The two from the Tiger Clan and Winged Clan were locked in a fierce struggle, causing them to suffer heavy cuts and bruises. After this, the fight became even more aggressive, with the both of them wanting to kill the other.
The truth was that the two didn’t know what this golden coloured lotus flower that was growing on the boulder was. They only knew that it was a treasure, but there were many other treasures in the Penglai Mansion and there was no need for them to fight to the death over a flower. But because they saw each other as their sworn enemy, they couldn’t just withdraw and give this advantage to the other person, resulting in the deadlock they were currently in.
Anyone who could enter this place were either highly skilled members of the younger generation or extremely lucky. The two that were fighting were the best out of all the young demons in their respective clans, and they were equally matched when it came to a fight. Their exchange of blows looked pretty good, but neither of them could do anything to the other person. If this goes on, it’s possible that there won’t be a winner even if they continue fighting for a few days.
The coquettish man from the Winged Clan had an idea, and after feigning a move, he withdrew his hand and went directly for the golden lotus. Seeing this, Bai Che’s eyes widened like copper bells and he also reached for it. The two of them seemed to have touched the golden lotus at the same time.
The light in Shu Yu’s eyes faded, and it was at this moment that the pure golden lotus glowed very brightly and struck the two guys who were trying to claim the lotus, sending them flying in opposite directions. The two of them flew through several rockery until they finally fell to the ground where they remained motionless. It was unclear if they were just unconscious or if they had simply died.
Shu Yu was surprised. Ever since she’d entered the Penglai Mansion, she hadn’t met with any danger as she picked up various treasures, so it had been her impression that the Penglai Mansion was an unguarded treasury. Then why was this golden lotus different? Possessing such a strong attack power, was it possible that the treasures here were divided into different grades and the higher grade treasures were off limits, or perhaps some conditions had to be met in order to obtain it?
Shu Yu was still analysing the situation, and just as she was about to discuss her assumptions with Ji Luo Lian, she noticed that he was already in front of the pure golden lotus and was reaching out to it.
OMGG! You’re quick on your feet aren’t you. Didn’t you just witness the fate of the two guys who wanted to get the lotus yet you still dare to take this risk? I guess the saying that “the youth are impulsive” is right after all. Shu Yu had already subconsciously regarded Young Master Ji as her partner and she really wanted to reach out Erkang’s hand[1] to stop him. However, Ji Luo Lian was too fast and he touched the pure golden lotus petals before she could even react.
Shu Yu closed her eyes halfway and turned her head away, not wanting to look at her partner’s tragic fate —— however, yes, there’ll always be a ‘however’ in moments like this to show that there’s another unexpected development.
However, Ji Luo Lian was not “thrown towards the rockery like a rag” like Shu Yu had imagined. Nothing happened to him, and he simply grabbed the pure golden lotus, and with a twist of his hand, there was a snap and the blossoming golden lotus was in his hand.
Could it be because they were both lotus flowers so the pure golden lotus didn’t reject him? Shu Yu breathed a sigh of relief while also feeling conflicted and annoyed. What should she do now that Young Master Ji has the lotus?
This thought only flashed through her mind briefly, then she saw Young Master Ji standing on top of the boulder with the golden lotus in his hand. He had yet to jump off the boulder when bursts of white light appeared around the boulder. Trapped in the middle of it, there was surprise in Ji Luo Lian’s eyes as he said softly, “The Spirit Clan’s spirit trapping array?”
A black shadow shot out from the side and headed straight for Ji Luo Lian. That person made a bold move, taking advantage of Ji Luo Lian’s oversight to go in for the kill.
Naturally, Shu Yu didn’t continue hiding and watching from the sidelines. She wielded her spiritual power to strike down that sneaky attacker who was trying to steal the lotus. Compared to a stranger, of course she’d look out for someone she was close with.
Fu Wang had arrived long before Bai Che and Feng Xuan did, but just like them, he was unable to obtain the pure golden lotus. He had acted very carefully, but he’d still injured his hand when testing it out. Seeing that there was no way he could safely obtain it, he had laid down a magic array next to the rock where the pure golden lotus grew. As long as someone obtained the golden lotus, the magic array will automatically activate and seal the person within it.
He was determined to obtain the pure golden lotus. Even if he was very unlikely to win in a confrontation, he still wanted to fight for it. Even if he’s left half dead, even if he had only one breath left in him, he will never give up the pure golden lotus easily. Hiding at the side, he looked on coldly as the two demons were repelled by the pure golden lotus, then another young man tried to pick the pure golden lotus.
This time, Fu Wang was surprised to see that he indeed managed to obtain it, and the magic circle also trapped the young man like he’d planned. Fu Wang didn’t hesitate because this opportunity was fleeting and must be seized quickly. He couldn’t care about whether there was anyone else lying in wait for an opportunity, he only knew that this was his only chance.
Fu Wang picked up a murderous aura behind him. Another shadow had emerged from the very same place that the young man had come from. His eyes darkened, that young man had a partner! That person’s manner was very imposing, and if he suffered this blow, he’d probably lose half his life. By then, how would he be able to fight for the lotus?
Various thoughts flashed in his mind and he turned around to meet the person approaching him from behind as he equipped himself with a thin needle. He had made the needles himself and they could penetrate even the toughest skin. The needles were coated with poison that he had refined meticulously. As long as the other person got close enough, he’ll risk injury to pierce the needle into their body. After that, it’ll only take three breaths for the poison to spread all over the body. By then, even the strongest demon clan member will temporarily be unable to use their spiritual power.
The menacing red shadow and the black figure with a strange technique were about to collide with each other, but it was at this moment that the both of them realised that something was amiss.
Just as Shu Yu was about to throw a blow at the dark figure, she realised that the figure in black was familiar, and his scent was even more undeniably familiar. Just like every slow motion sci-fi movie, he slowly turned his head to reveal a familiar face that she’d seen countless times in real life and in her dreams. A name quickly surfaced in Shu Yu’s heart and she was so shocked in that moment that she quickly absorbed all the spiritual power in her hand. That spiritual power rebounded back onto herself and a sweet metallic smell spilled out in her throat.
Fu Wang was feeling even more surprised and flustered than Shu Yu, for he couldn’t have predicted that Shu Yu would be at this place, that he would see her at such a time and under such circumstances. However, he didn’t have much time to think about these at this moment and after a brief moment of panic and worry, his first move was to withdraw the poisonous needle in his hand and prepare himself to counter Shu Yu’s move.
But as the two collided, they both noticed that not only was the other party not attacking them, they were also completely undefended.
Although Shu Yu had already withdrawn her spiritual power, her momentum was still the same and with her disordered breathing, it was too late to stop her momentum. Fu Wang did not think that she would withdraw her spiritual power so abruptly. Under the force of Shu Yu barrelling towards him, he drew an arc in mid-air, before slamming into a rock.
When Shu Yu slammed into Fu Wang, he instinctively pulled her into his arms to protect her. As his arched back hit the rock, he used a hand to cover Shu Yu’s forehead. If he hadn’t done so, Shu Yu’s forehead would’ve slammed into the rock.
Although the situation sounded complicated, everything had happened so quickly that even Ji Luo Lian who had been watching the whole thing only got an inkling of what had happened after the two of them slammed into the rock.
He saw the person who’d appeared suddenly with the intent to attack him, saw the murderous intent in his indifferent eyes, saw the cold glint between his fingers, and also how that Tian Feng Jin Yu who called herself Shu Yu moved to stop the man’s attack. She hadn’t held back with that blow of hers.
But all of a sudden, the calm expression on the man’s face shattered and Shu Yu’s murderous aura was completely gone. The two of them retracted their powers and collided into each other like two idiots before slamming into the rocks again.
Sat on the boulder, Ji Luo Lian tilted his head and his long thick lashes trembled as a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.
That said, having slammed into a soft mat, Shu Yu quickly raised her head to see that it was Fu Wang. Probably in pain from the collision, his face was pale and his furrowed eyebrows twitched ever so slightly. His shoulders were arched forward in a protective posture and after taking a moment to recover, he slowly put down the palm he’d placed over Shu Yu’s forehead. The back of his hand was bleeding from the gravel that had plunged into it. The flying rubble had also made a small cut on his cheek and a drop of blood flowed from it.
She didn’t know how the injuries on his back were, or if he had hurt his organs. At just the thought of how the ‘fragile’ BOSS had cushioned her and slammed into the rocks, Shu Yu became worried that he’d simply fall apart like this.
When her worried gaze met Fu Wang’s stern eyes, Shu Yu shivered. His complexion turned very ugly as he scanned Shu Yu, then he said in a deep voice, “Don’t you know that it’s very dangerous to retract your spiritual power forcibly? Especially for powerful demon clans like yours whose powers are almost impossible to control. You could have been seriously injured. Even if you really hit me, I have ways to protect myself, I will not die that easily. If this happens again in the future, just let the attack hit me! Do not do something so dangerous again!”
A trace of blood overflowed from Shu Yu’s lips when she tried to talk. She spat out the mouthful of blood she hadn’t managed to swallow in time before flashing her blood-soaked red teeth with a smile, “I know…I know.”
Admitting her mistakes and never changing her ways is what Shu Yu solemnly swore by.
“Stop talking! Close your eyes and adjust your breathing!” Fu Wang let go of Shu Yu and pulled out a top-grade elixir from his Qian Kun pouch before stuffing it into her mouth. There was a slight tremble in his stern voice.
Shu Yu had closed her eyes to focus on her breathing so she didn’t see the underlying fear that Fu Wang had suppressed. The poison-laced needle will first seal one’s spiritual power temporarily, then it’ll hide within the body and slowly destroy the demon core. He had yet to develop an antidote for this and had only used it because of the surprise attack. If he hadn’t reacted fast enough, what would he do if he hurt Shu Yu!
Fu Wang felt anxious and angry and his hands that were hidden in his sleeve clenched tightly into a fist. He began to wonder why Shu Yu had appeared in this place. Now that they’ve run into each other here, she’ll definitely realise that he had deceived her……
Shu Yu was so startled by his sudden outburst that she didn’t stop to think why Fu Wang was here when he was supposed to be in seclusion. She calmly adjusted her breathing. In fact, her injuries weren’t as severe as Fu Wang had expected because her body was different from ordinary demons. She had the blood of the gods, and also top-grade fox clan pills which enabled her to recover quickly. On the contrary, she was more worried about Fu Wang. As a half-demon, his recovery rate was much slower and he always liked to put on a strong front in front of her.
After hurriedly converting the medicine for her use, Shu Yu opened her eyes and held onto Fu Wang’s hand, “How do you feel? Are your injuries serious?”
“It’s just superficial wounds.” Fu Wang said calmly. He was quick to compose his feelings and his complexion was much better now.
All this time, Ji Luo Lian had been trapped in the array yet he showed no sign of rushing to break the barrier. Instead, he had looked on quietly as the two acted all lovey-dovey and talked on and on. It was only at this moment that he suddenly uttered a “hey” to the both of them.
Shu Yu and Fu Wang looked towards him at the same time, and what had happened before became clear in their minds. Their expressions suddenly changed, with Shu Yu’s being one of annoyance and frustration while Fu Wang’s was alert and defensive, although he was unaware of the hostility in his own eyes.
“Hey, you got the lotus!” —— Shu Yu
“Who is this demon?” —— Fu Wang
Clearly, the two of them were focused on different things.
There was a trace of interest in Ji Luo Lian’s eyes as he looked at the both of them, then he suddenly opened his mouth and said to Fu Wang, “Are you the one that Shu Yu has been thinking about a dozen times a day, the one whom she keeps talking about again and again, the one she calls out to even in her sleep, the one she likes a lot and wants to sleep with, are you that Fu Wang?”
Shu Yu was in disbelief: WTF! You just betrayed your friend!!!
1. This is a chinese internet slang for an exaggerated way of saying “Nooo……don’t gooo” while reaching out one hand towards the person. ↩
The two from the Tiger Clan and Winged Clan were locked in a fierce struggle, causing them to suffer heavy cuts and bruises. After this, the fight became even more aggressive, with the both of them wanting to kill the other.
The truth was that the two didn’t know what this golden coloured lotus flower that was growing on the boulder was. They only knew that it was a treasure, but there were many other treasures in the Penglai Mansion and there was no need for them to fight to the death over a flower. But because they saw each other as their sworn enemy, they couldn’t just withdraw and give this advantage to the other person, resulting in the deadlock they were currently in.
Anyone who could enter this place were either highly skilled members of the younger generation or extremely lucky. The two that were fighting were the best out of all the young demons in their respective clans, and they were equally matched when it came to a fight. Their exchange of blows looked pretty good, but neither of them could do anything to the other person. If this goes on, it’s possible that there won’t be a winner even if they continue fighting for a few days.
The coquettish man from the Winged Clan had an idea, and after feigning a move, he withdrew his hand and went directly for the golden lotus. Seeing this, Bai Che’s eyes widened like copper bells and he also reached for it. The two of them seemed to have touched the golden lotus at the same time.
The light in Shu Yu’s eyes faded, and it was at this moment that the pure golden lotus glowed very brightly and struck the two guys who were trying to claim the lotus, sending them flying in opposite directions. The two of them flew through several rockery until they finally fell to the ground where they remained motionless. It was unclear if they were just unconscious or if they had simply died.
Shu Yu was surprised. Ever since she’d entered the Penglai Mansion, she hadn’t met with any danger as she picked up various treasures, so it had been her impression that the Penglai Mansion was an unguarded treasury. Then why was this golden lotus different? Possessing such a strong attack power, was it possible that the treasures here were divided into different grades and the higher grade treasures were off limits, or perhaps some conditions had to be met in order to obtain it?
Shu Yu was still analysing the situation, and just as she was about to discuss her assumptions with Ji Luo Lian, she noticed that he was already in front of the pure golden lotus and was reaching out to it.
OMGG! You’re quick on your feet aren’t you. Didn’t you just witness the fate of the two guys who wanted to get the lotus yet you still dare to take this risk? I guess the saying that “the youth are impulsive” is right after all. Shu Yu had already subconsciously regarded Young Master Ji as her partner and she really wanted to reach out Erkang’s hand[1] to stop him. However, Ji Luo Lian was too fast and he touched the pure golden lotus petals before she could even react.
Shu Yu closed her eyes halfway and turned her head away, not wanting to look at her partner’s tragic fate —— however, yes, there’ll always be a ‘however’ in moments like this to show that there’s another unexpected development.
However, Ji Luo Lian was not “thrown towards the rockery like a rag” like Shu Yu had imagined. Nothing happened to him, and he simply grabbed the pure golden lotus, and with a twist of his hand, there was a snap and the blossoming golden lotus was in his hand.
Could it be because they were both lotus flowers so the pure golden lotus didn’t reject him? Shu Yu breathed a sigh of relief while also feeling conflicted and annoyed. What should she do now that Young Master Ji has the lotus?
This thought only flashed through her mind briefly, then she saw Young Master Ji standing on top of the boulder with the golden lotus in his hand. He had yet to jump off the boulder when bursts of white light appeared around the boulder. Trapped in the middle of it, there was surprise in Ji Luo Lian’s eyes as he said softly, “The Spirit Clan’s spirit trapping array?”
A black shadow shot out from the side and headed straight for Ji Luo Lian. That person made a bold move, taking advantage of Ji Luo Lian’s oversight to go in for the kill.
Naturally, Shu Yu didn’t continue hiding and watching from the sidelines. She wielded her spiritual power to strike down that sneaky attacker who was trying to steal the lotus. Compared to a stranger, of course she’d look out for someone she was close with.
Fu Wang had arrived long before Bai Che and Feng Xuan did, but just like them, he was unable to obtain the pure golden lotus. He had acted very carefully, but he’d still injured his hand when testing it out. Seeing that there was no way he could safely obtain it, he had laid down a magic array next to the rock where the pure golden lotus grew. As long as someone obtained the golden lotus, the magic array will automatically activate and seal the person within it.
He was determined to obtain the pure golden lotus. Even if he was very unlikely to win in a confrontation, he still wanted to fight for it. Even if he’s left half dead, even if he had only one breath left in him, he will never give up the pure golden lotus easily. Hiding at the side, he looked on coldly as the two demons were repelled by the pure golden lotus, then another young man tried to pick the pure golden lotus.
This time, Fu Wang was surprised to see that he indeed managed to obtain it, and the magic circle also trapped the young man like he’d planned. Fu Wang didn’t hesitate because this opportunity was fleeting and must be seized quickly. He couldn’t care about whether there was anyone else lying in wait for an opportunity, he only knew that this was his only chance.
Fu Wang picked up a murderous aura behind him. Another shadow had emerged from the very same place that the young man had come from. His eyes darkened, that young man had a partner! That person’s manner was very imposing, and if he suffered this blow, he’d probably lose half his life. By then, how would he be able to fight for the lotus?
Various thoughts flashed in his mind and he turned around to meet the person approaching him from behind as he equipped himself with a thin needle. He had made the needles himself and they could penetrate even the toughest skin. The needles were coated with poison that he had refined meticulously. As long as the other person got close enough, he’ll risk injury to pierce the needle into their body. After that, it’ll only take three breaths for the poison to spread all over the body. By then, even the strongest demon clan member will temporarily be unable to use their spiritual power.
The menacing red shadow and the black figure with a strange technique were about to collide with each other, but it was at this moment that the both of them realised that something was amiss.
Just as Shu Yu was about to throw a blow at the dark figure, she realised that the figure in black was familiar, and his scent was even more undeniably familiar. Just like every slow motion sci-fi movie, he slowly turned his head to reveal a familiar face that she’d seen countless times in real life and in her dreams. A name quickly surfaced in Shu Yu’s heart and she was so shocked in that moment that she quickly absorbed all the spiritual power in her hand. That spiritual power rebounded back onto herself and a sweet metallic smell spilled out in her throat.
Fu Wang was feeling even more surprised and flustered than Shu Yu, for he couldn’t have predicted that Shu Yu would be at this place, that he would see her at such a time and under such circumstances. However, he didn’t have much time to think about these at this moment and after a brief moment of panic and worry, his first move was to withdraw the poisonous needle in his hand and prepare himself to counter Shu Yu’s move.
But as the two collided, they both noticed that not only was the other party not attacking them, they were also completely undefended.
Although Shu Yu had already withdrawn her spiritual power, her momentum was still the same and with her disordered breathing, it was too late to stop her momentum. Fu Wang did not think that she would withdraw her spiritual power so abruptly. Under the force of Shu Yu barrelling towards him, he drew an arc in mid-air, before slamming into a rock.
When Shu Yu slammed into Fu Wang, he instinctively pulled her into his arms to protect her. As his arched back hit the rock, he used a hand to cover Shu Yu’s forehead. If he hadn’t done so, Shu Yu’s forehead would’ve slammed into the rock.
Although the situation sounded complicated, everything had happened so quickly that even Ji Luo Lian who had been watching the whole thing only got an inkling of what had happened after the two of them slammed into the rock.
He saw the person who’d appeared suddenly with the intent to attack him, saw the murderous intent in his indifferent eyes, saw the cold glint between his fingers, and also how that Tian Feng Jin Yu who called herself Shu Yu moved to stop the man’s attack. She hadn’t held back with that blow of hers.
But all of a sudden, the calm expression on the man’s face shattered and Shu Yu’s murderous aura was completely gone. The two of them retracted their powers and collided into each other like two idiots before slamming into the rocks again.
Sat on the boulder, Ji Luo Lian tilted his head and his long thick lashes trembled as a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.
That said, having slammed into a soft mat, Shu Yu quickly raised her head to see that it was Fu Wang. Probably in pain from the collision, his face was pale and his furrowed eyebrows twitched ever so slightly. His shoulders were arched forward in a protective posture and after taking a moment to recover, he slowly put down the palm he’d placed over Shu Yu’s forehead. The back of his hand was bleeding from the gravel that had plunged into it. The flying rubble had also made a small cut on his cheek and a drop of blood flowed from it.
She didn’t know how the injuries on his back were, or if he had hurt his organs. At just the thought of how the ‘fragile’ BOSS had cushioned her and slammed into the rocks, Shu Yu became worried that he’d simply fall apart like this.
When her worried gaze met Fu Wang’s stern eyes, Shu Yu shivered. His complexion turned very ugly as he scanned Shu Yu, then he said in a deep voice, “Don’t you know that it’s very dangerous to retract your spiritual power forcibly? Especially for powerful demon clans like yours whose powers are almost impossible to control. You could have been seriously injured. Even if you really hit me, I have ways to protect myself, I will not die that easily. If this happens again in the future, just let the attack hit me! Do not do something so dangerous again!”
A trace of blood overflowed from Shu Yu’s lips when she tried to talk. She spat out the mouthful of blood she hadn’t managed to swallow in time before flashing her blood-soaked red teeth with a smile, “I know…I know.”
Admitting her mistakes and never changing her ways is what Shu Yu solemnly swore by.
“Stop talking! Close your eyes and adjust your breathing!” Fu Wang let go of Shu Yu and pulled out a top-grade elixir from his Qian Kun pouch before stuffing it into her mouth. There was a slight tremble in his stern voice.
Shu Yu had closed her eyes to focus on her breathing so she didn’t see the underlying fear that Fu Wang had suppressed. The poison-laced needle will first seal one’s spiritual power temporarily, then it’ll hide within the body and slowly destroy the demon core. He had yet to develop an antidote for this and had only used it because of the surprise attack. If he hadn’t reacted fast enough, what would he do if he hurt Shu Yu!
Fu Wang felt anxious and angry and his hands that were hidden in his sleeve clenched tightly into a fist. He began to wonder why Shu Yu had appeared in this place. Now that they’ve run into each other here, she’ll definitely realise that he had deceived her……
Shu Yu was so startled by his sudden outburst that she didn’t stop to think why Fu Wang was here when he was supposed to be in seclusion. She calmly adjusted her breathing. In fact, her injuries weren’t as severe as Fu Wang had expected because her body was different from ordinary demons. She had the blood of the gods, and also top-grade fox clan pills which enabled her to recover quickly. On the contrary, she was more worried about Fu Wang. As a half-demon, his recovery rate was much slower and he always liked to put on a strong front in front of her.
After hurriedly converting the medicine for her use, Shu Yu opened her eyes and held onto Fu Wang’s hand, “How do you feel? Are your injuries serious?”
“It’s just superficial wounds.” Fu Wang said calmly. He was quick to compose his feelings and his complexion was much better now.
All this time, Ji Luo Lian had been trapped in the array yet he showed no sign of rushing to break the barrier. Instead, he had looked on quietly as the two acted all lovey-dovey and talked on and on. It was only at this moment that he suddenly uttered a “hey” to the both of them.
Shu Yu and Fu Wang looked towards him at the same time, and what had happened before became clear in their minds. Their expressions suddenly changed, with Shu Yu’s being one of annoyance and frustration while Fu Wang’s was alert and defensive, although he was unaware of the hostility in his own eyes.
“Hey, you got the lotus!” —— Shu Yu
“Who is this demon?” —— Fu Wang
Clearly, the two of them were focused on different things.
There was a trace of interest in Ji Luo Lian’s eyes as he looked at the both of them, then he suddenly opened his mouth and said to Fu Wang, “Are you the one that Shu Yu has been thinking about a dozen times a day, the one whom she keeps talking about again and again, the one she calls out to even in her sleep, the one she likes a lot and wants to sleep with, are you that Fu Wang?”
Shu Yu was in disbelief: WTF! You just betrayed your friend!!!
1. This is a chinese internet slang for an exaggerated way of saying “Nooo……don’t gooo” while reaching out one hand towards the person. ↩
