Night Without End
Chapter 141 - 90 First Encounter with Cui Chonghe

Chapter 141: Chapter 90 First Encounter with Cui Chonghe

Under the night sky, Qin Ming stood on the back of the Crimson Eagle, hearing the shouts of Cui Chongyi. As he turned his head, he saw him sprinting frantically through the town, pursued by figures all the way.

At the same time, Qin Ming also spotted Cui Hong, stopped by the bonfire at the entrance of the town.

He gently patted the Crimson Eagle, signalling it to descend a bit, and waited at another end of Yinteng Town.

"Cousin, I swear on my life, I had no evil intentions. Why don’t you trust me anymore? We used to have such a good relationship!" Cui Chongyi shouted, his voice tinged with a note of sobbing.

Finally, he saw the Crimson Eagle circling outside the town, not yet far away, and hurriedly sprinted closer.

"Get on!" Qin Ming spoke, inviting him to leap onto the back of the Crimson Eagle.

The roaring wind, the Crimson Eagle carrying the two of them away, rushed towards the mountainous terrain.

Cui Chongyi knew that Qin Ming really didn’t trust Cui Hong, fearing a sudden attack from him.

"Chong He, sigh, Qin Ming, I’m just not used to calling you that," Cui Chongyi agonized under the night sky on a mountain peak, looking at his cousin ahead.

Qin Ming reflected on the past. In the Cui Family, the younger members who were unaware of the truth had good relations with him, especially Cui Chongyi, who was closer to him than anyone.

Now, awakened from the dream, he carefully recalled how the older members of the direct lineage treated him indifferently. They must have been aware of the truth all along.

"Sigh, I have also come to know some things. The family really did go too far, back then, actually sending you to accompany a group of elders who were already doomed, facing a large number of elite masters from the Li Family."

Cui Chongyi mentioned this, seemingly indignant.

How could he not know now? The family intended to let Qin Ming die in the chaos, putting an end to it all.

If it weren’t for Cui Qi’s return, who, after learning the truth, turned against his own clan, there would be no Cui Hong and that woman to save Qin Ming later on—all traces would have vanished.

"Let’s not talk about the past," Qin Ming said.

He stood on the mountaintop, gazing into the distance, as the night wind blew, rustling his cyan clothing.

Cui Chongyi’s voice was low, "Chong... Qin Ming, I know many brothers and sisters back home will probably turn their backs in the future. But as far as I am concerned, no matter what, you are my brother and nothing will change. If you ever need anything, just give me a shout, and I’ll be there in no time!"

"There’s no need for that," Qin Ming shook his head, knowing that this cousin was a very good person and did not want him to fall into an inexplicable vortex in the future.

Qin Ming did not fear being targeted by others, only worried that people would play the family card in the future. Now hearing most people’s attitudes, he was actually relieved.

From now on, no one would stop him from retrieving his silk scripture.

Cui Chongyi sighed softly. He could understand Qin Ming’s feelings and didn’t know what else to say, but he didn’t want to leave just yet.

"Cousin, your performance tonight was shocking to me. I’ve heard from Uncle Hong that you’ve only started on the Newborn Road not long ago, yet now you possess such great strength."

These words came from the heart and were truly shocking to him. He then said, "I knew it; once you began your journey, you would definitely be formidable. You learned everything very quickly at home, surpassing us all in playing the zither and chess with just a cursory effort."

"All that’s not important anymore. I haven’t touched them in over two years, my skills have rusted, and I’ve almost forgotten everything," Qin Ming responded.

Cui Chongyi knew he was alluding to not wanting to discuss the past people and events.

"It’s better for you to focus on the path of cultivation. As long as you are not distracted, there’s nothing you wish to do that won’t succeed. Even that silk scripture, sigh, you were too obsessed with it back then. That thing should really not be practiced; if you had turned back sooner, you would have already stepped into the Outer Saint Realm."

Qin Ming glanced at him, ultimately saying nothing. Some people only wanted him to practice the silk scripture, intentionally guiding him. Back then, he was just a child, how could he see clearly? Far from an opponent.

Normally, this Xinsheng Skill would have been a dead end.

Fortunately, he truly mastered the silk scripture!

Qin Ming asked, "Can you help me with something?"

Cui Chongyi quickly nodded, "Just say it!"

Qin Ming spoke seriously, "Can you try to retrieve the silk scripture for me? It’s the last thing my grandfather left for me."

"Seventh Uncle mentioned this matter; it’s said that the silk scripture was taken by our ancient ancestors for contemplation," Cui Chongyi spoke, his voice dropping towards the end.

On hearing this, Qin Ming couldn’t help but want to swear, now the difficulty of reclaiming it increased greatly!

Seeing his complexion turn quite ugly, Cui Chongyi hurriedly said, "When Seventh Uncle comes out of seclusion, let him help you ask for it; there shouldn’t be a problem."

"Let’s hope so." Since experiencing some things, Qin Ming wouldn’t place all his hopes in someone else.

"Cousin, the area you’re living in is really secluded; I’ve completely lost contact with the outside recently, and I don’t even know the latest happenings. Where have you been? And how did you become so strong? Surely you didn’t go through rebirth more than five times, did you? That’s not good; there should be a period of respite within a year..."

Cui Chongyi was obviously making conversation, mentioning the time when he was captured by a white owl, then tormented by a detestable Purple Lightning Beast, even having to help clean dentures for an elephant who had lost all its teeth, which made him lose sleep for two days!

Qin Ming looked at him twice after hearing that, feeling as if his experiences were somehow related to himself.

"Cousin, that... Cui Chonghe is also at Black and White Mountain," Cui Chongyi said in a subdued voice, looking rather awkward, "from the Outer World."

Ripples of emotion surged through Qin Ming’s heart, but they soon stilled as he responded, "The Black and White Great Medicine harmonizes Yin and Yang; it seems to be very important for the outsiders."

"He is requesting it on behalf of a fellow disciple; he has no need for it himself," Cui Chongyi informed, and then spoke very earnestly, "Although the clan highly values him, in my heart, he is not as dear to me as you are. To me, he is merely a symbol radiating dazzling brilliance."

Then he whispered, "Most of those old friends who entered the Outer World long ago have almost all arrived."

After obtaining the Black and White Great Medicine at Black and White Mountain, the other renowned Outer Disciples, upon hearing the news, feared being left behind.

Cui Chongyi murmured, "Recently, the atmosphere among the various factions in the Outer World has been extremely tense. The most outstanding new disciples are actively preparing for battle, because an item from legend has appeared, most suitable for the younger disciples, which in the future may help them come Close to Immortal. Some of our old friends are likely to join the fray."

This was not the first time Qin Ming had heard of this; it felt somewhat distant from him.

Cui Chongyi said, "Wang Caiwei, Zheng Maoze, and others are nearby, all accompanied by experts. When you travel here, you must be careful of Li Qingxu. Despite his otherworldly appearance in his Feather Robe, he is extremely dangerous..."

"Understood!" Qin Ming nodded.

Then, he prepared to leave.

"The Golden Thief has gone mad now; I need to check out other places," said Qin Ming. The Crimson Eagle dissipated the night fog, carrying him far away.

Cui Chongyi stood on an official road, watching the figure in the night sky disappear. He was somewhat in a trance, his mood very complicated.

"The cousin of today, after distancing himself from the Cui Family, is striking everywhere in remote areas, preventing the Golden Thief from wreaking havoc and causing large-scale bloodshed."

Cui Chongyi was filled with emotions, his heart a turmoil of mixed feelings. His cousin was younger, but constantly on the move strenuously, while he was under the protection of his clansmen to gain experience.

"In Black and White Mountain, Cui Chonghe, Zheng Maoze, Wang Caiwei, and others are even accompanied by experts from the Outer World, acquiring the Black and White Great Medicine. People’s encounters are different, and the contrast is significant. I hope, cousin, everything goes well for you in the future."

Cui Chongyi thought, if he were to experience those things, what would he be like now? Most likely he wouldn’t have recovered.

On an emotional level, he felt closer to Qin Ming, but he knew that some in the clan were truly using his cousin. Up to now, they lacked good intentions, and they were his seniors, which made him only able to heavily exhale a sigh of turbidity.

Afterward, Cui Chongyi became a bit worried. Although he had reminded his cousin and informed him of some old friends in this region, he still feared him encountering some people and getting into trouble.

"The experts stationed near Emei Town repelled two Golden Thieves but failed to kill them; the two bandits have now fled into the mountains," the talking sparrow brought the latest news.

Qin Ming frowned. The fact that several Golden Thieves appeared in this remote area was suspicious—could there be even more bandits planning to pass through here?

He felt a chill, wondering if a group of Golden Thieves were planning to enter Black and White Mountain? He thought of the experts from the Outer World who were currently accompanying some Core Disciples there; could there be any transactions or connections between the two sides?

The young man who could turn into mist that he killed earlier with the Mutton Fat Jade Iron Blade was related to the Golden Thief; he had once entered the mountain accompanied by bandits from Jinji Ridge.

This was not a significant event he could intervene in. Qin Ming arrived at Yinteng Town and wrote a letter, instructing the people here to send it to Chixia City with a raptor.

The talking sparrow informed, "The two Golden Thieves that escaped from Emei Town are running wildly in the mountains, only a few miles away from Shuangshu Village. I reckon they’ll probably not enter the village but will eventually go into Black and White Mountain."

"Let’s go, to intercept and kill!" Qin Ming once again leapt onto the back of the Crimson Eagle. Those Golden Thieves were utterly ruthless, their hands stained with the blood of the innocent. Although they were gray-haired and old, that only meant that they were old villains.

In the dense forest, two Golden Thieves suddenly stopped, spotting a blood-red raptor swooping down, and a young man with a Big Hammer leapt down boldly.

A fierce wind and thunder sounded throughout the woodland, many trees were instantly disintegrated. Qin Ming approached without saying a word and attacked them. Each and every Golden Thief was fair game; killing them wouldn’t result in any wronged spirits.

The two bandits roared, fully unleashing their Heavenly Light Force, intending to fight Qin Ming to the death. However, they were no match, successively blown apart by the Big Hammer.

"There’s actually someone fighting in the mountains."

Disciples from the Outer World appeared nearby, both male and female, each accompanied by experts.

"The dead are not strong, none worthy of being chosen as Golden Armor Guards," one of the youths concluded after using a Secret Technique to sense.

They looked at the raptor disappearing into the night sky, not too concerned.

Only Wang Caiwei took a deep look at the night sky. In a brief glance, she felt the tall figure on the back of the Crimson Eagle seemed familiar.

Qin Ming decided not to take action on a whim anymore. He had already done nearly all there was to do.

"True and false, it’s unclear, everyone says the Golden Thief is slaughtering villages to draw attention, to create an opportunity for their chief to escape from afar. But if their chief is also taking this path, then what follows could be extremely dangerous. I hope I am wrong."

The Crimson Eagle pierced through the night fog, descending on the slopes outside Shuangshu Village.

Qin Ming stood guard here, hoping that true experts from Chixia City would arrive.

"Hm?" His eyesight was exceptionally strong, and he could see some people appearing near Shuangshu Village.

In the illumination of the Fire Spring at the village entrance, the leading youth’s body shone, seemingly with an Immortal Dao aura, carrying wisps of white mist and scattering specks of light rain, incredibly transcendent.

The youth was observing the black and white trees at the village entrance and seemed to have a sensation. He turned to look towards the slope.

Qin Ming realized this person’s perception was extremely keen.

Then, he knew who it was—the face bore a resemblance to Master Cui.

Putting together the otherworldly appearance in his Feather Robe, an Outer Disciple surrounded by light rain of the Immortal Dao, seeming to exist beyond the mundane world, all these pointed to one person, it must be that Cui Chonghe!

Qin Ming hadn’t expected to meet him under such circumstances.

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