The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 65: You Are My Savior

Chapter 65: You Are My Savior

On the following day, Nanli woke up early.

As she entered the lobby downstairs, she spotted Ye Siheng sitting at a table, which was adorned with an array of breakfast delicacies.

However, the most eye-catching item was the red date cake.

Nanli’s spirits lifted, "Good morning, my lord. I can’t believe there’s red date cake."

She wanted to give it a try and see if it tasted as good as it looked.

Ye Siheng watched her with amusement, his lips curling slightly at her delight.

After finishing their meal, they were ready to set off.

Despite the early hour, the sun was already scorching, so he insisted that Nanli take the carriage.

Taking advantage of the moment, Nanli used her Tianxing Brush to draw a protective talisman, which she asked Ye Siheng to carry with him at all times.

Ye Siheng didn’t accept it, and with a cold tone, he remarked, "Miss Chu, are you trying to sell it for a thousand taels again?"

Perplexed, Nanli asked, "What thousand taels? I never charged you for the talisman.

It is dangerous journey to the White Egret Academy, which could be dangerous. Please don’t refuse."

"Then what about the pills you gave me..." Before he could finish his sentence, a commotion erupted outside, drowning out his voice.

Nanli lifted the curtain and glanced outside, "It seems like a carriage. I’ll go take a look."

The carriage was unmanned, but the stench of blood emanated from it, and droplets of fresh blood stained its surface. T

he Black Armor Guards secured the carriage, and Qing Feng cautiously approached, using his sword to lift the curtain.

To his surprise, he found a monk inside.

He paused for a moment, observing the monk’s severe injuries, which had stained his robes crimson.

Nanli approached and widened her eyes in astonishment, "Master Yuanfan? What happened to you?"

She quickly boarded the carriage and checked his pulse.

Finding that he was still alive, she hurriedly retrieved a heart-protecting pill and fed it to Master Yuanfan.

Examining the wounds on his body, she was shocked to sense a strong resentment seeping through.

Master Yuanfan, a seasoned monk, had been injured by such intense resentment, indicating its formidable power.

Nanli formed hand seals, channeling her energy to dispel the resentment.

However, it proved to be too potent, and despite her efforts for the duration of two cups of tea, only a small portion had dissipated.

This was an unprecedented sight for her, causing her brows to furrow.

Ye Siheng also alighted from the carriage, witnessing Nanli’s unusually grave expression.

Fortunately, the resentment had lessened, and Master Yuanfan regained consciousness.

His face pale, he opened his eyes and glanced at Nanli, his lips curling into a faint smile, "I had foresaw a life-saving benefactor, but I never expected... it would be you."

He had indeed been given a second chance at life.

"How did you end up in such a predicament?" Nanli asked, relieved to see him joking, knowing he was fine.

"It’s all because of the White Egret Academy," Master Yuanfan sighed, adjusting his position to sit more comfortably, "Your appearing here indicates that you’re also heading there?"

Nanli’s heart skipped a beat.

She hadn’t expected to be on the right track; the White Egret Academy was indeed in trouble.

"My third brother is there. What exactly happened?" she inquired.

Master Yuanfan let out a sigh and proceeded to explain why he had come.

He and the academy’s headmaster, Mr. Wei, were old acquaintances.

He had foreseen a great calamity befalling the headmaster and had come to assist him.

However, in his attempt to help Mr. Wei, he had inadvertently become entangled in it himself.

In an unexpected turn of events, the White Egret Academy has been plagued by the presence of a malevolent red-clad specter, causing great turmoil.

Master Yuanfan exerted tremendous effort to temporarily seal off the academy, preventing the red-clad specter from harming them.

However, his own fortune was not as favorable, as he narrowly escaped with his life after a fierce battle with the specter.

It was only by summoning the ancient talisman bestowed upon him by Nanli that he managed to flee.

Nanli breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that the academy’s inhabitants were relatively safe.

Her gaze shifted towards the southeast, where an overwhelming aura of resentment emanated.

"Apart from the thousand-year Ghost King, what other spirit could possess such immense malevolence?"

Nanli pondered aloud.

Moreover, it was still daytime.

Master Yuanfan shook his head weakly and murmured, "She may not necessarily be the thousand-year Ghost King; she seems more like a captive spirit, obedient to someone else’s command, with the intention of slaughtering the academy’s scholars."

Furrowing her brows, Nanli realized that this was no ordinary act of revenge.

This reminded her of the events that transpired on the night of July 14th when Ye Siheng informed her that Ni Kun was likely under the command of Crown Prince Qi.

Had Prince Qi devised another scheme after his previous failure?

After all, the White Egret Academy had recruited individuals of considerable renown, including Hou Ye Siheng himself.

If all these people were eliminated, wouldn’t the State of Mu suffer from a shortage of talent in the future?

If this were indeed the case, Prince Qi’s intentions were truly ruthless.

Determination filled Nanli’s eyes as she declared, "I will pay a visit and deal with that specter."

"You are skilled in capturing spirits," Master Yuanfan acknowledged, "but you must exercise caution, for the specter is cunning."

Nanli nodded and instructed Ye Siheng to stay behind and assist Master Yuanfan.

Ye Siheng expressed concern, "Are you sure you can handle this alone?"

"Don’t worry, I have already assessed the situation and will swiftly resolve it," Nanli reassured him.

Hearing her words, Ye Siheng understood that she had a ninety percent chance of success and refrained from sending additional reinforcements.

Nanli mounted her horse and hastened towards the academy.

The academy was situated near a small town bustling with people.

However, Nanli quickly discerned that she had entered an illusionary realm upon entering the town.

The townsfolk were nothing more than lifeless paper figures, mere decoys to deceive the scholars attending the debate.

With a cold expression, Nanli cast a talisman, shouting "break," causing the paper figures to instantly incinerate, shattering the illusion.

The town fell into an eerie silence, resembling a ghostly city.

Unable to detect any signs of life, Nanli sighed and promptly erected a protective barrier around the town, preventing any unsuspecting scholars from approaching and meeting their demise.

With her adequate preparations, she continued forward.

As Master Yuanfan had mentioned, he had established a Buddhist barrier within the academy.

However, the malevolent aura had grown so powerful that it had breached a small opening, infiltrating the premises.

"That’s bad," Nanli muttered before rushing into the academy.

The academy appeared shrouded in dark clouds, unnaturally dim, with malevolence permeating the air.

Numerous students lay fallen in the front courtyard, their souls devoured.

In the distance, a continuous chorus of agonizing screams echoed.

Hastening her steps, Nanli approached a red-clad specter who had ensnared a student, feasting upon his soul.

With a swift thrust of her sword, the specter became aware of her presence and hastily retreated.

However, Nanli’s sword struck the edge of the specter’s garment, causing it to ignite and disintegrate.

The red-clad specter floated to the rooftop, possessing a countenance that was not unattractive; in fact, it exuded a certain captivating allure.

Annoyed by the destruction of her attire, she exclaimed, "That was my new garment! How dare you destroy it?!"

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