Immortal Caresses My Crown

Master Tao's expression was very serious.

He looked at Jiang Wang, who was particularly excited, nodded, and said, "The problem is serious."

Jiang Wang grabbed him and said, "Then hurry up and take a look!"

Master Tao said in a deep voice, "Young friend, your problem is very serious."

"I didn't expect that fierce evil energy to have developed to this extent. It seems I have to risk my life to save you, young friend. This is the biggest challenge I've ever encountered, but as long as you cooperate earnestly, I still have a sixty percent chance."

Jiang Wang: "..."

Although he had intended to ask Master Tao for help with the problem of the 'Mirage' draining his lifespan, it was clear that Xiaoyu's problem was more severe now.

He wasn't on the verge of death anyway, and perhaps he could successfully embark on the path of cultivation in the remaining years.

As long as his lifespan was long enough, he wouldn't have to fear it being drained.

Before the 'Mirage' appeared, the most renowned Divine Doctor of Kutan had predicted that Jiang Wang would not live past twenty-four.

But until the old man in the teahouse unexpectedly activated the 'Mirage's' stronger power, Jiang Wang had already clearly felt his physical condition improving.

He could run all the way to Xicheng Alley to bring Master Tao back, something he could never have done before. He was afraid he would have died of exhaustion before even running out of Qixia Street.

Jiang Wang guessed that perhaps the 'Mirage', after draining so much lifespan, was now starting to give back?

To truly understand the secret of the 'Mirage', relying on Master Tao was completely unfeasible.

It was because Master Tao's words always managed to connect things, making it difficult for Jiang Wang to completely ignore him.

"As long as you can take good care of Xiaoyu, I will cooperate. Otherwise, let's not talk about it."

This was also an opportunity to verify if Master Tao truly had any skills.

But Master Tao was having a headache.

No matter how he looked at it, Xiaoyu showed no signs of any problem.

Why not try to trick them?

He nodded and said, "Alright, I'll take a look then."

Master Tao pretended to observe Xiaoyu for a while, muttering incantations.

Before long, Xiaoyu was so bored that she felt sleepy.

Seeing this, Master Tao smiled slightly, took out a talisman, and placed it on Xiaoyu's back. He said, "The problem has been solved. The girl will be a little weak, but she'll be fine after a nap."

Jiang Wang was very suspicious.

It was solved just like that?

He was trying to fool a ghost.

Just as he was about to question Master Tao, he saw the talisman on Xiaoyu's back suddenly turn to ash. Immediately after, her head drooped, and she fell asleep on the table.

"Young friend, now it's your turn."

Jiang Wang hesitated.

Suddenly, he heard hurried footsteps from outside.

With the old steward absent, everyone else in the Marquis Mansion was present. Miss Shu ran in directly.

She was panting heavily.

Behind her was the leading Divine Constable of Hun City, followed by a group of yamen runners.

Due to the Pinglan Street incident, the Garrison Headquarters had arrived a step late and happened to run into the flustered Miss Shu. After understanding the situation, they followed her to the Marquis Mansion.

However, the leading Divine Constable of Hun City was a bit embarrassed.

After all, it was hard for him to believe that the Young Marquis of Xunyang Marquis Manor was a monster.

But Miss Shu's status was indeed noble, and he dared not neglect her.

It was because Miss Shu felt she had found the truth and suspected that Jiang Wang, who was a monster, and Master Tao were planning something. To save Hun City, she needed help, and the Garrison Headquarters was the best choice at the moment.

"Young Marquis, Master Tao." The leading Divine Constable of Hun City cupped his fists in greeting to the two. If he had to offend someone, Master Tao was clearly the more suitable target, but Master Tao had saved the Garrison Commander's life, so he really didn't know how to start.

He could only look at Miss Shu.

He understood his current predicament very well.

"Constable Zhou, what is the meaning of this grand mobilization?"

Shan Qiyu walked forward directly.

Constable Zhou pulled him aside.

After a while, Shan Qiyu glared at Miss Shu angrily. "Miss, do you know the consequences of speaking carelessly? What is your intention in daring to say that our Young Marquis is a monster!"

Miss Shu shouted loudly, "I'm not talking nonsense. Master Tao has a monster in his house, which I saw with my own eyes. And the one surnamed Jiang is plotting with Master Tao; they must be intending to harm Hun City!"

Jiang Wang was already bewildered when he heard he was a monster, and then he heard that Master Tao had a monster in his house, and he was completely stunned.

Master Tao's expression changed drastically.

Constable Zhou was, after all, the leading Divine Constable of Hun City. Although he didn't believe Miss Shu's words, he was observing at the moment and immediately noticed Master Tao's inappropriate expression.

Could this really be true?!

When it comes to monsters, even if Master Tao is the savior of the Garrison Commander, the matter must still be handled.

"Perhaps we should go to Master Tao's residence to investigate,"

Constable Zhou said decisively, cupping his fists towards Master Tao. "If this is a misunderstanding, the Garrison Headquarters will certainly apologize to Master Tao and announce it widely throughout Hun City. I, Zhou, will take responsibility. But if the matter of the monster is true..."

He didn't finish his sentence.

Master Tao hastily explained, "There is indeed a misunderstanding. I merely caught a monster and kept it at my home. It could never pose a threat to Hun City!"

Constable Zhou frowned. "I am aware of Master Tao's skill in drawing talismans to expel demons. But if you caught a monster, why keep it at home? There are so many people in the West City Alley. If anything were to happen, Master Tao would be held responsible. While I believe Master Tao has no ill intentions, the matter of the monster is too serious. Please forgive my offense."

Even with Master Tao's explanation, he still had to go to West City Alley.

Seeing Constable Zhou leave with Master Tao, Miss Shu pointed at Jiang Wang. "There's another one!"

Jiang Wang's face darkened. "Where do you get the impression I'm a monster? And I was going to West City Alley to find Master Tao to treat my maid. You were there at the time. Which of my words gave you such an idea?"

What truly gave Miss Shu that idea wasn't anything Jiang Wang had said to Master Tao. It was simply that, after her initial assumption, she saw problems everywhere. Moreover, she had indeed discovered a monster.

Looking at Xiaoyu, who was sleeping on the table, and then at the one-armed Zhao Si, she felt the threat was very low. But if they were all monsters, her staying here would be very dangerous.

Just as she was about to run, Shan Qiyu blocked the doorway.

Miss Shu once again felt she had been reckless.

She looked at Jiang Wang with a wronged expression. "Don't eat me..."

Jiang Wang put his hand to his forehead and sighed. "I'm not hungry. I can't eat."

Miss Shu burst into tears.

He wasn't hungry now, but he would be later, wouldn't he?

Her crying woke Xiaoyu.

The moment she woke up, she took a few more bites of food.

"Master Tao, that liar!" Jiang Wang said angrily. "He hid a monster in his house; he must have had ulterior motives!"

Xiaoyu let out a burp and said weakly, "I'm a little too full."

Jiang Wang went over with great concern. "Xiaoyu, it's my fault. I shouldn't have rubbed your head. Don't worry, young master will sell everything he has to cure you."

Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment, then said with great joy, "When young master touched my head, was it like the 'enlightenment' the storytellers talk about? I felt a warm energy nourishing my body, and then I felt very hungry. After just eating, I felt full of strength!"

Shan Qiyu frowned. "Xiaoyu has indeed broken through to the second realm of a Martial Artist. That should be Marrow Cleansing, but it's difficult to achieve without proper guidance."

He looked at Jiang Wang.

He was very shocked.

According to Xiaoyu's account, she broke through realms just by being touched on the head by the Young Marquis. But how was that possible?

Jiang Wang was very confused at the moment.

What did that mean?

Was it the power of the 'Mirage' that helped Xiaoyu with Marrow Cleansing?

He thought about how Xiaoyu had just broken through to the second realm of a Martial Artist, yet she had previously been able to wield a sword strike comparable to a third-realm expert. The facts proved that Xiaoyu was indeed a martial arts prodigy.

He understood that he had misunderstood.

But he still found it hard to imagine that the 'Mirage' had such an effect?!

He immediately stepped forward again, rubbed Xiaoyu's head, and pinched her cheeks.

"How do you feel?"

Xiaoyu shook her head.

Jiang Wang sighed regretfully.

But he quickly became happy again.

He felt it must have been because the power of the 'Mirage' had not yet dissipated at the time, and now he was just a useless person.

As long as he slowly figured out the method, or the next time he was in danger, he could rub the heads of every member of the Black Flame Army, even raising their strength to the Grandmaster realm. He would be able to walk sideways in Kutan, wouldn't he?

He was indulging in a bit of wishful thinking.

Jiang Wang really wanted to try letting Shan Qiyu stab him directly, but he knew the loyalty of the Black Flame Army to the Xunyang Marquis Manor. Even if he beat Shan Qiyu to death, he wouldn't do it.

And it wouldn't be easy to explain.

Although he believed in "if you want to eat, you have to work for it,"

He recalled that on a quiet night before, Jiang Wang had indeed tried in his room. If Xiaoyu hadn't lived next door and run over upon hearing the commotion, he might have lost his life.

Fortunately, Xiaoyu was easily coaxed, and the old butler didn't find out. With a few Golden Elixirs left by his father, the Xunyang Marquis, he was able to heal his injuries quickly.

The facts proved that trying to take shortcuts was not feasible.

He looked at Miss Shu, who was hesitating nearby, and his eyes lit up.

Since Miss Shu suspected him of being a monster, she must have a strong sense of hostility. He just needed to give her an opportunity, and he believed Miss Shu would definitely make a move.

He immediately sent Shan Qiyu to check out the alley in the west of the city.

Then he looked at Miss Shu, revealing a 'friendly' smile.

Miss Shu felt a chill run down her spine, as if she had been targeted by a venomous snake. She instinctively raised her spear.

Jiang Wang was quite pleased.

I haven't done anything yet, and she's already trying to attack.

As expected, she's teachable.

"Miss Shu, I have something to say."

Jiang Wang waved his hand to stop Xiaoyu, who was about to protect her mistress, and half-dragged, half-pulled Miss Shu outside.

Arriving in the courtyard filled with exotic flowers and plants, Jiang Wang took a deep breath. He deliberately turned his back to Miss Shu and said in a deep voice, "Miss, you say I'm a Yao..."

"I didn't expect that after hiding for so long, you would still discover me."

He pointed to the flowerbed in front of them. "Burying you here, you have no objections, right? I chose this spot specifically."

Jiang Wang was looking forward to it.

He had already said so much.

Aren't you going to come and kill me quickly!