0p0 Chapter 219 I Spread Your Reputation in the Cave Heaven
Chapter 219 I Spread Your Reputation in the Cave Heaven
Sure enough, they tried to pin the blame on me!
How?
So you turned evil and poisoned people all because of me?
I didn't do anything!
Xu Ning took a sip of wine indignantly and said irritably, "You ask me why I came back? I'll just tell you the truth. When I was in Mondstadt, I suddenly heard that the entire Liyue Harbor was going to be destroyed, so I rushed back in a hurry."
Zhiyi chuckled, his tone dripping with sarcasm, clearly not believing a word of Xu Ning's alarmist claims.
"You bastard... Forget it, I'm too lazy to curse you. I only did this because Uncle Tian has taken good care of us, and I can't bear to see him so heartbroken at his age because of a traitor like you. Anyway, you've already drunk my wine. Do you dare to come into my cave? I'll show you something good."
Zhiyi downed the wine in his bowl in one gulp. "What's there to be afraid of?"
Xu Ning flicked his finger a few times on the Dust-Hidden Gourd and shouted, "Aren't you all dressed? I'm bringing a stranger in!"
Zhiyi glanced sideways, wondering why people in everyday life don't wear clothes.
What a life you lead, a life of endless indulgence, ecstasy, and unbridled pleasure!
The man in green robes, also filled with rage, rose from the dragon pattern and roared, "Idiot!"
Xu Ning grabbed Zhiyi and they flashed into the cave.
He first flicked the blue-clothed man on the head before asking, "Where is Belial?"
The woman in green held her head and gestured towards the sky with her lip, "Looking at the ice blocks on the floating island!"
Xu Ning looked up at the floating island in mid-air.
Belial was sitting in front of the ice block formed by the Nail of Frost, resting his chin on his hand, carefully observing something.
It feels like I've raised a female version of Abelard, who's always researching this and that.
Now that the transformation is complete, it's time to explore a different way of life.
Take her out for a stroll whenever you have some free time these days!
Xu Ning called out, "Belial, I've brought someone with me who wants to see your sword."
Upon hearing this, Belial turned around, leaped off the floating island, glanced at Zhiyi who was filled with amazement, and walked towards his house.
Even with just a fleeting glimpse, Belial's perfect image was already deeply imprinted in Zhiyi's mind.
Thinking of Xu Ning's words, "Are you dressed?", Zhiyi felt as if Xu Ning had stomped on her heart twice.
Zhiyi suddenly turned to look at Xu Ning, "Does Lord Tianquan know that you are keeping... keeping such a peerless beauty at night in your own cave?"
Xu Ning scoffed in confusion, "What's with that jealous and divisive tone you're using? I'm warning you not to talk nonsense. This person is a sword cultivator who has been cultivating in seclusion in the mountains for many years. Hearing that Liyue was in trouble, he came down from the mountains to help. It's impossible for him to be with someone like you who plays intrigues and fights amongst yourselves all day long."
Zhiyi didn't respond when he heard that Xu Ning was obviously making things up.
He knew very well that as long as he didn't admit to what Tian Shu had done, no one would be able to find any evidence.
Therefore, whether Xu Ning was truly confident or just testing the waters, he would not easily label himself a so-called "schemer."
However, when he saw the stunningly beautiful white-haired woman carrying the sword box, Zhiyi couldn't help but feel a little ashamed of himself.
Xu Ning took the sword box and placed it on the wooden table. He said to Zhiyi beside him, "Take a step back and look again. And unless you want to die, don't reach out."
After speaking, Xu Ning reached out and opened the sword box.
An ominous sword, seemingly shrouded in purple mist, slowly revealed its form.
Zhiyi initially paid little attention to Xu Ning's words, but upon seeing the sword, he couldn't help but take two steps back.
"What kind of sword is this? And what is this thing that so openly exudes an aura that seems to devour living beings?"
Xu Ning asked Zhiyi, "This is the poison of decay. Do you know about the wind dragons of Mondstadt? They were poisoned by it and turned into demonic dragons, almost going mad and destroying Mondstadt, before finally dying from exhaustion of their life force."
"You're quite the expert when it comes to poisons, let's see if you can cure this one."
Zhiyi stared at the sword box with a solemn expression, shaking his head and saying, "How could it possibly be unraveled?"
Xu Ning snorted, "Did you know about the water pollution incident at Yujingtai a while ago?"
Zhiyi didn't know why Xu Ning was asking this, but he nodded solemnly.
Xu Ning laughed and said, "It's good that you know. I didn't understand that planning proposal you wrote the other day either. Now I want to ask you, if you become Tian Shu Star, and I, out of resentment, plunge this sword into the source of Liyue's water system, and the entire Liyue is infected with a deadly poison overnight, what will you, Tian Shu Star, do?"
Zhiyi was horrified, "How could you do this?"
Xu Ning said calmly, "Of course you know I wouldn't, but what if our enemies did?"
After pondering for a long time, Zhiyi finally said dejectedly, "This...this is a helpless situation. We can only pray for the protection of the Rock King Emperor."
Xu Ning shook his head and said, "Do you think Uncle Tian would give you this kind of answer if he were standing here?"
Zhiyi looked up at Xu Ning and asked, "What about you? Uncle Tian has always wanted you to take over. What will you do if you encounter this situation?"
Xu Ning smiled and said, "First of all, this kind of thing will never happen, because as soon as I learned about its existence, I immediately took control of it."
"Secondly, the Wind God who can purify this poison is also in my cave at the moment. There is also an even more powerful poison purifier, and I know where to find it."
"Third, the wine I make can also alleviate or neutralize this life-corroding toxin. Although there may be casualties, Liyue will never sit idly by and wait to die."
Upon hearing Xu Ning's words, Zhiyi seemed stunned and remained silent for a long time.
Xu Ning sighed and said again, "I'm telling you this not to show off, but to tell you that the so-called opportunities, honors, and success you're focusing on are actually extremely fragile and useless."
"In this age where gods and demons reign supreme, don't you think it's a waste to use your wisdom on such trivial matters?"
Zhiyi chuckled self-deprecatingly, "So in your eyes, vying for the position of one of the Seven Stars of Liyue is nothing more than a trivial matter."
Xu Ning said calmly, "What do you think? From the first day I met Ningguang, I told her that Liyue is just the beginning, and our destination should be above the seven kingdoms of Teyvat. That's why I built a city in the sky for her, so that she wouldn't be tempted by petty gains and do something she would regret for the rest of her life."
"If you ever have the chance to climb up and see Liyue below, I think you'll realize that the Seven Stars aren't really anything special."
Zhiyi's expression had gradually calmed down, and he regained his usual composure.
Are you trying to persuade me to give up competing for the position of Tian Shu Star?
Xu Ning shook his head and said, "It has nothing to do with the location of Tian Shu Star. I've been telling you so much because I wanted to ask if you're mentally prepared to come with me to see Uncle Tian?"
"If you still answer no now, I'm prepared to secretly destroy you in the cave!"