nycdaug Chapter 683: Hongmen Banquet
Chapter 683: Hongmen Banquet
Chapter 683: Hongmen Banquet
Qingliu has figured it out.
I have been treating them with utmost care and attention this past week, and I have made extremely thoughtful arrangements in every aspect. They must have lowered their guard considerably.
Since we have advantages, we should make good use of them.
however.
Just then, a servant came to report that Bai Feier had come to see him. Qingliu quickly suppressed his joy to avoid Bai Feier noticing anything amiss.
These four women are indeed exceptionally talented in cultivation, but their disadvantage is also a consequence of their talent. They are too young, only twenty years old, which is like a blank sheet of paper, making them easy to deceive!
He had learned his lesson from the Qingliu faction several times before, so he was well aware of these tricks. Therefore, if he wanted to put on an act now, he had to do a thorough job.
"Invite her in."
Qingliu straightened his clothes, then resumed his calm and collected demeanor, speaking indifferently towards the door.
soon.
There were footsteps at the door.
Bai Feier walked in slowly. She raised her watery eyes slightly and gazed at Qingliu. At the same time, she seemed to see a strange look flash in his eyes.
For some reason, she felt that Qingliu's gaze seemed a little strange, but Bai Feier didn't think much of it; she had come to say goodbye to him.
"Fellow Daoist Bai, are you comfortable staying at my manor?"
Qingliu gestured for her to sit down, then personally poured her tea in a gentle and refined manner.
Bai Feier smiled slightly, "Thank you for your care, Master. I am very comfortable here. Qingliu Manor truly lives up to its name and is a very nice place."
Qingliu nodded slightly, thinking that what he wanted was for you to feel comfortable here and to be as wary as possible.
"Thank you for your hospitality these past few days, Master Zhuang."
Bai Feier shook her head: "I came here specifically to say goodbye."
"Oh?"
Qingliu was taken aback.
He hadn't expected this.
"The four of us still have things to do, and it would be inappropriate for us to stay here and eat the master's free meals. So we discussed it and decided to set off while it's still early."
Bai Feier stood up as she spoke, seemingly determined to leave.
Qingliu panicked immediately.
Damn it, you think you can just leave like that?
These four girls are now the key to his rise to prominence! Especially after receiving the bounty, Qingliu is even less likely to let these four women leave. What if they are captured by other forces and handed over to the Ancient Meteor Immortal Venerable?
Wouldn't he be missing out on a great opportunity and watching others cling to the coattails of the Ancient Immortal Venerable?
They're still at Qingliu Villa, so don't leave!
"Fellow Daoist Bai, I see that the four of you are tired. Why don't you rest for two more days and recharge your energy before setting off?"
Although Qingliu was anxious, he wouldn't let Bai Feier notice anything unusual; he simply tried to persuade her again with earnest words.
"No need."
Bai Feier declined: "We appreciate the Lord's hospitality, but we have been delayed for too long on our journey and are really worried about what's on our minds. We must set off tonight. If the Lord insists on keeping us here, it will only make us feel bad."
Staying at Qingliu Manor for a week didn't make them feel like everything was fine. On the contrary, because they had stopped moving forward, they felt increasingly anxious and had to find a way to become stronger or find a way to return to Xuantian Realm.
In short, it is impossible to stay here any longer.
Qingliu frowned.
That brat is quite stubborn, but there's no way I'll let them leave.
But since she's made up her mind to leave, I can't stop her any longer, otherwise it might backfire. So...
Qingliu felt increasingly annoyed as he thought about it.
Damn it, with my cultivation level of a Xuanxian, taking her down would be as easy as drinking water!
But the Ancient Immortal Venerable must be alive and unharmed, so he certainly cannot act rashly.
"Very well, since you have made your decision, I will not try to stop you."
Qingliu forced a smile, clearly unwilling, but he still swallowed his anger and said, "But since you're leaving, why don't I host a banquet for the four of you one last time? It's just a small token of my appreciation, and I hope you won't refuse."
Upon hearing this, Bai Feier paused for a moment, then nodded: "Then thank you very much, Master."
Bai Feier had originally intended to refuse, but considering that the Qingliu Manor Lord had been hospitable enough for the past week, she couldn't refuse him.
"You're welcome."
Qingliu raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a slight smile, making him appear refined and approachable.
However, Bai Feier naturally had no idea what he was planning. She went straight back and told Shu Ying, Shu Tao, and Li Feichan about it.
Half an hour later.
The farewell banquet was held in the courtyard of the manor, with only five people present. At the table, Qingliu raised his glass and spoke eloquently, "My manor may lack other things, but it has all kinds of spirit wine. Not only is the quality excellent, but the taste is also fresh, fragrant, and mellow. My four fellow Daoists, please have a few more cups. Don't be shy!"
Qingliu smiled and urged them to drink, and Bai Feier and the others drank it down.
As Qingliu watched them drink the wine mixed with "Soul-Dissolving and Qi-Breaking Powder," his smile grew even wider.
His Hunyuan Powder is a colorless and odorless poison. Of course, it doesn't kill people, but it can make those who ingest it lose their composure and have difficulty gathering their Qi. Moreover, without using their Dao power, no one will know that they have already been poisoned.
When they finally confront them and try to fight back, they realize they can't muster any strength at all!
Qingliu naturally also drank the wine laced with Hunyuan Powder, but as a Xuanxian, the medicine had little effect on him. In addition, he had taken the antidote beforehand, which provided an extra layer of protection.
Although he had lost a few bottles of good wine, it was nothing compared to the "reward" he was about to receive!
"Haha...that feels great!"
Li Feichan exclaimed, "This Hunyuan Drunkenness is truly delicious, a rare find indeed! The owner is not only a straightforward person, but also has superb taste! I admire you!"
She downed three cups in a row, then wiped her mouth, looking quite satisfied.
Bai Feier also picked up her wine cup, drank it, and put it down, but her mind was not on the table.
Only the Shuying and Shutao sisters were not good at drinking and were rather timid. They hardly spoke and only drank a little. But Qingliu was not worried because these two sisters were the weakest. Even if they only drank a little, it would be enough for them.
but.
Just as Qingliu was waiting for the right moment to launch an attack.
But then a servant came to report at an inopportune moment: "Master, the third young master of the Wu clan has arrived, saying that he has come on behalf of the clan to collect the tribute from Qingliu Manor."
Qingliu's expression underwent a subtle change.
Damn it, why did it have to happen at this time of year?
Although it is indeed time to pay tribute to the Wu clan, the timing is terrible!
What if the Wu clan discovers that there are four ancient immortals within their manor who specifically requested to be captured alive? Wouldn't he have gained nothing in the end?