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Chapter 173: The Red Lantern Lady Remembers You
Chapter 173: The Red Lantern Lady Remembers You
"Good..."
The people from the Red Lantern Association were stunned for a moment before realizing that the Flower Shopkeeper had won, and won cleanly and decisively. They all stood up, cheering loudly, and even the red lanterns beside the arena seemed to glow with a festive red.
So far, nine rounds had been fought, and the Red Lantern Lady Association had won five. Even if they lost the next round, it would still be a tie. Of course, for the Red Lantern Lady, a tie would be unacceptable, but the members finally breathed a sigh of relief.
On the other side, the Blue Robe Gang was silent, and many people got up and left, leaving the old man's corpse on the stage. Compared to the enthusiasm of the previous night, their morale was now at an all-time low.
"The next round will be Diguashao..."
Hu Ma stood up, thinking to himself, "I wonder what tricks she has prepared, and how Er Guotou plans to win her."
While he was lost in thought, he suddenly saw a red light approaching. At the forefront was a group of incense burners with their faces covered, exuding a mysterious aura. In their hands, they held a small, delicate red lantern.
Although the lantern looked small, even smaller than the lanterns used for night patrols in the village, it was adorned with intricate patterns and was very exquisite. The light inside was deep red, almost bloody, and carried an indescribable demonic aura.
"This is..."
Illuminated by the lantern, Hu Ma couldn't help but feel a jolt of shock, as if his entire body, inside and out, was being seen through by some unseen gaze. An instinctive sense of danger made his hairs stand on end, and he became alert, looking warily at the group of incense burners.
"The Lady has a question for you..."
At that moment, the incense burner at the front, holding the red lantern, spoke without any emotion, his voice cold like it had come from an ice cellar.
"So..."
Hu Ma, hearing his words, suddenly realized, "Is this the Lady's... true form?"
He had once mentioned the red lantern through which the Red Lantern Lady's power descended, but he could feel that the power was on a completely different level. He immediately guessed and hurriedly nodded, preparing to kneel and pay his respects.
But the incense burner waved his hand indifferently and said, "Skip it."
"The Lady wants to ask you one thing: did you indeed bring back the news that someone from the Soul Punishment Sect would fight for the Blue Robe Gang?"
"..."
Hu Ma's heart was already tightly suspended, but he had to maintain a serious expression, and said in a solemn voice, "Yes, I have reported all the relevant information to the two guardians."
He didn't dare to stare directly at the red lantern but could feel the eerie red light flowing like a person's emotions.
The incense burner was silent for a moment, as if listening to the Red Lantern Lady, and then suddenly emphasized, "Is this news true?"
Hu Ma was in a difficult position and could only say, "True."
The eerie red light from the lantern seemed to soften, and the voice of the incense burner became slightly gentler, saying indifferently, "The Lady said that this matter is of great importance and cannot be taken lightly."
"If the news you brought is true, you will be heavily rewarded."
"If it's false..."
"..."
He paused slightly, then coldly snorted, "You know the consequences without me reminding you."
What could the consequences be?
Skin peeling? Tendon extraction? Or becoming jelly like those demons from the Vat Sect?
Hu Ma was truly helpless, but under the red lantern's light, he dared not show it and could only say, "Yes."
After saying this, the incense burner lifted the lantern and walked forward, as if the Lady's questions were finished. But after walking a few steps, the red light from the lantern flickered, and he suddenly stopped, turning to look at Hu Ma with a faint smile on his face.
"By the way, the Lady said she remembers you!"
"..."
"Remembers me?"
Hu Ma only straightened up after the red lantern had moved far away, feeling cold sweat soaking his back.
How could the Red Lantern Lady remember him? Was it because he had once invited her to the village to deal with the Vat Sect? This woman has a good memory!
Logically, being remembered by the boss isn't a bad thing, but thinking about the eerie blood light in the red lantern, Hu Ma felt a chill run down his spine.
Now, he understood how much the Red Lantern Lady valued the outcome of this magical duel. Despite already having a 5-4 lead, she didn't want to give up the last round and was determined to win, even coming personally to confirm the information.
However, with the Red Lantern Lady promising him a heavy reward if the news was true, how heavy could it be?
Er Guotou was planning to help him achieve a great merit, but now it seemed a bit too grand.
The risk was also significant, and if the Blue Robe Gang's last fighter wasn't Diguashao or her senior brother, he would be in deep trouble...
"Big Nephew Hu, how is it?"
It was only then, after watching the Red Lantern Lady depart into the distance, that Mr. Xu and the others hurried over.
They had all seen the incense burners carrying lanterns come to speak with Hu Ma, but unfortunately, the red lanterns obscured the sound, so they couldn’t hear what was said. However, they did notice the incense burners’ smiles and heard the words, “Red Lantern Lady remembers you.”
That didn’t sound like a bad thing, did it?
“Nothing much.”
Hu Ma saw their curiosity but dared not ask further. He knew the matter was significant and decided not to speak of it, only saying, “The Lady asked me a few questions.”
Mr. Xu and the others exchanged glances, all thinking to themselves, “What a great honor, for the Lady to come and ask you questions herself?”
But they didn’t dare ask further, and Hu Ma didn’t dare to say more, only vaguely responding and then hurriedly following Mr. Xu back to sleep, even neglecting the drinking appointment with Yang Gong.
The matter was a bit serious!
Originally, he had only planned to pass on a message and earn some merit, but now it seemed the Lady took it very seriously, which increased his risk.
Had Er Guotou really convinced Diguashao?
Earlier, he had agreed to come back because Er Guotou said he had reached an agreement with Diguashao, but he hadn’t personally confirmed it with Diguashao yet...
Sleep, sleep, and connect with Diguashao early. He had to hear it from her to be at ease.
Previously, due to the distance, he couldn’t connect with her, but now, with only the final stretch left, she should have arrived. He should be able to call her directly.
“Old Bai.gan calling Diguashao, can you hear me?”
At night, Hu Ma entered his Life-bound Spirit Temple, placed his hand on the incense burner, and called out softly several times. Just as he was getting worried, he suddenly saw a wisp of life incense connect to the red mist, and Diguashao’s voice indeed rang out.
She seemed very excited, “Senior, you’re nearby too? I was just thinking of thanking you for introducing me to a good job.”
“I came to join the fun.”
Hu Ma hid his concerns, only lowering his voice and laughing hoarsely, “It seems Er Guotou has already spoken to you, but earlier, you said you wanted to win this round. Now you’re losing, won’t you blame me?”
“Blame you for what?”
Diguashao was surprised, “Didn’t Senior Er Guotou tell you how much he offered me?”
“I wanted to win to gain a reputation and a better standing. Now, to directly cash out, isn’t that better?”
“Let me tell you, earlier I was even thinking about letting my senior brother take over, but now, I’ll take it myself and gain favor with the Red Lantern Lady.”
“Maybe in the future, when I enter the Red Lantern Association, I’ll need to rely on you and Senior Er Guotou for more care?”
“...”
“Phew...”
Hearing her response, Hu Ma finally felt somewhat relieved.
It seemed that Second Pot Elder Brother was reliable in such important matters. If he had lied, it would have been disastrous.
After putting his mind at ease, he suddenly noticed the oddity in Diguashao’s words and asked curiously, “Me?”
“Care for you?”
“...”
“Yes...”
Diguashao said mysteriously, “Senior Er Guotou told me you’re a hidden high person in the Red Lantern Association. Miss White Wine has benefited from your help, and so have I. If not for your care, I would have lost my life in the Old Yin Mountain...”
“I’m really lucky to have met you...”
“Senior, Senior, we’ve worked together before. Once I enter the Red Lantern Association, I’ll be following you...”
“...”
“What the...?”
Hu Ma felt a bit bewildered, “What did Er Guotou tell her?”
“Also, you’re still a member of the Blue Robe Gang. How can you keep talking about us in the Red Lantern Association...”
“Did Er Guotou not just leak the plan but also directly recruit you?”
“...”
“We all need to look out for each other to survive in this world...”
Mysteriously becoming a hidden high person in the Red Lantern Association, Hu Ma, who usually wasn’t thin-skinned, felt somewhat embarrassed by Diguashao’s words.
But since the conversation had reached this point, he could only pretend to be a high person, give a few vague instructions, and then disconnect.
Still feeling uneasy, he wanted to ask Er Guotou how he had negotiated with Diguashao. Unexpectedly, when he called Er Guotou, he connected immediately, and Er Guotou opened with a sly smile:
“Brother, no need to thank me.”
“This Diguashao girl is sensible and clever, and her words are so sweet. She’s the obedient and lovely little junior sister type!”
“We’re all brothers. How could I not know how to be your liaison?”
“...”
Hu Ma was speechless. What was going on in Er Guotou’s head?
Is it really that he’s too comfortable and doesn’t think about other things?
I’m not like you. I still need to survive, learn skills, and quickly refine my kidneys...
...What’s the point of meeting girls if I can’t refine them here?
(End of Chapter)
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