Qing Ming’s Death Anniversary
Qing Ming lowered his head in clunky fashion to see two thick tree branches in in his heart and broken ribs from his concave chest. He traced the tree branches to discover they originated from Mu Yu. He stuttered, “H-how did you…”
“I don’t know what you question is, but did you think you could catch me?” Mu Yu replied from behind Qing Ming, panting.
Qing Ming watched as the Mu Yu he choked transform into Wood Spirit Sword. Evidently, Mu Yu’s illusion formation fooled Qing Ming. When Qing Ming caught Wood Spirit Sword, he exposed the opening at his chest, and Wood Spirit Sword speared him through the heart right away.
“W-wood control? Isn’t that the ability of wood elemental demons?”
Because of Qing Ming’s Dark Shadow Assassination technique, he couldn’t even turn his head to look over his shoulder. He could feel the tree branch in him taking its time draining out his life force.
“It makes no difference to you whether you know or not at this point.”
Thanks to Qing Ming’s Spirit Severing Realm vitality, three holes in Wood Spirit Sword were filled, and it obtained more soul energy. Qing Ming’s ultimate immortal crest migrated from his arm to Mu Yu’s wrist. Mu Yu was too exhausted to stop the crest “thirty-four” from appearing on his wrist.
The dragon vine hurried to Mu Yu and checked him. “I thought Qing Ming killed you.”
“Big Earthworm, quit making a big deal out of everything. Can’t you say something auspicious for once? Mu Yu can’t die as long as I’m around,” Xiaoshuai came out chomping an apple and mocked.
“Big talk for someone who didn’t do a single thing.”
“Are you blind? Did you not see me dominate? Has my awe-inspiring aura scared you silly? You didn’t see my awesome Xiaoshuai’s Heavenly Lightning Strike? Besides, I’m in charge of backup. When you’re in trouble, I save your behinds. When you’re not in trouble, I cheer you on. I’m necessary!”
The eight trigrams formation gradually weakened, and Mu Yu sprawled out on the ground due to exhaustion. He, nevertheless, had an epiphany and struggled to sit up and investigate the thought.
“Oh, Mu Yu seems to be ascending. Big Earthworm, you’re on guard duty. Nobody is allowed near us, understood?” Xiaoshuai commanded.
“What are you going to do?”
“Bringing up the rear and logistics. What a stupid question.”
Xiaoshuai had several bites of his apple and began amassing spiritual qi from the area with his tail.
***
Mu Clan stayed home as Mu Yu instructed for the last few days, worried sick for him as there was no update on him. For the record, they were aware he was creating an opportunity to get rid of the thorn in his side before the big fight.
“Dad, is Brother Mu Yu going to be all right?” Mu Xin tugged her father’s sleeve and asked.
“He’ll be okay, Xin. Don’t forget that he’s True God’s disciple,” assured Mu Rongxuan.
“Why is he still not back, then?”
Mu Hao took hold of Mu Xin’s hand. “Don’t worry. Brother Mu Yu needs to punish a bad guy. He’ll be back when he’s done.”
“He’ll beat them silly, won’t we?” Mu Xin cheered.
Mu Hao pursed his lips.
Mu Zhexing suddenly jumped to his feet and strode to the door.
“Zhexing, stop right there! Where do you think you’re going?” Mu Tianhe scolded.
“I’m going to search for my son.”
“What are you going to do against Shadow Assassin Qing Ming? Have you forgotten how many people are spying on us? Do you realise how many people would tail you the moment you set foot outside our doors? What are you going to do against hostiles?”
“I failed to protect him twenty years ago, and I’m letting him endanger himself again on his own. I’d rather die protecting him than dying. That’s my duty as his father!”
Mu Tianhe exhaled a long breath. “You’re not the only one worried about him.”
“I’m. His. Father.”
“He’s our hope! Shouting, ‘I’m his father,’ in the enemy’s face isn’t going to hurt them!”
Mu Zhexing vigorously swept his robe and sat back down.
Mu Tianhe inquired, “Greater Heaven Caster Lu, would you happen to have any advice?”
“We can only wait. I can tell you that he is still alive.”
Formation Palace as well as Formation and Talisman Stone cast a unique aura on their owners. As a result, Primordial Yin Yang’s dominant aura would ooze from its owner. If the owner was ever in peril, the aura would also vanish. Since the aura was still on the radar, Lu Deyi could tell Mu Yu was still alive.
“I hope Mu Yu makes it back for tomorrow’s fight.”
Cai Lie was the only one who was still his usual self for he knew Mu Yu better than anyone present.
“If he can make it back, there’s no need to worry about those two,” Mu Tianhe stated, reasoning that Mu Yu could defeat them if he could defeat Qing Ming.
***
It was the last night for people to place their bets at Sure-Win Betting, yet, because of Mu Yu’s departure from Clearwater City, nobody was willing to take the risk of betting on Mu Yu. Sure-Win Betting raised the odds to 1:50 for Mu Yu to encourage people to bet on Mu Yu, yet few were willing to take the risk.
Three folks who had complete control over their energy entered Sure-Win Betting.
“If I bet on Sikong Qiwen winning, will you two hurt me?” Ximen Buxing asked, opening his fan.
Cheng Yan threw a million spirit stones into Mu Yu’s pillar to answer. “He’s my junior brother. I’ll bet on him even if he will inevitably lose. Besides, I’m strapped for spirit stones at the moment and trust he’ll be able to help me.”
Lie Shang followed suit, triggering Ximen Buxing’s mouth to fire, “I thought you didn’t like your junior brother.”
“I don’t. If he loses, that one million will keep his mouth shut. I don’t want him embarrassing me.”
“Frankly, I don’t like Sikong Qiwen and Tian Budai, particularly Tian Budai and that fake smile that rubs me the wrong way.” Ximen Buxing betted a million on Mu Yu, as well.
“You can bet at your own place?” Cheng Yan asked.
“Sure-Win Betting isn’t my property; it’s Du Biying’s. He still owes me 253, 838 spirit stones.”
“We aren’t just here to bet,” interjected Lie Shang.
“Why do people even want to watch them fight? I’m going to broadcast my rematch with Lie Shang. I bet I’ll have an army of beautiful maidens come out to support me.”
Lie Shang gave Ximen Buxing a warning glare.
“The scheme brewing behind this charade is more important than the fight and the eight great sects’ clowning,” sternly stated Cheng Yan.
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