Chapter 452
Chapter 452
, and saved Ren Xiaoyao who was about to be escorted back to the Ren family. The young man's swordsmanship was extraordinary, and every move he made revealed an aura that did not belong to this world, as if he was a messenger who came across time and space. Although Ren Xiaoyao was seriously injured, the shock and gratitude in his eyes were beyond words.
The mysterious boy did not leave his name, but only whispered to Ren Xiaoyao: "You still have a long way to go, don't give up easily." Then he disappeared into the night like the wind. From that day on, a mystery was planted in Ren Xiaoyao's heart, a mystery about redemption and power.
He spent five years traveling around the world, visiting famous mountains and rivers, just to find the trace of the mysterious boy. At the same time, he practiced martial arts, vowing to reach a level that could protect the one he loved. His cultivation level improved by leaps and bounds during these five years, from the original third-grade spiritual level to a peak spiritual realm expert, and he was only one step away from entering a higher realm.
However, fate always seems to like playing tricks on him. Just as he was about to return to the Ren family and resolve all the misunderstandings of the past, his beloved, Liu Yan'er, was involved in a dispute in the martial arts world and was captured by Taoist Master Baimei as a bargaining chip to threaten him. Taoist Master Baimei is a legendary master who has reached the realm of perfection and whose martial arts are so strong that almost no one can match him.
In order to rescue Liu Yan'er, Ren Xiaoyao had to go deep into the tiger's den and use his knowledge of the ancient prohibition to sneak into the sea of consciousness of Taoist Baimei in an attempt to find a flaw. However, this risky move almost cost him his life, but fortunately he was strong-willed and barely escaped.
At this moment, Ren Xiaoyao was in a desolate forest, surrounded by silence and only the sound of his own breathing. He sat cross-legged, put his hands together, and began to regulate his breathing to recover. The damaged meridians in his body gradually healed, but more importantly, he needed to find a foolproof plan to rescue Liu Yan'er and prevent himself from falling into danger again.
Just as he was thinking hard, a slight sound of wind broke the tranquility of the forest, and a figure landed silently in front of him. The person was dressed in black and had a silver mask on his face, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes, which seemed to contain endless stories.
"Mr. Ren, how are you?" The man in black spoke in a low voice, but surprisingly revealed a hint of concern.
Ren Xiaoyao raised his head suddenly, with a mixture of alertness and confusion: "Who are you? How do you know my whereabouts?"
The man in black smiled slightly, but did not answer directly. Instead, he said, "I came here to lend you a hand. Taoist Baimei is strong, but he is not invulnerable."
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details." Although Ren Xiaoyao was on guard, he would never let go of any clue that could help rescue Liu Yan'er.
"Master Baimei has a secret treasure called 'Nine Nether Cold Jade', which is the sustenance of his many years of cultivation. If you can get this thing, and use it as a guide, I have a plan to distract Baimei and buy time for your rescue."
"What is the price?" Ren Xiaoyao knew very well that there was no free lunch in the world.
The man in black was silent for a moment, then said, "The price... is that you owe me a favor. In the future, if I need you, I hope you can lend me a helping hand regardless of the reason."
"Deal." Ren Xiaoyao did not hesitate. He was so eager to save people that he did not care about too many things. As long as he could rescue Yan'er, he would do anything.
The man in black nodded with satisfaction, took out a scroll from his bosom, and gently unfolded it. There were complex patterns and directions drawn on it. "This is the hiding place of the Nine Nether Cold Jade. It will appear at midnight three days later, on the night of the full moon. Remember, it is a quick battle and a quick decision."
After saying this, the man in black disappeared silently into the night just as he came, leaving Ren Xiaoyao alone, holding the scroll tightly, with firmness and determination flashing in his eyes.
"Yan'er, wait for me." He murmured softly. Under the moonlight, his shadow was very long, and he looked particularly lonely and determined.
"Three days from now, on the night of the full moon, everything will be clear. I, Ren Xiaoyao, will never let you down."
In the past ten years, Ren Xiaoyao has traveled all over the world, experienced countless life and death trials, and his cultivation has reached perfection. His name gradually spread in the martial arts world, and he became a legendary mysterious master. However, there is always a knot in his heart that he can't untie - that is his childhood sweetheart, Liu Mengli, who was kidnapped by a mysterious force.
Liu Mengli, a gentle woman, grew up with Ren Xiaoyao since childhood, and the two had a deep affection for each other. Her disappearance instantly shattered Ren Xiaoyao's world. Taoist Baimei, the unfathomable martial arts master, accidentally revealed the clue of where Liu Mengli was imprisoned, which became the reason why Ren Xiaoyao was determined to break into his sea of consciousness and trade with her at all costs.
At this moment, Ren Xiaoyao dragged his tired body and stood on the top of a desolate mountain. The cold wind blew his messy hair, but his eyes were burning with an inextinguishable fighting spirit. He looked at the misty mountains in the distance, where the secret place where Liu Mengli was imprisoned was hidden, and where he was about to embark on the journey.
“If I fail in this mission, I will die.” Ren Xiaoyao whispered, clenched his fists, and the weak true energy in his body began to slowly condense, preparing to meet the upcoming challenge.
Just as he was about to leave, the sound of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the mountain, and a ragged messenger staggered in, clutching a bloodstained letter in his hand.
"Young Master Ren... the letter... comes... from within the organization..." The messenger was panting and fell to the ground before he could finish his words. It was obvious that he was at the end of his strength.
Ren Xiaoyao hurried forward and opened the envelope. The few short lines in the letter shook his heart like a bolt from the blue:
"Come to Yougu quickly, Mengli is in danger. There is a traitor inside, be careful."
There was no signature, but the familiar handwriting made him sure that it was written by the person closest to Liu Mengli. Without further ado, Ren Xiaoyao immediately spread his body and rushed towards the valley like a flash of lightning that cut through the sky.
Yougu, a place forgotten by the world, hidden behind heavy fog, is said to be one of the many forbidden places in the martial arts world. Ren Xiaoyao went deep into the valley, taking every step carefully, alert to every possible trap. The valley was silent, with only the occasional bird song and the sound of gurgling water in the distance, but under the tranquility, there was an undercurrent.
Finally, in front of a secret cave, he encountered an unprecedented challenge - a group of men in black, who were extraordinary and obviously well-trained killers. After a fierce battle, Ren Xiaoyao defeated these obstacles one by one with his superb martial arts and wisdom.
Just as he was about to enter the depths of the cave, a familiar voice sounded behind him: "Xiaoyao, long time no see."
Turning around, Ren Xiaoyao saw an unexpected figure. It was a friend who once fought alongside him, but now stood on the opposite side.
"Why?" Ren Xiaoyao's voice was filled with complex emotions.
"For a higher power, to gain a foothold in this world." The friend smiled bitterly, with helplessness flashing in his eyes, "Mengli is in their hands, I have no choice."
"Power? A foothold?" Ren Xiaoyao shook his head. "If we lose our original intention, what is the meaning of all this?"
The conversation between the two echoed in the cave, and the atmosphere was solemn. Ren Xiaoyao knew that what awaited him ahead was not only Liu Mengli's safety, but also the ultimate test of faith and choice. And he was ready to face everything.
"Take me to see her, and we'll talk about the rest later." Ren Xiaoyao said firmly and took a step towards the unknown.
, his body movements were graceful, his sword light was like a dragon, it was breathtaking. He showed mercy under his sword, not hurting innocent people, only taking the lives of those who intended to hurt him. His methods were so clever that people had to suspect that he had a close connection with Ren Xiaoyao. After that day, the young man left a sentence "I am free and easy, why ask when I will return", and disappeared in front of everyone like the wind, leaving the whole city in turmoil and endless speculation.
This mysterious young man is, of course, Ren Xiaoyao, who ran away from home, went through hardships, and returned with martial arts skills. The purpose of his trip is, first, to visit his family whom he has not seen for many years, and second, to find his beloved who was abducted by Taoist Master Baimei - Moon Fairy Liu Mengli.
Liu Mengli, a famous medical expert in the martial arts world, met Ren Xiaoyao in an accidental dispute. Her medical skills and beauty, as well as her gentle personality, deeply attracted Ren Xiaoyao, and the two gradually fell in love and vowed to be together forever. However, this marriage was not tolerated by the martial arts world, especially Taoist Master Baimei, who regarded Liu Mengli as the key to improving his own cultivation and forcibly took her away, hoping to use her inner strength to break through the bottleneck.
At this moment, Ren Xiaoyao stood outside the Ren family's ancestral home, looking at the familiar gatehouse, feeling mixed emotions. He sighed softly and walked into the house. The courtyard remained the same, but the laughter and joy of the past were missing. He walked straight to his father Ren Tianxing's study, opened the door, and saw Ren Tianxing's old back facing the window, as if staring at something.
"Father." Ren Xiaoyao's voice trembled slightly.
Ren Tianxing paused, then slowly turned around. His eyes met that familiar yet unfamiliar face, and a complex emotion flashed through his eyes. "Is it you...Xiaoyao?"
"It's me, father." Ren Xiaoyao took a few steps forward and knelt on the ground. "I am an unfilial son. I have made you and mother worry all these years."
Ren Tianxing walked forward, helped Ren Xiaoyao up, his eyes filled with tears, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back... But did you know that your mother became ill due to missing you, and passed away three years ago..."
Hearing this, Ren Xiaoyao was shocked, his grief was beyond words, tears silently fell. He suppressed his sadness and asked, "Father, I came back this time to ask for your help to rescue Mengli."
Ren Tianxing sighed and said in a deep voice: "Master Baimei is very important. What are your plans?"
"I will find his lair and bring her back no matter what the cost." Ren Xiaoyao said in a firm tone, with a determined look in his eyes.
"Okay, although I'm old, my martial arts skills are still there, and I'm willing to lend you a helping hand." Ren Tianxing patted Ren Xiaoyao's shoulder, and the eyes of the father and son met in the air, conveying silent understanding and determination.
Therefore, Ren Xiaoyao and Ren Tianxing began to plot countermeasures, collecting information about the whereabouts of Taoist Baimei while practicing martial arts in preparation for the battle. On a moonlit night, the two embarked on a journey to the Baimei Taoist Temple, vowing to overcome numerous difficulties and rescue Liu Mengli.
......In the forest, the night was as dark as ink. Two figures shuttled between the treetops at a speed so fast that it was almost silent. Finally, a towering Taoist temple came into view. It was the place where Taoist Master Baimei practiced.
"Father, we're here." Ren Xiaoyao said in a low voice, tightening the sword in his hand.
"Remember, act calmly and don't be reckless." Ren Tianxing warned, and at the same time drew the sword from his waist. The two looked at each other, and then rushed into the Taoist temple like two lightning bolts.
Inside the Taoist temple, Taoist Master Baimei was meditating with his eyes closed. A strong aura surrounded his body, as if it could burst out at any time. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, his gaze was like a torch, "Who is this? How dare you break into my Taoist temple at night!"
"Master Baimei, my father and I are here today for only one thing. Hand over Liu Mengli immediately, otherwise don't blame us for being ruthless!" Ren Xiaoyao's voice was cold, he pointed his sword at the Taoist, his eyes full of unquestionable determination.
"Hmph, Ren Xiaoyao, you do have some courage, but if you want to save people from me, it's wishful thinking!" The Taoist priest with white eyebrows sneered, stood up, and his aura suddenly increased.
A battle of love, hatred, life and death begins.
, and saved Ren Xiaoyao who was trapped in a siege. In that battle, the sword light was like a dragon, and each strike was mixed with the force of thunder, which shocked all the spectators. The young man was graceful, as if he was a sword immortal who walked out of a painting. His swordsmanship was extraordinary, but it also revealed an indescribable loneliness and determination.
"Who... are you?" Ren Xiaoyao asked breathlessly, with both surprise and gratitude in his eyes.
The mysterious boy did not give a direct answer, but only said: "I've paid you back what I owe you." Then he disappeared into the night as quietly as he came. From then on, a mystery was planted in Ren Xiaoyao's heart, and he became more obsessed with finding the boy.
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