I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 131 Mu Chaoyun

Xie Yuan looked at the figure covered in a black robe. Even though the robe was large, it still slightly outlined the slender figure sitting cross-legged.

He stared and hesitated:

"Miss Yun?"

The man in black robe moved and seemed to nod:
“I’ve met him a few times, but we haven’t gotten to know each other by name yet.

"Beidu Mountain, Mu Chaoyun."

Beidushan Mu Chaoyun...is he really from Beidushan Mu family?
Xie Yuan clasped his fists and said:
"My name is Xie Yuan."

"I know."

"Well……"

Seeing that Mu Chaoyun fell into silence, Xie Yuan still didn't talk much and had a slightly strange expression.

Isn't this my room?
Shouldn't you take the initiative to explain your purpose?
Xie Yuan could only cough lightly and said:
"Miss Yun, what do you want to do for me?"

The man in black robe moved again, and after a while he said:
"Borrow land to heal your wounds."

Healing?

Xie Yuan frowned and glanced at Mu Chaoyun, but saw that she was wrapped tightly in a black robe and there was no clue at all.

He pondered for a moment, remembering that Lu Laosan seemed to have hurt her at that time, and he couldn't help but realize something.

It seems that the injury is serious, maybe there will be a chase later...

Then Xie Yuan's whole body tensed up, and he asked nervously:
"So Lu Lao San is still tracking you?"

Mu Chaoyun was silent for a moment, then said softly:
"I hid in Yunzhao City, where the world was mixed with smoke and fire, and he couldn't find me."

Xie Yuan's brows were still furrowed. Lu Laosan's tracking skills were unique. It seemed that Ren Muchaoyun could also slowly track down the enemy using the Sky Hiding Technique... He couldn't help but think of Linjiazhuang.

"Lend me the land so I can recuperate. After I am healed, I will leave."

Mu Chaoyun saw Xie Yuan's worry and spoke slowly.

Upon hearing this, Xie Yuan pursed his lips slightly, but ultimately did not refuse.

Although she didn't want to be found by Lu Lao San again, the person in front of her was also a master. Even if he didn't want to keep her, others might not listen to him.

She must have lived in this room for a few days.

The Grand Master asked for help, but Xie Yuan didn't really think that he was asking for his opinion.

Facing the mysterious master, Xie Yuan remained extremely cautious.

And another reason...

Somehow, Xie Yuan always felt that when Mu Chaoyun mentioned borrowing land to heal his wounds, it seemed a little difficult to say.

It was as if she didn't want to be like this, but she had no choice but to do so.

It was like a homeless wanderer who found a unique place that could shelter him from the wind and rain, which even made Xie Yuan feel an inexplicable compassion.

I have compassion for the Grandmaster...

Well, he just happened to have a lot of questions to ask her.

Xie Yuan nodded and said:
"Miss Mu... Is there anything I can do for you?"

"No need, just give me a place to live."

Mu Chaoyun's black robe swayed slightly.

Xie Yuan nodded slightly, boiled water to make a pot of tea, poured himself a cup, and then poured another cup and placed it next to Mu Chaoyun.

Mu Chaoyun silently picked up the teacup, put it into his hood and took a sip, revealing half of his snow-white chin, and said softly:
"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Xie Yuan sat down at the table, looked at Mu Chaoyun, and said:
"Miss Mu, now you should tell me what this is, right?"

He lifted up the sleeve of his left arm, revealing two lotus petals that looked like black tattoos.

Mu Chaoyun sat still, his entire body covered in a black robe.

Xie Yuan did not move either, just maintained this posture, quietly waiting for Mu Chaoyun's explanation.

The room was quiet for a while, and Mu Chaoyun finally spoke:

"Have you heard of the Black Book?"

When Xie Yuan heard her finally speak, his eyes lit up. He wanted to open his mouth, but hesitated.

Logically speaking, he had never heard of this term from other people, but with a little bit of talent, he knew what it was in advance.

Is it better for him to know this or not?
Before he could answer, Mu Chaoyun did not embarrass him and continued speaking:
“It is rumored that there is a kind of miraculous item in this world, which can help people comprehend magical skills and make breakthroughs overnight. Even ordinary people can become martial arts masters overnight, and a master can go even further if he obtains it.

“This strange object is the Black Book.

"The Black Book has always existed in legends. It is said to be the scattered pages of the human race's book in mythology. There are nine copies in total, which encompass the martial arts of the world and contain the supreme truth, so it has such a magical effect. In the past hundreds and thousands of years, the Black Book has appeared from time to time. Once it appeared, it caused blood and rain. Countless people scrambled for it and countless people went crazy. The Black Book can make a thousand-year-old clan, or it can destroy a top sect. In that era, such things were not uncommon.

"In the past hundred years, the Black Book has disappeared, and none of the nine pages have appeared. Many people say that it has been completely lost. Since there is no trace of it, many people regard it as a complete legend. They don't know whether it is true or not, and only talk about it in casual conversation after dinner.

“But the Black Book is real.

"I think you have guessed it. The one on your arm is part of it. You have learned the sword skills with it and should have felt its magic."

Xie Yuan held his breath and looked down at the mysterious and elegant lotus petal patterns on his hand.

Even though he already knew that this thing was a magical treasure, it was only after listening to Mu Chaoyun's story that he realized how powerful this thing was and how great its origin was.

He couldn't help but said:
"If this thing is so important, why did you give it to me? Also, what form does it take? It looks like a tattoo."

"The Black Book has many pages, with various forms. This page is in the shape of a lotus. I have taken some of the charm of the lotus petals and hidden them in you to leave a way out for you."

Mu Chaoyun said calmly.

"A way out?"

Xie Yuan was a little puzzled.

Mu Chaoyun continued:
“If I am eventually found, and the Black Book is incomplete, they won’t be able to truly open it. Then I will have room to maneuver.”

Xie Yuan's mouth slowly opened:
"...Then wouldn't that involve me, a mere mortal? Miss Mu, you think too highly of me. I am just an outsider martial artist and cannot handle Third Lu."

Mu Chaoyun looked at Xie Yuan, who had a dark face, and said calmly:

"It's okay. Lu Lao San is not the only one who covets the Black Book. Compared with the others, he is nothing."

?

Not only Lu Lao San, but there are also people like him, or even stronger than him? Those who can wade into this muddy water must be masters.

What's wrong with this?!
Xie Yuan's scalp tingled, and he said helplessly:

"Miss Mu, why are you looking for me?"

"Who told you to eat the Azure Fruit? The Azure Tree was planted by my clan. Logically, outsiders cannot consume the Azure Fruit. But since you were able to eat it, it means you have a connection with... my clan, so you must bear the consequences."

Mu Chaoyun's tone fluctuated a little, and seemed to reveal a hint of dissatisfaction and unwillingness:
"If I had taken this Azure Fruit, I would have left the others behind and disappeared into the crowd, and I wouldn't have been able to implicate you."

After hearing this, Xie Yuan opened his mouth slightly.

It turns out that everything started from that fruit...

He couldn't help but think of a saying: the gift of fate has already been secretly marked with a price. Today's troubles were destined at that time.

But involving the Grandmaster, isn't it a bit beyond his scope?
Xie Yuan secretly complained, if the fruit is really that important, why don't you send someone to watch over the tree? How can you rely on fate alone?
He ate it by mistake, not on purpose. The fruit fell to the ground, and he thought it had no owner, so he couldn't help but pick it up...

And although the Tianqing Fruit transformed him, it was for an ordinary person like him who had been weak for many years. Is it really that effective? Mu Chaoyun's tone made it seem as if other masters could do nothing to her after she ate it.

But no matter what, Xie Yuan did eat other people's food. Hearing Mu Chaoyun's rare firm words and fluctuating voice, he couldn't help but feel short of breath.

"Don't act like you've suffered a great loss. You've gained a lot. With the Black Book in your possession, if someone else had this opportunity, they would probably be so happy that they wouldn't be able to sleep."

Seeing Xie Yuan's deflated look, Mu Chaoyun couldn't help but said coldly.

Xie Yuan secretly agreed in his heart.

The perfection of the Running Wolf Sword Technique greatly increased his strength, and the Sky Hidden Technique was even more useful.

Although the question mark on the panel remains unchanged, the gains do exist. The Black Book is a potential crisis as well as an opportunity.

He sighed and asked curiously:
"Miss Mu, I wonder if I can have the honor of seeing the real Black Book?"

As soon as he said this, Xie Yuan suddenly felt his whole body stiffen, and the temperature in the room seemed to drop a few degrees.

Mu Chaoyun, in black robe, was still sitting quietly on the couch, but there seemed to be a sharp pair of eyes staring at him from under his hood, locking onto him firmly.

Xie Yuan suddenly felt that he had said something wrong and quickly explained:
"I just mentioned it casually. If you don't want to, that's it."

Mu Chaoyun is being hunted down because of the Black Book, so she must be very sensitive about this. If you're not careful, she might misunderstand that you have some sort of agenda.

Although Xie Yuan was curious about this rare treasure, he was not willing to covet it. He knew himself well and knew that this was not something he should think about.

Feeling that sharp gaze withdrawn, Xie Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed as if Mu Chaoyun was about to make a move in the next second.

He couldn't help muttering:

"It's not like I tricked you into coming here, it's like I set it up."

Although the murmur was small, it was naturally right next to the Grandmaster's ear. Mu Chaoyun's black robe swayed slightly.

Xie Yuan thought that was the end of it and was about to change the subject when he suddenly saw Mu Chaoyun's hand move and he took out something.

It was a palm-sized black and white lotus, floating on her jade-white hand, emitting a dim light. It looked very dreamy, as if it was between reality and illusion.

There is a constantly rotating base under the lotus, which seems to be a Bagua plate, and there is a piece missing next to the lotus, which looks like the two petals on Xie Yuan's arm.

Mu Chaoyun only showed it for a moment, then closed his palms and the lotus disappeared.

"This page of the Black Heaven Book is called the Eight Trigrams Lotus."

After she finished speaking, she received no response, so she raised her head slightly, revealing a pair of autumn-water eyes.

Xie Yuan was looking in the direction of her hand, lost in thought, as if he was still frightened by the Bagua Lotus and had not yet recovered, or as if he was staring at her bare hand in a daze.

She narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at Xie Yuan carefully, trying to find out the clues, but she didn't know that Xie Yuan's eyes were out of focus at that time and he no longer took her seriously.

[Black Book: (1/100)]

The Black Book that has never moved is finally no longer a question mark?

(End of this chapter)