Foundation Establishment Gift-Giving
Ying Bi held in the hand of the Daoist Black Shoes. The rats had all come because of his Three Incense Cult Secret Method, so although they had not completely retreated, they were no longer a threat and scattered into various mine tunnels.
The remains of those cultivators haven't been collected yet, so it's a good time to have a good meal.
Gun Shide and Buse finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then turned their gazes to Ying Bi, their "interest" written all over their faces.
"You've worked hard, fellow Daoist!"
"I bow again to thank the Daoist priest for his protection."
The two bowed to each other. If it weren't for the Daoist Black Shoes's intervention, the state court would have suffered a great loss. It was hard to say whether Kuang Liuting would have gone to the Two Instruments Sect again to kill a False Core to vent his anger.
It can be said that the entire success of thwarting the Three Incense Cult's conspiracy was due to the Daoist Black Shoes. Therefore, the two should naturally be grateful, especially since he was carrying a prisoner alive.
The Daoist Black Shoes glanced at him briefly but immediately understood. He then stripped Ying Bi of all Ying Bi valuables, leaving him with only a pair of shorts. The Daoist Black Shoes performed this action with practiced ease.
It's not surprising. He and the old leader of the Chongming Sect were both teacher and friend, and had known each other for decades. Kang Dabao could learn almost as much skill from him as Kang Dabao.
Having done all this, the Daoist Black Shoes grabbed Ying Bi by the neck and lifted him up, saying, "Sure, name your price."
Gun Shide and Buse exchanged a glance, both of their eyes revealing apprehension.
The two of them traveled thousands of miles from the great city of the Immortal Dynasty to this remote and impoverished place, Cloud Horn Prefecture Court, all for the sake of making a name for themselves by Kuang Liuting's side, so that they could cling to this man and plan for the future.
Gun Shide was less capable and couldn't command respect, but he held a more prestigious position; Buse equally capable, but he arrived too late and had already lost his place.
Both of them now believe that this person Ying Bi be highly sought after, as acquiring him would win the favor of the Marquis of Earl of Nan'an, and in that case, the Daoist Black Shoes could wait for the right price to go.
The former was wary of the latter's prestigious lineage and considerable wealth; the latter was wary of the former's clan members being trusted confidants of the Earl and highly regarded by the elders.
The two each took a magic-restricting silk cloth, which was far superior to the yellow silk cloth that Kang Dabao had received at the small exchange meeting years ago. It could even shield and isolate the Divine Sense of False Core expert.
The Daoist Black Shoes took the scrolls one by one, glanced at them, pondered for a long time, and finally returned the scrolls to Gun Shide, saying, "Fellow Daoist Gun, you can look at them next time."
Although Gun Shide was discouraged, he dared not say anything more and could only watch as Buse accepted Ying Bi, a senior elder of the Three Incense Cult, from the hands of the Daoist Black Shoes.
"My nephew is seriously injured, so I must take him back for treatment. I won't keep you two company any longer." The Daoist Black Shoes nodded slightly, bid farewell to the two, and walked out of the mine tunnel on his own.
Gun Shide and Buse both bowed solemnly to see him off, offering him not only the person but also the flying sword.
At this moment, Sect Leader Kang Da's eyes were still swollen like walnuts, his small eyes narrowed to slits, making it almost impossible for him to see.
However, this was not his most serious injury. At this moment, the wounds on his thighs from being whipped by the tail of the Second Tier Gold-Devouring Rat had not yet healed. After applying the medicine, the remaining Demon Power washed away the newly formed scabs, and blood continued to flow.
Kuai En stood by, serving him, at a loss for what to do.
Although his cultivation level was low, he was a rare uninhabited person among the Qi Refinement cultivators.
Of the various cultivators recruited by the state court, more than 90% died in the mines. Of the survivors, only Kuai En escaped unscathed, which was truly remarkable luck.
When the Daoist Black Shoes came out and saw the embarrassed Sect Leader Kang Da, he didn't seem anxious at all. With a flick of his sword finger, the Demon Power floating on Kang Dabao's thigh dissipated completely.
At this moment, Kuai En, who was standing by, applied medicine to the wound, and the wound of the Sect Leader Kang Da visibly scabbed over and stopped bleeding. Then, in a day or two, the scar would fade away.
However, even by then, it wouldn't mean that Sect Leader Kang Da's injuries were fully healed. The lost Blood Qi and energy, as well as the meridians in his legs, would take a long time to recover.
Before his injuries fully heal, not only will his combat strength decrease significantly, but even his cultivation and energy circulation will be greatly affected.
"Thank you, Uncle-Master!" Kang Dabao was injured at the time, so he did not bow again when he expressed his gratitude.
Between close friends and family, there shouldn't be so many rules and regulations; what matters more is that things come from genuine feelings and the heart.
"Your Daoist skills are truly extraordinary, I am deeply impressed." Kuai En also flattered him with a smile on his face. He had tried every means to climb onto Kang Dabao's crumbling ship back then. Now that the Daoist Black Shoes had really come along, he had no choice but to take advantage of the situation.
The Daoist Black Shoes had seen many people like this, but he ignored him and first carefully examined Kang Dabao's injuries.
"Your skills are still lacking. Second Tier Gold-Devouring Rat are among the weakest of their kind, yet they managed to injure you like this." The Daoist Black Shoes spoke calmly and bluntly, without any hint of reproach.
"Yes," said the Sect Leader Kang Da, making him blush with embarrassment and unsure how to respond.
"Alas, you're too slow-witted to learn swordsmanship from me like Brother Qing," the Daoist Black Shoes sighed again, then continued, "Your injuries are too severe to move around right now. It would be best to find a place to rest for a day or two."
Kuai En immediately took over the conversation, saying respectfully, "My lord, my Kuai Household's Dantong Cliff is not far from here. We would be happy to invite you, Uncle, to rest at our home."
Upon hearing this, the Daoist Black Shoes glanced at Kang Dabao, who nodded in agreement. Only then did he summon the fresh flying boat he had just found in Ying Bi's Storage Bag, and the three of them traveled together to Dantong Cliff.
Although the two only said they would stay for two days, as soon as Kuai En arrived, he immediately ordered the entire Kuai Household to get busy.
Whether it's buying famous spiritual food from the nearby market or carefully selecting pretty maids from among the mortals of the Kuai Household to dress them up, it all reflects the sincerity and dedication of this small Lineage.
Kuai En made a big fuss about both of these things. If any acquaintances asked him, he would loudly proclaim that Senior Hei Lu of Hemu Dao Black Shoes Sect Leader Kang of the Chongming Sect Zong were old friends who had come to visit the Kuai Household and needed to stay for a few days.
Both the Daoist Black Shoes and Kang Dabao knew about his little scheme, but neither of them cared.
It's not easy for small Lineage to survive. If Kuai En doesn't even know how to borrow a tiger skin this time, the Kuai Household deserves to perish.
The younger sister of the Kuai Household was her brother's wife. Due to the impropriety of visiting her husband's elder brother alone, she came with another elder from the Kuai Household.
This elder was also Martial Uncle Li's distant cousin. Kang Dabao greeted him respectfully and exchanged a few casual words with the younger sister of the Kuai Household.
After the two men left, Kuai En came to visit him alone, his face beaming with joy. "Uncle, the two gentlemen said that our lord has made great contributions. Knowing that the lord and you are still staying in the county, they sent all the proceeds from the mines over for you to choose from."
"Oh," Kang Dabao was somewhat surprised, but he didn't mind that the Daoist Black Shoes had become "his old man" in Kuai En's words.
Gun Shide and Buse's actions surprised him somewhat. If there was still something left in the Gold-Devouring Rat's mouth, it must be of good quality. Why did they just deliver it to him like that?
"It seems that Uncle Black Shoes is quite something in the eyes of these Foundation Establishment True Cultivator!" Sect Leader Kang Da realized that this was a roundabout way of trying to curry favor with someone like him, a mere junior headmaster.
"Take a look," Kang Dabao, taking the Storage Bag from Kuai En and starting to check it.
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