Chapter 36 (1/2)

36 – Her Prayers

The snow slowly fell down from the sky like countless feathers.

Big sleeves touching the ground rose with the wind. With every breath, there was a light smoke rising in a spiral.

Everything in front of her eyes was white. Only the tombstone standing upright in front of her eyes was different – black.

Light footsteps came from behind.

Despite the thick snow on the ground, the footsteps were still very light.

Just from the familiar fragrance, Xue Qilin knew who was coming. It was Qi Qiqi.

“Gate Master Hua is dead.” A faint voice came from behind.

Xue Qilin standing in front of the tomb was taken aback.

After a long time, she asked faintly: “In the end, he still died?”

“Mhm, it was three days ago. It took a while to receive the letter.” Qi Qiqi's tone was ineffable.

Not knowing what to think, Xue Qilin didn't reply.

Silence pervaded the area.

Unwittingly, the two were already covered by a layer of snow.

“You have been standing here for a long time.”

“Have I… Little Seven…” Xue Qilin suddenly turned around, and bright yellow eyes reached Qi Qiqi's heart, “Do you know why I chose such a high place for her?”

Qi Qiqi was startled. After a long time, she couldn't think of the reason, and shook her head.

“Little Zhen?”

Uncle Teacher Ye is also here?

Just as Qi Qiqi was amazed, Ye Zhen appeared from behind a tree. He was covered with white snow. Evidently, he has stayed there for a long time.

“Young Ancestor, you want Martial Niece Luo to look at the Merak Temple?”

Xue Qilin nodded in response to Ye Zhen's words.

At this time, Qi Qiqi also understood.

The North Peak was the highest point of the Merak Mountain. In addition to the the location of the Sword Mound, it was also a place where disciples had their eternal rest.

In other words, the North Peak was in fact a large cemetery. Heaven Realm masters or above were buried in the Sword Mound, while the rest of the disciples were buried outside the Sword Mound.

The three of them were currently at the highest point of the North Peak, from where they could sea almost the entire Merak Temple.

Xue Qilin buried Luo Qing here in order to let her see the Merak Temple.

Does she also want to remind us that we are being watched at all times? Qi Qiqi's thoughts drifted.

“Regardless of the methods she used, what Little Qing has done was for the sake of the Merak Temple…” A glimmer appeared in Xue Qilin's eyes, and her limpid eyes fell on Ye Zhen, “Little Zhen, do you think she'll be able to see… a fearless and happy Merak Temple?”

Ye Zhen lowered his head and went silent for a moment, “She will see it.”

Ye Zhen's eyes shone brightly, and he suddenly knelt on one knee before Qi Qiqi, cupped his hands, and uttered: “Although I'm not capable, but I wish to help the Temple Master with all my strength.”

This sudden development came completely unexpected for Qi Qiqi, and she panicked.

She extended her hand in order to help the other party up, but then was stopped by Xue Qilin.

“Little Seven, there's something you should say first at this time.”

Xue Qilin's eyes were as clear as usual. But at this time, Qi Qiqi saw something.

What is brewing in the abyss of her eyes?

A will, a firm will.