Chapter: 321 Senior Brother, Dragnet
In front of the eastern gate of Tianan City, there was Humen Street bustling with activity. The streets were unusually lively, filled with vendors and hawkers selling their wares along the sidewalks,
“Just forged silver scale armor, guaranteed to withstand attacks from seventh-level monsters. A must-have for any traveler!”
“Freshly baked roast chicken~~Made with old hens raised on quality grains.”
Feng Yudie, who had been wandering the streets bored, perked up at the mention of “roast chicken.” Without hesitation, she made her way to the roast chicken stall, pulling out a few coins and tossing them over.
“Boss, one chicken, please!”
Perched casually on her shoulder, Xiao Tian couldn’t help but sigh when he saw this,
“Yudie, can’t you aim a bit higher? You’re almost at the late stage of foundation building, yet you’re still fixated on eating roast chicken. Can’t you develop a different interest?”
Feng Yudie glanced at him and saw that nobody was nearby, and the stall owner wasn’t paying attention, so she whispered,
“Food is essential! Just because I’m on a special diet doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy some good food. And roast chicken is delicious.”
Xiao Tian blinked mischievously, raising an eyebrow with a smirk,
“Let’s try something different.”
“What do you suggest?”
“Anping! He’s delicious. If you don’t believe me, take a bite. Sweet, juicy, much better than your roast chicken.”
Feng Yudie gave him a strange look, then simply ignored him, taking the oilcloth-wrapped roast chicken from the boss and tearing off a leg to enjoy.
“Ha-ha… Hot, hot, hot…”
Xiao Tian shrugged helplessly, then turned to look at the inn not far away. Ye Anping was currently on the ground floor of that inn.
For ten days, he had accompanied Pei Lianxue around Tainan City every morning. At noon, they would join Xiao Yunluo on the inn’s first floor, waiting for the arrival of the demonic cultivator he had mentioned earlier.
Additionally, the street was now effectively a trap, with Heavenly Execution Court disciples scattered among the vendors on both sides.
It could be said that escape for any demon cultivator, even one in the Nascent Soul stage, was impossible.
However, Ye Anping had previously mentioned to Feng Yudie and others that two people should come—a man and a woman. The woman was a cultivator in the early stage of core formation, and the man was in the middle stage of foundation building.
Although Ye Anping hadn’t elaborated much, neither Feng Yudie nor Xiao Yunluo questioned his decision, trusting that he had his reasons.
However, with the demon clan nearing the city and the Heavenly Execution Court already short-staffed, the exhaustion among the stationed disciples was palpable.
“Why haven’t they come yet? We’ve been waiting for over ten days.”
“If Anping said they would come, then they will. When has he ever been wrong about these things?”
“It’s getting a bit dull, though. Junior Sister Pei has been with Young Master Ye all this time, and I haven’t had much chance to talk to her. Why doesn’t Young Master Ye spend more time with Senior Sister Xiao, going for a stroll?”
Xiao Tian glanced at her expressionlessly but suddenly felt it was an issue.
With Pei Lianxue always by Ye Anping’s side, Yudie had no opportunity to spend time alone with him.
At this rate, would it take ages for them to truly open up to each other and become one?
“Hmm… It’s definitely something to consider.”
“What? What’s the matter?”
Xiao Tian nodded solemnly, furrowing his brow.
“When will you and Anping be able to be open with each other and become partners?”
“…”
Feng Yudie was happily munching on her roasted chicken when she heard Xiao Tian’s remark. Suddenly, the chicken seemed less appetizing, and she couldn’t help but wonder—Ye Anping clearly said he wouldn’t become a Daoist couple with me, so why is Xiao Tian still trying to set us up?
Unfortunately, Junior Sister Pei couldn’t see Xiao Tian.
If only Junior Sister Pei could see Xiao Tian and Ye Anping couldn’t, then Xiao Tian might try to bring them together…
“Ehehehe~~Ehehehe…”
Hearing Feng Yudie’s giggles, Xiao Tian was shocked and then promptly kicked her in the head again.
“Ouch! Why are you kicking me again?”
“Although I don’t know what you’re thinking, stop it! Silly Yudie.”
“Go away, go back to Young Master Ye. You only know how to kick me when you’re with me. Why don’t you kick Young Master Ye?”
“He’s not stupid.”
“Then am I stupid?”
“Stupid.”
Feng Yudie pouted and turned her head away, sulking, “That’s because you made me stupid! Humph~”
Xiao Tian choked back a laugh, his eyes twitching, unsure how to respond. He sighed and lay back on Feng Yudie’s forehead, using it as a pillow while basking in the sun.
At that moment, two black horses raced past them. Feng Yudie instinctively looked up at the riders, but they were silhouetted against the light, and their faces were obscured by their hats. She couldn’t make out their features. However, she did see the woman’s red eyes.
Their gazes met for a moment before quickly parting.
As the two black horses passed, Feng Yudie stopped in her tracks, furrowing her brow and looking back.
“… …”
Xiao Tian, noticing her pause, raised his head and followed her gaze to the two black horses. He furrowed his brows and asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Xiao Tian, did you sense anything from that person just now?”
“Hmm!” Xiao Tian tilted his head, focused his gaze on the woman with the bamboo hat on the black horse, and suddenly realized, “A man and a woman, the woman is in the early stage of core formation, and the man is in the middle stage of foundation establishment. These are the two people Anping mentioned.”
Upon hearing this, Feng Yudie was slightly surprised. She hadn’t immediately recognized the two as the demon cultivators Ye Anping mentioned, but…
“No… I mean, Xiaotian, did you sense anything from her?”
“No…”
Xiao Tian paused momentarily, looked at the woman again, then quickly kicked Feng Yudie in the head, grabbed her hair, and asked, “Yudie, don’t tell me you’re interested in her! She’s a demonic cultivator!”
“What?” Feng Yudie recoiled, “Why would I be interested in her? Although she’s a girl, she seems pretty good-looking…”
“Hey~~ Yudie! Don’t go easy on her just because she’s a girl. Anping said you must go all out, preferably with a single blow to kill her. Got it!”
“I understand! I am completely devoted to Junior Sister Pei, but…” Feng Yudie hesitated momentarily, then stamped her foot firmly, “Oh well, there’s just a strange feeling, I can’t put it into words! Anyway, I’ll ask Young Master Ye later. Let’s go.”
“Then let’s set up the ambush. Remember what Young Master Ye said! After Xiao and he execute the first strike and force the two individuals out of the inn, you and Pei will activate the formation to surround them. After that, hand over the formation maintenance to the Heavenly Execution Court Disciple, and you and Pei will attack together!”
“I got it! We’ve practiced it many times, so no problem.”
Feng Yudie glanced at the roast chicken she hadn’t finished eating, reluctantly threw it away, took out her spirit sword from the storage bag, and snapped her fingers.
Snap—
After a light snap, the Heavenly Execution Court disciples who were previously mingling among the street vendors instantly wiped the smiles off their faces. They swiftly took out their spirit guns from their storage bags and quickly cleared the street of passersby. They also instructed the city guard to close the eastern gate of Tainan City.
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