TEMBMBIWB Chapter 51
by VolareAfter arriving in the Southern Sea, he had already flared up twice in just two days.
This was indeed something that had never happened before.
Sui Chunsheng told Elder Zhou You about this, and Zhou You stroked his beard, nodding, “That’s right, it must be something in this Southern Sea that is triggering your demon soul.”
Yue Shanglan was shocked, “A remnant of the Xiu Luo Clan?!”
Zhou You: “This old one does not know the specifics. It is best for the Little Immortal Lord Jianyi and the Divine Lord to leave here as soon as possible, lest there be a major disturbance.”
“This old one still has several patients waiting, so I shall take my leave first.”
Yue Shanglan was about to grab him, but who knew the old one would run so fast, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
He cursed inwardly, looked at the person on the bed, then at the youth beside him.
“Let’s go, we’ll all leave. This place isn’t safe.”
“Once your master wakes up, we will leave.”
Sui Chunsheng nodded, his gaze always on the person on the bed.
Yue Shanglan gritted his teeth, “I knew there was something wrong with Hua Zhi. He didn’t want to come here in the first place.”
White Deer Immortal furrowed his brows and slowly opened his eyes.
The youth immediately stepped forward, grabbing his hand.
“Master, Master.” He called out softly twice, his voice trembling slightly.
Tan Zhui glanced over, seeing the youth’s tear-filled eyes, and said rather helplessly, “Why are you crying again…”
He reached out to wipe the tears from the corners of the youth’s eyes, his voice still a little hoarse, “Don’t cry, good hibiscus, good child.”
Yue Shanglan came closer, anxiously asking, “Ah Zhui, how do you feel?”
Tan Zhui then noticed Yue Shanglan, his expression becoming more serious, “I’m fine.”
Yue Shanglan: “Look at you, making decisions on your own. You took that Hundred Turns Thousand Return Pill as if it was nothing, you scared us to death!”
Tan Zhui immediately looked at the youth’s expression, realizing that everyone knew, and suddenly felt a headache.
“Zhou You was here?” His voice held some anger.
He originally thought that Zhou You was someone who kept his mouth shut, but who knew he would sell him out like this.
Yue Shanglan knew what he was thinking, immediately saying, “What, you’re still angry? Why couldn’t you tell us? I’m your best friend. And Little Chunsheng is your only disciple.”
Tan Zhui forced a smile, “What’s the benefit of knowing this kind of thing? It just makes more people worry.”
Yue Shanglan was also a little angry, “I want to worry about you, can’t I?”
Tan Zhui saw that he was angry and lost his temper.
Sui Chunsheng, who was beside them, stopped Yue Shanglan, whispering, “Immortal, please speak a little softer… My master is still weak…”
Yue Shanglan paused, immediately glaring at him.
“You, you spineless one.”
Sui Chunsheng did not argue, simply saying, “Sit down and rest for a bit, keep your voice down.”
Yue Shanglan gritted his teeth, pouring himself a cup of tea to calm his anger.
Tan Zhui sat up, scaring Sui Chunsheng, who hurried to help him.
Tan Zhui couldn’t help but feel helpless, “Your master is already fine.”
Yue Shanglan rolled his eyes, “Anyone who didn’t know better would think your master just gave birth, and you’re taking care of his postpartum.”
White Deer Immortal’s eyes darkened, and the Fu Shou Sword suddenly pierced out, smashing the teacup in Yue Shanglan’s hand.
Yue Shanglan was startled, immediately realizing that he had been too careless with his words.
“You’re so petty, I can’t even say anything.”
He had no choice but to return to the main topic, “Just now, Zhou You was here. He said that something in this Southern Sea is stimulating the Xiu Luo Demon Soul within Little Chunsheng. This place cannot be stayed for long, at the very least, Little Chunsheng has to be sent away.”
Tan Zhui had already guessed last night that there was something wrong with the Southern Sea, so he said, “That’s fine, I’ll summon Hua Zhi in a bit, and we will bid farewell.”
Yue Shanglan: “What’s the point of bidding him farewell? He might be the one behind all this.”
Tan Zhui: “What benefit would it be to him to do so? Moreover, my old ailment was cured because of him, naturally I cannot neglect him.”
Yue Shanglan looked at Tan Zhui and then at Sui Chunsheng, unable to say anything, he had no choice but to hold it back.
When the White Deer Immortal had recovered his energy, he had a little immortal officer summon Immortal Hua Zhi.
Hua Zhi was surprised to hear that everyone was leaving.
“Why is this? Could it be that I have not taken care of everyone well enough, or that I have offended you in some way…”
Tan Zhui said, “It’s not that. It’s just that Hibiscus is not feeling well, and I want to take him back to recuperate.”
Hua Zhi looked at the youth beside him, “Little Immortal Lord’s complexion does indeed look unwell.”
“If that’s the case, then stay for one more night. Tonight we will have a grand banquet, and everyone can eat and drink their fill before leaving.”
Yue Shanglan said, “Little Chunsheng is afraid he cannot delay. Look at his pale face.”
As he said that, he glanced at Sui Chunsheng.
The youth immediately understood, tugging on Tan Zhui’s sleeve, leaning entirely on the White Deer Immortal, and coughing lightly, feigning illness.
“Oh my… dizzy…”
Yue Shanglan blinked, thinking that this child was acting too fake…
He quickly said, “Look, look, this child really cannot be delayed.”
Hua Zhi hesitated for a moment, then looked at the White Deer Immortal, “Divine Lord, just one night. I will start preparing right away. In an hour at most, we can have dinner, and then I will send you off. My mother… is still waiting to see the Divine Lord.”
“Otherwise, I can have someone send Little Immortal Lord back to Fangcun Mountain first.”
Tan Zhui hesitated, “Ah Sheng, you should go back to the Heavenly Medicine Sect with Yong Lan and Si Feng first. Let Elder Zhou You take care of you, and I will come find you after dinner.”
Sui Chunsheng pulled on his sleeve, “Master…”
Tan Zhui sighed softly, “Your health is important, don’t worry your master.”
The youth lowered his head, whispering, “Alright, your disciple will obey.”
Tan Zhui stroked his hair.
Hua Zhi quickly said, “That’s best. After dinner, I will have someone send the Divine Lord away.”
Yue Shanglan sighed softly, patting Sui Chunsheng’s shoulder, “Little Chunsheng, you go back with Yong Lan first, I will stay with Ah Zhui, everything will be fine.”
Sui Chunsheng looked at him.
Yong Lan beside them quickly said, “Little Immortal Lord, with Si Feng and me accompanying you, you won’t be lonely!”
Saying that, he nudged Si Feng with his shoulder, “Isn’t that right, Si Feng?”
Si Feng looked at the two of them, muttering a soft “hm.”
Sui Chunsheng forced a smile, and said nothing more.
Tan Zhui watched the Little Hibiscus Immortal board the Fei Luan, rippling away on a layer of water, standing in place for a long time before turning to leave.
The banquet in the Southern Sea had already been prepared. The White Deer Immortal and the Moonlight Immortal entered the banquet hall one after the other.
Tan Zhui was the first to notice the woman sitting upright at the front, dressed in extravagant finery, her face rosy and healthy, with no trace of illness.
Hua Zhi smiled, greeting the two to their seats.
“Divine Lord, this is my mother, Immortal Jiang Zi.” Hua Zhi said.
Tan Zhui stood up, making a proper bow, “Greetings, Immortal. This one is Tan Zhui, Divine Name White Deer.”
Immortal Jiang Zi quickly waved her hand, “No need for formalities, no need for formalities.”
After Tan Zhui slowly sat back down, he saw Yue Shanglan beside him leaning over, “By age, you’re a full ninety thousand years older than this Southern Sea Jiang Zi. You shouldn’t be bowing, lest you deplete her life.”
Tan Zhui glanced at him, “By seniority.”
Yue Shanglan was speechless, pouring himself a cup of wine and drinking it all in one go.
Jiang Zi didn’t hear what the two were saying, she simply smiled and said, “The arrival of the two Immortals from afar is a blessing to our Southern Sea. Don’t be reserved, eat and drink your fill!”
Tan Zhui and Yue Shanglan nodded slightly, accepting her words.
As soon as she finished speaking, a group of beautiful dancers came forward, the songs and tunes flowing, their dance steps swirling.
Hua Zhi sat beside Tan Zhui, occasionally placing a bite of food on his plate, but discovered that this White Deer Immortal seemed a little absent-minded.
Hua Zhi asked softly, “Is the Divine Lord not used to the food?”
Tan Zhui returned to his senses, smiling faintly, “The taste is acceptable.”
Hua Zhi scrutinized his expression, knowing that his mind was elsewhere, and said rather helplessly, “Divine Lord, rest assured, Little Immortal Lord should already be back at the Heavenly Medicine Sect.”
Tan Zhui, exposed, no longer concealed his feelings, only saying, “I am truly sorry, I’ve been unable to put my heart at ease since he was young.”
Hua Zhi smiled, “Divine Lord, where do such words come from? It was I who insisted that the Divine Lord stay, the Divine Lord has already given Hua Zhi face.”
“Divine Lord, this sweet fruit wine is exceptionally delicious, why not try some? Consider it an appetizer.”
As he spoke, he filled a bowl and handed it to Tan Zhui.
Tan Zhui looked down at it, the white jade shell filled with a bowl of blood-red fruit wine, carrying a fragrant scent, and seeming to taste quite good.
The White Deer Immortal picked up the white jade shell, lowered his head to smell the sweet fragrance, and took a light sip.
It was indeed sweet and sour, with an excellent taste.
In a moment of greed, he drank a few more mouthfuls.
Yue Shanglan was engrossed in the wine, not even the dancers attracting his attention, a rare occurrence.
In a blink of an eye, the dances ended, and the banquet was drawing to a close.
Tan Zhui felt somewhat tired, perhaps because there was some wine added to the sweet fruit wine, he looked down and blamed himself for being greedy.
He took two sobering pills, slowly standing up.
Immortal Jiang Zi had left her seat midway through the banquet, citing that she was not feeling well. He could only bid farewell to Hua Zhi.
Hua Zhi smiled, bowing, “Thank you for honoring me, Divine Lord. I will see the Divine Lord onto the Fei Luan.”
As soon as the White Deer Immortal stood up, he felt a severe dizziness, and the two sobering pills had not relieved it.
Hua Zhi smiled, “Divine Lord, let me help you.”
Tan Zhui smiled, “No need, Ah Lan will help me.”
Hua Zhi tilted his head, “But Immortal Yue Shanglan is probably asleep.”
Tan Zhui looked over, and sure enough, he saw Yue Shanglan already drunk, passed out on the table.
He immediately realized that something was wrong, composed himself, gritting his teeth to stay awake.
However, everything in front of him became increasingly blurry, until even Hua Zhi’s light purple robes became a hazy blur, and his figure began to sway.
Hua Zhi stood there, his smile unwavering.
“Divine Lord, sleep, sleep well.”
Tan Zhui knew he had fallen into a trap, instinctively thinking of his beloved disciple, and gritting his teeth said, “Hibiscus…”
Hua Zhi leaned closer, softly saying, “What did the Divine Lord say?”
Tan Zhui suddenly grabbed his collar, his brows cold, his tone sinister, “Hibiscus, don’t touch him.”
Hua Zhi’s laughter was soft, filled with incredulous mockery.
“Divine Lord, you are too perceptive, hahahahaha…”
He slowly reached out, caressing the White Deer Immortal’s cheek, the jade-like texture making him unable to put it down.
“Don’t worry, I won’t hurt him… Divine Lord, you should worry about yourself.”
Tan Zhui’s consciousness was gradually fading, but he still refused to let go of Hua Zhi’s collar.
“If you dare touch him, there will be no survivors beneath the Southern Sea.”
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