1314: A Thousand Peonies Bloom
Black Jade Mestika

What am I supposed to do now? Shuwan's heart became distraught because of it. He was confused what to do. Since it's like this, I'll just leave then.

Shuwan is trying to swim to the surface. But, he was stopped by the embodiment of that spirit.

Wait, Miss! The spirit invites Shuwan to communicate using the mind.

Telepathy 'kah? Shuwan was shocked. He just looked at the spirit with a curious look.

I am Qin Gao, the guardian of that black jade mestika. I can make anything adjust to the situation. Since you managed to defeat me, then you can bring the black jade mustika. Say that spirit, explaining the identity and the current situation.

The mestika? So this treasure is mestika? What can be realized by this mestika until many people try to take it? Shuwan asked curiously.

Qin Gao approached Shuwan to explain. Black jade mestika is one of the mestikas that can grant the wishes of its owner. Of course many people want it for its own sake or for its group.

However, due to the greed of the human heart, the mestika was once used to commit crimes. Therefore, the mestika was drowned in this lake so that no one would find it again. But who would have thought, that after hundreds of years, there were people who managed to find it again.

Xie Bei is also very ambitious to have it. Now how should I? If this mestika falls into the wrong hands it will definitely be dangerous. Shuwan's heart is in a rage.

The mestika will acknowledge the owner who took it. Other than the taker, the mestika will not work. Qin Gao.

Shuwan gasped at Qin Gao's words. I-that means...

Is correct. You are the rightful owner of the mestika. Tukas Qin Gao's.

What about Xie Bei? He was the one who asked me to take it?

Xie Bei's? Just try to imagine what he'll do after getting the mestika. If he wants the mestika, he must finish you off to become his new owner.

Shuwan's eyes were wide. Whahuh? Nah! It can't be like this!

That is the closest possibility. So, what's your plan now? Ask Qin Gao.

Do I have to finish him off first before he kills me and the others? Then I'm just as bad as him. Huh... My head hurts thinking about it. My time is almost up too.

Shuwan is still immersed in his daydream, thinking of other solutions. What would happen if I destroyed this mestika? Shuwan asked seriously.

Of course his strength would disappear, and that mestika would only become a legend. Besides, I can also be free without needing to be tied to that mestika again. Qin Gao.

Apparently so. But, are you really okay if this mestika is destroyed? Shuwan confirmed his decision.

Qin Gao nodded. Maybe I'll go back to nirvana and live quietly there.

All right then. My time is running out, I have to get back to the surface. Thank you for helping me. Shuwan waved at Qin Gao and rushed swimming towards the surface.

I should be thanking you, little girl. Qin Gao smiled as he looked at Shuwan who was swimming towards the surface.

Huach... Shuwan poked out from within the lake. He immediately swam to the edge towards his friends who were being held captive by Xie Bei.

It seemed Xie Bei had been waiting for him there with sparkling eyes. Nice, nice! I will finally be the ruler of this country. Xie Bei was surrounded by his greedy thoughts. “Give me that thing,” the door.

“It's not that easy. Free my friends first, then I will hand this mestika to you,” Shuwan chimed.

“Are you trying to threaten me? How dare you!” Xie Bei began to ignite his emotions.

“It's up to you. I'm holding this thing now. What do you think I can do with this thing?” Shuwan.

“You...! Humps... Guards, free them all!” Xie Bei orders to free Shuwan's friends.

The guards freed Zhang, Jiao, and Yu Hao from their ties. The three of them immediately ran towards Shuwan.

“Shuwan, you're okay right?” Zhang asked with a worried face.

“Thank God,” Zhang looks calmer now.

“Aiyo... Is it finished taking off the shade? Now, give me that mestika!” Xie Bei.

Shuwan took out the mestika from the box, and showed it in front of everyone. “Give it to you? Just dream!”

“What do you do?” Xie Bei panicked. He was angry that Shuwan was complaining about him.

Kraak...

Shuwan destroyed the mestika with a remat.

“Do not...!” yelled Xie Bei loudly. But, it's too late. The mestika was smashed into pieces.

“Build... How dare you trick me and destroy that mestika!” Xie Bei wrathful. Face blackened. “Supervisor! Finish them all!”

When the bodyguards wanted to raid Shuwan and the others suddenly came an attack like a fireball bomb from inside the lake. And...

Duars.... Duars.... Duars....

“Argh..” The guards fell down in the explosion.

“I-this..” Shuwan then looked back. He saw Qin Gao floating above the surface of the lake. “Did you do this?” Ask Shuwan.

Qin Gao smiled, “Of course! You set me free, so I have to repay you. Because, I don't like to owe anyone a favor,” Qin Gao said.

Shuwan smiled, “So apparently.”

Xie Bei rises, “Bad! How dare you interfere in my business!” his yell. Xie Bei drove to attack Qin Gao. But Qin Gao quickly attacked Xie Bei with his strength.

“Ugh..” Xie Bei slammed. He also vomited blood from the internal energy attack launched by Qin Gao.

“In a moment, you will die, because I have successfully injured your entire vital point,” Qin Gao concluded.

“You... Ugh..” Xie Bei lay unconscious. End that battle.

Shuwan and the others simply threw a glance at each other. He looked back at Qin Gao.

“He deserves it. All this time he has been very cruel,” Qin Gao said seriously. “Because I have completed this task to my Master, now I will leave. For the next time, take good care of yourself, Mr.” Qin Gao disappeared like a flash of light. It left such a deep curiosity in Zhang, Jiao, and Yu Hao's mind.

Mister? What do you mean me? Inner Shuwan was curious, even after Qin Gao's departure.

“So, Shuwan. Would you like to tell me everything that happened while we were still held captive?” Zhang asked Shuwan for an explanation.

“Alright. I'll tell you while we walk huh? Now, we should leave this place as soon as possible,” take Shuwan.

“We should treat your wounds first, then we continue the journey. I'm worried that your open wounds could become infected,” Jiao interjected.

“Jiao right. Now, treat your wounds first, Shuwan,” Yu Hao chimed in.

Shuwan smiled, “Alright.”

Jiao treats Shuwan's wounds with potluck medicine. When they finished, they continued their journey to their original destination.

With a bright face, Shuwan tells how he was able to take the mestika from within the lake and his encounter with Qin Gao. Shuwan's friends only gaped after hearing Shuwan's story, bewildered and amazed by him.

Their footsteps continued to advance, following the direction their goal should be. I met a lot of things on this long adventure. Even so, there were still many transverse arals and surprises unfolding before them.