I've never felt happy to become an immortal.

Chapter 129 Kid, I've been wanting to get back to you for a while now, come out here (6k)

"Potato, potato, I am a landmine."

Inside a residence in Langya.

The jade Buddha hand quietly knocked on the door.

The door was opened, and a voice came from inside.

"Landmine, landmine, I'm your father."

The face of the Iron Ridge Sect's Jade Buddha Hand twitched slightly: "You've already opened the door, there's no need to say the second half of the sentence."

"Rules are rules, and the code must match. Otherwise, I can be sure you are you, but can you be sure I am the master?" The latter sat cross-legged on the chair and asked calmly.

Jade Buddha Hand snorted coldly.

He suspected the dog was taking advantage of him, but he had no proof.

The latter asked calmly, "What is it? Speak quickly."

"Of course, I need your help with something." Before discussing terms, Jade Buddha Hand took out a wooden box, put it down, opened it, and pushed it to the other side of the table: "This is the deposit I made beforehand."

Miao Shou glanced at the Jade Buddha Hand and was slightly surprised: "Oh, it seems you've really gone all out in currying favor with Northern Zhou. This is quite a feat, even managing to get your hands on the Azure-Patterned Spirit Serpent Pill from Snake King Valley."

The Azure-Patterned Serpent Pill is one of the top-tier pills in Serpent King Valley. Its function is simple: anyone below the Grandmaster level can advance in rank by taking it, and it has no side effects.

The only downside is that you can only take it twice in your lifetime.

Therefore, many True Martial Artists who feel hopeless about improving their cultivation level will try every means to obtain two Spirit Serpent Pills to ensure that they can break through their bottleneck period.

Miao Shou had collaborated with Yu Fo Shou many times in the past, and this was the first time he had seen the other party be so generous. After a little thought, he realized that it must be a nobleman from the Northern Zhou Dynasty who was behind it.

Miao Shou was a disgraced disciple of the Tan Yun Sect.

The Tanyun Sect is one of the most peculiar sects in the martial arts world, specializing in theft. The Tanyun Hand and the Mizong Step are the sect's unique skills. It is said that mastering these two martial arts can allow one to escape even from a grandmaster.

The previous generation's leader of the Tanyun Sect once stole the national treasures of Southern Chu and Northern Zhou, swapping the two treasures, thus becoming famous throughout the world.

However, it was obviously not a good thing for the thief to become too famous, and he was later dealt with by Zhang Zhenren, who came down from the mountain.

Each generation of sect leader only accepts two disciples, who compete with each other for the position. One becomes the sect leader, while the other either becomes an abandoned disciple or dies on the spot.

Knowing he couldn't compete with his senior brother, Miao Shou secretly poisoned his master, hoping to steal the Cloud-Piercing Hand and the Mysterious Step ahead of time. In the end, he only managed to obtain the first half of the scroll.

Fearing retribution, he changed his name to Miao Shou and hid in the streets, trying to complete his Cloud-Piercing Hand and Mysterious Step techniques, but he lacked the mental capacity and the CPU processing power was completely insufficient.

Furthermore, because the martial arts and techniques he practiced were incomplete and he could not relearn or modify them, his cultivation level could never reach the Outer Realm.

Miao Shou said warily, "The person behind you is offering such a huge gift, are they trying to send me to my death? I'm not doing this kind of business."

The people of Northern Zhou are all madmen. He himself doesn't like to take on business from Northern Zhou. The pay is high, but most of the time, no one has the life to collect it.

He was a member of the Tanyun Sect, so he knew that the sect leader had actually been secretly held hostage and forced to do many things he didn't want to do.

Later, although the sect leader was slapped to death by the old master, he felt no resentment or hatred, but rather a sense of relief, leaving behind the dying words, "Disciples of Tanyun Sect are not allowed to retaliate against Wudang Sect."

The jade Buddha shook its head: "I'm not asking you to go and die, but to steal someone."

Miao Shou said calmly, "Which girl have you taken a fancy to this time?"

Jade Buddha Hand denied it: "This time the situation is different. I wanted you to steal... her."

He handed over a portrait, and on the other side were written detailed information.

"Duke Ning of Ning, Ning Jianshuang... stole her? Are you crazy? The court will go crazy."

“You’re a disgraced disciple of the Tan Yun Sect, already a demonic cultivator. Why do you still care about the court? Anyway, if the Embroidered Uniform Guard catches you, they’ll definitely take your life.” Jade Buddha Hand tapped the table: “You know about Bai Yueguang. This time, the people from Northern Zhou came to hunt him down… But hunting him in Langya is too dangerous. Although the Lin family is temporarily tied up by the Jiao Rong case, they are still a prominent family. We must lure him out. You understand what I mean.”

Miao Shou squinted: "Ning Jianshuang is the bait, isn't she?"

“It’s not your turn to kill Bai Yueguang.” Jade Buddha Hand said, “You don’t need to worry about it being a trap, and Ning Jianshuang is much easier to deal with than Bai Yueguang.”

The skilled hand pondered, "But what if they're inseparable?"

Jade Buddha Hand sneered: "What do you mean by inseparable? Do you think we can even sleep in the same bed?"

The skilled craftsman, looking impatient, tried to raise the price: "The risk is too great."

Jade Buddha Hand said, "It's impossible to raise the price. I can't convince you now, but the nobleman from Northern Zhou will come to convince you later."

Miao Shou's expression changed, and he changed his words, saying, "I didn't say I wouldn't take it, it just might take some time."

The jade Buddha hand asked, "How long will it take?"

"Why don't you ask the fishermen? They know how long it will take before they catch their next fish."

"Are stealing and fishing the same thing?"

“There’s at least one thing in common.” Miao Shou held up a finger: “It all comes down to one word.”

"what?"

"edge!"

……

Time flies, and it's already evening.

Ning Jianshuang and Lin Jiaolu took Feixue and Xi Qingqing out shopping.

He went out with empty hands, but when he returned, the carriage was stuffed with all sorts of boxes.

While I don't agree with the statement that men's purchasing power is less than a dog's, I can agree with the statement that women's purchasing power is insane... They really do spend money when they have it.

However, not all women are willing to spend money like crazy.

Xi Qingqing returned looking completely dejected, muttering, "My money, my little money..."

"What's wrong with Sister Xi?" Lin Jiaolu asked quietly.

Ning Jianshuang said, "Maybe it's because they're feeling the pinch from spending too much money."

"Really?" Lin Jiaolu tilted her head. "She only bought two pieces of clothing and new jewelry, which cost less than three hundred taels."

After hearing this, Bai Xuan understood why Xi Qingqing looked so strange.

The joys and sorrows of people are not the same.

Just watching the two wealthy people squander their money made her feel a pang of heartache, and she felt like a ghost wandering around after she returned home.

I traveled all the way to the capital and managed to snag one for a little over fifty taels of silver. In the end, I spent more than three hundred taels of silver in one afternoon and still owed two hundred and fifty taels.

She also wanted to save money to build a big house.

The fact that she was willing to use her savings at this point shows that she was truly caught up in the shopping frenzy.

Bai Xuan sighed, "Your willpower is still insufficient."

Xi Qingqing said fiercely, "What do you know! If I didn't pay for it in that situation, do you know what I would face?"

It's a shattered fracture of a woman's self-esteem.

"Isn't it just a desire to keep up with the Joneses?" Bai Xuan sipped his tea leisurely. "I don't understand what you're thinking. No matter how rich you are, you can't compare to these two wealthy women."

Xi Qingqing solemnly vowed, "One day, I will tear this starry sky, which is full of rich and powerful dogs, to shreds!"

"Did the starry sky offend you?"

"The place I frequent is called Starry Sky Pavilion!"

When they returned, Bai Xuan received a pile of gifts, all of which he couldn't take with him. The space in his Sumeru Ring was also limited, and he couldn't fit so many miscellaneous items in it.

The only option is to leave it to the people of Langya Hall to handle, have them pack it up, and then find time to transport it back to Ningguo Mansion in the capital.

soon.

After dinner.

Bai Xuan went back to his room to refine the precious medicine.

Lin Jiaolu directly suggested that she stay here overnight.

Feixue was shocked when she heard this and advised, "Miss, that's not what we said when we came out."

"I don't care," Lin Jiaolu said stubbornly, "I'm staying! I want to have a long talk with Sister Ning!"

Ning Jianshuang was unwilling in her heart.

What was the outcome of the last long conversation?
They gave up Erlang's engagement.

If this continues, I might end up losing something again without even realizing it.

She smiled and said, "We can meet again tomorrow. Your home is in Langya. How can you stay out overnight instead of going home? What will people think if they find out?"

“That’s easy.” Lin Jiaolu blinked. “Let Feixue go back in the carriage, so outsiders won’t know I’m here.”

“You can fool outsiders, but you can’t fool the Lin family.” Xi Qingqing said, “You are the legitimate daughter of the Lin family, how can you be more unrestrained than a witch.”

"Really?" Lin Jiaolu said shyly, "Thank you for the compliment."

Xi Qingqing rolled her eyes. I wasn't praising you; I was advising you to be more reserved.

"Even the legitimate daughter of the Ruan family didn't achieve this. Her story of chasing her husband under the moonlight has already spread throughout Southern Chu. Do you want to become a legend like her?"

“That’s impossible.” Lin Jiaolu raised her head and said, “She has no engagement, but I do. What’s wrong with me meeting my fiancé? Tradition is on our side.”

“According to traditional customs, men and women should not meet before marriage,” Ning Jianshuang reminded.

Lin Jiaolu blinked and immediately changed her mind: "These are all outdated and harmful traditions! They're dross, so it's better not to follow them!"

"Your stance is wavering too easily!" Xi Qingqing shrugged. "I don't understand what you're in such a hurry for. Since you already have a marriage contract..." The demoness from the Demonic Sect narrowed her eyes. "Is there some additional clause in this marriage contract?"

"Where, where, where is it?" Lin Jiaolu fanned herself with her palm, her gaze drifting.

The enchantress smiled slightly, as if she had already seen through everything.

Lin Jiaolu couldn't hold back any longer and directly ordered, "Feixue, go back to see your mother now and make sure she agrees to let me stay here... As long as your mother nods, no one else should say anything."

Feixue hesitated. How could she be at ease with her mistress's safety when she wasn't there?

Ning Jianshuang said softly, "Don't worry, with Sister Xi here, nothing will happen."

Feixue thought to herself that this enchantress was the one who should be most wary of.

But she won't say it out loud.

Finally, with Lin Jiaolu's support, Feixue turned around, boarded the carriage, and decided to go and return quickly.

"Your maid is truly obedient and well-behaved." Ning Jianshuang rested her chin on her hand. "She's also quite beautiful... After you really get married, do you plan to have her be Erlang's concubine?"

"I don't have that idea. If Feixue can meet someone she likes, I would be happy to prepare a dowry for her." Lin Jiaolu's answer was innocent and sounded flawless.

However... this is a lie.

Hehehe, why did I specially have Feixue dressed up so beautifully?

Don't think that only the capital has beautiful sisters; my Lin family is no less beautiful than them!

Lin Jiaolu wasn't without a sense of crisis, but she simply wouldn't show it. Regarding those two in the capital, she always underestimated them tactically, but took them seriously strategically.

……

Feixue met with Madam Lu, the current matriarch of the Lin family, without any problems.

The latter hung up the clothes of the newly arrived noblewoman.

Second-rank imperial consort.

This is the treatment offered by the imperial court.

Lady Lu stroked the clothes of a noblewoman, lost in thought.

I heard someone knocking on the door.

"Come in."

Feixue entered and bowed: "Madam, Miss, she..."

After a brief explanation, Madam Lu chuckled and said, "Her little schemes can't even fool me, how could she possibly hide them from that whole house of little foxes?"

Staying over for a heart-to-heart talk was just a pretense; the real purpose was to sneak off to meet her lover.

But her daughter was truly sincere, so how could a mother stop her? She was also quite curious about and optimistic about this son-in-law, which is why she defied all objections and rushed into the Lin family patriarch's study to stamp the marriage certificate.

When Feixue returned, she reported not only that Lin Jiaolu wanted to stay overnight, but also the reactions of the two when they met during the day.

As Madam Lu listened to the detailed report, she sometimes frowned and sometimes relaxed.

A moment later, he looked at the timeless masterpiece on his desk.

These fourteen characters have already spread throughout Langya Prefecture.

Everyone in Langya knows that Lu Shu, the matriarch of the Lin family, is an absolute literary giant. She is not only one of the top calligraphers in Southern Chu, but also the author of a book called "The Search for Plum Blossoms". She enjoys a very high status in the literary world of Southern Chu and has written more than fifty poems.

She was responsible for coordinating and providing funding and connections for the two major poetry gatherings held annually in Langya: the "Autumn Outing" and the "Plum Blossom Appreciation."

Every year, Lu would invariably attend and personally comment on outstanding poems, voluntarily including them in the "Langya Anthology," published annually for over twenty years. It can be said that the flourishing literary style of Langya is greatly related to Lu himself.

Therefore, these two sentences also greatly surprised Lu Shu, as she had never heard that her son-in-law was a man of both literary and martial talents.

Naturally, Madam Lu would not deliberately bring her daughter back. She was born into a conservative and dogmatic family, so she indulged and loved her daughter as much as possible, and her actions spoke louder than words.

Originally, Feixue had planned to bring along the Lin family's retainers to protect her daughter's safety, but suddenly she had the idea to tease them. She was also genuinely curious about her son-in-law's literary talent, so she smiled.

"No rush, let me finish these matters first, then I'll go there myself."

……

Lin Jiaolu tiptoed out of Ning Jianshuang's room.

The destination is Bai Xuan's room.

Quietly, slowly...

Madam Lu had indeed seen through Lin Jiaolu and completely understood her thoughts.

Lin Jiaolu was not satisfied with just meeting Bai Xuan once. She wanted to be alone with him, but there were too many people here, including Ning Jianshuang and a demoness from the Demonic Sect. She couldn't find any time or space to be alone with him.

Once Bai Xuan arrives at the Lin family, there will be even less of a chance... His father and elders will definitely put him through all sorts of tests. With so many relatives, it would take until noon to meet all the aunts and uncles. Plus, there will definitely be people watching him at home, so he won't feel comfortable doing anything.

Yes, we definitely need to do something.

They've come to my territory, how can I just do nothing?
At least I'll collect some interest and get a small advantage!
Xiao Lu's thoughts have completely developed in the direction of a lewd old man. She hasn't wasted these past few months. Besides practicing swordsmanship, she has been reading romance novels. She has even read her mother's "Searching for Plum Blossoms". Content that she used to find boring has now become interesting.

The story of "The Search for Plum Blossoms" tells of a scholar who falls in love with a wounded woman who is temporarily staying in the martial arts world. He goes to pick plum blossoms for her, but when he returns, the beauty has vanished without a trace.

The little deer learned a simple lesson from this story: like someone early, love someone while the passion is still there...

No, I mean, be brave.

Just go for it boldly.

Just like how her father pursued her mother in an extremely shameless and brazen way, his story of falling in love at first sight and abducting the Lu family's daughter is still talked about today.

However, whenever these love stories of their parents are mentioned, their reactions are a bit strange. The father blushes with embarrassment, while the mother looks proud, making one wonder if there's something fishy going on.

In short, Lin Jiaolu secretly arrived at Bai Xuan's villa, where it was very quiet.

At that moment, someone on night patrol saw the back of Lin Jiaolu.

"Who goes there? Ah... I've met you, Master Ning!" The patrolling disciple quickly stood up straight.

At this moment, Lin Jiaolu was wearing Ning Jianshuang's clothes and was mistaken for someone else because her back was turned. She didn't say anything and just waved her hand gently.

The disciples dared not ask any more questions and hurriedly left.

Lin Jiaolu breathed a sigh of relief, took a deep breath, and prepared to muster her courage to knock on the door.

Suddenly, I felt a slight pain in my neck. I touched the back of my neck and found a needle dart in my hand.

"This is……"

She felt a sudden dizziness, slumped down, and then fainted on the ground.

A shadowy figure crouching on the rooftop quietly approached.

Miao Shou looked at the unconscious woman on the ground.

"Hmm, this outfit... and the fact that she knocked on the door in the middle of the night, there's no mistake, it's her."

After squatting there for half a day, he had memorized Ning Jianshuang's appearance.

The moonlight was dim, making it difficult to see the face clearly, but I was quite certain I wouldn't mistake the clothes.

The disciples who had just walked by confirmed that she was indeed Ning Jianshuang.

They were really lucky.

As soon as I sneaked in, I saw a wild Ning Jianshuang appear in front of me.

There's simply no reason not to take action.

It's my turn to make a contribution.

Once I obtain the Azure Serpent Pill, breaking through to the next realm is only a matter of time. After I have cultivated enough, I will go back and kill my senior brother, take all the secret manuals of the Cloud-Piercing Hand and the Mysterious Step, and then I will become the sect leader of the Cloud-Piercing Sect!
Thinking of the bright future that was within her grasp, Miaoshou couldn't help but hum softly.

Just as he was envisioning a bright future, he was planning to kidnap someone.

At this time...

There was a squeak.

The door in front opened from the inside.

The young man in white stood at the doorway, gazing at the lucky thief with calm, unwavering eyes.

Bai Xuan had been waiting in the house for quite a while, wondering when the person upstairs would come in and ambush him, so he could show them what the dangers of the martial world were like.

He didn't come in for a long time.

Then you'll have to open the door and go out yourself.

This is the scene I saw as soon as I opened the door.

The Master: "..."

Who is this person? He is so handsome.

That's about 30% of my level.

He held a hidden weapon in his hand, about to use the Cloud-Piercing Hand technique to seal the opponent's acupoints in advance.

And since we've already been seen, why not just kill them to silence them?
In a flash, he heard what the other person was saying.

"You dare to kidnap the eldest daughter of the Lin family?"

Bai Xuan's gaze was as if he were sizing up an idiot who was bewildering people.

...No, buddy.

How dare you?

Even the skilled hand was stunned.

Lin family's legitimate daughter?

What Lin family's legitimate daughter?
Wasn't it the Duke of Ningguo I kidnapped?

He was about to speak when he suddenly heard two rustling sounds.

A woman wearing a veil sat on the wall.

A beautiful woman appeared inside the courtyard wall. Upon seeing the unconscious girl, her face immediately turned ashen.

Even the skilled hand couldn't sense how these two people appeared.

My first reaction was to run away.

Just as he was about to activate the Mysterious Steps, he felt three pairs of eyes locked onto him.

I dare not move, I dare not move...

The expert gave an awkward smile: "If I said I'd mistaken you for someone else... would you believe me?"

None of the three spoke; they simply stared at him silently, as if examining a corpse.

Is the corpse talking?
"If I said I picked this up..."

Miao Shou continued to explain, stubbornly sticking out his neck and forcing a smile.

However, the tense atmosphere did not lessen in the slightest, especially the murderous aura of that beautiful woman, which was almost tangible. This murderous aura was something that one could only have if they had killed fish at RT-Mart for at least ten years.

"Give me a chance, I can change my ways, I can reveal who's behind this..."

Bai Xuan said calmly, "I don't need to guess to know they are from the Northern Zhou."

Xi Qingqing said with a coquettish smile, "Why don't you consider taking your own life? Perhaps you can die with some dignity."

"Suicide? What a joke, I am..." The Master took a deep breath: "You guys are just ganging up on me, if you have the guts, come out and fight me one-on-one!"

“Okay.” Xi Qingqing, always eager for drama, said, “Then you can choose one. You can pick any of the three of us.”

"Really?" The miracle worker saw a glimmer of hope. He still had a chance in a one-on-one fight, but a group fight would surely result in his death.

The three of them also seemed to be at odds with each other.

He first glanced tentatively at the beautiful woman.

The other party was the most murderous and the one who wanted him dead the most.

Don't panic, let's test the waters first.

"You..." The skilled hand had only uttered one word.

I instantly felt a chill from head to toe.

Wow, that's some serious pressure.

Grandmaster! Absolutely a Grandmaster!
I can't afford to offend him, I can't afford to offend him at all.

Miao Shou's knees buckled: "No, it's nothing. I just wanted to say you're quite pretty..."

After eliminating one grandmaster, two remain.

A handsome man and a woman wearing a veil.

This woman must be an easy target, right?
“This young lady…” Miaoshou was about to make a selection.

Xi Qingqing interrupted lightly: "I'm second on the Crouching Dragon List, think it through."

Grass!
The words "skillful" came out of his mouth.

Star Moon Demoness.

She kills people beyond her authority as easily as eating or drinking.

It refers to the external scenery of Xuan Sha.

I'll beat your mother to a pulp.

He immediately controlled his finger, forcibly bent it, and pointed it at the only person on the scene who he considered the least threatening.

A mere double-layered body forging!

And it ruined my plans!

If you don't open your mouth, do you think I'll be stuck here?
Miao Shou spent a whole day staking out the place, but he never actually saw the real Bai Yueguang, who had never even left the house.

"Kid, I've been wanting to get back at you for a long time!"

"Come out!"

……

"Your Excellency, please be patient. Your skillful hands will bring the person here soon."

The jade Buddha patted his chest and assured, "We've worked together many times, and he's never failed."

Tuoba Han sat in a chair, closing his eyes to rest: "If the outcast of Tanyun Sect really has some skills, he will surely benefit from it."

“He’s a professional.” The jade Buddha hand revealed a confident smile.

It's not like we're going to fight or kill anyone, it's just stealing someone, it's not that difficult.

An hour passed.

Jade Buddha Hand explained, "It must be because we haven't found the opportunity yet."

“I understand,” Tuoba Han nodded.

Two hours passed.

Jade Buddha Hand said somewhat awkwardly, "He should be on his way."

Tuoba Han didn't say anything, but gestured for Yu Foshou to go outside and wait.

Three hours have passed.

Jade Buddha Hand paced anxiously in the courtyard: "Why isn't he here yet? Did he run away? Taking the deposit and then running away, that's so unethical! I'm going to expose him and blacklist him in the demonic path! Let's see how you'll survive in the demonic path after this!"

Various ideas came to mind.

Four hours have passed.

Hearing the door open behind him, Yu Foshou quickly said, "Sir, please wait a little longer and give him some time."

"No need." Tuoba Han stretched and looked at the pale light on the horizon: "It's already dawn, what are we waiting for... people are probably already completely cold by now."

Miaoshou: I have no objection.

(End of this chapter)