Chapter 1771 - 652: Repaying Grace with Motives (Part 2)

Sikong Hua Ji finally relaxed, releasing a mouthful of blood that spurted out like a sword, and instantly his face turned as pale as golden paper, nearly collapsing.

At this point, only then did the disciples of Tianjing Sect rush forward to assist Sikong Hua Ji.

Sikong Hua Ji’s brow furrowed:

"Take me back to Weiyang Palace..."

After struggling to say this, he softened and lost consciousness.

A group of Tianjing Sect disciples looked at each other, their faces pale as they clumsily carried Sikong Hua Ji to Weiyang Palace.

The whole scene descended into chaos in an instant.

And Su Mo, perched on the tree branch, let out a light sigh as he witnessed this scene:

"The show is over, we can leave now."

Hua Shiyi furrowed her brow:

"Why didn’t you let me take action?"

Just now, when Sikong Hua Ji spat blood, Hua Shiyi realized that although Su Mo had no intention of killing him, he had severely injured him.

If he didn’t act, could I not have taken action?

At that moment, she wanted to pull out a poisoned hidden weapon and strike him.

But she was stopped by Su Mo.

Speaking now, there was still some lingering resentment.

Su Mo gave Hua Shiyi a glance:

"He won’t live much longer, why rush?"

"...You’re right."

Hua Shiyi took a deep breath: "Small impatience can spoil great plans, I indeed should not have acted rashly. Thank you for the reminder, senior..."

"There is hope for you."

Su Mo smiled slightly and then turned his gaze to the maid-dressed woman and the Tianjing Sect disciple she held.

After a brief hesitation, he spoke softly:

"You should leave now, the scene is chaotic, a perfect opportunity to slip away.

"I have some matters to attend to, I’ll be off first."

Hua Shiyi was taken aback, wanting to say more, but found her hands empty. Looking up again, Su Mo was already nowhere to be seen.

This person’s martial arts skills are truly astounding.

His Qinggong moves are traceless, easily suppressing Sikong Hua Ji with a flick, wounding yet not killing, controlled with precision.

Moreover, his martial arts are not only superb, but his insight is formidable as well.

Earlier in Snake Cave, he saw through that Big Snake’s Illusion Technique in an instant.

This can’t merely be attributed to excellent martial arts.

Ying Wufeng’s martial arts are decent too, yet when he went to challenge the Big Snake, he ended up in a life-and-death situation.

"Who is this person, really..."

Hua Shiyi’s brow furrowed, then she turned to the maid-dressed woman beside her:

"What do you plan to do?"

"I..."

The woman was silent for a moment:

"If I leave Tianjing Sect now, I fear I won’t even reach the Mountain Gate before being caught again.

"Sister... you are a guest at Imperial Court Mountain, would you allow me to stay at your place for a few days?"

"This..."

Hua Shiyi hesitated briefly, although the two were somewhat comrades in adversity, they were not well acquainted.

After contemplating, she cast another glance at the unconscious Tianjing Sect disciple:

"Is this person an old acquaintance of yours?"

"..."

The woman nodded gently:

"Yes... he is impulsive, I’m afraid he’ll do something foolish."

"It seems you are also a disciple of Tianjing Sect?"

"Mm..."

The woman across didn’t hesitate at all to nod.

Upon hearing this, Hua Shiyi made her decision without hesitation:

"Alright, come with me!"

Since she is a disciple of Tianjing Sect, and just now was by the side, and knows I intended to kill Sikong Hua Ji.

No matter her situation, she cannot be allowed to leave.

Must completely grasp in the palm, not allowing any accident before the major event.

...

...

At the foot of Imperial Court Mountain.

Beside the dense forest creek, Bo Yan sat cross-legged on a large stone.

Behind him was an outrageously hulking man, with both hands pressed onto Bo Yan’s back, aiding him in channeling energy for healing.

Fog rose from both their foreheads.

Only after one incense stick of time did the burly man withdraw his hands.

Bo Yan exhaled deeply:

"What a formidable Heavenly Seizing God Transformation Great Technique, if not for your aid, I might truly have died on this Imperial Court Mountain."

"You were summoned by me, facing Sikong Hua Ji head-on, forcing him to exhibit the Heavenly Seizing God Transformation Great Technique, was immensely perilous.

"How could I forsake you?"

The burly man lightly shook his head.

"That’s different... your skill is not suited for direct confrontation.

"Once a flaw is exploited, there’s danger of death.

"I oppose enemies with musical notes, perfect for standing unbeaten..."

At this point, Bo Yan couldn’t help but furrow his brow again:

"Yet, we underestimated the Heavenly Seizing God Transformation Great Technique.

"If it weren’t for that person’s huge display later, you and I likely couldn’t have escaped smoothly."

The burly man nodded:

"Baisui Sword Emperor, this person I have heard of before.

"However, this person’s rise in Jianghu is just a rumor.

"I’ve yet to see this person in reality...

This sudden intervention to rescue us, he might be a fellow martial traveler.

"Possibly even..."

At this moment, Bo Yan’s heart suddenly stirred:

"By the way, did you obtain that item?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, the burly man fell silent, then finally let out a sigh:

"Didn’t obtain it."

"How could that be?"

Bo Yan was stunned: "Apart from Sikong Hua Ji, nearly no one goes to the back mountain.

"Even if someone does, it’s just a few Tianjing Sect disciples, not worth worrying about.

"Sikong Hua Ji was preoccupied by me, publicly disgraced.