System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests

Chapter 198 - 132: Unexpected

"People who practice Martial Arts naturally cannot stand by when they see injustice."

Zuo Wenchuan clasped one hand:

"But I don’t know how the mad beggar Ling Beichen managed to provoke this girl."

Xia Wanshuang glanced at the frightened girl:

"One would probably have to ask this girl about that matter."

Zuo Wenchuan immediately turned his gaze to the girl, intending to ask, but seeing her face full of panic, with eyes like a frightened little animal, he suddenly felt a pang of compassion.

The girl finally snapped out of it and said softly:

"I... my name is Xu Qiaohui.

"I was with my brother going to my grandfather’s house... ran into, ran into this beggar grandpa...

"I don’t know why, he suddenly took me away.

"He said, he said he was waiting for the full moon night to cut open and bleed...

"But sometimes, he lets me go, yet when I really leave, he comes to catch me again..."

The story sounded scattered, and Zuo Wenchuan saw the panic on her face and nodded compassionately:

"Alright, young lady, don’t worry. I am here; I won’t let him harm you."

"Me too,"

Xia Wanshuang followed up:

"Although my Martial Arts are weak, I’m willing to offer some help."

Xu Qiaohui quickly turned over and knelt:

"Thank you, thank you, your great kindness is beyond words. I, I..."

At this point, she suddenly rolled her eyes and seemed about to collapse to the ground.

Zuo Wenchuan hurriedly stepped forward and supported her.

Xia Wanshuang suddenly felt worried and watched Zuo Wenchuan take her pulse, patiently waiting.

After a moment, Zuo Wenchuan spoke softly:

"She’s not in serious danger, just overly frightened, exhausting her heart and nerves. Plus, she probably hasn’t had a full meal in days, leaving her worn out and weak.

"Once we find a safe spot, we need to get her some medicine to nourish her back.

"Otherwise, she might end up seriously ill."

As he spoke, he took out a white medicine bottle from his sleeve, poured out an Elixir Pill, and placed it into Xu Qiaohui’s mouth.

Seeing her swallow it, Zuo Wenchuan finally said:

"This is the ’Three Treasures Nine-Ring Pill,’ a secret preparation from my master. Though it’s not as fast as targeted medicine, it’s convenient."

Xia Wanshuang nodded:

"Zuo Shaoxia, what’s our plan now?"

Zuo Wenchuan’s gaze turned toward the direction of Luochun Manor, and he softly said:

"I came here under my master’s orders to Luochun Manor, and finally arrived after rushing all the way. Now that Luochun Manor is so close, I can’t turn back.

"Moreover, Ling Beichen has extraordinary Martial Arts and once held the title of the First Sword of Taiheng.

"In our earlier encounter, I only managed to fend him off for a short time by being clever. If we meet again, the three of us may have to face the Buddha."

"..."

Xia Wanshuang listened to his calm speech; he spoke unhurriedly yet didn’t solve any problems.

Just as she was speechless, Zuo Wenchuan said:

"However, although Ling Beichen is highly skilled, he probably wouldn’t dare to step into Luochun Manor easily now.

"In the Martial World, those who want him dead certainly outnumber those who want him alive...

"Though he’s mad, he surely wouldn’t put himself in mortal danger.

"Therefore, as long as we can reach Luochun Manor, we’ll be entirely safe.

"But he is now lingering ahead, so we can’t appear in front of him; we need to detour around."

"Alright, let’s follow Zuo Shaoxia’s plan."

Xia Wanshuang finally let out a breath of relief upon hearing this; there was at least a plan, and she nodded in agreement.

The two of them set off immediately. Zuo Wenchuan, far more skilled in Martial Arts and Lightweight Technique than Xia Wanshuang, carried Xu Qiaohui.

Though such closeness between young men and women appeared improper, the situation left no room for small concerns.

Xia Wanshuang followed behind Zuo Wenchuan as they began searching for a route to bypass Ling Beichen.

Yet this proved far more difficult than expected.

Despite appearing mad, Ling Beichen exhibited uncanny vigilance.

Zuo Wenchuan carried Xu Qiaohui, leading Xia Wanshuang, circling several times, narrowly avoiding detection.

If not for the skills Zuo Wenchuan learned from Celestial Nether Master to elude pursuit, they might have been caught by Ling Beichen.

Consequently, Zuo Wenchuan, Xia Wanshuang, and Xu Qiaohui danced with Ling Beichen from noon until dusk, finally glimpsing Luochun Manor’s entrance and its gate disciples.

Xu Qiaohui was now awake, but since she lacked Martial Arts, Zuo Wenchuan still held her.

The three arrived at Luochun Manor’s gates, where the two disciples blinked in surprise as Zuo Wenchuan spoke:

"Fellow martial artists, we’re being chased by mad beggar Ling Beichen; please aid us, Luochun Manor."

The faces of the two Luochun Manor disciples changed instantly; who hadn’t heard of mad beggar Ling Beichen?

One immediately said:

"Please, come with me, I’ll take you to see the young master!"

With a whistle, a group of Luochun Manor disciples poured out, ready for action.

Zuo Wenchuan sighed with relief, suddenly sensing something amiss with the wind above.

Looking up, he saw the ragged Ling Beichen had already pursued them, now rushing through the sky like a Flying Sword.

Before the Sword Intent arrived, the sword’s edge had already begun.

Pressed, the grasses bowed; the group’s clothes fluttered loudly.

"Not good!!"

Zuo Wenchuan had spent the afternoon battling Ling Beichen, his bottom cards already shown.