Chapter 269: Chapter 164: The End of Jade Ring Pool (Part 1)

"Open the coffin!"

In the silent night, You Su’s roar was as sudden as a blemish on jade.

After a moment of silence, Venerable Chengtao hesitantly asked:

"Mr. You, what do you mean by this?"

"I said, open the coffin!" You Su could no longer care for propriety; his whole body was tense, his molars clenched tightly, "Miss Ji is inside!"

Mr. Cuihe, a gentle and elegant woman dressed in a deep green trailing gown, normally the most composed, now furrowed her brows:

"Mr. You, have you come to some conclusion?"

"The arrow created by the mung bean cake didn’t point towards the Jade Ring Pool at all, but to the small palace on the opposite shore of the Jade Ring Pool!"

Seeing the two elders performing the Water Transformation Skill without stopping, You Su drew his sword from its sheath, the cold gleam of the blade as chilling as the moon, causing the two elders to pause in fear.

They were both Great Cultivators in the Lower Feather Transformation Realm, over two hundred years old, yet it was their first time being confronted by a sword with such force and aggression by a youth just over eighteen. If not for You Su’s saving of the Jade Ring Pool, this act of grave disrespect would have been enough to severely punish him.

The two elders sighed and ceased their skill, one elder speaking earnestly:

"Mr. You, I know you’re anxious to find Miss Ji, but there’s no way she could be inside Yudie’s coffin... Besides, Yudie’s coffin must not be opened."

You Su’s mind was in turmoil, all past details tangled together in his head, he couldn’t sort them out, let alone explain to everyone, so he continued:

"Trust me! Open the coffin!"

The two elders exchanged glances, for in their view, the clue of the mung bean cake was irrelevant, and the idea of Ji Xueruo being in Yudie’s coffin seemed deliberate.

According to You Su, anything in this direction could hide Ji Xueruo, so why specifically Yudie’s coffin?

"Mr. You, Yudie’s coffin has not been opened since it was closed, it’s impossible for Miss Ji to be inside," the elder explained again.

"Indeed," echoed another elder, "Mr. You must understand that the water coffin cannot be opened indiscriminately, once opened, the Water Transformation Skill will fail, and a member of the Yui Race only has one chance to lie in this coffin. If Miss Ji is indeed here, it’s understandable, but if not, Yudie won’t be able to transform back to the Jade Ring Pool, she will never find peace, and we Jade Clan People will never be able to worship her spirit."

You Su did indeed save the Jade Ring Pool, but Yudie was also recognized as a saintess of the pool by its people, especially considering she was a mere mortal who endured much scorn and ridicule in her lifetime. Those who acknowledged her certainly did not wish for her to be deprived of peace even in death.

Upon hearing this, You Su’s grip on his sword tightened and loosened, then tightened again.

In the end, he abruptly raised his head, intending to sever the black coffin himself with his sword.

The two elders raised their fine brows slightly, thinking that no matter how much credit You Su had, he should not be allowed to act wantonly. His whole aura was like a raging river, ready to intercept You Su’s sword.

Not wanting the situation to worsen, Venerable Chengtao flicked his broad blue sleeve, creating a wave of water between You Su and the elders, dissolving the tense atmosphere with a gentle gesture.

"Everyone, calm down, let’s not injure the camaraderie," Venerable Chengtao exhibited the majesty of the Patriarch.

Mr. Cuihe kindly advised, "Mr. You, Yudie is very grateful to you, but her gratitude is not for your contributions to the Jade Ring Pool, but for giving her a beautiful memory. She cherishes you as a friend and hopes that you will grant her one last dignity..."

You Su breathed heavily through his nose, suddenly striking the Mo Song Sword into the ground, piercing halfway into the basalt slab.

"Open the coffin! If Miss Ji isn’t inside, I’ll atone at the Jade Ring Pool for a hundred years!"

You Su was well aware of how much the Jade Ring Pool wanted him to join them, never having considered leaving Lotus Peak, yet for Ji Xueruo he made such a heavy promise.

He gritted his teeth and said, "That’s not all! Without the nourishment of the Hidden Earth Divine Beast’s source, the Lotus Heart has truly become a rare treasure. You have poured all your resources to cultivate two Lotus Hearts for me and Miss Ji. I am aware of this! As long as she’s not inside, we can forgo the Lotus Hearts!"

You Su’s words were sincere and irrefutable.

Venerable Chengtao was momentarily taken aback, weighing the matter in his heart, finally nodded to agree: "Open the coffin then..."

The two elders hesitated, but with a sigh, they began to reverse their skills, and the sparkling water light above the black coffin gradually faded away.

Then, as the two elders slowly raised their hands, the pitch-black coffin lid began to float slowly in the void. Until the face inside the coffin was revealed, everyone was filled with sorrow.

Lying quietly in the coffin was not the high-spirited Ji Xueruo, but the pale Yudie. Even in death, this girl’s beauty remained like a delicate flower reflecting upon the water.

"Sigh... Close it, place Yudie into the coffin made of Top-grade Dragon Blood Rosewood, let her rest well. There is always the beginning of precedence, she will be the first of the Yui Race to be buried on Jade Ring Mountain. Besides this water, these encircling mountains are also our home. She will never leave her home."

Venerable Chengtao looked at the girl, his heart heavy, "Mr. You, let me take you back to rest, you’ve been exhausted all day... Any news about Miss Ji, I will inform you immediately. You just recovered, take care not to exhaust yourself."