil, rebellious and unruly. From his unauthorized capture and crippling of a fellow disciple’s cultivation, it was clear he was different from the righteous immortal lords like Bai Zhui Xu.

After a moment’s thought, he pushed Liu Shuang’s head away: “Don’t get so close. I’ll figure it out. Get lost, Chi Shui Liu Shuang, you’re too useless. Don’t drag me down.”

Being involved in a conspiracy and still getting scorned, Liu Shuang’s lips twitched. She reminded him: “You better be reliable.”

Bai Yu Xiao said: “Just don’t let my brother know. If you dare to tell him, don’t blame me for dragging you down with me.”

“I won’t, I definitely won’t.”

Just as Liu Shuang finalized their sinister plan, her collar was grabbed by a hand. A chill ran down her spine as she turned to see Yan Chaosheng looking down at her with a cold smile: “Young Master, I forgot something.”

“Wh…what?”

“The Ten Commandments Ring. I forgot to remove it for you. Now that we’re safe, I no longer need to worry about your safety, so I should remove it.”

Liu Shuang cursed his hypocrisy inwardly. It wasn’t about her safety; he had wanted to absorb her spiritual energy earlier!

She hid her left hand with the Ten Commandments Ring behind her back, speaking with false sincerity: “I thought about it. You don’t have any spiritual power now, so I can protect you if you need it while wearing the ring.”

As clouds drifted by, the young man’s face twitched, expressionless as he looked at her.

Liu Shuang quickly added: “I think the bracelet is quite pretty. I like wearing it.”

Yan Chaosheng gave a half-smile: “As long as the Young Master likes it.”

Liu Shuang thought to herself, there was no way she would return the Ten Commandments Ring to Yan Chaosheng, or else he might escape from Bai Yu Xiao’s trap.

No matter how strong the Ten Commandments Ring’s binding power was, it could only restrain one person. That’s why Chi Shui Chong felt confident giving the ring to Yan Chaosheng, thinking that with the powerful Bai brothers by his daughter’s side, no one could truly harm her.

The incident in Taichuan City was an unexpected twist that even Chi Shui Chong hadn’t anticipated.

With the plan set, Liu Shuang began to look forward to Bai Yu Xiao’s sneak attack.

Bai Yu Xiao remained inactive, so Liu Shuang had to signal him with her eyes. Bai Yu Xiao gave her a mischievous grin: “Why the rush? The best is yet to come.”

On the third day of their flight, they reached the mortal realm under Kunlun’s jurisdiction. Bai Yu Xiao said: “Brother, let’s stop in Qingwu City. The Young Master isn’t feeling well.”

Bai Zhui Xu immediately looked at Liu Shuang: “Young Master, are you unwell?”

Liu Shuang was completely taken aback, but seeing Bai Yu Xiao’s meaningful expression, she had to play along, clutching her chest: “Yes, yes, I feel uncomfortable, tired. Let’s rest.”

Bai Zhui Xu didn’t suspect anything, prioritizing Liu Shuang’s well-being, and led the group to a stop outside Qingwu City.

Outside Qingwu City was a vast bamboo forest. With a wave of his hand, Bai Zhui Xu conjured a refined and elegant courtyard within the forest.

Watching Bai Zhui Xu busily prepare, Liu Shuang felt a pang of guilt. Bai Zhui Xu truly cared for the original owner.

To cooperate with Bai Yu Xiao, Liu Shuang lay down. When Bai Zhui Xu offered to check her discomfort, she quickly dodged, blinking: “Maybe I was just frightened in Taichuan City. I’ll be fine after some rest.”

Bai Zhui Xu smiled gently, saying nothing.

As an immortal lord, he could easily tell that Liu Shuang wasn’t unwell. He simply indulged her, assuming she was nervous about facing Kunlun’s Young Master and wanted to delay as long as possible.

Bai Zhui Xu said: “Then rest well, Young Master. Call me if you need anything.”

Liu Shuang nodded repeatedly.

As the moon rose over the mortal realm, rustling sounds filled the forest. Liu Shuang opened the window, sensing something amiss.

A dense fog had rolled in at midnight, and the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams seemed off, with an unusually strong presence of yin energy.

She carefully observed but couldn’t pinpoint anything wrong.

Until the moon disappeared, and a figure strolled leisurely out of the bamboo forest.

Bai Yu Xiao climbed into Liu Shuang’s room, a proud smile on his face: “Don’t worry, it’s all taken care of.”

Liu Shuang was thrilled. Bai Yu Xiao, you’re truly amazing! She gave him a thumbs up.

Now, Kongsang no longer had to worry about annihilation.

She humbly asked: “May I ask, Young Master Bai, how did you deal with Yan Chaosheng?”

Bai Yu Xiao replied: “Set up a Myriad Souls Tomb to send him on his way.”

Liu Shuang’s smile froze on her face.

Well done, Bai Yu Xiao! You actually used a bunch of ghosts to kill the future Ghost King.

She might as well have done it herself.