The spirit arrow struck in a flash behind Zhong Michu, By the time she sensed it, it was already too late to dodge or defend. “Get back!” Jiu Yuan, whose cultivation was higher than the others, was by her side. Sensing the sneak attack earlier than most, he rapidly channeled his spiritual power. The ground cracked, and blue bricks shattered…
A Traitor Within Zuo Yuezhi spoke, “Your disciple, Zhong Michu, along with Xuan Miao Sect’s outer disciples Gu Fuyou, Gu Huaiyou, and Si Miao, have relied on their strength to commit acts of violence, injuring our Zuo family’s guards and murdering my descendant, Zuo Tianyi. Sect Leader Ji, I’ve heard of your fairness and kindness, that you are a person…
Even With Wings, One Cannot Escape the Net The next morning, Zhong Michu bid farewell to Ji Zhaoling and set off at noon for the Xuji Mountains. Gu Fuyou accompanied her, wanting to familiarize herself with the path. Dongoli was also there to see them off. Zhong Michu and Dongli flew on swords. Gu Fuyou rode on Zhong Michu’s spiritual…
The Peaceful Village Within Reach Zhong Michu left Gu Fuyou and went to the study. Ji Zhaoling was holding a book and reading it. Zhong Michu greeted, “Master.” Ji Zhaoling replied, “You’re here, take a seat.” Zhong Michu walked over and sat down next to the desk. Ji Zhaoling scrutinized her from top to bottom, and after a long while,…
Unresolved Longing Leads to Heartbreak Holding an umbrella in one hand and carrying a shrunken Ah Fu in the other, Gu Fuyou moved amidst the drizzling autumn rain, the world bathed in a silvery mist. She spotted Zhong Michu standing on a stone pathway in the courtyard, backlit by the warm light emanating from the house. Seeing her evoked an…