The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 823 - 454: Capture the Ringleader First (2)

Young Master Qing Ji said that before encountering the Beauty Collection Team, he was leading his subordinates in pursuing and killing several Northern cultivators who had infiltrated from the Northwest. Zhongli Hao cautiously asked, "How is the Old Mansion Master doing lately?"

"The old man has not been well lately, but his spirit remains strong, and he is very clear-minded." Otherwise, why would he personally come to the Northwest to oversee the battle? The Old Mansion Master of Fengtian Prefecture is nearing the end of the Heavenly Person Five Decays, yet when others thought he was about to pass away, he surprisingly hasn’t died. The battle for the next Master’s throne of Fengtian Prefecture has therefore become fiercely turbulent. Whoever gains the Old Mansion Master’s favor will obtain the right to succession.

With the relationship between Qing Ji and Miluo, whoever ascends to the position won’t tolerate the other being arrogant anymore, so this is a battle to the death. Qing Ji is very eager to exploit all of Miluo’s weaknesses for a strike, such as this failure on the North Line, and also capturing his beloved woman to play with thoroughly. He wanted to see if Miluo’s false smile could still be maintained. Thinking of this, he glanced at the sisterly duo, lost in thought.

After the meal, all the maids were hustled onto the vehicles, and the Beauty Collection Team began traveling under the stars and moon. They must reach Wendao Ridge by the morning after tomorrow, to join with other Beauty Envoys’ teams. This is not only an order from above but also for their safety. Henceforth, there is only one camp rest time each day, and breakfast must be eaten on the vehicle.

The journey continued in silence. Ning Xiaoxian was getting increasingly anxious, could Qing Ji really be planning to follow the convoy all the way to Wendao Ridge? There, other Beauty Envoys’ teams would join, and it would be much more difficult for her to make a move. However, even counting her own team, including the Hidden Stream Guards, there are only seven of them, facing over seventy from the opposing side. Even if they lined up for them to attack, it would still take some time, not to mention the burden of Hulian Minmin, who can’t even tie a chicken.

After thinking it through, there is only one way, which is to surprise Qing Ji, making his men hesitate to act, and then have the Hidden Stream members take down the Beauty Collection Team.

She lowered her gaze: "Qing Ji’s interest in me and Hulian Minmin is unusually intense. During dinner last night, he took several looks at us. With darkness approaching and the camp about to be set up again, this time, I plan to get close to him and figure out a way to take him down in one fell swoop."

Changtian was dissatisfied: "Are you planning to use yourself as bait?"

"Do you have a better idea?"

He was immediately at a loss for words, feeling a surge of uncontainable resentment in his chest.

After nightfall, the Beauty Collection Team indeed ordered the convoy to stop, instructing the cook to set up camp and prepare food. The entire day had been uneventful, and seeing that by tomorrow morning they could join the main force, Zhongli Hao also breathed a sigh of relief, even flattering Young Master Qing Ji profusely, praising his warriors for their unparalleled Divine Skills, intimidating evil.

The beauties in the convoy also got off. In their homeland, the Mingshui Sect and the Beauty Collection Team were described as terrifying and ghost-like, yet nothing terrifying had happened in the past two days of travel. Some daughters from poor families had never ridden such a smooth and fast carriage or tasted meat before, and at this moment, they let down their guard, beginning to chat in small groups.

Hulian Minmin and Ning Xiaoxian, however, were intentionally or unintentionally isolated by the other women. Hulian Minmin felt puzzled, but Ning Xiaoxian understood it was because the two of them had already been designated to Young Master Qing Ji. On the surface, being with this handsome young master means they don’t have to suffer in the Slave Camp, and their fortune is a hundred times better than the others, making it hard for others not to envy. Humans are most prone to jealousy; seeing the two of them already having secured a good future, those girls who feel uncertain about their future naturally don’t want to get close to them.

This meal was rather dull. Ning Xiaoxian snuggled beside Hulian Minmin, chatting softly with her, but her mind was occupied with thoughts of how to approach Qing Ji and surprise him to take him down. Just then, a girl happened to walk by. Here, in the wild countryside, the ground was very uneven, and with the sky dark, she carelessly stepped on a small stone, sprained her foot, and suddenly fell onto Ning Xiaoxian’s back!

This incident was extremely sudden; she merely stumbled without any trace of killing aura. Ning Xiaoxian only felt a breeze behind her, and a delicate body was already crashing down on her. Having revealed a bit of her kung fu before boarding at Hulian Tribe, she didn’t hold back now, gently turned to catch her, whispering, "Are you alright?"

The girl widened her eyes, thinking she was in for a bad fall, but unexpectedly, Ning Xiaoxian had caught her just right. Momentarily stunned, she hastily climbed up, speaking softly, "My name is Buma. Thank you!" She glanced at Ning Xiaoxian and Hulian Minmin, then whispered, "Minmin, when did you gain a sister?"

These words took Ning Xiaoxian by surprise, and she quickly glanced at Qing Ji. Thankfully, he was seated by the campfire, far away from here, presumably unable to hear the conversation. Hulian Minmin replied, "She is my sister. She has been frail and sickly since childhood, sent away to recuperate elsewhere. That household met some trouble, so the family brought her back." This reason was prearranged; otherwise, all maids are from the Hulian Tribe, and it wouldn’t make sense for them not to know Hulian Minmin has only one brother.

Buma had large eyes and a mole on the corner of her mouth. She smiled and sighed, "I really envy you sisters being able to care for each other along the way. Now you’ve caught the eye of that handsome young master, escaping the suffering of the Slave Camp, oh."(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)