Early in the morning, Spiritual Mountain Sect, Hidden Sword Court, Eagle Mountain.
The morning dew condensed into crystals, they turned into a string of frost hanging under the eaves, like a row of sparkling necklaces.
This was the residence of the Hidden Sword Court's disciples, it was called the Returning Heaven Residence. It was originally called the Sword Whetting Tower, meaning to sharpen a sword for ten years. It was the name given by the Court Master of Hidden Sword Court, Chao Tianque.
At that time, Hidden Sword Court was in high spirits, everyone's morale was high, they all wanted to prove themselves, they wanted to amaze the world with a single brilliant feat.
Then, under Chao Tianque's leadership, they did it. Hidden Sword Court had over two thousand and three hundred disciples, each and every one of them fought bravely, each and every one of them fought with their lives on the line. They sharpened their sword for ten years, and once they did it, the world would know!
However, following Chao Tianque's disappearance, Hidden Sword Court began to decline rapidly. In order to desperately maintain Hidden Sword Court's status, the disciples of Hidden Sword Court paid a huge sacrifice. Every time they went out on a mission, someone would die in battle, and it was common for them to be heavily injured.
The original Sword Whetting Tower became a place for them to recuperate. At that time, the leader of the Heavenly Thirteen Swords, Junior Uncle, joked that the Sword Whetting Tower had become a place to recuperate, and that everyone needed spiritual medicine.
Because of this, the Sword Whetting Tower slowly became what everyone called the "Returning Heaven Residence". They all hoped that one day, they would be able to reverse the situation!
However, as time passed, they slowly realised that this was an ominous name, and that there was nothing they could do to reverse the situation!
…
"Ding dong!" A crisp sound rang, and Grand Senior Brother suddenly snapped out of his daze. Only then did he realise that he had walked to the female residence of the Returning Heaven Residence, "Fanghua Ting".
Most of the female disciples in the cultivation world were refined people. At least, after a long period of cultivation, they would more or less be affected by the aura of refinement. They decorated their residence to be elegant and exquisite. It was, "Looking around at the dense forest of trees, thick green everywhere."
In the sparse area, there was a pavilion, and a gentle breeze ruffled the curtains.
The pavilion was hidden in the forest, and the wind chimes were hidden deep within the pavilion. Grand Senior Brother stood in the courtyard, and at that moment, he seemed to see the scene of the past once again in front of him.
It was a bright and sunny day. The golden sunlight shone down, making people feel so warm and lazy that they didn't want to move.
Not far away, a burst of crisp laughter mixed with the crisp ringing of a bell gently drifted over. Grand Senior Brother felt as if he was struck by lightning. He turned around and looked at the entrance of the courtyard in a daze. He saw a girl with bright eyes, red lips, white teeth, and a sweet smile. She was playing with a peach blossom in her hand. Behind her were two equally beautiful female disciples.
When the three girls saw their Eldest Senior Brother, their cheerful figures immediately stopped. Their footsteps also slowed down, and their postures also calmed down. They changed from the cheerful pretty daughters of a humble family to the steady daughters of a respectable family.
"It's you …" The woman stopped smiling, but there were still two beautiful dimples at the corners of her mouth. She smiled and said to Eldest Senior Brother, "What's the matter?"
Grand Senior Brother's eyes were filled with tears. His lips moved, and just as he was about to speak, he heard a shy voice from the side. "Little … little, little Uncle-Master asked me to come and get the Lan Yun Pill."
Grand Senior Brother turned his head and saw a young and shy man standing not far away. It was him from a few decades ago!
At that time, he tried his best to pretend to be calm in front of Little Senior Sister, not wanting her to see through his feelings. But now, when Grand Senior Brother looked at him, he felt that even a blind man could see his feelings clearly. At that time, his feelings were almost overflowing from the corners of his eyes.
The two female disciples next to Little Senior Sister laughed and chatted in low voices. Their eyes couldn't help but glance at the young Eldest Senior Brother. They covered their mouths and giggled, whispering, "Look at this idiot!"
The young Eldest Senior Brother was at a loss, and his cheeks were slightly red. But Little Senior Sister didn't make things difficult for him. She left like a gust of wind, and came back like a gust of wind, handing a small green pill bottle to Grand Senior Brother. She said in a gentle voice, "Go tell that guy who only knows how to order others around, he has his own hands and feet. If he wants to get something, he can get it himself. Why bother Little Junior Brother?"
The young Eldest Senior Brother's neck was a little red. He struggled to maintain his calm and said nervously, "It's, it's okay. If Uncle-Master has something to do, it's my duty to help. It's okay, it's okay."
The two female disciples next to him couldn't help but giggle. This time, the young Eldest Senior Brother couldn't stand still. He said in a panic, "Little Senior Sister, is there anything else?
If, if there's nothing else, then I, I, I … "
"Hey, wait …" Little Senior Sister called out to the young Eldest Senior Brother who was about to escape. She stepped forward and gently flipped open his collar. Then, like a gentle wife, she swept the wrinkles on his robe and patted the dust off his shoulders, saying, "You're already so old, yet you still don't pay attention to your appearance!
Go, remember to pass the message to him!
You, you're too honest. Honest people suffer too much! "
The Eldest Senior Brother stared blankly at the young Eldest Senior Brother as he fled from this place. His embarrassed appearance caused the two female disciples to convulse with laughter. At that time, he subconsciously looked back and saw Little Senior Sister looking at him with a smile. That smile was like a cool summer day, a gentle ripple on the mirror-like surface of a lake, sending ripples into his heart.
The Eldest Senior Brother held back his tears and reached out his trembling hand to touch Little Senior Sister next to him. But just as his hand was about to touch Little Senior Sister, her figure was like snow, turning into flying ash and suddenly dissipating.
It was still the same Returning Heaven Residence, still the same Fanghua Ting, but it was now the twelfth lunar month. Although the winter sun was still shining brightly, when it shone on the body, it was bone-chilling cold.
The tears that flowed down the Eldest Senior Brother's cheeks had just reached his cheeks when they froze. He reached out in panic, wanting to hold back the 'Little Senior Sister' who had turned into ashes. But when he turned around, he saw that Little Senior Sister had already fallen into a pool of blood. Blood kept gushing out of her throat as she tightly held onto the Eldest Senior Brother's hand next to her. She struggled and whispered, "Promise me … you must promise me!"
The Eldest Senior Brother choked back his grief and said in a choked voice, "Yes, yes, I promise you …"
But Little Senior Sister did not let go. She still held onto the Eldest Senior Brother's hand tightly in front of her. She used all her strength to struggle and said, "You, what do you promise me?"
The Eldest Senior Brother sobbed, choking with sobs, "I promise you, I will never avenge you!
If I break this promise, my body and soul will be destroyed! "
Little Senior Sister smiled, her smile filled with relief. Her red lips moved slightly as she murmured in a low voice, "Fool, I … I …"
The Eldest Senior Brother's face was full of tears as he leaned forward and whispered, "Little Senior Sister, what did you say?"
Little Senior Sister smiled and whispered with tears in her eyes, "Like, like … like … like …"
"Little Senior Sister, what did you say?"
When the Eldest Senior Brother looked up again, he found that the smile on the face of the beauty in his arms had frozen. She could no longer speak.
He had no way of knowing what Little Senior Sister was going to say next!
Did she like him, or did she like Little Senior Uncle?
He would never know!
"Little Senior Sister!
No! "
The Eldest Senior Brother roared with grief and indignation, his voice spreading far and wide in the gloomy night.
… …
When the Eldest Senior Brother came back to his senses, his face was already full of tears, and he stood in the same place, his whole body covered in frost. He didn't know how long he had been standing there.
He slowly moved his feet, pushed open one of the doors, and came to Little Senior Sister's boudoir.
Although no one had lived here for many years, it was still neat and tidy, without a speck of dust. The Eldest Senior Brother came to the table and slowly sat down, staring blankly at the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone on the table, as if he could see the scene of Little Senior Sister holding his hand and teaching him how to draw talismans.
All of this, the Eldest Senior Brother couldn't help but sob in a low voice, "Little Senior Sister, I'm sorry!
After so many years … I still can't find the murderer!
I … I can't accept this, I really can't!
You won't let me find the murderer!
But for so many years, I haven't been able to sleep well!
As long as I close my eyes, I can see you!
I can see you die in my arms!
I, I really can't accept this!
I can't die, if I die!
Who will avenge you! "
Eldest Brother cried and said in a low voice, "You will forgive me, won't you?
Little Senior Sister?
I did the right thing, right? "