Chapter 205

Lan Chui Han "the world's number one lord" is known for his flirtatious reputation. The number of his casual romances is probably not very little, and he doesn't avoid men or women. Plus, Cangyu Sect is not like the Central Plains' sects that consider themselves to be noble and virtuous. Dual cultivation is not uncommon, so it seems that Lan Chui Han and Yun Zhong Jun had something going on before, which is not surprising.

But the person wrapped in Yun Zhong Jun's shell is the ghost king in red ah. Xie Bi An can't imagine that Jiang Qu Lian would give himself wholly. From his memory in this life, he was afraid of the Red Ghost King. That is a person even Cui Jue could not figure out, who held great power, has high cultivation, acts ruthlessly and charmingly, and whose influence in the Underworld and the entire Jiuyou is even higher than the five ghost emperors who do not care about politics.

Perhaps, a "casual romance" is enough to explain everything.

Lan Chui Han looks unspeakably odd. Contrary to the usual suave and elegant temperament, he seemed to be mixed with a lot of emotions that were difficult to express.

Xie Bi An also felt awkward: "There's something that I still don't understand even until now. Was Yun Zhong Jun Jiang Qu Lian from the beginning till the end, or was he replaced halfway?"

"At least when I knew him, he was already Jiang Qu Lian."

"Then ever since you guys met, he has not once exposed himself in front of you?"

Lan Chui Han laughed bitterly: "I originally didn't know anything about the things in Cangyu Sect, so I never looked into what he said. Besides, even if he was abnormal, I couldn't have guessed that he was just a puppet ah."

Xie Bi An sighed, "That's true."

"The words he said to me, perhaps ..." Lan Chui Han lowered his eyes, blocking his emotions with his long eyelashes, "None of them are true."

"He lied to everyone." Xie Bi An said, "He has never advanced with you, so why does he have any special attachment to earth? Why is he so obsessed with being reborn as a human?" This point is really puzzling. Unless Jiang Qu Lian is lying, people won't know why Jiang Qu Lian insists on being a human even when they thought hard.

Lan Chui Han slowly shook his head.

"There is nothing true in his mouth so to speak, most likely he just wants to cover up his real motive. This person must have an even greater ambition. Maybe what he wants is the Heavenly Secret Talisman." When Xie Bi An thought of this possibility, his scalp suddenly went numb, "He is originally a ghost king. If he can also control the Heavenly Secret Talisman, even the five ghost emperors may not be able to suppress him."

"That's why Zong Zi Xiao guards against him. In that case, the two are indeed unlikely to ally again." Speaking of Zong Zi Xiao, Lan Chui Han glanced at Xie Bi An, "Bi An, you and he ..."

Xie Bi An unconsciously clenches his fists.

"No wonder his attitude towards you is so unusual. He was reincarnated with the memories of his previous life. He was always the Supreme Demon, and he was just hiding his light under a bushel*. Now that I think about it, it's really chilling."

"I was too stupid. There were many signs and many facts that were alerting me, but I willingly turned a blind eye. In fact, it's not that I didn't have suspicions in my heart, I just didn't want to believe it and I even deceived myself. If I had exposed him earlier, many things would have been different. Perhaps master's fate could have been rewritten." Xie Bi An's voice was as hollow as his eyes, as if piece after piece had been hollowed out within this seemingly complete shell.

"He has memories of two lives and came prepared, so of course he was able to keep everyone in the dark. Bi An, it's definitely not your fault." Lan Chui Han's tone was calm and sincere with a stabilizing power, "Heaven Master's fate was a heavenly path that was difficult to disobey under multiple conspiracies and choices. Jiang Qu Lian's purpose was not to kill Heaven Master and Fan Wu She was not even aware of it. I am not defending them, I just hope you understand that it is not your fault. All of this is not because you did not recognize the Supreme Demon, and Heaven Master is such a person destined to establish life for the people. Bi An, you've suffered enough, stop blaming yourself. Heaven Master wouldn't want to see you making things difficult for yourself."

"Brother Lan, you don't understand." Xie Bi An looked sorrowful, "In my past life and present life, I can't protect the people I want to protect, and I can't even dominate my own destiny. What reincarnation from a celestial being? What imperial destiny? What supreme natural talent? I'm just a failure."

Lan Chui Han eyes Xie Bi An. There was a pain like undercurrents hidden underwater. No matter how calm the surface is, the inside has been stirred up very badly. He felt extremely bad: "Bi An, celestial beings who come down to earth are destined to experience a calamity. If it was not for your sacrifice in your previous life, the immortal cultivation world would have gone up in smoke a hundred years ago. You failed to protect yourself and important people, but you saved the common people."

"Zong Zi Xiao became a demon because of me. It was my duty to stop him. It was what I should have done. Why talk about sacrifice?"

"You could have done nothing, could have continued to be Emperor Zong under the shade of Zong Zi Xiao. No matter how much the world misunderstood you, you can't belittle yourself."

Xie Bi An slowly tensed his jaw: "No matter what, in the past life and in this life, it is my mission to stop him."

"If Heaven Master knew from underground, he would only be proud of you." Lan Chui Han extended his hand, "You are not alone. My Lan family will work with you."

Xie Bi An looked at Lan Chui Han gratefully, and slapped his palm together and shook it tightly with a 'pa' sound.

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When Xie Bi An returned to the Underworld, it was like a lifetime ago.

The Heaven Master Palace looked the same as before, yet the most important person was missing. Bo Zhu was waiting at the door entrance from afar. When he saw him, he retained his tears and threw himself into his embrace, yet did not utter a sound.

Maybe he's afraid he will be sad, so he dares not cry out.

Xie Bi An touched Bo Zhu's head and said softly, "I've been away for too long this time, and I forgot to bring you a present."

Bo Zhu's shoulders trembled violently and said vaguely, "White Master, it's good that you're back."

Xie Bi An's eyes were hot: "I'm sorry I couldn't bring Master back." When he left the underworld, he vowed to change the fate of his master. Is it true that man can only be utterly defeated in front of destiny?

Bo Zhu hugged Xie Bi An’s waist tightly and whimpered against his chest.

Xie Bi An's heart was flooded with boundless pain.

After returning to the Heaven Master Palace, Xie Bi An did not dare to go to Zhong Kui's bedroom, nor did he dare to go near Fan Wu She's former residence. Although the three of them had stayed in the Heaven Master Palace for a very short period of time since Fan Wu She had joined as Zhong Kui's disciple, every part of this place was full of memories. Now things have come to this, it was still hard for him to convince himself that his master was gone. He resisted with all his will, but the truth would not spare anyone.

He couldn't stay in the Heaven Master Palace any longer, so he took two pots of wine and went to the judge's mansion.

Cui Jue was waiting for him, and he looked deeply at him with a gaze tinged with pain and sorrow.

"Official Lord Cui." Xie Bi An arched his hand.

Cui Jue said softly, "Bi An, it's hard for you."

Xie Bi An pursed his lips, "Official Lord Cui, thank you for sending out Day Patrol and Night Patrol, otherwise the earth would probably have been wrecked."

Cui Jue sighed and said sorrowfully, "I neglected my job. If I had exposed Jiang Qu Lian’s disguise earlier, we would not have come to this."

"Jiang Qu Lian was too deeply hidden. Whether on earth or in the ghost realm, he had deceived everyone."

"This time he disappeared again. I don't know when he will be found." Cui Jue said seriously, "He can freely enter and leave the mortal and ghost realms, and he’s dangerous to the extreme. As a last resort, I'm afraid we have to ask the Ghost Emperor to step in. It's just that ..."

"It's just that Official Lord Cui doesn't really trust the Ghost Emperor either."

Cui Jue nodded: "Jiang Qu Lian can achieve today's position all thanks to Ji Kang's support. The two became distant later, who knows if this is Jiang Qu Lian’s scheme."

"Yes, you can't trust anyone at this time."

"What's more, there's also Fan Wu She." Cui Jue said worriedly, "He has already taken back the Shanhe Sheji Map. When he regains the cultivation of his previous life, he might really be able to move the Eastern Emperor Bell."

Xie Bi An said gloomily, "The mortal and ghost realms are all in danger."

The two were silent for a while.

"The Yin servants I sent out are still searching for the two of them. Since things have come to this, we should do our best to fight this calamity." Cui Jue looked at Xie Bi An with a stoic gaze, "Bi An, don't dwell too much on past wrongs and blames; Heaven Master wants to see you inherit his legacy and take the people’s lives as your own responsibility, so that the noble spirit will live forever.

Xie Bi An's eyes were hot: "Yes." He bit his lip, "Master he ..."

"Do you want to ask why Heaven Master just reincarnated like this?"

Xie Bi An nodded with tears in his eyes.

"Heaven Master said that if he saw you, he was afraid he couldn’t bear to leave." Cui Jue gently pulled open the drawer and took out a letter, "Heaven Master has handed this over to us. He left this letter for you."

Xie Bi An's body shook. He took the letter tremblingly. These thin pages suddenly weighed more than a thousand pounds.

 

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PS: sh*t, I’m going to cry again when I read Zhong Kui’s letter…

 

hiding his light under a bushel*[韬光养晦]----hide one's capacities and bide one's time

 

Edited on 25 May 21 (Emzie)

 

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