After Sheng Jun Chapter 58 (Part 2)
Translated by Sylver (ko-fi)
Chapter 58 A Great Gift (part 2)
Liu Chuan was greatly puzzled. But seeing that Zhong Ming beside them indeed had sweetness in his eyes, he reluctantly offered congratulations, "Congratulations. Then this junior will go ahead and catch Yu Wengong."
Jiang Xingzhi raised his chin, "Go ahead."
Liu Chuan bowed and led the group swiftly away.
Jiang Xingzhi stood in place, watching the group's retreating figures, waving his hand to send a strand of divine consciousness after them------ if they encountered an emergency, his divine consciousness would lend them aid.
After doing this, he turned to Zhong Ming and said, "Let them go. We won't go."
Zhong Ming gave a soft "mm."
Jiang Xingzhi, "You won't ask me why?"
Zhong Ming's lips curved in a slight smile, "Because we came for our honeymoon."
Jiang Xingzhi, "......"
Wake up, we didn't.
He took a deep breath, already accustomed to this person's occasionally short-circuiting brain, and explained, "Rather than the credit for catching Yu Wengong falling to us, better to let it become Kunlun's glory."
They would return eventually, not even leaving their real names in the flow of history.
But history would remember his Kunlun's divine light.
A large hand reached over to grasp his, Zhong Ming interlocking their fingers and squeezing his knuckles, saying softly, "Everything Deng Deng says is good."
****
With the concerted efforts of the Kunlun group and the secret assistance of Jiang Xingzhi's divine consciousness, Yu Wengong, hiding in the chaotic lands, struggled futilely and was tied up and captured.
Though his subordinates scattered and fled in all directions, they were also pursued and blocked by the major sects that arrived one after another. It was only a matter of time before they were all caught.
The main culprit Yu Wengong was finally captured.
According to the agreement, he should be handed over to Su You for disposal.
But the conflict between the Human and Demon Realms obviously wouldn't stop just because they handed over Yu Wengong. Jiang Xingzhi took this opportunity to propose that both sides sit down for negotiations.
The Human Realm naturally trusted their "Divine Lamp," and though Su You initially maintained a lofty attitude, he ultimately couldn't resist Jiang Xingzhi's quiet remark, "Ah Zuo and I even quarreled because of this......"
Su You's mouth twitched, "What happened to refusing moral blackmail?"
Jiang Xingzhi pretended to be sorrowful, hanging his head with a sigh, "Forget it, I won't force it."
"......"
Thus the negotiations between the two realms were set.
The negotiation location was still at Xuantian Sword Sect, where the divine oracle had been issued.
Jiang Xingzhi and Zhong Ming stood in the upper seats, with representatives from the major sects on both sides, and Yu Wengong tied up in the center of the hall.
Liu Chuan led the Kunlun group, standing to one side with swords drawn, vigilantly guarding.
Yu Wengong immediately recognized Jiang Xingzhi and Zhong Ming. Lying on the ground, he began cursing furiously, his eyes bloodshot, "It's you...... Demon Realm's lackeys, traitors to human cultivators! And all of you here, you still have the face to call yourselves the Six Upper Sects...... a bunch of cowards! Only knowing how to bow to demons with filthy blood!"
This torrent of abuse ignited anger among the surrounding crowd.
Chu Yun and several others frowned, about to wave spiritual power to block Yu Wengong's foul mouth, when a demonic force suddenly "thundered" through the door, mercilessly piercing Yu Wengong's bone marrow!
"Ahhhhh!" Piercing screams echoed through the hall.
All eyes immediately turned to the doorway------
Blood-red robes billowed in the wind as Su You entered with a cold smile, coming alone without any accompanying demon cultivators.
Chu Yun was secretly amazed: though their positions differed, at this moment he had to admire Su You's boldness.
Su You strode in and delivered another "bang" kick to Yu Wengong, sending him rolling several circles. Just as he was about to strike again, Jiang Xingzhi raised his hand to stop him, "Wait, Su You."
"What, didn't you say to let this lord slice him up for the pot?"
"After you take him back to the Demon Realm, you can have him in red pot, white pot, or mandarin duck pot as you please." Jiang Xingzhi explained, "But Xuantian Sword Sect is just establishing itself - it's inauspicious to see bloodshed."
You Suqing beside them clutched his fan ribs and quickly nodded.
"Tsk, troublesome." Su You said, but stopped his hand.
Temporarily knocking the noisy Yu Wengong unconscious and tossing him aside, everyone took their seats. Su You sat on the upper seat on one side, while Zhong Ming and Jiang Xingzhi sat on the other side.
Zhong Ming still looked at him with unfriendly eyes.
He hadn't forgotten that last time he had accidentally misspoken due to this person's provocation, making Deng Deng angry for a whole day. Heh! This great demon lord.
Su You ignored Zhong Ming's sharp gaze, propping his chin to look at Jiang Xingzhi, "What did you call this lord here to discuss?"
Jiang Xingzhi said, "Naturally to discuss the ceasefire."
"This lord said from the beginning that rat isn't enough to be a bargaining chip for ceasefire." Su You said leisurely, "Unless you have other conditions sufficient to move this lord?"
Bang! A sound of someone slamming the table came from below.
A Tianyan Sect elder, already pro-war, angrily said, "Don't push your luck!"
Su You, "Oh? Then let's fight~"
Jiang Xingzhi quickly spoke to mediate, "No fighting, no fighting, we value harmony." Stop making trouble, he still had to go home!
Su You, "Then state your conditions~"
"......"
Whether Su You was deliberately teasing or truly had no intention of ceasefire, no matter what conditions the Six Upper Sects offered, he showed a disinterested attitude.
The negotiations had gone on for three cups of tea.
The atmosphere gradually became deadlocked, even hidden fire emerging.
Jiang Xingzhi was caught in the middle, his head buzzing with quite a headache.
Zhong Ming reached over to embrace him, massaging his neck while pouring him fresh hot tea, "No rush, no rush, drink some tea first."
Jiang Xingzhi was nearly dying of anxiety, "How can I not be anxious! You......" He glanced at Zhong Ming sideways, "Ah Zuo, are you being too leisurely?"
Zhong Ming immediately adjusted his expression, showing urgency, "No, I'm anxious in my heart, afraid that showing it would add to your burden."
"Is that so?" Jiang Xingzhi looked suspicious, "I believe you."
The two sat directly across from Su You, their conversation heard clearly by the latter. Su You had been watching the excitement, but suddenly sensed something amiss when he heard this------
Last time he had only focused on stirring trouble and hadn't thought carefully.
Now it seemed Jiang Xingzhi was eager to end the conflict between the two realms, while Bai Mu was quite the opposite, wishing they would fight longer. He wondered what the point was......
How very interesting.
Jiang Xingzhi was whispering with Zhong Ming, squeezing fingers, when a flash of blood red passed through his peripheral vision. He turned to see Su You standing up, calling him, "Xingzhi, come out with this lord for a moment."
"What for?" Jiang Xingzhi was puzzled.
Zhong Ming frowned and held the person protectively in his arms, "What are you up to again?"
Everyone's eyes were now focused on Su You. Su You walked through the seats toward the door, "Regarding the ceasefire, this lord wants to talk with Xingzhi alone."
Ceasefire! Jiang Xingzhi immediately perked up. He patted Zhong Ming's arms around him, "I'll go talk with Su You."
Seeing Zhong Ming still wouldn't let go, he added, "Don't you know my abilities? Nothing will happen."
Zhong Ming pressed his lips together: of course he didn't think Su You could do anything to Jiang Xingzhi, but given that demon lord's nasty nature... who knows how he'd stir up trouble behind his back!
Those veined hands seemed embedded in his body.
Jiang Xingzhi had no choice but to transmit to Zhong Ming under everyone's gaze, "Let go quickly, I'll reward you with kisses when we get back."
Gulp. Zhong Ming's throat moved, and his hands defending love slowly relaxed. Oh, that works.
Jiang Xingzhi rose and left his seat, following Su You out of the venue. Just outside, Su You asked him to set up a barrier------ especially to prevent Zhong Ming from eavesdropping.
Jiang Xingzhi didn't understand the meaning but thinking of "ceasefire" complied.
Once the barrier was up, Su You crossed his arms and looked directly at him, "After the two realms cease fire, what are you in such a hurry to do?"
Jiang Xingzhi was startled, "How did you know?"
Su You chuckled lightly, "Heh, seeing your anxious face, this lord isn't blind. Tell me, maybe this lord will help you achieve your wish."
Jiang Xingzhi's face reddened, "It's, it's about Bai Mu and contract ceremony."
Contract ceremony? Su You's interest immediately diminished by half. Just as his interest waned, he suddenly sensed something wrong------ wait, then why wasn't Bai Mu anxious? Given that person's clingy, smug, and constantly jealous demeanor, shouldn't he be the most anxious person in the world?
Recalling that day's conversation between the two, Su You narrowed his eyes, "What, Bai Mu doesn't want to?"
"He......" Jiang Xingzhi opened his mouth, "He wants to too."
But he was just concerned about his beloved little broken vest!
Who knows if it fit too well or what, but he was too reluctant to take it off!
Su You keenly caught the subtle pause in his words - there was clearly more to the story. As his thoughts turned, he suddenly remembered that time in the Demon Realm when Jiang Xingzhi said he wanted to see Bai Mu's soul.
And that time, Bai Mu had been very nervous.
If they were to form a contract, the soul probably couldn't be hidden......
"Ha!" Su You suddenly laughed. He finally knew what Bai Mu was delaying. To be this scared, it must be something incredible.
Jiang Xingzhi was made nervous by Su You's laugh: had Su You's brain broken too?
"What are you suddenly laughing at?"
"Nothing." Su You gave him a brilliant smile, "A contract ceremony? How about this lord gives you a wedding gift."
Jiang Xingzhi leaned forward, "What gift?"
"Come." Su You raised his hand in a beckoning gesture, turning toward the venue. His blood-red robes looked surprisingly festive at this moment.
Jiang Xingzhi followed him back together. Just as they entered the hall, he heard Su You announce in an arrogant tone, "No more fighting, ceasefire!"
"What!?" Cries of surprise erupted all around.
Zhong Ming's pupils contracted, looking across the hall with shock------ his eyes filled with unexpected trembling and panic!
Jiang Xingzhi was delighted, "Really, Su You?"
Su You curved his lips, "Of course~"
All this fighting and killing was so boring - much better to please the beauty Xingzhi and see if a certain someone would panic completely.