Mountain and River Festival

Chapter 302 The Little White Hair's Demonic Intent
Lu Xingzhou's Crimson Lotus Calamity Flame was specifically designed to deal with this ancient sword.

Even if someone has been dead for countless years, they still have the "sins" they should have. And as long as someone is human, no one can say that they have never made a mistake, so they are all subject to the judgment of the Crimson Lotus Blaze.

The judgment itself has a controlling effect, making it difficult for the opponent to break free for a while. However, given Lu Xingzhou's cultivation level, the purifying effect of the Crimson Lotus Calamity Flame is unlikely to affect the ancient sword. In other words, even if the judgment reveals sins, you are powerless to do anything about it, and you won't accidentally harm it.

It makes Gujian seem like a homeowner tied to a beam, watching intruders hopping around in front of him, and it's especially inappropriate for children.

The ancient sword struggled and struggled, its sword energy almost scraping against someone else's tombstone, but was then automatically deflected by the tombstone's protective barrier.

Gu Jian: "..."

"The people from your Tianyao Holy Land are quite adorable, even the seniors are so cute," Lu Xingzhou whispered in Dugu Qingli's ear.

Dugu Qingli's face flushed red: "Let go!"

He had asked him to let go before because he was under his spell and couldn't muster the strength, but now that bastard's strength had caught up by leaps and bounds, he really couldn't break free from his control anytime soon. This made the little white-haired boy somewhat panicked. What if he became even stronger in the future and actually turned the charade from the Heavenly Frost Kingdom into reality?
"I won't let go," Lu Xingzhou said. "If I let go, you'll poke me. I don't even know what I did to offend you."

Dugu Qingli said, "You've offended me in every way!"

"Then let's provoke her even more?" Lu Xingzhou gently infused his right hand, which was holding her wrist, with water spirit power, unleashing "Azure Water Cleansing".

The Azure Water Cleansing Technique is not just a healing spell; it also has a purifying effect. It is a perfect match for the Crimson Lotus Blaze, but the purification of the Crimson Lotus Blaze tends to be punitive or even a form of deliverance, while the Azure Water Cleansing Technique is a cleansing spell that washes away your impurities.

Since it can be washed, it's natural to be able to determine what the problem is.

Upon closer inspection, it did indeed have a hint of demonic possession, though not quite as severe... How to put it, Little White Hair was born cold-hearted and detached, and her cultivation was like "Moon Reflecting on a Cold River," possessing the clearest sword heart. Such a person would normally rarely experience emotions like "anger," and even when she was angry, it would only be a mild anger. But recently, it seemed that her anger had accumulated a bit too much, gradually solidifying and refusing to dissipate.

Because of her nature, once any pent-up emotions accumulate, they are harder to dissipate than in others, as if they are frozen and cannot be melted.

Therefore, in the perception of the ancient sword, our Tianyao Holy Land should not have such a violent person... It's not that he is a traitor or spy, but that he believes he needs to be taught a lesson, which led to this battle.

If Dugu Qingli were thinking rationally, she would have simply left. Gu Jian wouldn't have pursued her relentlessly, nor would she have trespassed into someone else's burial grounds.

But Little White Hair was a stubborn, inflexible person; she came to comprehend the sword's intent and wouldn't leave until she got a result. Ancient Sword, lacking strong analytical abilities, also persisted until she had successfully taught her a lesson. This was the scene Lu Xingzhou witnessed.

If no one had intervened, Little White Hair might have been seriously injured here.

Amidst the little white hair's struggles, Lu Xingzhou quickly grasped the situation and asked curiously, "Where did your anger come from?"

The little white-haired boy struggled even more fiercely—how dare you say that? My anger is all because of you!

"Don't move," Lu Xingzhou threatened, biting his ear. "If you move again, I'll kiss you."

The little white-haired boy was so frightened he dared not move, but still gritted his teeth and said, "You dare!"

"It's not like we haven't kissed before."

How many times do you need to say that?

After each person spoke, the air fell slightly quieter. Lu Xingzhou was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "So your situation... is because of me?"

Little White Hair remained silent and did not answer.

She didn't dare struggle anymore, knowing that this bastard might actually kiss her.

Lu Xingzhou thought about it. Although there had been some flirtation between them, they had never actually fallen in love. Being with her master was quite stressful, but it wasn't something that made him too angry. Even if he was a little annoyed, why should it fester like this?

Perhaps there really is a little bit of jealousy?

In addition to disappointment with her master's "obsession with men"?

Did they add a scene where she was "raped"?

Even if you add them all up, is it really necessary?
And also... oh right.

Lu Xingzhou felt a chill run down his spine: "Is there still any lingering effect from your eye contact with the Ice Demon?"

Dugu Qingli was taken aback; this time, she herself was also a little confused.

Indeed, after making eye contact with the Ice Demon, my emotions were not quite right. I initially thought it was because I might be a demon incarnate that I was unsettled, and since there was no immediate resolution to this matter, I felt somewhat empty inside. My master noticed this and advised me to go into seclusion as soon as possible to calm my mind.

The seclusion was clearly effective... but when I came out of seclusion and saw Lu Xingzhou challenging Zhang Qingxiang under the pretext of "protecting Mr. Zhang's reputation," why did I feel so angry that I wanted to beat him up myself?
Is it because of jealousy?
During the battle, instead of dodging his own attack, he used healing... Little White Hair's heart softened, the sword grazed past, and his waist was grabbed again in full view of everyone.

After entering the Tomb of Ten Thousand Swords, I became angrier and angrier, and it was a feeling that was really hard to describe.

I was here first? Now I'm the one who looks like I'm having an affair?
That seems to be the feeling.

Then he was dragged around and beaten by the ancient sword.

Is this my own problem, or is it because the eye contact with the Ice Demon triggered the demonic thoughts hidden in my heart?
Dugu Qingli's body trembled slightly, and she whispered, "If it was caused by the Ice Demon, does that prove... that I am a demon incarnate?"

Lu Xingzhou said, "You really are struggling with this... but you really don't need to struggle with this."

"why?"

“Even if you are related to the Ice Demon, it’s merely the overflow of the Ice Essence. This is a different concept from a demon. Rather, the concept of the Ice Prison Sect is more suitable for you—the ruler of ice, the goddess of ice,” Lu Xingzhou said. “Perhaps you still have some connection with the Ice Demon’s true form, which might affect you after making eye contact. So what? You have endless room for growth, while it’s just a withered skeleton in a tomb. When you truly face it, you will be the one to cut it down with your sword. How could you possibly become a demon?”

"I..." Dugu Qingli stammered, "I harbor evil thoughts, which is why it was triggered. Therefore... I think I do have the potential to become a demon..."

"What malice? Is it anger, or jealousy?"

Dugu Qingli bit her lower lip and said after a long while, "Your Bishui Cleansing has a purifying effect. Just help me get rid of my evil thoughts, and there's no need to ask any more questions."

Lu Xingzhou said, "No."

Dugu Qingli: "?"

“Anger and jealousy make you more human,” Lu Xingzhou said. “I never wanted you to turn into a block of ice.” Dugu Qingli recalled the pill he had given her. The pill contained a warm, fiery essence, which was meant to help her break through to a breakthrough without falling into extreme situations. It was also his “love letter” and expectation, hoping that she could retain a piece of warmth in her heart.

What was the point of all that? Wasn't it just to seduce her...?

Dugu Qingli's anger flared up again: "You already have a master, so please stop trying to seduce me, okay?"

“But is this considered flirting?” Lu Xingzhou sighed. “Even if your master were to my face, I would dare to say such a thing.”

Dugu Qingli was silent.

Of course, you can't win against him with sophistry. What do you want me to retain my humanity for? Do you dare to tell your master that?

Just as I was feeling angry, the clear water cleansed my mind and soothed my soul.

Lu Xingzhou was purifying herself, but not with negative emotions such as anger and jealousy. Instead, she was calming down from her current agitation, and the demonic energy and resentment caused by the Ice Demon were gradually subsiding.

Little White's gaze gradually calmed down, returning to its usual indifference.

Gu Jian: "..."

If you had looked like that just now, I wouldn't have wanted to chop you up.

That being said, your awkward posture of being held in a man's arms, coupled with that indifferent look in your eyes, seems even stranger than before.
Why don't you just let yourself get angry?

Lu Xingzhou was saying, "Actually, the things you're worried about, I worried about many years ago."

Dugu Qingli was about to ask why he was still holding her, but a single sentence diverted her attention, and her mind immediately went to the next thing on the matter, forgetting to tell him to let go: "You? You're also related to demons?"

Lu Xingzhou said in a low voice, "Anuo's problem...Anuo is definitely not human. Do you think she is a demon or a monster?"

Dugu Qingli paused, frowned, and did not answer.

right.

"Ultimately, I defined myself as an immortal, or some kind of innate being." Lu Xingzhou laughed, "You see, isn't this the same as your situation? In fact, you are also an innate being, but I don't know why you have a human body."

Dugu Qingli suddenly felt much better.

Some of the unease stems from... that you are different.

Little White Hair has seen many strange looks from others since she was a child. Although she is indifferent now, it doesn't mean she doesn't care at all. She still cares that Lu Xingzhou is the only one who compliments her on her looks.

It's one thing to be different in appearance, there are plenty of people who look strange, but if someone evolves from being different in appearance to being different in species, the loneliness and fear they feel are hard to describe.

But once you know there's someone like you around, the feeling changes completely.

Now I have a companion.

“Hmm… It’s a good idea to have A-Nuo’s condition thoroughly investigated in the Tianyao Holy Land. It wasn’t quite suitable before, and my skills weren’t up to par. Now it’s perfect. Let your master help study A-Nuo’s case. Your master has experience with your case, and the experience he gained in examining A-Nuo can be applied back to you.”

Dugu Qingli felt much more at ease and gave a soft "hmm".

Gu Jian: "..."

Who is this obedient little girl?
No, you're still holding each other.

Lu Xingzhou asked, "Have you completed your sword comprehension?"

Dugu Qingli said, "Not yet... My mind wasn't quite right back then, it wasn't the right atmosphere for enlightenment."

"Are you allowed to freely enter and leave the Tomb of Ten Thousand Swords?"

"No, the sect has its own rules. This is a kind of incentive reward, and it's not something that can be given casually. Otherwise, wouldn't this place be full of people?"

"Your master granted you three days to comprehend, and today is only the first day?"

"Um……"

"Let's make the most of these three days, don't waste them," Lu Xingzhou said. "I also need to comprehend the essence of the fist. You're familiar with this place, do you have any recommendations?"

Dugu Qingli remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Although you're trying to portray the situation as not wasting the three days of enlightenment reward, before you say that, could you please let me go?"

Gu Jian: You finally understand. This guy didn't come here to gain enlightenment at all; he just came to hug you. Including the next three days, he clearly wanted to elope with you.

But Lu Xingzhou said, "I can let go, but I want to hold your hand."

Dugu Qingli remained expressionless: "Why?"

"My purification is not complete, and I'm afraid you'll provoke me, so I have to impose restrictions."

I won't poke you.

"I do not believe."

As Lu Xingzhou spoke, he tried to loosen his awkward embrace, but still held onto her hand tightly.

Dugu Qingli glanced down, but ultimately did not refuse. She simply lowered her head and said, "The Tianyao Holy Land has seniors who do not use weapons, whose fists can split mountains... I will take you there."

Gu Jian: "..."

My Tianyao Holy Land doesn't have such a stupid direct descendant. Is this broken sect going to be destroyed if it's handed over to such a direct descendant?
Or perhaps this isn't stupidity... You are not a fish, how can you know the joy of a fish?

(End of this chapter)