The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 581: Danger! Penglai Island Awaits the Rabbit

Chapter 581: Danger! Penglai Island Awaits the Rabbit

Tonight marks the seventh day.

According to my senior sister, if a ghost lingers in the human realm for seven days, it will become tainted by the yang energy. If that happens, when the lotus seed arrives, it may no longer be usable.

Nanli glanced at the sky and said, "Since that person has gained Xuan Yinyue’s trust, he will definitely deliver the items."

The cold wind intensified.

At that moment, a stronger gust blew up.

There was a sound of bells ringing from below the mountain.

Nanli’s expression changed; she quickly raised her hand and summoned several talismans to form a protective barrier. "Stay here!"

Zhixi had just opened his mouth to ask something when Nanli’s figure vanished.

At the foot of the mountain, Master Zhao and the disciples from the sect rode up, holding torches for light.

Just as they were about to ascend the mountain, movements were heard from both sides.

Before any figures could rush out, Master Zhao had already drawn his sword to block an assassin’s strike.

With a clang, the blade clashed against the sword, almost sparking.

A powerful cyclone whipped up, causing nearby Flame Sect disciples to feel their blood surge and nearly vomit.

Master Zhao was secretly amazed; this assassin’s martial arts were peculiar and formidable, rivaling his own!

However, as he peered through the moonlight, he saw the assassin dressed in a gray robe, a fierce expression on his face, appearing to be just over twenty.

Master Zhao couldn’t help but exclaim, "You’re so young, yet you possess such martial prowess!"

"You have a good eye," the young man said, shaking the knife in his hand. "I am Zhou Zida, the number one martial artist of Hundred Pass Town."

"Hundred Pass Town? Number one martial artist?" Master Zhao was a bit confused by these titles.

Had he been away from the martial world for so long?

How could there be a number one martial artist he didn’t know about?

He chuckled and replied, "Brother, your skills are indeed impressive, but I have urgent matters to attend to. Would you kindly step aside? Once I’m done, I’ll gladly have a fair fight with you."

Zhou Zida glared at him.

He blocked the mountain path without budging.

"A mere human from the Human World has no right to spar with me! I told you, I’m the number one martial artist of Hundred Pass Town!" Zhou Zida reiterated.

Master Zhao’s heart grew wary.

Recalling what a certain high-ranking individual had told him, he quickly deduced, "You’re from the Immortal World? A cultivator?"

Zhou Zida laughed heartily, clearly pleased.

"Island Master Yan of Penglai Island didn’t foresee wrongly; that thief won’t show himself but will instead entrust someone else to deliver the items, and you are that delivery person."

Master Zhao tightened his grip on the sword’s hilt.

Although Zhou Zida didn’t exert a strong pressure on him, his power was no less than Master Zhao’s.

If a fight broke out, the outcome would be uncertain!

He said, "You are a cultivator; you shouldn’t casually kill ordinary mortals, or you’ll face heavenly punishment."

"Hahaha! Not bad, not bad, you country bumpkin have some knowledge," Zhou Zida laughed coldly. "But I’m not a cultivator; I’m just a Qi Refining stage martial artist. Until I reach Base Building, I can’t be considered a cultivator."

He lifted his chin and continued, "But killing mortals seems pointless to me. Just obediently return the items, and I’ll spare you."

Master Zhao’s face darkened, "Brother Zhou, since I’ve been entrusted with this task, I must deliver the items. Since you’re not a cultivator and remain in the Qi Refining stage, I can still battle with you, but I prefer turning enemies into friends. Whatever you want, my Flame Sect treasures are yours to choose."

Zhou Zida snorted, "You think the stuff from your Human World counts as treasures? Island Master Yan promised that as long as I bring back the items, I can leave the Lower Realm and ascend to the Upper Realm!"

The Upper Realm has endless immortal mountains.

The Upper Realm possesses rich and pure spiritual energy.

The Upper Realm also has exceptionally powerful sects!

This is far more tempting than any treasure!

"Then are we done talking?" Master Zhao asked again.

"I have nothing to discuss with a bumpkin like you," Zhou Zida replied, raising his knife to strike.

Master Zhao immediately signaled the disciples to retreat and engaged him in battle.

Fortunately, having sparred with Yun Yubai earlier, Master Zhao was somewhat prepared, so when he faced Zhou Zida, he used all his internal strength and focused entirely, not daring to relax for a moment.

Though Zhou Zida hailed from the Lower Realm, he had also been nourished by spiritual energy in his training. His techniques might not be as refined as Master Zhao’s, but the knife was wrapped in spiritual power, and in just a few moves, he broke Master Zhao’s sword and struck him in the chest.

Master Zhao concentrated his internal energy at his chest to block the blow, managing to avoid having his heart meridian severed.

Zhou Zida frowned slightly, noticing that Master Zhao’s internal skill was quite strange, similar to those practiced by martial artists from the Immortal World.

However, lacking Yun Yubai’s extensive experience, he didn’t think much of it, and instead lunged forward, aiming a palm strike at Master Zhao’s crown.

As long as he killed this leader, the remaining lackeys would pose no threat, and he could directly retrieve the items to complete his mission.

After that, he could ascend to the Upper Realm!

Zhou Zida was filled with anticipation, and the spiritual energy in his hand surged.

The wind howled.

If an ordinary mortal was struck by his palm, not just flesh but even bones would shatter!

Master Zhao’s breath was still uneven; he found himself powerless to resist.

He sensed the approach of death.

Suddenly—

A golden light exploded in the thick darkness of the night.

A slender figure appeared before Master Zhao, gracefully and effortlessly controlling the two fire dragons summoned from the Fire Talismans she had cast.

She did not directly take on Zhou Zida’s palm strike.

He should have been able to easily disperse the flames conjured by the talismans, but to his surprise, they were ferocious and relentless, refusing to extinguish.

With no other choice, Zhou Zida could only retreat quickly.

However, those two fire dragons continued to pursue him, haunting him!

Even when his own spiritual power dispersed them, they quickly reformed and charged again.

He was exhausted!

He was truly exhausted!

Zhou Zida glanced over and saw Nanli joining her hands together, leisurely controlling the fire dragons.

Though he had little talent for cultivation, he wasn’t foolish. He channeled his spiritual energy into his feet, quickly darting toward Nanli.

He raised his knife to strike down.

This woman appeared weak and adept at using talismans; she certainly wasn’t a martial artist.

"Your Highness the Ninth Princess!" Master Zhao called out, wanting to rush forward to protect her.

But Nanli reacted swiftly, drawing the Dark Moon Sword to block Zhou Zida’s big knife with a single strike. She then lifted her leg, using some strength to kick Zhou Zida away.

Zhou Zida fell to the ground and rolled a few times before stopping.

However, having trained in Qi Refining for a long time, his physical resilience was far from that of an ordinary person.

That kick only caused a slight pain in his chest and didn’t injure him internally.

He flipped over and stood up, with the two fire dragons glaring at him from the side, their warning clear. He didn’t dare to move rashly.

The firelight illuminated the surroundings.

It was then that Zhou Zida clearly saw Nanli’s face.

Although she wore simple clothes and her hair was held up with a wooden hairpin, she exuded a captivating charm that was unforgettable at first glance.

This... this... was even more beautiful than the young lady of Hundred Pass Town!