127 - Douluo: Martial Spirit Blue Silver Grass

Reincarnated as the Villainous Senior Sister - Chapter 127 Jiang Bei Qing took the copper coin, examining it closely under the moonlight with a hint of hesitation on her face. "This belongs to the demon clan." Born into a powerful family, she was raised with the belief that good and evil were distinct and uncompromisingly opposed. Now being asked to infiltrate the ancestral hall using the copper coin, she couldn't help but waver. Jiu Ying noticed her inner conflict and softly advised, "Nothing in this world is absolutely good or evil. Why worry about the origin of this coin? Knowing it can help us uncover the truth is all we need." The logic was sound. In the cultivation world, the Four Sects and Eight Clans held the highest status. But looking at how the Si and Qin families treated Qin Shu Yu, was that truly the way of the righteous? The answer was clearly no. Jiang Bei Qing relaxed her tense lips and her furrowed brows slightly eased as she finally nodded. Hidden in a corner outside the hall, it took them less than a quarter of an hour to retrieve the secret book that recorded the Eight Clans’ disciples' birth charts and fortunes. Jiang Bei Qing skimmed through it quickly, seeing many familiar names from the Si to the Yuan family, yet she couldn't find Yuan Xi Shuang's. The moonlight was faint, casting only a sliver of metallic sheen in the shadows. No matter how hard she searched, it was not there. She looked up, brows knitted tightly, eyes filled with alarm and suspicion, "Miss Yuan's page has been torn out." Upon hearing this, Jiu Ying immediately sensed the gravity of the situation. Clearly, someone in the Celestial Divination Sect was colluding with the demon clan, and this person held a significant position within the sect. Recalling the previous incident at the Youhuo Spirit Pool where Yuan Xi Shuang was rescued, she instantly thought of someone— "Miao Hong." That operation was supposed to be extremely secretive, yet the demon clan knew in advance, and Miao Hong was the one who misled everyone. Jiang Bei Qing was shocked, finding it hard to believe. Miao Hong was powerful; in terms of strength, he surpassed even Heng Lian by quite a bit. He was kind, easy-going, and never cared for fame or fortune. How could someone like him betray his sect and abandon righteousness? She opened her mouth as if to argue, but Jiu Ying shook her head at her, "We can talk about it outside." Placing the secret book back in the hall, the two quietly left. Back in their room, Jiu Ying shared what she knew. It would be far-fetched to suspect Miao Hong solely for misleading them, but given the previous night's events, the likelihood of him being an informant had substantially increased. Yuan Xi Shuang had a special constitution. Upon learning she could rescue the demon dragon, people like Fang Ke Yuan and Si Ding Yun would certainly inquire further. The mysterious missing page in the secret book was something Heng Lian, the sect leader of the Celestial Divination Sect, couldn't possibly be unaware of. As the sect leader, he was undoubtedly troubled about who leaked such crucial information to the demon clan. After some thought, Jiu Ying quickly proposed a plan to Jiang Bei Qing, "This cannot be publicized. You must pretend you don't know." "If you truly wish to find out Miao Hong's ties with the demon clan, observe Sect Leader Heng Lian's attitude towards him." "If someone in the Celestial Divination Sect is collaborating with the demon clan, there's no one more eager than the sect leader to uncover the truth." Her concise words offered a calming reassurance. Jiang Bei Qing collected her thoughts and finally regained her composure. She nodded, but then another concern crossed her mind, causing her expression to turn worried, "But we still don't know why Miss Yuan can rescue the demon dragon." Jiu Ying also frowned at this. Lifting her gaze, her eyes locked on the red-clad girl before her, waiting a moment in silence before speaking, "We'll find out tomorrow." Jiang Bei Qing was puzzled, confusion flashing in her eyes, "What do you mean by that? Do you intend for Sect Leader Heng Lian to interpret her fate again?" Jiu Ying shook her head at her words, her eyes appearing to hold a certain brightness— "Not Sect Leader Heng Lian, but you." "Tomorrow, we will go to the Si family together, learn Miss Yuan’s birth chart, and you will interpret it." Interpreting birth charts is one of the most challenging and mysterious arts within geomancy and divination. Jiang Bei Qing had only a rudimentary understanding of it during her studies, never imagining she would one day interpret someone's fate. She frowned, looking quite troubled. Though she wanted to refuse, seeing the unwavering trust in Jiu Ying's eyes rendered her speechless. Jiu Ying's faith in her was not just encouragement from a friend, but, more importantly, affirmation from a strong individual. She wouldn't forget how she lost in the sect competition. But this time, it was a chance to prove herself. A chance to demonstrate her abilities before the opponent who once defeated her. After much deliberation, she didn't want to betray this trust, nor did she wish to miss such a rare opportunity. Finally, she opened her mouth and accepted the request, "I'll give it a try." *** Yuan Xi Shuang only stayed at the Si family for a day before she started contemplating leaving. The reason why these prestigious sects and families wanted to shelter her was purely for their own gain, she understood this all too well. But what she hadn't anticipated was that these people weren't even willing to mask their greed. Her family's remains hadn't even fully decomposed, as it hadn't even been two months since their passing, yet these so-called virtuous people had already set their sights on the Yuan family's treasures, even secretly beginning to divide her family's estate behind her back. Hating and resenting, what else could she do? She didn't even have the power to voice her objections. As the saying goes, one must bow when at another's mercy. Having come to the Si family, she realized she would rely on others for the rest of her life. To keep her family's inheritance, she would have to sever ties with the Eight Clans. But once that happened, seeking revenge would become impossible. She hated the demon clan, and she also despised herself for continuing to survive in this world alone. Pain, frustration, resentment, these emotions could easily destroy a person. In just a few days, Yuan Xi Shuang had visibly lost weight. Already frail and delicate, with worry consuming her day and night, how could she possibly nourish herself back to health? Jiu Ying looked at the fragile girl leaning on the bed with some sympathy. In this lifetime, Yuan Xi Shuang's fate mirrored hers from her past life. With a soft sigh, she led Jiang Bei Qing over to the bedside. After explaining their intentions, Yuan Xi Shuang didn't hesitate to hand over her birth chart. Jiang Bei Qing took the red paper and walked over to the window. Jiu Ying lingered at the bedside for a moment longer. She looked down at Yuan Xi Shuang, wanting to help her out of the sorrow of losing her family, but found herself unable to speak. Some words, no matter how they are spoken, are merely hollow and ineffectual. The pain of losing a loved one can only be alleviated through three things: Death, hate, and love. She couldn't watch Yuan Xi Shuang choose death, nor could she give her the love she needed. As an outsider, she couldn't really help Yuan Xi Shuang. She pursed her lips, deep in thought before finally speaking, "Miss Yuan, you cannot stay with the Si family." Si Qi’s intent to save Ming Tian was clear. Keeping Yuan Xi Shuang near him would only lead to the past repeating itself. After leaving the Celestial Divination Sect last night, Jiu Ying already resolved not to let Yuan Xi Shuang remain with the Si family. Her firm words echoed exactly what Yuan Xi Shuang had been thinking. Unable to contain her happiness, the girl’s sorrowful eyes also brightened with a glimmer. She thought someone would come to take her away— And it happened to be the person she admired most. Acting on impulse, she smiled and nodded, "Okay." She desperately wanted someone to rely on. Jiu Ying had saved her, becoming her lifesaver; Jiu Ying was strong, her abilities unfathomable; Jiu Ying didn’t belong to the Four Sects or Eight Clans, yet held considerable influence within them. Considering everything, Jiu Ying was exactly the person she was looking for. At that moment, she didn’t even ask where she would go, simply assuming she would stay by Jiu Ying’s side. The atmosphere improved considerably. Jiu Ying, seeing Yuan Xi Shuang’s agreement, appeared slightly more at ease. They didn’t speak further, each lost in their own thoughts. It wasn’t until Jiang Bei Qing approached with the jade tortoise that they snapped back to reality. "How is it?" Jiu Ying asked first, only realizing once she looked up that Jiang Bei Qing seemed quite pale. Yuan Xi Shuang, who had been sitting, also got up, her voice gentle, "What happened?" The continuous questioning only made Jiang Bei Qing’s silence more pronounced. She took a deep breath, a few beads of cold sweat forming on her brow, and after a moment of deliberation, recounted the divination she had interpreted— Human beings have three souls: the Heavenly Soul, the Earthly Soul, and the Life Soul. When the three souls do not unite, the Heavenly and Earthly Souls remain outside, while only the Life Soul stays with the body. The seven emotions, they are governed by the Life Soul. A person’s life begins when the Life Soul inhabits the body and ends when it departs. It can be said that the Life Soul is the foundation of existence. There exists a rare group of people whose Life Souls, like their Heavenly and Earthly Souls, can leave the body autonomously. Moreover, once detached, their Life Souls defy all worldly restraints, able to traverse any realm within the Three Paths. And Yuan Xi Shuang just so happened to be one of these individuals. She possessed the exceptionally rare Wandering Soul constitution that might only appear once in millennia. The soul-separating formation, the Wandering Soul, and those strong young demon spirits— The demon clan’s intentions were crystal clear. They intended to control Yuan Xi Shuang’s Life Soul to enter the Youhuo Spirit Pool, directly retrieve Ming Tian’s spirit, and then use soul-transferring techniques to find him a new body. There was no denying, the plan was brilliantly conceived. Ming Tian possessed extraordinary power. Even without a physical body, merely in spirit form, he still had the ability to destroy the seal from the outside and reclaim his dragon form. The mere thought of this possibility sent chills down Jiu Ying's spine. She turned her head, eyes landing on the quiet and speechless girl beside her, further solidifying her resolve— Yuan Xi Shuang must not remain with the Si family. Two came, and three should leave. Naturally, Si Yi Guang would not agree. The Si family’s secret technique, Tianluo Di Sha Hand, while powerful, carried a heavy aura of malevolence. After Si Ding Yun returned home, he mentioned being injured by the Buddhist Flame, prompting Si Yi Guang to investigate. It was soon discovered that the Yuan family had a text called the Flowing Cloud Tranquility Scroll, which, while similar to Buddhist teachings, had its distinct differences. The Nine-Star Buddhist Hymn suppressed malevolence, whereas the Flowing Cloud Tranquility Scroll could dissolve it. This was exactly what the Si family needed. Since Yuan Xi Shuang had chosen the Si family, Si Yi Guang would not allow her to leave. As Jiu Ying and the others were about to step through the main gate, a glance from Si Yi Guang summoned Si Ding Yun and dozens of black-clad male cultivators from the sky, surrounding them on all sides. The intent was clear. Either two people come and two people leave, or no one leaves at all. Jiang Bei Qing was startled by the scene, never expecting Si Yi Guang to have the audacity to detain even her. While the Jiang family held minor influence among the Eight Clans, the Celestial Divination Sect was one of the Four Great Sects, yet he disregarded this entirely. Si Ding Yun had long harbored a grudge against Jiu Ying. His blood-tipped spear almost seemed to pulse with a desire to attack, awaiting just a nod from Si Yi Guang to make a move. Outside the gathered crowd, two young men watched from afar. One was donned in coarse grey fabric, looking frail; the other was dressed in splendid clothing, exuding vigor. They were none other than the eldest young master, Si Qi, and the younger, Si Qian. Upon seeing that familiar face, Jiu Ying's heart filled with intense aversion. She withdrew her gaze, turning instead to Si Yi Guang, showing not the slightest hint of fear— "Senior Si, I fear that not even you can stop me today." Her voice was chillingly cold. Such audacious words left the Si family members present displeased. Si Ding Yun stepped forward, ready to act, but at that moment, hurried footsteps sounded from outside. Everyone's attention was drawn. Si Yi Guang lifted his gaze, his expression turning exceedingly grim— The leaders of the Four Sects and the head of the Jiang family had all arrived! ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※ A late-night second update for the night owls~ Special thanks to the little angels who voted or donated nutrient solutions between 2020-12-06 15:27:54 and 2020-12-07 01:38:54~ Thank you to the angels who threw grenades: White Knight 2; Thank you to the angels who donated nutrient solutions: Wind Rising 40 bottles; Egg Yolk Pastry Is Bad 20 bottles; Xiao Yu, Fu Huan 10 bottles; Virus Invader, Cola 1 bottle; Thank you all so much for your support, I will continue to work hard! Previous Chapter