Chapter 22— The peerlessly talented demon ba snake (5)
Lu Heng hurriedly sat in meditation, and he skillfully made a a few pinching hand movements. The faint demonic feeling that shrouded him suddenly disappeared. It seemed no different from ordinary human children.
Shi Kong nodded: “Yes. Today we will go out to gain worldly experience.”
“So fast?” The only person who he came in contact with after he recovered was Shi Kong. Now suddenly he had to enter this strange world, Lu Heng’s heart was a bit perturbed.
“To enter the (secular) world is also a part of cultivation.”
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Lin Jiang City, which resided in the Jiang Nan County, was famous for its silk exports. Not only was it populous and wealthy, it also housed the Fengqi Kingdom’s granaries. Prince Gong was the only young blood- brother of the emperor of Fengqi country was given a manor and fief here. In Linjiang City, Prince Gong’s power was boundless, and was the local tyrant.
The Linyang County Lord was a famous figure in the local area, and her reputation even exceeded that of her prince father. First, she was a world class beauty, and the other was that her character was unruly and domineering. One year’s Lantern Festival, while walking amidst a large crowd, the corner of noble Linyang County Lord’s skirt was stepped on. The unfortunate hawker was dragged to the side and his legs were broken.
There were not many pedestrians in front of the Prince’s Palace, as they were afraid of accidentally touching the Linyang County Lord. Today, some people saw a group of people with a seven- or eight-year-old boy knocking the corner door of Prince Gong’s palace.
“The monk is not a person from Jiangnan County. He dared to go to Prince Gong’s manor to beg for money. It is really tragic.”
“Hey, I just saw the face of the monk. It’s really that I have never seen such a good-looking person in my whole life.”
“Hey you woman, do you find bald heads attractive?”
“You are a bald head with a few holes in the white eggs, and the bald heads are like the moon in the sky.”
“Ze, long hair is short, I don’t want to talk to you. Apparently, the monk is with a young child, and it looks clever and cute, but unfortunately, I fear they will be tortured by Prince Gong.” [T/N: Basically it was believed that women had long hair, because they were less knowledgeable and spent a lot time on hairs. #Sexist_ancient_China].
However, what made everyone’s eyes pop out of their head was that the gatekeeper of Prince Gong’s house who always looked down on others, upon seeing the monk, opened the main entrance with enthusiasm. After a while, the group of people hurried out of the house, the middle-aged man who was heading, dressed in gorgeous robes, wearing a jade crown was actually Prince Gong.
“Master Shi Kong, we are honoured by your presence, forgive us for lacking manners.” Prince Gong gave a ceremonial slogan to Shi Kong, and the group of people standing far away dropped their jaws.
“This poor monk arrived at the martial school to hear the news. I heard that the fox escaped from the town’s demon locking tower and has returned to take revenge.” Shi Kong folded his hands together, and stood in ceremony.
“Master, please come in and let’s talk.”
Richly ornamented (building), small bridges over flowing water, layers of stone springs, it felt like walking amidst a painting step by step. Despite Lu Heng’s eyes being unable to perceive it all at once, he felt that he could not tarnish Shi Kong’s reputation. Though he tried his best to avoid staring, it felt like a thousand claws scratching his heart, and his restless fingers were testament to his unbridled emotions. Shi Kong was in front of him throughout the journey but he perceived Lu Heng’s changes at once. His gaze stayed on Lu Heng for a moment.
Later, Lu Heng heard the voice of Shi Kong, and the Prince Gong and others who led the way did not respond. This is the legendary secret sound transmission technique, ba! The powers of the people who cultivate are really numerous.
“This Prince Gong’s Mansion is the first place we are visiting in our spiritual tour of the secular world.” [T/N: Probably something like travelling the world and helping out people in order to achieve experience and enlightenment]
Shi Kong explained to Lu Heng the purpose of this trip. Three years ago, the Lord of Linyang County was enchanted by a Bizong demon fox, and the Bizong demon fox family has always cultivated by absorbing people’s vital essence and growing stronger. This demon fox had cultivated to quite a high level. Prince Gong searched all over the country for someone capable of taming it. Instead, they were all killed by the demon fox. In desperation, he could only request the Zongmen Fanyin Temple, to provide asylum from the winds. It coincided with Shi Kong’s spiritual world tour, and this matter fell on his head. Afterwards, Shi Kong was able to break the enchantment on the Linyang County Lord, sealed the Bizong demon fox, sent it back to the demon locking tower much to its chagrin.
Who could have thought that a few months ago, the mountain where the demon locking tower was located suddenly trembled, a crevice was formed in the array, and a group of demon escaped, the Bizong demon fox among them? A few days ago, Fanyin Temple received a message from Prince Gong’s government, saying that the fox returned to take revenge.
While discussing, the group arrived at the main, sitting down in order. A servant came over to ask Lu Heng to go out and Shi Kong raised his hands to stop him: “He is a spiritual person, not an ordinary child.”
Therefore, Lu Heng also got a seat with Shi Kong.
“Regarding the specifics, is it okay to invite my daughter to explain?” Prince Gong asked while looking at Shi Kong.
“Can.”
Prince Gong gestured to the servant to invite Linyang County Lord into the main hall. A moment later, there was a ringing sound outside the hallway. Before the person herself entered, the voice was carried over: “Has master Shi Kong arrived?”
As usual another super long chapter + finals were here hence the late releases. I just don’t feel like breaking it in parts because that would introduce unnecessary cliffhangers. Unless someone decides to pick this up *wink wink*, you guys are stuck with monthly releases.
I would appreciate any feedback or comments (as usual).