Between Buddha and Demon (Part Five) After leaving Jile City, the group gathered with the people from the Wuwei Palace. Jian Mobei and others were both surprised and overjoyed to see them safely return with Yan Li, expressing their deep gratitude. Wei Ran shared what he observed and heard within the city, mentioning the jianghu figures referred to by Wu…
Between Buddha and Demon (Part Four) When Yan Li came back to the present from her reminiscences, the night was deep and serene, with the moon and wind as constant companions. She sighed again, understanding that although her determination had not wavered, the relentless obsession from Wu Yu had muddled the clarity of their relationship. “I wish to sever these…
Between Buddha and Demon (Part Three) Since there is a ‘before’, there must also be an ‘after’. As for where they would go after visiting Jile City, Qing Jiu already had an idea in her mind, so she remained silent. As the group traveled westward towards Jile City, the season turned to autumn. Along the way, Qing Jiu Gu poison…
Between Buddha and Demon (Part Two) Qin Gui emerged from the forest, followed by someone. Qing Jiu, curled up on the ground, could only see the hem of her skirt. In Qin Gui’s hand hung an object, from which blood dripped drop by drop onto the fallen leaves. “I had believed Du Zhong’s swordsmanship to be the finest in the…
Between Buddha and Demon (Part One) “If Third Miss Jun wants to find her, she can head to West Lake. Her master, remembering the bond of master and disciple over the years, honored her last wish by cremating her body into ashes and scattering them at West Lake, allowing their family to reunite on the road to the afterlife.” Yu’er…