Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 950 A Journey of Sorrow
So, what if?
What if we can catch some "big fish" by following this line?

In a climate where Tao is declining and demons are rising, all sorts of old things and historical ghosts may emerge.

This is a perfect opportunity to capture them all and enrich the "talent pool" of Baoan Hall.

Therefore, before heading to the headquarters of Qiantang Baoan Hall, Yu Ji's route needed to be carefully planned, and she had to go to some "special" places.

The first to be affected was Xiangting in Wujiang.

That is where the Overlord finally committed suicide, making it exceptionally significant. It is undoubtedly the place where his strong will or traces are most likely to remain.

If Xiang Yu, like Yu Ji, had some lingering resentment, fragmented soul, or even more outrageous things left in the world, that place would undoubtedly be the most likely location.

But precisely because the possibility is high, the potential risks are also high, and no one knows what will happen if the ruins there are disturbed.

Therefore, it is necessary to send a sufficiently powerful person to accompany them.

Their mission is not only to guide, but more importantly, to have the strength and decisiveness to suppress any uncontrollable changes on the spot.

As for the Overlord Shrine in the State of Lu... Xu Xuan thought about it and decided to forget about it.

That was just a political tool that Liu Bang created to appease Xiang Yu's former subordinates and the people of Chu, carrying a clear victor's posture and a sense of appeasement.

It was even somewhat insulting: to bury him with the rites due to Duke Lu was actually a form of belittling.

Such a place is likely one that arrogant and unyielding tyrants would disdain to have any dealings with; going there would most likely be a wasted trip.

Wuzhong...of course we'll go to Wuzhong too!

That place is what later became Suzhou, and it was also the territory of Baoan Hall.

Xu Xuan clapped his hands, his thoughts becoming increasingly clear.

"Xiang Yu lost his father at a young age and fled to Wu with his uncle Xiang Liang to escape their enemies."

He lived in Wuzhong for quite some time, recruiting young men and accumulating power, leaving behind many traces and legends.

Besides, that's where Xiang Yu and Yu Ji first met. How could we not arrange something for such a special place?
The lower-ranking official of Sishui County also has to go.

The Xiang family sought refuge in Xiaxiang, where Xiang Yu was born.

Yu Ji was unaware that Xu Xuan's "warm and thoughtful" arrangement contained a variety of ideas, including "entrapment," casting a wide net to catch more fish, and incidentally testing the refresh points of historical figures.

She felt that this Master Xu was indeed meticulous and thorough in his actions, having included all the important locations related to the Overlord that she could and could not have thought of. She couldn't help but feel even more grateful, and once again curtsied.
"Thank you so much for your thoughtful arrangements, Master. I am deeply grateful."

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a sharp sound of something breaking through the air suddenly came from the horizon!
A sharp and incomparable sword light, containing two completely different auras, approached from afar at an astonishing speed and suddenly landed!

The sword light dissipated, revealing a tall and slender figure.

The moment the newcomer landed, his gaze swept across the area like lightning, immediately locking onto Xu Xuan. He clasped his hands in a salute, his voice clear yet carrying a sharp, honed killing intent:
"Master Uncle! Who are we going to kill this time?!"

This menacing opening statement, coupled with the still-present, chilling aura that seemed to have just emerged from a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood, immediately gave Yu Ji a considerable rude awakening!
Such a powerful killing intent! It's almost tangible!

Yu Ji felt a chill run down her spine, as if she had been transported back to the battlefield.

Those who come must be battle-hardened veterans who have accumulated their skills through countless life-and-death struggles!
However, when she looked closely at the person who had come, her expression became somewhat subtle.

Although the boy already had the frame of an adult and was full of vigor, his face still retained a childlike innocence.

Is your Baoan Hall really, as you claim, a peaceful organization that takes "healing the sick and saving lives and maintaining the order between heaven and humanity" as its mission?
How can even a child of that age carry such a strong murderous aura?
Even in the late Qin Dynasty, a time of moral decay and constant warfare, any family that raised their children to commit such cruel acts would be condemned and vilified!

In an instant, the slight trust and goodwill that Yu Ji had just established with Xu Xuan and Baoan Hall vanished, replaced by a strong sense of rejection and disgust.

She felt that even if she were to die again, she would never associate with people who raised children to be killing machines!
He subconsciously took half a step back and gripped the sword in his hand tightly.

Xu Xuan's Dharma form keenly sensed the intense fluctuations in Yu Meiren's thoughts beside him.

From vigilance to disgust, and even to a resolute determination to refuse to cooperate even at the cost of death.

Feeling somewhat helpless, I knew I had to explain the issue of Li Yingqi, this "unconventional" employee.

He cleared his throat and said to Yu Ji in as calm a tone as possible, "Miss Yu, please calm down. Do not judge people by their appearance, and do not use common sense to judge them."

"Don't let Li's youthful appearance fool you. She looks no more than fifteen or sixteen years old, but she has been training in the mortal world for three years and has slain countless demons and evil spirits with her sword."

"He is also destined by heaven and is the designated new master of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, inheriting the lineage of the Purple Ying and Green Suo Twin Swords."

"The age and appearance of people in our spiritual cultivation world can no longer be bound and understood by ordinary human frameworks."

"If we're really talking about it, some older women who have mastered the art of preserving their youth look even younger than her."

Li Yingqi was overjoyed, feeling that his senior uncle was really giving him face and had even flattered him.

In reality, she was just a young girl who liked killing.

Xu Xuan: What are you so happy about? At the same time, he was also somewhat relieved that it wasn't Qi Jinchan who came this time.

That guy was clearly an adult, with considerable cultivation, yet he insisted on wandering around looking like a child. That was truly a sight that would shatter the worldview of ordinary people...

Of course, he didn't want to stay a little kid forever, but the foundation had already been laid, and it would be a great pity to give up now.

It seems that the children of orthodox monks all have this problem: in order to cultivate their innate talent, their development is suppressed.

Li Yingqi could have done the same thing; Yan Chixia had found a similar method in the "Nine Heavens Mysterious Scripture" from Mount Shu.

However, Xu Xuan rejected it.

This is an era where the righteous path is declining and evil is rising; your use of the righteous method is outdated.

Young people with great potential are meant to fight and kill, to grow wildly by any means necessary, and to eat as much good food as possible.

Yu Ji, who had only just learned the reason behind it, was speechless.

She had heard of the bizarre and fantastical aspects of the cultivation world, but the impact of this "young girl" whose murderous aura surpassed that of a seasoned veteran was truly overwhelming.

Then, thinking that my body is now made of a flower, I felt a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, including nostalgia and a sense of loss) that things are different now than they used to be.

After explaining this, Xu Xuan turned to Li Yingqi and asked curiously, "By the way, why are you here again this time? There must be quite a few qualified candidates in the hall, right?"

He requested a "powerful figure" in his letter, but he didn't specify that it had to be this killer.

Li Yingqi straightened his back and said matter-of-factly, "Reporting to my master, my master said that my Purple-Green Sword Dao is too fierce and not smooth enough, and that I need to hone my mind more in the mortal world, so he sent me here."

She paused for a moment because Xu Xuan's eyes showed some surprise, as if to say that her reason was too unconvincing.

Little Killer Star also realized he was confused; his master really didn't have much authority in swordsmanship.

So he added a few words of truth, "The main reason is that recently my master personally led a team to explore the Poyang Lake area. With the strong support of eminent monks from Bailu Academy and the Pure Land School, it was incredibly easy and boring!"

Her eyes lit up with undisguised excitement: "Master Xu, your place is really interesting! You're always slaying powerful demons, evil cultivators, and ancient enchantresses. This is truly a great place to hone your swordsmanship!"

"So as soon as I received the news, I immediately 'convinced' the other guys who wanted to come that they would take on this arduous task!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan's lips twitched almost imperceptibly.

Well, it turns out this girl forcibly "snatched" the field assignment.

He didn't press the matter further. Upon reflection, he realized that having Li Yingqi, the true assassin, accompany Yu Ji on her journey was actually quite appropriate.

Firstly, she is strong enough that if she were to attract any serious trouble, such as the remnant soul of a tyrant, she would not hesitate to go up and kill people, and she would likely win.

Secondly, as the leader of the new generation of "Three Heroes and Two Clouds" of Shushan, she is blessed by destiny and has a strong aura of cause and effect.

To put it simply, he has a "troublemaker" personality and can cause trouble wherever he goes... which is exactly what Xu Xuan wanted.

This is a good opportunity to see if we can "lure out" more hidden historical issues.

Thirdly, with her around, if Yu Ji had any other thoughts on the road, she would have to think twice about the purple and green twin swords in the hands of this "young girl".

"In that case, you will accompany Miss Yu on this trip. Make sure Miss Yu is safe, and report any unusual sights or sounds along the way immediately," Xu Xuan instructed.

"Yes! Promise to complete the mission!"

Li Xianfeng accepted the order and turned to Yu Ji excitedly, trying to force a "kind" smile, but the sword intent around him that had not yet been fully subdued still made Yu Ji feel a slight stinging sensation on her skin.

"Sister Yu, let's go! I promise I'll take you to the place you want to go!"

Yu Ji looked at the group in front of her.

An unfathomable gang leader, and a ruthless, seemingly child laborer-like ace henchman...

Suddenly, I realized that this journey might not be so peaceful.

Xu Xuan saw that the arrangements were made properly and Yu Ji did not raise any objections.

Without further delay, he parted ways with the two and continued on his way, heading towards Luoyang along the official road.

He gazed at the somewhat desolate and vast landscape to the north, muttering to himself, "This northern region is truly treacherous and bizarre. I've only been here for half a month and I've already encountered a series of major events... I wonder what other outrageous things I'll run into on my way to Luoyang?"

Northern Lands: ?
It also wanted to ask if there was anything wrong with the Jiangnan region, otherwise where could such a strange thing have come from?

While Master Xu continued his northward campaign to clear the land, things were developing exceptionally smoothly in the south.

Even their fortunes are visibly improving.

For example, when Zhou Qingyun was cultivating in Qiantang, he absorbed the power of the Great Sun and received a sword pellet from the sky. After Yan Chixia identified it as one of the Seven Swords of Cultivation, Tianxiao.

(End of this chapter)