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Chapter 132: Departing from Baiyun Temple
Chapter 132: Departing from Baiyun Temple
The following day, an additional horse-drawn carriage stood outside the Commander's Mansion, with an assistant general assigned as the driver.
Inside the carriage, Shen Yi looked at the person across from him with a hint of confusion, "Don't you need to rest for a few more days?"
Xiao Qianwei had changed into a loose-sleeved long robe, covering her wrists, "There's no need. My injuries have been bandaged, and the physician has prepared precious medicine for me. I should be fully recovered within one or two months. We mustn't delay matters."
She was already somewhat concerned that they hadn't departed yet, and Yan Xingkong had returned the Heaven-Dome Sunbreak Bow ahead of time. Even if they only went to Tingyang Prefecture, it would be difficult to retrieve the bow once they reached the Qingzhou Demon-Slaying Bureau.
To avoid an awkward situation, Xiao Qianwei steered the conversation back to the matter at hand, "After thinking it over last night, I still find it strange. Yan Xingkong clearly knows that the Demon-Slaying Bureau holds the lives of him and his wife in their hands. Without any apparent reason, why would he steal the precious bow and even use it to shoot down Baiyun Temple's ancestral shrine? This is no small matter; one could even say it's a matter of life and death."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi slightly raised his eyebrows and glanced at the bag of silver beside him.
A matter of life and death, hence the compensation of two hundred taels.
He wasn't very familiar with the affairs of these factions, "Framing the Demon-Slaying Bureau?"
Xiao Qianwei shook her head, "It's meaningless. Although Baiyun Temple doesn't dare to openly express dissatisfaction with the Demon-Slaying Bureau, they still have the courage to ask a few questions. It's clear that the demon hunters have captured his aura, and Baiyun Temple will certainly be able to find him through us."
Speaking of this, she slightly furrowed her brows, "He's skilled in movement techniques, but in a real fight, he can't withstand the Two-Element True Intent of those Daoists... He dares to steal this item, and Baiyun Temple will make him pay the price, even at the cost of their lives. Martial arts and cultivation techniques are not something that can be resolved by borrowing and returning."
Even if the original copy is returned intact, who knows if they have secretly made a copy.
"What is True Intent?" Shen Yi was a little curious.
"Something that you body tempering warriors can't use," Xiao Qianwei explained briefly, "Coagulating essence into intent consumes a lot of energy, turning the aura of heaven and earth into tangible objects. This type of martial art is rarely seen throughout Qingzhou. For example, Jiang Chengyun cultivates the Cloud Crane True Intent, which is why he can cross realms and withstand the Mountain Lord."
Shen Yi nodded thoughtfully.
The commander hadn't returned, and he still hadn't come into contact with true Core Formation martial arts or fought against Core Formation stage warriors.
Involving a dispute between two top-tier factions, it was necessary to be more cautious.
With this in mind, Shen Yi closed his eyes to rest.
Xiao Qianwei wasn't one for idle chatter. She lifted the curtain and gazed out the window, occasionally glancing at the young man, only to quickly avert her eyes.
...
After about two or three days, the carriage stopped on a small road with a continuous mountain range at its side, shrouded in faint white mist, revealing a majestic silhouette.
Two Daoists in blue robes stood with their palms covering their bodies, and a few fallen leaves on their shoulders, as if they had been waiting quietly by the roadside for a long time.
Both had white hair and youthful appearances, their hair tied in a bun with wooden hairpins. Their eyes were half-closed, and their gaze was profound.
"Elder Pure Yang, Elder Purity."
The assistant general driving the carriage pulled on the reins, seemingly surprised, "Why aren't you waiting in the temple? Why come down to the mountains to wait?"
The tall and slender Elder Pure Yang and the slightly shorter Elder Purity held high positions in Baiyun Temple. Aside from the temple master, they were the most advanced in cultivation, both having entered the Core Formation stage many years ago.
"..."
Elder Pure Yang seemed to have a more direct temperament, and upon hearing these words, he subconsciously wanted to speak.
With the ancestral shrine destroyed and their martial arts stolen, who would have the mood to continue sitting in the temple?
Elder Purity took a slight step forward and blocked the other person, bowing, "Baiyun Temple has suffered a theft, and we are fortunate to have the assistance of the Demon-Slaying Bureau. After a long journey of toil and hardship, how could we lose our manners? May I ask which esteemed senior has come, and can we have the honor of your company?"
As the words left her mouth, Xiao Qiangwei took the bag of silver and, along with Shen Yi, stepped down from the carriage. She handed it to the Assistant General, saying, "General You, upon hearing of this matter, instructed me to bring these reparations to ease your worries. This incident has nothing to do with the Demon-Slaying Bureau, and the Heaven Dome Sunbreak Bow has also been stolen."
Elder Jingqing respectfully accepted the silver.
The ancestral shrine of a top-tier sect had collapsed, and numerous plaques were destroyed. The mere two hundred taels of silver felt like a slap in the face.
However, he was quite satisfied. After all, for something like this to happen, it must have been arranged by General You, and the other party's words represented the intentions of this Demon-Suppressing General.
After putting away the silver, the two Daoists looked at Xiao Qiangwei, then at the young man in the black robe beside her, and then turned their gaze back to the carriage.
Elder Chunyang could no longer contain his impatience, "Please, esteemed sir, quickly step down from the carriage. We have an urgent matter to request."
With the Heaven Dome Sunbreak Bow stolen, it was impossible for the Demon-Slaying Bureau to send only a clearly injured and disheveled Core Formation Realm cultivator, along with a young man.
"..."
Shen Yi watched as the two Daoists bowed to the empty carriage and couldn't help but fall silent.
Xiao Qiangwei casually lifted the curtain, allowing the two Daoists to see the situation inside. Only then did she say, "There are no other officials. This matter is under the responsibility of Elder Shen."
Elder Chunyang was stunned for a moment before finally turning his gaze to the young man, a hint of disbelief in his eyes, "May I ask the esteemed sir's surname?"
"Shen," Shen Yi replied.
After Shen Yi's response, even the more composed short Daoist's eyes flickered with a trace of disappointment.
Elder Chunyang, somewhat losing his composure, muttered, "Nonsense... Nonsense... The Heaven Dome Sunbreak Bow is such a precious treasure. If it falls into the hands of that thief who colludes with demons, who knows how much trouble it will cause in Qingzhou, and how many lives will be lost. How can the Demon-Slaying Bureau not take this seriously..."
Elder Jingqing pulled him back and forced a smile, "No worries, the two of us will definitely do our utmost to retrieve the treasure for the Demon-Slaying Bureau. We've heard that the Demon Hunters have the thief's aura. Please guide us, esteemed sirs."
Hearing Elder Chunyang's words, Shen Yi's impression of this top-tier sect slightly improved. Even with their most precious cultivation technique stolen, they still had the heart to worry about others.
If possible, he also wanted to reveal his Essence Condensation Realm cultivation to ease their minds.
But after sensing the Jade Essence Perfection Realm's Qi Sea...
Shen Yi abandoned this idea. He couldn't very well walk over and slap the two old men on the ground, giving each a resounding slap to show off his astonishing body-tempering talent.
"There's no need for you two to worry about court matters," Xiao Qiangwei said as she reached into the silver bell and took out an incredibly clear aura. She closed her eyes to sense the direction.
Immediately, a trace of surprise flashed across her face.
Noticing the change in her expression, the two Daoists asked, "Is there some unexpected development?"
"Not exactly," Xiao Qiangwei replied as she retracted the aura and looked at Shen Yi. "He's no more than three hundred li away from us."
Three hundred li was not a long distance for an ordinary person, and even on foot, it wouldn't take many days to travel, eat, and sleep along the way.
But for a thief king at the Condensation Core Realm renowned for his movement techniques...
It was as if, after stealing the White Cloud Temple's cultivation technique, he had been waiting nearby, without even the intention to flee, fearing that the Demon Hunters wouldn't be able to find him.
(End of Chapter)
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