Chapter 4463
Gelu Mountain!
Zhu Qingxiu was resolute in her quest to locate the Shenjicao, for it was the only remedy that could heal her burned face.
What girl doesn’t cherish beauty? Zhu Qingxiu is no different!
Just as she was meticulously searching for the elusive Shenjicao Grass, a group of figures suddenly charged towards her!
Zhu Qingxiu’s expression shifted to one of tension and alarm!
With her sword drawn, she braced herself for a confrontation!
Unsure of the intentions of these newcomers, Zhu Qingxiu stayed on high alert!
However, when the figures drew closer, her anxiety transformed into exhilaration!
“Big Brother?”
Zhu Qingxiu lowered her sword and called out to the middle-aged man who led the group!
It turned out that these individuals were all members of the Wanjian Sect, and the man at the forefront was none other than Zhu Qingxiu’s elder brother, Fan Xianbo.
As they landed in front of her, several members quickly gathered around Zhu Qingxiu!
“Who are you?” The lead man, looking puzzled, inquired as he studied Zhu Qingxiu closely!
“Big Brother, it’s me! I’m Qingxiu…”
Zhu Qingxiu swiftly removed the mask covering her face!
Despite the burns, her features remained largely unchanged, save for a noticeable scar.
“Younger sister Qingxiu?”
Fan Xianbo’s reaction was not one of joy; instead, his face was a canvas of astonishment, laced with a hint of panic.
“Big Brother, I never imagined you were still alive! I thought our Wanjian Sect had been wiped out.”
“How is Master? If you’re here, does that mean the Master is alright?”
Zhu Qingxiu asked eagerly!
Fan Xianbo shook his head gravely: “Master fell in battle long ago, and only a handful of us remain in the Wanjian Sect.”
“Junior Sister Qingxiu, how did you manage to escape? And what happened to your face?”
“Big Brother, Master entrusted me with the Ten Thousand Sword Sect’s Jade Slip secret manual and helped me flee. However, the Sealing Demon League pursued me relentlessly. I had no choice but to seek refuge in the Dead Sea, which led to my unfortunate burns,”
Zhu Qingxiu recounted to Fan Xianbo, being truthful about her ordeal.
“What? The Jade Slip secret manual is in your possession?” Fan Xianbo exclaimed, his surprise palpable. “That explains why I couldn’t find it after searching the sect for so long…”
“Senior Brother, what do you mean?” Zhu Qingxiu inquired, having not caught his drift.
“Oh, it’s nothing!” Fan Xianbo quickly replied with a forced smile. “Junior sister, do you still have the jade slip secret manual? Please show it to me. If we have the Jade Slip, we can revive the Wanjian Sect.”
Zhu Qingxiu’s brow furrowed at Fan Xianbo’s words, filled with skepticism. “Big Brother, the Jade Slip secret manual is not to be shared with outsiders. That’s a core tenet of our Wanjian Sect. Surely you know this?”
“Yes, of course, I’m aware. I just mentioned it out of concern for the Jade Slip,”
Fan Xianbo quickly adjusted his tone. “As long as the Jade Slip is safe, we can work together to restore the Wanjian Sect.”
By this point, Zhu Qingxiu was beginning to harbor doubts about her elder brother.
“Big Brother, how did you manage to survive?”
Zhu Qingxiu pressed further.
“We escaped during the chaos and found a place to hide, which is how we evaded death,”
Fan Xianbo explained.
“Then, what brings you to Gelu Mountain?” Zhu Qingxiu continued with her questions.
“We’ve come to investigate the strange occurrences at Gelu Mountain. We hoped to stumble upon some resources or treasures. The state of the Wanjian Sect is dire, and we must find a way to survive,”
he answered. “Junior sister, what are you doing all the way out here? This place seems quite distant from Zhujia Town!”
Fan Xianbo inquired, clearly puzzled.