AWB Chapter 261 Escape
Chapter 261 Escape
Xie Wanning shook her head at Qin Muyang.
Who would believe in something as absurd as rebirth? Not to mention making everyone an enemy of the Heavenly Dao, which is the faith of cultivators.
"Junior Sister Xie, what exactly happened?" Zhong Yingxiu broke the silence, looking at Xie Wanning with concern.
"fine."
"Wan Ning, we can't hide it anymore." Qin Muyang's tone was panicked, and his lips trembled slightly. He stepped forward and took Xie Wan Ning's hand.
"This concerns your life, how can you say it's nothing?"
Xie Wanning looked at the people around the round table; they were all people she knew and trusted. However, precisely because she cared, she couldn't involve them.
"Let go." Xie Wanning shook off Qin Muyang's hand, her thoughts in turmoil. She couldn't ignore Qin Muyang's worried eyes, but she couldn't tell him the truth.
Before Qin Muyang could say anything more, Xie Wanning left the meeting.
Only the bewildered crowd and Qin Muyang, head bowed and silent, remained.
"Senior Brother Qin, what exactly happened to Junior Sister Xie?" Qiao Qingzi asked with a worried expression, hoping to get an answer from Qin Muyang.
“If Wan Ning doesn’t want to talk about it, then I can’t speak for her. Fellow Daoists, I’ll take my leave now.” Qin Muyang bowed and hurriedly chased after her.
However, Xie Wanning had already left on her sword, giving Qin Muyang no chance to catch up.
The meeting was chaotic, with everyone confused and panicked.
"No, I have to go find Wan Ning. She must be hiding something from us." Qing Qiu Yu stood up, her gaze fixed intently on the direction Xie Wan Ning had left.
“Your Highness, I will go with you. My little sister may seem carefree, but she is actually very thoughtful. She shoulders many things on her own, and as her older brother, I can't just ignore her,” Xie Youdao chimed in, his eyes filled with deep sorrow.
“Then I’ll go too.” Xia Mengqi’s eyes flickered slightly as she followed behind Qing Qiuyu.
From Qin Muyang's words, Xia Mengqi suspected that Qin Muyang was talking about her past life. When she joined the Shadow Pavilion, Si Jinchuan told her about her past life in detail, which is why she was able to prevent Lü Siyan from poisoning her.
Unfortunately, in her previous life, she was murdered by Lü Siyan at a young age and did not know what happened to Xie Wanning in the end. However, as the senior sister of the Nine Cauldrons Division, she had heard about Xie Wanning's experiences, and it seemed that Xie Wanning was not treated well in the Qingyun Sect.
"I'll go as well."
……
More and more people stood up, preparing to go find Xie Wanning.
However, one person sat silently.
Zhong Yingxiu, who is usually proactive, made no move this time.
Almost everyone stood up, except for Zhong Yingxiu, who remained seated.
Noticing Zhong Yingxiu's unusual behavior, Qiao Qingzi asked in confusion, "Senior Sister Zhong, aren't you leaving?"
“Where to go? If we search aimlessly now, we probably won’t find where Junior Sister Xie is,” Zhong Yingxiu analyzed.
"However, we cannot remain inactive."
“Junior Sister Xie doesn’t want to tell the truth, and we can’t force her. However, there is someone who can answer our questions.”
"Who?" Qiao Qingzi asked in confusion.
Zhong Yingxiu shook the communication bracelet on her wrist and smiled, "She's already here."
The departing group opened the gates of Qingyun Palace, where a person was standing.
Tian Ruochun bowed and said, "Fellow Daoists, I can tell you about the sect leader."
At this moment, Xie Wanning was sitting on Luo Ze Sword, letting it carry her as it drifted along.
Unbeknownst to them, they had arrived at the Twilight Snow Sect.
Unfortunately, the Twilight Snow Sect had long been corrupted by the power of chaos, leaving only a messy ruin.
However, Xie Wanning saw a familiar figure. The person's silver hair fluttered in the wind as they stood quietly atop Muxue Peak.
"Master?" Xie Wanning exclaimed in surprise, while Lin Xuanjin turned around and looked at her with a smile.
"Wan Ning, you've arrived."
Xie Wanning jumped off Luo Ze's sword and landed straight on the ground. She stood up, straightened her robes, and walked up to Lin Xuanjin: "Master, why are you here?"
"It's just a stroll around. My disciples are now strong enough to protect themselves, so I, as their master, can relax a bit. But, Wan Ning, isn't today the sect's grand meeting? Why are you here?" Lin Xuanjin asked, puzzled.
Xie Wanning's expression stiffened slightly, and she blurted out, "It's nothing, I was just strolling around."
However, Lin Xuanjin's face showed worry: "Wan Ning, you don't need to lie to me. I am your master, and I can help you share your troubles."
Xie Wanning lowered her head and gripped the hem of her clothes tightly with both hands.
She had silently vowed never to involve her master in her affairs.
Lin Xuanjin didn't press further. He sighed and said, "Wan Ning, you and your father are very alike. You always pretend to be nonchalant, as if you have no worries. However, you habitually hide your innermost thoughts and don't let anyone know."
"Back then, your father sent me out to train so as not to be a burden to me. I lost the chance to save your father, and I will regret it no matter how much time has passed. I regret not being by your father's side to fight against the demonic cultivators."
"So now, as your master, I will not let what happened back then repeat itself. I hope you will tell me the truth, and I will do my best to help you. Wan Ning, don't shoulder everything alone; you can try to rely on others."
Xie Wanning took a deep breath, seemingly exhausting all her strength. She loosened her clenched fist, looked up at Lin Xuanjin, and said in a trembling voice, "Master, I didn't mean to hide it, but I didn't want others to be implicated by me. I just... never want to see the people I care about leave again."
It started with the Crimson Flame Bird, then Qin Muyang, and my older sister.
These were all people Xie Wan Ning cared about; they had all risked their lives because of her. She was unwilling to let anyone else get hurt because of her.
Watching her loved one leave filled her with despair. It was too painful; she would never allow such a thing to happen again.
"So, you're going to face this alone?"
"Yes."
Lin Xuanjin stayed by Xie Wanning's side, shielding her from the cold wind and snow.
"Can you stop all of that from happening by yourself?"
Xie Wanning remained silent, her eyes gradually dimming.
It couldn't be stopped. How could she, alone, face the Heavenly Dao? That was the ruler of the entire cultivation world.
However, the thought of her sister falling into demonic possession because of saving her, Qin Muyang falling into the chaotic sea because of saving her, and even Si Jinchuan being implicated by her, was unbearable.
Therefore, when facing the will of Heaven, she cannot involve unrelated people.
“Master, my mind is made up. I do not want to implicate more people because of me, so please do not try to persuade me anymore.”
Xie Wanning turned to leave, but her hand was grabbed. She turned back and met Lin Xuanjin's angry gaze.
Master is angry?!