A few breaths later, as Kumārajīva occasionally looked at his two feet, the true energy of the Water Mother Yin Princess slowly began to circulate.
When he sensed the fluctuations of true energy from the late-stage Grandmaster realm of the Water Mother Yin Ji, Kumārajīva, sitting opposite her, couldn't help but twitch his eyelids, and the bold idea in his mind completely vanished.
After the true energy spread and isolated Kumārajīva from the outside, Jellyfish Yin Ji focused her gaze on Kumārajīva.
Sensing the true energy of the Water Mother Yin Ji and observing her gaze, Kumārajīva, realizing what was happening, pondered for a moment before slowly closing his eyes.
At this point, Jellyfish Yin Ji finally spoke up and asked, "Why didn't you just deal with this guy directly? Why did you take him with you to the Apricot Grove?"
In response to Shuimu Yinji's question, Chu Qinghe slowly replied, "There's no need for that. Besides, we can make a handover later and use him to deliver a message to Pang Ban and the others."
Lianxing asked curiously, "Brother-in-law, what kind of message are you talking about?"
Chu Qinghe slowly said, "After we finish picking the herbs in the apricot grove, we need to head to the Northern Shaolin Temple. The martial arts tournament held by the Northern Shaolin Temple is just around the corner, and I'm afraid the people of the Great Yuan Kingdom are keeping a close eye on the Northern Shaolin Temple. If we suddenly go up there and come back out without understanding the situation, what if we get noticed by them? Let's give them a heads-up first and make our position clear."
Although with Chu Qinghe's current strength, he would not be afraid even if he faced Meng Chixing and the other three Heavenly Realm experts of the Great Yuan Kingdom at the same time.
However, Chu Qinghe still has Shui Mu Yin Ji and others by his side, so he has to think twice.
But unless it's a matter of overwhelming strength.
Otherwise, taking action would be a poor choice.
It's good to take some precautions in advance to prevent problems from arising in the first place.
As Chu Qinghe looked at Kumārajīva opposite him, a thoughtful expression appeared in his eyes.
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The apricot grove, usually deserted, was now bustling with people.
The once vast forest was now densely packed with thousands of Beggar Clan disciples.
In a clearing in the woods, a simple platform had been built using apricot trees and wooden planks.
Two flags are planted on each side of this high platform.
But what they call flags are actually just two pieces of white cloth.
On the flag to the left, the words "Northern Beggars' Gang" appeared to be written with burnt charcoal.
The flag on the right reads "Southern Beggars' Gang".
The Beggars' Sect disciples in the apricot grove stood on both sides.
However, despite being disciples of the Beggars' Sect, the group in the Apricot Grove exhibited significant differences.
The most obvious difference is that the people standing on the side of the Southern Beggars' Sect at this time are mostly wearing tattered clothes and are also dirty and disheveled.
The leader had a long, rectangular face and looked to be over sixty years old. He had a light beard, rough hands and feet, and his clothes were patched in various places, but they were clean. He carried a green bamboo cane, which was as clear as jade, and occasionally took a sip of wine from a large vermilion gourd.
It was none other than Hong Qigong, the leader of the Southern Beggars' Gang.
Those standing on the side of the Northern Beggars' Gang wore clothes that were mostly patched up, but they were clean and tidy, and their faces were not stained much.
The elders closest to the platform wore clothes made of fine fabric, though not silk.
Even the patches sewn on her body had some patterns, making her look quite beautiful overall.
It was also because of these Southern Beggars' Sect disciples that the smell in the apricot grove became not only more complex but also somewhat noisy.
The disciples of the Northern Beggars' Sect, and even some elders, looked at the Southern Beggars' Sect disciples, who were covered in filth and stench, with a hint of disgust in their eyes.
Even some members of the Northern Beggars' Sect covered their mouths and noses.
This caused some disciples and elders of the Southern Beggars' Sect to frown.
As if sensing the dissatisfaction of the Southern Beggars' Sect elders behind him, Hong Qigong glanced at them and said casually, "They are the Clean Clothes Faction, and we are the Dirty Clothes Faction. If we are disliked, so be it. What's there to think about? Anyway, after this Beggars' Sect meeting, we will have to go back to the south to guard the area. You can get angry over such a small thing. Have you all lost your temper?"
Upon hearing Hong Qigong's words, some elders from the Southern Beggars' Clan behind him quickly responded.
"The gang leader is right to teach us a lesson."
However, despite his words, Hong Qigong's gaze swept over the disciples of the Northern Beggars' Clan.
"A beggar looking down on another beggar? Ha! This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing in all my years!"
Thinking about it, Hong Qigong couldn't help but focus his gaze on Qiao Feng, who was standing in front of the Northern Beggars' Clan with his eyes closed. His gaze swept over Qiao Feng's hemp clothes, which were also covered in patches, and then he looked at the elders behind Qiao Feng.
Looking at the elders' clothes made of fine cloth and some patches that still had patterns on them, Hong Qigong couldn't help but frown.
However, at this moment, as Hong Qigong shifted his gaze, he seemed to sense something was amiss and suddenly turned his attention back to the elders behind Qiao Feng.
Noticing the somewhat cold and malicious looks the elders gave Qiao Feng, Hong Qigong frowned even more deeply, sensing something was amiss.
"Is something wrong with the Northern Beggars' Sect?"
However, before Hong Qigong could think further, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly reached his ears.
Upon hearing the sound, Hong Qigong quickly looked in a direction behind him.
What came into view was a horse-drawn carriage slowly approaching from a distance.
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