Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 368 Wood Carving (Part 1)

“Hongying, that’s not the reason.” Tao Qingtang shook her head, about to tell the truth.

No one was needed to help; Han Yi had already resolved the matter at Plum Blossom Pavilion.

"Oh, you're worried about money? It's okay, it's okay, I know you don't have any money, you don't need to spend any."

I've arranged everything for you. You can just sign the contract when the time comes.

"Plum Blossom Pavilion is Uncle Tao's life's work; it must be developed properly. How could Jing Tian Manor possibly protect it?"

Yue Hongying smiled smugly, revealing a 'good sister, I understand you' expression. "Hongying, this matter is almost over..." Tao Qingtang took a deep breath, preparing to finish her sentence in one breath.

"Oh no, this is terrible!"

Suddenly, Yue Hongying exclaimed and looked at the hourglass timer next to the quiet room.

This hourglass timer is a rare item brought from the capital. It consists of two semi-oval white glass layers with scales engraved on the outside and sealed fine sand inside. It can keep time for a full day by alternating directions.

"I'm going to be late, I'm going to be late! I'm off to Juxianglou for dim sum with my girlfriends, I have to go now. Don't forget to change your clothes this afternoon, we'll go visit them together..."

Yue Hongying was like a gust of wind, a woman as swift as the wind, who rushed in and then ran out in a flash, leaving behind only inaudible words.

“…” Tao Qingtang stood there, speechless.

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The coachman raised his whip, and the dark yellow wheels rolled slowly. Loose pebbles appeared from time to time on the smooth gray stone brick surface, and were crushed by the wheels, making a crisp sound.

"Grandma, I want to go to the front. I want to buy some sugar flowers, please come, please..."

"Children can't look, they can't go over there, something happened over there..."

"No, no..."

As the carriage passed the street corner, the little girl's coquettish voice, clinging to her grandmother, faintly pierced through the thick carriage curtains, startling Yue Hongying, who was deep in thought, calculating her plans.

She was pondering how to help her best friend persuade Li Rong, the bandit leader, when she went to see him that afternoon. "Something happened?" She frowned slightly, not having had time to think about what was going on.

Suddenly, the carriage stopped.

"Miss, we can't go any further." The voice of the guard, who also acted as the coachman's protector, came from outside the curtain.

"Can't walk anymore? Where are we?" Yue Hongying asked in confusion.

"We've arrived at Eighth Street."

"Eighth Street?" Yue Hongying was even more puzzled.

This Eighth Avenue is a major road that the county government recently repaired. The street is wide and the road surface is smooth. In addition, it is far away from the bustling city center, so it is usually unobstructed.

She lifted the curtain and saw that the street ahead was indeed crowded with people, including the elderly, children, and young men and women, all jostling and shouting. But she was too far away to see what was happening.

Several carriages were also stuck in the middle of the road. "Li Si, go and ask how long it will take to get back to normal. If it doesn't, we'll take a detour," she instructed the guard.

She has something to do at noon today and needs to be in a hurry. If she gets stuck in traffic for a long time and is late, she'll have to pay for it again.

Li Si responded, got out of the car, and asked passersby for directions.

Regardless of gender, age, or social status, watching the excitement and listening to gossip are human nature.

Soon, Li Si rushed back with great enthusiasm.

"Miss, I heard that the leader of the Mad Lion Gang, Lin Zhenwei, is dead. As a result, many forces that are affiliated with them took the opportunity to seize Mad Lion Gang's territory, and a fight broke out, resulting in many deaths."

"The Mad Lion Gang, Lin Zhenwei? A showdown?" A hint of surprise flashed in Yue Hongying's eyes.

The name of the Mad Lion Lin Zhenwei was renowned throughout the Baiqiaofang area.

This person was also a veteran martial arts master, famous for many years with a good reputation, and she controlled several blocks in the vicinity. When there was trouble at Plum Blossom Pavilion before, she even suggested to Qing Tang whether they should hire the Mad Lion Gang to come and check the place.

Later, considering that Jingtianzhuang was better, we gave up on that option.

How could such a powerful veteran martial artist have died in a fight for no apparent reason?

She was a little puzzled.

Suddenly, a scene flashed through her mind.

She clearly remembered the last time she left Plum Blossom Pavilion.

That disciple of Jingtian Manor, named Han Yi, seemed to have said that he would go and find all the possible suspects in the surrounding area one by one.

Could it be that the Mad Lion Gang is the force that sabotages the Plum Blossom Pavilion?

Then Han Yi solved it?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

The next instant, she dismissed the idea. That brainless, powerless, backgroundless, and potentialless guy was basically a nobody...

How could the problem with Plum Blossom Pavilion be resolved so quickly?

Besides, even if the Mad Lion Gang has problems, he can still beat the famous Mad Lion Lin Zhenwei.

Han Yi was just an ordinary martial arts practitioner who practiced multiple skills, and it was said that he had even lost his power.

Could someone like that possibly defeat Lin Zhenwei, who is a master of all three martial arts styles?

Furthermore, there are so many high-ranking members of the Mad Lion Gang. How could one person possibly manage to attack all at once?

Yue Hongying shook her head, feeling it was nonsense.

Although she didn't have much talent for martial arts, her family was well-off. Her parents were both prominent merchants in Huayang City, and the guards they employed and the connections they made gave her a considerable understanding of martial arts.

After thinking for a while, Yue Hongying prepared to instruct the guards to take a detour. Given the circumstances of such a death, this road would likely be closed for some time.

"Hongying." Suddenly, a familiar female voice rang out and knocked on the car body.

Yue Hongying opened the curtains, peeked out, and looked outside.

Suddenly, Tao Qingtang appeared, riding in his own blue carriage, and caught up with them.

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She looked at Tao Qingtang with some confusion.

The two had grown up together since childhood, and even if she didn't speak, Tao Qingtang knew what she meant.

"Hongying, you were walking too fast just now. Luckily there was a traffic jam here, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to catch up with you," Tao Qingtang said with a hint of helplessness.

"It's still about Plum Blossom Pavilion..." She got into the carriage and briefly explained the situation.

"So, there's no need to look for the Three Mountains Sect anymore. Brother Han has taken care of everything. Come over this afternoon, and I'll go with you to Jinmanlou. You've always liked that fishbone gold chain, haven't you?"

She smiled slightly and looked at Yue Hongying.

At this moment, Yue Hongying's mind was somewhat confused, her expression was blank, and she had not yet reacted.

"By the way, didn't you ask Uncle Yue for help again this time?" Tao Qingtang took out a wooden carving from behind her.

The dragon and carp playing with a pearl, frolicking in the water, are shimmering with gold, lifelike, and full of tension and charm.

She handed the dragon carp wood carving to Yue Hongying.