Chapter 1126: Chapter 1123: Old Acquaintance
Cang Song Master is doing well.
Especially Valley Master Zhu Jiangtao, who although reached the Heavenly Human Realm before, realized he took the wrong path. Under the guidance of that revered person, he resolutely chose to re-cultivate the Land Cloud, eventually stepping into the Saint Realm, achieving his current status as a Great Master.
It was precisely for this reason that he achieved the success he has today.
This also allowed him to receive more rewards.
However, Zhu Jiangtao always remained humble about these achievements.
Because he knew better than anyone that if it weren’t for Ye Xuan’s help back in the day, he would forever remain at the Heavenly Human Realm, unable to take another step forward.
Therefore, when Zhu Jiangtao spoke to Cang Song Master, both understood each other very well.
Cang Song Master, upon receiving guidance from Young Master Ye Xuan, promptly dismissed all his concubines and focused solely on cultivation. Within a short year, he strengthened his foundation, making his power increasingly robust, even suppressing his nemesis Xu Zhengfei.
Soon enough.
The news that Immortal King Valley’s Valley Master Zhu Jiangtao had entered the Saint Realm, becoming a Great Master, spread around the valley, causing a wave of joy.
Many disciples participated in the celebration gathering.
The disciples within Immortal King Valley all attended.
Tong Shishi was among them.
Tong Shishi, known as the Little Dan Enthusiast.
She was previously a genius alchemist of the Flowing Fire Dan Sect.
However, for unknown reasons, Tong Shishi was no longer at Flowing Fire Dan Sect but within Immortal King Valley.
"The Valley Master has become a Saint Realm Great Master, our Immortal King Valley can now hold our heads high!"
Many disciples whispered and discussed excitedly.
These disciples, though belonging to Immortal King Valley, didn’t know much about its true significance.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have such thoughts.
Tong Shishi sat at the gathering, took a few sips, and then stopped eating. After offering her blessings, she proactively left the scene.
She wasn’t too fond of such lively occasions.
But Zhu Jiangtao was the Valley Master of Immortal King Valley and took good care of her as a senior; she had to attend the celebratory occasion.
After leaving the scene, she declined several invitations from some admirers among her peers and walked alone through the Nine-Twist Corridor.
At night, lanterns swayed gently in the clean breeze.
The corridor was silent.
Only Tong Shishi’s footsteps could be heard.
Tong Shishi walked along the path, reflecting on today’s insights into alchemy.
Ever since that incident, she focused all her attention on alchemy.
She became uninterested in other matters.
At this moment, Tong Shishi suddenly stopped, staring blankly at the figure of a black-robed youth approaching from the other side of the corridor.
The black-robed youth walked leisurely, hands in pockets.
His face was chiseled like a knife, with sharp angles, under his two cold sword brows were eyes as deep as the eternal night, captivating with just a glance.
He walked at a leisurely pace, yet seemed as if accompanied by all heavens and dao, being the focal point of the world laws.
An unfathomable, sea-like aura seemed to perpetually emanate from him.
Yet, upon taking a second look, he seemed just like an ordinary youth, without much distinction.
"Is it him?"
Tong Shishi was stunned for several seconds before she snapped back to reality, her expression extremely complicated.
The man who influenced her profoundly, unexpectedly appeared in front of her again.
Ye Xuan!
When Tong Shishi found Ye Xuan, Ye Xuan naturally also became aware of Tong Shishi’s presence.
Ye Xuan did not avoid her and walked directly towards her with casual ease.
"Master, an old acquaintance?"
Qiankun Ancestor chuckled lowly from behind.
Ye Xuan ignored him.
Further behind were Qiao Xinyu and Yun Daoli, one on the left and one on the right. Since one wore a wide-brimmed hat and the other a ghostly mask, their expressions couldn’t be seen.
The four of them traveled back from Zhongxuan Mountain to the Southern Domain, arriving at Immortal King Valley.
More than a year ago, Ye Xuan had descended alone to Immortal King Valley.
Back then, he and Tong Shishi had a small episode.
Between the two, there was actually no substantial interaction to speak of.
Meeting now, Ye Xuan felt a little surprised but didn’t think much of it.
Soon.
They exchanged a few pleasantries.
Tong Shishi’s gaze was complex, but she still smiled politely, saying, "Young Master Ye Xuan, we meet again."
It was then that Tong Shishi noticed there were three people following behind Ye Xuan.
This slightly surprised her.
From the beginning to the end, she hadn’t sensed even the slightest presence.
It wasn’t until they got closer that she noticed the existence of the three.
"You joined Immortal King Valley?"
Ye Xuan stopped walking, calmly looked at Tong Shishi, and asked casually.
Tong Shishi suppressed her surprise, nodded slightly, and replied softly, "Some accidents happened at Flowing Fire Dan Sect, leaving me without a place. Immortal King Valley took me in."
"I see." Ye Xuan nodded slightly, then continued walking away.
Tong Shishi’s expression flickered with subtle panic, her beautiful eyes filled with a sense of loss. She instinctively asked, "Where are you going?"
Ye Xuan turned his head, looked at Tong Shishi, and smiled slightly, saying, "Immortal King Hall."
After speaking, Ye Xuan left.
Qiankun Ancestor, Qiao Xinyu, and Yun Daoli followed.
It took a long time after Ye Xuan’s group left for Tong Shishi to recover, looking somewhat pale.
Tong Shishi gazed at the empty corridor, her eyes filled with a melancholic aura, sighing, "What right do I have to inquire about him..."
The Little Dan Enthusiast laughed at herself.
At that time, she knew nothing and tried persuading Ye Xuan not to kill people.
However, that person was Ye Xuan’s enemy.
Perhaps it was that incident that drastically diminished her image in Ye Xuan’s mind.
Or maybe...
He simply never considered her important?
Thinking of this, Tong Shishi felt a bitterness in her heart.
The night breeze gently brushed past, carrying a slight chill that cleared Tong Shishi’s mind somewhat.
Just as she had crossed paths with Ye Xuan moments ago, Tong Shishi vaguely felt.
She and Ye Xuan had been people from two different worlds from the start.
The previous so-called intersection was merely akin to an encounter with a passerby who appears in everyone’s fate.
It seemed like there was an intersection.
In essence though, they were still strangers.
Coming to terms with this, Tong Shishi breathed a light sigh of relief, muttering to herself, "I’ll strive to focus on alchemy, and become the strongest alchemist soon!"
"Go for it!"
Tong Shishi cheered herself on, whispering to herself: Perhaps, there might be another day we meet...
"Senior Sister."
At this moment, there’s movement from behind.
Tong Shishi returned to her senses and saw a chubby boy approaching, saying doubtfully, "Just now, the silhouette of that young master looked like Young Master Ye Xuan!"
This chubby boy was none other.
He was the chubby boy Ye Xuan encountered when he first came to Immortal King Valley.
He joined Immortal King Valley too.
Tong Shishi smiled slightly and said, "He is Young Master Ye Xuan."
"Ah?" The chubby boy was utterly surprised and immediately ran quickly to catch up, saying, "Senior Sister, I’m going ahead to repay Young Master Ye Xuan!"
Eventually, the chubby boy couldn’t catch up with Ye Xuan.
But regardless of whether it was the chubby boy or Tong Shishi, their fates had indeed changed due to Ye Xuan, deviating from the originally foreseeable future trajectory.
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