novelraw Chapter 367: One as Cold as Ice, One as Fierce as Fire
Chapter 367: One as Cold as Ice, One as Fierce as Fire
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Yu Zhao turned her gaze to Hua Tu.
Hua Tu let out an uncertain “Ah,” then said, “It’s true that demonic beasts can undergo tribulations, but usually only those with pure bloodlines, like Great Demons, experience them. This little snake…” He paused, shook his head, and continued, “I can’t determine its origins.”
With this, Hua Tu essentially admitted his inability to discern White Blaze’s situation, nor could he offer any helpful advice.
Yu Zhao then pinned her hopes on the well-traveled Long Fei Fei.
“Do you know any way to alleviate his heat?” she asked.
Long Fei Fei stroked her chin and pondered for a moment before replying, “I do know of a sacred sanctuary for demonic beasts. Many injured beasts travel great distances to recover there.”
Hua Tu’s eyes widened in astonishment.
Why hadn’t he heard of such a sanctuary in the Demonic Clan?
While he was stunned, Yu Zhao pressed urgently, “Where is this place?”Long Fei Fei rocked her head back and forth, teasing, “Release the illusion technique on me first, and then I’ll consider telling you.”
Yu Zhao immediately dispelled the illusion technique on her without hesitation.
Long Fei Fei hadn’t expected Yu Zhao to comply so readily. Her eyes gleamed as she added, raising three fingers, “But aside from that, you must promise me three more conditions.”
Yu Zhao shot her a frosty glance. “One.”
Long Fei Fei wanted to bargain but abandoned the idea when she caught Yu Zhao’s gaze. Fine, one condition would do; she hadn’t decided what she wanted Yu Zhao to do yet anyway.
“It’s in the Western Region, near the Harmony Sound Temple,” she admitted.
Silence, who had adjusted well to his new nickname of “Little Bald Head,” didn’t get angry upon hearing this and instead looked thoughtful.
Yu Zhao noticed Silence’s unusual expression and asked, “Do you know where it is?”
With hands pressed together, Silence bowed respectfully. “If what Benefactor Long Fei Fei speaks of is the Chaozong Gorge, then I indeed know of it.”
“Yes, Chaozong Gorge!” Long Fei Fei confirmed cheerfully, offering no further concealment.
Chaozong Gorge featured steep cliff faces on both sides, their jagged formations resembling countless Buddha statues, as if presenting a grand sight of myriad Buddhas worshiping together. This connection to Buddhism drew many monks to visit, including Silence.
However, Silence hadn’t gone willingly—he had been dragged there by Senior Brother Unworried, who claimed that spending time in a place bathed in Buddha’s Light would enhance Silence’s cultivation.
Whether Silence’s Buddha Dharma improved remained debatable, but he did recall seeing many demonic beasts frequenting the gorge. Though he hadn’t paid attention at the time, in retrospect, it seemed suspicious.
Yu Zhao decided without hesitation to take White Blaze to Chaozong Gorge. Even if there was only the slightest chance of success, she wouldn’t let it slip away. Additionally, the gorge’s proximity to the Harmony Sound Temple offered an opportunity to visit its esteemed masters.
“I’m coming too!” Long Fei Fei eagerly raised her hand.
“Count me in!” Hua Tu declared, unwilling to be left out.
Seizing the moment, Si Tu Xuan, who had been ignored until now, interjected, “Daoist Yu, may I join you in whatever you’re discussing?”
Long Fei Fei and Hua Tu both turned and glared at him, their looks clearly conveying, What business is this of yours?
“Daoist Si Tu,” Yu Zhao addressed him, finally noticing that Hua Tu had arrived with Si Tu Xuan. She wondered how the man and the beast had become acquainted.
“Daoist Yu,” Si Tu Xuan began with a red face, “I’ve already heard about the incident from my cousin. I apologize on behalf of my clan and will report everything truthfully to our patriarch for strict punishment.”
Si Tu Jian Nan hung his head in shame as Si Tu Xuan spoke. Si Tu Xuan couldn’t believe he had traveled all this way just to clean up after his clan’s mistakes.
Since the Si Tu family had already endured much trouble and Si Tu Xuan himself had come to offer an apology, Yu Zhao decided to let it slide. She returned their sacred object, handing it to Si Tu Xuan.
Long Fei Fei’s gaze shifted to the sacred object in Si Tu Xuan’s hand, her eyes gleaming with desire. She had stolen the Si Tu family’s sacred object once but hadn’t had time to create a replica. Now that her illusion was lifted, she wondered if she’d get another chance to…
“Xuan’er, quickly secure the item!” Si Tu Jian Nan stepped forward anxiously, blocking Long Fei Fei’s greedy gaze.
Long Fei Fei clicked her tongue. The old man had wised up. Never mind, there’d be other opportunities—no need to hand Yu Zhao any more leverage.
“You’re all going to Chaozong Gorge—what about me?” Lou Yu Shan’s anxious voice cut through. “You’re not planning to abandon this lonely elder halfway, are you? I’ll cry if you do!”
Yu Zhao almost slapped her forehead; she had nearly forgotten about her senior uncle. Lou Yu Shan clearly wanted to return to the Five Elements Dao Sect and wouldn’t be keen on running around with them. But White Blaze’s condition couldn’t be delayed.
While Yu Zhao hesitated, Si Tu Yu stepped forward. “If Senior Lou finds it acceptable, our Si Tu family will escort you back to the Five Elements Dao Sect.”
Their route happened to pass by the sect.
Overjoyed, Lou Yu Shan exclaimed, “Wonderful! I’ll go with you!”
He didn’t care who escorted him as long as he arrived at the Five Elements Dao Sect in one piece.
With everything settled, Yu Zhao felt relieved. After a brief rest, the group split into two teams and departed.
Watching Yu Zhao’s group disappear into the distance, Shao Yi Chuan asked in a low voice, “Big Sister, should we follow them?” He drew a finger across his neck menacingly.
Shao Yi Man slapped the back of his head. “Follow them to die, you mean? With Hua Tu joining their team, they now have three Nascent Soul cultivators.”
Attempting anything would be digging their own graves.
“But that Long Fei Fei…” Shao Yi Chuan began, unwilling to give up.
“As long as Yu Zhao is there, no one will touch her, nor will she harm anyone. Just wait and see. One as cold as ice, the other as fierce as fire—they’re bound to clash eventually.”
Though still unwilling, Shao Yi Chuan swallowed his words, silently vowing that if he ever encountered Long Fei Fei again, he’d make her pay.
…
Late that night.
Dark clouds gathered, blanketing the sky.
Not even a sliver of light could pierce through the oppressive darkness.
Ye Cong Xin licked her lips contentedly, her pale skin tinged with a faint blush. Passing by Wu Shao Zhen’s room, she scanned it with her divine sense. Wu Shao Zhen sat cross-legged on a wooden bed, enveloped in a halo of spiritual energy.
Satisfied, she withdrew her sense and tiptoed back to her room.
The moment her sense retreated, Wu Shao Zhen’s eyes snapped open, a glint of icy light flashing within them.
This wasn’t the first time Bai Qing Qing had returned late.
Ever since they escaped the leopard and found a new place, her whereabouts had grown erratic. Sometimes, she disappeared for an entire day, brushing him off with flimsy excuses.
Wu Shao Zhen never exposed her lies, quietly observing instead. Now, he’d finally discovered Bai Qing Qing’s secret.
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