
How many fates of this world are so deceptive?
Like you thought from the beginning the world was moving unfairly for you. But on the other hand, if you think more positively, maybe you will understand that everything in this world has a cause and effect. Doesn't mean you're the one who's really unlucky, but often you just don't know that you're actually lucky. Just like what happened to Wei Wuxie in front of Yi Hua right now.
However, it was better for Wei Wuxie to die than for the news that Princess Li Wei was dead.
Ten years ago ...
Remembered of his promise to Royal Empress Li.
He promised to protect Princess Li Wei and Prince Li Shen.
Actually ... When he realized he was already at Ling Xiao's residence.
Imagine that!
Ling Xiao's hidden residence was located far away from the City Center. The distance takes half a day if taken by a possessed horse. That's if the horse doesn't need rest.
When he woke up, Wei Wuxie's head was wrapped in cloth to cover his wound.
He remembered that his head was hit so hard that Princess Li Wei took him to hide, then ...
SRETT!
Then, why is she now here while Princess Li Wei and her best friend Zhang Yuwen are still in Xin Wantang's hands!
However, just as Wei Wuxie got up from a lying position, her gaze felt spinning. He was lying down again and in a very sad state. He held his head in pain, and looked at his fingers stamped with blood.
"You're running out of blood."
The voice sounded very calm and gentle as usual. Wei Wuxie recognized him, because while in Cloud Training this person often reprimanded him. Well, Ling Xiao.
"Daughter of Li Wei how ...
Wei Wuxie tried to get up again, and Ling Xiao pulled his knife with a threatening gesture. "If you don't lie down again, I'll cut your head off with a knife" Ling Xiao threatened in a calm tone.
I had a hard time treating his head! Young people are hard to understand.
Ling Xiao felt that he was a few years older than his age because of this.
More than anything ... Ling Xiao hated when he knew things, but could do nothing.
Why is he given the gift to see the destiny of others, but he must not interfere in it?
Wei Wuxie who was used to looking at this man in front of her as a teacher was unwilling to follow. Ling Xiao whom Wei Wuxie knew had always been like that. His stature, for some reason, looked very far from the old word. As Wei Wuxie recalled, she first met Ling Xiao at the age of ten.
And, at his current age, Ling Xiao's form still looked the same as the first time Wei Wuxie knew him. Is this because of Wei Wuxie whose face is so 'cheap' old?
Ling Xiao was still as smooth-looking as the soft clouds in the warm sun. Clad in his all-white clothes and Ling Xiao's very calm eyes.
However, from his eyes anyone could tell about his seriousness. Ling Xiao was too calm until you couldn't guess what was in his head. That was what made Ling Xiao dangerous.
"You need to heal first" said Ling Xiao who kept the knife back in peace.
Wei Wuxie leaned against the bed, "What happened, Teacher Ling?" tanyakanya.
Ling Xiao's eyes were still calm. "What do you want to know?" asked Ling Xiao back.
This is what's scary.
When you ask, and you are asked back. You'll be confused to ask what else. Plus Wei Wuxie herself did not know what news she would get. More precisely, he did not know how his reaction would be.
"The Xin Kingdom has already retreated from the Li Kingdom. They could do nothing more when Xin Wantang and Liu Shang were dead. It was only a matter of time until the Xin Kingdom self-destructed due to the weak new leadership. Xin Wantang had already killed his own brothers to ascend the throne to become king. When he was dead like now, there were no more competent people to ascend the throne" Ling Xiao explained as he sat facing a white board that Wei Wuxie believed to be a painting canvas.
Ling Xiao looked busy painting there and Wei Wuxie slightly extended her head to see what Ling Xiao was painting. And, now Wei Wuxie was at a loss as to what she should start. Did he have to ask about Princess Li Wei and Prince Li Shen first, or did he have to ask what Ling Xiao was painting?
Wei Wuxie involuntarily asked, "That's a picture of a cow?" wei Wuxie asked confusedly.
'The 'Image' of the animal is four-legged, but has a chicken-like pat. So, is this a four-legged chicken, or a cow being punished for lifting both legs?
Ling Xiao with a dyeing spirit. Wei Wuxie could smell the roses and the kind of wood Ling Xiao used to make dyes. "It's birds. How can you see this as a cow? These are colorful wings!" Ling Xiao's protest that humbled Wei Wuxie's art soul.
HUH UH? Who knows if it's wings? Wei Wuxie thought it was both colorful legs. Wait, so the model of the foot and wing image is the same?
Wei Wuxie involuntarily recalled how the foot of the bird with the leg on it was painted by Ling Xiao. They're talking about the same animal, aren't they? Why was Ling Xiao's point of view rather unique?
Wei Wuxie was reluctant to ask again about the matter of painting.
"If Xin Wantang loses, does that mean the Li Kingdom won?" ask Wei Wuxie quietly.
At least he was relieved that his homeland was not taken by the Xin Kingdom.
"Yes, Prince Li Shen will ascend the throne," Ling Xiao replied softly.
Wei Wuxie could not see Ling Xiao's expression as the man turned his back on her. But the news was a relief.
"That's a relief."
"Yes." Yeah."
Why become stiff like this?
Wei Wuxie suddenly hesitated for a moment, "Then, where is Princess Li Wei? Zhang Yuwen?"
Wei Wuxie's head sailed around Ling Xiao's residence. The residence was so quiet that Wei Wuxie was sure that Hua Yifeng was not there. As Wei Wuxie recalled, Hua Yifeng was treated by Ling Xiao for the injuries he had sustained. If Hua Yifeng was gone, did that mean Hua Yifeng was in the Li Kingdom to arrange the appointment of Prince Li Shen as King?
"Teacher Ling."
Ling Xiao stopped painting. "Zhang Yuwen is dead."
The deg!
Wei Wuxie's gaze looked somewhat hollow and incredulous. "Teacher Ling, that Zhang Yuwen has many lives like a cat. He won't ..."
Not gonna die?
"Well, he didn't die completely. He died as a human and now himself became the Bloody Curtain. Zhang Yuwen would kill anyone in a terrifying manner. He'll tear his throat and hang it upside down. Letting his blood drip like a curtain of rainwater. Like the way they killed Bao Tian," said Master Ling who no longer painted.
But he still did not turn his body. Refusing to look at Wei Wuxie.
"Hc .. ha... What kind of story is it ... Zhang Yuwen is indeed trash-brained and sometimes cunning, but choosing to be a demon is impossible" Wei Wuxie said, clutching her own knee.
Hey, he doesn't realize how many days? Why is there news like this and Wei Wuxie is still here? Lie down like a weakling?
Wei Wuxie saw a painting that Ling Xiao called a painting of a bird. The painting is indeed rather unique because the wings are slightly transformed like cow legs. But there the colourful of the birds made Wei Wuxie remember about a colorful bird whose wings. It is dominated by the color red.
Wei Wuxie did not know if Ling Xiao had accidentally spilled red on the painting board or if he intended to make the picture light up.
And, Wei Wuxie realized that Ling Xiao did not respond to Wei Wuxie's laughter. Ling Xiao should have joked with him and confirmed how ridiculous the news was.
"What about the Princess?" wei Wuxie asked at last.
SRAT!
SRAT!
Suddenly Ling Xiao's hand was a bit wild to apply red again. "Who would have thought in one incident, three disasters happened."
Whahuh? Say something if something goes wrong!
"Blood Curtain, Zhang Yuwen appeared. A bizarre death tragedy that makes its victims like dried meat hanging from a height. Demon Destruction, a legend that happened had actually also happened a hundred years ago. Hua Yifeng caused great destruction in the Li Kingdom, a great war due to his rise as a Devil. And, trying to make the first human shell ... Although he had to kill him back," Ling Xiao explained in a very calm tone.
"What do you mean, Teacher Ling?" asked Wei Wuxie who was getting worse.
If you don't remember the man in front of you this is his teacher ... Wei Wuxie would probably force him to speak harshly.
"Then, ... Black Princess Li Wei, the disaster bearer of stone sickness with her curse. Betraying the Li Kingdom and killing his own brother, Li Chen and Li Jun. Then, dying from his own curse," Ling Xiao explained.
^^^*Reminding again, Prince Li Jun was indeed Li Wei who killed him. Therefore the request of Prince Li Jun who did not want to die from stone disease. He could not bear the pain of stone disease. If Li Chen, died from being killed by Hua Yifeng who was rampaging because of the power of the Devil Tree, so Hua Yifeng accidentally killed Li Chen. At that time Li Chen wanted to kill Li Wei, so Hua Yifeng was released and angry. That was the beginning of the tragedy of the Li Kingdom ten years ago.^^^
"How could Princess Li Wei kill ... And ..."
Is that master gone?
His blood dripped onto Wei Wuxie's face as the wounds on her head reopened. Even so, Wei Wuxie had no idea which pain was more miserable for her. Ling Xiao sat with his face focused on his painting.
After all Ling Xiao was someone who lost his students.
Zhang Yuwen, who was fond of quarreling with friends around him. Not to mention her usual self acting silly.
Li Wei's daughter, Ling Xiao still remembers the first time she was sent to pick up Princess Li Wei from the safe house*. Then, the girl became the first female disciple in Cloud Training.
^^^*Home Hideout. So, Li Wei was her childhood hidden by the Kingdom. He grew up in a small village, and when he was large enough he was taken to the Li Kingdom to be announced as the Princess of the Li Kingdom. Because power rivalries usually target the King's children. That's why Li Wei was used to living without the care of the Kingdom. This section has not been told, because ... Well, there's still a little short story. In essence, there was a connection between little Princess Li Wei, Ling Xiao, and her friends. Hua Yifeng.^^^
Hua Yifeng's. His adopted son. Well, someone who made Ling Xiao willingly hide the Royal prophecy. It was only because Ling Xiao did not want the events of a hundred years ago to happen again. Where the Prince of Preachers should be the victim.
However ... Now all that bad fate had instead made the people around Hua Yifeng affected. However, Ling Xiao never regretted it.
Because, he believes there is always a reason behind all this destiny.
And ... Wei Wuxie's. Ling Xiao remembered that this disciple was extremely loyal and protected the people around him.
He is a living man, but dead. Wei Wuxie lost all hope of life, but she did not dare to die. Wei Wuxie felt cowardly, but she had a younger sister whom she had to see from a distance. His younger brother, Wei Qionglin, would later become a great General.
Not like this failed Wei Wuxie. He could not protect Princess Li Wei.
Until in the middle of his 'death' heart, he heard a strange prophecy from a Royal Oracle of Li.
"If the Circle of Roses were to gather again, then Princess Li Wei would be reborn."
Ling Xiao finished the painting of the Phoenix bird he had made, "What's the point of seeing the fate of others when I myself can't see my destiny?"
Ling Xiao did not know how to end all this mess of fate.
***
Yi Hua was still glued to his place.
His hand trembled when he saw the black blood droplets flowing from Hua Yifeng's palm.
It was indeed easy for Hua Yifeng to heal his own injuries. However, Hua Yifeng seemed to have no intention of healing his wounds. He stared fixedly at Wei Wuxie who was still pressing her sword against Hua Yifeng's palm.
"You lost your purpose because of this astrologer, Hua Yifeng," Wei Wuxie said with a sharp look.
His gaze pointed at Yi Hua who was still standing upright. Yi Hua looked teary, but neither did her tears drip. I don't know because of what.
Do you know Wei Wuxie?
The little girl you wanted to kill was the Little Princess you wanted to protect.
Unfortunately, no one can say it.
Yi Hua said nothing. So did Hua Yifeng. What was the point of saying that Princess Li Wei was indeed reborn? Does that mean there will be a heartwarming meeting?
Then, will others believe the nonsense and crazy talk?
Who would believe that this Little Diviner Yi Hua was a reborn Li Wei? After all, her goal right now was not to introduce herself as Princess Li Wei proudly. The name is taboo in this kingdom.
Not to mention if anyone else knows.
THE SNACK!
Hua Yifeng pulled Yi Hua to float for a moment. The man was clearly trying to keep Yi Hua who was still stiff from Wei Wuxie's attack. Because Yi Hua obviously won't fight back, and won't hurt his best friend. Well, even Wei Wuxie wouldn't know.
"Wei Wuxie, don't be careless! You know humans often regret their own carelessness" Ling Xiao said in a calm tone as usual.
Wei Wuxie glanced at Ling Xiao. For some reason due to Ling Xiao's words, Wei Wuxie looked rather slack. His gaze became somewhat doubtful. But he said nothing. Although his hateful gaze was still on Yi Hua.
Wei Wuxie considered Yi Hua as the usurper of Hua Yifeng. Because Wei Wuxie clearly knew how much Hua Yifeng loved Princess Li Wei. That was what caused disappointment for Wei Wuxie. Because it was so easy that Hua Yifeng forgot Princess Li Wei when Yi Hua was around.
Well, a love triangle is not really a triangle. I don't know.
I met Wei Wuxie once in the Cloud Palace. Who would have thought that the veiled man was Wei Wuxie.
How could the world be so narrow as the distance of a cow's eyelashes?
"I think you're using this Yi Hua Oracle to get all the Roses back. When it's collected, now you're telling me to take it for this fortune teller?" wei Wuxie asked in an angry tone.
Hua Yifeng rubbed Yi Hua's still fixated shoulders, "Everyone should move on with life. So is your Wei Wuxie."
"Does that mean you don't want to bring Princess Li Wei back to life?" wei Wuxie.
"I won't let that happen." The voice made their attention turn to the newly arrived majestic figure.
King Li Shen came with Consort Qian. Perhaps they had already heard about the Ghost General coming. They needed the Rose Circle to search for the missing Liu Xingsheng.
"Welfare accompanies His Majesty King Li," the remark was heard in honor of Li Shen's arrival.
Wei Wuxie had also knelt down because she had always respected the royal family. "Your Majesty ..."
Li Shen squinted his eyes to guess who the man behind the veil was. However, they did not have the time to fully investigate this problem. Liu Xingsheng's circumstances were more alarming.
"Make over the broken Circle of Roses that you carry," King Li Shen ordered.
After all this Ghost General was the one carrying Princess Li Wei's cursed weapon.
Wei Wuxie looked hatefully at Hua Yifeng, "Did I say if I would obey this Demon of Destruction speech?" tanyanya cynic.
Hua Yifeng sighed. He knew it wasn't easy. Wei Wuxie was often at odds with Hua Yifeng from the beginning. It's just ... Wei Wuxie thought if their goals were the same, and therefore she cooperated with Hua Yifeng. Even became a confidant of Hua Yifeng to get the nickname Ghost General.
"Wei ... I mean, General Ghost ... This is not the time to complicate things. We need the Circle of Roses that you carry," Ling Xiao said calmly.
Hua Yifeng drew Li Wei's sword at her waist. If he had to fight, then he would fight Wei Wuxie. This made Wei Wuxie almost laugh, because now Hua Yifeng seemed to waste the opportunity to revive Princess Li Wei.
"This Rose Circle is a way to bring Princess Li Wei back to life. I'll put it together, and do a soul summoning," Wei Wuxie said stubbornly.
Hua Yifeng said firmly, "You can't do it."
If Hua Yifeng could, then first would not be formed the story of the Human Shell. Li Wei would not suffer from living like an undead. The soul cannot be restored to its worn-out, dead body.
"You're weak because ..."
"I beg ..."
No time had Wei Wuxie denied Hua Yifeng, Yi Hua's voice interjected.
"I beg. I need the Rose Circle to save my best friend" Yi Hua said slowly.
He was eager to interact with Wei Wuxie like before. Like when they were teenagers. Play and act silly.
Who would have thought if now they would face off in a hostile position.
There's nothing to blame here. It's just. His identity is better not known to many people.
Wei Wuxie stared intently at Yi Hua, "Why should I help you?" tanyanya cynic.
Hua Yifeng had already intended to attack Wei Wuxie. Take the Rose Circle back. However, Yi Hua stood up to block Hua Yifeng. He did not want Hua Yifeng to attack Wei Wuxie.
"Because you know how it hurts when we can't help a friend" Yi Hua said with longing eyes.
Now ... He had Liu Xingsheng as his best friend. One of his closest. And Wei Wuxie was also his best friend, and he missed her a lot.
"I want to help my best friend" Yi Hua said firmly.
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