Chapter 877: Chapter 29: Visitor from the Sky Fox Clan
Yun Sheng and Lingling went out, and had been wandering for quite a while.
After buying the tickets, the sky had already darkened, and most of the shops on Vermilion Bird Street had already cleared their stalls.
Only at the end of Vermilion Bird Street, in front of a cluster of seven unique buildings of the Martial Arts Academy, was brightly lit.
Since Madam Bi hadnât specified a precise hour, Yun Sheng and Donghuang Lingling decided to return after watching the auction.
Not long after Yun Sheng and Donghuang Lingling approached the Beidou Martial Arts Academy, there was the sound of beast hooves from the other side of Vermilion Bird Street.
On Vermilion Bird Street, wide enough for three carriages to pass, a silver-covered beast carriage came galloping.
The carriage stopped in front of the Heavenly Pavilion, and a person leisurely stepped down from it.
That person was wearing a very wide red robe, concealing their face completely. Although the face couldnât be seen, a pair of intoxicatingly seductive eyes were visible.
The men passing by couldnât help but glance back several times.
But that person merely waved a hand, and a coachman jumped off the carriage and carried down a sack.
The sack bulged, appearing to have something stuffed inside.
The red-robed man carried the sack upstairs to a private room on the second floor of the Heavenly Pavilion.
The private rooms of the Heavenly Pavilion were very secluded, each room additionally set with a magic array, preventing any noise from inside from being heard outside.
In the Yunjin suite on the second floor, Madam Bi was savoring fragrant tea.
She only got up to open the door after hearing three long knocks followed by a short one.
"Youâre here," Madam Bi said, seeing the red-robed man and the sack, gesturing with her mouth, indicating that her trip away from the residence today was to meet this red-robed man.
"The person is yours. You should know what to do," the red-robed man said, pulling off the hat that covered their face, revealing a face that could captivate souls.
"Rest assured, I naturally know what to do." Behind Madam Bi, two sturdy maids lifted the sack and hurried downstairs, disappearing into the night.
Hu Linglong tidied her disheveled hair, took a few sips of tea, her eyes roving over Madam Bi.
"Naughty girl, what are you staring at? Itâs been nearly ten years since we last met, hasnât it?" Madam Bi grumbled, giving Hu Linglong a side-eye.
"I see youâre glowing with a flush, your face full of youthful spring vibes; tsk tsk, it seems that Dugu Xiu is indeed vigorous." The women of the Eight Desolates have free-spirited ways and are unrestrained in matters of the heart.
Especially the Ba Snake and Sky Fox clans, who inherently have a special cultivation method of balance and complementing each other.
When they encounter martial artists with strong magic power or powerful fighting spirit, the cultivating party can preserve youthful appearance, growing increasingly alluring.
One was the illegitimate daughter of the Ba Snake Tribe Chief, the other the beloved daughter of the Fox Clanâs Great Elder, both outstanding beauties of their clans, having grown up together at the Beast God Altar and bonded deeply.
However, ever since Madam Bi was sent to Wuji Continent, they could only resort to written correspondence.
A while ago, Hu Linglong suddenly contacted Madam Bi, saying she was coming to Hou Qin.
"You shameless girl, you still dare to talk about me. How are you doing lately? I heard you fancy Lu from the Jiuluan Clan." Madam Bi had heard a few things about Hu Linglong from her brother.
In Madam Biâs view, Hu Linglong was young and beautiful, well-versed in feminine wiles; seducing Lu was only natural.
"Humph, donât mention it, just talking about it makes me angry; that boy Lu doesnât understand romance at all. A few days ago, I stripped naked and climbed into his bed. Guess what that boy did? He threw both me and the blanket into the pond," Hu Linglong said, her fox-like eyes filled with anger and annoyance.
"Donât rush into things too quickly with men; coaxing and deceiving is always required. Donât pursue him too aggressively, lest it backfires. Was the person really in that sack?" Madam Bi advised Hu Linglong, remembering the motionless sack, a look of curiosity on her face.
"Sheâs just rubbish. This time, Iâm going to make her disappear completely," Hu Linglong said viciously.
"Sheâs the Holy Daughter of the Sky Fox Clan, arenât you afraid of the Clan Leader investigating?" Madam Bi shook her head at Hu Linglongâs recklessness.
"As long as sheâs alive, sheâll cling to the Holy Daughterâs position, leaving me no chance to succeed as the new Holy Daughter. Whatâs so great about her? She canât do magic, except her father is the Sky Fox Clan Leader. Whatâs most detestable is those old geezers in the clan want her to marry Lu," Hu Linglongâs face twisted and distorted with jealousy.
Despite her words, Hu Linglong didnât dare make a move on the Eight Desolates Continent. Hence she maneuvered to have the person brought to Wuji Continent.
Then Madam Bi could dispose of her quietly.
"Are you certain you can dispose of her silently?" Hu Linglong knew Madam Bi had some power in Hou Qin, but she was still apprehensive.
Though that useless girl was worthless, she was the Sky Fox Clanâs Holy Daughter, ranking above even the Sky Fox Clan Leader. If caught, she and her father would be ruined.
"Donât worry, Iâve taken her to a place, and if Iâm remembering right, the Holy Daughter of the Fox Clan has a very beautiful appearance. Iâm sure the people there will love her. Within a few days, sheâll become a manâs plaything; the Holy Daughter defiled, being humiliated by Human Clan males. Even if discovered, sheâll face execution," Madam Bi giggled.
"Thatâs good, I knew entrusting you was the right choice," Hu Linglong laughed heartily, and the two continued chatting about recent clan affairs.
In a certain alley of Yangdu, a steward-like man was angrily scolding.
"How exactly are you handling matters? A perfectly good person disappeared on your watch?"
A martial artist-like man replied meekly, "Second Steward, we didnât expect that woman to escape under cover of darkness. But weâve already sent a demon beast after her and will definitely find her by morning."
"Useless; the Martial Arts Hall keeps you lot just for eating and not working. The auction starts in half an hour; without her, how am I supposed to explain? Iâve invited Lord Qing himself to attend; he wants his 108th concubine," the steward fumed.
Then a man ran over and whispered in the stewardâs ear.
"Oh? Is this true? Bring her over for me to see," upon hearing the manâs words, the stewardâs anxious look vanished, urging eagerly.
Just like finding a pillow when you want to sleep, this treasure arrived timely.
Madam Biâs two maids quietly brought the sack with the person to the steward.