Let me think about it some more.
Hey, time waits for no man. The Cult of Tianlong is expanding rapidly, they need talents like you.
With my recommendation, you'll achieve greater things than others. Why stay in this tiny place like Xiaoyao Valley, taking orders from your Master and Gu Yuexuan. Do you really enjoy living in others' shadows?
...
Tch!
Oh? It's you! Did you hear what I said?
Why are you inciting Ji to betray the sect?
Come now, don't be so harsh, I'm just taking care of the young generation, making sure it doesn't wither away. You too seem to be young and promising. Why don't you come with me and do something great?
Ah, Wuxia Zi, long time no see!
How dare you return!
Oh, just a lingering sense of attachment after my 20 years spent here. So I thought why not come and pay the valley a visit?
Attachment? You betrayed the Master's orders and joined the Cult of Tianlong! Your act of betrayal made Master ill out of frustration, how dare you even say you feel any attachment to this place!
HA! Master is too pedantic. He only favors you, giving you the ancestral and best internal style and even let you marry my beloved one!
What did he ever give me? NOTHING! I did not lose to you, but Master never cared about me!
Her happiness... you're the reason why I betrayed the sect, all because of you and that old, blind geezer.
Silence! Master had passed away and still you insult him! Today I'll teach you a lesson on his behalf!
Hmph! Again you wish to ride the high horse! Always the flawless one!
Well! I did not come here for you today. You, think over my words! We shall meet again!
This traitor! How dare you hook up with him?!
Well...
Jing Ji, I've told you many times. He's evil, getting involved with him will lead you the wrong way, why won't you listen to me?
Now you want to lead Di Fen the wrong way?
He is not totally wrong...
What did you just say?!
Nothing.
You're grounded this month, no leaving the valley! Think of your mistakes and build up your discipline!
Tch!
Am I clear?!
Yes!
Where are you going?
Back to my room to think!
You! Grr.. I'm so angry!
What is it?
You said Senior disobeyed former Master's order and joined the cult. What was that order?
Sigh. It's a long story. Twenty years ago, the Cult expanded rapidly in the Western region. Rumor said it's because they had a great source of power within their Sanctuary. In order to learn more about it, all sects sent their elites to search of their hideout.
He ignored Master's opposition, insisting on carrying out an espionage mission inside the Cult of Tianlong, but in the end he was turned over to their side by the Nagaraja.
Upon learning the news, Master was greatly upset and fell ill, eventually dying in depression.
So that's what happened...
He is an opportunist. He'll betray anyone to achieve his goals, even his own parents! Do not fall for his lies and stray from the right path.
I understand.
If only Ji could understand... *Sigh*
Needing a bit of cheering up, I went to visit Qi's stand at the market. But found it closed for the day.
Master Qi, what happened?
Hey, kid. *cough* You're here, I see. Sorry, I'm in bad shape. *cough* It seems that I can't work today.
Dad...
Master Qi, you should rest first. I have some medical training from Dr. Miracle, maybe I can help treat you.
*Sigh* It's no use, my condition is internal injury, no medicine can cure me.
How did this happen? Was it an accident during your training?
No.. ten years ago, I had a disagreement with a Bagua Disciple. Not wanting to kill me in public, they hit me on one of my acupoints. I thought I'd recover over time...
But it seems they have permanently damaged my body. Every time I practice, it gets worse. I think I don't have much time left.
What a terrible person! Is there no cure?
Only the South Emperor can help me.
Who's that?
Well, in the past, apart from the Nameless One, there were still a lot of other heroes. Nameless One is the best, but there's also the next top four of each regions.
They are Chongyang Wang, the Central Emperor, Feng Ouyang in the West, Zhixing Duan in the South, Qigong Hong in the north.
The South Emperor's One Finger Death Touch can not only cause great damage but can also cure internal injuries.
But its knowledge has been lost for decades, no one can practice it now. So I'm afraid my injury is incurable.
Dad, don't say that.
Master Qi... don't give up. I'll try to find and learn that technique. (But where can I find it?)