On this day, a momentous event occurred in Qinghe Town: a colossal and magnificent divine palanquin appeared in the sky above the town. The palanquin was a deep, dark purple, adorned with intricate and ancient carvings. Above it was a purple crystal roof, and at each of its four corners were carved four ancient mythical beasts—the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise—formed into a profound and mysterious array. Pale gold tassels and beaded curtains left beautiful trails in the wind.
Through the layers of beaded curtains, two snow-white figures could be vaguely seen inside. One was tall and the other short, both dressed in snow-white sword robes, with sharp longswords at their waists. The long blue tassels on the swords hung down to the hems of their robes. The expressions on their faces were as sharp as swords, so sharp that it was hard to open one's eyes.
Because Qinghe Town is close to the back mountain, the people here often see disciples from major sects passing by. They are all handsome, elegant, and have an otherworldly temperament. Their faces are either expressionless or aloof, like gods with cold and arrogant expressions.
However, no one else possessed such a unique aura and powerful presence as these two today, plunging the entire Qinghe into a terrifying silence. Xiu Qiyu then directly drove the divine carriage closer to the town mayor's residence.
The town mayor wasn't a fool, otherwise he would have been killed long ago. He quickly led his men to kneel down in fear and trembling.
"Greetings, Immortal! May I ask what guidance you may offer?"
It was Xiu Qiyu who spoke again: "Have you ever seen this person before?" After she finished speaking, a scroll flew out of the divine carriage and appeared precisely in front of the town mayor.
The town mayor had never seen such miraculous divine intervention before, and immediately decided that no matter what happened, he would do his best to meet the divine's demands and instructions.
When he unrolled the scroll, his expression changed instantly. Wasn't this the person the young master had specifically instructed him to keep a close eye on? The sudden arrival of these two distinguished guests—could it be that this Liu Tiesheng had some extraordinary background?
"I need to know everything." A low-grade spirit stone flew out and landed in front of the town mayor.
"If there is anything to hide." A sharp sword aura flew out and sliced the stone lion in front of the gate in two.
This combination of sweet talk and harsh words quickly convinced the town mayor to forget about his son. He couldn't afford to offend either of these two people, and he couldn't afford to offend his son either.
"This man is named Liu Tiesheng, from Liujia Village. About half a year ago, after a major battle in the back mountains, he came to Qinghe Town to seek refuge. He rented a small courtyard and lived with his mother. One day, he got into a conflict with your son, who crippled his arm and severely injured him. The son also declared that no alchemist within a hundred miles could treat Liu Tiesheng, or else they would be going against him. Liu Tiesheng's injuries did not receive timely treatment, and his right arm may be crippled. His health is now worse than that of an ordinary person, and he is bedridden, barely clinging to life."
"Where is his mother?"
"Her mother worked in a restaurant to earn some money for medicine, although those ordinary medicinal herbs did not do anything to help Liu Tiesheng's condition."
"What argument broke out? Tell me every single word," Ye Xiruo couldn't help but ask.
"Your son took a fancy to a girl, but she was unwilling. Your son tried to take her by force, but Liu Tiesheng stopped him. The girl ran away in the chaos, and your son held a grudge and beat Liu Tiesheng severely."
"What is your son's background? Don't you know that Liu Tiesheng is a disciple of Luoxia Valley?"
The town mayor wiped the cold sweat from his forehead: "This young master is the fifth prince of Rui Kingdom. He also has talent for cultivation and has become a disciple of Elder Qingshan of Qingyun Sect."
"Senior brother, what should we do?"
"Since I've been entrusted with this task, I naturally have to do it well." Xiu Qiyu's eyes held a hint of murderous intent.
The Azure Cloud Sect is the sworn enemy of the Falling Sunset Valley, and has been targeting the Valley for years. The sect leader's actions this time did give them a small shock, but they didn't expect their subordinates to remain so arrogant.
"Where is Liu Tiesheng now? Lead the way." Ye Xiruo desperately suppressed the murderous intent in her heart. This was truly outrageous.
A martial arts practitioner had his most vital arm crippled and was severely injured; it was unknown how much of his internal energy remained. In the past six months, because of this young master, Liu Tiesheng had suffered unimaginable torment, and the anguish and pain he had endured was unimaginable. And Aunt Wang must have been heartbroken over Tiesheng's plight. He absolutely cannot be forgiven.
Without saying a word, the town mayor began to lead the way: "Their accommodations are rather simple, please forgive them, two immortal masters."
The town mayor was walking below, but Ye Xiruo couldn't wait any longer. Xiu Qiyu grabbed the town mayor and pulled him outside the divine carriage: "Where are you?"
The town mayor was also quite frightened, fearing that if he accidentally fell, he would be smashed to pieces; he was just a mortal.
"Don't worry, you won't fall."
This was a divine carriage belonging to an immortal! The town mayor was so excited that his face turned red, and he quickly pointed out the direction for Xiu Qiyu and the other person.
Isn't that similar to the current "three-no" areas (no property management, no housing, no sanitation), a dirty and chaotic shantytown? Have Aunt Wang and Brother Tiesheng been living in such a place for the past six months?
Because of that young master, even in this small town, we've been forced into this situation, not to mention those who are taking advantage of our misfortune.
Xiu Qiyu sensed the murderous intent in Ye Xiruo's heart and gripped her hand tightly: "Let's go see how Tie Sheng is first. There's no rush to take revenge."
The town mayor felt the whistling wind in the air and the chilling killing intent emanating from Ye Xiruo, and couldn't help but feel a little fortunate. Luckily, he hadn't done anything to harm Liu Tiesheng, nor had he risked offending the Fifth Prince by helping Liu Tiesheng.
"This is it," the mayor said, pointing to the dilapidated courtyard.
Xiu Qiyu put away the divine carriage, grabbed the town mayor, and landed directly outside the courtyard with Ye Xiruo.
In Qinghe Town, a remote town, let alone this chaotic suburb, where had anyone ever seen such a grand spectacle? A luxurious and imposing palanquin, with figures dressed in white as snow and faces as pure as immortals.
Many people speculated about the purpose of the two immortal masters' visit. There was a sick ghost living there who had reportedly offended a powerful and influential person.
Gently pushing open the dilapidated door, Ye Xiruo and Xiu Qiyu showed no disgust at the black, foul-smelling sewage on the ground, the stench permeating the air, or the swarms of flies and mosquitoes. Their spotless combat boots trotted casually on the ground, their expressions unchanged. Ye Xiruo even seemed somewhat anxious.
Something seemed amiss. Ye Xiruo heard painful coughs, vicious curses, and venomous insults coming from inside.
"Mayor, what's going on?" Ye Xiruo's face darkened. Tie Sheng was already in such a terrible state, yet they still wouldn't let him go. These people deserve to die.
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