Chapter 94 Xuanyue (1/2)

There was a complete upheaval. A mighty, massive force hurtled over to Xiao Chen. Even the cobblestones along the way were overturned. In no way could he have avoided this palm blow.

Liu Yunzheng had long realized that Zhang Qinglian would kill. His figure shifted. In the blink of an eye, he had intervened before Xiao Chen. He pushed out his palms and there was a huge boom. He was thrown 10 meters away, landing on the ground, vomitting blood. His cultivation was merely in the middle stages of the Core Forming Realm, while Zhang Qinglian's was in the later. How could he have withstood this blow?

”Father!” Liu Fenghuang's face turned ghastly pale as she sprinted over. Xiao Chen could no longer bother about anything else. He too sprinted over and helped Liu Yunzheng up, together with the other Teal Jade Sect disciples.

Liu Yunzheng vomited a mouthful of blood. He could no longer speak. Xiao Chen left him in the hands of Liu Fenghuang and got up, glaring at Zhang Qinglian. ”Your old good-for-nothing! How shameless you are, to sneak an attack!” At this moment, he had really wanted to kill Zhang Qinglian, but he lacked the capability to do so.

Yu Wenji too hurried over. ”Don't be angry, Perfected Immortal Zhang.” He knew Zhang Qinglian was in the wrong but did not openly reproach him. After all, Penglai Island was not only the largest Immortals' sect in the Zhou State, they had helped him hold on to the Spiritual Meridian at the last Immortals League Competition. The only thing he could do now was to pacify them.

”Hurry! Get the imperial physicians here!”

After Yu Wenji sent men to fetch the imperial physicians, he strode over to Liu Yunzheng's side immediately. ”Are you alright, Sect Leader Liu?”

Liu Fenghuang covered her mouth, her tears streaming down. Liu Yunzheng wanted to speak but was stopped by Luo Shangyan. ”Don't talk, Uncle Liu.”

After she said this, Luo Shangyan conjured up a white radiance on her palm and imparted True Energy continuously into Liu Yunzheng's body. Soon, a few imperial physicians arrived. They carried Liu Yunzheng to a palace hall. On the Penglai Islanders' side, Zhang Qinglian brought Ye Wuhen to seek treatment.

Those left behind in the square were all staring at one another. They had seen the zither competition and their eyes were not playing tricks. Even Ye Wuhen had lost! Was the cultivation of that lad from the Teal Jade Sect already at the Core Forming Realm?

Four hours later, Xiao Chen was still keeping guard outside a room in the palace. During this time, the Zhou Emperor had visited them several times. Liu Fenghuang and Luo Shangyan walked out. Liu Fenghuang's eyes were still red. Luo Shangyan said, ”Uncle Liu's vital organs aren't injured. He will recover after a night's rest. Go back and rest too.”

Xiao Chen nodded. Soon, two attendants arrived from the palace to bring them to the courtyard for a rest. While they were passing by the imperial gardens, he saw strange flowers and rare plants everywhere. The blossoms were vying with one another in resplendence. There were numerous waterside pavilions. The pathway twisted and turned; there were artificial mounds on one side, amidst flowing springs, green pines and cypresses.

After treading through the imperial gardens, they arrived at a guest lodge. Xiao Chen dismissed the two attendants and sat alone in the yard, watching the leisurely blue sky and white clouds. His mind was still floating with the scene: Liu Yunzheng, throwing caution to the wind, dashing out to take Zhang Qinglian's palm on his behalf.

Suddenly, footsteps resounded from the outside. Xiao Chen said indifferently, ”Why are you looking for me?”

Chu Lingjiao stepped slowly into the yard. She stared at its strange, rare plants and flowers, and gave a slight smile. ”Just a few days more. I hope you won't change your mind just because of what happened today.”

”I know what to do. You don't need to remind me. Go back. Don't come looking for me these few days.”

Chu Lingjiao smiled faintly. ”I hope so.” She conjured up three white pills on her palm. ”Take one pill every day, 24 hours apart. for three consecutive days.”

Xiao Chen took the pills and instantly swallowed one. ”I got it. You can go back.” Chu Lingjiao smiled faintly again, turned and left the yard.

When she had gone, Xiao Chen exerted his inner strength and forced out the pill lodged in his throat.

It was almost dusk. Two palace maids sent in food containers with dainties and titbits over. There was supposed to be a banquet this evening, but it was called off because of the Teal Jade Sect and Penglai Island.

Xiao Chen ordered the two palace maids to place the containers on the table and leave. After their departure, light footsteps rang out from the outside again. They halted at the door, to be followed by an enchanting voice. ”Young Master Han, can I come in?”

Xiao Chen knew who it was. He immediately got up and smiled gently. ”Please come in, Princess Xuanyue.”