The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 819 - 452: Sudden Upheaval (2)

Luckily, at this moment, the knights on the opposite side parted in the middle, clearing a path for the last knight to walk to the front.

"Is this the Beauty Collection Team from Mingshui Sect? Truly seeing is believing."

As soon as this clear voice sounded, Ning Xiaoxian’s shoulders couldn’t help but slump. She rubbed her brow forcefully, hearing Changtian click his tongue twice: "Why is it so unlucky?"

The Southern Continent is so vast, yet she ran into this person? Even if she wanted to leave now, she might not be able to.

The rain had dissipated, clouds parted to reveal the moon. Under the moonlight, this knight took off his helmet, unveiling a cascade of silver hair flowing down his shoulders.

"Fengtian Prefecture, Qing Ji." His smile was more dazzling than the beauties inside the carriage. "Mr. Zhong, meeting by chance is better than making an appointment."

Zhongli Hao let out a long breath: "So, it’s the Eldest Young Master of Fengtian Prefecture. Pardon for the lack of welcome! I just suspected we encountered bandits again, making a big fuss over nothing." Naturally, Mingshui Sect and Fengtian Prefecture had dealings before, and he had met Qing Ji a few times.

Qing Ji wondered: "Even the Beauty Collection Team from Mingshui Sect has bandits daring to raid them?"

"Why not?" Zhongli Hao said gloomily, "In the past thirty years, bandits have frequently targeted the Beauty Collection Team, abducting many beauties. Otherwise, why would there be just forty maidservants needing so many cultivators to accompany?" He pointed to several cultivators who had gathered around him.

"Interesting indeed." Qing Ji smiled slightly, though there was no warmth in his eyes. Zhongli Hao’s heart skipped a beat, he had heard that the Eldest Young Master of Fengtian Prefecture was unpredictable. His sudden appearance in this desolate wilderness might indicate some unspeakable act happening, unfortunate that his group had stumbled upon it? If so, they might be silenced.

Qing Ji glanced at him, seemingly understanding his thoughts: "Mr. Zhong, no need to worry. I am merely leading people to chase a few remnants. If you head east, we’ll be on the same path. How about traveling together?" The blue-armored warriors behind him took a step forward, appearing more formidable.

Zhongli Hao thought, can I say no? But on his face, he had to smile: "Traveling with Young Master Qingji, there’s no fear of bandits. Mr. Zhong couldn’t hope for more."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries. Qing Ji spurred his bo beast to walk alongside Zhongli Hao. His blue-armored warriors dispersed and merged into the guards of the caravan, unfortunately, a large portion ended up around Ning Xiaoxian’s vehicle.

This sudden change caused some trouble. Qing Ji’s twenty or so men must be his trusted allies, each with surging demonic power, much stronger than the cultivators from the Beauty Collection Team. If she coordinated with the Hidden Stream Demon Guards who had been stealthily following the caravan, to launch an attack simultaneously, she was uncertain of being able to annihilate them all in a short time.

However, her biggest concern was uncertainty whether Yin Jiu You’s avatar was accompanying Qing Ji this time. This fellow was so powerful that it made her apprehensive, and the last time she had used the Summoning God Technique, she was incapacitated for ten days, an unbearably awful experience. If unnecessary, she would hate to endure it again.

She and Changtian deliberated repeatedly but couldn’t find a good solution.

Under the moonlight, mist gathered thickly as the caravan reached a cliff’s edge. Zhongli Hao finally ordered a stop, camp setup, and to prepare a meal. This location had a higher terrain, offering a view of the surrounding environment, not fearing someone ambushing from above. After having trouble with bandits so many times, these duty-bound cultivators had to pay attention to travel details like mortals.

The aroma of food soon wafted through the air. Just from the smell, she knew the cooks of the Beauty Collection Team were much better than Liu Yimian, the black-hearted cook from Cloud Tiger Trading Team. The subordinates of Zhongli Hao were perceptive too; after serving their leader and Qing Ji, they then catered generously to the twenty blue-armored warriors before attending to their own.

Ning Xiaoxian was surprised that the beauties’ meals were quite good, meeting the standard of two meat dishes and one vegetable, even though it was merely large chunks of braised pork and dried salted fish, and the pig’s skin was not cleaned thoroughly. But it should be understood, some women in this caravan never even had meat at home regularly. Once these girls learn what their body can be traded for in the future, would they still care about maintaining their dignity, or holding onto their chastity?

This indirectly reflects how lucrative the dirty business of female slave trade is. From the Beauty Collection Team’s attitude towards the maidservants, it is evident that these lovely girls in their eyes are moving silver bags, and anyone always treats silver coins kindly.

While pondering this, the guards had already shepherded the maidservants from other vehicles to the fireside for dinner. The women from Hulian Tribe had striking appearances; under moonlight, their honey-colored skin seemed smooth and delicate as if it could drip with water. Their pitiful demeanor almost swayed even those with hearts of stone. Qing Ji’s eyes lit up: "Oh? They’re all twins?"

"Indeed, our team is transporting twins from the Hulian Tribe. You surely know the twin beauties from Hulian Tribe, after training at the Sky Blue State’s Slave Camp, have always been the highlight of the slave category at the Heavenly Residence sales event. I’ve heard the Young Master’s Mansion already has two pairs of twins, surely you’re not unfamiliar with the tribe famous for producing beauties." Zhongli Hao’s eyes gleamed, "Cough, beauty marries hero. If Young Master Qingji fancies them, I’ll take the liberty to let you choose a pair to take from the twin maidens here."

The Flower-picking Envoy believes exchanging a pair of twins to ensure their team’s safety is quite a bargain. Qing Ji understood his thinking but remained noncommittal, yet his gaze was already lingering over the features and figures of the women in the open ground. He originally wasn’t too fond of human females, but now as the Old Mansion Master of Fengtian Prefecture becomes increasingly violent and the struggle against Miluo escalates in intensity, even he often feels mentally and physically fatigued. Beauties are the best remedy for stress relief, sweeping broom, taking a few back wouldn’t be bad. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)