The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 556 - 319: Taking Control (Pink Bonus - )

At this point in her speech, the young girl in front of her had reddened eyes, obviously emotionally touched. She was only in her early teens when life everywhere is expected to be like a brilliant tapestry of flowers, yet He Lao Si had arranged their home in such a dull and somber way, which left her with quite a bit of resentment. Though He Lao Si doted on her, he was but a simple man of crude ways and also had the pride of a cultivator; how could he explain too much to her? It wasn’t until today, after hearing what Ning Xiaoxian had to say, that she realized this man’s intentions were painstakingly kind.

Seeing her emotional defenses wavering, Ning Xiaoxian transmitted a message to the two people behind her, instructing them to withdraw to the courtyard. She herself stepped forward slowly, took the young girl’s hand with a gentle voice, and said, "He is so affectionate towards you, how could you bear to see him get hurt? I only want to ask He Lao Si a small matter, I do not intend to harm his life."

Outside, Tu Jin and Qi Zai, who had nothing to do, pricked up their ears to listen. They discovered that Ning Xiaoxian’s tone was getting gentler, and her words were becoming more considerate. The two women inside eventually started talking about domestic trivialities, and the young girl sometimes sobbed with a whimper. Probably crying too hastily, she even got hiccups for a while and ran into the inner room to vomit.

"Women, women." Qi Zai’s face gradually turned red, and he sneakily said to Tu Jin, "Brother Tu, back at the Hot Spring Pavilion, I... I only used one, how could you use two at once?" His voice became lower and lower, until it was barely audible, but Tu Jin quickly raised a finger to his lips, gave him a fierce glare and transmitted, "Seeking death! Is this something you can say in the open?"

Both had taken the Blood Oath of Heart Oath, and their small-scale conversations and actions were under Changtian’s surveillance. So when they suddenly heard Changtian coughing in their ears, they felt guilty like thieves. If they didn’t possess Divine Skills, they might have broken out in a cold sweat on their backs. They only heard Changtian whisper: "Do not let Xiao Xian know, otherwise, she will look down upon the two of you."

Since the eldest had spoken, they quickly responded submissively.

Changtian continued, "He Lao Si has returned." This message was transmitted to everyone, so Ning Xiaoxian also heard it and walked out from the house with the young girl in tow.

A few breaths passed, and He Lao Si’s aged voice indeed came from outside the courtyard: "Mei Gu, I’m back!" His words were filled with joy, anticipation, and excitement.

He was indeed anxious to return, not even waiting for Mei Gu to open the gate, he leaped directly into the courtyard from outside.

It is said that lust could lead one to disaster, and He Lao Si must now particularly understand this saying. As soon as he landed, he was astonished to see several strangers in his house, one of whom had seized Mei Gu’s wrist and was quietly watching him.

Jumping directly into an enemy’s ambush like this was indeed a bit reckless. But who isn’t relaxed at the moment of returning home?

The aura of these people seemed invisible; he hadn’t sensed them at all from outside the courtyard, which obviously meant they were of a higher realm than him.

Thinking of this, He Lao Si’s heart sank, but he maintained a forced calm and addressed Ning Xiaoxian, "Young lady, disaster should not fall upon one’s family. We cultivators settle our own affairs and should not involve Mei Gu!" He was quite aged and had weathered many a storm in his life; he knew that as long as he handled himself well, Mei Gu might not get hurt. Therefore, after a brief moment of shock, he regained his composure.

"That is precisely what I think as well." He finally relaxed his brow upon hearing this, but the woman continued, "It all depends on whether Master He is willing to cooperate. If you promptly tell us what we want to know, we shall turn around and leave."

She despised using the lives of women and children to threaten others. But come this day and moment, Ning Xiaoxian had come to understand that objectives always justify the means.

He Lao Si was very cooperative, "I will tell all that I know."

"Master He is truly straightforward." She stared intently into He Lao Si’s eyes, word by word she asked, "The Immortal Bandits murdered the elder of Tianlan Courtyard, where have you sold his belongings?"

Even with the cultivation of the Nascent Soul Late Stage, He Lao Si’s heartbeat could not help but skip an extra beat. He tried to maintain an unchanged expression, yet his heart was filled with tumultuous waves. This woman finding him meant she not only knew he was one of the Immortal Bandits, but that he was also involved in disposing of the stolen goods. The attack on the people of Tianlan Courtyard had happened just a few hours before; how could this woman know? Could there be a traitor in their group leaking information?

The rarity of Soul Cultivators was unbeknownst to him, so naturally, he was unaware. He replied with a wry smile, "The young lady is joking. When have we ever harmed such a person?"