bookmarkrole Chapter 294 - 178: Kindred Spirits at First Sight! (Part 2)
Chapter 294 - 178: Kindred Spirits at First Sight! (Part 2)
After glancing around twice, he asked:
"What place is this? Who is the master here?"
"The master here is called Yin Yang Hermit, a hidden master who seldom appears in the world."
Chu Qing said softly:
"Hall Master Beitang still seems curious, apparently not worried about his own fate?"
"Since I’ve come, I might as well find peace. I can’t stop what you plan to do, so why worry when I can face it calmly?"
Beitang Zun casually found a place to sit. This old handsome man still managed to sit with elegance.
Chu Qing glanced at him and softly asked:
"Did Blazing Hall not truly collude with Celestial Evil Cult?"
"... Where did such words come from?"
Beitang Zun frowned tightly:
"At least, I have never met anyone from Celestial Evil Cult."
Chu Qing gently exhaled:
"Blazing Hall launched a massive attack on Iron Blood Hall, smoke rises everywhere within, and everyone can see that Ghost God Gorge was deliberately used by Blazing Hall to restrain Iron Blood Hall.
Just to make the flames within Iron Blood Hall burn even stronger.
Tie Lingyun sent away Tie Chuming regardless of the reason, at least on the surface, to stop the chaos within Iron Blood Hall.
But she was kidnapped by people from Celestial Evil Cult.
Cheng Tieshan came to find Tie Chuming but was hunted by your designs.
You claim you have never colluded with Celestial Evil Cult, yet your actions are entirely coordinated internally and externally.
How am I supposed to trust you?
The most important point is that the strength of Blazing Hall is entirely below Iron Blood Hall. To rashly provoke a war like this, unless there is some reliance, why be so unwise?"
"This..."
Everything else aside, but the last point made by Chu Qing indeed touched Beitang Zun’s heart.
Although he was reluctant to admit that Blazing Hall was inferior to Iron Blood Hall, this point he had to acknowledge.
This massive invasion was indeed an unwise move.
He was momentarily unable to refute...
Moreover, thinking about his older brother Beitang Lie’s unusual behavior, he suddenly felt an ominous sensation.
It’s just that he dared not entertain such thoughts, nor dare to mention them.
He simply closed his eyes and said no more.
Chu Qing could see he probably thought of something, but did not intend to explain it further here.
Seeing that Yin Yang Hermit would not finish soon, he went to find the young boy to inquire about the kitchen location.
As they say, food is life, regardless of the situation, one must eat.
He summoned everyone to the kitchen to cook, spending nearly an hour before coming out with the dishes.
Just after serving the dishes, a creaking sound was heard, and Yin Yang Hermit walked out of the room.
Catching the aroma, he came directly to the dining table.
Everyone momentarily paused, having forgotten about him amidst the fuss of cooking.
Only Ling Fei was mindful to stay by; she didn’t step away and immediately went to guard Cao Qiupu upon seeing him come out.
Chu Qing pondered:
"Were you waiting for the food to be ready before coming out?"
"What kind of talk is that?"
Yin Yang Hermit said nothing, grabbing the chopsticks and started eating:
"I’m not that kind of... Oops, too salty, too salty, isn’t the fine salt I use cost money?
Who’s wasting it like this? Hmm, this one’s alright."
Taking several bites, Yin Yang Hermit then looked at Chu Qing:
"The person has been saved, the rest are small matters.
Tomorrow morning, when you wake up, you can leave... However, young man, we have something to discuss."
These words left everyone stunned.
Originally surprised at the appearance of Yin Yang Hermit, Beitang Zun felt, as expected of a secluded master.
On hearing he wanted to discuss matters with Chu Qing, Beitang Zun perked up his ears, wondering if this young man had also offended the master here?
Unaware of whether victory or defeat lay between them?
Then they heard Yin Yang Hermit saying:
"I always keep things separate.
You brought Chen Zhengnan’s acupuncture copper man to me to save someone, and I did.
The favor is returned.
However, you helped me recover the Blood Spirit Needle, and I now owe you a favor.
I have two ways to repay you; take a look and choose."
"Oh? Elder, please tell me"
"First, I will teach you a martial arts skill, allowing you to rise to the clouds and become invincible in the world!"
Everyone was shocked at Yin Yang Hermit’s words.
Thinking his claim was too boastful.
For Chu Qing, with his martial arts skills, aside from the mythical Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns, who dares to say such words to him?
The young boy also tugged at his sleeve hard, not wanting his master to make a spectacle of himself.
Yin Yang Hermit shook off the young boy’s hand and looked at Chu Qing:
"The second option is that the acupuncture copper man doesn’t need to be returned to me.
If in the future you have some terrible headache or an injury that is bound to be fatal, bring this copper man and find me, and I promise to cure it.
Though alike, I will acknowledge the item, not the person.
If someone else brings this item and calls your name... By the way, what’s your name?"
"I am the third in the family; they call me Third Young Master."
"Alright, so Third Young Master."
Yin Yang Hermit said:
"From now on, anyone who carries this acupuncture copper man and mentions your name, Third Young Master, I will cure him without any conditions or refusal.
How do you choose?"
"The junior chooses the latter."
Chu Qing hesitated not a bit.
Rather than selecting a martial arts skill to start learning from scratch, the latter seems much more practical.
Yin Yang Hermit pursed his lips as if a bit disappointed:
"Alright, it’s decided.
It’s too late tonight; after eating, stay here for a night, and leave first thing tomorrow morning to maintain this place’s peace."
Chu Qing originally wanted Yin Yang Hermit to help look at Cheng Tieshan, but the young boy kept blinking at him.
So he shut his mouth, and after finishing dinner, the young boy came to Chu Qing.
Though Cheng Tieshan’s injuries were serious, it turns out he didn’t need Yin Yang Hermit to intervene, and he could heal him himself.
But if Yin Yang Hermit intervened, then the newly acquired acupuncture copper man would be lost.
Chu Qing chuckled at the advice, thanking him.
With limited rooms in Yin Yang House, everyone but the injured rested in the straw sheds overnight.
By the next morning, Cao Qiupu indeed woke up.
Ms. Ling Fei chatted with him for a long while; Chu Qing didn’t interrupt this, figuring Ling Fei was reiterating the teachings he gave her earlier.
When Cao Qiupu reappeared in front of Chu Qing, his expression was somewhat peculiar, and he eventually clasped his hands in salute:
"Thank you, Third Brother, for saving my life."
"You exaggerate, just don’t draw swords at me next time over a woman."
Chu Qing replied plainly.
Cao Qiupu flushed bright red instantly.
And Cheng Tieshan, though injured so yesterday, seemed perfectly fine this morning.
Nevertheless, the young boy handed him quite a bit of medicine, instructing to take it timely, otherwise, the injury might relapse.
Yin Yang Hermit was not fond of lively scenes and began to shoo them out seeing their noise.
Eventually, the young boy led them out of the forest, bade farewell, and continued north.
Initially traveling with just Chu Qing and Gentle, now... it looked a bit like a crowd.
Cao Qiupu and Ling Fei took Chu Qing’s advice and planned to head to Ghost God Gorge to join Tie Lingyun.
Tie Chuming and Cheng Tieshan needed no further words, surely heading back to Ghost God Gorge.
Chu Qing and Gentle were also on their way to Ghost God Gorge.
As for Beitang Zun... being a captive, he didn’t have a choice.
The group gathered and traveled for several days.
One day they had good fortune, entering a town to rest, securing rooms at an inn.
That evening, Tie Chuming sat in front of an oil lamp, lost in thought.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, throwing the window open with a clatter.
Tie Chuming wondered where the sinister wind came from, turning to see a masked figure in black sitting casually on the windowsill.
A black long sword casually held in hand, eyes under the mask coldly gazing at her.
This appearance...
Tie Chuming’s pupils shrunk suddenly:
"Are you... Night Emperor?"
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ps: Feeling sick, it’s really uncomfortable... It feels like I can’t open my eyes, nose blocked, mind a bit hazy, body sore all over... It’s really uncomfortable...