Times Have Changed [MDZS]

Chapter 24: Lure The Tiger Out Of The Mountains

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Chapter Twenty Four

Jingchu and Chongyang won great victories, forcing the enemy to retreat to the Northern Qinling, and thus, recovering all the lost territory under the jurisdiction of the Yunmeng Jiang Sect. After almost a year of its fall, Yunmeng Jiang Clan had finally regained the Lotus Pier.

All of these wouldn't be possible without the help of the great Hanguang-Jun and the female demonic cultivator who mysteriously appeared in the midst of the war against Wen Rouhan, Zhengye Xiangu.

Five months ago, this woman dressed in a fiery red and black robes showed up with her corpse puppets in the foot of the mountain in Chongyang. At first, the clan elders of the Yunmeng Jiang Clan were rather weary of her, a woman of no clear origins, a cultivator of an uncommon path, and a power that could be a great threat in the future. But circumstances forced them to make a quick decision: to trust her or to lose the possible help that she could offer.

Out of all the four opposing major cultivation sects, Yunmeng Jiang Sect had the least capability to resist Wen Sect's tyranny. Their sect was no longer in its former glory. Only a few elders who had been in seclusion during the massacre in Lotus Pier were the only ones left with the Jiang siblings. Their trained cultivators had already left this world together with the sect's former sect leader and madam while their senior disciple's situation was still unknown.

Upon consideration, the clan elders agreed with Jiang Cheng's choice of accepting the aid from Zhengye Xiangu. Demonic cultivator or heretic, who was more sinister than Wen Rouhan? As long as she could help to kill Wen Rouhan, they would welcome her.

But the months that passed had made them see the demonic cultivator in a different light. Her existence was still a mystery to them but she had proven herself worthy of their trust through the battles that she helped them to win, the allies that she managed to save, and the humble attitude she presented in front of them. Furthermore, she had real abilities and a righteous powerful cultivator guaranteeing her character.

And hadn't they regained Lotus Pier also with her help?

Wei Wuxian hesitantly stepped his foot on the huge residence that had once been his home. The shadows of the massacre that happened here almost a year ago still remained. The blood that once washed this place were now dried but the memory of that tragic night was still fresh in his mind.

Da Shixiong, did you miss me?

Wei Wuxian watched as one of the Jiang Sect disciples raised the banner of the Yunmeng Jiang Sect, reminding him of his lively shidi and shimei before the tragedy had took away everything from him, Jiang Cheng, and Jian Yanli.

He glanced at the siblings standing not far away from him. Like Wei Wuxian, their eyes were also reflecting the pain of losing the peaceful life in the Lotus Pier, their lively sect, and their parents. Going back to this place had brought the three of them more pain and longing instead of relief.

During his stay in Chongyang, Wei Wuxian tried every possible way to avoid Jiang Cheng and his Shijie, the two reminders of his past. However, he was well aware that those tragedies would forever hunt him no matter how much he tries to run away and hide.

Wei Wuxian suddenly looked at Lan Wangji standing immaculately beside him. His expression seemed different. Lan Wangji asked, "What is wrong?"

Wei Wuxian shook his head, "Nothing. I just thought that you are too good to me."

Lan Wangji had never once asked him why he didn't want to let Jiang Cheng and Jiang Yanli to learn about his true identity. Maybe he knew that he didn't want them to be in trouble because of his path. Perhaps Lan Wangji was just someone who wasn't fond of asking questions. No matter what, Wei Wuxian was thankful that Lan Wangji agreed in keeping this secret for him.