Chapter 84: Heartless Immortal Dao
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The cold wind blew.
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Mu Jinâs fair hair on her forehead was slightly messed up, and the pearl jade under her delicate earlobes swayed in the wind. However, she looked straight at the small courtyard, her face seemingly calm but unable to hide her anxiety.
The white pink embroidered emerald-patterned dress fit her quite well. It was both lively and obedient. Standing at the door seemed to block out the sunlight.
Shen Ping noticed this beautiful figure the moment he walked out. However, his footsteps were neither slow nor anxious, and there was a faint smile on his face. When he came to Mu Jin, he said, âFellow Daoist Mu, you didnât tell me in advance that you were coming to visit. I didnât prepare much. Please come in.â Mu Jin thanked him and followed Shen Ping with her head lowered. The two of them sat down in the hall. As the fragrance of the spiritual tea lingered, Mu Jin couldnât help but ask, âTalisman Master Shen, the deacons and guest elders of the True Treasure Pavilion will leave at the end of the year. What are your plans?â
Shen Ping drank the spiritual tea and said softly, âI have to leave, of course.â âBut, but doesnât Talisman Master Shen still have a family? What about them?â Mu Jin looked anxious. Her usual standard sweet smile and relaxed look were no longer there.
The treatment of external members was indeed good. Under normal circumstances, one could become a peripheral member of the True Treasure Pavilion by getting to know some seniors and with their potential cultivation. However, the situation was special now. Shopkeeper Ding was not on the evacuation list either, and he still had to owe someone a huge favor.
Mu Jin had asked several guest elders in succession over the past few days, but in the end, she could only place her hopes on Talisman Master Shen. She knew that he still had family members who had not left. From her daily interactions, she could more or less tell that he was not a heartless and cold ascetic.
âFellow Daoist Mu, just say what you want to say.â Shen Ping did not intend to continue beating around the bush.
Mu Jin bit her lip and hesitated for a while before saying, âI-I want to exchange something for the spot of Talisman Master Shen.â
Shen Ping chuckled. âThe life and death of Golden Cores and Nascent Souls are unknown when they stayed in the market. What price are you prepared to pay to exchange for my life?â There was a hint of coldness in his voice.
Mu Jinâs face was slightly pale. Her fair nails gripped the corner of her dress tightly, and the lines of her legs under the emerald patterns trembled. âIâm still a virgin.â
Shen Ping did not say anything and only picked up his teacup. Mu Jin didnât move. She stared straight at Shen Ping. âIâll give you whatever you want.â âFellow Daoist Mu, you should find another way!â Shen Ping stood up and left. Before he reached the threshold of the hall, he heard Mu Jinâs pleading voice. âTalisman Master Shen, I know you wonât leave your family behind. You must have a way to leave, right? Please, please take me with you!â
Shen Ping ignored her. Mu Jinâs pretty face was instantly covered with despair. She laughed self-deprecatingly. âTalisman Master Shen, sorry to disturb you.â As she spoke, she used all her strength to get up.
She crossed the threshold. Her fragrance assaulted his nose, but there was no color on her beautiful and sweet face. She walked in the courtyard. Her curves were still round, but it seemed to be lifeless.
The moment the Nascent Soul elder of the True Treasure Pavilion announced the departure list, the outcome of these external members had already been decided. They would either stay in the market and wait for the situation to change, or they would be like moths to a flame like those cultivators who rushed into the Hundred Thousand Mountains.
Mu Jin had a glimmer of hope in her heart until it completely dissipated.
Yu Yan looked out of the window in silence. Luo Qing sat cross-legged at the head of the bed with her eyes closed.
Shen Ping walked to the door of the quiet room and inadvertently glanced at Mu Jinâs back from the corner of his eye. He couldnât help but be stunned. He thought of Shopkeeper Chen and the sulky feeling in his chest that day.
âThis worldâŠâ He sighed. The corners of his mouth twitched. â30 Spirit Protection Talismans, come in half a month!â
Mu Jin stopped in her tracks as she stepped out of the small courtyard. She felt a lump in her throat and tears quietly fell from the corners of her eyes.
âThank you!â
When she left, the sweet smile on her face was so sincere that it made the sunlight dim.
Days passed.
The market became more and more deserted. Most of the shops on both sides of the street had already closed. Even the robbers had disappeared from the dark corners of the alleys. Only the law enforcement patrol team walked through the alleys from time to time.
The night before the Wei Kingdomâs Lantern Festival, Shen Ping received messages from Shopkeeper Ding and Matchmaker Ceng at the same time. He took a deep breath and called Yu Yan and Luo Qing into the hall. âTomorrow. One of you has to leave first. Follow the True Treasure Pavilion to the Golden Sun Sect and leave on a flying ship.â
Yu Yan and Luo Qing were stunned. Then, they looked at each other and said in unison, âHusband, you should leave!â
Shen Ping said gently, âDonât worry, Iâll catch up soon. Yu YanâŠâ
Yu Yan crossed her arms in front of her chest and interrupted with a smile, âHusband, the eighth level of Qi Refinement gave you the guts. Why arenât you leaving?â Speaking of this, her lips were as cold as a strangerâs. âThe Immortal Dao is heartless. Why care about the life and death of others?â
Swoosh.
Her spiritual energy flickered. The ring-shaped Dharma artifact on Yu Yanâs wrist suddenly cracked, turning into green light blades that slashed at Luo Qing. Luo Qing smiled and did not move.
Clang!
The Spirit Protection Talisman was activated. The green light blades landed on the Spirit Light Barrier, causing layers of green ripples.
Shen Ping frowned. âYu Yan, take it back. Iâve made up my mind. Luo Qing, leave tomorrow. When you reach Qingyang City, remember to tell Yunâer and Yingâer that weâre fine and will definitely arrive safely.â
Luo Qing could not help but say, âHusband, Iâm about to die. Thereâs no needâŠâ
Shen Ping stood up, grabbed Yu Yanâs shoulder, and led her to the room. They entered the house.
Yu Yanâs eyes were moist as she wrapped her arms around Shen Pingâs neck skillfully. She was enchanting, but the corners of her lips were no longer cold. She said in a gentle and moving voice, âHusband, why are you so good to me? Without me, you donât have to make such a choice. Youâre clearly afraid of death, but youâve risked your life for me time and time again. Iâm not worthyâŠâ
Shen Ping lowered his head and stopped her. At the same time, he took the opportunity to pull off the robe and the single gauze dress. The sweet grapefruits immediately lost its restraints. She allowed the size to be measured.
When traces of Dao techniques appeared in Yu Yanâs eyes, Shen Ping stopped and smiled. âTomorrow evening, youâll leave with me.â
Yu Yan was stunned and said in confusion, âHusband, didnât you say that there was only one spot?â
âA cunning rabbit has three burrows. I have many tricks up my sleeve.â Shen Ping pretended to be profound and smiled calmly.
Yu Yan heaved a sigh of relief. In an instant, she regained the enchantment of the Thousand Faces Charm Technique and became flirtatious. The corners of her eyes rippled, and her fragrant tongue seemed to form a chasm as she said, âI want to see how powerful my husbandâs new methods are.â
As she spoke, her eyes became blurry, and she had already quietly placed her foot on Shen Pingâs shoulder. Her voice was intermittent. âCan it be powerful⊠so powerful that the spring water was flowing out of meâŠ?â
Shen Pingâs expression turned serious. âPlease enlighten me!â
As the crystal lamp swayed, the two of them quickly began to fight. It was only when the tide surged that this exchange finally ended. However, because they had something important to do tomorrow, they did not continue. Instead, they returned to the quiet room to adjust their state.
At dawn the next day, Shen Ping brought Luo Qing to the True Treasure Pavilion. Shopkeeper Ding shook his head gently when he saw this, but he still said, âTalisman Master Shen is a sentimental person.â
As for Guest Elder Cui and Guest Elder Ruan, they did not say anything. Everyone had their own choices.
âShopkeeper Ding. When you reach Qingyang City, I hope you can take care of her.â As Shen Ping spoke, he stuffed an Armor Spirit Talisman into Shopkeeper Dingâs hand.
âSure, sure!â A smile appeared on Shopkeeper Dingâs face. âTalisman Master Shen, you have to come early. Although Qingyang City is big, itâs not easy to cultivate.â
Shen Ping cupped his hands. âDefinitely!â He turned around. He instructed Luo Qing, âQingâer, no matter what happens along the way, you have to follow Shopkeeper Ding closely. Donât worry, you donât have to worry about me and Yu Yan.â
Luo Qingâs eyes were complicated. Her lips moved, but she still did not speak.
âLetâs go!â The purple-robed Nascent Soul elder swept his Dharmic powers and the cultivators in the small courtyard disappeared. The light of the Dharma treasure in the air suddenly fled in the direction of the Golden Sun Sect.
The entire True Treasure Pavilion instantly became empty.
Shen Ping glanced at the sky, shook his head, turned around, and walked out. When he returned to the small courtyard in Qinghe Alley, he saw Mu Jin standing at the door. Today, she had changed into a green and white robe. Her hair, wrists, and the pink ribbon at her waist all had Dharma artifacts.
âTalisman Master Shen. Here are 30 Spirit Protection Talismans and two bottles of high-grade pills. If I can get out safely, I will definitely repay you handsomely!â Mu Jinâs eyes were full of sincerity. She had been in the True Treasure Pavilion for a long time and still had some assets.
âWeâll leave in the evening. Iâm not completely confident either.â Shen Ping waved his hand and put these items into his storage bag.
Mu Jin smiled sweetly. âTalisman Master Shen, itâs already a great favor for you to take me with you.â
âLetâs go into the house first!â
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