Chapter 67 067 "The young lady is indeed... extraordinary."...

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Before that bloody birthday banquet, Jiang Leilong, the old镖头 (bodyguard/escort), was still a renowned hero who had helped the world. His square, imposing face inspired endless admiration and awe at a glance.

Jiang Ling'er's appearance is mostly like her mother's. Looking at her small face alone, she doesn't resemble the old镖头 (bodyguard/escort) much. Only her pair of bright almond-shaped eyes have a bit of the old镖头's spirit.

The moment his eyes met those almond-shaped eyes, Pei Xuan saw, through those similar eyes, an old friend who was much older than him.

That was many years ago. The old镖头 (bodyguard/escort) had been solemn and dignified for half his life, and this was the first time he had acted so awkwardly and timidly.

[Brother Pei Xuan, I only have one daughter, and I don't trust anyone else with her... You're not getting any younger, haven't you... never thought about getting married?]

Pei Xuan had forgotten how he had replied to his old friend. The old镖头 (bodyguard/escort) simply patted him on the shoulder and laughed heartily. When he mentioned his beloved daughter, his eyes were filled with longing, and even a hero made of stone would have his heart soften.

[I know you're used to a carefree life and dislike constraints. It's my presumptuous request, but only by entrusting Ling'er to you can I feel at ease! Take her as far away as possible, living in anonymity, to fulfill this old father's wish...]

"You don't need to answer me right away. Come to Jinling next month. I'll be waiting for you there. My daughter is extraordinary. I can guarantee that you two will get along well. Once you meet Ling'er... you'll like her."

The memories spanned six or seven years, the details of which were now hazy. Pei Xuan only remembered himself…

I stood you up.

When we met again, the unruly daughter my old friend had mentioned was now married, I heard, to the young master of Sun and Moon Fortress.

Young and promising, handsome, and a perfect match. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were a match made in heaven.

He felt guilty for breaking his promise, but the old镖头 (bodyguard/escort) still patted him on the shoulder, just like before, only now his temples were white and he looked much older. Despite having found a good husband, there was no joy in his eyes, only a deep, unyielding sorrow and regret.

Ultimately, we were destined to be apart... It was all my wishful thinking, brother. Forget about it.

Later, the birthday banquet turned into a bloodbath, and the joyous occasion became a funeral.

Only then did he understand why the old镖头 (bodyguard/escort) had been so troubled.

The old镖头 (bodyguard/escort) had roamed the martial world for decades, living an upright and honest life, but the only thing he couldn't let go of was his only daughter.

The daughter I cherished most has also... been entrusted to the wrong person, and now there is no one to protect her.

After failing to show up last time, he was late again.

He couldn't find either the old镖头 (bodyguard/escort) or his daughter's body.

He knew that his elder brother cherished his daughter dearly, yet he still failed to live up to his trust and was unable to save Jiang Ling'er in time. He even failed to find her body, which made him feel ashamed towards his deceased friend.

Sometimes, when he drinks alone under the moon late at night, he wonders if the old镖头 (bodyguard) Brother Jiang ever blames him.

If he hadn't broken his promise and taken the person away...

"What, you don't believe me?"

Jiang Ling'er's voice pulled Pei Xuan back from his memories.

"How could I..." Pei Xuan almost bit his tongue as he opened his mouth. His fox-like eyes showed a rare hint of panic. He coughed twice before squinting and saying, "Little Immortal Daoist... how did I wrong you?"

After speaking, he stared intently at Jiang Ling'er, holding his breath with a tension he himself was unaware of.

Once the words were spoken, they were like water spilled, so Jiang Ling'er no longer cared. She just wanted to fool the person in front of her first, no matter what.

"Um... it's just..." Jiang Ling'er turned her head away from Pei Xuan's gaze, her voice inexplicably lowering, "It's just that she started something and then abandoned it..."

Pei Xuan took a step closer, his brows furrowed so tightly they could trap a mosquito: "What do you mean by 'starting a relationship and then abandoning it'?"

Jiang Ling'er choked, her voice becoming even more erratic: "...It's just...it's about men and women..."

"What's the matter?"

Pei Xuan took another step closer, and there was no longer any gap between them. His usually playful and handsome face was now devoid of any smile. He lowered his head slightly, not allowing her to avoid him, and his phoenix eyes were fixed on her.

Jiang Ling'er: "..."

At this moment, the golden sun shines brightly, yet she is forced to sweat profusely under its rays.

Jiang Ling'er took a deep breath and suddenly raised her eyes to stare at the young Taoist priest who was standing right in front of her!

Pei Xuan was taken aback by Jiang Ling'er's glare, then retreated step by step. Jiang Ling'er poked his chest with her fingertips without any politeness, like a firecracker, while saying:

"That's between me and the little immortal, what does it have to do with you! Since you're so eager to know, I'll tell you! It was your sect's little immortal who came to my house seeking alms, and we fell in love at first sight, then fell in love again, and finally, like lightning striking the earth, we were destined to be together forever! We had already agreed that I would marry no one but you! Your little immortal deceived me, deceived my heart, and then abandoned me. How could I not come looking for him!"

Having said all that in one breath, Pei Xuan was forced onto the tree behind him, his back pressed tightly against the trunk, with no way to escape.

Jiang Ling'er's fingertips, which had been poking at his chest, instead gripped his dark blue Taoist robe tightly, and she glared at him fiercely, shouting:

"So, are you satisfied now?"

Pei Xuan was startled by the shout, his phoenix eyes blinking rapidly: "..."

Pei Xuan: "......"

After a long silence, Pei Xuan finally pursed his lips and spoke, uttering only five simple words:

"Only monks beg for alms."

Jiang Ling'er was stunned by his words, not reacting for a moment. Then her long eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings, and she froze on the spot: "..."

The anger in her eyes vanished instantly, and the hand gripping his collar froze before releasing its hold.

Now it was Jiang Ling'er's turn to fall silent.

As Pei Xuan adjusted his smoky blue Taoist robe, an eerie silence spread...

"Cough cough... I must have misremembered." For the first time in her life, Jiang Ling'er felt like she was being pushed to the brink! Her cheeks burned with embarrassment. She patted her face, slowly exhaled a breath of frustration, gritted her teeth, her cheeks puffed out, and glared at the person in front of her, resigned to her fate, "But... that's how it is! Believe it or not! I misremembered 'begging for alms,' but... but I'm sure I remembered 'bedroom arts,' right? You Taoists love to do these shameful things, don't you? What, do you want to know about my bedchamber affair with the little immortal? How the little immortal experienced ecstasy under me... do you want me to tell you everything?"

Pei Xuan paused in adjusting his Taoist robe, then smiled.

I laughed in exasperation.

Sexual arts, bedroom matters, ecstasy... How could she even utter those words?

Suddenly, the old镖头's words echoed in his ears again.

My daughter is extraordinary; I can vouch for it. You two are kindred spirits…

Pei Xuan smiled and narrowed his eyes: "As expected, young lady... is extraordinary."

He smiled outwardly, but inwardly he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

For a moment, he thought Jiang Ling'er knew about the old镖头 (bodyguard/escort) entrusting her to him... but it seems she knows nothing.

Because they don't know, they dare to lie.

"In short, I can't enter the Lingxiao Sect, but since you're a disciple of the Lingxiao Sect, you can definitely get in! Just tell me... just tell me if you'll take me to see the Little Immortal Daoist!"

After saying that, Jiang Ling'er stared intently at Pei Xuan, her hands clasped together behind her back.

She knew she couldn't lie, but she had no other choice. Whether Pei Xuan believed her or not, he had to take her to Dagushan!

Pei Xuan silently watched Jiang Ling'er with his beautiful phoenix eyes, taking in all her eagerness and nervousness.

It is my presumptuous request as your elder brother that I can only feel at ease entrusting Ling'er to you! Take her as far away as possible, living in anonymity, so that this old father's heart may be at peace...

The hand hidden in the long sleeves of the smoky blue Taoist robe tightened and then loosened.

Pei Xuan agreed, "Okay, I'll take you there."

Jiang Ling'er paused, seemingly surprised that Pei Xuan had agreed so readily. Her eyes suddenly lit up with a bright light, and then she heard Pei Xuan say:

"But I have something to do before I take you to Dagushan."

Jiang Ling'er was taken aback: "What is it?"

The young Taoist priest simply smiled and said:

"It's time to haul in the nets and catch the fish."

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The sky was bright.

Walking on the blue stone path piled with remnants of snow back to the inn.

The little poisoner returned empty-handed.

Recalling everything that happened last night, the handsome man's face turned gloomy.

What are the trumpet vines like today?

That's all...

What about tomorrow's, the day after's... and the trumpet creeper flowers of the future?

"It's all gone... all gone! Brother, it's not that I don't want to help you, but the Lingxiao Sect has people guarding the Holy Spring day and night. I've already been discovered, and I can barely protect myself... so please don't force me anymore, brother!"

A shadow of gloom flashed across the little poisonous creature's beautiful eyes as it kicked away the remaining snow on the ground in a fit of anger!

The moment the snowflakes disappeared, I stood frozen in place.

From afar, he saw Jiang Ling'er sitting high on a donkey, beside her a tall, slender young man dressed in a smoky blue Taoist robe. The young man put an arm around her waist and, with a slight effort, lifted her down...

The little poisonous creature's long, narrow eyelashes fluttered like a butterfly taking flight, and it froze in place.

A slightly fishy, ​​sweet, rusty taste spread across my lips and tongue.

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Author's note: I didn't write that badly... right?

(Forgive me for being so down for just one day... I'll keep writing like crazy tonight!!!)