Returning with You
The cloud-like flying ship did not escape anyone's eyes; Feng Ji spotted it almost immediately.
Fearing that Sang Ying and Fu Yinqiu had escaped, he immediately ordered the airship to be shot down.
But how could he so easily destroy the only path to survival left by the Jimo Household?
So even though Feng Ji was unwilling, he could only watch helplessly as the flying boat disappeared rapidly.
His men, seeing this, hurriedly asked, "Master, it seems that the person on the flying boat is Lady Jimo Duange. His wives have all fled. Should we continue attacking Jimo Residence?"
Feng Ji's eyes darkened. "Of course we must continue the fight! His dao companion has escaped, but the Jimo Household's territory cannot. Things have come to this point; our conflict with the Jimo Household is irreconcilable. The only course of action now is to capture Jimo Residence as quickly as possible and recover as much of our losses as possible."
Besides, he didn't believe that small flying boat could accommodate all the members of the Jimo Household. Those who were left behind would naturally feel resentful.
With a little maneuvering, how could his plan possibly fail?
Before that, he needed to come up with a more plausible excuse to keep these people working for him. He absolutely couldn't let them realize that his true purpose was never the Jimo Household, or even just the Jimo Household.
Recalling the man's promise to him, and those few dragon scales that held such a powerful allure for him, Feng Ji's heart was stirred.
After this, he will get what he wants!
Thinking this through, Feng Ji couldn't help but feel that the current progress was a bit too slow. "Send a group of men to pursue that flying ship, and send the rest to attack Jimo Residence. This time, show no mercy; annihilate everyone inside, leave no one alive!"
He emphasized the last four words heavily, as if they carried a hint of blood.
Among Feng Ji's men were some clever ones. After discovering the flying boat, they began to spread rumors that the Jimo Household had quietly abandoned the city and left.
Upon hearing this, the people who had been doing their utmost to protect Jimo Residence began to feel uncertain.
After all, the lady only appeared a few times, and the previously very lively young lady has now disappeared.
Because of their anxiety, the once solid defense began to show signs of weakening.
However, before the Evil Cultivator spread the rumors could even smugly smile, Sang Ying, now dressed in the armor of the Jimo Household, slashed down with her sword.
The Evil Cultivator died instantly, and his tragic end chilled his companions to the bone.
"Madam has escaped the encirclement and gone to seek reinforcements with the treasures of the Jimo Household. Do not believe the rumors Evil Cultivator. We only need to guard the mansion. Madam will surely return with reinforcements!" Sang Ying shook the blood off her sword and shouted loudly to the cultivators and mortals behind her.
Everyone felt reassured as soon as they saw her.
Now, hearing that reinforcements were coming, their confidence soared. Even many old, weak, and ordinary people spontaneously gathered weapons and stood guard at the door, just waiting for the Evil Cultivator to come and fight them.
The leading female cultivator wore a bright red battle armor; the dazzling color, like her, made it impossible for them to look away.
They were willing to follow this person to annihilate the Evil Cultivator, even if it meant the destruction of the city.
Fu Yinqiu was brought to the Azure Feather Sect by flying boat that night. She suppressed the tears in her eyes and her anger, and led the few guards she had to force her way into the main peak of the Azure Feather Sect.
The hall was filled with elders of the Azure Feather Sect, including the sect leader, Jimo Sheng.
Upon seeing her, everyone instinctively looked away, seemingly unwilling to meet her gaze. Fu Yinqiu knew this was because they felt guilty!
"Master, Madam Jimo insisted on barging in, and I couldn't stop her." The disciple of the Azure Feather Sect the Peak Master Luo bowed to his master, his voice lacking confidence.
The other party naturally knew that his little apprentice lacked courage, and didn't blame him, waving his hand to dismiss him.
Once the main gate of the hall had closed again, Peak Master Luo spoke with a smile, "Madam Jimo has come from afar; we have failed to greet you properly, and are truly sorry for our rudeness."
Fu Yinqiu was too lazy to waste time with this person and immediately said, "There's no need for Evil Cultivator. My Jimo Household is currently facing a great calamity, and we beg the Azure Feather Sect to lend a hand and help my Jimo Household repel Feng Ji and his group of evil cultivators."
She bowed deeply to everyone with perfect decorum, a humility Fu Yinqiu had never shown before. In the past, let alone bowing to others, it would have been difficult even for these elders to see her.
But now... the tables have turned.
Fu Yinqiu was still sighing inwardly when Peak Master Luo, who was at the head of the table, spoke again, "Madam Jimo is joking. Your Jimo Clan is a great clan. If even you cannot repel Feng Ji, what ability does our small Azure Feather Sect have?"
His smile was gentle, but his words chilled Fu Yinqiu to the bone.
"What do you mean by this, Peak Master Luo? Have you forgotten that the Azure Feather Sect and my Jimo Household are as close as lips and teeth? If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. If our Jimo Household falls, do you think the Azure Feather Sect will be alright?"
The Azure Feather Sect had benefited greatly from the Jimo Household in the past. How many talented young people in the sect didn't come from their clan? This Luo fellow turned his back on them after receiving the benefits. Fu Yinqiu clenched her fists, almost grinding her teeth to powder.
Peak Master Luo chuckled, "Madam, please don't be angry. Our Azure Feather Sect is also helpless. The various forces in the Immortal Spirit Realm are now intricately intertwined; a single move can have far-reaching consequences. Naturally, we dare not act rashly. Madam, you should seek help from someone else."
Fu Yinqiu hadn't expected such a straightforward refusal, but she should have known that the Azure Feather Sect hadn't intervened when Rizhao City was besieged was enough to demonstrate their attitude.
But Fu Yinqiu was still unwilling to give up. She looked at the man sitting in the sect leader's seat and said with difficulty, "Azure Feather Sect, is this also your intention?"
Before Jimo Sheng could speak, Peak Master Luo interjected, "Of course, if the Sect Master didn't agree, he wouldn't be the Sect Master, would he?"
"Ha, "Fu Yinqiu sneered inwardly. She had long heard that this Luo had won over a large number of elders of the Azure Feather Sect, wanting to seize power from Jimo Sheng. But because the Jimo Household still held considerable influence, they dared not make any small moves.
Now that the Jimo Household is in trouble, all sorts of demons and monsters have come out.
She closed her eyes, not wanting to waste any more time there, and turned to leave.
But Fu Yinqiu had only taken one step when a voice came from behind her. "Madam, wait! I'll go with you!"
She turned around, and walking towards her step by step was none other than Jimo Sheng!
"What does Sect Master mean by this? You are abandoning the sect to help the Jimo Household, disregarding the overall situation. Do you not want the position of Sect Master anymore?" Peak Master Luo immediately asked.
Jimo Sheng's already unpleasant expression turned even more so. "So what if you don't want it? Even if I'm the only one in the entire clan willing to help, I won't let the Jimo Household decline like this!"
"Ha, what are you saying, Sect Master? How could the Jimo Household be on the verge of decline? I'm still alive!"
The main hall door creaked open, and a young man walked in step by step against the light. He was covered in blood and exuded the pressure of the Nascent Soul Realm stage cultivator. Even Peak Master Luo showed a look of fear.
The moment that distinctive face appeared, everyone immediately recognized him— Jimo Xuan, the second young master of the Jimo Household!
"Madam, I'll go back with you."
A note from the author:
Jimo Xuan: I'm the first one out! Sister, wait for me, I'm coming back right away!
The other two people whose appearance is uncertain:... The first one is quite something, huh?
It's very early today!
See you tomorrow~ Sparrow flaps its wings