Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 474 I Just Won't Drink Tea

Xie Zhihan was in front, Chang Yi was on the side, and Yang Shuo and Xiu Ming were behind.

The four of them turned two streets and entered a secluded alley.

The alley was deep and there were many houses around, but after seeing Xie Zhihan, they all pointed and whispered.

Then two well-informed women whispered a few words to each other. Everyone looked at Changyi and his group with surprise and fear, and then returned to their own courtyards, no longer showing themselves.

Several children who wanted to go out and play were pulled back by their families.

Xie Zhihan walked ahead with her head down, almost to the end of the alley, before stopping in front of a small courtyard that looked ordinary but was relatively elegant.

"I will stay here. Please come in, Venerable Masters." Xie Zhihan pushed open the door, stood to the side of the door, and invited Chang Yi and the others in.

Chang Yi's smile remained unchanged as he nodded and replied, "I apologize for bothering you."

As soon as he finished speaking, he went in first.

Yang Shuo remained calm and praised, "Simple and clean, Madam, you've put a lot of thought into this."

As he spoke, he followed Changyi inside.

Xiu Ming was right next to Yang Shuo, and he felt as if the gate of the small courtyard in front of him was a gaping abyss, and that as soon as he entered, he would be swallowed up by a giant beast.

However, he was a Taoist who had achieved great success in his cultivation at a young age. His talent, aptitude, mental state, and courage were by no means weak. He had already faced demons and monsters before, so he was not an inexperienced newcomer.

Just now, I was suddenly faced with the big boss and panicked for a moment, but now I have calmed down and even thanked Xie Zhihan when I walked into the courtyard.

He looks innocent and naive, which fits the image of a junior brother who comes out to train with his senior brother.

Looking at the smiling, fair-skinned young boy in front of her, Xie Zhihan's eyes also revealed a hint of greed, which flashed by and then turned into a faint smile, "You're too kind, Master."

After the three of them entered the courtyard, Xie Zhihan was the last to enter and gently closed the gate.

"Click!" Xie Zhihan closed the door latch.

"Please." Xie Zhihan took small steps to the door of the main room, opened the door, pointed to a few stools and invited the group to sit down. Then she picked up a teapot next to her and poured tea for them.

"This is a cup of herbal tea that I just brewed at noon. Please, monks, drink it all up."

Xie Zhihan handed three teacups to the three of them.

Changyi and the other two took the teacups and held them in their hands.

Looking at the clear tea in the bowl, Changyi looked at Xie Zhihan with concern, "Madam, living alone here must be quite difficult."

Xie Zhihan sighed softly, "I am content with just a roof over my head."

Yang Shuo, holding a teacup, asked with apparent concern, "Now that your husband has passed away, I wonder how you will make a living?"

Xie Zhihan paused, her eyes darting around, and said softly, "Washing and cleaning will always keep us alive."

At this point, Xie Zhihan said to the group, "Please have some tea."

Xiu Ming, holding his teacup to his chest, said, “Madam is beautiful and skilled in cleaning and tidying. She is easily taken advantage of.”

Xie Zhihan forced a smile, "The Master is right, it was Zhihan's oversight."

Xiu Ming nodded seriously, "So we need to think of some other methods."

"Thank you for your concern, Venerable Master." Xie Zhihan echoed, while gesturing with her hand, "Venerable Masters, please have some tea. If it sits for too long, the tea will become cloudy."

"Tea isn't urgent; resolving Madam's problem is more pressing." Changyi waved his hand and continued, "Does Madam truly have no relatives in Changping Prefecture?"

“Exactly,” Xie Zhihan replied.

Changyi looked at Yang Shuo and said, "The people of Cuishan Town are simple and honest, and it's getting bigger and bigger. It would be quite suitable for your wife to live in the town."

Yang Shuo nodded. "It is indeed suitable."

Xie Zhihan took a deep breath, her eyes filled with longing. "I have also heard of Cuishan Town. It is located at the foot of the sacred mountain, where the people live in peace and contentment. It is a pure land." "If I could live in Cuishan Town, it would be a blessing I have accumulated over several lifetimes." Xie Zhihan looked at the group, her eyes full of gratitude.

"You're welcome." Xiu Ming waved his hand. "We are disciples of the Great Luo Palace. Arranging someone in Cuishan Town is a piece of cake."

Xie Zhihan also poured herself a bowl of tea, raised it in a toast, and said, "I will use tea instead of wine to thank you, Venerable Masters."

Changyi and the other two finally raised their teacups and brought them to their lips.

Just as they were about to drink, the three of them suddenly froze, turned around, and looked eastward.

"There is evil spirit!"

"It's harming people!"

"Let's get there quickly!"

The three of them chatted amongst themselves, then suddenly stood up and placed their teacups on the table.

"Please wait a moment, Madam. We'll be right back!"

After saying this, Changyi pushed open the door and rushed out.

Yang Shuo and Xiu Ming followed closely behind.

"It's in the East City, and it doesn't seem that impressive," Xiu Ming said with a smile.

"Don't be careless," Yang Shuo warned. "They might have accomplices!"

As the three of them talked, they were about to leap over the courtyard wall.

But they had only leaped halfway when a surge of demonic energy blocked them in the courtyard.

Changyi's heart sank. He landed on the ground with Yang Shuo and Xiuming. Turning around, he saw Xie Zhihan standing quietly at the entrance of the main house, looking at them with a deep gaze.

The courtyard fell into a brief silence.

Xie Zhihan looked at Chang Yi, her lips curving slightly. The pitiful look from before had vanished, replaced by boundless charm, her upturned eyes carrying a captivating allure.

However, the perceptive Changyi still noticed a hint of embarrassment and annoyance in the other person's eyes.

"How did you find out?" Xie Zhihan asked quietly.

Chang Yi chuckled and, together with Yang Shuo, shielded Xiu Ming behind him. "But why does Madam want to attack us?"

Xie Zhihan did not answer. With a gentle wave of her hand, three teacups filled with tea on the table inside the room flew out from beside her and landed in front of Chang Yi and the other two without spilling a drop.

"Don't be afraid. Drink this bowl of tea, and I won't kill you." Xie Zhihan gently turned her head, her eyes sparkling.

"If you retrieve one item from the Great Luo Palace for me, I will not only spare your lives, but also let you enjoy the ultimate pleasures of the mortal world."

Xie Zhihan winked at Xiu Ming, who was peeking out from behind Chang Yi, and then gently licked her lips.

Xiu Ming shrank back and couldn't help but ask, "What are you getting?"

“Drink this bowl of tea, and I’ll tell you.” Xie Zhihan pointed to the teacup in front of them.

Changyi looked at the clear tea in the teacup and probed it with his divine sense, but found nothing unusual, which showed how profound the other party's magic was.

Although he didn't know if the old Taoist priests could help him remove the magic in the tea, he didn't intend to take the risk.

"Then you should talk to our elders." Changyi smiled at Xie Zhihan.

The next moment, the three of them felt the five elements flowing beneath their feet, and a ball of Daoist Qi enveloped them. Then, they instantly disappeared into the ground and vanished from the courtyard.

At the same time, an old Taoist priest with white hair and beard emerged from the ground in the courtyard, cupped his hands in greeting to Xie Zhihan, and said, "Yanqi of the Great Luo Palace greets Madam."

(End of this chapter)