Chapter 1074: Appearance and Departure (Part )

Xiao Zhirou's words not only shocked the confused Pan Yuyin, but also surprised the uneasy Xie Xuan.

"Why did Master Xiao say that?"

"Miss Pan, although I haven't taken Granny Taohua as my teacher, I have accompanied her for a long time. It's inevitable that I have learned a little bit about medicine and pharmacology from her daily life." Xiao Zhirou loves her son very much, so she doesn't keep him in suspense and speaks frankly in front of Pan Yuyin, "As far as I know, all things in nature are interdependent and mutually exclusive, and have spirits and natures. Poison is poison, medicine is medicine, benefits are benefits, and disadvantages are disadvantages. How can we put the cart before the horse and confuse them? If someone can treat 'poison' as 'tonic', it must be using some little-known trickster secrets, because practicing martial arts seriously... will never have such miraculous effects. Otherwise, everyone will be confused, wouldn't it be chaos? However, trickster secrets are also called 'evil ways', most of which are 'evil skills' that hurt others a thousand times and hurt oneself eight hundred times, and all of them have defects of varying degrees. I wonder if what I said... is right?"

"This……"

"Valley Master Xiao's words are not groundless. I, Xie, also know a little bit about the reason." Before Pan Yuyin could answer, Xie Xuan could no longer suppress his curiosity and interrupted, "In fact, when Xunyi and Qingfeng fought today, I had already noticed something strange. Although I have heard Lei Zhen, Xunzhen and others talk about this before, I only know that Xunyi received the unexpected teaching of Senior Huang in the Tiger's Cave Dragon Pond, and not only did he recover from his serious injuries, but his skills also increased greatly. During this period, he soaked in the Burial Dragon Pond to heal his wounds, so he was immune to all poisons. But many of the details... they were vague, and I only knew a little. I was fortunate to see Senior Huang's martial arts, and the extremely strong and masculine 'Qiankun Jiuji Gong' was definitely not as weird and sinister as what Xunyi performed today. Miss Pan, tell us the truth, did Xunyi practice... some kind of 'evil skill' in Changbai Mountain?"

"This……"

"Xun Yi was impulsive and irritable today, and couldn't control his emotions many times. Is this related to this?" Xiao Zhirou asked in rapid succession, "Besides affecting his mental state, are there any other hidden dangers? Especially... fatal hidden dangers."

Looking at the anxious Xiao Zhirou and the frowning Xie Xuan, Pan Yuyin hesitated for a moment, then her eyes darkened and she let out a bitter sigh.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Zhirou and Xie Xuan both felt a sinking feeling in their hearts, and their expressions became more solemn.

"Miss Pan, you..."

"As the saying goes, 'mother and son are connected by heart'. Seeing you today... it's true." Pan Yuyin looked at the worried Xiao Zhirou with admiration, and couldn't help but sighing, "Valley Master Xiao is indeed worthy of being Brother Liu's biological mother. She is really caring and considerate to Brother Liu. Others are only ecstatic about Brother Liu's 'great increase in power' and 'immunity to all poisons'. Only Valley Master Xiao... is keenly aware of the many hidden dangers hidden behind 'immunity to all poisons'..."

"It is as expected!" Xiao Zhirou heard the meaning of "acquiescence" in Pan Yuyin's voice, and her eyes suddenly changed. She asked anxiously, "What's going on?"

"In fact, when Brother Liu absorbed Senior Huang's lifelong power, he was seriously injured and on the verge of death. He was simply... too weak to be replenished. In a state where he was unable to actively regulate his breathing and merge with the power, the only way for him to withstand Senior Huang's strong internal power without being backfired was to use the extremely yin and poisonous Burial Dragon Pond to help him balance his yin and yang and barely prolong his life..."

Perhaps she was deeply moved by Xiao Zhirou's great maternal love, or perhaps out of concern for Liu Xunyi, hoping that he could be understood by more people. Pan Yuyin did not evade the important issues, but recalled the original situation carefully, and slowly told him everything that happened in Changbai Mountain.

As expected, when Xiao Zhirou and Xie Xuan learned that Liu Xunyi's "Dantian Qi Sea" had become a "Yintian Poison Sea" and that he might die of poison at any time and place, their uneasy hearts instantly fell into an endless abyss, their eyes trembled, and their faces became extremely ugly.

Gradually realizing that her honest words had frightened Xiao and Xie, Pan Yuyin quickly tried to comfort them: "Actually, you don't have to worry too much. Master said that the possibility of Brother Liu dying from the poison is very small..."

"The solution Granny Taohua mentioned... a supreme inner skill that is extremely yang and pure, and the blessing and protection of a person whose inner strength is far superior to Xunyi's, is it true?"

Facing Xie Xuan's doubt, Pan Yuyin nodded repeatedly and vowed: "Master will not lie to me!"

"If... I mean if." Xiao Zhirou murmured thoughtfully, "If I borrow the Yi Jin Jing from Shaolin, can I help Xunyi dissolve the evil power in his body?"

"That's right! In terms of the depth of internal strength, I'm afraid no one in the current martial arts world can compare with Valley Master Xiao." Xie Xuan echoed, "If Valley Master Xiao takes action personally..."

"It's not that I don't believe in Valley Master Xiao, it's just that... everyone has witnessed Brother Liu's martial arts today. Although my knowledge of various martial arts is very shallow, Qingfeng is the head of the Wudang Sect and the leader of the Wulin Alliance, so I guess his martial arts... should not be bad. But even so, he is still far from being a match for Brother Liu. Forgive me for asking this, regardless of whether Valley Master Xiao can borrow the Yi Jin Jing from Shaolin, just talking about your internal strength... is it far superior to Brother Liu today?"

"This……"

Pan Yuyin's words were like a basin of cold water, which immediately extinguished the "fire of hope" in Xiao Zhirou and Xie Xuan's hearts.

"Master Xiao, in your opinion..."

"Xunyi's martial arts skills were already quite accomplished in the past. If you add in Senior Huang's decades of skills..." Xiao Zhirou frowned slightly, and spoke with some caution, "I guess...Xunyi's internal strength today is probably only on par with mine. Even if I am slightly better, I can never reach the point of 'far better than him'."

"Master said that unless you are a peerless master with inner strength far superior to Brother Liu, you must not rashly try this method." Pan Yuyin reminded him hastily, "If you don't try, Brother Liu may not be in danger. But if you force it to resolve... not only will Brother Liu's life be in danger, but even the 'power user' will..."

Although Pan Yuyin did not mention the worst outcome, her meaning was self-evident.

"If even Valley Master Xiao is not completely sure, this matter... I am afraid there is no solution." Xie Xuan's eyes were full of disappointment, and his tone was particularly melancholy. "It seems... we can only place our hopes on Xunyi himself. I hope he will never be attacked by the evil power in his body, so that he can be safe. Alas!"

"I believe in Master's judgment. Brother Liu is a lucky man and nothing will happen to him."

At this time, Xie Xuan and Pan Yuyin were comforting each other, but Xiao Zhirou, contrary to her usual behavior, remained silent, staring ahead with deep eyes, as if she was lost in thought.

"Valley Master Xiao..."

"Miss Pan, thank you for taking good care of Xunyi these days. I apologize to you for my recklessness just now."

"Master Xiao, there's no need to be so formal. Brother Liu and I have been through thick and thin together, and you and Granny Taohua are even closer than family. We are even closer than family..." At this point, Pan Yuyin suddenly realized that her wording was inappropriate, and a blush appeared on her jade-like cheeks. She hurriedly changed her words, "What I mean is... we are all friends, and we should take care of each other." "Xunyi is lucky to have a friend like you who values ​​friendship and loyalty. I am sincerely happy for him."

Xiao Zhirou had sharp eyes, and seeing Pan Yuyin's shy demeanor, how could she not see through her "little daughter's" thoughts? However, she saw through it but did not say it, to avoid embarrassment to each other, and to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings caused by Pan Yuyin because of her "over-appreciation".

"Thank you for your praise, Master Xiao! In fact, it is my blessing to be friends with Brother Liu."

"Miss Pan has been working hard for half the night, go back and rest early!"

"Then... I will come back tomorrow morning to change the medicine for Brother Liu. Master Xiao, Uncle Xie, I will take my leave first."

Pan Yuyin, blushing, hurriedly bowed to Xiao Zhirou and Xie Xuan to say goodbye, and fled from the inner court.

"Xun Yi is such a blessing!"

Looking at Pan Yuyin's "fleeing in panic" figure gradually disappearing into the darkness, Xie Xuan, who had already been unable to hold back his laughter, subconsciously made a joke: "In fact, it's not bad for Master Xiao to have a sensible 'daughter-in-law' like Yuyin. At least... she is kind-hearted and simple-minded, without so many tricks, and it also saves the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law from... a battle of wits and courage in the future."

Xie Xuan's words seemed to be a joke, but in fact they were full of innuendo and meant something else. However, Xiao Zhirou had no reaction to this and didn't even raise her eyelids.

Xie Xuan, who felt bored, smiled awkwardly, and then straightened his expression. He bowed to Xiao Zhirou and said goodbye: "Since the inner court is taken care of by Master Xiao, then... Xie will not disturb you any more. I will take my leave now."

"Thank you, Lord, wait a minute!"

Before Xie Xuan could turn around and leave, Xiao Zhirou's cold voice rang out quietly, causing him to pause and look suspicious: "I wonder if Valley Master Xiao has any other instructions?"

"I have a few words in my heart...I want to talk to Palace Master Xie."

"Oh?" Xie Xuan was distracted, pretending to be nonchalant on the surface, "Master Xiao, please feel free to speak. I am all ears."

"It's about finding clothes..." Xiao Zhirou answered quietly while sorting out her thoughts, "I want to ask Palace Master Xie for some truth."

"I wonder what truth Master Xiao wants to hear?" Xie Xuan asked calmly, "As long as Master Xiao asks, I will tell you everything I know."

"Master Xie is a straightforward person, and I am also a straightforward person." Although Xiao Zhirou's words were humble, her tone was still aloof. "To be honest, the battle array set up by Master Xie today... was really scary. Outside Danfeng Garden, there was a guard every three steps and a sentry every five steps. The night patrol guards in the garden were crisscrossed and constantly coming and going. From the gate to the inner court, there were countless guards and sentries, one ban, two bans, three bans... layers of martial law, as if facing a great enemy. Even those 'brothers and sisters' who lived and died with Xunyi were secretly followed and closely monitored. I don't understand, why is Master Xie so cautious? Is Luoyang City really so dangerous? Are there really so many 'bad guys' who want to kill Xunyi?"

"As the saying goes, 'Don't have the intention to harm others, but be on guard against others.' The world is unpredictable, and people are treacherous. Right now, Luoyang City is full of good and bad people. This is also the territory of the Mongols. The 'Eradication of Traitors Conference' has caused a lot of noise, and it is hard to guarantee that it will not arouse the suspicion of the Mongols. Although I have already made arrangements,... the Mongolian court has always had many prejudices against our Central Plains martial arts. In order to avoid repeating the mistakes of the 'Martial Arts Conference', and also for the safety of Xunyi, Xie has to be extremely cautious and strict."

Xie Xuan seemed to have expected Xiao Zhirou to ask this question, so he was calm and composed, neither humble nor arrogant, and answered fluently with reason and evidence.

"According to Palace Master Xie... Luoyang City is indeed not a peaceful place?"

"Master Xiao, you are too serious! In fact, there has never been a truly 'peaceful place' in the world, only 'peaceful people'. With proper precautions, one can survive in times of chaos. But if one neglects precautions, even a peaceful world may end in death."

"Thank you, Lord. I beg your pardon." Xiao Zhirou shook her head slowly without being arrogant or impatient. "There is a place... where there are neither gangsters nor foreign barbarians. It can be called a 'paradise', and it must be peaceful and safe."

"What Master Xiao said is..."

"The Valley of Unfeeling."

"hiss!"

As soon as Xiao Zhirou said this, Xie Xuan, who was secretly worried, immediately guessed her true intention, and his face instantly became solemn and gloomy.

"Master Xiao, are you..."

"That's right! Since Luoyang City is full of dangers, for the sake of my son's life and property... I suggest that I take Xunyi back to Jueqing Valley tomorrow to rest and recuperate, just to be on the safe side."

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　The Spring Festival is approaching, and it is a rare occasion for relatives and friends to gather together. The scholar has been thinking about staying up all night with his wife and children, and having a good time. Therefore, as the plot of "The Anti-Traitor Conference" has come to an end and the plot of the new volume has not yet begun, I would like to ask for a few days off so that you can spend the New Year happily without distractions. I hope you can understand.

　　Here, I would like to thank you all for your companionship and love in the past year. I am very grateful. I wish you all a happy new year, good luck, good health, and happiness to your family!
　　After the New Year, we'll see you again~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)