191: Chapter 71 The matter is settled, but undercurrents remain.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the servants of Guiyun Village returned from their search with no results.

The place was only so large, and Medicine Master Huang had seen the entire process. He said to Mei Chaofeng, "The Nine Yin Manual is indeed not here."

Mei Chaofeng remained silent and had no choice but to leave.

As soon as she left, Medicine Master Huang turned to look at Huang Rong. "Ronger, come back to Peach Blossom Island with me."

Huang Rong refused without a second thought. "I won't. I haven't had enough fun yet. I'm going to find Brother Jing's enemy with him, and then I'll go to Peach Blossom Island with him."

Medicine Master Huang felt the veins on his forehead throbbing, wishing he could strike Guo Jing dead on the spot.

He said coldly, "If you don't come back with me, I'll kill this kid right now!"

"You only know how to bully me. I'm ignoring you!"

Huang Rong glared at Medicine Master Huang with resentment, turned around, and used her Lightness Skill to run away.

Medicine Master Huang's face darkened, and he quickly gave chase.

Guo Jing also wanted to chase after Huang Rong, but he was stopped by Zhu Cong and Han Xiaoying.

Then, Zhu Cong said, "Jinger, the friction between that father and daughter started because of you. If you follow them, you'll only cause more trouble."

Han Xiaoying also added, "Huang Rong and Island Master Huang are father and daughter; he won't actually do anything to her."

Guo Jing felt this made sense and reluctantly gave up.

With that, the matter was temporarily concluded.

Seeing that there was nothing else happening, Meng Li said his goodbyes and took Mu Nianci to rest.

The next morning.

After Meng Li finished washing up, he and Mu Nianci were about to go for breakfast. Just as they arrived, they heard Guo Jing's surprised voice: "Ronger, you're back!"

The two followed the sound and saw that Huang Rong had indeed returned.

Meng Li was somewhat surprised.

Medicine Master Huang actually failed to catch Huang Rong?

On second thought, he guessed that Huang Rong must have used some "extreme" method, like jumping into a river.

Medicine Master Huang would have had no choice but to let her leave.

He couldn't possibly push his precious daughter to a dead end over a small spat.

Huang Rong smiled and greeted Guo Jing and Mu Nianci, then walked up to Meng Li and said, "Elder Brother Meng, my father is dissatisfied with the result of his previous fight with you. He wants to invite you to Peach Blossom Island in a month for another match."

"You're so powerful, surely you won't refuse?"

Meng Li rolled his eyes at her. "If you want me to protect Guo Jing in a month, you can just say so. There's no need to be so indirect."

"So you agree?" Huang Rong said happily.

"Mm." Meng Li nodded.

He did indeed plan to visit Peach Blossom Island. However, his primary goal wasn't to protect Guo Jing, but to see if he could obtain the Nine Yin Manual - Upper Volume from the Old Imp.

If he went alone, it would attract Medicine Master Huang's attention and be inconvenient.

If he went with Guo Jing a month later, things would be more convenient.

Because, if things went as expected, Ouyang Feng would bring Ouyang Ke to Peach Blossom Island to propose marriage in order to plot for the Nine Yin Manual.

However, thinking of the original story's subsequent developments, Meng Li intended to find time to get himself a sturdy boat.

He didn't want to end up stranded on a deserted island.

Huang Rong didn't know what Meng Li was thinking. Seeing him agree, her heart was finally at ease.

Although she was confident in protecting Guo Jing, having Meng Li as an extra layer of security made her even more certain.

The Jiangnan Six Monsters also felt relieved one after another.

Mu Nianci, on the other hand, didn't have much of a reaction because Meng Li had told her last night that he wanted to visit Peach Blossom Island.

After breakfast, everyone bid farewell to Lu Chengfeng.

Meng Li inquired about the damage caused last night and paid for it all.

After leaving Guiyun Village, Zhu Cong said to Guo Jing, "Jinger, the few of us came out to find you at the request of Hua Zheng. Do you want to come with us to see her and explain the situation, or do you have other plans?"

Ke Zhene and the others said nothing, waiting for Guo Jing's reply.

In the past, they would have made the decision for Guo Jing directly. But after the events of last night, they realized that Guo Jing had grown up.

Not only did his Martial Arts surpass theirs, but he also had the responsibility a man should have.

Therefore, their attitude towards Guo Jing had quietly changed, and they no longer made decisions on his behalf.

Guo Jing was unaware of this. Hearing the question, he thought for a moment and said, "Masters, I only know that Duan Tiande is in the Central Plains, but I don't know his specific location. I'm afraid time will be tight to find him and get my revenge within a month. Furthermore, the trip to Peach Blossom Island in a month is a matter of life and death."

"So, I won't go to see Hua Zheng for now."

"If I have avenged my grievance and returned safely in a month, I will find an opportunity to see her then."

"Please explain my situation to Hua Zheng for me."

The Jiangnan Six Monsters looked at each other and nodded one by one.

Thus, Zhu Cong said, "Alright, then it's settled. We will also help inquire about Duan Tiande's whereabouts."

"Once there is news, we will find a way to send word to you."

"Okay," Guo Jing replied softly.

"Then we'll be going now." After Zhu Cong spoke, he cupped his hands toward Meng Li and Mu Nianci. "Young Hero Meng, Miss Mu, we shall part here."

"Take care, everyone."

"Take care."

After the Jiangnan Six Monsters left, Huang Rong looked at Mu Nianci and Meng Li. "Sister Mu, Elder Brother Meng, where do you plan to go next?"

Meng Li and Mu Nianci glanced at each other, then he said, "With only a month, it's too late to return to Shanyin and then head to Peach Blossom Island. I plan to take Nianci to the seaside for a bit. Then we can go to Peach Blossom Island with you."

Then, as if remembering something, he suggested, "If you're looking for Duan Tiande, you might want to check out Liyang."

Guo Jing's gaze sharpened. "Liyang? Could it be that Duan Tiande is there?!"

Meng Li replied, "Last night, I had a sudden whim and did some calculations. I calculated that certain matters will have a resolution in Liyang."

"Whether Duan Tiande is there or not, I'm not certain."

"Then Ronger and I will go to Liyang to look. We don't have any leads right now anyway," Guo Jing decided immediately.

Huang Rong was a bit skeptical about this, but she didn't say anything.

Just as Guo Jing said, they had no leads now, so they might as well try their luck in nearby Liyang.

Mu Nianci didn't say anything either.

Afterward, the four of them agreed on a meeting place and parted ways.

Guo Jing and Huang Rong went to Liyang to find Duan Tiande.

Meng Li and Mu Nianci continued their travels toward the seaside.

Shortly after they separated, a major event occurred at White Camel Mountain in the Western Regions—Ouyang Feng had emerged from seclusion!

In the main hall of White Camel Mountain.

Ouyang Feng looked at the newly obtained Poisonous Snake Staff in his hand as if admiring a peerless treasure, unable to put it down.

Ouyang Ke tried to attract Ouyang Feng's attention with words of concern, but he was dismissed as being noisy.

In desperation, Ouyang Ke had to use his trump card: "Uncle, your nephew wishes to marry Huang Rong, the daughter of Eastern Evil Medicine Master Huang."

Ouyang Feng said without even looking up, "Medicine Master Huang's daughter is indeed a match for you. However, I remember telling you to practice your Martial Arts diligently and stay away from romantic affairs. Don't bother me with such things. It seems you haven't listened at all."

Ouyang Ke said, "This time, your nephew is not entirely doing this for romance, but rather to help Uncle obtain the Nine Yin Manual."

Hearing the four words 'Nine Yin Manual', Ouyang Feng's attention finally shifted from the snake staff.

He turned to look at Ouyang Ke. "Where is the Nine Yin Manual?"

Ouyang Ke replied, "In the hands of Eastern Evil Medicine Master Huang."

"If your nephew can marry Huang Rong, Uncle's acquisition of the Nine Yin Manual will surely be within reach."