Simultaneous travel: I am a talented person in all the worlds

Chapter 257 Jingni and the 'Merciful' Grand Commander

Wei Mo's stronghold is not far from the village in the forest.

The area is densely forested with babbling brooks, making for a tranquil and pleasant landscape.

Aside from being surrounded by mountains with no arable land and frequented by wild beasts and poisonous insects, it is indeed a good place to live in seclusion.

But in this era, the strongest ferocious beast has always been the terrifying upright ape called 'human'.

laugh!
A very faint whooshing sound.

The sword in Xuan Jian's hand pierced precisely into the eye socket of a black tiger, going straight into its brain, without damaging its black fur in the slightest!
The massive tiger body crashed to the ground, twitched twice, and then died completely.

"Is this the important matter you were talking about?"

A woman's voice, clear and slightly hoarse, revealing her weariness, rang out.

Jingni, holding an infant, stood not far away, looking at Xuan Jian's meaningless hunting behavior with great incomprehension.

Although this black tiger is two or three times stronger than an ordinary tiger, some innate masters who are not good at fighting may fall to its claws.

But to these two assassins from the Luo Wang organization, they were no different from a big cat.

Is it really important to specifically come out to hunt down such a big cat?

"Qianqian is about to give birth. The doctor at Jinghu said that she is currently weak, so it would be best to prepare more nourishing meat soups for her to help her recover. Tiger bone... is a good ingredient."

Xuan Jian's usually expressionless face softened slightly when these matters were mentioned.

This surprised Jingni, who had been observing him silently and vigilantly the whole time, and even made her feel a little dazed.

This was completely different from the ruthless swordsman she remembered!
"Wow."

Just then, the baby in my arms suddenly started crying, followed by waves of warm, moist sensation.

Jingni came to her senses, a bitter smile with a hint of helplessness and tenderness appearing on her beautiful face, and then she changed her cloth bag.

Seeing Jing Ni's practiced movements, Xuan Jian couldn't help but glance at her slightly.

It wasn't just surprise, but more... learning.

A top assassin who once struck fear into the hearts of seven nations is now learning from another equally terrifying top female assassin... how to properly change a baby's diaper...

If any of the assassins from the Luo Wang were fortunate enough to witness this scene, their Dao hearts would shatter on the spot! Unbelievable!

But this scene, which should never happen in theory, actually did happen.

Two of the Eight Swords of the King of Yue.

All of them broke free from their original destiny and escaped the control of the 'sword' because of love.

the difference is.

Xuan Jian rediscovered his human emotions because of his love for Wei Qianqian, and resolved to retire from public life for his beloved.

Jingni, on the other hand, felt an innate and unbreakable blood bond with the unexpected little life in her arms. For the first time on her dark path of pursuit, she had the obsession to live and to provide shelter for this child!
But they were all the same in essence; they all had attachments, things more important than life and orders, and they all betrayed the Net!

He became a traitor whom the Luo Wang organization wanted to eliminate as soon as possible!
"Cough cough!"

A weak, low cough suddenly came from Jing Ni's mouth.

Although she quickly forced herself to hold it in, the sudden pallor of her face and the barely concealed exhaustion in her cough could not be completely hidden.

This is definitely not a simple cold.

For a Grandmaster of the Celestial Realm, unless there is a problem with their physical foundation, they would never experience such obvious symptoms!
Xuan Jian had obviously noticed this as well, but he didn't say anything. He simply picked up the tiger carcass on the ground and turned to walk towards the village.

He knew very well that although Jingni ultimately chose to come here with him, it did not mean that she had chosen to trust him.

Having been relentlessly pursued by the Luo Wang organization for months, this woman was now as frightened as a bird, constantly on guard.

If it weren't for the significant decline in her strength after childbirth, she would be no match for Xuan Jian, and in a fight, she would have been unable to resist at all.

In addition, Jing Ni confirmed repeatedly that the Luo Wang forces within Wei territory had indeed suffered heavy losses and been completely eradicated by Wei Mo.

Xuan Jian then stated that he was now under Wei Mo's command and had come to meet her on his orders.

Left with no other choice, in order to escape the relentless pursuit of the Luo Wang and to ensure a safe environment for the child in her arms to grow up, Jing Ni had no choice but to... take a gamble!
I'll take this gamble: Xuan Jian really is like me, having completely betrayed the Luo Wang organization for some reason.

Let's take a gamble. Is Commander Wei Mo really willing to protect her, just as Xuan Jian said, and... able to withstand the subsequent furious retaliation from the Luo Wang?

As for whether Commander Wei Mo is truly as 'benevolent' as some rumors suggest,
Even now, Jingni doesn't believe such a thing exists in the world.

At least, this ridiculous term would never exist in the words of a leader of a faction!
In her view, everything was ultimately just a naked... exchange of interests.

Jing Ni held a sword in one hand and a baby in the other, quietly following beside Xuan Jian.

Her looks, her body, her martial arts skills... they still have some value.

As long as the child in her arms can grow up safely and healthily.

In exchange, she would give up everything she had! Including... her soul!
As for more distant things, such as what will happen when the children grow up?
With her wisdom, in this turbulent and war-torn world... it would be difficult for her to see through such distant matters.

Take a step, take a look.

At least, survive.

With Jingni by his side, Xuan Jian slowly stepped into the village, which was hidden deep in the mountains and looked quite peaceful and serene.

This is a newly built outpost, and there aren't many people around.

Along the way, a few busy people occasionally encountered them and greeted Xuan Jian in a very familiar manner, calling him "Brother Xuan Jian".

Xuan Jian was no longer as indifferent as before, but would nod in response to each person, and even occasionally exchange a few simple words.

These natural exchanges, observed by Jing Ni who had been secretly watching, made her even more convinced that Xuan Jian had defected.

Even if the previous Hei Bai Xuan Jian had deliberately disguised himself, it would have been difficult for him to fake such a natural and integrated 'humanity' that blended into the group.

It seems that the woman named Wei Qianqian has truly changed him completely.

Xuan Jian first handed the huge black tiger carcass to a chubby-looking cook who was humming a little tune while sharpening his knife.

He is a top-tier ruthless person who can remain unfazed even in extreme situations, such as eating raw meat and swallowing human flesh.

It's unrealistic to expect him to have superb cooking skills.

"You're back."

A gentle voice came from inside the house.

Wei Qianqian, dressed in a loose and comfortable plain-colored long dress, lay on the bed with her large pregnant belly. When she saw Xuan Jian return, her eyes immediately filled with a gentle smile and dependence, and she struggled to get out of bed to greet him.

"Watch out!" Xuan Jian was startled when he saw this.

He didn't even have time to greet Jing Ni. He quickly and carefully helped Wei Qianqian, who was about to get up.

The speed that burst forth in that instant!

Even Jing Ni, a top assassin known for her speed, was taken aback!
'Xuan Jian's strength has increased?!'

It should be noted that Xuan Jian was never known for his speed within the Luo Wang organization!

Although she couldn't match Xuan Jian in terms of overall strength and lethality, Xuan Jian was no match for her in terms of speed and agility alone.

Just a moment ago! Even Jing Ni in her full-body form would have needed to be completely focused to catch his sudden attack.

"Who... is this?"

Wei Qianqian and Xuan Jian cuddled together for a moment.

Then they noticed a woman standing outside the door, wearing a purple and white striped fitted metallic combat suit, holding a child in her arms.

From the ornate and uniquely designed longsword in her hand, and the familiar, almost kinship-like aura between her and Xuan Jian.

The quick-witted Wei Qianqian almost instantly guessed... that this beautiful woman must come from the organization she both feared and hated... the Net! And her position was not low!

This caused her to involuntarily tighten her grip on Xuan Jian's clothes, and her gentle eyes welled up with tears, filled with fear and unease.

These peaceful days here were the most peaceful, stable, and longed-for time in Wei Qianqian's life!

She no longer needed to live in constant fear that Xuan Jian would return from a mission covered in horrific injuries! Nor did she need to spend sleepless nights worrying that one day... he might just disappear forever into that cold, cruel, dark world...

She was really scared!
I'm so afraid that all of this is just a fleeting dream!

She was terrified that Xuan Jian would be dragged back into that dark world she never dared to imagine, and turn back into that cold-blooded killer!
"Don't worry, it's alright, Qianqian, don't be afraid."

Xuan Jian sensed his wife's unease and gently pulled her into his arms. As if soothing a child, he patted her shoulder softly and soothed her emotions in a gentle tone he had never used before.

“This is someone I knew before. It was the commander who sent me to find her and bring her and her child here. Don’t worry, I will stay by your side and will not go anywhere else, much less return to Luo Wang.”

Seeing this scene before him, seeing the once cold-blooded and ruthless Black and White Xuanjian now displaying such tenderness, even clumsily, as he comforted the woman in his arms...

Standing outside the door, Jingni felt an extremely complex and indescribable emotion welling up inside her.

She seemed to see... that period of her past...

It's as if I'm yearning for a distant future that I desperately desire deep down, yet know may never be realized...

Jing Ni took a deep breath, suppressing the turbulent emotions in her heart.

He first nodded to Wei Qianqian, then looked at Xuan Jian and asked the question that had been lingering in her mind for a long time:

"The one you mentioned... Commander Wei Mo. What kind of person is he, really?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Jian paused slightly in his comforting gesture towards his wife. He remained silent for a moment, carefully considering how to answer the question.

"He is a man who is difficult to describe in words."

"A strange assessment." Jing Ni frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied with the answer.

Xuan Jian seemed to sense her dissatisfaction, and after thinking for a moment, added:
"He's very strange. At first, I thought he was an even more terrifying being than the Net, ruthless, calculating, far-sighted, and treating human life like dirt;
But sometimes, however, they do things that seem...unnecessary, even...naive, that I can't understand.

"Another strange comment." Jingni pressed on:
"for example?"

“For example…” Xuan Jian glanced at Wei Qianqian, who was gradually calming down in his arms, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"He clearly had countless simpler, more efficient, and more 'suitable' ways to control me."

But he... chose the most troublesome one, the one that was least like something he would do!
He gave me...the freedom to choose, and...the opportunity to be a 'human being' again.

Upon hearing this, Jingni fell into an even deeper silence.

free?

A new life?

Shouldn't such ethereal and illusory things have been completely discarded long ago by these killing tools who crawled out of the dark mire?

What exactly is Commander Wei Mo trying to do?!

As if seeing through Jing Ni's doubts, Xuan Jian spoke again:
"If all you want to know is whether he can fulfill your purpose and allow you and your child to temporarily stop worrying about the endless pursuit of the Luo Wang... then perhaps my current life is the best answer."

This answer did indeed calm Jingni's tense heart a little.

Yes, at least... Xuan Jian is still alive, and he seems to be doing quite well.

"So……"

Jing Ni spoke again, asking another question that concerned her.

"What do I need to give up to get these?"

"I have no idea……"

Xuan Jian shook his head honestly, and in Jing Ni's puzzled gaze, a similar look of confusion appeared in his eyes:

"He rarely gives me orders, and so far, they've all been relatively 'easy' tasks, at least compared to the Luo Wang."

Jingni raised an eyebrow.

No price to pay? Not even a decent task?
Could it be that Commander Wei Mo is really a legendary... 'good person'?
Actually, well...

This is not because Qin Shi Mo Yu is actually that 'benevolent'.

Ultimately, it all comes down to the broader context of this era, and... the Luo Wang organization is just too despicable!

Sending Xuan Jian to assassinate Lian Po was clearly a way of using him to his death.

In contrast, when Qin Shi Mo Yu uses people, he at least considers the input-output ratio and calculates the risks and returns!

Even if you treat your subordinates like objects, they are still your own property, and you should extract as much value as possible from them. How could you possibly give them away easily?!
In addition, he always planned carefully before acting, and he generally left room for maneuver in the appointment of his subordinates.
Therefore, from Xuan Jian's perspective, who came from the high-pressure, abnormal environment of the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven),...

Although the arrangements Qin Shi Mo Yu made for him also had hidden risks, at least there was still a way out and even backup!
Naturally, it appears exceptionally 'simple', exceptionally 'easy', and even... exceptionally 'kind'.

It made him feel somewhat...unreal.

It's as if the peace and stability he's enjoying now are completely unworthy of the 'insignificant' contribution he's made.

Just as Xuan Jian and Jing Ni's conversation fell into a brief silence, the atmosphere becoming somewhat delicate.

A calm voice, tinged with a relaxed laugh, came unexpectedly from outside the courtyard gate:
"Xuan Jian, it seems the guest I asked you to meet has arrived safely."

(End of this chapter)