Chapter 6

The boy's eyes widened even further

Ji Yaoguang silently observed all of this from behind them

At sunset, they finally found the boy who was dozing by a small pond

Ji Yao Hua suddenly realized that her tone of speech seemed to be overly casual and petulant, and immediately reverted to her usual solemn and aloof demeanor

With a flick of her right hand, the young man realized he was able to speak and hurriedly said, "My master should be at Yuhuatai!"

The true her is still merely a young woman burdened with too many responsibilities, unable to indulge herself yet inevitably possessing the delicate demeanor of a daughter

Ji Yao Hua did not know when she had walked over

Ji Yaohua looked at his suddenly enlightened expression and said, "If you are willing to reveal your master's whereabouts, just blink three times. Be careful, do not deceive me. Your tongue-biting speed cannot match my hand. I will only give you one chance"

He does not spare a glance at anyone else, yet is willing to answer Ji Yaohua's questions

Young Lord Wenhou rode alongside Miss Ji Yao in silence for a long time before asking: "Miss Ji, have you truly practiced the Emei School's acupoint striking techniques as mentioned in the books?"

The young man did not expect her to resort to such measures, glaring at her in anger. Ji Yao Hua continued to smile as she said: "Even if you do not wish to speak, I have ways to make you do so; however, those methods are too cruel and would destroy your mind, turning you into a fool, which is why I am reluctant to use them. Do you not believe me? Surely you have witnessed my acupoint sealing technique just now, which is the Emei Sect's probing hand. You must have also heard that the Emei Sect possesses a technique that can cause one to lose their mind; when you are in a dazed state, you will reveal all the secrets you know. Surely you have witnessed my acupoint sealing technique just now, which is the Emei Sect's probing hand. You must have also heard that the Emei Sect possesses a technique that can cause one to lose their mind; when you are in a dazed state, you will reveal all the secrets you know. And when you regain consciousness, you will become either a madman or a fool due to the damage to your meridians. Are you thinking that this acupoint technique has always been passed down only to the Emei Sect's leader, and that I could never learn it? Let me tell you, with me, anything is possible. Do you want to give it a try? Are you thinking that this acupoint technique has always been passed down only to the Emei Sect's leader, and that I could never learn it? Let me tell you, with me, anything is possible. Do you want to give it a try? You already look a bit foolish, so becoming a fool wouldn't make much of a difference. It is a pity that Shi Qingquan has only you as a disciple; once you and - Tu - Shu reach here, the lineage of Shengquan Peak will come to an end."

The two teams set off overnight, with the young man being watched over by Ma Yunlong

Such a youth cannot be subdued merely by severe torture

Wuer impatiently said from the side: "If you have no way to make him speak, just leave it to us! I guarantee that I will not conceal any information obtained!"

The young man was taken aback by the question, and it took him a while to regain his composure

Ji Yaohua smiled slightly and continued, "We are looking for your master. It may indeed go against his wish to avoid dealing with people like us, but it does not necessarily mean we intend to harm him"

Ma Yunlong let out a silent sigh in his heart

For a long time, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, as if it were a mix of helplessness and compassion

Three hours later, two teams set out simultaneously to track down the exhausted boy who had fled.

When the young man awoke, Ma Yunlong's knife was already pressed against his neck

Almost everyone instinctively thinks that Ji Yao Hua wouldn't want to use a beauty trap to make that naive young man reveal the whereabouts of Shi Qing Quan, would she

Ma Yunlong found himself in a dilemma. He was extremely reluctant to let this black kid under his knife be skinned and boned by that barbarian, which would cause the Wushan Sect to hold him accountable. It was said that the disciples of Wushan were somewhat narrow-minded and had a petty habit of seeking revenge. However, he had not discovered any useful clues in the Tongbai Mountain Manor. If he could not extract some information from this kid, he would undoubtedly meet a similarly tragic end as well.

The shrewdness and cunning with which Ji Yaohua coerced and enticed that young man was merely a facade

Everyone takes it for granted, as Ji Yao Hua appears to be the kind of gentle woman who is accustomed to thinking of others, and even when standing in an opposing position, she inspires trust

The young man said: "Yes. He said he wanted to see the spring rain stones"

Xiao Wenhou's expression changed once again

Her voice was as gentle as the spring breeze brushing through the mountains and forests. The young man unconsciously opened his eyes, met her warm and sincere gaze, bit his lip, and replied irritably: "If it were you, would you betray your master?"

He feels truly unfortunate; why do these people always treat him like the governor, leaving him to be roasted over the fire

The young man knew that he had no chance and no strength to escape any longer, so he simply closed his eyes and said: "If you want to kill me, then kill me; I will not reveal the information you wish to know"

Ji Yao Hua smiled again: "Now let me tell you another saying: When the clam and the snipe fight, it is the fisherman who benefits. Do you want your master to be that fisherman?"

The smile at the corners of Xiao Wenhou's mouth deepened

In fact, he really wanted to ask Ji Yaohua which sect she belonged to, who her master was, where her home was, and who else was in her family. However, after hesitating for a long time, he only asked this one question

Ji Yaohua approached the young man, crouched down, and softly said: "You are unwilling to reveal the whereabouts of Shi Qingquan because you are his disciple, and if we find your master, it would bring harm to him, correct?"

Xiao Wenhou smiled and said: "Having escaped so far, it is no wonder that you fainted. Do you know that after having a confrontation with me, the best way to recover is to obediently lie down and rest in place?"

Ji Yao Hua smiled: "Then it would be troublesome for you to accompany us for a trip, and it would also be good to explain to your master that you are not betraying him, but rather saving him"

The expression on Xiao Wenhou's face changed slightly

She suddenly reached out and struck the youth at seven vital points, preventing him from severing his own heart's pulse or biting his tongue to commit suicide. The swiftness of her actions and the precision with which she targeted the points left Ma Yunlong, who was close by and caught off guard, secretly astonished

The constables under Ma Yunlong possess their own set of tracking techniques; among the subordinates of Ouer, there are two individuals who come from a hunting background and are equally skilled in tracking

The stubbornness of that youth is clearly written on his face

Let me give it a try

She still rejects anyone getting to know her better, but this time her refusal carries an unconscious hint of playful teasing, making Xiao Wenhou feel as if the distance between them is no longer so far, and he can't help but smile slightly

Ji Yao Hua stared at him: "Jinling Yuhua Terrace?"

Ji Yaohua turned her head to glance at him: "I will not let anyone know the answer, as this will instill caution in others. Even you, the young marquis, would not dare to take the risk if you were in such a situation, would you"