The Gate Between Two Realms, from Rainbow Cat and Blue Rabbit to Fox Spirit Matchmaker

Chapter 80 Purple Qi Comes from the East, Purple Cloud Sword

Jinbianxi Inn.

Rainbow Cat, Blue Rabbit, and DouDou have already ridden their horses to the outside of Golden Whip Stream.

The Golden Whip Creek Inn is only a hundred miles away from the town they were in before, and it only takes half a day to get there.

Looking at the Golden Whip Creek Inn in front of them, the three of them couldn't help but feel that this was the place their elders had mentioned.

"A fight broke out here before."

"There was a faint smell of blood inside, but I could still smell it."

Rainbow Cat walked to the entrance of the inn and smelled a faint scent of blood before even entering.

Although it was only a faint smell of blood, and this was an inn, slaughtering pigs and chickens must have been quite common.

However, Rainbow Cat's five senses, enhanced by demonic power, could still detect that this bloody smell was different from the bloody smell of ordinary livestock.

"Was there a fight?"

"Could it be members of the Demonic Sect who got here first?"

. . . . .

"After all, the news about the Demonic Sect should not be underestimated."

Blue Rabbit was slightly taken aback, and her first thought was of the people in the Demonic Sect.

After all, she had been surrounded by the Demonic Sect before when she was in the Jade Toad Palace.

"ah?"

"Let's retreat first, lest we walk into a trap."

DouDou's expression changed as she listened to their conversation.

The three of them have not yet mastered the Three Swords Combined Technique. If they encounter a master of the Demonic Sect, it will definitely not be easy for them to escape.

"Why are you such a coward?"

"Even if it's dangerous, we should go in and check it out first."

"We need to ascertain the safety of the Purple Cloud Sword Master first."

Blue Rabbit frowned slightly and immediately denied what Dou Dou had said.

"Who knows? Rainbow Cat said there was a bloody smell in it."

"By the way, why can't I smell it? My nose is usually very sensitive."

"Rainbow Cat, are you smelling something wrong? This is an inn, after all."

"Isn't it expected that there's still a slight smell of animal blood left?"

Dou Dou unconsciously stood behind the two of them, knowing that he was no match for them in martial arts.

He is very clear about his own position, so he doesn't feel ashamed.

"It shouldn't be wrong."

"There is a difference between human blood and animal blood."

"Blue Rabbit is right. We've already come this far, so even if there really is an ambush..."

"There's no turning back now, there's no escaping it."

Rainbow Cat shook his head; he trusted his instincts and knew they were never wrong.

Now that they've come this far, even if there's danger or an ambush inside, they can't just leave.

Even if it's a dragon's den or a tiger's lair, I must venture in.

After saying that, Rainbow Cat pushed open the door of the inn and went inside.

The inn's decor was old, but the tables, chairs, and floor were all very clean.

It's clear that the owner of this inn is a meticulous and hardworking person.

Even though the wooden planks underfoot creak occasionally, there's not much to complain about.

"Is nobody here?"

"This inn looks really strange. Maybe we should leave."

DouDou nervously tugged at HongMao's sleeve and kept glancing around.

But Rainbow Cat's gaze remained fixed on the second floor.

"Don't worry, someone's already here."

Rainbow Cat calmly pulled DouDou's hand away and said without making a sound.

Then, a door on the second floor was pushed open.

The person who came down the stairs was a man with light purple skin, a long face, and a smiling face.

"Gentlemen, you must be here to stay at the inn. I am Ma San Niang, the owner of this inn."

"I wonder how many guest rooms you need."

Ma San Niang greeted them with a smile, and asked them with a smile.

Blue Rabbit and Dou Dou couldn't discern Ma San Niang's true strength, but Rainbow Cat's martial arts skills greatly improved after his experiences in Tu Shan and Peach Garden.

It's clear at a glance that Ma San Niang is quite capable.

"I am Lan Tu, the master of the Ice Soul Sword, and this is Dou Dou, the master of the Rain Flower Sword."

"And he is Rainbow Cat, the master of the Rainbow Sword."

"We have come here to find the master of the Purple Cloud Sword."

Blue Rabbit wasted no time and directly drew the sword from her waist, revealing her identity.

Although Rainbow Cat said there was a fight going on here.

Such a situation is certainly rare in inns deep in the mountains and forests.

There are only two possibilities for this: either they are members of a demonic cult, or they have encountered bandits.

Regardless of the specific point, all three hoped to verify it as soon as possible.

"The Ice Soul Sword?"

"Successor of the Seven Swords?"

"I've been waiting for you for so long!"

Ma San Niang's face showed a hint of excitement. She leaped up to the second floor and brought out a long sword from the room.

In front of the three of them, it was suddenly drawn.

The sword has an overall dark purple hue, and the tip has a unique three-pronged design, which is a characteristic of the Purple Cloud Sword.

"It really is the Purple Cloud Sword!"

A glint of light flashed in Blue Rabbit's eyes, and a look of joy appeared on her face.

In this way, they have gathered the four swords.

"That's great, that's great!"

"Rainbow Cat said there were signs of fighting inside, which really startled me."

DouDou patted her chest, a hint of relief showing on her face.

If this is indeed a trap set by the evil cult, then their trip is truly in danger.

If you're in the mountains and wilderness, being surrounded would be the biggest problem.

"A fight?"

"How could he know that I had already covered everything that could be covered up last night?"

"There are no signs of a struggle here, so how did he know it was happening from the outside?"

When Ma San Niang heard Dou Dou's words, she couldn't help but be startled.

She hadn't expected Rainbow Cat to be so alert.

Even before reaching the inn, one could sense that a fight had taken place inside.

"A group of bandits came to my little shop a couple of days ago."

"I eventually kicked him out."

"I never expected that the Master of the Rainbow Sword would have such abilities, being able to foresee the future even before he arrived."

Ma San Niang laughed it off and then made up an excuse, trying to get away with it.

At the same time, they began to test Rainbow Cat's abilities with words.

"Miss Ma is joking."

"I don't have that much ability; I just guessed a little bit from what I saw outside."

"I have a naturally sensitive sense of smell."

"Even the smell of blood from a few days ago, I can still faintly smell it, which is why I dare to say this."

Rainbow Cat smiled and clasped his hands in a fist salute, explaining DouDou's words.

The four of them then gave a brief self-introduction.

"Since we are all successors of the Seven Swords, there's no need to be so formal."

"From now on, you three can call me Third Sister."

Ma San Niang clasped her hands in a fist salute and looked at the three of them with a serious expression.

She presented herself in a very upright manner.

This initially earned the trust of DouDou and LanTu.

"Then, the three of us won't stand on ceremony."

"We've traveled for quite a while. I wonder if Third Sister could arrange rooms for the three of us to rest?"

"Once we've rested, we'll go find the fifth sword."

Seeing that it was getting late, Rainbow Cat changed the subject.

DouDou immediately said that after riding a horse all day and eating dry rations all day, she was both tired and hungry.

"Don't worry, you three, go and rest for a while."

"I will call you after I have prepared the wine and food."

Ma San Niang smiled slightly and immediately prepared rooms for the three of them.

But when she turned her head, the expression on her face became somewhat strange.

After escorting the three people back to their rooms, she went to the kitchen alone.

"These three arrived far too quickly."

"I only arrived at the Golden Whip Creek Inn the day before yesterday, and I haven't even heard about the auspicious purple aura coming from the east yet."

"Besides, that girl is also in the cellar. If I'm not careful, I could easily be exposed."

"If the secret is exposed, the cult leader's plan will likely be disrupted."

Ma San Niang paced back and forth in the kitchen, her face growing increasingly grim.

She thought she was fast enough.

He hoped that he could at least cultivate the Purple Cloud Sword Technique to a certain level in a short period of time.

Unexpectedly, the premature appearance of Rainbow Cat and his two companions made her feel a sense of crisis.

"No, we have to think of a way to keep those three at bay."

"Otherwise, if my identity is exposed, not only will it be difficult to escape, but I won't even be able to return to Black Tiger Cliff."

Ma San Niang wasn't stupid; she knew the problems she was facing were no small matter.

One wrong move and the whole plan falls apart, which will definitely upset Black Tiger.

Given Black-Hearted Tiger's nature, he certainly wouldn't let her off easily.

He immediately left the kitchen, returned to his room, and wrote a letter.

. . . .

Meanwhile, back in her room, Rainbow Cat also sensed that something was off about Ma San Niang.

They immediately went to Blue Rabbit's room.

"What's wrong, Rainbow Cat?"

When Blue Rabbit saw that it was Rainbow Cat, she let Rainbow Cat go straight into the room.

After Rainbow Cat entered, he carefully closed the door, then released his demonic power to sense his surroundings.

Only after confirming that no one was around did he sit down.

"I feel that there's something wrong with that Ma San Niang."

"Although her story was almost flawless."

"But the moment the Purple Cloud Sword was drawn, I sensed something was wrong."

Rainbow Cat, with a solemn expression, voiced his guess.

At this moment, he was very worried if his guess was correct.

Therefore, the true master of the Purple Cloud Sword may already be in danger.

"Something's wrong with the Purple Cloud Sword?"

"But that Purple Cloud Sword looks real, just like what my master told me back then."

Blue Rabbit was slightly taken aback, recalling the time they had spent at the Golden Whip Creek Inn until now.

She didn't think there was anything wrong with Ma San Niang.

"Think about it, the most crucial point about the Purple Cloud Sword."

"Back then, my father mentioned it, and I have some means to sense that something was wrong with that Purple Cloud Sword."

Rainbow Cat shook his head and pointed out the key point directly.

He also began to consider teaching DouDou and LanTu the method of cultivating demonic power.

"Purple aura..."

"I didn't see that wisp of purple aura when the Purple Cloud Sword was drawn!"

Blue Rabbit began to recall the characteristics of the Seven Swords that her master had mentioned.

Each of the Seven Swords possesses certain unique characteristics, not only because of differences in forging techniques and materials.

Furthermore, it is because of the tempering of the Seven Swords' individual skills and sword intent through practice.

For example, the Ice Soul Sword, when drawn, produces a sound like ice and snow, captivating the soul, and one can tell the real from the fake at a glance.

Furthermore, regarding the Changhong Sword, the temperature around it rises sharply the moment it is drawn.

The Purple Cloud Sword we just used was missing the most crucial element: purple energy.

The Purple Cloud Sword is an auspicious sword. While it may not be as sharp as the other seven swords, its purple aura is considered auspicious and is a symbol of the sword.

They only learned about these things because they had heard about them from the previous successor of the Seven Swords.

"That's right, it's hard to notice without careful observation."

"And Ma San Niang probably doesn't know about this either."

"Otherwise, they wouldn't have shown us that fake Purple Cloud Sword so easily."

Rainbow Cat nodded. The moment he saw the Purple Cloud Sword, he confirmed that Ma San Niang was a fake successor of the Purple Cloud Sword.

But what truly made Hongmao begin to suspect Ma San Niang was the surprise that flashed in Ma San Niang's eyes when she saw them.

The seven swordsmen had almost never met each other, so it was illogical for Ma San Niang to show surprise upon seeing them.

This is an inn, and as the innkeeper, Ma San Niang wouldn't show any surprise upon seeing guests arrive.

The only explanation is that Ma San Niang recognized the three men long before they introduced themselves, and she did not expect them to arrive so quickly.

Rainbow Cat also told Blue Rabbit about these things.

"And what about the real Master of the Purple Cloud Sword?"

"Could it be that they have already been murdered, or that they are not at the Golden Whip Creek Inn?"

"Ma San Niang is nothing more than bait for the Demonic Sect."

Blue Rabbit pondered for a moment and then mentioned two possibilities.

But either way, it's clearly not a good thing for them.

"I don't know, and I can't be sure."

"But let's start by looking for the Golden Whip Creek Inn."

"Tomorrow, Lan Tu, find a reason to take Ma San Niang away from the inn."

"DouDou and I will search around the inn."

"Be careful, don't let anything happen."

Rainbow Cat thought for a moment, but he couldn't be sure how things would go.

Because he had very little contact with Ma San Niang, and he suspected that the Master of the Purple Cloud Sword might be in this inn.

This possibility is definitely not small, which is why they need to be even more careful.

"Yes, Rainbow Cat, don't worry."

"I'll know what to do tomorrow."

"I will help you get half a day."

"DouDou is not only a highly skilled doctor, but he also has some knowledge of mechanical devices. He can definitely help you."

Blue Rabbit nodded. Since Rainbow Cat had made his decision, she would follow it without hesitation.

After all, the Seven Swords have always been led by the Master of the Rainbow Sword.

It wasn't just the master of the Long Rainbow Sword's superb martial arts skills, but also his character that earned everyone's trust.

"Alright, then we'll split up tomorrow."

"If we find out Ma San Niang's true colors, we should kill her quickly and leave this Golden Whip Creek Inn as soon as possible."

Rainbow Cat nodded, and after making his decision, he began to explain demonic power to Blue Rabbit.

Blue Rabbit, who had cultivated internal energy and true essence since childhood, was hearing about this kind of power for the first time.

About half an hour passed before the two finally stopped talking, when Ma San Niang's voice rang out from downstairs.

"this..."

"Such a wondrous power exists in this world..."

"It's truly unbelievable..."

This was the first time Blue Rabbit had ever heard of the concept of demonic power and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

She had never heard of the idea of ​​tempering one's physical body with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to establish a connection with the world.

"Practice diligently, and I will teach this method to DouDou tomorrow."

Seeing that it was about time, Rainbow Cat gave a brief instruction and then took Blue Rabbit out.

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