Marry the Demon Sect Girl with No Bride Price-Chapter 272 - 77: Qiu Zhihe Entrusts Mo Xiaolan with Her Final Wish

Chapter 272: Chapter 77: Qiu Zhihe Entrusts Mo Xiaolan with Her Final Wish

Cloud Pattern Mountain peak.

On a cliff that resembles a long spear, the mountain wind whistles, carrying faint sounds of lamentation, as if crying or pleading.

No Regrets Cliff, here circulates the origin legend of the Cloud Pattern Tribe, the sacred site of Cloud Pattern Mountain.

At this moment, two women stand at the edge of No Regrets Cliff, side by side, quietly gazing at the bottomless valley below.

"Taoist Friend Qiu, is there something you want to tell me?"

A tall woman dressed in a plain white robe, with an orchid embroidered on her left shoulder, speaks to the exquisite, cold, and stunning woman beside her.

In her eyes, emotions are complex, filled with admiration, yet tinged with confusion and concern.

She and Qin Gengyun met during their greatest hardships, not only as supportive friends, but also as companions sharing heartfelt understanding.

However, her heart was set on the path, and Qin Gengyun respected her choice, never raising the idea of becoming Dao companions.

Yet the woman before her became Qin Gengyun’s wife, the two deeply in love, bound by a profound connection, naturally arousing her admiration.

Although she admired them, she did not envy them.

I am not meant for Qin Gengyun; Taoist Friend Qiu is truly the right one for him. I am happy for them both.

Yet, every time facing Qiu Zhihe, Mo Xiaolan always feels a bit lost.

She actually knows that Qiu Zhihe doesn’t like her, and Mo Xiaolan understands, for which wife would be fond of her husband’s confidante?

This is also where Mo Xiaolan’s confusion and concern lie.

Why does Qiu Zhihe want to speak with her alone, especially when she seems so fragile at the moment, leaving Mo Xiaolan with a bad premonition?

"Taoist Friend Mo."

Mo Xiaolan, still caught in her complex feelings, hears Qiu Zhihe suddenly speak:

"Do you like my husband?"

Mo Xiaolan is momentarily stunned, sighing after a moment:

"Taoist Friend Qiu, rest assured, Qin Gengyun and I are lifelong confidants, I will not overstep."

Qiu Zhihe, with a calm demeanor: "Then can you help me take care of him?"

"Ah?"

Mo Xiaolan freezes, hearing Qiu Zhihe continue:

"In this condition, I’m afraid I can no longer be with him. He has connections with the Zhenyang Sect, Thunder Sword City, Spirit Corpse Mountain, and the Western Emperor Palace, facing countless dangerous paths ahead. I fear he won’t make it through."

Mo Xiaolan remains silent for a moment, then suddenly smiles:

"It seems during my absence, he’s experienced so much."

Qiu Zhihe turns to her earnestly: "I have been through these matters with him, but many more trials lie ahead. I’d like you to accompany him, help him overcome them one by one."

Mo Xiaolan hesitates: "Taoist Friend Qiu, with your background, after recovering, you can be by his side indefinitely. Why choose me?"

After the battle with the Chang Family and the recent confrontation that drove back Ye Xiyue, Qiu Zhihe has already demonstrated formidable power.

This strength is certainly not something an ordinary loose cultivator possesses.

Her background must be significant, and her accompanying Qin Gengyun is evidently the best choice.

Qiu Zhihe offers no explanation, instead continues: "Coming to the Northern Wilderness, besides helping him eradicate Pill Poison, there’s a more crucial task."

The mountain wind laments, while Qiu Zhihe’s ethereal voice reaches Mo Xiaolan’s ears, sending chills down her spine:

"I am here to help him seize the top-grade Spirit Roots from Ye Xiyue and Su Hongling!"

Mo Xiaolan stares blankly at Qiu Zhihe, speechless for a moment.

What she says exceeds Mo Xiaolan’s understanding.

Can Spirit Roots be seized?

Even if they could, Ye Xiyue and Su Hongling are exceptional geniuses, fairies of this age, backed by the Zhenyang Sect and Thunder Sword City. How can their Spirit Roots be seized at will?

Suddenly, Mo Xiaolan’s eyes widen: "So Ye Xiyue was deliberately lured by you?"

Qiu Zhihe calmly replies: "Ye Xiyue has repeatedly sent people to investigate me and my husband. Plus, Si Minglan and Xiaoxue have turned against her; her personal visit to the Northern Wilderness was only a matter of time, though I didn’t expect her to come so soon."

"What about Su Hongling?"

"You’ll know when the time comes," Qiu Zhihe smiles.

Mo Xiaolan feels her breath quicken, finding this matter unbelievably bizarre.

"If Qin Gengyun really seizes Ye Xiyue and Su Hongling’s Spirit Roots, they..."

Qiu Zhihe’s voice turns cold and stern: "They will meet their end in the Northern Wilderness."

"Taoist Friend Mo, I will arrange this matter properly, you needn’t worry, but what about what I just said, will you?"

The two fall silent, the fierce winds on No Regrets Cliff stir up dry leaves, swirling between the two women, seemingly intent on disturbing their thoughts.

After a long while, Mo Xiaolan seriously speaks: "I cannot do it."

This time, it’s Qiu Zhihe’s turn to be stunned: "Why?"

Mo Xiaolan smiles bitterly: "Taoist Friend Qiu, you must know Qin Gengyun’s gaze on you— I have never seen such a look. If you truly vanished, he wouldn’t go anywhere, he would search for you desperately. I cannot replace you, nor do I wish to."

Qiu Zhihe regards her with a hint of appreciation in her eyes, a smile tugging at her lips:

"I will provide him with a perfect excuse, a reasonable farewell. My path is treacherous, and I don’t want to implicate him; his character suits quiet cultivation, not fleeing with me. You’re committed to the path; together, you can go further."

Even if her internal injuries never acted up, after eradicating Qin Gengyun’s Pill Poison, Qiu Zhihe would find an excuse to leave, letting Qin Gengyun forget her.

Then, following her plan, he would enter the Zhenyang Sect. By then, Ye Xiyue would be dead; with his strength, he should quickly replace Ye Xiyue, becoming a significant figure within the Zhenyang Sect.

Once her cultivation is restored, she will annihilate the three sects, exacting vengeance, then let Qin Gengyun end her life.

This way, he could ascend to Sect Leader of the Zhenyang Sect, command ample resources, and expect to ascend to immortality in the future.

As for her, she never intended to ascend— the Eighteen Layers of Hell is her true destination.

During this process, Qin Gengyun would naturally require loyal and powerful allies; Mo Xiaolan is the best choice.

Previously feeling she could accompany him a while longer, now suddenly having to part ways, she feels these arrangements aren’t thorough enough, her considerations not detailed enough.

But she must find enough support for him.

Even if she no longer existed, Mo Xiaolan is the most suitable to become his wife.

More so than Liu Su.

"Taoist Friend Qiu."

Mo Xiaolan’s clear voice interrupts Qiu Zhihe’s thoughts.

"I promise you, I will accompany him, but..."

Mo Xiaolan’s eyes are clear, calm, and firm: "Only as a confidant and friend, nothing more. I will stay by his side, until you return."

Qiu Zhihe looks at her, suddenly smiling: "I understand now why my husband would be your confidant."

Mo Xiaolan also smiles: "I also understand why Qin Gengyun cherishes you so deeply."

"But, Taoist Friend Qiu, how will you say goodbye to him, to spare him heartache and fixation?"

Qiu Zhihe pauses in silence, gazing at the unfathomable depths of the cliff below.

"I will give him hope, allowing him to continue forward in peace."