EBE Chapter 342 Desperate to save lives, the Holy Princess is enraged.
Chapter 342 Desperate to save lives, the Holy Princess is enraged.
Upon hearing this, Song Jiuxian stroked his beard and burst into laughter.
"I never imagined it would even alarm one of the Twelve Holy Maidens of the Spirit Kingdom. Hahaha..."
The old beggar has come uninvited, disturbing the peace of the Spirit Kingdom. Please forgive him, Holy Princess!
After saying that, another burst of hearty laughter echoed across the open fields.
When Shanzi and the others heard Song Jiuxian mention the "twelve holy maidens," they all showed expressions of confusion.
The group looked at each other, their brows furrowed with confusion.
Doesn't the Spirit Kingdom only have nine Spirit Stars?
Why would Song Jiuxian say there were twelve?
So where are the other three?
Chen Junxuan immediately ran to Song Jiuxian's side.
His face was full of worry as he asked with concern, "Master, how are you? Are you injured?"
Song Jiuxian raised his hand and flicked his forehead lightly with his finger.
Then he laughed and scolded, "Your master is a dignified expert at the peak of the Great Yuan Realm."
How could it be shaken by a mere child who has just entered the Middle Yuan Realm?
That little bit of force wasn't even enough to loosen up my muscles.
Chen Junxuan touched his forehead, smiled awkwardly, and dared not say anything more.
Qi Lingxing stepped forward, cupped his hands in a respectful bow to Song Jiuxian, and said, "I was unaware that the former leader had come to Ling Kingdom. I apologize for not being able to welcome you properly."
Song Jiuxian waved his hand and said casually, "No need to put on airs with this old beggar. I'm just taking a stroll, so you don't need to be so formal."
After saying that, he glanced at Shanzi, Daya and the others, and finally his gaze fell on Xiaoman, who was being supported by Qilingxing, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
"Not bad, not bad! Your Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms technique is much stronger than those two little girls, Shui'er. You are truly a force to be reckoned with."
Xiaoman's face was still a little pale. Upon hearing this, she managed a weak smile as a way of thanking him.
Seeing this, Qi Lingxing invited, "Old Master, why don't you come inside, sit down, have a cup of hot tea, and we can talk about it slowly after we sit down?"
Song Jiuxian's eyes lit up, and he waved his hand: "No need for tea, the old beggar doesn't like that stuff. Do you have any wine here?"
Chess Spirit Star smiled: "With the old leader here, how could we forget to have some wine?"
Upon hearing this, Song Jiuxian burst into laughter, his voice hearty: "Good! Good! It's still the Holy Princess who understands this old beggar!"
Then he said to Chen Junxuan, "Come on, come on! Come in with your master for a drink!"
He took the lead and walked into the courtyard, his steps light and brisk, showing no signs of old age.
Shanzi and the others then gathered around Xiaoman.
Several people inquired about his injuries with concern.
"Xiaoman, how are you? Are you hurt anywhere?"
Daya reached out and took his pulse to check it.
Then he said, "It's nothing serious!"
Xiaoman shook her head: "It's nothing, just that my internal energy is severely depleted. I'll be fine after a few days of rest."
Everyone was relieved and escorted him back into the courtyard.
The guests and hosts took their seats, and Shanzi had already turned around to fetch a jar of fine wine when he came in.
Da Tou then served several plates of delicate pastries and a pot of hot tea.
Shanzi first filled the rough porcelain bowl in front of Song Jiuxian with wine. The wine was clear and carried a faint bamboo fragrance.
The moment it was poured out, a rich aroma of wine filled the air.
As soon as the seal on the wine jar was lifted, Song Jiuxian's eyes narrowed as he smelled the aroma emanating from it.
He exclaimed repeatedly, "Hmm! It's top-grade Zhuqing wine! Fine wine, truly fine wine! This old beggar hasn't tasted this for over ten years."
Without any hesitation, he picked up the bowl on the table and took a big gulp.
He didn't care that some wine dripped down his chin; he wiped it with his sleeve, his face full of contentment.
Cheng Peng watched from the side, still seething with anger at being so easily defeated.
Seeing him so relaxed, she couldn't help but retort, "Is it delicious? This is a unique wine from our Ling Kingdom; you can't find it anywhere else."
Song Jiuxian naturally sensed the barb in his words, but he wasn't annoyed.
Instead, she went along with his words and said, "Indeed, the last time the old beggar drank this bamboo green tea was when he happened to drink it while passing through the territory of the Ling Kingdom."
"Having traveled far and wide over the years, I have never tasted anything like this again. The wine of Ling Kingdom truly lives up to its reputation."
Cheng Peng intended to retort, but unexpectedly, he went along with the praise.
There was no follow-up for a moment; he was so angry that his cheeks puffed up, like a frog that had exploded with rage.
Seeing this, Song Jiuxian drank the wine in his bowl in one gulp, put down the bowl, and poured himself a full bowl.
Only then did he slowly begin to explain why he and his disciple had come to the Spirit Kingdom.
Only then did everyone realize that Song Jiuxian and his apprentice had met Shui'er and Xiaohe in Gu Xuanchao more than three years ago.
What they found even more unbelievable was that Chen Junxuan had become Song Jiuxian's disciple, and it was Shui'er and the other person who brought them together.
Later, Shui'er and Xiaohe went to Jiaxian County to meet up with Daya and Xiaoyue.
However, Song Jiuxian and his disciples were not citizens of the Ling Kingdom.
The war between Ling Kingdom and Gu Xuan Dynasty was in full swing, so it was not appropriate for them to get involved.
In addition, Chen Junxuan and his group were originally going to Gu Xuanchao to trade.
After the matter is completed, we must return to Sichao; the itinerary has already been set.
Chen Junxuan finally parted ways with Shui'er and Xiao He.
Before they left, they agreed to come to Ling Kingdom to visit them whenever they had time.
After hearing this, Shanzi and the others suddenly realized what was going on.
Shanzi stood up and bowed solemnly to Song Jiuxian.
"I see. On behalf of Shui'er and Xiao He, I thank you both for your concern."
Song Jiuxian waved his hand and laughed, "Hey, what's there to worry about?"
The old beggar had nothing better to do, and since he hadn't visited the Spirit Kingdom in many years, he figured he might as well come and join in the fun.
Daya chimed in, "No matter what, we are very grateful that the old man and your disciple remember Shui'er and Xiaohe."
Chen Junxuan, who had been unable to contain himself for a long time, saw that they had finished speaking for the time being.
He quickly asked, "Where are Xiaohe and Shui'er now? Why can't I see them?"
Shanzi's smile faded slightly, and he sighed, saying, "The two of them were punished by the Spirit King and imprisoned."
Without the Spirit King's order, we cannot leave yet; it has been almost two months now.
"What?" Chen Junxuan stood up abruptly, his face full of astonishment and anger.
"What did they do wrong to deserve this treatment!"
No wonder I couldn't find them anywhere in the city for the past two weeks!
Song Jiuxian paused, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
He looked at Shanzi and asked, "So, you're planning to go to the palace to rescue them now?"
Upon hearing Song Jiuxian's words, Chen Junxuan became even more anxious.
He clenched his fist and said, "I don't care about any Spirit King or anything, I'm going to rescue them right now!"
Upon hearing his words, Qi Lingxing's expression darkened instantly, and he unleashed a fierce burst of internal energy to attack him.
Then he roared, "How dare you! How dare you speak so casually about the Spirit King!"