Kiana and the Captain's Bizarre Adventure

Chapter 285 Spirit Sand and Danzhu

The story was over, and March 7's curiosity was greatly satisfied. However, this satisfaction was quickly followed by a deep sense of guilt, since it was essentially like exposing someone's shortcomings to their face, and March 7 felt somewhat embarrassed.

"To be honest, I really didn't know there was such a bizarre and complicated story behind this," March 7 apologized.

"Sigh, it's all in the past." Li Sushang waved her hand dismissively, "Betraying one's master and ancestors is an unforgivable and heinous crime in our area. Although my mother ultimately didn't lose her conscience and became the grandmaster..."

Seeing the Herrscher of Knowledge's sharp gaze, Li Sushang instantly realized that she had addressed Fu Hua as too high a generation. After all, she and Fu Hua were only one generation apart, so calling her Grandmaster was indeed fine. However, since the other party cared about this, Li Sushang chose to change her address.

"Ahem! I've made some adjustments for my master, but one thing is one thing, and he was still involved in the whole thing, so he was wrong to begin with. Besides, so much time has passed and I've long since let it go. I don't want to get involved in the hatred between the older generation, so I've simply let it go."

"Well... okay, by the way, why didn't I see Xing today? Also, Master Yunli and Master Yanqing left in a hurry after finishing their exams. Did something happen?"

It was obvious that March 7th was trying to change the subject to break the awkward atmosphere, but the way she did it was too deliberate; anyone with eyes could see that she was trying to change the subject.

However, Kiana still cooperated and revealed the information she knew, otherwise it wouldn't be good to let the awkward atmosphere continue.

"They've probably been called away by Jingyuan for something. The captain's been going in and out of the Shence Mansion every day these past few days, so it's obvious he's been assigned work again. Can't they just relax for a few days?"

Kiana was filled with resentment whenever this was mentioned, because the captain hadn't come home for many nights because of it, and Kiana hadn't been able to spend a pleasant night with the captain for several days.

Actually, this matter is also related to Kiana herself. Ever since that time she tasted the forbidden fruit in her dream, the captain has been dragged to spend every night with Kiana, which can be described as a night of revelry and great pleasure.

Everyone around could clearly see that the captain was getting thinner and thinner. If it weren't for Seele coming over the next day to help take care of him, the others would really be afraid that the captain would one day collapse in bed and never be able to get up again.

Knowing that Jing Yuan wanted to use this Starry Sky Martial Arts Ceremony to thoroughly cleanse the internal filth, the captain resolutely chose to help Jing Yuan.

Just kidding, if this continues, her body will eventually give out. Captain, why didn't you ever think that after all these years, Kiana, who has never been satisfied, would have such a strong desire after tasting the forbidden fruit for the first time!

I can foresee my future ending up like that of a certain fan-made captain! So I'll try to avoid spending the night with Kiana these next few days, it's too scary!

"That makes sense. After all, the martial arts ceremony is almost here, and given Bu Liren's disturbance at the port, it's only right to send more people to strengthen patrols. But why is Master Yun Li going along? Isn't she one of the envoys of the Zhu Ming Immortal Ship?"

"Who knows? Maybe your Master Yanqing didn't want her to run away."

"Running away without permission?"

“Look, aren’t you their apprentice now?” Kiana said. “Although Su Chang is teaching you sword techniques, you are still nominally their apprentice. They don’t like each other, so naturally they don’t want Yun Li to secretly teach you a few more moves when he’s not around.”

"Is...that so?" March 7 looked at Kiana with a puzzled expression. To be honest, March 7 didn't quite understand the relationship between Yan Qing and Yun Li.

They were clearly two people who didn't get along, and they would start making sarcastic remarks to each other as soon as they met. But for some reason, March 7th felt that the two of them were a perfect match, and he felt like the superfluous one standing on the side.

No, no! It must be because she's been reading too many fantasy plays and novels!

March 7th shook his head, suppressing the strange thought in his heart. How could there possibly be such a pair of bickering lovers in reality who would eventually become a couple? It must be his imagination!

"Speaking of which, there's a question I've been wanting to ask for the past few days," March 7th said, changing the subject to distract himself.

"What's the problem?" Li Sushang asked. "If there's anything you don't understand about the sword techniques I taught you, you can ask me anytime."

"It's not about that." March 7th scratched his cheek. "Actually, it's about what this Supreme Freedom Sect that Miss Su Chang has been mentioning these past few days is all about. Shouldn't Miss Su Chang be from the Taixu Sect?"

"Oh, you mean this? Well, it's nothing really. As you probably already know, I'm the fifth disciple of the Seven Disciples of Taixu. After my master and the others murdered their master, they went their separate ways. My eldest disciple, who is also my senior uncle, inherited the Taixu Sect, while my master lived in seclusion in the desert. The Supreme Freedom Sect was actually founded by my master. However, if my mother hadn't made me become a disciple, my master probably wouldn't have bothered to establish the Supreme Freedom Sect."

"So this Supreme Freedom Gate is actually..."

"Well, it's actually a small sect just for me and my master, and I'm the only disciple there."

"Oh, I see... Haha!" March 7th awkwardly scratched her head. She felt like she had been stepping on landmines all day, which made her quite uncomfortable.

So March 7th took a deep breath and said, "Why don't we go shopping? It's not good to just stand here chatting. Besides, Miss Sushang wanted to shoot some video footage, right? I happen to know a bit about Jinren Alley, so I can show Miss Sushang around!"

"Really!" Li Sushang's eyes lit up. "You've been helping me these past few days, and I really didn't plan the route much. You've been a huge help!"

"You're welcome! It's what I should do, and I'd also like to take this opportunity to properly repay you for your help these past few days."

So on March 7th, he took Li Sushang's hand and left, leaving Kiana and the Herrscher of Knowledge behind.

After exchanging a glance, Kiana asked, "Xiao Shi, what are your plans for the future?"

"Arrangements? No, I don't have any." The Herrscher of Knowledge put her hands on her head and said, "If I had to say, I'd like to go to the Pill Refining Division next."

"What are you going there for?" Kiana looked at the Herrscher of Knowledge with suspicion. "Your body is made of memes, so you shouldn't be sick. And you shouldn't have any friends in the Alchemy Bureau..."

Annoyed by Kiana's incessant nagging, the Herrscher of Knowledge finally gave up and said, "I just wanted to see someone!"

"To see people?"

“That’s right!” The Herrscher of Knowledge crossed her arms and said irritably, “Didn’t they hold that Starry Sky Martial Arts Ceremony recently? And didn’t two other immortal ships send envoys over? A couple of days ago, the captain told me that one of the envoys from the Zhu Ming Immortal Ship was here to take over the Pill Refining Division, and he also told me that the one looked a lot like Dan Zhu, so…”

So you want to confirm if it's true?

Those who understood the law remained silent, but still nodded slightly.

"Then why didn't you check right away? Why did you have to wait until now?" Kiana said irritably.

"Isn't it because I'm afraid the other party isn't as the captain said?!" the Herrscher of Knowledge muttered.

"Kiana!" Kiana looked at the Herrscher of Knowledge seriously. "You should understand that no matter how much that person wants Danzhu, she can't possibly be hers, right?"

"Of course I know! But... I'm just afraid that I might really mistake her for Danzhu..." The Herrscher of Knowledge's voice grew softer and softer, and Kiana sighed helplessly.

"It's good that you know, but just in case, I'll go with you."

"Aren't you worrying a little too much?" the Herald of Knowledge said, scratching his cheek.

"Pfft, how could that be! After all, you are the great Herrscher of Knowledge, aren't you? Why would I need to worry about you?"

"Hey! Did you just laugh?"

"Haha, maybe."

And so, Kiana and the Herrscher of Knowledge arrived at the cave where the Pill Refining Division was located, joking and bantering along the way.

Then they saw Yun Li and Yan Qing standing facing each other on the roof, their hands gripping their weapons tightly.

Clearly, the two had finally snapped after numerous disagreements, and they eventually learned the whole story from Xing below.

Because Yun Li had been traveling with Yan Qing the whole way, and Yan Qing was still resentful about his flying sword being stolen, neither of them would give in on the matter, and they eventually got into a quarrel at the Pill Cauldron Division.

Without the constraints of March 7th, the two got into a heated argument and were on the verge of fighting. In the end, Ling Sha, who had been following them all the way and was preparing to take up the post of Director of the Pill Cauldron Department, came up with a solution.

That was to clean up the evil spirits left behind by the Medicine King's secret teachings. However, Yan Qing won the competition by a narrow margin after the last evil spirit was cleaned up. But Yun Li, who lost, did not return Yan Qing's flying sword as agreed. Neither side would tolerate the other, and Yun Li, who was unwilling to admit defeat, immediately challenged to a duel, which led to the current situation.

So she was Ling Sha. The Herrscher of Knowledge looked at Ling Sha beside him, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes.

With black hair and red eyes, she bears a resemblance to Danzhu in appearance. If one had to choose, Lingsha in front of her looks more like a fully grown Danzhu. If the accident hadn't happened, Danzhu might have grown into Lingsha's appearance.

If one had to pinpoint a difference, it would probably be that the person in front of me has slightly pointed ears, a trait immediately recognizable as a member of the Vidyadhara clan, making him most likely a Vidyadhara himself.

Sensing the undisguised gaze of the Herrscher of Knowledge, Ling Sha turned her head and looked curiously at the person who bore a resemblance to the Marshal.

"May I ask how this young lady is addressed, and why she keeps staring at me?"

"Ah? Sorry." The Herrscher of Consciousness, regaining her senses, quickly apologized, "You look so much like one of my friends. Seeing you reminded me of her."

"Oh? Is that so? I'm quite curious. I'm sorry I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Ling Sha, and I just recently took up the post of Director of the Pill Refining Department."

“My name is Shi Zhi Lu Zhe,” Shi Zhi Lu Zhe said somewhat reservedly.

"The name 'The Lawgiver of Knowledge'... So that's why you're the Lawgiver of Knowledge the General mentioned. My apologies for my misunderstanding!"

"Jingyuan once told you about me?"

"It wasn't specifically to tell you this, after all, such a big thing happened in Luofu before, and Jing Yuan, as a general, cannot shirk his responsibility. The report he submitted to the Alliance clearly described the assistance provided by the Star Train and the Hyperion forces in those events. It was in that report that I learned of your existence."

"That's right..."

Then the Herald of Knowledge fell silent, and an awkward atmosphere began to fill the air. Fortunately, it was soon broken by the two people facing off above.

Yun Li was the first to make a move. With a light leap, she arrived in front of Yan Qing and delivered a flying kick.

Before Yan Qing could retaliate after dodging the flying kick, Yun Li, who had just landed on her feet, swung her greatsword and slashed at Yan Qing's waist.

Knowing that he could not withstand this powerful blow, Yanqing moved to Yunli's side and summoned his flying sword to attack her.

After observing for the past few days, Yun Li naturally learned some of Yan Qing's attack habits. She swung her greatsword to block all of Yan Qing's flying swords, and then launched a leaping slash straight at Yan Qing.

Yanqing immediately jumped backward and quickly moved to the rooftop below. Yunli, of course, wouldn't stay in one place and wait for the other to attack.

Before Yanqing could even get a foothold and launch an attack, Yunli's greatsword had already smashed towards where Yanqing was.

With a clang, Yun Li's greatsword embedded itself in the roof where Yan Qing had just been standing, and Yun Li herself landed on the hilt of the greatsword.

He then used himself as an axis to pull the greatsword from the roof and continued to pursue Yanqing. Yanqing, who had dodged the attack again, lost his footing and fell off the roof because he had reached the edge of the roof.

He then quickly summoned his flying sword to catch himself and fly into the sky. Taking advantage of the air, Yan Qing launched an attack. Yun Li dodged back and forth between the rooftops. After blocking a wave of attacks from Yan Qing, she began to spin, and the greatsword, empowered by the power, flew out of Yun Li's hand.

After Yanqing hurriedly blocked the attack, he was forced to land on the ground due to its immense force. Seeing this, Yunli leaped up and caught her greatsword in mid-air, and also knocked away several of Yanqing's flying swords, landing on the ground as well.

At this point, the two charged at each other with all their might, when suddenly a white fox-like figure appeared between them, deflecting their combined attack with just one hand from each of them.

A huge shockwave erupted from the fox-man. No matter how hard the two tried, their swords seemed to be fixed in place, firmly held in the fox-man's hands and not moving an inch.

Then the fox-person opened its eyes and looked at the two of them, a look of praise on its face.

"You two kids, you fought well."