Secret Records of the Leader of the Beichen Sword Sect
Chapter 97 - 96 Zhen Baiyu

Chapter 97: Chapter 96 Zhen Baiyu

In the past, the white jade palace with golden steps, red gates, and painted pavilions rose to the heavens.

The jade carriage crisscrossed the Heavenly Que, with golden whips heading towards the Liang family.

Now only the green pines remain, with a bed full of books among blooming cassia trees.

Poor girl of the Marquis Mansion, sleeps alone beside the ancient Buddha with a green lamp.

Although Zhen Baiyu’s family has fallen, she was once a noble lady, a thousand gold of the Marquis Mansion. It’s unimaginable that Tie Dan kicked the door open without saying a word and broke into the inner room, leaving her momentarily stunned.

This, how could this person act like this...

Tie Dan seriously examined her and took out a letter from his bosom, comparing it with something on each side.

Hmm...

Locks of hair like cicada wings under the scattered clouds, with fine eyebrows and fragrant teeth. Graceful like flowers reflecting in water, with a slim waist and jade belt dancing the heavenly silk. A beauty born to grace the hearth, with frosty-white arms and icy skin. Naturally thin like a consort, no flower compares to her beauty.

At first, Tie Dan thought this description was a bit exaggerated, but seeing the True Man... it must be her.

"Tang Tong sent this to you."

Tie Dan tossed the gold-rubbed incense letter, marred by blood stains, in front of Zhen Baiyu and placed the bag he was carrying on the ground, opening it on the spot.

The red box treasure chest with three layers was opened, revealing the top two layers empty, with only the bottom layer holding some golden hairpins and jade beads, rouge and fragrant powder, two volumes on the Qi Refining Method, and a few sheets of private xuan paper.

Tie Dan removed the empty upper two layers and pointed to them one by one while telling Zhen Baiyu,

"There was originally Divine Gang Coin here, which I used up. This layer was filled with golden leaves, that I also used up.

Half of this is yours; consider it borrowed, and I’ll return it when it’s filled again."

Then he pushed the bottom layer towards her,

"These are all yours."

Zhen Baiyu slightly parted her cherry lips and lightly stuck out her fragrant tongue, remaining in a daze.

Tie Dan didn’t waste time with her, stood up after delivering the goods, and said,

"The Northern Soldiers will arrive at Ye Capital soon. Pack up, put on your clothes, I’ll take you to White Deer Peak."

"Put on..."

Zhen Baiyu was stunned, glanced down, and only then realized, because she was curled up reading in the room, she wasn’t wearing a female crown Daoist robe, nor had she done her hair or makeup, only draping a gauzy robe as thin as cicada wings over her, clearly revealing the skin on her shoulders, back, and waist.

Beneath the robe, she only wore a delicately embroidered brassiere, holding up the tender skin of her chest, embroidered with lotus flower patterns, enhancing the fullness of the floral patterns, vibrant and undulating, with distinct contours and an evocative charm, captivating all eyes.

Actually, dressing like this was anything but problematic, as open-mindedness prevailed, and many popular garments from the Ziwei Palace have spread to the world, at least covering half as much. Moreover, many cultivators engage in Dual Cultivation and don’t mind this. But to step outside, at least a high-waisted long skirt to cover the legs was needed, right?

Perhaps thinking it was too hot with the doors and windows closed, Zhen Baiyu hadn’t worn a long skirt, now lying sideways in a crane-riding posture on the couch, a pair of long legs faintly glistening under the candlelight, delicate as beautiful jade, and examined thoroughly by the other.

"You! Get out!"

Now Zhen Baiyu was ashamed to the point of blushing.

Tie Dan knew all along; the more beautiful a woman is, the trouble she brings, and he was too lazy to stay, glanced about, tugged down the cloak hanging on the rack, tossed it over her head casually, and said coldly,

"Get moving, many are waiting. If you want to die here, just say so, don’t drag others down."

The intimidating aura of Tie Dan didn’t need explanation. With a cold glance and a stern voice, Zhen Baiyu, pampered and used to a soft life, couldn’t handle it, immediately trembling in fear.

If it were a typical noble lady in a hostage situation, she would’ve probably fainted.

But Zhen Baiyu, though a fallen noble, had experienced trials and tribulations, so she didn’t cry, only reddened her eyes, silently wrapped herself in the cloak, carefully slipped into casual clothes, packed some gold and silver, and soft items into the empty chest Tie Dan delivered, carried two books, and prepared to depart with him.

Seeing her sensible, Tie Dan said no more, allowing her to follow as he led the way.

But in this chaotic world, indeed, beauty brings disaster.

Entering the forest, it became a bloodbath, and leaving Xuanmu Temple, another ordeal awaited.

The ox cart that was watching the play earlier entered the forest now.

Four ox carts blocked the road, and the servants, clearly private soldiers of the aristocrats, were clad in light armor, wielding swords and bows, and forming a front line. Four playboys from noble families dismounted elegantly, each well-dressed and full of righteous air.

Oh, they even prepared armor, clearly planning an ’hero saves beauty’ episode.

Obviously, they had long coveted Baiyu, overcoming various hesitations during normal times, grasping the opportunity amidst chaos and the King’s flight, to handle the task hastily.

Yes, ’saving the beauty’ was the main point. Whether saving from Tie Dan or the beggar guild, it made little difference.

"What bandits dare to trespass Xuanmu Temple!"

"In broad daylight, committing murder and harming lives! Abducting young women! Utterly lawless!"

"Min’er, are you alright! Don’t be afraid! Brother is here to save you! Men! Release the arrows! Fire the arrows!"

"Wait! No firing! Young Master Yuan, if blades and arrows harm Zhen Ji, what then!"

"Oh right, no firing! No firing! Whoever fires out of line, I’ll take your life! All charge!"

The servants sighed and put away their crossbows, then fetched round shields and waist swords from the carts, forming a horizontal line and encircled Tie Dan and them.

Tie Dan didn’t rush to act, instead turned to look at Zhen Baiyu hiding behind him.

"Why don’t you go with them."

"Hold it!"

The noble young men quickly shouted to stop,

"You rogue! Wise of you! Release Zhen Ji and spare your dog life!"

"Min’er! Come quickly!"

Zhen Baiyu hesitated, seeing Tie Dan seem serious, shook her head rapidly.

"Min’er! Why!?"

"Is it a spell?"

"Could it be she was drugged?"

"Damn, we’re already too late!"

Tie Dan found it strange too,

"Why not go? You’re a noble lady, wouldn’t you enjoy life in the gate valve household rather than following him to become a nun?"

After all, Tang Tong has fifteen alternatives; no need to carry this burden on the escape...

Zhen Baiyu only glanced at Tie Dan,

"Baiyu has already renounced the world, seeking Dao, no longer a lady of the Zhen family.

Moreover, serving you senior brothers is better than being shared by them.

When you’re bored, at most leave me forgotten in the courtyard.

When they’re bored, they might not stop until I’m dead."

Tie Dan rolled his eyes,

"Why are you dragging me into this ’you guys’—it’s nothing to do with me."

Zhen Baiyu blinked,

"Why not? Hasn’t this senior brother been staring at my body for a long while?"

Tie Dan said,

"I was just confirming your cultivation path wasn’t External Elixir Dao."

Zhen Baiyu seemed unconvinced.

"Were you really just checking that?"

Tie Dan snorted disdainfully,

"The Immortal Path is hard to seek. I don’t believe Tang Tong would dare pass the Inner Sect Heart Method to you, nor do I think, at your age, you could build a foundation on your own strength. You might just be a robot in disguise."

Zhen Baiyu,

"...???"

Seeing the beauty they intended to rescue animatedly chatting with the kidnapper, the leading noble youth became intensely jealous and shouted uproariously,

"Nonsense! I don’t believe it! I don’t believe it! Min’er, you must be bewitched by this rogue’s sorcery!

Brother will save you! Fire! Fire!"

The servants didn’t know what to say.

Luckily, among the playboys, there were some level-headed ones, quickly saying,

"Didn’t you hear the young master’s orders! Go rescue Zhen Ji first! Then unleash a volley to kill that rogue!"

"Order received! Advance!"

The servants finally sighed in relief, a leading Golden Core Warrior, wielding double halberds, pointed and ordered with a voice like thunder. The rest of the servants and soldiers obeyed the order, shield up, sword in hand, raising guns and halberds, advancing together, forming a spear forest, slowly closing and tightening the encirclement.

These servants were obviously regular army veterans. Over a hundred men moved uniformly, like an iron wall, terrifying Zhen Baiyu, who had never seen a battle, so much she trembled like a little deer, forgetting even to breathe.

Seeing her frightened nearly to death, Tie Dan gave up the idea of using her as a human shield to charge out, turned instead to take stock of these private soldiers.

Humph, a fine son of Hebei, these were once heroic warriors following the Great General to sweep the Northern Plain, now reduced to this. Even trained to a fine point, rather than defending the homeland or exterminating demons, they became a gate valve’s dogs.

But naturally, as almost all of these extended their lives with external pills and profited. Following orders and committing acts against heaven and ethics, what’s there to fuss over?

That’s just how the world is now.

Time to kill.

"Turbo 2.0T! Activate!"

"Boom!"

Skyward Gang Qi erupted!

The wind lifted the cloak and gauzy dress, revealing Baiyu’s leg.

The next second, Tie Dan vanished.

"What... ah, ahhhh!"

The leading Golden Core Warrior froze for a moment, then reacted.

Although the opponent’s Kai Gang Fist’s speed, intensity far exceeded comprehension, having been on the battlefield, he knew the tactics a Gang Qi combat general would use.

So the lead warrior, stiffly turned his neck...

Sure enough.

Young Master Yuan was shattered with a single punch.