Ask Wudang Chapter 198

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Perhaps knowing that they were in the wrong, Fan Yiweng stood up first, took two steps forward, cupped his hands, and said, “Brothers Shi, we, the Shanxi One-Cave Ghosts, trespassed on your land first today. We are indeed in the wrong, but we have also said that we will definitely visit another day to apologize. We keep our word and never break our promises, so why are you so relentless?”

Shi Laoer said indignantly, “Hmph, that’s easy to say. What’s the use of an apology? If my third brother suffers any misfortune this time, even if it’s across a thousand mountains and waters, I will make you few wandering ghosts pay for it with blood.”

Fan Yiweng said, “It seems that Brother Shi San is indeed seriously injured, but what does his recovery have to do with us?”

Shi Laoda said, “My third brother…”

Before he could finish, Shi Laosan interrupted, “Big Brother, forget it. Our brothers have tried their best, but ultimately it was fruitless. It seems that this is my fate. There’s no need for our brothers to risk our lives for me anymore.”

Although the Shanxi One-Cave Ghosts were not righteous gentlemen, they were by no means great villains. Moreover, their actions were very principled and they disliked owing favors the most. At this moment, hearing the conversation between the Shi family brothers, how could they not know that there was another hidden reason?

Immediately, Datou Gui patted his chest and said, “Brothers Shi, we are all people of the jianghu. If you have anything, just say it directly. We, the Shanxi One-Cave Ghosts, fear neither heaven nor earth. Are we afraid of apologizing to someone?”

Shi Laoda said, “My third brother is seriously injured and needs to drink the blood of a Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox to heal. Just now, you suddenly broke in and scared away the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox. If my third brother dies because of this, what’s the use of your apology?”

Datou Gui said, “A mere fox, what’s so difficult about catching it?”

Shi Laoda said, “If you have the ability to catch the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox, I’d rather kowtow to you ten thousand times.”

“Cough cough…”

Just then, Shi Laosan suddenly coughed up a mouthful of black blood, and his complexion became even more unsightly.

Ye Qingfeng immediately raised his hand and pointed, an invisible surge of energy shot out, instantly entering Shi Laosan’s body.

In an instant, Shi Laosan trembled all over, feeling a continuous flow within his body, as if a sweet rain had fallen, extremely comfortable, and his complexion also recovered. Afterward, he quickly got up and bowed to Ye Qingfeng, “Thank you, Great Hero Ye.”

Ye Qingfeng said, “You don’t need to thank me. I just temporarily suppressed your injuries; I haven’t completely eradicated them.”

Shi Laosan said, “My wretched life is just like this. It’s great to be able to live a little longer.”

Hearing this, Guo Xiang, who was beside him, couldn’t help but speak, “This Uncle Shi San, you are also a dignified man. No matter how serious your injuries are, there’s always a way to treat them. Why do you need to be so self-deprecating?”

Shi Laosan heard this, and a hint of shame appeared on his face, saying, “Little girl, you don’t know. My internal cultivation method is unique. After being injured, I need to drink the blood of a Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox to heal.”

Hearing this again, everyone in the hall suddenly realized.

Fan Yiweng said, “No wonder you insisted on catching the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox.” He paused slightly, then continued, “Since this matter was caused by us, the Shanxi One-Cave Ghosts, then we should naturally be responsible for it. Let us go and catch the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox.”

Shi Laowu said coldly, “My fifth brother’s beast-taming skills haven’t even caught that beast yet, and you think you can?”

Shi Laoda continued, “To be honest, that Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox is a spiritual creature, cunning and exceptionally agile. Our five brothers searched for a whole year before we found its tracks in Black Dragon Pool.”

Shashen Gui said, “Black Dragon Pool? Is it the black muddy swamp about fifty li to the north, where the area is several li wide with floating mud?”

Shi Laoda said, “That’s right, that’s the place. We used every possible method to lure the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox into the forest, but who knew you would break in at that very moment, ultimately causing our efforts to fail.”

The Five Ghosts all lowered their heads, their faces filled with shame.

At this moment, Guo Xiang spoke, “Since you can lure the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox out, you can lure it out again.”

Shi Laoda shook his head and said, “Little girl, it’s not as simple as you think. That Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox is already intelligent and naturally suspicious. After being startled this time, it will never fall for it again.”

Guo Xiang asked again, “Since we know it’s in Black Dragon Pool, why don’t we just go directly into Black Dragon Pool to catch it? We have so many people here, I don’t believe we can’t catch a small fox.”

Shi Laoda shook his head and said, “Black Dragon Pool is full of floating mud. No matter how good your Qinggong is, it’s difficult to stand firm.”

“If only my Condor was here.”

Muttering to herself, Guo Xiang seemed to think of something, and immediately looked at Yang Guo, her face full of anticipation, “Great Hero Condor, don’t you have a large condor? You can ride it and fly into Black Dragon Pool, that way you can catch that Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox.”

Yang Guo said, “No, this Condor Brother is too heavy and can only glide at low altitude for a short distance; it can’t fly several li that far.”

“Is that so…”

Guo Xiang’s face immediately showed disappointment upon hearing this.

Ye Qingfeng’s purpose in coming here, besides meeting Yang Guo, was also to recruit the five Shi family brothers for his own use. Seeing the plot develop to this point, he no longer held back. At present, he simply said, “I’ll go.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone’s gaze turned towards him.

Shi Laoda said excitedly, “Great Hero Ye, do you have a way to cross Black Dragon Pool?”

Ye Qingfeng said, “Although Black Dragon Pool is covered in floating mud, it won’t be difficult for me.” He paused slightly, then continued, “Moreover, as far as I know, there is a hermit living on a small island in the center of Black Dragon Pool, and the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox is her pet. Even if an ordinary person has the ability to cross Black Dragon Pool, it would be difficult to obtain the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox from her.”

Upon hearing this again, Shi Laoda became even more excited and quickly expressed, “Great Hero Ye, if you can truly capture the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox and heal my third brother, my Shi family brothers will definitely follow your lead and serve you from now on.”

Fan Yiweng also followed suit and said, “Great Hero Ye, this matter was caused by us, and it should have been our responsibility. Unfortunately, our abilities are limited. If the Great Hero can truly capture the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox and cure Brother Shi San, we, the Shanxi One-Cave Ghosts, are also willing to obey your command.”

Ye Qingfeng waved his hand and said, “You all exaggerate. This matter is merely a small effort, not worth mentioning. How about this, it’s already very late today. Everyone rest early, and tomorrow morning I will head to Black Dragon Pool. I will catch that Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox no matter what.”

“The Great Hero is right.”

“We will follow the Great Hero’s instructions.”

The night passed without a word, let’s not dwell on it.

The next day, after the sky brightened, Ye Qingfeng bid farewell to everyone and headed straight for Black Dragon Pool.

Guo Xiang always loved to join in the fun, so how could she not participate in such a matter?

Thus, after some coaxing and persistent pleading, Ye Qingfeng finally took her along.

Their pace was extremely fast, and in less than an hour, they arrived at their destination.

Standing on the edge of Black Dragon Pool, looking towards the center of the pool, a small island could vaguely be seen through the hazy marsh gas.

Guo Xiang pointed to the small island and asked, “Master, is that the hermit’s residence you mentioned?”

Ye Qingfeng said, “That’s right.”

Guo Xiang asked again, “Then how do we get there?”

Ye Qingfeng smiled and said, “If it were just me, I could easily cross this swamp by using Lingbo Weibu. However, now that I have you, this little burden, the situation is different, and we need to find another way.”

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