“Hey, wait, wait, wait!!”
Gu Linshu’s pupils constricted. Why were they suddenly attacking? Discerning that Xie Tinglan was a Golden Core cultivator, he immediately threw out a Golden Core Great Perfection Talisman.
Seeing Yao Dai’s Blood Vine Whip lash out toward him, Gu Linshu instantly brought out the Blade of Tetanus given to him by Wen Li to counter it. Although she was at the Late-Stage Foundation Establishment and he was at the Mid-Stage, the Blood Vine Whip seemed to sense some sort of aura the moment it touched the rusted Blade of Tetanus. It immediately dodged, swerving around to strike at his back.
Gu Linshu could only quickly throw out a Golden Core Early Stage Talisman in response.
Yao Dai’s eyes brightened slightly. “He definitely has other treasures on him!”
Xie Tinglan’s movements became increasingly ruthless.
Xin Jiuxian didn’t understand why they had started fighting, so she simply stood to the side to watch the show. Since it wasn't Hua Cishu, she was too lazy to lift a finger.
However, Yao Dai shouted, “Old Six, don't you want the white clothes he’s wearing? Help us, and I’ll sew you a brand-new outfit!”
“...” New clothes.
Xin Jiuxian’s eyes fixed onto Gu Linshu’s seemingly ordinary but extremely precious garments. Without a word, she raised the Yulan Floating Light Zither and smashed it toward him.
Gu Linshu also realized they were intent on murder and robbery. He abandoned all thoughts of reasoning with them. Facing three opponents, he didn't panic in the slightest, throwing out another Golden Core Early Stage Talisman to deal with Xin Jiuxian.
The next second, he turned and bolted.
Just where did Master find such a wicked sect? Even their Foundation Establishment disciples were so ruthless. It really didn't match that Second Elder’s style at all, and...
Why weren't these three wearing the Tingyin Pavilion disciple uniforms he had seen when his identity was being checked? Could they be outsiders who had snuck into Tingyin Pavilion specifically to rob and kill people? They certainly had guts.
As Foundation Establishment cultivators, Yao Dai and Xin Jiuxian struggled to handle the attacks from the Golden Core-level talismans. Both were sent flying by the force and crashed into the ground.
“Pfft!”
“Pfft!”
The gap in power between realms caused both of them to vomit blood immediately.
Even Xie Tinglan had to exert considerable effort to repel the Golden Core Great Perfection Talisman before him.
“Are we still chasing?”
Yao Dai calmly raised her hand to wipe the blood from the corner of her mouth. Her eyes glinted with a twisted excitement at the prey’s resistance, though she was somewhat hesitant. She hadn't expected this guy to be so weak yet so incredibly wealthy.
Xie Tinglan narrowed his eyes.
“Chase him.”
Once they started a kill, they had to finish it. He didn't believe the kid could have dozens of those talismans on him.
Xie Tinglan hadn't expected that Gu Linshu didn't have dozens of talismans—he had hundreds! Even if Wen Li had only left him the least valuable storage bag among the many provided by his parents, it was still enough for him to crush people to death with talismans.
The trio immediately adjusted their breathing and gave chase.
Gu Linshu, dressed in white, fled frantically through the mountain forest under the cover of night. He constantly scattered Spirit-Erasing Talismans while sticking an Invisibility Talisman on himself and clutching over a dozen Golden Core Early Stage Talismans in his hand.
Is Master really in this place?
There are so many bandits here. If everyone in this place is like this, then Tingyin Pavilion’s social climate is truly ferocious.
Gu Linshu flew swiftly on his sword through Tingyin Pavilion, dodging obstacles while scanning the area to see if he could find Wen Li out searching for treasures in the night.
Suddenly.
Xie Tinglan actually caught up, his form in sharp black robes blocking the way.
“You have plenty of Spirit-Erasing Talismans, but unfortunately, I am a demon.” He was extremely sensitive to scents.
He raised his hand and unleashed a violent burst of spiritual energy. Gu Linshu immediately threw out a Golden Core Great Perfection Talisman.
“Boom!”
To his surprise, Yao Dai launched a sneak attack from behind. She lashed her Blood Vine Whip, aimed straight at Gu Linshu’s body.
Suddenly, the Defensive Talisman on Gu Linshu’s person shuddered and emitted a golden light, directly repelling her Blood Vine Whip!
“Pfft!”
Yao Dai was injured again by the force of the Golden Core-level talisman, spitting out blood as she was slammed into the ground, her clothes becoming a mess of dirt and grime.
“Who on earth is this guy?”
Her eyes were full of amazement. Just how many talismans did he have? Which family’s young master was this rich? Even a third-generation wealthy heir like Xin Jiuxian, who was set to inherit Tingyin Pavilion, had never been this extravagant.
Seeing her get injured again, Xin Jiuxian—who had been planning to play a song to confuse the mind—hesitated. she silently retreated to the side. Forget it; she couldn't afford those clothes. Her life was more important.
Yao Dai turned her head only to see Xin Jiuxian sitting on her zither as if it were a cushion, cracking open a handful of five-spice melon seeds while watching the show. Yao Dai’s pupils shrank, and her expression became bizarre.
“What are you doing?”
Xin Jiuxian’s deadpan expression gave off a robotic vibe. “I can't win. I’m not fighting anymore.”
“Tui!” She neatly spat out a seed hull.
“Then why aren't you helping?”
“Why should I help? If he’s injured, he won't be able to do Jiang Nianyao’s mission. That way, there’s one less person who might end up having to wash his socks.” Xin Jiuxian took it for granted, continuing to spit out hulls.
“Tui!” Master was right; five-spice melon seeds really were the tastiest.
Yao Dai: “...”
She hadn't truly intended to help either; she just wanted to goad Xin Jiuxian into muddying the waters. She really didn't want Xie Tinglan to catch this fat sheep alone. Given his personality, there was no way he would share even a single bone of the sheep with her. Thus, if she couldn't have the fat sheep, she didn't want Xie Tinglan to have it either. His strength was already the highest; she couldn't let him stay ahead of everyone else!
Hearing how clear-headed she was, Yao Dai let out a soft chuckle. If Old Six was already like this before Master had even finished training her, what would she be like in the future? But right now, the most important thing wasn't that.
“Give me some.”
Yao Dai walked over and reached out her hand for seeds. She was about to plop down on the zither, but Xin Jiuxian’s eyes turned cold with annoyance, and she immediately shifted her position, making Yao Dai sit on empty air.
“Ouch!” The injured Yao Dai fell flat on her rear.
“What was that for?”
Xin Jiuxian’s frail, robotic face remained indifferent. “No touching my zither.”
Yao Dai knew she was a germaphobe specifically regarding her zither. She gave a light snort and didn't press the matter, continuing.
“Give me some melon seeds.” Fearing she wouldn't agree, she added, “I have durian here; let’s trade.”
Xin Jiuxian had never eaten or even seen a durian before. Her robotic pupils shifted slightly as she nodded.
“...Fine.”
On Xie Tinglan’s side, his arms were trembling as he struggled to deal with Gu Linshu’s endless supply of talismans. Suddenly, he caught a whiff of a foul odor—a very familiar one, like that stool-smelling durian Yao Dai liked to eat.
While fighting off Gu Linshu’s talismans, he turned his head to look over.
“What are you two doing?!”
He hadn't been wounded in the heart or lungs by Gu Linshu’s attacks, but the sight of Yao Dai and Xin Jiuxian casually sitting there—one cracking melon seeds and the other eating durian—made his liver ache with rage.
“Tui!”
Yao Dai spat out a seed hull and sat on a rock with one leg crossed over the other. “We’re injured and can't win, so we can only sit here and cheer for you.”
With both cheeks bulging, Xin Jiuxian robotically echoed.
“Cheering for you.”
This durian is quite tasty. Chew, chew, chew.
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