Chapter Sixteen: Pointing Crimson Lips

e the elderly man who was newly incarcerated.He looks like a wealthy and cultured scholar.The charges weren't very clear, something about spreading rumors and causing trouble. Perhaps his family paid...If he does not ask me, there is no need for words.

If he should speak of it, there is no set date for our meeting.

Originally pure and innocent like a blank sheet of paper, Zhu Biqiong had undergone some changes these past two years. Jiang Wang was unaware of what they were.

But from the attitude of this Di'an Lou land staff member, one might be able to glean some insight.

The current ranking of the top spot on the Haihun List can also provide some insight into the stories behind it.

Once, the little girl who was tricked around by Hu Shaomeng has now become a notable figure overseas. Once, under her sister's protection, she remained sheltered from the world's wind and rain. Now, in the nearby islands, she can stir up storms with just one word... Time is fair to everyone.

Dà Qí Wǔ'ān Hóu, diào hǎi lóu jìng hǎi zhēn zhuàn.

What they have achieved is evident to all. What they have lost, they keep hidden in their hearts.

"Tell her for me..." Jiang Wang paused, finally just saying, "Thank you."

The Minister of Domestic Affairs respectfully withdrew.

Jiang Wang didn't linger on Hainan Island, and immediately returned to Qi State.

With no word of Fourteen's departure, he couldn't send a long-distance message to Chong Xuan Sheng. He worried that Chong Xuan Sheng would go mad.

...But... Bianjun was nowhere to be found, neither in the county nor overseas. Where on earth could Shi Fourteen be

Adorn yourself with red flowers and wear a long skirt.

Apply rouge and lipstick.

Fourteen hadn't dressed up like this in a long time.

Or, she had never dressed up... and was quite awkward about it.

That day she went to the famous rouge and face powder shop in Linzi and bought back many bits and pieces of makeup.

Then, she sat alone in the room and silently dressed herself for a long time.

Not speaking wasn't a difficult thing, she rarely spoke anyway.

Because her voice was naturally soft and lacked any trace of ferocity, in order to maintain the deterrent power of the Ironclad Guards, she tried her best not to speak for long periods. Over time, she almost never spoke in public.

But there wasn't that incessant chattering in her ears... She wasn't quite used to it.

Zhonghuan Sheng was a master at hiding his true feelings. He always greeted people with a polite smile and rarely spoke truthfully, uttering falsehoods in nine out of ten sentences. However, whenever he was alone with her, he would talk incessantly. Although those words often seemed cryptic, tangled with hidden motives and self-interest, she mostly couldn't quite decipher their meaning.

But she was willing to listen.

There was no dressing table or anything like that in her home, she used a water mirror conjured with magic.

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She felt that she released her magic quite well, the water mirror was very stable and clear, and the distribution of Dao Yuan was also very reasonable... it's just that things like drawing eyebrows and lips were really complicated, making her hands and feet clumsy.

The watercolors came with a painting tutorial, which she looked at for a long time before she understood it.

She is quite dumb.

But she wanted to dress up nicely, just for Shengge. There was no other reason, just to show him. To show him how carefully she had dressed herself, to show him her painted lips, her new beautiful clothes — it was a pity she couldn't show him.

Of course she knew her own identity.

From a very young age, people told her, over and over... who she was, what her duty was, how her destiny would unfold.

Actually, concerning those trainings, she couldn't remember much. Her memory wasn't that good. The only thing she distinctly remembered was that she had to protect Shengge... using her slender shoulders and courageous heart.

That was... a very, very long time ago.

She was about two and a half, not quite three years old at the time.

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That day, she walked into a Buddhist temple with ten or so children.

She saw a handsome but haggard man. He wore a monk's robe, though in her memory he always had his hair in an elaborate updo. He was cradling a chubby infant and kneeling before a Buddha statue.

That man looked at her for a while.

She still remembers that look.

Though his eyes were weary, filled with disgust and pain, they still held a compassionate gaze.

"That's her," said the man.

Her fate changed from then on.

She began to receive the best education, preparing herself to adapt to the cultivation of Dan veins, and beginning to possess extraordinary possibilities.

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Remember only one thing—protect the child.

Protect that child.

From when we were all very young, to now that we are all grown up.

She probably never had too many thoughts, her mind was always very simple.

She just awkwardly wanted to protect the little fat guy.

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This is a kind of obsession, a kind of mood, a kind of life ideal.

But from what point did everything subtly change

Now that I think about it.

It was probably that day, as she walked out of Dong Street, she came back to life. He cried for the first time. They supported each other, walking on the streets of Linzi. The setting sun was brilliant, and the sky was so magnificent.

At that time, she really wanted to just keep walking like that.

Perhaps even earlier.

In those unawares moments.

As she repeatedly pulled him up from the ground, she was like a warrior in armor, wielding an iron sword, fiercely protecting him. Like those days when she quietly listened to him talk incessantly...

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"You hate me too, don't you" The little fat boy asked one time, his eyes red and puffy. "You're only following me out of necessity, aren't you"

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That time she worked up the courage and pinched his chubby face: “I think you’re so cute.”

Thinking of these things, Fourteenth smiled.

But after laughing, I felt a little sad.

Sorrow didn't start today.

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It wasn't from the old Marquis's conversation that it started.

When she fought Wang Yiwu, she had given it her all but was easily shattered in consciousness. At that moment, her last thought was - what about Shengge

When Chong Xuan Sheng had taken the Fa Tian Xiang Di Divine Ability and the Chong Xuan Divine Ability, the foundation of the renowned Chong Xuan clan became increasingly apparent on him. It was when she discovered that no matter how hard she tried, a firm distance kept being drawn between them.

On the battlefield of Fashang, Jiang Wang could only wield her sword to fight as a divine presence. She had to hide within the army ranks and contribute her Dao Yuan and Qi and Blood. When she did this, she felt sorrowful.

It turns out... I can't protect him anymore.

Her business acumen was no longer clear, and her life goals seemed increasingly out of reach.

This is such a cruel fact!

She was either not intelligent or deliberately avoiding it. She realized these things, but kept everything hidden behind her armor.

Until that day, the old Marquis summoned her to his estate and told her that she was an important person to Chong Xuan Sheng... And Chong Xuan Sheng, who was about to inherit the title of Marquis of Bo Wang, should have better choices and a more brilliant future.

The old marquis described to her how the world operates and what lessons history has left for people.

The old marquis told her what kind of woman the next wife of Marquis Bo望 should be, what kind of family background she should have, and what kind of help she should bring to Chong Xuan.

Her armor was stripped away.

It felt like I was back to being a timid child, trembling and hugging my knees.

Before stepping out to protect Chong Xuan Sheng, she was actually very afraid.

Now she must see the reality of the world and face the realities of it.

The armor protected her and Chong Xuan, but it also hid her fear.

She waited for him in red makeup, until before dawn she left alone.

The last bravery is to say goodbye with a long night.

She had already made up her mind, from now on she would bravely go out and explore the world, diligently working hard to cultivate herself.

But at this moment——

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She looked at the unfamiliar scenery around her, feeling a little lost.

“After traveling for so many days, I should already be at sea.”

This place seems familiar, yet I don't think I've ever been here before.

Setting sail means going east, she remembered clearly. Two years ago, she had accompanied Chong Xuan Sheng to Yueyue Island.

She knows what's up.

Just keep heading east, and in a short while you'll reach Linhai County. Find any dock and hop on a boat. It's very easy to go out to sea.

And so on...

What's to the east

A long skirt is not convenient for hurrying...

She really wanted to hide inside an ironclad, but they had agreed to face this world head-on, hadn't they

Thinking this way, Fourteen gathered his courage again.

But the problem is...

What is to the east

Fourteen thought hard for a long time, and it seemed that he could judge the direction by the rings.

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He looked around, then picked up his heavy sword and chopped down a tree.

Sure enough, I saw the rings!

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But the problem is...

Which side points east Is it the wider side or the shorter side

It's fine, going west doesn't matter either. I can go to Jing Guo or practice at the Wan Yao Gate.

In short, as long as you keep walking in one direction, you won't get lost.

Thinking like that, Fourteen set off again.

But her steps quickly stopped again.

She saw a person standing in the distance.

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He was a man of medium height with flowing hair. His face was calm and imposing, radiating an aura of power even without anger. A faint glow of lightning seemed to emanate from his body.

This person's name is Lei Zhanyan, and she is an acquaintance.

I used to be very aggressive, but after being beaten up several times by Wangge'er, I was thoroughly subdued.

Shengge'er and Wangge'er went to the Imperial Medical Bureau to bully him again.

After the funeral of Lord Eleventh, he left Linzi and never returned for a long time. He was no longer active in official circles and vanished like smoke.

...Didn't expect to run into you here.

Shi Fourteen gripped his heavy sword tightly, saying nothing.

Although the two parties weren't exactly enemies, Sheng Ge had said that one should always be wary of others. Being alone outside, she had to stay alert.

But Lei Zhanqian merely glanced at her with a faint expression, devoid of any emotion, before turning and walking deeper into the woods.

Fourteenmatsu took a deep breath.

Although she wasn't afraid of this person, she might not be able to beat him. Lei Xi's magical powers were still very impressive.

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Speaking of which... why did I meet Lei Zhanyan

Where does the Lei clan originate from

Or is it that Lei Zhanyuan also has to go out to sea

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Wasn't it convenient to ask for directions just now...

"Oh."

Shi Fourteen sighed softly. Being out and about was exhausting. She thought for a moment, then went back to glance at the tree stump's rings, finally remembering something. She set off again, but today was destined to be filled with setbacks. Her journey to the ends of the earth was met with frequent frustrations.

"Miss Fourteen!"

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She suddenly heard such a sharp cry.

Looking around in a bit of panic, he saw a woman swiftly leaping through the forest. She was incredibly agile and soon appeared before him.

This woman was dressed in tight-fitting clothes and wore a blue square headscarf. She looked very capable.

It was the very same Qingpai Headman, Lin Youxie, who had visited Yaoguang Pavilion numerous times.

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Oh no!

He ran away with his head down.

She hasn't committed any crimes or done anything wrong. But for some reason, she's very nervous now when facing the blue card.

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"Hey, where are you running to!" Lin Youxie leaped forward in pursuit: "Do you know how many people have been looking for you these past few days They're going crazy! I've already messaged Jiang Wang, he's coming right away."

Lin Youxie also felt very strange.

Jiang Wang and Chong Xuan used all their connections, almost completely blocking Qi country's borders, but they still couldn't find Fourteen.

It couldn't help but make people worry, was something wrong with this girl With her professional experience, she determined that after leaving Linzi, Fourteen's first target would definitely be to go out to sea.

In order to find the person as soon as possible and not miss any clues, she initially went directly to Linhai County to investigate. She went to every pier to look for traces. Later, since there were no results, she returned to Linzi and began to analyze what information Fourteenth had left behind.

Ji Xia Academy was a place too special, its traces couldn't be captured by ordinary people at all. Divination, astrology, none of it worked. She relied on the power of the Qingpai system to communicate with the national situation, and only then, ten miles away from Ji Xia Academy, did she rediscover Fourteen's trace.

At that time, she actually suspected that Fourteen had already been murdered.

Linzi has always been deep, with calm waters above and turbulent currents below. There were too many reasons to target Lord Bowang's residence or Chongxuan Sheng himself.

Those traces zigzagged within the territory of Qi, with no fixed direction. It was impossible to discern their intentions.

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She also suspected that the murderer might be setting a trap, so she quickly contacted Jiang Wang through the blue card channel while carefully following him.

I never expected that, following the vine I would track him all the way here and actually find Fourteenth.

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This girl has been wandering around Luoshuang County for four or five days, and she hasn't even gotten near the border county, let alone leaving!

Lin Youxie suspected that Fourteenth might not have wanted to leave at all. Perhaps all this was just a love-hate play between the girl and Chong Xuan Sheng. But the girl seemed to be running away very seriously. Look, she even suddenly used a breath-holding acceleration technique, disappearing in the blink of an eye. She even hid her heartbeat and erased traces of blood Qi. She's hiding herself really well!

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Because of their cultivation levels, Lin Yuexie couldn't catch up immediately. But she wasn't worried at all. Someone who had already seen her face couldn't escape her pursuit, let alone, Nianchen had already fallen.

She walked slowly through the woods, beginning to think about some of her own thoughts. With a hint of uncertainty, she glanced in the direction Lei Zhanyan had left.

Then, speaking of the fourteen, he sped through the air in a rush, recklessly choosing his path. Finally escaping the forest, he realized he had forgotten his direction again...

That year's ring, the ghost still remembers where it was, but now she doesn't need to dwell on it anymore.

Because in the deafening explosion, a plump figure was already flung before her by the extremely fast arrival of Da Qi Wu'an Hou, a long transmission.

The air crackled with the echo of the explosion, but Chong Xuan had already stopped in time. Suspended high above Luoshuang County, he stared down at his fourteenth...

Today, in their eyes, they see each other very differently.

What Chongxuan Sheng saw was a timid little girl. She stood stubbornly in mid-air, her long skirt fluttering slightly in the wind. A red flower was pinned in her hair, and she held a heavy sword in her hand. Her delicate and pale face made her lips appear even redder.

He realized that over the years, he had ignored too many of her feelings. He thought he could arrange everything, he thought fourteen would never leave. He was used to that companionship, and he had never asked, what about fourteen What kind of life did fourteen want

And what Shifu saw was a completely different Xuan Sheng than she had ever seen before.

He was still dressed in fine robes, his figure still so stout and sturdy.

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Your face looks very pale.

His eyes, now bloodshot, held no trace of the composure he once possessed.

Only looking at her, I was still smiling at her.

... laughing foolishly, his mouth stretched wide, hiding his eyes...

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She suddenly felt very sad.

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