Chapter - 319 Recuperating In a Secret Chamber (7) (1/2)
She was the Qing Jing San Ren [Sage of Tranquility], Sun Bu'er's disciple; naturally she was well-versed in the Quanzhen Sect's sword technique. Hou Tonghai had anticipated her move; he thought that the double-headed ghost had transformed itself into two, and the female ghost would attack him soon as an evil spirit, so he was not surprised. But Lu Guanying was pleasantly surprised. He saw her movement was quick, her sword technique exquisite; his heart was full of admiration. His own saber was starting to be chaotic, he was sweating profusely; now suddenly someone came to help, his spirit rose.
At first Hou Tonghai was quite worried by the female ghost's fierceness, but after a few stances he noticed that although her sword technique was proficient, but her strength was just ordinary; moreover, she looked nervous. Probably she had not been a ghost for long, she had not reached the 'old ghost' level yet. Thereupon he gradually felt relieved. His three-pronged fork created strong gusts of wind. One against two, he still was able to attack more than his opponents.
Watching from the other room Huang Rong was very anxious; she knew Lu and Cheng two people would eventually fall under their enemy. She wanted to lend them a hand, but she must not leave Guo Jing even for half a step. Otherwise, with her intelligence and abundant experience it would be very easy for her to play tricks on this Three-headed Scaly Dragon.
She heard Lu Guanying call out, ”Miss, go away, you don't have to entangle yourself with him.”
Cheng Yaojia knew he was worried that she might be injured and wanted to fight this mad man alone; she was very grateful, but she also knew fighting alone he would not be able to resist the enemy. She shook her head, unwilling to draw back.
Lu Guanying fought furiously, he shouted to Hou Tonghai, ”As a real man you are making things difficult for a young girl, what kind of hero are you? Just deal with me, a man surnamed Lu, and let this Miss go.”
Although Hou Tonghai was muddle-headed, he knew by now that these two were not ghosts; but seeing Cheng Yaojia was beautiful, while he had gained an upper hand, how could he let her go? With laughter he said, ”I want to capture the male ghost, I also want to take the female ghost.” His steel fork went straight horizontally with a violent thrust; he was being 30% lenient toward Cheng Yaojia, otherwise he would have already stabbed her.
”Miss, quickly go!” Lu Guanying anxiously said, ”The man surnamed Lu is grateful or your kindness.”
”Xiang Gong's honorable surname is Lu, isn't it?” in a low voice Cheng Yaojia asked.
”Exactly,” Lu Guanying replied, ”Miss, what is your name? What school do you belong to?”
”My Shifu's surname is Sun, people call her the Sage of Tranquility,” Cheng Yaojia said, ”I … I …” She was going to say her name, but suddenly felt shy and closed her mouth.
”Miss, I'll block him, you run quickly,” Lu Guanying said, ”As long as the man surnamed Lu is still alive, I will look for you. I thank you for your help today.”
Cheng Yaojia was blushing, she stammered, ”I … I don't … Xiang Gong …” Turning her head to Hou Tonghai she said, ”Hey, mad man! Don't you dare injuring this Xiang Gong. My Shifu is the Sun Zhenren [lit. true/real person, a respectful term to address a Taoist priest] from Quanzhen Sect. She will arrive shortly.”
The names of Quanzhen Seven Masters were well-known throughout the world. That day Hou Tonghai had seen it with his own eyes when the Tie Jiao Xian [Iron Feet Immortal], Yuyang [jade-sun] Zi, Wang Chuyi intimidated the group of pugilists at the Zhao Palace. Now hearing what Cheng Da Xiaojie said, he was somewhat afraid. But after a slight shock he cursed, ”Even if the Quanzhen Seven Masters come together, your master here will butcher them all one by one!”
Suddenly from outside the door came someone's clear voice saying, ”Who in here doesn't want to live by speaking nonsense?”