Li Ling walked back for less than a quarter of an hour before he saw Qin Sirong and Zhang Junbao, who seemed to be following him. Upon seeing him, Zhang Junbao asked first, "Brother Yi, where did that Senior Yi go?"
"We weren't careful, and he got away!" Li Ling said in a deep voice.
"Ah, that's great! Um!" Zhang Junbao said, but seeing Li Ling's unfriendly gaze, he quickly changed his tune: "I mean, it would be best if everyone could avoid fighting. As the saying goes, harmony is the most precious thing. Wouldn't it be better if everyone could be considerate of each other?"
As Zhang Junbao was speaking, his expression suddenly changed. He leaned forward with a sly grin and asked Li Ling with a gossipy look, "Speaking of which, what grudge do you have against that Senior Yi? Why did you act like you were going to die the moment you saw him, and why did he say that you are the son of the person he hates the most?"
"If someone tried to forcibly take your mother away on your parents' wedding day, wouldn't you call that person your enemy?"
Li Ling rolled her eyes at Zhang Junbao, wondering if the man in front of her was really the grandmaster who founded Tai Chi. Why was he so long-winded and gossipy?
Are you really not a 'gossip' master?
"I see, I understand now!"
After hearing this, Zhang Junbao immediately stopped talking. Although he was a chatterbox, he still knew right from wrong and understood that some things should not be said casually.
Hearing this, Qin Sirong couldn't help but chime in, "It's good that Yi Tianxing escaped. If I encountered someone like that, I would give him a good beating!"
Clearly, because of Li Ling's words, Qin Sirong, who already didn't like Yi Tianxing much, had an even worse impression of him.
In Li Ling's view, this is also a good thing. In the TV series, Qin Sirong and Zhang Junbao love each other but cannot be together. As a viewer, Li Ling is also very unhappy with the ending. If given the chance, Li Ling would like to see the lovers finally get together.
Yes, my great Li Ling is exactly the kind of wonderful, handsome young man who can make up for the regrets of others!!
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Chapter 170 Zhang Qiqiao: The cabbage I've nurtured for so many years is about to be eaten?
Immediately afterwards, the three encountered Li Ling's thirty-six subordinates.
These thirty-six Heavenly Generals were carefully nurtured by the Famous Sword Manor from a young age, and later, under the influence of Li Ling's 'World Essence Liquid,' their true qi increased. After so many years of cultivation, each of them has at least reached a near-first-class level of internal energy.
These individuals were the most important core members of the Famous Sword Manor, and their martial arts skills far surpassed those of the guards Li Ling had brought when he helped Li Ling wipe out the Qin family's stronghold. Especially when combined with formations, they were capable of exchanging blows with an equal number of top-tier experts.
Over the years, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals and Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends have been stationed at the Mingjian Manor, which has established over a hundred "Drunken Immortal Pavilions." Each of them possesses extensive experience in the martial arts world.
Li Ling brought them along this time because the next generation of guards trained by the manor had matured and were able to take over the duties of the more than one hundred Tiangang and Disha guards of Zuixianlou.
The group found an inn nearby to rest, and at the same time, they dealt with the giant snake, handing over the snake meat and blood to the kitchen to prepare a snake feast.
Li Ling sat in the room, holding a large snake gall in his hands. With a flick of his wrist, he took out a jade box made of cold jade from the Qiankun World and placed the snake gall inside.
Over the years, Li Ling's Qiankun World has absorbed the spiritual energy of this world and has grown tremendously. Its internal diameter is now over a hundred meters, enough for Li Ling to store some of his daily necessities.
Martial artists train hard in the coldest and hottest winter months, all in the hope of improving their skills. Snake gall is the best thing to enhance one's skills, but Li Ling has the World Essence Liquid to replenish his true energy, so the effect of snake gall is negligible for him.
They stored it away, hoping to use it to concoct some kind of elixir in the future, which would also enhance the foundation of the Famous Sword Manor.
As for the snake meat and blood, they also have a significant effect on increasing a martial artist's internal strength, so Li Ling distributed them.
The Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals and Qin Sirong both consumed some and felt their skills improved. Zhang Junbao, however, insisted on being a vegetarian and went on and on about the benefits of being a vegetarian, without actually eating any of the snake meat or blood.
Ugh, these gossipy people are so annoying!
Early the next morning, Li Ling, along with the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals, Zhang Junbao, and Qin Sirong, escorted the Snake Demon and set off early, preparing to return to the meeting place.
Walking along the road, Zhang Junbao said to Li Ling, "When we arrive at the meeting place, as long as you, Brother Yi, take out the giant snake's skin and then bring out the snake demon as a prisoner, it will surely greatly boost everyone's morale."
Furthermore, this will solidify your standing in the martial arts world, Brother Yi, and everyone will obey your orders to rescue Marshal Yue.
"It's no use saying anything now, it's too late!" At this moment, several people walked towards them, led by a Taoist priest in his forties or fifties, who said to Li Ling and his companions.
"While you were away, Young Hero Yi, Chief Ma stirred up trouble among his men and declared himself the leader of the alliance. He has already left with everyone, saying he's going to rescue Marshal Yue. He's incredibly arrogant. I couldn't swallow this insult, so I stayed!"
Hearing what the old Taoist priest said, Li Ling nodded, clasped his hands and said, "Thank you all for thinking so highly of me. May I ask your honorable names?"
Soon, the group took turns announcing their names. The old Taoist leading them was Taixuzi, and the others were Song Yuanqiao, Zhang Songxi, and Yu Daiyan. These three were the ones who would become Zhang Junbao's disciples in the future.
Next, Li Ling spent some time recruiting some martial arts practitioners who had not followed Chief Ma. By this time, it was already late, and on Li Ling's advice, the group arrived in Black Wind Town and stayed at an inn.
During this time, Li Ling also noticed that Yi Tianxing seemed to be following the group from a distance, but he didn't pay any attention to it.
He originally intended to teach Yi Tianxing a lesson, but although he had gained the upper hand earlier with the Azure Nether Sword and the speed of true qi recovery, he had not yet fully comprehended the second level of the other attributes. In terms of realm, he was no match for Yi Tianxing. If the fight went to the end, Li Ling was very likely to suffer a loss.
Late that night, after everyone had rested, Qin Sirong quietly left her room and sneakily went to an abandoned house not far from where everyone was staying.
A moment later, two whooshing sounds rang out, and two figures landed lightly beside Qin Sirong. They were Blood Slave and Matchmaker, two of the Four Demons of the Western Regions.
The three met briefly, and when the matchmaker saw that only Qin Sirong was there and the snake demon was nowhere to be seen, she couldn't help but ask, "Where did the snake demon go? Why hasn't it arrived yet?"
"Hmph, this guy overestimated himself and wanted to deal with Yi Jifeng. As a result, not only was his precious snake, which he had raised for decades, cut in two with a single sword strike, but he also got hit in the leg by his own poison dart. How ridiculous!" Qin Sirong mocked mercilessly.
"What? The snake demon has been captured! Why didn't you save him?!" Upon hearing this, Hongniang's expression immediately changed, and she stared at Qin Sirong with an unfriendly look, demanding an explanation.
Qin Sirong snorted coldly: "Hmph, he asked for death. He swaggered over to cause trouble for Yi Jifeng, only to be defeated by Yi Jifeng in just a few moves. How could I possibly save him!"
"Moreover, as soon as the snake demon was captured, Yi Jifeng shattered his dantian, crippling his power and rendering him a cripple."
"And Yi Jifeng is highly skilled in martial arts, so why should I risk saving that cripple?"
Upon hearing this, the matchmaker looked incredulous: "Don't try to fool me. This Yi Jifeng is just a twenty-year-old kid. How much skill could he possibly have!"
Qin Sirong retorted without backing down, "Hmph, why would I lie to you? At the martial arts tournament, he shattered my sword in a single move. Among the Four Demons of the Western Regions, only Blood Bat possesses such skill! If you don't believe me, you can try it yourself!"
"Hehehe, Matchmaker, there's no need for you to ask anymore." The Blood Slave let out a strange laugh.