Long Aotian’s Beautiful Butler Has Run Away chapter 131

Chapter 131: Dispelling the Spell

Shen Bingsi left like a whirlwind, and Lu Yingqi quickly chased after him. The two disappeared into the sky above the courtyard.

The yard fell silent. Only Little Branch remained standing in front of the guest room door, looking worriedly into the air, gazing in the direction the two had left.

After watching for a while, Little Branch turned around, walked into the guest room, and dawdled over to the bedside, looking up at the comatose person on the bed.

“Master Rong…” Little Branch raised his hand hesitantly, seeming to want to touch the person on the bed.

The next moment, a burst of blazing white flame erupted from the air. Little Branch screamed, clutching his hand and retreating backward.

“Wu…” A look of pain appeared on his face. He looked down at his hand; the tip of his index finger was charred and deformed. Soon, large tears gathered in Little Branch’s eyes. “It hurts so much…”

Shen Bingsi had indeed protected Rong Xie with a barrier, and it was a formidable flame barrier at that, not something simple that just pushed people away.

Little Branch clutched his right hand tightly, tears streaming down his face. Even so, he did not leave the guest room.

Wisps of spiritual power burst from his fingertips, rapidly repairing the charred finger. In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the fingertip was restored to its original state, though the skin was still pinkish, looking like newly grown flesh radiating hot vitality.

Little Branch let out a light sigh of relief, released his right hand, and rubbed his wet eyes with the back of his left hand.

Once again, he looked up at Rong Xie on the bed.

This time he dared not get close. He just stood there watching, his eyes full of anxiety, his hands unconsciously kneading the hem of his clothes. “Master Rong… what should be done…”

A voice came right next to the back of Little Branch’s ear, carrying a teasing tone. “What, is your compassion overflowing again? You aren’t thinking of using my power to save him, are you?”

“I…” Little Branch bit his lip. “I don’t think you necessarily have the ability either. Master Rong was hit by a Nightmare Spell cast personally by Madam Mei.”

“Heh,” the voice laughed with disdain. “What is Madam Mei? Is he worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as me? That Albizia flower in his hand is nothing but my…”

Little Branch pricked up his ears, wanting to hear more information revealed by the voice. But unexpectedly, the voice stopped speaking.

“Little Branch, you’ve learned to be bad too. What, trying to trick words out of me?” The voice giggled coquettishly. “How about this? I’ll help you save him, and you give me one of your six po souls to eat. How about it?”

“…” Little Branch’s face changed, and he began to tremble. “No, no…”

“Heh, pretending to be so full of sympathy, yet you can’t bear to exchange your own things. There is no free lunch in this world. Think clearly before you reach out next time,” the voice mocked.

Shen Bingsi and Lu Yingqi arrived at the Hall of Rectitude. Two Xuantian Sect disciples stood before the black lacquer gate. Seeing Lu Yingqi flying over from afar, they waited respectfully. When the two arrived, they said in unison, “Senior Brother Lu!”

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Shen Bingsi had seen these two before. They were called Wu-something and Wu-something else.

“Wu Yin, Wu Se, is Master inside?” Lu Yingqi asked.

“Master is inside. However, Senior Brother Lu hasn’t returned for so many days nor reported your whereabouts to Master. Master is a bit angry, so maybe…” Wu Yin and Wu Se exchanged a glance.

“I am here to report right now,” Lu Yingqi said.

“Then… who is he?”

Wu Yin and Wu Se stole glances at Shen Bingsi. They had experienced this Great Adjudicator Shen before. They remembered the last time Shen Bingsi charged directly into the quiet room, disturbing the meditating brothers and causing no end of trouble. Elder Bai was furious and declared that Shen Bingsi was not welcome in the Ruthless Path Palace ever again.

Now, Elder Bai’s darling Senior Brother Lu had brought Shen Bingsi through the door and, by the looks of it, intended to take him to see Elder Bai.

Wu Yin and Wu Se didn’t dare imagine what kind of scene would unfold in the Hall of Rectitude tonight. Elder Bai naturally couldn’t bear to beat Senior Brother Lu to vent his anger, so in the end, the vented spleen would fall upon insignificant accompanying disciples like Wu Yin and Wu Se.

Thinking of this, the two looked as bitter as bitter gourds.

“He is an Adjudicator from the Mirror Palace. He has some matters to ask Master,” Lu Yingqi introduced matter-of-factly.

Shen Bingsi, hugging his Sheng Xie Sword, leaned against the nearby wall, waiting for the martial brothers to finish their back-and-forth.

Suddenly, his expression turned stern, and he turned to look in the direction they had just come from.

Shen Bingsi’s brows lowered. Someone actually had the gall to touch the Blazing Fire Barrier he set up.

However, that person didn’t launch an attack; they merely touched it. The barrier was undamaged. As for the person themselves, that was hard to say.

Who could it be? Could it be that shrinking violet Little Branch? He didn’t look like someone with the guts. Could someone else have entered Lu Yingqi’s courtyard?

The Ruthless Path Palace wasn’t secure either. Truly, one couldn’t relax for even a moment, Shen Bingsi thought.

“Shen Bingsi!” Lu Yingqi called out.

Shen Bingsi snapped back to attention. Lu Yingqi gestured for him to follow. He immediately caught up, and the two marched straight into the Hall of Rectitude.

The black lacquer doors of the Hall of Rectitude stood wide open. The two entered. Moments later, the sound of Elder Bai flying into a rage came from inside. The entire hall seemed to tremble. Outside, the gatekeepers Wu Yin and Wu Se began to shake as well.

Unexpectedly, the roaring ended very quickly. Elder Bai sounded like a duck that had been choked; suddenly, no sound came out. Silence reigned all around. Wu Yin and Wu Se pricked up their ears.

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The black lacquer doors suddenly opened, and Lu Yingqi walked out.

Wu Yin and Wu Se looked at him in surprise. Lu Yingqi shook his head, signaling them to be silent. Then he closed the main doors and stood with them by the door, listening to the wall.

“Shen Bingsi, I think you’ve gone mad.” Elder Bai lowered his voice. “Bringing up the Hehuan Sect here, you…”

Whatever came after “you” could no longer be heard. Whether Elder Bai had cast a soundproofing spell or not, even Lu Yingqi couldn’t hear what they were saying. When Wu Yin and Wu Se looked over inquiringly, Lu Yingqi shook his head.

After the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, Shen Bingsi came out of the Hall of Rectitude. His expression was normal, showing no signs of having weathered a violent storm.

Wu Yin and Wu Se quietly revealed looks of admiration.

Lu Yingqi looked at him. “Out so soon? Did you get the answer?”

Shen Bingsi raised his chin, signaling him to talk after they returned. Lu Yingqi felt reassured, guessing that Shen Bingsi must have gotten the information he wanted.

“Wait a moment, I’ll go in to report,” Lu Yingqi said.

“Hurry up, I don’t have time,” Shen Bingsi urged.

Lu Yingqi hesitated, then said, “You go back and wait for me first.”

Shen Bingsi didn’t say more. He waved his hand and left the Hall of Rectitude like the wind.

Lu Yingqi walked into the Hall of Rectitude. seeing the tables and chairs were still in their original positions, he was slightly surprised.

Elder Bai stood with his back to the door, looking at the calligraphy hanging on the wall that read “The Heavenly Dao is Ruthless.” His back looked decades older.

Lu Yingqi raised his hand, and the black lacquer doors closed in response. “Master, this disciple returned late. Please punish me, Master.”

Elder Bai didn’t punish Lu Yingqi, nor did he even question why he brought Shen Bingsi. He just sighed repeatedly and asked when he planned to continue his seclusion. From Nascent Soul to Distraction Stage, there was a major checkpoint to pass. At this time, no accidents should affect his Dao Heart.

Lu Yingqi lowered his eyes, listening expressionlessly.

“By the way, that Shen Bingsi,” Elder Bai said, still unable to calm his anger, “don’t get mixed up with him. He’s been messing around outside for so many years, hearing god knows what rumors, spouting old stories detrimental to the Ruthless Path Palace. The past is the past; there’s no point in digging it up. Yingqi, you must remember, you are someone destined to ascend and prove the Dao. Nothing should hold back your steps. Even if this Ruthless Path Palace falls one day, even if Orchid Ridge becomes notorious, it has nothing to do with you. I, Elder Bai, have staked everything to send you to prove the Ruthless Great Dao. Your best repayment to me is to ascend and prove the Dao. Do you understand?”

“…I understand.” Lu Yingqi bowed his head.

“Go.” Elder Bai waved his hand in irritation.

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In the end, Elder Bai didn’t say anything to Lu Yingqi. Just like in the past thirty years, Lu Yingqi didn’t need to know anything, didn’t need to worry about anything. He just needed to prove the Dao and ascend.

When Lu Yingqi returned to his courtyard, Little Branch was standing shivering in front of the door.

Little Branch had always been afraid of Shen Bingsi, which wasn’t strange. However, Little Branch’s eyes were red, as if he had just been crying.

Lu Yingqi stopped and looked at Little Branch’s face. “Why are you crying?”

Little Branch wiped his face and whispered, “It’s nothing, just got sand in my eyes…”

“Is that so?” Lu Yingqi said coolly. “What did Shen Bingsi say?”

“He didn’t… didn’t say…”

Before Little Branch could finish, the guest room door popped open, and Shen Bingsi rushed out.

“I said it, why wouldn’t I say it!” In a flash, Shen Bingsi arrived in front of them, staring at Lu Yingqi while tilting his face toward Little Branch. “Lu Yingqi, you’re finally back. This attendant of yours has quite the capability.”

Lu Yingqi frowned slightly. “What do you mean?”

“He touched my barrier and wouldn’t admit it.” Shen Bingsi sneered. “I asked him what he wanted to do to Rong Xie behind my back, and he just stood there crying!”

Shen Bingsi hated people who hemmed and hawed like this the most, especially those who shed tears at the drop of a hat. Clearly, they made sneaky moves in the dark, yet they put on a victim’s act in front of others. Shen Bingsi held such two-faced people in the utmost contempt.

“…Were you hurt?” Lu Yingqi ignored Shen Bingsi’s interrogation and just asked Little Branch.

Little Branch shook his head.

“Hey!” Shen Bingsi said unhappily. “You should ask him how a Foundation Establishment cultivator touched my Blazing Fire Barrier and remained unscathed!”

Little Branch lowered his head, hiding his hands behind his back, his eyes reddening again. Shen Bingsi nearly exploded again.

“Shen Bingsi,” Lu Yingqi looked up. “If you can’t break the Nightmare Spell, fine, but don’t take your temper out on Little Branch.”

“Who said I can’t break it!” Shen Bingsi exploded exactly because of this. “It’s because this attendant of yours was acting sneaky nearby that I couldn’t concentrate. Take him away quickly; I can’t stand people who cry after two sentences.”

Lu Yingqi wanted to explain, but Little Branch spoke first. Although his voice was still trembling, it was much clearer.

“I wasn’t… I just… wanted to help,” Little Branch stammered. “The method… Adjudicator Shen learned is correct… but, but… the incense he used is wrong…”

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Both men turned to look at Little Branch simultaneously.

“You know how to break the Nightmare Spell?”

“What incense?”

Lu Yingqi and Shen Bingsi asked almost in unison.

Author’s Note: Went out and feasted all day today, rushing the draft like crazy tonight. [Doge]