paranoianovel Chapter 457 - 285: Battle, Ten Attendants (Part 2)
Chapter 457 - 285: Battle, Ten Attendants (Part 2)
Those with the Bat Fate disrupt the order, parasitically stealing fortune.
Anyone possessing such a fate is undoubtedly a traitor or villain.
Under the heavens, those with the Bat Fate can only be the ten eunuchs secretly controlling Chang’an.
Five bats symbolize five people among the ten eunuchs.
On the day Yuan Wudi clashed with Qin Yuesheng, Huang Ting was also present. He knew Ah Jiu was the Ninth Princess of Great Tang, and after the previous emperor passed away, the throne did not naturally fall to the Crown Prince; instead, the Crown Prince mysteriously vanished.
The Ninth Princess fled to Jiangnan, and now that the ten eunuchs have distanced themselves from Chang’an and appeared here, their intent is obvious; surely they are here for the Ninth Princess.
"It seems the Ninth Princess has a good relationship with Young Master Qin; regardless, I must go and warn him," Huang Ting resolved to establish a connection with Qin Yuesheng. Seeing the ten eunuchs gradually approaching Cyan Yang City, he silently descended the mountain at once.
...
The Du family’s bridal party welcomed the Su family’s young lady to the Su family, and next would be the lively ceremonies like bowing to the heavens and earth. Despite being the young master of the Qin family, Qin Yuesheng could only sit idly in the courtyard, engaging in aimless chatter with Du Beilun.
Fortunately, some servants from the Du family brought dates and melon seeds, allowing the two to avoid sitting there in dry conversation.
"Yuesheng, when are you planning to marry Su Lanyin?" Du Beilun asked.
"Wait until she grows a bit more, she’s just a little bean now, can’t handle my vigor," Qin Yuesheng cracked open a melon seed, tossing it into his mouth.
"Handle your vigor, haha..." Du Beilun quickly picked up on the innuendo and chuckled meaningfully.
The West Qi Mountain Temple is not far from Cyan Yang City. After Huang Ting descended the mountain and entered the city, he found an unusually lively scene and quickly grabbed an elder to inquire: "Old man, what’s happening here?"
"The Su family is marrying off a daughter, and the Du family’s young master is taking a bride. Now, the area around Du Mansion is full of banquets, with delicacies to enjoy freely. Everyone is hurrying over to take their seats. Daoist, why don’t you join in?"
Huang Ting asked, "Has the young master of the Qin family gone there?"
"Indeed, I saw the young master of the Qin family with the bridal procession this morning."
Understanding, Huang Ting grabbed the elder’s shoulder and took off, having him lead the way to the Du Mansion.
...
Qin Yuesheng was chatting idly at a table in the courtyard with Du Beilun when he suddenly heard commotion outside Du Mansion, as if someone was causing trouble.
Today was his brother’s wedding day; Qin Yuesheng couldn’t tolerate anyone ruining it, so he immediately got up and went toward the gate.
However, before he approached, he saw a Daoist in a yellow robe leaping in with an elder, displaying excellent Lightweight Skill.
Seeing this person, Qin Yuesheng was astonished: "Daoist Huang? Why are you here?"
Finally finding Qin Yuesheng, Huang Ting quickly set the elder down and approached Qin Yuesheng, lowering his voice: "Young Master Qin, five of the ten eunuchs have appeared near Cyan Yang City. I suspect they are here for the Ninth Princess."
"The ten eunuchs!"
Qin Yuesheng vividly remembered this name.
The ten eunuchs controlled the imperial power of Great Tang and were all members of the Unrooted Sect, possessing great strength. Many patriotic warriors had once infiltrated Chang’an intending to assassinate the ten eunuchs and eradicate the traitors, but they all vanished without a trace thereafter.
The exact skills of the ten eunuchs remain an unsolved mystery.
Qin Yuesheng furrowed his brow, not expecting such an event on Du Tankang’s wedding day.
"Young Master Qin, what are your plans? I can lend you my assistance," Huang Ting asked.
Qin Yuesheng glanced at Du Beilun, who was still cracking melon seeds nearby, and said, "We must not let the ten eunuchs enter the city; I will go stop them now."
"Then I shall accompany Young Master Qin," Huang Ting replied.
The best way to build a relationship with someone is to face hardships together; it creates a bond akin to that of comrades. Though the ten eunuchs are all formidable, having witnessed Qin Yuesheng’s skills before, Huang Ting firmly believed in Qin Yuesheng’s ability to contend with the ten eunuchs.
What he needed to do was to follow in Qin Yuesheng’s footsteps at this moment.
Having Daoist Huang’s assistance was akin to adding an extra layer of assurance, so Qin Yuesheng certainly wouldn’t refuse. He said, "Thank you, Daoist, let’s hurry and go."
"Alright."
Soon, the two each exhibited their Lightweight Skill and left the Du Mansion.
...
Ten miles north of Cyan Yang City, Qin Yuesheng and Huang Ting stood on the main road, gazing toward the distant sky.
With the temporary Spiritual Eye granted by Daoist Huang’s aid, he could clearly see the approaching Bat Fate and his own Gemini Life Star.
The sight, visible only to the Spiritual Eye, was truly enchanting and felt as if entering another world.
"Truly amazing," Qin Yuesheng couldn’t help but exclaim.
In the distance, a cloud of dust was rolling in, accompanied by seven horse silhouettes.
Qin Yuesheng tossed the Mountain Ghost Pearl forward, retrieving his five Divine Soldiers from within.
Whether he can defeat the ten eunuchs today depends heavily on the power of these Divine Soldiers.
Clack clack clack clack clack!
His back clothes instantly tore apart, revealing six arms growing out, gripping all the Divine Soldiers firmly—this was Qin Yuesheng’s strongest combat state.
Huang Ting was slightly surprised but quickly regained his composure.
As a Daoist, he was more knowledgeable about the world, even aware of the existence of beings like the Great Ghost Venerable; Qin Yuesheng transforming into eight arms was nothing to be astonished by.