Xing Shuishui barely heard what he was shouting. The air currents in the passage were chaotic. Even though she desperately held onto He Liansheng’s clothes, they were still separated by the force. When she regained consciousness, Xing Shuishui found herself lying on a street in the ghost city. Red lanterns hung high, with many ghosts…

“Is something wrong with his head?” Xing Shuishui thought alertly. “He Liansheng, this isn’t appropriate… it’s dark out, and we should maintain proper distance between men and women.” She held Li Guanyu’s arm tighter, afraid he would hand her over to He Liansheng. He Liansheng glared at her. “Will you get up on your own,…

“Peach Origin Sword, come forth.” This was the first time Xing Shuishui heard He Liansheng call his sword’s name. She watched as the silver sword flew from He Liansheng’s hand. Unlike before, its speed and power were breathtaking. Silver arcs flashed like starry rain, spawning deadly peach blossoms that were beautiful yet dangerous. The sword’s…

She couldn’t hold back anymore: “Don’t all cultivators know? Getting struck by heavenly lightning means your soul scatters…” Li Guanxing argued: “What would a mortal like you know?” He paused for a moment, then said: “Oh right, her soul should have scattered from the lightning. Unless the Yinshan Patriarch didn’t completely die.” Xing Shuishui reminded…

The tailor shop was dimly lit, with only three characters “Spring Joy” written from right to left outside. It looked like an old family business, but when Xing Shuishui followed inside, she discovered it was quite different. The interior was clean and orderly, with cabinets on all sides filled with fabrics of various colors, pants,…