I Only Marry Widows-Chapter 298 - 33: Saving Fairy Qionghua’s Head for You
The Black Wind Patriarch was called out by Wu Liujin, the leader of the Beggar Gang, but he didn’t get angry. Instead, he said warmly, "The reason I invited you all here is naturally for the matter of the True Dragon and longevity."
"My Black Wind Mountain is located in a remote area, with news not being very accessible, so I really don’t know whether this matter is real or false."
"That’s why I wanted to come here to consult with all of you."
The middle-aged beautiful woman leaning against the window, holding a jade flute, said softly, "Even the Patriarch doesn’t know about this matter; how would a mere woman like me know? However, I think Young Master Yi must be the most knowledgeable about this, right?"
This woman’s charms were sultry to the bone, her skin snow-white, her figure curvaceous, the kind that would make many men fantasize. But seeing how Wu Liujin avoided her like the plague, it was clear she wasn’t someone easy to deal with.
This beautiful woman named Xiao Qing’er was the master of the Central Capital’s Immortal Tower, a character with connections reaching the heavens. Even the Heaven-Suppressing King used to be a guest in her chambers. In all the Thirteen States of the World, both North and South, about fifty percent of the brothels belonged to the Immortal Tower.
The power behind her was so great and the network so vast that even a local lord would be alarmed.
Young Master Yi, the young Daoist addressed by Xiao Qing’er, however, didn’t show her the slightest kindness and immediately scolded, "Xiao Qing’er, you slut, don’t put every dirty thing on my head!"
"What true dragon or fake dragon, longevity or not, I, young master, am not interested at all. With this time, I’d rather train beautiful slaves and indulge in pleasure."
"Speaking of being unlucky, Black Wind Monster, why do you Martial World folks specifically choose to discuss your matters in my young master’s room?"
"While my young master’s not yet angry, quickly get out!"
This young man indeed spoke with grand confidence. Listening to his tone, it was clear he wasn’t there to attend the meeting; it seemed more like the Black Wind Patriarch deliberately picked the location where this young man was.
Hearing the young Daoist’s scolding, the expressions of the others present became somewhat strange, and they all focused their gaze on the Black Wind Patriarch.
The Black Wind Patriarch, however, remained unflustered and instead laughed as he said, "Indeed, I was a little abrupt this time, disturbing Young Master Yi’s indulgence."
"But though these people can be considered local heroes, compared to Young Master Yi’s lineage, it’s like heaven and earth."
"The reason I gathered everyone is because of a significant matter I wish to discuss. If this succeeds, it will be of immense benefit to both Young Master Yi and your father."
"..."
The Black Wind Patriarch hadn’t finished his words when the young Daoist impatiently interrupted, "I don’t want to hear about your damned schemes; you just want to bully Fairy Qionghua of Jade Dragon Mountain."
"I’m telling you now, Fairy Qionghua is someone I, young master, have taken a liking to. Whoever dares make a move on her doesn’t consider my existence."
As soon as he said this, besides the Black Wind Patriarch, everyone’s expression changed slightly, and even the temperature in the room seemed to suddenly drop.
Seeing the atmosphere among the crowd a bit off, the Black Wind Patriarch smiled and, with a still gentle tone, said, "The reason I gathered everyone here is simple. You’ve all sent people up to Jade Dragon Peak, showing quite the interest in the rumors of the True Dragon and its life-prolonging powers."
"I, the Patriarch, naturally wouldn’t bully youngsters. A True Dragon emerging in the world is such a rare opportunity!"
"Why not join forces and slay that Red Dragon, splitting its fortune and creation among us, what do you say?"
His words were understated, yet like a thunderclap, instantly made everyone’s spirit tremble and set off monstrous waves in their hearts, rendering them speechless for a while.
Of those present, apart from the young Daoist and the Black Wind Patriarch, the other five were all strong individuals in the Half-Step Celestial Human Realm, with mighty power. Together, they could make the entire Martial World tremble.
The word "slay" struck like thunder in everyone’s mind, making them dazed.
They’d had this thought before but dared not entertain it again after seeing the True Dragon firsthand.
Though knowing that the True Dragon was beyond human capability to contend, upon hearing the Black Wind Patriarch’s words, everyone’s minds couldn’t help but waver.
The Kutuo Mountain Lord, the current Ku Tuo, holding a vajra pestle in his right hand and forming the Great Hand Seal with his left, buzzingly said, "Patriarch, are you confident? That True Dragon possesses earth-shattering might. Even getting close is beyond us, so how can we kill it?"
The Black Wind Patriarch laughed, "If it were truly a living True Dragon, I naturally wouldn’t dare entertain such delusions. But as far as I know, that True Dragon is just a dragon corpse, haunted by a mere remnant thought."
"As long as we can extinguish its remnant thought, that True Dragon’s body can be ours to divide."
"Is this true?" Even the seemingly aloof, indifferent elder couldn’t help but ask.
The Black Wind Patriarch said, "I cannot fully confirm whether this news is true or false, but that True Dragon has been suppressed underground by the Yuncang Sword Sect for a millennium. Even if others are unsure, I think the Yuncang Sect Leader must understand its reality."
Upon hearing this, Beggar Gang Leader Wu Liujin spoke, "So, the Patriarch wants to use these people on Jade Dragon Mountain to force Lu Chengfeng of Yuncang to show himself?"
The Black Wind Patriarch sighed slightly, "I have no intention of troubling the young. I simply want to confirm the reality of that Red Dragon."
"Should that young Sect Leader be willing to reveal the truth, I naturally will not trouble them."
At this moment, Situ Sheng, master of the Life-taking Tower, suddenly spoke, "What if these people on Jade Dragon Mountain can’t force Lu Chengfeng out?"
The Black Wind Patriarch turned his gaze toward him and smiled, "I’ve heard that many of the elders and disciples who escaped from the Yuncang Mountains have ended up in the hands of the Life-taking Tower."
"If Jade Dragon Mountain is not enough, why not add more fuel to the fire?"
Situ Sheng’s heart trembled slightly. The information regarding the Life-taking Tower secretly capturing Yuncang elders and disciples present in the Northern Lands was one of his sect’s biggest secrets. How did this demon know?
Various thoughts flitted through his mind, yet his expression remained unchanged. He simply said, "The Patriarch indeed is well-informed. However, if Lu Chengfeng is still unwilling to come out, what then? If I were him, I’d just hide away, focus on cultivation, and only reemerge when my cultivation reaches Great Success to exact revenge."
"That is not his choice to make," the Black Wind Patriarch said leisurely and confidently. "I plan to blood sacrifice all the Yuncang Sword Sect disciples on Jade Dragon Mountain. If that young Sect Leader wishes to appear, so be it."
"If he doesn’t appear, I will blood sacrifice everyone, cast spells to search the heavens and the earth through causal connections. As long as he remains in the Thirteen States of the World, he won’t escape my grasp."
At these words, everyone present felt a chill in their hearts.
It was the young Daoist who became enraged, smashing the tea cup on the table to the ground, scolding, "Black Wind Monster, did you take my words as mere wind by your ear? I said, Fairy Qionghua is mine..."
The Black Wind Patriarch remained still, yet suddenly a wisp of black energy condensed into a palm, striking the young Daoist’s cheek, sending him flying to the ground, leaving one side of his face swollen red.
The two beautiful women in his embrace screamed in fright, hurriedly kneeling to help him up.
"Young Master Yi, I chose your place to let you hear this and then pass the message to your father."
"If he is willing to participate, I will reserve Fairy Qionghua for you, even as a gift from me, the Patriarch."
"If your father doesn’t wish to wade into these muddy waters, then I’ll reserve Fairy Qionghua’s head for you, as my due respect. How about it?"
Having said this, the Black Wind Patriarch put away the bamboo scroll and slowly stood up, the gentle face turning cold and indifferent.
"Everyone, this matter concerns my, the Patriarch’s, longevity. Anyone daring to obstruct openly or secretly, it will be a fight to the death."
"In seven days, please gather at the peak of Jade Dragon Mountain together."
"As long as we find the Yuncang Sect Leader, we can hope to slay the Red Dragon. At that point, not to mention longevity, even reaching the legendary Immortal Realm might not be impossible."
