Sakura Returns

  Martial Arts Conference!

  After waking up from a good sleep, Luo Keke changed into her clothes with the help of Xiong Dou. On the day she went to Huangfu Yu's house, Xiong Dou met Zhuo Xi, and the letter she left saved Xiong Dou's life. Last night, when they met again, Luo Keke first apologized for losing the travel outfit that Xiong Dou had prepared for her, which made Xiong Dou burst into tears again.

  Xiong Niang's loyalty is no longer a concern, but Luo Keke thought it over and decided not to bring Xiong Niang to the Wulin Conference after all. This woman was afraid of Mu Yi, and if she were to be counterattacked by Mu Yi in that situation, it would be troublesome.

  Zhuo Xi and Lin Zi Yu left the inn when it was still misty in the sky, leaving Du Cheng Si to watch the house. As for Zhuo Xi's whereabouts, Luo Ke Ke didn't ask much.

  She took Nie Xuan along to the meeting, thinking that it would be better for her to get along with Nie Xuan than to watch over Zhuo Xi, and who knows, maybe she could even help Zhuo Xi.

  Nie Yi was dressed in a grey linen long shirt today, rather than his official uniform.

  Luo Keke was dragged by him to the outer court of the Grand Assembly when he was stopped, and the gatekeeper asked Luo Keke for his visiting card, which Luo Keke did not have.

  Just in trouble, they ran into the Shu Mountain's female Taoist priests again. Seeing them, Lu Keke hated that she couldn't find a hole to bury herself in. The female lead had been messing with the Shu Mountain for so long and even locked up the female Taoist priests underground, this grudge wouldn't be gone anytime soon.

  "Luogu Niang, long time no see." The lead nun surprisingly took the initiative to greet her.

  Luo Keke hastily responded. She noticed that the nun's eyes seemed to have no resentment as she had imagined, so she asked timidly if she still hated her.

  "What's there to resent?" said the lead nun, "After all, we're not as skilled as that Zhuo Yun by your side. Being locked up is a warning. During this period, Lu'nu has also suffered. The deceased will not be reborn, and in the future, Lu'nu should think about how to do good deeds. The sea of suffering is boundless, and turning back early is the right path."

  Luo Keke nodded silently, a huge weight lifted off her mind. Meng Fu said: "The Queen of the Grasslands has arrived. She killed Mu Yi's parents, and if Xuan Yunzi doesn't come out to testify, no one in this world can prove her innocence."

  Xuanyunzi should be in the meeting room, but she can't get in again.

  In the distance, the venue of the Wulin Conference was fluttering with flags and banners, and the sound of applause could be heard from afar. The attire of each sect was vastly different, with some wearing white robes that flowed like clouds, their hair combed to perfection, looking like the male lead in a movie or TV show; others were dressed in bright green and colorful clothing, resembling the demons from Journey to the West; while there were also those who bared their chests and backs, covered in tattoos, making one wonder if they were members of Hong Kong's underworld.

  Zhuo Xi said that the Wulin Grand Assembly was not just a world dominated by large sects. Seeing all this, Luo Keke suddenly had an epiphany.

  Suddenly another bald head with injuries all over his face and head popped up in front of him.

  Empty release.

  Seeing the appearance of Shi Kong, Keke was greatly shocked. Looking at this appearance, it is estimated that he was punished by Fang Zhang's family law because of yesterday's affairs. She stretched out her hand to comfort him, but was cleverly dodged by Shi Kong.

  "Miss, don't be like this, I'm a monk who has renounced worldly life."

  This doesn't sound like something Shixiang would say!

  Luo Keke immediately became suspicious, hurriedly pinched the corners of Rixiao's face and pulled downwards with force. The feeling was very good, this face shouldn't be fake.

  Could it be that after being beaten by the Shaolin abbot Hai last night, Shi Kong suddenly understood the Buddhist teachings and reformed? Since Shi Kong had an epiphany, Luo Keke felt she should keep her distance from him.

  She hadn't taken three steps when Shi Kong pulled her back, his hideous face sporting an inexplicable smile. "Miss, how could you leave Xiao He Shang?"

  Lu Keke: "......Then I'll be back."

  "Miss, don't be like this, I'm a monk who has renounced worldly life."

  Koko: *silence*

  It turns out that Xiao Kong is still a sentimental child!

  Still being capricious, Shi Kong naturally wouldn't bother with the clear rules and regulations, completely disregarding the complex gaze of the gatekeeper. He exceptionally loudly brought Luo Keke and Nie Zhan into the venue, and also promised to help Luo Keke find Xuan Yunzi.

  Shi Kong walked along the way, introducing various sects to Keke and Nie Zhan. The ground was covered with a layer of autumn leaves, and the disciples of various factions had already begun small-scale martial arts competitions. Wherever they went, the leaves danced wildly, and from a distance, it seemed quite magnificent. Shi Kong said they were doing pre-war training for the upcoming Jianghu Martial Arts Competition in a few days.

  At the right moment, Luo Keke asked about the incident when Wu Yong, a fake Zhidao Xing, chased him that day, intending to understand the "Thousand-Faced King" from it. However, Xi Kong said he only remembered having a strange fragrance at that time and then knew nothing else. When he woke up, he was already in Liao Buqu's prison.

  "Then... when was Lin Ziyu locked up in prison again?"

  "Brother Lin..." With a crooked head, Xi Kong thought for a moment, then suddenly slapped his palm and said, "Brother Lin is a big shot!"

  "Why say that?"

  "That day, Lin brother was almost tied up like a rice dumpling and thrown in by Liao Buqi's men! I heard those people say that Lin brother wanted to buy the fallen pearl but couldn't, and spoke out of turn, offending Liao Buqi."

  So that's how it is.

  "Do you know what Linzi Yu wants to do with the Pearl of the South Sea that he bought?"

  "Who knows? That's just a pearl! Not even worth a old hen, and the hen can still make soup!"

  Ruo Keke burst out laughing at these words.

  Nie Xie replied, "The Luohai Pearl is a treasured secret of our dynasty. I never thought it would fall into the hands of a Jianghu rogue like you, and yet your heart remains unchanged."

  Luo Keke hastily asked in pursuit.

  Nie's eyebrows furrowed, and he put on a serious face. "I heard from Father that the Luohai Pearl has the effect of preserving one's beauty, it was a treasure of one of the late Emperor's beloved concubines. After that concubine passed away, the Luohai Pearl wasn't buried with her, instead, it was given to Gong Cangsha by the late Emperor. But I didn't expect it to end up in Liao Buqu's hands now. No wonder Gong Cangsha came all the way to Emei Mountain. He must have heard some rumors and came to look for the Luohai Pearl. After all, it's a national treasure. The late Emperor has passed away, if the current Emperor wants to ask Gong Cangsha for the Luohai Pearl, he won't be able to take it out, that would be troublesome."

  Luo Keke didn't expect there was another layer of meaning! At the beginning, Luo Haizhu should have been a female supporting character who asked Zhuo Yun to steal.

  As the loser, Gong Cangsha should hate her... She still prays that Zhuo Xi will overthrow Gong Cangsha sooner rather than later.

  As they walked and talked, they didn't notice that they had arrived at a small garden with a winding path. Shi Kong looked around and pulled out a somewhat transparent rope from his pocket, handing one end to Nie Qian. He winked at Luo Keke, "Little monk brought you in, you should also help little monk." Then he instructed Nie Qian to hide behind the grass on the opposite side with the rope. Luo Keke was also dragged into another clump of grass.

  Shi Kong said he had been observing for a long time, that person comes here to take a walk every day. Looking at his posture, it's natural to think of bullying someone, but Ruo Ke didn't know who Shi Kong would bully next.

  Just then, a familiar figure appeared in the distance.

  "Just you dare to quarrel with our abbot!"

  The person who is empty-headed is Mu Yi!？

  Muyi was still very beautiful, but she looked a bit distracted. She easily fell for Shikong's trick and was tripped by the rope, falling face-first into the mud.

  "Haha." Xie Kong Yin smiled for a moment and said, "You dared to argue with our abbot that day!"

  Luo Keke gently patted his shoulder, "Xie Kong a..."

  "What's the matter, benefactress?"

  "...Don't you think this is something that a respectable family shouldn't be doing?"

  "What is this 'noble and orthodox' nonsense? I'm just a little monk from Shaolin, and anyone who offends Shaolin will be punished no matter how far away they are!"

  Luo Keke started to feel relieved, fortunately, the female lead that day was able to provoke Emei...

  She didn't disappoint, in a situation that would be extremely embarrassing for anyone else, she simply sat on the ground, rubbed her knees, placed her fingers under her nose and sobbed. This immediately attracted a group of sympathetic martial artists who surrounded her to comfort and care for her.

  That monk was so angry that he slapped his thigh and said, "My Shaolin does things openly and honestly! This time I couldn't handle her, next time I'll secretly put laxatives in that woman's teacup!"

  Koko: "......"

  Everyone says Shaolin does things openly and honestly, but when Shifei says it, the tone is different...

  Just then, a tall and proud man in red clothes walked quickly from afar. He felt around on the ground with his hand and soon found the thin rope that had tripped Mu Yi. Holding onto the rope, he looked angry and asked, "Who did this?"

  Luo Keke looked at Shi Kong with a tangled expression, thinking that in this situation, whether they escaped or not, they would be caught anyway...

  He pretended to be nonchalant, even making a gesture of flipping his hair, but the few strands on his bald head didn't even budge.

  "Who's there!?" The red-clad man strode towards where they were hiding.

  Xie Kong grasped Keke's hand and took a big step forward, "It's the little monk and the female donor working together!"

  Under the gaze of the crowd, Keke really wanted to take a bite out of Rong's bald head. But when she looked up and saw Mu Yi's angry yet enduring expression, she felt exceptionally pleased in her heart. She straightened her back.

  Muyi smiled lightly, "I thought who was being so naughty, it turned out to be Keke sister."

  Luo Keke had already figured out Mu Yi's rule, as long as there was a man by her side, Mu Yi would be exceptionally gentle to her, and she also enjoyed this gentleness with a clear conscience. "Sister Mu Yi, it's been a long time since we last met, you're getting more and more beautiful."

  "Cocoa has also grown up beautifully." Mu Yi smiled very beautifully too.

  Under their relatively gentle smiles, their eyes were exceptionally fierce in combat.

  It's time to get down to business, Mu Yi said gently, "Sister, since we're from the same family, it's not a good thing to have a relationship with each other."

  Luo Keke was about to speak, but was pushed away by Xi Kong. Xi Kong hugged his arm, with a proud and arrogant expression, "Which eye of yours saw that we had an affair? You're really shameless!"

  A tear rolled down Mu Yi's eyes immediately.

  It's a bit untimely to say this, but seeing Mu Yi being bullied, all the martial artists present turned hostile towards him and Luo Keke. The red-clothed man was even more furious, holding up the rope in front of Shi Kong, "The evidence is conclusive! What else do you have to say?"

  She gave him a light glance and said, "You say this is Xiao He Shang's? Then shout out to the rope and ask if it's really Xiao He Shang's or not! And even if it was Xiao He Shang's, we put the rope here to catch bad people. Who told this female donor to come over herself?"

  The man in red flew into a rage.

  Xie Kong also has an attitude of "a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water", saying "You're not happy? Bite me!"

  The red-clad man's hand reached for the curved knife at his waist.

  Luo Keke looked at the situation, if she didn't make a move now, it's likely that both sides would resort to violence. However, it wasn't time yet, and she couldn't afford to let things get too awkward, or else with the people around her, they might not be able to handle Mu Yi. So she gently pulled on Shi Kong's sleeve and said seriously, "Young Master, say a bit more!"

  "The more you let Xiao Heshang speak, the less Xiao Heshang will say!"

  Manipulating empty space is really fun.

  Luo Keke stepped forward, gently grasping Mu Yi's hand, and tenderly smoothed out her hair. This action earned approving glances from the surrounding martial artists. "Sister," she affectionately called out, "didn't you lose a little dog a few days ago?"

  Mu Yi glanced at her, her eyes still hazy and beautiful.

  Luo Keke made a sad face and said, "Sister, sister, the other day I found that the little dog seemed to have been bitten to death by some terrifying animal. Sister, don't be sad."

  "What's there to be sad about?" Mu Yi smiled lightly, "I still have many small dogs. That fearsome creature doesn't always get the chance to bite my small dogs to death."

  "Is that so?" Keke leaned her head on Mu Yi's shoulder and let out a soft sigh, "Sister knows, after eating one small dog, naturally knows the next one..." She emphasized her tone, "should be eaten away."

  Mu Yi's expression remained unchanged as he said, "But eating too much will naturally lead to bursting to death."

  "Really?" Koko laughed and let go of Mu Yi.

  Mu Yi still smiled with the most enchanting smile. At the same time, he pointed at the man in red and said, "Let me introduce you to my sister, this is Xuan Tang, the most famous divine detective on Jianghu. The Jianghu is in turmoil, even my beloved little dog has died. Now what I need most is Xuan Tang. Xuan Tang will surely help a young woman like you avenge her past grievances."

  Under the foot of Huahuanpai Mountain

  The warm sunlight poured down on the calm lake surface, where a slender and delicate woman with an absolutely beautiful face stood quietly by the water's edge. The soft sunlight cast a faint halo around her body. This person was none other than Fengli Xi.

  Long before the appointed hour, Fengli Xi had already arrived at the Huahuan Sect. She stood by the lake at the foot of the mountain, gazing at the beautiful reflection in the water while lamenting to herself. With such a stunning appearance, she feared it would attract many unnecessary troubles. However, with her current cultivation level, even if she used disguise techniques, she was afraid that Golden Dan and above old monsters could still see through her true form at a glance.

  What can be done about it?!

  Just as he was pouting in the wind with a resentful face, a familiar male voice came from behind him, "Aren't you going to Huahuan? Why are you stopping here?"

  In the wind, Xi Huan's gaze followed the sound and went far away, only to see a fleeting white figure standing by the lake not far from her, against the wind. The gentle breeze blew over, disturbing his long hair flying in the wind, clear and dust-free. And that person had been hiding his own shadow behind a thin mist all along, making it impossible for people to see clearly or speak clearly.

  "Is that you?!" Feng Rixi saw the familiar white figure in the wind and a hint of surprise flashed through her crystal-like eyes, but it was quickly hidden again. "Hmph, I didn't know you'd remember to come back! I thought you, a noble person, had long forgotten about this place and were already indulging in some paradise somewhere!"

  Upon hearing this, Lianying slowly walked towards Fengri with a unique gait that made him appear even more aloof and detached.

  "What's wrong?" Lingshuan still wore a white dress, standing behind Fengli, her sleeves fluttering without wind, like a startled swan. "It's been years since we last met, and your temper has improved!"

  "Hmph..." Feng Li pursed her lips and let out a cold hum.

  Seeing Feng Ri Xi's cold attitude, Li Shuang didn't get angry either. She remained elegant and refined as she asked lightly, "Didn't your master take good care of you?"

  "My master is very good to me! Don't you worry!" Fengli Xi turned her head, propping up her pointed chin with one hand, and said with a huff.

  Seeing the wind was heavy with a hint of real energy, Lian Xiang faintly explained, "I've been staying by your side all these years, my spiritual power has been somewhat depleted, so I went into seclusion for 10 years!"

  "Ah...... you......" Upon hearing this, Fengli Xi looked at the man in front of her with surprise.

  It turned out that it was his own reason that made him disappear for so long. But why didn't he ever explain? If he had told her the truth from the beginning, she wouldn't have been so resentful of him!

  Ling'er didn't notice Fengli Xi's complicated emotions, only to see him suddenly clasp his hands together quickly and cast a spell at Fengli Xi, "Now take another look at the reflection in the water."

  Feng Li Xi blinked her eyes and looked at the water with a puzzled expression.

  The next moment, she stretched out her slender arm and slowly stroked her face, muttering, "This is... my original appearance."

  The reflection in the water was not someone else, but her appearance when she was Xī Huì. However, the bloodstain between her eyebrows could not be hidden!

  Although this appearance does not have the enchanting beauty of Jiǔ Líng, nor the elegant and refined otherworldliness of Mò Jūn, it is also gentle and pleasing to people, moving and touching.

  "Ah! Rather than having you bear the appearance of Shunji, it's better to use your original form, and it will be easier to get things done! It also counts as following your heart's desire!" Liling nodded and continued, "The illusion technique I used, you don't have to worry about being seen through by others!"

  Feng Li Xi looked at Ruri Sakuragi with gratitude, but didn't say anything more. Some things don't necessarily need to be said out loud. She believed that Ruri understood, and that was enough...

  Hehuanpai is located at the top of Xiangling Mountain, surrounded by water on all sides. Due to the high and inaccessible mountains, the peak has accumulated snow for many years, which never melts. The mist surrounds it, with layers of peaks overlapping each other, resembling a fairyland on earth.

  If a cultivator above the fifth layer of the Qi Refining stage generally relies on flying swords to travel up and down the mountain, Feng Lixi has no choice but to proceed on foot into the Imperial City. Firstly, she doesn't know how to ride a sword; secondly, if she were to ride Xiao Bai, it would be too showy.

  So, by the time Fengli Xi finally climbed to the top of Gengling Mountain, three days had already passed.

  Looking at the three big words "He Huan Pai" in front of him, Feng Li Xi felt indignant and sorrowful.

  Why did such a large immortal sect build on the top of such a high mountain? It's so hard for her to climb that her legs are soft and she's short of breath. Fortunately, she has finally arrived at her destination, if this mountain were any higher, she would probably have died in the wilderness.

  However, after this ordeal, Fengri Xi finally made up her mind to learn how to fly with a sword. Otherwise, if she encountered such a situation again next time, wouldn't it cost her little life?!

  She didn't believe that she, a newly emerging human being, couldn't even control a small flying sword!

  He took another look at the majestic gate of the Huahuan Sect, and suddenly, his gaze was drawn to a stone statue in front of the gate that was neither big nor small.

  After carefully examining the stone statue, Feng Li's lips trembled uncontrollably in the wind.

  If her guess was correct, the stone statue was none other than Su Jingling's ancestor - Xu Yu Zhenjun's stone statue.

  The stone statue carved out the figure vividly, with its lively facial features and familiar eyebrows and eyes, all of which unmistakably showed that the statue was modeled after Su Yu Zhen Jun. However, the statue had its hands tied behind its back and was kneeling in a sinister manner at the entrance of the He Huan Sect...

  What on earth is going on here?!

  Is it because the Tassel Fairy was resentful due to unrequited love and thought of this way to take revenge on Su Yu Jing?!

  Is this Huan Xianzi really daring to be herself? Doesn't she fear that the cultivators who know Xu Yu Zhen Jun will see through the true identity of this stone statue and suffer from public criticism? Isn't she afraid that this move will affect her gentle image?

  As expected, people say it's better to offend a petty person than to offend a woman!

  Only a gentle woman, once she remembers her grievances, is also unbearable for anyone.

  Fengri Xi pursed her lips and secretly made up her mind that no matter what, she must not let the Huanhuan Fairy discover that she was the biological granddaughter of Suoyu Zhenjun, otherwise, it would be hard to guarantee that the Huanhuan Fairy wouldn't vent her resentment towards the old ancestor on her. She didn't want to suffer from the Fish Pool disaster for no reason!

  Just then, several cultivators guarding the gate saw Feng Ri Xi and stepped forward to ask, "Miss, this is the Huixiang Sect, haven't you taken a wrong turn?"

  "I'm here to apply for a servant position!" She blinked her eyes and smiled softly in the wind. She vaguely remembered someone mentioning in the tavern that the Huawan Sect was recruiting miscellaneous servants these days, so she might as well use this excuse to enter the Huawan Sect with dignity.

  "But the recruitment period for miscellaneous chores has already passed, you're too late!" Upon hearing this, a refined young man wearing a blue Taoist robe asked in puzzlement, "Miss seems to be a cultivator as well, why didn't she go apply for the outer sect instead of applying for servitude?"

  "My talent is limited, I'm afraid I won't be able to go far on the path of cultivation, being able to enter the Harmony Sect as a servant is already a good ending..." Upon hearing this, Feng Li Xi put on a pitiful and sorrowful expression, choking back tears as she spoke.

  Just as Xing was enjoying himself acting in the wind, several handsome cultivators suddenly stood up respectfully on one side and said, "Zu Li Zhenren, how did you come?"

  Trace... trace away from reality?!

  At these words, Fengli Xi was shocked and momentarily forgot that she was acting, looking up at the newcomer.

  Only to see the newcomer with an exquisite face, a head of silver hair shining in the sunlight. Those silver eyes were clear as water and bright as jade, and the features were truly a masterpiece of craftsmanship. If Xi Yue Wu's stunning beauty was ranked first here, then this person's appearance might not be inferior to his. However, Xi Yue Wu gave people the feeling of being like a thousand-year-old ice, cold and proud, while the person in front of him...