Book 31 - Chapter 3 – Burning-Channels Poison Powder (1/2)
Chapter 3 – Burning-Channels Poison Powder
Hou Xibai spoke heavily, “This kind of poison powder came from my humble school’s ‘Five-Poison Book’ In term of toxicity, compared to the other poisons listed in the book, the difference is difficult to gauge, it could only be effective for one kind of people”
“What kind of people?” Xu Ziling asked in astonishment
Hou Xibai replied, “Precisely those who do not know ical effect particularly against women The person poisoned, because of the iainst the disease is substantially reduced”
It was only then did Xu Ziling understand why Hou Xibai said Yang Xuyan was despicable, because the poison he was refining was going to be used to deal omen who did not know martial art
Hou Xibai has always been a lover of flowers; naturally he could not stand by idly and watch
Just like shi+ Feixuan said, Hou Xibai was a different species within the deh the difference between the orthodox and demonic was a bit difficult to tell, his desire to cherish women evolved from his sincere heart, and on this, his words and action were consistent with each other
After pondering quietly, he said, “This kind of poison powder must have certain extremely unique characteristic; otherwise, it would not be worthy to be listed within your honorable sect’s ‘Five-Poison Book’”
Iuess is spot on It does notpoisoned willOnly this Fen Jing San [burning-channels (medicinal) powder] not only colorless and odorless, but also because it simply indirectly affect the victi and slow, even first-class physicians would be incapable to detect that the patient has been poisoned Ay! I wonder who is Yang Xuyan going to har said, “Unless we catch Yang Xuyan and force his confession, I am afraid ill never find out the answer”
Hou Xibai suddenly asked, “Have you ever heard of Jingzhao Lian’s Yang WenGan?”
Without thinking, Xu Ziling nearly blurted out that he alht with him, but if he did that, he would reveal this ‘Yue Shan’ identity; therefore, he only nodded to indicate that he has
Hou Xibai said, “Ifto the old dynasty’s i Xuyan On the surface he and Yang Xuyan appear to be standing together on Li Jiancheng’s Princelings Faction’s side, but he is actually conspiring against Yang Xuyan in the dark”
Xu Ziling agreed with his analysis, but because it was not suitable for hiree on e can ain, and then explore the possibilities on hoe can seize the I Xuyan’s hands?”
Hou Xibai understood his situation; after agreeing on a good way to get in touch with each other, Xu Ziling hurriedly left After leaving so Chang Long at the East Market Bu Ting, Tian Santang, and the others were gathered at the rear hall, anxiously waiting for hi hiswith Li Yuan earlier that day, Bu Jie cursed, “We always thought that Feng Deyi is Li Jiancheng’sat how he protected Mo Laoshi+, the inside story see This eneral]”
Bu Ting’s highest concern was about Xing Chang Long; he asked, “Did Huangshang say anything about Xing Chang Long?”
Xu Ziling honestly shook his head and said, “Because I ca only asked so said in heavy voice, “InDeyi only wanted to use Mo Laoshi+ Looking fro for Li Jiancheng”
Xu Ziling shook his head and said, “Before seeing Huangshang, I alreadyChang Long; yet Feng Daren was still threading the needle to let , the intention see’s side would not dare to touch me anymore The situation does not see”
Bu Jie, Bu Ting and the others were e’s ‘loyalty’ Although Xing Chang Long could be greatly beneficial to Xu Ziling, but, in addition to wealth, Feng Deyi could give Xu Ziling the power thatwas not moved It was a clear display of his rarely seen personal integrity
With this turn of events, the atone Bu Jie cheerfully said, “Tonight we are going to Shang Lin Yuan [upper forest garden] to have fun, on’t go ho’an’s phoenix [could be a typo, perhaps it should be ‘wind’], flower, snow, and , twowould be unreasonable, although unwilling, Xu Ziling had no choice but to agree
Evidently Tian Santang was an old hand in roa the world of the wind and the hed and said, “It would be best if Er Shu book Shang Lin Yuan’s prettiest Hong Ahgu [or: popular (paternal) aunt (or ladies)]; otherwise, if they are inferior to Chengdu’s San Hua Lou [scattering-flower building], how could we save our face?”
When speaking about this aspect, the men relaxed and abandoned restraint
Bu Jie proudly said, “I, Bu Jie, dare to guarantee Mo Laoshi+’s satisfaction”
His thoughts wandering far away, Bu Ting said, “I hear Shang Xiufang is currently staying at the Shang Lin Yuan; if we could invite her to sing a song for us, our lives would be without any regret”
Bu Jie’s face revealed difficult expression; he said, “Shang Xiufang’s status is way above everybody else’s; I a’s invitation wouldsaid, “Even if we couldthe invitation, we shouldn’t think about doing it Chang’an’s beauty, ould not want to personally enjoy their fragrance? But in this troubled ti that would incite other people’s jealousy” And then he changed the subject by asking Xu Ziling to describe the twoDeyi and Pei Ji, acco Li Yuan
After listening to Xu Ziling describing their appearance, Bu Jie said, “The one called Shu Da zi [Fatty] was Yang Guang’s wife’s maternal uncle In the old Sui Dynasty, he was an inti, he was one of the several members of the E had seen them all”
Suddenly someone came to report that Duan Zhixuan has arrived While everybody was greatly surprised, Duan Zhixuan hurriedly ca shi+di [younger martial brother] and Mo Laoshi+”
Instantly Xu Ziling felt the chill on his spine; would he be able to deceive Li shi+ to the ‘nonsense’ that Kou Zhong told Zhang Jieyu, i’s countenance sank; he coldly asked, “Howhave that you could cure Niangniang’s illness?”
Inwardly Kou Zhong cursed Li Jiancheng’s cold and dubious heart; he said inwardly, ‘Laozi don’t have even the slightest confidence; how about you, Jiancheng kid, help me fart?’ However, with histo the secret recipe that has been handed down frouarantee that as soon as Niangniang takes the one, and forever will not contract the disease any He asked, “Howneed to prepare the elixir?”
Inwardly Kou Zhong only thought about how soon he could fetch the Moon in the Well and then slip away He replied rando to a superior)] may check around the herbal ood stuffs that are readily available; as for the rest, I will have to go to Mount Zhongnan to pick theh!”
Li Jiancheng’s countenance relaxed slightly Thisi with crafty intention He said, “I’ll leave this jun’s hand Please provide assistance and convenience to Mo Xiansheng as much as possible We don’t have !”
Ied This re could not refine the elixir, or perhaps the elixir was ineffective, even Chang He would have to take responsibility
At the saed Fortunately it was hidden behind the hu since he was little, and had never done any shady business to har, yiqi [spirit of loyalty and self-sacrifice] was of utmost iht cause Chang He to be executed, even the entire Sha Family would be i?
Acco finally had the opportunity to pass through the Vermillion Bird Gate to enter the I Tian Gate Street, which was also called the ‘Heavenly Street’, connecting the Verates Official offices lined the street on both sides On the left there were Taichang Si [Ministry of Cereed with horse breeding], Shangshu Xing [governuard], Men Xia Wai Xing [under-the-gate outside supervisor]; on the right were Hong Lu Si [litSi [Director of Iiht[central document outside supervisor], and so on [Translator’s note: I do not have any knowledge of these iovernmental offices, hence the above ter had its own characteristics Standing together, they beca scene The layout was orderly, lofty and grand
The Taiji Hall towered above all the palace halls beyond the city wall In the vast snowscape, the scene was eveniroup of riders that has just galloped into the cutting-across-east-to-west public square separating the Palace City and the I over slowly fro Gate Due to the current unusual circuenerals to ride their horses in slow trot inside the Iy
Duan Zhixuan turned his head to look; he saluted and said, “Turns out it is Chang He Jiangjun”
Xu Ziling also cast a casual glance, and nearly fell off his horse; because he instantly recognized Kou Zhong’s ugly face