Soon, two dishes were served. She only ate a few mouthfuls before putting down her chopsticks. She threw a piece of silver on the table and left. The people around her felt melancholy as they watched her disappear at the corner of the stairs.
Some of them even looked down from the windows and saw her strolling along the central street. Occasionally, she would stop in front of a shop and pick up some trinkets to examine them. Then, she would put them down again and slowly disappear into the crowd.
Although she was anxious, her movements were leisurely. Her temperament was similar to that of the people around her and she blended in with them. There was no awkwardness at all and no one would think that she was from Fairy's Capital.
There were many beautiful women on the street who attracted the attention of the people around them. After all, she had a white veil covering her face and was not as attractive as those who had exposed their beautiful faces.
Moreover, she had used a secret technique to conceal her cultivation level before entering Fairy's Capital. Half of her intimidating appearance was hidden, so it was not easy to attract attention.
When she was halfway through, she suddenly changed direction and entered an alley. After a few turns along the alley, she arrived in front of a magnificent mansion.
There were two lifelike stone lions in front of the mansion. They looked extraordinary as they guarded the mansion. The two golden words "Feng Mansion" shone brightly on the plaque above the mansion, exuding a sense of elegance and luxury.
She went forward and knocked on the door. Soon, a side door was opened and an honest middle-aged man walked out.
"My surname is Ji and I'm from the West Mountain. I'm here to look for my brother. I hope that the master of the mansion will grant my wish." She fist saluted.
The middle-aged man looked at her from head to toe and nodded before he turned around and left.
A moment later, he opened the side door and invited Li Ruolan in. He brought her to the main hall and turned around to leave. Li Ruolan entered the main hall on her own.
A plump old man stood in the main hall. His face was rosy and his beard reached his chest. He was looking at her while stroking his beard.
Li Ruolan took out a white jade tag from her pocket.
The plump old man fist saluted and smiled. "Feng Qi greets the patrol."
Li Ruolan waved her hand. "Where's Senior Brother Ji?"
"Patrol Ji is in the backyard." Feng Qi sighed. "However, he's seriously injured and is currently recuperating."
"I'll go take a look." Li Ruolan quickly said.
"Follow me, patrol." Feng Qi stood up and led her through three courtyards before they arrived at a quiet room in the southwest corner of the backyard. There, they saw Ji Xin.
Ji Xin was sitting cross-legged on the bed while channeling. White steam was rising from the top of his head and his face was as pale as a sheet of paper.
Li Ruolan waved her hand.
Feng Qi quietly retreated.
Li Ruolan sat behind Ji Xin and placed her right palm on his back to lend him a hand.
When Ji Xin woke up and saw that it was her when he opened his eyes, he closed them again and continued to channel his energy.
An hour later, white steam rose from the top of their heads like mist and smoke.
Li Ruolan withdrew her palm while Ji Xin exhaled. His face was still as pale as a sheet as he sighed. "Junior Sister Li, why are you here?"
"I'll come to support you, Senior Brother," Li Ruolan said.
Ji Xin shook his head.
Li Ruolan said, "Senior Brother's situation is better than I thought. He didn't fall into the hands of the Tempest Temple."
"It's not much different from falling into their hands." Ji Xin smiled bitterly. "Junior Sister Li, you shouldn't have come!"
Li Ruolan said, "The Saint said that you're in danger and the church is short of manpower. They're all at the border of the Qiu Dynasty, so they can't come over to support you."
Ji Xin said, "I could've stayed here and waited for the church to send more people over. I'll go back."
"What happened?" Li Ruolan asked curiously.
Ji Xin sighed. "I was too careless. I didn't expect a master from the Tempest Temple to be hiding in Crouching Bull Mountain. I was injured after fighting them and they cast a secret skill on me. I couldn't get rid of them no matter what, so I had no choice but to come to Fairy's Capital."
"They didn't come after you?"
"They don't dare to do anything in Fairy's Capital."
"So they know that you're hiding here?"
"Yes." Ji Xin nodded. "They're waiting for me to leave Fairy's Capital so they can come after me!"
"Senior Brother Ji, you should stay here for a few more days. It won't be too late to leave after you've recovered." Li Ruolan said, "When that time comes, the church can send some people over to protect you. The Tempest Temple can't do anything about it."
Ji Xin shook his head and sighed. "I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on until then."
Li Ruolan looked at him with a frown.
Ji Xin said, "The Tempest Temple's martial arts are indeed unique. The palm energy I was hit with is extremely vicious and I can't suppress it at all. My injuries keep getting worse and I'm afraid I'll die in less than half a month!"
"What palm?"
"I don't know." Ji Xin shook his head. "The martial arts of the Tempest Temple are complicated and unpredictable. Many of them are unheard of. This is the palm attack from the young monk Fa Yuan. Heh, it really lives up to its reputation!"
"Fa Yuan …" Li Ruolan's beautiful face turned solemn.
She knew about Fa Yuan from the Tempest Temple. He was the leader of the younger generation and was extremely talented. He would become the number one master in the Tempest Temple in the future.
Ji Xin said, "They're not in a hurry to attack me because this is Fairy's Capital and they can't do anything they want. Secondly, they're certain that I'll die so they won't need to attack me anymore!"
"Not even the Light Pill?" Li Ruolan frowned.
Ji Xin shook his head. "This palm energy is very strange. It's constantly consuming the efficacy of the Light Pill so I can't escape."
"Sigh …" Li Ruolan sighed softly.
There was nothing she could do if Ji Xin could not dispel the palm energy. Their cultivation levels were similar.
Ji Xin said, "But I can die in peace now that I can see you, Junior Sister Li!"
"Senior Brother, why are you saying such depressing words!" Li Ruolan quickly said, "If there's really no other way, just use the Secret Technique of Great Light and enter the Outland."
Ji Xin smiled. "I think so too."
Li Ruolan could not help but sigh. "If only Junior Brother Zhao was here!"
Zhao Dahe could do what others could not and often created miracles. If he was here, he might be able to dispel the palm energy.
"Can Junior Brother Zhao save me?" Ji Xin shook his head in disbelief.
Li Ruolan said, "Junior Brother Zhao has learned a lot of things and all of them are the most advanced martial arts. He might be able to dispel this palm energy."
"Senior Sister, you never think of me when there's something good happening, but when something like this happens, you think of me!" Chu Li's voice was suddenly heard outside the window.
Li Ruolan was shocked and looked out of the window.
Ji Xin quickly asked, "Junior Brother Zhao?"
When Li Ruolan opened the window, she saw Chu Li holding onto a plum tree and looking at her with a smile.
"Junior Brother Zhao, you're really here!" Li Ruolan looked at him in shock.
Chu Li replied, "I'm not that cold-blooded and heartless. How can I not come when Senior Sister Li asked for it!"
Li Ruolan rolled her eyes at him. She was angered by him again. However, since he was here, she was excited, annoyed, and happy. The two emotions were mixed together and it was difficult to distinguish them.
Chu Li fist saluted. "Senior Brother Ji."
"Come in." Ji Xin smiled. "I didn't expect Junior Sister Li to be here too, Junior Brother Zhao!"
He was in a desperate situation and was very touched to see someone risking their lives to help him.
Chu Li slowly entered the house.
Li Ruolan frowned. "Junior Brother, is your injury okay?"
"I won't die." Chu Li waved his hand and looked at Ji Xin. "Senior Brother Ji, are you injured too?"
A bitter smile appeared on Ji Xin's face. "This palm injury of mine is deadly."
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