Chapter VIII. Seeking Victory

　　The enchanting dancers spun at breakneck speeds, their delicate steps limber and soaring. Torches burned on the four walls, brightening up the hall. 　　Crowns filled the seats, VIPs gathered, lamb's wine piled up on the table, gold cups and silver jewels streamed with color, all the arrangements were only to welcome the two teenagers. 　　JiaYi sat at the top of the table, looking at ease as he talked and laughed with the lord of the country, relaxed and happy, seeming to be very satisfied with this banquet. 　　After three rounds of wine, the guests and hosts were all happy, and all the Shache's generals present were relieved. They thought that as long as they could survive the banquet, they could send the God of Murder on his way tomorrow. 　　Unexpectedly, the guards outside the hall rushed in a panic, and were about to report the news, when JiaYu suddenly stood up and opened his mouth to the Lord of the Kingdom, and all of them glanced sideways at him. 　　"Blessed by the State Lord's hospitality, JiaYi is grateful." She smiled and raised her cup in a toast, drinking it in full view of everyone. The State Lord scrambled to raise his cup and drink the same, filling the room with applause. 　　JiaYi put down the cup and stood up, "For the sake of our sect's eternal friendship with Shache, I have another gift, please accept it." 　　Gift? The lord of the country and Shah Wali exchanged glances, both were bewildered. Yesterday's gift list had already been received, what else deserved a special offer from the Highness? 　　With a light click of the jade hand, two servants carried a large box with a gold lacquered phoenix, carefully setting it down in front of the hall. 　　Jiayi slowly walks to the front of the box, "Please ask the Lord of the Kingdom to take a look." 　　Curious, the ministers all stretched their necks, even the State Lord was no exception. 　　The box cover one point one point lift off, each lift one point, all the people's heart will tighten a, and to open, full of sitting down to suck a mouthful of cold air, can not stop the horror, and even a li people exclaimed half a voice, roll eyes fainted dead past. 　　Exquisite box, neatly shelved eight heads, blood dripping, fishy air straight to the inner temple, these rich and powerful which have seen such a scene, many people can not help but cover their noses want to vomit. 　　The lord of the country face like dirt retreated a few steps, the side of the guards flocked to the sword, see a touch of violence. 　　Jia night calmly, as if the group pointed at the person is not her. 　　"These eight people for Ü-Tsang secret envoy, plotting to destroy our teachings and Shache's friendship, kill it is cheap. The day before yesterday, but also want to think of the master of the country coincided with the happy event is inconvenient to disturb, Jia night will take the initiative, dare to ask the master of this gift can still be satisfied." 　　The temple is as quiet as a tomb, Hua Banquet shock change to this, the master of the country's face suddenly green and white, which can still speak out. 　　Shah Wali's face was red with rage, and he raised his voice to summon his guards. 　　Before the words came out, suddenly a white light swept through the hall. 　　Like a wisp of silent wind rise and stay, in people have not yet noticed when it has disappeared. 　　Like a cut of spring wind blowing down a rotten leaf on a branch. 　　When it comes to rest, a man's life has also come to an end. 　　The man's head rolled down onto the thick, soft carpet, and the hot blood spurting from his neck splattered all over the screen, spilling all over the guards who were close enough. 　　Screams resounded through the hall, and everyone suddenly backed away, as if there was a terrifying demon standing in the center. 　　Jia Yu's hands fell naturally, as if he hadn't moved at all, without a trace of a murderous aura. 　　"This person is also a co-conspirator, and he bribed the ministers with heavy money and provoked them in many ways, his crime should be punished, please ask the State Lord to forgive Jia Ye's fault of trespassing." 　　The State Lord's throat cackled, and he was unable to make a sound a few times. 　　"It's me ...... who didn't pay attention ...... to your honor's envoy ......," barely spitting out the words as if crying. 　　"Where, our religion and Shache are in solidarity, not outsiders, why have the word labor." She hung her head and rubbed her chest in apology. "It is a pity to soil the great hall of the Lord of the Land and disturb all the important ministers." 　　Unable to squeeze out any perfunctory words, the State Lord pushed that he was tired and fled from the banquet. 　　The snow-clothed maiden smiled as she saw her off, and bowed with great respect. 　　Looking back around the silent hall, a pair of eyes in her gaze down, full of horror, no one dares to tuck its front, even the sheathed sword and spear court attendants can not help but retreat. 　　Eyes openly watched her head high, from the array through. 　　Long skirt trailing the ground, the candle shadow shaking red, lined in the pale cheeks of Leng Ding, actually has a kind of power to seize people's spirit. 　　He stood in the corner of the temple silently watched the slender figure. 　　With his own power to plan, overnight, so that the vaguely formed alliance of the three countries into ashes. 　　The clever trick to lure out of 阗密使's shelter, when the court beheaded Shule secret ministers, the grand deterrence of the Shache monarchs and ministers ....... 　　At this moment, she revealed a strength that far exceeded her martial arts skills. 　　This is the means of one of the seven killers. 　　The difference is as far away as the stars and the sun and the moon. 　　At night in the desert, the stars are bright and lush. 　　After the sun disappeared, the western frontier was as cold as water. 　　She gently wiped her short sword with a plain scarf, and the light and soft blanket was draped diagonally down from her shoulders, making her look more and more childish. 　　The sword was thin and narrow, slim and delicate, and at a glance it was obvious that it was used by a woman. 　　I don't know what material it was made of, but the light of the sword was clear and heavy, as clear as if it had absorbed the moonlight. 　　"What do you want to ask, now you can open your mouth." Lovingly gently touching the short sword, the girl broke the silence. 　　"Who is the strongest among the Seven Slayers." 　　She was slightly startled, and turned to ponder for a long moment. 　　"That's not clear, we haven't competed against each other." Flicking the blade of his sword, it chimed softly like a dragon in the cold night, "It's safe to say it's definitely not me." 　　"You have never fought?" 　　"The Seven Slayers were meant to have their own strengths." She tugged at the corners of her mouth. "If not forced to do so, no one would be stupid enough to take the initiative to challenge a comparable opponent." 　　"You ......" 　　"Unlike the Central Plains people, we don't care about these names of superiority or inferiority." She gave a sidelong glance, speaking frankly. "There are many ways to kill someone, and fighting to the death is one of the most troublesome. The Teaching King only cares about the outcome, not what means were used." 　　"You hate the Chinese?" 　　She was silent for a moment and answered without much thought. "Not really, except that it's hard for a Middlelander to survive in the Cult." 　　"Why did you check your traveling bag yourself before you left." The scrutiny went far beyond common sense. 　　"What do you want to ask?" Eyes as black as dotted paint glanced lightly. "My situation in the Sect?" 　　"It wouldn't hurt to tell you, I never trust others when it's a matter of life and death." 　　"Greenie is someone who is." 　　"See?" She flipped her wrist and withdrew her sword, the snowy blade hidden in her wide sleeve, not revealing a single bit. "She's one of Thousand Underworld's people, and probably exchanges messages with Zi Chang." 　　"Why keep her." With her position, not to mention changing, killing a few maids would not be voiced. 　　"Why bother, she can't probe anything from me." Eyebrows without waves, all uncaring. "If you don't want to go to the Mei Garden this time, there's no harm in accepting her." 　　Mei Garden is the place for pleasure seeking in the sect. But all the regicide group above can travel unhindered, get the most attentive hospitality, collection of beauty from various countries, from charming and hot Persian beauty to the gentle and delicate Jiangnan women have everything, there are even a lot of handsome children to cater to different preferences, is the most soulful tender town in the western region. 　　"What kind of person is Chiming." The teenager frowned slightly and asked the next question. 　　"Ambitious, lustful and city deep." The girl delivered the comment without expression. "If possible, it's best to avoid him." 　　"Zi Chang?" 　　"Long on colorful killing, and highly skilled in obtaining secret information that is unknown to the public." Not knowing what she remembered, she seemed to smile. "Don't try to get information from her, or you won't even know how you died." 　　"I have no intention of doing that." He dismissed it offhandedly, a bit wolfish under the slight banter. 　　"Shikari, you're smart, you'll learn fast." She lowered her eyes and curled into the blanket slowly. 　　"But don't forget, your life is mine." 　　The return trip wasn't fast. 　　They made it back at an unhurried pace, even delaying a little longer at the Peacock Sea. 　　The Peacock Sea, a rare oasis in the desert, was like a jewel that attracted dusty travelers from foreign lands. 　　Grass and trees flourish, willow, after leaving the Tianshan Mountain, or the first time in the western region to see such abundant water. 　　After a few days of rest and recuperation, the fatigue of several days of rushing was swept away. Closer to the Tianshan Mountain, Jia night words are less and less, like thinking about something. 　　Just at this time, met a person. 　　That a black veil of women just stepped into the inn, Jia night will stay on the heart, in the dark immovable observation, as if aware of, the woman raised his eyes to look over, suddenly color change. 　　Jia Night slightly gathered his eyebrows. 　　"Why are you here?" The slightly hoarse voice was slightly lower than an unusual woman's. 　　Extending into the room, the other party removed her veiled hat and was older than Jia Yu, a woman in her twenties, with a pretty googly-eyed face that didn't lose its flavor. 　　"Himchin, I should be the one to ask you this." 　　"I was ordered to go out of the religion on business." 　　Kaya hesitated a little. "I remember that the Sect King ordered you to stay in the Inner Temple to protect the law." 　　Himchin's eyes twitched slightly. "That was before you left, and then you ordered me to Loulan instead." 　　"Loulan ......" 　　"Since you have already arrived here, I think the trip to Shache must have gone quite well, and you are still not quick to return to Tianshan." 　　"Himchin if things are already done, why don't you travel back to the religion with a companion." Jia Yu stared into her eyes. 　　"This mission will take a little longer, so you should go back first." 　　"But is it tricky? Or maybe I'll assist." 　　"No need." She flatly refused. "Thank you for your kindness, but please do not underestimate me at Kaya." 　　"I've been away from the religion for a long time, is everything still as normal?" Jia Night smiled and asked about the rest. 　　"There is no difference from the past." 　　"Has Elder Fang returned to the sect?" 　　"I already arrived in the sect before I went down the mountain." 　　"There is nothing to do, why don't I accompany you to Loulan to take a look." 　　"It's better for Jaya Night to return to the Sect to resume his duties, the Sect King is quite mindful of the matter of the Shache." 　　...... 　　"Himchin ......" The girl's eyes grew cold. "It is Loulan ...... or Liangzhou that you are going to." 　　Liangzhou, had crossed Dunhuang, far away from the Western Region in the palm of the Demon Sect. 　　The air was suddenly stiff and cold. 　　At some point, Him Chin's hand gripped the hilt of his sword, his eyes filled with killing intent. 　　"You can think clearly." Jia Night's expression was cold and solemn, his voice light. 　　"True hands ...... you may not be able to kill me." 　　"But you don't force me either." Himchin's hand tightened another point, and a murderous aura overflowed within the fighting room. 　　"Do you really want to rebel against the sect?" 　　"I am merely leaving the sect." 　　"Have you thought about the consequences?" 　　"I have made up my mind." Her eyes narrowed slightly. "Jia Night, you and I have never had any problems, so why push people too far." 　　"If you leave the Sect at this time, the Sect King will definitely see it as a betrayal." 　　"I am willing to take the risk." She was resolute. "Even if I die, I will not regret it." 　　Kaya dropped her eyelashes. "Reason." 　　"None of your business." She retorted coldly, then suddenly softened her tone. "Jiayi, you only need to pretend that you didn't see anything, and I'll remember it for the rest of my life." 　　"You want to enter the Central Plains?" 　　"Sort of." 　　"For a person?" 　　"I ......" Firm as stone eyes suddenly softened for a moment. 　　"Worthy?" 　　"Worth it." She gritted her teeth. "He's waiting for me in Liangzhou, and when I enter Dunhuang, the sky is the limit." 　　"He's not coming to get you?" 　　"I won't let him." Her face went white. "The chances are unpredictable this time, and I am not certain." 　　"Himchin, you have always been sensible." 　　"Kaya, count on me to beg you, will you let me be left to my own devices." 　　After a long moment of silence, the girl closed her eyes. 　　"You go." 　　Kayo never spoke. 　　As twilight deepened, he lit a candle, and the warm yellow light gently leapt, enveloping the room. 　　Under the candlelight, her brows were lowered. 　　Himchin is also one of the seven killers, often following the teaching king around, he only heard his name. 　　"What a fool ......" The girl sighed softly, infinitely frustrated. 　　"Going out of the religion is stupid?" He couldn't help but ask in return. Escaping a place like this seemed to him to be a supreme blessing. 　　Kaya did not raise her eyes. 　　"To believe that a man ...... Himchin would even be this naive." 　　"She thought it was worth it." 　　"Worth it?" She grunted slightly. "A man who doesn't even have the courage to go to the West to pick her up is worth what." 　　The words were full of disdain, and he was unimpressed, but he said no more. 　　"At this time apostasy, the western region is absolutely no place to stay, and the Central Plains ...... and how to look at the people in the magic religion." She murmured, not without pity. 　　"Hopefully it can be really unrepentant."