Chapter 43 Sincerity will kill
"Does it matter now whether we are in the same group or not?

Miss Wanwan, you have been delayed for too long!
The people from Fu'an Marquis Mansion on the mountain will be returning soon!
You, should go..."

Wanwan's angry questioning stunned Ai Jingxia. She never expected that Fu'an Marquis Zhu Chengwu was also hiding in the dark.

What she didn't expect was that her presence caused Wanwan to misjudge and was ambushed by Marquis Fu'an.

But none of that matters right now.

The most important thing now is to quickly persuade Wanwan to withdraw and avoid the possibility of Wanwan being in a desperate situation.

In a fight without prior preparation or in a head-on confrontation, the spirit cultivators are never a match for the warriors.

What the spirit cultivator is good at is planning in secret, or setting up a formation and waiting for warriors to come and break in!
Even though Wanwan was injured, Ai Jingxia was afraid that Wanwan would be forced into a desperate situation.

In that case, Ai Jingxia would not be able to protect Cui Shuyun before the main force of the Marquis' Mansion returned.

Ai Jingxia's words immediately calmed down the extremely angry Wanwan.

Yup!

It's time for her to go!

This has dragged on for too long.

It's almost time for the people in the mountains to finish their work and go back down.

However, Cui Shuyun, the future wife of the Marquis of Fu'an, has not been killed yet!

Wanwan is really unwilling to accept this!
Originally, Wanwan followed the Fu'an Marquis's wedding procession this time to avenge the battle on Changjie, where the Fu'an Marquis's mansion defeated the outnumbered force and attacked the enemy with a hidden arrow.

Unexpectedly, this time they were once again outnumbered by the people from the Marquis of Fu'an's Mansion and were ambushed by Zhu Chengwu.

This hatred and resentment are growing bigger and bigger!
However, if she insisted on killing Cui Shuyun, she might be held back by this sudden appearance of the Spiritual Refiner...

This soul cultivator is the "second sister-in-law" of Cui Shuyun, the future wife of the Marquis of Fu'an Mansion, which means that she is in cahoots with the Marquis of Fu'an Mansion.

Being held back by a soul cultivator, plus the many guards of the Fu'an Marquis's mansion, and Fu'an Marquis Zhu Chengwu...

Too dangerous!

"Humph!

I'll let you go today!

However, you must keep your eyes open when you sleep at night!

Otherwise, you might fall into a deep sleep and never wake up! "

Although she was unwilling, Wanwan was still rational.

Knowing that Ai Jingxia was right, she should retreat.

Wanwan is the designated next leader of the Yinkui Sect. She shoulders the great responsibility of the Yinkui Sect and must not act on impulse or joke or gamble with her life.

That would not only be irresponsible to herself, but also to the future of the Yinkui Sect, a thousand-year-old sect.

However, Wanwan is a witch, how could she retreat so easily?

Even if I can't kill Ai Jingxia and Cui Shuyun for the time being, I must plant a seed of fear in their hearts and make them unable to sleep well.

"Second sister-in-law, why are you here?"

After Wanwan left, Cui Shuyun finally found an opportunity to talk to her second sister-in-law Ai Jingxia alone.

Cui Shuyun had a lot to say to Ai Jingxia and also had a lot of questions to ask her.

But when the time came, I only asked this most common question.

"Of course I'm worried about you!

Also, of course, I want to see what the real purpose of Marquis Fu'an is?"

Ai Jingxia first looked at Cui Shuyun and said with a smile.

Then his expression changed.

“However, I didn’t expect that your Cui family actually had such a precious treasure as the rare treasure of heaven and earth!
It really is the treasure of the Phoenix that has fallen into the ravine!"

Ai Jingxia said with emotion.

"No wonder even the Marquis of Fu'an couldn't help but be tempted and took the initiative to contact your Cui family and propose marriage, and also pushed forward the process of the three books and six ceremonies so quickly..."

Ai Jingxia did not hide the fact that she knew Cui family had rare treasures from heaven and earth.

Ai Jingxia is too direct!
It was so direct that Cui Shuyun was stunned.

Although the marriage has been completed and Huo Lian is also being handed over, more and more people know about the existence of Cui family and Huo Lian.

But at this point in time, this news should still be circulated within a small circle.

Does Ai Jingxia know now?
"Are you wondering why I know Cui has the Fire Lotus?"

Ai Jingxia said with a smile again.

"Of course it's because I left my divine consciousness in you. As long as I cast a spell, I can simultaneously understand what you know!"

Ai Jingxia bluntly said that she had used some tricks on Cui Shuyun.

"when?
Why? "

Cui Shuyun was startled and looked at her body reflexively, and finally asked in confusion.

“When I first taught you the Soul-Fixing Spell!
As for the reason?
Of course, it is to find out the real purpose of the marriage between the Fu'an Marquisate and your Cui family!"

Ai Jingxia speaks frankly.

"I see!
I thought…"

Cui Shuyun suddenly realized and felt that it was reasonable.

But the rationality in her heart still couldn't suppress the sadness and grief that was silently flowing out of Cui Shuyun.

Cui Shuyun has long regarded Ai Jingxia as a good teacher and a good friend.

Unexpectedly, it was finally proved that Ai Jingxia also had other purposes.

But, that’s right!
In this world, there is no such thing as goodness between people for no reason!
It's all about profit.

I just have something else to ask for!
Don’t parents also expect something from their children?

Ask for someone’s reward when you are old!
The emotional value of asking your children to succeed and then showing off in front of others!
Please use your children as a bargaining chip to move to a higher level!

"Cui Shuyun, didn't you already know this? Didn't you expect this?

Why are you still sad? "

Cui Shuyun controlled the tears that were about to well up in her eyes and cursed herself in her heart for being so useless.

……

"Sister Yun, don't be sad! And don't think that being used by others is a shameful and tragic thing.

The most shameful and tragic thing in this world is that no one uses you, cares about you, or asks anything of you...

Not even worthy of being used by others, being an invisible person in the world, that is the most tragic thing…"

Ai Jingxia comforted Cui Shuyun as she looked at her with tears in her eyes.

"So, I should thank you for using me?
Second sister-in-law! "

Cui Shuyun spoke with emotion.

“Of course, if I hadn’t used you, would you have been able to learn the art of spiritual cultivation?
If you were not still useful, you would have died at Wanwan's hands just now. How could you still be standing here and arguing with me? "

Ai Jingxia spoke very bluntly, which made Cui Shuyun very angry.

However, Cui Shuyun had to admit that although Ai Jingxia's twisted logic was twisted, it did make sense.

If her second sister-in-law Ai Jingxia had not taught her the art of spiritual cultivation, she would not even have a chance to fight Wanwan.

If Ai Jingxia had not appeared in time, she would have become a dead soul under Wanwan's knife.

“Utilization value?
What value do I have?”

After Cui Shuyun calmed down, she asked slowly.

Cui Shuyun knew that this was the reason why her second sister-in-law Ai Jingxia saved her and told her so much now.

"You should still remember that I once told you that my original ideal was to strengthen the spirit refining lineage, right?"

Ai Jingxia looked at Cui Shuyun, her words seemed to be filled with ideals and memories. "The spirit refining lineage was once glorious, and even became a prominent school!
But in the end, because there were too few people with the ability to refine spirits, plus some other reasons...

Eventually they were suppressed, and afterwards the Shen Lian lineage could only hide in the dark.

But I don’t accept it!

Why can warriors be so popular, but we, the spiritual cultivators, cannot let the people know us and respect us?
Is it because we have fewer spiritual cultivators than their warriors? Are there fewer masters than warriors? "

Ignoring Cui Shuyun's silence, Ai Jingxia continued.

As she spoke, Ai Jingxia began to get excited.

"When I saved you, I had only one purpose!
Make friends with you, the future wife of Marquis Fu'an, and do you a favor. See if you can be of use in the future!

It's just a leisurely move!

Later, I discovered that you have a rare talent for soul refining. I followed the tacit agreement among soul refiners and taught you soul refining techniques and soul-fixing spells to expand the soul refiner team!
Of course, it is also because of your special status! If you become a spiritual cultivator, you may be able to influence the Marquis of Fu'an, and then influence some policies of the Ming Dynasty, and provide some strength for our spiritual cultivation to become a prominent school again...

In order to protect you, and to find out the real purpose of the marriage between the Fu'an Marquis's Mansion and the Cui family, as well as how much Fu'an Marquis values ​​you, I planted a divine consciousness in you. As long as I cast a spell, I can see what you see and hear what you hear...

When the wedding procession arrived at the Marquis Fu'an Mansion and the Patriarch of the Cui family asked you to go, I secretly cast a spell and learned the secret of the marriage between your Cui family and the Marquis Fu'an Mansion at the same time as you did!

I didn't expect that your Cui family actually has a rare treasure from heaven and earth, and this news has even been known by Marquis Fu'an!
Sister Yun!
To tell you the truth! I followed you to see if there was a chance to seize the Fire Lotus, a rare treasure of heaven and earth!

After all, the rare treasures of heaven and earth can not only help warriors break through their limits but also become masters.

At the same time, it can also work on those who cultivate their spirits, helping them to achieve the Yang God.

As long as I achieve Yang Shen, I will be able to gain more living space for the Shen cultivators, until step by step, Shen cultivation will become a prominent discipline again!"

Ai Jingxia expressed her aspirations and ambitions.

And the purpose of her secretly following the wedding procession.

“Unfortunately, Marquis Fu’an places too much importance on this fire lotus of your Cui clan!

Not only is there Zhao Xinghan leading the team, there are also three flags of Marquis's guards, there are young men from the Foreign Affairs Office secretly carrying bows, crossbows and armor, and there are also hidden masters of the Marquis's mansion. Of course, according to what the witch Wanwan just said, that master could also be Marquis Fu'an himself...

Even the witch Wanwan, I had already discovered her a long time ago!

Although they are hiding very well, the methods we spiritual cultivators have are so numerous and hidden that they are far beyond the reach of warriors!
I also know that the master from the Hou Mansion who was hiding in the dark was secretly passing messages to Qiuyue Dongxue who was beside you, so Qiuyue Dongxue who was beside you would take the initiative to ask to go up the mountain!
"Marquis Fu'an's preparations are too thorough. I know that the chances of taking the Fire Lotus by force are too slim! That's why I didn't go up the mountain! I'll wait here and look for an opportunity..."

Although she said she was looking for an opportunity, Ai Jingxia was actually looking for an opportunity to persuade Cui Shuyun to work with her from inside and outside.

Ai Jingxia underestimated Wanwan!

If she and Wanwan joined forces, there would be a great possibility that they could snatch the Fire Lotus from Zhao Xinghan and the others head-on.

Even if Zhu Chengwu has prepared a backup plan for Gao Yao, it would be the same!
But there is only one Fire Lotus, and Ai Jingxia couldn't possibly trust Wanwan, whom she had never met.

Moreover, Ai Jingxia didn't know that Wanwan had the ability to confront Zhu Chengwu head-on!
As Ai Jingxia spoke, Cui Shuyun realized that her second sister-in-law had already discovered Marquis Fu'an and Wanwan who were hiding in the dark.

This…

No wonder Qiuyue Dongxue sometimes disappears inexplicably along the way, then reappears inexplicably, and suddenly asks to go up the mountain when we arrive here...

There was clearly no sign before!

Many things may seem ordinary, but once everything is laid out and you look back, you will find that many things actually had signs.

"Sister Yun, the reason I'm telling you this is because I will try to take the Fire Lotus!
If I cannot succeed, you must try your best to seize the Fire Lotus while I am in chaos and seize it in your hands!"

Ai Jingxia stated the ultimate purpose of why she and Cui Shuyun talked so much.

"Second sister-in-law, do you think I will still help you now that I know everything?"

Cui Shuyun looked at Ai Jingxia with a sneer and said.

Cui Shuyun didn't understand where Ai Jingxia got her confidence from. She thought that after she told her everything, Cui Shuyun would still help her and do things for her.

"You're not helping me, you're helping yourself!"

Ai Jingxia said this.

"I've said before that my ideal is to make the Soul Refining School grow stronger and become a prominent school!

It doesn’t matter to me whether it’s me or someone else who achieves this ideal.

Sister Yun, your talent for spiritual cultivation is very high, but because of the technique of falling into despair, your potential has been severely affected.

If you want to achieve Yang God, you also need the help of rare treasures from heaven and earth!

Moreover, the Fire Lotus, a rare treasure from heaven and earth, is of the fire element, and is very compatible with the original object of visualization that you chose for laying the foundation - the sun!
If you get the Fire Lotus, the probability of you becoming a Yang God will be very high.

The treasures of heaven and earth are so precious that even the royal family does not have many of them.

Otherwise, Marquis Fu'an wouldn't have to agree to so many conditions from you, the Cui family, for the sake of Huo Lian!
If you miss this opportunity, it will be hard to have such a good opportunity next time!"

Ai Jingxia analyzed to Cui Shuyun the importance of Fire Lotus to her.

Ai Jingxia's "selflessness" also surprised Cui Shuyun.

Judging from what Ai Jingxia said, she doesn't care who gets the Fire Lotus or who becomes the Yang God, as long as that person is a God Refiner.

He is even willing to help Cui Shuyun obtain the Fire Lotus!
Cui Shuyun feels ashamed of herself for having this kind of overall view and selflessness.

But is Ai Jingxia really so selfless?
Or is she acting again?
Intent to use Cui Shuyun?
Cui Shuyun couldn't help but think secretly in her heart.

"Sister Yun, after coming out for a while and going through what happened just now, I think you have also felt the impermanence and dangers of the world!

Do you really want to be an ostrich like this for the rest of your life?"

Cui Shuyun knew what Ai Jingxia was talking about.

It was nothing more than the fact that Cui Shuyun was almost killed by Wanwan just now, and that Wanwan slaughtered many members of the Cui family.

“Only when people master power can they master their own destiny!
You also said that your ideal is to see this prosperous world and live in peace.

Now you see it too!
This world is so dangerous. Without power, how can you live in peace?

Without power, how can you see this prosperous world? "

Needless to say, Ai Jingxia's words touched Cui Shuyun's heart.

“Moreover, even if you don’t want power, don’t want to achieve Yang Shen, and don’t want to contribute to the Shen Lian lineage.

But if you master the Fire Lotus, you will be able to negotiate terms with Marquis Fu'an in a better way, right?
Sister Yun, you said you didn’t want to have a child in the bridal chamber.

But do you think that with Marquis Fu'an's power and military force, once you enter Marquis Fu'an's mansion, you will have control over all this?

Everything is up to Marquis Fu'an!

You can only bear it silently!
However, things are different with the Fire Lotus, a rare treasure in the world.

Just think about how much Marquis Fu'an values ​​Huo Lian!

Once you hold the Fire Lotus, Marquis Fu'an will have no choice but to obey your terms!"

Ai Jingxia explained another use of Fire Lotus.

Holding the Fire Lotus in hand, he negotiated terms with Marquis Fu'an.

"how should I do?"

Cui Shuyun was finally persuaded by Ai Jingxia.

Hearing Cui Shuyun's question, Ai Jingxia smiled.

She knew that Cui Shuyun was on her side for the time being!
As expected, what the senior said is right!

In this world, sincerity is the only killer skill!

From the very first time they met, Ai Jingxia could tell that Cui Shuyun was on guard against her.

But as long as Ai Jingxia was sincere enough and told everything, wouldn't Cui Shuyun have chosen to stand on Ai Jingxia's side now?
However, it was beyond Ai Jingxia's expectation that Cui Shuyun had actually left her body.

"It seems that Sister Yun's spiritual cultivation ability is even better than I expected!"

Ai Jingxia said secretly.

"You don't have to do anything. Just find out who has the Fire Lotus and notify me immediately!"

After saying this, Ai Jingxia disappeared like a shattered flower.

It turned out that Ai Jingxia had been talking to Cui Shuyun in the illusion created by the art of spiritual practice.

(End of this chapter)