Immortality Through Array Formations

Chapter 1605: Chapter 842: Poisonous Scheme (Part 2)

”How could a philanderer become a Sect Leader? How could a prostitute ever be wed in a respectable marriage? Behind their backs, God knows how many whispers and rumors they would suffer. That’s why I say, with their identities, if anything truly happened, it would be a disaster from which they’d never recover, unable to lift themselves for the rest of their lives.”

Hua Ruyu’s expression was cold, ”If Ouyang Feng were on his own, he might not sincerely work for us, but as long as Hua Qianqian is involved, he has a weakness. For this sister whom he grew up with, he has to endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens; there’s absolutely no way he could cause an uproar...”

Brother Ma was secretly alarmed upon hearing this, thinking to himself that, indeed, the heart of a woman is the most venomous.

This seemingly ordinary romantic encounter actually harbored such malicious intent and schemes.

This Hua Ruyu, who knows how many people she has ensnared with this trick...

Thinking of this, when he looked at Hua Ruyu’s fair and delicate face again, any romantic thoughts he had were gone, only feeling a chill in his heart.

”Alright,” Hua Ruyu continued, ”no matter what, tonight is a good night for Young Master Ouyang; let him enjoy it to the fullest, and we can consider our task done...”

”Yes.” Brother Ma nodded slowly.

...

Inside the boudoir of the red-draped bed.

Hua Ruyu was tied up, her mouth gagged. When she looked up and saw Ouyang Feng entering, she was first startled, then delighted.

But then she suddenly stiffened, gradually realizing something, her face turned slightly pale, her eyes filled with disappointment, anger, pain, and disdain.

This change in emotion was observed by Ouyang Feng, whose feelings were complex and difficult to describe, even feeling a sense of shame and self-loathing.

If it weren’t for Mo Hua, due to a moment’s lapse in judgment, he could very well have become someone who invoked disappointment, anger, and disdain.

Ouyang Feng untied the cloth from Hua Qianqian’s mouth.

Hua Qianqian, like a startled deer, screamed sharply:

”Don’t come any closer!”

Ouyang Feng was taken aback, then sighed, ”Qianqian, I’m here to save you.”

”I don’t believe you!” Hua Qianqian’s eyes reddened slightly, her pretty face filled with anger, ”Don’t take me for a fool, what kind of place is this? How could you just walk in like this? For you to walk in so boldly, you must be in league with those villains, you, you want to...”

Hua Qianqian was both anxious and angry, breaking into tears at the corners of her eyes by the end.

”Really...” Ouyang Feng sighed.

Hua Qianqian simply wouldn’t believe him.

No matter what Ouyang Feng said, she refused to believe.

Just then, a clear voice rang out, ”Senior Sister Qianqian, we really are here to save you.”

This voice was very familiar, and Hua Qianqian suddenly froze.

With tears still in her eyes, she dumbly turned her head to see a familiar figure suddenly appear beside her.

”Mo...Junior Brother Mo?”

”Yes.” Mo Hua nodded, then said, ”Don’t worry, Senior Sister, I will first unlock the chains on you.”

The Spirit-binding Lock on Hua Qianqian used three of the Spirit Binding Array from the Taoist Court’s twelve formations.

Mo Hua had often dealt with the Taoist Court and had a particular interest in these Spirit-binding Locks, even ”borrowed” a few from Gu Changhuai for research, thus he was skilled in unlocking formations and locks.

Of course, the borrowed Spirit-binding Locks were thoroughly dismantled, so Mo Hua didn’t dare return them.

Mo Hua took out an iron pen the size of a needle, dipped it in Spiritual Ink, and carved several Formation Patterns on the chains, unlocking the Spirit-binding Lock on Hua Qianqian.

As soon as the Spirit-binding Lock was released, before Mo Hua could say anything, a fragrant scent hit him.

Hua Qianqian directly threw herself at him, embracing him fully, crying like a pear blossom in rain.

”Mo...Junior Brother Mo, I was so scared...”

Since childhood, she had been pampered and was not a person of strong character. Previously, she had been in a dangerous situation, isolated and helpless, forcing herself to hold onto a glimmer of hope, barely keeping herself together.

Seeing Mo Hua now, she felt as if she had seen a family member, and all her fear and grievances suddenly welled up, unable to contain herself, holding Mo Hua tightly, rubbing tears and snot all over him.

Mo Hua only felt the sweet fragrance all over, held tightly by a soft body, almost unable to breathe.

Somewhat helpless, he could only pat Hua Qianqian’s back, gasping, ”Alright, Senior Sister Qianqian, it’s okay now...”

Hua Qianqian sobbed for a while, then realized she was holding Mo Hua and had even wet his clothes, her cheeks reddened slightly, and she slowly released Mo Hua, sitting quietly.

Mo Hua then gently said, ”I’ve discussed with Senior Brother Feng, he’ll act in the open while I remain hidden. We will manage to get you out, you can rest assured.”

”Okay,” Hua Qianqian nodded obediently.

Ouyang Feng, seeing Hua Qianqian calming down, also breathed a sigh of relief. Then he stood up, checked around, and perceived at the doorway for a moment, ensuring no problems, he said:

”We’ll think of a way to escape from this Rouge Boat. Others are less important, but Qianqian must be sent out without being discovered, preferably not letting anyone know she ever appeared on this Rouge Boat...”

Even though it was his first time on this Rouge Boat, he knew more about it than anyone else.

This filthy place is not one where a lady should be, should not even touch a single corner of it, otherwise, it would tarnish one’s name and never cleanse in a lifetime.

Perhaps ordinary cultivators wouldn’t mind, but the more reputable and prominent the family, the more they cared about such reputation.

What’s more, Hua Qianqian was the legitimate daughter of the Hua family of the Hundred Flower Valley.

Mo Hua, though not very knowledgeable about family matters, was subtly aware of the severity of this issue.

But now, it seems it might be difficult to rescue her.

He himself could conceal and was proficient in formations, having less of an issue, but Senior Brother Feng and Senior Sister Qianqian couldn’t, especially since both were being watched.