Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 405 Shence Commander-in-chief, Huo Jingyu! [1 more update]

Chapter 405: 405 Shence Commander-in-chief, Huo Jingyu! [1 more update]

Ye Wanlan was engulfed by a moment of darkness, and after a few seconds, the darkness dissipated, and the scene gradually became clear.

Unexpectedly, this historical flashback was not set during the era of massive armies in battle.

She saw an ancient path surrounded by lush trees.

Ahead, a tall and robust figure was galloping on horseback, with several people chasing him from behind.

Leading them was a man with a scruffy beard, marked with two scar cuts on his face; he was carrying an enormous axe and roared, "Huo Jingyu, stop running!"

"Whoosh, whoosh!"

Arrows shot from behind, striking the horse’s leg.

The horse let out a pitiful scream and fell to the ground.

Huo Jingyu flipped off the falling horse at just the right moment, used his wrist to prop himself up off the ground, and stood upright. His slightly youthful face was now fully exposed.

Ye Wanlan was slightly startled.

This was the sixteen-year-old Huo Jingyu, who at that time had not yet become the Shence Army Commander-in-chief.

What followed was a visual feast.

Huo Jingyu, holding a long spear, displayed the immense power of the Shence Spear Technique. Miraculously, he alone felled the dozen men who were chasing him.

Among these dozen men were notably famous experts of Jianghu.

"Heh...heh, Huo...Jingyu, truly extraordinary in youth, an imposing presence," the bearded man let out a cold sneer, "I admit your martial arts surpass ours, but alas, you’ve been poisoned by Heaven and Earth Powder, and you won’t survive!"

Heaven and Earth Powder was a poison developed by the Toxic Sect, with no antidote and only death as the consequence.

Moreover, the antidote was extremely difficult to produce, requiring many rare medicinal ingredients.

In this desolate wilderness, where could one possibly find and craft an antidote?

The complexion of Huo Jingyu had already turned deathly pale, not from fear, but from the poison.

Because he had circulated his inner strength earlier, the poison had already infiltrated his organs.

Upon hearing this, Huo Jingyu simply stared coldly at the bearded man and thrust his spear into his heart.

"I...I have fulfilled my mission," the bearded man closed his eyes, his breath gradually weakening, "As long as you do not become the Marshal, it is good..."

Where there are people, there is Jianghu.

The Shence Army had thousands of members. How could it possibly be united as one in the face of electing a new Marshal?

The poison continued to spread; Huo Jingyu no longer had the strength to pull out his spear. He staggered, leaning against a tree to move forward, seeking herbs that could temporarily suppress the poison.

However, soon his strength was depleted, and he stumbled and fell unconscious.

After an unknown amount of time, footsteps approached.

"Miss!" a voice exclaimed, "There’s...there’s a dead body here!"

"What dead body? Nan Xing, do not spout nonsense," another voice rang out, and a young woman appeared in front of Ye Wanlan.

Master of Taiyi Palace, Shui Yunqing!

No—

Ye Wanlan’s eyes narrowed.

Since at this time Huo Jingyu was not yet the Shence Commander-in-chief, Shui Yunqing had not yet assumed her role as a palace master.

Shui Yunqing discovered the unconscious Huo Jingyu on the ground. After one glance, her expression changed, "Oh no, Heaven and Earth Powder!"

Acting swiftly like a bolt of lightning, Shui Yunqing immediately took out a silver needle and inserted it into Huo Jingyu’s acupuncture points.

Only seconds remained before the Heaven and Earth Powder would completely corrode Huo Jingyu’s body.

After Shui Yunqing administered a few needles, the blue hues in Huo Jingyu’s face gradually faded.

Ye Wanlan let out a gentle breath.

Taiyi Medical Practitioner, reviving the dead, battling against the heavens!

This phrase was never an exaggeration, as a real Taiyi Divine Doctor truly could achieve this.

"That was close, really close," Nan Xing clutched her chest, still shaken, "If you had been a few seconds later, Miss, this man’s life would have been gone."

"Hmm," Shui Yunqing wiped the sweat from her forehead, "But it only temporarily suppressed the toxins in his body, they haven’t been cleared yet. Nan Xing, send a message to the valley, have him carried back."

"Miss, what if he...isn’t a good person?" Nan Xing seemed worried, "Look at how many injuries he has, he must have numerous enemies in Jianghu."

Shui Yunqing just smiled slightly, "That’s not for me to consider."

She was a healer, responsible only for saving lives.

Other matters could be handled by others.

Soon, Taiyi Palace sent two strong male disciples who carried the still unconscious Huo Jingyu to Medicine King Valley.

Medicine King Valley was a geomantic gem, abundant with rare medicinal herbs.

When he awoke again,

Huo Jingyu was somewhat stunned; he looked at his hands, "I actually..."

He was poisoned with Heaven and Earth Powder, yet he had not died?

How was that possible?

At that moment, the bamboo curtain was lifted, and a gentle voice spoke, "You’re awake."

"Who?!" Huo Jingyu was extremely alert; he swiftly turned, ready to fight.

But upon turning around, he was completely dumbfounded, frozen in place for a moment.

"Are you feeling unwell anywhere?" Shui Yunqing approached, placing down a bowl of medicine, "I’ve also had someone retrieve your long spear for you. Which member are you from the Shence Army?"

Huo Jingyu still appeared dazed, "Huo, Huo Jingyu."

"So it’s General Huo," Shui Yunqing was also surprised; she bowed, "I am Shui Yunqing, a disciple of the Old Man of Medicine Valley, pleased to meet General Huo."

Their names were already well-known in Jianghu, and each was familiar with the other.

"Miss Yun Qing, I have been impolite," Huo Jingyu finally regained his composure, "Thank you for saving me."

This was the first meeting between the future Shence Commander-in-chief and the future Master of Taiyi Palace.

Huo Jingyu didn’t even wait to fully recover in Medicine King Valley, and as soon as he was able to walk, he hastily bid farewell to Shui Yunqing and left Taiyi Palace.

"Miss, he really is a bit of a blockhead," Nan Xing muttered, "With your medical skill, he would have recovered to his peak in just two more days. To think he just left like that, what if he encounters those who are after him again?"

Shui Yunqing patted her head, "Perhaps something urgent happened within the Shence Army that he needed to attend to. Alright, I too have many important matters to attend to."

"I understand, Miss," Nan Xing followed her as they left, then suddenly asked with renewed enthusiasm, "Miss, don’t you think he’s quite handsome?"

Shui Yunqing pondered seriously for a moment and smiled, "Indeed, he has a good appearance."

The scene stopped there without moving, and then suddenly changed.

"Dong, dong, dong—"

Drum sounds thundered, accompanied by cries of acclamation.

At the center was a huge platform, surrounded by countless martial arts practitioners.

And above them all, sat the current number one figure in Jianghu.

Ye Wanlan’s expression shifted slightly.

This was her first time in a historical flashback seeing the enigmatic current Tower Master of Shenxiao Tower, who was the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch.

Dressed in white, he wore a pure silver mask that covered even his eyes and lips, making it impossible to discern a hint of his true features.

His figure appeared rather frail, each muscle line perfectly defined, not bulging like some martial arts practitioners.

Yet merely by sitting there, he radiated an incomparable pressure.

During the previous martial arts conference, at that time Shenxiao Tower had not yet been established, a mysterious youth uninvited, defeated the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch of the time.

The Six Great Sects, dissatisfied, sent their top experts to suppress this emerging mysterious youth.

However, that day—

This mysterious youth single-handedly defeated seventeen of Jianghu’s greatest experts!

His actions stirred a sensation throughout the Martial World.

For these seventeen experts were well-known early on, with high levels of martial arts mastery, and their total defeat was utterly inconceivable.

Subsequently, Shenxiao, an independent sect from the Six Great Sects, was officially established in Jianghu, attracting countless martial artists to join.

And now, four years after becoming Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch,

His martial arts had undoubtedly improved even more, with no one capable of defeating him.

A single glance was enough to suppress any thoughts of challenge.

When the Tower Master of Shenxiao became the top figure in Jianghu at sixteen, she was in East Palace studying under her teachers, unable to witness the martial spectacle that happens once every hundred or even a thousand years, only hearing about it from her friends.

The Martial Arts Conference hadn’t officially commenced, the Six Great Sects had not yet gathered.

Taiyi Palace and Shence Army arrived simultaneously, organizing the venue.

Huo Jingyu saw Shui Yunqing, his eyes lighting up slightly, "Palace Master Yun Qing! Palace Master Yun Qing, wait!"

Shui Yunqing was clearly surprised, not expecting Huo Jingyu to call out to her at this moment.

"This is for you," Huo Jingyu handed over a jade pendant, very solemnly, "Our last meeting was two years ago. Keep it safe. I will continue to repay you."

After saying this, he hurriedly left to deal with military matters.

Nan Xing was shocked, "Miss, he actually gave you a jade pendant! Doesn’t this mean he..."

A man giving a woman a jade pendant signifies affection and liking.

Shui Yunqing was silent for a moment, then gently shook her head, "Let’s not speak of this matter to others."

Nan Xing paused, blurting out, "Miss...no, Palace Master... I understand."

Having grown up with Shui Yunqing, how could Nan Xing not understand the heavy burdens on Shui Yunqing.

As the master of a palace, she had too many considerations.

Moreover, early in joining Taiyi Palace, Shui Yunqing had already sworn an oath, dedicating her life to medicine, forsaking marriage.

As for Huo Jingyu, stationed at the Southern Frontier as Shence Army Commander-in-chief, he too carried great responsibilities.

From the beginning, their identities had set them apart by a Heavenly Moat.

At this moment, the Shence Army Tiger Tally came chokingly, "The general... The general truly has true feelings for the Water Palace Master, but, alas..."

Ye Wanlan remained silent, letting out a soft sigh.

Future generations and even most people in Jianghu at the time would never imagine that Huo Jingyu and Shui Yunqing had only met three times in their lives.

Once in Medicine King Valley, once during the Martial Arts Conference, and the third time on a battlefield beyond the Great Wall.

Their first meeting sparked love, their second deepened it, and their third—was a parting at death.