Chapter 101

  When Bao Zheng and others arrived at Jin Cai's residence, the toxin in Jin Cai's body had already spread throughout his entire body.

  Jin Mudan and Jin Shangshu, father and daughter, were connected by blood ties, and suddenly they burst into tears.

  Xiao Lian said as soon as she saw her, "Miss Peony, don't you have the bright pearl that Zhang Zhen gave you? The one that Lord Jin can take to get rid of the poison."

  "Really?" Jin Mudan was overjoyed but also somewhat hesitant, "But this pearl doesn't belong to me, it's the one you gave to Zhang Zhen."

  "I'm giving it away and it's no longer mine. Zhang Zhen is giving it to you, so now you are the owner of this pearl, naturally you have the right to dispose of it."

  Jin Mudan solemnly thanked her and then gave the Water Palace Pearl to his father to take.

  While waiting for Jin Cai's recovery, Bao Zheng also asked if anything had happened to Jin Mudan before.

  Jin Mudan mentioned that a yamen runner brought in some food, and after Father ate it, he showed symptoms of poisoning.

  "Miss, can you describe the physical characteristics of that officer to me?"

  "No problem, Madame Zhang."

  Lu Xiaofeng drew a portrait of the official based on her description.

  Xiao Lian was shocked at first sight: "It's Menghe Grandma!"

  Lu Xiaofeng was also shocked in his heart, the biggest anti-boss in this unit, is a hard nut to crack. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but glance at Xiao Lian, and probably by now Xiao Lian had already been deceived by Meng Po's trickery and led Lao Gui into a trap.

  Gongsun Zhi said: "Why does the River Styx want to harm Lord Jin?"

  It's true, Lu Xiaofeng also found it somewhat inexplicable.

  The goal of Menghe's grandmother has always been her family idol, no reason to harm Jin Chong, a person with little weight. This not only exposes her whereabouts, but also seems to have no effect?

  No, it must be effective, otherwise Menghe Nainai wouldn't have done such a foolish thing.

  Think carefully, the intention of Menghe Niangniang should be that Water Palace Pearl in Xiaolong's hand. Because once that pearl is used to treat Jin Chou, Xianzhao who was severely injured and poisoned will inevitably not survive. At that time, there will be one less crucial protector by her idol's side, and the chances of her getting her hands on her idol will greatly increase.

  To know, to assassinate the Wenqu Star Lord who bears the heavenly mandate, this is about grasping the harmony of heaven, earth and man. The year, month, day and time of killing him cannot be off by a single moment. Otherwise, the Naihe Bridge Granny would not have waited for so many years in vain.

  Moreover, the old turtle who had the power to rival the Naihe Bridge Granny was now trapped by her. Except for Zhan Zhao, she could do whatever she wanted without worrying about anyone else.

  Lu Xiaofeng went to see Gong Sun Ce, and coincidentally Gong Sun Ce also looked back at her. The two exchanged a glance, and they both knew that their guesses were the same.

  Gongsun Ce said to Bao Daren: "Sir, I'm afraid that Menghe Nainai's target is still you."

  Bao Gong's face was as dark as ink.

  "Xiao Lian, where is Grandpa Turtle?"

  Facing Lu Xiaofeng's sudden question, Jia Mudan Zhenxiang's face changed and she lowered her head, "Turtle Immortal Grandfather was trapped by Menghe Grandma in the Shangshu Mansion with a spell array."

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but slap the table and pointed at her: "Although you're not the first to make mistakes because of emotions, nor will you be the last. But a demon as stupid as you, I think there are few in the world."

  Who is this Menghe Old Woman? Do you dare believe her words?

  You don't believe in Guixian's words, but instead go listen to that old woman's provocation. You help her trap Guixian. If something happens to Guixian because of this, even if you can marry Zhang Zhen, will you be happy?

  Everyone stared at Lu Xiaofeng in shock as he suddenly became a bit violent, and then looked at the fake Mu Dan who was scolded to the point where he didn't dare lift his head, like falling into a five-mile fog.

  "Xiao Feng, don't get angry." Zhan Zhao spoke first.

  Xiaohe followed up, "Yes, miss, you're pregnant now and can't get angry."

  "It's all because she kept taking matters into her own hands and constantly interfering, why shouldn't I be angry?" Her family's little cat almost got sacrificed, how could she not be angry?

  Xiao Lian said: "I will rescue Grandpa Turtle."

  Lu Xiaofeng hummed, and for this infatuated carp spirit, he was really a bit angry. Although moved by her infatuation with Zhang Zhen, she had messed up the whole thing, which made people very angry.

  She sometimes finds it strange that in mythological stories, demons and monsters who want to repay kindness often like to offer their bodies. Like Bai Suzhen?

  Is there no other way to repay kindness except by offering one's body?

  Ten thousand people have families and homes, but you also want to pledge your body to someone who has a family?

  This is not repayment of kindness, this is probably revenge for kindness received.

  Moreover, humans and demons are on different paths, and it's really unacceptable to pledge one's body to each other. In the end, it will only lead to a tragic ending. Who do you think is to blame for this?

  Is heaven's law and heavenly way really heartless?

  The story structure of the play "Chasing Fish" is very reasonable. In the end, the carp spirit was helped by the Bodhisattva, shed its scales and transformed into a mortal body, and then lived a sweet life with Zhang Zhen as husband and wife.

  Of course, it can't be said that the plot here is unreasonable. At least the screenwriter still follows the basic principle of different paths for humans and demons, separating Xiao Lian and Zhang Zhen, a loving couple, and giving Zhang Zhen a predestined marriage.

  Zhan Zhao said: "How can Miss alone rescue Guixian?"

  Xiao Lian said: "Even if it means risking my life, I must rescue Grandfather Turtle to atone for my sins."

  "Zhan Mou is willing to lend Miss a helping hand."

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but rub his temples, this smelly cat! He had just managed to rescue him with great difficulty, and now he was eager to rush off and become a free punchbag.

  When drinking water, one should also think of its source.

  How can you not think about what I'm feeling as your wife right now?

  "Zhan Zhao."

  "Xiao Feng." Zhan Zhao's heart skipped a beat as he sensed the raging fire of anger burning within his wife.

  "Xiaohe, let's go back." Forget it, this cat is just like that, and probably can't be changed for the rest of its life.

  "Yes." When his own Miss ran wild, Xiao He had always been unconditionally obedient.

  "Xiao Feng——" Zhan Zhao looked at his wife with a guilty and apologetic expression, but the words that were on the tip of his tongue couldn't be spoken. Just now, she had shed tears for him out of worry, and now she was angry because he didn't care about himself, all because she cared about him, while he always neglected her feelings.

  Lu Xiaofeng walked straight to the door, but stopped when he was about to step out. Without turning his head, he said: "Zhan Zhao, you have your responsibilities to bear and your justice to uphold. There's nothing more I can say."

  But as your wife, I think I have the right to be angry with you for not taking care of your own safety.

  I also know that on this matter, the two of us will probably never see eye to eye in our lifetime. So, I can only hope that you'll occasionally take care of yourself too, it's your responsibility as a husband."

  As soon as she finished speaking, she didn't stay any longer and never looked back, walking straight away and leaving Kaifeng Prefecture.

  Gongsun Ce let out a soft sigh and said, "Zhan Huwei, the demonic poison on your body has just been removed. Even if you want to save someone, it's still better to rest for a while first."

  Bao Zheng also nodded slowly, indicating his agreement.

  "However, Guixian is trapped, and the lower side worries that delay will lead to changes."

  Xiao Lian nodded, she was also worried about it.

  Bao Zheng said: "Why don't we let Zhang Long and Zhao Hu accompany Zhan Huo to go together?"

  "Sir," Xian Zhao disagreed, "If the two of them follow you down, then only Wang Chao and Ma Han will be left by your side. The subordinate is worried..."

  "The safety of this prefecture is not a concern, and there's no need for excessive worry about guarding it."

  "Obeying orders."

  Finally, Xianzhao and Xiaolinger went to rescue Guixian who was trapped by Minghe Laolao. They were accompanied by Zhang Long and Zhao Hu, two of the four great marshals of Kaifeng Prefecture.

  "Miss, your husband and his sister have left."

  Lu Xiaofeng didn't say anything, he just nodded slightly.

  "Miss, since you're worried about your husband, why did you pretend to want to return to the Dowager's residence just now?"

  "Stay and I'll get even angrier."

  Miss - Xiao He suddenly understood Miss's behavior a little, because she knew she couldn't stop it, and because she couldn't stop it, or rather, she couldn't bear to stop it, so she was very angry, but didn't want to be angry with her husband, so she had no choice but to leave and sulk.

  "Are we going back to Tai Shifu's residence now?"

  "Going back is also worrying, it's better to go to Kaifeng Prefecture and wait for his news."

  It turns out that the young lady had just sent away the housekeeper and the sedan chair bearers with this intention in mind. At this time, even Xiaofang, who was usually gentle as a cat, couldn't help but feel some resentment towards her own husband.

  Lu Xiaofeng returned to Kaifeng Prefecture once again, and neither Bao Gong nor Gongsun Ce showed too much surprise on their faces. They were able to understand her feelings.

  After a long and tiring night, everyone was somewhat exhausted. Bao Gong then let the others in the mansion go to rest first.

  Gongsun Ce and Wang Chao, Ma Han and Lu Xiaofeng did not rest either, they were all waiting for news from Zhan Zhao and the others.

  Xiaohe went to brew a pot of hot tea for everyone to refresh their spirits.

  Just as the tea was being poured for everyone, a person suddenly appeared out of thin air in the great hall - Minghe Grandma.

  This person's appearance is exactly what Lu Xiaofeng previously described as the appearance of Menghe Nainai, which also explains her identity.

  "Bao Zheng, you've really fallen for it this time. Gone are the days of Xianzhi and that troublesome turtle. I wonder who can come to your rescue now." The River Styx Granny walked away with a self-satisfied smile.

  Wang Chao and Ma Han immediately drew their swords and stood in front of Bao Da Ren, saying in unison: "With us here, no one will be allowed to harm the master."

  Bao Zheng calmly looked at this suddenly appearing evil creature and said: "What kind of person are you?"

  "The River Styx Granny said: 'I am not human, or rather I am not a mortal, I am a demon.'"

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but laugh at the phrase "I'm not human", which somehow had a particularly comedic effect.

  The Queen of the Underworld heard the laughter, and only then did she divert her attention to glance at the young woman in the great hall. With just one glance, her expression changed greatly, and her footsteps halted.

  "It's you!"

  Everyone is puzzled.

  Lu Xiaofeng looked even more puzzled, "Have we met?"

  The old woman of Menghe carefully measured her with two eyes, and a hateful and repressed anger appeared on her face. "I didn't expect that there would be someone who looks so similar to her."

  Lu Xiaofeng raised an eyebrow but didn't ask any further questions, she instinctively felt it was better not to ask.

  "Your pure blood is indeed a rare and precious commodity, it seems that today's trip was not in vain." The expression on the face of the River Styx Granny became complacent.

  "Bao Zheng, you will die." However, her primary goal was still Bao Zheng, the reincarnation of Wenqu Xingjun, "After absorbing your essence and blood, I can dominate the demon world."

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but retort, "Then this Demon Realm is a bit too easy to dominate, isn't it?"

  "You're asking for it yourself, don't blame me." The old woman of the Nether River suddenly stretched out her finger, which instantly reached in front of Lu Xiaofeng's face.

  Just as the Old Lady of Nether River was about to touch Lu Xiaofeng, a fierce sword light burst out from her hand, and a stream of murderous aura shot straight at the Old Lady of Nether River.

  The expression on the face of Menghe's grandmother changed suddenly, and her face showed a look of surprise. "Fish Intestine Sword Spirit!" The sword that had experienced thousands of years of bloodshed and harvested countless lives - the Fish Intestine Sword was now shining brightly in Lu Xiaofeng's hand.

  The fierce and murderous aura emanating from Yuxing's sword forced the Menghe River Goddess to retreat in order to avoid its edge.

  This fish intestine sword is the most evil sword in the world. When the sword was created, Xue Zhuo, who was good at fortune-telling, looked at it and said: "It goes against reason and is not auspicious. It will kill its master, and its son will kill his father." It is a naturally rebellious and disorderly thing, and there are very few people in the world who can escape the influence of the sword's destiny and control this sword.

  Although it is unknown how much truth this legend holds, one thing is certain: the fish intestine sword is not easily wielded by anyone.

  In the long river of years, this sword has been passed down through the ages, changing hands countless times. The evil energy born on its surface grows with each passing day, while within it, a sword spirit gradually takes shape, awaiting the arrival of its chosen master.

  The sword spirit chooses its master, and its master is not affected by the sword's own destiny.

  The sword spirit does not recognize its master, then the fate of the person holding the sword will inevitably be affected, and ultimately end in tragedy.

  Although the Menghe Grandma was already a demon with great magical powers, she would still have some reservations when encountering fierce and evil sword spirits like the Fish Intestine Sword, and would not easily become enemies with them.

  "You are the master of Fish Intestine Sword!" Minghe Grandma was astonished, she did not expect that the sword spirit of Fish Intestine Sword would recognize such a weak woman as its master.

  "That's right."

  "Hmph, you're really lucky to have the Fish Intestine Sword Spirit protecting you. But Bao Zheng isn't so lucky... I can still absorb his vital energy to help me achieve my goal of becoming a tyrant..."

  "Old hag, there are three thousand years of essence and blood here, do you want to suck it or not?"

  At the same time as hearing this voice, Guixian's figure also appeared in the hall.

  Seeing Guixian appear, Lu Xiaofeng let out a sigh of relief in his heart, and finally returned to the plot flow. Otherwise, he really didn't know what unpredictable things would happen next.

  The River Styx's Granny saw the Turtle Immortal appear, and knew that today was destined to end in failure. In a fit of rage, she and the Turtle Immortal simultaneously transformed and left, going to find a place for a fierce duel.

  Heaven, Earth, Human, God, Devil and Monster each have their own way. Generally speaking, they will not disturb each other.

  The battle between the fairy and the demon, of course, also needs to find a suitable place to fight without any worries, full horsepower.

  This is Xiaofeng's understanding of the two pairs disappearing together.