Chapter 150

Chapter 150: Mist and Smoke descend, Regret in the Mortal World (Part 2)

The fierce battle behind him had long since ceased. Si Cang Qing understood that Mo Qing Jue's body seemed 

unable to withstand prolonged fighting. Just moments ago, several helpers had arrived, simultaneously blocking 

Qi Shuangran's attacks and taking him away.

Qi Shuangran, however, relentlessly pursued him.

The secluded countryside returned to its usual tranquility.

Still in his original position, Si Cang Qing stood silently at the crossroads, gazing at the lush bamboo forest, when 

a sarcastic remark interrupted his thoughts:

"What, still reluctant to part?"

Qi Shuangran scoffed, "Emperor Canghuan is truly promiscuous... Your concubines are frantic because of your 

disappearance, while you're here enjoying yourself."

Si Cang Qing looked at him calmly, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

Uncomfortably turning away, Qi Shuangran said in a harsh tone, "Look at your stupid face!" 

His whip suddenly lashed out, aimed directly at his opponent, but he nimbly dodged it. Suddenly intrigued, he 

lashed out even more fiercely.

Mindful of his previous lesson, Si Cang Qing allowed his opponent to take the initiative,let his opponent do as 

he pleased, only making necessary defenses and dodging in time.

"Si Cang Qing, I don't need your politeness!" Qi Shuangran retorted, his attacks becoming even more ferocious 

and merciless.

If this continued, it would likely never end. Left with no other choice, Si Cang Qing counterattacked, using his 

Flowing Flower Sword against the Void Whip for hundreds of moves. Then, he moved with lightning speed, 

closing the distance between them. As Qi Shuangran's whip lashed out, he feinted, appearing behind him before 

he could react.

With one arm around Qi Shuangran's waist, Si Cang Qing restrained his movements.

Caught off guard by the embrace, Qi Shangran struggled violently, nearly losing his breath in the process. Once 

the pair had landed safely on the ground, he turned and glared at Si Cang Qing. ‘Let me go, you wretch!’

Slightly stunned, Si Cang Qing let go of his hand.

For a moment, the atmosphere was slightly awkward.

"Ahem," Qi Shuangran cleared his throat, squinting his eyes proudly, "Don't you want to know the fate of your 

sweetheart?"

Hearing this, Si Cang Qing just turned his gaze indifferently and turned away without saying a word.

Being left in place, Qi Shuangran was stunned for a long time. Looking at the man's increasingly distant back, 

he suddenly roared, "Si Cang Qing, I will never care about your life or death again!"

With a breath of breath, the person turned around and sped away in the opposite direction.

Walking slowly on the country road, Si Cang Qing looked at the scenery casually. Thinking of Qi Shuangran's 

question just now... Judging from his unwilling expression, he must have failed to kill Mo Qing Jue!

His head still hurt slightly, Si Cang Qing rubbed it gently, and then remembered the man's laughter and the 

unpleasant dishes. His heart was filled with shallow and unspeakable emotions…he was finally after all affected.

But he knew in his heart that he couldn't be with that person. Feng Wufei's instructions, Si Cang Qing remembered 

clearly... He wouldn't personally kill Mo Qing Jue now, which didn't mean he would stop others' actions.

If it was just his own safety, he didn't have to care, but it mattered to several other people... So he could only watch 

indifferently while others chased that person, or it could be said that he killed Mo Qing Jue with the help of others.

The Dongying Tower, Fengying, the Qiu Family Agent and the Piaomiao Palace all issued a decisive killing order. 

He doesn’t stop all their decisions or try to save anything.

It's just... Si Cang Qing frowned, remembering that Qi Shuangran was going to kill that person just now, and he 

actually came to the rescue at first, and felt a little irritated in his heart.

Unconsciously wandering eyes accidentally glanced at his waist, Si Cang Qing stopped suddenly, looking down 

at the green flute in a daze... It must have been that person who slipped it to him just now, when he saved 

Mo Qing Jue, right? He then recalled the “Mixed Clear Sound” technique that person had taught him. That 

person’s true intention was actually to help him confront Qiang Chouci, wasn’t it?

A head-to-head confrontation with the three islands in the South China Sea is inevitable, which is secretly 

controlled by the Qiang family who can use witchcraft, so... learning to mix clear sounds adds to the certainty of 

victory.

"Ah Qing, let's get married!"

"...So, all these past two months, our feelings were just a lie?"

Why did he suddenly recall that person's words? He frowned, gripping his flute, and stopped thinking about it. 

Just as he was about to take a step, he suddenly turned around, only to find no one behind him.

After hesitating for a moment, Si Cang Qing channeled his inner energy and flew in the opposite direction.

"Cough cough..."

The man's pale face was now marked with crisscrossing purplish-black totems. He pushed away the person 

supporting him, hunched over against the wall, his whole body trembling uncontrollably.

Seeing the man's face beginning to rot, the person who had been supporting him spoke with murderous intent, 

"I'm going to kill that dog emperor right now!"

The man who was about to leave was grabbed and thrown aside. Mo Qing Jue coldly said, "Stop right there!"

"Shadow Master!" the man retorted angrily, "You've gone to so much trouble, and that dog emperor wants to 

kill you..."

"Shut up, cough cough..." Mo Qing Jue supported himself, enduring the discomfort, and coldly said, "My affairs 

are none of your business! Get out of here!"

The man was about to say something more, but was stopped by the person beside him. The other person shook 

his head slightly, glanced at Mo Qing Jue with concern, and then silently pulled him away.

'I said, if he wrongs you, I will not forgive him!'

'Ao,' he replied wearily, 'it has nothing to do with Aqing, I forced him... Let's leave here!'

'Wen, if you stop me again, I won't be polite!' '

'Heh, then kill me first! Anyway…' he changed the subject, 'If you're trying to eliminate them, don't act rashly…'

'Your selfish motives, you still want to impose on them?' Ao said coldly, 'Don't think I don't know you're with 

him under the guise of Wen!'

'…'

The man, who had been extremely weak, suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with malice and coldness. He said 

softly, 'Si Cang Qing, if you dare to betray us, you will pay with your life!'

'No…'

A sudden headache struck him, and he clutched his head, crouching down.

Standing outside the window, the two men suppressed their urge to rush in, watching the man inside with worried 

eyes, sometimes shouting rebukes, sometimes gently persuading him.

'Qinghan,' one leaned weakly against the other, his face full of sorrow, 'The Shadow Master's illness is getting 

worse!'

The one called Qinghan simply clenched his fists tightly.

'Qing… Jue?' Wen's voice rang out in surprise, "You…"

"You're Wen, aren't you? I'm sorry, it was my cowardice and escapism that made you bear my pain."

"Why did you come out?" This was Ao's voice, gentler than before.

"Ao, please, don't go causing trouble for the Emperor anymore!"

"...It was all my responsibility, not yours to bear. Wen... meant well for me, though I wasn't sober then, but... 

I'm content. The Emperor, that was a fantasy I never dared to have.”

"Qingjue, you..." Ao's voice was displeased, "You've been influenced by Wen!"

"Perhaps... Ao, you've done enough for me, please, don't pursue it any further!"

And so, all fell silent.

The setting sun sank, swallowed mostly by the Black Mountain, leaving only a magnificent and resolute crimson.

Two people walked, one after the other. A city gate was vaguely visible ahead.

Qi Shuangran suddenly stopped, turned around and glared at the person, shouting angrily, "Hey, why are you 

following me?!"

Si Cang Qing also stopped, silently watching the other. He hadn't known why he'd followed without thinking, 

but later it was because this was the route back.

After waiting for a long time, only silence remained. Qi Shuangran's previously softened expression turned grim, 

and he abruptly stood up. "If you follow me again, I won't be polite!"

Completely ignoring the threat, Si Cang Qing continued walking unhurriedly behind the person, watching the 

white clothes tinged with a faint red by the sunset, his thoughts drifting. He couldn't help but recall the events that 

had occurred while he was healing in Yancheng, and then the way this person had been so enraged as to want to 

kill during their last parting.

Cheng Tian Yang's words still echoed in his ears. Si Cang Qing stared at Qi Shuangran's retreating figure, his 

brows furrowing slightly. Was this person, as Cheng Tian Yang had said… because he liked him, because of 

heartbreak and jealousy, that he had lost his composure?

He had never thought of emotions as a troublesome matter. Recalling everything he and Mo Qing Jue had done 

over the past two months, Si Cang Qing felt lost and helpless for the first time.

Rubbing his forehead with a headache, Si Cang Qing decided not to delve into the matter further. The most 

important thing now was to return to the palace as soon as possible. The message had been sent out this morning; 

someone should be coming to meet him soon.

Looking at the three large characters "Sishui City" on the city wall, Si Cang Qing immediately decided to stay 

here for the time being and wait for the people from Dongying Tower to come and pick him up.

Just as he was thinking this, Si Cang Qing suddenly dodged to the left, glancing at the person who had suddenly 

cracked the whip, without uttering a word.

Ceasing his attack, Qi Shuangran walked up to Si Cang Qing, slightly raising his head and looking at him sideways.

"Are you broke and trying to mooch off me?"

This actually reminded Si Cang Qing. He always had someone to serve him, and during his amnesia, Mo Qing Jue

had taken care of everything. He was practically penniless. But… once he got to the city, he should be able to 

find Qiu Ping Tian's shop, right?

"Tsk, you don't know?" Understanding Si Cang Qing's thoughts, Qi Shuangran said smugly, "You're currently at 

Wuyai Temple praying to Buddha, how could you possibly be in this remote little town? If the news leaks out, 

it won't be a small matter!"

Glancing at Si Cang Qing’s face, half-hidden by his silk cap, Qi Shuangran spoke condescendingly, “In your 

current state, you’d barely qualify as this master’s attendant!”

Immediately understanding her meaning, Si Cang Qing nodded indifferently. Following his was fine; it would 

save him a lot of trouble.

“Following me is all about making me happy,” Qi Shuangran laughed smugly. “The first rule is, don’t be a mute 

all the time!” Seeing that Si Cang Qing remained silent, he angrily shouted, “Hey, speak!”

Si Cang Qing remained calm and collected. “Say what?”

Suddenly silenced, Qi Shuangran turned and stormed off in a huff. “Speak or don’t, I don’t care!”

Standing there watching him storm off, Si Cang Qing was puzzled: What’s wrong with Qi Shuangran now? 

However… compared to his previous outburst, this angry look of his strangely reassured him.

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