Minglong

Chapter 455 The Wind Rises in the South
Phoenix Port in Southern Xinjiang.

The early summer downpour was like Ah Huan sneaking into a secluded boudoir at night; it came with a gust of wind and a sudden downpour, filling the ditches and soaking clothes in an instant...

stomping on...

Wearing a cloak, Fan Hai Nie hurried through the rain-soaked alley and entered a tiled house.

The tiled house was drafty on all sides and looked like an abandoned place, but there was a brazier in the middle with a kettle burning on it, emitting steam.

Several burly men with round faces and thick beards sat around the door, their eyes occasionally glancing towards the door, as if eagerly awaiting a customer.

Upon seeing the head of the temple enter, Li Song, the incense master who had established himself in Phoenix Harbor, rose to greet him warmly.
"Elder Fan, what brings you here?"

Fan Hai Nie used to be just a low-level staff member of the Blood Rain Tower in Luoyang, but now he has become a loyal dog of Marquis Danyang and has been specially appointed as a liaison. His status is naturally different from before. Not only is his status within the Blood Rain Tower comparable to that of the acting leader, but he is also a ruthless character that no one dares to provoke in the martial arts world.

However, Southern Xinjiang was the territory of the Old Ancestor Sikong, and this old man held a higher position in the martial arts world. He had also clashed with Xie Jinhuan. Therefore, even though Fan Hai Nie was currently deep behind enemy lines, he was still quite low-key. Upon entering, he took off his hood and asked in a low voice:

"Lord Xie has returned to the capital and will be inspecting the southern border soon. We need to gather intelligence in advance to avoid being caught off guard. How is the situation at Phoenix Harbor?"

Phoenix Port is a trade hub in southern Xinjiang, connecting the northern and southern dynasties and even Longgu Beach by sea. All sects and indigenous forces, including the Wumeng, have industries here, and it is home to nearly one-third of the population of southern Xinjiang. Therefore, it can also be called 'Phoenix City', and its scale is not much smaller than that of Yanbo City.

Its organizational structure is similar to that of Yanbo City. There are no government offices above it. All affairs are theoretically handled by the Witch Alliance Committee, but the actual person in charge has always been Sikong Tianyuan since the Gu Poison Faction was exiled to the Southern Frontier.

Li Song had worked as an informant in Phoenix Harbor in previous years and also did some small business of "Didi ride-hailing services." When questioned, he looked embarrassed.
"It's easy to investigate ordinary small gangs, but I really have no way to deal with Elder Sikong. Not to mention their residences and whereabouts, I can't even get into Phoenix Perch Mountain, where the Witch Alliance usually holds meetings..."

Fan Hai Nie slightly raised his hand: "Who let you in? I was asking about the current situation in Phoenix Harbor and the reactions of the various factions within the Gu Poison Sect..."

Upon hearing this, Li Song pondered for a moment:
"The city is in chaos. Many people are saying that the righteous path is about to attack, and prices are skyrocketing, but the shamanic alliance hasn't reacted much... Oh, right!"

As Li Song spoke, he suddenly remembered something:
“A few days ago, my informants discovered that the leader of Baichongwu secretly hauled a cargo ship from the port and left the port at night. His behavior was very suspicious, and we are currently sending people to track him down.”

"Hundred Insects Dock..."

Upon hearing this, Fan Hai Nie frowned.

The three giants of the Witch Alliance were Chilong Cave, Sanshi Cave, and Queyue Manor. However, Sanshi Cave ran into trouble, and Queyue Manor lost its reputation without Bu Qingya. In reality, Chilong Cave was the only one that dominated.

Baichongwu is a mid-tier power in the Witch Alliance. While its cultivation level is not high, it specializes in refining medicine and poisonous insects. It owns large areas of spiritual fields and seedling cultivation sites, and provides seedlings of poisonous insects and herbs to various sects year-round.

If Hundred Insects Dock were to acquire a large amount of resources and remove the shackles and restrictions imposed on the righteous path, then with its technological reserves and pharmaceutical workshops, it could mass-produce forbidden drugs such as the Corpse Flower on the same day...

Fan Hai Nie felt this news was quite important and immediately gave instructions:

"Keep a close eye on it, find out exactly what's being transported and what its purpose is, and I'll inform Lord Xie as soon as possible."

"Yes……"

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Compared to the turmoil in southern Xinjiang, Luoyang remains calm and peaceful.

As the supervisor, Lu Wuzhen has spent the last few days in meetings, and countless spies and informants have been scattered throughout the south.

Xie Jinhuan was actually one of the core members of the Daqian high-level leadership. The reason he wasn't summoned to the Qintianjian meeting was simply because he was always on missions outside. If he had to be busy again when he returned, it would be treating him like a beast of burden.

Therefore, Lu Wuzhen specifically allowed him to rest at home for a few days to recuperate and prepare for the next mission.

Xie Jinhuan had been idle at home, and his spirit had indeed accumulated quite a bit, but "retaining his essence" was really a bit difficult for him. After all, since returning, Xiao Jinhuan had spent more time standing at attention than sitting.

Sure enough, I had just bullied Momo last night and had just eaten a hot pancake when the ice cubes came as compensation!

At dawn, in the inner courtyard of the Marquis's residence, outside the Jinhuan Pavilion.

stomping on...

Nangong Ye's face was ashen. He grabbed Xie Jinhuan by the back of his collar and strode through the corridor, looking like an icy female CEO dragging her way home with a naughty child. He didn't say a word along the way.

Xie Jinhuan staggered along beside him, her eyes filled with genuine helplessness:
"Don't be angry, didn't I explain it clearly? Qingmo didn't notice..."

Wow...

Nangong Ye went to a secluded spot, pushed Xie Jinhuan into the house, drew his three-foot sword, and his eyes turned slightly cold:

"You think you can just let it go because you didn't find out? What exactly do you mean?"

Xie Jinhuan said in a gentle tone, "What could I mean? Qingmo's cultivation level is not high. I'm just trying to find a way to help her improve her strength. Haven't you noticed that she's made rapid progress and has already stepped into the first rank?"

Nangong Ye had just finished eating and had indeed noticed that Qingmo's cultivation had increased dramatically, but he still maintained a serious expression:
"Even if you want to bully Qingmo under the guise of cultivation, you should do it properly. Why do you have to do something so underhanded? Haven't you bullied me enough? Where are you, the demoness and Wanyi? Why didn't you... you..."

It's really hard to say...

Seeing that Tuotuo was "not worried about being poor but about unfair treatment," Xie Jinhuan walked around the sword tip, came up to him, and put his hand on his shoulder: "Master and disciple are of the same lineage, and Qingmo's personality is similar to yours. Why do you think I would take a different path? Besides, this isn't bullying, and you seem to like it quite a bit..."

"Who likes it?!"

Nangong Ye was very annoyed by his own lack of ambition and self-degradation, but he couldn't resist Alang's temptation. Now, he was being teased by this brat, which made him so angry that he raised his hand and gave him a good beating, but he was also helpless in his heart.

Xie Jinhuan knew Tuotuo was unhappy, so she carried him to the inner bedroom and gently comforted him:
"Don't be angry, don't be angry, I'm going to seriously coax you, okay? I won't do anything bad..."

Nangong Ye was taken aback, and realizing something was wrong, he immediately tried to leave:

"What are you doing? You were just with Qingmo... how can you be with me again..."

Isn't that even more exciting?
Although Xie Jinhuan thought this way, he certainly couldn't say it outright, so he simply sat between the curtains, embracing her.

"Alright, alright, couples fight in bed but make up before they get out of bed. You'll be fine after a good night's sleep. I promise I'll practice my kung fu seriously..."

"I won't agree!"

Nangong Ye pushed his shoulders, his face flushed:

“You already acted recklessly in Qingquan Lane yesterday. Ling’er and Wan Yi have been waiting all day…”

Xie Jinhuan thought it made sense, but given the current atmosphere, she couldn't just leave the ice cube behind, so she gently said:
"No rush, there's plenty of time. I'll go over there later, and then you can sneak over. I won't tell you you've been sneaking a bite..."

"Who's trying to steal food? Are you never going to stop?! I'm not going over there later..."

"Hehehe, this is no longer up to Fairy Nangong..."

"?"

Nangong Ye discovered that Ah Huan had revealed her true form in less than three seconds, transforming into the Ancestor of Joyful Pleasure. He immediately raised his eyebrows, but broke down in less than three seconds, turning into a fighting stance with his eyes closed and head tilted to the side, looking slightly disgusted...

Oh my god...
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On the other side, the guest rooms.

After dinner, Wanyi, Yuehua, Ling'er, and Duoduo went downstairs to tidy up. Ye Yunchi was ashamed after being caught cheating last night and went to the Confucian church to repent. Linghu Qingmo, however, remained true to his original intention and went to the yamen. The mansion became much quieter.

Empress Dowager Guo kept her word and taught Jiang Xian how to make scallion pancakes in the kitchen, while Coal Ball diligently fanned the fire nearby. The scene was harmonious and joyful, but Zisu was not among them.

Around noon, Lin Zisu, dressed in a flowing fairy dress and adorned with a red hairpin, looking like a runaway princess, wandered alone in the covered walkway, her eyes filled with unease.

After all, she had drunk some wine at the banquet last night. Seeing that Empress Dowager Guo was being neglected, she was so intoxicated that she gave Xie Lang a "pill for having a son soon" in the first place. Her intention was to let the two of them drink more and get into a passionate relationship, and then get married because of the pregnancy!

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Empress Dowager Guo didn't go back to her room with Xie Lang. Instead, Senior Ye went back to her room with Xie Lang, and then came back with Sister Linghu...

She wasn't entirely clear about the details, but she was very clear about her own abilities!

The "Early Birth of a Noble Son Pill" is so potent that anyone who touches it will become a mother. Even if a woman closes her meridians herself, it cannot be stopped, and the effects will last for half a day without taking the antidote.

She initially tried to salvage the situation, but the Empress Dowager dragged her out to play. Now, after just one night, someone may have already won the lottery by accident.

If we don't find a solution, I'm afraid that within a few months, all the girls in the family will be heavily pregnant, including the unsuspecting and incompetent aunt...

And then, because of her indiscriminate drugging, her legs will probably be crippled...

Lin Zisu realized she had caused a huge disaster and was terrified. After a moment of hesitation, she mustered her courage and went to the main room to stop things from getting worse.

The hall with the plaque that read "Upright Gentleman" was empty. Lin Zisu listened carefully and could hear the sound of water splashing in the bathroom, indicating that someone was taking a shower in broad daylight.

Strange noises were coming from a room on the second floor:
Kakakka~
The sound of gears turning...

Lin Zisu looked slightly puzzled, lifted her skirt and went up to the second floor, and soon arrived outside Jinhuan Pavilion.

Inside the room, the aloof and extraordinary Xie Lang lay on a strangely shaped chair, his right hand pressing on the armrest as he circulated his qi, causing the chair to undulate like waves...

He raised his left hand and kneaded dough in the air in front of him, his eyes filled with affection...

?

Oh my god!
I hope I won't be silenced...

Lin Zisu stared wide-eyed at Xie Lang, who was having a seizure alone. She initially intended to leave silently, but she had caused quite a stir, so she knocked on the doorframe.

"Thank you, Mr. Xie?"

(End of this chapter)