Chapter 235: Born from Fate – Yu Chenxing, the Troublemaker

Liu Yi, who had returned to his room, was lost in thought. According to Lord Lei, the reason the King of the Underworld hadn’t appeared for so long might be that he was trapped inside that mirror. It seemed that to obtain the King of the Underworld’s Tears, one had to enter that mirror. But Liu Yi wasn’t foolish—he naturally understood the consequences of such an action.

The King of the Underworld was an extraordinary being. Not to mention him, even his six subordinates each possessed extremely high cultivation levels. Although Lord Lei had made it clear that his path and the King’s were different, the fact that someone of the King’s caliber was trapped inside a mirror surely caused concern for everyone.

While Liu Yi was worried about this, what worried him even more was the King of the Underworld’s Tears. Even if he could somehow bring the King out of the mirror world, how could he obtain his tears? Such things weren’t money, power, or martial skills—they couldn’t be traded. It seemed this was the most difficult issue.

Additionally, Liu Yi thought of those two stones. Logically, such tears should carry emotional significance. But could those two stones truly be considered the tears of the Border Flower? Though it seemed impractical, it was worth trying if found. In comparison, the problem of the King of the Underworld was even harder to solve.

His time was running out. The demonic cultivation method kept demanding more vital energy. If this continued, it wouldn’t be long before his mind would be consumed by it. If he used vital energy frequently, his time would be even shorter. It seemed all troubles had arrived at once. Liu Yi shook his head and murmured, “Niren, where exactly are you? Is there any way to give me more time? I just want to finish what I must do. Is it really that difficult?”

No candles were lit in the room, and the moonlight outside illuminated the surroundings, making it even more desolate. A faint, helpless smile appeared on Liu Yi’s bitter face. He didn’t know what else he could do. Perhaps, in this loneliness, the only thing he wanted to do was to yearn endlessly for the celestial maiden.

Looking at the bright moon outside, Liu Yi spoke softly to himself, “My beloved, can you see me? Time seems to offer me no hope. I don’t know what else I can do. I just wish… don’t stop. How I hope my life can continue, so I can see your happy smile.” At these thoughts, Liu Yi felt heartache—a pain beyond description.

Perhaps reality was too cruel. The world was never fair. What he hoped for was merely a fantasy. Demons and gods had no choice in the first place. Since he had been reborn as a true demon, from that moment on, he had embarked on a path with no return—a path to defy fate. Perhaps the outcome was already in Liu Yi’s heart.

Gazing at the moonlight, Liu Yi smiled—a painful expression. Just then, a pink glow suddenly emerged around his body, spreading out and covering the moonlight. Liu Yi was shocked and thought to himself, “It’s the Border Flower.” Then, he stretched out his right hand, bringing the cursed flower into his palm. With a flash of white light, a small patch of green grew beneath its petals.

Upon seeing it, Liu Yi was both surprised and delighted, but he quickly regained his composure. He had once told that pair of lovers in the far corners of the world that only nine kinds of tears could make the flowers and leaves of the Border Flower meet, thereby breaking the curse. And now the Border Flower had reacted—so what kind of tears were these? An idea struck Liu Yi: “Since the Border Flower has received another tear, that person or thing must be nearby.”

Without further thought, Liu Yi put away the cursed flower and left the restaurant in a flash. Yet outside, it was still pitch dark, with a sense of peace in the darkness. Stars filled the sky, and occasionally, the sound of insects could be heard, but not a single person was in sight, and no clues could be found. Looking at the bright moon, Liu Yi murmured to himself, “Who could it be? The Border Flower only reacts when tears come near it, but now I can’t see anything!”

He didn’t know how long he had stood there, pondering various things. But the sudden appearance of those mysterious tears filled him with both joy and confusion. Naturally, it brought him closer to solving the curse, yet he had no idea who had shed those tears. Given that the tears were collected in the name of the cursed flower, that person must be—someone who was heartbroken. Liu Yi smiled bitterly and headed back to his room.

In the distance, on another rooftop, two women sat quietly. Under the moonlight, their beautiful faces were filled with sorrow—they were Qi Yue and Ye Luo Baihua. Qi Yue sighed softly, “Why hide?”

Ye Luo Baihua smiled at her and said, “Didn’t I just say? I don’t want him to know anything. I just want to silently bless him. You agreed to keep this a secret, didn’t you?”

Qi Yue looked at the beautiful woman before her, seemed to understand something, and nodded. “Mm, I will.”

……

Time passed slowly around Liu Yi, bringing along some troubles as well. It wasn’t until near dawn that he closed his consciousness. What puzzled him most was that tear—according to the curse on the Border Flower, no reaction could occur without those special tears. Now that one had appeared, who had shed it? He spent the entire night trying to figure it out, but found no clues or leads. Eventually, he gave up on the idea.

What he wanted to try now was to search for Nie Ren’s consciousness left in space, seeking answers and resolutions. Could it really be that “Lan Er Fei Na Qing” could only reach the thirteenth level—the Heart of Murder? Liu Yi’s only thought was not to give up. He didn’t have much time, and under these circumstances, the chances of breaking the Border Flower’s curse seemed slim.

In that dark world devoid of consciousness, who knew how long passed. Finally, as the first ray of sunlight streamed into the room, Liu Yi opened his eyes and stood up. Looking at Tie Shi, who was sleeping on the table, he murmured to himself, “Is there really no way? Why is this? If suffering is inevitable, why isn’t any time given to me?”

Liu Yi could clearly sense the changes in himself. Sometimes he even didn’t remember what he had said just a moment earlier. Such a situation was terrifying. Often he wanted to give up, because no matter what he did, time would not give him a chance. Thinking of the King of the Underworld and Pangu, those distant, impossible figures, it seemed as though they were mocking him.

Yet time and again he was defeated by himself. The oaths he had once made remained like wounds in his heart, causing him subtle pain. He knew that no matter how much time passed, what he had to do was keep striving, to strive so that he would have no regrets.

Liu Yi gripped the long sword at his waist, looked at the rising sun outside, and smiled faintly. “I wonder how much longer you can accompany me. The hardships on this path are ones we’ve endured together. Perhaps one day, my disappearance will be your new beginning.” These words were spoken to the sword in his hand, “Sorrowful Dream.”

Then Liu Yi patted Tie Shi’s head and said, “Let’s go.” Without caring whether Tie Shi was awake or not, he turned, left the room, and headed downstairs alone, knowing that this clever little monkey would quickly follow. When he reached the stairs, he saw July and Ye Luobaihua having breakfast.

Liu Yi looked at the two beautiful women, shook his head, and smiled helplessly, saying to himself, “There’s still a difference between demons and humans. If I weren’t around them, I might even forget to eat.” As his demonic powers grew stronger, Liu Yi realized that his own body was also changing slowly. He no longer needed human food or water; the chaotic energy he absorbed constantly could satisfy all his needs.

When Ye Luobaihua saw Liu Yi come down, she was about to speak when another voice interrupted her, “Wow, isn’t this my future husband? Why are you up so early? It seems those two stones must belong to us!” Without a doubt, the only one who could address Liu Yi in such a way was Yu Chenxing.

Liu Yi turned and said coldly, “Shut up. If you say that again, be careful—I might cut off your tongue.” His voice was icy, devoid of any humor. Anyone could see his determination. Even Liu Yi found it cruel to speak to himself like that, but he regretted nothing, as this girl was nothing but trouble. Perhaps without a tongue, she would be quieter.

July observed Liu Yi’s expression and tone, then said to Ye Luobaihua, “It seems his mental cultivation truly changes him. Though he’s become a bit more fierce, he seems more decisive in his actions. Thankfully, I only learned up to the ninth level. If I reached his level, I’d probably turn into a fierce woman.” After saying that, she took a sip of the porridge in her bowl.

Ye Luobaihua nodded and said, “This Yu Chenxing must hold a high position in the Lan family’s royal clan. Judging from Lei Jun’s behavior yesterday, I think she’s not below the six rulers. And from the way she treated the son of the Yan ruler last time, it’s clear she wields great influence within the Lan family. But why haven’t I heard of her before? Not only is Yu Chenxing full of schemes, but she’s also cunning and ruthless. I think Liu Yi is in trouble this time.”

In July, the two watched Yu Chenxing while eating. As expected, he lived up to their expectations. Yu Chenxing chuckled briefly before saying to Liu Yi, “Okay, okay, I won’t say anything then! Why be so fierce?” He even put on a pouty expression, looking completely different from the ruthless Yu Chenxing they had seen before.

Liu Yi then shifted his gaze from Yu Chenxing’s face to July and Ye Luobaihua sitting at the table. Suddenly remembering something, he said to Ye Luobaihua, “Now that July has been found, I’m sure Sword Senior must be very worried about you. Besides, Tearsless City can’t do without you. How about you go back first?” His meaning was clear—he didn’t want Ye Luobaihua to stay in this dangerous place.

Ye Luobaihua listened to Liu Yi’s words, not knowing what to say for a moment. Just then, Yu Chenxing hurried over and said, “That’s right, Princess Baihua. You’re the princess of Tearsless City. If something happens to you out here, what will Tearsless City do? Since July has been found, you’d better go back first.”

Hearing these words, Ye Luobaihua felt a hint of disappointment. Could she really leave? What would happen if she couldn’t see him? As she pondered, July suddenly said, “Scholar, I spent the whole night talking with Baihua last night. We got along very well. Later, we became sisters. She told me she doesn’t want to return to Tearsless City for now, so I’ll be responsible for her safety. Is that okay?” After saying that, she glanced at Yu Chenxing’s furious expression.

Liu Yi found it strange. It seemed everyone knew she was Ye Luobaihua. But if she really became sisters with July, there was no need to hide her identity anymore. After thinking for a while, Liu Yi smiled helplessly and said to Ye Luobaihua, “If you entrust your safety to July, that means you’re admitting you’re in danger right now. If July is protecting you, I wonder who will protect her then.”

Ye Luobaihua had been feeling down. Although she didn’t want to leave, she also didn’t want to cause trouble for Liu Yi. But since July had saved her, and Liu Yi didn’t seem opposed, she smiled happily and said, “I’m relieved that July will protect me, because you’ll be protecting July too.” She hadn’t expected herself to say that.

Liu Yi smiled, sat down, and picked up a bowl of porridge. At that moment, Yu Chenxing shouted, “What’s the point of this? You went to look for Stone and the King of the Underworld. Bringing these two along isn’t just asking for trouble?”

Liu Yi didn’t reply to Yu Chenxing. He took a sip of the porridge and asked, “Why are you still here? Where’s Lord Lei?”

Yu Chenxing sat down angrily and said, “I left.”

Liu Yi nodded and said, “Then you should leave too. I hate the people from the Lan family. I’m afraid I might kill you if I lose control.” For some reason, Liu Yi found Yu Chenxing particularly annoying. Maybe he had never liked the Lan family from the start, or perhaps he had seen her cruelty and willfulness in the arena. In any case, he just didn’t want to see this annoying guy now.

Yu Chenxing glanced at Liu Yi and asked, “Where to go? If you want to kill me, go ahead. I have nowhere to go now. I still have to follow you to find the King of the Underworld.” With that, she acted as if she wasn’t afraid of anything.
Liu Yi remained silent, so Yu Chenxing continued, “Anyway, I have no place to go now. I’m not familiar with this place at all. I can only follow you. By the way, I stayed behind just to follow you. If anything happens to me, you’ll feel guilty for life. Everything started because of you.” Indeed, though Yu Chenxing appeared innocent, her schemes were deep. She also knew something about Liu Yi’s personality and was using this weakness to secure her own path.
Hearing this, Liu Yi frowned slightly. At that moment, Qi Yue said, “It wasn’t some scholar who asked you to stay. You insisted on staying on your own. What does his fate have to do with you?”
Yu Chenxing snatched Qi Yue’s porridge and took a big gulp, then said with a smile, “Sister Qi Yue, how can you not understand this fool? Although he’s a demon, his heart is purer than anyone else’s. Even if it weren’t him who asked me to stay, since I’m here now, if anything happens to me, he’ll definitely feel guilty.” She said this without any hesitation, as if speaking only to Liu Yi.
Liu Yi looked at Yu Chenxing and said, “You can follow, but don’t cause trouble. If I kill you, I won’t feel guilty.”
Upon hearing this, Yu Chenxing stuck out her tongue, took a sip of porridge, and said, “How has this fool become so smart?” It was unclear whether she was pretending to be foolish or truly innocent to speak like that. Perhaps her thoughts were too subtle, as she had already figured out Liu Yi’s ways.
At that moment, Qi Yue stood up, picked up the ‘Dancing Moon’ sword beside the table, and said to Liu Yi, “I’m full.” Ye Luobaihua also stood up and nodded, indicating she was done eating too.
Seeing this, Liu Yi stood up and said, “Then let’s set off. I heard that the Rotating Peak is like a maze, with monsters inside. We don’t even know the exact location of those two stones. Be careful and don’t get separated.”
Qi Yue glanced at Ye Luobaihua and nodded, showing she understood. But then Yu Chenxing stood up and said, “How could we not know the location of those two stones? The stones are so small, and the mountain is so big. If we keep searching like this, I think it will take a lifetime to find them. Since someone has already found the stones, they must know their approximate location.”
Liu Yi looked at Yu Chenxing and asked, “What did you just say?”
Yu Chenxing grinned and said, “What I said is simple. I know the location of those two stones. Think about it— the Rotating Peak is so huge. How much time would it take to search? If I tell you the location now, how much time can you save?”
Liu Yi naturally understood the difference between having clues and not having them, but since she was clearly trying to bargain with him, he asked, “So what do you want in return?”

Yu Chenxing sat down, picked up his chopsticks, took a bite of the side dish, and said, “I’m so hungry. I only drank last night and didn’t eat anything. I need to eat until I’m full before I have the energy to tell you where those two stones are. I just don’t know if you’ll wait for me to finish.” There was clearly a hint of arrogance in Yu Chenxing’s words.

But Liu Yi understood well that with such a large mountain, finding two stones was extremely unlikely. If they did exist, the time saved would be immeasurable. Liu Yi, who had already gotten up, slowly sat back down and poured himself a cup of tea.

July couldn’t stand it anymore. She had never encountered such a person before, and after suppressing her temper for so many years, it seemed to erupt all at once. She said to Yu Chenxing, “Better be sure what you’re saying. Otherwise, even if the scholar doesn’t kill you, I will. Keeping a liar like you won’t do us any good.”

While eating, Yu Chenxing said to July, “Sister July, don’t talk to your savior like that. If I were you, I’d use my brain. This is my future… After all, lying to him would just bring trouble to myself. Women should understand other women better, right?” He then gave July a smiling expression.

Liu Yi looked at this bold-speaking Yu Chenxing and wondered, “When did I get to know someone like her?”

Accidental encounters—who can really explain them? July, Ye Luobaihua, and Yu Chenxing—three people from two different worlds—were now brought together because of one person. What could explain this? Perhaps everything stems from fate…