With this thought in mind, Mr. Nian looked at Gu Chaliang who was curled up on the ground, unable to move. With a wave of his hand, a sharp gust of energy landed squarely on Gu Chaliang. With a low grunt, Gu Chaliang was sent flying fifty to sixty feet away like a rubber ball. A bloody hole appeared on his arm as blood gushed out. Then, he fell back to the ground with a thud.
Ninety-nine percent of Mr. Nian's attention was still focused on Ling Xiaozui and Dugu Chou's reactions, but he saw that both of them were unmoved, as if they were waiting to see what would happen next.
Mr. Nian was even more assured now. With a scoff, he said, "This is a serious matter. I have to be cautious. How do I know that the both of you aren't working together to trick me? If I don't act cautiously, wouldn't it be an injustice if I were to die from your ploy? "
Ling Xiaozui snorted angrily. "I asked you to check just now. You were the one who didn't move, causing unnecessary trouble one after another. Now, you're acting so sarcastic? Others may fall for it, but I, Ling Xiaozui, won't fall for it! "
Mr. Nian snorted and hollered, "Retreat another hundred feet."
With an additional hundred feet of distance between them, Mr. Nian's cultivation base would allow him to react in time even if he was ambushed. It was a safe distance where he could attack or defend himself.
Ling Xiaozui said faintly, "I'm warning you for the last time. Check quickly. If you delay any further with your excuses, I'll only assume that you're stalling for time. By then, we'll fight to the death."
Mr. Nian replied coldly, "As long as you, Ling Xiaozui, don't play any tricks with me, I won't go back on my word. I only want Gu Chaliang. That brat's life is worthless to me!"
Ling Xiaozui snorted and retreated together with Dugu Chou, retreating a hundred feet away.
At the same time, Mr. Nian unleashed another gust of energy, enveloping Gu Chaliang in a dense and continuous manner.
Using his cultivation method to check, he confirmed at once that all of Gu Chaliang's meridians were indeed locked. He could not even move his eyelids or speak a word.
He was like a lamb at the slaughter, and he didn't have the slightest ability to resist.
Mr. Nian was still worried, so he went a step further to check Gu Chaliang's dantian and sea of Qi. It was only when he realized that it was also unharmed that he was relieved and said faintly, "I've confirmed Brother Ling's sincerity in the transaction. I'll go with you now. Only when we return what we borrow, buy what we sell, can we be even.
As he spoke, he flicked his finger. An even more massive force enveloped Gu Chaliang. He sealed all the meridians in Gu Chaliang's body in an unusually meticulous manner with his unique mystical energy. It was only then that Gu Chaliang's ability to speak was restored. He said with a smile, "Brother Gu, I bet you didn't expect us to meet again so soon."
Gu Chaliang first glared at him hatefully before his gaze turned into indescribable sorrow and desolation. He chuckled bitterly and said, "Now that things have come to this, I have nothing more to say. Mr. Nian, I only hope that you can spare some time to talk to me after you send me there. That's all I ask for."
Mr. Nian replied with a grin, "Of course. Brother Gu, you and I both know that it's not time for you to die yet. I'll definitely talk to you a little more after this. I won't let you have any other thoughts. "
Before his words echoed in the air, he kicked Gu Chaliang. A gust of wind lifted Gu Chaliang up and sent him somewhere in the dark forest.
Even now, Mr. Nian was still cautious, guarding against any possibility of accidents.
He did not come into contact with Gu Chaliang's body, but sent the latter directly to where his partner was. This was to ensure that he was in perfect condition, without any carelessness or loopholes, so that he would be invincible!
Almost at the same time, a silhouette flashed in the dark. A thick voice said, "Catch it."
Ling Xiaozui and Dugu Chou did not waste any more words. They sprung up and stood in the air, their voices growing impatient as they said coldly, "What are you waiting for? The people over there can't wait any longer. "
Mr. Nian nodded. Suddenly, a doubt crept into his heart. "Since you're in such a hurry to save him, why didn't you bring the brat along?"
Ling Xiaozui was enraged. His tone was eerie as he said, "Don't you know what you've done? Don't you know that it's already the third day? Don't you know what state his body is in now? If it weren't for Feng Xiange helping to prolong his life, how much of his lifespan would he have left even if you saved him? Are you flaunting your unique mystique that no one can cure by asking this now? "
Mr. Nian thought about it and realized that he had indeed gone overboard with his words. Judging from Yun Yang's condition when he was struck that day, it was several times worse than the usual victims. Now that he did not have much time left, it was normal that his life was hanging by a thread. Even if he had a great cultivator like Feng Xiange helping to prolong his life, his physical condition would not be any better. He was probably no different from a decaying zombie.
Moving here was indeed a huge risk.
It was no wonder that Feng Xiange did not show up this time.
That was how it should have been.
Mr. Nian laughed and said, "It's better to be safe than sorry. It's my fault for making Brother Ling wait so anxiously. Come, come, let's go now. The Cycle of Four Seasons Palm is treacherous, but as long as it's performed before the deadline, it'll only take a few days of the victim's lifespan. It won't be much of a hindrance."
As he spoke, he floated up like a cloud.
Hovering in the air, he stood three hundred feet away from Ling Xiaozui and Dugu Chou. "Let's go."
It was obvious that Mr. Nian's wariness and vigilance had not diminished much until now. He had maintained a safe distance.
Ling Xiaozui snorted. With a flash of his sword, he took the lead and was already thousands of feet away. Dugu Chou followed closely behind, looking equally impatient as he hurried forward.
Mr. Nian laughed and caught up to them, saying, "The Cycle of Four Seasons Palm's lifespan is four days. There's still some leeway. There's no need to rush."
As he spoke, he had already come to Ling Xiaozui's left. With a faint smile, he said, "With our speed, this trip to Tiantang City will only be …"
Ling Xiaozui was still in the lead, his speed not decreasing. He replied casually, "We're all cultivators. How can we not know the pros and cons of this? Taken by your poison, one's lifespan will deplete rapidly. Even with the antidote, it'll be difficult to recover the lost lifespan. The sooner the treatment is performed, the sooner the loss can be prevented. Of course, the sooner the better. A long night is fraught with trouble."
Mr. Nian maintained a high level of vigilance. "You're right. I can't afford to offend this young brother who Ling Xiaozui is so concerned about. From now on, no one from the Four Seasons Tower will dare lay a finger on him."
Mr. Nian was well versed in this principle. How could he not know that although they had gained the upper hand today, they had unavoidably offended Ling Xiaozui?
Even if Yun Yang was saved, it was inevitable that his lifespan would be depleted. Thus, he simply promised a guarantee. Of course, this also implied that if Ling Xiaozui were to seek trouble with the Four Seasons Tower in the future, the first to bear the brunt would most likely be the young brother whom Ling Xiaozui was concerned about!
Both of them flew forward as they spoke. In the blink of an eye, they were already thousands of feet away. Both of them were like immortals riding on clouds, sprinting side by side in the air.
Ling Xiaozui was still urging them, "Faster, faster!"
Ling Xiaozui had already unleashed his movement skill with all his might, increasing his speed to the maximum.
Mr. Nian chuckled. "Don't worry. Although the Cycle of Four Seasons Palm is a hindrance, as long as the treatment is done appropriately, there won't be any hidden dangers. Furthermore, Feng Xiange is there to prolong his life … I guarantee that it won't harm your young brother's life."
Despite saying so, he still sped up.
With the acceleration, Mr. Nian's heart skipped a beat as if something was amiss, but he could not pinpoint what it was. Turning his head, he was shocked. "Where's Dugu Chou?"
Dugu Chou, who had been following beside him, had vanished without a trace!
Mr. Nian did not even know when he had disappeared!
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