Chapter 141 – What Happened To Nangong Yu?
He Xi was just about to push the door open, when Zhu Que's sharp voice came through the thick iron gate, "Bai Hu, if you still regard me as a partner considering we grew up together, then step aside. Otherwise, I will be forced to be impolite to you! Today I must slaughter that slut!"
Bai Hu immediately retorted, "You heard Master's words before he lost consciousness, she is Master's personally chosen Princess. From now on, she is also our Master. Even if I blamed her for causing harm to Master, Master's orders are not something we can ignore."
Princess? Harmed Master? He Xi, whose hands were about to slightly press on the door, froze. Bewilderment appearing in her eyes.
Zhu Que was silent for a minute, then when she next spoke, it was in a voice sharp with anger, "Bai Hu, don't forget, Master's current condition is due to that slut harming him! If it wasn't for him saving her, how could Master still remain unconscious. I'm not able to…not able to…move out of the way! Otherwise, don't blame me if I use poison against you!"
"Zhu Que, don't cause trouble without a reason. Even if you used poison, just based on your current cultivation base, how could that injure me?" Bai Hu's voice was filled with exhaustion and annoyance, "What's more, Qing Long has suggested that perhaps she'll be able to cure Master. After all, Qing Long personally witnessed her curing Ouyang Haoxuan's illness. He definitely wouldn't lie about about something like this and jeopardize Master's safety."
"Moreover, have you forgotten what's behind this door?" Bai Hu's voice became cold, sharp like the edge of a sword, "No one is allowed to enter Master's bedroom, including us eight trusted subordinates. Whoever enters without permission will be killed, no excuse! The only one who is allowed to enter is Miss Nalan, don't tell me that you still don't understand what this means?"
Zhu Que's expression blanked for a moment, then she suddenly laughed loudly, her voice full of resentment and loathing, "You believe that trash that's unable to use spiritual power will be able to cure Master? You don't want to listen to me even though I'm a fifth rank doctor, and an official member of the Doctors Association?!"
"Then could you give me your word that you can definitely cure Master?" Bai Hu calmly asked.
Zhu Que hesitated before she responded, then she abruptly raised her voice, "If I'm unable to cure Master, don't tell me that that immature and inexperienced girl is able to do it. Aren't you and Qing Long being muddle headed?! The two of you believing that slut…do you really want to kill Master?"
He Xi's complexion had become extremely unsightly listening till here, and not wanting to hear anymore, she pushed the door open, her sharp eyes focusing on Bai Hu, "What happened to Nangong Yu?"
They said she harmed Nangong Yu. In the end, what did they mean?
Bai Hu and Zhu Que were shocked, Bai Hu blurting out, "Miss Nalan, you…since when have you been standing behind the door?" He is an expert on Gold Core stage, yet he was unaware that there had been an ordinary person listening from behind the door?
He Xi didn't care about answering his question, and instead, with a calm expression on her face asked, "What happened to Nangong Yu? Injured too heavily? Bring me to see him immediately!"
He Xi couldn't describe her mood at this moment. It's like there was a claw incessantly scratching at her heart, painful and irritating.
Obviously he is only a stranger she met by chance, but once she heard that he was seriously injured, her good mood disappeared without a trace, leaving only worry and a trace of unfamiliar fear remaining. Fear that something will happen to him.
Bai Hu had no time to answer before Zhu Que screamed, "Slut, it was you that harmed Master! If you hadn't seduced Master, his condition wouldn't be so life threatening! You should just go die you slut!"
Chapter 142 – Overconfident In Front Of An Expert
Barely finished speaking, a blade made of wind condensed on her palm, resolutely shooting towards He Xi.
This time, her attack used all of her strength as she was no longer holding back. Swearing an oath to herself that she would willingly risk her life and be blamed by Master, she wanted to behead this slut on the spot.
"Zhu Que don't—!!!" Bai Hu exclaimed in alarm, a Protective Barrier immediately condensing on his palm to protect He Xi. However, Zhu Que was closer to her. Without checking, he knew that it was too late to save her, his complexion couldn't help but changing.
The wind blade whistled as it shot towards He Xi with deadly killing intent, sweeping up pebbles and dirt in it's wake.
He Xi calmly watched the wind blade approach her, neither retreating or avoiding it. Instead, a corner of her mouth slowly lifted into a ridiculing smile.
Just when the wind blade was about to reach her, He Xi suddenly raised her hand, the white Bone Whip clutched in her fist since who knows when.
The Bone Whip lifted slightly, and in a split second a faint golden-blue light flickered, striking the wind blade and splitting it in two in the blink of an eye.
The wind blade swept past her sides, raising strands of her soft black hair, and finally disappearing without a trace. Standing unharmed in the middle of the gale, He Xi sneered at Zhu Que.
Bai Hu's mouth opened wide with shock, astonishment plastered across his face.
With white skin resembling snow, eyes like brilliant jewels, and delicate facial features, the girl standing gracefully under the sunshine was just like a fairy that had descended to the mortal world. Her body didn't have any obvious spiritual power, but from her action a moment ago, Bai Hu could clearly sense spiritual power being used.
Moreover, Bai Hu had never seen this type of this spiritual power before. It wasn't one of the single spiritual root powers of metal, wood, water, fire, or earth, yet neither was it one of the common variations of spiritual roots, this…how could this be?
Did Nalan He Xi have a cultivation base or not?
Compared to Bai Hu's astonished expression, Zhu Que had quickly shaken off her shock. And with her face abruptly distorting, her eyes bloodshot red, she fiercely glared at He Xi as if she wanted to tear her apart, "It's you, it's you who stole my cultivation base! Slut, it's you who stole my cultivation base, right?! Return my cultivation base!!"
He Xi looked at Zhu Que with her expression as cold as ice, her eyes mocking, "Oh I see, so your cultivation base has dropped from early Gold Core stage, to mid Meridians stage. No wonder that wind blade strike was like a gentle breeze, completely lacking in power."
Hearing that caused Zhu Que to immediately become crazy and hysterically rush towards Hexi, "Nalan He Xi, you stole my cultivation base, you must die!! Even if I'm only mid Meridians Stage, I'll still be able to kill you! I will dismember your body into a thousand pieces!!"
As Zhu Que shouted, she withdrew one of her handmade poison powders, fiercely tossing it at
He Xi.
One must know, that this poison powder was made when she was still a Gold Core Stage martial artist, so even a martial artist of the same rank would be somewhat fearful to come into contact with it. While Nalan He Xi was someone who had only recently advanced from the Qi Refining Stage, so how would she be able to withstand it?
Once this poison powder touched a person's body, their skin will itch as it rots, inch by inch, not stopping until they finally turn into a stinking corpse, their bones dried up and their flesh like liquid.
Nalan He Xi, you harmed me, so if I can't dismember your body, I will instead break your bones and scatter the ashes of your corpse! Until then, I cannot avenge the hatred in my heart!!
As the powder spread, He Xi sniffed the air and could smell a particular stench.
A corner of her mouth lifted into a cold smile, and sneering, she said, "Unexpectedly, you dare use poison in front of your ancestor. You're practically playing with an axe at the doorway of Lu Ban's house[1], overestimating your capabilities like this."
[1]It is said that Lu Ban, influenced by the fact that the leaves of cogon grass are shaped like the teeth of a saw, invented the saw; and that he constructed a bird out of bamboo strips that could fly in the air for three days and three nights without falling. Lu Ban had a number of inventions, which is the reason why he is worshipped by Chinese people as the founder of carpentry as a trade. To 'play with an axe at the doorway to Lu Ban's house' is, of course, indicative of not knowing one's own limitation.
Chapter 143 – Princess? What Rubbish Is This?
Barely pausing after speaking, He Xi's hand was already in motion as she tossed out a handful of silver poison at Zhu Que's approaching poison powder.
What happened next caused the people present to become stunned.
The blackish grey poison powder and the silver powder were like nemesis' meeting midair. When they collided, it was like time stopped as they both hovered in the sky, forming an ash grey barrier that caused everyone's hair to stand on end.
Subsequently, He Xi lightly brandished the Bone Whip in her hand and strong spiritual power erupted, knocking aside the poison barrier.
The mixed poisons then, without pause, flew straight towards Zhu Que.
"Ahh—!" Zhu Que's eyes opened wide with fright, horror expressed on her face.
When she threw the poison powder she had been utterly confident that He Xi would die, so unfortunately, she hadn't made any defence preparations. So when the poisons headed towards her, she was completely caught off guard.
The tip of her nose smelled a familiar stench, causing Zhu Que's body to shake all over and despair to surge within her heart.
The next moment, a Protective Barrier appeared in front of Zhu Que, in a flash obstructing the poisons from reaching her. The poison powder and the silver powder then gently fluttered to the ground.
After barely touching the ground, the silver powder began to evaporate, the poison powder soon following and also disappearing without a trace. However, what is most horrifying of all, is that the ground where the silver powder landed, there were burnt holes remaining.
The is a so called Divine Medical Poison; after committing a crime, it will naturally evaporate and disappear without a trace, not even a hair will remain. Compared to Zhu Que's handmade poison, this Melting Bone silver powder was a thousand times more formidable.
Previously, He Xi didn't have any spiritual power, so she had no way to infuse the Melted Bone poison into a martial artist's body, but it will be different from now on. She still has many hideous poisons in her hands waiting to be improved, so if any people dared to provoke her, she absolutely wouldn't show mercy.
Bai Hu saw the complete evaporation; the corroded ground due to the silver powder, and horror bubbled forth in his heart.
Although these poisons didn't injure him, if they were used against an ordinary low level martial artist, it would be absolutely fatal. In just a few days, Miss Nalan's strength has increased to such a degree, no wonder to her, Master is so…
As he raised his head, his eyes that looked towards He Xi were filled with fear and respect. Yet in the end, Zhu Que is their comrade, someone they grew up with.
"Princess, Zhu Que is presumptuous and intended to attack Princess, she ought to be punished. But even if she's guilty she shouldn't die, please Princess, spare her life!"
Princess? He Xi's brows wrinkled, what sort of name is this?
Just as she was about to open her mouth and ask, Zhu Que who was standing behind Bai Hu once again went mad, wanting to rush towards He Xi, "You think with just your little cultivation base that you can really compete with me? Before I was only momentarily tricked by you, this time I must kill…"
Zhu Que had barely finished her threat, when Bai Hu lifted his hand, and released a powerful burst of spiritual pressure towards her.
Zhu Que's complexion changed, and quivering all over, she spat out a mouthful of blood with a 'pfft'.
In disbelief, she raised her head and stared at
Bai Hu, "You…you go so far as to injure me for an unknown slut, good, good! Bai Hu, you saw that I was harmed by this woman and lost my cultivation base, so now you want to push me further into a pit of despair too?"
Chapter 144 – A Life Close To Death
At this moment, the annoyance is clear on Bai Hu's face as he looked at Zhu Que, the light in his eyes as cold as ice, "Zhu Que, you've crossed the line, I will report your conduct and deeds of today to Master. Wait until Master wakes up, you should think about how you'll explain this."
Finished speaking, he no longer payed attention to Zhu Que, instead looking towards He Xi, "Princess, Qing Long requested that I immediately bring you to see Master once you were awake. If you would follow me?"
He Xi frowned, her worry for Nangong Yu her main focus, "How's Nangong Yu now?"
"Master fell into a coma late last night, and up until now there has been no signs he would awaken. Every doctor in the Manor, including Zhu Que, has examined him. But as of yet we've been completely unable to do anything for him, we're currently helpless."
He Xi promptly said, "Bring me to him!" Compared to Nangong Yu's safety, settling accounts with Zhu Que and caring about being called Princess were insignificant worries!
Moreover, when she thought of using Melting Bone poison to kill Zhu Que, she now realized it would be too cheap a death for her. If Zhu Que tried to provoke her again, hehe, she has many amusing games prepared, all waiting to play with her till the end.
Bai Hu quickly walked ahead, leading the way. When he passed by Zhu Que, his cold gaze noticed the resentment on her face, so he just helplessly shook his head.
All of Nangong Yu's subordinates were aware of Zhu Que's feelings towards Master, they had even openly or secretly advised her. However, for her own selfish desires, she had disregarded Master's orders, this Zhu Que…it seems like she wouldn't be staying long in Hell King Manor.
There was quite a distance to the place where Nangong Yu cultivates, and the whole way there, He Xi kept trying to remember what happened last night. Yet no matter how hard she tried, she has no impressions of what had occurred.
Sneaking a glance at Bai Hu from the side, she saw that his face was taut due to his displeasure. With his icy expression, he no longer resembled the enthusiastic gossiper she had come to know at her courtyard.
He Xi could clearly sense that his discontent and resentment was aimed at her, because…it was because of her that Nangong Yu was unconscious.
"Was it Nangong Yu who saved me yesterday?"
Bai Hu's footsteps slightly paused, a corner of his mouth rising in a faint curve, "Yes, Princess."
All of them had personally seen He Xi's dying appearance yesterday. If Master hadn't done everything he could to save her, it's likely that He Xi wouldn't have been able to survive, let alone have her strength rise to such a degree.
However, because of her, Master is now in a coma, his life close to death. This resulted in Bai Hu unable to do anything but hate He Xi. If she didn't exist, Master surely would've been able to withstand his illness like previously, without it being so life threatening this time.
Princess again? He Xi frowned, "I'm not your Princess."
Bai Hu snorted, his tone formal and distant, "I apologize, but this is Master's command, even if we're unwilling, we can only obey. Since Master said that you are to be called Princess, then you are to be called Princess."
The hell with it! Nangong Yu said that I'm to be called Princess, so I'm called Princess? Does no one ask her opinion?
Furthermore, why on earth has Nangong Yu commanded his subordinates to call her Princess? Has his brain short-circuited?
But before He Xi could refute Bai Hu, they had already arrived at Nangong Yu's recuperation room, so she could only quickly focus on the task at hand.
Standing in front of Nangong Yu's room there was a crowd of people that included Qing Long, as well as three noticeable men.
Next to Qing Long, there is a tall and thin man dressed in black, his eyes bright and sharp, with a temperament somewhat similar to Qing Long. Hexi had already met three of Nangong Yu's personal bodyguards and knew they were named after the four divine beasts; Qing Long, Bai Hu, and Zhu Que, so then this is probably Xuan Wu.
Chapter 145 – Cold Poison
Standing beside Xuan Wu is a young man dressed in a moon white brocade robe, his features bright and handsome, while his expression resembled an ice sculpture. His imposing manner gave off a warning, keeping strangers from coming close.
He Xi's intuition faintly told her that this person is more powerful than Qing Long. His temper seemed to be very cold and indifferent, yet she had no idea who he is.
When her gaze fell on the third person, she startled slightly. She has actually met this person before, yet he didn't leave a deep impression. He was the auctioneer at Gluttonous House, Wu Yu.
Wu Yu noticed He Xi's surprise as she looked at him, a corner of his mouth raising into a smile. Serene eyes with hidden depths made it impossible for people to guess what he is thinking.
Qing Long watched He Xi arrive, and without greeting her he immediately said, "You, come with me."
In a flash, the door to the room was pushed open and He Xi followed him in. After barely entering the room, her senses were assaulted by a blast of heat.
Fine beads of sweat started to form on her forehead, and furrowing her eyebrows, she quickly used a small amount of water spiritual power to resist the heat. Only then was she able to feel comfortable.
Qing Long saw He Xi's body produce pure spiritual power, and his eyes slightly revealed his astonishment as he explained, "The Cold Poison in Master's body has begun to enter his heart. We have tried everything we could think of to suppress it, but so far it's only helped a little."
Walking around a corner, they came upon a large bed. Smoke filled the room, raising the temperature, and lying on the bed with the smoke wafting around him, is Nangong Yu.
At her first glance of Nangong Yu, He Xi's eyes suddenly narrowed.
The man on the bed is only wearing a white silk robe, and with his hair undone, eyes tightly closed, his handsome appearance resembled a jade sculpture from afar. The inside of the room is clearly burning hot, yet his face didn't have the slightest trace of colour, instead, his white complexion seemed to be frozen and transparent.
He Xi had never seen Nangong Yu like this before.
In her impressions of him, Nangong Yu is always elegant, filled with demonic charm, a pervert, and completely ostentatious. But the Nangong Yu of this moment looks so fragile, as if he could break with just one touch.
Without waiting for Qing Long to present her, He Xi quickly stepped forward and grabbed Nangong Yu's wrist.
So cold! He Xi's hand shivered slightly. She is obviously holding a person's wrist, but it felt like she was holding a piece of jade just removed from the freezer. And this kind of cold, as she is touching it, she had the illusion it was permeating into her bones.
He Xi focused, and using her spiritual power to slowly penetrate his pulse, she began to examine his body.
After maintaining this position for longer than it took to burn a stick of incense, her eyebrows started wrinkling tighter and tighter.
Qing Long's expression as he watched her was anxious, like he was slowly being burnt. Several times he wanted to interrupt He Xi and inquire about his Master's condition, but he was afraid that disturbing her treatment would be harmful to his Master.
Just when his patience had almost reached his limit, He Xi finally released her hand. Yet the wrinkle between her eyebrows still didn't loosen.
Qing Long quickly asked, "How's Master? Can he be cured?"
If even this Genius Doctor Xi Yue that cured Ouyang Haoxuan is helpless, then they would have no other choice but to request help from an Elder from the Doctors Association, and that would be Zhu Que's Master. But if this were to happen, then Master's situation would be known by other people, and at that time, Hell King Manor would no longer be able to maintain it's transcendent position. This might also lead to Master attracting a fatal disaster.
Thinking about this, Qing Long's hand that was gripping his sword firmly, tightened. His eyes gazing at He Xi unconsciously filling with a trace of hope.