Chapter 125 Today's Divination

The Ghost Path of Spirit Absorption allows one to control the soul and consciousness of others.

Suppressing the consciousness of others in a short period of time, allowing the spirit-capturing master to take over the consciousness of this body.

After falling to the ground, Qu Zhenghao lay motionless, his eyes vacant, without making a sound.

The members of the Tianhe Gang were shocked when they saw this, and they all shouted for their leader and ran towards him.

Yu Sui discovered that his understanding of the Nine Schools of Arts was never as extensive or profound as what he learned from others when he actually used them.

Just as Taoist talismans have physical forms, the talismans and incantations of the Ghost Taoist school are all materialized from the five elements.

Finding the right balance is something you have to figure out for yourself.

Last time, when she used the Spirit Absorption Technique, Wen Yanghui neutralized it with a purple talisman. Today, Qu Zhenghao also underestimated Yu Sui, not expecting her to use the Heavenly Secret Technique.

Several coincidences came together to make others wary of Yu Sui.

"Princess," Blackbeard asked anxiously, his heart trembling, "Are you injured anywhere?"

Yu Sui shook her head, looked away from Qu Zhenghao, bowed to the Taixu Hall Master who had stood up, indicating that tonight's matter was over, and then left with her people.

Outside Taixu Hall, people from other gangs were waiting. Once their own gang leaders came out, another noisy scene ensued.

Yu Sui walked at the very back, listening to Blackbeard explain what had happened that night.

Originally, the purpose of today's talks was to resolve conflicts between other gangs in Li Huo, but Qu Zhenghao secretly persuaded them to turn their attention to Mingzhu Fang, taking advantage of the incident there.

Others wouldn't refuse something so lucrative.

Yu Sui entered the carriage, and Blackbeard walked by the window, praising her wildly: "Tonight, the princess displayed her supernatural abilities and shocked them all. In the future, who will dare to underestimate the princess's past as a practitioner of magic?"

"They were all impromptu, low-class tricks. They were working together on short notice, which is why they were easily exposed." Yu Sui leaned against the window, watching him. "Was I very impressive tonight?"

Blackbeard nodded vigorously: "Impressive, extremely impressive!"

Yu Sui smiled for a moment, her eyes crinkling: "That's such a large sum of money, I'd be heartbroken if I really handed it over."

Tonight, she felt a competitive spirit.

Zhang Xiangyun said that her "sister" earned back the money she lost in just a few days while she was away.

Her elder sister, Qingkui, had been told eighteen years ago that she had died in a chase on the summit of Luoshan.

Yu Sui had only suspected it before, but Zhang Xiangyun's words tonight confirmed her guess, and also indirectly reflected that quite a few people knew about Qingkui's existence.

I wonder if Nian Qiuyan was also aware of the existence of Qingkui.

Amidst Blackbeard's repeated praises, Yu Sui suddenly asked, "Are there people selling orchid poison in the outer city?"

Blackbeard choked on his words, swallowing back what was on the tip of his tongue. He quickly racked his brains and followed the princess's train of thought, replying, "There isn't one on the surface."

Yu Sui made a gesture, indicating that he was hiding in the shadows.

"The sale of orchid poison is prohibited in both the Six Kingdoms and Taiyi. Any orchid poison found will be destroyed immediately," Blackbeard said. "Taiyi has many rules that are much more lenient than those in the Six Kingdoms, but the rules regarding orchid poison are just as strict."

"If someone is found to be selling orchid poison, they will be expelled from Taiyi and banned from entering Taiyi for life. They will then be handed over to their country of origin for criminal prosecution and punishment."

Yu Sui asked him, "If someone is found to be selling or manufacturing orchid poison, who should we tell to handle it?"

Blackbeard gestured with his eyes and said, "Inform Taiyi Academy that the academy also has a Royal Orchid Guard, which is staffed by twenty-four saints who rotate monthly to oversee the Orchid Poison and handle Taiyi affairs."

Seeing Yu Sui deep in thought, his eyelids twitched, and he quickly explained, "We don't touch this in Taiyi. Although there are some shady methods in business, we won't touch orchid poison. The risk is too great. If we are found out, not only will we be expelled from Taiyi, but it will also have a negative impact on the Nangong family."

Yu Sui, who was leaning against the window, shifted her position, propped her chin on one hand, and looked at Blackbeard suspiciously, "My family really hasn't touched this?"

"Absolutely not." Blackbeard raised his hand as if to swear.

Yu Sui said, "You've been in Taiyi for so long, have you heard of any people or organizations buying or selling orchid poison?"

Blackbeard thought for a moment and shook his head, saying, "I've never heard of that before. It's already a rare thing to see orchid poison in Taiyi, let alone sell or make it. That would definitely cause a huge uproar and become common knowledge."

It seems the other party is hiding it very well.

Listening to the conversation between Zhang Xiangyun and Nian Qiuyan, it is clear that most of the people making Landu in the outer city are affiliated with the Twenty-Four Saints of Taiyi. However, it is unknown which saint it is or when they started cooperating with Xuan Kui.

Or rather, this saint is part of "Xuan Kui".

If Chu Jin is indeed Qing Kui, then Nangong Ming must know about her relationship with Xuan Kui. Perhaps Nangong Ming was also aware of the theft of the Taiyi Milky Way Water and asked her to bring Di Su Tian Libra, but he didn't expect that this matter would involve Gu Gan.

Gu Gan was indeed unlucky. The plan to steal the Floating Pagoda was originally smooth and secretive, but because of Nian Qiuyan's trip, it was delayed for several months before he could get the fragment. In the meantime, he was almost expelled from the academy.

"Has Your Highness discovered anything?" Blackbeard asked solemnly. "If you find that Mingzhufang or Xide Restaurant is involved in any business related to Landu, I will immediately take action and ensure that the Nangong family's reputation is not damaged."

Yu Sui stopped the carriage, beckoned to Blackbeard to come over, and Blackbeard respectfully bowed his head and leaned closer to listen to Yu Sui whisper instructions in his ear.

The fight at Mingzhufang didn't last long.

Mei Liangyu discovered that someone was using a divination array to interfere. Although he didn't know if it was Tianhe's people, Nian Qiuyan was missing. If she was killed somewhere he couldn't see, Kong Yiyi would kill him too.

Upon arriving at a wide-open street, Mei Liangyu disregarded all restraints and summoned the Void Constellation General and the Frost White Python to smash through the stone wall maze and clear a path.

The poisonous insects released by Wei Lingshu were frozen in mid-air, unable to move, like snowflakes that were frozen in the air and would not fall or melt.

As Mei Liangyu clashed swords with the scarred man, Nian Qiuyan emerged from a corner, waved to Mei Liangyu, and called out, "Meimei!"

Mei Liangyu, whose figure shifted rapidly, glanced at Nian Qiuyan, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, out of the corner of her eye: "If you're not dead, then step aside."

Nian Qiuyan was obedient and found a place to stay, making sure she was within his sight.

After receiving the news from Taixu Hall, the manager of Mingzhufang stood at the edge of the dilapidated wall and shouted to Wei Lingshu in the passageway below: "Your plan has been seen through by my princess!"

Wei Lingshu looked up, her expression indifferent. She didn't believe it at first, but the farm beast that landed on her shoulder told her what had happened at Taixu Hall, and her expression changed slightly.

Qu Zhenghao was still unsure of the extent of his injuries, and Wei Lingshu, worried, made a decisive retreat, shouting to the scarred man, "Let's go!"

The scarred man, not knowing what was going on, still frowned and retreated to Wei Lingshu's side.

"Come and go as you please?"

Mei Liangyu used his Shadow Step to cut off their retreat, and they were blocked by the Nangong family sorcerers who suddenly appeared at both ends of the street.

The sound of wheels hitting the ground came from behind, and Mei Liangyu turned his head slightly to glance back.

Blackbeard followed closely behind, talking to Yu Sui by the car window. Yu Sui, who was leaning against the window, stretched out a hand and rested her head on her arm. After seeing the movement in front, she straightened up and waved her fair arm at Mei Liang: "Senior Brother!"

Mei Liangyu had just heard the manager of Mingzhu Fang mention Yu Sui. She didn't know when Yu Sui had come to the outer city. Seeing Black Beard following her, she must have returned from Taixu Hall.

Although Wei Lingshu and the scarred man had never met Yu Sui before, judging from Blackbeard's attitude and the way he addressed her as "senior brother," they knew that the delicate-looking girl in the carriage was the princess of the Nangong family.

Blackbeard entered first, throwing the blindfold he had removed from Qu Zhenghao's face at Wei Lingshu and the other woman. He was pleased to see their expressions change, and said calmly, "Arrest these two first, and wait for Chief Qu to come and replace them."

With sorcerers from the Nangong family surrounding them, their chances of leaving were slim. Wei Lingshu and the scarred man had nowhere to retreat, and Qu Zhenghao was being controlled by Blackbeard, so they dared not take any risks.

Yu Sui got off the carriage, didn't even look at Wei Lingshu and the other person, and walked straight towards Mei Liangyu.

"Senior brother!" Yu Sui ran up to Mei Liangyu. "Are you alright?"

Although his clothes were stained with dust and blood, none of it was his. But seeing Yu Sui walking towards him with worry felt so good that Mei Liangyu casually patted her head and replied, "It's nothing."

He was about to ask Yu Sui if she had been bullied at Taixu Hall when he saw Yu Sui's eyes dart over to Nian Qiuyan beside her, and she asked softly, "Where is Senior Brother Nian?"

Mei Liangyu followed her gaze.

"It's nothing, it's nothing." Nian Qiuyan waved her hand, lightly brushing the dust off her clothes as she approached the two. "It's safe now, Meimei, can I go over now?"

Mei Liangyu looked at the scratches on his face and said, "You'd better get back to the academy right now."

As if sensing something, Nian Qiuyan raised her hand and touched her face: "Go back by myself?"

“What happened tonight was sudden and a bit strange. I’ll stay in the outer city for the night and go back tomorrow.” Yu Sui looked up at Mei Liangyu beside him. “Senior brother, why don’t you go back tomorrow morning too? Although Mingzhu Fang was damaged by you, Xide Restaurant is still fine and there’s room for us.”

Mei Liangyu said, "Then we'll go back tomorrow."

Nian Qiuyan couldn't help but want to laugh. Mei Liangyu glanced at him sideways, silently asking what he was laughing at. Nian Qiuyan pointed at Shun Yusui with his eyes, then looked back at Mei Liangyu, silently indicating that he was very obedient.

Mei Liangyu pretended not to see it and followed Yu Sui inside, saying as they walked, "I didn't break Mingzhu Fang."

Yu Sui looked up and saw that the entire wall on the side facing the street had collapsed. She nodded and said, "Yes!"

Blackbeard stayed outside to clean up the mess and listened to the report from the manager of Mingzhu Workshop. The Nangong family sorcerer who had previously gone out on Yu Sui's orders also rushed back to report on the situation.

Yu Sui led Mei Liangyu and Nian Qiuyan into the restaurant and briefly explained the matter of Taixu Hall. She said to Mei Liangyu, "I don't know how he predicted that you would come to Mingzhu Fang tonight, Senior Brother. We'll ask Tianhe's people later; maybe we can find out something."

Mei Liangyu turned to look at Nian Qiuyan, who was walking at the very back, and asked him, "What did the divination you did today say?"

Yu Sui also turned around and looked at Nian Qiuyan curiously.

[Author's Note]

Happy holidays in advance! I'm taking the day off tomorrow and there won't be any updates.

Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!