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The Yin Shang guard’s gaze fixed on the wooden tub.
Qi Lin’s expression did not change. He nonchalantly used his hand to grab a ladle and dump water over himself, pretending to wash. At this moment, the guard only needed to step within a meter to be able to see the girl covering her face between his thighs, to see her half-ashen, half-flushed face.
That guard’s eyes flit around, as if he intended to go inspect this one person capacity cask.
Qi Lin suddenly shouted: “Stared long enough, have you. I’m your father once I make Second-Order Distinguished Achievement, and the first thing I’ll do is pluck out your dog eyes. Don’t tell me This Father is hiding Bi Gan underneath himself as he bathes!!” Qi Lin’s face was vicious. His eyes stared at the guard’s face, as if to memorize his features.
The other guards felt chills along their backs.
Zhaoge was always rife with executions, including bisection, dismemberment, eye-gouging, beheading, steaming, bronze toaster, and other sensationalized forms of torture. Let alone the malicious Elai, the others had also been raised to have attitudes that looked down on anything lower than a Divine Name as ants. Across all of Zhaoge, those in lofty positions who were all influenced had a countenance that disregarded life. The saw that Qi Lin appeared very threatening, and he he was inwardly afraid. If Qi Lin actually made Second-Order Distinguished Achievement, then he was not safe.
Furthermore, it was only a tub that could fit one person. In any case, that Bi Gan was a Divine Name; there was no possible way she could actually hide under the disgrace of that squat. She may as well die instead.
Dismissing the idea, the guard immediately smiled in apology: “General need not be angry. This matter is the Great King’s strict search. No one may interfere. We subordinates do not dare tarry.”
“Then hurry and go find her, what are you doing dillydallying here. You’ve swept through the building, is Bi Gan here?” Qi Lin growled.
“No, no.” The officer shook his head.
“However, for the sake of safety, please step out, sir. We will inspect the tub, to give a good accounting of ourselves.” This guard changed the direction of the conversation. He was a man who knew to put his own safety above principle. In reality, he wanted to go through this formality, so as to avoid being investigated by his superiors and blackmailed.
Qi Lin felt his thigh jerk. The girl’s nail dug into his skin.
Seems he could only silence this person.
Only five or six guards had Qi Lin’s quarters, and they were quite lax, completely unguarded against sneak attacks.
Just when the guard drew close, all of a sudden, a shout came from outside the room, “Bi Gan was spotted at the north gate. Hurry and bring her back!!” Whoosh, the soldiers outside immediately made a racket as they raised their torches in chase. Seizing Bi Gan was a significant achievement, enough to promote them three ranks. The head guard did not want to lose to anyone, “Forgive the offense, general. We go to apprehend Bi Gan!!” Saying this, he lead his group in pursuit.
Qi Lin spread his Divine Intent. Indeed, no one in the surroundings was prying. He then sighed. “Come out, you’re good.”
The girl breached out from the tub and gasped for air. She averted her gaze and promptly said: “Hurry and put your clothes on! You’ll shame a person to death.”
Seeing her girlish attitude, Qi Lin smiled. He put on a robe and walked to the window. Although most of the guards had gone to the northern gate, there were still quite a few on a tight patrol. Their barracks had already been turned thoroughly upside-down, making many disciples complain and grumble endlessly.
“What’s going on?”
Qi Lin turned his head and was taken aback.
As it turned out, Bi Gan was currently circulating her energy to evaporate the water from her body. Steam rose, highlighting her figure and exquisite curves. She honestly was beautiful beyond imagination.
“Hm? Doesn’t King Zhou treat you very well? Why does she want to kill you?” Qi Lin very gentlemanly shifted his gaze back outside.
Bi Gan had yet to compose herself from the embarrassment of sitting under a man. Hiding in the water truly was more stifling than death. “What reason does Ye Xian1 need to kill me. She kills when she is happy, and she kills when she is not. Perhaps she has grown tired of me.” The girl said.
“Ye Xian?? Is that Di Xin’s True Name?” Qi Lin raised his brow.
“En.”
“For you to even know Di Xin’s True Name, would she do this to you? If you don’t want to talk about it, that’s fine. In any case, we’re friends, and I won’t cause trouble for you.” Qi Lin faintly grinned.
Bi Gan hesitated, but she said no more.
“Tonight was chaotic. Hide in my place for the time being, and we’ll see if there’s a chance for you to escape Zhaoge tomorrow.” Qi Lin looked at the cultivaotrs and guards all mobilize outside. It was practically an inescapable net. Checkpoints were established along the roads, and there were close inspections. Moving a step would be difficult.
Bi Gan heard, yet her expression changed. “If I do not escape tonight, there will not be another chance. This is the perfect time since Ye Xian has matters she must attend to. If I miss my chance tonight, she will discover me, and then that will implicate you.”
“But with so many people, how can you leave?” Qi Lin frowned.
Bi Gan shook her head, “Thank you for saving my life, Bi Gan will repay you someday. Someone will receive me at Zhaoge’s southern gate, I just need to reach it.” The girl opened the door and cautiously looked around outside. Soldiers patrolled the streets and inspected any passersby they saw. A patrolman every three paces, a sentry every five, not even a gnat could fly out.
Bi Gan steeled herself. She was about to rush out when a hand suddenly pulled her back.
Qi Lin helplessly said: “Since I saved you once, then I’ll follow through to the end. If you go out like this, wouldn’t that be walking right into a trap?”
“But…” Bi Gan saw that the sky was already showing the first hints of sunrise. By the time Ye Xian awakened, she would be unable to escape.
Qi Lin gave her a confident look. He fished out a black skirt and shawl from his spatial bag, and he made Bi Gan change into them. He himself also donned a disguise. “When we leave, follow close behind me, don’t show any fear at all. You must show contempt and disdain, eyes with ice-cold killing intent, make everyone who looks at you afraid.”
“I’ll try as best I can.” Bi Gan had never intimidated people before.
“If you don’t, I’ll have to die with you.” Qi Lin smiled.
The two of them walked out and circled through a small alley. Only after confirming they were not followed did they emerge onto the larger avenues.
The girl was somewhat nervous, but after looking at Qi Lin’s broad back, she suddenly had the vague sensation of an approaching immovable mountain. It brought her enormous comfort, and the girl slowly relaxed. Then, she shut her eyes, chanted, and she swaggered behind him.
Sensing the change in the girl, Qi Lin faintly grinned.
The two of them made their way towards the southern gate. Very quickly, a patrol approached to inspect them.
“Halt!!” The lead guard shouted strictly. He had wanted to bark a few more words, but before he could speak, Qi Lin suddenly leapt forward and slapped him across the face, knocking the guard silly. The guard saw stars, and a few of his teeth fell out. This strike used Fifth Deva True Qi, and nearly dazed the guard.
His fellow imperial guardsman were about to draw their blades when they saw this. All of a sudden, Qi LIn brandished a plaque and shouted: “You audacious ants, is General Huang Feihu someone you can approach.”
Yin Shang Great General Huang Feihu’s plaque. The guards all recognized it and knelt on the ground in fear. “General Huang, please forgive us. Little one were blind and offended the general.”
“Fuck off, don’t sully the general’s sight. A heap of trash can’t even find one person, and they want us to set out.” Qi Lin cursed in an awe-inspiring manner.
Just this arrogant and bossy tone alone made the guards not dare doubt them.
The guard listened to Qi Lin’s command and went to search others, leaving Bi Gan already dumbfounded, “Let’s go!” Qi Lin switched to a gentle tone: “Don’t lower yourself to these ants’ level, they aren’t worth punishment.”
Bi Gan stirred from her daze and grunted in accordance.
Seeing them not pursue the matter, the other guards finally sighed in relief.
Everyone in Zhaoge knew that Huang Feihu had an Invested Deity Emissary, but they never thought he was so domineering.
Afterwards, they proceeded very smoothly. With Qi Lin’s arrogant and domineering bearing as well as the plaque of Generalissimo Huang Feihu of Yin Shang, every soldier who came to inspect them was frightened out of their wits, kneeling on the ground and begging forgiveness. This also let Qi Lin experience how domineering a Divine Name was in Zhaoge. Just the name alone made people cower and tremble, to not have any doubt about them at all.
Very quickly, the two of them were near the southern gate.
The gate was shut tight, and using an escape technique would attract too much attention, causing people to run over.
The guards stationed at the southern gate consisted of one Golden Core cultivator and several dozen Qi Refinement warriors. That Golden Core cultivator had a large forehead and restrained breath, reaty to act at a moment’s notice. Golden Core and Qi Refinement were two different levels, and killing a Qi Refinement cultivator would be as easy as trussing a chicken for the former. This type of Golden Core cultivator was not someone the average qi refinement cultivator could threaten.
The Golden Core cultivator’s eyes slightly widened. He already saw two people strutting over.
This Golden Core cultivator focused magical energy into his finger, and his Flying Sword stirred restless in the air. He was just about to ask a question when Qi Lin seized the initiative to unleash Destined Pressure Of Mount Tai first at this moment. That Golden Core cultivator gasped. All the breath in his body seemed to burst, and he sensed an enormous pressure. Even his bones were about to disintegrate. Not only him, but the armor of the other soldiers also cracked. Terror filled their eyes.
“Lord Huang Feihu wants to search for Bi Gan through the southern gate. Hurry and open the gates, you ants. Do not approach my Lord Feihu.” Qi Lin ordered haughtily.
“Quickly…open…the gate.” This Golden Core cultivator was fearful and promptly gave the order.
Rumble.
The heavy southern gate slowly opened.
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‘Hurry and put your clothes on! You’ll shame a person to death’
Bi Gan. You are literally the last person who can complain.
Qi Lin has balls of steel! Su Xing would be proud of your level of bullshitting!
Lol. Getting T-bagged does things to people…