Chapter 60 Could it be that you didn't sleep well last night?
The old ancestor was determined to die.
"Then shall I show it to you?"
While Di Jiang was pondering alone, Duan Jiuyou had already taken out the Qiankun Bag.
Inside was a fire-eating beast, which was originally tied to the cloud chair. However, the beast was too heavy, and when tied to the back of the chair, it caused the chair to tilt upwards. So it was put into the treasure bag that could store all things.
Before opening the bag, Duan Jiuyou hesitated for a moment, then said awkwardly to the Water-Swallowing Beast, "It may not be a good match for you, but it's not a bad thing by nature."
This was the first time that Old Ancestor Duan had acted as a matchmaker, and it was in such a mismatched situation that he was very worried that the Water-Swallowing Beast would turn against him.
The water-swallowing beast, on the contrary, was nonchalant, shaking its head and saying it was nothing.
"Even if we can't sell, we can still be on good terms. If I don't like any of the children, you can just buy a few more from me."
Duan Jiuyou breathed a sigh of relief: "Whether I like them or not, I'm going to buy all your children today."
The Water-Swallowing Beast was delighted and praised her generosity. Duan Jiuyou gritted her teeth, picked up the Fire-Eating Beast, grabbed it by the scruff of its neck, shook it, and tossed it away. The Fire-Eating Beast, which was the size of a cat or dog just moments before, was blown away like air and landed as the size of a normal giant beast.
The two beasts looked at each other. The water-swallowing beast retreated, but before it did, it used its front paws to grab Duan Jiuyou and pull him aside to talk.
The water-swallowing beast said, "This is the fire-eating beast you were talking about?!"
Duan Jiuyou forced himself to say, "Yes."
The water-swallowing beast confirmed again: "The fire-eating beast that's going on a blind date with me??"
Duan Jiuyou nodded again, just about to explain—it was indeed a bit simple-minded, but very honest—when he heard the Water-Swallowing Beast say, "How could it possibly be interested in me looking like that?"
Duan Jiuyou thought the Water-Swallowing Beast was being sarcastic, and his heart skipped a beat. Unexpectedly, the Water-Swallowing Beast added worriedly, "Even if I were willing, would it be willing?"
"are you serious?"
Duan Jiuyou stared blankly at the water-swallowing beast.
After much questioning, Duan Jiuyou finally learned that the Five Elements Beasts had an unusual aesthetic sense. The Fire-Eating Beast's plumpness and clumsiness were, in the Water-Swallowing Beast's eyes, an unparalleled "human beauty." It thought the Fire-Eating Beast was incredibly beautiful, and if they were to marry, it would be a huge honor for the Water-Swallowing Beast.
From the perspective of the Five Elements Beasts, the Fire-Eating Beast's aesthetic sense is somewhat "abnormal." It quite likes the "plain-looking" Water-Swallowing Beast. The two beasts fell in love at first sight, much more directly than the tentative and coy courtship between human men and women. Before long, they were snuggled together.
The marriage was thus successfully arranged.
Duan Jiuyou was overjoyed, pulling on the Water-Swallowing Beast's paw and saying repeatedly, "I will definitely prepare a generous gift for you. Do you know that this marriage is not only a joy for the two of you, but also a joy for the entire Flame Mountain, and for all the people of Flame Mountain..."
"Jiuyou".
As they were talking, Di Jiang suddenly called out to Duan Jiuyou.
Duan Jiuyou noticed that he had picked the antidote herb, and was about to scold him when he heard him say, "If we've finished talking, take it back first. I'm tired."
Seeing that his expression was not right, Duan Jiuyou quickly put the two beasts into his Qiankun bag.
Di Jiang's face was visibly grim. Duan Jiuyou leaned close to him, listening to him explain the whole story, and his expression grew increasingly somber.
Afterwards, the group turned back, and on the way, the Emperor transformed back into a little wolf. The group rode the wind back and landed on the top of Flame Mountain.
Many people were already waiting on the mountain. On the left were the Dragon Clan elders and several unworthy sons, and on the right were the Flame Mountain people led by Bai Hu Gong.
Duan Jiuyou narrowed her eyes. For a moment, she seemed to sense a tense atmosphere. You could interpret these people as welcoming her, or you could think of them as a siege about to be launched.
Duan Jiuyou approached them carrying the unconscious "wolf cub." Looking around, everyone's expressions were normal, as if everything that had just happened was Duan Jiuyou's fantasy.
But is that really the case?
Duan Jiuyou turned his gaze to "White-bearded Duke". Behind him were many unfamiliar faces. Although they were dressed in commoners' clothes, they were strong and straight.
—He mobilized troops, and who knows how many more are still at the foot of the mountain.
—The God of War Bai Tingxu, this is the answer Di Jiang gave to Duan Jiuyou.
This person's true identity is Yinlong. Even if someone probes his divine sense after he "disguises" himself, they cannot see his true identity. It was only when Dijiang recalled the various abnormalities of "White-bearded Duke" at Wangjin Mountain that he belatedly deduced the other party's identity.
Duan Jiuyou originally intended to take Dijiang directly to seek medical treatment, but he was stopped by him.
“If we don’t return to Yanshan today, I’m afraid we’ll only confirm Bai Tingxu’s answer. If he can’t find you, given his ambitious nature, he will surely alarm Bai Yanxing.”
If Bai Yanxing were to send troops to patrol, things would become somewhat tricky. Moreover, at that time, neither of them dared to be certain whether Bai Tingxu's trip to Yanshan was a private action or at Bai Yanxing's behest.
"What should we do then?" Duan Jiuyou was so concerned that he was flustered and only cared about the safety of the imperial territory. He had no time to think about countermeasures.
Despite his discomfort, Di Jiang held her hand and said, "Let's go back first."
"Ancestor, you've had a long and arduous journey. I wonder how this marriage between the two beasts will go?"
Despite wearing the face of Bai Hugong, Bai Tingxu maintained a respectful and humble demeanor.
Duan Jiuyou composed himself, gathered his chaotic thoughts, and gave "White Beard Duke" and the others a satisfactory answer.
"It's done."
He then ordered his disciples to release the two beasts, one that eats fire and the other that swallows water.
The elders breathed a collective sigh of relief, and the people cheered, all rejoicing at the successful outcome.
"White Beard Lord" also had an indescribable excitement on his face. On one hand, he led the way in welcoming the newly arrived water-swallowing beast, and on the other hand, he called for people to prepare a celebratory banquet.
Duan Jiuyou looked at the busy "White-bearded Duke".
His eyes were busy, constantly observing the disciples of the Ao Sect out of the corner of his eye.
Emperor Jiang, who has been exposed to the Rejuvenating Grass, will definitely suffer from the poison. It is a heart-wrenching pain, equivalent to being killed again with the Zhanlu Blade. It is as if a sharp blade is stuck in his heart, constantly pushing forward. No matter who Emperor Jiang takes on, it is impossible for him to leave no trace.
Bai Tingxu needs to find that "patient".
Unfortunately, all eight disciples accompanying Ao Zong appeared to be healthy and unharmed, which aroused his doubts once again.
Duan Jiuyou had no interest in watching Bai Tingxu "search for someone," so he turned around without making a sound and led his men back down the mountain.
She ordered Liantang and the others to guard outside, and carried Dijiang back into the room alone. The "young wolf" flashed and transformed back into Dijiang's tall and slender figure.
His face was even paler than when he was suffering from a cold attack. Duan Jiuyou helped him to lie down on the bed, turned around to get a handkerchief to wipe his sweat. His face seemed calm, but his heart was actually in turmoil.
Previously, when it was at Wangjin Mountain, the imperial territory had already undergone twelve cycles on its own, and not only did it not improve, but it also showed a trend of getting worse.
Before returning to Flame Mountain, he gave her many instructions, one of which was to tell her that he would temporarily shut down his five senses and regulate his breathing. During this time, he would fall into a deep sleep, and she should not worry.
Aren't you worried?
His current unconscious state should put her at ease.
Duan Jiuyou looked at the "sleeping" imperial territory and gazed at the gloomy sky outside the window. He had overestimated her feelings.
"Has Duan Jiuyou returned? Has anyone been poisoned? Which of her disciples was it?"
As soon as Bai Tingxu entered, Qi Xinghe rushed over to greet him. Neither of them had ever seen the Dijiang human form before, so they could only deduce it from the reactions of the people around Duan Jiuyou.
Bai Tingxu said, "She seems to be fine. If there is anything unusual, it is that she is holding that wolf cub and doesn't seem very energetic."
"A wolf cub?" Qi Xinghe was taken aback and asked Bai Tingxu, "Could it be that you didn't sleep well last night?"
"Do you think it didn't sleep well?"
Qi Xinghe said, "The soil and water of Yanshan are indeed not good for people. Even I have some symptoms of typhoid fever, but what does this have to do with the Imperial Territory?"
"Didn't you ever consider that the wolf cub was actually from the Dijiang?" Bai Tingxu wondered if Qi Xinghe had any brains at all.
“Absolutely impossible!” Qi Xinghe shook his head decisively. “Yesterday morning, when the Emperor took Elder Long to the Earthly Breath Palace to see Duan Jiuyou, Duan Jiuyou was holding this wolf cub in his arms. If the wolf cub was Dijiang, how could the Emperor not have recognized it? He even probed its primordial spirit!”
"Did you find anything?" Bai Tingxu asked.
"Of course not. If there were a problem, would Duan Jiuyou still be carrying it out?"
Qi Xinghe learned all these things from Elder Long. His future father-in-law had some connections with that elder, so he used the pretense of concern to ask Elder Long for his opinion.
The old man was a talkative person, and before Duan Jiuyou could ask any more questions, he scolded him.
He said she never gives people face, and that she would bring a wolf cub to watch the excitement of such an important matter as saving lives.
"No problem is perhaps the biggest problem."
Bai Tingxu walked to the window, facing the direction where Duan Jiuyou lived, and said, "Let's wait and see. That 'Sorrow Grass' is a deadly thing. There are no doctors in Flame Mountain, and Duan Jiuyou himself is not skilled in medicine. He will have to find a way to get someone to treat him. I don't believe that Duan Jiuyou will just watch Dijiang die!"
“Once she leaves Flame Mountain, we can immediately storm into her room and catch Di Jiang off guard.” Qi Xinghe suddenly became clever, an excitement appearing on his face. “We won’t even need much effort to take care of Di Jiang!”
"us?"
Bai Tingxu sneered: "You've been hiding here for so long, not daring to show your face, but now you're willing to step forward when it's time to claim credit?"
—Not necessarily. If the situation changes, he'll definitely be the first to run.
Qi Xinghe was secretly calculating, but said aloud, "Didn't I also want to do my part for you?"
"What help can your meager magical power be? Just remember, the deal between you and me is between you and me. If this succeeds, I will help you kill Liu Tianshi. After that, keep your mouth shut!"
Liu Tianshi was Zhao Fengli's beloved disciple. Although he had no official rank, he was already an immortal who had cultivated himself into human form. Even though Bai Tingxu was the head of the military generals, he did not have the right to kill or kill at will, let alone for such a personal grudge.
Qi Xinghe felt a chill run down his spine from the ruthlessness in Bai Tingxu's eyes, fearing that Bai would kill him after the deed was done. He repeatedly agreed, but his face showed worry: "I just don't know... how long will it take?"
"What's the rush? Duan Jiuyou should be the most anxious right now." Bai Tingxu walked to the window, looked at the white snow that had suddenly risen, and said, "It's snowing. Come and see, it's so lively."
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