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Chapter 440: Hurry Up and Shake People
Chapter 440: Hurry Up and Shake People
"The... Grand Magistrate?"
As Hu Ma took the painting and left the inn, chaos had already erupted inside the Stone Horse Town inn. Not only were the kneeling commoners stunned, but even the various masters of the Ten Surnames who had come to discuss important matters were in a state of panic.
"Isn't this the Grand Magistrate of West Ridge, Tie Jun?"
"Oh no, I've heard of this man. He's ruthless and merciless. He usually doesn't meddle in affairs, but once he sets his sights on someone, he will exterminate their entire family without fail."
"But he usually operates in the northern Yu Prefecture of West Ridge. Why would he travel across multiple prefectures just to cause trouble for us?"
"Earlier, the One Coin Sect set up their headquarters here and even hid in the mountains. Isn't it because this area is a blind spot for several Grand Magistrates? Moreover, with so many people preparing to rebel these days, and the government turning a blind eye, why would he target us?"
"..."
Undoubtedly, even if they were truly preparing for a rebellion, or even if they had already rebelled by driving out the government, none of those present had expected the Grand Magistrate to show up at their doorstep!
The most terrifying part was that he didn't even bother to greet them. He directly sealed off the town and even killed the four Altar Guardian Deities worshipped by the One Coin Sect. This incomprehensible disparity in strength made everyone feel extremely oppressed.
"Why would he come after us?"
Amidst the panic, the leader of the One Coin Sect, Miao Shan Fairy, suddenly smiled faintly and said, "That's because we are from the Non-Vegetarian Sect..."
"Others can ignore the rebels, but if there are people from the Non-Vegetarian Sect involved, they will be on high alert. Moreover, there are many sects in the world, but only the Non-Vegetarian Sect is willing to freely teach the Non-Cattle Village's secret techniques to others."
"But we haven't officially started the rebellion yet, and he's in such a hurry to come after us. That's quite unexpected."
"..."
"Then what..."
Her words caused everyone's hearts to sink, and two distinct reactions emerged.
The ordinary sect members only knew about the One Coin Sect and were unaware of the Non-Vegetarian Sect. Hearing this, they felt confused, vaguely sensing that they might have fallen into a trap.
On the other hand, some others, like Elder Sun, the old master of the Great Virtuous Master, and the former grandmaster of the Great Fortune and Wealth Guardian, already knew that the Non-Vegetarian Sect was behind the One Coin Sect. Otherwise, with their wealth and influence, they would never have placed their bets on such a small sect.
Additionally, the senior brothers of the Non-Vegetarian Sect were generous and didn't care about the inheritance of secret techniques. As long as they possessed a skill and found someone worthy, they would willingly teach it to them.
However, it was said that the ancestor of the Non-Vegetarian Sect was from the Non-Cattle Village, so the Non-Vegetarian Sect understood the Non-Cattle Village's techniques the most. They often taught others the Non-Cattle Village's techniques, forming a subtle relationship with the sect.
But despite their understanding, seeing the Grand Magistrate arrive, they also felt anxious, and one by one, their gazes turned towards Miao Shan Fairy.
"What's wrong?"
Miao Shan Fairy, whose expression had been grim a moment ago, now seemed to have calmed down. She said indifferently, "Are you all afraid? We are here to do great things, and we haven't hidden this from you."
"We're here to rebel, and all we did was drive out the government and get rid of a few useless officials. Can that be considered a rebellion?"
"No!"
"We're rebelling against the old emperor. So what if the Grand Magistrate has come? Even if the four Grand Magistrates of the Non-Cattle Village came, or even the Ten Surnames, what could they do?"
"We're not prepared, and our grand plan will fail!"
"..."
"Ah?"
The people present were surprised by Miao Shan Fairy's bold words. They had just witnessed the simultaneous deaths of several Guardian Deities due to backlash, and her face had turned pale, her hands trembling.
Especially now that the Altar Deities had been killed and their true forms destroyed, with the enemy army at their doorstep, how could her tough words make a difference?
With the death of the dignitary, the people's hearts were scattered...
"Grandmaster, please take care of the bodies of these Altar Dignitaries. Although they are demons, they have protected many commoners in our sect."
Amidst the chaos, Miao Shan Fairy's expression remained calm. She said, "There's no need to panic. Only those outside the sect don't understand; those within the sect know the truth. Although they have harmed several Guardian Deities, they haven't damaged our sect's foundation."
"Help me calm the sect members. I also need to go to the altar and offer some incense."
"The Grand Magistrate has come, and there's nothing to fear. It's the Lantern Festival Blessing Ceremony in our sect, and he'll have to wait for three days. That's just enough time for a good fight."
"..."
As she spoke, she waved her whisk and turned to leave, as if abandoning this mess to them. Elder Sun and the others looked anxious, their words stuck in their throats.
"Sect Leader..."
As Miao Shan Fairy left the crowd, she hurried through the alley, heading back to her residence. The white fan in her hand showed her worry, and she followed closely, saying, "Is there... a solution?"
"What can I do?
"Miao Shan Fairy saw that no one else had followed, and her legs suddenly went weak. She wiped her forehead, which was already sweating, but thankfully her lipstick was still intact. Her eyes were unfocused as she said, "How... how did the Iron Horse, Grand Executioner of West Ridge, end up here?"
"If it were a junior magistrate, with our current manpower, we might stand a chance. But... but it's the Iron Horse himself!"
"..."
White Fan also panicked when he saw this, and hurriedly said, "What can we do? Should we just run?"
"Run?"
Miao Shan Fairy's eyes widened in panic. "The place is so tightly sealed, how can you escape? Besides, even if we can run, what about Elder Sun, Elder Tang, and the manager of Ten Thousand Horses Hall? They came here for the One Coin Sect, not the Non-Vegetarian Sect. They've put everything on the line, and now their foundation might be destroyed, along with the reputation of the Non-Vegetarian Sect."
"..."
White Fan's body trembled as he thought about it. "What else can we do?"
"I have no idea."
Miao Shan Fairy grew anxious. "We can only send for help. Those senior brothers tricked me into becoming the leader of the One Coin Sect, saying that I was destined for greatness, and now they're enjoying their blessings while I'm here facing this huge problem. They can't just ignore it..."
"But now that something big has happened, they can't just turn a blind eye..."
"I'm still their junior sister!"
"..."
"Ah..."
White Fan snapped out of his panic and said, "I'll go and prepare now. I'll send a message right away, or it might be too late..."
Miao Shan Fairy knew the matter was urgent, and she wanted to follow him, but suddenly remembered there was something she had to do back at the residence. She quickly turned and made her way through the alleys, arriving at the residence just as Hu Ma was stepping out.
Seeing her, he paused for a moment, then smiled. "Hello, Senior Sister."
Miao Shan Fairy was in a daze, and seeing Hu Ma unexpectedly startled her.
When she saw that his face looked normal and he didn't seem to have suffered any severe injuries, she became anxious. "What happened? Why didn't you lose your cultivation?"
Hu Ma was taken aback by her abrupt question. "What do you mean by losing cultivation?"
Miao Shan Fairy grew more anxious. "Didn't you carefully observe the painting as I instructed?"
Sensing that the sect leader seemed a bit flustered, Hu Ma slowly explained, "How dare I not follow your instructions, Senior Sister? I carefully observed the painting, and my divine soul entered the immortal cave, where I paid respects at the divine platform."
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
Miao Shan Fairy was stunned, her voice filled with disbelief. "How could you have possibly entered the ghost cave?"
"The Three Gates and Twelve Stages... did you... pass through them?"
"..."
'I took the elevator up...'
Hu Ma thought to himself, but even though the other person was from the Non-Vegetarian Sect, he couldn't possibly reveal his secret as a reincarnate. So, he simply smiled and nodded, saying, "It wasn't too difficult. I subjugated the dragon, suppressed the tiger, passed through the three ghost gates, and climbed the Twelve Bone-Stripping Stages."
"It was somewhat challenging, but the Mind Inquiry and Soul Refinement allowed for significant progress..."
"..."
"You..."
Hu Ma spoke slowly, not expecting that Miao Shan Fairy's expression would change dramatically upon hearing his words, as if she had seen a ghost, and her entire being seemed to be in a state of disarray, her steps faltering.
"You, you, you..."
She repeated the word 'you' several times, unable to continue. She stared at Hu Ma intently, as if trying to determine if he was joking, but Hu Ma's face remained calm, showing no signs of jest.
Moreover, the fact that he mentioned the three ghost gates and the Twelve Bone-Stripping Stages from the painting meant that he must have entered it. And the fact that his cultivation remained intact after entering the painting seemed to confirm that he had indeed passed through.
But for Miao Shan Fairy, the significance of passing through the Three Gates and Twelve Stages was profound...
She stood there as if struck by lightning, frozen for a long moment. Then, her heart stirred, and she decided to test him. She slightly waved the dustpan in her hand, revealing a subtle sign of an impending attack.
Even Hu Ma's heart skipped a beat, and he prepared himself.
However, Miao Shan Fairy was filled with the intention to test him, but when it came to actually attacking, she hesitated. She stood frozen in place, her mind racing. Finally, she slowly took a step forward.
Her eyes fixed on Hu Ma's face, and she spoke slowly, "Heaven Dead, Yellow Heaven Ascends..."
She spoke only these eight words and then fell silent, her gaze locked on Hu Ma's face.
Hu Ma's heart stirred as countless speculations flashed through his mind. In the end, he decided to test her as well, and he slowly replied, "Year of the Monkey, All Auspicious?"
"Boom!"
Hu Ma hadn't expected Miao Shan Fairy's reaction to the last eight words. She seemed to be in a state of shock, like a bundle of unkempt feathers suddenly bursting open.
Then, she fell to her knees with a thud, her face a mix of disbelief, excitement, tears, suspicion, laughter, and uncertainty. Shaking, she called out,
"I... I pay my respects to the Sect Leader!"
(End of Chapter)
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