762 Look Quietly (1/2)

”I want you to swear in front of everyone, that after saving Yan Xiu, you cannot allow Yan Xiu to avenge me. Similarly, you must ensure that he will be able to lead a proper life in the Holy Region!” Fang Zhengzhi stared intently on Dao Xin's face. His expression was as serious as ever.

”Alright, I promise you!” Dao Xin nodded her head, her face equally as imposing and serious.

”Shameless thief, you are really going to…..” Chi Guyan looked towards Fang Zhengzhi, and seemed a little speechless.

”Yes, I have already decided.” Fang Zhengzhi nodded his head.

”Little punk, don't do anything foolish. Your actions won't have any meaning!”

”Yes, Fang Zhengzhi, we all can tell that you have already tried your best. But, there are some things that are just fated, there is no point trying to deny them!”

”Fang Zhengzhi, your life cannot be used to replace that of Xiu-er's. If there is a need to replace, then use mine!” Yan Qianli opened his mouth again, before looking at Dao Xin. ”Dao Xin, I Yan Qianli am willing to use my life to replace his!”

”You? The Chief of Western Liang? Indeed you're of a respectable status, but I have no interest in your life!” A smile appeared on Dao Xin's mouth too.

”You…..”

”Old man Heavenly Oasis, grandpa Yan, both of you should leave. This commotion is created by me, naturally I will settle it myself.” Fang Zhengzhi interrupted Yan Qianli and Heavenly Oasis Saint. Next, he gradually raised the Traceless Sword in his hand, ”It was me who brought your out, but I cannot continue this journey with you…..”

”Yin!” A gush of ferocious vibe emitted from the Traceless Sword, permeating the air.

Fang Zhengzhi did not continue talking.

He merely looked at the surrounding disciples, before turning his attention towards Chi Guyan. Then he gradually closed his eyes.

The Traceless Sword in his hand was already close to his throat.

At this moment, countless memories flashed past his mind. From the moment he was born to the turning point when he had coincidentally met Chi Guyan.

Memories after memories.

His encounter with Yan Xiu, which culminated in their friendship.

And his mischievous acts in the examination of the Law of Dao, and his weird experience in the Southern Region, as well as his battle with Ji Duan King in the Flame Capital City.

All these memories seemed to flash past his mind swiftly, just like a mysterious dream, and that now the dream was about to end. Or so to say, he was about to be woken up.

Where would he be in the next life?

He could feel the coldness of the blade of the Traceless Sword, and a light smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

In this life, he had indeed led a more interesting life than the previous one. In fact, to even have managed to reach such a state, he could say that he had indeed done a good job. The only pity was that, he was still unable to fully integrate in this world.

Kindness?

Fang Zhengzhi did not feel that he was too kind.

He had committed a lot of ”unkind” deeds, such as stealing chickens, setting traps, and even unscrupulously attacking others from behind.

But, he did not know why he just could not complete the last step, which was to change his world view he had of previously.

Just like what Dao Xin had said, even after entering Yin Yang Hall, he was still ”too soft-hearted”.

He had let Dao Xin go, and even released Fifth Elder…..

If he had not done so, but instead after entering Yin Yang Hall, he had killed Dao Xin instantly.

Then, maybe he would not have reached such a state.

He felt that this world was much more cruel.

Because, indeed he was unable to discard his previous world view, and he was unable to kill indiscriminately, to view human lives as nothing more than a strand of grass.

As such, he felt that he had indeed failed.

Of course, there was no point discussing about all these. In reality, Fang Zhengzhi had already reached the end of his path, and it was maybe due to his kindness, and that he was trying to retain the same heart that he had.

No matter what the reason was, alas, he had reached this state.

To use his life, to exchange for that of Yan Xiu's?

This seemed to be….

A form of kindness?

Fang Zhengzhi clenched the Traceless Sword tightly, and imitated the scene that he had seen previously. He would slide the blade against his throat, before spinning his body.

This would be the most graceful posture.

A person can die, but his death must be graceful!

But he did not know why…..

When Fang Zhengzhi was twisting the sword, he did not feel any pain.

He looked down and realised that the Traceless Sword did not seem to be following his intended gestures. It stayed still in mid-air, and no matter how much strength he exerted on it, it did not seem to move an inch.

”This….. can I borrow a sword?” Fang Zhengzhi opened his eyes and looked at Dao Xin, who was waiting silently for him to take his own life. It was a little awkward.

”…..” Dao Xin's lips moved. She looked at Fang Zhengzhi before looking at the Traceless Sword. She did not say anything.

And the surrounding Yin Yang Hall disciples, as well as the Elders, were looking at one another. They did not know what to say.

Heavenly Oasis Saint was a little speechless as well. He seemed to be mouthing out loud, ”Little punk, are you trying to play with me?”

Then…..

A sword reached in front of Fang Zhengzhi.

It was a sword which was tossed from a distance. Its blade shimmered brightly, and it could be seen that it was a good sword.

As for the person tossing the sword, it was none other than Yan Qing.

”While I don't use swords, I have a sword by my side.” Yan Qing replied calmly.

”…..” Fang Zhengzhi looked at the sword in front of him, and felt a little muddled in his mind. He felt like asking Yan Qing, why must you be so honest and frank? I want, and you give?

But at last, he did not say those words. He looked at the sword in front of him, and did not know whether to pick it up.