Chapter 0276 – Beyond Victory and Loss – Absolute Return

Inside the hall, the atmosphere was heavy, the three men silent with each other, their eyes intertwined.</p>

To be precise, it was both Qin Xiajun and Bi Siyuan who were looking at Jian Wuji.</p>

The way Qin Xiajun looked at Jian Wuji was already very different from when they first met.</p>

Before he left, his sister Qin Xia Ling’s advice echoed in his ears, "You must remember, never look at him with prejudice! Don’t because he comes from a demonic sect, just ……"</p>

Now, Qin Xiajun finally understood why his sister had said so. Jian Wuji, was not the kind of devil that he had imagined, on him, there was an ineffable charm that Qin Xiajun could not help but want to explore.</p>

Just then, a faint voice broke the silence.</p>

"…… I’m not convinced."</p>

The crowd followed the sound and looked, only to see Xu Qing sitting paralyzed on the ground, his eyes staring blankly ahead. Xu Bai Chong’s blood had dyed his clothes red, but he was oblivious to it, as if his soul had left his body.</p>

"I’m not convinced!"</p>

The hysteria he had just experienced had allowed him to vent his anger, but it had also left him with an overwhelming sense of emptiness. He accused the hypocrites, questioning why they could kill with impunity but not himself.</p>

However, no one paid any attention to his accusations, and no one responded to his questioning. He is like a clown who performs to his heart’s content on the stage, but no one applauds.</p>

He had always been a star-crossed existence, when had he ever suffered such a cold shoulder?</p>

Now, in this power struggle, he was completely relegated to the fringe, forgotten and abandoned by all.</p>

This huge discrepancy was hard for him to accept and made him feel immensely aggrieved.</p>

"Please, please let me go ……"</p>

Xu Qing’s voice was filled with despair and pleading.</p>

Jian Wu Ji looked at him expressionlessly, without the slightest bit of pity in his eyes. If Xu Qing could change his ways and sincerely repent, perhaps Jian Wuji would still give him a chance.</p>

But Xu Qing, until the very last moment, thought only of himself, without the slightest intention of repentance.</p>

For this kind of hopelessly evil person, Jian Wuji felt like wasting his time to even look at him one more time.</p>

He gently waved his hand, and two Heavenly Demon Hall guards immediately stepped forward, sealing Xu Qing’s acupoints and dragging him out. Xu Qing wanted to struggle, wanted to cry out, but he couldn’t make any sound and could only let them do whatever they wanted. He was about to be escorted to the Heavenly Demon Divine Sect’s main altar, to spend the rest of his life in that dark and sunless Thunder Prison.</p>

Jian Wuji didn’t say anything to Xu Qing, nor did he pay any attention to his pleas, as if he was just a mole cricket that wasn’t worth wasting any of his energy on.</p>

This indifference is more cruel and desperate than any punishment.</p>

Qin Xiajun watched Xu Qing being dragged away with mixed feelings in his heart. Although he hated Xu Qing’s crimes, he also felt a twinge of sympathy for him.</p>

"He could have had a bright future, but because of a single thought, he took the road of no return." Qin Xiajun sighed in his heart.</p>

At the same time, he was in awe of Jian Wuji’s methods. Jian Wuji did not say any harsh words to Xu Qing, nor did he inflict any torture on him, he just ignored him completely, this kind of invisible punishment, however, was more terrifying than any torture.</p>

Qin Xiajun suddenly realized that there was still a huge gap between himself and Jian Wuji.</p>

"I still have a lot to learn." Qin Xiajun said in his heart.</p>

"Young Lord Jian, I, Qin Xiajun, will keep today’s matter in mind." Qin Xiajun said as he arched his hand at Jian Wuji.</p>

These words sounded like an attempt to take revenge, but in reality, they were an expression of gratitude. If it wasn’t for Sword Wuji, he was afraid that he would have already made a big mistake and lost his qualification to become the Martial Alliance Master.</p>

Jian Wuji smiled faintly and said, "Young Warrior Qin, I hope you can become a bright ruler."</p>

Qin Xiajun looked at Jian Wuji’s sincere eyes, half believing and half doubting in his heart. He had never imagined that a Demon Sect Young Lord would genuinely wish for him to become a bright ruler.</p>

"Perhaps, he really is different from the other people in the Demon Sect." Qin Xiajun said in his heart.</p>

The Demon Extermination Team, Heavenly Demon Temple Guards, and Thirteen Demon Guards that stood behind them were also sizing each other up, their eyes filled with vigilance and hostility. They all knew that this battle between good and evil had only just begun, and that in the future, they would still meet in the jianghu and exchange swords.</p>

On the occasion of parting, Jian Wuji didn’t forget to flirt, "Why don’t we find a place to have a drink and have a good chat?"</p>

Qin Xiajun, however, pretended not to hear it and walked straight towards Bi Siyuan to bid him farewell.</p>

"Young Master Bi, I’ll see you again."</p>

"See you later." Bi Siyuan nodded slightly and said.</p>

Earlier, Bi Siyuan had silently poured a glass of wine for Qin Xiajun, and at that moment, the hostility towards Qin Xiajun in his heart dissipated quite a bit.</p>

"Next time we meet, I’ll buy you a drink." Qin Xiajun said.</p>

Bi Siyuan smiled faintly and did not say anything. In his heart, he thought, "Perhaps, we can really become friends."</p>

"Young Warrior Qin, we should leave as well." Li Xuexin said.</p>

"Senior, please."</p>

Qin Xiajun left the Thousand Flowers Sect with Li Xuexin.</p>

The Demon Extermination Team’s crowd followed suit and left the Thousand Flowers Sect.</p>

Jian Wuji looked at their departing backs and said loudly, "Young warrior Qin, the next time we meet, I won’t show any mercy!"</p>

Qin Xiajun didn’t turn around and just waved his hand in response.</p>

Li Xuoxin looked at Jian Wuji with mixed feelings in his heart. He originally thought that Jian Wuji was just a ruthless devil, but today, he saw another side of Jian Wuji.</p>

"Perhaps, he can really change the Demon Sect." Li Xuexin secretly said.</p>

"Let’s go too."</p>

Li Xuoxin turned to leave, and Jian Wuji eyed his back, secretly thinking in his heart, "Senior, I hope that the next time we meet, we will still be able to chat calmly like today."</p>

Jian Wuji turned to Bi Siyuan and said, "Brother Bi, let’s go as well."</p>

"Good."</p>

Bi Si Yuan nodded and followed Jian Wuji as he left the Thousand Flowers Sect.</p>

The Thirteen Demon Guards and Strange Evil and Lightning Flash followed suit and left the Thousand Flowers Sect.</p>

"What a bore."</p>

Jian Wuji looked at the empty hall and shook his head and sighed.</p>

"Come on, let’s go back."</p>

After returning to the Hunan Branch Rudder, Jian Wuji dismissed all the guards and told them to go back to rest.</p>

"You’ve all worked hard, go back and get some rest."</p>

"Yes, Young Lord!"</p>

The guards led the way and left, leaving only Sword Wuji, Blood Sky Blade Demon and Fist Demon in the hall.</p>