The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 109: Heaven’s Providence Bestows a Meal

Chapter 109: Heaven’s Providence Bestows a Meal

Nanli couldn’t help but smile.

The host of Qian family also heard Chu Shuo’s words, but instead of getting angry, he spoke with seriousness, "If Miss Chu can resolve this threat and bring peace to Luoyang City, even if it costs two hundred thousand taels, I am willing to pay."

Luoyang City is currently in a state of panic, and businesses are unable to operate, incurring losses far greater than two hundred thousand taels.

"As for the reward, we can discuss it later," Nanli said, "Where is this demonic entity located? And when should I escort the young lady there?"

She needed to make preparations.

Upon hearing this, the host of Qian admired her even more, and he immediately began explaining the situation regarding the demonic entity.

This demonic entity resides in Qingyuan Mountain, and the young lady must be brought to the foot of the mountain before the rooster crows.

In about an hour, it will be time.

"In that case, let us depart," Nanli said.

Seeing her calm demeanor, the host Qian felt relieved and immediately ordered his men to make preparations.

On the other hand, Qian Aunt and Chu Shuo became worried.

Chu Shuo asked, "Little Sister, can you handle this on your own?"

"Yes, previously even the former magistrate led hundreds of soldiers there to no avail," Qian Aunt furrowed her brows and said, "Later, the magistrate invited a Taoist priest, but as soon as the priest arrived at the foot of the mountain, his face turned pale, claiming his power was insufficient."

They had witnessed Nanli’s formidable abilities, from capturing ghosts in the past to slaughtering hundreds of villagers overnight.

This demonic entity was truly powerful and dangerous.

"Don’t worry, I am prepared," Nanli said.

The carriage was already prepared.

Chu Shuo also boarded the carriage, intending to accompany Nanli personally.

Qingyuan Mountain was located to the west of Luoyang City, and it would take less than half an hour to reach there.

Nanli lifted the curtain and took a look, indeed seeing a dense aura of malevolence ahead, as if it wanted to break through the heavens and envelop the entire world.

She tugged at the corner of her mouth, confirming that it was indeed the demonic entity.

Since arriving in this world, it was her first time encountering such a creature.

The carriage stopped near the foot of the mountain, and the coachman trembled, saying, "Miss, we can only go this far, I..."

His hands were trembling, unable to take another step forward.

"It’s alright, you may return," Nanli got off the carriage and looked at Qingyuan Mountain, which was right in front of her.

Even in this late autumn, the mountain remained lush with greenery, giving off an eerie vibe.

"Youngest Sister!" Chu Shuo called out to her, pursing his lips, "I’ll stay here..."

"Return to the city and wait for me," Nanli said firmly.

The malevolence here was strong, and she was afraid it would harm her second brother and affect his health.

Chu Shuo couldn’t argue with Nanli and could only instruct the coachman to return along the original path.

He now even regretted writing the letter to his youngest sister, asking her to venture into danger.

Nanli watched as the carriage moved further away before proceeding towards Qingyuan Mountain.

The sky grew darker, and the air around her turned colder.

Two men were waiting at the foot of the mountain.

When they saw Nanli, they stared at her for a moment before speaking in a dull tone, "Follow us."

Nanli furrowed her brows and followed them.

These two men had lost their internal organs and souls, seemingly controlled by the demonic entity.

As they ascended the mountain, the malevolence grew stronger.

Sounds rustled through the grass.

Nanli’s eyes narrowed as she unsheathed her Xuanyue Sword, swiftly slashing to the side.

A golden light flashed, severing several vine-like branches.

Despite this, the vines continued to writhe and struggle within the grass.

A miserable scream echoed through the mountains, and the voice of the demonic entity sounded sharp and furious, "I have heard that someone skilled in Daoist arts has come, truly seeking death!"

Voices multiplied within the trees and grass, growing louder and more numerous.

Vines attacked from all directions, carrying poisonous thorns and emitting a faint green glow, clearly indicating their toxicity.

With a single seal, Nanli repelled the vines.

However, roots emerged from the ground, catching her off guard and entangling around her ankles.

The roots broke through the soil, suspending her in mid-air.

From her left side, a vine dripping with poison swung towards her.

Nanli performed a carp-like movement, intending to sever the roots, but someone had already helped her by shooting an arrow through them, freeing her from the entanglement, and she landed safely.

As for the poisonous vine that was about to attack from the side, it was also cut by several sharp hidden weapons.

Nanli hadn’t even recovered from her surprise when she saw a figure dressed in black swiftly approaching, wielding a sword to cut through the vines.

The fragrance of cedar enveloped her.

She lifted her gaze, meeting the infuriated countenance of Ye Siheng.

She blinked in surprise, "Why are you here?"

Ye Siheng struggled to catch his breath, his voice cold, "If you can come, why can’t me?"

Nanli furrowed her brows, "This place is plagued by evil spirits, it’s extremely dangerous. How could you come here?"

"You know it’s dangerous, yet you ventured here alone?" Ye Siheng’s anger still lingered, "You come to this perilous place without even informing me? Who do you take me for?"

Nanli was rendered speechless.

She had always considered Ye Siheng to be the most important person, but she hadn’t thought of him when she set out on her journey.

However, she was someone who could admit her mistakes and make amends.

She said, "Next time, I will definitely inform you."

Ye Siheng glared at her fiercely, "There will be a next time?"

Nanli smiled instantly, "No, no more next time. But..."

Before she could finish her sentence, vines attacked again, and Ye Siheng swiftly cut them down, finding them bothersome.

"Your longsword, it doesn’t have any inscriptions?" Nanli glanced at it, somewhat surprised.

Ye Siheng nodded, "Indeed, it doesn’t."

These types of creatures possessed strong regenerative abilities.

After being severed by ordinary weapons, they would grow anew.

The Xuanyue Sword could restrain the creatures’ regenerative abilities, but Ye Siheng’s sword lacked inscriptions.

How could it also be effective?

Even the hidden weapons he had shot earlier were the same.

After Nanli voiced her doubts, she added, "It seems you have an innate ability to vanquish demons."

Ye Siheng had changed his fate, but he couldn’t change this ability.

Truly, he possessed extraordinary talent, a gift from the heavens!

Ye Siheng didn’t let it go to his head, instead he said, "That’s good then. I can be of some assistance by your side."

He glanced at the vines on the ground, their sap oozing out, causing the surrounding vegetation to wither, indicating their potent toxicity.

Nanli’s heart stirred once again.

After regaining her composure, she said, "Be cautious, its true form is on the mountain."

This was Ye Siheng’s first encounter with such evil spirits, so he couldn’t afford to be careless.

With the help of a talisman, Nanli could trace the true form of the evil spirit through the vines.

Along the way, numerous vines and roots obstructed their path, but the two of them, one on each side, cut them down.

However, the closer they got, the more vines appeared, almost enveloping them completely, attempting to trap them inside.

If she had her Spiritual Pearl, she could easily deal with this level of evil spirit with a single strike.

But now, she didn’t have it, so she could only manage with some difficulty.

Ye Siheng sliced through the vines like cutting vegetables, his swordsmanship sharp.

In an instant, he created an opening and led Nanli to escape.

Nanli witnessed his prowess and was even more astonished.

He was becoming more adept, with a single stroke of his longsword, he could sever the vines, rendering them incapable of regeneration!

In contrast, her Xuanyue Sword could only prevent the vines from regrowing at the tips.

He was not just blessed by the heavens, it was as if the heavens had served him a meal on a platter!

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