Chapter 74: Yu Heng’s Misfortune

Moon White Rabbit had always struck her as a gentle giant, a quiet and elegant creature. For it to suggest taking her out to witness some gossip tonight was truly unexpected.

“Alright!” she agreed, climbing onto Moon White Rabbit’s back. As she lay against its soft fur, Ji Jiuxuan couldn’t help but ask, “Moon White, what interesting thing are we going to see?”

On such a dark and windy night, for Moon White Rabbit to call something interesting, it had to be truly special.

“Over at the Spirit Beast Peak, Yu Heng is having a terrible day.”

The excitement in Moon White Rabbit’s voice surprised Ji Jiuxuan. Still, she wasn’t timid—she would only get involved if she was certain there was no real danger.

She knew Yu Heng was despicable, but even with Moon White Rabbit’s help, she doubted they could defeat him. “Moon White, do you have a way to make sure Yu Heng doesn’t notice us?”

Getting caught spectating someone else’s misfortune was a risk in itself.

“Xuanxuan, have you forgotten my innate skill?”

As Moon White Rabbit carried her toward Spirit Beast Peak, the wind brought a gentle chill, and lying atop its back was indescribably comfortable.

It took her a moment, but then she recalled Moon White Rabbit’s ability. “Concealment?”

Not all Moon White Rabbits possessed this skill. Only those with high bloodlines who absorbed the essence of the moon had fur as soft and luminous as moonlight, and their innate talent was concealment.

She had never realized Moon White Rabbit possessed such an ability.

“Yes, concealment. So don’t worry, Xuanxuan. Even if the sect leader himself comes, he wouldn’t be able to find us.”

Ji Jiuxuan adored this big rabbit even more. She resolved to plant more spirit herbs and fruits it liked in the future.

After all, there was no contract between them, yet Moon White Rabbit had always been so good to her, even allowing her to hug it. At this moment, Ji Jiuxuan was overjoyed.

“Thank you, Moon White!”

Since they could hide themselves while watching Yu Heng’s downfall, she absolutely wanted to be first in line.

Excited, Ji Jiuxuan sat atop Moon White Rabbit as they sped toward Spirit Beast Peak.

“Xuanxuan, sit tight and don’t leave my back. That way, you’ll be concealed too.” The considerate Moon White Rabbit even formed a seatbelt of spiritual energy for her, so she didn’t have to worry about falling off.

As it spoke, a glow surrounded Moon White Rabbit. Ji Jiuxuan saw a formation of light enveloping them, hiding both their presence and forms.

“Let’s go!”

Moon White Rabbit bounded swiftly toward the Spirit Beast Forest. Ji Jiuxuan, who’d been a little nervous, soon realized that as Moon White Rabbit leapt through the forest, not a sound could be heard—she felt as if they were walking through thin air.

“If you like this big rabbit so much, you could just form a contract. Its strength is definitely that of a high-level, concealed Moon White Rabbit,” the system remarked, clearly impressed with Moon White Rabbit’s abilities.

For such a talented Moon White Rabbit to be a mere mount at the sect’s relay station—the power of its concealment must be extraordinary.

Ji Jiuxuan looked at the Moon White Rabbit carrying her and refused, “It’s up to its own will. Moon White is free in the sect now, and I don’t want to restrain it.”

“How do you know it wouldn’t want to, if you don’t ask?” The system understood that the closer Ji Jiuxuan grew to someone, the more she feared hurting them—so with Moon White Rabbit, she dared not even bring it up.

Silly rabbit. If the host asked, it would surely agree.

“I’ll think about it.” To obtain a spirit beast from the relay station, she’d need to exchange sect contribution points.

She hadn’t done any tasks yet, so her points were still at zero.

The system’s suggestion made her a little tempted, but she and Moon White Rabbit were good friends. It didn’t feel right to propose exchanging points for it right after witnessing its strength.

She truly liked Moon White Rabbit.

Still, collecting points was something she needed to begin—she’d heard there were many things in the sect that could be exchanged.

Moon White Rabbit stopped on a massive tree branch and sent her a mental message, “Xuanxuan, we’re here. Just below us.”

Following Moon White Rabbit’s indication, Ji Jiuxuan saw Yu Heng standing below, covered in wounds, supporting himself with his sword. He looked badly hurt.

Despite this, his face was still full of arrogance. He looked at the person opposite him, gritting his teeth as he sneered, “Qu Liang, you lapdog. Aren’t you afraid the Disciplinary Hall will come for you?”

The man across from him wore a crimson robe, a long whip glowing with silver in his hand. Approaching Yu Heng, he asked calmly, “You think the Disciplinary Hall will help you?”

The whip lashed out viciously at Yu Heng. He tried to block with his sword, but as if his strength had left him, he was thrown aside.

“Qu Liang, you’ll die a horrible death!” Yu Heng’s bloodshot eyes were full of hatred. “Kill me if you dare! Go on, kill me!”

He laughed mockingly, “You don’t dare. You don’t dare to kill me!”

“Hahaha! As long as I’m alive, neither you nor that little bastard Qu Liang will live in peace. I’ll see you both dead.”

He laughed even louder. “Isn’t Nie Xingyuan most concerned about that little bastard? If she dies—and at your hands, Qu Liang—won’t that be fun?”

Yu Heng couldn’t see them; otherwise, he might have tried to kill Ji Jiuxuan on the spot and frame Qu Liang for it.

Meeting Yu Heng’s crazed, murderous gaze, Ji Jiuxuan narrowed her eyes—a sign the system recognized as her anger rising.

“Don’t be afraid, Xuanxuan. Moon White will protect you,” Moon White Rabbit assured her. It realized the ‘other person’ Yu Heng spoke of was Ji Jiuxuan, and its only thought was to keep her safe.

“Don’t worry, Moon White, I’m not afraid.” Though Yu Heng couldn’t see her, Ji Jiuxuan’s lips curled into a wicked smile.

Who would kill whom was yet to be seen!

Once she returned, she would start studying the Tianji Shadow Talisman—not to consume the Phoenix Feather Sovereign Bird, but to dispose of this repulsive man.

“You’ll be disappointed. From now on, you’ll never have that power again.”

Though Yu Heng hurled every insult and threat he could, Qu Liang remained unshaken, his expression cold as ever.

The whip lashed out again, leaving another wound on Yu Heng.

At last, Yu Heng realized something was wrong. “The Spirit-Devouring Whip!”

“I’ll kill you!” Yu Heng tried to erupt in fury, but the Spirit-Devouring Whip had already taken effect—every wound glowed with silver light, draining his spiritual energy unceasingly.

Images of the Spirit-Devouring Whip surfaced in Ji Jiuxuan’s mind.

It was a high-grade magical weapon, its attributes straddling the border of good and evil. It was also known as the Transformation Whip.

Despite its terrifying power, records said no one could forge it anymore. The method was not only extremely difficult, but the restrictions were too many, making it not worth the trouble. Those capable of forging it were nearly impossible to find.

“System, who do you think forged this Spirit-Devouring Whip?” If someone found out, it would be a major event.

Meanwhile, Yu Heng attacked Qu Liang again, but his spiritual power drained away through his wounds—he was no match at all. Qu Liang kicked him to the ground, and Yu Heng couldn’t get up.

“If you have the guts, kill me! You won’t! Hahaha! You won’t! Just wait until I finish you off—just wait!” Yu Heng grew even more frenzied, blood at the corner of his mouth, his gaze at Qu Liang like a beast ready to bite.

“No, I won’t kill you.” As he spoke, a pill appeared in Qu Liang’s hand, spiritual energy surging into it. “This will be worse than death for you.”

(End of chapter)