Chapter 339: Chapter 223: Fragrance and Dominance

"Black River County, Tongwen Hall, surname Bai... even Ninghai Zen’s disciple has come!"

Lu Zhongping was quite surprised and turned to look at He Lichang, who had a blank expression.

What does this old boy want to do?

The big masters of the Thirteen Guilds of Yihai Prefecture are meeting and want to involve Ninghai Zen’s direct disciple?

"Is this person Bai Qilang? He smells so good!"

The young man standing next to Lu Zhongping’s eyes lit up, his nose twitching as if sniffing a rich aroma, and he couldn’t help but look towards the door.

They saw a youth in a Profound Robe, with a striking and vigorous spirit, striding across the front yard, exuding a strong and vibrant aura.

"Mr. Zhou Er, this is Ninghai Zen’s disciple, absolutely do not... act rashly!"

As if remembering something, Lu Zhongping felt a chill in his heart, grabbed the sleeve of the young man, and gently shook his head, afraid that the newcomer Mr. Zhou Er would cause trouble.

"Ninghai Zen... that calamity of Yihai Prefecture’s Thirteen Guilds causing havoc everywhere?"

Mr. Zhou Er held a Jade Bamboo Folding Fan, opened it with a snap, and swayed it with an air of distinct elegance and ease.

"Just by looking at his disciple, you know the master’s skills are not ordinary. The Qi Blood trained by ordinary martial artists is turbid and heavy, as thick as oil, and very greasy.

This Bai Qilang, his breathing and exhalation are light and lively, with a faint fragrance, not achievable without complete mastery of the blood-changing techniques."

Lu Zhongping listened more and more anxiously, hurriedly lowering his voice:

"Mr. Zhou Er, do not... have any ideas about him."

The person came all the way from Celestial Water Prefecture and may not know the prowess of Ninghai Zen.

If anything happened to Bai Qilang in Yihai Prefecture, and the Thirteen Guilds could not avoid involvement,

That calamity, having left Yihai Prefecture for a full ten years, would certainly not abide by the vow made back then in a fit of rage. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

At that time, yet another unstoppable storm of blood and turmoil would erupt!

Thinking of this, Lu Zhongping felt a tingling sensation on his scalp; his own deceased father was crippled by Ninghai Zen himself, fully aware of how ferocious this person is.

"Master Lu, be slightly at ease, I will act with discretion."

Mr. Zhou Er had a smile on his lips, seemingly teasing Lu Zhongping for his cowardice.

"What a shame, encountering such a ’sweet’ person is rare..."

His eyes showed a hint of regret, just about to retract his gaze when suddenly his pupils focused sharply on the person behind Bai Qilang.

The intense desire in his heart, fervent like blazing flames, formed large vermillion letters that repeatedly appeared:

"Great medicine! Medicine! Medicine! Medicine——"

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Led by Housekeeper Gui, Bai Qi entered He Mansion unobstructed.

His mere appearance, like a magnet, firmly attracted many vague and varied glances.

Names and reputations cast shadows.

Ninghai Zen was ruthless and decisive back then, making the Thirteen Guilds still fearful to this day.

That calamity moved out of the city, disappeared for years, and suddenly a direct disciple emerged, who could resist taking an extra look.

"The martial artists of Hundred Rings Square didn’t force me back, these people... at most are like a gentle breeze."

Bai Qi walked steadily, ascending the stairs, entering the spacious hall arranged as a funeral parlor.

Just as he was about to step forward and greet He Lichang, his brow suddenly throbbed, hot as if branded with an iron.

The thoughts he expanded captured the sudden, intense mental wave in the hall, transforming into dark "hunger" malevolence, striking his vast-sea of consciousness!

If not for further progress in the "Jiao Fuyu Yellow Springs Sutra," raising a Sumeru Spirit Mountain to stabilize the ten directions, Bai Qi almost failed to maintain his calm expression.

"A scent similar to the Alien Evil Monarch, it seems that besides the extinguished Mao Family, the Thirteen Guild aren’t completely clean.

They’ve targeted me, which is tantamount to courting death! They really think our master’s Black Tiger Clutch is just for show?"

Bai Qi eradicated the thoughts tracing the source, calmly facing He Lichang:

"I was in Black River County when I suddenly heard about the misfortune that befell Young Master He’s two elder brothers, truly heaven is jealous of talents, I hope uncle can bear the grief, and not harm your health."

Seeing Bai Qilang so polite, He Lichang felt a bit surprised; he thought Ninghai Zen’s disciple should be arrogant and dismissive.

Unexpectedly, the other party was so courteous, immediately responding:

"The elder master left instructions before his death, saying all ailments in old age are gathered from times of strength, the sins of weakness come from prosperous times, so descendants should manage the family strictly!

I, He Mou, operate the pawn shop business, and without exception have never engaged in deceitful acts, only wishing to accumulate blessings for the family, never expected to encounter the fate of a white-haired parent sending away a black-haired child!

Everyone in Yihai Prefecture are prominent figures, today coming to bid farewell to my son, I, He Mou, am endlessly grateful, and thank you once again."

Within the main hall, fourteen chairs were there; except for Lu Zhongping of Antique Trade, such as Zhu Jiren, master of Porcelain Shop Zhu Family, Zheng Xuanfeng, master of Weapon Craftsman Zheng Family, Tao Liang of Rice Shop Tao Family, were all present... a total of five or six were seated.

Upon He Lichang’s words, they all rose one by one, bowing with clasped fists; closer relations, like Tao Liang of Rice Shop Tao Family, offered comfort:

"The Celestial Lord may not open his eyes to see the world’s good and evil, nor clearly distinguish the world’s black and white, otherwise under the rising sun each day, there would not be various evil acts and sins.

Brother Li Chang, take care of your health, I heard Daoist Xuanji of Zhi Xin Temple is enraged, moved with true fury, and declared to capture the culprit, bringing them to justice, those White Sun Sect remnants won’t be rampant for long!

Use their heads to honor the two nephews, they will rest in peace in the afterlife."

He Lichang agreed with a sound, considering it as a response; the two Daoist Official masters stationed in Yihai County City have set up Grand Sacrificial Rites these days with quite the momentum, but it’s uncertain if it will be effective.