Chapter 99: Stewing Yourself in an Iron Pot
She had a sense of foreboding in her heart.
Qiao Wan's heart was pounding like a drum.
If she didn't catch up this time, Cen Qingyou might have run off on a different path and never returned!
He was filled with hatred towards the world.
A drop of warm blood fell from Qiao Wan's fingertip, but as the wind blew, it slowly cooled down.
It reminded her of Cen Qingyou, his warm blood flowing as a young man, the gentle yet not burning fire in his heart slowly being extinguished by the fate imposed upon him.
Perhaps because she had been through it before, no one understood Cen Qingyou's current feelings better than Qiao Wan.
She refused to stay hidden forever, living a life of always troubling others, always inferior and never seeing the light of day.
She felt the same way.
Qiao Wan closed her eyes.
She couldn't bear to live in someone else's shadow forever, she wanted to live as her true self.
So Cen Qingyou stepped forward to face the Blue-eyed Evil Buddha from the past.
But just a moment ago, in the great hall, she saw something in his eyes after he lowered his eyelashes, a faint green cold light flickering.
It's obvious that he's going to turn evil!
Mrs. Cen only has two sons, and now the younger one wants to join the dark side right under her nose?!
Qiao Wan tightly gripped the damp and sticky sword handle.
Even if it's difficult, she has to bring Cen Qingyou back from the path of darkness!
Blood kept flowing from her body.
Just as she was about to chase after him a few steps away -
The young man once again blocked her way! He looked at the bloody and fierce-looking teenager with a clear yet fierce gaze, and became a bit impatient: "I tried to advise you kindly, why don't you listen?"
Qiao Wan raised her sword and said in a hoarse voice: "As long as you let me talk to Cen Qingyou, I won't bother you anymore. This is also for the good of your sect."
If the Blue-eyed Evil Buddha is released, no one will be spared!
After coming down the mountain, Qiao Wan closed her spiritual senses until the day when the Cen family was in trouble. By the time she arrived at the Great Hall of Light, she was caught up in demonic cultivation. Although she worked hard to train and finally reached the Nascent Soul stage, she had never undergone any systematic training.
This is like a little child accidentally getting hold of his dad's hunting gun and shooting randomly. Although he might hit something, it's nowhere near as good as those skilled snipers who train regularly.
She tried her best to use her spiritual awareness, but at least for now, she couldn't match the Confucian cultivator in front of her.
The young man held his sword horizontally, with a fierce look in his eyes, but his tone was very polite. This made the young man feel like he was punching cotton, completely frustrated.
This is the territory of the Great Hall of Light. Even if he wanted to kill someone, he should think carefully about it.
Since he couldn't just kill this young man in front of him, he decided to stop him, to fight him until he couldn't move anymore.
The decision was made, and the five chess pieces were thrown out again!
They separated in five different directions and simultaneously aimed for various joints on Qiao Wan's body!
But what happened next left the young man confused.
Having his bones shattered, he pieced them back together.
His kneecap was crushed, the young man rolled on the ground, then calmly stood up again without showing any pain, without even catching his breath!
His eyes were fixed in one direction—
Cen Qingyou!
Ye Xiyuan, a man who has lived for many years, had never seen anyone so enduring! Just as he was astonished, Qiao Wan dashed out again as fast as lightning.
There was no time left.
Wait for her, I must wait for her.
Qiao Wan ran with her lungs wheezing, and when she finally arrived at the gate of the mountain, all she saw was a scroll of bamboo slips soaring into the air!
The bamboo slips flew higher and higher.
Cen Qingyou!!
The figure of the young man disappeared into the clouds along with the soaring jade slip.
Qiao Wan stood in front of the gate, completely stunned for a long time.
She didn't stop him.
Cen Qingyou still ran away, following Sun Tao College without hesitation, never to return on the path of light.
Looking at the approaching young man, Qiao Wan appeared exhausted, and she hoarsely gave him a piece of advice: "Dear immortal friend, I also advise you not to push him too hard."
Ye Xiyuan was startled, and immediately anger surged in his heart. "What do you mean by that?!"
The Blue-eyed Evil Buddha is attacking our school's headmaster, shouldn't we stand up for justice?! He's their headmaster! That long-winded, sword-stomping, sneaky headmaster who likes to peek through the classroom window with his head poking out! Why should their headmaster get away with it?!
Filled with anger, Qiao Wan's feet created a complex pattern of intersecting straight lines on the ground. Several black chess pieces hovered in the air.
Ye Xiyuan's face changed completely, his eyes burning with fury. Let's go!
At the same time, the ground beneath their feet seemed to rise up, as if pushed by something.
Boom!
The earth shook, and a dirt dragon suddenly burst out from underground, throwing up a spray of mud, shattering the attack of the black chess pieces!
Crash!
In the instant that the attack of the black chess pieces was shattered, the dirt dragon also met its demise, reduced to pieces.
The smell of mud and blood instantly filled the entire mountain gate.
As the dirt fell from the sky, it covered Qiao Wan and Ye Xiyuan's faces. Just then, a lazy male voice came out, "Immortal Friend Lu? I've been looking for you for so long, and here you are playing chess?"
Qiao Wan was taken aback.
A figure gracefully descended from the treetop in front of the mountain gate.
Wearing a carefree attire and grass shoes, his eyes were lively.
It was Qi Feidao!
Astrology and mathematics! He was a scholar from the Mathematics Department!
"From Chongde Ancient Garden?" Ye Xiyuan's move halted.
The man smiled at Ye Xiyuan, took a step back, and grabbed Qiao Wan's collar as if holding a little chick.
"I'll take this person with me, alright?"
From Chongde Ancient Garden.
Ye Xiyuan looked deeply at Qi Feidao, knowing that he shouldn't mess with this man in front of him.
The young man put down the chessboard, bowed, and picked it up, turning to leave.
He gently released the chick.
"Do you still want to go?" Qi Feidao asked calmly.
"Immortal Friend Lu, I have to say, with your current abilities, going up there is like walking into death," Qi Feidao said lazily, his voice filled with a calm and cold tone.
"I saved you this time because I couldn't bear to see you in trouble," the man's eyes sharpened, "but if you go and seek death again, I won't be so kind."
If it weren't for finding this small meeting boring and sneaking out for some leisure time, they wouldn't have been awakened by the loud noise caused by the two people fighting.
"Immortal Friend Lu wants to participate in the Three Teachings Law Meeting, but with your current abilities," Qi Feidao examined the young man in front of him, then made a decisive and straightforward judgment, "Ten days later, even defeating Senior Brother Fang is doubtful."
Stopped by Qi Feidao, Qiao Wan suddenly realized what was happening.
It's still not enough.
Indeed, it's still not enough.
Whether it's the disciples from Sun Tao College or the Qi Feidao in front of her, they are much stronger than her. This is the Three Teachings Law Meeting, where elite disciples from various sects compete on the same stage.
"Thank you, Immortal Friend, for helping me today." Qiao Wan bowed and picked up her sword before turning to leave.
Qi Feidao looked puzzled and uncertain, wondering if he had said something too harsh.
"Immortal Friend Lu?" Qiao Wan quickened her pace.
Go get stronger!
Go practice your skills!
Even if she couldn't stop Cen Qingyou from his reckless actions, she was determined to bring him back and present him to Venerable One Miaofa and Mrs. Cen!
...
At Dingren Peak, word of the situation reached Venerable One Miaofa.
Sun Tao College, Taixuan Temple, and Fanxin Temple were causing trouble together!
Cen Qingyou has run away!
With this mess coming down upon them, the suppressed inner demons threatened to resurface!
Venerable One Miaofa closed his eyes and remained silent for a moment before giving a firm response, "I understand."
And also, Qiao Wan.
Recalling Qiao Wan's words since returning from the mountain gate, Zen Master Kongding hesitated for a moment, "Immortal Friend Lu went to Qieli Pond."
Qiao Wan was squatting by Qieli Pond, watching the fire.
In "The Essence of Body Refinement", the materials needed for skin refinement are not very rare. After all, this is still just the beginning.
Qiao Wan quickly asked the kitchen for a big pot to cook rice, and then asked the storeroom for a pile of herbs. She lit the fire and threw all the herbs into the pot to cook together.
The big pot, which could feed a dozen people, had a black bottom from the fire. The medicinal liquid in the pot was already boiling and bubbling.
In Qiao Wan's eyes, the dancing fire reflected, making her dark eyes appear red under the flickering flames.
To tell the truth, looking at this boiling pot, Qiao Wan felt a bit hesitant.
Cooking oneself in an iron pot was quite challenging, damn it.
But Qi Feidao was right.
She had deviated from the right path before and won several times, but basically none of those times were truly won by her own abilities!
No time to hesitate, can't be too cautious.
With determination in her heart, she looked at the big pot in front of her, threw off her clothes, and stepped into it with one foot!
Into the pot!
Sun Tao College.
Just finished the meeting at the Heart Hall of Light, Lu Dechang rushed to the inn where he stayed at Sun Tao College.
"Where is Cen Qingyou?"
"Brother Ye and Brother Liu are watching him."
"Good. I will go find him later." Lu Dechang closed his eyes and went into the room to wash his hands.
As his hand reached into the basin, he noticed his ten fingers, rough like tree bark, trembling slightly.
He had given the Great Hall of Light so many years and finally, today, with the help of Taixuan Temple and Fanxin Temple, he had taken Cen Qingyou away from them!
Lu Dechang looked down.
The man's facial muscles were stiff, unable to move, like a stiff face in a coffin, but as he looked at the water basin, tears suddenly streamed down his face.
The tears fell into the basin, but his face remained stiff and somber.
In the past, there were two handsome men from Sun Tao College, Lu Yinbing and Lu Dechang. They were admired by the younger martial sisters in the school. Especially Lu Yinbing, he was charming, always smiling, and even when he got older, he liked to hide behind the lecture hall and catch any disciples who weren't paying attention in class.
Everyone in the college liked these two elder martial brothers.
During that time, Lu Yinbing told Lu Dechang that they must turn Sun Tao College into the leading school of Confucianism. In a blink of an eye, Lu Yinbing had already come into this world again, and Lu Dechang, for the purpose of seeking revenge, became someone who couldn't even show expressions like crying or smiling.
Just then, the door of the room suddenly opened again.
A young girl, not too old, walked in. She was beautiful and dressed in luxurious clothes. It was obvious that she was well taken care of and treated like a cherished little princess.
"Uncle, I heard from Senior Ye that you caught the evil Buddha who killed our father?"
"Qing, my dear?" Lu Dechang quickly wiped away his tears, turned his head, and walked towards Qing. He lifted the little girl up and placed her on his lap. He gently touched her face, trying to force a kind smile on his stiff, pale face, but it didn't work. "Yes, Uncle Er has been waiting for so many years, and finally caught this evil Buddha."
"Then why are you crying, Uncle Er?"
Lu Dechang replied, "Qing, I'm crying because I'm happy, my dear."
