HBWnovel Chapter 075 Parting Ways
Chapter 075 Parting Ways
Chapter 075 Parting ways
"Little Taoist, your senior brother is no good at all!" The voice coming from the temple rooftop was like heavenly music, seemingly possessing a seductive magic: "You went through so much trouble to eradicate the White Lotus Sect, venturing deep into the lion's den. Not only did he reap the benefits, but he also complains about you. I think you might as well join my Flying Flower Palace, at least you won't have to put up with this stinking Taoist anymore!"
When that voice came, Lin Fei felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his mouth felt like it was filled with bitter herbs, with waves of bitterness washing over him.
He recognized the voice coming from the temple rooftop all too well—wasn't it Ji Lianxing who had left earlier?
Ji Lianxing had already left, but somehow she returned and was now sitting on the roof of the temple. Her feet swung back and forth by the salt pan, and her smile was so alluring that it could make anyone's soul tremble.
Mingci, who was standing to the side, clearly recognized the demoness from that day and exclaimed, "It's you, the demoness from Feihua Palace!"
"That's right, it's your great-auntie! You stinky Taoist priest, you still have some memory!" Ji Lianxing giggled, completely ignoring Ming Ci, and said to Lin Fei, "Little brother, do you want your big sister to help you get rid of this hateful Taoist priest?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Mingci immediately jumped eight zhang away, maintaining a relatively safe distance from Lin Fei, and became fully vigilant: "Junior Brother Mingxin, I never thought you really colluded with evil spirits! Uncle Yuanzhen said that you were wicked and would eventually become a great threat to our Jade Emperor Sect, and it turns out that it is true! I knew that this White Lotus Sect branch was extremely well hidden, so how did you find it and even deliberately send me away? It turns out that you had the help of the demoness from Flying Flower Palace!"
Mingci seemed to completely believe Ji Lianxing's words at this moment. For Lin Fei, this was truly like mud falling into his pants—even if it wasn't shit, it was still shit.
Ji Lianxing sat on the roof, her hand supporting her chin, watching the scene unfold with a look of anticipation. Lin Fei, seeing her like this, couldn't help but smile wryly, "Sister Ji, didn't we agree that you would leave after we destroyed the White Lotus Sect?"
Given Ji Lianxing's cultivation level, let alone Lin Fei, even if Ming Ci were to join the fight, they might not be a match for this demoness. Therefore, even if Lin Fei wanted to slay the demon and prove his innocence, it would be impossible.
Moreover, Ji Lianxing is capricious. Although she doesn't seem to intend to make a move right now, if we really anger her, I'm afraid both Mingci and I will die here today.
"Sister is a demoness, how can a demoness's words be counted?" Ji Lianxing winked at Lin Fei. Despite her mature and sophisticated appearance, she revealed a girlish and innocent demeanor. In her heart, she thought, "Who told you to have murderous intentions towards me back then? Consider this a lesson for you!"
"Don't worry, it's easy if you don't want more people to know." Ji Lianxing pointed to Mingci beside her: "If your sister gets rid of this despicable Taoist priest for you, then no one else will know, right?"
Mingci stood with his sword in hand, so nervous that cold sweat poured down his face.
Although his cultivation level was not low, he was no match for Ji Lianxing. Although people from the Eight Evil Paths rarely travel the world and are mostly not included in the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, with Ji Lianxing's strength, if she were on the list, she would definitely be within the top thirty, and Ming Ci would not be her match.
At this point, Mingci seemed to have completely regarded Lin Fei as a traitor who colluded with evil spirits.
Lin Fei rolled his eyes. It was true that he was cooperating with Ji Lianxing, but it was only to eliminate the White Lotus Sect, a mutually beneficial arrangement. Although he didn't see it as a big deal, in the eyes of a stubborn person like Ming Ci, it was an unforgivable crime.
Of course, it was completely impossible for Lin Fei to cooperate with Ji Lianxing again, or even to kill Ming Ci here. Ji Lianxing was well aware of this; her return was merely to provoke and retaliate against Lin Fei.
Seeing that a rift had formed between Lin Fei and Ming Ci, Ji Lianxing felt satisfied and chuckled, "Since you can't make up your mind, little brother, I won't force you! If you ever want to join my Flying Flower Palace in the future, remember to contact me again!"
After saying that, Ji Lianxing leaped into the air and disappeared from the rooftop.
"That wretched vixen!" Lin Fei gritted his teeth in hatred: "If she ever falls into my hands, I'll make her pay!"
Of course, Lin Fei was completely helpless against this demoness at the moment. He could only explain to Ming Ci, "Senior brother, my feigned cooperation with that demoness was merely to find the location of the White Lotus Sect's branch altar. Senior brother, please don't listen to that demoness's provocative words."
Mingci nodded, but did not put down the long sword in his hand, clearly still harboring some wariness towards Lin Fei: "Junior brother, you don't need to tell me. I'm not a member of Xingzhi Temple. After we return to the mountain, I will report this matter to Xingzhi Temple truthfully, and wait for the head of Xingzhi Temple, Uncle Yuanzhen, to determine the right and wrong of junior brother."
Mingci thought for a moment and then spoke again: "However, since Junior Brother is entangled with the demonic path and has not avoided suspicion, I think we should separate and act separately, and then meet up again in Xijiang County!"
Before Lin Fei could speak, Ming Ci had already drawn his longsword and cupped his hands towards Lin Fei, saying, "I hope you will take care of yourself, junior brother, and not truly fall into the demonic path. We are brothers, let's part ways here and meet again at the Xijiang County government!"
Seeing that Mingci's mind was made up, Lin Fei knew that there was no point in saying anything more, so he could only nod and say, "Alright, take care on your journey, senior brother. See you in Xijiang County!"
As soon as Lin Fei finished speaking, Ming Ci leaped away and left the place. It seemed as if he was afraid that the demoness Ji Lianxing would suddenly return and join forces with Lin Fei to keep him here.
Watching Mingci's departing figure, Lin Fei also sighed deeply—once Mingci reported this matter, Yuanzhen, the head of Xingzhi Temple who had always disliked him, would definitely not let this opportunity pass by to punish him.
Fortunately, not everyone in the Jade Emperor Sect was as unreasonable as Yuanzhen, who was plotting to get rid of him.
At least the Jade Emperor Sect's leader, Master Yongcheng, is a highly respected and discerning person. Not to mention, he himself has Yuanyi as a powerful backer. As long as he explains things properly, he believes he won't face any severe punishment.
The only way forward now is to make a name for myself in the great demon-slaying event in Xijiang County, gaining prestige so that my master, Yuanyi, can speak on my behalf. I believe that even if Yuanzhen wants to use this opportunity to punish me, the sect leader won't let him do as he pleases. Then, all the crises will naturally be resolved.
Since Mingci had decided to part ways with him, Lin Fei didn't waste any more time and headed towards the Xijiang County government.
That place is the most important part of this great plan to exorcise the demon.