Iron Man and Darling - 18+ Full Version

Old Man with Painted Face immediately rushed out and said, "That's easy to do."
After watching Old Man with Painted Face leave, Che Zhan hurriedly asked, "What terrible problem did you think of?"
Yu Weiwei said, "Have you heard of the evil art of 'Human-Ghost Fusion'? Monsters who practice this evil art eat during the day and absorb spirits at night. They live in caves during the day and don't come out until sunset. No matter what divine weapon or sharp weapon they encounter, they can't hurt them. If they encounter them, they'll faint."
Che Zhan asked, "Why would they faint?"
Yu Weiwei said, "I don't understand. Even my master can't explain it."
Che Zhan said, "Weiwei, if this is really the case, we need to come up with a solution as soon as possible. I'll wait for news in Hadalik Town for now. You, Aying, and Aishan go back and ask your master for details."
Yu Weiwei said, "That's exactly what I meant, but I want Aishan to stay and take care of you. But don't let her act alone."
Che Zhan said, "I'm not a child. Why should I take care of you? I'll feel at ease if the three of you are together."
Jiang Yingji said, "Forget it, clothes, food, and bathing are all necessary." Yu
Weiwei said, "Don't say anything more, we're leaving. Hadalik is less than a mile ahead. Don't go out at night."
Aishan said, "Weiwei, you two shouldn't travel at night either! How long will it take to get back?"
Yu Weiwei said, "At most three days. Aishan, while we're gone, you have to keep an eye on him. He doesn't seem to believe in the 'King of the Nine Springs Hell' yet, which is very dangerous."
Aishan said, "I know, you two be careful."
Aishan noticed the strange expression on Che Zhan's face and said to Yu Weiwei, "You two go and come back quickly, I can't keep an eye on this ox for long."
Che Zhan laughed loudly, "That's the downside of having a wife."
Yu Weiwei and Jiang Yingji were heading north, and even Che Zhan didn't know where they were going. He turned back to Aishan and asked, "Do you know where her master is?" "
Aishan said, "Outside the southwestern border, there's a place called 'Wind Cave.' Inside, there's a Taoist temple and a Buddhist temple. The temple isn't big, and Master Awei, 'Qingming Shangren,' lives there. Master Aying, 'Wushang Tuoluo,' lives in the temple. They haven't left the martial world for over thirty years."
Upon entering Hadalik Town, seeing the diverse crowd, Che Zhan said, "The border region is really too chaotic."
Aishan said, "Actually, it's much better than the Central Plains and my Rakshasa. The people in the border region are straightforward and cheerful, and they don't know how to scheme and plot."
They found an inn, fortunately with upper rooms, all made of wood and stone. After bathing, they ate first, without even having a table in the living room. There were a dozen or so tables, but quite a few diners, some staying at the inn, others coming specifically to eat. Aishan noticed four girls in the east corner and whispered to Che Zhan, "Azhan, do you know those four women?"
Che Zhan smiled and said, "They're from the Zhennu Sect! They're the four younger sisters of Palace Master Zhenzhen."
Aishan said, "Could they also be staying at this inn?" "
Che Zhan laughed, "Unless they haven't heard of the 'King of the Nine Springs Hell' appearing, or even understand his power?"
Ai Shan said, "They're also watching us."
Che Zhan said, "No! Their eyes are really on the two men at the very back."
Ai Shan said, "Yes! I also felt that those two were acting strangely. They were eating and looking around, as if searching for something."
Che Zhan said softly, "Eat quickly, let's go back to our room! This place might not be peaceful tonight." Back in their room, before they had even finished a cup of tea, they suddenly heard a knock at the door.
"Who is it?" Ai Shan called out loudly.
"It's us." Opening the door, Ai Shan was stunned! Standing outside were four young women from the Chaste Maiden Cult.
Che Zhan greeted them, "Gentlemen, you must have something to discuss with us, please come in."
The four women entered the room, and Ai Shan smiled, "Please sit wherever you like."
One of the women said, "Don't be so polite! We're also staying at this inn."
Che Zhan smiled, "How should we address you?"
The eldest of the four women said, “My name is Tan Lihua, my third sister is Ren Jie, my fourth sister is Liu Xu, and my fifth sister is Bai Lian.” She pointed out each of them, and added, “Our elder sister will also arrive before dark.” Che
Zhan said, “Now, what brings you four here?”
“Young Master Che! You must have noticed those two men at the back of the dining hall?”
Ai Shan hurriedly interjected, “Miss Lihua, do you know their origins?”
Tan Lihua said, “Something seems amiss, but we don’t know why, so we came to ask Young Master Che.”
Che Zhan said, “What did you four notice?”
Ren Jie interjected, “We, the Chaste Women’s Sect, have a secret technique for observing qi passed down by our founder, which makes it easiest to distinguish between evil spirits. Just now, we saw that those two were shrouded in evil qi, but we don’t know why.”
Che Zhan said, “Do you know of any evil figures who have appeared recently?”
Tan Lihua said, “My sister went to investigate because of this, and she heard that a great evil has appeared.”
Che Zhan said, “I wonder if the two people we just saw are related to that great evil figure?” "
Liu Xu chimed in, "That's exactly what we were thinking, but we don't want to cause trouble for him before we've confirmed it."
Suddenly, a woman outside the door said, "Li Hua! Please invite Young Master Che and his wife to the back to talk."
Tan Li Hua hurriedly said upon hearing this, "My sister is back."
Che Zhan also wanted to hear what Palace Master Zhenzhen had to say, and laughed, "The Chaste Maiden Sect hates men the most. Li Hua, you and Ai Shan can go! I'm not exactly evil, but I'm not exactly upright either."
Ren Jie said, "Alright, we sensed your evil aura as soon as we entered."
Che Zhan laughed heartily, "The same as the two you saw earlier?"
Tan Li Hua said, "No! It's not the same as that kind of evil aura."
Ai Shan chuckled, "You four go back first, I'll follow you."
After the four beautiful women's cold faces left, Ai Shan buried her head in Che Zhan's arms and said, "She said you were full of evil aura, what kind of evil aura did she mean?"
Che Zhan kissed her and said, "What do you think?" "
Aishang chuckled softly; "It's just that she has a seductive charm that makes women both afraid and attracted."
Che Zhan held her tenderly for a while, then whispered, "Go quickly and find out how much she knows about the 'King of the Nine Springs Hell'."
Aishan said, "She wants to invite you too. I think she's gradually becoming interested in your seductive charm."
Che Zhan said, "I like your fire, but I don't like her ice. What's it like to sleep with a block of ice? Go quickly."
Behind the shop was a large, luxurious room, from which many women's voices could be heard. It turned out that this was where Palace Master Zhenzhen lived. At this time, there were not only Tan Lihua, Liu Xu, and the other three, but also seven or eight other young girls. Strangely, they were all young and beautiful. Even more strangely, when no men were present, the frost on their faces disappeared completely. However, everyone was very nervous at this moment, undoubtedly because they had encountered some serious problem.
"Who?" Zhenzhen suddenly heard a noise outside.
Aishan said, "Palace Master, it's me! Aishan." The door opened, and Palace Master Zhenzhen walked out, saying, "
You're alone? Where's your half?"
"Palace Master, he went outside to investigate," Ai Shan lied.
After sitting down in the room, Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "Tonight after midnight, I don't know how many martial artists in the shop will suffer. I called you here to warn you: if you hear any noise at night, don't go out to investigate."
Ai Shan asked, "What's that noise?"
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "Ghostly wails and howls, of course you know about the 'King of the Nine Springs Hell'."
Aishan said, "I've heard of it, but I don't know how powerful it is?"
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "Whenever there are strange noises coming from the night, never go out to investigate. Inside the house, they have taboos and won't chase you. Once you step out of the house or cave, those half-human, half-ghost things will approach you. When the strange noises are within a few feet of you, the person being invaded will be mentally disturbed and unable to control themselves with any internal energy. After that, they will be at his mercy. That's all I know."
Aishan asked, "How many of these monsters are there?"
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "The main figures are the so-called King of the Nine Springs Hell and his half-ghost ministers and the Bloodsucking Yin Mother, but there are also many martial arts figures who have been harmed and manipulated. They are a group that is controlled, and the victims themselves have mostly lost their autonomy."
Aishan said, "I heard that these monsters even harm the old, weak, women, and children. Don't they specifically target people with martial arts skills?" "
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, 'That's a rumor, it's untrue. The King of Nine Springs Hell, his half-ghost minister, and the Blood-Sucking Yin Mother eat as usual during the day, and look no different from ordinary people. But at night, they practice their skills, and the supplement for their training is entirely by absorbing the essence, energy, and spirit of martial artists
. The victims die as if they're sleeping, without any injury or trace, and there's no flaw to be found. They not only control the victims, but also harm them after they've used them. Some they harm even if they're not used.' Aishan said, 'Thank you, Palace Master. I have to go back and tell Azhan. It's getting dark, and I have to stop him from going out.'
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, 'Lihua noticed two men in front of the shop. The situation is strange. Aishan, don't provoke them. They're probably being controlled.'
Aishan said, 'Stop them and investigate.'
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, 'No, you can't!'" "During the day, if you don't seek him out, he won't harm you. But if you harm him, he will unleash something upon you that no internal energy can withstand. Once you are hit, you will lose your autonomy and be at the mercy of the monster at night." This statement truly shocked Ai Shan, who hurriedly took her leave.
After Ai Shan left, the Palace Master Zhenzhen said to the other girls, "Our master has arrived and told us to do our utmost to seize the Heavenly Empress Bell. Subduing Gu Bufan and the King of the Nine Springs Hell both depend on the Heavenly Empress Bell."

Chapter Twenty-Five: A Clash of Titans, Who Will Win

? The group of three women and two men walked until sunrise. At this time, Ma Wuquan stopped and asked, "Among you four, does anyone know the location of Stone Hat Peak?"
Yu Wei smiled and said, "If Master Ma doesn't know, just go fifty miles northwest and you'll see a round-topped peak. But I wonder why Hasatu specifically agreed to duel with the Divine Conch Sword Demon there? Could there be a conspiracy?"
Ma Wuquan cupped his hands and said, "Whatever the conspiracy, we'll be able to see it by observing from the shadows." Che Zhan laughed, “
Brother Ma, although I consider you half evil, I still have to remind you that there are problems behind both the Divine Conch Sword Demon and Hashatu. The duel at Stone Hat Peak is probably not simple. When the time comes, pay more attention to the shadows and watch less of the fighting. One side has the ‘Xiao's Bewitching Charm’ Yin Art, and the other side has the Skeleton Divine Art. These extremely evil things are best used in covert operations.”
Ma Wuquan laughed loudly, “Haha! You romantic ghost, thank you for reminding me. When we fight in the future, I won’t draw my weapon.”
Che Zhan laughed, “I’m afraid the two of us will never fight. By the way, from now on, don’t mention the ‘Heavenly Queen Bell’.”
Ma Wuquan asked, “Why?”
Che Zhan said, “We are not all-seeing and all-hearing. No one can guarantee that they can detect that no one is in the shadows. If we don’t say anything, who can be sure that we don’t have the Heavenly Queen Bell? The reason why Gu Bufan doesn’t show himself is because he can’t determine the whereabouts of the Heavenly Queen Bell. He has never dared to use his Skeleton Divine Art.”
Ma Wuquan was truly stunned. He nodded, cupped his hands, and said, "Brilliant! Brilliant! See you at Stone Hat Peak." After
Ma Wuquan left, Yu Weiwei smiled at Che Zhan and said, "You care about him?"
Che Zhan said, "Come closer."
The three women approached together, listening to Che Zhan whisper, "Do you remember when I saw him in Xiaoyao Valley?"
Yu Weiwei said, "You said there was a crazy old man talking to him."
Che Zhan said, "I've thought of every senior figure in the martial arts world, but I couldn't think of a crazy old man like that. I almost laughed out loud."
Jiang Yingji said, "You've figured it out."
Che Zhan chuckled and said, "That's my master."
"Wow!" The three women exclaimed in surprise. Yu Weiwei said, "Isn't your master someone who never leaves the martial arts graveyard?"
Che Zhan said, "Yes!" So I never would have thought of him. Then I remembered Ma Wuquan's conversation with him. Ma Wuquan seemed surprised by the appearance of the mad old man and said, "You old man, don't you come from that place?" Then I remembered that I had a senior brother whose name I didn't know and whom I had never met. After a few connections, I suddenly understood.
Jiang Yingji said, "Why doesn't he acknowledge you?"
Che Zhan said, "Perhaps this is some kind of arrangement by my mad master."
Ai Shan chuckled, "Madam Xuanbing and Gu Bufan still want to hire him as an assassin."
Yu Weiwei jumped up and said, "This is also part of the arrangement."
Che Zhan said, "We absolutely cannot show anything. We should remain ambiguous with him and with others, making it difficult for people to understand."
Ai Shan said, "Ah Zhan, of course he knows you are his junior brother."
Yu Weiwei smiled and said, "Then there's no need to ask. What's funny is Ah Zhan's master, leading his senior disciple to play tricks on his junior disciple. It's really interesting. He must be very proud of himself in secret. " Che Zhan laughed, “
My master’s temperament is such that he never treats me like a disciple. He jokes and says whatever comes to mind, without a trace of seriousness. He seems crazy, but he’s actually an optimist.”
Jiang Yingji laughed, “No wonder he doesn’t care about you at all.”
Che Zhan said, “Let’s not talk about family matters now. Pay attention to the sounds along the way. We can hear a group of people running on the left. There are mountains ahead. Let’s climb up and take a look.”
Ai Shan immediately ran out and said, “Take your time. I’ll go up and take a look first.”
Che Zhan suddenly stopped and said, “Wait! There’s already a fight. I wonder who they are? Ai Shan, go to the left. It’s less than a mile away.”
Ai Shan changed direction and rushed out first. When she reached the edge of a forest, she suddenly stepped back. She had discovered two old men fighting desperately. She exclaimed to herself, “Who are they? Such high skill!” "
It was a meadow, no more than a few acres in size, surrounded by woods. Che Zhan, Yu Weiwei, and Jiang Yingji arrived. Ai Shan whispered, 'Look, who are those two strange-voiced old men?'
Che Zhan looked for a while and shook his head, saying, 'Never seen them before, just newly emerged senior figures.'
Yu Weiwei said, 'Zhan, how about comparing their skill to a few other seniors?'
Che Zhan said, 'It surpasses Wen Buming and Hu Lai. The one in red robes is using the legendary 'Great Luo Heavenly Immortal' Palm.'
Yu Weiwei asked, 'What about the one in green robes?'
Che Zhan said, 'Wait, let me observe him more. His skill is a bit strange.'
Yu Weiwei solemnly said, 'I'll tell you, that's the most ferocious 'Crimson Demon Skill,' commonly known in the martial arts world as the 'Fierce Ghost Crimson Flame Skill.' From afar, it only looks a bit strange, but if you fight within five feet of him, your whole body feels like it's in a furnace, unbearably hot. This is recorded in martial arts legends, but hasn't been heard of for centuries.'" "
Che Zhan said, "I never expected to discover such an extraordinary person by chance. Judging from the situation, they've met their match. Weiwei, be careful, there are quite a few people hiding in the surrounding forest."
Jiang Yingji suddenly said, "Ah Zhan, after we parted ways with Dafo'er and Ma Buluan at Centipede Village, what did that old man who secretly warned you say? He said the Divine Conch Sword Demon..."
“Yes,” Yu Weiwei interjected, “He said the Divine Conch Sword was one of two hidden weapons directly planted by Gu Bufan.”
Ai Shan said, “Ah Zhan warned Ma Wuquan again, why bring this up suddenly?”
Che Zhan said, “Weiwei, are you afraid this old man is another one planted by Gu Bufan?”
Suddenly someone in the shadows chimed in, “That’s right, it’s the one in the green robe. He and the one in the red robe are the oldest among those who have appeared in the martial world so far.”
Che Zhan hurriedly said, “Senior, please bestow upon me a Dharma name.”
The man chuckled, “You actually figured out that I am a monk, remarkable! Truly…” "No! This humble Taoist, Jingjingzi, cannot reveal myself for the time being. Young benefactor, you must pay special attention to the old man in green robes. He is not a wicked person. The Divine Conch Sword Demon is his grand-disciple. They were invited by Gu Bufan through some unknown means."
Che Zhan asked, "What is his Taoist name?"
The Taoist in the shadows solemnly replied, "Chichi Tianzun is over a hundred years old. His 'Chichi Demon Art' has made him immortal. His only strong enemy back then was that old man in red robes, called 'Hongyun Ancestor.' He was invited by your master. His 'Great Luo Heavenly Immortal' palm is evenly matched with the 'Chichi Demon Art.'"
Che Zhan asked, "Taoist Jingjingzi, why won't you reveal your true form?"
Jingjingzi replied, "This humble Taoist has unavoidable difficulties. Young benefactor, please don't ask any more questions. This humble Taoist cannot stay any longer."
After saying this, Che Zhan noticed that he had already left and immediately said to the three women, "Let's hurry to Stone Hat Peak." Yu Weiwei said, "
Master Jingjingzi said that the Crimson Demon Celestial Venerable is not a truly evil person. What does that imply?"
Che Zhan said, "It means I should show mercy."
During the journey, Yu Weiwei pointed into the distance and said, "Ah Zhan, the highest and most barren peak ahead is Stone Hat Peak. Oh no! Time's up."
Che Zhan said, "It can't be over so quickly, can it? Let's hurry." Ai Shan, who had fallen behind, suddenly felt as if a large bird flew past in the forest to her side. Involuntarily, she was lifted to the top of a large tree.
Yu Weiwei noticed something was wrong and asked urgently, "Ah Shan, what did you find?"
Ai Shan waved her hands wildly and said, "Weiwei, Ah Ying, come and see! The 'Crimson Demon Celestial Venerable' flew past!"
Che Zhan shouted, "Come down quickly! We're going to miss the show. If we're any later, even the grand finale will be over."
Yu Weiwei said, "How did the Red Cloud Ancestor and the Crimson Demon Celestial Venerable stop fighting?" " Che Zhan
said, 'The older generation are fickle; they fight when they want to fight, and disperse when they want to disperse. What's so strange about that?'
Jiang Yingji said, 'There are still twenty-odd miles to go, and four mountain peaks to cross.'
After crossing two peaks, Che Zhan suddenly stopped, his eyes fixed on a mountain path, as if he had discovered something strange. Yu Weiwei asked anxiously, 'What do you see?'
Che Zhan said, 'Look, who is Chi Chi Tianzun supporting?'
Yu Weiwei said, 'Wow! It's Shenluo Jiansha.'
Che Zhan said, 'He's badly injured, otherwise he wouldn't need his master to support him.'
Yu Weiwei said, 'Ah Zhan! We know what kind of person Shenluo Jiansha is. Although we haven't fought him, we have about 80% of what he's capable of.'
Che Zhan said, 'I understand. He'll probably be defeated by Hashatu in less than two hundred moves.' Suddenly, he had a clever idea, leaped forward, and shouted, 'Come with me!'
Yu Weiwei asked anxiously, 'What are you going to do?'" "
Che Zhan said, 'The Crimson Demon Celestial Venerable must be facing difficulties if he doesn't put his disciple down to treat his injuries.' The three women didn't have time to say more and followed closely. In one breath, Che Zhan arrived in front of the Crimson Demon Celestial Venerable.
'Senior! Quickly put your disciple down, or you'll endanger his life.'
The Crimson Demon Celestial Venerable said, 'Boy, who are you?'
Che Zhan said, 'Senior, is asking my name more important than your disciple's life?'
The Crimson Demon Celestial Venerable scolded, 'Get out of my way! How much power do you have? I don't know that Ichiro won't die.'
Che Zhan sneered, 'Look at your disciple's dark complexion, do you know why?'
The Crimson Demon Celestial Venerable said, 'He's been hit by the Yin-Yang Talisman, which I can force out with my power.'
Che Zhan laughed and said, 'What if he's also been poisoned? If you don't treat the poison first and try to force out the talisman, the talisman won't be expelled, and the poison will attack his heart. Then you'd better prepare your coffin. '" "
Upon hearing this, the Crimson Demon Heavenly Venerable was greatly alarmed. He immediately put Yin Yilang down, quickly examined him, and his expression changed. He roared, 'That Hashatu!
How dare he use two Yin arts simultaneously!' Che Zhan said, 'Senior! Quickly check what kind of poison it is!'
The Crimson Demon Heavenly Venerable said, 'It's his Yin Poison Scorpion. Boy! I was careless. Thank you for reminding me.' The Crimson Demon Heavenly Venerable hurriedly took out a pill bottle from his body, poured out a pill, and was about to pry open Yin Yilang's mouth...
'Wait!' Che Zhan suddenly pounced to stop him.
The Crimson Demon Heavenly Venerable said, 'Boy! What do you want to do?'
Che Zhan said, 'Senior! Look at your disciple's eyes. He wants to speak, but he can't make a sound.'
The Crimson Demon Heavenly Venerable sighed, 'The Yin-Yang Talisman and the Yin Poison Scorpion can't stop him from speaking? That's right, he hasn't said a word.'
Che Zhan turned around and said, 'Weiwei, come here. Has Brother Yin been poisoned by some other evil art?' "
The three women, who had been standing there stunned, went over and examined Yin Yilang closely. After a long while, they said, "He has indeed been poisoned by some evil technique; a shadow has appeared in his eyes." Chiba
Tianzun shouted, "The Yin Soul Bell! That bastard has the Yin Soul Bell on him!"
Che Zhan said, "Senior! Hasatu has used all three techniques simultaneously; there's no doubt he's determined to kill your disciple. Now that we've found out, things are easier. Quickly treat him, but be careful of the Yin-Yang Talisman. Once it invades the heart, it's more serious than the poison attacking the heart."
Chiba Tianzun said, "Boy! The Yin Soul Bell can control the mind. Treating the poison will accelerate the Yin-Yang Talisman's attack on the heart, while forcing the talisman will accelerate the poison's attack. This is a real dilemma; Yilang is doomed."
Che Zhan said, "So, Senior is powerless to help?" "Chiba Tianzun blushed, rubbing his hands nervously.
Che Zhan stopped talking, immediately squatted down, and gestured to the three women to carefully support Yin Yilang. He secretly channeled his Five Thunder Divine Skill, extending one palm to press on the injured man's chest. With a flick of his left hand, he slapped his pocket, and a golden scorpion crawled out, its three tails swiftly piercing Yin Yilang's neck, while he chanted incantations. Chiba Tianzun, watching from the side, was dumbfounded, utterly at a loss. After about a quarter of an hour, Che Zhan withdrew his hand and said to the three women, "Quickly help Yin Yilang to lean against the tree." The three women didn't stand on ceremony, each taking one arm, and dragged Yin Yilang like a dead dog to sit under the tree. Che Zhan followed, pressing his hands on the injured man's chest again, this time forcing the talisman.
Suddenly, Yin Yilang let out a cry, his eyes regaining their light, his complexion improving. Only then did Che Zhan release his hands, smiling at Chiba Tianzun, "Senior!" "Your disciple is alright. A couple of days of rest and quiet will be fine."
Chi Ba Tianzun asked, "Brother, who are you?"
Che Zhan replied, "It's nothing. We're adversaries. It's embarrassing to reveal my name. Farewell." He then cupped his hands and led the three women away.
Chi Ba Tianzun said, "Hey, hey, hey! Brother, you can't just leave like that."
Suddenly, Yin Yilang whispered, "Master, his name is Che Zhan."
Chi Ba Tianzun exclaimed in surprise, "What? That's the kid we're looking for!"
Yin Yilang said, "Master! What do we do?"
Chi Ba Tianzun laughed loudly, "Haha! What do we do? Nothing! You rascal, with your injury, I'm doomed!"
Yin Yilang said, "Master, what do you mean?"
Chi Ba Tianzun said, "Mean? Mean my ass! Gu Bufan was up to no good. He wanted us to run into a brick wall. Fine! Let's play a trick."
Yin Yilang said, "Master, what do you mean, disciple doesn't understand?"
Chiba Tianzun said, "Boy, listen, your dog's life was saved by someone. From now on, if you encounter him, don't fight."
Yin Yilang said, "Yes, disciple understands."
Che Zhan had no intention of going to Shimao Peak. He led the three women westward aimlessly. After noon, he went wherever he saw smoke. He seemed hungry. At this time, he asked Yu Weiwei, "Weiwei, are there any towns ahead?"
Yu Weiwei said, "You should ask Aying. She knows them best."
Jiang Yingji laughed and said, "If you go another thirty li, you'll reach the desert. There's a town called Hadalik on the edge of the desert, but there's nothing good to eat there."
Che Zhan said, "There must be roast beef, right?"
Jiang Yingji smiled and said, "Of course there is, beef is the locals' staple food."
Yu Weiwei suddenly said, "I'm afraid we won't be able to go. Look to the side."
Che Zhan turned his head and saw seven women and five middle-aged men. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Who are those people?"
Jiang Yingji said, "Prepare to make a move. Two of them are people you've heard of but haven't met yet."
Che Zhan said, "Madam Xuanbing and Hasatu?"
Yu Weiwei said, "That's right! They've seen us too. Let's just go and meet them."
Che Zhan said, "If they don't move, we'll wait for our chance to act. These two still have some use."
"Use?" Yu Weiwei was taken aback.
Che Zhan said, "They're also looking for Gu Bufan. Eliminating them, while reducing the number of enemies, would be a great help to Gu Bufan, so it's a 50/50 split."
As the two sides approached, a middle-aged woman, still beautiful, called out sweetly, "Oh! Isn't that Young Master Che over there?"
Che Zhan recognized her as Madam Xuanbing and wasn't surprised at being called out. He laughed heartily, "Madam, it's rare, it's rare that we finally meet."
Madam Xuanbing surprisingly acted with composure, laughing loudly, "How interesting! You've never seen me before, and I've never seen you before, yet we can both recognize each other today. Heaven really knows how to arrange things! Oh! Are those three ladies 'Daughter of God,' 'Eight Goddesses,' and 'Lightning Sword'?" Yu
Wei smiled slightly, "Their names are too common, Madam, please forgive my rudeness."
Madam Xuanbing pointed to the middle-aged man beside her and said, "Do you all know this person?"
Che Zhan laughed, "He defeated the Divine Conch Sword Demon and shook the Northern Desert. He's probably 'Great Desert Golden Spear' Hashatu." "
Hashatu laughed loudly, "Haha! Brother Che Zhan, no need for formalities. Without fighting, we are all brothers under heaven."
Che Zhan laughed loudly, "Brother Ha, judging from the situation, you and your wife show no murderous intent today. Could it be that you have other important matters to attend to?"
Madam Xuanbing said amicably, "If Old Ghost Gu doesn't die, our weapons will rust. We all know that. To be honest, there's no enmity between us. Young Master Che, don't you agree?"
Che Zhan laughed loudly, "To be honest, we can't be called friends either. Where does Madam intend to go?"
Madam Xuanbing said, "Young Master Che, can you name how many groups of powerful enemies Gu Bufan has?"
"Of course, Madam knows best. Looking across the martial world, Gu Bufan doesn't even take them seriously. " "
Madam Xuanbing chuckled, "You're too kind. Although only you and I are the ones who want his life, he also dares not underestimate the 'Outer Alliance.' Although they are a rabble, driven by profit, we cannot ignore them. However, there are three newcomers who are even more terrifying than Gu Bufan. I'm afraid you don't know yet! I'm going to investigate. If my information is correct, I'm afraid I'll destroy the martial world."
Che Zhan asked, "Is there really such a person?"
Hasatu said, "Not entirely human, but not entirely ghost either. Brother, have you heard of the name 'King of the Nine Springs Hell'? Currently, there are secret rumors circulating in the martial world that this hybrid of 'human, ghost, and demon' has already had his two most powerful subordinates appear. The male is called 'Yang,' and the female is called 'Yin.' They have already shown themselves at the 'Ancient Poison Spring.'"
Che Zhan asked, "Just called Yang and Yin?" "
Hashatu said, "The positive one appeared once thirteen or fourteen years ago on Borneo. The local martial arts world called him 'Half-Ghost Minister.' When the locals mentioned the Half-Ghost Minister, even the dead would widen their eyes because he had killed more than seven thousand people on Borneo, sparing neither the old nor the weak, nor women and children. The negative one appeared in Victoria, with the same situation as the positive one, but killing even more people. At that time, people called her 'Vampire Mother Yin.' Later, she was finally discovered by the Central Plains martial arts world. They came from 'Dark Island,' also known as 'Sunless Island,' because the island is shrouded in sea fog all year round, making it an island that is invisible to sailors. Countless ships have sunk there throughout history."
Che Zhan turned to Yu Weiwei and asked, "Have you heard of this island's name?"
Yu Weiwei said, "There are rumors about the island, but I have never heard of the monster 'Nine Springs Hell King.'"
Madam Xuanbing said, "That's because the 'Nine Springs Hell King' has never appeared in the Central Plains martial arts world before. This time, if he appears, the entire Central Plains martial arts world will definitely be in an uproar within ten days." "
Che Zhan asked, 'What kind of evil tricks does the King of Nine Springs Hell possess?'
Madam Xuanbing replied, 'If we know, it's not so scary. We can always come up with a countermeasure.'
Che Zhan said, 'Please, Madam! I will keep an eye on things.'
After Madam Xuanbing led her group of subordinates away, Che Zhan asked the three women, 'Was there any conspiracy behind her words?'
Jiang Yingji said, 'No matter how cunning she is, she can't escape Awei's eyes.'
Yu Wei shook her head slightly and said, 'Although it's not easy to see through the eyes of the demoness Xuanbing, I definitely can't miss what Hashatu said. This matter is probably true.'
'Absolutely true.'
The voice came from the cliff on the right. Che Zhan looked up sharply and saw that it was the Flower-Faced Gang Leader. He was overjoyed and said, 'Old Gang Leader, is what the demoness Xuanbing said true?'
The old Flower-Faced Gang Leader floated down and said, 'Brother, I've come to deliver a message to you. There are now eighteen corpses of nameless martial artists.'
Che Zhan asked urgently, 'What was the cause of death?' " "
Old Man with Painted Face said, 'No injuries, no marks, neither poison nor disease, death was similar but there was no terrifying experience.'
Che Zhan said, 'You're an expert in martial arts, how could that be?'
Old Man with Painted Face said, 'Perhaps I, an old man, overlooked something, but all eight of the court's chief advisors saw it. Could their combined observations also be wrong?'
Che Zhan said, 'Didn't you see the so-called 'Half-Ghost Minister' and 'Vampire Mother'?'
Old Man with Painted Face spat and said, 'Are you cursing my old brother? If I had seen them, I would still be alive.'
Yu Weiwei said, 'Old Chief, let's quickly split into two groups. Please, if you see any of our people, just say that A-Zhan instructed them not to separate and not to act at night.'
Old Man with Painted Face hesitated and said, 'Hmm! Little sister, what are you thinking? Why can't we act at night?' " Yu Weiwei said, "
Although I've thought of a terrible problem, I can't say it now. I implore the old gang leader to quickly mobilize your gang's disciples to convey my message as soon as possible."
Old Man Huamian immediately rushed out and said, "That's easy to do."
After watching Old Man Huamian leave, Che Zhan hurriedly asked, "What terrible problem have you thought of?"
Yu Weiwei said, "Have you heard of the evil art of 'Human-Ghost Fusion'? Monsters who practice this evil art eat during the day and absorb spirits at night. They live in caves during the day and don't come out until sunset. No matter what divine weapons or sharp tools they use, they can't hurt them. Anyone who encounters them will feel dizzy and collapse."
Che Zhan asked, "Why would they feel dizzy and collapse?"
Yu Weiwei said, "I don't understand. Even my master can't explain it."
Che Zhan said, "Weiwei, if this is really the case, we need to figure out a solution as soon as possible. I'll wait for news in Hadalik Town. You, Aying, and Aishan go back and ask your master for details."
Yu Weiwei said, "That's exactly what I meant, but I want Aishan to stay and take care of you. Don't let her act alone."
Che Zhan said, "I'm not a child. Why should I take care of you? I'll feel at ease if the three of you are together."
Jiang Yingji said, "Forget it. Clothes, food, and bathing are all necessary."
Yu Weiwei said, "Stop talking. We're leaving. Hadalik is less than a mile ahead. Don't go out at night."
Aishan said, "Weiwei, you shouldn't travel at night either! How long will it take to get back?"
Yu Weiwei said, "At most three days. Ashan, while we're gone, you need to keep an eye on him. He doesn't seem to believe in the 'King of the Nine Springs Hell' yet, which is very dangerous." Aishan
said, "I know. Be careful."
Aishan noticed the strange expression on Che Zhan's face and said to Yu Weiwei, "You two go and come back quickly. I can't keep an eye on this guy for long. " "
Che Zhan laughed loudly, "That's the downside of having a wife."
Yu Weiwei and Jiang Yingji were heading north, and even Che Zhan didn't know where they were going. He turned to Ai Shan and asked, "Do you know where her master is?"
Ai Shan replied, "Outside the southwestern border, in a place called 'Wind Cave.' There's a Taoist temple and a Buddhist temple there. The temple isn't big, and Master Qingming lives there. Master Wushang Tuoluo lives there, and they haven't left the martial world for over thirty years."
Upon entering Hadalik Town, seeing the diverse crowd, Che Zhan said, "The border region is really too chaotic."
Ai Shan said, "Actually, it's much better than the Central Plains and my Rakshasa. The people in the border region are cheerful and straightforward, and they don't know how to scheme and plot." "
We found a shop, thankfully with upper rooms, all made of wood and stone. After bathing, we ate first. We couldn't go to the living room; there were over a dozen tables, but quite a few diners—some were guests, others came specifically to eat. Aishan noticed four girls in the east corner and whispered to Che Zhan, 'Ah Zhan, do you know those four women?'
Che Zhan smiled, 'They're from the Chastity Cult! They're the four sisters of Palace Master Zhenzhen.'
Aishan asked, 'Could they also be in this shop?'
Che Zhan laughed, 'Unless they haven't heard of the 'King of Nine Springs Hell's' appearance, or even understand his power?'
Aishan said, 'They're also watching us.'
Che Zhan said, 'No! Their eyes are really on the two men at the back.'
Aishan said, 'Yes! I also sensed something strange about those two. They were eating and looking around, as if searching for something.'
Che Zhan whispered, 'Eat quickly, let's go back to our room! This place might not be peaceful tonight.' Back in their room, before they'd even finished a cup of tea, they heard a knock at the door.
'Who is it?'" "Aishan shouted loudly.
"It's us." Upon opening the door, Aishan was stunned! Four young women from the Zhennu Sect stood outside.
Che Zhan greeted them, "Ladies, you must have something to discuss with us. Please come in."
The four women entered the room, and Aishan smiled, "Please sit wherever you like."
One of the women said, "Don't be so polite! We also stay at this inn."
Che Zhan smiled, "What are your names?"
The eldest of the four women said, "My name is Tan Lihua, my third sister is Ren Jie, my fourth sister is Liu Xu, and my fifth sister is Bai Lian." She pointed out each of them, and added, "Our elder sister will also arrive before dark."
Che Zhan said, "Now, you should tell us what brings you here?"
"Young Master Che! You must have noticed those two men at the back of the dining hall?"
Aishan quickly interjected, "Miss Lihua, do you know their background?"
Tan Lihua said, "Something seems off, but we don't know, so we came to ask Young Master Che."
Che Zhan said, "What did you notice?" Ren Jie interjected, “
We, the Chaste Maidens, have a secret technique passed down from our founder that allows us to easily identify evil spirits. Just now, we saw that those two were shrouded in evil aura, but we don’t know why.”
Che Zhan asked, “Do you know of any evil figures who have appeared recently?”
Tan Lihua said, “My sister went to investigate because of this, and she heard that a great evil has appeared.”
Che Zhan asked, “I wonder if the two we just saw are related to that great evil figure?”
Liu Xu interjected, “That’s exactly what we were thinking, but we can’t confront him before we’ve confirmed it.”
Suddenly, a woman outside the door said, “Lihua! Please invite Mr. and Mrs. Che to the back to talk.”
Tan Lihua hurriedly said upon hearing this, “My sister is back.”
Che Zhan also wanted to hear what the Palace Master Zhenzhen had to say, and laughed, “The Chaste Maidens’ Sect hates men the most. Lihua, you and Aishan can go! I’m not evil, but I’m not exactly upright either.”
Ren Jie said, "Alright, we sensed your evil aura as soon as we entered." Che
Zhan laughed, "The same as the two you saw earlier?"
Tan Lihua said, "No! It's different from that kind of evil aura."
Ai Shan chuckled, "You four go back first, I'll follow."
After the four beauties' cold faces left, Ai Shan buried her head in Che Zhan's arms and said, "She said you're full of evil aura, what kind of evil aura are you referring to?"
Che Zhan kissed her and said, "What do you think?"
Ai Shan giggled and said, "It's the kind of evil aura that seduces women, probably making them both afraid and fond of you."
Che Zhan held her tenderly for a while and whispered, "Go quickly and find out how much she knows about the 'King of Nine Springs Hell'."
Ai Shan said, "She wants to invite you too, I think she's gradually becoming interested in your evil aura."
Che Zhan said, "I like your fire, not her ice. What's it like to sleep with a block of ice? Go quickly." "
There's a large, luxurious room behind the shop, and I could hear many women's voices coming from inside. That's where Palace Master Zhenzhen lives. There aren't just Tan Lihua, Liu Xu, and the other three women there; there are seven or eight other young girls. Strangely, they're all young and beautiful. Even stranger, when no men are around, the frost on their faces disappears completely. But everyone is very tense now, undoubtedly facing some serious problem.
" "Who's there?" Zhenzhen suddenly heard a noise outside.
Ai Shan said, "Palace Master, it's me! Ai Shan."
The door opened, and Palace Master Zhenzhen walked out, saying, "You're alone? Where's your half?"
"Palace Master, he went outside to investigate," Ai Shan lied.
After sitting down in the room, Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "After midnight tonight, I don't know how many martial artists in the shop will suffer. I called you here to warn you not to go out and investigate if you hear any noise at night."
Ai Shan asked, "What's that sound?"
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "Ghostly wails and howls. Of course you know about the 'King of the Nine Springs Hell'." "
Aishan said, 'I've heard of them, but I don't know how dangerous they are.'
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, 'Whenever strange noises come from the night, never go out to investigate. They are forbidden from chasing you inside houses. But once you step out of the house or cave, those half-human, half-ghost things will approach you. When the noises get within a few feet of you, the person being invaded will be thrown into chaos, unable to control themselves with any internal energy, and will then be at their mercy. That's all I know.'
Aishan asked, 'How many of these monsters are there?'"
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "The main figures are the so-called King of the Nine Springs Hell and his half-ghost ministers and the Blood-Sucking Yin Mother. However, many martial arts figures who were harmed were also manipulated; they were a group under control, and most of the victims lost their autonomy."
Aishan said, "I heard that these monsters even harm the elderly, weak, women, and children. Don't they specifically target people with martial arts skills?"
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "That's a rumor. The King of the Nine Springs Hell and his half-ghost ministers and Blood-Sucking Yin Mother eat as usual during the day and look no different from ordinary people. However, at night, they practice their skills. The supplement for their practice relies entirely on absorbing the essence, energy, and spirit of martial arts practitioners. The victims die as if they are sleeping, without any injury or trace, and no flaws can be found." "It's not just about controlling the victims; they'll harm them after they've used them, and some will harm you even if you don't use them."
Ai Shan said, "Thank you, Palace Master. I have to go back and tell A Zhan that
it's getting dark, and I need to stop him from going out." Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "Lihua noticed two men in front of the shop, and they seem strange. Ai Shan, don't provoke them; they're probably being controlled."
Ai Shan said, "Stop them and investigate."
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "No, you can't! During the day, if you don't approach them, they won't harm anyone. But if you harm them, they'll unleash something on you that no internal energy can withstand. Once you're affected, you'll lose your autonomy, and at night you'll be at the mercy of the monster." These words truly shocked Ai Shan, and she hurriedly took her leave.
Seeing that Ai Shan had left, Palace Master Zhenzhen said to the other girls, "Our master has arrived. She told us to do everything in our power to seize the Heavenly Queen Bell. Subduing Gu Bufan and the King of the Nine Springs Hell both depend on the Heavenly Queen Bell."

[Chapter 26] The Heavenly King Tower and the Heavenly Queen Bell

"Chapter 26" The Heavenly King Tower and the Heavenly Queen Bell The number of customers in the shop was increasing. There weren't many rooms, and everyone was sitting in the front hall. This situation clearly showed that some martial arts figures were afraid to walk at night, which made it impossible for the shopkeeper to close. Before midnight, Palace Master Zhenzhen, accompanied only by her second sister Tan Lihua, suddenly appeared on the roof of their dwelling. Coincidentally, Che Zhan and Ai Shan also slipped out of their room at that moment. Noticing Palace Master Zhenzhen's unusual behavior, Che Zhan whispered to Ai Shan, "What are they up to?"
Ai Shan replied, "Perhaps like us, they're taking a risk."
Che Zhan said, "Keep a close watch. They must know the monster's hiding place."
Ai Shan asked, "What if the strange noise is activated? I've heard that people faint upon hearing it, and once they're unconscious, the monster will approach."
Che Zhan said, "Some things in the martial world aren't always true. The sound might have some kind of magic, but it's not like that..." "I'm afraid. The demonic sounds of the Western Regions' gods and demons are equally terrifying, but when one's skill reaches a state of perfection, those demonic sounds become impenetrable. However, you must be careful. If you hear any strange noises, stay close to me. Your internal strength is not yet sufficient."
Ai Shan asked, "Does the Cult Leader of the Chaste Maiden also have this idea?"
Che Zhan nodded and said, "I think her internal strength is similar to Weiwei and Yingji's, perhaps a little stronger. The reason she didn't bring all four sisters out, only one, is because she wasn't confident she could protect the four."
At this moment, the Cult Leader of the Chaste Maiden had already left the town by half a mile. Suddenly, she and Tan Lihua flashed behind a rock. Che Zhan immediately scooped up Ai Shan and hid behind a pile of rocks, whispering, "What did they see?"
A moment later, Ai Shan snuggled into Che Zhan's arms, exclaiming, "I saw it!"
Two dark figures suddenly appeared on the hillside ahead, their feet never touching the ground, floating like wandering ghosts. Che Zhan said, "They are indeed the two people we saw in the shop."
Suddenly, the two floating figures stopped in mid-air, swaying precariously, clearly sensing someone approaching. Then, a series of howling sounds rang out. Che Zhan immediately held Ai Shan, saying, "Don't be afraid! Strengthen your internal energy." The sound was incredibly powerful, even to Che Zhan himself. He whispered to Ai Shan, "This is different from 'Sound Kill,' it's terrifying." Ai
Shan trembled, " I feel a little dizzy."
Che Zhan said, "It's alright, I can handle it! I'm just afraid the Cult Leader of the Virtuous Maiden won't make it. Let's go quickly."
Ai Shan said, "The sound is getting stronger and stronger. "
Che Zhan said, "Don't be afraid! The monster is approaching. " "After saying this, he carried Aishan and ran towards the hiding place of the Virtuous Maiden Cult Leader. Just as he reached the stone, he suddenly saw Palace Master Zhenzhen holding Tan Lihua, struggling to stay upright, her whole body trembling. So he whispered, "Palace Master! Control yourself a little longer. I believe your internal energy can hold you for a moment longer. I'll deal with it when the monster gets closer."
"No." Palace Master Zhenzhen said hurriedly, "Young Master Che, the monster looks like a human, but swords and blades are like nothing to it."
Che Zhan said, "Is that so?"
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "It's true. It's as if the five metals are useless."
Che Zhan exclaimed, "I understand! That's the Golden Escape Technique, not an evil art. I have a way." After saying this, he raised his hand and patted his pocket, and suddenly two golden lights flew out.
"Young Master Che, what are those?"
Che Zhan said, "The Three-Tailed Scorpion King. You just wait and see." "
As they spoke, two loud howls suddenly rang out, followed by the cessation of the strange sounds. The moment the sounds stopped, Palace Master Zhenzhen felt all the pressure vanish and gasped, 'This kind of strange sound is truly terrifying, ten times more powerful than a sonic attack.'
Che Zhan said, 'Let's go see quickly. Those are people, not ghosts, just martial artists being manipulated by the 'King of the Nine Springs Hell.' Perhaps they are under some kind of restriction, unable to control themselves.' The four ran ten feet away, but the Three-Tailed Scorpion King was gone. Instead, they saw two middle-aged men lying on the ground, each leg having been sawed off.
Palace Master Zhenzhen exclaimed in surprise, 'How big is the Three-Tailed Scorpion King that it could saw off four human legs?'
Che Zhan laughed, 'It can be big or small, Palace Master, don't ask. Let's go back to town.'
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, 'No, when its companions arrive, these two corpses will be used again. Quickly search their bodies; I heard that those who are controlled have a ghost hair stuck in their bodies.'
Aishan said, 'What does a ghost hair look like? And what good will finding it do?' " "
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, 'Find it, pull it out, and then burn it with Samadhi True Fire. That way, the corpse won't be used.'
Che Zhan said, 'This is truly a strange tale. It turns out that the King of the Nine Springs Hell uses Yin Soul Hair to control the victims. But how can one find even a single hair? A person has hundreds of millions of hairs on their body. How can one identify which one is Yin Soul Hair?'
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, 'I've heard that Yin Soul Hair is red, thicker than human hair, five inches long, and as hard as iron wire.'
Che Zhan said, 'That's easy. You girls, step back and let me search slowly.'
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, 'It's most likely stuck in the head. Be careful! Don't prick your hand. If you bleed, you'll be controlled.'
Che Zhan suddenly urged, 'Hurry back to town. Another monster is coming soon.'
Ai Shan said anxiously, 'What about you? Ah Zhan, we can't be careless.' " "
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, 'Young Master Che, don't worry about it. Let's go back together. Perhaps something even more powerful is coming. These half-human, half-ghost creatures come in many levels. If it's a 'Half-Ghost Minister' or a 'Vampire Yin Mother,' then it will be even more terrifying.'
Che Zhan hurriedly said, 'You two hurry and leave before the strange noises start, otherwise you won't be able to move.' Knowing that she was powerless, Palace Master Zhenzhen immediately led Tan Lihua and Ai Shan and ran towards the town with all her might. Once in the town, Ai Shan was filled with anxiety, but she stood on the roof and refused to move.
'Don't look anymore, come down quickly. Now I know that your half of your supernatural power is too great. He won't be in any danger.'
Ai Shan was pulled down from the roof and went into her room. But as soon as she entered, she suddenly saw a young man sitting in the room. She recognized him as Ma Wuquan and couldn't help but exclaim, 'Why are you here?'" "
Ma Wuquan said softly, "Don't be loud. Tonight, this small town has gathered the top figures from both the righteous and evil sides of the world. Some of them I've never even heard of. There are more than a dozen from home and abroad, at least a hundred second- or third-rate people, and at least a thousand of the lesser ones. Even the houses are packed."
Palace Master Zhenzhen said coldly, "And who do you think you are, surnamed Ma?"
Ma Wuquan laughed, "What am I? Just someone to make up the numbers."
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "And who are these top figures you're talking about?"
Ma Wuquan chuckled, "Gu Bufan, Chiba Tianzun, Hongyun Laozu, your master, the Old Master, and does the King of the Nine Springs Hell count?"
"What! You saw the King of the Nine Springs Hell?"
Ma Wuquan said, "His half-ghost minister and blood-sucking Yin Mother are outside the town. How could he not come? I personally heard your master talking with Hongyun Laozu. This ca
n't be fake." Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "Your supernatural powers are quite impressive. Where is my master now?"
Ma Wuquan said, "At the home of two old women in the north of the town. Palace Master, if you go now, you might be able to find him."
Just then, Che Zhan suddenly rushed in. He looked very tired. Ai Shan, not caring that outsiders were watching, rushed out to support him, saying, "Ah Zhan, what's wrong?"
Che Zhan sat down and said, "Don't..." "Tight! I'm being entangled by a strange old woman, plus a dozen or so dark figures, I can barely escape." He then took out two pig-bristle-like things and showed them to Palace Master Zhenzhen, asking, "Palace Master, is this what you call this?"
Palace Master Zhenzhen exclaimed in surprise, "You found it! This is it! Destroy it quickly!"
Ma Wuquan exclaimed in horror, "Yin Hun Hair! A-Zhan, how did you get it?"
Palace Master Zhenzhen coldly replied, "Of course, I plucked it from the body of one of the Nine Springs Hell King's men. Could you do that?"
Seeing her praising Che Zhan so highly, Ma Wuquan laughed, "Palace Master, what's wrong with you? You really hate this..." "Hey, you rascal!"
Palace Master Zhenzhen said coldly, "You're also one of A-Zhan's opponents, why did you enter someone else's room?" She hurriedly asked Che Zhan, "A-Zhan, was it the Three-Tailed Scorpion King who helped you escape again?"
Che Zhan nodded and said, "Without the Three-Tailed Scorpion King, I would have been hit by at least a dozen Yin Soul Hairs tonight. These half-ghost, half-human things are too powerful. My palm strikes clearly hit them, but they just tumble back several times, completely unable to withstand the force, leaving me exhausted."
Palace Master Zhenzhen said, "A-Zhan, I need to see my master. You mustn't go out again tonight. If I obtain..." " A good strategy for dealing with the enemy? I'll tell you right away. Ma Wuquan is unreliable; don't get too close to him."
After saying this, Palace Master Zhenzhen left with Tan Lihua. After watching them leave, Ma Wuquan smiled mysteriously, "The iceberg is about to melt."
Che Zhan suddenly said, "Senior brother! The situation has changed drastically. Don't hide it from me anymore. What brings you here tonight?"
Upon hearing this, Ma Wuquan was shocked and said, "You brat, you already knew."
Che Zhan smiled and said, "Although we, as fellow disciples, have never met, your every move is somewhat like my master's. Besides, I saw Master talking to you in Xiaoyao Valley."
"Good heavens! You tricked me! You're really something, no wonder even Master is impressed by you."
Che Zhan laughed. "Did Master come this time?"
Ma Wuquan shook his head. "The Mad Master didn't come. I don't think I can get close to Gu Bufan anymore! But we'll keep it a secret. By the way, I've confirmed about 80% of your cousin."
Che Zhan asked in surprise, "You mean Gu Tianhong?"
Ma Wuquan nodded. "But if you don't produce the jade pendant as proof, she won't acknowledge you."
Che Zhan asked, "Where is she now?"
Ma Wuquan said, "I saw her in this town during the day. She seems to have obtained something and is constantly being attacked by all sides, especially Gu Bufan and Xuanbing Demoness's forces, who are pursuing her very closely."
Ai Shan jumped up and said, "Could it be the Heavenly King Tower?"
Che Zhan said, "I also suspect so. If that's the case, then..." "We must find her soon,"
Ma Wuquan said. "We can't leave town tonight. At daybreak, you all head towards Lianhuan Peak to search. I saw a large group of Gu Bufan's men heading there, along with Xuanbing the Demoness and Hashatu. Their actions are highly suspicious."
Che Zhan exclaimed in alarm, "I can't wait until dawn! We have to set off now! Senior brother, what are your plans?"
Ma Wuquan said, "Don't worry about me. If you're leaving, be extremely careful. The area outside town is full of demons. You have to be quick."
Che Zhan hurriedly said to Ai Shan, "Pack your things quickly. I have to leave no matter how dangerous it is."
Ai Shan smiled at Ma Wuquan and said, "Senior brother, I've left the shop to you. Do you have any silver?"
Ma Wuquan laughed heartily, "Sister-in-law, I think you've learned bad habits from A-Zhan. You've even picked up groping!"
Che Zhan laughed, "It's an ancestral skill. My master is the King of Groping."
“Ah Zhan, remember! Lianhuan Peak is ninety li south of this town, but that side is also where the most half-human, half-ghost creatures appear. Don’t be too careless. I can’t possibly send you away.”
Che Zhan laughed, “Senior brother, I’ve discovered a secret about the demons. Their half-ghosts aren’t real. The problem lies in that crimson Yin Soul Hair. Once you’re hit by Yin Soul Hair, your entire mind is controlled. The so-called invulnerability to swords and blades also comes from Yin Soul Hair. The wonder is that it’s like mastering the Golden Escape Technique; metal weapons can’t hurt you. If you use a bamboo sword or wooden spear, you can still kill them. After killing them, be careful to pull out the crimson Yin Soul Hair from their temples, otherwise they will truly become real ghosts.”
“I see. Good. Now I’m much bolder. Ah Zhan, there might be another secret. Those creatures that need to absorb essence and spirit to unleash their supernatural powers seem to be very afraid of some kind of poisonous creature.”
“By the way, I can take care of two with the Three-Tailed Scorpion King. Senior brother, I’ll give you one to carry.”
“No, everything has its owner. Maybe it won’t submit to me.”
“Senior brother, no, it’s already sentient.”
Ma Wuquan said, “Master told me that when you captured the Three-Tailed Scorpion King, he saw it in the dark. He heard it can grow big or small, as big as a sea turtle or as small as a finger. Is that true?”
Che Zhan took a golden, live scorpion out of his bag. It looked truly terrifying. He handed it to Ma Wuquan, saying, “This is a thousand-year-old spiritual creature, one male and one female. The female is slightly larger. This is the male. As long as you have a thought and pat your bag, it will activate.”
Ma Wuquan didn’t dare to reach out and take it. He exclaimed in surprise, “Then it has already attained enlightenment!” After saying that, he carefully took it and examined it carefully under the lamp. It was no different from an ordinary scorpion, except that it was sentient. Its body shimmered with golden light, and it had two extra tails. After looking at it, he clicked his tongue in amazement, saying, "A magical creature! A magical creature! Truly a rare treasure."
Che Zhan pulled Ai Shan and said, "Let's go."
They jumped from the rooftops down into the town and then quietly made their way south through the houses. Fortunately, the houses were scattered, and those kinds of demons wouldn't approach at night. Ai Shan said softly, "This is unbelievable! Why don't those things go near inhabited places?"
Che Zhan said, "I don't understand either. Are they afraid of barking dogs?"
Ai Shan said, "There's something I don't understand. It seems you lied to Palace Master Zhenzhen about something?"
Che Zhan said, "You mentioned the attack I was attacked?"
"That's right! It's impossible that you weren't hit by a single Yin Soul Hair,"
Che Zhan laughed. "No one else could have done it except me."
"Why?"
Che Zhan whispered, "At first, I used the Invisible Divine Skill, and those Yin Soul Hairs couldn't penetrate it. Later, I risked using the Five Thunder Seal, but the Yin Soul Hairs melted upon contact. Think about it, only I have mastered these two internal skills; could anyone else do it?"
"I see! Why did you take those two Yin Soul Hairs just now? Why didn't you destroy them?"
Che Zhan said, "There's something strange about the crimson Yin Soul Hairs. Not only can the people of the Nine Springs Hell King use them, but I can too."
Ai Shan said, "Is that possible? Those hairs are imbued with Yin Souls; how can you use them without understanding the cultivation method?"
Che Zhan said, "Think about it. Those Jianghu people who were controlled weren't originally disciples of the King of the Nine Springs Hell, and of course they didn't understand the mental techniques. But once they were controlled, they could release the Yin Soul Hair. This proves that the Yin Soul Hair is something autonomous, requiring no mental techniques to control it."
"Ah! This is truly a terrifying thing. If Gu Bufan and the Xuanbing Demoness knew this secret, they would also use it."
Che Zhan said, "It's a pity they can't deal with those half-ghost, half-human demons."
"Not necessarily! Demons are afraid of poison. Once this matter is exposed, I'm afraid everyone will be able to get it."
Che Zhan said, "That's unreliable. I examined the two that the Three-Tailed Scorpion King killed carefully. They weren't poisoned. The Three-Tailed Scorpion King didn't use its tail to sting them, but rather it severed their legs and bled them to death."
"Could it be that a person dies because their vital energy is depleted after being bled?"
Che Zhan said. "I think that must be it. Without vital energy, the Yin spirit's power is useless. Otherwise, why would I have kept it in my bag? It's just a hidden weapon with spiritual energy, but it's a poisonous hidden weapon possessed by a Yin spirit. It must not be used casually; it's something that harms one's karma."
By this time, they had reached the southern mountains and were about half a mile from the town. Ai Shan whispered, "Be careful, we might be discovered by demons at any time."
Che Zhan said, "If you're not by my side, I'm not afraid at all."
Ai Shan said, "Beware of ambushes."
Che Zhan said, "They're a bunch of idiots. All they do is chase after them and howl when they catch up. They don't understand the art of ambushes at all. Even dogs know how to bite secretly; they're not even as good as dogs." As they spoke, they were about a mile from the town. Fortunately, they hadn't been discovered at all. At this moment, Che Zhan grabbed Ai Shan, and the two of them simultaneously used their lightness skills to run south at full speed.
Before they had gone thirty li, Ai Shan suddenly cried out, "Look to the right!"
Seventeen or eighteen dark figures floated among the treetops on the right, while sixteen martial arts figures fled within the forest. Che Zhan chuckled, "Don't get close. We'll follow them at this distance. This is going to be a good show."
Ai Shan said, "Those things are like ghosts. They're not particularly fast, but the people below have no way to shake them off."
Che Zhan said, "I already know one thing: those half-human, half-ghost things don't have strong eyesight, but their sense of smell is stronger than a dog's. If they're within ten zhang, you can't hide. The only way is to stay in deep caves. Once you emerge, they'll catch you. Their speed surpasses the lightness skill of ordinary masters; escaping is very difficult."
Ai Shan said, "Let's split up and escape!" Che
Zhan said, "But there are often more pursuers than escapers. If you split up, they'll split up too, like they're possessed by ghosts."
"Ah Zhan, can you tell what kind of martial arts style those sixteen pursuers use?"
"Can't you see? Those famous figures in the martial arts world, the 'Seven Swords of the Han River' and the 'Nine Hidden Swords of Flying In,' are all affiliated with Gu Bufan's two factions. With just these sixteen people, they could destroy the Shaolin Sect, but now they're being driven to a dead end by something like a ghost. Isn't that ridiculous?"
After chasing for more than twenty miles, Ai Shan exclaimed again, "I see some familiar faces in the shadows."
Che Zhan hurriedly asked, "Who are they?"
Ai Shan said, "They seem to be from the 'Invincible Gang' of Luo, and there's also a woman."
Che Zhan exclaimed, "The Invincible Gang of Luo has already joined the external alliance. I didn't expect they'd all be controlled by the King of the Nine Springs Hell."
Ai Shan asked, "Is there any way to save them?"
Che Zhan said, "It's difficult! We must capture them alive and pluck the ghost hair from their heads. Think about it! I might be able to do it with one or two, but there are so many now, and we're in pursuit."
Ai Shan said, "Let's see how it goes. Neither the pursuers nor the pursued are the most wicked people. We must save them if we can." “
Good, I’m glad you have this kindness. Let’s see if the pursuers can escape first.”
Ai Shan said, “Should we warn them loudly to find a deep cave to hide in?”
Che Zhan said, “No, if they escape, we’ll be trapped. I’m not willing to do something so foolish. The Hanjiang Seven Swords and the Flying Nine Hidden Ones aren’t righteous, and now they’ve allied themselves with Gu Bufan. I won’t do something that harms ourselves and benefits the enemy.”
Ai Shan looked at the sky, estimating that it was almost dawn, and sighed, “Ah Zhan! Let’s keep an eye on the time and see what watch we stop. Didn’t they say that once daytime arrives, those things will stop chasing us?”
Che Zhan said, “That might be true. Isn’t it past the fourth watch?”
Ai Shan said urgently, “Lianhuan Peak isn’t far away. We’ll enter Lianhuan Peak in about thirty li.”
Just then, they suddenly heard Yu Weiwei’s voice coming from the side in the distance. This voice made Che Zhan particularly sensitive. He slammed on the brakes and grabbed Ai Shan, saying, “Did you hear that sound?” "
Aishan said, 'My hearing isn't as good as yours. Who? What's that sound?'
Che Zhan said, 'Let's go, it's Weiwei.'
'What?! She's back in less than a day and a night. She knows the demon is powerful, so why did she make a sound in the middle of the night?'
Che Zhan said, 'It seems she's looking for Jiang Yingji. She had no choice.'
Aishan said anxiously, 'Oh no, oh no! Yingji is separated from us, and she might be in danger.' Che Zhan rushed out with all his might, no longer caring about being exposed. He rushed out in one breath, letting out a deafening roar!
This roar was very effective. Suddenly, a dark figure appeared and came to meet him. At the same time, he heard Yu Weiwei say, 'Brother Zhan, you're here.'
Che Zhan rushed up and asked urgently, 'You're back. Where's Yingji?'
Yu Weiwei said, 'I'm looking for her. We just got separated.'
'Why did you get separated?' " "
Yu Weiwei said anxiously, "Look at that forest on the left. Gu Bufan sent more than a dozen experts to attack Yingji and me without provocation. I killed five, but Yingji was isolated and we don't know where she went."
Che Zhan said, "It's alright if we didn't encounter demons. Aying is very perceptive. Apart from not being as careful as you, I'm not worried. Now we must head to Lianhuan Peak."
Ai Shan told Yu Weiwei everything that had happened on the way, and then asked, "Did you see your master?"
Yu Weiwei said, "He only said that the King of the Nine Springs Hell couldn't come out at all. Only his male and female disciples came out, namely the Vampire Yin Mother and the Half-Ghost Minister. They practice the Anomalous Five Escape Technique, which is different from the orthodox Five Escape Technique. The orthodox Five Escape Technique is a yang-based mental method, while they practice a pure yin mental method. They look no different from ghosts. The difference is that they are also made of flesh and blood, and they are afraid of chickens crowing and dogs barking, and they are afraid of strong poisons! Their Yin Soul Mane is divided into red, the lowest level, which is given to the person being controlled. It is also divided into green, which is given to the third generation of disciples." "The golden ones are only possessed by the Half-Ghost Minister and the Vampire Yin Mother. Any martial arts figure controlled is given four crimson Yin Soul Manes; two are inserted into the controlled person's head for control, and two are given to them for attack,"
Che Zhan said. "I was absolutely right. No wonder they didn't take action during the day, and two were subdued by the Three-Tailed Scorpion King."
Yu Weiwei said, "Most of the half-ghost monsters we saw during the day were controlled. The true disciples of the Nine Springs Hell King rarely emerge. If you see them, don't be afraid; you can attack with wooden sticks and bamboo swords. Although they can still dodge swiftly, they can't retaliate."
Ai Shan said, "I noticed they've lost all their weapons. What happened?"
Yu Weiwei said, "Those who practice Pure Yin Five Escapes don't use metal weapons, and they don't need them either. They all surrendered when they were controlled." Che
Zhan said, "No wonder. We saw no weapons, but that howling was truly unbearable." "
Yu Weiwei said, 'Those who have cultivated their internal energy to the highest level can still resist, but they are powerless to attack! Unless we can hold out until dawn, we only have two paths: either escape with all our might, or wait for the Yin Soul Mane to attack.'
The three hurriedly rushed towards the southern peaks. As they advanced deeper, Che Zhan asked, 'Weiwei, are we almost at the Lianhuan Peak?'
'It's right in front of us! We're on the first peak of the thirty-two rings. It's very large, and the central ring is called Lianhuan Valley.'"
Che Zhan said anxiously, "How do we find her? I don't know where my cousin is!"
Yu Weiwei said, "Let's find Lianhuan Valley first. Maybe she's hiding in some cave."
They charged forward with all their might, and just as they crossed the peak, they immediately sensed something strange on the other side. Yu Weiwei exclaimed in alarm, "Ah Zhan! Be careful, there's something wrong with the cliff ahead!"
"What's that whooshing sound?"
Yu Weiwei said, "It's the sound of those demonic creatures, like there are dozens of them."
"No, that's howling!"
Yu Weiwei said, "Howling for a long time changes your voice, it makes your throat hoarse."
Che Zhan cried out in alarm, "Oh no! They've probably surrounded my cousin!"
Yu Weiwei said, "Even if they have, they haven't succeeded, otherwise she would have disappeared long ago. Let's go to the top of the cliff and take a look."
Ai Shan said, "How can we see in this dark night?"
Che Zhan said, "I don't care, I'm going to rush in."
Yu Weiwei said, "You absolutely mustn't! Even if you're not afraid, you can't handle that many, let alone who they are!" "It's almost dawn, the noise will dissipate soon."
Reaching the cliff top, they saw the valley filled with trees, but dark shadows flickered among the treetops, creating a piercing whistling sound. Che Zhan hurriedly said, "Quickly increase your internal strength! The sound isn't loud, but it's still unbearable."
Ai Shan cried, "My head, my head..."
Che Zhan immediately hugged her, anxiously asking Yu Weiwei, "How are you?"
Yu Weiwei replied, "I can handle it. My head isn't dizzy, but my heart is pounding a little. That sound is truly terrifying." As she spoke, she suddenly seemed to remember something, and pulled something from her person.
Che Zhan asked, "What is that?"
Yu Weiwei said, "It was given to me by my master. He said it's a specially made bamboo whistle that sounds like a rooster crowing, designed specifically to deceive these sorcerers." She immediately put it to her lips and blew, instantly producing a continuous "cock-a-doodle-doo" sound, just like a rooster. Truly wondrous! The fake rooster's crow was more effective than anything else; suddenly, the dark figures scattered in disarray, the whooshing sound abruptly ceasing as if facing a powerful enemy, dispersing in all directions like smoke. Che Zhan was overjoyed at the sight and, ignoring the two women, rushed into the valley.
The two women followed closely behind. Reaching the area surrounded by the dark figures, Che Zhan suddenly saw two women lying beside a tree and cried out in alarm, "A-Ying! A-Ying..."
Yu Weiwei said, "A-Zhan, don't panic! A-Ying isn't dead, she just fainted. And your cousin, she's only fainted too. Strange! Why weren't they harmed?"
Che Zhan hurriedly said, "Let's each check one of them, see if they've been poisoned by the Yin Soul Hair?"
Yu Weiwei said, "It's Yin Soul Hair, not hair. My master said that the King of the Nine Springs Hell made it from seal hair. No need to check; if they've been poisoned ..." "The three of them, Hun Zong, have already turned into demons. How could they still be lying here? We'll guard them; they'll definitely wake up at dawn. Judging from their complexions, even their vital energy hasn't been damaged."
Che Zhan said, "What could be the reason? Is it a miracle?"
Yu Weiwei said, "Those demons surrounded us but didn't dare to chase us. They just groaned and howled until their voices were hoarse. I really can't understand it."
Ai Shan said, "The dew is heavy here; it's not suitable to stay here. Let's move them to another place, preferably a cave."
Yu Weiwei said, "Yes! Ai Shan is right. Quick! Let's each carry one." "Go down the cliff and find a cave."
The three immediately took action, carrying him out. When they found the cave, Ai Shan called out, "Ah Ying is awake."
Jiang Yingji found herself lying in Ai Shan's arms, and at the same time saw Yu Weiwei and Che Zhan. She breathed a deep sigh of relief and said, "That was close! You all came."
Yu Weiwei put Gu Tianhong down and smiled, "What's going on with you? Why are you with them?"
After being put down by Ai Shan, Jiang Yingji said, "After we separated, I killed three of those people, and the rest all fled towards Lianhuan Valley, but they escaped from me..." She tried to kill him, but was subdued by a demon. In the blink of an eye, she transformed into a demon herself. I heard a strange howl and prepared to run away, but when I saw her surrounded by demons, feigning unconsciousness, I knew she was A-Zhan's cousin. Of course, I couldn't just leave.
She pointed at Gu Tianhong and said, "She could still speak when I rushed in, but she collapsed soon after."
Che Zhan asked, "Why didn't those demons dare to approach?"
Jiang Yingji said, "It seems they were afraid of something on A-Hong's body, otherwise we would have been finished long ago."
Che Zhan asked, "Does she have a jade pendant?"
"Yes, yes! The jade pendant has the character 'Hong' engraved on it." Gu Tianhong woke up.
Che Zhan said excitedly, "This proves that you really are my cousin. I also have a jade pendant engraved with the character 'Zhan,' and your second sister has a jade pendant engraved with the character 'Ying.' I inquired around and learned that when you sisters' mother, who is also my aunt, made a pair of jade pendants in the style of my jade pendant when you were a month old, and they were worn by you sisters." "When the Antarctic Sect was destroyed, my mother and your parents were all killed at the same time. Only my father's fate is unknown. You sisters should take the surname Yuchi."
Gu Tianhong jumped up and hugged Che Zhan, crying, "Cousin, cousin..." She was in tears and could no longer speak.
Che Zhan said excitedly, "Ah Hong, there's no need to say anything more. I still have something to ask you. Now, let's meet your three sisters-in-law." Yu
Weiwei said, "Let her calm down."
Yuchi Hong (Gu Tianhong officially changed her surname to Yuchi from then on) still wouldn't let go of Che Zhan, and looked up at him, saying, "Cousin, what do you want to ask?"
Che Zhan said, "I heard you were raised by Gu Bufan's first wife?"
Yuchi Hong nodded and said, "She was killed by the Xuanbing Demoness."
Che Zhan sighed and said, "She raised you. Although she didn't have good intentions, she still raised you. In the future, find her burial place and erect a monument for her to repay her. By the way, so many demons attacked you, why didn't they dare to approach you?" "
Yu Chi Hong said, "I don't understand either."
Yu Weiwei said, "Cousin, did you manage to obtain the Heavenly Queen Bell?"
Yu Chi Hong said, "I obtained a bell from a Japanese man, but I can't confirm if it's the Heavenly Queen Bell. I also tried to find a secret place to understand the bell's mysteries, but it's covered in talismans, which we don't understand."
Che Zhan exclaimed in surprise, "It must be the Heavenly Queen Bell! The bell's core can't be shaken, right?"
"Yes! Unlike ordinary bells, it's octagonal, not made of metal, and we have no idea what it's made of."
Che Zhan said, "You must have also obtained a small pagoda?"
Xue Jiuling said, "It's mine! I also obtained it from a Japanese man. Unfortunately, the pagoda has even more talismans."
Yu Weiwei said solemnly, "You obtained both the Heavenly King Pagoda and the Heavenly Queen Bell; this is the will of Heaven."
Yu Chi Hong said, "What's the use? I don't understand its mysteries."
Jiang Yingji laughed, "Your cousin is all-knowing; nothing can stump him. Quickly show it to your cousin."
Yu Chi Hong hurriedly took it out and handed it to Che Zhan, saying, "It's up to you." Che
Zhan took it and solemnly said, "Where is the best place to hide now?" He turned to Yu Weiwei and said, "Where is the best place to hide? We must leave before dawn."
Yu Weiwei said, "Besides Yingji's Xiaoyao Cave, there's no better place, but we can't get there before dawn."
Che Zhan said, "We might not get there immediately. Let's continue south and take a big detour."
Jiang Yingji asked, "Why?" Che Zhan whispered
, "There's movement in the valley again, but we don't know which side it is. Everyone, pay attention, and follow me closely as soon as we leave the cave."
Yu Weiwei estimated that only Ai Shan might be slightly weaker among the five, and said in
a low voice, "A Zhan, hold onto Ai Shan, her lightness skill is not as good as mine." Che Zhan nodded, reached out and grabbed Ai Shan, and shouted in a low voice, "Go." The five of them moved like lightning, and as soon as they left the cave, they turned around and climbed the cliff, each running south with all their might, their speed as fast as five large birds taking flight. Less than half an hour before dawn, but by daybreak they were already a hundred miles away, but Che Zhan still didn't stop.
"A Zhan, you can turn around now." Yu Weiwei called softly from behind.
"No! We can't stop until we see people and houses."
"Oh dear! A Zhan, we're in Tibet ahead." Jiang Yingji said anxiously as she chased after them.
"Never mind." He turned around and saw that Yu Chi Hong was not lagging behind at all. He couldn't help but nod to himself, thinking, "She's really good."
Yu Chi Hong called out, "Cousin, I've done my best."
Che Zhan laughed, "Who taught you your internal energy? It's not bad."

[Chapter 27] The Ape King in the Bewitching Forest

raised his internal energy, and Yu Chi Hong suddenly seemed to lack strength. She fell twenty feet away. Che Zhan noticed this and stopped abruptly, asking urgently, "Cousin, what's wrong?" As soon
as he stopped, everyone stopped. Yu Weiwei turned around and approached Yu Chi Hong, saying, "Sister, are you not feeling well?" It turned out that she saw that Yu Chi Hong was very sad, so she immediately helped her up.
Che Zhan put Ai Shan down and approached her urgently, asking, "How are you?"
Yu Chi Hong said sadly, "My internal strength was never good. Gu Bufan wouldn't teach me, and even his first wife only taught me the basics. When I was fourteen, a hall master from the Arctic Sect named Gu Yi secretly taught me a 'Tianshan Eight Wonders' divine skill that he obtained from Tianshan, and forbade me to tell anyone. But I received news the day before yesterday that he was killed by Gu Bufan. I feel sad whenever I think of him."
Che Zhan was shocked to hear this and said, "No wonder. I haven't heard from him in a long time. He was the only survivor of our Antarctic Sect. I contacted him later and asked him to infiltrate Gu Bufan's inner circle."
Yu Chi Hong said with tears in her eyes, "Then what flaw did Gu Bufan discover that led to his murder? He also reminded me of my background. He told me to leave quickly and to find out my real surname as soon as possible. He also told me to find you because he wasn't sure if I was related to you."
Che Zhan said hatefully, "Gu Bufan, I will tear you to pieces." “
Yu Chi Hong said, “I once went to Tianlao Valley, trying to find out about my origins, but I was disappointed.”
Che Zhan asked anxiously, “Ah Hong, didn’t you see anyone imprisoned?”
Yu Chi Hong replied, “Besides Gu Bufan’s men, no outsiders are alive.”
Che Zhan sighed, “My father was probably tortured to death by Gu Bufan. Now I have no hope left.”
Yu Chi Hong suddenly said, “I found so many skeletons, and a pile of wooden plaques with the character ‘Qiang’ carved on them. I didn’t notice them at the time.” Che Zhan was shocked and stunned! Yu Weiwei said
, “Only a pile of wooden plaques?”
Yu Chi Hong said, “A few skeletons had them, but most only had one character carved on them. I suspect the plaques with the character ‘Qiang’ are the remains of your father.” Che Zhan
sighed deeply, “Since there’s no one alive, it’s impossible that my father was moved beforehand. The only thing we can investigate now is to capture Gu Bufan alive and interrogate him, but that old thief is more cunning than a fox and refuses to meet me.”
Yu Weiwei said, “Don’t worry!” "As long as his ambition to dominate the martial arts world remains, he will eventually show himself."
Yu Chi Hong said, "Brother, I want to search everywhere for that old thief. I don't believe I can't find him."
Che Zhan said, "Cousin, before we confirmed that we are cousins, I couldn't control your actions. But not now. I'm not trying to act like an older brother and control you, but you'll find him and have no way to deal with him. You grew up in the Arctic Sect, but you don't know Gu Bufan as well as I do. Let me tell you, none of us here are outsiders. If I'm being arrogant, including Weiwei, Yingji, Aishan, and you, if the five of you joined forces against me, you could last a hundred moves against me. Think about it, even with my strength, I would have a hard time defeating Gu Bufan. The reason Gu Bufan doesn't dare to fight me face to face is entirely because I intimidated him from the start by giving him an air of unfathomable power. To be honest, if the five of you combined your strength, could you defeat the Xuanbing Demoness and Hasatu? Besides being extremely strong, Hasatu has also recently been found to have something hidden in three small bags." "
Jiang Yingji asked, "Besides the Yin-Yang Talisman, what else is there?"
Che Zhan asked Yu Weiwei, "You're the most perceptive, can you guess?"
Yu Weiwei shook her head and said, "I have absolutely no information. How can I guess randomly? There are too many strange things in the martial world."
Che Zhan said, "The second bag contains 'Yin Poison Scorpions.' These are different from my Three-Tailed Scorpion King. There are several Yin Rivers beneath the Gobi Desert. Yin Poison Scorpions live in the crevices of rocks on both sides of the Yin Rivers, never seeing sunlight in their lives. Their venom is unparalleled. They are more than ten times smaller than ordinary scorpions, with the largest being as big as small black ants. With the training and nurturing of Hashatu, they have reached the size of a finger. However, he cannot release them during the day because he is afraid of light. He keeps three thousand of them in his bag."
Xue Jiuling was shocked and asked, "Then what is the way to resist them?"
Che Zhan said, "A scorpion is still a scorpion. It not only has natural enemies but also a leader. My Three-Tailed Scorpion King is its emperor. As long as you don't fight him alone, Hashatu's move can help." "
Aishan asked, "What's in the other small bag?"
Che Zhan replied, "It's also a small bell, called the Yin Soul Bell. It's a sonic weapon. Once it vibrates against an enemy, I think it's similar to the wailing of ghosts under the Nine Springs Hell King. Only those with profound internal strength can resist it. If someone is skilled in sonic attacks, they can launch a sonic counterattack, because its vibration also requires internal strength. The problem is that its internal strength is extremely high. Once it can't be suppressed, it will cause its internal organs to rot and die."
Yu Weiwei said, "The combined internal strength of the three of us can suppress it, but there's one more person."
Yu Chihong said, "That's right! There's also the Xuanbing Demoness."
Che Zhan said, "Gu Bufan's two strategists—Da Buhua and Ke Gelin—cannot be underestimated. Also, the Western Region God and Demon beside Gu Tianying is a formidable enemy. His Demonic Illusion and Demonic Sound Soul-Stealing Techniques are no weaker than Hashatu's, making him very difficult to deal with."
Yu Chihong said, "Cousin, why don't you use a method of defeating them one by one?" Yu Weiwei said, "
Ah Hong, before Ah Zhan is certain of his success, he needs to take advantage of the three opposing forces." She suddenly turned to Che Zhan and said, "Ah Zhan, Gu Tianying might understand her father's plan now. Be careful, she might try to merge with him!"
Che Zhan said, "Possibly! The problem lies with the Western Regions Demon God. The reason he stays by Gu Tianying's side is because he's bewitched by the demoness. Perhaps he even wants to create his own power. With that arrogant old devil, it's unlikely he'd submit to anyone. Once the demoness tries to merge with her father, I'm afraid the old devil will escape! But we must be careful."
"Ah Zhan!" "If we take this long detour to Xiaoyao Valley, we'll have to travel at least seven or eight li more. A hundred li further on is the Karakoram Mountains. A little to the right, there's a town called Baghadu. We'll have lunch there, and then another thirty li to go. There's an unnamed lake there, completely deserted. The terrain is very peculiar; to the west of the lake are stone mountains with countless strange caves. You could discover the mysteries of the Heavenly Queen Bell there. Why go to Xiaoyao Valley? It's actually safer there."
Che Zhan said, "I'm afraid someone is watching us from behind. We can't shake them off without taking this detour."
Yu Weiwei said, "If you're worried, how about this? You and Yingji hide here. I'll take them ahead. If any enemies are watching, you can deal with them."
Che Zhan said, "That's fine. You
two go quickly." Yu Weiwei said to Jiang Yingji, "Only you and I know how to get to the unnamed lake. You stay here to lead A-Zhan. Remember, if we haven't found any enemies after traveling several dozen li, it means no one is watching us. Then you and A-Zhan can set off."
Che Zhan hurriedly said, "Weiwei! Take the Three-Tailed Scorpion King with you, just in case."
"No way! It's only a hundred miles or so, and you're behind us, what's there to be afraid of? You two, quickly hide."
After watching them leave, Jiang Yingji pointed to the forest and said, "Climb that big tree, you can see further. I don't believe anyone is watching us."
Che Zhan suddenly exclaimed, "You don't believe me? I'll make you believe me anyway. Listen to what's behind us."
Less than an arrow's distance behind, two figures were walking rather slowly. Judging from their appearance, they didn't seem to be intentionally chasing anyone. Che Zhan's guess might be wrong. They were two unusual figures. The one in front was a woman in her thirties. At first glance, her looks and figure were somewhat similar to the Xuanbing Demoness, but she was much younger, yet her allure was no less. Closely following behind was an old man who looked almost seventy. He looked strange.
"Master! Why do ordinary people call you the Half-Ghost Minister? What does that mean?" The old man behind seemed to be looking ahead and didn't speak.
"Hey! Tell me, you're putting on airs again. Watch out, I won't do 'that' with you tonight."
"Hey, Yaxi, here you are again. There are strangers ahead."
"No! You have to answer my question, who cares about strangers."
The old man reached out and hooked his arm around her shoulder. "I'll only talk if you don't call me master after we leave Dark Island."
"Ah! You want me to call you head of the household? Does that sound right? Fine! Anyway, we don't distinguish between master and disciple, husband and wife, so I won't call you that."
"Yaxi, do I look even half like a ghost?"
"Bullshit! It's your aunt who looks like a ghost, I hate her the most."
The old man said, "You're not allowed to be rude to your aunt."
"Hmph! You still crave her old taste." She suddenly broke free from the old man's hand and rushed out.
The eccentric old man hurriedly caught up, reached out and hugged her, saying repeatedly, "Yaxi, you've misunderstood. I was afraid she'd kill you. My relationship with her from thirty years ago is long gone. She has three oxen for fun now, she won't come looking for me again."
The woman glanced at him, then suddenly giggled, "Why do you call my three senior brothers 'oxen'?"
The old man said, "Your aunt likes their ox-like strength."
"Stop talking, you're an old ox yourself, don't pull me away, answer me quickly."
The old man said, "Most people only see those things we've subdued, dazed and floating, only moving at night, like ghosts, so of course they see us as half-ghosts. Back then I was a minister of the Southern Kingdom, do you understand now?"
"Ah! I see! It's a pity my three senior brothers and I don't have any names in the martial world, how boring."
"Haha! Didn't that 'Red Cloud Ancestor' call you 'Ghost Prostitute'? Why don't you have a name?"
"Hmph! That old thief, one day I'll turn him into a male prostitute."
"Phew!" "Who are those two people, the man and the woman?"
The woman noticed the car battle and suddenly froze, whispering, "That young man is mine."
The old man said, "Fine! I want to keep the woman."
"No."
"Hey! Yaxi, don't forget, I'm still your master. Be careful I don't ruin you."
"Fine! You want to ruin me just because you see a beautiful woman? I'm not someone to be trifled with."
The old man said in a deep voice, "Yaxi, it's the rule of our sect that men and women shouldn't interfere with each other's affairs. I won't interfere if you're with a man."
"But you haven't passed on the Golden Mane to me yet?"
The old man said, "Who dares to pass it on without your master's order?"
"Hmph! He can't move anymore, you have the right."
The old man said, "You still have to go back to the island and report to your master." The
woman said, "When can we go back to the island?"
The old man said, "Only after you seize the Heavenly Queen Bell and make our sect's martial arts invincible can we go back to the island."
"When is that? Do you expect me to stay at the Green Mane level forever? You can put yourself at the Crimson Mane level, I don't care." The old man said gently, “
Ya Xi, of the five extreme Yin escape techniques, your three senior brothers have only been taught three, while you have been taught four. You are only one escape away from reaching the Golden Mane level, at which point you will be our junior sister. Why rush things?”
The woman seemed satisfied and was no longer angry. She turned around and said, “Shall we make our move now?”
The old man said, “Wait! Don’t be rash. That young man is suspicious.”
“What?! Who have we ever been afraid of? Even Ancestor Hongyun was defeated by us. If it weren’t for his sonic attacks, he would have already become our Crimson Mane level.”
The old man said, “Ya Xi, open your eyes wide and use your ‘Fire Escape Spiritual Light’ to see what appears above that young man’s head.”
“Oh dear! It’s just golden and purple spiritual light. That’s just because he practices two kinds of internal energy. Don’t be so surprised.”
The old man said, “The golden light soars three feet into the sky. This kind of internal energy is too strange. The purple light contains flames, which may contain pure Yang. This is a formidable opponent of our sect’s internal energy. You can’t see the other kind yet. ” "
I can't see it, what is that?"
the old man said. "It's a mysterious white, wave-like light, hidden between golden and purple light. It doesn't seem to be internal energy, and it even emits a shocking sound. Be very careful."
At this point, they were only about twenty feet away. Che Zhan and Jiang Yingji hadn't turned around. He only heard him whisper to Jiang Yingji, "Aying, you've never seen them before?"
Jiang Yingji said, "Never seen them at all."
Che Zhan said, "Then something's not right. We need to prepare for the worst."
"Azhan, what's the worst-case scenario? Could that old monster be the King of the Nine Springs Hell?"
Che Zhan said, "If he's not the King of the Nine Springs Hell, he's at least a half-ghost minister. But who is the woman beside him? It doesn't look like she's being controlled."
"They're watching us, and they're discussing something. Azhan, how should we deal with it?"
Che Zhan said, "The Pure Yin Five Escapes are also called the Extreme Yin Five Escapes. Even within a few feet, if we don't subdue him, he can escape no matter what kind of power we use. But we need to seize the perfect moment." "
Jiang Yingji said, 'Pretend to be hit by the Crimson Mane?'
Che Zhan said, 'It's probably stronger than the Crimson Mane.'
Jiang Yingji said, 'Can I dodge it?'
Che Zhan said, 'If it doesn't hit you, I'll protect you, but you have to make it look convincing. With your martial arts skills, I believe you can do it.'
'Ah Zhan, what about you?'
Che Zhan laughed, 'To lure him closer, of course I have to pretend.'
Jiang Yingji said, 'Why not release the Three-Tailed Scorpion King?'
'No! We can't underestimate them. If we don't succeed this time, it will be too difficult to subdue this kind of demon.'
'Ah Zhan, they're coming up soon, but something's strange. Why are they so slow? Did they see something about you?'
'Oh no! Lingzi, Ah Hong's bell is on me.' " "
Che Zhan said, 'Those who practice pure Yin techniques, regardless of the specific Yin technique they practice, have eyes that are different from others. This is the advantage over those who practice pure Yang techniques. We have to be extremely careful when observing someone's eyes, complexion, and the Yang energy emanating from their body, but those who practice Yin techniques can tell at a glance.'
Jiang Yingji said, 'If they don't take action, we can't do anything to them. If we follow them like this, won't we expose our plan to go to the Nameless Lake? What should we do?'
Che Zhan said, 'We're still quite far from the Nameless Lake. Let's proceed slowly and observe whether they change.'
'Ah Zhan, quickly look to the left.'"
On the left was an old woman followed by three burly men, but one of the three was holding a middle-aged man captive. Upon seeing this, Che Zhan exclaimed in alarm, "Hashatu is in that old woman's hands! This is bad!"
Jiang Yingji said, "Never mind, it's better to use the old woman to get rid of him."
Che Zhan said, "You don't understand! Getting rid of him is good, but what if the old woman uses him? With his own strengths and the Pure Yin Five Escapes, it's unimaginable what will happen. Besides, I need to use him to restrain Gu Bufan."
"Then what should we do?"
"Before these two discover us, I must rescue Hashatu." Saying this, she patted her pocket, and suddenly a golden light flew out.
"What?! He released the Three-Tailed Scorpion to deal with the old woman, what if he attacks you from here?" Che Zhan had no time to explain, grabbing her and shooting to the left like lightning.
Suddenly, a strange roar was heard. The old woman and the three men were caught off guard when a giant golden scorpion lunged at them. They scattered in panic. Just then, Che Zhan, with unparalleled speed, flashed behind the dazed Hasatu and, using his Five Thunder Seal Divine Skill, instantly seized his right hand. He urgently said to Jiang Yingji, "Yingji, quickly pull out the red hair from his head!"
"Oh dear! A-Zhan, it's not red, it's golden."
Che Zhan said, "Be careful, don't get stung, pull it out quickly."
Jiang Yingji pulled out two golden, hair-like hairs and exclaimed, "A-Zhan! Could that old woman be the Vampire Yin Mother?"
Che Zhan said, "No doubt about it! The King of Nine Springs Hell not only has the Vampire Yin Mother and the two disciples of the Half-Ghost Minister, but also grand-disciples. We must leave quickly."
Jiang Yingji asked, "What about Hasatu?"
"Take him away, he's still not awake."
"What about the Three-Tailed Scorpion King?"
"It will come to us on its own, let's go! Before the old man and the woman arrive." Che Zhan grabbed Hasatu, darted into the side of the forest, and sped south, covering more than ten miles in one breath. Reaching a rocky mountain, he realized Hasatu was somewhat lucid, so he stopped and let go.
"Ah Zhan, his weapon and three small leather bags?"
Che Zhan exclaimed, "They're gone."
"They weren't there when you grabbed him! Did the Bloodsucking Yin Mother take them?"
Suddenly, Hasatu asked, "Young Master Che, what will you do with me?"
"Hasatu, you killed the Golden Gang leader Wan Baitong with your Yin Talisman, so you have a slight grudge against me. But Wan Baitong wasn't exactly a righteous person, so I don't care. Otherwise, there's no real enmity between us. However, I must warn you, in the future, whether you do good or evil is entirely up to you."
Hasatu said coldly, "You're going to let me go?"
Che Zhan laughed, "If I save you, I won't kill you again. If I wanted to kill you, I wouldn't do it under these circumstances. Go."
"You mean you don't take me seriously?"
Che Zhan laughed loudly. "I currently have four enemies, or rather, four rivals—Gu Bufan, you, plus the Half-Ghost Minister and the Vampire Mother."
Hashatu chuckled. "Letting someone you consider a rival go so easily is too risky. Don't pin your hopes on 'reformation.'" Che Zhan laughed.
"Haha! You're wrong! In terms of age, you're more than half my age, and in terms of experience in the martial world, I'm less than a tenth of yours. I won't be so arrogant as to overestimate myself. From now on, if you don't do evil, I'll respect you; if you don't do good, I'll kill you."
Hashatu laughed loudly. "You think my possessions were taken by the Vampire Mother?"
Che Zhan said. "Of course you have a way to keep those three leather bags and the pair of golden spears, but that's not important. I've never cared about them. What I value is your true skill."
Hashatu was taken aback and asked, "You know everything about my things?"
Che Zhan laughed. "That's not important!" " By the way, how did you get caught by the Bloodsucking Yin Mother?"
"It was because of the rumors."
Che Zhan nodded and said, "You think they don't harm people during the day?" Hasatu
nodded and said, "Now I understand, the only ones who don't harm people during the day are outsiders who are controlled by them."
"She doesn't intend to use you?"
Hasatu said, "Can you use me? Their Extreme Yin Five Escapes can't control me, and the Ghostly Howling Heart Technique practiced on the Three-Colored Mane can only turn me into an idiot. She plans to absorb my essence and spirit as soon as it gets dark."
"I see! Fortunately, it was during the day."
"It's also fortunate that you discovered it, Che Zhan. I'm grateful to you, but whether we're on the same path or not is another matter. I'm leaving."
Jiang Yingji said, "Brother Ha, where is the Xuanbing Demoness?"
"Hmph! Don't mention that whore. It's entirely her fault that I was controlled by the Bloodsucking Yin Mother. If she didn't want to seduce those three big men, the Bloodsucking Yin Mother wouldn't have made a move." "
Che Zhan laughed, "Do you know that you have something in your bag that can frighten the people on Dark Island?"
Hasatu said, "You're wrong! They're not afraid of ordinary poisons, they're afraid of spirit poisons."
Che Zhan said, "Although we have different paths and don't work together, before we fight to the death, I still have to tell you, Gu Bufan's Skeleton Divine Skill has reached its peak. If you encounter him, you absolutely must not use your Golden Spear. If you do, he will take it away. If you don't use it as a flying sword, he can't do anything to you. With your lightness skill, you can defend yourself. Also, according to the older generation, he also has a pair of Golden Spears, the first of three pairs, which are like daggers. Your pair is only the third."
Hasatu was shocked and said, "Why are you telling me this?"
Che Zhan said, "Compared to Gu Bufan, I hope you live, but don't misunderstand, we are not friends."
"Haha! People in the martial arts world say you are both hateful and lovable, and it's true. I'll also tell you, Gu Bufan and Xuanbing each have weaknesses, do you believe it?" "
Che Zhan laughed, "At this moment, what we say is absolutely true. We're old friends of many years."
Hasatu said, "To be honest, I have an idea now."
Che Zhan said, "Don't say it! You only want to defeat me, not kill me, right? Then you'll never get it."
"Eh! You can see through my mind?"
Che Zhan said, "I'm not a god, because I have the same idea, old Hasatu! To be honest, if you have any trouble, you can come to me. Before we make a move, I might come to you too. You can leave now."
Hasatu laughed loudly, "Good! I like you as a young enemy. Remember, Xuanbing's most powerful skill is 'Xiao's Bewitching Charm.' Never look into her eyes, but she's extremely superstitious."
Che Zhan sighed, "Playing the wicked makes her superstitious?"
Hasatu said, "When you mention ghosts, she runs away faster than anyone else. If she hadn't run away when she mentioned the Bloodsucking Yin Mother today, I wouldn't have been defeated. If you hadn't reached out, would I still be here tomorrow? "
“So she escaped. No wonder you were alone,” Hasatu said. “Gu Bufan’s weakness is his fear of bells. He dares not stay in temples or monasteries where monks and nuns live.” Che Zhan laughed loudly, “I understand why now
.
He’s afraid of the Heavenly Empress Bell. The sound of the bell makes him suspicious and triggers his fear.”
Hasatu cupped his hands and said, "Goodbye, Chezhan! I must hurry back to Carp Temple." Carp Temple was also a mountain town. As Hasatu approached the town entrance, he saw a woman leading three burly men out of town. Recognizing her as Madam Xuanbing, he was furious and wanted to shout at her, but then a thought struck him: "I have no weapons on me right now, why bother with her? This kind of whore has no sense of honor. Why not pretend I'm subdued by the Bloodsucking Mother and scare her half to death to vent my anger?" Hasatu made his decision and walked towards her, deliberately avoiding looking at Madam Xuanbing, pretending not to know her.
Upon seeing Hasatu, Madam Xuanbing immediately feigned concern, rushing forward with her three men, saying sweetly, "Hashatu, you're alright, thank goodness!" Hasatu continued walking without uttering a sound. When they were only ten zhang apart, he suddenly let out a chuckle and raised his hands high, the movement itself unrecognizable to him.
Upon seeing this, Lady Xuanbing's face changed drastically. She immediately cried out to the three men, "He...he...he's changed!" Before she could finish speaking, Hasatu pounced on her like a madman. Realizing something was wrong, Lady Xuanbing screamed in terror, her body going limp! The three men immediately helped her up, and without looking back, they fled in panic, disappearing in an instant. Hasatu, seeing this, couldn't help but burst into laughter. But before his laughter subsided, he also heard someone laughing loudly from the woods to his side.
"Who's there?" Hasatu shouted.
"Haha! Brilliant! Brilliant! There's a hole behind the temple, absolutely brilliant!" Suddenly, a young man emerged from the woods.
"Oh! It's Ma Wuquan."
It really was Ma Wuquan who emerged from the forest. He cupped his hands and said, "Old Ha! What's wrong? Did your move just now frighten your sweetheart?"
Hashatu laughed heartily, "Don't insult me, that kind of whore deserved it! Little Ma! You want to fight me again?"
Ma Wuquan laughed loudly, "Times have changed. This time I really want to find you, don't worry! Not to fight."
"Then why do you want to see me?"
Ma Wuquan said, "I know you well. Your relationship with Madam Xuanbing wasn't without purpose. Now that you've turned against her, it's clear you haven't achieved your goal and have decided to give up."
"Eh! Little Ma, what did you see?"
"Hashatu, you said that everyone in the martial arts world says you're Xuanbing's ex-lover, but you don't actually love her. You were all lovey-dovey with her, but you couldn't bring yourself to kill her, so you had to split up."
"Good heavens! You've really got it. You actually figured out what I was thinking. Tell me! What do you want from me?"
Ma Wuquan said, "No ill intentions, just want to discuss something."
"Come on! You, Ma Wuquan, would never have any good intentions towards me, Lao Ha."
"Hey! Hey! Hasatu, don't be so hostile towards me. Think about it, you're penniless now. If I attack you here, two hundred moves will be enough for you to go back to your hometown."
Hearing this, Hasatu knew what was going on and laughed, "You've got some tricks up your sleeve. Let's go! We'll talk when we get to the Carp Temple."
Ma Wuquan said, "Your men were killed by the Xuanbing Demoness long ago."
Hasatu was shocked, "The demoness escaped and then returned to town?"
Ma Wuquan said, "She forced your apprentice to hand over the pair of golden halberds and three leather bags. Luckily, I got there first. Although I didn't save your apprentice, I managed to get the items for you." Saying this, he opened his large bundle and said, "Check it and see if anything is missing?"
Hasatu put the items away, didn't even check, and actually got excited, "Little Ma, what kind of person are you?"
"Haha! Brother Hasatu, don't get excited. I'll tell you a secret."
"What secret?"
“Che Zhan is my junior brother,”
Hasatu said. “Wow! I see. Like junior brother, like senior brother. Little Che is a great hero.”
Ma Wuquan laughed loudly, “He saved you, of course I can’t take your things. What’s that kid like?”
“No need to say anything! Even ghosts would love that kid. Tell me, what do you want from me?”
Ma Wuquan said, “Let’s talk when we get to town. There are two people waiting for you at your rented house.”
“Waiting for me! Who are they?”
Ma Wuquan said, “Barik and Yin Yilang.”
“Huh! They’re waiting for me to fight?”
“No! Yin Yilang’s life was saved by my charming junior brother, and Barik is the one who loves my junior brother the most.”
“You three are going to act as intermediaries for your junior brother?”
“No! Brother Hasatu, we absolutely don’t mean that. My junior brother doesn’t know we’re looking for you.”
"Then why do you want to see me?"
Ma Wuquan said, "You know, the Xuanbing Demoness knew she couldn't use you. She saw through your intentions, so when she saw you in danger, she not only didn't help but ran away. Did you know that she secretly gathered another powerful force behind your back?"
"You want me to join you in fighting her?"
Ma Wuquan said, "That's secondary, not the main thing. The real main thing is Gu Bufan, but we'll do it secretly. Nominally, we'll form an assassin gang, and we can even do business with Gu Bufan."
Hasatu said, "Your junior brother told me today that Gu Bufan's Skeleton Divine Skill has reached a state of perfection. I'm afraid even the four of us combined wouldn't be a match for him."
Ma Wuquan said, "With the philandering ghost taking the lead, dealing with those second-rate guys won't be a problem for us."
Hasatu laughed and said, "Little Ma, in the end, you just want to drag me onto your side."
“Old Ha! Given the current situation, if I don’t help you, what other path do you have to take? Since you love my junior brother, why not do him a favor?”
Hasatu pondered for a while and sighed, “Little Ma! Go and inform the two of them that I need a few days to consider this matter. Four days from now, come to the starting point of the Koko Xili Mountains, Soul Wandering Valley, to meet me. I will give you a clear answer as to whether it works out or not.”
"Why go to Soul Valley?"
Hasatu asked. "I have a group of men hiding there. If I agree to your request, I'll send them back. Otherwise, I'll have to bring all my men. But don't worry, from now on, I won't oppose the philandering ghost."
Ma Wuquan shook his hand and said, "It's a deal."
After they parted, Ma Wuquan walked alone towards the Carp Temple. Before he even entered the town, he suddenly saw two people running towards him. It was Barik and Yin Yilang. As they approached, they asked in unison, "How is it? Hasatu doesn't agree?"
Ma Wuquan said, "It's a balancing act now." He explained his meeting with Hasatu and added, "He may have his difficulties, but we absolutely have to go to Soul Valley."
Barik said, "Something happened at the Carp Temple just now."
"What is it?"
Yin Yilang, the Divine Conch Sword Demon, asked solemnly, "The matter has started for some unknown reason. The Two Extremes Alliance and the Western Regions Alliance are fighting fiercely in the town, and the number of people on both sides is increasing as the fighting continues."
Ma Wuquan said, "They must have discovered something and started fighting over it. How is it now?"
Balik said, "The melee has lasted for half an hour. Although there aren't many casualties, the battlefield has moved to the southeast corner. We couldn't keep an eye on it secretly while waiting for you. We don't know what the outcome is now."
Ma Wuquan said, "Let's go! My junior brother is also in that direction."
"Brother Ma, why did your junior brother, A Zhan, go in that direction?" Yin Yilang asked, as if he had thought of something.
"I don't know." Ma Wuquan also noticed the strange expression on Yin Yilang's face and laughed, "My charming junior brother is always unpredictable. Even my master can't figure him out. I secretly saw him walk in this direction after rescuing Hashatu. Besides his three wives, he also had his cousin with him."
Barik exclaimed, "Ah Zhan has finally reunited with his cousins! I'm so happy for him!"
Yin Yilang changed the subject, saying, "Ah Zhan's journey has been anything but simple."
"What are you thinking about?" Ma Wuquan seemed to have thought of something as well, and then asked, "You mean, he got the news about the Heavenly King Tower and the Heavenly Queen Bell?"
Yin Yilang said, "I hope it's better than just getting the news."
Barik laughed, "Anyway, we're going in the same direction, it won't be hard to find him. Once we meet, he won't hide anything from us."
Ma Wuquan suddenly pointed into the distance and said, "Look! Those guys are moving so fast!"
Yin Yilang said, "They're the top four of the Ten Monsters of the Snake Sea."
Barik said, "They're each carrying a large bundle, that's not personal luggage, there's something strange about it, let's chase after them and see."
"Whoa! Hasatu, Hasatu is chasing after them, he didn't go to Soul Wandering Valley." Ma Wuquan had already rushed out first.
Yin Yilang said, "They must have changed their minds after discovering the Four Monsters of the Snake Sea."
The three chased for four or five miles with all their might, and then entered a forest. Suddenly, Hasatu rushed out and said, "You've come here! This is the most mysterious area in the rear of Tibet. You might starve to death in there."
The three walked past him, and Ma Wuquan hurriedly asked, "Why are you chasing the Four Monsters of the Snake Sea?"
Hasatu said, "I even gave up on the Valley of Returning Souls. This is no trivial matter. The Four Monsters of the Snake Sea are carrying the essence of the Valley's wealth."
Yin Yilang said, "How could you..." "How do you know?"
Hasatu said, "The outer alliance broke into Gu Bufan's secret treasure trove, and the Ten Monsters of the Snake Sea seized the treasure. In the ensuing chaos, six of the ten monsters died, and the eldest to the fourth broke through the encirclement. All the essence is in those four."
Barik asked, "How do we get them out?"
Hasatu said, "Don't rush! This is the Bewitching Forest, which is over eighty miles wide, interspersed with strange rocks. They are unfamiliar with the terrain and may not be able to escape." Before he finished speaking, he hurriedly shouted, "Quickly, hide!" The four of them flashed into the forest, hearing the sound of something cutting through the air everywhere.
"Eek! What kind of strange beings are chasing after us?" Ma Wuquan turned his head to listen.
Hasatu said, "Gu Bufan's men."
Yin Yilang asked, "Gu Bufan's men dare to enter the forest?"
Hasatu replied, "Even the older generation of martial artists know very little about this area of Tibet. If they go in, it will be difficult for them to come out, especially on a cloudy day like today, when they can't even tell which way is which. After going in for ten miles, you won't see them anymore! It's an area of over eighty miles. You might think you can just keep going straight, but it's not that simple. The mysterious terrain will make you dizzy. The central area has a name: 'Desperate Zone.' There are no birds or beasts, and no water. Let me tell you, crossing mountains and valleys is commonplace for Tibetans, and hunting is their livelihood, but this place is forbidden territory in their hearts."
Balik asked, "Then what should we do?"
Hasatu said, "There is a god in the Bewildering Forest. Just follow the god."
Yin Yilang exclaimed, "Which god are you?"
Hasatu shook his head and said, "What are you thinking? I'm just a friend of this god." "With that, he let out a long howl! In no time, a giant chimpanzee suddenly rushed out of the forest and pounced on Hasatu! Barik and Yin Yilang were shocked and were about to intervene.
"Don't move, it is the god of this forest, it won't harm anyone." He greeted the chimpanzee and said, "Strongman! Please lead us to the forbidden land. I'm sorry, I didn't bring any good wine today, but I'll double it next time."
The chimpanzee actually understood human speech and was even unusually intelligent, but it just kept yelling and refused to lead the way.

[Chapter 28] Using a demon to eliminate a powerful enemy

Barik noticed something strange and said, "Old Ha! What does it call you? It's not working."
Hasatu said, "I've been to this forest more than ten times, and this has never happened before. What happened this time?"
Yin Yilang said, "So you don't understand its meaning either. I thought you understood chimpanzee language." "
Ma Wuquan said, 'Something must have happened in that 'Desperate Land.' Could it be that the Four Monsters of the Serpent Sea have invaded the 'Desperate Land' and driven the ape out?'
'Impossible, the Four Monsters of the Serpent Sea couldn't have just barged into the 'Desperate Land.' Something else must have happened.'
The ape led the four along the edge of the forest. As they approached mid-morning, Barik asked, 'Old Ha! We didn't bring any food. What will we eat once we go deeper into the forest? You said there aren't even any birds or beasts in there?'
Hasatu said, 'Indeed, there aren't any. I don't understand why this forest is so strange.'
Yin Yilang suddenly saw a flock of small birds fly up from the treetops and laughed, 'Wait, what are these if not birds?'
Hasatu said, 'This is the edge of the forest. After going ten miles in, even the small birds that eat insects disappear.'
Ma Wuquan asked, 'What is the Desperate Land like?'
Hasatu said, 'It's a steaming mud lake, and in the lake, it's all mud used for cooking porridge.'
Barik said, 'Why don't we go there?'" "
Hashatu said, 'Anyone who wanders into the forest will eventually be led astray into the Desolate Land. Why should we risk searching the forest? There's a stone mountain to the north of the Desolate Land, where the Strongman lives. Occupying that place is equivalent to controlling the entire forest.'
Yin Yilang asked, 'Where should we go now?'
Hasatu replied, 'There's a river to the west. This Soul-Telling Forest is on this side of the river, and there's also a forest on the other side, but the situation is different. There are birds, beasts, and fruits. The Strongman has to cross the river to find his daily food. There are also fish in the river. I once built a small wooden hut there.'
Ma Wuquan asked, 'You mean we should prepare more food there?'
Hasatu said, 'You're half right. From there, I can find my own way into the Desolate Land. The Strongman doesn't dare to lead the way, so we can't not go. I think it's probably something strange happening in the Mud Lake.' Yin Yilang asked
, 'You said there's a monster in the Mud Lake?'
'The ape isn't afraid of people or wild beasts. It fears what it can't control. There's nothing in this forest that can control it, so why is it so afraid?' " "This forest is already incredible, and I've long suspected that mud lake,"
Ma Wuquan laughed. "Old Ha! Don't exaggerate. That mud lake is shaped like a boiling porridge crater, undoubtedly a volcano. What kind of monster would dare to exist in a boiling mud lake?"
Hasatu said, "Little Ma, do you know? Your junior brother subdued two monsters. You three probably still don't know that the Bloodsucking Yin Mother was defeated by that monster."
Ma Wuquan feigned surprise and asked, "What were those things?"
Hasatu said, "They were two mysteriously transforming three-tailed scorpion kings. They could grow big or small. One was as big as a sea turtle, its three tails held high for over ten feet, like the arms of three giant turtles, its whole body radiating golden light. The other was as small as a finger, usually hidden in the pocket of the philandering ghost. Who would believe it if they didn't know? Let me tell you, there are many incredible things in the world."
"Good heavens, A-Zhan's supernatural powers are truly great! He can even subdue monsters as assistants." Yin Yilang appeared quite surprised.
Hasatu said, "Azhan is not only a great hero, but also a uniquely gifted individual. To be honest, while I obtained the Yin-Yang Talisman, he obtained the Five Thunder God Seal Divine Skill, which counters the Yin-Yang Talisman. Needless to say, he was terrified before, unable to eat or sleep."
Barik laughed heartily, "Old Ha! Seriously, Azhan once told me he considered you a first-rate opponent, but I know he never looked down on you, nor did he consider you a mortal enemy."
"I know, otherwise he wouldn't have saved me. This guy can truly win people over. Speaking of which, the Golden Gang Leader, Wan Baitong, is also his sworn father-in-law. I used the Yin-Yang Talisman to deal with Wan Baitong; this grudge should be avenged, but he doesn't seem to care at all."
Barik said, “Wan Baitong has done just as many bad things in his life as you, so of course he doesn’t care. Take me, Black Wolf, for example. Back then, I killed people without batting an eye, yet he treats me like a brother. In short, Old Ha! He doesn’t care about the past, he only cares about the future. If I, Black Wolf, continue to do as I please, do you think he will let me go?”
"Balik, I understand what you mean. I've sent the letter back to my men and told them all to return to the desert. I'm determined to do something meaningful for the martial arts world with the three of you. I want to live up to Fengliu Gui's expectations."
Ma Wuquan laughed loudly, "No one would believe you, you devil, would lay down your butcher's knife. Well, we've finally seen this fact. My Fengliu junior brother will be overjoyed when he finds out."
Yin Yilang laughed, "The world is truly unpredictable. What did I do to get here? Don't even mention it. I never dreamed that I'd be sharing a pair of pants with you guys today. Haha! Can you imagine how incredible that is?"
Hasatu led the three of them into the forest and immediately pointed outside, saying, "Look, this river, though not large, is two hundred li long, and it's a secret river."
Ma Wuquan asked, "What's a secret river?"
Hasatu said, "Even Tibetans dare not cross here. Only a very few daring hunters dare to come, but they leave as soon as afternoon arrives. Look, the wooden house by the forest ahead is the one I built."
The chimpanzee then cried out repeatedly and pointed at the wooden house. Hasatu exclaimed, "Someone's in my hut! Look, there's smoke coming out!"
Barik said, "It must be the Tibetans who borrowed it."
"No, when did this happen? The Tibetans are all gone,"
Ma Wuquan said. "Let's go up and see for ourselves."
Hasatu waved to the chimpanzee, signaling it to retreat into the forest, and said to the three, "It's almost dusk. There are only three reasons why this person wouldn't leave at this hour: either he's chasing the Four Monsters of the Snake Sea, he's lost his way, or he has some other motive."
Upon reaching the hut, they were pleasantly surprised. Inside, there was a roaring fire, with three fish and two large chickens roasting on it, their fat oozing and their aroma making the four hungry uninvited guests drool. Barik cheered and, without hesitation, grabbed a fish and began to devour it.
"Little Barik, be careful! There might be something wrong with these chickens and fish," Hasatu deliberately warned him.
"Don't worry! There's a wicked master here; he won't let his friends get ambushed," Barik said with a laugh after chewing for a while, then pointed and said, "Go ahead and do it."
Hasatu gestured, "Who cares! Let's eat our fill first."
Hasatu said, "I recognized the voice; it's 'Chaste Maiden Cult Leader' Yuan Ruyan."
Ma Wuquan said, "Yes! It's her! I didn't expect the five sisters to come too."
Hasatu said, "By tomorrow afternoon, I dare say that this forest will be filled with the world's best experts."
"What? For those four packages from the Four Monsters of the Snake Sea?"
Hasatu said, "While I was chasing the Four Monsters of the Snake Sea, there was some information I didn't tell you three."
Ma Wuquan asked, "What information?"
"Gu Bufan didn't care about the mountain of gold and silver treasures, but he mobilized the entire power of the Two Extremes Alliance to protect those four leopard-skin packages. You can imagine how precious those packages must be." "
Barik wondered, "What kind of things could they be?"
Hasatu said, "I only know one thing that's priceless. Gu Bufan once wanted to give it to Ma Wuquan as a betrothal gift."
"The Frost Dragon Pearl?"
Hasatu said, "Yes! That's just a small one."
Ma Wuquan said, "I'm afraid some older martial arts figures wouldn't care about such a rare treasure."
"Haha! But Yin Yilang's master and Old Ancestor Hongyun are coming anyway."
Yin Yilang asked in surprise, "My master is coming too?"
Hasatu said, "Do you know why?"
Yin Yilang said, "He won't want those rare treasures."
Hasatu said, "What if it were the Heavenly King Pagoda and the Heavenly Queen Bell?"
"Wow! The Four Monsters of the Snake Sea have the Heavenly King Pagoda and the Heavenly Queen Bell in their baggage?" Ma Wuquan almost jumped up.
Hasatu laughed, "You don't believe me."
Ma Wuquan said, "Old Ha! You're talking nonsense." "
Hashatu laughed heartily, "Suppose someone spread rumors that the Heavenly King Pagoda and the Heavenly Queen Bell are in Gu Bufan's hands, think about it, who wouldn't be tempted? Anyone who isn't tempted wouldn't be a martial artist."
Yin Yilang asked, "And who spread these rumors?"
Hasatu replied, "Who else but the one who actually obtained the Heavenly Queen Pagoda? This guy is probably using a trick. He's practicing in peace while luring the entire martial arts world to this godforsaken place. He's clever and ruthless enough."
Ma Wuquan jumped up and said, "Then what are we doing here? Let's search for him!"
"Haha! I have to ask you, by the time we find him, he'll have already mastered it. Wouldn't we be wasting our time?"
Barik said, "Once he masters it, who can stand against him?"
Hasatu said, "He won't kill us."
Ma Wuquan jumped up and said, "Old Ha! You already know who it is?"
Hasatu said, "I'm just guessing. There's only one person who can use such a powerful move."
"It's A Zhan." "Barik shouted. Hasatu
exclaimed, "Keep your voice down! Don't awaken the evil spirits."
"Right! Don't ruin his plot."
Ma Wuquan exclaimed in alarm, "Are you sure?"
Hasatu said, "When he saved me, he rushed south with his wife and cousin, undoubtedly looking for the most secluded place. At the same time, he was afraid that some martial arts figures might intrude, so he released air. He was lucky that the outer alliance broke into Gu Bufan's treasure trove at the same time. With both factors combined, this kid's plot succeeded."
Barik said, "You can't describe it so vividly."
Hasatu said, "I'd bet my head..."
Before he could finish speaking, a sweet shout rang out from outside the wooden house: "Good! Four thieves! You've eaten my things, and none of you will escape." In an instant, a beautiful and charming girl stood at the door of the wooden house.
Upon seeing her, Ma Wuquan exclaimed in surprise, "Junior sister, junior sister! What are you doing here?" "
The girl snorted, "Stop trying to be friendly, give me back my chicken and fish."
Ma Wuquan laughed, "So the food we ate was our junior sister's doing! Sorry! We four admit we were thieves, come in quickly, I'll introduce you to our three older brothers."
"Hmph! One is a ruthless black-hearted wolf, one is an arrogant Divine Snail Sword Demon, and the most despicable big devil, what's there to introduce?"
Hasatu laughed loudly, "Well said! Well said!" Turning his head, he said, "Little Ma, you have such a junior sister?"
Ma Wuquan said, "My junior sister is called Lan'er, it turns out she already knows the three of you."
Balik said, "I haven't heard A Zhan mention her."
Lan'er said sweetly, "Second senior brother has never seen me, and Master didn't tell him, how did he know?"
Yin Yilang said to Ma Wuquan, "What's going on?"
Ma Wuquan said, "That's due to my master's eccentric temperament. The three of us teach in different places, and the techniques we teach are also different. "
Hasatu cupped his hands and called out, "Little Sister Lan'er! Don't hate us. We've all changed since we met your second senior brother." Lan'er chuckled.
"Hehe! Alright! If I hated you, I wouldn't have shown myself."
Ma Wuquan sighed. He seemed most afraid of this junior sister. He laughed and said, "Junior Sister! Why did you come here?"
"Me? I've been living in this Bewitching Forest for three days now."
"What?" Hasatu exclaimed in surprise, "You've been to the Desolate Land?"
Lan'er snorted, "What's this naturally formed Bewitching Forest? It's far worse than where I live. Walking in it is like walking in my own home. Listen, over a hundred martial arts figures have already died around the Desolate Land."
Ma Wuquan asked, "How did they die?"
Lan'er replied, "Killed by the Mud Lake monster."
Hasatu jumped up, "Junior Sister! You saw the monster? What did it look like?"
Lan'er said, "I not only saw it, but I also fought it three times!..."
Seeing her somewhat deflated, Ma Wuquan asked urgently, "Even you couldn't beat it?"
Lan'er nodded, dejectedly saying, "I was defeated by it every time. My Xuanyuan Divine Skill couldn't kill it, my... " The Xuanyuan Divine Sword was no longer sharp; it bounced back after striking it. Fortunately, my lightness skill surpassed its, otherwise I wouldn't have escaped. But I'm not giving up; every night, I attack it when it comes out.”
Barik asked, “What kind of monster is it?”
Lan'er replied, “It's a monster covered in mud. Except for its pair of piercing green eyes, you can't recognize anything about it.”
Hasatu exclaimed in shock, “The mud in Mud Lake can even melt steel! It can live at the bottom of Mud Lake? That's terrifying!” Lan'er
said, “Just now I saw five women lost in the forest. I was afraid they would be killed by the mud monster, so I went to rescue them. I didn't expect that you would steal and eat the roasted chicken and fish.”
Hasatu laughed heartily, “I'll cross the river right away and catch a few more.”
“No need! I have plenty stored in the chimpanzee cave.”
“Ah! So the chimpanzee was driven out by the little sister.”
“What little sister? I’m seventeen this year. Stop talking nonsense. Are you also planning to go into the forest?”
Ma Wuquan said, “That’s right. Now that we have our junior sister with us, we’re not afraid of getting lost.”
Lan’er said, “That monster is unpredictable. It only appears once at midnight. Let’s see if we can defeat it tonight with the combined strength of the five of us.”
Ma Wuquan said, “Junior sister, did you see four middle-aged men carrying four leopard-skin bundles?”
Lan’er said, “You’re talking about the Four Monsters of the Snake Sea! They were killed by the monster, but we didn’t see the four bundles.”
“Ha! Monsters also want treasures. That’s really strange.” Barik exclaimed.
Ma Wuquan said, "Perhaps the Four Monsters of the Snake Sea hid before they were killed."
Hasatu said, "Let's go! More than a hundred people have died. I wonder which martial arts figures were among them?"
Lan'er said, "I recognize some, but I've never seen some before."
Yin Yilang said worriedly, "I hope my master wasn't among them."
Lan'er said in a seductive voice, "Don't worry, he was a loser too, but he lost much more badly than me."
Yin Yilang was shocked and said, "You know my master? He was seriously injured."
Lan'er said, "Of course I know him, but the 'seriously injured' I'm talking about doesn't refer to you." "The tragedy is unimaginable. He, along with the combined strength of the eight elders—Old Ancestor Hongyun, Jingjingzi, Old Zhennu Cult Leader, Old Gutan, Huaqi Gang Leader, Huabang Protector Hu Lai, and Wen Buming—were defeated. This kind of defeat is even worse than being seriously injured."
Hasatu was truly shocked, crying out, "Who believes it! Who believes it?"
Lan'er said, "I saw it with my own eyes. They even released all their flying swords."
Ma Wuquan sighed, "Let's not go. The combined strength of the five of us is no match for the eight elders. Going would be pointless, and some of us might even lose our lives."
"No! I won't give up!" Lan'er insisted on going.
Barik asked, "Junior Sister! Do you recognize who's dead?"
Lan'er replied, "There's Bao Xing and Wu Zhao, the swordsmen of Haogu; the four members of the Seven Star Sea Dragons, a group of Japanese; Ma Rulong, the chief镖头 (chief镖头) of the United Escort Agency; and the Thirteen Buddhas of Tianzhu. However, we don't see the body of their leader, the Living Buddha of Ganges. Perhaps he escaped this fake monk. Among them, there are the Seventeen Invincible Gang members from Siam, the Hegemony Sect from Jiaozhi, and many others I don't recognize."
Ma Wuquan suddenly seemed to remember something and asked urgently, "Are there any extraordinary people from the Two Extremes Alliance Valley?"
Lan'er said, "I don't know any, but maybe I don't."
"Little Ma! Have you thought of something?" Hasatu stared wide-eyed.
“Old Ha! You probably feel the same way, right?”
Hasatu said, “I can’t say for sure right now, but I think it’s impossible.”
Ma Wuquan then asked Lan’er, “I hope you didn’t see the body of your second senior brother’s friend.”
Lan’er said, “When I was examining the body, I was also very worried, afraid of seeing it! Thank God I didn’t see it. Maybe they haven’t arrived yet. If they had, half of them would have died by the time they entered the perilous place.”
“Let’s hurry, be careful they don’t break in.”
Lan’er led the way, then turned back and said, “Senior Brother, I also saved four old people, three men and one woman. Later I found out they were Mountain and Sea Monk, Great Wall Immortal, Black Mountain Swordsman, and Five Lakes Granny.”
Ma Wuquan asked, “Did you send them out of the forest?”
"Yes! But they were all injured by the mud demon, thankfully not seriously."
Barik asked, "How far is it to the Mud Lake in the Desolate Land?"
Hasatu said, "At least forty li, we have to cross thirty-odd li of dark forest."
Lan'er said, "Who said that? That's only for the east, south, and north sides, maybe even further, but our side is southwest, only a dozen li. You were probably led by the chimpanzee and took a lot of wrong turns."
Yin Yilang said, "Why not go through the treetops in the forest?"
Hasatu said solemnly, "You'll understand after walking two more li."
"Right! The heat from the treetops is thicker than fog, all year round. Going through from the inside is much clearer."
"Ah! There are no birds or beasts, that's one of the reasons too."
Hasatu asked Lan'er, "Does the demon come from the center of the Mud Lake?"
Lan'er said, "Not necessarily. I've guarded it three times, and each time I saw it from a different place. I suspect there's something else going on at the bottom of the Mud Lake."
"Junior Sister, what is it?"
"Senior Brother, I suspect there's an underground cave on one side of Mud Lake. Inside, there's not only mud, but also a spring, a living room, and everything you could want to eat and drink." Ma Wuquan and Hasatu exchanged a knowing glance and nodded.
They were now deep in the forest, where nothing could be seen beyond ten steps. The darkness and eeriness even sent chills down the spines of Hasatu, who was known as a demon. Ma Wuquan followed closely behind his junior sister, noticing that she navigated the seemingly chaotic terrain as if it were her own home, without even pausing. He whispered, "Lan'er, are you sure?"
"Hoo! Keep your voice down."
"What! Mud demons can appear in the forest?"
Lan'er said, "Who says it can't be? Besides the terrifying mud demons, there are two groups of masked men in black, one with five men and the other with four. I can't understand why they are so familiar with this forest. What's even stranger is that they often appear around the forest's perimeter, and whenever they appear, there are always martial arts figures who have come to explore the forest beforehand. It seems that these two groups of masked men are intentionally or unintentionally luring those martial arts figures into the forest. When they successfully lure them in, they immediately disappear."
Hasatu exclaimed, "A conspiracy! They're deliberately leading outsiders to their deaths!"
Yin Yilang said, "Could it be that the Two Extremes Alliance is using the forest and the mud demons to eliminate all martial arts figures in the world?"
Ma Wuquan said, "..." "Could something even more unpredictable be about to happen?"
Barik asked. "Is Gu Bufan himself in the forest?"
Hasatu replied, "Pay attention to your surroundings. Don't overthink it."
Lan'er whispered, "We're only a few miles from the Desolate Mud Lake now. There's a forest hollow on the left; I saw four little ones there."
Ma Wuquan hurriedly said, "Those are the four dwarfs I took in. By the way, they're forest dwarves, with special abilities in the forest. This forest won't be a problem for them."
Lan'er laughed, "So they're Senior Brother's men. They're quite skilled; they often give those two masked, mysterious figures a real headache."
Hasatu asked, "Which forest hollow are they hiding in?"

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