Jade Dynasty Chapter 248: Helpless

As ti passed by in the world, that beam of light seed to be awakened, beca brighter and brighter, as if responding to sothing.

On the platform, Mr Ghosts figure moved, he looked like he had sensed sothing but yet unsure, hesitated for a mont and then slowly opened his eyes, looked up at the cauldron.

Ghost Lis body moved slightly, gradually waking up from a confused state, turned around and sat up, he felt dizzy. With his current cultivation, he could actually be in this state, it was really rare. But Ghost Li did not seem to mind, composed himself, let out a long breath, turned around and was stunned, he saw a jade dish on the stone floor, emitting warm white glow, it was the Qian Kun Reincarnation Plate. And Xiao Hui was crouching beside the jade dish, it seed curious, looking at it right and left, a few tis it stretched out its hand to touch it but each ti retreated halfway, it seed to be rather afraid of this jade dish.

Ghost Li frowned, contemplated and couldnt figure out how did he drop this jade dish on the floor, he only had vague recollection of himself returning to his room from the icy cold chamber, it must have been he was too depressed due to the disappointnt and couldnt focus! Ghost Li made a bitter laugh to himself after a mont, sighed and got off the bed, bent down and took the dish, Xiao Hui sat on the floor, looked up at Ghost Li, its three eyes bright, not knowing what it was thinking too.

Ghost Li gestured at Xiao Hui, said, Co here Xiao Hui.

Xiao Hui [zhi zhi] and jumped over, leapt up to Ghost Li but it still seed wary of the dish in Ghost Lis hands and did not stay in his embrace, jumped up to his shoulder and sat down, frequently glancing at the dish.

Ghost Li did not think much, patted Xiao Huis body, in this world only this monkey stayed by him. After a while, his gaze returned to the dish, in the white glow, the dish was still the sa as before, in the centre, the innurable jade cubes were still following their own paths circulating, unceasingly, as if nothing had happened.

Ghost Li looked at the dish in his hand, the glow from the dish illuminated his face, not knowing what secret it contained, concealing deep within.

Ghost Li looked at it for a long ti, eventually in the end still shook his head, a trace of disappointnt flicked past his face, took the black cloth and again placed wrapped the dish in it. Xiao Hui watched Ghost Lis actions, as Ghost Li was about to keep the dish into his bosom, Xiao Hui suddenly [zhi zhi] called out.

Ghost Li turned his head over, felt puzzled, frowned and asked, What is it Xiao Hui?

Xiao Hui scratched its head but it couldnt tell too what was wrong or its concerns, spread it hands and shrugged. Ghost Li patted Xiao Huis head and did not think much about it, sat for a while and suddenly spoke again, Xiao Hui, how long have I been asleep?

Xiao Huis three eyes blinked, [zhi zhi zhi zhi] spoke, at the sa ti gestured with its hands, Ghost Li watched for a while, slowly said, Such a long ti ah, then lets go out and take a walk! He paused, stood up and at the sa smoothed Xiao Hui in his embrace, his expression slightly lost but he inhaled deeply, indifferently said, No matter what we still have to live on, right? Xiao Huis three eyes peered left and right, not knowing if it understood Ghost Lis words but Ghost Li was not in the mood to ponder, gently patted Xiao Huis back, Xiao Hui climbed up his shoulder, Ghost Li walked to the door, in the deep rumbling sound of the door opening, they walked out, outside the stone room, the multi directional corridors were still extending out to both sides, the thick cracks where were getting denser, strongly reminded the people here, the strange unknown was still here and dangerous. Ghost Li stood for a while at the entrance, his eyes on the big and small cracks on the walls.

In these cracks, so were already quite big, from the top of the wall all the way close to the ground, revealing the grey rocks within, the sturdy rock wall after these cracks appeared, seed to have beco as weak as a thin paper. Ghost Li walked slowly to the walls and to one of the cracks, expressionlessly watching, looked for a long ti.

Following which he looked up above the corridor, his brows frowned, these cracks increased in numbers after his return, he was unable to tell at one glance but when he was at the icy cold chamber, he clearly recalled that sudden mysterious power, the source seed to be coming from below but looking at the surrounding walls cracks, it was the ceilings of the tunnels that received the most severe damages, next the sides of the walls. An impatient look flicked across his face, seed like he was in a bad mood, although the cracks looked extrely strange but he really did not have the mood to contemplate. Composing himself, Ghost Li did not look at the cracks anymore, with Xiao Hui headed to one of the tunnels.

The tunnel stretched ahead, what was different from the past was, it was much more quieter, the disciples rather stay in their room and hide, no one was willing to co out and walk around, in the huge tunnel, only Ghost Lis figure was seen.

However, Ghost Li did not seem to mind that, the direction he was heading, was towards the entrance of the cave, not knowing if it was because he was too vexed and intended to go out and walk.

Ghost Lis footsteps reverberated in the tunnel, the footsteps sounded louder due to the silence. Xiao Hui crouched on his shoulder, seed unused to the unusual silence, turning its head here and there, peering all around.

Suddenly, Xiao Huis head stopped, looking ahead, Ghost Li also seed to sense sothing too, stopped, watching ahead, there was nobody in front but the next mont, there was a movent, it was a black figure quietly drifting out.

It was actually that mysterious unfathomable elusive Mr Ghost.

Mr Ghost at the sa ti saw Ghost Li, seed to be startled also, stopped. Both of them looked at each other for a while, did not speak, the atmosphere in the tunnel seed to turn rather cold and awkward, finally Mr Ghost indifferently said, When did you return?

Ghost Li was indifferent, said, Not long ago.

Mr Ghost nodded, as if nothing more to say and since he had already said sothing, considered making his greetings, stepped forward to move off, Ghost Li quietly stepped aside to make way.

Mr Ghost suddenly stopped after passing by Ghost Li, saw that he was unusually hesitant, after a mont of silence, said, Did you say you have just return not long ago?

Ghost Li indifferently said, Yes, what is it?

Mr Ghost hesitated, as if deliberating his words, slowly said, Then did you notice here...sothing not right?

Ghost Li glanced at Mr Ghost, said, What do you an?

Mr Ghost after a period of silence, again shook his head said, No, nothing, I will make a move first. After speaking, he walked straight ahead, did not speak further.

Ghost Li watched his back figure, watched as Mr Ghost gradually walked further away, drifting unsteadily, like an apparition but his figure was moving much slower than before.

To Ghost Li, Mr Ghosts slower movents and unsteadily walk, from ti to ti leaning against the stone walls, especially near the stone rooms, Mr Ghost would deliberately or undeliberately went near the room entrance, paused for a mont and then continued.

For so reason, he seed to be searching for sothing?

Ghost Li indifferently turned around, even if Mr Ghost was searching for sothing, it was nothing of a concern to him. Following the original direction, Ghost Li continued forward, this ti he did not et anyone again and soon reached the entrance/exit.

When Ghost Li walked out of the entrance, a beam of sunlight, carrying so warmth, shone onto his face. He squinted his eyes slightly, inhaled deeply, in the sunlight, under the light, the stone in his heart, seed to finally lighten up the slightest.

Qing Yun Hill, Tong Tian Peak.

As the days passed by, Qing Yun Hill sect head Reverend Daoxuan never revealed himself once, with his status as the world Good Faction leader, this was naturally not a trivial matter, and his eldest disciple Xiao Yicai who had been concealing this fact while searching secretly, the burden on his shoulder increased as the days passed.

Not ntioning the frequent enquiries from Good Faction various sects at Qing Yun sect, those were easy to turn away but Qing Yun sect was a sect with many branches and disciples and Reverend Daoxuan did not really hand the position to Xiao Yicai, and so Xiao Yicai faced difficulties in handling many affairs. And Qing Yun sect had always placed Tong Tian Peak central to them, as their sect head strangely had no news for many days, the news from the branch was always in seclusion, in the end they also could no longer use seclusion as excuse, Xiao Yicai simply stated that Reverend Daoxuan had already left to roam the world, nobody knew where the elder was.

Actually Xiao Yicai could not be bla, Reverend Daoxuans current situation, among the thousands of disciples in Qing Yun sect, only Small Bamboo Valley Shuiyue Master and Lu Xueqi knew the truth and Big Bamboo Valley Tian Buyi, Suru who were great supports, have passed away. If Shuiyue Master and Lu Xueqi did not reveal, how would others knew about this great secret and so the people could only question Xiao Yicai.

And right now Xiao Yicai looking exhausted, he seed to lost weight, greatly different from his usual wit, competency and vigour, one could imagine how much pressure he was having right now.

And he was still unable to rest, in the Crystal Hall Tong Tian Peak, the other six branches of Qing Yun sect seed unable to wait another day, ca together to Tong Tian Peak to ask what exactly happened to Reverend Daoxuan, the reason for his long absence, this was sothing that had never happened before.

Most of the branch leaders have already arrived, leaving only Small Bamboo Valley Shuiyue Master, her most outstanding disciple Lu Xueqi was also not seen but her senior sister, Wenmin was present. The other branch leaders sat in the center, and the most glaring was the leader position of Big Bamboo Valley, in the end it was still taken over by big disciple Song Daren.

In the crowd, Song Daren was still wearing the mourning clothes, clearly still in mourning for his teacher and teachers wife, his expression was also sombre, occasionally his eyes swept past the crowd, inadvertently ca to Small Bamboo Valley Wenmin who stood before him, nodding slightly to him.

Song Daren was silent, his lips moved and forced a smile to Wenmin but soon looked down, obviously his mood was still imrsed in grief. Wenmins eyes revealed sadness, her expression also seed dejected.

The gathering today although were for the six branches but those leading were naturally not Song Dare, Qihao these newly promoted second generation disciples. Return of the Wind Valley Zeng Shuchang etc would not leave to the responsibility to others, imdiately started to question Xiao Yicai.

And Xiao Yicai who had been managing the daily affairs of the sect for so ti but Reverend Daoxuan afterall did not hand the position to him and so he still had to stand and reply before these leaders, without a seat. Right now in the hall the sect head Reverend Daoxuans seat was still empty, Xiao Yicai stood beside the great seat, a bitter smile on his face, replying to each of the questions.

Just that the questions, although the atmosphere was not the best but they were unable to get the answer, Xiao Yicai insisted that he did not know where Reverend Daoxuan was and truthfully he really did not know, he could only reply that Reverend Daoxuan with his high cultivation, might had been inspired the day before and so left to roam the world.

The branch leaders naturally could not accept this, Reverend Daoxuan had been leading for so many years and never behaved like this, leaving without any notice. However, Xiao Yicai repeatedly only had this answer but it also made one felt helpless, he couldnt be rude and reply that without a precedent, it doesnt an it wont happen right?

The interrogations lasted from morning until noon, all of them were hoarse from questioning, Xiao Yicai was even more exhausted but in the end, he was still having the sa answer, the rest of them looked at each other, after a long while, Return of the Wind Valley Zeng Shuchang was the first to stand up, with an angry snort, flung his sleeve and left.

The one leading had left, Qihao, Song Daren and the rest were called here to add to the numbers, naturally also followed and left.

Watching the people leaving, Xiao Yicai then let out a relief, suddenly his body wavered, felt he was about to collapse, fortunately he had strong foundation and so imdiately composed himself, bitterly laughed secretly to himself, sighed and said to himself, Teacher, where are you exactly, if you still do not return, I really cant sustain anymore.

Lets not talk about Xiao Yicais bitterness temporary, Song Daren who was also following the crowd out, as Big Bamboo Valley was still in mourning, nobody ca with him. He quietly walked out of Crystal hall, the scene just now, reminded him of his teachers demises, Song Daren felt even more anguished, he really did not want to stay here for even a minute longer, only wished to leave this place quickly.

Just that when he walked out of the hall and down the stairs, was about to cross the rainbow bridge and onto the clouds to return back, he suddenly heard soone called him, Daren.

Song Daren turned, it was Small Bamboo Valley Wenmin who was waving to him, Song Daren felt a slight warmth in his heart, walked over. Wenmin saw his haggard look, felt a pain in her heart, was about to speak but stopped, saw that there were passer-by constantly and not a good place to talk, and so signalled to Song Daren and walked ahead.

Song Daren understood and followed her across the bridge, ca to the broad expanse of cloud platform, both of them walked to a secluded area, after checking that nobody was around, Wenmin said, Are, are you fine?

Song Daren smiled bitterly, looked down and said, You know my situation, sigh he heaved out a long sigh, said, But I still have so junior brothers, if I do not take up this responsibility, Im afraid they might find it even harder to accept. [Translators note: This part is a bit weird but I have searched around, seed to be the sa]

Wenmin stunned for a mont, said, Why, Xueqi and teacher are together?

The young female disciple beside said, Thats right, this morning after you left, teacher called Xueqi senior sister over.

Wenmin nodded, said, Alright I know it, I will go over now, you can continue with your work!

The group acknowledged, smiled and left, Wenmin looked these naive junior sisters, couldnt help but envy them, maybe being simple and pure instead would make one more happier!

She watched as they disappeared and then let out a sigh of relief, hurried towards Shuiyue Masters hut deep inside the bamboo forest.

The winding small path inside the forest, flanked by exuberant bamboos, the air with a fragrance, after a few turns, the hut gradually appeared in sight.

Wenmin ca to the door, gently knocked twice on the bamboo door, said, Teacher, disciple Wenmin is here.

Shuiyue Masters voice was heard from the hut, faintly said, Co in!

Following her voice, the huts door emitted a deep [zhi ya] sound, was pushed opened, Lu Xueqis beautiful figure appeared, smiled lightly to Wenmin and said, Senior sister, you are back.

Wenmin smiled to Lu Xueqi and walked in.

Inside the hut, Shuiyue Master was sitting on a simple bamboo bed, Lu Xueqi walked in and stood beside her, Shuiyue Master glanced at Wenmin and said, Just back?

Wenmin respectfully said, Yes, disciple is just back from TongTian Peak.

Shuiyue Master was silent for a mont, asked, Tell what was the situation at TongTian Peak?

Wenmin nodded and said, Yes. And truthfully related the morning situation, the crowds questions, Xiao Yicais difficult position and replies, did not miss out anything.

Shuiyue Master quietly listened, did not speak, Lu Xueqi was also expressionless, only when Wenmin spoke about Xiao Yicais difficulty, couldnt help but turn and glance at Shuiyue Master but Shuiyue Master was expressionless.

After a while Wenmin reported finished, hesitated a mont and said, Teacher, there is one more thing, disciple is unsure if should say it

Shuiyue Master closed her eyes, seed to be contemplating Wenmins words earlier on, heard her request and said, You can just speak whats on your mind!

Wenmin acknowledged, said, Yes, then disciple will say it, today the six leaders were to gather at TongTian Peak, the other five leaders were there, only you were not, Return of the Wind Valley Zeng Shuchang and so of them, grumbled to disciple and asked disciple to convey to teacher, said everyone is part of Qing Yun sect, worship the sa ancestors, wanted teacher you to step out and talk to.

After speaking, Wenmin carefully looked up at her teacher, saw her keeping quiet, there was no anger and also no reply, only closing her eyes and contemplating.

Shuiyue Master did not speak, Wenmin also did not dare to speak anymore, after a mont, Shuiyue Master slowly spoke, What you have just said is that other than , the rest of the five leaders were there?

Wenmin was stunned, nodded and said, Yes.

Shuiyue Master glanced at Wenmin, said, Who from Big Bamboo Valley ca?

Wenmins heart jumped, for so reason when her teacher singled out Big Bamboo Valley, she hesitated and said, It was Tian teacher uncle and Suru teacher aunts big disciple Song Daren.

Lu Xueqis expression quietly turned sombre, anguish flickered past her eyes.

Shuiyue Masters expression also turned sowhat sombre, let out a breath and said, Other than him, who else from Big Bamboo Valley?

Wenmin said, Big Bamboo Valley senior and junior brothers are in mourning, so only Song Daren senior brother went alone, even Song senior brother was also wearing the mourning clothes.

Shuiyue Master was silent for a mont, indifferently said, It is not easy for them too ah...did you go and console that Song Daren?

Wenmin was taken aback, Shuiyue Master had always been strict with her disciples, especially in love matters, Wenmin and Song Daren were secretly in love for many years, it was already an open secret, her heart was already in jitters, afraid that her teacher would reprimand her and now Shuiyue Master suddenly brought it up, she was even breaking out in cold sweat, hesitated for a long ti, she quietly said, Teacher, I, I saw Song senior brother he was quite pitiful and so I was soft-hearted for a mont and then, then went up and spoke a few words to him. Disciple, disciple definitely dare not defy teachers guidance.

Shuiyue Master quietly looked at Wenmin, Wenmins heart pounded faster and faster, not knowing if she would be reprimanded by teacher. Who knew the next mont, Shuiyue Master suddenly sighed and said, Xiao min, you dont have to be this scared, teacher is not blaming you.

Wenmin almost thought she had heard it wrongly, asked in surprised, Teacher, what are you saying?

Shuiyue Master indifferently said, Big Bamboo Valley is still in mourning, in the short period of ti it is not possible, after another period of ti, ask that Song Daren to co and propose marriage, anyway he is afterall a branch leader now, he will not be unworthy of you.

A [weng] sound rang out in Wenmins head, she seed unable to accept the sudden news, was too overjoyed to speak but did not understand why her teacher who had always firmly objected to this, would suddenly changed her attitude.