Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 126: Death
"Crash!!"

A torrential downpour suddenly struck this fairyland island in the sea. The billowing dust and smoke enveloped the entire island.

On the shore of a certain island, a young man carrying two swords stood on the beach with an umbrella, gazing at the waves crashing on the shore.

"Junior Brother Zhang, you're in high spirits! On such a rainy day, you still have time to come here to enjoy the rain?"

Another handsome young man, also holding an umbrella, appeared silently behind Zhang Xiaofan and chuckled.

Zhang Xiaofan did not turn around, but gazed intently at the boundless ocean before him, his face remaining calm.

Suddenly, Zhang Xiaofan's eyes flickered, and he said softly.

"It seems that Senior Brother Xiao has gained a lot?"

"If we don't find anything of great value, wouldn't it be like Junior Brother Zhang has been wronged for nothing?"

If the eldest brother were here, he would be extremely shocked, because the one who addressed the Qingyun disciples as fellow disciples was none other than Zhou Cai, whom he had valued most and entrusted with the most important tasks during this period.

Of course, the real name of the young man in front of us is Xiao Yicai, and he is the personal disciple of Dao Xuan, the head of the Qingyun Sect!

“Junior Brother Zhang is right. The Ghost King Sect’s target is the Kui Niu, and the Kui Niu’s landing site is on the flat coastline on the other side of Liubo Mountain, which is thirty miles to the east.”

As Xiao Yicai spoke, he couldn't help but glance at Zhang Xiaofan with a strange look.

Even he only recently learned from the elder that the Ghost King Sect's purpose in gathering so many demonic cult members was none other than the primordial beast, the Kui Niu.

But Zhang Xiaofan knew about the Ghost King Sect's purpose long before him.

In Xiao Yicai's view, Zhang Xiaofan only had two ways of learning this news: either Biyao told him, or he learned it from Youji.

Regardless of the reason, it is enough to show that his young junior brother has a great charm that can make even the demonic witches of the Demonic Sect reform.

This kind of bewitching charm is probably even stronger than the legendary seductive arts of the Hehuan Sect.
Upon receiving the exact location, Zhang Xiaofan's pupils contracted slightly, and he spoke without turning his head.

"Senior Brother Xiao, it's getting late, you should go back."

Xiao Yicai nodded slightly upon hearing this, then turned and left.

After taking a few steps, Xiao Yicai suddenly stopped, a dog's face flashing through his mind, and asked softly.

"Junior Brother Zhang, you are destined to be enemies with the Vermilion Bird Envoy this time. Will you show mercy?"

Zhang Xiaofan tightened his grip on the oil-paper umbrella, lowered his eyes slightly, and slowly began to speak.

"When wielding a sword, one should seek the truth and rectify one's heart, killing those who deserve to be killed and protecting those who deserve to be protected. Senior Brother Xiao, aren't you afraid that the Sect Leader will blame you for asking such a question when you return?"

Xiao Yicai paused, then chuckled softly, as if remembering something, and said.

"If Master is to blame someone, he should first question Junior Brother's fault, not this disciple's!"

After saying that, Xiao Yicai leaped into the air, not heading back the way he came, but instead turning a corner and heading towards the place where the righteous path was stationed.

Zhang Xiaofan gazed quietly at the undulating sea before him, remaining silent for a long while before finally speaking softly.

There were originally no roads in the world, but as more people walked on them, roads were formed.

“For some people, from the very beginning, there is only one path in front of them. By the time they see other paths, it is already too late to turn back!” A young monk dressed in a moon-white robe stood beside Zhang Xiaofan and spoke softly.

Zhang Xiaofan did not turn his head, but continued to stare intently at the unfathomable ocean. The Dharma Image standing beside him was also gazing at the ever-changing sea.

After letting out a sudden sigh, Zhang Xiaofan turned to look at the Dharma Image and said in a low voice.

"In this world, it's easy to embark on a path, but it's incredibly difficult to turn back."

Upon hearing this, Fa Xiang turned to look at Zhang Xiaofan, only to see that Zhang Xiaofan had already turned around and was about to leave. Seeing this, Fa Xiang quickly followed.

"But I believe that the hardest thing in this world is to stick to your own path and keep going!"

Zhang Xiaofan simply smiled and did not answer. Instead, he asked Faxiang.

Why would Brother Faxiang come to this beach during such a torrential downpour?

"I heard from your disciples that Senior Brother Zhang came to the seaside to relax, so I came here to find him."

Faxiang responded softly, and Zhang Xiaofan glanced at Faxiang slightly, but remained silent.

Coming to the beach to relax was just an excuse Zhang Xiaofan used to make it easier to meet Xiao Yicai.

Since Zhang Xiaofan let the Blood Refining Hall group go on that nameless island, Xiao Yicai knew that Zhang Xiaofan had seen through his true identity.

Therefore, during the period when the righteous and demonic paths were constantly clashing, Xiao Yi took the opportunity to secretly make contact with Zhang Xiaofan.

At present, Xiao Yicai has not yet revealed his identity, and he is becoming more and more valued within the Blood Refining Hall, so he continues to remain hidden within the Blood Refining Hall.

In truth, Xiao Yicai's ability to gain the favor of the elder brother was largely thanks to Zhang Xiaofan.

The deaths of Lin Feng and the beautiful woman, along with the murder of Jiang Laosan, left only a handful of people in the Blood Refining Hall. Apart from Elder Nian, there were only Wild Dog and Liu Hao, and below them was Xiao Yicai, who was impersonating Xiao Zhou.

In addition, Liu Hao's internal injuries had not fully healed, and the Wild Dog Taoist's magic weapon was damaged. Naturally, Xiao Yicai also took the opportunity to enter the core high-level of the Blood Refining Hall.

After walking for a while longer, and seeing that they were not far from the Qingyun Sect's headquarters, Faxiang suddenly spoke up.

"Senior Brother Zhang, there is something I need your help to explain to the masters of your sect."

Seeing Zhang Xiaofan stop and turn to look, Faxiang paused for a moment, pondered for a while, and then slowly spoke.

"Five years ago, Uncle Puzhi passed away. Uncle Pufang had the deepest friendship with Uncle Puzhi. Since then, he has devoted himself to studying Buddhist scriptures in the temple and has not gone down the mountain again."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiaofan lowered his eyes slightly, and the hand holding the oil-paper umbrella tightened its grip a bit more, but then he heard Faxiang continue speaking.

“My master, Venerable Puhong, is focused on meditation in seclusion, and my uncle, Uncle Pukong, is handling the temple’s mundane affairs. Therefore, I have no choice but to come and do my bit of help.”

Zhang Xiaofan opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.

Five years, five years!
Five years have passed, and Zhang Xiaofan has gradually buried the past in his heart, but today, it has surged up again.

After taking a deep breath, Zhang Xiaofan slowly raised his head, not bothering to look at the image, but simply said softly.

"It seems that Brother Faxiang's Buddhist teachings are still lacking. If I remember correctly, in Buddhism, this is called... Nirvana!"

(End of this chapter)