With these medicines in her possession, Cai Wei left the space with Chang Mei and the white-haired tiger, returning to the vast wilderness of the snowy mountain.
As she emerged, Tianjizi stood brandishing a duster, murmuring some sort of enchantment under his breath, utilizing an unknown demonic technique.
Upon seeing Cai Wei, Tianjizi extended a nearly skeletal hand, traced an arcane symbol in the air and bellowed, "Attack!"
Instantly, a sharp gust of spiritual energy hurtled toward Cai Wei’s face, moving hundreds of times faster than her ’Big 8-inch cap’. Fortunately, Cai Wei was prepared. As she exited the space, she had gathered significant spiritual energy to shield herself, Chang Mei, and the white-haired tiger, like an invisible armor.
Even so, the assault of spiritual energy sent her soaring backward, and the mountain scenery rapidly blurred as she was thrown aside.
As she descended, her mind flashed back to the last time she had fallen, back into the warm embrace of that man and the words he spoke to her.
In her past life, although she had never experienced romantic love, she was not naive to the matters of the heart. The man disregarded his mother’s bloody disapproval letter, the pleading entreaties of his subordinates, and the stark power difference between himself and Tianjizi, all to fight alongside her. Clearly, he was truly in love with her.
This affection touched her deeply. How many people in this world are willing to risk their lives for someone else?
However, this affection was destined to be thwarted by harsh reality. Regardless of her feelings towards him, the feudal practice of polygamy was enough to deter her from marriage.
All she wanted was to grow her family’s business and provide a comfortable life for her parents, brothers, and sisters. She herself planned to buy a large manor and lead a peaceful life within it, perhaps gathering her family to enjoy modern delicacies, seeing their satisfied smiles, or strolling down the farm path, inhaling the fragrance of the crops, and experiencing the beauty of nature for the rest of her life. Nothing would make her happier!
The fall jolted Cai Wei out of her thoughts. She got up, realizing the impact hadn’t hurt as much as she’d expected, presumably due to the barrier of spiritual energy!
The moment she was back on her feet, Tianjizi had already swooped in front of her, laughing haughtily.
"Silly little girl, once you are dead, the copper mirror will reappear, and Fu You Island will be mine, hahaha..."
Cai Wei stared at him in disbelief. How did he come to know about this? Could he have calculated even this?
Picking up on her stunned expression, Tianjizi added nonchalantly, "Your parrot told me. Now it’s my slave. Soon, your tiger and monkey will be my slaves too, never able to free themselves. Hahaha..."
Understanding hit Cai Wei. Controlled by Tianjizi’s Gu poison, her parrot was now able to communicate with him, revealing everything about her space. No wonder he seemed to know everything.
Anger swelled within her as she thought of her parrot’s bewitched demeanor, and the villagers of Mu Family Village. She unsheathed her precious sword, pointed it at him, and retorted, "Old fool, the outcome of the battle isn’t yet decided. Who will fall is still uncertain. Declaring victory now is premature!"
Tianjizi laughed boisterously, his shrill laughter echoing through the mountains, "Foolish girl, do you believe your meager spiritual energy is match for me? How utterly naive!"
"Add mine to hers, and together we’ll take you down!"
After a resonant roar, Manager Li, armed with an iron ruler, strode forth from the distance. His face was flushed red, either from rushing over or from the excitement of seeing his enemy.
Upon spotting him, Tianjizi sneered dismissively, "In the eyes of this immortal, you’re nothing more than a pitiful worm. Do you seek to rush your death?"