Covering the Sky: The Years I Was the Empress's Strictest Master

Compared to other dragon-transforming prodigies, this place is a living hell, unbearable even for a moment.

But for him, it was a good place to temper his body and blood, and to hone his mind and will, which was also beneficial for him to refine his boxing skills.

However, very few people in the Chi family may know the truth about these things.

The external condition for "living" is that one has to live in the open air, exposed to wind and rain, which is indeed extremely difficult.

Perhaps in the eyes of most members of the Chi family, this was undoubtedly a punishment of imprisonment for Tan Lin, a consequence of their ancestor's lingering rage.

In such a harsh and desolate place, exposed to wind, sun, and rain, even the slightest wavering of one's resolve would be a torment, and could even damage one's very foundation.

Going back tens of thousands of years, even members of the Chi family who violated clan rules were rarely imprisoned on the summit of Hedao Cliff and subjected to such "torture"...

Most of the Chi family members were kept in the dark, and the outside world was naturally more likely to misunderstand the matter of Tan Lin's confinement.

however.

Little did they know that the reason so few people could ascend to the top of the Hedao Cliff to be punished was because most people simply didn't have the "qualification."

Once upon a time, even the most talented individuals in ordinary clans could not be punished here, as they lacked the necessary talent.

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Zhongzhou is under the jurisdiction of the Beidou Divine Sect.

Xuan Yunzi sat stroking his beard in the Burning Incense Hall.

As he listened to the confirmed news brought back by Meng Lu that Tan Lin had been imprisoned, his eyes gleamed.

Due to various factors, the group from their cult left the Chi family early that day, and they were initially unaware of how the Chi family dealt with the indestructible golden body.

The matter has been widely discussed in the past few days, and he was initially skeptical.

However, when all the sources he investigated reported almost identical information, he had no choice but to believe it.

It is a fact that Tan Lin was effectively imprisoned.

Now, because of this, the outside world is even discussing Shao Hanyun, the saintess of his religion, with some even making some erotic "derogatory" remarks, but he doesn't care at all.

A reputation for beauty?

For that saintess, it was the most powerful tool.

When it comes to interests and values, the process is not important; what matters is the result!

The matter of the indestructible golden body stems first from his refusal of the marriage proposal, and now the Chi family has imprisoned him. The rift between the two sides will only widen further.

Once Tan Lin leaves the Chi family, they can "naturally" extend an olive branch.

"A passionate lover, youthful spirit, truly heaven is helping our cult."

Xuan Yunzi chuckled, as if he could already see the Divine Sect gain another fully-fledged golden-bodied protector in the future.

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The Tianchi Mountain Range is vast, and the influence of the Chi family extends over a radius of tens of thousands of miles.

After several days of seclusion, news of Tianchi Palace's refusal to grant the marriage finally spread among the lower and middle classes of the Chi family, and then fermented, causing a reaction.

When the ordinary members of the clan learned of this, they were mostly indignant, feeling that their precious daughter had been wronged. Their impression of Tan Lin, this arrogant outsider, immediately plummeted to the lowest point.

When they heard that the person they had never met was "detained" on Hedao Cliff, exposed to the wind and sun, everyone clapped and cheered, cursing that he deserved it, echoing the rumors.

Other than that,

Some young men who were already jealous of Tan Lin's treatment, or who were on good terms with the Song Qiwen and Song Qiwu brothers, went on private discussions, their words full of sarcasm.

The Chi family elders had mixed feelings about this phenomenon. Some were secretly annoyed by the meddlesome elders, while others blamed Chi Tianfeng for acting too hastily that day.

Some clan elders who were not present that day were displeased with Tan Lin's "lack of appreciation," but due to the connection between the Xiang and Chi families, and knowing that the man had been confined to his quarters, they did not say much.

……

After several days of discussion, the entire Chi family was buzzing about Tan Lin's matter.

Unbeknownst to them, the news indirectly reached the Yangxin Garden on Xuanwei Peak.

On this day, the air was filled with spiritual energy, and in the simply furnished quiet room...

Xiang Jun, skin and bones, sat leaning back on the couch, his face as pale as paper.

When Tan Lin came to visit that day, he gave him a wisp of his original essence, which only allowed him to maintain a relatively good state for a day or two before he reverted to his original state.

His condition was beyond saving; he was simply counting down the days.

"Let's go, let's go, I feel unlucky whenever I see the Xiang family..."

"Who says otherwise?"

"He made that brat refuse the marriage proposal, and now he's imprisoned at the Dao Integration Cliff, right? He deserves it, he should have suffered enough..."

"..."

Outside the quiet room, several members of the Chi family responsible for looking after Xiang Jun complained, but they were careful to keep their voices to themselves. Their voices gradually faded into the distance until they were barely audible.

On his sickbed, Xiang Jun remained silent for a long time, a deep regret appearing on his pale face.

“Brother Lin…you…”

He could no longer speak coherently.

His condition has deteriorated rapidly in the past few days. He sometimes experiences auditory hallucinations, sometimes talks in his sleep, and sometimes rambles incoherently. Now he is even experiencing visual hallucinations.

In his solitude, he sighed deeply and looked out the window.

At that moment, he seemed to see again that morning when the boy pushed open the door and stepped out, and there was that pretty girl in a pale yellow dress waiting for him under the eaves.

The girl's bright eyes held the shyness and naivety typical of her age, her gaze following the boy's retreating figure.

That day, the sunlight was just beginning to shine, and two figures stood side by side under the eaves. To him, it was a tranquil and beautiful scene he had rarely seen in his life, like a harmonious painting.

Unbeknownst to Tan Lin, for the next few days, that graceful figure in pale yellow came to take care of him without fail every day.

'That girl is a good girl...'

Xiang Jun murmured to himself, his heart filled with confusion.

On that day, he was nourished by a wisp of the indestructible golden body's essence, and his condition was like a final burst of energy before death.

In a fleeting glance, he noticed Chi Xuan's budding feelings for Tan Lin and vaguely felt that the two were quite well-matched.

He knew that marrying Chi Xuan would be a great benefit to both Tan Lin and the Xiang family.

But now...

Is there something else going on here?

Xiang Jun thought to himself silently.

Perhaps people really are different.

His younger brother Lin was determined to pursue the great path and did not want to be bound by marriage too early. What could anyone say about that?

However, this potentially perfect relationship has come to an abrupt end, which is always incredibly regrettable.

Xiang Jun could imagine how heartbroken that lively and carefree girl, Chi Xuan, must be at this moment.

As for Lin Di, he is "imprisoned" at Hedao Cliff, and his days are probably not easy either.

He longed to ask, to offer advice, to console him, but his health...

Thinking of this, Xiang Jun sighed again, feeling an increasing heaviness in his chest.

But at that moment...

crunch...

The door to the quiet room was pushed open, and Xiang Jun looked in the dim light and saw a graceful figure in a pale yellow dress standing outside the door.

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Chapter 149 Chi Yao: Chi Xuan has moved on, but I'm stuck in the trap?

Since that day, Chi Xuan has locked herself in the "Qixia Pavilion" and will not see anyone except her parents and sister.

She would sometimes shed tears, sometimes stare blankly, her resentment towards Tan Lin and the embarrassment and pain of being rejected in public intertwined and churned within her.

In the past few days, when she first heard that someone was imprisoned at Hedao Cliff, a cold sense of pleasure swept through her heart, thinking that the other party deserved to suffer.

But this pleasure did not last long, and her mind was quickly replaced by a deeper emptiness and confusion.

Until this day, she decided to go out for a walk and clear her mind.

But as they walked, they somehow ended up in the Purple Mist Forest, and finally arrived at the Nourishing Heart Garden on Xuanwei Peak.

As she traveled, she listened and observed the discussions and cautious glances from her fellow tribesmen.

She remembered that there was someone here who didn't have much time left, and she saw the change in attitude of the clansmen who were responsible for taking care of his daily life.

The person is currently under house arrest and naturally cannot come here to visit his "cousin"...

Lost in thought, Chi Xuan inexplicably stopped there and then pushed open the door to the quiet room.

For a period of time before, she would come here personally to take care of the animals for several days in a row without fail, but now that she has come here again, her original intention and feelings are different.

She felt that some things should have a beginning and an end.

Some grievances should not be directed at other people.

crunch...

The door slowly opened, and she stepped inside with a light and graceful movement, concealing the gloom that had clouded her mood, and smiled at the person on the sickbed:

"I'm sorry, Brother Xiang Jun, something came up the other day and I couldn't come to see you..."

……

at the same time.

Not far from Yangxin Garden, a graceful and elegant figure stood quietly.

With her innate Dao embryo activated, Chi Yao seemed to merge into the nature of this place, and Chi Xuan, who had followed her all the way, was unaware of it.

Seeing her younger sister acting strangely today, she was worried and followed her.

Seeing her sister's actions, which seemed to indicate that she had subtly emerged from her emotional distress, she breathed a slight sigh of relief.

It should be noted that during this period, she had seen her younger sister frequently shedding tears and in low spirits, which made her feel even more complicated.

The incident at Tianchi Palace that day was the result of a confluence of factors; such an unexpected turn of events was by no means the fault of any one person alone.

But the ancestor's anger was real, and he confined Tan Lin to Hedao Cliff. She wanted to visit him several times, but felt it was inappropriate.

Looking back on that day now, it was a mix of fortune and misfortune for Chi Xuan; there were undoubtedly gains and losses.

She has undergone a mental transformation. Although she is still a teenage girl, she is much more mature and resilient than before. She will go much further in the future.

"It's good that you can get through this..."

After a long while, Chi Yao sighed softly, turned around and left from Xuanwei Peak.

However, although she seemed relieved, she was still on edge.

These past few days, she has often thought of that night a few days ago, when the boy walked alone to the lonely cliff and his figure remained imprisoned ever since.

however.

Unbeknownst to them and the vast majority of the Chi family, events unfolded in a completely different manner than they had imagined.

Time reversed.

On the evening of the second day after the Tianchi Palace incident concluded.

A withered and aged figure appeared silently beside the stone platform on the Hedao Cliff.

This person was none other than Chi Yushan, whom all the members of the Chi family believed to be still in a state of great anger.

Upon reaching the top of the cliff, the old man sat down on a stone stool next to the stone platform with an air of nonchalance.

He glanced at Tan Lin, who stood on the cliff edge facing the fierce wind, seemingly contemplating the clouds and seeking enlightenment, and snorted:

"Kid, you're pretty composed. How's this wind blowing? Aren't you afraid I might cripple you in a fit of rage?"

Upon hearing the sound, Tan Lin slowly stopped his practice at the edge of the cliff.

He turned around and saw that the once exceptionally handsome face was now ravaged by the fierce wind, the body a bloody mess.