Chapter 1: The Dragon Rises with Pride, Flying Heaven's Divine Sword

  For a moment, both the mountain valley and the cave fell silent.

  "Aunt, can we leave the valley now? My father and the others have already left!" Lin Meng'er naturally had a grudge against the Kongtong Sect. Just now, when she saw her father, Kunlun Sect's Jian Bo Bo refuted Du Gu Xixin, not daring to speak back, she was secretly delighted, only regretting that she didn't applaud to congratulate him. As soon as everyone left, she said.

  The Tea Fairy had gone through countless storms in her life, but it seemed that she was just about to be convinced by the masters of various sects outside. She took a long time to regain her composure and said to Lin Ming'er: "It's not possible, will Dugu Xiong give up? Will the Cangyan Sect give up? He will definitely go back and tell Lie Chi Yan, who is meticulous and cunning, and will surely send someone to monitor us in the valley! I'm afraid that now, both inside and outside the valley are filled with disciples of the Cangyan Sect. For our safety, it's better to stay in the mountain cave!"

  Two three-tailed spirit foxes seemed to have also known that the Samadhi Eagle had left, and the danger had gone with it. They jumped down from the embrace of Tea Fairy and Lin Ming'er respectively, chasing and playing with each other in the mountain cave, rolling and tumbling, "Woo woo" sounds echoing from time to time. The scene in the mountain cave was indeed a peaceful one.

  Before long, it was already evening, and the pain of Chujiu's injuries became even more unbearable. At night, his internal injuries were also affected by the yin energy, which made things worse. Although the cave was cleverly designed, it still lacked the yang energy from outside, causing Chujiu's meridians to become even more congealed and his condition to deteriorate further.

  This is already the limit of two days and two nights predicted by Lie Chi Yen!

  On the ninth day, the Du Meridian was already cold as ice, and the internal breath could no longer move an inch. The fierce red flame of Yin Cold Internal Energy had penetrated deep into each meridian. The slight warmth in the left chest and heart area on the ninth day was also getting smaller and smaller. The internal energy flow that Chu Qi had previously injected into his body was slowing down more and more, and even the "Soul Flying and Scattering, Xuan Qing Liu Yang Huan" defense against fever was only barely covering the heart area in a circle. If he didn't receive treatment soon, he would likely suffer from frozen meridians, just like dying from extreme cold in a desolate land.

  How could the tea fairy not know, she saw that Chu Jiu's face was pale, his lips were white, and he was sweating profusely, naturally he was trying to hold on. Outside the cave, there was still some evening sun, if it shone on Chu Jiu's body, maybe it would be a little better. However, she also knew that although the situation outside seemed calm on the surface, it was uncertain when experts from various righteous sects of the martial arts world might be lurking around, compared to the noon when the orthodox people entered the valley in a big way, it was even more dangerous, and it was really not convenient to go out!

  Lin Meng'er was also worried about her senior brother's abnormal behavior, but she too had no way to help him, and could only wipe away the cold sweat on his forehead. She then supported Chu Jiu in leaning against a mountain wall on the left side, conserving energy.

  Outside, the sky gradually darkened. In the cave, Tea Fairy and Lin Ming'er ate some dry rations and drank some clear water. However, Chiu Jiu couldn't eat anything. The two of them didn't dare to rest either, so they lit up the tung oil lamps on the wall of the cave.

  This cave was cleverly built, and when the tung oil lamp was lit, the inside of the cave was bright, but outside, it was almost impossible to see any light. However, Lin Meng'er was even more anxious, pacing back and forth in the cave, wishing she could help Chu Jiu bear the intense pain, but how could she replace him? The expression on Cai Cha Xianzi's face also gradually became solemn, for she had not expected that neither she nor Chu Qi would take into account the factor that Chu Jiu's injuries would worsen at night. The inner strength of Lie Chi Yan's "Seven Sorrowful and Seven Mutilated Swords" had actually advanced to such an extent in over 40 years, and the limit was only two days and two nights, not the three days they had previously determined!

  But yesterday morning, Mr. Chu Qi said that if it goes quickly, it will be tonight, and if it goes slowly, it will be tomorrow morning...

  Will this misjudgment tonight cost the life of a young man who is only 19 years old?

  Even if I survive tonight and am rescued on the ninth day tomorrow, I'm afraid I will have lost all my martial arts skills!

  At these two moments, all three of them were worried and anxious!

  Even the two three-tailed spirit foxes seemed to have sensed the anxiety of the three, and Xiaobai and Huo'er stopped playing and chasing each other, instead sticking close to Chujiu's side, as if using their warm fur to keep him warm.

  But this is really a matter of life and death, as the meridians in his body will be completely frozen within half an hour. If no one helps him to unblock the meridians and drive out the cold air within that time, he will be doomed!

  Fortunately, just as Lin Meng'er was at a loss for what to do, suddenly, sounds came from above the cave, rustling and rattling, seemingly the sound of ropes. The Tea Fairy's heart was filled with joy, her face full of excitement. Lin Meng'er looked up, and the sound was coming from the dark and gloomy upper part of the cave.

  Suddenly, a loud "thud" was heard from above, and a rope as thick as a bowl mouth fell down, two feet away from the ground, twisting and turning in mid-air! The sound from the hole, "hissed" for a long time, I thought this upper cave must be very deep!

  The noise from above grew louder and louder, it seemed that someone was sliding down the rope from upstairs!

  Only the sound of Tea Fairy's joyful voice was heard on the ninth day, saying: "Fortunately, Senior and Second Brother arrived in time, otherwise... this young man is really dangerous!" As she spoke, she almost cried out loud. She was the Holy Maiden of the Demon Sect, yet she was crying for Chujiu. Her anxiety just now was no less than Lin Meng'er's. Chujiu felt deeply grateful to Lin Meng'er!

  The Tea Fairy had already heard the sound of two people sliding down, and she was still worried that Mr. Chu Qi might not be able to invite rescue troops! Lin Meng'er saw that although the Tea Fairy hadn't seen the person coming, she was so happy, and naturally knew that the person who came was here to save her brother, so she hurriedly followed behind the Tea Fairy and also paid respects!

  What's even stranger is that the two three-tailed spirit foxes, Xiaobai and Huoer, also ran over, following behind the Tea Fairy, their eyes fixed on the cave entrance at the top of the mountain, as if they too were familiar with the newcomers!

  After a while, Mr. Chu Qi's voice came from the cave, although he hadn't seen anyone, it was still clear: "Fourth sister is hardworking, thank you for worrying about this young man! If not for Shenni's reminder to urge me to come tonight, my brother almost delayed and would have harmed this young man on the ninth!"

  Lin Meng'er, upon hearing Master Chu Qi's voice, instantly forgot all her pain and suffering, her tears of joy welling up in her eyes. She had finally been rescued by her senior brother, how could she not be overjoyed? She hastily returned to the side of Shi Jiu, who was still enduring his pain with difficulty, his lips seemingly bitten through, and said: "Senior brother, it's all right now, Seventh Uncle has arrived, we're saved!"

  She was also puzzled in her heart, how could this tea fairy, who was the Holy Maiden of the Demon Sect, call Mr. Chu Qi "Second Brother"? Mr. Chu Qi was naturally not the leader or elder of the Demon Sect, otherwise he would not have sat back and watched Silver Gun Elder being surrounded and killed. But Mr. Chu Qi didn't seem to mind, and this "Fourth Sister" was also called out with deep affection. How could they be siblings or sworn siblings? If that were true, then who were their older brother and third sister? Who could be sworn siblings with the Holy Maiden of the Sacred Sect?

  It was just a moment, and the figure in the cave flickered. In the initial confusion, he saw that there were two more people in the cave. His mind was weak, his eyes were already distracted, and he couldn't see the two people clearly. But Lin Meng'er could see the person in front of her, and she exclaimed: "Ah, Kunlun Sect's Chu Shu... how can it be you?"

  At that moment, a man in his early forties, wearing a long purple robe, stood tall and upright, with a face as smooth as jade, gentle whiskers, and eyes as deep as the ninth heaven. Now, however, his gaze was soft and focused on Chu Jiu and Lin Meng'er.

  This person, Lin Meng'er saw four years ago. If not the current Kunlun Sect leader "Cloud Dragon Ascending, Flying Heaven Divine Sword" Chu Jingxi, who else could it be?

  Chu Jingxi smiled slightly and said, "Ming'er has a good memory, that's great, you can still remember your uncle's appearance!" As soon as he spoke, it was the same clear and melodious voice as Mr. Chu Qi just now.

  On the ninth day, he finally understood that for the past twenty years, the most mysterious master of Jianghu's "Encountering Calamity and Turning it into Good Fortune" was actually Mr. Chu Qi, a renowned figure in the Jianghu world, as inferred by Lie Chi Yan. No wonder on Mount Diancang, Shen Que and Lin Ruo Er had asked Lin Ruochi and Gu Baiyun at that time, but they just smiled and didn't say a word, naturally knowing the truth!

  "This 'Kunlun point is dark, flying sky is slanted, swordsmanship is divine, each shocking in all directions!' With Lin Ruo Chi and Chu Jing Xi's friendship, Gu Bai Yun and Jian Zeng Wang's friendship, how could they not know that Chu Qi Mr. is the Kunlun Sect leader 'Cloud Dragon Soaring, Flying Sky Divine Sword' Chu Jing Xi's incarnation?"

  With the friendship between Lin Ruoqi and Chu Jingxi, with the friendship of Kunlun School and Diancang School for hundreds of years, how could Chu Jingxi not treat Lin Meng'er and Chujiu well, how could he not rescue Diancang School's disciple Chujiu?

  He was indeed a master of disguise, and his skills had reached an unprecedented level. When Lin Meng'er and Chujiu first met him at the "Bamboo Forest Teahouse", he appeared to be in his forties, wearing plain clothes and a square hat, with a slightly dark complexion and a hint of a beard. He also had three large moles on his left cheek that were quite eye-catching. However, when he transformed into an old man in Fengjie City and the desolate mountain, he had long white hair, a pale face like jade, and a slender yet dignified appearance, with a kind expression. This true form of his was vastly different from the middle-aged scholar's appearance that Lin Meng'er and Chujiu saw before them now. If he hadn't spoken up, how would they have dared to recognize him as the same Mr. Chu Qi they had met just the day before?

  On the ninth day, Lin Meng'er had known earlier that he was unparalleled in the world with his mastery of the He Luo divination method, and his understanding of the mysteries of the universe. His calculations of a person's fate were always accurate, without any errors. He was also well-versed in secret passages and mechanisms. The design of this cave, including the ventilation and lighting systems, was ingenious and mysterious. And the setting of the "Reversing Light Mirror" was even more exquisite! How could one not admire him?

  This name shook the world for hundreds of years, the first Kunlun sect in the western region, the current master "Cloud Dragon Soaring, Flying Sky Divine Sword" Chu Jingxi, even thirty years ago defeated the former leader of the Demon Sect Leng Xilou's Wushan Goddess Mu Ruxue praised him, this junior is indeed not just a dragon among men!