Chapter 0447 Princess's Letter

Removing memories is not as simple as quitting the Taoist tradition. For Yang Baozhen, who was on the run, it was a punishment. For Yang Qingyin, who was forced to take the demon-transforming pill, it was an emergency treatment. No Taoist priest had ever voluntarily accepted such a spell.

Mu Xingqiu was sent out of the flower hall again, this time at a farther distance. He stood outside Shen Garden, where wild shrubs were blooming and bearing fruit wantonly, without any envy of the spiritual flowers and immortal grasses inside the wall.

Shen Jixian was like Mu Xingqiu's shadow, suddenly appearing in the grass, walking towards him, stopping five steps away, and looking at him carefully, "You are just an excuse." The expression on his face was like talking to himself in the mirror, "Zuo Liuying spared no effort to embarrass the master, and even gave up his own status and position."

"Zuo Liuying...is not that kind of person." Mu Xingqiu knew that Zuo Liuying often did things unexpectedly, but the head of the Forbidden Secret Department was too arrogant and disdained to plan conspiracies specifically against someone. He either went with the flow or had a bigger plan.

"Hey, what you saw is just the surface..." Shen Jixian took a big step forward, his expression extremely serious, "You are not allowed to agree to let him be a protector, and the Demon Slayer Association cannot accept him to join, understand?"

Even if Shen Jixian's tone was a little softer, Mu Xingqiu would say the word "understand" as he wished, because this was originally his decision. Based on past experience, he didn't want Zuo Liuying to interfere in his affairs at all, but he also had pride in his heart, more than most people. In the process of practice, he gradually polished his edges and corners, but his core did not change.

"I'm not a disciple of Pangshan."

Shen Jixian was stunned for a moment, and then a smile appeared on his face. "You know I have always admired you. You have made great contributions to Pangshan several times, and I have never forgotten it. Especially now that you are also a Xingluo Taoist priest, I am not ordering you, but requesting you. Pangshan's situation has been very difficult in the past few years. It's hard to have two Taoist priests who can concentrate on the gods, and we must not lose one more. You have withdrawn from Pangshan, but your foundation is still here. Without Pangshan's acquiescence and support, the Demon Slayer Association will never be established, and you, the 'magic general', will be in name only. I want a promise from you. This promise will be of great benefit to you and Pangshan."

Shen Jixian softened his tone and used the word "request", but his high-handed attitude did not decrease. He was sure that Mu Xingqiu had no choice, and he expressed this meaning very clearly.

Mu Xingqiu suddenly felt disgusted. He had known Shen Jixian for quite a while. They had fought against the demon soldiers together in Duanliu City. He was impressed by the calmness and fearlessness of the head of the Five Elements Department when facing the enemy. However, he was surprised to hear such coercive and induced words.

If these words were said by the princess of Xijie Kingdom, Mu Xingqiu might accept them. Her words and attitude were definitely different from those of the Taoist priests. The most important thing was that she would never show the intention of forcing others. She always thought of all possibilities for the other party in advance.

"Zuo Liuying may not ask for my opinion at all. My promise is meaningless to Pang Shan." Mu Xingqiu said.

Shen Jixian's smile disappeared. He knew that he had just lost his composure, which made him even more annoyed. He nodded, "I understand. Just wait and see. Zuo Liuying will never succeed. Some of the Taoists who are in charge of the gods have committed serious crimes and been imprisoned in the Demon Cave. Some have been deprived of their elixir and have their thoughts cut off because of demons, but no one has ever voluntarily withdrawn from the Taoist tradition. Zuo Liuying is different from you. He has enjoyed preferential treatment in Pangshan for hundreds of years. He can't just say one word to cut it off." The head of the Five Elements Department flew away. Mu Xingqiu walked to the main road, took out the letter written to him by the princess of Xijie Kingdom, read it quickly, rubbed it into powder and destroyed it, and flew into the air to Duanliu City. The princess's letter was very simple. She met with Yang Qingyin alone. It was her invitation, hoping that Yang Qingyin could help Mu Xingqiu overcome the love tribulation, but now she regrets it. Although she didn't understand the specific reason, the princess felt that some of her words might have prompted Yang Qingyin to go deep into the dangerous place, which was not her intention at all. Mu Xingqiu's memory suddenly returned to the small house in the imperial capital, and to that rainy night. This memory had nothing to do with others, but it was one of the memories he least wanted to give up.

At that time, he was moved by the princess. Her pale face, her nervous breathing, her faint fragrance... everything about her produced an indescribable attraction. The desire that Mu Xingqiu had accumulated for a long time in his heart burst out instantly. Since he condensed his qi into a pill, he let himself be controlled by emotions for the first time. At that moment, the so-called practice, inner alchemy, and illusion became irrelevant, and even the devil was not so hideous.

He held the princess in his arms, using all his strength, and controlling every bit of strength, for fear of hurting her. The two hugged each other for a long time, immersed in another world, without the need to pretend, and without caring about anyone's eyes.

If everything went well, that night might have a turning point for both the princess and Mu Xingqiu, because there was indeed such a very real moment that the princess lost all interest in intrigue and power struggles, and was willing to give up everything and disappear from the real world with her beloved man. She came for a purpose, but the moment she spoke to the Taoist priest, the purpose was no longer important. The man in front of her was the only target worth holding on to.

The truth was different. Mu Xingqiu's love tribulation had occurred. This was the first time it had occurred. It had chosen an extremely appropriate time. At this time, it was the most powerful, while the Taoist priest was the weakest.

It was in the process of fighting against Qingjie that Mu Xingqiu gradually regained his sanity, but he had to vent the pent-up emotions in his heart, so he confided his longing for Fangfang to the princess.

What kind of longing is that? Even a simple scene like two people looking at each other and smiling across the desk can set off a storm in the lake of his mind...

Mu Xingqiu recounted his memories one by one that he had never revealed to anyone.

The princess listened quietly. She originally had a purpose, but she became a comforter and witnessed with her own eyes what a Taoist priest's love disaster is. However, she hardly spoke. It was not until Mu Xingqiu completely returned to normal that she said: " Nothing is more dangerous than letting someone live in your heart. I envy Qin Lingshuang. She used the powerful pill-breaking technique outside Duanliu City, but the spell she left in your heart is more lasting. At this moment, you cast the same spell on me, but I am a mortal and it does no harm to me."

That's it, nothing happened between the two of them. Mu Xingqiu didn't help the princess create the memories she needed, but the princess never left herself in a desperate situation. She had already bought and sold enough female talisman masters to "make" Give out the memory she needs to retain the qualification to continue fighting in the imperial capital.

After that, the princess did not forget Mu Xingqiu's love disaster. She knew that she could not help him, and the Taoist priest's problem could only be solved by the Taoist priest, so she invited Yang Qingyin.

The princess's letter was very brief, saying only that it was a "frank conversation."

Why did Yang Qingyin insist on coming to the demon clan’s territory after the conversation? Mu Xingqiu still didn't understand, but he understood the meaning of a sentence. In the memory of the six demon-transforming Taoist priests, Yang Qingyin once said: "I want to feel the same pain as him, and let these pains become my four years after death." The only memory of the soul within nineteen days."

It turns out that her so-called pain is not just a general statement. She learned from the princess what Mu Xingqiu's love calamity is like. What she wants to feel is "Mu Xingqiu's love calamity", not "the love calamity of an ordinary Taoist priest" .

A brief letter changed Mu Xingqiu's state of mind. He was flying in the air, feeling ridiculous in his heart. Zuo Liuying wanted to withdraw from the Taoist tradition. Grandmaster Pangshan and the leader insisted on retaining Zuo Liuying despite clearly not liking him. The high-ranking Taoist priest actually He was entangled and fighting openly and secretly like a mortal. He understood that it was not just Shen Jixian who disgusted him just now, but the entire Pangshan and the entire Taoism.

The last bit of hesitation in Mu Xingqiu's heart disappeared.

It was already dark, and the members of the Demon Slayer Club gathered in the backyard of Shen's house again. When they saw Mu Xingqiu, they immediately surrounded him.

Shen Hao was the first to say loudly: "Does Zuo Liuying really want to quit Pangshan and erase his memory?"

With the help of magic, the rumors spread faster among the Taoist priests.

"That's what he claimed. The other Taoist priests don't seem to agree. I don't know the result." Mu Xingqiu said, knowing very well that the Demon Slayer Association would not be able to achieve even superficial independence. He can reach in. He thinks that withdrawing from the orthodoxy will solve this problem. It is really wishful thinking.

"Taoist priest Zhushen may take days or even years to make a decision." Yang Chun, a Taoist priest from Wandishan Mountain, said, "What about you? Everyone says your opinion may have a great impact on Zuo Liuying."

"That's impossible. Zuo Liuying can't be influenced by a low-level Taoist priest like me."

"You are no longer a low-level Taoist priest. Don't you have a Xingluo inner elixir?" Qishan Taoist Yang Qingyuan said, arousing envious admiration. For them, the Xingluo realm is already out of reach. dream.

"I wish I had a real illusion. I can get a powerful inner elixir without much practice." Another voice in the crowd said, attracting more admiration.

The scene was a bit chaotic. Shen Hao and dozens of Pangshan Taoist priests surrounded Mu Xingqiu tightly, preventing other Taoist priests from getting close. Then Shen Hao asked: "You won't accept Zuo Liuying to join the Demon Slayer Club, right? Let him Staying in Pangshan will have a greater impact.”

The Taoist priests nodded one after another. Their thoughts were the same as Shen Jixian's. Mu Xingqiu was not surprised by this.

"It doesn't matter whether I accept Zuo Liuying's membership or not."

"Why isn't it important? You are the general of the Demon Slayer Association and have the right to make decisions on such matters." Shen Hao was not satisfied with Mu Xingqiu's attitude.

"The Demon-Slaying Association has not been officially established yet, and I, as a Dharma General, am in name only, and-" Mu Xingqiu raised his voice, "I have decided to give in, and please choose another Dharma General."

The courtyard suddenly became quiet. After a while, Shen Hao said in confusion: "Just for such a trivial matter, you have to give up the status you have earned so hard? No, it's not just you who worked hard, but also us."

"I decided to let Xian have another reason." Mu Xingqiu took out a small porcelain bottle with the mouth of the bottle facing down. Nothing was poured out. It was obviously empty. "I just took ten pills for transforming demons. A Taoist priest who is a demon cannot serve as the leader of the Demon Slayer Association."

Mu Xingqiu finally made up his mind.