Ninth In the World

“Daoist Di, the Lost Dao World is merely a sealed space. Since we are all stuck here, we should work together. The most important thing now is finding the way out. Both you and City Lord Shang are apex experts. If you engage in battle, the geography of this world will be destroyed. That would be meaningless. There is no great enmity between the two of you so I feel that it would be better if all of us could sit down and have a chat about how we could leave this place,” suggested Huang Peng amicably as he cupped his fists before Di Jiu with a warm smile.

“Leaving the Lost Dao World” was just empty words. If he knew the way out, he would not have been there.

Then, Huang Peng turned to Shang Huijue and cupped his fists. “City Lord, I believe that this is not a big deal. Daoist Di is new here, and it is normal for people’s ideologies to differ. Why don’t we all let go of any prejudices we have and brainstorm together? What do you think, City Lord?”

Shang Huijue was silently full of praise. Huang Peng was very clever, and he liked what he had just said. It was a way for him to save face and also resolve this battle. Di Jiu would definitely not challenge him again so long as he kept mum.

As expected, Di Jiu looked at Huang Peng and chuckled. “No wonder you are doing so well here.”

Huang Peng smiled and did not reply.

Di Jiu turned to Ling Xiaoshuang and made an offer. “I intend to head to the Half-Patterned Swamp to gain insight into some Dao runes. Do you want to join me?”

Ling Xiaoshuang, who had already calmed down from her excitatory state, nodded and said, “Big Brother Di, this is Senior Mu. I would have died numerous times if Senior Mu hadn’t saved me. Can he come along?”

“Senior Mu…” Di Jiu had only spoken these two words when Mu Lianqi, who had walked over, hurriedly said, “Brother Di, you are way more powerful than I am. I wouldn’t dare be addressed as a Senior. If you don’t mind, however, call me Big Brother Mu and I will be satisfied.”

Mu Lianqi was excited, as he had finally understood why nothing had happened to him and Ling Xiaoshuang in the Lost Dao City. It was because of Di Jiu, not because Shang Huijue had issued an order to temporarily leave them be.

While standing outside the Half-Patterned Swamp once again, Ling Xiaoshuang lamented. “If I’d known that Big Brother Di would come to find me, Big Brother Mu wouldn’t have wasted a talisman. In the end, because Shang Huijue used his Star Covering Umbrella, we were teleported to the Lost Dao City.”

“The Star Covering Umbrella?” asked Di Jiu in astonishment. Shang Huijue had not used that during their battle.

Mu Lianqi replied solemnly, “Shang Huijue owns a Star Covering Umbrella, which is a supporting Connate Dharma treasure. It looks useless most of the time, but this umbrella is actually extraordinary and impressive. It can create a barrier and trap people within it.”

Upon hearing that, Di Jiu was cautious. As expected when it came to someone so cunning, Shang Huijue still had some tricks up his sleeves.

“Big Brother Di, thank you for saving me again.” Ling Xiaoshuang stared at Di Jiu. The most out-of-character thing she could do was leap into Di Jiu’s arms. There was nothing more she could do should she let go of her reservations once more.

Di Jiu felt awkward, for he had intended to save Nong Xiuqi before finding Ling Xiaoshuang. Unexpectedly, he had yet to arrive at the space between the two realms and had already encountered Ling Xiaoshuang in the Lost Dao World.

“Xiaoshuang, my original intention was to find you. However, because my wife is severely injured, I’m trying to find the Two-Realm Flower for her…”

“Big Brother Di, your wife is severely injured? The two of you are together?’ Ling Xiaoshuang felt dizzy. What would she amount to if the two of them were together?

Di Jiu nodded. “That’s right. I’ve been bringing her along. Unfortunately, I’ve yet to wake her up from her slumber. Oh yes, Xiaoshuang, I found your friend as well…”

Di Jiu did not get a chance to mention Ye Yimo before Mu Lianqi quipped, “Brother Ah Jiu, I’m a spirit cultivator, so I’m naturally sensitive to all kinds of injuries. Can I have a look at hers?”

He might have a solution if it was an injury that could heal by using the Two-Realm Flower.

Di Jiu agreed. “Of course.”

Then, he took a jade bed out of the Ninth World. Nong Xiuqi’s face was deathly pale, and her eyes were tightly shut.

Evidently, Nong Xiuqi had lost all her life-force. If anyone else had seen her, they would have thought that she had died.