Chapter 270: Xuanqing Daozhang's Trap

Xuanqing Daozhang's expression shifted drastically; upon grasping Hu Meiniang's meaning, a ripple stirred in his heart, from when he resolved to be Wang Ping'an's enlightenment teacher, letting Luo Quan become Wang Ping'an's master.

His bottom line has already begun to drop!

He no longer cares much about leaving his name in history; he is more concerned with Wang Ping'an's development.

Between Wang Ping'an and leaving his name in history……

He chose Wang Ping'an!

Otherwise.

Given the Wang family's high regard for him, as long as he objects, Wang Ping'an becoming Luo Quan's disciple—no matter how Luo Quan tempts him—will not be allowed.

He is willing to let Wang Ping'an become Luo Quan's disciple, not because he fears Luo Quan, but for Wang Ping'an's future; if Wang Ping'an could become a disciple of the Demon Suppression Office's authority figure, that would be better than becoming Luo Quan's disciple.

Xuanqing Daozhang very much wanted to agree, to let Hu Meiniang examine Wang Ping'an so she would know he has an Innate Dao Body, but as he was about to speak, the words on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back.

Not to mention a demon like Hu Meiniang, even cultivators who speak righteously in public—don't be taken in by their pleasant words.

But exactly what they will do, only they themselves know!

He dare not guarantee whether, after Hu Meiniang learns Wang Ping'an has an Innate Dao Body, she will truly recommend him to some old monster of the Demon Suppression Office, rather than seeking maximum benefit.

As for Wang Ping'an's life or death, what is that compared to her own interests?

Xuanqing Daozhang suppressed his inner agitation, sneering: 'Hah, Ping'an is just an ordinary child; even if you bring Ping'an to that so-called adult of the Demon Suppression Office, what good would it do?'

Is this child really just an ordinary child?

Hu Meiniang gave a cold snort, not interested in chatting with Xuanqing Daozhang here.

She knows the principle that delay brings change.

She hasn't forgotten that, besides Xuanqing Daoist, the Wang family also has another cultivator of unknown origin eyeing Wang Ping'an like a tiger watching its prey; even their mount is lodged at the Wang residence, and it's unclear whether they are protecting or supervising that child.

It's laughable that this old Daoist, blind to the obvious, merely wondered why that peregrine falcon had been attracted by that child.

If that child were merely a reincarnated Great Virtuous Person, how could he repeatedly attract spirit beasts?

Unless a monster disguises itself as a spirit beast, preparing to treat the so-called Great Virtuous Person's reincarnation as food.

Only then would it be attracted!

She will appear at the Wang residence today because she worries that a cultivator called Li Fugui will set up there the Small Five Elements Sword Formation purchased from the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan's merchant association.

Actually, she very much wants to see whether the Small Five Elements Sword Formation set up by that cultivator is the same talisman as the elementary talisman he crafted.

But she hasn't forgotten her purpose for repeatedly appearing at the Wang residence.

It is to ascertain the child's specific situation and why it would attract Xuanqing Daoist and a cultivator of unknown origin.

Could it be some supreme spiritual root or some precious physique!

Could it bring her benefit!

Rather than cause conflict with other cultivators!

Of course.

If it is confirmed that the child is extraordinary, not to mention conflict, she would not spare even a life‑and‑death battle.

But.

If conflict can be avoided, it's better not to start one!

This is also why she deliberately waited for that peregrine falcon to leave the Wang residence, making sure it flew far away and would not notice any change at the Wang residence, before suddenly rushing in, lest the falcon relay news to that cultivator.

Never expected……

Although that cultivator had not yet finished setting up the Small Five Elements Sword Formation at the Wang residence, another old Daoist actually laid a Spirit Turtle Formation there.

She also doesn't know whether they are of like mind or great thinkers alike; she doesn't know if that cultivator is hiding nearby watching the Wang residence, nor whether any sudden phenomenon at the Wang residence would be noticed by that cultivator.

She dares not think optimistically; she can only think the worst!

She is pressed for time; she has no leisure for Xuanqing Daozhang to chatter here—her earlier reply to him was not because she was bored.

First, she wants to see from his words whether Xuanqing Daozhang is leaking any secrets.

Second, taking this opportunity, she seeks to find a flaw in this Spirit Turtle Formation.

It seems she has discovered something!

Hu Meiniang's eyes lit up; a mighty surge of demonic aura burst from her whole body, immediately attacking a spot.

"Bang!"

A deafening explosion rang out; the demonic aura Hu Meiniang unleashed actually struck the hardest point of the Spirit Turtle, its shell on the back.

Clearly what she found was a flaw in the Spirit Turtle Formation!

Hu Meiniang's pretty face turned cold; she is no fool—how could she not know she had fallen into Xuanqing Daozhang's scheme? She snorted, 'Old Daoist, quite the skill, actually masquerading the strongest point as a weakness!'

"It's Madam Hu who was careless!"

This novel you have arrived at

Xuanqing Daozhang said humbly.

Although he said that, if one looks closely, a fleeting gleam of pride can still be seen in Xuanqing Daozhang's eyes.

Masquerading the strongest point as a weakness is not his first attempt; it is his practiced method, though he lacks confidence in whether it can fool Hu Meiniang.

Actually, he doesn't have much confidence either!

Never imagined……

Yet it actually produced a remarkable effect!

After Hu Meiniang's strike, trying to find a flaw in the Spirit Turtle Formation and easily break it is nearly impossible to achieve.

Who let the Spirit Turtle Formation, besides undergoing change immediately when attacked, also have the reputation of 'the more it's hit, the more it resists'?

Of course.

Xuanqing Daozhang still dare not be the slightest bit careless; having personally experienced Hu Meiniang's terror, he dares not relax his guard against her, relying on the Spirit Turtle Formation to neutralize her attacks again and again.

He simultaneously unleashed one spell after another!

He didn't need to be able to kill Hu Meiniang; at the very least he wanted to be able to injure her. When the time came, after Hu Meiniang broke through the Spirit Turtle Formation's defense, he would at least have the strength for one fight.

Taking advantage of Hu Meiniang's injury, he sought to gain some advantage.

"Ping'an, you say, your master—he, he, he won't be alright, will he?"

Liu Dongzhu obeyed Xuanqing Daozhang's orders, immediately turning back to the bedroom; just after closing the bedroom door, she picked up Wang Ping'an from the infant's bed, went to the window, and looked outside.

If Xuanqing Daozhang showed any sign of failure, she prepared to take her Ping'an and flee.

Watching Xuanqing Daozhang unleash one spell after another, striking the area around Hu Meiniang within the Spirit Turtle Formation, creating one deafening explosion after another, with mighty air waves that kicked up layer after layer of dust.

Obscuring the view!

Liu Dongzhu greatly hoped that Xuanqing Daozhang could drive away, or even kill, Hu Meiniang; but recalling the day before, having witnessed Hu Meiniang's terror, for some reason, deep down she still felt a certain amount of dread.

Even though Xuanqing Daozhang had set up this Spirit Turtle Formation in her home to trap Hu Meiniang inside, for some reason she couldn't help but have a thought arise in her heart.

It was Hu Meiniang who destroyed the Spirit Turtle Formation, injured Xuanqing Daozhang, and snatched away her Ping'an.

(End of chapter)