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After taking Jingliu's pulse for a while, Bailu was surprised by the coldness of his hands. After communicating with Danheng, who was standing next to her, she had no choice but to prescribe a formula for Rejuvenating Qi Powder.

Using these few herbs certainly can't eliminate the chaos... wait, where did my huge medicine box go?

After searching for a while, it was discovered that it had been carried away by a bountiful creature.

[I'm so angry! It's flying away so fast on four legs... Don't let it escape!]

So Bailu's short legs darted ahead, while Jingliu and the others chased after her.

Until that monstrous creature hid behind a tall, long-legged creature.

Bai Lu: [Wow! She actually has such a powerful backer!]

Jingliu: [I'll remove any obstacles for the Dragon Girl. My sword is chilling; please stand back.]

Having successfully dealt with the evil spirits and retrieved the medicine chest, Jingliu again refused Bailu's prescription.

After all, she knew her own situation well, and when it came to matters of the heart, Bailu could only offer advice on forgetting the past.

However, Jingliu can only maintain his existence by relying on the strongest hatred in his emotions.

If we give up even these things, we will probably only fall into nothingness.

Thank you for your suggestion, Dragon Girl. To see you is worth a hundred times more than any medicine.

Chapter 164 Yingxing's Reply

Hearing Jingliu say those words in such a gentle tone, many viewers felt a shiver run through them.

"Waaaah, seeing you is a hundred times better than any medicine, this is just too amazing!"

"Longing has become an illness, incurable by any medicine, Bai Heng, you fool!"

"These broken yet entangled obsessions and memories are giving me both a stomachache and a strong urge to watch!"

In the story, Jingliu brings up another matter.

[Speaking of which, I wonder if anyone with bandages has come to see the Dragon Maiden these past few days?]

The person in question was Ren. Since the incident with the Immortal Ship Star Core, the reason he stayed behind was to see Bai Lu one last time.

After receiving Bai Lu's affirmative answer, Jing Liu and his group finally set off for Lin Yuan Realm.

Finally, Jingliu met up with Jingyuan, who was interrogating Luocha, with Ren, who had just appeared, standing to the side.

Jingliu, his gaze veiled in black, first fell upon Luocha, and as their eyes met, Luocha nodded.

Take this man away first; what happens next is none of his business.

These words made Gui Naifen perk up.

Now that everyone's here, is the main event finally about to begin?

So Jingyuan ordered Yanqing and the other Cloud Riders to escort the Rakshasa away first.

[...Thus, everyone was present. It was unexpected that the Five Heroes of the Clouds would reunite after hundreds of years.]

If my memory serves me right, seven hundred years ago, the five of us made a promise here that, no matter how far apart we were, we would gather here and share a drink.

The statues at the Xianlong Grand Rain Hall still stand, but unfortunately, the people who used to gather below the platform are no longer there.

Soon, Jingliu will also head to Xuling.

This parting may be forever, which is why she extended an invitation before leaving, hoping for one last get-together before her departure.

There were five people, and three costs.

The culprit, Yin Yue, acted recklessly, using the miraculous technique of transforming into a dragon to bring the dead back to life and change their forms, thus causing a great disaster and disgracing the honor of the warriors.

Following the ominous star, he became arrogant and dissolute, tainting the flesh and blood of the abundant divine messengers, aiding the moon-drinking reckless actions, and ultimately falling into the state of an immortal monstrous being.

Jingliu, a sinner, was corrupted by evil, murdered his comrades, and betrayed his alliance.

As Jingliu slowly recounted the crimes of the three, the audience finally understood the true meaning of the words of the experienced Godai San.

"So, the price you were talking about was those three people?"

"So, what Ren said to Jingyuan at the beginning, translated, meant, 'There are five people, Jingyuan, are you alright!'"

"Dragon Lord, Sword Master, and Hundred Forges—all perished in this Moon Drinking Rebellion!"

"Sigh, no wonder Jingyuan had to rely on the train crew for help after Huanlong's invasion. He's really worried sick!"

[The Five Heroes of the Clouds, it's time for us to say goodbye.]

Afterwards, Jingyuan and Jingliu discussed the next arrangements. The next stop was not Xuling, but Yuque.

I reported this matter to the Marshal, but to my surprise, General Rong Tao was quite interested and stopped me midway, setting up a radiant display of light throughout the ten directions so that he could meet the two of you first.

In response, Jingliu said...

It's alright, I'll accompany you for a while longer, but the ending won't change; I will ultimately stand on the side of victory.

"Then I will play this game to the very end."

Just as the two were about to leave, Ren spoke up to stop them.

[Wait, Mirror Flow!]

At this moment, Ren's tone seemed to be suppressing madness, and even the corners of his mouth revealed a maniacal smile.

I haven't returned the favor yet!

Previously, just seeing Yanqing use Jingliu's moves would cause some demonic energy to surge, let alone seeing Jingliu himself now.

Moreover, it had been 700 years since they last met, and Ren wanted to test the current level of the Mirror Style's swordsmanship.

Faced with the blade's obstruction, Kagami crossed his arms and looked at the other party with great interest.

[Back then, you shed your scales and were reborn after drinking the moon, while you suffered endless torment in the prison because of your immortality.]

[Originally, I wanted to give you a quick death out of consideration for our past relationship, but your immortality is not something that can be dealt with so easily.]

Speaking of which, I still owe you an apology.

Upon hearing Jingliu's explanation, Ren simply chuckled.

[There's no need for that, Mirror Style. Draw your sword. Today, I'll repay you for the lesson you learned with a single sword strike.]

With a sigh, Jingliu finally said simply.

Cherish this moment; I'm giving you a brief chance to die.

Thus, under the watchful eyes of countless viewers, accompanied by Jingliu's narration, the plot entered a performance.

Seven hundred years ago, we were just like this here...

Jingliu and Ren faced off, with Ren making a sword flourish with one hand and pointing it at Jingliu.

[Chatting and laughing, sparring... full of vigor, dreaming of the future.]

The blade's fingertips traced the broken, fragmented sword blade, and a chilling aura began to emanate from Jingliu's hand.

Then, in a flash, the two figures collided, and a fierce clash of swords erupted instantly.

Two sword energies were unleashed from the blade hidden in the thick fog, but they were easily dodged by Jingliu.

The intense battle between the two sides provided a visual feast for the audience.

"It's finally here! I've been waiting to see this fight!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill! A swordsman's matter must be settled with a sword!"

"It looks like the blade and the mirror style are evenly matched!"

"After all, several hundred years have passed since then, and he has even learned the sword techniques of the Mirror Style!"

The images of those people from that time still linger in my mind, as if it were a dream from last night.

During the battle, scenes of Yingxing and Jingliu sparring in the past, and the five heroes of Yunshang raising their cups together, flashed through my mind.

I had thought these happy days would last as long as the lifespan of the celestial beings, day after day, in an endless cycle.

The fragmented sword, which was moving along the ground, quickly slashed upwards, removing the black veil covering Mirror Flow's eyes.

The aftershocks of the battle scattered everywhere, and the scene focused on Jing Yuan, who was standing still and looking up at the two fighting, and Dan Heng, who was standing in the shadow of the Dragon Lord statue.

The composition of this scene left the audience in awe.

"Wow, that shot! Absolutely amazing!"

"Waaaaah, if you want to fight, at least don't fight in front of me, Jing Yuanyuan!"

"Jing Yuan must be heartbroken to see this. Former friends are now almost all mortal enemies!"

"Danheng's scene is also very evocative, as if he can never escape the shadow of his past life!"

"Now that Jingliu's blindfold is gone, he's probably going to get serious!"

With a roar, Ren gripped his sword with both hands, while Jingliu's eyes were filled with bitterness.

Finally, Jingliu gathered his strength and struck with his sword, and Bai Heng's image flashed by.

But...dreams...will eventually end, dissipating like clouds.

The powerful sword light pierced through the blade and then slammed it into the ground.

The scene descends into darkness and silence.

[This feels so familiar...]

[...It felt like going back to the first day you taught me swordsmanship.]

You wield the sword Yingxing forged for you... again and again, piercing, cutting, and drilling, over and over again...

In the dim, faded memories, Yingxing was pierced by the broken sword and collapsed helplessly to his knees.

The sword strikes that once fell upon my enemies are now etched onto this hideous body, and I can only watch as my flesh twitches, heals, and regenerates...

It's like asking... why, why did you commit this heinous crime with Yin Yue?

Listening to the tone and manner of Ren's words, until finally Kagami's voice joined in with a question.

I know...you're not expecting my answer...

So, when you looked me straight in the eye, I asked my question. It was a question I'd asked myself a thousand times, but had no answer to—

The screen changed again.

All she saw was Bai Heng, the man from her memory, looking at her with a sunny smile.

[What's that saying again? Better to be a firefly drawn to a flame than an evergreen tree. So what if someone is short-lived? There are countless short-lived geniuses in the world!]

From what I understand, there's a member in the Genius Club who only lived for 29 days. I believe in you; you can do it too!

That person's words were like a light in the darkness, illuminating Yingxing's path forward.

Why...why only evil creatures can keep coming back...?

Why should someone like her be buried, burned to ashes, and forgotten...?!

At this moment, when faced with the question of why he had to taint Bai Heng with the flesh and blood of the fleeting moment, Ren posed a question from the depths of his soul.

Chapter 165 The Future Market

As the story unfolds, Ren slowly reveals his reasons for insisting on reviving Bai Heng, accompanied by flashbacks of Ying Xing being pierced by the Fragmented Sword, many viewers can't help but feel a pang of sadness.

"My uncle is in tears!"

"Waaaah, so what Yingxing said before was actually something he heard from Bai Heng?"

"Seriously, the resentment in her voice was so palpable. Why? Why can a monstrous creature be resurrected? Why can't a good person like her be?"

As Huaiyan looked at Yingxing, who had been pierced by the Fragmented Sword in the flashback, his gaze began to tremble slightly.

The final question that Ren asked made the old man understand some of his disciple's actions.

In the Immortal Boat, a place teeming with long-lived species, short-lived species are inevitably seen as outcasts.

Even Huai Yan himself is an immortal being who has lived for thousands of years.

Therefore, all I can do for Xiao Yingxing, who was previously discriminated against, is to show her the care and concern of an elder.

The encouragement that comes from being close to one's peers, which Bai Heng provides, is something Ying Xing has never experienced before.