BTTH : The Fallen Genius

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Chapter 73: Temporary Separation

After hearing the words of the black-clad person, Yun Zhi tightly furrowed her brows.

Based on her guess, this matter was most likely caused by an elder within Yun Lan Sect, almost certainly.

However, a guess is still just a guess. Without concrete evidence, Yun Zhi couldn't replace all the elders of Yun Lan Sect. That would be too disheartening.

Moreover, even if she did so this time, what about the future?

What if similar unfounded guesses arose again in the future? Would she have to replace another batch of elders?

She could only remain silent for now.

Yun Zhi, unwilling, lightly bit her teeth.

In the end, it was because she, as the sect's sect leader, had not been strict enough.

With a sense of resentment, Yun Zhi swung her long sword and, without waiting for the black-clad person to beg for mercy, she decapitated him, her eyes showing a decisive look.

Once this issue was resolved, she would never run around like this again.

Her sect had such a huge problem, and yet she, as its sect leader, was unaware. It was truly useless!

Moreover, Yun Zhi vaguely felt that the current problem in Yun Lan Sect was not the only one.

If they could even hire assassins to kill, there must be plenty of other dirty dealings going on as well!

"Sister Yun Zhi, could you please lift your foot?"

"Hmm?"

Xiao Yan's voice brought Yun Zhi back to her senses. She absentmindedly raised her foot, and then saw Xiao Yan remove the body of the black-clad man underneath her foot, placing it, along with the head and limbs she had severed, into a deep pit that had been dug at some point, piecing together a complete body.

"Well, you're much luckier than the three bandits I met before. You barely have a complete corpse left."

Xiao Yan shrugged lightly and started using the Heavy Xuan Ruler to bury the pit. Yun Zhi watched his actions and couldn't help but recall the first time they met, when Xiao Yan had erected a grave for those three bandits. She gazed at him with some helplessness.

"Even for someone who almost killed you, you want to bury him peacefully?" Yun Zhi slowly sheathed her long sword, and suddenly remembered something, speaking up, "Wait, take out his Storage Ring before burying him. If he managed to survive in the Black Corner Region, there should be plenty of good things in his ring."

Yun Zhi's words made Xiao Yan stop his actions. He turned his head to look at her.

"You want it, sister Yun Zhi?"

"Ah? No, I don't. That goes against my principles."

Yun Zhi froze for a moment, then immediately denied it.

She, Yun Yun, hadn't fallen so low as to loot a dead person's belongings, no matter how precious they were.

A dead person's property should not be touched. Taking it would only bring resentment and unrest.

No matter the matter, once one becomes accustomed to it, it will become natural. Right and wrong will gradually blur, and in the end, one will lose their moral bottom line. This is something to avoid at all costs.

This was also a lesson taught to her by Yun Shan since she was young.

However, most people would probably choose to make use of everything, right? In most people's minds, when someone dies, they're dead, and what they leave behind should naturally be taken by the living. Very few can control their greed.

"If you don't want it,sister Yun Zhi, then I naturally won't take it."

Xiao Yan smiled lightly and continued to bury the pit. Yun Zhi quietly stood by, watching his actions with some helplessness, folding her arms.

Before meeting Xiao Yan, Yun Zhi had never imagined that, besides herself and her teacher, there were such righteous people in the world.

Deep in her heart, she grew more and more fond of Xiao Yan.

If she were to search for a life partner in the future, Xiao Yan would probably be the most suitable one for her ideals.

Yun Zhi thought to herself and then suddenly snapped back to her senses, quickly shaking her head in frustration, angrily tapping her head.

She almost started daydreaming again.

Just as Yun Zhi was self-reflecting, Xiao Yan had already finished burying the pit. He picked up a stone from the roadside and placed it in front of the grave. Closing his eyes and pressing his hands together, he paid respects to the black-clad person who had been hired to assassinate him, someone whose name he didn't even know.

At the same time, Xiao Yan recalled how, a week ago, he had not wanted to travel with Yun Zhi, and now he felt deeply grateful.

If Yun Zhi had really left back then, he might already be dead by now.

His strength was far too weak compared to a Dou Wang, even with Yao Chen's help. Xiao Yan didn't think he could have escaped alive.

Strength... He was still too weak.

Xiao Yan deeply reflected on himself.

Although from the previous events, Xiao Yan had deeply understood that strength could not represent righteousness, without strength, he couldn't even protect himself, let alone promote righteousness.

Also, some things could only succeed with the support of power.

No matter what Xiao Yan wanted to do in this world, strength was indispensable.

After paying his respects, Xiao Yan dusted off the dirt from his Heavy Xuan Ruler and glanced at Yun Zhi.

"Sister Yun Zhi, are we continuing to rest?"

"... Let's go."

Yun Zhi stared at the simple grave for a long time before responding.

Although she wasn't afraid of such things, she felt uneasy sleeping near a grave.

Xiao Yan nodded, stowing the Heavy Xuan Ruler on his back. After extinguishing the campfire, the two of them resumed their journey.

The events that just occurred led both of them to contemplate their own matters, walking in silence, only quietly advancing.

They walked until dawn, and finally arrived at their destination, a small town near the Monster Beast Mountain Range.

The town was called Qingshan, but due to its proximity to the Monster Beast Mountain Range, it was also known as Beast Town. This town was full of mercenaries with blood on their blades and doctors who saved lives. Many mercenaries who traded in Wu Tan City also came from here.

After entering the town, Yun Zhi looked at Xiao Yan and spoke softly.

"Xiao Yan, let's part ways here."

Yun Zhi's words stunned Xiao Yan for a moment. After spending a week together, he had gotten used to her company, and now that they were about to separate, he couldn't help but feel a little reluctant.

At the beginning, he had been so unwilling to travel with Yun Zhi.

Xiao Yan smiled helplessly. Of course, he wouldn't stop her from leaving due to personal feelings, no matter how reluctant he was.

"Sister Yun Zhi, take care. This week of companionship has made me very happy. Thank you for traveling with me." Xiao Yan said, his expression becoming serious as he cupped his fists and looked at Yun Zhi with sincerity, "I will never forget the life-saving grace you've shown me, and I will repay it in the future!"

Looking at the earnest Xiao Yan, Yun Zhi's heart was full of guilt.

What life-saving grace? This trouble was caused by my Yun Lan Sect!

"Anyway, take care." Yun Zhi lightly waved her jade hand and turned to leave, leaving the last words, "We will meet again."

Watching Yun Zhi's gradually fading figure, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a bit melancholic.

(Hey! Xiao Yan!) Suddenly, Yao Chen's displeased voice sounded in Xiao Yan's mind, (How can you let her go? That's your Dou Huang (Dou Emperor) wife!!!)

"..."

Yao Chen's words snapped Xiao Yan out of his sadness, only to be replaced by a massive headache.

(Senior Yao, I believe daydreaming will only bring unnecessary trouble.)

(I'll help you if you can't handle it! With me around, which girl can you not get?)

"..."

Xiao Yan's headache grew even worse.

Although Xiao Yan deeply respected Yao Chen, this was an undeniable fact.

But Xiao Yan truly wished his teacher's personality was less lecherous. At least, he wished she could act more like a woman.

(End of Chapter)

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