Ink Blade Chapter 49 (Part 1)
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Translated by Sylver
Making It Clear (part 1)
Only a moment later, several people sat back in the inner hall of the ShuijingTower.
Shui Miao’er dismissed the irrelevant people, and when she turned back, her expression was solemn, and she said in a deep voice, “The situation is urgent, so this little girl will make a long story short.”
Chu Yan sat down next to Mo Ren, pressing the other, “Did the master of the Shuijing Tower find out the news of that Wuxian Sect?”
“Yes.” Shui Miao’er nodded slightly, took out a piece of leather-made brown paper from her sleeve, and spread it out on the table.
“You must have heard a bit about this evil sect. In the southwestern wilderness mountain range, there is a dangerous peak named Feng Ju. There used to be a good breeder of five poisons hidden here, who communicated with the strange technique of Gu poison. The descendants of this clan established a sect more than a hundred years ago, named Wuxian, worshiping the snake god, and passing on the spirit witchcraft.”
Several people looked at it intently, and they saw that the twisted patterns of the “five poisons”, centipedes, poisonous snakes, scorpions, geckos, and toads were drawn on the leather paper, and the curved vines in the center also drew the five poisons together.
Xu Fangchuan took a light breath, “Yes! I have heard my master talk about the old affairs of the Central Plains repelling the poison sect in the south, this is indeed the totem of the Wuxian Sect.”
Shui Miao’er nodded, and then continued Xu Fangchuan’s words, “The sect leader of the Wuxian Sect forty years ago was named Zhong Tong, who was particularly good at poison techniques. He once had the heart to invade the Central Plains, but because of the joint resistance of the Central Plains heroes at that time, he was defeated. After Zhong Mingtong was defeated and returned to the south, he disappeared. It is said that he was seriously injured and his skills greatly declined. Since then, the Wuxian Sect has faded out of Jianghu.”
The three of them listened quietly to Shui Miao’er’s narration. After she finished speaking, she threw the leather paper into the lamp holder to burn it. The flames flickered, causing the flames to sway and the interior hall to fluctuate between light and darkness.
The master of the ShuijingTower used the unique clear and round voice of a woman to tell the unknown old things. The distant secret history of the South was revived in her voice, with the unique mystery of the ethnic race, just like a slowly unfolding magnificent picture scroll.
“And according to the news found by the Shuijing Tower…..Three years ago, Zhong Mingtong died, but this position of the Wuxian Sect has become a cloud of doubt.”
“Zhong mingtong had a son under his knee. He was said to be both talented and handsome, and his martial arts talent was high. He should have been the only choice to inherit his father’s position and restore the Wuxian Sect, but…”
“It seems that there has been a change. The Shuijing Tower was unable to find information about the new sect leader. The only thing that can be confirmed is that the successor to the sect leader’s position is not Zhong Mingtong’s son, and it even seems to be not from the Wuxian Sect.”
Xu Fangchuan frowned deeply and pondered, “So, the Wuxian Sect leader did not pass the position to his own son, but to an outsider?”
Shui Miao’er shook her head, “No… Zhong mingtong died violently. Although there is no conclusive evidence, This little girl inferred that it is very likely that there was a rebellion and usurpation below.” She paused, then said, “Since then, the Wuxian Sect has become strange. The actions of the sect members have become extremely secretive, as if they are intentionally hiding something. Now that they are active in the martial arts world again, this new sect leader must have a plan.”
Chu Yan’s heart jumped coldly, and he raised his head and said, “Three years ago… rebellion and usurpation…”
“Hmm?” Xu Fangchuan turned his face. Perhaps it was because he had just seen the Xuyang Sword move under the black-clothed man, there was still a lingering gloom between his eyebrows, “What did Palace Master Chu think of?”
Chu Yan was silent in thought, but it was Mo Ren who spoke softly, “Three years ago, it was when Bai Hua began to approach the palace master. This person appeared strangely, and his identity was also suspicious. At this moment, it is not impossible to say that he is an outsider.”
Xu Fangchuan was taken aback. Chu Yan was tense for a few breaths, then suddenly tiredly supported his forehead and let out a sigh, “This…..this Master doesn't remember what happened at that time.”
Three years have passed, and the erosion of the poison fragrance had made his memory very blurred. Even how he met Bai Hua in the first place, how he “fell in love” with this person step by step, and even how he personally brought Bai Hua into the Jiuzhong Palace…..all these details before and after were difficult to recall clearly.
Chu Yan glanced at Mo Ren with a complicated mood, “But this Master can remember what you looked like when you argued with this Master. You…..sigh.”
“…..” Mo Ren lowered his head in embarrassment, “This subordinate was impulsive back then.”
At that time, he was also young, stubborn, and relying on Chu Yan’s consistent favor, he had never concealed his hostility towards Bai Hua, a person of unknown origin.
Chu Yan was both angry and amused, and pinched the guard’s finger sourly, “Who is blaming you? This Master feels guilty towards you.”
Mo Ren was startled, subconsciously raised his face and quickly glanced at Xu and Shui and the others, “Master…this subordinate won’t be able to bear it!”
He thought to himself: How can the Master still say such things in front of outsiders…
Shui Miao’er’s lips just started to smile, and her gaze at the master and servant across from her also became a bit ambiguous. She accidentally met Mo Ren’s gaze, quickly cleared her throat, and returned to the topic, “Palace Master Chu, speaking of it… the Shuijing Tower has also discovered something interesting.”
“Although this little girl was unable to find out the surname and name of this new sect leader, she learned the name of the old sect leader’s son…that is, the young sect leader who was originally supposed to succeed.”
