dmims Chapter 174 How can I allow others to sleep soundly beside my bed! Ghostly mist over a desolate vill
Chapter 174 How can I allow others to sleep soundly beside my bed! Ghostly mist over a desolate vill
Chapter 174 How can I allow others to sleep soundly beside my bed! Ghostly mist over a desolate village!
"Master, such a wicked person should not be allowed to live!"
"Let me, your humble servant, send him on his way!"
"So as not to get the master's hands dirty!"
The young man who had stabbed Wei Wuyuan to death spoke righteously to Jiang Feng.
However----
Jiang Feng looked at him with an unfamiliar gaze, and after a long while sighed, "You're too impatient." The boy named Jiang Qin was immediately flustered.
Jiang Feng continued, "Only three people know the complete route: you, me, and Madam. No one else would have had time to tip us off. If it wasn't you, then who else could it be but Madam and me?"
Jiang Qin originally thought he could get away with it, but now that Jiang Feng had made things clear, he could no longer pretend.
His fists were clenched, his face was flushed, and his whole body was trembling.
I don't know if it was fear or shame from having my secret exposed in public.
Jiang Qin said coldly, "Since you've already guessed that I'm the mole, you can do whatever you want with me, whether you want to beat me or kill me."
"I, Jiang Feng, have never treated you badly; you could even say we were like brothers. I've given you everything you wanted. So what could possibly make you do something like this?"
Jiang Feng was not happy to have caught the thief in his own home; on the contrary, he was so heartbroken that he could hardly speak, his eyes red as he stared at the page boy he had grown up with since childhood.
He genuinely regarded the other person as a younger brother, and that was absolutely true.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qin suddenly threw her head back and laughed wildly, her expression one of madness.
Why?
"You actually asked me why?"
"Because you are the most virtuous person in the world, the greatest good person in the world! The handsome Jiang Feng, adored by countless women, and I am merely your page!"
"So what if you've treated me well? Is your vast fortune mine?"
"Why should you be revered by the world, while I have to follow behind you and serve you hand and foot?"
"I'm done!"
Jiang Qin's face was contorted with rage, his hand trembling as he held the long sword. Every word he uttered pierced Jiang Feng's heart.
Hua Yuenü gently patted Jiang Feng's back, comforting her emotionally distraught husband.
"What a sharp-tongued beast! As a pageboy, you betrayed your master and yet you speak of it so matter-of-factly! You deserve to die!"
Li Gexiao listened to every word, his heart filled with rage. Holding his embroidered spring knife, he strode toward Jiang Qin!
Under the tutelage of his master, Jung Dong-ryu, he had an unwavering belief that he would adhere to no matter what.
Those who are extremely wicked and evil must be killed!
"Don't come any closer!"
Jiang Qin screamed in alarm and kept backing away.
"Brother, wait a moment!"
The soft-hearted Jiang Feng, remembering their past relationship, decided to spare Jiang Qin's life.
Unfortunately, his words were not as swift as Li Gexiao's knife!
With a flash of light, a fine head flew into the air.
When she landed, all that everyone could see were Jiang Qin's unseeing eyes.
Li Gexiao turned to look at Jiang Feng and said indifferently, "You have a family. You should prioritize your wife and children in everything you do. Don't let your cowardice harm them, lest you regret it later!"
Chu Yang knew that Li Gexiao was thinking of his wife, Jing Ruyi, so he patted him on the shoulder.
Although Li Gexiao's tone was harsh, Jiang Feng still sensed his good intentions and nodded, saying, "Brother, you are right to teach me a lesson. I will take this as a warning."
"Alright, we can't even sit down for a cup of tea without running into all this trouble and wasting our time—" Chu Yang waved his hand and walked out of the tea stall on his own. "Old Li, let's get going, or we'll really have to sleep in the wilderness."
Seeing Chu Yang about to leave, Jiang Feng quickly stepped forward and asked, "I haven't yet asked about the lives of my two benefactors. One day, Jiang Feng will definitely repay you both."
Chu Yang ignored him, stretched, and walked forward.
Stay away from guys who are handsome, rich, and have great character. Otherwise, girls will flock to him wherever he is, leaving no room for you.
This is a truth that Chu Yang has summarized after many years in brothels.
Li Gexiao didn't care about that and laughed loudly, "My young master's surname is Chu, and his given name is Yang. As for me—Li Gexiao."
"Chu Yang—Li Gexiao—" Jiang Feng silently repeated these two names, then said firmly, "I have remembered the names of my two benefactors. One day I—"
"Aren't you annoying? You always say 'one day'," Chu Yang turned and glared at Jiang Feng. "Are you chanting a spell here?"
Jiang Feng awkwardly fell silent.
However, as soon as the two left, Hua Yuenü immediately ordered the others to follow, and the caravan fell far behind Chu Yang and Li Gexiao.
"Madam, what we're doing is inappropriate; it will cause trouble for our benefactors."
"Gan Erxingxiang has countless disciples. The battle we just fought will soon spread throughout the entire underworld. Our whereabouts have been exposed. If we don't stick close to Young Master Chu and the others, we have no chance of survival."
"What you say is true, Madam. I hope you two benefactors won't mind."
"Master Li just gave you a hint, but you didn't understand what he meant. He told you to put me and the children first in everything you do."
"You two are truly kind-hearted."
"That young master Chu is terrifyingly powerful. Putting aside everything else, I've never seen such overwhelming sword energy before. I wonder who is more powerful, him or the palace master."
"I think Young Master Chu is probably more powerful. I've only ever seen such terrifying swordsmanship in my life, and even then, my elder brother still needs the aid of a divine sword. Young Master Chu, on the other hand, can unleash sword energy with ease. The difference between the two is evident."
"It's strange, that Young Master Chu is much younger than us, and he seems to come from a life of luxury, so how come his martial arts skills are so high?"
"Hahaha, there are so many people in the world with extraordinary talents. Madam is making a fuss over nothing. The undefeated child Gu Santong was also the same age as Young Master Chu when he swept across the world."
Without the sense of crisis, the couple began to chat and laugh. Li Gexiao, who was riding ahead, would occasionally turn back, his eyes filled with a smile and a hint of nostalgia.
Chu Yang smiled and said, "So many years have passed, and you haven't met a woman who stirs your heart?"
Li Gexiao shook his head. "As long as that old scoundrel Yan Song lives, my heart will remain as still as a stagnant lake, unable to stir any waves."
Chu Yang took a deep breath, his gaze sharp. "Then let's wait and see. This day will come sooner or later. Killing an elder is a skill in itself!"
Li Gexiao said earnestly, "Thank you, Your Highness, for giving me the opportunity to personally kill my enemy. Otherwise, given your temperament, you would have already swept the court clean."
Chu Yang said, "I'm just a prince. What does the state of the court have to do with me? Whether it's chaotic or full of bad people, as long as it doesn't affect my drinking and womanizing, that's all that matters."
Li Gexiao had something he kept to himself, something he didn't say aloud: sometimes the trend of the times has nothing to do with personal consciousness. The moment you're put on the imperial robes, you have to be emperor, even if you don't want to.
You wish for a peaceful and tranquil life.
But for some people, how can they tolerate someone else snoring beside their bed?
Despite their hurried pace, the group failed to reach the town before nightfall and, left with no other option, sought refuge in an abandoned village for the night.
Demons and monsters ravaged the south, and people often moved their entire villages and towns away from their homes to big cities.
In cases of overpopulation in towns, local officials would allow displaced people to cultivate land nearby to build houses and live in.
Although it conflicts with national laws, human lives are at stake, so people have no choice but to act this way, and basically turn a blind eye.
The number of abandoned villages has surged in recent years, and they have even become dens of demons.
Demons know how to disguise themselves as humans. Some villages may seem prosperous and populous, but the entire village may actually be a collection of demons.
For safety's sake, before the rest of the group entered the deserted village, Li Gexiao went in alone to investigate. As a member of the Imperial Guard, investigation was a piece of cake for him.
After thoroughly exploring the area inside and out, Li Gexiao signaled for the others to enter.
Jiang Feng and his wife, along with the caravan guards, didn't dare venture too far in. They found a few relatively intact thatched huts on the outskirts and prepared to make do for the night.
The main reason everyone dared to close their eyes and rest for a while was because they had to be close to the mysterious and unpredictable Young Master Chu.
Li Gexiao quickly cleaned out a thatched hut, then stood silently outside like a door god, remaining resolute no matter how Chu Yang tried to persuade him.
Having been influenced by his master Zheng Dongliu since childhood, Li Gexiao takes the word "loyalty" very seriously. Chu Yang's willingness to lower himself to such a position does not mean that he is ungrateful.
Everyone has their own values, and Chu Yang didn't want to force him. He got himself a wooden bed, leaned against it, and closed his eyes to rest.
According to the cultivation levels in the Xianxia world, Chu Yang's cultivation has reached the second stage of Qi Refining and Spirit Transformation. He basically doesn't need to sleep; just meditating for a short while is enough to restore his energy and spirit for several days.
Moreover, Chu Yang didn't think he would be able to get a good night's sleep tonight.
In the original storyline, Yaoyue, Lianxing, and Yan Nantian of Yihua Palace appeared after the Twelve Constellations, but they just missed each other. Chu Yang changed part of the plot, so there is still a chance that he will meet them.
The reason it's not certain is because the art style of this world is abnormal, and no one can guarantee how wildly the plot will go.
After all, Li Xiaoyao and Xu Changqing have appeared together in the same scene in the fantasy world next door.
Lost in thought until late into the night, a mist suddenly rose around the deserted village, and the air became humid, as if a heavy rain had fallen.
Tick-tock, tick-tock~~~
In the still of the night, the sound of dripping water was quite jarring, each drop seeming to strike one's heart.
"Young master, something has arrived—"
Li Gexiao pushed open the door and entered, his usual carefree smile now replaced by a very serious expression.
It's unclear whether the thing outside is a spirit or a demon. The former is easier to deal with, but if it's the latter, many people might die.
"Go check on Jiang Feng and the others, and make sure they're safe."
"yes!"
No sooner had Li Gexiao left than Chu Yang stepped out of the house and headed into the depths of the mist.
He could already smell the demons.
the other side.
For some reason, Jiang Feng and his wife, along with their guards, were all fast asleep; even the night watchman was asleep leaning against the door.
This scene was very bizarre.
Since they set off, the couple had been extremely cautious and had not been careless in the slightest. Even when resting, one of them would always stay alert, and most of the time it was Jiang Feng.
But the two of them are asleep at the same time. Even if they are relying on Chu Yang's presence, they should not be so careless.
The guards were fast asleep. The mist around the house gradually thickened, and water stains appeared on the walls and ceiling. Their clothes also became damp.
Fog began to seep into the house through the cracks, and a humanoid figure could be vaguely seen approaching Jiang Feng and his wife with bared teeth and claws.
Brother Jiang!
Outside came Li Gexiao's powerful roar, like a tiger's howl tearing through the fog. He waved his torch wildly, the faint light illuminating the room.
The drifting mist suddenly dissipated, and the hazy figures hidden in the mist also disappeared.
boom!
Li Gexiao kicked the door open with all his might, and the guard outside fell flat on his face, instantly waking up from his slumber.
The guard, who was still dizzy from the fall, looked up and saw Li Gexiao holding a torch and an embroidered spring knife. He was immediately frightened and shouted a few words, which soon woke up Jiang Feng and the others.
"Master Li, what are you doing?" Jiang Feng, still dazed, stared blankly at Li Gexiao.
"Still sleeping? You almost got eaten by a demon just now!" Li Gexiao scolded, exasperated.
"Demons?!" Upon hearing this word, Jiang Feng's eyes cleared instantly, and he shouted excitedly, "Where are the demons?"
The other guards also stood up in shock, looking around, while Hua Yuenü held the two children in her arms with a look of fear on her face.
Jiang Feng walked up to Li Gexiao and asked, "Great Hero Li, what kind of demon is it?"
"I don't know either. Young Master sent me to check on you, worried that you might be attacked by demons." Li Ge chuckled and clicked his tongue. "As it turns out, Young Master's concerns were justified."
"Now that you're here, what will happen to Young Master Chu all alone?"
Jiang Feng rushed out the door in a hurry, but was pulled back by Li Gexiao.
"There's no need to worry about my young master. You should worry about yourselves. You can't even take care of yourselves, yet you're thinking about saving others."
Li Ge smiled and frowned, scolding him.
The title of "the world's greatest good person" should be changed to "the world's greatest bad good person." Foolish kindness will come at a very high price.
"Husband, don't panic. Young Master Chu is a Taoist master. No matter what spirits or demons are outside, none of them will be his match."
Hua Yuen-nu quickly stopped Jiang Feng's impulsive behavior.
Demons and the underworld are two completely different things. The latter might have a chance of survival if they fight, but the former is just courting death if they act recklessly.
There is a one percent chance of survival when encountering the twelve constellations, but there is no chance of even one ten-thousandth when encountering demons. Apart from the Divine Marquis's Mansion, which specializes in dealing with demons, the mortality rate of ordinary martial arts masters when encountering demons is also very high.
The awakened guards, under Li Gexiao's arrangement, formed a battle formation, protecting Hua Yuenü and the two children in the center, and then left the house in an orderly manner, moving towards Chu Yang's direction.
The air temperature dropped lower and lower, as if the season had suddenly turned into the dead of winter.
At the same time, Chu Yang found the source in the deepest part of the fog.
Unlike the monster that I encountered at Tongfu Inn last time, which was neither a cow nor a snake, the monster in front of me looked almost exactly like a human.
Its entire body was snow-white and smooth as jade, resembling an ice sculpture. However, within its transparent body, countless human faces could be faintly seen, each face seeming to be wailing in pain.
The demon had no whites in its eyes; its two eyes were pitch black, and it stared straight at Chu Yang.
suddenly.
Its lips curled up, revealing a sinister smile.