Chapter 17: The Changed Plot

Host: Wei Ziqing.

Identity: Anywhere Door Apprentice User.

Worlds Traversed: 1.

Martial Arts Realm: Peak Expert.

Talent: Innate Saint Physique.

Return Countdown: 729 days, 11 hours, 28 minutes.

Wei Ziqing silently looked at the template before him, a trace of confusion in his eyes.

It had been over a year since he arrived in the Divine Condor World, and the day of his return was drawing closer!

Over the past six months, thanks to his talent, he had completely mastered the sword marks containing the Sword Intent of the Nine Swords of Dugu. With the training he received from the Divine Condor during this time, his moves and martial arts became even more fluid!

Even with the Innate Skill, he successfully broke through to the fourth stage and became a Peak Expert!

Now, staying in this valley no longer held much meaning for him!

More importantly, he wanted to go see her…

Although he knew it made no difference whether he saw her or not, he still wanted to go, even if she was destined not to be with him.

Gulu gulu…

The Divine Condor rubbed its massive head gently against Wei Ziqing’s shoulder. As if sensing that Wei Ziqing intended to leave, its face showed a look of reluctance.

“Brother Condor…” Wei Ziqing smiled and gently stroked the Divine Condor’s head, feeling quite reluctant himself. “I must leave. Do you… want to come with me?”

Gulu gulu…

The Divine Condor gently pushed Wei Ziqing’s body and shook its head. It did not want to leave yet.

Wei Ziqing sighed softly, then a smile appeared on his face. “I understand, Brother Condor. I will come back after some time to accompany you, until…”

At this point, Wei Ziqing’s voice became lower. “Until I leave this world…”

…

“Have you heard? Sect Leader Huang and Hero Guo have invited Wulin knights to attend the Hero Assembly at the Lu Family Manor in Dasheng Pass. Many righteous people are heading to Dasheng Pass now!”

“A martial arts assembly? Aren’t Sect Leader Huang and Hero Guo guarding Xiangyang City? Why are they holding a Hero Assembly now?”

“I heard it is to discuss matters regarding opposing the Mongol army!”

Nanyang County was located within the borders of Shanxi. Before long, Wei Ziqing would reach the region of Mount Zhongnan.

After bidding farewell to the Divine Condor, Wei Ziqing traveled north, heading straight for Mount Zhongnan.

Just as he entered Nanyang County today, he heard a few travel-worn Wulin figures. Listening to their words, Wei Ziqing froze, trying hard to digest the information in their conversation!

“Dasheng Pass, Hero Assembly… has the plot already progressed to this point?” Wei Ziqing shook his head with a bitter smile. For the past six months, he had been with the Divine Condor focusing on the Nine Swords of Dugu, and he had actually forgotten about this.

No wonder he had encountered so many groups of sworn martial artists along the way!

“Since the Hero Assembly is being held, then she…” Wei Ziqing’s gaze became vacant. He had not forgotten that she would appear at the Hero Assembly for the sake of Yang Guo!

“In that case, I shall go to Dasheng Pass!” Wei Ziqing led his yellow-maned horse, intending to follow the group of Wulin figures to Dasheng Pass.

But as he turned, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he felt a sense of disbelief. “How could I meet him here?”

It was a youth dressed casually. Although they had not seen each other for a whole year and his appearance had changed a lot, Wei Ziqing recognized who it was immediately.

Yang Guo!

And beside Yang Guo were two beautiful young girls.

One was elegant and refined with extreme beauty. Her eyes were clear and bright, and her dignified manner carried a hint of feminine shyness. Dressed in green robes, she was beautiful and quiet, always giving off a gentle feeling.

The other was completely different from the first. Her thin lips curved slightly upward, making her look cute and lively. The only flaw was that one of her feet was lame, which made people feel a great sense of pity!

“Lame? Lu Wushuang? Then the person beside her must be Cheng Ying? Why is Yang Guo with these sisters? Shouldn’t he be following a group of beggars?”

Wei Ziqing’s expression changed. The plot seemed to have become somewhat different!

“Brother… Brother Wei!” While Wei Ziqing was dazed because Yang Guo was mysteriously with Cheng Ying and Lu Wushuang, Yang Guo also saw Wei Ziqing. He was stunned for a moment, then cried out in surprise and quickly stepped toward Wei Ziqing. “Brother Wei, why are you here? Are you also going to Dasheng Pass?”

Wei Ziqing had left the Ancient Tomb a year ago. Seeing him again, Yang Guo felt quite joyful!

The two of them were very similar; both were unwelcome people in the Quanzhen Sect. Additionally, although Wei Ziqing was cold, Yang Guo could clearly feel his closeness toward him. Therefore, upon seeing Wei Ziqing, he couldn’t help but be excited!

“What? Wei Ziqing? You are Wei Ziqing?” Hearing Yang Guo’s words, Lu Wushuang let out a surprised cry. Even the quiet Cheng Ying’s eyes lit up, and she looked at Wei Ziqing with curiosity.

“That’s right, Wushuang, Sister Cheng. This is the Brother Wei I often mentioned to you!” Yang Guo nodded and said to Wei Ziqing, “Brother Wei, this is Lu Wushuang and Sister Cheng Ying!”

“I know,” Wei Ziqing nodded. “Lu Wushuang, the eldest Miss of the Lu Family Manor in Jiaxing, Jiangnan, daughter of Lu Zhanyuan and disciple of the Scarlet Serpent Fairy Li Mochou. Cheng Ying, a disciple of the Eastern Heretic Island Master Huang. The two of them are cousins!”

“How do you know?” Lu Wushuang stared blankly at Wei Ziqing. How did he know so clearly?

Not only Lu Wushuang, but a shocked expression also appeared on Cheng Ying’s face. She was a disciple of the Peach Blossom Island Master, and very few people knew this. How could Wei Ziqing know?

Wei Ziqing did not answer. How could he explain?

Tell them he was a traveler from another world?

“I see, Li Mochou must have told you! By the way, how did you persuade Li Mochou back then? You actually made her turn away from evil and return to the right path? Tell us quickly!” Looking at the silent Wei Ziqing, Lu Wushuang suddenly remembered the recent rumors in the Jianghu and had a realization.

“Li Mochou turned away from evil? What is going on?” Wei Ziqing frowned. He did not know why Lu Wushuang linked him to Li Mochou, but Li Mochou had returned to the right path?

What was this about?

“You don’t know?” Hearing this, a complex look appeared in Yang Guo’s eyes. However, seeing that Wei Ziqing truly did not know, he slowly explained. Only then did Wei Ziqing understand why they spoke that way!

It turned out that after meeting Li Mochou at the restaurant six months ago, Li Mochou had disappeared from the Wulin world, and no one knew where she had gone.

The many Wulin knights at the restaurant remembered the words Wei Ziqing had spoken there. They felt that Li Mochou’s disappearance was because of Wei Ziqing’s persuasion, leading her to retire from the Jianghu and turn away from evil.

Hearing this, a look of amazement appeared on Wei Ziqing’s face. He had not expected that his words would actually have an effect.

“It is good that she saw the truth!” He sighed inwardly. If Li Mochou truly saw through everything, that would be for the best. In the future, she would not have to suffer the miserable fate of dying in a sea of fire.