Chapter 2206: No Regrets for Joy

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Immortal demon manifested, each for one day.

In an instant, the demons within their field of vision were swept clean, even reaching further places.

Looking at the majestic traces left behind by the two massive *faxiang*, it was as if after the sky collapsed, the drizzling yellow sand remained...

Huang Sheli’s Thunder Sound Pagoda, which had been spinning at her fingertip, suddenly stopped.

“I haven’t thought about what to lose to you,” Jiang Wang said calmly. “Because I’m used to taking first place in all competitions.”

Regarding competition, Jiang Wang was serious!

“Hehehe.” Huang Sheli, floating in the air, laughed coldly twice. “You’re really boring, Jiang *Geyuan*!”

“I think I should respect you because you are such a powerful opponent,” Jiang Wang said. “The way to respect you is to compete with you seriously.”

“Alright, I lost!” Huang Sheli’s serious demeanor instantly disappeared. She raised both hands and even shook her wrists, adopting a resigned posture. She joked, “I can’t resist you now, you can do whatever you want with me. What do you want to do to me?”

“*Aiya ya*,” she leaned towards Jiang Wang. “Anyway, it’s not the first time I’ve lost to you. You’re the winner, you can do anything.”

Indeed, having broken through to the *Dongzhen* realm, Huang Sheli was terrifyingly strong. Sweeping the seven thousand *li* line at the border didn’t put any pressure on her; she even had leisure to tease.

“What requirements can be made?” Jiang Wang asked.

Huang Sheli tried to look weak: “After all, I lost the competition, what can I do? I can’t resist you.”

She was only half-hearted in her weakness before suddenly emphasizing: “Want money? No.”

Jiang Wang casually retracted the immortal demon *faxiang*, turned, and flew swiftly towards the line of life and death. “I command you to completely recite ‘*Shi Dao Zao Hai*’ within one month!”

Huang Sheli was stunned for a moment, then suddenly furious. She reached into the void, picked up her *Pudu Jiang Mo Chu*, and chased after him. “Surname Jiang, am I being polite to you? Even my dad doesn’t dare to make me recite books!”

“Are you unwilling to gamble and admit defeat?”

“This old lady didn’t say what to gamble on!”

“You just said ‘whatever’?”

“Then you should have some sense of proportion! What kind of rude demands do you dare to make?!”

The two young contemporary True Persons chased and fought like this all the way back to the six thousand *li* line at the border.

Amidst the crisscrossing Buddha light and demonic *qi* in the sky, Jiang Wang suddenly stopped. With a sweep of his sword, he cleared the demonic *qi* and looked back into the distance with regret. “Alright, alright, no need to act. If this still can’t lure the Heavenly Demons, then there’s really no opportunity.”

“Who’s acting with you!” Huang Sheli kicked at him with one foot.

Jiang Wang dodged lightly and casually pushed the Thunder Sound Pagoda away from his body, his expression instantly serious. “Alright, Huang *Geyuan*, the game is over. There’s a big matter happening at *Tai Xu Ge*!”

Huang Sheli had always been someone who distinguished between work and life. Upon hearing this, she immediately calmed down and connected with the *Tai Xu* Hook Jade. After a moment, she sneered, “This counts as a big matter? Chen Suan wants to commit suicide? Let him die a good death!”

Her yellow robe spread out in the air. “He rebelled, and he actually thought he could force us?”

“From the current perspective, he just wants to write a family letter and promises there won’t be a next time,” Jiang Wang mused. “This request isn’t excessive.”

“He’s not even allowed to fart outside! How can we set a precedent for him?” Huang Sheli said coldly. “Ju Kui is also interesting, being from the Legalist school and yet bringing this matter up for discussion. Is there any room for discussion regarding a prisoner’s threat? If this matter spreads, everyone will have ideas!”

As a friend, Huang Sheli was a very interesting friend, but in *Tai Xu* affairs, she always represented Jing State’s interests.

Even if the reasons she stated were reasonable, they wouldn’t be the true reasons.

Jiang Wang didn’t consider Jing State’s position; he only spoke from the perspective of *Tai Xu Ge*. “If Chen Suan dies in *Tai Xu Ge*, none of us can escape responsibility. I especially will be suspected, but I am alone and not afraid of investigation. As for all of you with various departments, who can prove their innocence for long? Jing State will have an excuse to investigate *Tai Xu Ge*, and will certainly try to further restrict the power of *Tai Xu Ge*, returning the *Tai Xu* order to Jing State’s initial plan in *Tai Xu Shan* – to replicate the present world order in the *Tai Xu* illusion. This would allow Jing State to grasp the future and remain the eternal first.”

What was the present world order?

The six great hegemonic countries dominated the national system, driving the torrent of the human path. The central Great Jing, the world’s sword, had been the world’s first empire for nearly four thousand years.

It was the influence shown in the *Tai Xu* illusion – Mu State’s southward movement, Qi State’s destruction of Xia, and even the establishment of the Li Dynasty… After these events, Jing State’s hegemony loosened.

The transcendent status of *Tai Xu Ge* was established in the *Tai Xu* Alliance, but it was always more symbolic than substantial. Many people knew in their hearts who truly called the shots behind *Tai Xu Ge*.

The Star Road method, the *Tai Xu Xuan Zhang*, the development of the Snow Domain, the proper handling of various *Tai Xu* affairs by various pavilions… These allowed *Tai Xu Ge* to gain prestige, but its substantial influence was only truly established after Jiang Wang caused a great commotion in Tian Jing City, reaching its peak!

Because only at this time could the people of the world see that the *Tai Xu* Alliance Treaty did not become empty words even in the face of Jing State people.

“What you said also has reason. However…” Huang Sheli shrugged her shoulders and laughed. “Anyway, Chen Suan can’t die temporarily, so we might as well discuss it again in five years. Maybe by then he will figure it out himself.”

“He has shown such determination, there must be some important matter,” Jiang Wang said. “He can’t wait a few days. He will certainly tell us that the decision we make now will inevitably yield results in five years.”

“Do you think he’s really willing to die?” Huang Sheli retorted. “Even if he’s willing to bet his life on something now, after that matter fails and some years pass, can he still be so brave? Now he fights for his life, and there is still hope. After five years, hope is gone, what does he fight for? Merely to get revenge on us for not letting him send a letter?”

“I think you are insightful regarding human nature,” Jiang Wang said. “But *Ju Geyuan* and *Zhong Geyuan* might think, do we have the necessity to gamble? After all, Chen Suan just wants to write a letter. If we agree, there will be no impact. If we refuse, we have to gamble on too much, with the possibility of shaking *Tai Xu Ge*.”

Compared to pavilion members from other hegemonic countries, Ju Kui, Zhong Xuan, and Jiang Wang were the most unwilling to let *Tai Xu Ge* be interfered with by external forces.

“Sounds like you agree to let him write the letter.” Huang Sheli looked into Jiang Wang’s eyes and said with interest, “You were the one who broke into the East Heavenly Master Mansion and arrested him in front of so many people.”

“That’s two different things,” Jiang Wang said.

“Oh, I thought you wished he was dead.”

“I never hated or disliked him,” Jiang Wang said seriously. “Although there were a few times I drew my sword against him.”

“You people are so constrained,” Huang Sheli hummed. “Call Li Yi to handle this matter! Let them fight each other.”

“You know the scene you want to see won’t happen—” Jiang Wang said, suddenly stunned, then laughed. “Good idea!”

Li Yi, of course, had no reason to stop Chen Suan from sending letters.

So Huang Sheli’s proposal, in fact, agreed to Chen Suan’s request. But she played a trick and let Li Yi agree.

If Chen Suan honestly sends the letter, that’s fine; if he plans to use this opening to do something to the *Tai Xu* illusion, Li Yi will be the first one responsible!

And if Li Yi refuses this, *Tai Xu Ge* can also stay clean – Jing State can’t say Chen Suan was forced to death by Li Yi, right?

The more Jiang Wang thought about it, the more he felt Huang Sheli’s idea was brilliant and truly admirable. As expected, these pavilion members all had deep schemes. He, this first pure one of *Tai Xu*, still needed to be more careful and think things through repeatedly to protect himself well.

The two pavilion members flew side by side towards the line of life and death, and also conveyed their opinions through the *Tai Xu* Hook Jade.

From the barren, dry, endless quicksand, back to that line containing demonic *qi*, looking at the human territory not far away with military forts, it was hard not to feel a sense of closeness – especially since standing in front of the line of life and death was an enthusiastic Zhongshan Wei Sun.

Today, Zhongshan Wei Sun wore splendid clothes and a white jade belt, truly a handsome gentleman, warm and approachable.

“Miss Huang! Brother Jiang!” Zhongshan Wei Sun waved enthusiastically. “Welcome home!”

Before the two pavilion members set out, this young master of the Zhongshan family had repeatedly expressed his desire to go with them… In the end, they still decisively abandoned him.

They originally thought Zhongshan Wei Sun would have some emotions, but they didn’t expect him to be so enthusiastic when they met again.

Jiang Wang was somewhat embarrassed. He stepped forward and said, “How can we let Brother Wei Sun wait here personally?”

“We’re all brothers and sisters, what’s with the talk of two families!” Zhongshan Wei Sun laughed heartily. “Others entertain you, how can it be considerate enough? Come with me, I’ve prepared a feast to welcome you two!”

Huang Sheli, however, was not so polite and had no such embarrassment. With one palm, she slapped Zhongshan Wei Sun’s shoulder, pressing him down three points. “Offering diligence without cause is either adulterous or thieving! You boy, what bad idea are you playing?”

“Wronged!” Zhongshan Wei Sun cried injustice. “You two were slaying demons at the border. I didn’t even dare to blink here, always ready to dispatch troops to respond. Your trip was a great success, you killed so many that the demonic *qi* at the border faded, visible to the naked eye! How can I not be proud of you? Seeing you return safely, how can I suppress my joy?”

“Come, come, come, I won’t say any more nonsense, action is better than words!” He warmly invited, “Come with me, both of you, and see my actual performance!”

The two could be considered friends. Huang Sheli also didn’t truly expose him. She smiled and looked at Jiang Wang. “This boy is still at it. What do you say, Old Brother Jiang, want to go see?”

Jiang Wang also had no reason to refuse Zhongshan Wei Sun’s face. He only emphasized, “Brother Wei Sun, drinking and chatting is fine. I’m very willing to listen to Brother’s life experiences. But beauties and such, no need to call. We are all acquaintances. Calling some unrelated people would be uncomfortable instead!”

“Heard that?” Huang Sheli spread her sleeve and said to Zhongshan Wei Sun, “Serve handsome men!”

“I’ve prepared a grand surprise!” Zhongshan Wei Sun exaggerated his actions and smiled mysteriously. “Rest assured, I will satisfy both of you.”

They didn’t need to report to anyone. So, led by Zhongshan Wei Sun, Jiang Wang and Huang Sheli flew with him and quickly left the Jing State front-line station.

Zhongshan Wei Sun’s target was clear, and he flew swiftly in the air. Jiang Wang didn’t care too much. While following him, he used the *Ru Meng Ling* to review the battle with the true demon he had slain earlier.

After flying for a while, Huang Sheli asked, “Aren’t we going to Xiao Yao Spring?”

Xiao Yao Spring was a top good place in Jing State, not open to people with insufficient identity. In the past, when Zhongshan Wei Sun was generous, it was almost standard to go to Xiao Yao Spring.

“How can we always go to Xiao Yao Spring? That’s no surprise at all.” Zhongshan Wei Sun laughed happily. “Just follow me with peace of mind, I’ll take you two to a fresh and good place!”

After flying for a while, Huang Sheli frowned. “Not in the country?”

Zhongshan Wei Sun chuckled. “My Sister Sheli, are there still good places in Jing State that you haven’t played in? If it were in Jing State territory, how would I dare to pat my chest and say I can satisfy you?”

Jiang Wang remained silent.

Huang Sheli looked at Jiang Wang, then at Zhongshan Wei Sun. “Why do I feel your boy’s intentions are not pure?”

“Your words are too hurtful!” Zhongshan Wei Sun pretended to be angry. “We’ve known each other for so many years, what kind of person am I? You still don’t know? When have I not been reliable?”

“Don’t talk about those irrelevant things.” Huang Sheli gestured to fan him. “Quickly explain where you are taking us.”

Zhongshan Wei Sun laughed. “This time I plan to entertain you in the South Domain. There’s an absolutely beautiful place, a wonderland I found with great difficulty. It’s opening for the first time, and I’m just inviting you two to go together!”

Jiang Wang thought for a moment, then still said, “Just drinking wine, no need to specially fly to the South Domain, right?”

“*Aiya*, Brother Jiang!” Zhongshan Wei Sun said intimately. “Isn’t the pleasure of life in just going whenever you want and following your heart? Though the road ahead is far, we will arrive if we go. Though the South Domain is distant, what is there to say for joy! Just give me a chance to perform and help verify my taste, okay?”

Huang Sheli lifted her foot for a flying kick. “You have so many things every day, you think everyone is as idle as you!”

Zhongshan Wei Sun dodged while begging for mercy. “Hahaha, little aunt grandma, remember that first! Wait until we get there, if you’re not satisfied, then kick me, it won’t be too late!”

Although Huang Sheli was scowling and hitting and scolding, it was all to help Zhongshan Wei Sun keep the people.

Even if Jiang Wang didn’t want to refuse Zhongshan Wei Sun’s face, he also didn’t want to spoil Huang Sheli’s mood, so he said no more.

From the North Domain to the South Domain, they flew for six days. This was mainly to accommodate Zhongshan Wei Sun’s speed, plus they greeted people along the way, which took some time.

Along the way, Zhongshan Wei Sun talked and laughed non-stop, making an effort to bring up topics. He was a witty person and knowledgeable. He could chat about astronomy, geography, and strange stories. Coupled with Huang Sheli occasionally chiming in, and Jiang Wang’s intermittent responses, the journey wasn’t boring at all.

“*Ya*!” Just as they flew into the South Domain, Huang Sheli, who had been casually chatting, suddenly said in surprise, “South Dou Hall colludes with Three Points Fragrance Building, steals Chu State’s heavy treasure, and intends to subvert the Chu State nation. The Chu Emperor has already issued a decree to uproot Three Points Fragrance Building and raze South Dou Hall to the ground!”

Three Points Fragrance Building leaving Chu was a long-planned event that Jiang Wang had also witnessed. It had been swept once when leaving Chu, and now it was scattered to the horizon, with branches built in Lin Zi, Xian Yang, and Tian Jing. It would probably not be so easy to uproot it. But South Dou Hall, as a world-renowned great sect with a long history, had always been in the South Domain…

Jiang Wang suddenly became serious. “Where did you get the news?”

From the demon world to the border, he had been fighting non-stop. He hadn’t even had time to look at the newly emerging *Tai Xu* battleground, so he wasn’t too familiar with South Domain matters.

“My dad!” Huang Sheli said without much care. “He asked me why I wasn’t home. I said I came to the South Domain to play. He told me to pay a little attention and said there were matters in the South Domain recently—”

She tilted her head, looked at Zhongshan Wei Sun, and joked, “You said you were taking us to that newly opened wonderland to relax. It wouldn’t be the South Dou secret realm, would it? It is indeed newly opened!”

Zhongshan Wei Sun didn’t laugh.

So Huang Sheli also couldn’t laugh.

Jiang Wang also stopped flying.

“Long Bo Ji of South Dou Hall is my friend, and I really want to save him, but I have no other way,” Zhongshan Wei Sun spoke very fast, as if he had no chance to speak from now on. “We flew straight from Jing State to the South Domain, and our movement has already let many people know. And I released the news beforehand that I will visit the South Domain with you two to protect Long Bo Ji. I just hope the Chu State people slow down a bit and give me an opportunity to redeem myself. This time I borrowed your reputations, and I will certainly repay you!”

Zhongshan Wei Sun’s nose bridge instantly caved in.

A fist hit his face.

He fell backward, head down, and was smashed into the ground!

His new clothes were stained with mud, his splendid clothes looked like a shroud.

The always cheerful Huang Sheli, at this moment, was wide-eyed with anger. “I gave you enough face, and you treat me, Huang Sheli, like a fool to coax!”

After a long time, Zhongshan Wei Sun only pulled his head out of the ground. Fresh blood and soil mixed on his face, making him look so embarrassed. He staggered to his feet. “Sorry, but I really had no—”

*Bang!* *Ka!*

Huang Sheli kicked him back to the ground with a whip kick, the force so great that one could hear the sound of bones cracking. “Sorry my ass! You also deserve to say sorry to me, Huang Sheli?”

Thanks to book friend “Dance Not Move’s Life” for becoming the alliance master of this book. This is for Red Heart Patrol Heaven’s 709th alliance!