Divided spoils and escaped with their lives
"Ah..."
A shrill cry. Then the hands on his body disappeared, Mo Tian Ge opened his eyes and was stunned.
Just a moment ago, Jiang Chengxian was still struggling, but now he was lying on the ground, with a big hole in his chest, bleeding profusely, and had stopped breathing.
She looked up and saw Jiang Shang's gloomy face.
"Jiang... Brother Jiang..." She could hardly speak, feeling a wave of dizziness. Those hands searching her body hadn't scared her at the time, as the disgusting feeling had overwhelmed everything; only now did she feel a belated fear.
Her emotions slightly calmed down, she thought again that even if Jiang Chengxian died, if Jiang Shanghang also had some thoughts, her situation wouldn't be much different. She looked down nervously and fortunately, her undergarments hadn't been taken off yet, not a single inch of skin was exposed, but she didn't know whether Jiang Shanghang heard what Jiang Chengxian said.
He looked up to see that Jiang Shang was also in a state of distraction at this time. His soul was not at peace, and his face still had a faint sweat. It wasn't until then that Mo Tian Ge realized that the person he had just killed was his own cousin, although they didn't get along like brothers but rather like enemies, but after all, he was different from others, and at this moment, he must be feeling a mix of emotions in his heart.
She called out tentatively: "Brother Jiang?"
Jiang Shang suddenly woke up, wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at her. Then, a hand came over to pull off the dragon rope on her body - Jiang Chengxian was already dead, this dragon rope was easily pulled off, saying: "Get up."
When he heard this sentence, Mo Tian Ge let out a sigh of relief. Jiang Shang Hang was still acting normally, it seemed that he had only just arrived and hadn't heard what Jiang Cheng Xian had said.
She stood up, turned around, adjusted her clothes, and then bowed her head: "Thank you, Brother Jiang, for saving my life." The same title, but this time she called out with a few more emotions. Regardless of how Jiang Shanghang was in the past, the fact is that he saved her today.
Jiang Shanghang had regained his usual composure and replied coldly: "No need to thank me, you saved me once, it's just returning the favor."
He was stunned by the song, and what he said was - three years ago? It should be, they only had that one encounter. Three years ago, when this Jiang brother was beaten up by Jiang Chengxian, she happened to see it and secretly took him back. Afterwards, she was still resentful of his ingratitude, but it turned out that this Jiang brother was not as indifferent as he seemed, although he appeared to be completely unconcerned, yet three years later he still remembered.
An unintentional act of kindness, done casually, ended up saving her life today. Mo Tian Ge couldn't help but think that in this world of cultivation, it's not always necessary to prioritize oneself to the very end. When considering one's own interests, lending a helping hand may just sow the seeds of good karma. The cycle of cause and effect isn't just about reaping evil consequences, but also good ones.
As she thought about it, looking at the still chilly Jiang Shanghang in front of her, she didn't feel uncomfortable anymore. To be honest, this Jiang Shanghang was just not fond of being with them, his words were not very pleasant to hear, and his attitude was cold, but there was nothing particularly bad about him. It's just... how did he know that she was in danger and came so timely?
Mo Tian Ge looked at the corpses on the ground. Jiang Shang Hang had already lowered his body to search for Jiang Cheng Xian's corpse. She couldn't help but ask: "Jiang Shixiong, how did you know I was in danger?"
Jiang Shanghang didn't raise his head and merely said, "I know that person."
"Huh?"
"The person who called you over."
That Wu Shixiong? Mo Tian Ge understood, Jiang Shang Hang had been cultivating in the house all along. When that Wu Shixiong came to find her, he knew that this person was Jiang Cheng Xian's follower. What "Zhou Shishu wants to see her" and such words were all fake.
It wasn't until then that Meng Tian Ge realized she was lucky, if Jiang Shang Hang hadn't been in the house and overheard their conversation, today would have been...
"What about him now?" Jiang Chengxian was indeed the one who had been left to guard him.
"Kill him." Jiang Shanghang said calmly.
Moye's song was another daze. This Jiang Shixiong was also very ruthless, and when it was time to kill someone, he didn't show any mercy either. But at this moment, she had a different impression of Jiang Shanghang, and instead thought that this was a good thing. In the cultivation world, one couldn't afford to be sentimental when it was time to be ruthless, otherwise they wouldn't be able to survive.
At this time, Jiang Shang had already searched out two qiankun bags and threw one back to her: "Is this yours?"
"Exactly, thank you."
After searching for things, Jiang Shanghuan stood up and frowned: "Ye... younger brother, you disguised as a man to enter the Yunwu Sect, what is your purpose?"
His tone was still that cold and detached one, but at this moment, Mo Tian Ge didn't feel uncomfortable hearing it, perhaps because she had already changed her opinion of him, or perhaps because he wasn't interrogating her.
Mo Tian Ge smiled bitterly and replied: "I said I had no purpose, does Jiang Shixiong believe it?"
"It doesn't matter whether I believe it or not. Anyway, I have no interest in your affairs. But today's events, both you and I are inevitably involved."
At this point, Mo Tian Ge naturally knew that when she faced Jiang Cheng Xian, she had already thought about this problem. If she killed Jiang Cheng Xian, then Yun Wu Shan could no longer stay and would have to hurry up and escape, lest they be caught by the people of the Jiang family. And the Jiang family also had two Dan-stage cultivators... She sighed and said: "This matter... has implicated my master brother, I'm truly sorry."
Upon hearing her words, a hint of melancholy finally appeared on Jiang Shanghang's face, but he resolutely said: "Since I'm willing to take action, I don't care about this Jiang family anymore. I've long since not wanted to stay here."
"Do you want to leave the Jiang family?" Mo Tian Ge was surprised, even if Jiang Shang Hang is no longer valued in the Jiang family, after all, it's still good to take advantage of the shade under a big tree. He hasn't built his foundation yet, and leaving the Jiang family would make things inconvenient for him later on.
Jiang Shang Hang sneered, "The last time I went back home, I only found out that my only living grandmother had passed away. My grandmother was just an ordinary person, she got a little sick, they could have easily saved her with some simple treatment, but they didn't care... What reason do I have to stay here?!"
Perhaps at this moment, the two are on the same rope as ants. These words came out of his mouth, and after finishing speaking, he seemed to regret it a bit, immediately saying: "Less nonsense, now that things have come to this, let's just leave quickly, if we drag on any longer, people will find out and our lives will be over."
Mo Tian Ge nodded: "Jiang Shixiong, I won't be polite with you either. This matter, I definitely can't wash my hands of it. That Wu guy came to find me, someone must know about it, and when the time comes, their deaths will definitely be traced back to me. However, you're quite easy to get rid of."
Jiang Shanghang said: "I don't dare to be lucky, taking this opportunity, I'll leave too. They're all chasing you, it's easier for me to escape."
This principle, Mo Tian Ge also knew. The two of them had done something wrong, and Jiang Shang Hang was in a hidden place, making it easier to cover up. She didn't feel uncomfortable, the reason being that it was because of her own actions, so she nodded: "I know."
The two agreed, Jiang Shang Hang lowered his head and took a look at the body of Jiang Cheng Xian, then he used a Flowing Sand Technique to dispose of the body.
Until Jiang Chengxian's body sank into the ground and disappeared, Jiang Shanghang searched for something in Jiang Chengxian's Qiankun bag again. Finally, he fished out a bottle of Dan medicine, poured it out to take a look, and found that there were four or five pills inside. His face suddenly darkened.
"Brother Jiang, what's wrong?"
Jiang Shanghang was about to put the Dan Yao away, but hesitated and handed two of them over: "These are Jiang family's Lian Ji Dan. When building the foundation, taking one can increase the chances of success."
Moyan Song looked at the dan yao in her hand, raising an eyebrow in surprise. She had heard that the Jiang family had dan yao to help with building their foundation, but Jiang Shanghang hadn't received any. No wonder he had that expression earlier - he had already obtained the foundation-building dan yao and was about to build his foundation, yet not a single one had appeared, and now five of them had been found on Jiang Chengxian's body - just how biased was the Jiang family?!
At this point, she felt that Jiang Shang's departure from the Jiang family was a good thing. Usually bullying him, ignoring him and his relatives. Even in important events like building foundations, they were biased towards him, so even if he stayed in the Jiang family, there would be no benefits for him!
Looking at the Lianji Dan in his hand, Mo Tian Ge hesitated: "Jiang Shixiong, such a precious thing, you still want to give it to me?"
"The effect of this Lianji Dan will decrease with each consumption, and after three pills, the effect will be minimal. Consider these two pills as a reward for helping me divert danger."
This can be considered, Mo Tian Ge nodded and put away the two Dan Yao. Then he thought of something and said: "Jiang Shixiong, take a look and see if there is an unrecognizable Dan Yao?"
Jiang Shang looked at her with suspicion.
"He has a Ben Dan pill on him."
Jiang Shanghao's eyes widened in surprise, apparently also knowing what the Guiben Dan was, and asked her: "How did you know?"
Mo Tian Ge smiled bitterly: "That's exactly why I offended him." She didn't say anything more, even though Jiang Shang Hang had saved her life, but the fact that Gu Ben Dan was on her body was still not something to be spoken of.
Jiang Shanghang didn't ask any more questions, and after a search, he found a yù bottle in Jiang Chengxian's qiankun bag. When he opened it, there were two white dan pills inside, emitting a strong medicinal fragrance.
"It seems to be this one." Mo Tian Ge said with a smile, these two elixirs are exactly the same as the ones recorded on the jade slip. Seeing Jiang Shang Huan handing over a pill, she waved her hand: "Brother Jiang doesn't have to give me any more, let's just consider it my repayment for Brother Jiang's kindness." Since she already has the Solid Foundation Elixir recipe, why bother competing with Jiang Shang Huan for these two elixirs? After all, he also saved her life and gave her two Refining Base Elixirs, she wasn't an ungrateful person.
Jiang Shanghang didn't suspect anything and directly put the Dan Yao away. Although Ben Dan is rare, it's only valuable after long-term consumption of large quantities of other Dan Yao. These two pieces are really nothing compared to Lian Ji Dan.
"Alright, we can't delay any longer. Ye Shidi, let's each flee for our lives!"
Mo Tian Ge naturally knew, at this moment time is precious, no more nonsense, just cupped his hands: "Jiang Shixiong, take care, we'll meet again if fate permits." After saying that, he turned around and left.
A voice came from behind: "Ye Shidi."
The stranger's song turns back his head.
Jiang Shanghang raised an eyebrow and pointed to his own head.
Mo Tian Ge suddenly realized that her hair was still loose and hastily picked up the hairpin on the ground, coiling her hair into a bun.
Once again bidding farewell, Mo Tian Ge walked down the mountain, an absurd feeling arising in his heart.
Three years of getting along, only to treat each other as strangers on the riverbank. Who would have thought that when I encountered great difficulties, it was he who came to my rescue? Just as the two of us had just become a little closer, we had to escape separately again, and I don't know if there will be another chance to meet in the future. The things of this world are truly unpredictable...