Phi-Fic Chapter 838 Going down the mountain
Chapter 838 Going down the mountain
"Senior sister..." Du Yitong whispered, but didn't have the courage to call out.
He longed to have Li Hai's courage, and the first thing he did every time he returned was to go find Jiang Hongling. However, he didn't have Li Hai's abilities, so naturally he didn't dare to express his inner thoughts.
Having finally managed to see Jiang Hongling, I had hoped to say a few more words, but she was in a hurry to leave and would be gone for a long time.
"Hongling, why are you doing this to yourself? Why won't you let me know where you went?" Lin Ping felt a pang of sorrow in his heart.
Jiang Hongling was, after all, a woman, and a vulnerable woman who was pregnant. No matter how high her martial arts skills were, she would become an ordinary person in two months.
Childbirth is a very dangerous thing for women, requiring not only renowned doctors but also a good environment.
Lin Ping's residence was naturally the best choice; his unparalleled surgical skills ensured Jiang Hongling's smooth delivery. The comfortable and warm environment of his home was also suitable for a woman's postpartum recovery, and he even wanted to cook for her personally to ensure she received adequate nutrition.
Unfortunately, Jiang Hongling preferred to wander the world alone with Xiao Nong rather than stay by his side and live a life of comfort and security.
After a brief moment of disappointment, Du Yitong became serious and solemnly said to Lin Ping, "The first rule of the Crimson Sun Pavilion's general principles is: anyone who leaks a mission will be executed!"
"Those who leak mission information will be executed? Can't even tell their relatives and friends?" Lin Ping gasped.
Du Yitong shook his head: "What relatives or friends do disciples of Chiyang Pavilion have?"
They grew up in the deep mountains and forests, and had long since severed all ties with the world. They had no relatives or friends left.
"What an inhumane rule," Lin Ping muttered to himself. "How is this any different from the Nightmare Palace?"
Du Yitong was naturally displeased with the comparison between Chiyang Pavilion and Nightshade Palace, and quickly told him to shut up so that others wouldn't overhear.
Lin Ping glanced at Chiyang Pavilion, a surge of indescribable anger rising within him. "Chiyang Pavilion! Sooner or later, you will be trampled under my feet!"
What the world considers a prestigious and righteous sect is, in Lin Ping's view, nothing to do with the Nightmare Palace.
However, their underhanded schemes are hidden in the shadows, and the Nightshade Palace makes no attempt to conceal them.
In that sense, the Nightshade Palace is actually more upright and honest.
To give a simple example, the list of extraordinary people published by Chiyang Pavilion every three years is a terrifying thing.
While it may seem like they are helping countries select talent, it actually incites conflict between them, which is far more vicious than the Nightshade Temple killing a few people.
Lin Ping didn't want to stay in this place for even a moment longer.
He quickly bandaged Jiang Mo's wound and then asked to leave.
"Black Dog, you should rest well and not cultivate for a month. I should go now."
"The divine doctor healed my senior brother's injuries, cured my senior sister's illness, and even saved my life. He is a benefactor of my Blazing Sun Academy. Why don't you stay a few more days and let us show you some hospitality?" Du Yitong said with some reluctance.
Since escaping death, he has developed a liking for Lin Ping, and this liking has continued to grow along the way.
He even wanted to beg the dean to let Lin Ping stay, so that they could never be separated.
Unfortunately, Chiyang Pavilion has strict rules for recruiting disciples, and Lin Ping's strength is not enough, so he can only stay like Xiao Nong.
"I'm not used to living in such a harsh place, so I'll trouble Young Hero Du to escort me down the mountain," Lin Ping said with a smile, without any hesitation.
“Everyone regards Chiyang Pavilion as a sacred place, but only the Divine Physician regards it as a bitter and cold land.” Du Yitong shook his head helplessly: “So be it, so be it. Everyone has their own ambitions. The Divine Physician’s responsibility is to heal the sick and save lives, and to benefit the common people. I cannot selfishly keep the Divine Physician by my side.”
"Young Master Lin... will we ever meet again?" Jiang Mo asked, his face etched with pain.
After spending time together, he was increasingly captivated by Lin Ping's personal charm and looked forward to their next meeting.
Lin Ping smiled faintly: "If you want to find me, it won't matter if I hide at the ends of the earth."
He didn't mention that he was going to participate in the martial arts tournament, so as not to arouse Jiang Mo's suspicion about a deeper relationship between him and Jiang Hongling.
"It's getting late, I'll see the divine doctor down the mountain." Du Yitong's expression was also somewhat disappointed.
He also hopes to see Lin Ping again.
Lin Ping nodded and consciously covered his face with a black gauze. Only in this way could the disciples guarding the mountain gate release him.
The descent was much faster than the ascent. Several hours later, the two had crossed several mountain peaks, and the Crimson Sun Pavilion had completely disappeared from Lin Ping's sight.
"That's enough for now," Lin Ping said calmly after removing the gauze.
"But my senior sister asked me to escort you down the mountain," Du Yitong said reluctantly.
“What difference does it make whether I go down the mountain or not? If the enemy really wants to kill me, they can set up ambushes along this road that stretches for thousands of miles. You can’t possibly send me back to Shuntian Prefecture, can you? If the enemy doesn’t want to kill me, then there’s even less need to send me down the mountain.”
Lin Ping analyzed seriously.
Du Yitong knew he was right, so she didn't insist and could only wave her hand and say, "Divine Doctor, take care on your journey!"
"Don't go down the mountain for the time being. It would be best to stay by the dean's side," Lin Ping said meaningfully.
Du Yitong was not only blacklisted by the Nightmare Palace, but also offended Li Hai. Staying in the Crimson Sun Pavilion was the safest option for her.
Only after his strength improves and he becomes at least a fifth-dan master will he have the ability to protect himself.
"Don't worry, Divine Doctor. From today onwards, I will be in seclusion to cultivate until next year's Martial Arts Tournament," Du Yitong replied.
"Is it another martial arts tournament? Looks like this kid is going to participate too." Lin Ping smiled faintly, not considering Du Yitong as an enemy.
In other words, if he can't even handle Du Yitong, how can he possibly defeat Li Hai?
Lin Ping's greatest enemy is not the other contestants, but himself. Only by becoming strong can he remain invincible.
Before it got completely dark, Lin Ping hurriedly went down the mountain; he had no intention of spending the night in this deep mountain forest.
Not to mention the possibility of freezing to death, they also don't know if they will be eaten by jackals, wolves, tigers, or leopards.
Lin Ping's left and right eyes were naturally suited for finding his way, and he quickly arrived at the foot of the mountain.
"Red Sun Pavilion, I will be back!" Lin Ping said in a cold voice, looking at the distant mountain peaks disappearing into the sea of clouds.
To be honest, Lin Ping's thoughts were a bit scattered after experiencing so much these past few days, and he didn't know how to prepare for the upcoming martial arts tournament.
But he knew what to do right now.
"Fan Li, your death is near. Please wait patiently for me to return!" Lin Ping turned to look in the direction of Shuntian Prefecture, his murderous intent growing even stronger.
He had a strong intuition that there was a hidden grudge between Jiang Hongling and Fan Li.
Since Jiang Hongling didn't bring it up herself, Lin Ping didn't want to ask either. What he wanted to do was clear all obstacles for Jiang Hongling!