Chapter 77 Compensation
On one side of the river bank, the muddy water brought up melted into the snow and seeped into the loess.

Water stains condensed on Xiao Yan's skin with clear lines, and when the cold wind blew, it seemed as if it was about to form a thin layer of ice. But wisps of heat emanated from his body, enveloping him and the girl in his arms at the same time.

The girl had fainted. The surface of the Yellow River seemed calm, but the waves were turbulent underwater. Her energy was unstable underwater, and she only managed to hold on to Xiao Yan with her last bit of strength.

The latter hugged her around the waist, stood on the shore and pondered for a while, as if he was still recalling the touch of his lips when they were underwater.

In the distance, Jiang Chen sat with his legs crossed on a protruding stone among the loess. Although water droplets were still hanging from his wet skirt, he just looked at Ji Ruxue in Xiao Yan's arms with interest, and then lifted the hair sticking to his cheek with his fingertips.

"how?"

"The Corpse Ancestor's magical power is truly mysterious..."

Xiao Yan frowned, then lowered his eyes and glanced at the girl in his arms who still looked stubborn.

The surrendered minister held two volumes of books in his hands, walked over with his hands behind his back, and then walked around Xiao Yan and asked, "Did you really go crazy just now?"

“I don’t know, but it should be so.”

"Then what did you see in the illusion?" Jiang Chen stopped and leaned forward. His peach blossom eyes were so evil and charming that people wanted to avoid him.

Because she was too close, Xiao Yan took a half step back, but he didn't look away. He frowned and thought for a while, then said, "In fact, I can't call it an illusion. When I was trapped inside, I felt like I was living my previous life again. And in it, there was only endless killing."

"hiss……"

Jiang Chen tapped his cheek lightly and asked himself: "Inner demon?"

"No..." She turned around and paced, shaking the book in her hand, "It's still a problem with the technique."

Xiao Yan remained silent, just frowning as he thought.

According to what he thought, if he was affected by evil skills while practicing, the vast pure yang internal force in his body would only continue to fight against it, until the yin and yang were finally balanced and he could cultivate magical skills.

But now that he thought about it, it was Ji Ruxue in his memory or in reality who awakened him...

At this time, the surrendered minister turned around and came over.

"Come with me back to Xuanduwu first. This is your first time practicing this extremely yin technique, so I'm afraid there will be some sequelae."

"Going to Xuanduwu?"

Seeing Xiao Yan frowning, Jiang Chen raised his chin and pointed at Ji Ruxue in his arms, saying, "In Xuanduwu, I can observe your situation at any time. Of course, if you want to bring her with you, I have no objection."

Xiao Yan shook his head. "I am very grateful for Corpse Ancestor's kindness, but I am afraid I will disappoint Corpse Ancestor. The situation in the Central Plains is still complicated, and I cannot get away yet."

"Hey, I came here from thousands of miles away!"

Jiang Chen widened his beautiful eyes, took a step forward, and poked Xiao Yan's chest heavily with his finger: "Without me, you will be destroyed thousands of times by the evil spirit in a short time! Without me, can you learn the Nine Nether Mysterious Heaven Divine Art!?"

The latter saw that the girl in his arms seemed to be waking up, so he walked away.

"If I have the chance, I will come to Xuanduwu to visit the Corpse Ancestor."

Jiang Chen's fingers froze, with an expression of disbelief on his face, and then he turned around and followed him, saying, "Wait, wait, this has nothing to do with the cooperation mentioned in the letter!"

"correct."

Xiao Yan stopped walking immediately, turned back and pleaded, "Speaking of this, can Corpse Ancestor stay in the Central Plains for a while?"

"Why?"

"The person whose face I mentioned in the letter is still in Yanzhou. I'm afraid the Corpse Ancestor will have to wait for him..."

"Do I look idle?" Jiang Chen frowned and interrupted him, "Since you are unwilling to go to Xuanduwu with me, why should I help you again?"

"Divine power cannot be achieved in a day. Since Corpse Ancestor has his plan, Xiao will do his best to cooperate."

Xiao Yan said with a serious face, "But I have been involved in too many trivial matters. If I let these things disturb my thoughts, I am afraid I will not have much time to practice my magic skills."

Jiang Chen clenched his fist and gritted his teeth, "You are asking me to do something..."

“That’s cooperation, isn’t it?”

Xiao Yan tilted his head to look at her and smiled: "The Corpse Ancestor will be playing in the Central Plains for ten days or half a month, so I can also do my part as a host."

Jiang Chen snorted and let Xiao Yan go away. Then he spread out his palms and looked carefully at the extremely enchanting pink nail polish.

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”

"You are so curious, besides those two idiots from Xuanming Sect, who else can practice this skill..."

Xiao Yan, whose figure was gradually getting farther away, paused and then looked back. "If you are curious, will Corpse Ancestor tell me?"

Seeing that his rhetoric worked, the surrendered minister laughed, then shook his finger and said, "You just need to know that I have an appointment with someone. If the world is still not settled after many years, I will help someone..."

"What happens many years later has nothing to do with me."

Xiao Yan walked away without thinking.

The former was stunned for a moment. She hadn't even finished her words, but when she saw Xiao Yan didn't even turn his head, she gritted her teeth and spoke.

"Ten days! I'll only wait ten days!"

"enough."

Across the wasteland, Xiao Yan's voice echoed from afar.

The surrendered minister snorted in dissatisfaction, stood on the bank of the Yellow River with his chest folded, and a smug look gradually appeared in his charming peach blossom eyes.

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When Ji Ruxue woke up from the couch, she saw dim light coming in from the window.

She looked around blankly and found that this inn was not the one she stayed in yesterday.

At the same time, she also saw Xiao Yan, who was wearing a martial arts robe, standing beside the table not far from the collapse, holding a brush and leaning over to sketch something.

She was in a very unrealistic trance.

At that time, she was underwater in the Yellow River and had actually lost consciousness. It was only with her last bit of faith that she groped for him in the dim mud and sand.

They are still alive...

Ji Ruxue was still in a daze, but Xiao Yan had already turned around and smiled.

"woke up."

She lowered her eyes guiltily, then stood up on the bed, only to find that all her clothes had been changed. An indigo robe was covering the bedding, as if it was brand new.

After a little thought, he realized that it was impossible for him to change her clothes given her arrogant look.

like……

She felt a little uncomfortable and didn't think about it any more. She put her coat on the ground and walked over. However, she didn't dare to look into Xiao Yan's eyes and asked in a low voice.

"What are you drawing?"

But she had clearly seen the precise model of the long sword on the paper.

Xiao Yan put down the brush and said, "I lost the hilt of the sword in the Yellow River. I want to draw it from memory."

"The sword is called 'Su Xin' and was made by a maid at Huan Yin Fang. It is not worth much."

"Why is it not valuable?"

Xiao Yan paused, "It's worthless, so I should compensate you."

Ji Ruxue raised her eyes, met his gentle gaze, and responded softly.

"it is good."

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

"Sir, would you like to have breakfast?"

Xiao Yan reached out to tuck Ji Ruxue's collar in and said, "Bring it in."

The door was pushed open and a young waiter came in carrying a teapot.

But he just closed the door casually, then leaned against the door with a strange smile on his face.

"It seems that I came at an unfortunate time."

Xiao Yan was stunned at first, and then laughed.

"Captain, please take a seat."

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