Chapter 89: Chapter 88: The Baleful Star Emerges! Sun and Moon Pavilion! Heavenly Nether Young Venerable

The next morning, the weather was clear and fine.

Gentle sunlight scattered across the small courtyard.

The two old jujube trees in the yard had now sprouted tender buds on their dark branches, a lovely sight to behold.

Su Bai sat on a recliner in the courtyard, his gaze fixed on a few wisps of white clouds in the distance, his mind wandering.

Letting his mind go blank!

He had been in the prison for too long.

A leisurely moment like this was a rare treat!

Idle times always flew by.

His three-day vacation slipped away quietly!

In the early morning, dewdrops hung heavy on the branches.

After bidding farewell to Aunt Chen and the others, Su Bai set off back to the prison.

The moment he stepped into the prison, Su Bai saw that kid Zhang Wei.

He was walking down the corridor, a gloomy look on his face.

Su Bai walked over and asked, only then learning what had happened.

On the day their vacation started, Zhang Wei had dressed up meticulously, planning to go on a date with a young lady from a rich family!

But the result was completely unexpected!

Zhang Wei was wearing a mask of pure agony!

It turned out the real reason the girl had invited Zhang Wei to dinner was to tell him to his face...

...that they weren’t right for each other!

And so, Zhang Wei had been downhearted and discouraged ever since!

’What a poor kid!’

Snapping out of it, Su Bai patted Zhang Wei’s shoulder and, suppressing a laugh, offered a few words of comfort.

After exchanging a few words with Su Bai, Zhang Wei seemed to have a complete change of heart!

A joyful expression appeared on his face as he psyched himself up.

"I, Young Master Wei, am loved by all! So what if one girl dumped me?"

"There are plenty of other fish in the sea!"

"Besides, there’s already a ready-made great beauty right here in the prison!"

"In the future, I, Young Master Wei, will definitely win over Ning Ye Xue! From there, I’ll reach the pinnacle of my life!"

Zhang Wei was secretly pleased with himself. Then, as if he suddenly thought of something, his eyes lit up!

"Oh, right! I just heard that Lady Ye Xue seems to be searching for the tracks of a Demon Fiend recently!"

"That’s so dangerous!"

"Brother Su Bai! Do you think I should secretly hide in the shadows and protect her?"

Before Su Bai could reply, he continued talking to himself.

"Sigh! But I’m afraid Lady Ye Xue will discover me and accuse me of neglecting my duties!"

"If I leave a bad impression on her, wouldn’t all my efforts be for nothing?"

"..."

Su Bai couldn’t be bothered with him and turned to leave.

But after two steps, he suddenly turned back and asked Zhang Wei, "I’m going out to buy some food. I can get you something!"

"Want a fried cake?"

Zhang Wei was taken aback. After a moment’s thought, he said, "Yeah, get me one!"

’That’s the right answer!’

Su Bai gave a profound nod, then turned and left the prison.

...

「Great Xia Imperial City, Fate Peeping Pavilion.」

Deep within the Fate Peeping Pavilion, a silvery-white tower stood tall.

It was adorned with patterns of the sun, moon, and stars, as well as intricate ancient markings, all expounding upon the profound Dao and its principles!

On the 9th Layer of the tower, a woman wearing a silver gauze veil stared at the Fate Gazing Disc before her, her expression exceptionally grave!

On the Fate Gazing Disc, a blood-red pinpoint of starlight flickered in and out of view, emitting a horrifying, sanguine glow!

And this blood-red star was slowly approaching the center, where the resplendent golden-purple Emperor Star shone!

"A blood-red glow surrounds it; a star of calamity appears!"

"This is a sign of great catastrophe!"

The veiled woman murmured in a heavy voice.

In the past, it wasn’t that similar blood-red stars had never appeared for the Great Xia Dynasty.

But none of the previous ones had ever been this large.

Furthermore, none had ever come so close to the central Emperor Star!

Judging from the display on the Fate Gazing Disc this time, the impending bloody calamity would likely affect the Great Xia Imperial City!

It might even happen *in* the Great Xia Imperial City!

This would be enough to shake the very foundations of Great Xia’s rule!

"This matter must be reported to the old Pavilion Master!"

the veiled woman thought, her heart heavy with worry.

...

Four days had passed since the annihilation of the Black Water Thieves.

Although the sky was clear for miles and the sun shone brilliantly, the few villages near Blood Wind Mountain remained shrouded in a bloody haze!

Barely a soul could be seen in the villages. Although the bones of those who had died tragically were taken away and cremated by the Imperial Dynasty’s soldiers...

...a faint smell of blood still hung in the scorching air.

Fortunately, the upper echelons of the Great Xia Dynasty had made arrangements for the rescued women.

For those willing to leave the villages, the authorities would arrange for them to find work in a nearby county town and provide them with housing.

For those unwilling to leave, the authorities would also provide some financial support and exempt them from future taxes.

It could be said that these measures taken by the Great Xia leadership were quite commendable.

Of course, some speculated that the leaders of the Great Xia Dynasty had only taken these actions to impress the senior Great Power who had intervened that day!

Others said that these measures had been arranged by that senior himself!

True or false, the various rumors were impossible to confirm or deny!

But without exception, many common people highly praised the actions of the Great Xia Dynasty’s leadership this time.

And indeed, in the villages, the villagers who chose to stay were all expressing their immense gratitude to the Imperial Dynasty’s soldiers who delivered money and supplies!

However, watching the villagers clutch their rice money and clothes, their faces filled with excitement and gratitude...

...a strange, sardonic voice rang out from the mountainside of Blood Wind Mountain.

"The Great Xia Dynasty really knows how to play its cards!"

"It was their own leadership who contacted that leader of the Black Water Thieves, One-Eyed Wolf Saber!"

"That’s what led to this bloody chaos in the first place!"

"Tsk tsk... but in the end, with just a few clever words and some resources, they can make these foolish villagers feel eternally grateful! Make them hail the might of Great Xia!"

"How ironic is that?"

The one who spoke was a young-looking child dressed in a black robe.

His gaze was demonic, and though his features were rather refined, his words were like nails on a chalkboard!

Sharp and grating!

After speaking, the child immediately bowed and looked toward the youth beside him, fawning, "Wouldn’t you agree, Young Master Chen?"

"Agree my ass!" the lazy, sky-blue-robed youth lying on a nearby rocking chair retorted, his eyes narrowed.

"Hei Sanlang! Is this your first day as a demon?"

"When has a Secular Dynasty ever dealt with a problem any other way?"

The Black-robed Child immediately lowered his body, speaking in an even more subservient tone, "This humble one was merely moved by the scene and spoke my mind! I am not as perceptive as you, Young Master!"

"Interesting. In all your years in the Human Dynasty, your strength hasn’t grown, but your art of flattery certainly has!"

"This humble one’s meager skills are not even one ten-thousandth of yours, Young Master!"

The Blue-robed Youth nodded, drawling lazily, "Now that’s the truth!"

Then, the Blue-robed Youth looked toward the deep crater in the distance. His gaze flickered as he said nonchalantly, "To be able to annihilate the thousand members of the Black Water Thieves in a single strike..."

"...a person with such strength would be considered a formidable expert, even in the Sun and Moon Pavilion!"

"And this domineering Fist Intent is nearly on par with that one person back at the Pavilion!"

"It seems! While this young master was in seclusion for a hundred years, the Great Xia Dynasty actually managed to produce a true prodigy!"

Hearing this, the Black-robed Child at his side immediately understood and chimed in with a smile.

"How could this person possibly compare to you, Young Master!"

"If you were to act, Young Master, I’m afraid not only the thousand members of the Black Water Thieves but this entire Black Wind Mountain would be reduced to dust!"

"Mm, what you say is reasonable!"

The Blue-robed Youth narrowed his eyes and nodded.

He was quite pleased with the Black-robed Child’s words.

"I wonder, what important business brings you to Great Xia, Young Master?"

"If there’s anything this humble one can do, I can make preparations!"

The Black-robed Child’s face was a mask of sycophancy.

The Blue-robed Youth glanced at him.

"This time, this young master has come to the Great Xia Imperial City for only three things!"

"Rescue someone and steal a treasure!"

Then, he added coolly,

"Kill someone!"