Chapter 217: Scare Away

Lady Hu, is it that the sky is late today, you're talking in your sleep, or what? You say this child is some kind of treasure body, or perhaps an excellent spiritual root?

Xuanqing Daozhang seemed to have heard a huge joke, laughed, and his face showed an oddity that could not be concealed.

However.

If one looks closely, one can still faintly see a flash of coldness in the depths of his eyes, and even a hint of killing intent.

He didn't know whether Hu Meiniang was deceiving him or had obtained the news from Luo Liang.

Although he believed Luo Liang would not expose Wang Ping'an's secret, after all Wang Ping'an was not just important to the Wang Family, but he also knew how formidable Hu Meiniang was.

Such a female demon as she is most skilled at bewitching souls; gathering information is merely routine.

Luo Liang is merely at the Foundation Establishment stage; even if he were at late Foundation Establishment, before Hu Meiniang he would have no power to retaliate, although he did not know her exact cultivation level.

But he guessed that at the very least she was at mid- to late-stage Golden Core cultivation!

Who let the dual cultivation method be the foremost shortcut in the cultivation world?

He dared not guarantee whether Hu Meiniang would, by some special means, obtain news of Wang Ping'an from Luo Liang; this time, taking advantage of the dark night and quiet, even if he knew he would stay at the Wang Family.

Or else he would appear here!

Perhaps it was that the news she obtained from Luo Liang shocked her, so she rushed over quickly just to verify whether the news was true or false.

"If that child is not some kind of treasure body or an excellent spiritual root, Old Daoist, why do you repeatedly prevent me from examining that child?"

Hu Meiniang said with a cold smile.

Don't look at the fact that she previously examined Wang Ping'an and found nothing abnormal on him; he was just an ordinary child, at most a bit heavier than an ordinary child, not worth noting.

But she suspected that it was definitely Xuanqing Daozhang who had placed some special means on Wang Ping'an, fearing that someone would discover his abnormality.

At that time she did not examine carefully, which is why she did not discover Wang Ping'an's difference from the ordinary.

Clang!

A sound of golden halberd colliding, yet behind Hu Meiniang at some unknown time a sword apparatus flew out, about to pierce through her body, when nearby behind her a demonic qi barrier appeared.

It blocked the attack of that flying sword!

"Old Daoist, it seems I guessed right, you're silencing witnesses by killing?"

Hu Meiniang gave a cold snort, no longer holding back, she waved her jade hand, a mighty demonic qi surged forth, and with a gesture she unleashed a powerful demonic technique.

She is unwilling to kill, after all she still has to live in human society and cannot stain herself with human blood, but that does not mean she dares not kill.

If Wang Ping'an truly is some kind of treasure body or an excellent spiritual root, what does it matter to her even if she kills Xuanqing Daozhang?

As long as she delivers Wang Ping'an to some old monster, she will obtain unimaginable benefits.

Moreover, they could easily help her settle this trifle with a casual gesture!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Seeing Hu Meiniang fight back, Xuanqing Daozhang decisively countered, recalling his flying sword to launch a counterattack.

Originally he had intended to take advantage of Hu Meiniang's inattention, sneak attack from behind, and behead her.

He had long understood a principle:

Only the dead can keep a secret effectively.

His flying sword, which he bought at great expense, is a high-grade magical implement, and even the spell he just unleashed with the flying sword is likewise a high-grade spell.

Focused on ambush, even a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, if slightly distracted, would fall into the scheme.

This spell he obtained from some relic; relying on this spell paired with the high-grade magical implement he procured at great cost, who knows how many powerful foes it has resolved, saving him time and again.

Never would he have thought... today it would actually fail!

Indeed.

Hu Meiniang is even more formidable than he imagined; at the very least her vigilance surpasses that of ordinary people.

It seems this time will be a bitter battle!

Xuanqing Daozhang's heart turned ruthless; he exerted all his strength, almost unleashing 120% of his abilities, engaging Hu Meiniang in a deadly fight.

He could not allow Hu Meiniang to go to Liu Dongzhu's bedroom to examine Wang Ping'an, for once she discovered his abnormality.

She would surely develop malicious intent!

Today.

Hu Meiniang wanted to approach Liu Dongzhu's bedroom, the only way being to step over his corpse.

"Is this what cultivator combat looks like?"

Wang Ping'an, relying on paper persons hidden in an inconspicuous spot, watched the splendid combat between Xuanqing Daozhang and Hu Meiniang, the dazzling effects...

No.

This is not some special effect; it is all real, and even more like special effects, appearing extraordinarily brilliant and eye-catching.

This novel you have reached.

However.

Wang Ping'an could clearly sense the boundless killing intent contained within.

Even just a hint of the aura leaking out would be enough to take a life.

Fortunately.

Their home had the mana barrier set up by Xuanqing Daozhang, plus the golden light talismans he stored at various spots in Wang Jia Xiao Yuan, which began to take effect, forming one golden barrier after another to block the battle's afterglow.

Thus none of the plants in his home were harmed!

"What is this?"

Hu Meiniang casually dispelled the spell after spell that Xuanqing Daozhang unleashed, appearing completely at ease, preparing to strike hard when he revealed an opening.

Even if she could not kill him on the spot, she could render him unable to retaliate for a while.

Taking the opportunity to go to Liu Dongzhu's bedroom, dispel the arrangements Xuanqing Daozhang had placed on Wang Ping'an, and carefully examine Wang Ping'an to see what he is really like.

Hu Meiniang's peripheral vision suddenly saw one after another golden barrier appearing around the perimeter of Wang Jia Xiao Yuan.

"Madam Hu, I know you will come to the Wang Family during this period; do you think I wouldn't set up other means in the Wang Family?"

Xuanqing Daozhang gave a cold snort, seeing the panic on Hu Meiniang's face, felt delighted inside, and said: "Since you've come, then you will stay here forever!"

"With just this little ability of yours, you've only just broken through to Golden Core stage; currently you're only at early Golden Core cultivation. Even if you set up traps, how formidable could you be?"

Hu Meiniang gave a cold snort; although she said that, her heart was actually full of vigilance, and she said: "Today I'll count your luck as good; I have other matters, I'll come find you tomorrow!"

After saying that, Hu Meiniang employed a formidable movement technique, leaving a blurred afterimage as she fled the Wang Family.

"If you've got the guts, don't run!"

Xuanqing Daozhang watched Hu Meiniang's disappearing silhouette, shouted angrily, and then dispelled the magical barrier that had enveloped the Wang Family.

Returned to the room in disappointment!

Xuanqing Daozhang furtively glanced around, making sure Xuanqing Daozhang didn't see Hu Meiniang's silhouette; just as Xuanqing Daozhang closed the room's door, Xuanqing Daozhang then used magical power to shroud the room, the interior shrouded, while the exterior remained unseen.

The next moment.

Xuanqing Daozhang went "thud!" as Xuanqing Daozhang's whole body collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, and said with lingering fear: "Hu Meiniang is even more formidable than I imagined; fortunately she was frightened, otherwise..."

(End of chapter)