Faceted Jade a.k.a Carven Jade [ENG Translation]

CHAPTER 99

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Can you deceive me for the rest of my life?
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Exiting the Wenyue Palace, Fu Changling and Qin Yan went their separate ways. Fu Changling returned to recuperate from his injuries, while Qin Yan proceeded to inspect the formations on the Junzi Platform, ensuring their readiness for the forthcoming day.

As the two left, a haunting silence enveloped the Wenyue Palace. Jiang Yebai remained seated, slowly clenching his fist as he breathed heavily. Eventually, he closed his eyes, staggered to his feet, and trudged toward his secret chamber.

He forcefully pushed open the door, only to be greeted by darkness. A figure loomed in the shadows, silently waiting. Jiang Yebai leaned against the door, his breaths coming in ragged gasps as he gazed at the figure.

"It's time to act," the figure said softly. "What remains for you to hold onto?"

Jiang Yebai said nothing, his teeth clenched, before finally cursing, "Get lost."

Emerging from the shadows, the figure exuded a demonic energy. Jiang Yebai felt the energy surging through his meridians.

Stopping beside Jiang Yebai, the figure reminded him, "Remember our purpose for coming here."

With swift precision, Jiang Yebai delivered a palm strike, and in a blink, the figure dissipated into a black mist, evaporating into nothingness.

Jiang Yebai shut the door and leaned against it; his breaths labored. Slowly, he sank to the floor, closing his eyes in anguish.

Meanwhile, Qin Yan went alone to the Junzi Platform, meticulously inspecting each formation set up by Fu Changling.

While Fu Changling's preparations were generally flawless, Qin Yan left nothing to chance. He meticulously went through the final preparations once again.

Tomorrow, all sects and factions will convene at the Hongmeng Heavenly Palace. Fu Changling would unveil the evidence against Yuqiong ZhenJun and Yue Mingming for sacrificing lives to refine the spiritual energy core. Alongside Jiang Yebai, they would execute the two at the Junzi Platform.

With one of these two hailing from the Taoist Sect and the other from the Yue Clan, the potential for a fierce battle loomed if their respective factions chose to defend them to the death. Hence, meticulous attention to every detail was imperative.

This battle would mark the beginning of resolving the issue of sacrificing lives for refining the spiritual energy core while also heralding the start of seeking a new alternative approach for Yunze.

As Qin Yan concluded his meticulous inspection of the formations, he realized that it was already nighttime. With his tasks completed, he bid farewell to the disciples.

Just as he was about to leave, a voice echoed from the shadows, calling out, "Yan Ming."

Qin Yan paused in his tracks. Few people knew that name, and upon hearing that voice, Qin Yan instantly recognized the person.

Turning around, he spotted a figure in a blue robe, hidden in the shadows. Qin Yan gazed at the person in silence. After a moment, he respectfully saluted and uttered, "Shīfu."

In the shadows stood Jiang Yebai, remaining motionless. Qin Yan couldn't make out his appearance and was barely able to discern his silhouette.

"Yan Ming," Jiang Yebai's voice resonated low and hoarse, "you shouldn't be discussing these matters with me today."

Qin Yan said nothing as Jiang Yebai continued, "If you don't love him, why do you want to be with him?"

"Shīfu..." Qin Yan lowered his gaze. "It's not that I don't love him."

"Do you love him?" Jiang Yebai stepped out from the shadows. His complexion appeared somewhat pale, and his expression betrayed a rare blend of paranoia and anguish.

Qin Yan frowned. "Shīfu?"

"A year ago, you mastered the Emotionless Path overnight." Jiang Yebai advanced step by step. "What compels your love for him? What is it that you love about him?"

"Shīfu..." Qin Yan's brow creased.