Fusang Sword Heart Diagram

Chapter 7 Li Jinzhen

Crimson blood seeped through his clothes.

Lu Yu clutched his shoulder, his face grim as he looked at the newcomer. Finally, his expression hardened, and he held up his sword, saying, "Thank you for your guidance, Fellow Xue."

The disciples of the Southern Star Sword Sect looked delighted and turned around to bow, saying, "Greetings, Madam Sect Leader!"

His voice was loud and imposing, deliberately made for the Qiushuang Sword Sect to see. Xueyou Zhenren could easily see through their little scheme, but he smiled faintly and did not expose them.

Qiu Shuang was going too far. Of course, what angered her the most was that they had dragged Jin Zhen into the matter and only gave Lu Yu one sword, which was considered too lenient on him.

Lu Yu remained bowed, holding the sword above his head with both hands. Only then did Master Xueyou lift his eyelids and signal a disciple to retrieve the sword.

Lu Yu felt a slight, almost imperceptible relief as his palm lightened.

The wife of the leader of the Southern Star Sword Sect, whose secular name was Duanmu Meiqing, was called "Xueyou" because she loved plum blossoms. She had her long, black hair styled in a bun, wore a blue dress, and appeared to be around thirty years old. She had a beautiful face, an elegant demeanor, and a natural air of nobility in every gesture.

Lu Yu dared not underestimate the woman in front of him.

It wasn't because of her status as the wife of the Southern Star Sword Sect's leader that Duanmu Meiqing reached the ninth level of cultivation at the age of twenty, entered the Knowledge Realm at the age of sixty, and was already a Spirit Realm expert at the age of two hundred. There is much speculation about her current cultivation level, but no one knows for sure.

When Duanmu Meiqing became famous at a young age, it was well known that she had a bad temper. Lu Yu was a junior, and he only heard about Duanmu Meiqing's deeds from other people. Now that he had been stabbed, he truly understood just how bad her temper was.

No wonder it's said throughout Yuling Prefecture that Shen Hongxue, the leader of the Southern Star Sword Sect, is afraid of his wife.

Lu Yu cursed Shen Hongxue, that old fox, countless times in his heart, guessing that he deliberately didn't show up so that Duanmu Meiqing could handle the matter.

However, he was carrying out a mission assigned by the sect leader, and even though he was facing a Spirit Realm expert, he had to say what needed to be said.

Lu Yuqing coughed twice, about to speak, when Duanmu Meiqing's beautiful eyes swept over him, staring at Wei Shaoqing and saying, "Besides the marriage certificate, what other tokens prove your identity?"

Knowing that the person in front of him was Li Jinzhen's teacher's wife, Wei Shaoqing replied respectfully, "I have half a piece of the Pisces jade pendant."

He reached into his sleeve and presented the marriage certificate and jade pendant together.

Lu Yu gave him several glances, but received no response. He could only grit his teeth and curse inwardly.

"That idiot Wei Shaoqing just handed over the marriage certificate and jade pendant like that, isn't he afraid that madwoman Duanmu Meiqing will just destroy the marriage certificate!"

"All the effort our Autumn Frost Sword Sect has put into him has been wasted, and he's just a hopeless case!"

"Fortunately, our whereabouts were not well concealed on the way to the Southern Star Sword Sect. I think the people of Yuling Prefecture will be able to catch some clues."

Thinking this way, Lu Yu's anger subsided considerably.

When Duanmu Meiqing heard the boy say that he had half of a double fish jade pendant, her heart skipped a beat, but she didn't show it on her face and still had a cold and indifferent look.

After opening the marriage certificate and reading it word by word three or four times, Duanmu Meiqing took a deep breath and tossed the certificate high into the air.

"Our Southern Star Sword Sect does not recognize this marriage."

The sword light flashed, and Lu Yu roared, "Stop her! Duanmu Meiqing is going to destroy the marriage certificate!"

"This is our Southern Star Sword Sect's territory. How dare your Autumn Frost Sword Sect draw their swords?" Gu Pingsheng shouted. Several disciples of the Autumn Frost Sword Sect, who had drawn their swords halfway, froze in place, not daring to move rashly.

Lu Yu's eyes widened, bloodshot, and he turned to Wei Shaoqing, yelling, "Who told you to give the marriage certificate to Duanmu Meiqing? Don't you want to see Li Jinzhen anymore?"

After scolding Wei Shaoqing, Lu Yu felt regretful. He had miscalculated; he hadn't expected Duanmu Meiqing to tear up the marriage certificate in front of everyone. She was determined to protect Li Jinzhen.

Wei Shaoqing ignored Lu Yu's words, raised his head, and looked up at the sky.

He knew that once the sword flashed, the marriage certificate would turn to dust, leaving him feeling empty yet also relieved.

However, just as the sword light struck down, a light blue silk veil pierced the air and swept away the marriage certificate.

The young woman's wrists were frosty white as she held the marriage certificate and stepped forward.

Everyone held their breath, stunned by the sight of the girl bathed in moonlight, pure and beautiful, like a fairy from the moon palace.

Li Jinzhen, the senior disciple of the Southern Star Sword Sect.

Her face was as clear as autumn water, her bones as fine as jade, her features as smooth as solidified fat, and her eyebrows as beautiful as a painting.

Three thousand strands of black hair cascaded down her chest; the young woman was graceful, poised, and elegant.

Duanmu Meiqing frowned and said, "Zhen'er, aren't you in seclusion? Go back quickly!"

The girl gave a slight curtsy to Duanmu Meiqing, then walked towards a boy whose body was trembling slightly.

Wei Shaoqing lowered his head, feeling somewhat ashamed. He had finally met the person he had been longing for, but he didn't dare to look up. All the anticipation, anxiety, and excitement he had felt along the way had turned into inferiority at this moment.

She is like a lone moon in the sky, something I shouldn't even dare to hope for.

A bitter smile spread across Wei Shaoqing's lips.

Li Jinzhen said, "I've been waiting for you to come."

A gentle smile appeared in the fairy's cool eyes. With a flick of her wrist, a jade pendant with a red string tied to it appeared in her palm.
"The pair of spirit fish pendants symbolize the friendship between Li and Wei. Li Jinzhen has never forgotten this. Today, when I saw my brother Shaoqing at the Nanxing Sword Sect, I knew that he had not forgotten his promise either."

Fourteen years ago, a demonic calamity struck Luochuan, causing its people to be displaced. Young Li Jinzhen asked Wei Shaoqing: What should we do if we are separated one day?
Wei Shaoqing replied: He would search all over Xiyang Chizhou or even the entire Zhongling world to find her, so that she would not be alone, like a rootless duckweed, helplessly washed away by the flowing water.

At that time, the two were four years old. Their parents had both died in the demon scourge, and they were each other's only relatives.

Now that the two are eighteen, Wei Shaoqing has found Li Jinzhen, the senior sister of the Nanxing Sword Sect. She has a master and mistress who treat her like their own daughter, and junior brothers and sisters who respect and honor her. She is not alone, nor is she a rootless duckweed. Her life is very fulfilling.

Lu Yu laughed heartily and clapped his hands in approval: "Although Fairy Jinzhen and Shaoqing have gone through many hardships, fortunately, Heaven has been merciful and did not let them miss each other. It is an honor for me to witness Fairy Jinzhen and Shaoqing expressing their love for each other. On the day you two are married, my Qiushuang Sword Sect will definitely pay you a visit again and present you with generous gifts!"

Immediately, the disciples of the Southern Star Sword Sect felt nauseous.

Duanmu Meiqing's expression gradually turned cold, while Lu Yu, still unaware of the situation, continued to speak eloquently:

"Our Autumn Frost Sword Sect has traveled a long way to bring the fiancé of the True Immortal to the Southern Star Sword Sect for a reunion. We do not ask for anything in return. However, I have heard that Sect Leader Shen has recently acquired two Black Moon Sharpening Stones from Baoshen Mountain. I am truly envious. I wonder if I may have the honor of seeing them and feasting my eyes on them?"

(End of this chapter)