Imperial Treasure

Chapter 1369 - 787: A Promise

"You must be thinking now, whether it was I who killed Li Shimin and replaced him, or if I was Li Shimin all along."

Jin pressed his chest and sat up, showing Sui Yi that characteristic smile of Li Shimin. Elegantly noble: "There was someone who could use my bloodline properties to control reincarnation and connect my fate with that of Li Shimin. Thus, I became Li Shimin."

Li Shimin? Most people present didn’t know what this name represented, but those from worlds following the Tang Dynasty seemed to realize it.

Emperor Taizong of Tang?

"And that also means... you’ll never be able to kill me in this life."

Jin struggled to his feet, swayed a bit, and looked at Sui Yi, smiling as he turned around.

When Sui Yi and the others descended upon this different space-time like guests from the heavens, for Jin, it was merely a revisit. This Central Plains world was his domain; Li Shimin was his other identity.

Previously, the Demon Master attacked Li Yuan at the Luo River, but it was all Jin’s handiwork, and the so-called assassination of Li Shimin was also part of Jin’s plan.

Calculated step by step.

Sui Yi was completely unaware because there was no disguise, no substitute; he was Li Shimin!

How powerful the reincarnation technique was, that person.

Sui Yi gently rubbed his brow and said, "If you are Li Shimin, I truly won’t kill you, but if one day I discover you can’t bear this name..."

Jin paused, turned to look at Sui Yi, with an inexplicable expression: "Are those mortals so important to you? As far as I know... the ones who’ve wronged you the most are those ungrateful mortals. And as for you people, the existence of other living beings is but a game in the blink of an eye."

Sui Yi was silent for a while and said, "I promised someone to see things through to the end."

See it through to the end; she never gave up.

In the past, whether Jin or Ten Commandments or Gong Jiu, they all somewhat understood and experienced Sui Yi’s tolerance and the uncommon "benevolence" she possessed.

In five thousand years of emperors, for power and life, how many ruled justly and brought peace to the people?

And how many would disregard their pain and life, merely wanting to do more for others?

Sui Yi was such a person.

They all thought she was inherently like this.

But she said it was for someone, to see it through to the end.

Originally, it was thought that the transformation from human to witch slightly altered her personality, abandoning the kindness inherent to humanity.

But now, it seems, from beginning to end, perhaps her nature was not as simple as they thought.

It’s like her eyes, appearing clear and pure, but so clean that you overlook how deep that pool’s water truly is.

Who exactly resides in the world hidden in her heart?

Who is that person?

Jin was silent, and suddenly said with a complex tone, "That man must truly be... Happy."

After saying, he turned around.

His tone became cold and resolute.

"All beings... if you can’t let go in this life, it will surely become a shackle."

"In the end, it will send you back to the true Ninefold Demon Tower."

"Sui Yi, farewell, Twin Dragon."

Whether it was a warning, a sigh, or mockery, perhaps even Jin didn’t know. He had suffered defeat too many times and didn’t want this person to easily lose to others.

Preferably, she should withstand to the end and engage in the final battle with that unfathomable supreme person, to understand what secrets this world truly hides!

Jin left, unabashedly, and Sui Yi did not pursue him. Moreover, there seemed to be some confusion over one of Jin’s previous mentions.

For instance... that man?

Therefore, though Ten Commandments hated this person to the core, they did not take action.

But at this moment...

Boom!!!

Suddenly...

A loud noise.

Yan Jingan and others turned their heads to see Zhuo Yihang with Yin Yang.

Yin Yang reached towards the weakened White-Haired Witch Lian Nishang, but Zhuo Yihang, who seemed dead, suddenly awoke.

His entire body exuded a thick and formidable righteousness.

This energy suddenly exploded, piercing through the palm of Yin Yang with a single sword thrust, and with a slash of the sword, severed the arm.

Yin Yang’s face twisted in malice, ready to erupt, but seeing Sui Yi looking over, he had to set Lian Nishang down and turn to flee.

Sui Yi paid him no mind.

"Hao Ran’s righteous energy?" Sui Yi looked at Zhuo Yihang, thinking this person was indeed a rare talent.

Yan Jingan was also surprised: "Sword Dao Hao Ran? Unexpectedly, his master left a trick hidden... and indeed, when emotions reach their peak, they can break and then establish a new foundation."

When emotions peak, they break and then establish anew.

Zhuo Yihang, covered in blood, while Lian Nishang turned and left without a glance back, the white of her hair paler than any snow in the heavens and earth.

Zhuo Yihang struck her with a sword, and she returned one in kind, now they owe each other nothing.

Thus, she didn’t look back.

Zhuo Yihang watched Lian Nishang’s receding figure for a while, then suddenly raised his sword, staggering as he gave chase.

The two gradually went further away.

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There is a type of resolution called the settling of dust.

Many masters were wounded or dead, but they all felt as if the space of this Lost Lands seemed unstable.

Because they feared Sui Yi’s strength and mysterious power, few dared to approach and ask, seeing Sui Yi extend a hand, fingertips glowing lightly.

In no time, although their injuries improved little, the poison inside them was entirely drawn out.

Hoo~~ Li Xunhuan gently regulated his breath, turned to look at Fairy Jing Hong beside him, finding her looking at him, nodded slightly, and then turned away.

Fairy Jing Hong’s eyes darkened, but still, she smiled, a somewhat carefree smile.

If Li Xunhuan wasn’t deeply affectionate, or didn’t value emotions, she perhaps wouldn’t like him.

This might be the point of helplessness in loving someone.

These people carried dignity each one of them, for though the poison had been removed, knowing Sui Yi’s remarkable capabilities in medicine, they didn’t indulge in hopes for total healing, lest the healer exhaust themselves from treating too many.

Just as they were about to leave.

Suddenly, streams of clear energy flowed into their bodies, swiftly nourishing their injured meridians and physique.

This is...

"Go back and nurture yourselves for some time... As for leaving, wait a few more days."

It was the latter part of Sui Yi’s statement that was crucial.

As for leaving...

Even Yan Jingan and others felt a slight apprehension, but those like Tianshan Beauty, with their lofty pride, couldn’t help but be excited. Due to Sui Yi’s detoxification and healing, no matter how proud they were, they had to adhere to Jianghu ethics, especially given Sui Yi’s immense strength.

Each of them thanked Sui Yi before turning into fleeting shadows and quickly departing.

Only Li Xunhuan and those considered "close friends" remained.

Of course, Lu Xiaofeng was still here.

Hua Manlou originally intended to bid farewell with Lu Xiaofeng, yet Lu Xiaofeng stubbornly refused to leave, leaving him resigned.

Everyone returned to the North District.

The buildings here were less affected. After returning to the courtyard beside the Study Room, Sui Yi helped them recover from their injuries; Lu Xiaofeng and Hua Manlou sat in the yard.

Hua Manlou: "Lu Xiaofeng, everything is settled, I think we should say our goodbyes."

Lu Xiaofeng: "What’s the rush? It’s rare to meet so many friends, shouldn’t we drink a few more cups?"

Hua Manlou: "Everyone is injured, for sure no alcohol for a while, better forget that idea."

Lu Xiaofeng: "Anyway, we can’t leave now... Teacher is here!"

Sui Yi indeed walked out the door, "Hua Manlou?"

Hua Manlou heard the voice, turned his face, and stood up: "Teacher."

Sui Yi said nothing, placing his hand directly over Hua Manlou’s eyes.

The hand felt cold, the fingers slender; Hua Manlou felt as if soft white snow covered his eyes, and he witnessed scenes of childhood fear.

Lu Xiaofeng watched from the side, somewhat worried but dared not interrupt. In the courtyard, grapevines hung green, a gentle breeze brushed their faces.

After a while, Sui Yi said: "The past is gone."

"The deceased have departed."

"Yesterday will not return."

"Tomorrow is not far away."

"At the moment, don’t let the flower’s fragrance go to waste."

Hua Manlou fell asleep.

Lu Xiaofeng: Can it really be like this?

Sui Yi withdrew his hand and said to Lu Xiaofeng: "There are not enough rooms here."

Lu Xiaofeng suddenly realized: "Will he wake up soon?"

Sui Yi didn’t reply, but Lu Xiaofeng laughed, bowed with respect, and swiftly carried Hua Manlou away.

"Teacher, such immense gratitude, Lu Xiaofeng and Ximen Chuixue will never forget. Hope to reunite someday."

They didn’t forget to include Ximen Chuixue; the bond between the three was truly deep.

Sui Yi watched Lu Xiaofeng disappear into the wind with a gentle smile.

Above all else, friendship should never be neglected.

For love can be selfish, but friendship never is.

The next morning, many bid farewell and left, but couldn’t find Sui Yi, leaving regrettably.

At this moment, Sui Yi and Yan Jingan stood on a hillside in the North District.

"Are you going to find someone?"

Yan Jingan: "Are you returning to your own world?"

Sui Yi shook his head: "No... returning, the time has not yet come; I am going to find a person Xiang Yutian asked me to take care of."

Yan Jingan thought for a moment: "The words he left for you were quite mysterious... Orchid, bamboo, renunciation, woman... The War God’s Atlas is in his hands; his death left its whereabouts to you, right?"

"But coming and going, you must take care of a young girl."

And that girl will be a renunciate.

Sui Yi nodded: "Yes... this is indeed understandable, just afraid it won’t be so simple."

Taking care of a girl is not simple?

Yan Jingan smiled, just as Sui Yi was about to depart: "Sui Yi."

Sui Yi turned to look at her.

"Your promise... is it for that man?"

"Are you going out for that man?"

Hmm?

Both questions aimed at that man.

Like repaying Sui Yi’s curiosity about her and Pang Ban.

Funny enough, Sui Yi still couldn’t recall the man’s appearance and past, yet she knew a man genuinely existed in her vitality.

But all she knew was from others’ words.

Everyone told her explicitly or implicitly.

This was her greatest sorrow.

Sui Yi was momentarily stunned, then grasped Yan Jingan’s insinuation. Her response was...

"Not a man."

"It’s a woman."

Having said, Sui Yi pressed his foot, disappearing from sight.

Woman... Yan Jingan was somewhat surprised, suddenly thinking of Dongfang Bubai.

That also seemed to be a person who adored women.

Could it be that Sui Yi is the same?

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