Immortality Path: From the Blind Man at the Pharmacy
Chapter 270 - 153, 154. Gratitude, again, Yingui in its infancy, unfamiliar Barbarian Tribes (Large Chapter - Subscription Request)_5

Chapter 270: 153, 154. Gratitude, again, Yingui in its infancy, unfamiliar Barbarian Tribes (Large Chapter - Subscription Request)_5

In his past life, when he read novels, the protagonists’ factions would often hold martial arts competitions at the drop of a hat. Now, he thought it was a good idea... However, he himself did not want to host it; he simply suggested to Sister An that if she wanted to, she could entirely let her subordinates handle it.

Time passed in such noise and leisure, and Song Cheng did nothing all afternoon.

This relaxation seemed to have freed him from the previous tense pace of the "Reappear Calamity" and "Escorting the Yan Family father and son."

Only after ordering another pot of this year’s strong new brew did Song Cheng leave.

For just a meal and some drinks, he ended up spending twenty taels of silver.

Clearly, Sister An was running a rip-off...

But, rip-off or not, the taste of the food and the quality of the drinks were truly top-notch.

That night, Song Cheng hurriedly compiled the "Nine-Headed Red Python Form" in two incense sticks’ time, tossed it aside, and then became entangled in a life-and-death conversation with Madam Tong, Sister An, and Yu...

It wasn’t until the end that he said they could use the "Nine-Headed Red Python Form" to hold a martial arts competition to stimulate the martial artists.

Madam Tong looked at the table perplexedly and asked, "The one you just wrote? The Nine-Headed Red Python Form?"

All three women were a bit shocked, after all... the way Song Cheng had just been writing, it had been perfunctory and hastily done.

...

...

Song Cheng’s life returned to normal.

He tried several times to contact Lady Zhushan, but all attempts failed.

And, with Yu’s urging, he also had to start comprehending the "Three-Tail Technique."

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...

Feather State.

The internally migrated Barbarian Tribes occupied the area.

Thick canvas tents spread for thousands of miles.

Patrols of Demon Beasts were so numerous that even their dust clouds obscured the sun.

With little discipline, groups of more than ten Barbarians were discussing the local culture and customs of Feather State.

Completely unlike the inland and northern regions, this place had nothing to do with poverty or desolation. Moreover, most of the warfare was happening in East Sea State and Feng State, so the Barbarians lived comfortably.

Like bandits who had entered a rich man’s house and were treated to fine food and drink, they all harbored various desires of greed.

As for gratitude?

Who knows how much there was.

Lady Zhushan was in a rather large tent, where she was attended by Barbarian Girls rather nicely, but it was also surveillance.

Ever since she proposed the idea of "returning home to retire," such surveillance and house arrest had ensued.

Her servants were removed, and even her Skull Double Fish Ornament was "accidentally" lost.

Lady Zhushan was absolutely chilled to the core. Lifting the curtain, she looked outside only to see another fast horse coming from afar, bringing an envoy that looked like one of the Central Plain People towards the Barbarian King’s grand tent.

She knew it was someone from the Noble Family of Feather State.

The people from the Noble Family had replaced her, becoming honored guests at the Great Barbarian King’s side.

"Lady, actually staying with us to retire isn’t too bad," said a Barbarian Girl who was pouring her beast milk in a seemingly casual and soft voice.

Lady Zhushan said, "Give me my Twin Fish Ornament, I need to speak with the Blade King and the others."

The Barbarian servant girl replied, "My lady, the Twin Fish Ornament was stolen... The king is also searching everywhere for the thief."

Lady Zhushan was speechless, sighing deeply before falling silent again.

In fact, she could visualize Su Ningyu.

And the things she prayed for, Su Ningyu could also hear.

But now, whether it was by the Barbarian King’s command or the orders of the Noble Family of Feather State, Lady Zhushan was under extremely strict surveillance.

And visualization was only possible during her offerings, which might let the other party sense it.

After all, freaks with highly sensitive souls like Song Cheng were very rare.

But Lady Zhushan did not even have the time to make offerings, not to mention even when she went to bed at night, there were maids outside listening to every movement inside.

Days passed by in a blink, and many days went by.

That night, as Lady Zhushan lay on a pine wood couch covered with beast pelts, she suddenly noticed some movements outside.

"General Tuoba, the Barbarian King... has ordered that no one shall make contact with the lady."

"Did the Barbarian King say that even I couldn’t?"

"General..."

Thump!

A soft sound.

The maid fainted.

Quickly, the curtain parted, and a rather burly armored Barbarian General entered, bowing respectfully to Lady Zhushan and saying, "My lady, long time no see, Tuoba Qi pays his respects."

Lady Zhushan looked at the general before her.

This general was assigned to her by the Barbarian King after her arrival to the tribe, commanded to follow her orders. Together, they had killed quite a few Ghost Servants, forming a relationship.

Lady Zhushan was about to speak when Tuoba Qi said, "I know you’re eager to return home, so I have prepared a Demon Beast mount and Barbarian Soldier uniform for you. Please quickly dress up and leave under the guise of a patrolling Barbarian Soldier."

After a brief exchange,

Lady Zhushan quickly changed her clothes and left with Tuoba Qi, then mounted a large Demon Beast wolf. After profusely thanking him, she swiftly rode off toward the wilderness in the northeast.

She hadn’t gone far when more sounds echoed from behind...

Lady Zhushan pulled the reins tightly, but the person behind quickly caught up with her.

Glancing back, she saw a Barbarian Girl in vermillion attire with a dashing demeanor, and hair tied into small braids.

This Barbarian Girl was the Third Princess who had formerly been a hostage in Hanping Prefecture, and she was also Song Cheng’s disciple—Yuan Biye.

Yuan Biye hastily said, "My lady, turn back! Tuoba Qi has ill intentions; his letting you go is merely to have you killed!"

Lady Zhushan was shocked, "Why would he want to kill me?"

Yuan Biye urgently responded, "The Noble Families cannot tolerate you! Come back with me quickly, the ambush is just up ahead!"