[Fantasy] The Treasure Cauldron (Complete) - 12

Chapter Twenty-Three:

This was a spot atop the peak overlooking the Luo Shen Basin, a pool of water covering about an acre in size. Wildflowers and mountain grasses grew along its banks, and the water within was clear and calm as a mirror.

A fine horse galloped to the pool's edge and abruptly stopped. Poison Rose and Bao Hong, seated on their horse, peered into the pool.

Sure enough, they saw the body of a beautiful young woman floating on the surface.

Upon closer inspection, their eyes fixed on the corpse, they were horrified and cried out, "Holy crap! Sister Yun, come quick! This corpse isn't Miao Meiying, it's the beautiful maiden Sima Shanshan!"

Poison Rose's heart skipped a beat, followed by a strange feeling—a feeling that filled her with both joy and dread! She

was joyful because Bao Hong had become accustomed to calling her Sister Yun, indicating that he had developed feelings for her!

To her shock, how could the Jade Maiden Ruyun be floating in the Heavenly Pool? Could it be that she came because of Hongdi's matter, only to be killed by a Shaolin monk and her body dumped in the pool?

Overjoyed, she leaped onto her mount and galloped towards Bao Hong.

She had just reached within three zhang of him

when she suddenly heard him shout again, "Sister Yun, damn it, she's not dead yet! We must come and save her!"

These shouts were like thunderbolts, causing a buzzing sound in Poison Rose's head, and her heart pounded wildly!

Suddenly, she channeled her inner energy and prepared to strike the Jade Maiden Ruyun, Sima Shanshan, floating in the pool!

Only in this way could she prevent Bao Hong from knowing the truth and harboring resentment towards her!

Because on the strange canyon leading to Rouge Valley, she had identified the severely injured and unconscious Jade Maiden Ruyun, Sima Shanshan, to Yu Zhen, the Southern Swallow, as Poison Rose.

Thinking her plan was flawless, and knowing that Nan Tian Yi Yan, unable to find Poison Rose, would surely mistake Ru Yun Yun for her and kill her with a single blow, she was bound to succeed.

Why would she do this?

It was all for love!

She had discovered that Ru Yun Yun was deeply in love with Bao Hong, which was why she had risked her life for him in Rouge Valley.

What if Bao Hong was moved by Ru Yun Yun's sincerity and developed feelings for her? Wouldn't she

be filled with lifelong regret? Love cannot tolerate imperfection; how could love be suppressed?

Therefore, she wanted to use this opportunity, through someone else, to kill Ru Yun Yun, eliminating this rival and avenging her loss of love!

Nan Tian Yi Yan, Yu Zhen, hadn't killed Ru Yun Yun, so he must have recognized her as not being Poison Rose; perhaps even Nan Tian Yi Yan had healed her wounds.

If her deduction was correct, Nan Tian Yi Yan must have already told Sima Shanshan that she was Poison Rose!

Her clumsy attempt had not only failed to eliminate her rival, but it might also have made them think that she was the real Poison Rose!

Now that Yun Yu Nu had appeared in the sky and was not dead, once she woke up and saw Hong Di, she would surely tell him the truth.

Wouldn't that be terrible!

These events flashed through her mind like phantoms, filling her with hatred and fear!

Just as she was filled with hatred for Yun Yu Nu and desperately afraid of losing Bao Hong, her killing intent hardened. She pushed her right hand forward, her palm about to strike Yun Yu Nu floating in the pond!

Suddenly, she heard Bao Hong shouting loudly again: "Sister Yun! Come quickly! Wow! Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, especially since you know her—"

Whether it was Bao Hong's repeated calls of "Sister Yun" that made her somewhat delirious, or for some other reason, the Poison Rose suddenly withdrew her palm strike and flew towards Bao Hong like a swallow.

The jade maiden, like a cloud, floated in the heart of the Heavenly Pool, at least three zhang (approximately 10 meters) away from the shore where the two stood. Although the water was clear, its depth was unfathomable. How could he possibly save her? Just

as Bao Hong was growing increasingly anxious, he suddenly heard two tearing sounds beside him.

When he turned, Poison Rose had already torn her white satin embroidered cloak into three pieces, tied them together, and thrown them into the Heavenly Pool.

With a graceful sway of her lotus-like feet, like a swallow skimming the water, she darted towards the center of the pool. Her feet lightly touched the three pieces of tattered satin floating on the surface, and in three leaps, she reached the center.

She spread her arms, bent low, and lifted the jade maiden, then turned and leaped again, her feet lightly touching the white satin, and in three more leaps, she flew towards Bao Hong, who stood dumbfounded on the shore!

Her descent was like a dragonfly skimming the water, captivating Bao Hong completely!

Once ashore, she first laid the jade maiden Ruyun flat on the grass. Then she looked at her own bound feet; the soles of her shoes were still dry, with only a few watermarks on the toes!

A smile appeared on her face as she looked at Bao Hong and said, "Brother Hong! My 'Eighteen Flights of Cloud and Wind' lightness skill, while usable in the martial world, is still lacking in refinement. If I were to master it to perfection, my shoes wouldn't leave a trace of water when I use an object to tread on water!"

Bao Hong stared at her with wide, staring eyes, seemingly stunned by her display of unparalleled lightness skill.

This, however, startled Poison Rose.

In her haste, without thinking, she blurted out, "Brother Hong! What's wrong?" As soon as the words left her lips, she felt a sudden heat on her beautiful face, followed by two blushes.

Poison Rose had killed many young men, and all of them had died in her arms. She had never felt so shy when embracing anyone!

What was the reason?

The reason was simple: she usually embraced young men she didn't like. She felt no genuine affection, only resentment.

After a pause, she said, "Your 'Eighteen Flights of the Cloud Phoenix' lightness skill is truly a rare and unparalleled technique, something to be envied to the extreme!"

Yunniang said, "Do you like it? I'll teach you."

"Wow! Really? That's wonderful! I'll definitely thank you properly, but saving her is the priority right now. Let's revive Ruyun Yunu first!"

Yunniang nodded.

She quickly squatted down and pressed hard on Ruyun Yunu's stomach and lower abdomen with both hands.

With each press, Ruyun Yunu would spit out a mouthful of clear water.

After about the time it takes to eat a meal, the water in Ruyun Yunu's abdomen had been completely squeezed out, and her complexion slowly turned from pale to rosy.

Poison Rose slowly stood up, smiled sweetly at Bao Hong, and said, "Brother Hong! All the fluid in her abdomen has been expelled, and she's out of danger. Only her hand injury needs Xunzi's treatment."

With that, she took out a white paper packet from her bosom, removed a pill the color of ink, and placed it into Yun Yu Nu's mouth.

Suddenly, a deeply conflicted feeling welled up within her, and she closed her eyes in deep thought.

Just now I was about to kill her, so why am I now expelling the fluid from her abdomen and giving her a elixir to save her life?

This contradictory psychology left her unable to understand!

She looked up at the sky, let out a long, sorrowful sigh, and thought to herself, "Yun Niang! Yun Niang! You were originally a strong woman, why have you suddenly become so weak and confused!"

Bao Hong saw her with her eyes tightly closed, lost in thought, wondering what she was thinking. He hurriedly asked, "Holy crap! Sister Yun, what are you thinking about?"

Poison Rose, who was deep in thought, suddenly jolted awake, her mind clearing instantly. She smiled sweetly and said, "I'm thinking about something strange!"

Bao Hong was startled again and said, "Holy crap! What strange thing?"

Poison Rose smiled sweetly again.

Her smile was even more charming and sweet than before, and she replied, "Just now, the old monk Mingjue said that Miao Meiying was killed by him with a single palm strike and her body was thrown into the Heavenly Pool. Why is Miao Meiying nowhere to be found, and why is it that the one who was struck by the palm and floated in the Heavenly Pool is the Jade Maiden Ruyun? Brother Hong, don't you think these things are a bit strange?"

Her lie was so plausible that Bao Hong believed it to be true.

"Hmm—" Bao Hong swallowed softly, then said, "Damn! How come I didn't think of that? This is indeed a bit strange, but I can't figure out the reason for it right now!"

Poison Rose frowned and said, "Could it be that Ru Yun Jade Maiden is impersonating Miao Meiying and coming to Shaolin Temple?"

Bao Hong shook his head and said, "Damn! There's no need for that. Besides, Miao Meiying came from overseas and lives in a secluded and hidden valley cave. How would Ru Yun Jade Maiden know that Miao Meiying exists?"

As soon as he finished speaking, not far from the opposite bank of Tianchi Lake, the water suddenly rippled, and a hand emerged from the water!

This arm was as white as snow and as delicate as frost. It was obviously a woman's arm, with five fingers grasping in the air, as if pleading for help!

This sight startled both Bao Hong and Poison Rose.

Bao Hong exclaimed urgently, "Damn it! That must be Miao Meiying! The old monk didn't kill her with his palm strike, but now she's about to drown. I have to save her!"

He then turned and ran towards the other side of Tianchi Lake.

Poison Rose reached out and grabbed Bao Hong's sleeve, saying, "Brother Hong! Tianchi Lake may not be large, but it's unfathomably deep. You can't swim; how can you save someone? You absolutely mustn't risk your life!"

Bao Hong had no fixed opinion about women, always thinking they were all the same, all attracted to that kind of thing. Ever since the poison attacked his mind!

He suddenly exerted force with his left arm, breaking free from Poison Rose's grasp on his sleeve.

He hurriedly said, "Damn it! Miao Meiying saved my life. Our purpose in coming here was to repay her kindness. Now that she's not dead, how can I not save her? To stand by and watch someone die is a disgrace to the martial arts world!"

With that, he flashed like lightning, as fast as an arrow released from a bow, circling the left bank of the lake, heading towards the other side.

Just then, that slender, jade-like hand reached out of the pool twice more, as if her life was hanging by a thread and she desperately needed someone to save her.

Bao Hong rushed to the other side and saw that the hand reaching out for help was only about ten feet away from him. He thought, "We're not far from the shore, the water shouldn't be too deep. I have to go down and pull her out."

With that thought, he plunged into the Heavenly Pool with a splash.

However, his body sank deeper and deeper into the water, never to resurface. The slender, jade-like hand also disappeared. Only bubbles rose to the surface of the Heavenly Pool!

Poison Rose's heart skipped a beat; she knew something was wrong.

She cried out, "Brother Hong!" and immediately used her "Eighteen Flights of Cloud and Wind" light-footed skill, her delicate body like a blue phoenix, skimming the surface of the Heavenly Pool and flying around once.

Her internal strength was exceptionally refined; though the pool was deep, she could still navigate in the shallows.

She flew close to the water, her eyes fixed on it, hoping to find Bao Hong's figure so she could plunge in and rescue him.

But she was disappointed!

The pool gradually calmed; not only did she not see Bao Hong, but even the bubbles that had been rising to the surface had subsided.

Although she possessed unparalleled lightness skills, she was, after all, a woman with limited stamina. After flying close to the water for two cycles, she felt her strength waning.

She had no choice but to return to the pool's edge, landing beside the Jade Maiden, and sitting there, staring blankly at the Heavenly Pool, lost in thought.

Suddenly, two streams of tears welled up in her eyes, flowing down her cheeks and dripping onto her yellow outfit.

Aside from the tears, her face was expressionless; if one had to identify any expression, it was simply a blank, motionless, wooden stare at the pool.

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Night Rain Manor has five courtyards, plus east and west side courtyards, making it a magnificent and imposing place.

The manor has quite a few members, with eight men and women serving Fairy Hibiscus, but they are not satisfied. A clue can be gleaned from the conversation between the two mistresses.

“Miss, we shouldn’t have come.”

“What’s wrong? Xiao Juan, what’s making you unhappy?”

“It’s not that I’m unhappy, but can’t you tell, Miss? Well, how should I put it?”

“I know, Miss, but don’t forget why we’re here…”

“I just don’t understand. Why does Miss hate Master Bao so much, insisting on…”

“Hmph, I love him with all my heart, giving him my most precious virginity, yet he’s fickle, having affairs with other women…”

“That’s because you gave him the opportunity. Since you love him, you shouldn’t have left him, giving him the chance to get close to other women. What woman wouldn’t like a man like him? Besides, we haven’t witnessed it ourselves, how can we believe these rumors? If they’re untrue, Miss will regret it later!”

“What rumors? There’s no smoke without fire. If he didn’t do that, why would people spread rumors about him?”

“Forget it! Even if he’s unfaithful, Miss and Master Ji… now we’re even…”

"No, since I can't have him all to myself, I'll destroy him! To prove him wrong, I must destroy every woman he's been with!"

"Miss, this is terrible!"

As night fell, Ji Zhenluo entered Fairy Hibiscus's bedroom and said, "It's very simple. I'll have someone prepare another room for you tomorrow."

"That's fine. As long as it's a place to live, even a celestial palace is the same."

Ji Zhenluo ignored her, moving from the bedside table to the bed and gently pressing down on it. He said, "This bed is very soft. Come, sit down. I won't devour you!"

She buried her face in his heaving chest, accepting his caresses with shy excitement.

His hand seized the opportunity to continue his advances, his fingers trembling like plucking strings. He said, "It seems you're very sensitive. You need it!"

Fairy Hibiscus twisted her alluring body, swaying her full breasts, opening her captivating eyes, which shimmered with alluring charm. They gazed at each other, their eyes burning with intense desire, their passion igniting within them, sharing joy!

Her lust was burning fiercely, to the point of no return.

In the stillness of the night, in the empty bedroom, she was unrestrained and passionate, desperately needing release, desperately needing the comfort of a man!

Seeing her expression, Ji Zhenluo felt a surge of pity. He moved his hand from her chin to her shoulder, then from her shoulder to her waist, and from her waist to under her clothes.

A delicate fragrance wafted into his nostrils, refreshing his mind. Her full, soft, and smooth body made his soul wander, leaving him bewildered!

A primal, animalistic urge surged like the Yellow River, his heart pounded, his breathing quickened, and he murmured, "Shanshan!"

The fairy-like beauty seemed to struggle with temptation. Hearing his soft call, she shyly opened her two alluring eyes, staring blankly at his handsome face, radiating a hungry desire.

Ji Zhenluo could no longer resist.

He abandoned all his worries and, like a hungry beast, pressed his lips to her beautiful face. With his hot, scalding lips, he kissed her cheeks, eyebrows, nose, and ears wildly, like raindrops.

She kept her eyes tightly shut, letting him kiss her face incessantly, feeling immense pleasure within her. A girl's unique shyness lingered, and she deliberately struggled and dodged.

She gently pushed his body away with her hands, whimpering through her nose, "No! Don't do this..."

Suddenly, she couldn't whimper anymore; his hot lips were sealed.

Her small, alluring lips experienced a long-awaited pleasure!

It warmed her heart, swept over her soul, and in that brief moment, everything around her seemed to be destroyed...

including herself, feeling blissfully hot and confused.

Gradually, she couldn't help herself, forgetting to propose a deal, forgetting to mention how to deal with Bao Hong, and gently wrapped her arms around his neck.

It was so intoxicating, unlike anything she had ever felt before. What Bao Hong had given her was raw and unripe, like a green olive.

But what Ji Zhenluo was giving her now melted her like a dream, leaving her paralyzed!

Reaching the realm of a girl's fantasy, oh, my lovely one!

"Baby!" Ji Zhenluo held her tightly, frantically. The Fairy Hibiscus's soft, full body and her firm breasts pressed against his chest, a warm and comforting sight!

The solidity gave him an even more intense stimulation; her alluring beauty stirred his soul. Their hearts pounded, as if about to leap from their mouths, their breaths quickening.

After a long, long time, their lips finally parted naturally, still passionately and tightly embracing each other.

His hot lips lightly kissed and caressed her cheeks, ears, and neck. It made her feel a slight tingling sensation, but this tingling was a pleasure for the soul.

Only passionate lovers could experience this kind of enjoyment.

So she closed her eyes tightly, letting him kiss her passionately.

Ji Zhenlu smiled meaningfully, his voice filled with tenderness, and gently asked, "Shanshan! Is it comfortable?"

The Fairy Hibiscus's fair hand caressed his cheek, and she hummed coquettishly, "Mmm! You're naughty, I'm not coming anymore!"

Ji Zhenlu asked softly again, "Shanshan!"

The Fairy Hibiscus slightly opened her eyes, giving him a bewitching smile. His lips landed on her cherry lips again, and she automatically offered her fragrant tongue.

Like an incredibly slippery little goldfish, it slid into her mouth, constantly swirling and thrashing, swallowing and spitting… Then everything fell silent again!

Lost in the moment, if this was true love, it could only be described as an abnormal love, an expression of desire between a man and a woman, each with their own needs and desires.

At that moment, the two embraced, intoxicated by the melody of their dream, tenderly cuddling.

Their blood surged, and their hearts beat faster. Although they knew the pleasures of sex, this tender warmth, this passionate, fiery action, this overflowing affection, this fulfillment of each other's needs—this was the first time they had tasted it…

a feeling of incomparably sweet happiness.

Quietly indulging in this unforgettable moment, my whole being seemed to detach from my body, floating lightly in space!

This wondrous feeling was filled with indescribable sweetness, affection, joy, and comfort.

After a passionate kiss, our love lingered, our emotions flowing freely, nestled close together, enjoying the gifts of affection, satisfying the desires of our souls, reaching the pinnacle of love.

Ji Zhenluo's gentle kisses landed on those mesmerizing, most beautiful, high, firm breasts—snow-white, fragrant, tender, and sweet!

The nipples were like grapes, bright red and pointed, smooth to the touch.

He seemed to have unexpectedly obtained a rare treasure; to his touch, they were soft as cotton, supple yet firm and incredibly elastic, truly full and firm!

He gently pinched, slowly kneaded, and played with those purple grapes, sometimes lightly, sometimes heavily, rubbing and twisting them!

He used his skillful technique to let them enjoy the burning passion, the warmth, the fiery heart, and to gain unexpected pleasure!

The Fairy Hibiscus's heart pounded, her blood rushed, and desire burned within her. Like a lamb, she trembled against his strong chest.

She thought to herself: "He may be a bit older, but he knows the joys of life." This thought only made her more infatuated, and she became intoxicated in his embrace.

Ji Zhenluo's lips moved down her face, burying his face in her chest, a grape between his teeth, one hand kneading another peak, the other moving over her body until it was full and plump…

There, she was already overflowing with desire, wetting Ji Zhenluo's hand.

Clearly, the Fairy Hibiscus was now burning with passion, her desire uncontrollable, her body trembling, her mouth agape, gasping for breath, her expression one of intense tension.

Ignoring her resistance, regardless of whether there were traps laid inside, he charged forward. With thunderous force and ferocious speed, he charged in, striking straight at her heart!

Upon reaching Yu Rui, Ji Zhenluo immediately ceased all movement. The two embraced tightly, heads pressed together in a deep, tender kiss, their love a passionate and comforting embrace, like a drunken reveler, lost in the moment, silently enjoying themselves.

Ji Zhenluo, with his unique knowledge and skills in dealing with the opposite sex, nimbly suggested a "dog-beating" motion, then slowly and forcefully pushed further in, repeating this several times before changing methods. His

techniques with women were sure to bring them pleasure; his earlier teasing would have been unbearable even for a young girl, let alone the already experienced Fu Rong Fairy.

She tasted the gentle, affectionate comfort, and also the release of her pent-up desire, erupting into a frenzy of ecstasy.

This blazing fire of love warmed her heart, its intense sweetness softening her proud and icy spirit.

His special techniques made her forget shame and noble dignity, her body undulating with seductive allure, desperately entwined, boldly and passionately pursuing the joys of life!

Chapter Twenty-Four:

The joys and sorrows of love, the tender caresses, the initial sharpness followed by a powerful assault, then another fierce attack, each strike landing with devastating force.

The relentless, unstoppable onslaught, the skillful techniques, and the boundless energy transported Fairy Hibiscus to a celestial realm.

Fairy Hibiscus, in turn, unleashed her full power, her naked body radiating beauty and alluring undulations. She swayed and twisted rapidly, responding to the onslaught with fluidity.

Look, Ji Zhenluo, hands on his dog-beating stick, frowned and said, "Seeing you in such agony, I had no choice but to stop. Now you're satisfied, but I'm still suffering."

"Who told you to take it out? Honestly, you're blaming me now! I don't owe you anything. I still feel empty inside. Instead of comforting me, you took it out on your own. I'm already being polite by not blaming you, but you're complaining! Honestly!"

Fairy Hibiscus laughed, giving him a flirtatious wink.

Ji Zhenlu thought to himself, "What a shameless hussy! I'll have to teach her a lesson.

" But he said aloud, "I was afraid you couldn't handle it, so I stopped. I'm so sorry for my good intentions; I'll just have to solve my problem first!"

The Fairy Hibiscus grasped a handful, her voice soft and alluring, "Oh! Still so fierce. I'm actually a little afraid of it." She then squinted her seductive eyes, her charm irresistible, causing Ji Zhenlu's suppressed lust to flare up again. He thought, "Such a wanton woman is truly rare in this world."

Ji Zhenlu, an old hand, returned to

the same spot. Having been reprimanded by the Fairy Hibiscus, he was no longer polite. While he wanted to conquer her, he also harbored a bit of revenge. His ruthless thrusts, like a wolf's beating stick, relentlessly pounded down, the sounds of their bodies parting and closing, the squeezing and hissing of fluids like volcanic lava.

The Fairy Hibiscus trembled.

Ji Zhenlu struck ten more times.

Both of them shivered. A torrent of water, like an arrow, rushed through the cave, colliding and swirling in a whirlpool before mixing and surging outwards, overflowing and overflowing. Simultaneously,

both men collapsed, limp and powerless, one on top of the other, motionless… A long silence followed, without a breath. Ji Zhenluo was the first to awaken. He wanted to dismount and rest, but as he raised his arm and looked down, he saw that his penis, which had withdrawn a third of its length, was still locally engorged, though not as hard as before.

He moved back slightly, a slight movement that awakened the ecstatic, blissful Hibiscus Fairy, who had been sitting with her eyes tightly closed.

She slightly opened her beautiful eyes, took a deep breath, and let out a soft "ah.

" Then, she opened her eyes wide, filled with lust, and gave Ji Zhenluo a tender look. Her lips twitched upwards, and her beautiful, lustful eyes expressed an indescribable satisfaction.

Ji Zhenluo, who had been half-raised, pressed down on her again, his chest and abdomen against her jade-like breasts, kneading them a couple of times, before lowering his head and stretching his neck to kiss her cherry lips.

Their lips met, and with a series of twists and turns, the Fairy Hibiscus swayed her hips.

She suddenly caught Ji Zhenluo's head with both hands, pressing her cherry lips together forcefully from below.

Her lips and tongue pried open his teeth and explored inside. After a while, Ji Zhenluo pulled back her delicate tongue, his own tongue counterattacking, mingling and rolling within her small mouth. The rolling

continued for a long time, Ji Zhenluo's large buttocks pressed down forcefully, and the Fairy Hibiscus's jade-like legs twisted as well.

A moment later, Fairy Hibiscus relaxed her hands and pleaded, "Brother, my stomach is so bloated! Please, could you step back a bit and clear out the contents of the warehouse?"

Ji Zhenluo forcefully pulled out, letting out a roar like popping a champagne bottle, and water gushed out of the container opening like water flowing from a door.

Smooth, white foam cascaded down the opening like a waterfall.

Ah, Fairy Hibiscus breathed a sigh of relief, gently rubbing her lower abdomen with her jade-like hands.

After a long while, she smiled at Ji Zhenluo with a shy yet alluring, and infinitely seductive, expression, saying, "So comfortable, so relaxing..."

Ji Zhenluo ignored her words.

He just stared wide-eyed at the lava flowing out of the opening, which filled a whole tea tray before stopping. No wonder she said she was bloated. After watching, Ji Zhenluo lazily lay down to sleep, and the two of them were too lazy to clean up the mess.

"Brother Luo!" Fairy Hibiscus cupped her head in one hand and tugged at Ji Zhenluo's chest hair with the other, saying, "I'm yours now, you can't abandon me!"

Ji Zhenluo also felt that the woman in his arms was indeed the most satisfying one he had ever had. Enduring, seductive, and wanton—playing with women was all about playing with this kind of wanton woman to make it exciting enough.

However, he laughed and said, "Shanshan, how could I bear to abandon you? I wish I could tie you to my belt."

"What if I asked you to do something for me?"

"I would do anything for you, unless it's plucking stars from the sky, which I can't do."

"It's not that important. I just want you to get rid of one person and destroy one fortress for me."

"Who is it, and where?"

"This person is a novice, his name is Bao Hong, and that fortress is Bai Family Fortress, which is Bao Hong's backer."

"Oh, so it's them. This is easy. I'll send someone to handle it tomorrow! You should be satisfied."

Fairy Hibiscus gave him a sweet kiss and said, "You're so good, but..."

"But what?"

"My little devil seems to disapprove of us being together, I think..."

"What do you think..."

Fairy Hibiscus whispered in his ear for a while, making Ji Zhenlu clap his hands and cheer.

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Meanwhile, Poison Rose saw Bao Hong drowning at the bottom of the pool and couldn't help but shed tears, overwhelmed with grief.

At this moment, she was utterly despondent, her mind blank, devoid of any will to live.

After an unknown amount of time, a mournful sigh suddenly rose from beside her. This sigh did not awaken the heartbroken Poison Rose, but rather startled the person who uttered it—the Jade Maiden Sima Shanshan.

Since swallowing the pill Poison Rose had placed in her mouth, she had only needed a cup of hot tea to recover. In her unconscious state, she felt a strange, pure fragrance, like a divine elixir, flowing down her throat and into her dantian. After another cup of tea's time, she gradually regained consciousness. She could vaguely remember her intrusion into Shaolin Temple, but she had no recollection of what happened after being struck by the old monk Mingjue's palm. She tried to recall it, but to no avail.

Then, she let out a long, mournful sigh, opened her eyes, and saw herself completely soaked, lying on the grass beside a pond, with a woman sitting beside her.

When she finally saw the woman sitting there woodenly, staring at the pool, it was none other than Poison Rose. Her heart pounded with even greater horror. She abruptly stood up, staring blankly at Poison Rose.

Suddenly, she remembered what Nan Tian Yi Yan had told her near Rouge Valley in Jiuhua Mountain after giving her a elixir that healed her severe injuries.

He had said, "After you fell into a coma from your injuries, a young and beautiful woman accused you of being the Poison Rose, hated by everyone, intending for me to kill you with a single blow." Thinking of this, a surge of anger welled up within her.

She sneered and shouted, "You lowly servant Yunniang, you didn't expect us to meet here, did you? This is what they call 'life is full of unexpected encounters.'"

She paused, then continued, "When I heard what Old Man Yu from Nantian Yiyan said—that a young woman identified me as Poison Rose and told him to kill me with a single palm strike—I knew it was you. Who else could it be but you!..."

She paused again, then continued, "Didn't you realize that Old Man Yu and my father have been friends for decades? Wouldn't he know that I am the eldest daughter of the Yellow Oriole Valley Master, Ruyun Jade Maiden? You've outsmarted me. Not only did Nantian Yiyan not kill me, but he also healed my injuries, leading to our meeting here again. It's truly a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road. Today, if I don't tear you to pieces, how can I avenge my hatred? You lowly servant, take this!"

With that, she thrust her right palm out forcefully, aiming a blow at Poison Rose.

Poison Rose sat stiffly, her eyes glazed over, tears streaming down her face. She remained motionless, neither speaking nor dodging the palm strikes of the Jade Maiden.

This startled the Jade Maiden, who quickly deflected her outstretched right hand, the powerful palm strike landing on the grass beside Poison Rose. With a crack, mud and grass scattered seven or eight feet away. The Jade Maiden withdrew her right palm, carefully examining Poison Rose. Upon seeing her clearly, she was again shocked, and her anger subsided by half. The Jade Maiden, a woman of profound martial arts skill, could tell that Poison Rose was in excruciating pain and, unwilling to let her grief manifest as tears, had caused her inner energy to stagnate, temporarily rendering her unconscious. If left untreated, this would lead to internal injuries, a fatal flaw for any martial artist.

Poison Rose was in the prime of her life, her martial arts skills at their peak, making her most vulnerable to qi deviation. She saw Bao Hong, to repay Miao Meiying's life-saving grace, disregard his inability to swim and leap into the pool. However… not only did he fail to save Miao Meiying, but he himself was swallowed by the unfathomable, merciless waters, perishing at the bottom of the Heavenly Pool. She loved her younger brother, Bao Hong. Ever since the first time she saw him at the small inn on Green Grass Lake, she had been captivated by his unparalleled elegance and charm, his image forever etched in her mind. She, who had always viewed men as enemies, willingly sacrificed her precious virginity, which gradually made Bao Hong develop feelings for her. She never imagined such a drastic change would occur today; how could she not be grief-stricken and heartbroken?

Ru Yun Yu Nu, skilled in martial arts and quick-witted, sensed something amiss. She swiftly struck three acupoints on Poison Rose, causing her to gush out a mouthful of phlegm with a gurgling sound. Poison Rose then let out a long sigh, her starry eyes flashing twice, her upper body swaying slightly as she regained consciousness.

A woman is a woman after all; seeing her like this, Ru Yun Yu Nu felt a surge of pity and couldn't bring herself to kill her. She placed her right hand on Poison Rose's left shoulder and said softly, "Why did you do this? What happened?"

Poison Rose's eyes flickered, and she slightly raised her head, glancing at Ru Yun Yu Nu. She sighed deeply and lowered her head, remaining silent. Ru Yun Yu Nu knew she must have something difficult to say, hence her silence. Although she tried several times to ask, she couldn't bring herself to speak.

After a moment of silence, Poison Rose suddenly asked in a low voice, "Did you open my acupoints and save my life?"

Ru Yun Yu Nu smiled slightly and said, "It was nothing, hardly a matter of saving a life."

"Hmm..." Poison Rose hummed softly, saying, "Even if it's just a small favor, it requires your willingness. However, I just saved your life. Without me rescuing you from Tianchi, you probably wouldn't be alive. Our debts of gratitude are now even."

Hearing this, Yun Yu Nu's anger flared again. She coldly laughed and said, "In the martial world, I, Sima Shanshan, have saved many people, never expecting anything in return. You saved my life today, and I will be eternally grateful. However, how do we settle this other debt?"

Poison Rose... Gui Huo stood up from the ground and asked with a stern face, "What debt?"

Ru Yun Yu Nu sneered again, "What matter? Don't you understand in your heart that in Jiuhua Mountain, you identified me as the ruthless female demon king, Poison Rose, and wanted Nan Tian Yi Yan to kill me with a single palm strike? Have you forgotten!"

Poison Rose said, "But you are not dead!"

Ru Yun Yu Nu snorted coldly, "Fortunately, Nan Tian Yi Yan is not a fool, otherwise I would be in the afterlife with a grievance!"

After saying that, she swayed her delicate body and rushed over, raising her right hand to strike! Poison Rose slightly bent her waist and jumped to the left, saying, "You saved my life, and now it is only right to kill me. Since he is drowned at the bottom of the pool, I don't want to live anymore. However, I failed to settle his affairs, and I will die with my eyes open!"

Ru Yun Yu Nu said, "Then you still want to live? But I said I won't let you live!" Suddenly, her jade wrist flipped and she struck with a palm strike.

Seeing the ferocity of her attack, Poison Rose dared not be careless. She suddenly dodged to the right, using the momentum to strike back with a palm, the force of which was like a mountain collapsing.

Knowing that Poison Rose's internal strength was not weak, Ru Yun Yu Nu could only leap to the left to avoid the fierce palm. Poison Rose let out a sharp cry, her figure flashing like lightning, her right palm unleashing a powerful "Flying Waterfall" strike.

Ru Yun Yu Nu suddenly remembered something, her delicate body gliding sideways as she dodged Poison Rose's "Flying Waterfall" strike, asking, "You said he's dead, and you don't want to live anymore, who is this person?"

As she spoke, she turned, her fierce palm strike, "Turning Back to Block the Tiger," aimed straight at Poison Rose's chest. Poison Rose dodged, saying, "Who is he? If I

told you, you probably wouldn't want to live anymore!" Ru Yun Yu Nu retorted, "You should know your limits. In this life, besides my father's death, who else would I not want to live for?"

Poison Rose smiled coldly, saying, "Really?"

Ru Yun Yu Nu replied, "Is there really anyone worth sacrificing for?"

A short while later, the two exchanged three more blows.

As Poison Rose dodged a fierce attack from Ru Yun Yu Nu, she deliberately emphasized, "He is Bao Hong. Aren't you heartbroken?"

These words struck like a thunderbolt. Ru Yun Yu Nu's heart skipped a beat, and she looked at Poison Rose, asking, "Is this true?"

Poison Rose's eyes suddenly reddened, saying, "You think I'm lying? He threw himself into the pond to save a woman and never came back to life!"

A sharp pain surged in Ru Yun Yu Nu's heart, followed by several tears.

She bent her elbow, retracting the palm strike she was about to deliver to Poison Rose, and walked to the edge of the pool, crying out in anguish, "Master Bao, are you really going to sink to the bottom of this pool like this? Heavens! I never dreamed that we would be separated forever. You died so unjustly!"

Her emotions overwhelmed her, causing her whole body to tremble slightly, and tears streamed down her face like broken pearls, her mournful voice piercing the stillness of the pool!

Poison Rose, already deeply grieving, was stirred by her crying, and it took her an hour to finally stop crying, as if her tears had dried up completely.

Poison Rose slowly turned to Ruyun Jade Maiden and whispered, "You just said that you wouldn't sacrifice yourself for anyone's death except your father. Why are you crying like this now?"

A bitter smile appeared on Ruyun Jade Maiden's beautiful face. She said with a forced smile, "Yunniang, we're both women! Why are you asking me this?"

She glanced at Poison Rose and continued, "Outside Rouge Valley, you identified me as Poison Rose, wanting to use Nantian Yiyan to kill me. Didn't you want to be with Bao Xianggong alone and get rid of me, your rival?"

Poison Rose was taken aback and said, "Absolutely not! I rushed to Shaolin Temple to escape Nantian Yiyan's entanglement, and that's why I resorted to this tactic. I hope you'll forgive me, sister!"

Ruyun Jade Maiden heard... She was startled when she heard her sister call her "sister," but quickly calmed down, furrowing her brow slightly. "Southern Swallow is over sixty," she said, "why would he bother you?"

Poison Rose replied, "He mistakenly thinks I'm Poison Rose, so he's relentlessly pursuing me!"

The five women's faces darkened abruptly, and they shouted, "Are you Poison Rose?"

The question was too sudden, startling Poison Rose, but she quickly regained her composure, feigning a nonchalant smile. "Poison Rose is a remarkable woman," she said, "not only is her martial arts unfathomable, but her unparalleled wit is unmatched in the martial world today."

She had only been in the martial world for a few years, yet she was already a notorious killer. Her skills displayed a few days ago in Jiuhua Mountain were terrifying.

Most strangely, no one had yet seen her true face.

"Do you think an ordinary woman like me would be Poison Rose?"

The five women nodded. She said, "That's good, if it's true, I'll tear you to pieces!"

Poison Rose was startled and hurriedly asked, "Why?"

Ru Yun Yun Nu's eyes widened and she said, "Because she killed my husband!"

"Oh..." Poison Rose exclaimed in surprise, a chill running down her spine.

After a pause, Ru Yun Yun Nu continued, "My husband, Guo Ru Ge, was killed by this female demon with poisonous flowers. I want to avenge my husband in the afterlife, so I want to tear Poison Rose to pieces!"

"Hmm..." Poison Rose hummed in agreement, pretending to hate Poison Rose as well, and said, "This female demon kills innocent people indiscriminately, it's really wrong. If I were to encounter her, I wouldn't let her go either!"

Because too many martial arts youths had died at Poison Rose's hands, she couldn't remember what Guo Ru Ge looked like, so she could only pretend to be innocent to slightly comfort Ru Yun Yun Nu's grieving heart.

As expected. Ru Yun Yu Nu smiled faintly, her eyes shining with gratitude, and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Master Bao is already at the bottom of the pool; the dead cannot be brought back to life. What's the use of crying? We should find a way to avenge him. Tianchi is not far from Shaolin Temple, but it's a dangerous place. We'd better leave Songshan first and then make our plans."

Poison Rose said, "Sister's words are absolutely right, but no one threw Brother Hong into the pool to drown him. Rather, he couldn't swim and still risked his life to save someone, resulting in his tragic death. Who can we seek revenge from now..."

Hearing her call her "sister" while referring to Bao Hong as "brother," Ru Yun Yu Nu felt a strange sensation arise in her heart! But she was, after all, a woman of great cunning, and quickly changed her tune, smiling slightly as she said, "Sister, by fulfilling Brother Hong's dying wish, haven't we avenged him? Besides, if he hadn't come to Shaolin Temple, he wouldn't have died in Tianchi Lake, so the monks of Shaolin Temple can also be considered his enemies!"

She paused, then added, "It's just that the monks of Shaolin Temple are too skilled in martial arts; neither of us is their match. Therefore, it would be best if we temporarily withdraw from Mount Song."

Poison Rose said, "In that case, let's withdraw from Mount Song first..." "Speak!"

After speaking, he walked over and reined in the horse, about to call Ruyun and Yunu to mount together, when suddenly, three gray figures rushed down from Shaoshi Peak like shooting stars, heading straight for Tianchi. Poison Rose and Ruyun were both startled. Ruyun rushed to Poison Rose's side and said, "The monks from Shaolin Temple are here. I'm afraid we won't be able to leave Songshan for a while. Sister! Let's deal with them properly."

The monks were incredibly fast, and in the blink of an eye, they had arrived at Tianchi. The one in the lead, holding an iron staff, was none other than Chaolu, one of the eight guardian disciples of Shaolin Temple.

The two standing behind Chaolu were also among the eight guardians. Although Poison Rose had seen them before, she didn't know their names. The extremely arrogant Chaolu was the head of the guardians. He looked at the five women and coldly smiled, "What, you're not dead?"

"Hmm..." Ruyun gave a cold "hmm." "You're disappointed I didn't die, aren't you?"

Chao Lu laughed and said, "But that little Bao guy became your scapegoat!"

Poison Rose chuckled twice, a laugh that made everyone present tense. After laughing, she coldly said, "Monk, don't you know the cause and effect of life? Brother Hong is a celestial being from Yaochi, protected by a hundred spirits, he won't die. But you probably won't survive. That palm strike just now, I didn't intend to kill you, but you came looking for your own death!"

Just then...

she threw away the horsewhip she was holding, her jade wrist flipped swiftly, and she struck out with a palm towards Chao Lu! The fierce palm strike was as fast as a thunderclap in a sky full of dark clouds. Chao Lu had suffered at her hands before and knew that her martial arts were superb. He dared not be careless in the slightest. He dodged the palm strike, and with the momentum, swung his iron staff, using the move "Golden Cudgel Severing Wrist," sweeping back at Poison Rose's right arm as she struck out with her palm.

Seeing Tie Chan's fierce attack, Poison Rose unleashed a series of three signature moves in quick succession: "Sinking Arm to Deflect," "Crossing the Queen Mother," and "Seven Stars of the Diagonal Path." Her palms gathered gusts of wind with overwhelming force, forcing Chao Lu to retreat more than ten steps, his staff held horizontally.

Seeing Chao Lu struggling, the other two guardian disciples simultaneously drew their sabers and joined the fight. Yun Yu Nu stared wide-eyed, her crescent-shaped eyebrows conveying a sense of awe as the three attacked Poison Rose. Poison Rose's ability to unleash her palm strikes against Chao Lu and the other two monks with such ease astonished Yun Yu Nu, who stood by watching. But… should she simply refrain from intervening and observe the final outcome?

Chao Lu's iron staff displayed the full power of Shaolin martial arts, each move attempting to deflect Poison Rose's palm strikes. The other two guardian disciples, wielding their sabers, launched relentless and rapid attacks.

The four fought like a revolving lantern, exchanging blows for over ten more rounds! Suddenly, Poison Rose let out another strange laugh, her laughter accompanied by a sudden change in momentum. She unleashed

a powerful strike, "Cloud-Opening Sun Cleave," aimed directly at Chao Lu! This "Cloud-Opening Sun Cleave" was the first of the three ultimate moves of the Sky-Piercing Palm Technique, its power astonishing, forcing Chao Lu to retreat several large steps. The other two guardians were also forced to dodge the attack…

Following "Cloud-Opening Sun Cleave" were the two ultimate moves, "Cold Star Retreat and Thunderous Sky-Piercing Palm Technique." Seeing that "Cloud-Opening Sun Cleave" had forced the two monks back, Poison Rose secretly clenched her fist, her jade wrist flicking as she prepared to unleash "Cold Star Arching the Moon.

" Suddenly, someone shouted, "Girl, please have mercy!"

The shout was like a thunderclap. Startled, Poison Rose indeed bent her elbow and withdrew her palm strike. Turning around, she saw Master Mingjue, clad in his cassock, standing only a few feet away.

The usually squinting eyes widened, two cold, lightning-like beams of light fixed on Chao Lu's face. He roared, "The area within a hundred miles of Shaolin Temple is a tranquil sanctuary, rarely disturbed by the petty killings and battles of the martial world. How dare you repeatedly defy my orders and engage in vicious fights? Have you forgotten the rules of Shaolin Temple?"

The old monk thought that although Chao Lu had been spoiled by his third junior brother, leading to his bad character, he was still his senior uncle, and currently acting head of the sect. He believed Chao Lu would submit and immediately withdraw.

However, to his utter surprise, no sooner had Master Mingjue finished speaking than Chao Lu smiled coldly. He stood with his hands at his sides, holding his iron staff horizontally, and said, "Although this disciple deserves to die for offending my senior uncle, the theft of the Youwen Treasure Cauldron and the kidnapping of our sect leader are truly extraordinary events. They not only damage the prestige of Shaolin Temple but also betray the ancestors of all generations!"

"I was chosen as one of the Eight Protectors by the grace of my Master, and it is my duty to fulfill this responsibility. I cannot turn a blind eye to outsiders trespassing into the forbidden area of Shaolin Temple. I never expected that my Master would protect others while scolding his own disciples. What are your intentions, Master?"

Master Mingjue's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. His long, snow-white eyebrows trembled, and he shouted sharply, "You madman! Your words are arrogant and your manner is overbearing! Do you have any respect for your elders? If it weren't for your master's sake, you would certainly be punished according to the sect's rules.

Now get out of my way!" Although Chao Lu was startled, he still held his staff and said proudly, "I have offended my Master, but I believe my actions were not wrong. After my master returns to the temple, I will report the matter and then personally request my Master's punishment to atone for my offense..."

With that, he bowed deeply, turned, and headed straight for the top of Shaoshi Peak. He ran off quickly.

Poison Rose watched Chao Lu's retreating figure. After disappearing into the Cloud-Connecting Hall atop Shaoshi Peak, he turned his face, smiled slightly at Mingjue, and said, "If it weren't for your timely arrival, senior, there would certainly have been casualties in this battle!"

Master Mingjue sighed deeply and said, "I was rude, please forgive my rudeness."

He suddenly paused, his eyes scanning the surroundings, a slight look of surprise appearing on his face. He asked, "What about Benefactor Bao?"

This question stirred up the sorrow in Poison Rose and Jade Maiden Ruyun again, their eyes reddening and a few tears rolling down their cheeks! A moment later... Poison Rose lightly wiped away her tears and sadly replied, "He was tragically killed at the Heavenly Pool while trying to save Miao Meiying!"

The old monk was greatly shocked and asked, "Why did he save her?"

Mingjue didn't ask why Miao Meiying hadn't died, but instead asked Bao Hong why he saved her, which startled both Poison Rose and Jade Maiden Ruyun. Poison Rose frowned slightly and said, "I heard from Brother Hong that Miao Meiying saved his life."

After a moment of silence, she turned her eyes in confusion and asked again, "Wasn't Miao Meiying killed by Master Mingjue with a single palm strike and her body dumped in Tianchi?"

"Why didn't she die?" Master Mingjue chuckled and said, "Heaven cherishes life. How could this old monk commit so many killings?"

Poison Rose and Yun Yun seemed not to understand the old monk's meaning. Just as they were about to ask, they saw Mingjue's expression change slightly. He turned to the two Dharma protectors who had come with Chao Lu but had not returned with him and said, "Chao Xuan, Chao Zhi, you go back first. I have something to say to the two female benefactors."

One of the two Dharma protectors, a tall one, bowed respectfully to Master Mingjue and said, "Master Uncle is wise and insightful, and we, your disciples Chao Zhi and I, have long admired you. We also deeply understand the suffering in your heart. Please feel free to speak to the two female benefactors. We will never reveal a word of it in the temple."

Master Mingjue slightly opened his eyes, nodding sadly. He said, "It's rare that you understand your master so well. However, your master is inherently kind, and possesses unparalleled talent and intelligence, making him the most outstanding disciple among the recent generations of Shaolin Temple members."

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