402: Why is he here?

402: Why is he here?

Editor: Exodus Tales  陆明舒慢慢在心里揣摩万禹太上长老的心思.

Lu Mingshu tried to figure Grand Elder Wan Yu’s intention.

周家这艘船虽然外强中干,但若支撑得好,应该还能保持十几年的风光.是以,万禹太上长老偏向他们太正常了.毕竟,他自己已经没有十几年好活了,而这十几年,却是他的后辈们能否立足的关键.

The Zhou family maybe crippling internally, but if they can maintain it well, they should still be able to still keep their status in the sect for at least more than ten years.

A reason why Grand Elder Wan Yu is biased towards the Zhou’s, since he would not be able to live until then but it is the crucial period to determine if his offspring would be able to survive this silent war and retain the power they hold on to now.

但,身为一个化物境,他的眼光不可能只局限于此.她回来这个把月,九瑶宫暗潮汹涌,形势突变.原本被周家压得没有声息的分脉,联合到了一起,付明溪之事,更是让周家内部出现了裂缝——当周家不再有强大的实力压制依附之人,不可避免有人蠢蠢欲动,想要抢过这艘大船的掌舵之位.

However, as an assimilation realm, he would surely be more foresighted than anyone else.

Since Lu Mingshu’s return, she had nearly flipped the whole sect upside down.

Lines who were initially silent due to being pressured by the Zhou’s have come together and Fu Mingxi’s matter enlarges the crack between Zhou family and their alliance.

The fact that Zhou is not as powerful as they were tempt many who was eyeing on the power to start taking small action.

如果这次神女祭,能够将陆明舒这个不稳定因素去掉,周家就还能凭借余威稳定一段时间,等付明堂成长起来,安全度过危机.相反,要是这次周家失败,那这艘船大概就要四分五裂了.

If they could successfully get rid of Lu Mingshu, who is the root cause of the chaos, the Zhou’s would be able to maintain their status temporary and when Fu Mingtang grows up, they would be able to get past the danger successfully.

But on the other hand, if they failed, the boat of Zhou’s would sink without about.

其实,如果周妙如和付尚清夫妻同心,还能稳住这艘船.奈何他们同床异梦,一个不放心,一个不甘心.

If Zhou Miaoru and Fu Shangqing work together with one heart, they would be able to get past this crisis safely.

~Such a pity that both of them are not in good terms.

One had trust issues and the other is too greedy.~   回到万禹太上长老身上,一个时日无多犹有牵挂的人,做事不可能做绝.他考虑到周家赢,一定也会考虑到周家输,如果他帮周家帮到底,那么周家一倒,他的谋算就成了空,还会带来不可预估的后果.所以…

~As for Grand Elder Wan Yu, someone with solicitude for many things would not be meticulous.

He would have already considered both possible situations to prepare for the worst.

So that means….~   这个局里,她还有生机.

~I still have a chance.~   进入密道,陆明舒仰头观察周围的环境.

Lu Mingshu immediately starts to observe her surroundings as soon as she enters the tunnel.

眼前是一片阔朗的树林,树木极其高大,比九瑶山寻常树种粗壮数倍.正值深冬,草木凋零,到处都是散落的树叶,无人清扫,厚厚堆了一地.

There’s a vast forest right in front of her, filled with unusually tall and strong bare trees and dry leaves all around the ground in pile, as there is no one here to clean the place up.

除此之外,天空闪动着各色异光,美得炫丽,又让人心惊.

Different vibrant coloured ray of lights filled the sky.

The colours were utterly brilliant and pure.

The vibrant shades were in perpetual motion, dancing, flowing, changing shades.

It’s so captivating that it sent chills down one’s spine.

而陆明舒眼中的世界,不仅仅如此.

However, Lu Mingshu knew that the magnificent scenery is not as beautiful as it seems.

这些异光,严格来说是磁光.神女遗迹内,分布着一种看不到的散落力量.这些力量,是强大的修者动手后留下的余波,若是修为太低,进来就会受到伤害.难怪神女遗迹只有出神境可以进入,修为再低一些,根本扛不住此处的磁光,就算是出神境,留久了也会损害身体.

These lights are technically Magneto-optic effect.

In the goddess’s remnants, there are invisible electromagnetic waves scattered all around the place.

These electromagnetic waves are left behind by a powerful martial artist who had fought at this place.

A martial artist with low cultivation would suffer from internal injuries if they enter the remnants as their body would not be able to sustain the strong force from the Magneto-optic effect.

It is harmful to a spirit realm cultivator if he or she stays here for a model.

陆明舒一边前进,一边飞快地在脑海里建立模型.

Lu Mingshu quickens her pace while building up models in her head fast.

模拟环境对她来说并非难事,难的是这些磁光,处处勾连,还会因为人力而牵动,以她的算力,仅仅只能勉强维持.

Normally, it’s not a difficult task for Lu Mingshu to calculate.

However, the lights set as a huge distraction to Lu Mingshu, with it’s non-stop changing of colours and movement caused by a man-made factor, she could barely figure out the calculations.

忽然,有一处磁光起了波动,原本无害的光线,变成一把利刃,无声无息地从空中掉落.

All of a sudden, light starts to vibrate vigorously and turned into a sharp blade and drop silently from the sky.

陆明舒身影一闪,险而又险地避开这道光线.

Lu Mingshu jumped up, just in time to dogde the blade.

随着她的走动,磁光不时起着变化,无害的变成致命的,看着危险的却始终很稳…

The further she go, she realise that the harmless looking colourful lights are constantly changing themselves into sharp blades overtime, as for items that is percieved as threatening remain as it is, not possesing any danger to Lu Mingshu….

碧溪谷内,安同尘正陪着刘极真下棋.

Back at the Green Jade Valley, An Tongchen and Liu Jizhen is playing chess.

两人坐在通天阁前方那块巨石上,一个兴致勃勃,一个神思不属.

The both of them sat atop the huge rock infront of the acenssion pavillion.

One looking excited, while the other party is in a daze.

今天是个艳阳天,太阳暖融融地照下来,十分舒适.

It’s a sunny day.

Sunlight shone down gently on the both of them, and there is no other perfect weather for sun basking.

刘极真拿起白子,正要落盘,安同尘点了点,说道:”刘师兄,你已经输了.” Liu Jizhen picked up a piece to plac….

“Senior brother Liu, you have already lost this round.”   刘极真定睛一看,露出苦笑来.

Liu Jizhen blinked his eyes and took a better look at the chess board.

He chuckled and look at An Tongchen with an apologic smile.

可不是,整个棋盘上,已经没有落子之地了.

Not only did he lose, but there isn’t anymore place on the board for him to place another piece.

他索性道:”抱歉,今天实在没心思下棋.” “I’m sorry.

I am not really in the mood to do play chess.”   “知道,所以我才来找师兄.”安同尘招了招手,让阿生送热茶过来,”别想了,都这个时候了,担心也是多余.” “So that’s the reason why I’m here to play a game of chess with you.” An Tongchen smiled and waved his hand to call Ah Sheng over.

“A cup of tea please.” He told Ah Sheng before turning back to Liu Jizhen.

“Forget about it.

There is no use worrying over her at this point of time.”   “我知道,但…” “I know, but….”   “还是忍不住要担心.”安同尘笑,”刘师兄,虽然说这话有点过线,但我还是想说,你对自己的徒弟,也太没信心了吧?” “You can’t help to worry, am I right?” An Tongchen chuckled and shook his hand.

“It may sound offending, but senior brother Liu, why don’t you have more confidence in her?”   刘极真却笑不出来.他无意识地摸了摸针灸过的腿,这些天,惠先生倾尽所能,为他调养经脉,他能清楚地感觉到,枯了二十多年的经脉,隐隐有了复苏的迹象.毕竟是自己的徒弟,他猜到陆明舒想为他做什么,感动之余,更为她感到忧心.

Liu Jizhen look at him, eyes filled with sadness.

He unconsiouly carassed his legs that are covered wiith apunture needles.

These days, Doctor Hui have been trying his best to help him keep his meridians in good shape, and Liu Jizhen could feel the significant changes in his health and his meridians slowly recovering.

In fact, he had already long guessed what Lu Mingshu was planning to do for him.

However, more than feeling touched, he is way mroe worried for her.

他似在自言自语:”我怎么就教出这么个徒弟来呢?做事完全不给自己留后路…” “Why is my disicple so impulsed?

Where did I go wrong in teaching her…..”   “所以才能全力以赴.”安同尘敲了敲棋盘,”刘师兄,局面本来就没给她留下太多活路,只有拼力一挣,才有生机.” “But it’s a good thing.” An Tongchen tapped on the board.

“Than she’ll do her best in everything.

The situation is unfavourable for her to begin with.

Is either she try, or wait to die.”   刘极真弃子一叹:”也罢.我就盼着她,用事实来告诉我,是我错了.” Liu Jizhen look at the sky and sighed.

“Whatever, all I hope is that she could prove me wrong.

”  琼玉宫内,周妙如一大早就起来了.

At the palace.

The sun had not yet rosed, yet Zhou Miaoru is already awake.

大冷的天,她没有坐在屋内,反倒站在后山的悬崖飞亭里.

The weather is extremely cold, but she braved the cold and went sit at the cliff side pavillion situated at the back of the mountain.

这里是琼玉宫最高的地方,后面可以看到琅华峰.

This is the highest point of the palace, and one could see   现下那里一片平静,根本看不出异状来.

姚大娘走过来,递过一只手炉:”夫人,天冷,暖暖手吧.” Stewardess Yao came out of the palace with a heat pack in her hand.

“Madame, it’s cold out here.

Take this.”   周妙如摆手:”暖得了手,暖得了心吗?” “A heat pack can warm my hands, but can it warm my heart?” Zhou Miaoru 语气重  姚大娘知道她在担心什么,说道:”您已经安排妥当,此事定是万无一失.” Aware of what’s bothering Zhou Miaoru, stewardess Yao step foward and place the heat pack in Zhou Miaoru’s hand.

“Madame, it’s a 天衣无缝plan right now.

Your plan would sure go on smoothly.”   周妙如却没把她的话当真:”世上哪有万无一失的事,先前那些计划,不都觉得没有疏漏,结果呢?” “I wish.” Zhou Miaoru snicked.

“All my previous plans are well-planned too, and seems to be perfect too, but look what happen in the end?”   姚大娘道:”这次怎么一样?夫人亲自求了万禹太上长老,她再厉害,还能飞上天去?” “It’s different this time round.” Stewardess Yao try her best to comfort Zhou Miaoru.

“Madame has personally pleaded Grand Elder Wan Yu for help, surely there’s no way she could out do Grand Elder Wan Yu.”   周妙如短促一笑,摇了摇头:”万禹太上长老,只答应帮我们多开启一次.可这一次,用掉了最后的人情.若是成功倒罢,不成功,他再也不会插手了.” Zhou Miaoru turned back to look over at stewardess Yao and sighed.

“And he will only helo use once.

After thism he would not care about what happened to us, the Zhous anymore.”   一位早就不理事的太上长老,哪是那么好请动的?周家请动他,仗的是早年的交情.

~Why would a grand elder, who no longer care about anything choose to render his help?~ Grand Elder Wan Yu only did so out of his close relationship with the older generations of the Zhous.

再说,这位太上长老的心思,她又怎么会不明白呢?让他帮一帮这种忙还罢,再多就不可能了.如果这次如果不成功,周家要死,万禹太上长老也只会看着,不会再伸一伸手.

Moreover, how would Zhou Miaoru be unaware of what’s going on in the Grand Elder’s mind?

Once is more than enough, and after this, no matter what happens to the Zhous, is none of his business and he would not even bother to intervene.

毫不夸张地说,这是事关周家存亡的一战.

And the truth is, this is a war of the Zhou family’s survival.

主仆正看着雪峰,那头有侍婢匆匆而来.

As Zhou Miaoru and Stewardess Yao were staring at the snowy peak in silence, a servent girl rushed in to the pavillion.

“夫人!” “Madame!” She yelled at the top of her lungs.

姚大娘皱起眉:”不是说过了吗?没有大事,不要来打扰夫人.” Stewardess Yao furrowed her eyebrows upon seeing her.

“Didn’t I gave you instructions to not disturb madame unless it’s a grave matter?”   那侍婢急道:”大事,是大事!” “But it is a grave matter!” The servant girl rambled on anxiously.

“什么大事?”周妙如转身,凝重地看着她.

“What?” Zhou Miaoru turned to the servant girl, as her face fell.

侍婢道:”廉贞公子,七真观那位廉贞公子突然来访.” ”  周妙如一愣:”你说谁?” “What did you say?”   “七真观的廉贞公子,已经递了帖子上山,现在九麓州.”  周妙如露出惊疑之色.这位廉贞公子来干什么?早年他们确有合作,但他失踪六年,这合作早就停止了.于公,七真观与九瑶宫没有什么事需要廉贞星君亲自拜访,于私…

Zhou Miaoru could not hide the shock on her face.

What brings him here?

We were once allies, but he has gone missing to six years and we were no longer allies.

There should be nothing that could bring him here unless it’s personal matters…?

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