The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Chapter 607 Upholding the Righteous Path is Not Just Talk
The act of showing off one's power was something that Master Bafang had always used to intimidate others, but now, he was experiencing the same kind of intimidation from an outsider, feeling the pressure that came with just one glance!

Although the righteous energy that Liu Xiu unleashed did not land on him, but on the Taoist priest beside him, since he was someone who had come with him, wasn't he one of his own? What difference did it make?
In particular, the fact that the person was struck with foul and resentful energy, resulting in a backlash, proves that he had practiced some unorthodox techniques.

With such a move, it's clear to anyone with discerning eyes who is righteous and who is evil.

It would be utterly ridiculous to have people who practice demonic arts follow along to capture virtuous "evil Taoists."

The damage wasn't significant, but the humiliation was extreme!
The head of the Gong family attacked him, and Liu Xiu attacked his men. The two of them were so arrogant, which was a blatant slap in His Majesty's face and a great disgrace.

The fact that the head of the Gong family is not afraid of being purged and punished afterward is because the Rong family has fallen, the Feng family is too useless, and Tantai Yunlu has begun to decline, so he feels that the Gong family's opportunity has come, which is why he is so aggressive? Or is it because they really know something?
Master Bafang dared not think too deeply about it, nor did he order anyone to force their way in. However, he also did not allow the Imperial Guards to leave, but only ordered them to surround and guard the Lang family.

They were outnumbered and outmatched. With the Gong family head and Liu Xiu, whose cultivation level was unknown and whose location was unclear, as well as a spirit beast white tiger that occasionally emitted low, threatening growls, and a menacing figure with the aura of a ghost king, if they launched a direct attack, it would likely be their side that would die.

And then there's Liu Xiu, whose face is plain, but his aura is ethereal and illusory. His cultivation level is definitely no lower than that of the Gong family head. He also knows that there are some truly powerful beings in this world who are indifferent to worldly affairs and cultivate in seclusion, untouched by the mortal world, focusing only on cultivating the Dao. He just doesn't know where they came from.

Master Bafang lowered his eyes; the strength of these two was not to be underestimated.

But he remembered this initial show of force.

The head of the Gong family watched as the Imperial Guards surrounded the Lang family in an impenetrable encirclement. He didn't say anything, only telling Fu Qi and Lang Zhengping to remain calm and wait for Lang Jiuchuan to return before making any further plans.

After the Eight Directions Taoist priest and his men left, Fu Qi's ghostly aura subsided, and he cupped his hands to the head of the Gong family, saying, "Thank you."

The head of the Gong family looked at the inhuman being before him and felt a chill in his heart. To be able to walk around in broad daylight as a ghost, even if he had a paper body, he would still need to be very powerful. This person has the potential to become a ghost king.

Therefore, he was very polite and said, "No need to thank me. Fellow Daoist Lang is clearly a righteous person, yet she has been slandered as a demon. This is simply absurd. This is not targeting her alone; it is that person who is attacking the righteous path. He is trying to destroy the Dao! If we ignore this, the Dao will surely perish. So we are just doing what we should do."

Upholding justice is not just empty talk!

Today the target is Lang Jiuchuan, but tomorrow could it be him or even another righteous path?

Their voices and support at this moment were not only to express their indignation and anger on her behalf, but also to uphold justice.

Knowing that most of the current sages might have been possessed, he felt even more compelled to come and investigate.

"This open confrontation will likely lead to unrest in the future. Be vigilant to prevent them from resorting to desperate measures. However, the Gong family will stand with Fellow Daoist Lang. This tough battle belongs to all people," the Gong family head said meaningfully.

Fu Qi's eyes flashed, his voice icy: "Rest assured, Your Excellency, no one can violate this place. We will protect Xiao Jiu's rear."

This is a favor, a bond of affection, and a gesture of goodwill.

Jiang Che let out a low growl, displaying his tiger-like might, to show his agreement.

Liu Xiu's eyes flashed with golden light as he stared at Fu Qi. Fu Qi tensed up instantly, as if facing a formidable enemy. Little did he know, Liu Xiu asked with great interest, "Did Lang Jiu also dot your paper figure's eyes? It's better than mine. What materials did you use? What talisman did you use? Can it withstand fire and water?"

Fu Qi: "..."

The question was directed at the paper figure itself, not at him as a ghost dwelling within a paper doll walking in the mortal world. He was a man of strong emotions.

The head of the Gong family had no choice but to say, "Fellow Daoist Liu Xiu, we should go to the palace."

"I don't want to go. If what you said is true, that person isn't stupid. He'll definitely hide and not show up. Going there would be a waste of time. I'll just wait here!" Liu Xiu made a move to rush into the mansion.

Lang Jiuchuan intrigued him, as did Fu Qi, oh, and there was also a white tiger. The people and affairs around her were all interesting!

The head of the Gong family said with a dark face, "Then I won't give you the incense for merit!"

Even half a stick of incense is still fragrant; he only took it out because he was extremely heartbroken.

"You were just using her as a bribe anyway!" Liu Xiu roared, then his eyes darted around, and he slapped his hair bun, saying, "Wait a minute, I'm already in Fellow Daoist Lang's territory. I can pay her a fortune to buy it. What's half of yours worth?"

He's just going to stay here and refuse to leave!

Patriarch Gong: "..."

Failed!
“If there are problems in the palace, then with all this turmoil, how could she possibly have the time to bother making incense?” The head of the palace changed his perspective and said, “Only when the world is at peace will she have the leisure to do so.”

Liu Xiu frowned and said, "This is really troublesome. We'll go and come back quickly, but I bet that person will avoid us."

The head of the Gong family looked towards the palace, a hint of worry in his eyes. A storm was brewing, and the wasps were going berserk; people could die!
Langfu has been defended for the time being, but Dadan is in utter turmoil. Dark clouds are gathering over Langfu, making people uneasy.

Fu Qihe returned the cart to the mansion and said to Lang Zhengping and his son, who were trying to remain calm, "Go back and do what you need to do. There's no need to panic. There are formations in the mansion, so they can't break in. We will also guard it."

Lang Zhengping bowed to them and left with a heavy heart.

He transformed back into a small white cat and said, "I thought I was about to go on a killing spree!"

Fu Qi said, "If we really go on a killing spree, it will only result in mutual destruction, with the fisherman reaping the benefits."

“That’s right!” Ah Piao said, holding a dark abacus in his hand. “What are those people outside? They’re just pawns, ordinary people. Under magic, they can’t resist at all. If a real fight breaks out, even if we win, it will be an unfair victory. If we use magic to harm these people, we’ll also incur karmic consequences. But that’s secondary. The important thing is that if there’s a real war, there will be chaos, and then we can reap the benefits.”

“Perhaps this is what that old monster planned.” Fu Qi frowned: “Using the common people of this world to restrain Xiao Jiu and keep her busy, she has to both maintain peace and deal with him. With this balance of power, her strength will inevitably be weakened.”

Ah Piao's hands moved swiftly across the abacus beads as he said, "Not only that. If there is turmoil and many people die, the world will be shrouded in darkness. If the country ceases to exist, where will the people find refuge? Then even heaven and earth will cease to exist, and the world will collapse. Perhaps he would be happy to see that happen!"

The group exchanged glances, their expressions all grave.

"I wonder how Lang Xiaojiu is recovering. I can't feel any connection with her at all!" Jiang Che was a little irritated. As soon as it finished speaking, it suddenly arched its back and felt the trace of spiritual consciousness that had existed in Lang Jiuchuan's sea of ​​consciousness completely return to its body. Its tiger eyes widened and it shrieked, "It's gone. My contract with her has been broken!"

　More to come, more to come. I didn't dare stay up all night writing.
　　(End of this chapter)