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Volume 3 Chapter 106 / Chapter 273: Tai Xu, Beginnings and Ends of Fate

A long while later, in the Shadowmoon Courtyard of the Shadowmoon Sword Sect's central peak.

Lei Wanjun, dressed in the robes of the Profound Star Sect, landed outside the courtyard gates. Glancing at the Shadowmoon Sword Sect elders who had come to greet him, he pursed his lips, clasped his hands in a polite bow, and exchanged a few pleasantries. Then, under the guidance of two Shadowmoon Sword Sect disciples, he proceeded down the courtyard corridor toward the inner chamber.

The golden parrot that had been circling above swooped down through a gap in the corridor and perched on his shoulder, pecking at his temple with its beak.

A vein bulged on Lei Wanjun’s forehead, but he knew this bird belonged to Sima Xuanji, so he had no choice but to endure it.

Earlier that year, Chi Dragon Mansion had been infiltrated by demonic cultivators. Because Lei Wanjun oversaw the boundary regions connecting the Western Region to other Regions, the blame naturally fell on his head. As punishment, he had been sent to the western frontiers to facilitate breeding among the local Qinshui Water Jiao dragons.

In other words, he had spent months acting as a diligent matchmaker, shuttling between male and female Jiao dragons, extracting essence, delivering essence, and even giving massages to get them into the mood.

After enduring this for half a year, he finally thought his ordeal was over, only to receive a jade slip from Sima Xuanji instructing him to head to the Shadowmoon Sword Sect.

As for why he was visiting the Shadowmoon Sword Sect, it certainly wasn’t to congratulate Yun Tianchong on leaving seclusion.

Several centuries ago, during the Grand Immortal Assembly, Yun Tianchong’s son had addressed Sima Xuanji as “little lady” and flirted with her in front of thousands of cultivators.

This incident left a lasting mark on the relationship between the Profound Star Sect and the Shadowmoon Sword Sect.

Though rumors in the Four Regions claimed Sima Xuanji had magnanimously dismissed the slight, most of the senior Profound Star Sect elders knew the truth. At the time, Sima Xuanji, already grappling with the turbulence of her menopause, had been so infuriated that she wanted to personally cripple Yun Tianchong and his son.

It was True Immortal Tai Xu, whom Sima Xuanji greatly favored, who pleaded on Yun Tianchong’s behalf. Tai Xu knelt at Sima Xuanji’s door for a month, leaving Sima Xuanji both helpless and deeply regretful. In the end, she agreed to spare them.

However, Yun Tianchong never returned to the Profound Star Sect after that, nor did he send any correspondence to Tai Xu. It was as if he had completely forgotten her.

Heartbroken, True Immortal Tai Xu fell ill with longing. Upon learning that Yun Tianchong had remarried shortly after she had interceded for him, she resigned from the Profound Star Sect and secluded herself on a mountain, where she squandered her immortal path in gambling and drunkenness.

Lei Wanjun still felt a pang of pity when he thought about this.

If only True Immortal Tai Xu hadn’t been entangled in matters of the heart back then...

But alas, there are no "ifs" in life.

Who could have imagined that a girl so talented and articulate would end up like that?

Still, the matters between True Immortal Tai Xu and Yun Tianchong were private and not for Lei Wanjun to judge.

He had two purposes for this visit.

First, to relay Sima Xuanji’s message.

Second, to safely escort Feng Yudie, Pei Lengxue, and Ye Anping back to safety.

Sima Xuanji had reportedly divined that something significant might occur at the Shadowmoon Sword Sect, and worried that Feng Yudie and the others wouldn’t be able to handle it, she had sent Lei Wanjun to assist.

After walking a hundred feet along the veranda, the disciples stopped before a waterside pavilion.

"Senior Lei, the Sect Master and his two daughters are waiting inside."

"Thank you."

Lei Wanjun nodded in acknowledgment and pushed open the door—only to freeze in his tracks.

Inside, three wheelchairs—one large and two small—were neatly arranged before the room's main seating area.

The entire family was united in their misfortune.

Yun Tianchong clasped his hands together, his face filled with awkwardness as he greeted Lei Wanjun.

"Senior Lei, you’ve traveled far. I apologize for not being able to rise to greet you properly."

"It’s fine."

Lei Wanjun pursed his lips and shifted his gaze to Yun Xi, whose injuries seemed the most severe. After a brief inspection, he spoke.

"Let’s keep this brief. I’m here to escort three individuals and to deliver an item and a message from Moon Dan Master."

"Moon Dan Master…" Yun Tianchong’s expression grew visibly tense at the mention of the name. Uneasy, he asked, "Is the Immortal still holding a grudge over what happened a century ago? I’m willing to personally visit and apologize..."

Lei Wanjun offered no pleasantries. He retrieved a wooden box from his storage bag and handed it to Yun Tianchong.

Puzzled, Yun Tianchong looked at Lei Wanjun’s expression before slowly untying the box’s clasp. Inside was a half-broken jade pendant. He hesitated for a moment before recognition dawned on him.

"This was a gift I gave to Lady Xu…"

"Tai Xu passed away three years ago, her lifespan exhausted."

"... ..."

"Now it returns to its rightful owner," Lei Wanjun said, his brows furrowing slightly. "And with that, one half of this karmic debt is resolved."

Yun Tianchong immediately sensed a veiled accusation in Lei Wanjun’s words. After a long silence, he asked,

"And the other half?"

"Tai Xu took in a personal disciple, someone she raised as her own daughter. The child has now come of age."

"Does the Immortal wish for me to continue teaching in Lady Xu’s stead?"

Boom!

A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky above the Shadowmoon Sword Sect, its thunder echoing in all directions.

Lei Wanjun frowned, clearly displeased, and interrupted.

"The Immortal hopes you will apologize to the child in person."

Yun Tianchong pursed his lips and nodded.

"If that is the Immortal’s wish, I will comply. May I ask where the disciple is now?"

“She should be in your Shadowmoon Sword Sect, called Feng Yudie. Her silver hair should be quite striking.”

“Feng...”

Yun Tianchong recalled the kick Jiu’er delivered earlier, and it seemed she mentioned this name. Suddenly, he pieced together the general cause and effect. He immediately turned to Yun Yiyi and asked:

“Yiyi...”

“Father, Miss Feng left the Shadowmoon Sword Sect a few days ago. Judging by the time, she should have already crossed the northwest boundary and returned to the Western Region.”

Lei Wanjun raised an eyebrow. “They left?”

“Yes, Senior Lei, they indeed left, only leaving behind a few farewell letters.”

“That’s strange.” Lei Wanjun furrowed his brow and said, “Moon Dan Master observed the conjunction of Tianxu, Qiyuan, and Sanye stars, predicting that the karmic ties between Tai Xu and you might bring about great calamities. That’s why I came here. But... could this prediction be wrong? Has there been any unusual disturbance in the Shadowmoon Sword Sect recently?”

“If you’re asking about disturbances...”

Yun Yiyi glanced at Yun Tianchong and did not hide anything. She said directly:

“A few days ago, an elder of the Shadowmoon Sword Sect awakened Yun Kunwu’s Cursed body, causing chaos in the Thousand Sword Pool. My injuries and those of my third sister, which now leave us reliant on wheelchairs, are a result of this incident. However, Yun Kunwu’s Nascent Soul has already been shattered by Elder Tian Xing’s treasure. I’ve recorded the details of this event in the Sword Sect archives. If Senior Lei wishes, you can review it there.”

Hearing this, Yun Tianchong’s eyes widened in shock.

“Yiyi, you said—”

Boom—

A clap of thunder ripped through the clear sky, and dark clouds quickly gathered above the Shadowmoon Sword Sect. Lei Wanjun stared incredulously at Yun Tianchong.

“Sect Master Yun, back when Yun Kunwu slaughtered the Overclear Sect’s young master at the Immortal Assembly, you swore to personally eliminate him. Could you explain why Yun Kunwu has survived until now?”

“This...” Yun Tianchong was at a loss for words. Seeing the truth had been revealed, he quickly bowed his head and said, “Senior, I originally confined his soul in the forbidden grounds of the Shadowmoon Sword Sect, hoping that after a hundred years, he might reflect on his misdeeds and atone for them. Senior Lei, Kunwu, like my master, possesses a Sword-Heart Physique—a rarity in ten thousand years...”

“So you deceived the immortal sects? Claimed you had destroyed his soul, yet secretly allowed that scoundrel to live?”

“…”

Yun Tianchong was deeply embarrassed, his gaze shifting to Yun Yiyi, as if asking: Yiyi, how could you reveal this to an outsider?

However, Yun Yiyi merely cast him a cold glance and replied to Lei Wanjun,

“Senior Lei, this matter is my father’s doing. As the saying goes, a father’s debt is repaid by the child. My sisters and I will personally go to the Overclear Sect to offer our apologies. Even if it costs us our lives, we will repay this debt and put an end to this karmic debt.”

Lei Wanjun narrowed his eyes, his gaze like lightning, fixed on Yun Yiyi. Though he could see the girl was quite frightened, her resolute expression was far more admirable than Yun Tianchong’s.

The dark clouds dissipated gradually, and Lei Wanjun shook his head before turning to leave.

“Sect Master Yun, take care of yourself.”

The golden parrot perched on his shoulder echoed,

“Take care of yourself! Take care of yourself!”

With that, the man and the bird left the room.

After Lei Wanjun departed, Yun Tianchong stared blankly at the half-shattered jade pendant in his hand. He stood there for a long time before turning to Yun Yiyi.

“Yiyi, how could you say something like that...”

“Father,” Yun Yiyi said coldly, “look to your other side.”

Yun Tianchong turned to see Yun Xi, her entire body wrapped in bandages, glaring at him with murderous intent.

“Xi’er...”

“Shut up!” Yun Xi interrupted. “Father, my sisters and I nearly died at the hands of your precious son. Even Elder Tian Xing had to exhaust a century of true essence to resolve the disaster. You should reflect on this.”

“…”

“Servants, take me and the Third Young Mistress back to the manor.”

Two Shadowmoon Sword Sect disciples entered the room and wheeled Yun Yiyi and Yun Xi out, leaving Yun Tianchong alone in the room. He sat in a luxurious wheelchair adorned with gold and jade, staring blankly at the retreating figures of his daughters, unable to regain his composure for a long time.

…

That night, Doctor Zhang came to treat him. He examined Yun Tianchong’s injury, then sighed and shook his head.

“Sect Master Yun, my medical skills are limited. There’s truly nothing I can do. A man’s testes are where his yang essence gathers, also known as the secondary golden core or silver core. If the golden core is shattered, it’s nearly impossible for a cultivator to recover. The silver core, once broken, is just as irreparable.”

“Is there really no way?”

“There is, but...” Doctor Zhang stroked his beard. “I’ve heard the Overclear Sect has a pill that can rebuild the body without any side effects, but it’s a secret recipe unique to their sect. You’d have to ask their Sect Master to help...”

“The Overclear Sect...” Yun Tianchong pursed his lips. At this point, how could he dare ask the Overclear Sect for help? “Is there no alternative?”

Doctor Zhang shook his head with a sigh.

“That pill contains a unique herb cultivated exclusively by the Overclear Sect. It’s exceptionally rare. If even I—ranked among the top ten medical immortals of the Four Regions—am powerless, then I fear no one else in this world can cure you. Second Young Mistress’s strike was truly ruthless.”

“…”

“Please, Sect Master, accept my condolences.”