The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 98 - 91 Back on the Road_2

Chapter 98: Chapter 91 Back on the Road_2

At the same time, the entire cave was trembling, and soil and stones were noisily falling.

Li Yan was not surprised to see this.

The fortune of this Mountain Tai Sui, after repairing the Daluo Dharma Body and igniting the Life Fire, revealed that the Mountain God could still withstand it; it was evident how immense the actual body of Mountain Tai Sui was.

What they saw was just the tip...

"What’s going on?"

Outside the cave, people from the Captain Bureau also noticed something unusual.

Guan Wanche’s eyes flickered with a trace of worry as he clasped his fists and said, "Sir, the situation might have changed, shall I take some men inside to check?"

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Before Chang Xuan could respond, Li Yan and others swiftly burst out, urgently warning, "Quick, avoid the entrance!"

Although the people from the Captain Bureau did not understand, they also scattered.

Boom!

An icy Yin Fog, carrying mud and dust, spurted out.

The ground instantly frosted over, and the surroundings suddenly turned chillingly cold.

Seeing this sight, Guan Wanche and others felt alarmed.

Being experienced and knowledgeable, they knew the severity of the Yin Evil Qi; if it engulfed them, it would not just give them a chill but likely cause a severe illness.

Li Yan then sniffed and his expression changed slightly as he abruptly stood up and looked around, "Be careful, there’s the scent of the cock’s comb snake!"

"No worries, the person has already left."

Chang Xuan shook his head and sighed, "That person is Dugu Qian from the Maitreya Sect, an Incense Master with superb skills in spells. We couldn’t capture him and could only force him to retreat."

"Oh?"

Li Yan’s eyes flickered with doubt, but his expression remained unchanged as he nodded, "Good that he’s gone, Sir is formidable..."

"Alright, the Corpse Gu has completely disappeared."

Under a roadside tree, Zhao Lvzi lifted Sha Lifei’s eyelid, saw there were no more black lines under the eyes, and after sniffing the odor on him, he nodded, "The Corpse Poison is solved, but there might be some residue left."

"Go back and find some raw glutinous rice, spread it under you when you sleep every night, sunbathe for half an hour at noon every day, and in another seven or eight days, it should be completely cleared."

He had received a call from Li Yan for help and immediately rushed from the Mountain God Temple.

The methods of the Hidden Treasure lineage indeed had some mysteries; seeing the arrangements made by Luo Mingzi and others, he immediately asked to move everyone under the noon sun, additionally applying the Triangular Needle to bleed at Zu Sanli.

After the black stinking pus blood dried up, everyone had already awakened.

Just as Li Yan and others returned, they cooperated by taking the antidote, resolving everyone from the Corpse Gu Poison.

"That’s good, that’s good."

Sha Lifei’s face was still somewhat pale, and with a mournful expression, he said, "I definitely didn’t check the almanac before leaving today; Daoist, remember to consult the divination before going out next time!"

"Alright!"

Wang Dao Xuan stroked his beard and smiled, obviously relieved as well.

He was kind-hearted and sincere to everyone, but he was no fool; otherwise, he would have wasted his years in the pugilistic world.

Among the three, Li Yan might seem ruthless in his actions, but he had boundaries in his conduct and was extremely trustworthy with his words.

He could chat with Sha Lifei, but he was secretly on guard.

He really didn’t expect that at a crucial moment today, Sha Lifei would instinctively protect him by using his body.

At that moment, Sha Lifei completely earned the trust of the two.

Seeing the trio’s demeanor, Zhao Lvzi’s eyes gleamed with envy as he chuckled, "Alright, you guys head back and rest; I should get going too."

Li Yan pondered for a moment before saying, "Brother Zhao, living secluded in the barren mountains must be somewhat boring. We are sending an elder back to his roots and will be heading to Qinling; why not come with us to see the scenery of Qinling?"

He said this with an inviting intention.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lvzi chuckled, scratching his head, "No thanks, my father made me swear on his deathbed that I would never enter Qinling or leave Guanzhong in this lifetime."

"I don’t have such grand ambitions; this piece of land is enough to sustain me. Besides, saving some money to marry a wife and continue the Zhao Family’s lineage is what’s important."

Li Yan sighed silently and clasped his fists, "That’s fine, just remember to inform us; I can’t miss Brother Zhao’s wedding feast, even if it’s at the ends of the earth."

He had a good impression of this honest and simple Hidden Treasure Man, but everyone had their own aspirations, and not everyone was willing to wander the pugilistic world, so he could only let it be.

"By the way, here’s a bottle of Chrysanthemum Wine, take it for the road."

Saying this, he took out a bottle of wine from his backpack.

It was gifted by Old Madam Liu; he dared not drink his mother-in-law’s wine anyway, so it suited well to quench Zhao Lvzi’s thirst on the road.

"Deal!"

Zhao Lvzi happily took the Chrysanthemum Wine, clasped his fists, and left.

In no time, he had walked far, but the rough and unrestrained voice singing Xintianyou floated back, "Ai hei ai hei yo, lamb belly and towels, three pathways of blue, hard to meet, pulling tough talks..."

Wang Dao Xuan sighed, "To be content is to be happy."

"But I’m not content, oy!"

It was Sha Lifei turning over to mount the horse, accidentally bumping his wound, and grimacing in pain, he shouted, "Forget it, I almost lost my life today; Daoist, Chrysanthemum Wine, cream crabs, you have to treat me well!"

"That’s stimulating food, your injury isn’t healed yet, are you seeking death?"

"This... Regardless, you owe me a good meal!"

"Alright, you have the final say!"

...

After the Double Ninth Festival was over, the weather turned colder.

"Excuse me, is Daoist Luo Mingzi in?"

It was still dark, and outside the City God Temple, Li Yan, dressed in black, inquired with a bow.

"Is it Mr. Li?"

The temple attendant nodded, "My master had already instructed me to wait here for you; please come with me."

Saying this, he turned to lead the way.

Li Yan entered the City God Temple for the first time, but instead of following the attendant into the main hall, he was led to a side courtyard beside the rear hall.

As the courtyard gate opened, Luo Mingzi, with a pallid face, sat on a rattan chair and attempted to stand to greet him when he saw Li Yan arriving.

"Take it slow, Daoist."

Li Yan hurriedly stepped forward to support him, somewhat apologetically saying, "I wouldn’t have disturbed the Daoist’s rest if it weren’t urgent."