Name: Concentric Pendant - Qian
Level: None
Origin: The Legend of Sword and Fairy
Skills: None
Note: The trajectory of fate is Wuxian long, and the uncertain future is Wuxian distant. When you obtain this half of the pendant, the path has already unfolded before you. Are you ready?
It has no levels or skills, but that doesn't mean it's useless.
On the contrary, the more inexplicable something is, the more mysterious and unpredictable its power.
"Her name is Anu, and she is a girl. After giving birth to her, the Holy Aunt was afraid of causing a scandal, so she entrusted her to the Three Terrors of Nanman to raise, while she herself taught and protected her as their master."
Xu Long put away the Concentric Pendant. "You can go to the Nanzhao Kingdom now; if you're lucky, you might run into her. You can also stay with me, because Anu will be coming to the Central Plains soon."
After saying that, Xu Long turned and left.
The matter has been settled; the choice of how the Wine Sword Immortal decides to proceed is entirely up to him.
The moon sets in the west, and the sun rises in the east.
Today, Yuhang Town has lost its former hustle and bustle, instead exuding a sense of desolation.
Xu Long frowned deeply as he looked at the clinic that had been open for less than ten days.
Just yesterday, when he met with the Wine Sword Immortal, a group of people arrived here and killed Granny and the group of female cultivators she had trained for ten years.
" Granny!"
Zhao Ling'er's cries came from behind, causing Xu Long to sigh.
He hadn't expected the Moon Worship Sect members to arrive so conveniently, right when he was out meeting the Wine Sword Immortal.
Was it fate's arrangement, or did the Main God not want him to be too comfortable?
"Xiaoyao, promise me one thing."
Granny opened her eyes, as if she were experiencing a final burst of energy before death.
"Tell me, I'll agree to anything you ask."
Xu Long sighed. His Granny was actually already dead; this was the last breath she had kept alive using magic.
Xu Long could save her, but the backlash from reversing life and death might be too much for her to bear.
"Take good care of Ling'er, don't let her get hurt. Also, take her to the Nanzhao Kingdom to see the Witch King..."
Before she could finish speaking, Granny suddenly died.
"It seems we have no choice but to go to the Nanzhao Kingdom."
Xu Long pulled Zhao Ling'er into his arms. It seemed like just a trivial little incident, but it carried a profound meaning.
Because this is just an omen, an ultimatum from fate or the Main God.
With his strength, even if the Moon Worship Sect Leader Shi Jieren were to destroy the world, he could still protect Zhao Ling'er and ensure her survival.
But is that even possible?
Extremely difficult, is the Main God really going to let him get away with this?
After burning his Granny's body to ashes, Xu Long took Zhao Ling'er to the Nanzhao Kingdom.
He wants to obtain the other half of the Concentric Pendant from Anu, as well as the Five Spirit Pearls scattered in various places.
The Moon Worship Sect Leader destroyed the world using the power of the five Spirit Pearl.
The five Spirit Pearl represent five different elemental powers.
Legend has it that these five spiritual pearls were formed by the Three Sovereigns from five different energies in the universe, making them the strongest power in the human world. After the energy of the five Spirit Pearl is exhausted, they will re-condense in a place where certain elemental energies are abundant after a period of time.
Since we've come all this way, we should naturally try to get something out of it.
The Moon Worship Sect Leader's preparations are not yet complete, and he will not kill Xu Long and Zhao Ling'er. He can take this time to gather the Five Spirit Pearls.
Once the Five Spirit Pearls are in Xu Long's pocket, it will be difficult to get them out again.
Storage space is protected by the Main God; go ahead and reason with the Main God if you dare.
With Xu Long by her side, Ling'er will not suffer any injustice.
What he has no shortage of is money and currency; his storage space is filled with several tons of high-purity gold, and any one of them would be enough to last him a long time.
"Waiter, bring us one of your best dishes and drinks."
They threw five taels of silver directly onto the table, but no one came to take it.
Xu Long turned his head and looked, and good heavens, it was Liu Jinyuan.
When talking about the smart characters in the Legend of Sword and Fairy 1, one cannot help but mention Shi Jieren, the Moon Worship Sect Leader, and Liu Jinyuan.
The Moon Worship Sect Leader is extreme in character and obsessed with destroying the world, manipulating millions of people in the entire Nanzhao Kingdom.
Liu Jinyuan is much better; he is kind and upright, and proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Apart from not knowing martial arts, he is practically perfect.
Later in the story, if he hadn't infiltrated the enemy camp and discovered the secret of the Concentric Pendant, Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling'er would have perished.
"Don't know martial arts? Heh heh, no problem!"
Xu Long muttered to himself, having already made up his mind.
"Husband, what are you planning now?"
Seeing Xu Long's mischievous grin, Zhao Ling'er couldn't help but ask curiously.
Xu Long forbade her to call him "Brother Xiaoyao," so Ling'er had to change her address.
"This Liu Jinyuan is quite interesting. We can get to know him. You can just relax and enjoy the show."
As soon as the words were spoken, a loud shout came from outside.
"Hey, who are you, you coward, daring to block my way?"
"Are you blind? I'm standing on the side of the road, and you still managed to bump into me?"
After the angry outburst, there was a series of clanging and banging sounds.
"What happened?"
"It looks like a fight has broken out!"
It has been proven that, regardless of the era, the human tendency to enjoy watching a spectacle is inherent.
The group of people ignored Liu Jinyuan and all ran to the front gate.
boom!
A figure streaked through the air and crashed heavily in front of Liu Jinyuan, startling the frail scholar.
Die!
The man outside rushed in, ignoring the terrified Liu Jinyuan, and slashed down with his knife.
If no one had stopped him, Liu Jinyuan would have died here today.
But now that he'd gone to such lengths, how could Xu Long just stand by and watch him get hurt?
The chopsticks in his hand shot out into the air, shattering the large knife, and the two people who had been bewitched instantly regained their senses.
"Thank you for saving my life, young hero!"
Liu Jinyuan approached Xu Long, trembling, his face full of gratitude.
"I saved your life, how can you repay me?"
Xu Long smiled and said.
"Husband, this isn't quite right."
Zhao Ling'er tugged at Xu Long's clothes, feeling a little embarrassed.
"I will never forget your life-saving grace. Judging from your attire, you are not from Suzhou. Before you left Suzhou, Jinyuan covered all your expenses for food, clothing, and lodging. If you wish to settle in Suzhou, Jinyuan can also offer some assistance."
Liu Jinyuan gentle and refined, truly a gentleman.
Xu Long became more and more satisfied as he looked at it, and his desire grew stronger.
"Alright, I'll give you a chance to repay me."
Xu Long nodded. "Let's eat first, then we'll talk."
Liu Jinyuan and the other female lead Lin Yueru, are cousins, and he has always liked his cousin very much.
Unfortunately, Lin Yueru's mother died early, and her father was very strict, which gradually fostered her carefree personality.
She was unruly, fierce, and highly skilled in martial arts; she had taught a lesson to every dissolute young master in Suzhou.
In the first installment of the Legend of Sword and Fairy series, the most pitiful characters were Lin Yueru and Liu Jinyuan.
They loved but could not have each other, and when they did, it was fleeting. One died in the Demon-Locking Pagoda, and the other died at the hands of the Moon Worship Sect Leader. Their fates were both tragic.