Chapter 9: The Lady in Distress

Wei Ziqing clutched his chest, and his already pale face became even paler.

Although Lu Qingdu was only a Third-Class expert, Wei Ziqing’s own internal injuries were quite severe. Now that his Inner Energy had surged again, his condition worsened further.

Turning to look at Lu Qingdu’s corpse, a cruel expression flashed across Wei Ziqing’s face.

Although it was his first time killing someone, for some reason, he felt no fear at all.

Human life was like grass; it was like this in reality, and it was even more so in the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes.

“Lu Qingdu is dead. It might be fine for a day or two, but he will be discovered sooner or later. I must find a way to dispose of this body quickly!”

Looking at Lu Qingdu’s corpse, Wei Ziqing’s expression became solemn. He endured the chaotic Inner Energy in his body and was about to handle the corpse when a soft giggle suddenly reached his ears.

“So, is this the so-called Quanzhen Sect? I thought those smelly Daoists of the Quanzhen Sect were all people who acted superior, but it turns out such filthy things as killing for loot and destroying evidence also happen here!”

Wei Ziqing was shocked. He was not shocked because someone had suddenly appeared, but because the person who appeared before him caused his expression to change drastically.

It was a woman dressed as a Daoist nun, but she was beautiful, sexy, and cold. Under the moonlight, she held a white fly-whisk, and a hint of murderous intent lingered between her brows.

Beside the nun, there was also a pretty young girl.

A nun and a girl; the identities of these two were obvious: Li Mochou and her disciple Hong Lingbo!

“The great Scarlet Serpent Fairy Li Mochou, I didn’t expect you to come to the back mountain of our Quanzhen Sect. You truly are a rare guest!” Wei Ziqing’s whole body tightened as he secretly stayed alert against Li Mochou, though his face remained calm.

“Oh, you know my name?” Li Mochou was slightly stunned, and then a curious look appeared on her face. “You know I am Li Mochou, yet you dare speak to me like that. Are you truly not afraid that I will kill you?”

Wei Ziqing smiled slightly but said nothing. However, anyone could notice that upon hearing those words, Wei Ziqing’s body had already shifted several times unconsciously, moving into the most suitable defensive posture.

“Master, we should leave!” Hong Lingbo looked at Wei Ziqing, saw the killing intent on Li Mochou’s face, and couldn’t help but give a reminder.

Hearing Hong Lingbo’s words, Li Mochou looked coldly at Wei Ziqing and then nodded to Hong Lingbo. “Let’s go. We will go meet that little brat first!”

Li Mochou left!

Only then did Wei Ziqing’s tense body relax.

Li Mochou killed indiscriminately. Putting aside the fact that he was currently a Peak Second-Rate Expert, he was suffering from severe internal injuries. If Li Mochou really wanted to kill him, he would be in real danger.

But why did Li Mochou appear here?

Suddenly remembering the words Li Mochou said before she left, his expression became complex. “Is she coming for Little Dragon Maiden?”

Wei Ziqing told himself that the matter between Li Mochou and Little Dragon Maiden had nothing to do with him. He only came to the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes to stay for three years; he was just a passerby.

But then he thought of that exquisite, snowy-white, cold, and plain face of the woman.

After a long time, as if he had made some decision, he ignored Lu Qingdu’s corpse on the ground and quickly ran in the direction behind the Ancient Tomb.

…

“Master, Senior Brother Lu Qingdu is dead!” Inside the Quanzhen Sect, a Daoist looked at Zhao Zhijing with a panicked expression.

Hearing this, Zhao Zhijing, who had been relaxed, suddenly changed his expression and hurriedly asked, “Qingdu is dead? What happened? Tell me quickly!”

“Chief Disciple Senior Brother Zhen Zhibing saw the Scarlet Serpent Fairy Li Mochou run to the Forbidden Grounds of the back mountain tonight and discovered Senior Brother Lu Qingdu’s corpse. Senior Brother Lu Qingdu was murdered by Li Mochou!” The disciple’s face was full of righteous indignation.

Li Mochou!

Hearing this, Zhao Zhijing’s face became flustered.

He knew about Li Mochou’s murderous reputation. He himself was only a Second-Class expert; how could he not tremble upon hearing the fame of Li Mochou?

However, because the disciple was there, Zhao Zhijing pretended to be calm and asked, “Where is Zhen Zhibing now?”

“After Chief Senior Brother discovered that Li Mochou killed Senior Brother Qingdu, he sent people to notify the Sect Leader and others. Now the Sect Leader and others have led many disciples to the Ancient Tomb to capture that demon!”

“The Sect Leader and the others went too?” Zhao Zhijing narrowed his eyes, then his body shook, and he shouted with righteous anger, “What a demon! She dares to kill my disciple. I will make her pay in blood! Come, follow me to the Ancient Tomb to demand the person!”

…

Back mountain of Quanzhen, at the entrance of the Living Dead Tomb.

Under the moonlight, Little Dragon Maiden wore white clothes. Her face was extremely pale, and blood overflowed from the corners of her mouth. Her slightly lowered palm was pitch black, clearly showing she was severely injured.

In front of her, Li Mochou held her fly-whisk and looked at Little Dragon Maiden coldly, full of mockery.

“Junior Sister, I didn’t expect that after such a short time, your power would become so great. These skills are almost equal to mine. But Junior Sister, you know why I am here. Hand over the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra. It’s for your own good and for my good, how about it?”

Little Dragon Maiden’s expression did not change at all. She just looked at Li Mochou plainly. However, Yang Guo, who was being held by Hong Lingbo on the side, struggled violently and shouted at Li Mochou.

“You bad person! You are despicable and shameless! You actually captured me to threaten my Madam! You even used poison! You are not human! Let me go, I will kill you!”

As it turned out, Little Dragon Maiden had been hit by Li Mochou’s Five Poison Divine Palm. The reason for this was that Li Mochou had captured Yang Guo to threaten Little Dragon Maiden!

“You brat, shut up!” Hong Lingbo shouted at Yang Guo and then placed a short sword against Yang Guo’s neck, immediately making him stop his angry struggling!

Little Dragon Maiden did not speak and continued to look at Li Mochou coldly. Her face showed no hint of her inner thoughts, which made Li Mochou feel slightly uncertain. “Junior Sister, do you really want to watch this boy die before your eyes?”

Hearing this, Little Dragon Maiden finally sighed softly. “Senior Sister, everyone must die. Whether it is early or late, what is the difference? If you want to kill him, then kill him. Why say more?”

Back when Granny died at the hands of those Daoists, she had promised Granny to take care of Yang Guo. Now, if Yang Guo truly died at the hands of her Senior Sister, then this was simply his fate!

If he really died, then she would simply avenge him!

Disappointment and fear appeared on Yang Guo’s face. He had not expected that his Madam would care so little about his life or death, just as she had been with Granny in the past.

“Junior Sister, you…” Li Mochou was furious. “Do you mean that for the sake of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, you don’t even want this boy’s life? In that case, don’t blame me for being heartless!”

Since using Yang Guo to threaten Little Dragon Maiden failed, Li Mochou decided to take it by force!

At worst, she would kill Little Dragon Maiden and search the Ancient Tomb for the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra herself. She didn’t believe that the manual wasn’t inside the Ancient Tomb!

After speaking, she suddenly leaped up. The fly-whisk in her hand made a whistling sound as it tore through the air, rushing toward Little Dragon Maiden with sharp killing intent.

Both were First-Class experts, and their skills were naturally terrifying. Usually, Little Dragon Maiden would indeed be no match for Li Mochou!

However, because of Wei Ziqing, Little Dragon Maiden had obtained the Quanzhen heart method, and her strength had surged, making her almost equal to Li Mochou.

But, because she had been hit by the Five Poison Divine Palm while trying to save Yang Guo, Little Dragon Maiden was caught in a gap after a few rounds. She was struck by a palm from Li Mochou and was sent flying backward.

“Madam…” Yang Guo was desperate and let out an urgent cry. But Li Mochou didn’t care about Yang Guo. Seeing Little Dragon Maiden injured, killing intent appeared in her eyes, and she immediately threw the Soul-Freezing Silver Needles to take Little Dragon Maiden’s life.

Little Dragon Maiden’s face was extremely pale. The severe injury and poison had already caused her to lose the ability to move. Now, seeing the Soul-Freezing Silver Needles whistling toward her, her expression remained unchanged, but she closed her eyes.

However, after waiting for a long time, she didn’t feel the needles enter her body. She opened her eyes and was stunned. Not only her, but Li Mochou, Hong Lingbo, and Yang Guo were all the same.

Between Little Dragon Maiden and Li Mochou, a white figure stood there, his face full of solemnity and determination.

On the long sword held across his chest, several Soul-Freezing Silver Needles had pierced the blade and were stuck there. At this moment, the back of the man in white looked so admirable and so tall!