Zhu Tian: A journey of spiritual practice starting from Joy of Life

Chapter 217 Leng Feibai's Promise
Meanwhile, inside the Empress Dowager's palace.

Upon hearing the news of Shang Shanhu's rebellion, the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi immediately panicked. She ordered He Daoren to lead the Imperial Guards to continue resisting Shang Shanhu's forces, while also summoning Zhan Doudou's four concubines to her palace as a precaution.

In order to silence the court officials, Zhan Doudou had no choice but to select four ordinary women from the common people to enter the palace and confer upon them the titles of "Virtuous and Gentle Consorts".

Upon receiving the news, they were so frightened that they immediately fled to the Empress Dowager's palace.

Upon entering, the four women saw the Empress Dowager with a livid face, holding her little granddaughter in her arms.

"Mother!"

Consort Xian couldn't help but ask, "What should we do?"

"Quiet!"

The Empress Dowager tried her best to remain calm, reassuring the four women, "Don't worry, there are many Imperial Guards in the palace. That traitor Uesugi Tora can't possibly defeat him..."

"Queen Mother!"

Ku He's third disciple, who was also in charge of the Imperial Guards, rushed in and said anxiously, "Something terrible has happened! The deputy commander of the Imperial Guards, Ou Yang, has led a portion of the Imperial Guards to defect to Shang Shanhu's side. Daoist He won't be able to hold out for long. He told me to quickly lead Your Majesty to escape through the north gate of the palace."

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi panicked for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, "I am the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi, how can I be driven away by a traitor? But red bean rice..."

Thinking of this, the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi stood up and handed her sleeping granddaughter to her third disciple, saying, "Take this child quickly and go to Dongyi City to find Dou Dou. Tell her to find a way to avenge me!"

Just as these words were spoken, and the third disciple was about to offer some advice, a figure floated in lightly.

"This must be the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi!"

Upon seeing the suddenly appearing figure, the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi raised her eyebrows and questioned, "Who are you, Your Excellency? Are you also an accomplice of Shang Shanhu?"

"She remained calm even in the face of danger; no wonder Leng Feibai said that the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi was truly a remarkable woman!"

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi calmly asked, "Are you Leng Feibai's man?"

"I owe Leng Feibai a favor. He asked me to hide in the Northern Qi palace so that if the Northern Qi royal family faces the threat of annihilation, he can take you to a safe place!"

The mysterious man calmly said, "Then, Your Majesty, we may leave!"

Before the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi could speak, a silvery-white light flashed before their eyes.

After the light faded, the people in the palace arrived directly on an official road where a large carriage was parked.

The third disciple looked around and said in a panic, "Where have you brought us?"

The mysterious man looked at them, took out a bag of silver from his waist and stuffed it into the hands of the three disciples. He pointed in a direction and said, "Get in the carriage and travel eighty li ahead, and you'll reach Dongyi City. Alright, I've done what I promised Leng Feibai. The rest is none of my business!"

After speaking, the mysterious man disappeared in a flash of light without giving them a chance to reply.

As soon as the mysterious man disappeared, everyone looked at the Empress Dowager and asked her for advice.

Seeing this, the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi sighed and said, "Everyone get in the carriage and head to Dongyi City. Let's think about what to do next after we find Dou Dou."

Left with no other choice, everyone could only get on the bus one by one.

The moment the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi boarded the carriage, she discovered that there was a man who had fainted inside.

This person was none other than Si Lili's younger brother, born of the same mother.

Seeing that everyone had boarded the carriage, the third disciple drove towards Dongyi City.

Hearing the message relayed by his clone, Leng Feibai said nothing. He simply instructed one clone to keep an eye on the situation in the capital, while the other secretly protected the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi and her entourage as they safely arrived in Dongyi City.

After all, he had promised Ku He that he would protect the lives of three generations of her family. Meanwhile, at Wang Shisanlang's residence, Fan Xian, after battling four ninth-rank masters, found an opportunity to force them to retreat and escape with the poisoned Wang Shisanlang.

Upon seeing this, Leng Feibai and Haitang Duoduo, who were keeping watch from the shadows, quickly gave chase.

And so, in a chase, Fan Xian, along with Wang Shisanlang, stumbled upon the vicinity of Si Gu Jian's sword hut.

Before he could even catch his breath and check on Wang Shisanlang's poisoned wound, a flash of bright silver light shot straight toward his neck.

Fan Xian was shocked and used the small, broken-blade step to dodge the attack.

Seeing that his attack had missed, Lang Tao immediately led his men to charge forward.

Fan Xian, enraged, exclaimed, "Wolf Peach, how dare you lay a hand on me!"

"Sorry, you're too much of a threat right now!"

As soon as Lang Tao finished speaking, he charged forward again.

Fan Xian dodged left and right, finally landing in front of a thick tree. He put Wang Shisanlang down and angrily said, "Stop talking nonsense! The one in charge here isn't Lang Tao, it's her, isn't it? Why don't you come out and see me! Or are you just too cowardly to even look at me from the shadows!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the young emperor of Northern Qi ignored Si Lili's attempts to stop him and came to Fan Xian's side.

But before she could say anything, a huge force came from behind her.

Under the influence of gravity, Zhan Doudou's body flew directly towards Fan Xian's location.

Upon seeing this, Fan Xian leaped into the air, grabbed the young emperor of Northern Qi, and placed Frostmourne against her neck.

The situation reversed rapidly. Seeing this, Lang Tao's temples throbbed with anger, and he couldn't help but curse his disciple as an idiot.

Why rush into the battlefield for no reason? Don't you know your own skills?
Thinking of this, Lang Tao quickly said, "Fan Xian, release His Majesty. We'll let you take him away; otherwise, if we delay any longer, your friend might be in danger!"

"Stop dreaming!"

Although Fan Xian was angry, he hadn't lost his temper. "I've released Zhan Doudou. Even if you, Lang Tao, can let me leave, Yun Zhilan won't let me leave, will he? Am I right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yun Zhilan, who had been hiding in the shadows, came out with several of his junior brothers and looked at Fan Xian calmly.

"That's quite a clever tactic!"

Fan Xian looked at Yun Zhilan and Lang Tao standing together and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Well, so you two are now in cahoots. Yun Zhilan, does your master know about this?"

"Of course Master doesn't know!"

Yun Zhilan steeled herself, glancing uncomfortably at the Sword Pavilion not far away, and gritted her teeth as she said, "But he's been foolish; he actually wants to entrust Dongyi City to you. I absolutely cannot agree to that!"

"Whether you agree or not is irrelevant!"

Leng Feibai's voice suddenly rang out, and the next moment, he and Haitang Duoduo descended from the sky and landed in front of Fan Xian.

"Fan Xian!"

Leng Feibai said calmly, "Take Zhan Doudou to Si Gu Jian's Sword Pavilion. I'll hold off Yun Zhilan!"

Upon hearing this, Fan Xian breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Brother, I'll leave it to you to deal with Wang Shisanlang's poison!"

"Go do what you're supposed to do, stop dawdling!"

Leng Feibai said irritably, and Fan Xian made a face, then looked down at Zhan Doudou and said, "Your Majesty, let's take a walk together!"

(End of this chapter)