FVN Chapter 221 This humble Taoist is without desire
Chapter 221 This humble Taoist is without desire
Chapter 222 This humble Taoist is without desire (Second Update)
Because of some delays on the way, it took Ran Qingshan about half an hour to rush to Jiang Mu's house.
Ran Qingshan knocked on the courtyard gate.
It was Yuan Aqing who opened the door as always.
"Your Excellency, Master." Yuan Aqing bowed obediently.
Zai Qingshan had no time to pay attention to a little maid. He craned his neck and looked around the courtyard, then asked, "A-Qing, tell me, has a very beautiful, elegant woman, who looks like a lady from a noble family or an official's wife, come to your house looking for your master?"
Yuan Aqing blinked her big eyes and nodded honestly: "Yes, I'm talking to my master right now."
really!
Upon hearing the little girl's confirmation, Zai Qingshan felt a chill run down his spine.
He didn't wait for the young girl to go in and announce his arrival; he rushed inside, his heart pounding with anxiety. He was terrified that if he hesitated even a moment longer, Jiang Mu would be poached.
Seeing this, Yuan Aqing was startled and quickly followed behind, trying to stop him: "Lord Chief, it's against the rules for you to force your way in like this. I must go and announce your arrival first—"
"Notify me my ass! What rules and regulations? I'm your master's boss."
At this moment, Ran Qingshan no longer cared about propriety; instead of stopping, he quickened his pace.
He had only one thought in his mind.
We absolutely cannot let Shui Miaozheng use sweet words to lure Jiang Mu, this precious girl, away.
Just as I reached the living room door, I saw Shui Miaozheng and Jiang Mu coming out of the corridor on one side.
Shui Miaozheng's cheeks still had a blush that hadn't completely faded.
Her hair seemed to have been rearranged, but her eyes looked unfocused and unnatural.
Ran Qingshan was furious and rushed forward to complain, "Chief Shui, this is so unfair. Even if I didn't agree, you can't just come here and try to deceive my subordinate in private. That's not in accordance with the rules."
Shui Miaozheng was stunned when she saw Zai Qingshan suddenly appear, and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes.
She awkwardly raised her hand to smooth her slightly disheveled hair at her temples.
Then.
Her fair, slender swan neck twitched slightly, and a soft "gurgling" sound came from her throat as she swallowed.
This subtle movement, coupled with her face, which was even more radiant and delicate than usual, as if it could be pinched to release water, exuded an indescribable strangeness and mature charm.
"cough----"
Shui Miaozheng forced a dry cough, trying to make her voice sound calm and dignified, "Manager Ran, you're overthinking it. Miaozheng hasn't come here to poach your man."
It's just because—because some official business issued by the headquarters happened to be somewhat related to Hall Master Jiang's previous actions in Yancheng.
I just happened to be passing by and wanted to have a private talk with Hall Master Jiang about official business.
"Since you have something to discuss with Hall Master Jiang, you two can talk first. Miaozheng will take her leave now."
After saying this, the woman lowered her head slightly and hurriedly left the courtyard.
After watching her figure disappear through the door, Qingshan turned around and looked at Jiang Mu suspiciously: "What were you two talking about?"
Jiang Mu told the truth: "Master Shui proposed to me, wanting to be my wife, and asked if I was willing."
"Get lost! Stop talking nonsense in front of me!"
Zai Qingshan glared at him irritably.
Confessing love?
Still playing the role of a young master?
Does this brat really think I'm some kind of crazy idiot?
With Shui Miaozheng's proud and aloof nature, she never even glanced at me, a handsome and dashing young man, when I pursued her!
How could she possibly be interested in a junior with such a bad reputation?
It's absolutely ridiculous.
Ran Qingshan snorted coldly in his heart.
The goddess of his dreams was forever a figure of unparalleled grandeur, sacred and inviolable.
"I'll ask you one last time, tell the truth!"
Ran Qingshan's face darkened. "Did she secretly promise you some generous terms, or offer you a high-ranking official position and a lucrative salary, trying to trick you into leaving Huzhou City and going to Fazhou with her?"
Jiang Mu shrugged: "My lord, didn't I already pledge my loyalty to you when I came back last time? I was born a citizen of Huzhou City, and I will die a ghost of Huzhou City. There's no way I'll go to Fazhou City. Don't worry."
"real?"
Ran Qingshan was still a little worried.
Seeing his expression, Jiang Mu's eyes flashed with a sly glint. She suddenly sighed and said with feigned regret, "Of course it's true."
However, my lord, you guessed right. Chief Water really went to great lengths to poach me.
She not only promised that if I went to France, she would immediately give me a top-quality magic artifact as a gift.
They even guaranteed that I would be appointed as the deputy head of the Fazhou Division, a position second only to the emperor. They also said that if the general manager had any extraordinary opportunities in the future, I would be given priority.
To be honest, I did have a fleeting moment of doubt.
Ran Qingshan could easily see through the kid's attempt to extort him, and snorted coldly, "Don't give me that. It's just a magic weapon, isn't it? I'll find you one later. As for the deputy head, ask Elder Tian for it when he returns. If he gives it to you, I'll recommend you to the chief commander."
After saying that, he coldly flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.
Jiang Mu shouted at Ran Qingshan's back, "Then give me the magic weapon first!"
There was no response from the other party, only the sound of footsteps gradually fading away.
Jiang Mu curled her lip and muttered under her breath, "That stingy old man, a master of empty promises. All talk and no action, what's the difference between him and those guys who only say 'next time'?"
Before Bai Xiang returned, Jiang Mu rushed back to her room, filled a basin with water, took a thorough bath, and changed into clean clothes.
That woman has a very keen sense of smell.
Don't let her smell anything that shouldn't be there.
Don't be fooled by her seemingly calm and collected demeanor; she's actually incredibly jealous.
Deep within a secluded and secluded alley in Huzhou City.
The sunlight was blocked by the towering courtyard walls, making the alleyway somewhat dark.
Bai Xiang stood quietly in the alley, holding a piece of armor with uneven edges in her hand. Her clear, cold phoenix eyes flickered with a thoughtful light.
Before her stood a woman dressed in a black outfit.
It was her loyal bodyguard.
"master."
The female guard bowed her head and respectfully reported to her superior, "For the past few days, I have been following your orders to secretly search for the whereabouts of General Huo, the Black-Armored Divine Soldier, around Yan City."
During this time, his subordinates discovered that the imperial guards of the Daqing court seemed to have also sensed something was amiss and were secretly tracking General Huo's whereabouts.
Fortunately, General Huo has not yet shown up, and the Imperial Guards have not made any substantial discoveries for the time being.
However, while searching a cemetery outside Yan City, my subordinates accidentally discovered this tattered piece of armor, which was very likely left behind by General Huo.
My humble servant makes a bold guess—General Huo has most likely gone to the Soul-Sinking Swamp, known as the Desolate Wasteland.
"Soul-Swamp Swamp —"
A hint of doubt appeared between Bai Xiang's cool brows. "Why would Uncle Huo go to such a dangerous place as the Fallen Soul Swamp? Is there some secret there that's related to the restoration of our Mirror Kingdom?"
However, it's true that I can't figure it out.
Now that we have this fragment of armor imbued with General Huo's essence, things have become much easier.
She can use the method of cause and effect to track General Huo's location.
As Bai Xiang was deep in thought, she noticed that the female guard in front of her was looking at her neck with a strange gaze.
He looked conflicted, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.
Bai Xiang frowned and asked in a cold voice, "What's wrong? Is there something else important to report?"
The female guard hesitated for a moment, then pointed to her neck and reminded her, "Master—you—your neck seems—it seems to be injured. There's a red mark—"
"Injuried?"
Bai Xiang was taken aback at first.
She subconsciously raised her hand and touched the spot the female guard pointed to.
The moment her fingertips touched that skin, Bai Xiang suddenly remembered that this morning, that scoundrel had insisted on hugging her and kissing her cheek.
She didn't want to kiss.
As a result, that bastard grabbed her waist and gave her a hard kiss on the neck.
Unexpectedly, a red mark was left there.
Bai Xiang blushed.
But she quickly suppressed her embarrassment and anger, her face regaining its usual coolness, even carrying a hint of displeasure, as she said lightly, "It's nothing. I suffered a few minor injuries while cultivating last night, no need to worry about it."
Where does spiritual practice harm?
it's wired.
Although the guards were puzzled, they dared not ask any further questions.
To cover her embarrassment, Bai Xiang immediately changed the subject and ordered in a deep voice, "You will continue to do everything in your power to investigate the clues to the [Pisces Jade Pendant]. As for the matter with General Huo, the Black Armored Divine Soldier, I will personally investigate and confirm it."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The female guard nodded emphatically in acceptance, then vanished into the alley in a flash, as if blending into the shadows.
Bai Xiang stood alone in the quiet alley.
She stretched out her slightly cool fingers and gently touched the red mark on her neck, and couldn't help but curse Jiang Mu a few more times in her heart.
But I don't know why.
As she continued to curse, a gentle smile unconsciously crept onto the corners of her lips.
This kid, couldn't you be a little gentler?
Bai Xiang gathered her thoughts, walked out of the alley, and joined the flow of people on the street.
She planned to first go and buy some daily necessities and ingredients.
She had been walking for a while when she came to a crossroads and suddenly stopped, her gaze drawn to a graceful figure diagonally ahead.
She was a woman wearing a light blue dress.
They were walking towards her.
As the woman moved, her skirt would occasionally ripple, revealing her long, graceful legs, while the hem of the skirt would be pulled back by the wind, stretching into a long arc along her legs before gathering again.
The interplay of tightness and looseness perfectly showcases the woman's unique voluptuous and alluring charm.
The person who arrived was Shui Miaozheng, who had left the Jiang family's courtyard.
Bai Xiang had seen this woman when he was in Yancheng.
Back in the underground cave, she was carried on Jiang Mu's back, and they were quite close.
Of course, she recognized Shui Miaozheng, but Shui Miaozheng did not recognize her.
Because at that time, in order to conceal her identity, she casually set up a barrier to hide her appearance, and Shui Miaozheng and Jiang Mu thought she was just some mysterious master who was passing by.
"Isn't this woman the magistrate of Fazhou City? What's she doing in Huzhou City? Is it official business? Or... is she here specifically to see Jiang Mu?"
Bai Xiang's thoughts raced slightly, but she remained outwardly calm and continued walking forward.
The two brushed past each other at the street corner.
Bai Xiang subconsciously turned around to look.
My gaze lingered on Shui Miaozheng's back, especially the voluptuous curves of her figure, swaying naturally with her steps, all enveloped in her skirt.
It looked like two millstones were placed on her thighs, her fleshy body jiggling.
Even though Bai Xiang herself was a woman, she couldn't help but feel an absurd urge to go up and slap him to feel the sensation.
"This woman—she truly has a figure blessed by nature."
Bai Xiang sighed inwardly, withdrew her gaze, and turned to walk towards the market.
Just as she turned around, Shui Miaozheng, who was walking forward, suddenly stopped.
She turned her head and looked at Bai Xiang's back, seemingly lost in thought.
Just as she was lost in thought, she suddenly felt something and abruptly turned her head to look across the road.
All I could see was the bustling, noisy street across the street.
A stunningly beautiful woman, dressed in a plain white robe and holding a jade-handled whisk, stood there quietly.
There were people coming and going and cars coming and going around her.
But the bustling, noisy atmosphere of the marketplace seemed to be kept out by an invisible barrier, unable to get within three feet of her.
The people coming and going seemed unable to see it.
She exudes an ethereal and otherworldly beauty, a cool and aloof charm.
It was none other than Mo Huaisu, the leader of the Dao Sect!
Shui Miaozheng was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting to see the other party here.
Mo Huaisu strode across the street and came to Shui Miaozheng. He bowed slightly and said in a clear and melodious voice, "Master Shui, this humble Taoist greets you."
Shui Miaozheng quickly curtsied and returned the greeting: "Sect Leader Mo."
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No matter where they are, the great beings of the second realm deserve all reverence and respect.
Mo Huaisu raised his eyes, which were as deep and unfathomable as autumn water, and quietly gazed at the radiant female manager before him.
A moment later, Mo Huaisu parted his red lips slightly.
A clear, ethereal voice, devoid of any worldly concerns, gently rang in Shui Miaozheng's ears: "Master Shui, I observe that between your brows, there is a hidden Red Phoenix Star, and an accumulation of Peach Blossom Killing Qi."
Furthermore, the aura around you is fluctuating, clearly indicating that you are troubled by desires and deeply entangled in the suffering of worldly love. If this continues, it may hinder your spiritual cultivation.
Shui Miaozheng blushed, her mind flashing back to all the ambiguous moments she had shared with Jiang Mu. She smiled awkwardly and said, "Sect Leader Mo is joking."
As the city's commander of the Demon-Slaying Division, Miao Zheng's sole purpose is to slay demons and protect the people. How could she be entangled in lustful desires?
Mo Huaisu neither agreed nor disagreed with her explanation.
She simply waved the whisk in her hand, rested it on her arm, and looked at her with a compassionate yet detached gaze. Her tone carried a sense of detachment from worldly affairs as she slowly said, "The path to enlightenment is long and arduous, and lust is like a knife, most easily damaging one's foundation and misleading one's cultivation."
If you remain stubbornly deluded, you will ultimately sink into this boundless sea of desire, never to be redeemed.
She paused, looking at Shui Miaozheng's slightly changed face, and continued, "The 'Supreme Forgetfulness and Restraint of Desire' that I have cultivated may help people to calm their minds and temporarily cut off worldly ties and desires."
If Master Shui is troubled, this humble Taoist is willing to do my utmost to assist you with Taoist magic, guiding your Qi, which may help you temporarily regain peace and stabilize your Taoist mind.