Chapter 8: Investigate That Girl
By: Gu Zhenren
February 9, 2013
The stars twinkled, the desert was like snow, stretching out in soft curves. The stars in the night sky seemed within reach, with occasional meteors streaking across.
At times like these, Fairy Xia Fan’s hazy gaze would follow a meteor to the end of the night sky.
Fairy Xia Fan was the beautiful demon soldier unexpectedly acquired from Pearl City. She wore a thin silk brocade dress with fine patterns, the color of jade. The light gauze swayed gently in the night wind, complementing her tender, snow-like skin, making her appear fresh and lovely. Her waist-length hair shimmered under the starlight. Adorned with a few pearl hairpins, her hair added to her delicate charm. Unlike the fiery passion of Fairy Hongshang or the open generosity of Fairy Feiyang, she possessed a gentle and demure personality.
Chu Yun enjoyed traveling with her because she was always quiet and exuded a fresh scent, reminiscent of green mountains and bamboo.
In fact, every one of the seventy-two Immortal Consorts was a woman of unparalleled beauty, like fairies descended to earth. Had they not suffered under the machinations of the Country Lord of Tang Jin Kingdom back then, they would have undoubtedly left their mark on the history of Xingzhou.
These days, living alongside these seventy-two Immortal Consorts, Chu Yun had gradually become familiar with them. Each woman was a proud daughter of heaven, yet none were alike, each with her own unique characteristics that left a deep and unforgettable impression after spending time with them.
“Fairy Xia Fan, please guard me.”
Chu Yun sat down cross-legged and instructed Fairy Xia Fan.
“Don’t worry, Young Master Chu Yun,” Fairy Xia Fan responded with a soft, melodious sound, like the clinking of small jade beads.
Chu Yun nodded and took out the massive Soul Crystal, then summoned the Spirit Snake.
Three days had passed since the execution of Shangguan Feiyi. To avoid trouble, Chu Yun had not entered any cities, crossing this desert. He had now left Shangguan Fengye’s detection range and was preparing to head for Undying City.
Along the way, the Spirit Snake continuously absorbed the Soul Crystal, its cultivation rapidly increasing to the peak of Lesser Demon. The volume of the Soul Crystal was reduced to one-tenth its original size.
Chu Yun had made thorough preparations for this journey and anticipated the possibility of the Spirit Snake undergoing tribulation. The deserted desert was the perfect time for tribulation. Once they reached Undying City, with many people around, or ventured deeper into Dunhuang Sand Eye, surrounded by formidable enemies, there would be no opportunity. The Soul Crystal gradually turned to powder under the Spirit Snake’s relentless consumption, scattering in the wind.
The Spirit Snake took a crucial step, immediately triggering the heavenly tribulation.
It was a tribulation of purple lightning snakes. Purple lightning pierced the sky, crisscrossing the night, with thousands of lightning snakes, fierce and violent. This was not an easy Demonic Tribulation to overcome. However, upon witnessing it, Chu Yun smiled.
This was because he possessed the Thunder Transformation Cultivation Method, which perfectly countered this heavenly tribulation.
Half an hour later, the Spirit Snake, unharmed, passed the Demonic Tribulation and advanced to the rank of Great Demon. Great Demon and Lesser Demon were entirely different concepts. The most obvious improvement was in the efficiency of using the Spirit Communication technique.
When using the Spirit Communication technique, the Spirit Snake acted as a bridge. Now that its cultivation had reached a new level, the bridge naturally expanded manifold, and the Spirit energy absorption effect would undoubtedly see significant improvement.
This made Chu Yun even more eager for the next use of the Spirit Communication technique.
Two days later, Chu Yun finally completely traversed the desert belt and reached his destination, arriving at Undying City. According to the letter Shi Jiaming had sent Chu Yun, he found the Silk Inn in Undying City. It was an old-established inn managed by a mature and beautiful woman. After revealing his identity, Chu Yun received the highest level of hospitality and was secretly arranged to stay in a top-tier luxury suite.
This suite was located on the uppermost floor of the eighteen-story inn and had five bedrooms. The master bedroom featured a massive bed that reminded Chu Yun of the deck of a treasure ship, easily accommodating a hundred people.
The bedsheets were made of soft, luxurious white fabric. The four posts at the foot of the bed were made of gold, carved with decorative patterns unique to Dunhuang Country. Pink canopy curtains hung down from the ceiling, enclosing the massive bed. Opening the floor-to-ceiling windows revealed the bustling nightlife of Undying City, with a warm, ambiguous evening breeze gently blowing the pink curtains, causing them to sway like waves.
In addition to this, there was a meditation room, a private library, a conference room, and a bathroom the size of a swimming pool. Upstairs, on the top floor of the inn, was a private rooftop garden. The environment was exquisitely beautiful and could host wine parties for a hundred people.
A night in such a suite cost five thousand Disha Stone Coins. Of course, for Chu Yun, all of this was free. Even many of the thirty-one Immortal Consorts, who were either wealthy or noble, or even princesses of certain kingdoms, could not help but exclaim in admiration upon seeing such a room.
Chu Yun felt a sense of emotion.
In his past life, when he was in Dunhuang Country, he had explored Dunhuang Sand Eye and suffered severe injuries, forcing him to stay in a dilapidated inn to recuperate. The room was no more than ten paces across. Opposite the inn was a tavern, bustling with traffic and mixed crowds.
Once, when Chu Yun left his room, he returned to find his belongings had been stolen.
Of course, it wasn’t just this that brought joy.
Chu Yun believed that Shi Jiaming arranging such a suite for him indicated that he was doing quite well.
He deeply understood the talent of this classmate with whom he spent his days and greatly cherished their rare fellowship.
Dunhuang Royal Palace.
The white, domed buildings reflected brilliant light under the afternoon sun. The curved architectural lines exuded an air of noble elegance.
Bai Shasha hurried among the courtyards, corridors, trees, and lawns.
“Greetings, Commander.” Along the way, the female guards on duty all saluted her.
Bai Shasha nodded and smiled, her steps quick, not pausing.
This haste made the female guards curious. After she left, they began to whisper among themselves.
“Hey, did you see that? Commander smiled and even nodded at us.”
“I almost thought it was an illusion. So Commander can actually smile!”
“What do you know?” an old soldier said, “Commander used to smile often, but after the Country Lord died and rebels threw Dunhuang into chaos, Commander rarely smiled.”
“I wonder what happy event happened to Commander? Hehe, you think, could it be her old lover showed up?”
“It seems so. Although Commander is already in her thirties, she looks like an older sister, mature and steady, and full-figured. She’s the type many men like.”
“What nonsense are you talking? Our Imperial Guards are strictly forbidden from marriage and must be virgins. How could Commander have an old lover?! Shut up.” The old soldier reprimanded. The new recruit stuck out his tongue, not daring to chatter further for the moment.
If one were to truly investigate, this matter was indeed related to romance. However, it wasn’t about the romance of the Imperial Guard Commander Bai Shasha, but about the Princess of Dunhuang.
A letter clutched in Bai Shasha’s hand was written by the owner of the Silk Inn herself, informing her of Chu Yun’s arrival at the inn.
Bai Shasha was the most loyal female knight and had been Jin Bihan’s martial arts teacher since childhood, watching her grow up. She was the closest person to Jin Bihan, like a second mother, her most trusted teacher, and her most capable subordinate. She proceeded unimpeded into the study but did not find Jin Bihan on the couch.
“Strange, at this hour, Bihan usually rests here after tiring herself with work,” she murmured.
A maid at the entrance of the study reported, “Reporting to Commander, Princess was asleep but got up midway. With a worried expression, she said she wanted to go to the rear garden to practice archery and relax.”
Upon hearing this, Bai Shasha’s expression immediately showed understanding. She went to the rear garden, where a simple, small archery range had been set up. Jin Bihan, dressed in a white gauze dress, revealed her ivory-white legs and arms. She wore a golden leaf hairpin and was nocking an arrow, but her eyes were distant. It was clear she was lost in thought, not truly practicing archery.
Most peculiar was her stance. It was not the cross-shaped stance of the Dunhuang Royal Family, but a lion’s stance with one foot forward and the other back, lacking elegance and nobility but possessing bravery and fearlessness.
This was the archery stance Chu Yun had taught Jin Bihan. “This girl…” Bai Shasha sighed softly. After her return, Jin Bihan sometimes behaved strangely, appearing melancholic.
Later, she established this simple archery range in the rear garden and often came alone to practice.
As Jin Bihan’s martial arts teacher, Bai Shasha naturally found it strange. When she first asked Jin Bihan, she was evasive. But upon pressing further, Jin Bihan confided in her.
Although Bai Shasha had never experienced romantic love, she was hundreds of years old and had rich life experience. She loved and pitied Jin Bihan but was powerless to help. Despite her formidable combat strength, no amount of martial force could change matters of emotion.
“It’s good now.” Bai Shasha’s heart softened. After glancing at the letter in her hand, her spirits lifted.
“Bihan, practicing archery again?” she said, stepping out from the corner and approaching Jin Bihan.
“Teacher,” Jin Bihan lowered her bow and arrow, a blush flashing across her face.
“Thinking of someone again?” Bai Shasha teased Jin Bihan with a half-smile.
“Teacher…” Jin Bihan stretched out her voice and shot a coy glance at Bai Shasha.
“Hehehe. I have a gift for you,” Bai Shasha said, handing over the letter.
“What is it!” Jin Bihan exclaimed in surprise as she opened the letter. But then her brow furrowed slightly, a complex light flashing in her eyes. She bit her lip, then finally spoke, “Teacher, can you do me a favor and investigate this girl?” She handed the letter back.
“What girl?” Bai Shasha asked, confused. She took the letter and read it carefully, then became furious.
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