Chapter 118
Chapter 118: Pei Qing You Has Finally Used His Brain!
Curled in Pei Qing You’s arms, Chu Zhi Rou suddenly lifted her gaze at his words.
A’You is defending Shi Zi Chu?
As her eyes locked on the man, whose face carried an air of cold pride, a wave of unease rippled through her heart.
That wretch, Shi Zi Chu!
With that seductive face of hers, she had managed to charm even A’You!
Yun Chi, her face twisted in fury, spoke sharply, “Sect Master Pei, which side are you on?”
“Exactly! Sect Master Pei, why are you siding with her?” another voice cried.
“If it weren’t for her, would Junior Sister Chu have been poisoned by the gu?”
“Sect Master Pei, she’s to blame! She’s the one who gave Junior Sister Chu the Green Rock Li Flower, wasn’t she?”
…
Accusations flew from every direction, but Pei Qing You only furrowed his brow, his temper rising. He released a surge of suppressive aura.
The group immediately fell silent, too afraid to speak further.
Once the tension eased, Pei Qing You’s voice rang out coldly, “Shi Zi Chu is an orphan, not from a gu master family. How could she possibly have set the poison?”
Seeing the resentment and dissatisfaction in their eyes, Pei Qing You sneered. “Besides, if there were solid evidence, would the Jade Void Sect’s Hall of Justice allow her to remain so free?”
Shi Zi Chu’s eyes gleamed with interest as she watched him.
This is unexpected!
Pei Qing You actually used his brain.
“Are you implying Junior Sister Chu was wrong in accusing her?” one voice shouted.
“Then, the only person in the Ten Thousand Visions Realm who could use gu is Young Master Jiang!”
“I’ve heard rumors of her improper dealings with Young Master Jiang. Who knows if it was him who gave her the gu poison?”
“Sect Master Pei, why are you defending such a poisonous woman?”
…
The accusations continued to rain down upon Shi Zi Chu.
Pei Luo Xiu, with one arm around Shi Zi Chu, formed a hand seal and chanted, “Nian Qin!”
Her life-bound sword shot forward with lightning speed.
The noisy group scrambled to summon their magic artifacts, narrowly dodging.
Pei Luo Xiu stood unmoving, manipulating the sword with a single hand, her expression filled with cold, murderous intent.
Pei Qing You immediately shielded Chu Zhi Rou, pulling her out of the way.
“Pei Luo Xiu, have you lost your mind?!”
“It’s not even about you! What’s the rush?”
“An emperor isn’t anxious, but a eunuch is!” one bystander mocked.
The crowd scattered, cursing and dodging.
Yan Zhou Bai approached with a calm expression. “I’ll help hold Shi Zi Chu; you deal with the rest.”
These people certainly needed a lesson in manners.
“No need.”
Pei Luo Xiu tightened her hold on Shi Zi Chu, her voice dripping with disdain, “A group of useless fools, not worth my time.”
Yan Zhou Bai fell silent and simply cast a dust-dispelling spell over Shi Zi Chu.
In an instant, the discomfort that had been clinging to her like a disease lifted, and Shi Zi Chu let out a quiet breath.
Chu Zhi Rou’s earlier poison removal had taken effect, and with a Sixth Rank Flesh Regenerating Pill, the pale, skeletal skin on her hand began to bloom with soft, fresh flesh.
Seeing that Shi Zi Chu’s injuries were healing, Yan Zhou Bai shifted his gaze away.
Shi Zi Chu extended her hand with a playful tone. “Would you like to check it?”
Yan Zhou Bai nodded.
Before Shi Zi Chu could react, he gently took her arm through her sleeve, examining it with his eyes.
His gesture was gentle, without any unnecessary movements.
After releasing her arm, he quietly asked, “Is there any residual poison?”
“No,” Shi Zi Chu replied softly.
Yan Zhou Bai nodded in acknowledgment, indicating he had heard.
While Pei Luo Xiu dealt with the group, Shi Zi Chu and Yan Zhou Bai conversed quietly, the contrast between their calm and the chaos around them stark.
Pei Qing You, absorbed entirely in caring for Chu Zhi Rou, was unaware of anyone else, his focus solely on her dangerously low body temperature.
The late-arriving Ye He Qi surveyed the chaotic scene, an overwhelming urge to turn around and leave swelling within him.
But, unfortunately, Pei Qing You’s sharp eyes had already spotted him.
“Clan Chief Ye!” Pei Qing You called out.
Ye He Qi smiled gently, walking forward. His gaze fell on Chu Zhi Rou’s unusual complexion, and a trace of concern appeared in his eyes. “What’s wrong with Junior Sister Zhi Rou?”
“It’s the pill-devouring gu acting up!” Pei Qing You spoke urgently, “Please, Clan Chief Ye, help us!”
Ye He Qi retrieved a porcelain vial, his expression filled with concern as he handed it over. His voice was kind, like that of a considerate older brother. “After learning of Junior Sister Zhi Rou’s condition, I made a special trip to the Jiang Clan. This will temporarily suppress the gu venom.”
Pei Qing You swiftly fed the spirit pill to Chu Zhi Rou.
The pill dissolved the moment it touched her tongue, and Chu Zhi Rou’s condition visibly improved.
Ye He Qi scanned the scene, taking in the strange sight before him.
A half-skinned seven-tailed white fox, a black serpent gnawing on a Green Rock Li Flower, and Shi Zi Chu, nestled in Pei Luo Xiu’s arms.
How had Pei Luo Xiu and Shi Zi Chu ended up together?
His gaze shifted away as he spoke softly, “Little friend Pei.”
Pei Luo Xiu, now nearing the Nascent Soul stage, could easily cause fatalities if she continued.
Though she paid no attention to the bystanders, she still gave Ye He Qi some respect.
“Sect Master Ye.” Pei Luo Xiu called back her life-bound sword, Nian Qin, and nodded respectfully. “Big Sister Shi is severely injured. Please forgive me for my lack of manners.”
Big Sister Shi?
Severely injured?
Ye He Qi glanced at Shi Zi Chu, whose complexion had flushed pink. His smile remained warm, yet there was a touch of concern in his eyes. “No harm done.”
He then looked at Shi Zi Chu, his concern deepening. “Daoist Shi, how severe is your injury?”
“Actually, I should thank Junior Sister Zhi Rou,” Shi Zi Chu’s voice was weak. “If not for Junior Sister Zhi Rou receiving the Azure Luan inheritance, my hand might have been permanently crippled.”
The Azure Luan inheritance?
A fleeting, profound glint passed through Ye He Qi’s peach blossom eyes.
Shi Zi Chu feigned admiration. “Clan Chief Ye, is your visit to Celestial Grace Mountain Range to see Junior Sister Zhi Rou?”
Ye He Qi gave her a subtle side-eye.
How dare she ask? If he hadn’t come, Chu Zhi Rou would have been played to death!
“My visit was due to an issue with Zhi Rou’s life lamp,” Ye He Qi explained, a trace of worry in his voice. “As you know, matters in the Jiang Clan are delicate. Madam Jiang needs to recover, and Young Master Jiang is busy investigating the hidden hand behind everything.”
“You know Young Master Jiang’s temperament,” Shi Zi Chu said with a hint of helplessness. “I’ll do my best.”
Watching the two speak so casually, Pei Luo Xiu couldn’t help but glance between them.
How did Big Sister Shi and Clan Chief Ye seem so distant, yet so familiar?
Shi Zi Chu glanced at the defeated group, then turned back to Ye He Qi. “Junior Sister Zhi Rou is in no condition to travel, but I must return to the sect to complete my mission.”
Ye He Qi’s voice softened. “I’ll take Zhi Rou back to Ye Clan. Once you’re done with your task, you can come to Ye Clan.”
Shi Zi Chu nodded.
Ye He Qi, of course, did not think it beneath him to invite Pei Qing You to accompany them to Ye Clan.
With Chu Zhi Rou gone, the group of miscreants slunk away, tails between their legs.
Yan Zhou Bai stripped the fox fur, casually dug out the demon core, and dealt with the Cangming serpent.
The fox fur, demon core, and serpent scales were packed into a storage pouch and handed to Shi Zi Chu.
Once Shi Zi Chu accepted the pouch, Yan Zhou Bai, still concerned, cautioned, “Zi Chu, my advice is to visit an alchemist when you return, just to ensure there’s no lingering poison.”
His mistrust of Chu Zhi Rou led him to speak up once more.
“Alright,” Shi Zi Chu nodded.
Yan Zhou Bai gave a silent nod to Pei Luo Xiu before walking off.
Shi Zi Chu and Pei Luo Xiu returned to Jade Void Sect.
After completing her task at the Mission Hall, Shi Zi Chu obediently visited Sacred Dawn Peak.
After an examination by the elder confirmed there were no issues, Shi Zi Chu and Pei Luo Xiu prepared to head to Supreme Virtue City.
Ye Clan.
The guards near Ye He Qi led her toward the study.
Pei Luo Xiu, holding onto Shi Zi Chu’s arm, whispered, “Big Sister Shi, what do you think of me leaving Returning Cloud Sect to join Rising Succession Peak?”
Shi Zi Chu’s pupils trembled.