Excessive ferocity due to caution

"It must be tough for you, a drunkard, to not drink for so many years."

Zhao Yi's words were tinged with teasing.

Su Xingcan's eyes gradually became unfocused.

When alcohol is mentioned, he inevitably thinks of those who have drunk with him in the past.

A century has passed, and time flies.

Youthful glory has faded, and old friends have passed away.

The Warring States period of today is a far cry from what it once was, with everything changed and it is no longer what it used to be.

"Who would have thought... someone like me could live this long?"

Su Xingcan laughed self-deprecatingly.

"Besides, for those who don't drink, quitting alcohol doesn't seem like such a difficult thing."

"I have abandoned my wife and my daughter; compared to them, wine is nothing but insignificant."

Mentioning his wife and daughter, Su Qingyao, who was standing next to Zhao Yi in a black cloak, suddenly seemed moved and looked up at Su Xingcan:

"I'm sorry to bring up your painful past, but could you please elaborate on the details of what happened back then?"

Su Xingcan looked at Su Qingyao with some surprise. When they met eyes, he realized that Su Qingyao had not aged at all.

Despite being deeply shocked, he answered very calmly:

"They are sick."

"I killed them."

Su Qingyao's gaze shifted downwards, fixing on Su Xingcan's forceful hands, and she said softly:

Have you ever regretted it?

Su Xingcan shook her head.

"no."

"I cannot make everyone in the world bear the risk for my own selfish reasons."

"I'm sorry to them. I hope there really is a netherworld, so that even after I die... I can still repay my debt."

Zhao Yidao:

"Even if you don't do anything, they will die after contracting the disease."

"You know you don't need to feel guilty, and you haven't done anything wrong to them, but you can't accept that you killed your lover and daughter with your own hands."

Su Xingcan let out a long breath.

"It doesn't matter."

"When I broke through to the state of oneness with heaven and man, I was troubled by my inner demons, which left me with a lot of injuries and illnesses, and I don't have long to live."

"After I die, I will no longer be troubled by worldly affairs."

At this point, Su Xingcan suddenly steered the conversation towards Zhao Yi:

"However, being able to see my old friends one last time before I die is a blessing from heaven."

"I wonder what brings Brother Zhao to the Warring States period this time?"

Zhao Yi took a sip of tea.

"We came here because of this disease."

"I want to investigate its origin."

Upon hearing this, Su Xingcan's eyes lit up.

This is something he has always wanted to do, but he has been unable to get involved due to his lack of ability.

But with Zhao Yi's help, perhaps the problem that has remained unsolved for decades can really be solved!

Once the source of the disease is found, its spread can be stopped!

"Brother Zhao, you are a gift from heaven!"

Su Xingcan was somewhat excited, but she didn't lose her composure.

"But it seems you've gotten into some trouble outside; a lot of people have been looking for you lately."

Zhao Yi smiled slightly.

"Yes... I'm looking for them too."

Su Xingcan raised his eyebrows, and despite his advanced age, he still spoke with great righteousness:

"Do you need any help?"

Zhao Yi and Su Xingcan locked eyes, their tone sending chills down one's spine:

"Just tell me where these people are and where they are staying."

"I am very eager to resolve this trouble myself."

"If anyone else gets involved... I'll be very unhappy."

Su Xingcan nodded:

"learn."

He told Zhao Yi the addresses of all those who had inquired about Zhao Yi's name and instructed Zhao Yi to try not to make too much of a fuss.

Zhao Yi smiled:

"It's difficult to make a big fuss dealing with these people."

After Zhao Yi left, Yu Chonglou went into the house.

"Cliff Master, I heard... that person named Zhao Yi has come to Bright Cliff?"

Su Xingcan glanced at Yu Chonglou, whose expression was strange, and asked with a smile:

Do you recognize this name?

Yu Chonglou hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"I've heard about it."

"After that rude woman left that day, I investigated information about Zhao Yi. My subordinates found a bunch of useless history books, saying... he was a mysterious powerhouse from a hundred years ago, even capable of rivaling Ren Wudi!"

Su Xingcan smiled.

"Yes."

"He is the leader of the Jie Sect."

"A hundred years ago, he was already suspected to have reached the realm of oneness with heaven and man. I once drank with him, but it is a pity that I was unable to witness his battle against Ren Wudi back then. Now that Ren Wudi has gone into seclusion, his fate is unknown, and I may never have the chance to see him again."

He paused, then looked at Yu Chonglou.

"Didn't you dislike that rude woman?"

"Now we can start preparing."

Yu Chonglou was taken aback:

"What are you preparing?"

Su Xingcan:

"Prepare to collect her body."

……

Fragrant Garden.

The door was suddenly opened, and the light from outside shone in instantly.

In that instant, Yang Fei, who was resting, suddenly opened her eyes and her divine sense spread out!

"Which ill-mannered bastard didn't even know to knock?!"

Her tone was extremely angry, but the initial surge of passion was quickly extinguished by the coldness coming from her neck.

For a ferocious beast, having a knife held to its neck is hardly a dangerous situation.

However, if this person is also a fierce beast, or even stronger than her, then this is an extreme situation!

It wasn't just the knife that locked her down.

There are also laws imbued with murderous intent.

Yang Fei wanted to move, but she couldn't; even her divine sense was locked!

“Who…who are you?”

"What do you want to do?"

At the crucial moment, Yang Fei quickly came up with a plan, pretending to be flustered and not recognizing Zhao Yi.

Zhao Yi looked at the woman on the bed and smiled:

"You don't recognize me?"

Yang Fei hurriedly shook her head:

"I don't know him!"

How could she not recognize Zhao Yi?

At this moment, a hundred ways to kill Zhao Yi had already appeared in her mind!

The moment Zhao Yi lowers his guard will be the time he pays the price!

however……

Zhao Yi seemed not to give her a chance, and said calmly:

"If you don't know me, why are you looking for me?"

Yang Fei was stunned for a moment, and immediately realized that she had been sold out by that old bastard Su Xingcan!

Anger flashed in her eyes.

You ungrateful old bastard... I'll tear you to pieces in a minute!

Although she was furious, Yang Fei wasn't stupid; she knew her situation and simply pretended to be oblivious.

"You've mistaken me for someone else, haven't you?"

"I...I didn't look for you!"

Zhao Yi smiled slightly.

"Your acting is really terrible."

"I wanted to tease you a little more, but I've lost interest."

A murderous glint flashed in his eyes, and Yang Fei suddenly sensed something was wrong, crying out in terror:

"Wait a moment……"

puff!

Zhao Yi cut off her head.

Blood was splattered all over the room.

Zhao Yi's blade contains the power of laws, as well as bloodline techniques, the Touch of Oblivion, curses, and other elements.

Yang Fei tried to heal her wounds, but it was all in vain.

The culprit wouldn't have died after being beheaded, but Zhao Yi's strike severed Yang Fei's soul in two as well. Furthermore, Yang Fei's healing abilities were suppressed, so despite her strong vitality, she could only watch helplessly as her life slipped away...

Before she died, she saw Zhao Yi lift her head and throw it into the foul-smelling chamber pot in the room...

P.S.: This is the first update. I will definitely post the next update before September 9.30th.