Ning Shisi Comes to Slay Yao

Miss Shu clutched the long spear in her hand tightly.

She looked at Jiang Wang, his back to her.

She felt something was wrong.

Although she was happy to have guessed Jiang Wang's monster identity.

But if he intended to silence her, why would he deliberately reveal a weakness?

Jiang Wang had been waiting.

He could already hear Miss Shu's rapid breathing.

She must be ready to make her move.

"The flowers here are beautiful, and the lady is even more so. Burying you here would be most fitting, but I must consider whether to eat your little feet first, or your head."

Jiang Wang decided to add fuel to the fire.

As soon as he finished speaking, a gust of wind suddenly picked up.

Jiang Wang beamed.

But his smile quickly froze.

Why could he only hear the wind, with no follow-up?

He subconsciously turned his head.

The space in front of him was empty.

Where did she go?!

He looked around.

He saw Miss Shu's figure vaulting over the wall, leaving only the grass on the wall swaying in the wind.

Jiang Wang's mouth twitched violently.

What was the meaning of this?

I gave you an opportunity, and you couldn't even use it!

Could it be that his act was too over the top?

Miss Shu, who had run straight out of Qixia Street, secretly rejoiced.

Monster Jiang Wang was indeed insidious.

He had deliberately revealed a weakness and even provoked her with words.

If he had truly attacked, she would surely have lost her life.

Fortunately, this young lady was clever.

She had easily escaped danger.

But this matter could not be easily resolved.

The Garrison Headquarters feared Jiang Wang, so she likely couldn't count on them.

She had to go find reinforcements.

Walking straight on Pinglan Street led to the road out of the city.

Just as she was about to leave Pinglan Street.

A figure suddenly rushed out from a wine shop diagonally to her side.

"Junior Sister, where on earth did you run off to? How could you leave the team without permission? If you encountered any danger, how would I explain it to Master when I return!"

Miss Shu was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise, "Fourteen, you've come at the perfect time!"

She grabbed Ning Shisi's sleeve and was about to return to Qixia Street.

"Junior Sister, what do you mean?" Ning Shisi looked at the people gradually emerging from the wine shop and said, "We have a mission in Hun City. Because of your running off, we've wasted a lot of time searching for you. We're already late, don't delay any further."

Miss Shu said, "Stop being so long-winded. I discovered traces of a monster and nearly lost my life. The monster is plotting against the entire Hun City, and the common people are in grave danger. This is the most important thing. Come with me and kill the monster!"

Ning Shisi was shocked and quickly grabbed Miss Shu, who was about to run again, "Junior Sister, are you alright? Before we left, I promised Master that I would protect your safety. If even a single hair on your head were harmed, Master would surely flay me alive..."

Miss Shu was speechless and said irritably, "Are you worried about me, or are you worried about Old Fu beating you?"

Ning Shisi said, "Both, of course, but I'm more worried about Junior Sister's safety. Since there's a monster, Junior Sister cannot act impulsively. We must make a long-term plan."

Thinking of her two reckless actions that had put her in 'danger,' Miss Shu felt a little ashamed.

Ning Shisi pulled her back into the wine shop, "Junior Sister, tell me about the monster, and then we can devise a plan to deal with it."

While they were discussing how to slay the monster.

In the Xunyang Marquis Manor, Jiang Wang was eating.

His mood was terrible.

He wondered why Cai Tanggu hadn't come to seek revenge yet?

The monster Ao Yin mentioned, the more powerful ones, also showed no signs of appearing.

The path to invincibility is truly long and arduous.

Zhao Si held his bowl, his gaze sweeping over Jiang Wang and Xiaoyu.

He finally realized the problem.

He recalled that from a young age, he had diligently studied the words of the sages. At thirteen, he became obsessed with painting, practicing day and night until his hands were worn out.

He was stubborn and persistent.

He was intelligent and handsome.

In the Xunyang Marquis Manor, he was Jiang Wang's follower.

He was the laborer who moved rattan chairs and sharpened knives.

He even had to wash clothes and cook.

He had become very dejected.

His wisdom had become clouded.

This led him to only now realize something that was obvious.

He slowly put down his bowl and chopsticks, looking at Jiang Wang very seriously, and said in a deep voice, "Back at the intersection of Qixia Street, you said you could control monsters. Facing that Su Lingyi, you did control his movements. In front of the Marquis Manor, you toyed with Cai Tanggu as you pleased. Just now, simply because you touched Xiaoyu's head, she broke through her realm."

Xiaoyu tilted her head, looking at Zhao Si.

Jiang Wang's expression became solemn.

He was even a little nervous.

Thinking about how to explain these things to Zhao Si.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Si suddenly slammed the table and stood up.

He widened his eyes excitedly, staring directly at Jiang Wang, "That's right! There is only one truth!"

Jiang Wang swallowed.

"You have a blessed mouth!"

Zhao Si laughed heartily, excitedly saying, "You said you could control others' bodies, and Su Lingyi was truly controlled by you. You said you could defeat Cai Tanggu, and you really won. When you touched Xiaoyu's head, you must have said something too. That's right, this is the truth!"

Jiang Wang: "..."

Although this so-called truth seemed quite powerful, wasn't he mistaken about something?

I did say things, but only after the events happened.

Zhao Si directly shoved his head forward, eagerly saying, "Quick! Just say that I will definitely be a great painter, destined to be recorded in history, hold high office, amass a fortune, and have a harem of beautiful wives and concubines!"

Jiang Wang was utterly convinced, "...You truly have no shame."

But he couldn't refuse Zhao Si, so he could only pat his head and repeat what he said.

Zhao Si was satisfied, feeling that his dreams might soon come true.

He needed to tidy himself up properly.

He ran out directly.

Seeing Xiaoyu opposite him looking full of hope.

Jiang Wang held his forehead.

In the entire Marquis Manor, perhaps besides Uncle Tong, no one was normal.

Uh... besides me and Uncle Tong, no one is normal.

Three quarters past noon.

Shan Qiyu returned to the Xunyang Marquis Manor.

"Master Tao's home is harboring a Wangliang. If it hadn't been suppressed with talismans in time, the Garrison Headquarters' constables would have almost died. According to Constable Zhou's wishes, that Wangliang should be eliminated as soon as possible, but Master Tao doesn't seem very willing."

Jiang Wang, lying in his rattan chair as usual, frowned upon hearing this and said, "It seems Master Tao truly has some skill."

Master Tao became famous in Hun City at the same time the Marquis of Xunyang led the Black Flame Army to Hun City, but Shan Qiyu had not interacted with Master Tao.

Jiang Wang asked, "What do you think he is trying to do by deliberately hiding a monster in his home?"

"The Marquis once said that a so-called Master is someone who can sense the existence of Qi, but cannot forge the Yellow Court to cultivate Qi like a cultivator, nor can they use Qi to temper their physique like a Martial Artist. They can only communicate with Qi using talismans as a foundation, and this process is not easily achieved."

Shan Qiyu pondered, "In the entire human world, those who can display divine abilities with talismans, even rivaling Martial Artists and ordinary cultivators, are rare. Master Tao's ability to draw talismans and expel monsters already proves he is well-versed in this path, but it's hard to say at what level."

"Although a Wangliang is formed from the remnant soul of a great monster, it is still a remnant soul. Compared to other monsters, its abilities are weak. Legend has it that a hundred years ago, there was a Grand Master who surpassed Dongming cultivators with the art of drawing talismans. Even monsters like Ao Yin were like playthings before him. However, there is only one Master of this level in the current Sui Kingdom."

Shan Qiyu paused for a moment, then continued, "Master Tao has not reached the pinnacle. By hiding the monster Wangliang, he might be trying to explore stronger talismans with the help of the monster. But with this method, his means must be dirty."

Jiang Wang frowned slightly.

He didn't understand talismans, so it was difficult for him to guess Master Tao's intentions.

Just as Shan Qiyu said, perhaps he was using the monster to practice talismans, and the process would naturally not be a pleasant scene.

"What is the Garrison Headquarters' conclusion?"

Shan Qiyu said, "Naturally, Master Tao will eliminate the Wangliang. Regardless of his motives, the Wangliang's existence is a huge threat to the surrounding people. Even if Master Tao is unwilling, he probably can't refuse the Garrison Headquarters."

Jiang Wang smiled and said, "If Master Tao firmly opposes it, and the Garrison Headquarters can't eliminate the Wangliang, then it will be a stalemate. Go tell Constable Zhou that I can help them eliminate the Wangliang."

He wasn't trying to oppose Master Tao, but he knew that the Wangliang hidden in his house couldn't be protected. If the Garrison Headquarters had no other options, they would definitely resort to forceful measures. It would be better for him to pick up the pieces.

Shan Qiyu's expression changed slightly.

Recalling the rumored defeat of Cai Tanggu by the Young Marquis, and Xiaoyu's inexplicable breakthrough, he realized that the Young Marquis wasn't as useless as he had imagined.

If Jiang Wang weren't the Marquis's son, and the Black Flame Army wasn't so loyal, Shan Qiyu, by his nature, would have found it difficult to accept the Young Marquis as his master.

But what if the Young Marquis was just hiding his strength and was actually very powerful...

Shan Qiyu immediately cupped his fists and said, "Your subordinate will handle it right away!"

Jiang Wang watched Shan Qiyu's retreating back as he hurried away, always feeling that his tone was a little different than usual.

But Jiang Wang didn't pay it any mind.

Not long after Shan Qiyu left.

Miss Shu and her group arrived at Qixia Street.

"Xunyang Marquis Manor..." Ning Shisi looked up, frowned, and murmured, "It feels so familiar. I think I've heard my teacher talk about it."

He grabbed Miss Shu, who was about to push the door open, and said, "Junior Sister, based on your description, this Yao is probably not simple. I don't have a perfect plan either. Fortunately, before we left, Teacher gave me a talisman to suppress demons, which can be tried for now."

He earnestly cautioned, "Junior Sister, don't be impulsive. Leave the matter of slaying demons to me. Just follow behind me. If there's danger, you can escape first. Don't worry about me."

Although Miss Shu was annoyed by Ning Shisi's constant lecturing tone, she didn't retort this time and nodded silently.

Ning Shisi took a deep breath.

He made a gesture to his other companions.

Those people immediately dispersed.

They took advantageous positions around the Xunyang Marquis Manor.

Ning Shisi politely stepped forward and knocked on the door.

They all subconsciously held their breath.

But even with their faces flushed red, the mansion gate did not open.

Miss Shu shook her head and directly climbed over the wall, as if she had done it many times.

The reason she didn't break down the door was naturally to avoid alerting the enemy.

She felt she was quite intelligent at times.

Ning Shisi was helpless.

He could only follow and climb over the wall.

As soon as he landed.

He saw a rattan chair in front of him. A handsome man was sitting on it, staring at him with wide eyes.