Chapter 342: A Delightful Conversation
Let’s not talk about being immune to all poisons.
At the very least, it must be achieved that ordinary toxins find it difficult to invade the internal organs!
With the Medicine King Breathing Technique, Qingnang Scripture, and other aids, Ding Ling’s ability to preserve his life has greatly increased!
Going outside now, there’s no need to worry about being poisoned by those skilled in using toxins.
"What courage!"
Blue Phoenix was also stunned on the spot by Ding Ling’s bold move, but soon, she laughed charmingly and said:
"Knowing I’m Blue Phoenix of the Five Immortals Sect, yet you still dare to drink the wine I gave you! No wonder you are the legendary World’s Number One Hero Ding Ling! Setting aside your martial arts skills—just your courage is hard to match."
The name of Blue Phoenix, Sect Leader of the Five Poison Sect, is enough to deter enemies.
Ordinary people wouldn’t dare to eat her food or drink her wine.
Just approaching her would fill them with terror.
Ding Ling, however, could remain unfazed and handle it with ease!
How could this not make Blue Phoenix admire and praise him internally, thinking:
"No wonder the Saintess values this man! Such a man is rare!"
"I still haven’t thanked Sect Leader Blue for the Five Immortals Rejuvenating Wine you gifted!"
Ding Ling smiled slightly and said:
"I’m just very curious. We are strangers to each other, so why would Sect Leader Blue present me with such a valuable wine? Is there something you want, or are you just following someone’s orders?"
"Hero Ding is straightforward and wise, so I won’t hide it from you."
Blue Phoenix glanced around, suddenly approached Ding Ling, and whispered:
"Someone has issued orders to heroes in both the underworld and orthodox circles. We approached you with lavish gifts to please her."
Ding Ling had an inkling of the answer, but deliberately asked:
"Who is she?"
"I can’t say."
Blue Phoenix seemed to be a very straightforward and honest person, her emotions readily visible on her face, allowing Ding Ling to clearly judge from her expressions and eyes whether she was lying.
Obviously.
Blue Phoenix was such a straightforward and simple person, not hiding her true self, as pure and clean as a blooming white lotus in the world.
Despite her alluring beauty like a demon, it did not affect her internal essence in the slightest.
Ding Ling also appreciated the rejuvenating wine she gifted. After communicating with her and understanding her nature, he couldn’t help but feel a bit of admiration.
For a moment.
The two chatted happily.
Blue Phoenix occasionally covered her mouth and chuckled, displaying the charm of a beautiful woman.
She was also carefree about being in public, interacting closely and playfully with Ding Ling.
Seeing this scene.
They seemed like a flirtatious couple deeply in love.
Qu Feiyan watched from the side, feeling somewhat sour, pouting in silent anger.
Consort Yhu stepped forward to comfort her in a low voice.
Only then did Qu Feiyan feel a bit better, but at that moment, she couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable about Blue Phoenix, losing her previous enthusiasm and warmth.
After finishing her chat with Ding Ling, Blue Phoenix suddenly flew over to Qu Feiyan’s side and whispered:
"Dear sister, I won’t compete with you for your Brother Ding. Rest assured."
Before the blushing Qu Feiyan could speak,
Blue Phoenix laughed and leapt away, barefoot, flying into the distance.
Ting-a-ling!
A gust of wind blew by.
The bells at Blue Phoenix’s waist rang out a crisp sound.
She came with the crisp ringing.
And left with the ringing.
Ding Ling glanced at the fading figure of Blue Phoenix, sighing silently. After parting this time, it might be very difficult to meet again in this lifetime.
"Hyah!"
Ding Ling didn’t think too much, leaping onto a horse and riding towards the gate of Luoyang City.
Qu Feiyan looked dazedly at the place where Blue Phoenix disappeared, her mind in turmoil, seemingly a bit entranced for a moment.
"What’s wrong?"
Consort Yhu rode over to Qu Feiyan and asked.
"Did I do something wrong?"
Qu Feiyan felt a bit sad, tugging at her clothes and saying:
"Blue Phoenix is so good to Brother Ding. I shouldn’t be jealous."
"Jealousy is just human nature."
Consort Yhu said with a smile:
"Even siblings get jealous when they see their mother favoring another sibling. Moreover, you admire and idolize your Brother Ding so much; he is your only close family in this world. Seeing someone close to him, worrying they might take him away, is as natural as siblings fearing another might take away maternal love.
With time, it will pass."
She paused, glanced at Ding Ling’s back, and said to Qu Feiyan:
"Moreover, you are still considerate of your Brother Ding. He couldn’t possibly blame you. If you really feel upset about it, next time you meet Blue Phoenix, you can also invite her to a meal with some rejuvenating wine. Wouldn’t that pay back the favor?"
"Sister makes a lot of sense."
Qu Feiyan’s eyes lit up slightly, but soon she felt dejected:
"Brother Ding helps and guides me so much, but I can’t help him at all. I feel so useless."
"How can you say that? Doing the laundry and cooking along the way, how could your Brother Ding eat and sleep well without you?"
...
An individual overly concerned about another individual.
Will fall into a mindset of gaining and losing.
Very clearly.
Even the smartest person will have imbalanced thoughts when falling into such a mindset, affecting their judgment.
Ding Ling didn’t deliberately eavesdrop on the conversation of the young women.
So he didn’t know what Consort Yhu and Qu Feiyan just said.
After entering Luoyang City.
He discovered a servant hurriedly running towards him, raising his hand and shouting:
"Hero Ding, over here, over here!"
Ding Ling puzzled.
The servant said:
"Someone has already booked a top-notch feast for you at Yanfu Pavilion, just waiting for you to come over. You must not decline, or else I can’t explain it. I’ve been standing guard outside the city gates for two days and nights to receive Hero Ding. See?"
The servant pointed at his eyes:
"Dark circles! Aren’t they obvious?"
"Oh?"
Ding Ling thought to himself:
"Could it be Ren Woxing’s scheme again?"
He sighed internally, realizing such generous hospitality was overwhelming. All the way northward, he had been warmly welcomed by the local heroes along the way.
Ding Ling’s cultivation was almost reaching its peak.
Lin Pingzhi, Qu Feiyan, and others naturally made breakthrough after breakthrough, becoming incomparable to their past selves.
Since someone was showing hospitality,
Unable to decline such kindness, Ding Ling naturally went along.
The servant was extremely grateful, proactively taking Ding Ling’s horse.
With many twists and turns.
After passing through several wide and long streets, they arrived at Yanfu Pavilion.
It was a tavern located in the east of the city.
Not lavishly magnificent.
But not remote either.
Just a middle-tier establishment.
Ding Ling was puzzled.
All along the way.
Ren Woxing always went all out.
Why did it fall short at this Luoyang tavern at the end?
Or perhaps the shopkeeper of Yanfu Pavilion had limited resources, only able to entertain here.
Though confused,
since he was already there, and having experienced the journey.