Heart Protection (Back from the Brink)

CHAPTER 36

Every disciple in the courtyard bowed to Zhenren Su Ying. Another person hurried into the courtyard from another direction.

He wore bright purple clothing with a tiger embroidered in gold thread. The thread glittered in the torchlight, making him seem very rich.

"What trickery is going on?" The moment he stepped in, the man started to question. His voice was like thunder, "Why is there such a racket in the middle of the night?"

When the disciples heard the man's voice, they all neatly greeted him: "Master Feng."

Turns out, this was the owner of Heavenly Fragrance and true power behind Qi Jue Group, Vice-Deputy Feng Ming. "Zhenren Su Ying?" When he saw the woman calmly standing in the middle of the courtyard, Feng Ming was slightly shocked. "Why are you here?"

Su Ying turned and dipped her head: "Master Feng." Her voice carried her distinctive chilliness. "I was resting inside when I felt the aura was different, so I secretly came. I hope you don't take offense." The words were an apology, but they didn't seem apologetic at all.

What status did Su Ying have? Even the one who sat upon the imperial throne would have to politely receive her words. Feng Ming immediately forced a smile: "Zhenren, what words are those? Zhenren, you paying attention to what's happening within is a huge assistance for me. How could I blame you?" Feng Ming's gaze swept over the surroundings to assess the situation.

When his gaze looked over Yan Hui and Tian Yao, Yan Hui almost subconsciously blocked Tian Yao even more.

She feared these people would be too sharp. What if Xian Ge's anosmia sachet didn't truly completely conceal auras......

Luckily, Feng Ming's gaze just skimmed over, and Su Ying hadn't looked over in their direction. People with high status wouldn't pay close attention to their underlings' situation.

"Have any fox demons escaped or any damage incurred?"

Feng Ming asked the people near him. They replied negative. However, Zhenren Su Ying cut in: "There was simply a lot of slaughter here. The demons who unwillingly died are causing mischief, that's all."

But when they heard it really was ghosts, some disciples' expression changed. A lot of them had at best captured a few minor demons within their clan's territory in Central Plains. They still held some respect and fear toward this kind of mysterious talk. It was the same as their blind worship of Zhenren Su Ying, whose ascension cemented her qualifications and seniority.

After all, a majority of cultivators would have no achievements to show for in their lifetime.

When Su Ying sensed their fear, she lightly said: "When these demons lived, they couldn't make any disturbances or tricks. Now that they are dead, there's even less to fear. I have already laid an exorcism spell. Any evil demons, ghosts, or spirits will find it hard to get near. Disciples, you just have to monitor the fox demons in the cages."

Feng Ming immediately said: "Since Zhenren Su Ying has spoken, you all can settle down. Do your work. It's just a few wild ghosts. They can't disturb us."

The xian disciples all cried out in agreement.

Feng Ming walked two steps over to Su Ying: "Zhenren, I coincidentally just wanted to look for you."

"For what?"

Feng Ming's voice lowered: "About the fragrance......"

Su Ying's look slightly twitched. In that moment, she seemed human.

"Let's talk over there." Feng Ming deferentially guided the way. Su Ying followed him.

The two walked far. Their voices graduated faded from hearing. When they turned the corner and left the courtyard, not even their shadows could be seen.