The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 817 - 451: Diplomatic Mission (Part 2)

The nearby man recently stood fifteen meters away, unable to stop her in time.

Ning Xiaoxian was right beside her, and without hesitation, she reached out to grab her upper arm, pulling her back swiftly. Ning Xiaoxian’s arms possessed the strength of a thousand pounds. Despite being restrained, Hulian Minmin’s force of leaping forward was tremendous, and the recoil she endured from being pulled back was equally enormous. A "pop" sound was heard, indicating a dislocated shoulder.

Ning Xiaoxian’s Divine Skills were controlled effortlessly, but she was annoyed at Hulian Minmin’s simplicity, which bordered on foolishness, so she intentionally let her suffer a bit. Moreover, with her arm injured, her chances of resting in the carriage later increased.

This pampered girl, coddled from a young age, had never suffered such hardship. Immediately, she let out a cry of anguish and wept uncontrollably. Ning Xiaoxian sighed, and whispered, "If you’re not afraid of death, why fear the pain?" She reached out, setting her dislocated shoulder back, and pressed on the injured spot a few times, causing Hulian Minmin’s pain to significantly lessen.

After such a commotion, she regained her composure and quickly thanked Ning Xiaoxian. It was sincerely felt, as under the rule of the Mingshui Sect, maids were forbidden from taking their own lives; otherwise, their families would face a fate of branded faces and be exiled to the northern borders for hard labor. If she had been successful in taking her own life, she would have been free from suffering, but her family would unfortunately endure misfortunes.

Just then, the Flower-picking Envoy emerged from the mansion and witnessed the incident. His expression shifted slightly as he pointed at Ning Xiaoxian and Hulian Minmin, saying, "Put these two in one carriage, and the rest in another." Turning, he left. This Seduction Team operation went smoothly, and next, he would perform another important task — appraising beauties. He needed to select good candidates among the young girls of the Hulian Tribe for collection in five years.

Ning Xiaoxian and Hulian Minmin climbed into the large carriage. The compartment could accommodate at least ten people for rest, but being assigned only the two of them made it rather empty. Contrary to Ning Xiaoxian’s expectations, the interior was not filthy and chaotic but rather neat. From the bedding to the low table, from the silver pot for drinking to the vase by the window, she even discovered a set of chess pieces in the small cabinet at the bedside.

Thinking it over, she understood. The Mingshui Sect went to great lengths to dispatch the Flower-picking Envoy to find beauties, each charming and captivating. Once properly tamed, they could sell for a good price, not to be brought back as slaves for sweeping or cooking. Naturally, they would be treated well with food and drink. If mistreated along the journey, causing harm or death to a few, it would not be cost-effective, especially considering the Hulian Tribe’s twins were always paired. If one died, the remaining one wouldn’t be as valuable.

Knowing that the "Immortal" was sitting beside her, Hulian Minmin still shed tears at the thought of leaving her long-time home. Ning Xiaoxian ignored her and lifted the curtain from the carriage window to peer outside. The Mingshui Sect’s method of capturing slaves was evidently organized and systematic. After taking the maids, they even handed a bag of heavy silver to the women’s families, which was very different from what she imagined of devils raiding villages with leer as they forcefully abducting women.

She stared outside, seeing that this tribe of a few thousand people was already shrouded in an atmosphere of gloomy unease. Even those families without daughters taken away wore a sorrowful expression, akin to mourning like foxes at the death of rabbits. Dazedly, she communicated, "Changtian, why is it so difficult for mortals to live in peace and stability?"

"They are too weak. In this world, the strong are revered, and the weak are destined to be bullied." Changtian’s deep voice resonated in her ear, "If you sympathize with them, why not lend a helping hand? Now, your strength is even greater than you realize." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Changtian, though inclined to cruelly state truths, wouldn’t merely dishearten her. Her progress was rapid, akin to "a thousand miles a day." What he needed to nurture now was her own heart of a strong individual. Only with unyielding confidence could she potentially cultivate a towering Great Demon.

She fell into contemplation. She could rescue these pitiable women, but how could she settle them afterward? Returning them to the Hulian Tribe would only mean the Mingshui Sect expending more effort, dispatching another Flower-picking Envoy to bring them along, possibly causing these girls to suffer more.

Before long, the caravan started moving, pulling ahead. Miraculously, this very carriage she was on moved to the front, readily visible to almost everyone. In this Seduction Team, there were surprisingly three Transformation Stage individuals and five Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators traveling along. At this point, she regarded them as insignificant, and through Changtian’s Heart Oath, she learned that Tu Jin and others had left Hulian Zhe’s mansion, stealthily planning to follow the caravan.

Before leaving the Hulian Tribe, she caught sight of the aging Shopkeeper in the crowd, whose eyes were filled with guilt and remorse.

The specially crafted Mingshui Sect carriage traveled remarkably smoothly. Shortly afterward, traversing a marsh, she witnessed the innate talents of the six-legged giant horses. These tons-heavy horses could lightly trot across the water surface, galloping swiftly. The trailing compartments, fitted with special Divine Skills, also floated on the water without sinking.

Witnessing such peculiar sights, many maids ceased their tears, gripping the window tightly with wide eyes looking outside. The Flower-picking Envoy was quite pleased, and loudly stated, "What are you crying for! See? Once beyond the mountains, the outside world offers unimaginable wonders. If you find a good benefactor in the future, it’ll ensure a lifetime of prosperity." He conveyed these words using transmission, making them audible to everyone in the caravan. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you’re welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)