Chapter 89: After Binding the Child-Bearing System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 89: The City Lord's Little Concubine (31)

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

Whoosh——whoosh whoosh whoosh————

Thin black threads, fine as hair, shot out from the back of the boy's neck, aiming straight at Fu Hengyan's face.

Fu Hengyan sidestepped to dodge, his fingers forming hand seals, rapidly tapping points on the child's body.

"Hiss hiss hiss"

Zhang Cong raised his head, emitting a sound unlike a human voice, a pair of gloomy eyes fixed tightly on Fu Hengyan ahead, his whole being wanting to pounce forward and tear and bite with force.

Fu Hengyan's expression did not change, between dodging left and right he wielded the waist sword in his hand with lightness and resilience.

Very quickly, strands of black fine threads were severed by Fu Hengyan, a sheet of talisman paper scattering golden light fell onto the back of Zhang Cong's neck, the person immediately rolled his eyes and fainted, falling headfirst.

Fu Hengyan lowered his head to look at Zhang Cong fallen on the ground, flicked his long sleeve, and several more sheets of talisman paper fluttered down.

Along with a flash of golden light on the talisman papers, Zhang Cong once again howled at the sky, then returned to calm.

Around, the Escorts attracted over by this sudden change before their eyes each had nervous expressions.

Gripping their respective self-defense tools tightly in hand, between one another they did not know what to do.

"Take the person away, lock him up properly."

Finished speaking, Fu Hengyan turned around and looked straight at the Escort holding the Magic-Detecting Jade Plate.

Escort: ……

The Escort took a deep breath, forced a smile and continued calling other people forward for inspection.

Perhaps the scene that just happened was too shocking, the crowd queuing up nowadays were all very well-behaved.

Even Zhang Cong's family dependents did not dare make a fuss, only able to lower their heads and weep silently.

The long line kept pacing forward, in the night colors heads overlapped and surged, appearing strange and unfathomable in everyone's eyes.

The Magic-Detecting Jade Plate's light halo was holy and flawless, the Escort through the emitted white light, gaze drifting, finally landing on the faces of the people advancing.

What should have been submissive and obedient countenances, suddenly turned ferocious.

The Escort opened his mouth, "True——"

Fine threads like needles, instantly penetrated the Escort's face, beneath a terrified face that had no time to compose itself, were drops of bright red blood pearls falling.

Bang——

The person fell backward, the Magic-Detecting Jade Plate held in his hands falling to the ground in response.

Puff——puff puff————

Additionally other surrounding people were pierced through by strange black threads, the incident occurred in merely an instant, the black threads that had just tasted success actually unknowingly had already grown several fold.

"Hee hee hee, ignorant juniors, quickly receive death!"

Gloomy arrogant voices drifted from all directions, also giving Fu Hengyan the opportunity to act and save the other people not yet swept up by the black threads.

Before even meeting, both sides' weapons had already begun to clash.

Flying Sword and fine threads confronted, Fu Hengyan with one hand pinching seals, frantically mobilizing the spiritual power within his body.

On the ground, the awakened people evacuated in an orderly manner, long ago when the fight started Fu Hengyan had notified the Escort Station's Escorts to be responsible for assisting.

The confrontation above was not something they could participate in, but these trivial matters also shouldn't let the True Person be distracted.

In the distance, invisible wind suddenly rose from flat ground, carrying several streams of biting cold whirling outward.

Colliding and shattering with the myriad Sword Qi stabbing from ahead, then shooting the countless shattered fragments toward all directions.

Fu Hengyan steadied his mind, controlled the Flying Sword circling in midair to transform into shadows, shooting toward the center from all directions.

Bang——

The carriage compartment Shen Yao was in directly exploded from the inside, several silver-white vines extended outward, firmly protecting Shen Yao within.

"Eh?"

Shen Yao turned her head, the defensive artifacts on her body all activating, like dots of numerous stars, reflected and set off within.

"Actually dodged it, indeed!"

Sinister ruthless sound exploded beside her ear, before Shen Yao could even react, a Seal-Character Jade Talisman before her was forced to activate.

Several strands of Sword Qi stored within the jade talisman instantly flew out, shooting straight toward a hammer-shaped black cocoon wrapped in black fine threads in midair not far away.

The black cocoon was torn into lobes by Sword Qi, revealing the human-form figure at the very center.

Shen Yao with both hands forming seals, a handful of vine seeds hit the ground, with her own body as the center point bursting outward a hundred meters, baring fangs and brandishing claws rapidly occupying the surrounding domain.

Thousand Gold Vine, Silver-Line Frost Vine, Ten-Thousand-Year Green Vine, Serpent-Entwined Dark Tan Vine……

Various vines with nameable reputations flew and spiraled, threat level maxed out.

Pity to that person, Shen Yao's countermeasures were still too immature.

Vines fluttering, after being severed by fine threads fell all over the ground.

Shen Yao watched with wide eyes as the figure drew nearer and nearer, even the finger seals the other extended were clearly visible.

The light on her body flickering on and off, was the movement of the defensive array on her body being activated then perishing.

Shen Yao watched the other's tone go from contempt to shock then to angry and flustered.

Finally exterminated by Fu Hengyan who arrived at the side making a move.

After the great battle, the surroundings were a mess.

Shen Yao still stood in the original place, until Fu Hengyan stretched out his hand and pulled her away.

Subsequent matters had nothing to do with them.

To avoid being ambushed on the return, the escort agency had no choice but to travel by night, only stopping to rest when dawn broke faintly.

"True Person, good day. I wonder how those people captured last night have been arranged?"

Switching to a new carriage compartment, Shen Yao and Fu Hengyan had not slept all night.

Hearing movement from outside, Shen Yao raised her head to look at Fu Hengyan beside her.

Last night they had already sent word to the Tianjian Sect through the night; barring accident, disciples from the sect would arrive to meet them soon.

"Detain them uniformly, wait for the people to arrive," Fu Hengyan stood up and brought Shen Yao out the door with him.

It was also a sequela of last night; Fu Hengyan worried for Shen Yao's safety, therefore wherever he went he had to bring her along.

After simple reorganization, the car fleet had already become orderly by a great deal.

Shen Yao got off the carriage, smelling the bloody scent in the air that had not yet dissipated completely, her delicate eyebrows curved upward slightly.

Fu Hengyan went first to the carriage compartment where the personnel were detained, to ensure the people were still alive.

He stretched out a hand to summon the young escort, asking for the tallied casualty count; Fu Hengyan lightly pursed his lips, turned around and did not move.

Seeing this, Shen Yao signaled the young escort that he could leave, while she herself quietly kept Fu Hengyan company at his side.

After about half a day's time, clouds surged at the sky's edge, a group of people came treading on five-colored radiance.

"Greetings, Fu Zhenren."

The arriving Tianjian Sect disciples came from the Inner Sect, and had met Fu Hengyan several times before.

Now seeing the Fu Zhenren whose name they had long heard, their fanatical attitude was like an idol meeting scene.

Shen Yao: ……

After the escort agency's matters were handled and concluded, another half day had passed.

Seeing off the Tianjian Sect disciples, Fu Hengyan and Shen Yao reboarded the carriage.

The previous Treading Void Horses had been replaced with ordinary Spirit Steeds; the ride was somewhat bumpy, but did not affect the journey.

Perhaps it was a blessing in disguise; after the night raid the car fleet calmed down.

Traveling continuously for several days, leaving Zhao Ri Mountain behind them, Shen Yao and Fu Hengyan rarely spent a stretch of peaceful days.

Until the car fleet was about to drive out of Yue Luo City's range, entering the boundary with Qingfeng Gully.

"Gully" usually refers to a water ditch between mountains, or a small stream.

Qingfeng Gully is related to the many mountains and winds of this place, therefore it got its name from this.

This journey the car fleet passes through Qingfeng Gully; wanting to traverse through it to reach Rong City behind requires half a month's time.

The reason is the various wind blades that exist year-round in Qingfeng Gully.

"In Qingfeng Gully, wind attribute is common; there will always be children born possessing Wind Spirit Roots here."

The several Wind Spirit Root disciples in the Tianjian Sect all originated from Qingfeng Gully.

As one of the most common among Mutant Spirit Roots, the Wind Spirit Root carries a unique sense of lightness and ethereality; cultivators possessing this Spirit Root are often called the Person Closest to an Immortal.

"However rumors all have exaggerated components; what Qingfeng Gully is most famous for is still the Wind-Attribute Spirit Object nurtured here, the Gangchen Wind Essence."

"Gangchen Wind Essence?"

Shen Yao tilted her head, information regarding Gangchen Wind Essence surfacing in her mind.

Gangchen Wind Essence, equivalent to the Essence of the Five Elements, are both top-grade Refining Spirit Objects.

Rumor has it the highest-grade Gangchen Wind Essence, used to craft Flying Artifacts, can reach the Immortal Realm directly.

She opened her mouth and told Fu Hengyan the content she had seen in travel notes.

Fu Hengyan shook his head, turned around and released his stored Star Shattering, "One of Star Shattering's raw materials contains Gangchen Wind Essence."

Shen Yao: ……Seems nothing special, uh, could it be that it's very fast?

Shen Yao, considering herself lacking in discernment, got up from beside Fu Hengyan to look out the window.

Unexpectedly she had just pushed open the window corner, when the entire carriage compartment space suddenly jolted violently.

The person was directly thrown backward flying out, caught backhand by Fu Hengyan and gathered into his embrace.

Shen Yao: Hm?

The commotion came fast and went fast too; in just a moment the carriage stopped, fragmented noisy footsteps sounded from outside.

Hearing the escort specially come over to explain, Shen Yao only then knew that just now wind had blown past outside the window.

"Qingfeng Gully's unique Four Seasons Wind, divided by the four seasons into morning, noon, evening, night."

Spring Wind gently brushes, Summer Wind scorching hot, Autumn Wind crisp and cool, Winter Wind cold and silent.

Four Seasons and Four Times, seasons distinct.

It was also coincidentally the hour; the Wind-Stabilizing Pearls brought by the car fleet had not yet had time to be hung up, otherwise just now the incident of being attacked by wind would not have occurred.

……

Shen Yao held in her hand a round pearl mixed with blended blue and white two colors, inside occasionally wind spirals formed and dissipated.

Single hand supporting her chin, Shen Yao changed posture and pillowed on the Yingling Grass soft cushion.

At this time the car fleet had already entered the depths of Qingfeng Gully, currently at an inn resting.

Shen Yao having nothing to do at leisure, therefore took out a Wind-Stabilizing Pearl to admire and examine.

Pearls like this, Shen Yao has quite a few; a portion were prepared when leaving the Tianjian Sect, and another portion were rummaged from Fu Hengyan's Storage Bag.

Now having arrived at Qingfeng Gully, it is precisely the place for Wind-Stabilizing Pearls to unleash their usefulness; Shen Yao of course had to take them out and use them a couple of times.

Don't mention it; once the Wind-Stabilizing Pearl is released, the originally raging winds seem like docile little lambs, not a bit of sound can be heard.

Creak—

The room door was pushed open from outside, Shen Yao raised her head, seeing Fu Hengyan who had entered.

"The car fleet needs to rest in place for three days; we can stroll around the surroundings."

Shen Yao's eyes brightened, pinching her fingers to calculate the places she could go in these three days.

The scope of Qingfeng Gully is vast, and there are many places to explore.

"On the final day a storm will strike; the entire Qingfeng Gully will seal off entry and exit and activate the defensive array. For safety's sake, we need to stay at the inn."

The wind in Qingfeng Gully is unexpectedly abundant; therefore the storms encountered on ordinary days never cease.

Take the buildings of Qingfeng Gully — they all incorporate wind-resistant materials.

It is just that storms vary in size; when they run into a violent gale that individuals cannot withstand, the high level of Qingfeng Gully will choose to activate the defensive array to fend off the oncoming waves.

Like the storm three days from now, according to prophecy it may exceed ordinary danger.

The escort agency, considering the safety of the journey ahead, will stay one extra day.

However, that is all two days from now; right now, Shen Yao and Fu Hengyan come out of the inn, each wearing a Wind-Stabilizing Pearl at their waist.

Unlike the external structures of Yue Luo City, the buildings of Qingfeng Gully are all embedded within the mountain rocks and trees.

Viewed from afar, it seems as if one is inside a mountain forest, yet also hidden in the bustling streets.

Because the wind is strong, pedestrians in Qingfeng Gully all wear Wind-Stabilizing Pearls on their persons.

Round or flat, big or small.

"Senior, these Wind-Treading Boots are not only magnificent in appearance; with an internal array they can easily travel a hundred li a day without expending spiritual power.

And this Wind-Breaking Fan — its frame is built using the spirit wood skeleton unique to Qingfeng Gully; a light wave breaks wind and pierces clouds, sweeping away all obstacles.

Wind-Gathering Bracelet, Wind-Storing Ring, Wind-Containing Pendant……"

Standing before the door of a large hall, Shen Yao listened to the shop assistant introduce the cabinet items, nodding while not forgetting to buy them.

Every place she goes, Shen Yao spends spirit stones to buy some specialty products.

Now that she has come to Qingfeng Gully, from all kinds of magic artifacts down to all kinds of spiritual objects, Shen Yao has filled several storage bags again.

"These wind-attribute spirit objects are extremely suitable for Linlang and Jinxiu.

Xuan'er and Yu'er, although they cannot use them much at present, pendant ornaments and the like must not be lacking either."

Returning to the inn room, the thing Shen Yao must do every time is to re-categorize the items she bought back.

There are still several children at home to coax; Shen Yao absolutely cannot be partial in this sort of matter.

While muttering with her mouth, she picks them up with her hands; the highly stacked items, with a few flashes of light, are sent one after another into storage bags for keeping.

Before the storm arrives, Shen Yao sends the storage bags to the local relay station.

Paying sufficient spirit stones to have them sent back to the Tianjian Sect as soon as possible, Shen Yao stays at the inn light and unburdened, quietly waiting for this already-brewing storm to pass.

A water-blue barrier rises into the air, enveloping the entire inn within.

Shen Yao leans on the window side, looking out at the various barriers continuously rising outside the window.

Finally, a bright glow emits from the center of the sky; the light spreads like a net, roaring toward all directions, tightly locking down this world beneath.

The quiet sky suddenly has cloud layers rolling and surging; violent wind carries the surrounding spiritual energy, issuing bursts of angry roars.

When spiritual energy becomes dense to a certain degree, it will form enormous spiritual pressure.

The spiritual pressure is like a nameless giant hand, stirring heaven and earth, heedless of everything.

Shen Yao senses the thin spiritual energy in the air, her gaze fixed on the distant myriad wind vortices that have already formed a mountain-crushing, sea-overturning momentum, constantly throwing themselves at the protective array.

Shen Yao subconsciously holds her breath and quiets her spirit, like a lone leaf boat; between the vast heaven and earth only she exists.

Hu

Slowly exhaling a mouthful of turbid qi, Shen Yao steadies her somewhat turbulent emotions, her expression shocked.

Fu Hengyan lightly embraces Shen Yao's shoulder, "Don't be afraid."

Clearly just two simple words, yet they can make her quickly calm down.

The corner of her mouth reveals a faint smile; Shen Yao turns her head and leans against Fu Hengyan's shoulder.

The wonder of the cultivation world lies in its unpredictability; after the storm, Qingfeng Gully welcomes a peaceful period.

The escort agency caravan, having rested for three full days, departs smoothly from the inn.

Shen Yao and Fu Hengyan sit in the forward carriage; beside them are also placed the gifts sent by the escort agency.

They are all ordinary objects, but will be useful on the journey ahead.

Even the escort agency, upon learning their destination this trip is Leiguang Island at the edge of Luoxing Commandery, specially gave two Thunder-Roaring Fruits that can neutralize the thunder power on Leiguang Island.

Shen Yao: …… No wonder the Zheng Family Escort Agency's reputation can be so resounding and pleasant; look at how they handle affairs — whether intent or face, they can take care of all aspects.

These escorts of the escort agency, even if they no longer continue escort missions, can also find very good future prospects.