Chapter 151: The Power from the Capital City
Because Xiang Jiannan’s actions had caused a scratch on his forehead, Gao Yu’an had been disheveled for the past few days, displaying a unique style in front of everyone.
This change caused a lot of discussion in Ping’an Town. There were rumors that the Old Taoist Priest might be facing a great calamity, and the serious illness the Little Taoist Priest had suffered before was actually related to him.
“Disciple, would you like some more food?”
At lunchtime, the table was full. They had also heard the rumors outside these past few days. Unlike Xiang Jiannan, who wanted to explain, Gao Yu’an remained as calm as ever.
He still opened the temple doors to welcome and see off guests every day, and in his free time, he chatted about life with Magistrate Lin’s confidantes.
Life was quite enjoyable.
“No, Master, you eat more.”
Since accidentally hurting his master’s forehead, Xiang Jiannan’s relationship with the Old Taoist Priest had silently returned to normal. Neither of them mentioned the previous unpleasantness. They watched over the few young women in the backyard, waiting for Master Guo to come and pick them up.
He wondered what the situation was like in the county town. Roughly calculating, more than half a month had passed.
If they waited any longer, something might happen to their Ping’an Temple. Simply put, the backyard was about to explode.
He got up to leave, seeing that the young women looked unhappy. Thinking that his master would probably have to comfort them later, Xiang Jiannan glanced at the Old Taoist Priest before leaving.
Starting about two days ago, Magistrate Lin’s confidantes seemed to have reached their limit of patience. Every time they ate, they had this lifeless expression, with none of their previous liveliness.
Although they didn’t say much, their killing power was not to be underestimated, forcing his master to take time to be with them, which also delayed a lot of things.
The best solution now was to send them back to the county town, but there had been no news from Master Guo for a long time.
“Little Taoist Priest, where is your master?”
After leaving the backyard and finding a place to sit down, before Xiang Jiannan could even open his scriptures, he heard Pei Dafa’s voice again. The time was roughly the same as last time.
Looking up, he saw him sneaking around, looking left and right. Without asking, he knew that the town mayor was here to gather information.
The scene of his master laughing and talking with the young women had been seen by some people. Coupled with the fact that he had been appearing disheveled these past few days, it had made people from all walks of life in Ping’an Town eager to gather some information.
Some said that his master had calculated that he wouldn’t survive this calamity, so he had specially invited a few young women to the temple to see him off. The Little Taoist Priest had used his body to delay him a little last time, but unfortunately, it was still useless.
“He’s eating, he should be finished soon.”
While speaking, he put down his book and reached for the Guan Yu’s Blade beside him. Xiang Jiannan looked at Pei Dafa with a gentle tone.
He had been the most diligent these past few days.
For the sake of all the gossiping residents of Ping’an Town, their town mayor was simply working himself to the bone.
Every time he came in, he would first exchange some pleasantries, his eyes glowing green, and while talking, he would try to go to the backyard.
He had not yet seen Magistrate Lin’s five confidantes. Those who had seen them said that each of them was top-notch in appearance.
They were considered absolute beauties.
“I’m going to find him, there’s a big matter.”
As Xiang Jiannan had guessed, he did not give up because the Little Taoist Priest had suddenly reached for the Guan Yu’s Blade. He left a sentence and wanted to go on his own. Pei Dafa’s expression was as urgent as usual.
But this could not fool Xiang Jiannan. Dragging the Guan Yu’s Blade, he quickly caught up, blocking Pei Dafa’s path. The Little Taoist Priest’s voice became emotionless at this moment:
“He’ll be out soon, you can wait a little longer.”
“Can’t wait, or why don’t you come with me?”
At this moment, laughter came from the backyard. Pei Dafa was helpless under Xiang Jiannan’s obstruction.
The Little Taoist Priest’s attitude in protecting his master had been very firm these past few days, which further strengthened their suspicions.
Time was running out, so they should enjoy themselves while they could?
Taoist Priest, how can you just leave?
“The big matter you’re talking about, is it them?”
While Pei Dafa’s expression was twisting in front of him, Xiang Jiannan suddenly saw two figures entering the temple gate one after the other. Xiang Jiannan clenched the hilt of his blade, his expression changing involuntarily.
He felt that something might indeed happen at Ping’an Temple today, but it had nothing to do with what Pei Dafa was saying.
This town mayor could make the whole town know even if he just killed a chicken. He naturally wouldn’t believe his words.
The two men who had just entered were a bit powerful. Their faces were extremely ugly, with scars all over them.
They didn’t hide it, their eyes fixed on him in front.
“What?”
At this moment, he also heard footsteps behind him. Thinking who was so blind, he impatiently turned his head to look. Pei Dafa’s aura instantly disappeared.
It was a mistake. He had thought they were just some reckless young men from the town, but he realized that they were two people who were not to be trifled with.
They clearly didn’t take him seriously. If he didn’t leave now, he was afraid he would offend them.
“Since the Old Taoist Priest is not finished yet, I’ll put my matter aside for now and come back later.”
“Little Taoist Priest, remember to tell the Old Taoist Priest to take care.”
He directly deviated from the main path to avoid meeting the newcomers. After running out of Ping’an Temple, Pei Dafa found that he was covered in a layer of cold sweat.
Turning back, he saw that the Little Taoist Priest had already met with those two people. He immediately started running towards the Chen Residence.
One was dressed in white, the other in black, and they looked like fierce gods.
He needed to quickly go find Chen Laoyezi to get some ideas.
“I don’t know what business the two of you have at Ping’an Temple. If you want to offer incense, please follow this Little Taoist.”
After Pei Dafa left, he had been holding the Guan Yu’s Blade without moving. It was not until the two men stood in front of him that Xiang Jiannan steadied his mind and spoke.
These two could definitely not be here to burn incense. With their faces ruined like that, they looked like they were here to cause trouble.
With their appearances, they didn’t need anyone to protect them. Just standing there was enough to scare away all living beings.
What demons and monsters, what plagues and disasters, if they were stared at by these two, they would only have the chance to run away.
“We are here to find Gao Yu’an. Taoist, that big knife you have is not bad.”
“Do you have the mood to spar a little?”
After Xiang Jiannan spoke, a trace of contempt was revealed. Looking at the Guan Yu’s Blade in his hand, the White-Clothed Man seemed to have the intention to make a move.
His words made Xiang Jiannan’s heart tighten. Seeing that he wasn’t joking, he secretly prepared to respond.
He had rarely seen people with such an exposed aura. It was not an exaggeration to say that they were arrogant and overbearing.
“Who’s here? Let the Old Taoist Priest see.”
Just as he was about to fight with the Black and White Duo, estimating whether he could withstand one round, Xiang Jiannan heard his master’s voice from behind.
The Old Taoist Priest had finally come out. He would leave the rest to him. Disciple, he would go to the backyard to change his clothes first.
It was hot, and the sun was making him uncomfortable.
“Are you Gao Yu’an of the Human Sect?”
He turned his head to see his master walking towards him and was just about to slip away when he suddenly heard the Black-Clothed Man say a sentence. Xiang Jiannan stopped, preparing to stay a little longer.
This Black-Clothed Man had clearly come prepared. He knew a lot, even knowing that his master was from the Human Sect.
Wasn’t this kind of thing supposed to be extremely confidential? He had felt that something was wrong when he heard it back then.
Was the division of the Taoist Sect into three an internal matter?
Was it rare for outsiders to know?
“The two of you are from the capital, right?”
Even after the Black-Clothed Man had revealed his identity, he was still smiling cheerfully. After getting closer, Gao Yu’an asked.
The White-Clothed Man smiled noncommittally, the scars on his face twitching, and then he bowed:
“As expected of the Sect Leader of the Human Sect, you really can’t hide anything from you. Greetings, Old Taoist Priest.”
But then he heard the Old Taoist Priest laugh even more heartily. One sentence made the atmosphere in the room even more tense:
“Of course I can’t be fooled. I could smell the ‘I am the best in the world’ scent from a long way away.”
“You two, are you here to pick a fight?”
First post, then revise. I originally wanted to write 8000 words, but I realized I overestimated myself. Everyone, have a happy 10/1!
