novelraw Chapter 148 - 107: Iron Blood Hall
Chapter 148 - 107: Iron Blood Hall
Chu Qing felt a bit helpless, what do you mean by what are we doing in your room?
He wanted to ask, why is this Gentle always getting poisoned?
Chu Qing complained in his heart, but said out loud:
"First, try using your power to check yourself and see how your body is?
"Is there any remaining poison?"
Gentle was somewhat confused, but obediently sat up, trying to use her power while asking:
"Am I poisoned? I smelled someone coming outside the window and was about to check, then caught a strange odor, and then knew nothing..."
As she spoke, she sat cross-legged, channeling her Inner Power.
The three of Chu Qing also didn’t leave, just sitting here waiting.
After a while, once Gentle’s Unchanging Celestial Book ran a full cycle, she then opened her eyes:
"It’s okay now."
The three of Chu Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"It seems like what was used is just a very potent anesthetic."
Bian City spoke, not considering this matter trivial, instead looking solemn:
"But this anesthetic is so remarkable, I tried several methods but couldn’t awaken our junior sister.
"Probably, it requires his unique antidote."
Chu Qing nodded, saying to Gentle:
"Later, wrap these bottles and jars I brought back, put them in your small bag.
"Now we are still on the road, too busy to examine them, wait until settled, and ask someone to see what these medicines are for."
Gentle nodded in agreement.
Chu Qing stood up:
"If that’s the case, let’s leave it at this for tonight. It’s unlikely another disciple of the Hundred Corpses Demon Monarch will come and drug someone.
"Gentle, if you encounter any problems, you can call for help, I’m right next door."
"Thank you, third brother."
Gentle softly responded.
Bian City and Mo Duxing also bid farewell and left.
After such a commotion, it was already late at night, and after returning to his room, Chu Qing had no urge to lie down and sleep. He changed out of his tattered clothes and meditated on the bed, so if anything happened, he could discover it immediately.
The next morning, when Chu Qing walked out of his room, he saw Gentle also just stepping out.
They exchanged glances, and Chu Qing asked:
"Is your body unwell?"
"Everything is fine."
Gentle forced a smile, surprising Chu Qing. This girl could smile? Although it was very amateur...
"That’s good then."
He nodded, and the two went downstairs together, seeing Bian City and Mo Duxing already having breakfast downstairs.
He gestured for them to come over, and the four of them sat at a table.
Bian City said:
"Junior sister, now that we’re within the vicinity of Luochun Manor, you should have a way to send a message to Manor Master Wen, right?"
Gentle nodded:
"Naturally."
"If so, after breakfast, send a letter to Manor Master Wen saying you have entered 128 li within Luochun Manor’s domain.
"Let him send someone to welcome you.
"Last night’s event should be taken as a warning, there must not be a second time.
"Although our Martial Arts skills are not bad..."
At this point, he seemed to recall something, paused slightly, and glanced at Mo Duxing:
"Our skills might be decent, but ultimately we’re outnumbered, making it easy for others to find weaknesses, any misstep and we’ll fall for tricks."
Mo Duxing’s face darkened:
"I feel like you’re suggesting something."
"Am I?"
Bian City blinked: "Senior brother, don’t overthink."
Mo Duxing snorted, seeming unwilling to engage further.
Gentle nodded and said:
"I understand, I’ll send the message a bit later..."
"What message?"
Hua Jinnian’s voice suddenly came from the staircase, stretching his arms, obviously having had a very restful sleep last night.
Chu Qing’s gaze fell on him, feeling that this guy’s face seemed darker than usual after a good rest.
He didn’t look as refined as when first met.
Could it be he’s become scared of being pursued by the Jade Dragon Immortal? Planning to look ordinary to quell that old thief’s intentions?
Yet, they didn’t encounter people from Jade Dragon Immortal anymore along the way.
"Nothing much."
Bian City smiled:
"You look well-rested, Hua brother, seemed like you slept well last night."
"Thanks for your concern."
Hua Jinnian cupped his fists:
"Haven’t slept well for a long time, what are you all talking about?"
He sat down, took some chopsticks and started eating and drinking, not being too polite.
"Just talking about trivial stuff."
Bian City casually misled, Gentle’s identity was not revealed to Hua Jinnian yet, although he knew the group’s target was also Luochun Manor, he thought they, like him, were after the Celestial Secret Order.
Concealing it now might seem petty, but one cannot expect everyone in the world to be gentlemen.
Hua Jinnian didn’t ask further but said:
"After checking in yesterday, I went outside for a stroll and then drank some wine at this inn.
"Heard quite a bit about Luochun Manor...
"It’s said several groups of experts have already gone to Luochun Manor.
"They come with various excuses, some for visiting, some for seeking help, others to build connections and relationships... but the goal is the same.
"However, Manor Master Wen is impervious, no matter how much you say, he doesn’t mention the words ’Celestial Secret Order’.
"In the end, they got frustrated and deliberately caused some conflicts, wanting to test Manor Master Wen’s prowess.
"The result... they were all thrown out of the manor, quite embarrassingly."
Bian City’s eyes turned:
"Hua brother, you said you also wanted this Celestial Secret Order, if it were you, how would you get Manor Master Wen to hand over the item?"