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The Legend of the Immortals Prequel: Wilderness Journey
Zhuque's expression darkened beneath the black veil as she coldly laughed, "From the desert into the wilderness, passing through the Sand Dance Maze and arriving at this Lake Oasis, this route clearly leads straight to our Barbaric Sacred Hall. Do you think I'm a fool who can't see that?"
Ten Thousand Swords in One couldn't help but glance at her again, then revealed a faint smile. Under the starlight, his figure seemed particularly graceful, and even his smile was captivating. He said, "I didn't expect you to be so clever, Miss."
Zhuque's heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but feel a bit proud. But she quickly came to her senses and felt secretly annoyed, thinking that there was nothing to be happy about from this obnoxious man's compliment! She snorted and asked, "What exactly do you want to do?"
Ten Thousand Swords in One smiled and replied, "Can I not want to do anything?"
Zhuque glared at him, knowing that she probably wouldn't get any answers from this guy. The more she looked at him, the more infuriating he became. Her body moved slightly as she felt an urge to engage him in a fierce battle.
Seeing her movements, Ten Thousand Swords in One quickly waved his hand and said, "Miss Zhuque, it’s rare for such a beautiful night. We were merely misunderstanding each other before; we have no deep-seated enmity. Why resort to fighting?" He paused for a moment and added, "Besides, we passed by each other earlier this evening; if we meet again today as enemies, it would be too late. But it’s still not over yet; can we call for a truce for now?"
Zhuque was taken aback and couldn't help but look up at the night sky. Indeed, although it was late and the stars filled the beautiful night sky, it was still not yet midnight.
Under the starlight, a gentle breeze blew through, and the oasis was quiet and peaceful. Even the wind carried a rare hint of moisture that made one feel languid. Somehow, Zhuque suddenly lost some of her intense hostility. After a moment's pause, she let out another cold snort but turned away and walked toward the lakeside.
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At this moment, the lake had returned to calmness, reflecting the brilliant starlight like a beautiful polished mirror. Zhuque walked along the edge of the lake but suddenly heard movement behind her. Turning around, she saw Ten Thousand Swords in One had also come to the lakeside. She lightly furrowed her brow and asked, "What are you doing?"
As soon as the words left her mouth, she was taken aback; her tone had softened considerably compared to before. Although it sounded somewhat questioning, it came out gentle and calm as if... as if she had already calmed down so quickly?
Ten Thousand Swords in One naturally did not understand the complex changes in Zhuque's heart at that moment. He simply smiled and nodded at her, saying, "I hadn't noticed such beautiful scenery here before; I couldn't help but come over to take a look."
Zhuque suddenly said stiffly, "What's so good to see? It's just a broken lake!"
Ten Thousand Swords in One was taken aback for a moment, finding it hard to grasp this woman. He thought to himself that this Zhuque girl was indeed unpredictable, but being broad-minded, he didn't mind. He just smiled and pointed at the lake, saying, "Not really, look at the water surface reflecting the stars like pearls, shimmering and flowing like pearls scattered on a silver plate. Such a beautiful and rare sight can be considered uncommon."
Zhuque looked at Ten Thousand Swords in One with some suspicion, then turned back to glance at the lake and muttered to herself, "Really... I used to come here to bathe all the time, how come I never noticed these things? Those Middle-earth Righteous Path people are just being overly sentimental, sighing over the scenery and acting pretentious."
Hearing her words, Ten Thousand Swords in One couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle. However, after this exchange of words, the atmosphere between them eased considerably. Perhaps there was also an element of temporarily ceasing hostilities today, allowing them both to relax a bit.
Ten Thousand Swords in One glanced at her and said with a smile, "Zhuque girl, I have something I'd like to ask you."
"Spit it out quickly."
"Uh... alright, you seem to be quite impatient. I want to..."
"What impatience? You're the one who's impatient! I'm perfectly fine. Now what do you want to ask? Stop wasting time."
"..." Ten Thousand Swords in One was interrupted by her twice. Even with his good temper, he couldn't help but roll his eyes. But looking at her figure, for some reason—perhaps because he had taken advantage of her earlier—Ten Thousand Swords in One couldn't get angry with her. He could only smile and shake his head before asking, "Zhuque girl, why do you always wear a veil? Isn't it tiring?"
"Mind your own business!" Zhuque replied irritably and casually sat down on a patch of grass by the lake.
Ten Thousand Swords in One, sitting a distance away from her, shrugged at her words and decided not to ask further. He simply sat down as well. After a while, he felt somewhat uncomfortable and then lay back on the grass, letting out a comfortable sigh.
"What a beautiful starry sky!" he murmured as he gazed up at the night sky.
Zhuque glanced at him and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Hey, let me ask you, you infiltrated the wilderness and headed towards our Sanctuary. What exactly is your intention?"
Ten Thousand Swords in One smiled and replied, "If I said I just came to take a look, would you believe me?"
"Of course not!" Zhuque said irritably, but then she suddenly became introspective, wondering why she was so easily angered tonight.
"How about this," Ten Thousand Swords in One said with a smile, "You tell me why you're wearing a black veil, and I'll tell you the reason I came to the wilderness. Deal?"
Zhuque raised an eyebrow slightly and asked, "Really?"
"Yes," Ten Thousand Swords in One confirmed with a smile.
Zhuque thought for a moment, seeming somewhat uneasy. She looked at the man who appeared carefree even lying on the grass with a hint of skepticism and asked, "You wouldn't be lying to me, would you?"
Ten Thousand Swords in One sat up and casually picked a blade of grass from somewhere, chewing on it for a moment before laughing, "I'm an honest person; why would I lie?"
"Pah!" Zhuque spat dismissively and said irritably, "My master told me before that you folks from Middle-earth are the most cunning. You're great at deceiving people, even eating them without spitting out the bones. You trick people until they have no idea what's going on and still foolishly believe in your lies."
"Ah..." Ten Thousand Swords in One was taken aback for a moment and couldn't help but ask, "Who is your master? Did he perhaps have some kind of trauma in the past?"
Zhuque was also stunned by this question. After thinking for a moment, she replied, "Uh, I haven't heard him mention that..."
Ten Thousand Swords in One chuckled softly and then gently spat out the grass root he had been chewing. He looked at Zhuque and asked, "So, can you tell me?"
Zhuque hesitated for a moment and said, "Alright, I'll go with you. It's not a big deal anyway, but you can't lie to me!"
Ten Thousand Swords in One nodded, and Zhuque continued, "In the tribe I come from, there has always been this rule: any woman who holds the position of a Saintess must cover her face and wholeheartedly serve Holy Mother Ming Wang. She can never take it off. If her appearance is seen by other men, there are only two choices: either kill him or marry no one but him."
Ten Thousand Swords in One paused for a moment and suddenly burst into laughter, unable to hold back.
Zhuque glared at him, feeling a bit embarrassed and angry. "What are you laughing at?"
Ten Thousand Swords in One shook his head and laughed, "This... this is too ridiculous. In today's world, who still follows such foolish rules? I always thought these were just stories told over tea."
Zhuque suddenly stood up and shouted angrily, "What I said is the truth!"
Ten Thousand Swords in One was taken aback for a moment, slowly suppressing his laughter. He looked at Zhuque seriously and asked, "Is it really true?"
Zhuque huffed and replied, "Of course it's true."
Ten Thousand Swords in One nodded slowly. After pondering for a moment, he slightly bowed his head to her and walked a short distance in front of Zhuque. "I was reckless before; I apologize for my rudeness."
His words were sincere, his gaze bright as stars. As he approached in his flowing white attire, a faint masculine aura wafted over. Zhuque suddenly felt her heart race faster, and her cheeks flushed slightly. Under the starlight, this man was so handsome that she should have been angry, yet for some reason, she didn't want to be mad at all.
Perhaps it was just to save face; she gritted her teeth and forced out a huff to maintain her aloof demeanor. However, she suddenly felt that huff was somewhat off-key, causing her to panic again. Her heartbeat quickened even more—this feeling was unprecedented. Zhuque's bright eyes flickered as she took a deep breath, feeling somewhat flustered. "Then... then forget it. Hurry up and tell me what you want to do at our Barbaric Sacred Hall?"
Ten Thousand Swords in One gazed into her eyes without speaking immediately. Zhuque felt her breathing inexplicably quicken as she grew anxious. Just then, Ten Thousand Swords in One gently said, "I do want to go to your Barbaric Sacred Hall, but my purpose is simply to take a look."
Zhuque glared at him and said, "Why are you like this? Just a moment ago, you clearly..."
"I didn't lie," Ten Thousand Swords in One said. "I can swear, that's the truth."
Zhuque looked at him for a while and asked, "Is that so?"
Ten Thousand Swords in One smiled and nodded, saying, "That's right."
Zhuque's gaze shifted, and it was unclear what she was thinking at that moment. After a moment, she snorted and said, "Fine, I'll believe you this time. But you need to be careful; if I find out that you have ulterior motives or schemes regarding our Barbaric Sacred Hall, then don't let me catch you or fall into my hands. If it comes to that, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Ten Thousand Swords in One responded with an "Oh," smiling as he said, "Now I'm a bit curious about what you would do."
Zhuque straightened her chest and made her voice sound a bit colder as she said, "I would kill you!"
Ten Thousand Swords in One nodded, his expression gentle as he smiled and said, "Is that so... But if you were to fall into my hands, I wouldn't kill you."
"Eh?" Zhuque was somewhat surprised and couldn't help but ask, "Why is that? What do you plan to do instead?"
Ten Thousand Swords in One glanced at her and smiled, saying, "At that time, I would want to lift your veil to see if you're truly the stunning beauty I imagine you to be."
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