Misery: There is a pawn shop here

Chapter 171 Swords and Halberds Slay Demons

In search of a way to break free from the demonic body, Mu Shaoai once again urged the pawnshop to lend its token. Guided by an ancient lamp, Mu Shaoai and Lian Emei's group found themselves at a pawnshop. Just before they arrived, the pawnshop door slowly opened, releasing a delicate fragrance. The two stepped inside. The furnishings remained unchanged. Hidden patterns flowed between the carved beams and painted rafters, seemingly containing endless mysteries. The sandalwood tables and chairs bore the faint marks of time.

But the atmosphere in the hall was quite different from usual. The mysterious pawnshop owner was nowhere to be seen sitting at the table; instead, a young man dressed in purple robes and black gowns stood there. His black hair cascaded down his shoulders, his eyes were clear as a deep pool, and his every move exuded composure and elegance. He emanated an indescribable aura, as if he had been waiting there for a long time for the two of them to arrive.

An unfamiliar face, this aura is not that of a living person, but rather quite similar to the Bloodthirsty Evil that Ye Chongsheng was born from... Could it be that it is also a creation of the Bloodthirsty Evil...?

However, for Ye Chongsheng, making a deal with Youjian Pawnshop doesn't seem like such a difficult thing to accept.

Despite his many doubts, Mu Shaoai maintained a calm demeanor. "May I ask who you are, and where is the pawnshop manager?"

Xiao looked at the two people and calmly said, "My name is Xiao. The shopkeeper is out. Are you Mu Shaoai and Lian Emei?"

The shopkeeper went out, but left this person behind...

Mu Shaoai looked at Lian Emei, who then spoke up, "It is indeed Lian Emei. I wonder when Your Highness will return. I have important matters to discuss with Your Highness."

Xiao shook his head. "Xiao doesn't know when the shopkeeper will return, but before he left, he left a contract saying that a person named Mu Shaoai and Lian Emei would come. Once you arrive, they will ask you if you are willing to make a deal."

"A deal?" Mu Shaoai asked疑惑地, "What kind of deal?"

"He asked me to read you a sentence, saying that this sentence is the answer you want, but as the price of the deal, you need to learn the moves of the Yin-Yang Separation Technique from the Emei Sect."

"He already knew our purpose before we arrived?" Lian Emei was quite surprised. "Why does he want the Yin-Yang Separation Technique?"

Xiao shook his head and didn't say anything more. The shopkeeper had only asked Xiao to say so much. If he spoke again, it would be to discuss the contents of the note.

“Senior…” Mu Shaoai looked at Lian Emei, “This matter is of utmost importance; the Yin-Yang Separation Technique cannot be given to others lightly…”

If other methods seem unavailable, then practicing the Emei Sect's advanced Yin-Yang Separation technique becomes the only solution to eliminate Yama and Hanba. Such a powerful weapon cannot be given away easily, especially when the pawnshop owner is not present.

“Since the pawnshop owner is not here, we can come another day,” Mu Shaoai said.

Lian Emei pondered for a moment and looked at Xiao Dao: "Please, have pen and ink."

"This..." Mu Shaoai was conflicted when he saw that Lian Emei really had a plan to hold back. He wanted to dissuade her, but he also knew that Lian Emei's actions might really allow the righteous path to make a breakthrough in its plan to eliminate demons.

Just as Mu Shaoai was struggling with her decision, Xiao didn't bring any pen or ink. Instead, he brought a bronze mirror and placed it in front of Lian Emei, saying, "The shopkeeper said that keeping this mirror is enough."

"Oh?" Lian Emei looked at the seemingly ordinary bronze mirror on the table in front of her. Since the other party had made preparations in advance, it meant that he had already anticipated her choice. Is there anyone in the world who can predict this?
And this bronze mirror...

Lian Emei immediately raised her hand and unleashed a move, reproducing the Yin-Yang Separation technique. Although Lian Emei hadn't used her full power, and its might was far less than in the previous battle at Ping Mountain, it was still extremely skillful, capturing the essence of the Yin-Yang Separation technique. With a single move, she displayed effortless mastery, showcasing the extraordinary martial arts skills of the Yun people. Just as her palm touched the bronze mirror, the mirror seemed to transform into a pool of autumn water, completely engulfing the Yin-Yang Separation technique.

"Hmm?" Lian Emei and Mu Shaoai both let out a soft exclamation at the same time. Such a strange sight surprised them as well.

Who would have thought that this seemingly ordinary bronze mirror would possess such mysterious and extraordinary abilities? And after the Immortal's Wandering Footprint technique merged into the bronze mirror, it vanished without a trace, leaving no trace whatsoever.

At this moment, Xiao put away the bronze mirror and looked at the two of them, saying, "Since the deal has been made, I will tell you what the shopkeeper left behind." "Divine Blade Weeps for Heaven, Holy Halberd Sighs for God, Blade and Halberd Slay Demons, Destiny is ours."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing what Xiao said, Mu Shaoai and Lian Emei were both taken aback. Then they both understood the meaning of the sixteen characters, which were the very method of exorcising demons that they were looking for.

The Divine Blade Weeps for Heaven and the Holy Halberd Sighs for Heaven likely represent two different people.

A white-clad figure immediately flashed through Mu Shaoai's mind: Divine Blade Heaven's Cry. Could it be referring to Yu Zi...?

"Does your shopkeeper mean that by combining the Divine Sigh and Heavenly Weeping swords, we can slay the Yama Drought Demon?" Lian Emei asked.

Xiao shook his head. "I don't know what it means either. The shopkeeper didn't explain it to me before he left, so you can interpret it however you like. The transaction is complete. You two can leave now. If you need any other transactions, please come back another day."

"I understand now, thank you, farewell." Lian Emei said, "Mu Shaoai, let's go."

"Hmm..." Mu Shaoai nodded, a hint of worry creeping into her heart. It was precisely because the pawnshop's words and actions were so unfathomable that Mu Shaoai was even more worried that her friend would not be able to stay safe in this turmoil.

As they left the pawnshop and retraced their steps, Lian Emei said, "Mu Shaoai, the phrase 'Divine Blade Weeps in the Sky' mentioned in those sixteen characters must refer to your white-clad swordsman friend, right?"

"Perhaps so. His sword is indeed the Heavenly Cry, but who is the other person? How can two complete strangers kill Yama?"

“In any case, it’s at least another direction to investigate. Let’s start with that,” Lian Emei said. “Now I finally understand why you are so wary of the pawnshop owner.”

"I just hope that the senior and that person's hidden moves won't cause any new trouble. Sigh."

……

"If you think that holding back a move will cause trouble for me, then you are underestimating me too much."

Li Xuanxiao waved his hand to dispel the water mirror technique, and turned his gaze back to what was in front of him.

The sealed formation and the unseen treasures are about to be revealed to the world ahead of schedule because of the arrival of one person.

Behind Li Xuanxiao, Yan Qingcheng and Jueqingshu looked at the scene before them, both filled with doubt.

"Shopkeeper, where is this place?" Yan Qingcheng asked in confusion.

"Here?" Li Xuanxiao stomped his foot, and the huge boulder in front of him shook.

"This place is called Ghost River," Li Xuanxiao said calmly, looking at the terrain before him.

(End of this chapter)