amaotonovel Chapter 601 The Battle for the Holy Maiden
Chapter 601 The Battle for the Holy Maiden
"Back to Lotus Palace? You're not kidding?" Lin Ping stared at Guo Zhixi in disbelief.
From her perspective, she should have returned to Huizhou Prefecture at this time.
Could it be... that she doesn't like me anymore?
Lin Ping felt somewhat disappointed.
“Do I look like I’m joking? I’ve never been this serious before. Let’s go back together and ask our master; she will definitely help us,” Guo Zhixi said firmly.
That's true. The Peak Master of Cold Moon Peak has treated the three of them well. If they were to join forces and plead together, it might not be ineffective.
After all, she is the peak master and has a certain say in the Lotus Palace. As long as she intervenes in this matter, Luo Shaoyin probably won't be too troubled.
After a brief discussion, the two happily made a decision and prepared to set off immediately.
Lin Ping's drunken state vanished without a trace.
When the mind is clear and bright, a person is also spiritually enlightened.
Seeing that he was able to cheer up again, Guo Zhixi also smiled.
Although he didn't cheer up because of himself, he did cheer up after all, and that's enough. Guo Zhixi should be happy.
No one is perfect, and we often overlook the feelings of those around us.
When Lin Ping confided in Guo Zhixi, did he ever consider her feelings?
If she also got drunk and poured out her heart to Lin Ping, what should he do?
After all, they could be discovered at any time within the main city.
The two left without hesitation, but encountered some minor trouble on the city wall, ultimately killing a few people, which further enraged Yao Chengyu.
"Yao Chengyu's 50,000 private troops are a great help to the imperial court. Your Excellency is truly resourceful," Guo Zhixi said irritably.
Lin Ping did not refute, but just chuckled.
He ultimately failed Guo Zhiqian, as he was always plotting for the imperial court and was in fact Guo Zhiqian's greatest enemy.
Not only did the other party not kill him, but they also helped him time and time again. He could never repay this kindness.
"If one day the imperial court and the Lotus Palace really go to war, can you stand by and watch?" Lin Ping asked seriously.
This issue has always stood between the two of them, and even if they both choose to remain silent, they cannot stop it from being voiced.
"Just like the Lord of Fengyang City, can he give up his covetousness for the throne?" Guo Zhixi asked rhetorically.
The lord of Huizhou had also been plotting for a long time to seize the throne, but it seemed difficult to give up based on just one sentence from Lin Ping.
"If the imperial court's strength far surpasses that of the Lotus Palace, and you have no chance of winning, can you give up the futile resistance?" Lin Ping continued to ask.
Guo Zhiqian gave Lin Ping a meaningful look, sensing that he was hiding something from her.
Although the Lord of Fengyang City has a grudge against the Lotus Palace, he may even help the imperial court.
However, the imperial court also faces the covetous gaze of Asian countries, which will hinder its ability to deal with foreign enemies, so how can it have an absolute advantage?
"Does Your Excellency have some other schemes or tricks up your sleeve?" Guo Zhixi asked with a cold smile, instantly losing her desire to help Lin Ping.
"I was just saying if. How could there be any 'trajectories'? Besides, everything I've done is right under your nose. How could I possibly hide it from you?"
Lin Ping quickly explained that he couldn't afford to have a falling out with Guo Zhixi at this crucial juncture.
"Senior sister, when that time comes, you must not remain stubborn. As long as you are willing to give up resistance, I will definitely keep the position of Lord of Huizhou City." Lin Ping thought to himself, clearly saying something he couldn't say aloud.
On their way back to Lotus Palace, the two bought some essential items. They couldn't go up the mountain empty-handed, and if they encountered trouble, they needed to know how to escape.
Two days later, Lin Ping and Guo Zhixi arrived at the foot of Tianmu Mountain.
Looking at the majestic mountain range, Lin Pingkui felt a sense of awe: "Lotus Palace, this is my third time here. I hope there won't be a next time."
He ultimately disliked the Lotus Palace, and if he hadn't had no other choice, he would never have wanted to climb that mountain in his life.
"Let's go up the mountain," Guo Zhixi said with a smile, not wanting to put pressure on Lin Ping.
Meanwhile, hundreds of disciples from Lotus Palace gathered in the training ground, all looking on with anticipation.
In the middle of the training ground was a fighting arena, on which stood two disciples dressed in flowing white robes. One of them lay on the ground, while the other pointed his sword forward.
"Is there anyone else who wants to challenge me?" Jiang Yunying looked down on the world like a queen.
This was her 39th match. Even though she won every time, it had taken a lot of her energy, and she was barely holding on.
"Yun Ying, why are you doing this to yourself?" Chu Rujun said, shaking her head.
“Master, this is my own decision, and it has nothing to do with you. You don’t need to blame yourself!” Jiang Yunying said, turning her head.
This is a competition that many disciples have been dreaming of.
The winner will become the Palace Master's closed-door disciple and will be qualified to cultivate at Xuan Yin Peak.
Receiving instruction from the Palace Master is a great honor, and one's strength will naturally improve by leaps and bounds.
The victorious male disciple will be called a Holy Envoy, and the victorious female disciple will be called a Holy Maiden. After leaving the mountain, the male disciple will be called a Holy Venerable, and the female disciple will be called a Holy Maiden.
Jiang Lanfeng was the Holy Maiden of yesteryear, and is now the Holy Aunt.
In return, disciples who enter the mountain are not allowed to leave at will for three years. They can only leave the mountain after breaking through to the Red Lotus Realm.
As Jiang Yunying's master, Chu Rujun naturally wanted her to become a saintess, but she was afraid of offending Jiang Lanfeng in doing so.
After all, Jiang Yunying was not allowed to marry within three years of entering the mountain, so she could not marry her senior brother's son.
Jiang Yunying fought so hard to win in order to escape marriage and to take this opportunity to improve her strength.
If he could break through again and again, even reaching the strength of Jiang Lanfeng or even her senior brother, he would be able to protect Lin Ping.
She only hoped that this day wouldn't be too long, so that Lin Ping would still remember her by then.
She entered the mountains with beautiful wishes, and even if only rocks accompanied her, she would not feel lonely.
"Shouldn't we wait for the Holy Maiden to return so we can discuss this properly?" Chu Rujun asked again.
After all, she was the peak master and wasn't afraid of Luo Shaoyin's questioning. She just felt that Jiang Yunying shouldn't make things difficult for her like this.
With her talent, even without entering Xuan Yin Peak, she could make a breakthrough within ten years and become the peak master of Han Yue Peak without any problem.
"My mind is made up," Jiang Yunying said resolutely.
"mother……"
At this moment, Lin Ping had already entered the mountain and happened to see Jiang Yunying, who was standing tall and graceful on the stage. He couldn't help but want to shout it out, but Guo Zhixi covered his mouth.
"Senior Sister is actually going to enter Xuan Yin Peak!" Guo Zhixi immediately realized the seriousness of the matter.
Once Jiang Yunying becomes a saintess, there will be no possibility of her leaving with Lin Ping.
"Damn it, so many people are trying to bully my wife! I'm going to kill them all!" Lin Ping, unaware of the situation, said angrily.
"My lord, please calm down. Senior sister is vying for the position of Holy Maiden. Only in this way can she avoid marrying that mysterious senior brother," Guo Zhixi explained.
Lin Ping wasn't a fool; he immediately understood the underlying meaning and anxiously asked, "If my wife wins, does that mean she can't come with me?"