novelaction Chapter 183 Three Demons Gathered
Chapter 183 Three Demons Gathered
Xiqi is the residence of Su Hu, Marquis of Jizhou.
In the garden, pavilions and towers are scattered around, green trees are shady and the fragrance of flowers is everywhere.
In a corner of the garden, a small pavilion stands quietly, as if isolated from the world.
At this time, there was a woman sitting in the pavilion. She was as beautiful as a fairy, with a graceful figure, like a blooming white lotus.
Her eyes were clear and bright, like autumn water, revealing a cold and aloof temperament that was otherworldly.
Her skin was as white as jade, with a faint blush, as if water could be squeezed out of it.
Her long black hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, fluttering gently in the wind, adding a touch of charm.
This woman is none other than the nine-tailed fox spirit - 'Su Daji'.
'Su Daji' sat in the pavilion, holding an ancient book in her hand, reading quietly.
Her expression was focused and serious, as if the whole world had stopped, leaving only her and the book in her hands.
Occasionally, she would raise her head and look into the distance, with a hint of complex emotions flashing in her eyes, but she would quickly return to calm.
At this moment, the breeze blows gently, carrying a faint fragrance of flowers, leisurely passing through every corner of the pavilion.
Suddenly, there seemed to be some subtle fluctuations in the air, and then two vague figures appeared in the pavilion like a dream.
Their figures are light and graceful, like fairies descending from heaven, yet they are also a bit mysterious.
Su Daji, who was reading quietly in the pavilion, raised her head slightly, her eyes stayed on the two figures for a moment, and her brows unconsciously frowned.
She put down the book she was reading and closed it gently with both hands, as if she was thinking about something.
"Two sisters, you..."
Her voice was soft and pleasant, with a hint of reproach, "Next time you come, could you please let me know a little earlier? What if someone sees you showing up so suddenly?"
She sighed slightly and continued:
"My current identity is sensitive. As Su Daji, I have to be careful with every step."
"If you act rashly like this and attract other people's attention, the consequences will be disastrous."
The two women were none other than the Nine-headed Pheasant Spirit Hu Ximei and the Jade-faced Pipa Spirit Wang Zijin. Upon hearing this, they showed a hint of apology on their faces.
They looked at each other, seemingly reflecting on their own behavior.
Among them, the nine-headed pheasant spirit Hu Ximei stepped forward and said softly:
"Sister, don't be angry. We know we were wrong. Next time we will tell you in advance and won't be so reckless again."
Her tone was sincere, and she seemed to really realize her mistake.
Seeing this, Su Daji's blame in her heart was reduced a little.
She nodded gently, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she said softly:
"Well, since you are here, just sit down. We can just talk about what you have observed and discovered while supervising the Xibohou Mansion these days."
As she spoke, she gracefully pointed her finger at the two beautifully carved stone benches in the pavilion, motioning for them to sit down.
The nine-headed pheasant spirit Hu Ximei and the jade-faced pipa spirit Wang Zijin smiled at each other, as if they were infected by the gentleness of "Su Daji" and they no longer seemed so nervous.
Among them, the Jade-faced Pipa Fairy Wang Zijin was the first to stand up. She walked lightly towards the stone bench and sat down. She opened her mouth and said:
"Sister, we have been working day and night these past few days, keeping an eye on the movements of the Xibohou Mansion."
"The number of guards in the palace has indeed increased significantly, and patrols have become more stringent. It is obvious that they are strengthening their defenses."
She described in detail what she observed, leaving out no detail.
Upon hearing this, the nine-headed pheasant spirit Hu Ximei also joined the conversation and added:
"Sister, in addition to the increase in guards, we also paid special attention to Ji Fa's situation."
"He is now locked in his room, and there are heavy guards outside the door. It seems that Xibo Hou is very strict in his confinement."
She paused, as if recalling Jifa's expression and behavior, and then continued:
"But, Ji Fa's feelings for his sister are so deep and sincere that it makes people envious."
"Although he was in confinement, every night when it was quiet, he would always look out the window at the bright moon and whisper his sister's name."
"That voice was so gentle and affectionate, as if it could penetrate those high walls and reach my sister's heart. It was really moving."
When Hu Ximei said this, a playful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, as if she was teasing "Su Daji".
Upon hearing this, Su Daji's face flashed with a complex emotion, and she said softly:
"Okay, stop laughing. You two know that Jifa likes Su Daji, not the nine-tailed fox spirit 'Su Daji'."
When the Jade-faced Pipa Fairy Wang Zijin heard what Su Daji said, her originally relaxed expression gradually became solemn.
She nodded slightly, a trace of emotion flashed in her eyes, and said slowly:
"Sister, you are right. Jifa's deep affection for Su Daji is indeed touching."
"We originally planned to use this relationship to accomplish the mission assigned by Master Shin."
She sighed softly and continued:
"However, now that Ji Fa has been imprisoned by Xibo Hou Ji Chang, we seem to have no idea where to start, and our plan has come to a standstill."
Seeing this, the smile on Hu Ximei's face instantly disappeared, her brows furrowed, and she fell into deep thought.
After a while, she raised her head and looked at Su Daji firmly, with a hint of determination in her tone:
"I have an idea, maybe we can give it a try."
'Su Daji' nodded slightly, indicating that she should continue.
Hu Ximei took a deep breath and spoke slowly:
"Since Ji Fa was imprisoned by Xibo Hou Ji Chang, we might as well change our thinking."
"If Ji Chang no longer serves as the Marquis of Xibo, then wouldn't this position naturally fall to Ji Fa?"
Upon hearing this, Su Daji and Wang Zijin were both surprised.
Wang Zijin was the first to react. She raised her eyebrows and asked:
"You mean... we are going to attack Ji Chang?"
Hu Ximei nodded, and her voice suddenly became low and serious:
"Yes, without Ji Chang, Ji Fa will be the next Xibohou."
"By then, relying on Ji Fa's feelings for Su Daji, it will be easy for us to complete Master Shen's mission."
Su Daji pondered for a moment, and a shrewd light flashed in her eyes as deep as autumn water.
She frowned slightly, as if weighing various possibilities. Finally, she spoke slowly, with a hint of firmness in her voice:
"Xi Mei, your idea is good. Ji Chang is very dissatisfied with me now. He is like an insurmountable mountain, standing between Ji Fa and me."
"If I allow Ji Chang to stand in the way, I won't even be able to see Ji Fa, so how can I take advantage of his deep affection for Su Daji?"
She sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness and unwillingness in her voice.
Hu Ximei stroked the ends of her hair, with a cunning light flashing in her eyes:
"Sister, since Ji Chang is an obstacle, we must find a way to remove this obstacle."
"As long as Ji Chang is gone, Ji Fa will be free again, and we can successfully complete Master Shen's mission."
Su Daji nodded slightly, but then frowned again and spoke slowly, with some worry in her voice:
"But Ji Chang is a local lord after all, and he is followed by people who practice Taoism. It will not be easy for us to get rid of him."
After hearing Su Daji's concerns, Hu Ximei couldn't help but curl up her lips into a confident and sly smile.
She chuckled, her voice revealing a calm confidence:
"Sister, the Taoist you mentioned is Jiang Ziya? If it is really him, you don't need to worry too much."
"Although Jiang Ziya has some Taoist skills, he is still only at the level of a human immortal, and there is still a gap between him and a true immortal."
"If Wang Zijin and I join forces, it will be easy to deal with him. You won't even need to do it yourself."
Su Daji still frowned slightly when she heard this, and continued:
"Xi Mei, if it was just Jiang Ziya, there would be no need to worry. But I heard from Su Hu that Jiang Ziya was taught by the Jade Purity Saint of Kunlun Mountain and has an extraordinary background."
After hearing Su Daji's concerns, Hu Ximei waved her hand casually and explained with a smile:
"Sister, you are too cautious. We only need to get rid of Ji Chang. We don't have to fight Jiang Ziya."
She paused and continued, "Although Jiang Ziya has a strong background, as long as we act secretly and don't attract his attention, there shouldn't be any big problems."
Wang Zijin also nodded and agreed:
"Yes, sister, Sister Ximei is right. We just need to act cautiously, make a plan, and ensure that the plan goes smoothly."
After hearing this, Su Daji nodded slightly and said softly:
"Okay, let's talk about how to make a plan first."
Upon hearing this, Hu Ximei and Wang Zijin nodded in agreement.
They sat around the stone table and began to discuss the details of the plan enthusiastically.