Secret Records of the Leader of the Beichen Sword Sect-Chapter 931 - 481: Retaliation in Kind (Part 2)
Tang Tong was speechless for a moment, but still opposed,
"It’s still not possible! Not to mention how she would possibly fancy a mere Foundation Establishment cripple like me, what if she just drains me dry in a flash! It’s truly a matter of life and death, Dan!"
Tie Dan chuckled,
"Don’t worry about it, she doesn’t even consider the cultivation level of her target, and she worries about absorbing too much sword energy that she might lose control and reveal her Divinity Transformation form. Your Daoist skills are like a small snack, just right.
Besides, I just saw her being stood up, unable to vent her frustration. She’s anxious and restless; she wouldn’t be able to finish you off quickly. You’re so eloquent that even dozens of Qingtang Sect disciples are easily subdued by you, what’s so difficult about handling this witch?
Not to mention that in cases of mutual consent, how can it be considered Demon Path? If she truly takes the bait, then it indicates her killing intent towards you, isn’t it self-inflicted?
I’ll teach you two secret manual tricks. Use sword energy to block the two vital points below your waist; just endure for a moment, and when the moment comes, I’ll secretly aid you in breaking her power.
Seize the opportunity, counterattack and kill her! Absorb her True Yuan, nourish back to yourself! Repair meridians, rebuild Dao Foundation! This could be your chance to reverse fate, remember this!"
Tang Tong was speechless,
"But... aren’t you waiting for someone, and need to find the sect master for official matters? What if it escalates..."
Tie Dan was indifferent,
"Ha, it’s irrelevant, what, business stops because someone dies? Moreover, you said it yourself that Hundred Herbs Frost isn’t particularly precious, we can find other opportunities. If all else fails, why should I care about the life and death of Qingtang Sect? Between the Sword Sect comrades and Qingtang women, which do you choose?"
"But... isn’t this too underhanded..."
Tie Dan, impatient, sneered,
"Underhanded? Ha, when you slay demons, aren’t you supposed to gut, carve, skin, and refine him into potions?
Harvesting True Yuan, seizing Dao Foundation, snatching Immortal Fate, isn’t it the same? Do you want to cultivate or not?
If it makes you feel better, I can tell you about all the lives the witch has taken for alchemy and all those left worse than death for her experiments—her bones should be ground into dust, Divine Soul executed, and killing her like this is still lenient. Consider this as demon extermination and establishing justice.
But in the end, killing is killing, what’s the point of pretending?
Old Tang, if you really don’t want to, I won’t force you. Anyway, after tomorrow, I’ll go with flying sword to take her head, there’s no difficulty. She can’t escape death if I encounter her, just deciding if you want to make use of it."
"I...I need to think about it..."
Tie Dan naturally understood, Tang Tong surely needed to think it over, after all, such matters require some tact, the young man could be shy about initiating.
Thus, Tie Dan wandered outside for a bit, then returned, finding Tang Tong indicating mental preparation was complete.
"But I say beforehand if she doesn’t make a move on me, it means the fate hasn’t arrived, no point in forcing it."
"You’re being so wishy-washy, fine, alright, rest assured, I’m here for everything!"
No matter whether Tang Tong was willing, Tie Dan taught him a set of Carefree Secret Manual, and the next day brought him to seize fortune, conveniently slipping the Xiaoyao Sect transmission Jade Cicada into his purse lest he retreats at the last moment.
With Tie Dan hiding in shadows to oversee, Tang Tong had no choice but to brace himself and enter Cloudbeyond Pill Pavilion. Following their overnight plan, he explained he had a batch of medicine materials to handle, conveniently getting himself beaten up, seeking an alchemist to check for internal injuries and prescribe some medicine for health.
As expected, the shopkeeper and staff recognized the head of Tang’s Trading House, and given the Cultivation World’s obsession with gossips, they heard he offended the local Gate Valve, intended to return home for cultivation, and didn’t intend to do business. Without suspicion, they began bargaining with him.
As expected, the Alchemy Master hidden behind the screen was indeed connected with Xiaoyao transmission, noticing Tang Tong immediately, and within a while inviting him in for examination, personally giving a thorough diagnosis.
After some words, the Pill Master unsurprisingly giggled at Tang Tong’s segment, skipping the silk diagnosis, she directly extended her delicate jade-like fingers through the curtain to tease Tang Tong’s wrist, constantly flirting.
Seeing from afar that the plan was succeeding, Tie Dan intended to follow the plan, sneaking into the Pill Workshop’s secret chamber to lie in ambush, preparing for a stealth attack with Dark Sword during their peak moment. However, just as he took a step...
"Brother Tie! What a coincidence! When did you come to Wangwu, why didn’t you come find me!"
Tie Dan held back Giant Watchtower about to leap from his sleeve, swallowed the sword energy in his mouth, turned to see a youthful girl suddenly bouncing from the crowd.
With a glance, seeing black hair coiled in dual rings, a twig of jade begonia inserted obliquely, half-transparent spring shirt dyed green gauze, silver thread embroidered into twin lotus, a white pleated skirt tied below, swaying skirt touching knees, a pair of petite legs soft as curd, delicate feet exquisite as moons, skin finer than Yin Mountain snow, thin golden bells ring around floral branches. A fragrant breeze carrying green silk approached, a graceful silhouette appeared before.
Looking closely, it was like, a spirit sparrow freshly emerging from Treasure Mountain, morning dew Furong newly blossomed, spring rain fresh, morning makeup first done, slender nose, slightly raised jade hook, dimples shallow like sweet honey, pearly teeth cherry lips, a mix of joy and vexation. Autumn water clipped pupil, mirror-clear blue waves ripple, eyelashes flutter like butterfly wings flapping at light, dazzling gaze making souls lose focus.
Naturally, Tie Dan cared little for this and that, only glared,
"Who are you?" 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞
Seeing Tie Dan not recognize herself, the girl didn’t take offense, but playfully stuck out her fragrant tongue, embarrassedly said,
"Me, me, I’m Yuanzhi. Previously, my injuries were too severe; face completely altered, almost boiled.
So the master helped adjust my appearance, changed the look... is it... is it nice..."
"Is it really you?"
Assuming Xing Yuanzhi wouldn’t spread about nearly getting stewed, Tie Dan felt suspicious,
"How could you find me?"
Xing Yuanzhi blushed softly, buzzing like a mosquito,
"We... we both Dual Cultivated, tied the red rope. These days, during seclusion, my mind’s unsettled, the fortune indicated Red Bird Star Movement, knowing it must be you finding me. Moreover... you have... a scent..."
"What?"
Quickly changing the subject, Xing Yuanzhi looked across at Pill Pavilion,
"Nothing, nothing, Brother Tie, why are you here, buying medicine, seeking treatment?
I happen to know the Pill Master here, want me to introduce you?"
Tie Dan glanced over, seeing Tang Tong engaged enthusiastically with the Pill Master, didn’t want to interrupt, offhandedly said,
"No matter, I’m just passing by, buying some Hundred Herbs Frost."
Xing Yuanzhi delighted,
"Eh? Really? What a coincidence, I gathered quite a lot, can share with you!"
Tie Dan grew more suspicious,
"Where’d you gather plenty? Isn’t Hundred Herbs Frost notoriously difficult to harvest and has a short shelf life?"
Xing Yuanzhi sighed softly,
"It’s laughable; my fellow sect members deliberately targeted me, pushed the sect’s task of gathering Flower Dew to me.
Though I also need Hundred Herbs Frost myself, thus not calculating with them, harvested quite enough, enough for these two months.
Why not come to my Qingtang Sect, I’ll get some to share with you."
Tie Dan hesitated for a moment but knew opportunities don’t come by, not wanting to miss. Besides, seeing Tang Tong seemingly having some refreshments, this guy being coy in such a roundabout manner, who knows how much longer it’d take him to get to official business, even if delayed somewhat, enduring for a moment should be manageable, so he nodded,
"Alright, then pardon the interruption."
