This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 145 The Storm Is Coming

As the Origin Rune entered his body, it was as if he were a phoenix rising from the ashes. A mysterious power, like a spring breeze, not only restored his mind but also spread like a gentle stream into other parts of his body, slowly repairing the injuries he sustained from being struck by lightning when breaking through to Fusang.

Outside, the Origin Runes on the hill appeared and disappeared intermittently, like twinkling stars in the night sky, shrouded in mystery. The flashing of the Origin Runes continued until someone sped towards them from afar, at which point the flashing ceased.

When the black-robed figure appeared beside him, all the source runes receded like a tide, disappearing without a trace.

Xiao Xingchen slowly opened his eyes, and what came into view was the black-robed figure, as red as the setting sun, with blood still dripping from his body. One of his arms hung limply at his sides, like a broken branch swaying in the wind, clearly showing that he had been seriously injured.

"Why did the sacrifice I planted on you disappear?" The voice in the black robe rang out like muffled thunder, filled with shock and gloom. Ignoring the severity of his injuries, he asked impatiently.

His own sacrifice had vanished; this was the first time he had encountered such a bizarre situation. Coupled with the shock brought by the Jade Capital Sword tonight, the black-robed figure felt as if he were in a dream, utterly unreal.

As for Xiao Xingchen, although he still had countless questions in his heart, in the instant the source patterns in his consciousness space flickered, he seemed to have experienced a dream. The illusory figure of his predecessor shattered like a mirror. He only felt that something had been added to his mind, and then he woke up as if from a dream.

The extra knowledge in his mind, like the morning star in the night sky, guided him in the right direction.

Only then did he realize that his path in Japan had gone astray.

However, he had no time to care about his body at the moment, and he did not want the news of his sword immortal power being restored to be made public. Unless absolutely necessary, he decided to continue to be an ordinary person.

Only in this way could he see more things clearly under the cover of the black robe.

Once news of his recovery spreads, those hiding in the shadows will pay him even more attention, which is by no means his intention.

"I...I don't know. After you left, I was knocked unconscious by something, and when I woke up again, it was already this time."

Fortunately, Cangshan Mountain is deserted and desolate, like a dead desert. It's easy to find some excuses. Anyway, the place is mysterious and no one can verify it. Let's just blame it on ghosts.

Hearing the sound of blood dripping from the black robe, he jerked to his feet as if electrocuted.

"You're injured? How badly?"

Seeing this, the man in black remained unmoved. It was no surprise that a powerless piece of trash like him would encounter anything in this Cangshan Mountain.

Moreover, there are a series of mysterious and unpredictable powers here, such as the Jade Capital Sword. Even I was seriously injured, let alone a useless person who can't even kill a chicken.

Therefore, the black-robed man did not pursue the matter further regarding the disappearance of the sacrifice he had left inside the man's body, but instead slowly said,

“I was injured by the Jade Capital Sword and ambushed by a group of people. I will not be a gentleman if I do not avenge this. Now I will take you back. Once I have recovered from my injuries, I will definitely come back here to find out what happened.”

"Ah? I've revealed all of Xiao Jianxian's secrets, so you can't go back on your word. Don't send me back to the Heavenly Prison!"

"Stop talking nonsense and get going!"

"The man in black robes clearly didn't want to waste any more words. He grabbed the man's shoulder like an eagle snatching a chick and disappeared from the hilltop in an instant."

After they disappeared, Xiao Xingchen's gaze sharpened, and as he looked back, figures appeared on the hill like ghosts.

After memorizing the faces of these people, the black-robed figure unleashed the power of the ritual, and the two vanished into the void like candles in the wind.

What would happen to Cangshan in the future, Xiao Xingchen had no way of knowing. When the black-robed figure reappeared, he had been thrown back into the Heavenly Prison like a rag doll. The black-robed figure seemed to have absolute trust in the Heavenly Prison, disappearing without a trace like a ghost after abandoning him.

That night, both the black-robed figure and Xiao Xingchen experienced a thrilling adventure, like shooting stars in the night sky, disappearing and returning silently, as if nothing had happened, and not even the jailer outside was disturbed.

However, Xiao Xingchen's heart was filled with unease. Things were becoming increasingly bizarre, and he had to get out of prison as soon as possible. Only outside could he find a way to turn the tide.

However, how to escape this place is like an insurmountable mountain, standing in his way and becoming a problem he urgently needs to solve.

However, as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. Just as dawn broke, things seemed to take a turn for the better.

At dawn, the jailer slowly approached, carrying a tray filled with steaming buns and fragrant porridge. He said obsequiously, "Young master, breakfast is served! I didn't know what you preferred, so I just prepared a little something. I hope you will be magnanimous and not hold a grudge against someone as lowly as me."

The jailer bowed and scraped, groveling, and not only presented a sumptuous feast but also opened the cell door himself.

"The Princess's orders?"

"If I say no, I certainly won't believe you. The Princess has ordered that you be served well."

"Very well, jailer, let me ask you this: have I been imprisoned here for several days?"

"Four days. Four days have passed since you stepped into this cage."

"Four days?" Xiao Xingchen was astonished. In this dark and gloomy prison, he had actually spent four days in a daze.

Four days is enough time for many things to change, but what worries him most is that Ruoxue has not yet come to visit him.

He couldn't help but wonder if something unexpected had happened outside.

Thinking of this, his eyes sharpened as he stared at the jailer, a plan forming in his mind.

"Could you please send a message to the Flower Language Pavilion for me? I am a libertine who seeks pleasure every night and cannot be happy without women. Could you ask them to send me a pretty and charming girl?"

"Of course, you'll be well paid. If you don't believe me, you can go out and ask around. I'm very famous."

The jailer hurriedly shook his head, "No, no, this prison is no good place. Please bear with it, sir. Besides, the girls at the Flower Language Pavilion are all stunningly beautiful. Why would they come here to serve you?"

"Warden, don't refuse. I know you're being nice to me now only because of the Princess. When I first arrived, you tortured me quite a bit. Do you expect me to tell the Princess about all the tortures you inflicted on me?"

"I've come here specifically to apologize! I was blind to your talent, and I hope you will be magnanimous and not hold it against me."

"No need. You don't need to apologize. Just find me a girl, and we'll wipe the slate clean. Not only that, I'll also give you a sum of gold and silver. With this deal, you're guaranteed to make a profit. Besides, I see you wield considerable power here."

Xiao Xingchen had noticed long ago that this cell was very different from the Heavenly Prison he knew. Since he entered, he had not seen a second prisoner, as if he were living in a private room rather than a prison cell.

He was genuinely curious: was he the only prisoner in the entire Yong'an?

"You really are my living ancestor. In this prison cell, I am indeed the one who calls the shots. However, there has never been a precedent of bringing a girl in here. If I were to say these words to the Flower Language Pavilion, I would probably be beaten out."

"Don't be afraid. Go and find a girl named Ruoxue. Not only will she not hit you, but she will also give you many benefits. Trust me, I am a young sword immortal, why would I lie to you?"

"Is that really so?" Seeing that the jailer seemed somewhat tempted, Xiao Xingchen looked around to make sure the black-robed figure wasn't there before he dared to speak again.

“Warden, I would never lie to you, you…”