Wuxia Across the Heavens: I Collect Side Effects

Su Xin looked at the Sky Eagle Sect confidant who was bowing and apologizing, and said in a calm tone without the slightest anger: "I thank the Eagle King for his concern, but as for the matter of finding Yin Li, let's forget about it. I have taken excellent care of her, and she has no worries about food or clothing. Please tell the Eagle King that she still recognizes this grandfather."

After saying this, he said no more, turned around and left with Ji Xiaofu and several Emei disciples.

Since we've already rescued Ji Xiaofu and the others, we might as well go all the way and fulfill this favor completely.

In this way, at the very least, they can win the favor of prestigious sects like Wudang and Emei, making this a sure-fire deal.

After all, they had already broken ties with the Sky Eagle Cult, so they couldn't just fight for nothing; they had to gain some benefits.

At the same time, through the attitude of the Sky Eagle Sect's confidants, he also figured out the thoughts of the White-browed Eagle King, Yin Tianzheng.

This grandfather, in the end, still loved his granddaughter; he was a decent person and could be considered reasonable.

As for Yin Yewang, Su Xin sneered inwardly. That guy was a complete scumbag, doting on his concubines and neglecting his wife. He didn't even care about his own daughter. Compared to his father, Yin Tianzheng, he was a million miles worse.

On the other side, the followers of the Sky Eagle Cult watched helplessly as Su Xin led his men away, each of them filled with resentment, yet none dared to step forward to stop him.

After all, Eagle King's orders were only to gather information about Yin Li and keep a close eye on Su Xin, not to forcibly capture him. Moreover, Su Xin's strength was too formidable, and they were no match for him. They could only stand there helplessly, watching the figures of the others gradually disappear into the distance.

After walking several miles and getting out of the Sky Eagle Sect's sight, Su Xin stopped and turned to look at Ji Xiaofu, whose expression was still tense. A playful smile appeared on his lips: "Now, you owe me a big favor."

Ji Xiaofu pouted, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes.

She has always been proud and arrogant; she has never been so controlled or indebted to anyone before.

But the facts are clear: if Su Xin hadn't intervened, she and the remaining disciples would certainly not have been able to escape today.

Left with no other choice, she gritted her teeth and said in a stiff but sincere tone, "My Emei Sect will surely repay you handsomely, and we will never go back on our word!"

Su Xin looked at her with a half-smile, then suddenly changed the subject and asked, "I heard you're Yin Liuxia's fiancée?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaofu's face instantly darkened, her anger flared, and her tone became sharp: "What do you mean? Are you trying to humiliate me by saying that my Emei Sect has no one to rely on?" Her engagement with Yin Liting was already fraught with difficulties, and now that Su Xin had exposed it in public, she felt utterly humiliated and thought he was deliberately provoking her.

Su Xin shrugged, his tone innocent: "I didn't mean anything by it, I just felt that what I wanted was something your Emei Sect probably couldn't provide."

"What do you want?" Ji Xiaofu suppressed her anger and asked coldly. She wanted to see what Su Xin dared to ask for.

Su Xin raised his eyes, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over the sword at her waist, his tone light yet tinged with a hint of probing: "For example, the Yitian Sword of your Emei Sect."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaofu's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and her aura turned cold.

The Heaven-Slaying Sword is the most prized treasure of the Emei Sect; it's not something you can just give away whenever you want it.

This guy is really pushing his luck, he dares to say anything!

Seeing her unpleasant expression, Su Xin couldn't help but smile, softening his tone and feigning concession: "Since the Heaven-Slaying Sword won't work, how about I borrow it for a month or so?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaofu's tense expression eased slightly, and the darkness on her face lessened.

She hesitated for a moment, her tone wavering yet revealing a hint of relenting: "I can't make that decision myself; I need to ask my master."

In her view, borrowing the Heaven Sword was still difficult, but it was more likely than asking for it directly.

After all, Su Xin saved her and the elite disciples of Emei today, and her master might take note of this favor.

"Haha, that's good!" Su Xin was overjoyed and secretly began to make plans.

He didn't really want to borrow the Heaven Sword; he actually coveted the quick-learning version of the Nine Yin Manual hidden inside it.

He also knew that although this hastily prepared version of the Nine Yin Manual was quite powerful, the most crucial thing was that it had significant side effects.

Now that he already possesses the Vajra Finger of the Vajra Sect, if he could also obtain the Nine Yin Manual, he would have an extra reliance when traveling the martial world in the future. This would be the best outcome.

Su Xin was secretly pleased with himself when Hu Qingyang suddenly chuckled and turned to look at Ji Xiaofu, saying in a familiar tone, "We meet again, Ji Xiaofu."

Ji Xiaofu was taken aback upon hearing this, and turned to look at Hu Qingyang, a hint of embarrassment flashing across her face.

She suddenly remembered that when they first met at the inn, she had been in a hurry to get on her way and was arrogant, so she had been quite indifferent to Hu Qingyang. Now, however, she needed to rely on the people around her to be saved and had to ask for their help. For a moment, she was at a loss.

She composed herself, forced a smile, and bowed to Hu Qingyang, saying, "Please forgive me, young lady. I was very rude earlier and did not know your name."

"My name is Hu Qingyang." Hu Qingyang smiled gently, his gaze sweeping over the wounds on Ji Xiaofu and the two disciples, and asked with concern.

"You're all injured, aren't you? My brother's residence isn't far ahead. You can go there for treatment. His medical skills are decent; he can treat your wounds and neutralize the arrow poison."

Ji Xiaofu's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly asked, "May I ask who your brother is, young lady?"

"My elder brother is Hu Qingniu," Hu Qingyang replied frankly.

Upon hearing the name "Hu Qingniu," Ji Xiaofu and the two Emei disciples exchanged glances, their eyes filled with hesitation and unease.

Although Hu Qingniu was a highly skilled doctor, he was a member of the Ming Cult.

After a moment's hesitation, Ji Xiaofu bowed slightly to Hu Qingyang and politely declined, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss, but our injuries are not too serious. We can bandage them ourselves, so we won't trouble your brother."

Hu Qingyang didn't press the matter, and nodded with a smile: "Alright, since you insist, I won't force you."

Su Xin then turned to look at Ji Xiaofu, his tone carrying a hint of reminder: "Remember what you said. When you go back, don't forget to mention to your Abbess Miejue about borrowing the Heaven-Reliant Sword."

Ji Xiaofu nodded solemnly, her tone firm: "Young master, rest assured, I will definitely convey this to my master. Even if my master does not agree to lend me the sword, I will remember this favor. I, Ji Xiaofu, am clear about gratitude and resentment, and I will definitely repay it in the future."

"I've remembered what you said, so don't go back on your word," Su Xin said with a half-smile.

"I will never go back on my word!" Ji Xiaofu replied resolutely.

Su Xin nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Hu Qingyang, his tone softening slightly: "Let's go. I'll take you back to Butterfly Valley. Once there, you can reunite with your brother, and I can consider my mission accomplished."

When these words reached Ji Xiaofu's ears, she was stunned and turned her head sharply to look at Su Xin, her eyes full of doubt.

What does that mean?

Was it merely to escort Hu Qingyang back to Butterfly Valley so she could reunite with her brother?

She turned to look at Hu Qingyang and saw that the two of them looked natural and not fake, and a feeling of shame welled up in her heart.

It turns out that she had misunderstood Su Xin from beginning to end, mistaking his casualness for that of a scoundrel who got someone pregnant, and mistaking his actions for ulterior motives.

Thinking this way, her face flushed red, and she felt even more embarrassed.