Chapter 218: Chapter 206: Two Women
’Thank goodness this Demon Beast only mangled my body and didn’t damage my internal organs. Otherwise, I probably couldn’t even move right now!’
Curled up in a narrow cage, Tuxin glanced sideways at Hei Yan, who was lying asleep not far away, his expression dark and unsettled.
Hei Yan had once commanded many Demon Beasts, and his methods of punishment were as sophisticated as they were endless. Since being brought to this courtyard, Tuxin had endured no fewer than seventy different kinds of torture. Each one was unbearably painful, yet they were designed not to damage his internal organs or cause death.
’Even if my organs weren’t damaged, I’ll still be tortured to death if this continues... Before, my death would have been of no consequence. But now that I know about Master Nie Yun, I have to get this information out!’
He had dedicated his entire life to the Sect; dying for it would be nothing. But he couldn’t die now. The news that Master Nie Yun was a Supreme Elder of the Cloud Transformation Sect was just too shocking. It had to be reported!
’I have to find a way to escape so I can get this message back...’
Taking a deep breath, Tuxin’s eyes flickered.
Although his Qi Sea Dantian had been destroyed and his power was gone, Tuxin was a disciple from a Major Sect, after all. He had plenty of tricks up his sleeve, and in the blink of an eye, he had thought of a way to escape.
’It thinks that just because my power is gone, I have nothing left. It assumes I can’t possibly escape this cage. Hmph, it really underestimates a disciple from a Major Sect like me!’
Snorting coldly to himself, Tuxin saw that Hei Yan’s breathing was growing steady, as if he had fallen into a deep sleep. Tuxin suddenly held his breath and squeezed his hands through the bars of the iron cage.
The gap between the cage’s iron bars was only about ten centimeters wide. Forget an adult—not even a child could squeeze through. But strangely, with a gentle push, Tuxin’s entire body seemed to turn into a boneless fish, and he slowly slithered out through the ten-centimeter gap.
Bone Shrinking Skill!
It allowed him to freely dislocate and reassemble every joint in his body, making him as supple as a long snake!
The Bone Shrinking Skill was merely a physical technique for joint dislocation; it didn’t involve True Qi Power. Even with his Dantian shattered, Tuxin could still use it.
’This is it...’
Having slipped out of the cage, Tuxin seemed to have already planned his move. Without bothering to reset his dislocated joints, he pushed off the ground, slid more than ten meters across the floor, and dove headfirst into a basketball-sized hole.
Large estates like the Zhao Mansion had many underground channels built for plumbing. This basketball-sized hole was one such channel, used to carry away urine and feces, and it led all the way outside the estate. The stench was unbearable.
Tuxin, however, couldn’t care less about the stench. He dove right in and swiftly slithered forward through the channel.
’Escaping from that youth was impossible even at my peak, let alone now that I’ve lost all my power. This underground channel is my only chance of getting out of here alive!’
The moment Tuxin disappeared into the filth-filled tunnel, Hei Yan, who had been sound asleep in the courtyard, suddenly opened his eyes.
"Master, Tuxin has escaped..." Hei Yan reported via Sound Transmission.
"Let him go. I’ve already placed a Tracking Qi on him. I’m counting on him to run..."
Nie Yun’s voice, tinged with a smile, came in reply.
Deliberately mentioning a nonexistent master and then letting Tuxin escape—it was all part of Nie Yun’s premeditated plan.
A man like Tuxin was clearly a Death Warrior groomed by a Sect; he would die before betraying his organization. Rather than waste any more time on him, it was better to let him go only to catch him again later. By feeding him a shocking piece of news, Nie Yun had made him desperate to escape, which would allow Nie Yun to track him!
Besides, the Tracking Qi was on him. Even if Tuxin fled to the ends of the earth, Nie Yun could find him. There was no risk of him getting away.
Once he escaped and contacted his accomplices, Nie Yun could use the opportunity to find his parents and the others!
’I shattered his Dantian and wiped out all his True Qi. It’ll probably take him a long time just to get out of the Imperial Capital. I’ll leave him for now and continue my cultivation.’
Nie Yun knew it would take Tuxin a long time to get away, so there was no need to follow him just yet. He sat down in the courtyard and was about to begin his cultivation when he heard soft footsteps outside, followed by a clear voice reaching his ears.
"Nie Yun, are you asleep?"
It was the voice of Luoqing City.
Luoqing City, who lived next door to Nie Yun, had been feeling restless. After hesitating for a long time, she finally came over.
"Not yet. Come in!" Nie Yun said with a smile as he opened the courtyard gate.
"I... do you have a way to rescue my father and the others...?"
Luoqing City’s expression was somber as she sat down on a stool in the courtyard.
"Don’t worry, I’m already working on a plan," Nie Yun said, reassuring her. "I believe we’ll have results before long."
’Once Tuxin escapes and finds his accomplices, that’ll be my lead. Finding my parents and the others shouldn’t be hard after that!’
"Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease..." Luoqing City sighed. She glanced at the young man, her fair, jade-like face tinged with melancholy, her thoughts unreadable. "After you find Clan Leader Nie and the others... what are your plans?"
"My plans?" A resolute look appeared in Nie Yun’s eyes. "I’ll pursue greater strength. It’s the only way I can better protect my family!"
His family was the most important thing to him. To protect them, he had to cultivate diligently and reach an even higher Realm.
"Pursue greater strength? Have you never considered..." Luoqing City paused, taken aback. Just as she was about to continue, the voice of the Wind Wolf King suddenly rang out from outside the courtyard.
"Master, Miss Tie Lan is outside and wishes to see you!"
"Tie Lan?" Nie Yun chuckled. "Let her in!"
A moment later, the courtyard gate opened, and a girl in armor with a stunning, fiery figure walked in.
"Nie Yun, you defeated five Ultimate Venerable Powerhouses in a row today! You’re incredible!" The girl’s laughter, like the ringing of silver bells, chimed before she even reached him.
Tie Lan’s personality was quite different from Luoqing City’s; she was straightforward and bold, always speaking her mind.
"Nie Yun, and this is...?"
Seeing a young woman walk in whose beauty rivaled her own, Luoqing City stood up.
"I’m Tie Lan, daughter of the Iron Rock Mercenary Corps’ leader!"
By now, Tie Lan had also spotted Luoqing City. Her dark eyes flashed, and she walked over to greet her.
"You must be Luoqing City. I saw you earlier today, too. You’re beautiful beyond words. No wonder Zhao Xingpu was so infatuated with you and was dead set on making you his wife..."
Tie Lan said with a smile.
"Zhao Xingpu is dead, and I never had any intention of marrying him," Luoqing City said coolly.
"Hehe, my apologies. I misspoke," Tie Lan said, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear with a smirk. "What’s a guy like Zhao Xingpu compared to Nie Yun? After seeing Nie Yun’s power, of course you wouldn’t want to marry him."
"You..." Luoqing City’s brow furrowed.
’To say it like that was to call her fickle, as if she’d just marry whoever was strongest! What kind of person did she think she was?’
"Er..."
Seeing the two women at each other’s throats the moment they met, their words sharp and merciless, Nie Yun scratched his head. He could sense big trouble brewing... (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit qidian.com to vote with recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
