"If you don't leave now, it'll be tough to go later. That old guy will lose his mind."
"And one more thing, I am a gentleman. Do you know what a Yin-Yang Master is?" Lao San slowly said.
I shook my head and said frankly, "I don't know."
Lao San: "…"
He took a deep breath before explaining, word by word, "A gentleman is one who strategizes from behind the curtain, decides the outcome from miles away, and achieves his goals without lifting a finger of roughness."
"It seems like your teacher. After the transformation of the cicada, even if he lies in the coffin, some things will still follow his predetermined plan!"
"Fighting, the most I can do is shake the bells and take care of a few younglings. Even if that old guy isn't a genuine true man, it will still be very troublesome for me and I don't want to face him head-on."
I got the gist of it.
Mao You San's implication, after all the circumlocution, is that he can't win, so he has to resort to underhanded tactics?
I took a deep breath and nodded, saying, "I understand. I'll follow him."
Mao You San glared at me and muttered, "What expression is that?"
I shook my head uneasily, indicating that I had no particular expression…
In this situation, it's definitely not a good idea to cross Mao You San's face.
……
Soon, we left the Xinhua District Mental Health Center and returned to the road we were on earlier.
This place is too remote; there are no cars.
I walked on with Mao You San, until we reached a street where there were people's voices.
We could see some private cars on the side of the road, but still no taxis.
The night was pitch black as ink, with no passersby.
In this situation, whether we encounter people or a taxi, it won't be easy to resolve.
Sun Zhuo's pitiful appearance would likely prompt someone to call the police if a third party saw him.
Just as I was hesitating again, unsure of what to do, my phone suddenly started buzzing.
I fumbled and pulled out my phone, only to find that it was a call from Jia Ying!
I immediately answered, and heard Jia Ying's excited voice.
"Connected! Xian Shen, where are you?"
It was obvious that Jia Ying had made several calls already.
I took a deep breath before responding, saying Siuhua District.
To my surprise, Jia Ying also told me that she was in Siuhua District too. Yu Xiu had already been freed and was in her car. She was trying to bring Yu Xiu to help me.
A sharp pang shot through my heart, and the joints of my fingers holding the phone turned white.
Later on, I told Jia Ying the exact location where I was.
It took only about twelve minutes before a car pulled over next to us.
It wasn't Jia Ying's usual car; it was an orange-colored SUV.
The car window rolled down, and there was Jia Ying at a glance, along with Yu Xiu, who sat in the passenger seat, looking dazed.
When Jia Ying saw Mao You San, her expression was actually quite normal.
However, when she saw Sun Zhuo strapped to my back, her fair face instantly paled and then flushed with a burst of blood.
Hate burst forth from her eyes!
"Get in!" Jia Ying's voice trembled slightly.
We both quickly got in the car, with Sun Zhuo placed in the middle.
"Where to?" Jia Ying's voice was very tense, with more trembling: "About three hours ago, a large group of Taoists left the regulated Daoist place. I started a mountain fire, and I can only delay it until then. Fortunately, you have already caught Sun Zhuo. I guess they should be at the mental health center by now."
"Mountain fire?" Mao You San paused for a moment, then nodded, "Not bad, knowing how to adapt. But those Taoists are already there; we just had a confrontation. We need to go somewhere safe, otherwise, it won't be easy to handle when that old guy goes crazy later."
Jia Ying shook her head, looking dazed, "You mean…who did you just have a confrontation with?"
Jia Ying was aware of Han Xiazi's situation.
I didn't hide anything from her.
I slightly shook my head, indicating my attitude.
Jia Ying didn't ask any further questions. Instead, she looked at Mao You San with a gaze that contained many different things, even more caution and respect than before.
As I mentioned earlier, I believe the Méngfáng is a suitable place to go.
At this moment, I suggested it again.
Mao You San shook his head and said it wouldn't work.
The reason was simple. The Méngfáng wasn't very welcoming to Taoists, especially with Sun Zhuo in that state. He couldn't be admitted.
He knew that I definitely wanted to do something to Sun Zhuo, and that wouldn't be appropriate at the Méngfáng.
For a moment, I was at a loss for words, and could only direct my questioning gaze towards Mao You San.
Mao You San looked at me with a look that was as if I were an idiot, shook his head and said, "Safety is right in front of you, but you're so fixated on women that you've blinded your own senses."
I: "..."
Jia Ying's face turned red again.
But at this moment, Mao You San's gaze fell on Yu Xiu, and he exclaimed softly, showing a very interested expression in his eyes.
"But it must be said that young man, you are quite blessed with beauty. Ah, a widow with eight losses?"
"But you'd better remember what I've warned you about."
I felt even more like, "..."
In the rearview mirror, Yu Xiu gave me a look.
The car drove towards the direction of Jin Yang Main City.
Upon arriving in the city, we headed towards the commercial street where the Méngfáng is located.
We passed over the theater above the Méngfáng and the car stopped at the entrance of Mao You San's apartment building.
This place is usually very quiet, and there are no people around now.
We quickly carried Sun Zhuo into Mao You San's home and laid him flat on the ground.
My clothes had a thin layer of blood crusts, which were from Sun Zhuo's blood.
He was now with his eyes tightly closed, in a state of unconsciousness.
As for Yu Xiu, she stood quietly behind me, motionless, with empty eyes.
Jia Ying bit her lower lip, staring at Sun Zhuo intently. Her rapid breathing made her chest rise and fall.
For a moment, I didn't speak, and Jia Ying remained silent.
Suddenly, Mao You San kicked Sun Zhuo in the face with his foot, which had dirty soles from his shoes. Instantly, Sun Zhuo was left with a large footprint on his face.
Shakily, Sun Zhuo opened his eyes.
The anger, trembling, and intense fear were all there in his eyes.
"Master has already arrived…" His voice was hoarse, and he seemed even more fierce on the outside but terrified on the inside.
"Yeah, he's here, catching a stone door with bare hands. Old as he is, he still has some strength left."
Mao You San's foot stepped on Sun Zhuo's forehead again, and he shook it twice violently, as if examining Sun Zhuo's face.
"Xian Shen little brother, I remind you, when you're dealing with him, be careful. I like his body intact, whole and undamaged. Don't ruin his face, don't break his limbs, and most importantly, don't kill him. You take what's yours, and the rest I'll take care of."
"This half-shaved forehead and hands without nails are quite unappealing."
"He's not fit to be present among a group of his predecessors like this."
"He needs to be taken care of, to be a bit more pale, with longer nails, and hair that isn't so bald."
At this moment, Mao You San's interest was entirely focused on Sun Zhuo.
My heart was pounding so hard that it almost leaped out of my throat.
There was also a sense of unreality welling up in my heart.
However, everything in front of me is incredibly real!
Sun Zhuo was right in front of me, and the means to use Jì Mìng Shí Èr Gōng were in my hands!
With Mao You San sitting in command, who could save Sun Zhuo!?!
He's like a cooked duck; it's impossible for him to escape!
