binnovel Chapter 9: Eliminating Evil (3)
Chapter 9: Eliminating Evil (3)
Chu Yeli's face was very ugly, naturally because of Jian Muyi and Ji Tinghan's ugly faces that were neither smiling nor frowning.
He turned his head away, out of sight, out of mind: "Laugh all you want, we were careless this time."
Ji Tinghan pinched Jian Muyi's thigh, his voice trembling as he suppressed a laugh: "No, Senior Sister said you're not allowed to laugh at us."
Chu Yeli rolled her eyes: "You guys actually listen to him."
After settling the wounded, Nie Xushuang began to analyze the current situation with Ming and others.
“The situation here is more complicated than we imagined.” Nie Xushuang carefully chose her words. “These water monsters are more ferocious than any we’ve ever seen before. As you’ve seen, these floating corpses have started attacking pedestrians on the road. We need to deal with this as soon as possible, otherwise more innocent people will suffer.”
"If that's the case, we must report it to the sect as soon as possible and request additional manpower."
Chu Yeli doesn't act impulsively in important matters, which is one of his few virtues.
"We haven't even started fighting yet and people are already looking for the elders in the sect. I think you might as well go back. It's the same whether you're here or not."
"Sun Heng, you!"
The newcomer was burly and had a rough voice; Luo Zai Shui knew who it was without even looking up.
"Big brother, don't say that, Senior Brother Chu. You know my big brother didn't mean it that way."
Unlike Sun Heng, the one who tried to mediate was thin, had a scholarly air about him, and wore a single pair of glasses. He was none other than Sun Yuan, the second disciple of the Metallurgical Sect.
Sun Heng shoved Sun Yuan aside, saying, "That's exactly what I meant, don't interrupt!"
Chu Yeli had no choice but to turn her face back to Ji Tinghan and the others, leaving behind the words, "Vulgar," before ignoring the big, dumb guy who was all brawn and no brains.
Shi Ming circled the number of people: "Didn't the Ten Thousand Swords Sect come?"
Luo Zai Shui noticed that when Su Wu Si heard the words "Ten Thousand Swords Sect," he subconsciously looked around as if searching for someone.
"coming."
A tall, slender figure descended on a sword, dressed in white, with a clear, cold voice; the bright moon was nothing more than that.
Ye Xiao, the eldest disciple of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, is considered the best Daoist partner in the hearts of female cultivators across the land. Not only is he handsome, but he also has extremely high cultivation talent. It is said that he has already entered the late Golden Core stage and will soon reach the Nascent Soul stage.
Ye Xiao completely ignored Sun Heng, who was blocking her way, and went straight to Luo Zai Shui to greet her: "Greetings, Junior Sister Luo?"
Even through the veil, Luo Zai Shui could clearly see that Su Wusi's gaze was fixed on Ye Xiao. That gaze was not that of a young girl in love, but rather more like that of someone seeing an old friend.
She nodded: "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Ye. Everything is fine."
Alarm bells rang loudly at Xianyun Peak. Oh no! That pretty boy is back again! Not only is he trying to seduce our senior sister, but he's even trying to bewitch our junior sister! Not allowed! Absolutely not allowed!
Chu Yeli rolled her eyes knowingly: "Ye Xiao, can't you see there are so many people here? Why are you only greeting Junior Sister Luo? If you're in love with Junior Sister Luo, why don't you prepare the betrothal gifts and ask for her hand in marriage as soon as possible?"
Jian Muyi's eyes conveyed: My hands are itching. Maybe I should put a sack over his head tonight and beat him up.
Xu Yu, the second disciple of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect: Yes
Ji Tinghan joined the group chat: Count me in.
Zhou Mian, the third junior sister of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect: Go and keep watch.
Luo Zai Shui cleared his throat and ended the group chat: "Senior Brother Chu, don't talk nonsense. Senior Brother Ye and I are just acquaintances, it's not about love."
Ye Xiao explained, "I was just concerned because I heard that Junior Sister Luo was seriously ill. How did it become so unclear to Brother Chu?"
"Pretending," Chu Yeli said sarcastically. "I was just concerned~ Why don't you ever show any concern for us?"
"Alright!" Sun Heng stepped forward and slammed his hand on the table. "We didn't come here to listen to your bickering."
Luo Zai Shui looked at Shi Ming questioningly, "Why did you call him here too?"
Shi Ming replied with the same look in his eyes: "Someone took the lead in overturning the table, and the Metallurgical Sect has money and magical artifacts."
"Ahem." Nie Xushuang tried to draw everyone's attention back. "Shall I continue?"
"I'm sure you've seen it on the way; this water monster is no ordinary creature."
Ye Xiao nodded: "We noticed it on our way here; there was a very obvious dark shadow in the lake three kilometers outside of Luoxia Town."
"Not only that, there are also floating corpses in the upstream and downstream waters." Nie Xushuang looked around and frowned. "We probably don't have enough manpower."
Although the five major sects came, they were all disciples, totaling no more than thirty people, and most of them did not have combat power.
Chu Yeli tapped the table irritably: "Wasn't this a training exercise organized by the Wen family? Where are the Wen family members?"
Shi Ming looked at him: "Do you want them to come?"
Chu Yeli slumped onto the table in despair: "Forget it, it's better to rely on other aristocratic families than on them."
Nie Xushuang suggested, "We need a team leader."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Shi Ming.
"This training was proposed by Senior Brother Shi, so it is only right that Senior Brother Shi should lead the team."
Chu Yeli had no objection to this. Although he was happy to see the Wen family angry and embarrassed, if the Wen family held a grudge, there would be a lot of trouble later. Naturally, he would not be the one to stick his neck out.
"I have no problem."
Although Sun Heng was a big and rough guy, he was quite shrewd and he admired Shi Ming, a brave and resourceful fellow, so he was a good leader.
Shi Ming didn't refuse much: "Then Mu Yi, you take your disciples to patrol the surrounding area and check it out. It's best to form teams of three and be careful."
"it is good."
Those who remained on the field were basically the trusted disciples of the sect.
Chu Yeli added a diaphragm.
As soon as the talisman landed, he began to curse: "The Wen family is shameless. They can't even solve their own problems and they make us do it. If it weren't for Master's orders, I really wouldn't want to come."
"Alright, let's discuss a strategy first."
If Luo Zai Shui hadn't interrupted him, Chu Ye Li could have continued to curse for half an incense stick's time.
Ye Xiao took out the drawn map and placed it on the table: "This is the approximate area of the water monsters that we surveyed above the water area."
Chu Yeli glanced at the map and looked at Luo Zaishui: "This area is a bit too big, it's not easy to set up a formation."
Luo Zai Shui lifted a corner of her veil and did not refute: "Even if we can set up an array, with this number, we can't hold out for long."
Nie Xushuang had a headache: "We can't just kill them one by one, and we don't have enough herbs."
Sun Heng scoffed at this: "What's there to be afraid of? We still have magical artifacts, don't we?"
"Brother, even if we take out all the Purple Gold Gourds, it won't be enough, will it?" Sun Yuan asked timidly.
Sun Heng glared at his younger brother: "Then tell me, what should we do?"
Shi Ming extended his right index finger and drew a horizontal line on the map: "If we set up an array here, then drive those things here, and simultaneously unleash the sword array and magical artifacts, what are the chances of success?"
Luo Zai Shui lifted her veil and exchanged a glance with Chu Ye Li, knowing that the other had thought of the same formation as her.
Chu Yeli nodded reservedly: "Okay, but we need someone to protect us."
Ye Xiao crossed her arms and said, "I can."
Shi Ming looked at Luo Zai Shui: "Will Ting Han be able to spread this?"
Luo Zai Shui smiled and shook her head: "I haven't had a chance to teach him yet, so this is a good opportunity for him to learn from me."
Chu Yeli leaned back in his chair: "This formation is called the Northern Darkness Profound Fiend Formation. It's a fierce formation. Half of the formation is on land and half is in the water. Don't they like to run to land? We'll make sure they never return. Junior Sister Luo isn't feeling well, so you'll be in charge of the land part. I'll take people to set up the underwater part."
“Okay, but we need to clean up that area first.” Luo Zai Shui pointed to the area surrounded by water on three sides. “We have no idea how many floating corpses are waiting for us there. If it’s a burrow of floating corpses, we’ll have to think of something else.”
Shi Ming rubbed his temples: "Let's go there and investigate tomorrow."
"Where are the people from the five major sects? Weren't they all supposed to be here? Why aren't they coming out to greet me?!"
Everyone's expression instantly turned grim. Chu Yeli removed the soundproof talisman, Luo Zaishui lowered her veil, and Shi Ming reluctantly stood up, cupping his hands as a greeting: "Young Master Wen, how have you been?"
"Tch~" Wen Lian didn't even bother to glance at Shi Ming, bypassing him and sitting in the main seat.
His entourage was quite arrogant: "Why don't you bow to Young Master Wen? Is this how the major sects teach their disciples?"
Wen Lian waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to be quiet. He propped one foot on the chair, his greasy gaze sweeping over every female cultivator present.
Shi Ming subtly stepped in front of Luo Zai Shui, while Chu Ye Li also straightened his posture, trying to shield Nie Xu Shuang who was sitting next to him.
Wen Lian's gaze lingered on Luo Zai Shui, his words uttered in a nauseating manner: "I heard that a lovely young woman has arrived at Xianyun Peak. Not only is she exceptionally talented, but she is also as beautiful as a celestial being. I wonder if she is the one wearing the veil?"
Shi Ming replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Young Master Wen flatters me. My junior sister relies solely on diligent cultivation and cannot be considered exceptionally talented. Moreover, this is my second junior sister."
Upon hearing that Shi Ming said it was Luo Zai Shui, Wen Lian immediately lost interest: "She's still alive? What a menace."
Shi Ming unconsciously clenched his fists, his anger about to burn his face. Luo Zai Shui gently placed a hand on his, signaling him not to act impulsively.
She spoke with a strong voice: "Thanks to Young Master Wen, I am still in good health and will live for at least another hundred years. So there is no need for Young Master Wen to worry about me."
“Exactly,” Nie Xushuang continued, “I see that Junior Sister Luo’s complexion is much better than before, but Young Master Wen’s face is sallow and his eyes are dull, as if he has overindulged in sex. He is prone to spleen and kidney deficiency, so it would be better for him to pay attention to it sooner rather than later!”
Chu Yeli silently gave Nie Xushuang a thumbs up from below, saying, "It has to be our Sister Nie."
Wen Lian laughed angrily: "Whether I can do it or not, Fairy Nie will know after she tries."
Nie Xushuang said expressionlessly, "These things are like dead objects to me. But what is Young Master Wen doing here in his condition? If the Wen family can't send anyone, our five major sects have people who can handle this."
Luo Zai Shui started a small group chat using eye contact.
Chu Yeli: Sister Nie is awesome!
Sun Heng: No, she's just a young girl!
Sun Yuan: Sister Nie, are you really not afraid of offending the Wen family?
Nie Xushuang: What are you afraid of? The Wen family's medicines all come from Huayu Sect, so they won't dare to touch us for the time being.
Shi Ming: What do we do now?
Luo Zai Shui: Let's find a chance to slip away, just say we're going to find the junior brothers and sisters on patrol.
The rest of the group: Great idea!
Wen Lian noticed the commotion below and was instantly enraged: "I'm right here, what are you whispering about!"
Luo Zai Shui spoke first: "Young Master Wen, our junior brothers and sisters who went out on patrol have not returned yet. We are a little worried and need to go find them first. We will take our leave now."
Everyone stood up. Wen Lian tugged at the corners of his mouth, revealing yellowed teeth: "Alright, call them back. I have something to tell you."