They had left the City Lord’s mansion far behind when the long-browed immortal could no longer contain his excitement. He said, “Little brat, we have struck it rich this time. Twenty thousand spirit stones can activate the Saintly Array Pattern twice.”
Ye Qiu said, “Sifang City is one of the ten cities under the jurisdiction of the Yin Yang Sect. Jiang Shan, as the city lord, actually had to ask his butler to make up twenty thousand spirit stones. How stingy.”
The long-browed immortal rolled his eyes. “You should be content!”
“Back then, when you killed the city lord of Mingyue City, Jiang Feng, you only got three thousand spirit stones. Today, not only did you get twenty thousand spirit stones, but you also obtained a spatial ring. The harvest is huge.”
“By the way, little brat, can the spatial ring…”
Before the long-browed immortal could finish speaking, Ye Qiu threw the spatial ring to him. He said, “I know you have been coveting this thing. It is yours.”
“You are still a good lad after all.” The long-browed immortal caught the spatial ring and immediately dripped blood to recognise its master.
Ye Qiu said, “After we return to the inn, we will leave Sifang City immediately. Fairy Hundred Flowers’s condition cannot be delayed any longer. Moreover, the longer we stay here, the more dangerous it becomes.”
The long-browed immortal nodded and said, “This place is indeed not suitable for lingering.”
At once, the two hurried back to the inn.
Ever since Ye Qiu and the long-browed immortal had left, Fairy Hundred Flowers and Green萝 had been on edge, their hearts in their throats. Seeing them return safely, the two women’s suspended hearts finally settled.
As soon as Ye Qiu entered the room, he closed the door. Then he briefly recounted the situation at the City Lord’s mansion. After hearing it, the two women were utterly shocked.
“Young Master Ye, you actually got twenty thousand spirit stones from the city lord. That is too impressive.” Green萝 said with an adoring expression.
Although Fairy Hundred Flowers did not speak, the way she looked at Ye Qiu was full of tender affection.
Ye Qiu said, “Sifang City is not safe. We will set off immediately for the Qingyun Sword Sect.”
The long-browed immortal took out the Saintly Array Pattern, about to activate it, when suddenly there was a knock at the door.
“Knock knock.”
In an instant, the room fell silent.
Ye Qiu raised his guard and asked, “Who is it?”
“Young Master Bai, it is I.” Butler Li’s voice came from outside the door.
Why has this old fellow come?
Has our identity been exposed?
Ye Qiu felt somewhat uneasy. He quickly gave the long-browed immortal a look.
The long-browed immortal understood Ye Qiu’s meaning and immediately stood beside Fairy Hundred Flowers and Green萝. If anything went wrong, he would swiftly activate the Saintly Array Pattern.
Ye Qiu also prepared himself to strike. Then he took a deep breath and opened the door.
Butler Li stood outside with a smiling face.
“Butler Li, what brings you here so late at night?” Ye Qiu asked.
Butler Li smiled and said, “Young Master Bai, I heard that you have a friend who is at death’s door. Is that right?”
As Butler Li spoke, he quickly glanced inside the room.
His gaze passed over the long-browed immortal’s face, then lingered on Green萝 and Fairy Hundred Flowers for a few turns.
Both women were wearing veils, so their appearances could not be seen, but Butler Li was no ordinary person. He soon noticed that Fairy Hundred Flowers’s aura was very weak, as if she had a serious injury.
Ye Qiu stepped to the side, blocking Butler Li’s line of sight. He asked, “Butler Li, how did you know?”
Butler Li laughed. “I heard it from a soldier who participated in the capture of Dragon Bodhisattva. The soldier said that Granny Yin Hua wanted to take you as her disciple, but you refused in front of everyone because Young Master Bai has a friend who is at death’s door, and you wanted to accompany her.”
Ye Qiu asked, “Butler Li, what do you want to know this for?”
Butler Li smiled slightly, took out a small jade bottle from his pocket, and handed it to Ye Qiu.
“Not long ago, I obtained a high-grade Yellow Tier Qi Nourishing Pill. This pill has good effects. I hope it can help Young Master Bai’s friend.”
Ye Qiu took the Qi Nourishing Pill and said, “Butler Li, you are so polite. I do not know how to thank you.”
“Young Master Bai, this is just a small token from me. No need for thanks.” Butler Li said, “In the future, when Young Master Bai enters under Granny Yin Hua’s tutelage, please look after me more.”
Ye Qiu assured him, “Butler Li, rest assured. I will certainly not forget your kindness to me.”
“Then I will not disturb Young Master Bai any longer. Farewell.” Butler Li cupped his hands and turned to leave.
“Wait a moment!” Ye Qiu called out to Butler Li and said, “There is one thing I want to ask you about. Dragon Bodhisattva killed the city lord of Mingyue City, Jiang Feng. I wonder, does that Jiang Feng have any relation to my brother Jiang Shan?”
Butler Li laughed. “Of course there is a relation. Jiang Feng is the city lord’s own younger brother.”
Bloody hell.
Ye Qiu’s heart shook, but his face remained calm. He said, “I see.”
“Young Master Bai, I will head back.” Butler Li took his leave and departed.
As he went downstairs, Butler Li even hummed a little tune, his face beaming with joy. He thought to himself that delivering the pill to Ye Qiu at this time was like sending charcoal in snowy weather. In the future, Ye Qiu would surely repay him.
The long-browed immortal stood by the window, watching Butler Li’s figure disappear down the street. He laughed. “I thought he was a smart one, but it turns out he is a fool with more money than sense.”
Ye Qiu had not expected Butler Li to give him a pill either. He laughed. “What is sent to the door, we might as well take.”
With that, Ye Qiu brought the Qi Nourishing Pill to Fairy Hundred Flowers’s lips and said, “Take it!”
Fairy Hundred Flowers did not hesitate and swallowed the pill.
However, apart from feeling a bit more spirited, there was no other effect.
“Jiang Shan is actually Jiang Feng’s brother. If he finds out that I killed Jiang Feng, he will probably chop me into pieces.”
“Old man, we cannot stay in this place any longer.”
“Activate the array pattern. We are going to the Qingyun Sword Sect!”
The long-browed immortal immediately activated the array pattern and took out one hundred thousand spirit stones from the spatial ring. In an instant, a layer of light surged up from the array pattern, enveloping the spirit stones.
After about a few seconds.
Suddenly, the spirit stones vanished without a trace.
Ye Qiu picked up Fairy Hundred Flowers and stepped into the array pattern, with Green萝 following close by.
“This poor Daoist can finally use the complete Saintly Array Pattern.”
The long-browed immortal was so excited that when adjusting the array pattern, his hand slipped by accident.
“Oh no, this is not the coordinates for the Qingyun Sword Sect…”
The long-browed immortal cried out inwardly in alarm. By then, their figures had already disappeared from the spot.
…
Meanwhile, after Granny Yin Hua captured Dragon Bodhisattva, she pushed the Wind-riding Boat to its maximum speed and hurried non-stop back to the Yin Yang Sect headquarters, arriving outside the sixth elder’s residence.
Before Granny Yin Hua could knock, the sixth elder’s voice came from inside. “Yin Hua is back? Come in quickly!”
Granny Yin Hua pushed the door open and entered, throwing the unconscious Dragon Bodhisattva onto the ground. She said, “Senior brother, Dragon Bodhisattva has been captured.”
“Where was he captured?” the sixth elder asked.
“In Sifang City.” Granny Yin Hua said, “After this person was discovered, he used half a Saintly Array Pattern to escape for his life, fleeing several million li all the way. Finally, he was caught by us in Sifang City.”
“You have handled this matter well. I did not misjudge you.” The sixth elder was very satisfied. Then his gaze fell on Dragon Bodhisattva, giving him a faint glance. He said, “A mere loose cultivator dares to kill my sect’s disciple. Truly ignorant of death.”
Granny Yin Hua asked, “Senior brother, how should this person be dealt with?”
The sixth elder said coldly, “Throw him into the Soul Mourning Cliff to feed the divine beasts.”
