The next morning, before the sky had fully brightened, Yushan arrived at the Hall of Nine幽.
(Note: “Nine幽” seems to be a proper noun or a poetic term. Since the instruction specifies not to retain Chinese characters, it would typically be transliterated or adapted contextually. However, without further context, a direct translation or adaptation isn’t possible. If this is a name or title, you may want to provide a transliteration like “Nine You” or clarify the intended meaning for a more accurate translation.)
Assuming “Nine幽” is a transliterated name or place:
**The next morning, before the sky had fully brightened, Yushan arrived at the Hall of Nine You.**
“Father, Hongmeng Nu’s matter has been discovered by Shiyang Ti. I cannot persuade him, nor can I openly oppose Shiyang Ti. Perhaps… we should temporarily let go of Hongmeng Nu and deal with the internal chaos first!”
“No!” The King of Ten Thousand Demons declared firmly, “Yushan, we must eliminate this great threat first. As for Da Dan San, you still cannot openly oppose him. We must use the Shiyang Pearl for our grand plans! Leave now!”
“Yes, daughter takes her leave.”
Yushan’s steps were no longer light. The situation had spiraled beyond her expectations. What was supposed to be an excellent opportunity had suddenly turned into a heavy burden, making the noble princess struggle under its weight.
Sigh… Why does Father seem to have changed? He doesn’t even trust his own daughter anymore!
As Yushan walked out of the Nine幽 Gate, weighed down by frustration, her eyes caught sight of Qiao San entering the Grand Sages’ Mansion.
This is bad—the situation is getting worse! Without her father’s support and the aid of the Shiyang Pearl, all her efforts over the past thousand years might be in vain.
Qiao San didn’t stay at the Grand Sage’s Mansion for long. Soon, he returned to the inn excitedly and rushed into the room where Night Girl was resting.
“There’s hope! Night Girl has a chance to survive!”
The women gathered around curiously. The Fox Queen, guessing with astonishment, asked, “Master, are you saying Gou Yuan managed to convince the King of Ten Thousand Demons to stop hunting Night Girl?”
“Hehe… It’s even better than that. Look!”
The rogue’s eyebrows brimmed with excitement as he flipped his hand open, revealing a fragrant pill, “This is the Wan Hua Pill given by Gou Yuan. She said it will definitely preserve Night Girl’s soul.”
The translucent red gauze of the Fox Queen floated into the room. The experienced Fox King immediately warned, “Master, there can’t possibly be a miraculous pill for this illness. Be careful—it might be a trick!”
Ghost Ji’s voluptuous figure also approached Qiao San. Her worried eyes lingered on Night Girl briefly before she added thoughtfully, “Husband, could it be that Gou Yuan wants to use you to kill Night Girl? Even the Soul Spirit said there’s no cure.”
“This…” The rogue’s joy began to freeze, but reality left him with almost no other choice, “But Night Girl’s life is fading quickly. We can’t just watch her die. We’ll treat a dying horse as if it were alive!”
Millimeter by millimeter, the pill slid into Night Girl’s mouth. Tension filled the room as everyone watched closely. The heavy atmosphere felt like suffocation.
The Wan Hua Pill dissolved instantly upon entering her mouth. Within less than half a teacup’s time, the gray pallor on Night Girl’s face miraculously vanished, and vibrant vitality returned with her long, rhythmic breathing.
Night Girl—was saved! A miracle had occurred! The unanimous conclusion of the land’s healers became a joke. Gou Yuan’s mysterious power left the rogue in awe.
The Wan Hua Pill was indeed the perfect cure. However, the Fox Queen’s suspicions soared. Her seductive curves brushed suggestively against the man’s sensitive areas as she purred, “Mmm… Master, why would she help us? It can’t just be for a single Snow Lotus of a thousand years. That doesn’t make sense.”
Qiao San proudly puffed out his chest, looking smug, and said, “Hehe… Of course, one Snow Lotus isn’t enough. It also took my silver tongue to persuade him. This Holy Lord exerted all his efforts and racked his brains… Huh? Why are you all looking at me like that? You clearly don’t believe in my charm!”
Despite Qiao San’s self-praise, the women’s eyes still brimmed with doubt. If flattery and sweet talk alone could win Gou Yuan over, she probably would have been dead ten times over.
“Cough, cough…” The rogue blushed with rare embarrassment. After a moment’s hesitation, he lowered his voice, “I wasn’t planning to tell you this, but I’ve decided to. Gou Yuan had another condition—she wants me to be her temporary bodyguard, available at any time!”
“Thud!” In the illusory realm, countless souls fainted in shock. Everyone was stunned. This was simply absurd! The Grand Sage Gou Yuan actually wanted this rogue, San, as her protector?!
Inside the Demon King’s cave, Yushan’s face turned icy cold. She had failed to persuade the King of Ten Thousand Demons, but with just one word from Gou Yuan, the King immediately let go of the crucial matter of Hongmeng Nu. How could Yushan not feel a surge of anger and resentment?
“Ahem, ahem… My dear concubine, please don’t be angry. Please take care of your health,” pleaded Peng, the three-zhang-tall demon king, like a servant before the furious Yushan.
The noble princess of the Land didn’t know why she was so furious today. Her father had not only favored Gou Yuan before, but Da Dan San’s defiance over Night Girl should have been expected. Yet, thinking that both her father and Da Dan San stood on Gou Yuan’s side, she was furious beyond words.
“It’s infuriating! Father knows full well that Gou Yuan has already obtained the thousand-year Snow Lotus, yet he still does nothing. It’s driving me mad!”
Yu Shan’s anger rarely reached such a peak. However, Peng the Demon King displayed unusual intelligence this time. He suddenly slapped his chest joyfully, saying, “Excellent! My dear, if Gou Yuan has acquired the thousand-year Snow Lotus, that’s our perfect opportunity! Haha… How foolish we were before, not realizing such a golden chance.”
Her anger could only rage for so long. As soon as Yushan calmed slightly, she suddenly caught on to Peng the Demon King’s implication, “Hehe… My King, you are truly wise and mighty. I understand now. We’ll strike when that wench is in seclusion, shattering her soul into pieces!”
“Haha… I learned this all from my dear concubine. I’ll cast a spell right away—bring forth stormy winds and dark, moonless nights!”
No matter how powerful one may be, the moment of meditation cultivation is the most vulnerable. No wonder Yushan and Peng the Demon King were so delighted. Although the Great Sage’s Mansion had many experts, how could they possibly resist Peng the Demon King, known as the number one expert, and the noble princess of the Land wielding the White Jade Fan!
Suddenly, cold winds swept through the Nine幽Palace City. Heavy rain fell like countless stones from the sky, stinging the guards’ faces painfully and causing them to instinctively blink.
Two dark shadows flashed through the storm, silently slipping through the Nine幽Gate.
Inside the Grand Sage’s Mansion, cries erupted. As expected, the guards couldn’t withstand the power of the White Jade Fan. With one sweep from Yushan, the mansion fell eerily silent.
The two dark figures faced no further resistance and shot like arrows toward a brightly glowing alchemy room. The tall shadow smashed the window open with one palm strike, revealing thousands of immortal flowers and rare herbs. Inside, the Grand Sage Gou Yuan sat calmly in cultivation amidst the blossoms.
“Hehe… Wench, die!”
Though trapped, Gou Yuan showed no fear. The ever-changing clouds paused briefly, revealing delicate eyebrows like painted ink and a pair of classical, serene eyes filled with calm confidence. Even the dimples on her cheeks seemed to smile.
She glanced calmly at the two enemies, then quietly closed her eyes—not in despair, but in disdain.
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