Chapter 265: Daoist Xuanji (2)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The woman still didn’t respond.
Seeing this, Ye Jingtang stabbed his spear into the ground, held the hilt of the saber with his left hand, and went over to her. His right hand touched the woman’s wrist.
But as soon as his hand reached halfway, the woman opened her peach blossom eyes!
Her clear eyes were as bright as stars. Although she didn’t say anything, Ye Jingtang could understand what she meant: You dare to stab me with a needle? You’re in big trouble!
Creak!
Ye Jingtang instantly took a few steps back and looked into the woman. Just as he was about to say something, he found that the woman had closed her eyes again. Then there was the sound of breathing. Her breathing was unstable, and it sounded like she was seriously injured.
Ye Jingtang waited for a moment, but the woman had no reaction at all. Just as he was hesitating, he heard a sound.
Swoosh!
From the corner of his eye, he saw Ning’er, who was dressed as a constable, flying over from the forest toward the unconscious woman.
Ye Jingtang hurriedly stopped Luo Ning. “Be careful! What are you doing?”
When Luo Ning saw the unconscious woman in white, she clearly panicked. “What did you do to her?”
Seeing Luo Ning’s expression, Ye Jingtang was a little confused. “Do you know her?”
Luo Ning didn’t know what to say. She quickly walked up to the woman and checked her breathing and pulse. She found that she had been poisoned by a few poisons, but she was still alive. She quickly took out a White Emperor Pill and stuffed it into the woman’s mouth. She even patted her face and called out, “Shuishui…?”
Pei Xiangjun arrived with her spear on her back and saw Luo Ning scrambling to save her. She was a little puzzled. “Jingtang, who is this?”
Ye Jingtang didn’t know who it was, but this woman probably had the strength of a Martial Chief. She ran away when she saw an official, but Ning’er still cared so much…
Who else could it be but the Pacifying Heaven Cult Master?
When Ye Jingtang thought of this, his heart froze, and he hurriedly went forward to check the woman’s pulse.
But before he could even touch her wrist, Luo Ning swatted the back of his hand.
Pa-
Luo Ning checked her pulse and found that something was wrong. She asked anxiously, “What did you poison her with?”
“1 only used a Soul Separating Needle. 1 didn’t use any other poison.”
“Where did you hit her?”
“Where…” Ye Jingtang gestured at the woman in white’s butt.
?!
Luo Ning’s eyes widened. She knew this crazy woman’s temper very well. She knew that Ye Jingtang was in big trouble. She hurriedly raised her hands, passed them under the woman’s legs, and carried her horizontally. “Hurry back to town. If she’s injured, even the princess won’t be able to protect you.”
Ye Jingtang took out a cloth belt to wrap the two spears and tied them together to make a temporary stretcher. He asked, “Who is she?”
Luo Ning placed the woman in white on the stretcher face down. After thinking for a moment, she took out a mask, covered her face tightly, and even changed her voice. “Can’t you guess who such a powerful woman is?”
Pei Xiangjun pulled out the Joyful Union Sword from the tree beside her and sized it up. Her eyes were slightly startled. “It seems to be Daoist Xuanji… Jingtang, didn’t you ask before you attacked?”
Ye Jingtang naturally knew who Daoist Xuanji was, but he had heard that Daoist Xuanji was an expert who had attained the Dao. She lived in seclusion all year round and never left the mountain. Moreover, when he left, the Imperial Court didn’t say that Daoist Xuanji would come to Wu Province. It was unexpected that he would suddenly bump into her here, and she was even injured.
Ye Jingtang and Third Lady lifted the stretcher and walked out of the mountains. He shook his head and said, “1 didn’t even touch her. She turned around and ran away without saying a word. Then she fell flat on the ground…”
Pei Xiangjun’s gaze was cautious. “She must be injured. Be careful. There should be other experts here. Someone who can injure Daoist Xuanji is definitely not an ordinary person.”
When Luo Ning heard this, she returned to her senses and carefully observed the surrounding forest. “The person who came is a top poison expert. If this person can injure her, the three of us might not even be able to last a round.” Ye Jingtang asked doubtfully, “Is she that powerful?”
Pei Xiangjun, carrying the stretcher in front, replied, “The top three of the Eight Chiefs can use all weapons. Do you think they’re small fries like Huang Yulong?”
Speaking of which, this was the first time Ye Jingtang had seen one of the current Eight Chiefs. Although he knew that they were very powerful, seeing Daoist Xuanji’s half-dead appearance, her invincible image in his imagination was greatly reduced.
But when he thought of how Dumdum and Yuhu were both newbs and liked to play, it wasn’t strange for their master to be like this. They were really of a common origin.
Seeing Luo Ning’s anxious and worried eyes, Ye Jingtang asked again, “Ning’er, are you familiar with her?”
Luo Ning was walking beside the stretcher like a nurse on the battlefield, holding Daoist Xuanji’s wrist and observing her situation at all times. She replied softly, “I used to travel around Jianghu. Before I went to the Pacifying Heaven Cult, I first went to Tu Province’s Void Jade Mountain. At that time, I met Daoist Xuanji and stayed at Qingping Monastery for a period of time. She originally wanted me to stay at Qingping Monastery, but in the end…”
Seeing that Luo Ning wanted to say something but hesitated, Ye Jingtang asked, “What happened in the end?”
When Luo Ning mentioned these old matters of Jianghu, her eyes were a little complicated.
Back then, in order to take revenge, she had wandered Jianghu and stayed in Qingping Monastery for a period of time. She had had a good relationship with Daoist Xuanji, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that they had been like sisters. She had even considered joining Void Jade Mountain.
However, Void Jade Mountain was highly regarded by the Imperial Court, and the sect master, Lu Taiqing, had been given the title of imperial preceptor. In essence, he had already drawn a clear line with Jianghu, and he had to consider the Imperial Court’s wishes in everything he did. If she joined the sect, it would be very difficult for her to take revenge in the future, so she had been very conflicted.
Coincidentally, during this time, she met Xue Baijin, who had just emerged. Xue Baijin was a rebel from the Pacifying Heaven Cult. She promised to teach her martial arts and help her destroy the Thousand Buddha Temple without any scruples. The two of them instantly hit it off.
Being related to the Pacifying Heaven Cult meant that she was destined to draw a clear line with the Imperial Court. Daoist Xuanji would definitely not agree to this marriage, so she could only secretly leave without saying goodbye and elope with Xue Baijin.
Later, during her ‘wedding’ with Xue Baijin, Daoist Xuanji thought that she had been forcefully abducted by the Pacifying Heaven Cult Master and even ran to the Heavenly South to save her from the sea of misery. She even almost got into a fight with Xue Baijin.
She couldn’t say that Xue Baijin was a woman. She could only say that she and Xue Baijin were truly in love, and from now on, she was a member of the Pacifying Heaven Cult.
The government and rebels were irreconcilable. As soon as she said this, they severed all ties with each other.
Luo Ning had always felt guilty toward Daoist Xuanji, but she had to avenge her family, so there was nothing she could do.
Now, she met her old friend again…
When Luo Ning thought of this, she suddenly felt that there was a big problem. She was following the little thief now. If Daoist Xuanji discovered her, how would she explain it?
First, she had abandoned her old love for her new love, committed herself to rebels, and became the wife of the rebel leader. Then she fell in love with someone else and had an affair with a young master of the Imperial Court…
If Daoist Xuanji discovered this, wouldn’t she hang and beat up a promiscuous woman like her?
Second, Ye Jingtang was a member of the government. With her, the cult mistress of the Pacifying Heaven Cult, following him, wouldn’t the matter of him working for both sides be completely exposed?!
Putting aside the fact that Ye Jingtang was a double-sided agent, he had even seduced Daoist Xuanji’s disciple and former best friend. If Daoist Xuanji knew this, if she didn’t castrate the little thief, she wouldn’t be worthy of her temper…
Luo Ning felt that something big was about to happen to Ye Jingtang. She hurriedly went to him and whispered in his ear, “When she wakes up, don’t let her know that I’m here.”
Seeing that the two of them knew each other, Ye Jingtang naturally knew that Ning’er couldn’t see the light of day. He nodded and said, “Then hide first. I’ll send her away.”
Luo Ning covered her face tightly. After speeding through the forest for a moment, she felt that this matter was an enormous thunderbolt that would explode sooner or later. She had to think of an explanation in advance and said, “I was snatched by you through coaxing and pestering. If we’re really discovered in the future, I… 1’11 say that I was working in the capital, but you caught me and took a fancy to my beauty, so you used both coaxing and coercion to detain me at home. I’m in Great Wei, and my heart is in the South Firmament Mountains…”
??
Ye Jingtang’s eyes were full of shock. “Then, wouldn’t this mean I’m a dog official who captured a beautiful rebel and took her home to humiliate? If Daoist Xuanji finds out, won’t she beat me to death?”
Luo Ning frowned. “If she knows the truth, won’t she still beat you to death? With my explanation, you can at least distance yourself from the Pacifying Heaven Cult. It’s nothing more than being known as having poor morals.”
Ye Jingtang thought about it and agreed. He had a close relationship with Ning’er. If he wanted Daoist Xuanji to believe that he wasn’t a spy of the Pacifying Heaven Cult, either Ning’er had fallen in love with someone else and betrayed Xue Baijin, or he, a dog official, had forcefully abducted someone’s wife and occupied Luo Ning.
It was obviously not appropriate for Ning’er to take the blame for them falling in love with each other, but if he took the blame for kidnapping a beauty, wouldn’t his image collapse?
Ye Jingtang thought for a moment and could only sigh. “Let’s take it one step at a time.. Let’s go back to town first…”
Chapter 265: Daoist Xuanji (2)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The woman still didn’t respond.
Seeing this, Ye Jingtang stabbed his spear into the ground, held the hilt of the saber with his left hand, and went over to her. His right hand touched the woman’s wrist.
But as soon as his hand reached halfway, the woman opened her peach blossom eyes!
Her clear eyes were as bright as stars. Although she didn’t say anything, Ye Jingtang could understand what she meant: You dare to stab me with a needle? You’re in big trouble!
Creak!
Ye Jingtang instantly took a few steps back and looked into the woman. Just as he was about to say something, he found that the woman had closed her eyes again. Then there was the sound of breathing. Her breathing was unstable, and it sounded like she was seriously injured.
Ye Jingtang waited for a moment, but the woman had no reaction at all. Just as he was hesitating, he heard a sound.
Swoosh!
From the corner of his eye, he saw Ning’er, who was dressed as a constable, flying over from the forest toward the unconscious woman.
Ye Jingtang hurriedly stopped Luo Ning. “Be careful! What are you doing?”
When Luo Ning saw the unconscious woman in white, she clearly panicked. “What did you do to her?”
Seeing Luo Ning’s expression, Ye Jingtang was a little confused. “Do you know her?”
Luo Ning didn’t know what to say. She quickly walked up to the woman and checked her breathing and pulse. She found that she had been poisoned by a few poisons, but she was still alive. She quickly took out a White Emperor Pill and stuffed it into the woman’s mouth. She even patted her face and called out, “Shuishui…?”
Pei Xiangjun arrived with her spear on her back and saw Luo Ning scrambling to save her. She was a little puzzled. “Jingtang, who is this?”
Ye Jingtang didn’t know who it was, but this woman probably had the strength of a Martial Chief. She ran away when she saw an official, but Ning’er still cared so much…
Who else could it be but the Pacifying Heaven Cult Master?
When Ye Jingtang thought of this, his heart froze, and he hurriedly went forward to check the woman’s pulse.
But before he could even touch her wrist, Luo Ning swatted the back of his hand.
Pa-
Luo Ning checked her pulse and found that something was wrong. She asked anxiously, “What did you poison her with?”
“1 only used a Soul Separating Needle. 1 didn’t use any other poison.”
“Where did you hit her?”
“Where…” Ye Jingtang gestured at the woman in white’s butt.
?!
Luo Ning’s eyes widened. She knew this crazy woman’s temper very well. She knew that Ye Jingtang was in big trouble. She hurriedly raised her hands, passed them under the woman’s legs, and carried her horizontally. “Hurry back to town. If she’s injured, even the princess won’t be able to protect you.”
Ye Jingtang took out a cloth belt to wrap the two spears and tied them together to make a temporary stretcher. He asked, “Who is she?”
Luo Ning placed the woman in white on the stretcher face down. After thinking for a moment, she took out a mask, covered her face tightly, and even changed her voice. “Can’t you guess who such a powerful woman is?”
Pei Xiangjun pulled out the Joyful Union Sword from the tree beside her and sized it up. Her eyes were slightly startled. “It seems to be Daoist Xuanji… Jingtang, didn’t you ask before you attacked?”
Ye Jingtang naturally knew who Daoist Xuanji was, but he had heard that Daoist Xuanji was an expert who had attained the Dao. She lived in seclusion all year round and never left the mountain. Moreover, when he left, the Imperial Court didn’t say that Daoist Xuanji would come to Wu Province. It was unexpected that he would suddenly bump into her here, and she was even injured.
Ye Jingtang and Third Lady lifted the stretcher and walked out of the mountains. He shook his head and said, “1 didn’t even touch her. She turned around and ran away without saying a word. Then she fell flat on the ground…”
Pei Xiangjun’s gaze was cautious. “She must be injured. Be careful. There should be other experts here. Someone who can injure Daoist Xuanji is definitely not an ordinary person.”
When Luo Ning heard this, she returned to her senses and carefully observed the surrounding forest. “The person who came is a top poison expert. If this person can injure her, the three of us might not even be able to last a round.” Ye Jingtang asked doubtfully, “Is she that powerful?”
Pei Xiangjun, carrying the stretcher in front, replied, “The top three of the Eight Chiefs can use all weapons. Do you think they’re small fries like Huang Yulong?”
Speaking of which, this was the first time Ye Jingtang had seen one of the current Eight Chiefs. Although he knew that they were very powerful, seeing Daoist Xuanji’s half-dead appearance, her invincible image in his imagination was greatly reduced.
But when he thought of how Dumdum and Yuhu were both newbs and liked to play, it wasn’t strange for their master to be like this. They were really of a common origin.
Seeing Luo Ning’s anxious and worried eyes, Ye Jingtang asked again, “Ning’er, are you familiar with her?”
Luo Ning was walking beside the stretcher like a nurse on the battlefield, holding Daoist Xuanji’s wrist and observing her situation at all times. She replied softly, “I used to travel around Jianghu. Before I went to the Pacifying Heaven Cult, I first went to Tu Province’s Void Jade Mountain. At that time, I met Daoist Xuanji and stayed at Qingping Monastery for a period of time. She originally wanted me to stay at Qingping Monastery, but in the end…”
Seeing that Luo Ning wanted to say something but hesitated, Ye Jingtang asked, “What happened in the end?”
When Luo Ning mentioned these old matters of Jianghu, her eyes were a little complicated.
Back then, in order to take revenge, she had wandered Jianghu and stayed in Qingping Monastery for a period of time. She had had a good relationship with Daoist Xuanji, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that they had been like sisters. She had even considered joining Void Jade Mountain.
However, Void Jade Mountain was highly regarded by the Imperial Court, and the sect master, Lu Taiqing, had been given the title of imperial preceptor. In essence, he had already drawn a clear line with Jianghu, and he had to consider the Imperial Court’s wishes in everything he did. If she joined the sect, it would be very difficult for her to take revenge in the future, so she had been very conflicted.
Coincidentally, during this time, she met Xue Baijin, who had just emerged. Xue Baijin was a rebel from the Pacifying Heaven Cult. She promised to teach her martial arts and help her destroy the Thousand Buddha Temple without any scruples. The two of them instantly hit it off.
Being related to the Pacifying Heaven Cult meant that she was destined to draw a clear line with the Imperial Court. Daoist Xuanji would definitely not agree to this marriage, so she could only secretly leave without saying goodbye and elope with Xue Baijin.
Later, during her ‘wedding’ with Xue Baijin, Daoist Xuanji thought that she had been forcefully abducted by the Pacifying Heaven Cult Master and even ran to the Heavenly South to save her from the sea of misery. She even almost got into a fight with Xue Baijin.
She couldn’t say that Xue Baijin was a woman. She could only say that she and Xue Baijin were truly in love, and from now on, she was a member of the Pacifying Heaven Cult.
The government and rebels were irreconcilable. As soon as she said this, they severed all ties with each other.
Luo Ning had always felt guilty toward Daoist Xuanji, but she had to avenge her family, so there was nothing she could do.
Now, she met her old friend again…
When Luo Ning thought of this, she suddenly felt that there was a big problem. She was following the little thief now. If Daoist Xuanji discovered her, how would she explain it?
First, she had abandoned her old love for her new love, committed herself to rebels, and became the wife of the rebel leader. Then she fell in love with someone else and had an affair with a young master of the Imperial Court…
If Daoist Xuanji discovered this, wouldn’t she hang and beat up a promiscuous woman like her?
Second, Ye Jingtang was a member of the government. With her, the cult mistress of the Pacifying Heaven Cult, following him, wouldn’t the matter of him working for both sides be completely exposed?!
Putting aside the fact that Ye Jingtang was a double-sided agent, he had even seduced Daoist Xuanji’s disciple and former best friend. If Daoist Xuanji knew this, if she didn’t castrate the little thief, she wouldn’t be worthy of her temper…
Luo Ning felt that something big was about to happen to Ye Jingtang. She hurriedly went to him and whispered in his ear, “When she wakes up, don’t let her know that I’m here.”
Seeing that the two of them knew each other, Ye Jingtang naturally knew that Ning’er couldn’t see the light of day. He nodded and said, “Then hide first. I’ll send her away.”
Luo Ning covered her face tightly. After speeding through the forest for a moment, she felt that this matter was an enormous thunderbolt that would explode sooner or later. She had to think of an explanation in advance and said, “I was snatched by you through coaxing and pestering. If we’re really discovered in the future, I… 1’11 say that I was working in the capital, but you caught me and took a fancy to my beauty, so you used both coaxing and coercion to detain me at home. I’m in Great Wei, and my heart is in the South Firmament Mountains…”
??
Ye Jingtang’s eyes were full of shock. “Then, wouldn’t this mean I’m a dog official who captured a beautiful rebel and took her home to humiliate? If Daoist Xuanji finds out, won’t she beat me to death?”
Luo Ning frowned. “If she knows the truth, won’t she still beat you to death? With my explanation, you can at least distance yourself from the Pacifying Heaven Cult. It’s nothing more than being known as having poor morals.”
Ye Jingtang thought about it and agreed. He had a close relationship with Ning’er. If he wanted Daoist Xuanji to believe that he wasn’t a spy of the Pacifying Heaven Cult, either Ning’er had fallen in love with someone else and betrayed Xue Baijin, or he, a dog official, had forcefully abducted someone’s wife and occupied Luo Ning.
It was obviously not appropriate for Ning’er to take the blame for them falling in love with each other, but if he took the blame for kidnapping a beauty, wouldn’t his image collapse?
Ye Jingtang thought for a moment and could only sigh. “Let’s take it one step at a time.. Let’s go back to town first…”
