Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 297 - 294: Large-scale Double Standards, Disciple’s Letter

Chapter 297: Chapter 294: Large-scale Double Standards, Disciple’s Letter

Doing good without seeking fame was never Old Master Wang’s style.

Fluttering—!

The great swarm of calamity butterflies in the midst of the corpses, which had scattered in different directions, now regrouped and transformed into the shape of a "ghost baby" avatar.

To avoid drawing attention, Wang Yuan’s main body continued to advance with the main troops, and only a doppelgänger had come here.

At the same time, a beautiful silver-eyed phoenix flew out from a dream realm.

She opened her beak, forged like gold, and breathed out a mouthful of glistening phoenix saliva with a strong fragrance, aiming at the dreadful wounds on her body.

After ascending to a "Yin God," her ability of "Taiyin Refining" had also significantly improved.

As the phoenix saliva fell, Xie Yanji’s wounds visibly healed at a rapid pace, and even her pale, bloodless complexion flushed with color almost immediately.

Thanks to the strong external aid, Xie Yanji’s body gradually emitted sounds like a crane’s call, having activated her own "inner refining" method to utilize her innate military leader-level recovery abilities.

Finally, she recovered from the brink of death from severe injuries.

When the silver-eyed phoenix gracefully landed, it transformed into Huang Wu, dressed in a splendid Luan Robe, in front of Xie Yanji.

"You... are you Princess Yunhe?! Sister Yanji thanks Your Highness for saving my life!"

After a brief moment of astonishment, the military leader’s face lit up with joy, and as she let out a sigh of relief, she hurriedly clasped her hands together in salute.

Although she was petite, her eyebrows conveyed a heroic air far exceeding that of any man, and when she saluted solemnly, there seemed to be a resonance in her movements.

It made others overlook her appearance involuntarily.

"Yanji, there’s no need for such formalities. Martial Saint Xia, who guards the northern borders with hard work and great merit, is indeed a pillar of the nation, and you are also a rare female hero in Great Yan.

I have not contributed even a little bit to the country, despite my surname being Zhou. It’s only right for us to call each other sisters."

Huang Wu held her hand warmly.

This young spirit, after slowly recalling her memories from before her passing, had naturally taken to talking in courtly circles, managing to handle such interactions effortlessly as if born to thrive as a princess.

In front of Wang Yuan, she was always fifteen, but to outsiders, whether she was fifteen... or thirty-one, depended on the situation.

Being influenced by Wang Yuan’s constant influence meant always taking advantage whenever possible.

Besides, the three of them were not complete strangers; they had met briefly half a month earlier.

Originally, Zhou Xinglou and Xue Jiexi had sent people to woo Xie Tianke, trying to convince him to also defect to the "No-Life Dao" camp.

Zhou Jinghuan, who had sided with Dengzhou Prefecture, of course, wouldn’t sit idly by.

As the only side that could contest the national legitimacy with the new emperor’s prince, Zhou Jingliang.

They too had dispatched their trusted envoys to rush to White Cloud Pass, seeking an audience with Xie Tianke, the leading Martial Saint capable of tipping the balance of power in Great Yan.

Both sides knew very well that someone like Xie Tianke, who had reached such a supreme state, already qualified to stand apart and establish his own authority.

And with the five Naiman tribes severely affected and almost driven to madness, he was not likely to abandon White Cloud Pass and join any side in the short term.

The "new emperor’s" envoy was outright left hanging by Xie Tianke.

If it weren’t for Emperor Jianming, Zhou Wenrui, who had merely fallen ill from backlash of Dragon Energy and not yet passed away, preventing Xie Tianke, a man of integrity, from disregarding him entirely,

the "new emperor’s" envoy might not have even been granted this indifferent attitude.

On the other hand, the envoy sent by Dengzhou Prefecture was granted an audience by Xie Tianke himself.

Although he was also not given a clear response, his treatment was significantly better than the other party.

Ultimately, Xie Tianke even sent his daughter, military leader Xie Yanji, with a letter back to Zhou Jinghuan, which merely exchanged pleasantries and avoided discussing state affairs.

It is unknown if there was a hidden test involved, but the reply included a manual filled with annotated Peace Saber Technique, and he let Xie Yanji stay to instruct Zhou Jinghuan for three days.

It seemed in Xie Tianke’s view, this saber technique was already some sort of standard for a wise ruler.

Wang Yuan was naturally also envious of this Peace Saber Technique, believing himself to be completely capable of it, aside from a tiny bit of self-interest.

Unfortunately, both the "Military Skill Extreme Intent" and "Military Dao Dharma Image" required a transformation in spirit, which contradicted the concept of becoming as good as water through "Yin God," which leads to longevity.

If one day his Taoist ability is profound enough, like Great Fate and Cloud Lord, who can manifest a unique avatar, then perhaps he could try it.

As for now, it would be easier to plan for acquiring a "Dharma Body."

"Actually, King Jing is also concerned about the people in the northern border; he unexpectedly learned of the changes on the plains and sent us here to investigate.

We have already secured a spot to participate in the Spring Festival and are about to infiltrate it to uncover the details..."

"Since you left last time, Jinghuan often mentions you. If he knew you ventured into the plains alone, I can’t imagine how worried he would be..."

Hearing Huang Wu mention their Big Cousin constantly and tirelessly promoting him in front of Xie Yanji while putting herself as "we," Wang Yuan couldn’t help but shake his head internally.

"Hey, although my brother-in-law is not young, as a vassal, it’s indeed impossible for him to have only one consort.

But you exaggerating his qualities like this could be considered marriage fraud, does he know he is so wise and valiant?"

"Plus, why such a different treatment for two brothers, just because one is your real brother and the other your sworn brother?

Double standards! This is clearly a case of double standards!"

"My dear younger brother craved not just three wives and four concubines but even three palaces, six houses, and seventy-two concubines. And here I am, Wang Xiaoyuan, expected to adhere to the ’three obediences and four virtues’?

"Little Huang Wu, oh Little Huang Wu, you truly live up to your reputation,"

Of course, these were just thoughts in Wang Yuan’s mind, things he could never actually say out loud.

In Dengzhou Prefecture, Duan Zhiyin, who had ignited the three-feet Heart Light, had now become Zhou Jinghuan’s top strategist,

dealing with internal affairs in an orderly manner.

Moreover, after various flood snakes had emerged, Dengzhou’s ’Dragon Qi Prohibition’ naturally began to detach from the dynasty.

With the independence of the Dragon Qi, they could, of course, independently grant slots to scholars for cultivation in the ’Taoist Ability of Ascending through Literature.’

Duan Zhiyin was the first among them and was greatly respected for her talents by the civil servants of Dengzhou Prefecture.

If this marriage alliance with Xie Yanji also succeeds, having one skilled in literature and one in martial arts to assist the dynasty would indeed be excellent.

After all, in these times, men who are monogamous are the oddities, not to mention an emperor—Zhou Jinghuan, who now holds a Prince’s title, can rightfully marry one Princess Consort and two concubines.

The only concern would be deciding who is the primary and who are the concubines, which might be tricky.

But that is Zhou Jinghuan’s problem, not something his brother-in-law needs to worry about.

Thinking this, Wang Yuan suddenly found that having fewer wives also had its advantages, which considerably soothed his mind.

"Sister Yunhe, the military situation is urgent. Yanji will now return to inform our father. I shall take my leave first!"

"Alright, I will have Granny Denghua relay any urgent messages on this side."

On the steppe, the situation was fraught with danger, leaving no time for mundane chit-chat.

After quickly exchanging intelligence, Wang Yuan left a trace of Grey Deer Bone Bundle’s essence on her before they waved goodbye.

Huang Wu also understood the principle that there will be opportunities in the future. With righteousness in her hands along with today’s life-saving grace, they would continue to work together in extracting chestnuts from the fire during the Spring Festival.

This act undoubtedly added significant weight in the hearts of not only Xie Yanji but also Xie Tianke.

Timely actions bring great opportunities!

Wang Yuan, who had remained silent the whole time like a bystander, now prepared to return with Huang Wu to his original form.

However, suddenly Granny Denghua spat out a letter from Zhu Bo’an from amid the flames.

Wang Yuan unfolded it with curiosity.

"Hahaha, Master! You will never guess where I am now.

We sailed from Great Yan and stayed for two days in Chuyun Country, secured by Miss Su.

Although the men here are dark and short, resembling monkeys, the women are fair-skinned and delicate. They are indeed quite delightful!

I’m glad I didn’t quit halfway; otherwise, I would have missed out big time."

Through the letter, one could clearly sense his disciple’s blissfully unconcerned and triumphant demeanor,

apparently assimilating well within the collective of the Sect demons.

Zhu Bo’an had likely already... brought glory to our nation, incidentally completing his transformation from a boy to a man.

But as he read further, his eyebrows began to knit together slightly.

"We just arrived at the legendary Dushuo Mountain, the location of the Earth Gate in the Ghost Gate!

I heard them say Miss Su plans to utilize the ’Deceit Realm’ here to cultivate a tremendously powerful ’Three True Dharma Body.’ The details of the ritual are not yet clear.

All I know is that once cultivated, it grants ’Three Flowers Gathering at the Top’ and ’Threefold Transformation of Qi,’ a level even higher than my ’Three Vultures Power Technique’ that allows countless avatars.

Miss Su herself said, if she succeeds, great achievements will be hers, and her female form will no longer be a hindrance."

"Bo’an has gone to Dushuo Mountain?!"

Wang Yuan was convinced, even though it was clear that he was merely a medium for a feud between Great Fate and the ’Heaven Righteous Dharma Dao.’

But the words of the Great Fate could never be false.

"February: great advantage to the south and north, disadvantage to the east and west; March: great advantage to the east and west, disadvantage to the south and north."

With no Corpse Dissection Immortal skilled in divination among them, had Zhu Bo’an not run straight into the tiger’s den by traveling thousands of miles to Dushuo Mountain in February?

He quickly sent a message to this sole descending disciple of his lineage:

"Bo’an, after landing, try to stay outside and not follow the main force into Dushuo Mountain. If you must, try to postpone it until March!

I am currently near Luofeng Mountain and may also head there, so be very careful!"

Of course, when Zhu Bo’an had first performed the ’Three Vultures Power Technique,’ he had already borrowed a large amount of ’Yin Morality’ from Heaven and Earth and had it manifest swiftly.

Now he was in his prime, enjoying a smooth sailing fortune, so being cautious to preserve his life shouldn’t be too difficult.

Even if an accident caused his death, Wang Yuan could still use the Dharma Contract Zhu Bo’an had left in the ’Small Book of Life and Death’ to retrieve his soul."

After ending the communication, Wang Yuan murmured in his heart:

"I brave all dangers for Great Fate, and you charge into battle for your master. We both have a bright future ahead, so keep it up, my disciple!"