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Chapter 415 Giving in (Three-in-One)

Dafu rushed back to the inn, his two big webbed feet swinging out in a V-shape as he darted upstairs with a "slap slap slap" sound, heading straight for the dining room.

As it crossed the inn's lobby, the innkeeper exclaimed in surprise, "Where did this goose come from? Quick, quick, catch it! Don't let it disturb our distinguished guests..."

Just as his two waiters were about to arrest him, they saw a white figure rush up the stairs in a flash.

The two men stood facing each other with their arms outstretched.

In the young lady's room, as soon as the commotion started on the street downstairs, she opened the window a crack and secretly observed the situation.

In the room, besides her and the young lady, sat a dignified and beautiful Taoist nun.

At first glance, she and the young lady seemed to be about the same age.

But upon closer inspection, one discovers that although she is slender and has delicate, fair skin, her eyes seem to have seen through the ways of the world, possessing a calm and profound quality that comes with the passage of time.

This makes it somewhat puzzling to know just how old she is.

The "confrontation" on the street downstairs ended quickly, with both sides fleeing in disarray.

The Taoist nun smiled slightly and gently shook her head.

They seemed to find it all quite interesting.

Wei Shi couldn't help but say, "I knew Da Fu was powerful, but I didn't expect him to be this powerful."

The young lady said with pride, "Dafu is very close to me. It doesn't let anyone else touch it, but it's very well-behaved when I touch it."

These words were spoken to the Taoist nun.

She had the innocent and charming demeanor of a young girl, as if she were flirting and showing off to her elders.

Wei Shi closed the window and said, "It is said that the Blue-eyed Barbarians have been living in seclusion since they arrived in Luo City. Why did they suddenly come out to cause trouble today?"

The nun parted her lips slightly, her voice seemingly coming from a secluded mountain valley: "You promised your father that you would only watch the excitement and not interfere."

"I know," the young lady pouted.

The nun affectionately patted her head, then suddenly her ears twitched; she heard some noise outside.

Before long, he pushed the window open a crack again.

Xu Yuan's room window was open.

It wasn't Xu Yuan who appeared behind the window, but Da Fu.

Dafu showed no fear whatsoever. He stretched his head and half of his neck out of the window and barked loudly at the outside, looking extremely arrogant!

They portrayed the phrase "a dog relying on its master's power" with unparalleled skill.

Xu Yuan walked out of the inn.

Instead of chasing the three professionals, he came to a corner by the wall, where a tenacious weed was growing in the crack between the bricks.

Seeing that it had been exposed, the wild grass no longer hid openly. It turned its flowers toward Xu Yuan and then grew rapidly, as if it wanted to grow another mouth to communicate with Xu Yuan.

But Xu Yuan didn't hold back and blurted it out.

With a roar, the fire inside his belly burned the grass to ashes!

Then, with a cold face, Lord Xu turned around and went back to the inn with a flick of his sleeve.

Inside and outside the inn, many people witnessed this scene. Some looked bewildered, while others stroked their chins and couldn't help but smile.

Wei Shiyi frowned, closed the window, sat down, and pondered, "Fan Jie, one of Bai Huahun's subordinates, cultivates agricultural methods..."

The nun seemed not to hear.

The young lady blinked her big eyes but didn't say anything, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

On the contrary, Wei Shi felt a little displeased.

At noon, the young lady treated Xu Yuan and the others to lunch.

Bai Huahun must have seen Xu Yuan and the young lady together in front of the restaurant.

Even if we don't interfere, isn't it a bit too arrogant for you, Bai Huahun, to attack Xu Yuan without any regard for our identities?

……

Fan Jie was hiding two streets away, not in Bai Huahun's courtyard.

If anything goes wrong, Fan Jie will take full responsibility and not implicate Bai Huahun.

Dafu punched a hole in the thief's shadow, and Fan Jie let out a muffled groan.

Dafu's bite also planted a seed of greed in the thief's heart, shattering that seed of greed.

Fan Jie did not know whether Da Fu's actions were intentional or unintentional.

However, we should be lenient with the enemy and assume that this was Dafu's intention. We will increase the threat level of Xu Yuan, this pet, even further.

Then Xu Yuan set fire to his weeds, and a bloodstain flowed from Fan Jie's nostril.

Fan Jie took out a medicinal pill and swallowed it. After a while, he raised his hand and wiped away the bloodstains.

Then he angrily cursed, "This guy has no sportsmanship!"

"I wanted to have a verbal exchange with him, but he just set my grass on fire!"

"How is this any different from a sneak attack!"

Fan Jie was urging his magic to make the wild grass sprout a mouth.

His strength is connected to the wild grass.

He was severely injured when he was burned by the fifth-order internal fire.

This second blow was several times more damaging than Dafu's first.

Fan Jie got up and paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back.

To be honest, I was thinking of backing out.

That big white goose is not to be trifled with.

The three professionals from the Blue-Eyed Barbarian tribes couldn't defeat it.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the beast escaped in the end; it wasn't a fight at all.

And they were scared away for no apparent reason.

Fan Jie still can't figure out what that beast is afraid of.

However, the fire in Xu Yuan's abdomen is very incompatible with his farming methods.

No matter what you grow, you'll burn it all down in one go.

If you want to plant the seeds of greed in his heart... Xu Yuan is a fifth-rate person, on par with me, but it won't be easy to succeed.

But he had already made a promise to Bai Huahun, so there was no turning back. He could only grit his teeth and see it through to the end.

Fan Jie's mind raced, and he devised a new scheme.

……

Xu Yuan returned to his room, where Dafu held its head high and kept barking loudly.

Lord Xu couldn't understand.

But Lord Xu keenly sensed: "Are you insulting me?"

Daifu was indeed expressing his dissatisfaction.

I was counting on you to back me up, but instead of chasing those three bad guys, you ran out and breathed fire at the base of the wall, burning a blade of grass. What were you doing?
But this goose can bend and stretch.

Seeing that Fan Zhezi's expression was unfriendly, he shut his mouth with a snort and ducked under the bed before Xu Yuan's hand could reach out.

Xu Yuan rubbed his forehead and shook his head.

That silly goose is so stupid!

You think you've hidden yourself, but can you really hide under the bed?
You've driven yourself into a dead end; there's no way out now.

Xu Yuan was too lazy to argue with it.

"Xiao Ba," Xu Yuan called out, "Go and invite Lord Xiang here."

Lang Xiaoba had just responded when Xu Yuan slapped his forehead: "No, I'll go by myself."

Lord Xu was used to being in Champa; if he needed to find someone, he would just call out to them.

But this is not Champa, and Xiang Qinghuai is not his subordinate.

Xu Yuan took Lang Xiaoba to the Jiaozhi Southern Office.

Moreover, Lord Xu deliberately walked past Bai Huahun's courtyard gate.

I glanced inside again.

Everyone in the Southern Bureau has been very busy lately.

For example, Ma Tianshou still hasn't found the time to meet Xu Yuan.

Xu Yuan was led into the yamen and waited in Xiang Qinghuai's duty room.

Half an hour later, Xiang Qinghuai finally returned: "Sorry to keep you waiting, brother. I've been so busy these past few days."

Xu Yuan waved his hand: "We're all family, so let's not be so formal."

"What's the matter, brother?"

Xu Yuan said, "I've come to inform you so that you won't be confused when things come to a head. The Blue-Eyed Barbarians might come asking for the antidote."

"Antidote?" Xiang Qinghuai asked, puzzled. "What antidote?"

Xu Yuan recounted what had just happened, then said, "That knight got hit on the head, but it was through his helmet, so it shouldn't be anything serious."

But the thief, pecked by Dafu, must be poisoned, and they might not be able to cure him.”

Xiang Qinghuai angrily cursed the blue-eyed barbarians: "These barbarians are indeed harboring evil intentions! They've been hiding obediently in the post station these past few days, surely to lull us into a false sense of security. Now their true colors have been revealed!"

Xu Yuan waved his hand: "I'm afraid things aren't that simple."

Xu Yuan then recounted the story about the weeds.

Xiang Qinghuai frowned, and a person came to mind: "Fan Jie? Bai Huahun really did make a move against you."

Xiang Qinghuai stood up, grabbed Xu Yuan, and walked out: "No, I have to take you to see the Commander. Bai Huahun plotted against you, this matter cannot be left like this."

Xu Yuan happened to be meeting Ma Tianshou, so he went along with him.

Ma Tianshou wasn't in the yamen (government office), but on a stage in the east of the city.

This place is undergoing some intensive renovations, preparing it to serve as an arena for the two sides to compete.

Xu Yuan looked around and shook his head inwardly. There were hundreds of seats arranged around the venue, and the stage only had one side facing the audience, making it a semi-enclosed venue.

It's perfect for the "magician" to shine.

Ma Tianshou was discussing with several people how to add some "small mechanisms" that would be suitable for cultivators of the Seven Great Sects of Huangming.

Xiang Qinghuai led Xu Yuan in, and Ma Tianshou saw him as soon as he looked up. He then gave a few brief instructions to the others and sent them away. He then beckoned the two of them over.

"My lord." Xu Yuan and Xiang Qinghuai stepped forward to pay their respects. Ma Tianshou said with a wry smile, "As you can see, I've been too busy and haven't had a chance to see you sooner."

Xu Yuan smiled and said, "Why are you being so polite with your junior, sir?"

Xiang Qinghuai said indignantly, "My lord, Bai Huahun really made a move!"

Ma Tianshou's eyebrows immediately shot up: "You scoundrel! How dare you!"

Xiang Qinghuai immediately explained the situation, and Ma Tianshou was about to leave when he said, "I'll go find Old Man Lin myself. I want to have a serious talk with him!"

Xu Yuan hurriedly said, "My lord, please don't be anxious. I can handle Bai Huahun's matter, but I have some other matters to report to you..."

Ma Tianshou angrily retorted, "What could be more important than your life? Don't worry, Bian Lü may be domineering, but our Exorcism Division is not to be trifled with!"

Xiang Qinghuai also said, "Brother, don't worry. You are one of our Cleansing Division members, not one of those wild cultivators. The entire Cleansing Division is your support!"

Xu Yuan stopped the two men, one in each hand, and whispered, "Who is the hunter and who is the prey? Bai Huahun thinks he has the victory in the bag, but in my opinion... that's not necessarily true!"

Before Xiang Qinghuai could react, Ma Tianshou understood and glanced at the boy, saying, "You've got some nerve."

Xu Yuan smiled slightly. Ma Tianshou sat down again, pondered for a moment, and said, "But we can't ignore this matter either."

If we remain silent, it will make us, the exorcists, seem weak.

I will speak with Bian Lü. But that madman Bian Lü will certainly not give me that kind of face.

When the time comes, I'll use words to pressure him and create a situation where the two of you can have a fair duel, and neither the Demon Exorcism Army nor the Exorcism Bureau can interfere.

In this way, if Bai Huahun dies, the demon-slaying army at least won't be able to cause you any trouble on the surface.

Otherwise, if you kill Bai Huahun, Bian Lü might come after you directly.

Xiang Qinghuai was taken aback and said, "Brother, you, you, you want to..." He also understood Xu Yuan's plan and couldn't help but ask worriedly, "Brother, are you sure you're confident?"

Xu Yuan said, "Don't worry, brother."

Xiang Qinghuai looked at Xu Yuan with deep emotion: "A seventh-rate person dares to scheme against a sixth-rate person. This junior from the Exorcism Division is full of sharpness, just like a sword drawn from its sheath!"

Energetic, courageous, bold, and fearless!

If you call him "arrogant," then once he entered the Exorcism Bureau, he accomplished what others considered "impossible" time and time again.

If he feels confident, he can inspire those around him with his strong self-confidence, making them feel that the matter can be accomplished.

Xiang Qinghuai, like the old man, stopped trying to dissuade Xu Yuan and instead did his best to help: "If there's anything you can do for me, please don't hesitate to ask!"

"Okay," Xu Yuan replied with a smile, not standing on ceremony with him.

Ma Tianshou then asked, "You said there was something else, what is it?"

Xu Yuan then took out the "Divine Path Memorandum": "Old Master, please take a look at this first."

Alejandro has completed the second half.

Ma Tianshou took the book, opened it, and his expression changed. He looked up at Xu Yuan in surprise, but didn't say anything. Instead, he quickly continued reading.

After a long silence, Ma Tianshou closed the booklet and asked solemnly, "Where did you get this?"

Xu Yuan explained it, and he also talked about his subsequent "cooperation" with Alejandro.

"You also paid a considerable price to get your hands on this."

And given the current situation, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it's priceless—you just gave it away like that?

Xu Yuan spread his hands: "If I don't give it up... why should I keep it to myself? What's in it for me? Is it just so that when our Exorcism Division is in complete disarray, I can suddenly step forward and put on a show of turning the tide?"

Xiang Qinghuai's first reaction was: Shouldn't it be like this?

Everyone has selfish motives.

If it were Xiang Qinghuai who obtained such crucial intelligence, his first thought would naturally be to hide it, and then at a critical moment, make a contribution that turns the tide of the battle, show off his prowess in front of everyone, and shine brightly for all.

However, Xiang Qinghuai quickly realized that doing so would only be a momentary success, and he would inevitably be disliked by everyone afterward.

It's not because people are jealous of you, but because they will soon realize: you actually knew about the weaknesses of professionals all along, so why didn't you tell everyone in advance?

Do you really expect us to be injured and crippled before you figure out how to clean up the mess?!

Xiang Qinghuai silently gave Xu Yuan a thumbs up.

Although Xu Yuan is young, he is thoughtful and considerate.

If it were me, even if I had thought of this beforehand, I probably wouldn't have been willing to hand it over so easily. I would have given some hints and asked the commander for a lot of benefits before giving it away.

“My vision is not as broad as Brother Xu’s.” Xiang Qinghuai secretly observed Ma Tianshou, thinking to himself, “Just by looking at how much the old man is smiling, I know he is extremely satisfied with Brother Xu’s actions.”

Ma Tianshou patted Xu Yuan on the shoulder: "I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

Xu Yuan directly offered up the "Divine Path Memorandum," which was only a secondary reason for Xiang Qinghuai's consideration.

The main reason was that Xu Yuan really couldn't bear to keep it a secret.

There are many acquaintances in the Department of Purification, and I may have to work with them in the future.

Informing them in advance might save their lives.

Another reason, though not quite a reason, is that Xu Yuan couldn't stand the arrogant and smug look on the faces of the Blue-Eyed Barbarians after they won.

Don't let them win the last game!
Moreover, even though Xu Yuan gave up the "Divine Path Memorandum", he actually had another "divine object" to deal with professionals.

Ma Tianshou finally asked, "That Alejandro... is he trustworthy?"

I'm afraid this "Divine Path Memorandum" is fabricated, and that Alejandro is a spy sent by Richard.

But in reality, this is not possible.

Why would the Blue-Eyed Barbarians, who have won several consecutive battles against the Demon-Slaying Army, resort to such tactics?
However, Xu Yuan smiled slightly and said, "Why don't we give it a try and see? There just happens to be an opportunity right now."

"Chance?"

……

Boris and his two companions fled, and on the way, the doctor quickly prepared a dose of medicine for them to drink.

The knight didn't need any medication and recovered quickly.

However, some of his beliefs have crumbled.

My charge wasn't even enough to kill a single goose!

But Boris is in very poor condition.

Dafu's strike carved a hole in his shadow, almost crippling the "Thief's" ability to stealth in the shadows.

Even if Boris recovers from his injuries, it will take a tremendous amount of effort to regain this skill.

Don't expect to use this skill again for several years.

For a "thief," this is equivalent to... Dan Xiu losing the fire in his abdomen.

The doctor was very confident in his medication.

After Boris took the medication, he released his grip.

I think Boris doesn't need help anymore.

But as soon as he let go, Boris fell to the ground.

"Huh?" The doctor was surprised and quickly pulled Boris up again, only to find that Boris had already fainted.

The knight tore open his clothes, revealing a purplish-black wound!
"He's been poisoned!" the knight roared in fury. "These treacherous Ming people have actually poisoned him!"

But he couldn't finish his rant. Boris wasn't injured by the Ming people, but by the mouth of the Ming goose.

As for the claim that they were planning to steal from someone else's exorcism shrine, that's not important.

As for the knights' supposed "virtues," as long as they can deceive themselves, they can bypass the so-called "virtues" barrier.

It's just a bunch of rhetoric like "my hero is their enemy."

The doctor quickly approached and examined the patient, then swiftly prepared an antidote using the medication he carried with him.

However, neither oral nor topical medications had any effect on Boris.

Boris remains unconscious.

The doctor's expression changed: "Take him back quickly, and ask Lord Richard to do something!"

The two men grabbed Boris and ran wildly into the inn.

……

There is also a professional in the delegation who has the ability to heal and detoxify.

wizard.

Moreover, he is a fifth-tier wizard.

The doctor, who initially looked down on the man, now desperately hoped he could save Boris.

The two of them, along with His Excellency Richard, had been standing outside the door for an hour.

At this moment, Sir Richard had one foot on a rock in the yard, with a cigarette between two fingers.

The tobacco comes from South India, where smoking is a luxury in Anali.

But Mr. Richard only took two puffs before letting the cigarette burn out slowly.

The room's doors and windows were tightly closed, and the inside was sealed off with three layers of thick cotton cloth.

But it couldn't block out the sound.

The room was filled with the occasional strange cries of lizards, the sound of swarms of ants gnawing on bones, and a buzzing sound like a swarm of bees...

Or perhaps after a long period of silence, a sudden clap of thunder resounds.

Time seemed to pass incredibly slowly amidst my anxiety.

The doctor and the knight were in great distress.

The room fell silent again without anyone noticing, and the door creaked open.

The two men quickly went to meet him, and Lord Richard also turned around.

The wizard was extremely tired, and seemed to have lost a lot of weight.

He shook his head and said, "I've done my best..."

"Ah?! This...this...what should we do?" The two were panicked and helpless.

Richard glared at them, threw the cigarette on the ground, and crushed it out with the sole of his navy boot.

"You bunch of stupid bastards! I told you long ago not to underestimate the Ming Dynasty! You think you're invincible just because you've won a few times?"

Richard once commanded sailing battleships and fought a major battle against the fleet of Gansela.

Although Anelia won, the Gansila were no pushovers.

After several battles between Gan Si La's fleet and the Ming Dynasty in the South Seas without gaining any advantage, Richard realized that the vast Ming Dynasty was not to be underestimated.

But his subordinates lacked his wisdom and rationality.

Richard wanted to continue cursing, but the wizard said, "Sir, you need to think of a solution as soon as possible. Boris may not be able to hold on much longer."

The wizard felt a little guilty.

They could have held on for a few more hours.

However, his actions... slightly depleted a tiny bit of Boris's life potential...

But for the wizard, this was the price he had to pay to save Boris.

It's another matter if they couldn't save him.

We wizards and our professional god never give refunds.

Richard wanted nothing more than to kick those two guys in the ass.

"You bunch of bastards' mistakes have forced me to apologize to the officials of the Ming Dynasty and beg them for the antidote!"

"This is the only way to save Boris!"

Richard changed into a tailcoat, put on a top hat, picked up his walking stick, and set off in a foul mood.

……

Mr. Lin has just been invited to the Jiaozhi Southern Government Office.

Ma Tianshou planned to use him to lodge a protest with Bian Lü.

But now Ma Tianshou is directly complaining to Elder Lin: "Who does Bai Huahun think he is? Xu Yuan is my confidant, the head of the Exorcism Division! He's not some wild cultivator without any background!"
"He doesn't dare offend those powerful and influential families, but he dares to offend our Exorcism Division?"

A commotion suddenly erupted outside, and someone was trying to stop them: "You can't go in..."

A few ordinary captains couldn't stop Richard.

He came to the door, glanced inside, and instead of barging in, removed his hat in greeting and said in the Ming Dynasty Han language, "Sir, I apologize for disturbing you. Please forgive my rudeness, but I have come to apologize with the utmost sincerity."

Old Master Lin's white eyebrows twitched. The competition hadn't even started, and these blue-eyed barbarians were already bowing down to Ma Tianshou?!
These blue-eyed barbarians are quite powerful; the demon-slaying army has lost three battles in a row.

(End of this chapter)