Chong Zi - Chapter 19 : Nightmare

In the hall beside Nanhua, Yu Du and Luo Yinfan were sitting on chairs, Luo Yinfan was reading the letter in his hand, his brows tightened.

Yu Du smiled and said, "Qinghua and Nanhua have always been on good terms and Palace Master Zhuo wasn't an outsider so I mentioned it directly. Since he is your disciple, I don't know what you think..."

Luo Yinfan said dryly, "I can't answer."

Yu Du nodded, "She was born with evil energy. Before she was refined, it is indeed inappropriate to marry her, but if she doesn't study at Nanhua, at this age, she should already be married in the world and live like other humans."

Luo Yinfan said, "At this time he shouldn't have left Nanhua now."

Yu Du shook his head and said, "It's not that this elder brother of yours talks too much. This is his lifelong decision. You, his teacher, refuse to speak for him without saying a word. This is a bit inhumane."

Luo Yinfan said, "He is still young and has no relatives, so I will naturally decide for him."

Yu Du implicitly reminded, "I mean, at least let him know, in case he wants to leave? Palace Lord Zhuo is a rising star in Xianmen. He has good talent and takes the initiative to ask for kinship. I think everyone should be agree. I heard Yan Zhenzhu say... he is very friendly with Chongzi in private."

Luo Yinfan didn't say anything, only got up and left after receiving the letter.

***

The interior of Chonghua Palace is empty, and there is no shadow of the little disciple. The bamboo shadow swayed beyond the wall and was reflected in the corridor, making it even quieter.

Even if he is too sensitive as a teacher, it is very difficult to let him leave Nanhua before he dispels that demonic aura. Although what Yu Du said was reasonable, but from the perspective of a teacher towards his disciple, Luo Yinfan still didn't agree with this calculation method.

What's the right way to talk to him? Don't marry Qinghua?

Luo Yinfan smiled bitterly.

After getting along for so long, how could he not know her. As long as he said he didn't agree, he would never leave.

After a moment of silence, he reached out and pushed open the door in front of him.

The room was still as usual, simple and tidy, and there were a few items on the table: A mahogany comb embedded with mica, a jade bird that announced the dawn, all of which he had picked out for him at that time, and there were only four or five small jade bottles with medicines. neatly placed, and there wasn't even a mirror...

Now there is a mirror.

It was not an ordinary mirror, it was clearly Shen Ying's mirror spreading praise, extremely rare, how could he possess it? Luo Yinfan frowned, walked over and picked it up to take a look, Zhuo Hao smiled kindly, and then made an eloquent confession.

Luo Yinfan was a little embarrassed to see such a thing by accident.

The innocent and transparent little pupil grew up and started to have secrets, which made her very uncomfortable.

Zhuo Hao was right. Palace Master Qinghua Zhuo Xiao did have the intention of taking care of him, but Chongzi didn't know anything about the relationship between men and women. He was too confused and stupid.

It was easy for him to get Chongzi to stay, as long as he said a word. Despite how easy it was to speak, he was afraid he might say the wrong thing.

Luo Yinfan fell silent.

Whether to go or stay, he didn't know the right choice. Perhaps, he should let Chongzi decide whether to stay in Nanhua or leave Nanhua, so that he won't continue to make mistakes. Chonghua Palace will be lonely again, no one will wait for him to return from Sihai Beach...

For some time, he was used to being accompanied by someone.

Will he be reluctant? Luo Yinfan was suddenly startled, and his mood became clear and clear in an instant. He couldn't help shaking his head and laughing at himself – after practicing for hundreds of years, was himself still obsessed with these things?

He slowly put down the mirror and turned his gaze to the small jade bottle next to him.

Because he had been poisoned by desire, with his deep cultivation, he took this as a matter of course. But who would have thought that in the past three months, there would still be traces of poison left in his body, which made him shocked.

The jade bottle rotated at the fingertips, and it contained the medicine that Zhuo Yunji gave him in the city that day. He could get the solution after drinking it.

However, Luo Yinfan has practiced for hundreds of years and reached the position of boundless golden immortal. His eyes were slightly cold, and a trace of arrogance appeared.

Possessing supreme mana, sweeping through the Six Realms, even if there is a poison wish, what can't he do?!

He casually put the jade bottle back into place.

The word arrogance has been misleading since ancient times, and even gods can't escape it. Only with hundreds of years of cultivation and suppressing it could they be at peace with each other. But he doesn't know about love and hate. Understanding it a little is enough.

What should I tell him later?   Luo Yinfan pondered those words to himself, and Chongzi pushed open the door and entered.

Seeing the movement behind him, Luo Yinfan only turned to look sideways. He accidentally met those big eyes, moved in his heart, and then calmly looked away.

Why is the teacher in his room? Chongzi was taken aback, with an undisguised look of surprise on his face. He wanted to run but couldn't move, and after a while he whispered, "Teacher... looking for me?"

Luo Yinfan nodded, "Master has something to tell you."

Chongzi said "Oh" and walked slowly in front of him, his face suddenly red.

The mirror that had been placed on the table was no longer in its place.

Am I going to be considered as a teacher who spies on the secrets of his students? Luo Yinfan was very embarrassed, “Palace Lord Zhuo Xiao wrote a letter to you perhaps you already know about it.”

Will the teacher be angry? Chongzi looked at him uneasily.

Luo Yinfan remained calm, trying to keep his tone as natural as possible, “Palace Master Qinghua Zhuo yesterday sent a letter stating that he wishes to propose to you for Young Palace Master Zhuo, and I have come specially to you as your teacher. Master would also like to ask what you think.. ."

Apply? Zhuo Hao is serious! Chongzi was shocked.

Luo Yinfan beckoned at him.

The little face turned from red to white, and Chongzi muttered, "I... will listen to the teacher."

His little disciple was indeed the most obedient. Luo Yinfan heaved a sigh of relief, and said lightly, "What does it mean to be a teacher? You are still young, you still can't understand some things, and there is still a natural devilish aura within you that hasn't been dispelled. Master is worried that it is inappropriate for you to graduate so early." this. If Palace Master Zhuo Xiao is willing, we can tell him to wait…”

Until when? Is the art of mirroring hearts practicable, perhaps a hundred years? Two hundred years? Small children can afford to wait like that?

Luo Yinfan paused for a moment, then hesitantly said, "If you want to go there, teacher..."

Chongzi interrupted him happily, "Then I will stay here to serve the teacher."

Luo Yinfan looked away and nodded, "Alright, in the future, your demonic aura will be purified. At that time it will still not be too late to leave Zizhu Peak."

Seeing him leave, Chongzi couldn't help shouting, "Teacher!"

Luo Yinfan turned around, intending to ask.

"Teacher still mad at me?" Chongzi bit his lips, and suddenly stepped forward and knelt down, "Chong'er knows that I am guilty, and I will definitely learn the Lingtai Seal well in the future. I will not dare to act selfishly again. I will not let the teacher worry, please teacher...don't be angry." 

Please don't be too cold on her, please don't isolate her again, she really can't stand it.

Luo Yinfan looked at the person at his feet.

Six years, only six short years, she doesn't know when, the big eyes lost her cunning and cleverness this year. Replaced by anxiety and fear, vaguely with tears.

Did he think his teacher was angry? He just felt guilty.

In the past six years, he had indeed been incompetent as a teacher. He injured her many times. In order not to embarrass himself (Luo Yinfan), he endured all the ridicule and never complained. Now, no matter what mistake he made. Chongzi could have reasoned 'don't blame me, the teacher didn't teach him well . 

After a long while, he bowed slightly and picked her up with one hand: "Teacher is glad you found out what's wrong. Please practice carefully. Now teacher wants to go out to do some things and come back tomorrow."

Master forgave him? Chongzi was overjoyed, "Then can I enter the hall to accompany the teacher in the future?"

Luo Yinfan neither agreed nor refused, let him go, and left.

Chongzi was overjoyed and saw him leaving Zizhu Peak, and returning to sit by the Sihai Sea for a while, until it was completely dark before returning to his room to rest.

***

In the middle of the night, the ancestral hall was empty. Mu Yu who was sentenced to face the wall for three months was gone. Not a single disciple was on duty in the hall. The pale moonlight shone through the gap in the hall door and slanted to the ground. In the atmosphere, the paintings of the ancestors on the opposite wall looked more majestic, the incense on the offering table was not extinguished, the red dots.

A sharp and short laugh came from above.

Looking up, those curved blood-red eyes smiled strangely at him.

Chongzhi was shocked.

In the middle of the night, he was clearly sleeping in his own room in Chonghua Palace, how could he come here!

The Demon Order was slowly descending.

Wasn't the Demonic Order sealed? Did the Demonic Order move by itself? Chongzi was shocked and frightened. Subconsciously stopped his steps and stared blankly. In an instant, his mind became extremely confused.

Alas, he would actually feel it would be okay!

The dark red glow flickered, with magic, captivating. As if bewitched, Chongzi slowly walked towards him without realizing it...

The fairy wind blows in the long night, the mist brings dawn, and Chonghua Palace is quiet. Before the morning dew on the bamboo leaves had dried, Luo Yinfan returned with his sword.

It turned out that since he left Zizhu Peak yesterday, he always felt a little uneasy along the way. So he rushed back to Nanhua after finishing his work in a hurry. As soon as he entered the gate of Chonghua Palace, he saw his little disciple sitting in the four waters outside the hall. His face was a little pale, he was in good spirits, so he was relieved, and he was secretly wondering.

Chongzi originally pretended to look at the water, and when he saw it back, he immediately greeted him with a face, "Teacher!"

Luo Yinfan nodded and went straight up the hall.

The bookcases had been cleaned, the chairs covered with felt, and the tea was neither hot nor cold. Seeing him pick up the pen, Chongzi rushed to spread out the paper, and then, as usual, stood quietly beside him to grind the ink for him.

Her long hair fell to the ground, her face was still indifferent, and the hand holding the pen was soothing, just like when she was holding a sword. It was an aura of calm that was enough to protect everything.

Let the time in heaven and earth pass, like this, silently guard it until the end of the year.

The corners of her small lips twitched, and she smiled lightly. The smile gradually became unnatural.

Last night's nightmare made him daydream and have a bad feeling. He had not dreamed of such a thing for several years. Why did he suddenly find her again? Different from the past, the feeling was more real than before, he actually touched the Demonic Order!

Very familiar...

The strange thing was that he only remembered that he had taken the Order of the Demons. What happened after that, he couldn't remember a bit...

Chongzi tried hard to remember.

Luo Yinfan picked up a pen and wrote a few lines, and found that the mood was not right, so he couldn't help but look to the side. He saw the small pupil beside him mechanically grinding ink in his hand, his eyes were dull, as if he was daydreaming, and his small face was extremely pale.

It made sense that he'd be sick right now since gods usually weren't sick.

Knowing that her attachment wasn't a good thing, she shouldn't worry too much.

Luo Yinfan wrote two more lines, and finally stopped writing and looked at him, "Is there anything uncomfortable?"

When asked by him, Chongzi said "Ah", and shook his head quickly after reacting, "No."

That little disciple had grown up and more and more secrets were being hidden from him. Luo Yinfan didn't ask much. In the blink of an eye, his eyes suddenly stopped on his wrist, "When did you get hurt?"

Following his gaze, Chongzi lowered his head suspiciously.

There is a red scar on the left wrist. He thought he had just been injured. Due to his demigod body, his wounds heal faster than an ordinary person's. When he woke up in the morning, he was lost in thought and didn't even notice.

When did this happen! Was last night a dream or real?

Chongzi was shocked, his face was pale, and he broke out in cold sweat.

Chongzi was shocked, his face was pale, and he broke out in cold sweat. Luo Yinfan thought he accidentally scratched it while playing, and asked casually, but he didn't expect the reaction to be so strong, and doubts rose in his heart, "You..."

Before he finished speaking, a bell suddenly rang outside the door.

The two of them were dumbfounded.

The sound of the bell is very special. The Nanhua bells only tolled when there was a big event. All disciples must rush to the main peak as soon as they hear the sound. Because the movement was too violent, usually Yu Du didn't use the bell.

Luo Yinfan frowned, got up and left, Chongzi followed uneasily.

***

In the morning, the sky is gloomy and cold. Outside the main hall of Nanhua main peak, all kinds of mountain guardian spirit beasts have arrived, crouching and waiting from a distance. Even the top of the hall was filled with immortal birds, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Yu Du and Min Yunzhong stood tall on the steps. Yu Du's face was serious, and Min Yunzhong's face was covered with dark clouds. Several senior disciples like Mu Yu and Wen Lingzhi were also standing on both sides, but Qin Ke was not there.

Beneath the rock face, on both sides of the broad main street, thousands of disciples stood with bated breath. All eyes were on the principal above, not knowing what was going on. The only thing that was certain was, despite the fact that the magic sword was stolen in the past and the world was robbed, the headmaster never used the spirit bell again. This time, he hastily summoned all the disciples, and something must have happened.

Luo Yinfan and Chongzi rode on the clouds and landed quietly on the middle ground.

Seeing him all the students breathed a sigh of relief simultaneously. His Eternal Guardian Venerable is here. No matter how serious it was, there seemed to be nothing to worry about. 

Luo Yinfan walked up the stairs, and Chongzi followed behind him.

The three Immortal Venerables stood side by side, apparently having a tacit understanding, and didn't speak.

It didn't take a moment for Venerable Tianji Xingxuan to arrive with dozens of disciples. He was always smart, climbed up the stairs with a white beard, and sighed with an old face. "I felt that I was uneasy last night. There must have been an accident. The teacher in charge called everyone in a hurry. What do I need to test? "

When everyone arrived, Luo Yinfan also looked at Yu Du's side, "What happened?"

Yu Du said slowly: "Someone trespassed in the ancestral hall last night."

There was silence all around, and the disciples stared at him intently, waiting for his next words.

There are no restrictions in the ancestral hall and any disciple can enter. What was unusual was that this incident caused the headmaster to worry and use the spirit bell. For that there must be extraordinary events.

Sure enough, Yu Du raised his hand and threw something.

See that thing clearly. If it was done by someone else then it is acceptable. However Chongzi next to him immediately turned pale.

The palm-sized Demonic Order floated in the air. Curved like an eye, still flowing with a dark red luster. Perhaps because so many people were watching, the strange aura had disappeared, and they couldn't feel the slightest abnormality.

Unlike before, there was a small area in the Demon Order that was extremely brightly colored, which was definitely different from other places. Blood color.

Chongzi was dizzy for a while, and his heart skipped a beat. He did not understand what the blood represented. He only vaguely felt that the matter was serious, and it might be related to him… The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became. He couldn't take it anymore. He saw the scar on his wrist. It was just a dream last night. Why does he feel guilty?

Two lines of sight came from the side.

Nervous people are very sensitive to what is going on around them. Chongzi immediately noticed it and turned to look, but it was Mu Yu. He had clearly seen the scar on her wrist, she hesitated, her gentle eyes were filled with doubt.

Chongzi stared at him blankly, confused.

Mu Yu was silent for a moment, and finally reached out and rolled down his long sleeves for her. Covering her trembling little hands, along with her scars.

Eye circles were hot, Chongzi's eyes drooped.

Knowing that the Headmaster was here, no matter what happened, he would be found out sooner or later. As the first disciple, he still chose to protect her because he believed in her.

But he is not confident! Just in case, just in case it actually had something to do with him…

It wasn't his blood, of course it wasn't! He just had a bad dream!

Chongzi comforted himself, and his mood finally calmed down.

The changes in the Demonic Ordinary were clearly discovered by all the disciples below. The new disciples didn't know how strong the relationship was, but they still looked at each other in dismay. Those who knew kept their mouths tight, and no one dared to speak.

Yu Du said, "Do any of you know the origins of this Demonic Order?"

Although this matter had not been publicly mentioned, almost all of the Nanhua disciples were aware that it was an item that Nanhua Tianzun had sacrificed with his own life.

Wen Lingzhi immediately stood up and said respectfully, "This disciple dares to answer. I have heard a few."

Yu Du nodded, "Tell me."

Wen Lingzhi turned to the stage and smiled sweetly, "A hundred years ago, the most powerful demon in the history of the devil world suddenly appeared."

"More than 30 years ago, Ni Lun united the two demon palaces. With great ambition, he began to attack the Immortal Gate on earth. Dozens of sects such as Tianshan Sect and Shushanmen Sect were badly damaged. This disaster lasted for 20 years. Until 11 years ago Ni Lun retreated and finally led the Demon Realm to attack Nanhua, trying to enter Tongtianmen to destroy the Six Realms Monument and leading the Six Realms to become a demon. Tianzun led his disciples to fight hard to save the world. In the end, he slashed Ni Lun under the sword with the method from being “calm down” in the extreme heaven method and finally died from serious injuries.”

This past story was slowly told by him, and the atmosphere at the scene was even more solemn.

Wen Lingzhi stopped at the right time, and after a moment of dejection, he continued, “This Demon Order was obtained from His Highness Demon King Ni Lun, with the ten thousand devil oaths on it. Back then, Ni Lun used it to summon demons from the virtual sky , and now the reason why the demons are weakened, it is also because the Demon Order was sealed with the forbidden magic of the demon palace and no one can summon the demons from the virtual sky."

After saying that, he looked at Yu Du and said respectfully, “However, pardon this disciple's words, this disciple thinks that the main reason is not because the Demonic Order was sealed. Rather, it is because of our immortal disciples who have not forgotten their important responsibility, remembering the teachings of the Tianzun , and work together to protect the common people. Therefore, the demons dare not go crazy, and the world will be peaceful."

As soon as these words came out, all the disciples nodded, and Min Yunzhong's dark complexion became much better.

Satisfied with Wen Lingzhi's answer, Yu Du motioned for her to back off, “This Demonic Order was sealed with the forbidden magic of the devil palace back then, and it can only be opened by a close relative's blood curse. If there is bloodstain on that Demonic Order today, It was clear that someone had snuck into the ancestral hall last night, trying to cast a blood curse and lift the seal.

There was a commotion from below.

Luo Yinfan said, "This fellow is not successful."

Yu Du sighed and lowered his voice, “Ni Lun doesn't have any blood relatives, so it's natural for him to fail. But since this fellow dared to try to awaken the Demonic Order, he knows that his thoughts aren't right. will happen in the future."

Luo Yinfan nodded, and his heart suddenly froze. In this situation, he couldn't immediately turn around and ask, so he had to endure reluctantly, comforting himself secretly——That little disciple had followed him for so many years, even if others didn't know much about him, wouldn't he still know? He is kind and well behaved. He would never do such a thing. He believes in him.

Yu Du turned to the disciples, and his tone was more dignified than usual, "There are rules and regulations in Nanhua, and Heaven's mandate to guard Tongtianmen. There is no room for the ambitious disciple Langzi. This person worships Nanhua, but his thoughts are not right. This time , there is no way to avoid it, I first advised him that it is best to come out and admit his mistakes, or he may be punished lightly."

Min Yunzhong snorted coldly, "This fellow is a Nanhua disciple, but he has evil thoughts, is disobedient, and ignores religious rules. The Immortal Sect will never harbor such a scumbag. If he is willing to be voluntarily punished, the headmaster and I will open up to him." and send them to reincarnation to atone for their sins. Otherwise, they will be severely punished according to the canons, and they will be sent to the execution chamber at that time, and such serious crimes will only end in the death of their souls."

Thousands of disciples were silent, everyone was waiting, and the words had not yet come out. It was clear that this person was very bold and arrogant.

Luo Yinfan finally couldn't help it, and turned his head slightly.

Chongzi also stared at him blankly, seeing the meaning of the question in his eyes, but he didn't know how to answer. No wonder Master suspected that even he himself was not very confident in this matter. It was clearly just a dream. It's fake, why did it happen by chance!

He was most afraid of disappointing her. Ever since she was ten years old, she had followed him. He worked hard for six years, just to prove to him that he didn't accept the wrong student.

Last night, what happened last night? He went to the ancestral hall mysteriously in his dream, and saw the Demonic Order flying towards him in the hall, and then… and then!

Chongzi clenched his fists and tried his best to remember.

A strange and scary thing happened. Scenes that he had no recollection of in the past suddenly surfaced. It was like cold water being poured over his head. The curtains slowly opened, and the scene inside gradually appeared!

In the middle of the night, the Order of Demons calls out to him with laughter...

He walked towards her as if bewitched...

The left wrist was cut at the edges, and there was blood pouring out. The dark red demon made him bleed, and the Demon Order became bright and dazzling in an instant...

The left wrist was cut at the edges, and there was blood pouring out. The dark red demon made blood, and it became bright and dazzling in an instant...

No, nothing like that, it's a dream! How dreams can come true! 

Chongzi raised his eyes in horror, only to meet Min Yunzhong's resolute gaze. He panicked even more, and took a few steps back.

Luo Yinfan could clearly see all the reactions of the little disciple, but for a moment, he only felt blood surging in his chest, accompanied by despair, a wave of anger.

Born with evil energy. An excellent foundation for cultivating the devil's path. He never regretted accepting him as his disciple, simply because he believed in his good nature and thought that careful teaching would lead him on the right path. He had been so comfortable with her all this time, was it because he was too comfortable, so he was in the wrong? The most obedient and kind-hearted disciple who had been with him for six years suddenly committed such a serious crime and he couldn't accept it for a while.

As uncle and the others said, sooner or later he will fall into the devil's path?

His heart and eyes turned cold.

His entire body, nearly every inch of skin was injured by the sight. Chongzi couldn't help trembling, and looked at him pleadingly, but not out of fear of being punished.

Don't be angry, please don't be angry, I didn't do it, it was just a dream!

Don't be mad, trust me...

Chongzi wanted to explain but he didn't know where to start. Chongzi just looked at him and shook his head.

Yu Du's voice came again, "I still kindly advise this person to confess. If this disobedient person is still obsessed, then he will face this old Xingxuan."

Min Yunzhong sneered, "No need to say much, Your Highness Tianji, make a prediction first."

"Wait a moment."

His dark eyes returned to calm. It was so calm that there was no trace of turbulence, but the coldness and determination that was revealed within it had chilled everyone present.

He opened his mouth slowly and called out in an indifferent voice, "Chongzi."

Chongzi was not his student.

The little face turned white in an instant, and even his lips had lost blood.

The environment may be very quiet, or it may be very lively. This is not important. His heart felt dead as if it was silent. In front of everyone's eyes, Chongzi's pale face, facing his line of sight, swaying, step by step, walking weakly, kneeling in front of him.

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