Otherworldly Merchant

Chapter 601: Battle with Zhao Feiyan

After Senior Shu screamed, he grabbed Zhao Feiyan. 

Zhao Feiyan was surprised momentarily. However, she abruptly flew from the sofa and avoided the attack. An emerald green layered skirt flew out. It danced and entangled with Senior Shu! 

Seeing this, I couldnt help but recall Zhou Ehuang, the Empress of the Southern Tang Dynasty. They had experienced the same situation, as their younger sisters were in their husbands harems. They were both left to face loneliness. After they died, they chose similar weapons. 

Zhuo Ehuang used her sleeves, while Zhao Feiyan used her green skirt. This skirt should have an interesting background. With this thought, I wanted to check Zhao Feiyans webpage again.

Unexpectedly, Senior Shu screamed, You stinky boy, why are you standing dumbly over there?! 

I lifted my head and recognized that Senior Shu had been almost subdued. Zhao Feiyans skirt was forcing him to back off. He had to release his life-bound rat. 

When Zhao Feiyan saw the life-bound rat, her movements stiffened. She screamed and retreated to the toilet room. I was certain that she had spotted me, and that she thought that I would be an easier target to deal with. I immediately read the spell and threw the Yin and Yang Umbrella across the void. 

Daoism paid attention to the concept of inaction. Every spell or mantra used to expel evil spirits had an order. Whenever we read a spell, we moved from the shallow meaning to the stronger meaning. However, this time, I didnt use it as I usually did. I used the Yin and Yang Umbrella at its maximum power on the first attempt! Instantly, the dazzling light from the Yin and Yang Umbrella burst out as though it could radiate thousands of meters away. It lit up the entire room! Moreover, it moved as fast as lightning, hovering above Zhao Feiyan. 

While under the umbrella, she didnt hide or look panicked. She just turned to look at me with surprise in her eyes. Then, she darkly smiled at me and spun around. The moving skirt formed a green light circle. 

I thought I had almost succeeded but now, I had to take in a deep breath. 

The spirits captured underneath the Yin and Yang Umbrella would scream in pain. Even if they were intimidating, they would show their panic. Zhao Feiyan didnt reveal anything when I read the spell, and her spinning speed was much faster than the Yin and Yang Umbrella. 

She was indeed the most famous dancer of her time! 

Senior Shu stood like a tiger watching his prey next to Zhao Feiyan. His expression was serious. 

This old man had so many treasures, but he hadnt used any this time. I guessed he was afraid that I would rob him one more time, which resulted in this embarrassing situation. We could protect ourselves, but we couldnt do anything to the spirit. Now, we had to entrust our hope in the Yin and Yang Umbrella. 

A few minutes later, my reading speed couldnt keep up with her anymore. The Yin and Yang Umbrella slowed down, but it didnt look like Zhao Feiyan was tired. 

Gradually, I felt an invisible pressure on my chest. Every time I read a verse of the spell, my heart throbbed. In the end, I couldnt endure anymore and spat a mouthful of blood. 

When engaging in a magic fight, it was important to be persistent. When I vomited blood, the Yin and Yang Umbrella dropped to the ground. Its halo vanished. 

I gasped for my breath and clutched my chest. I moved toward Senior Shu. We cautiously watched Zhao Feiyan. 

Grandson, it seems your grandfather wont be going back with you today. Senior Shu patted my shoulder to show that he cared, like a senior comforting a junior. Then, he sat down cross-legged and read a mantra I didnt understand. As soon as he started to chant, a gray light ring appeared around Zhao Feiyan. 

Zhao Feiyan was about to attack us again when suddenly, she turned pale. She crouched and retched. I rubbed my eyes and recognized that the gray light ring was made of numerous rats. They were rolling their eyes and baring the teeth! 

Ill fight you till the end 

Zhao Feiyan hissed then flipped and manipulated her layered skirt. She attacked again. This time, her moves were much faster. The strong wind blew my hair backward. 

At first, I was worried. But soon, I recognized that Zhao Feiyan wouldnt be able to resist for a long time. She was moving fast, but her moves were disorderly. She couldnt create a green shield to protect herself anymore. 

Arghhh! After letting out a shrill cry, Zhao Feiyan fell hard on the ground. Her eyes were full of fear and worry. 

Senior Shu retrieved his gray light ring. With a deep and confident voice, he turned to me. Go get her! 

I didnt know why Senior Shu wanted to release Zhao Feiyan at this critical moment, but I didnt ask. I drew the Sirius Whip from my waist and slowly walked toward her. 

Without her intimidating speed, Zhao Feiyan was helpless. As I was approaching her, she backed off to the toilet room. Eventually, she stood in front of Feng Yuanzheng. 

Why do you want to harm other people? I didnt chase her any further. Standing in front of the toilet, I said coldly, You are the older sister, and you wanted to compete against your little sister. Dont you feel shame? 

Zhao Feiyans obsession was the competition for the Emperors favor. She had put up with it when she was alive because of the blood bond with her sister. However, after she died, she had no emotion, but her obsession had become deeper and deeper. In the end, she had turned into this evil being. 

Zhao Feiyan was bewildered. Then, she sneered. Oh well, excuse me, but she stole my husband and my happiness! She stole the favor I once had. Shes my enemy! I hate her! Hede is my blood sister. My blood sister did that to me. What about other people? I know. I know you all want to harm me. I will kill you all! 

Zhao Feiyans voice became crazy. At this moment, I understood her. The imperial harem was as deep as the ocean. To survive, the women in there would passively or actively change themselves. Every single one of them had to do that, let alone a concubine like Zhao Feiyan. This kind of change was unbearable to anyone!

I was a little absent-minded for the moment. Suddenly, I heard someone scream. I turned and saw Feng Yuanzheng taking action. He did as I had instructed. He was using the Peach Soul Flower to hit Zhao Feiyan at the nape of her neck. 

Zhang Yan trembled for a while. Then, Zhao Feiyans spirit left her body. She was so mad that she turned and tried to strangle Feng Yuanzheng. She directly lifted him off the ground. 

Good, do you want to harm me too? Then dont blame me for showing no mercy! Zhao Feiyan said with a smirk. Her eyes had turned blood red. 

Since our lives were at stake, how could I sympathize with Zhao Feiyan anymore? I shouted, then wielded the Sirius Whip and lashed it at Zhao Feiyan. Zhao Feiyan dropped Feng Yuanzheng and flew toward the window. 

Right when I was about to chase after her, the window glowed with golden light. Zhao Feiyan bounced backward. Amidst the golden light, I saw many talismans adhered to the window. It seemed Senior Shu had prepared everything. 

This move could stop the spirit, but it would also enrage her and make her fight until the bitter end. I immediately jingled the Illusory Mind Bell. 

The Illusory Mind Bell always worked on those with distracting thoughts, whether they were humans or spirits. At this moment, Zhao Feiyans soul was severely damaged. She couldnt resist the Illusory Mind Bell. She fell and struggled on the ground. 

Why did you have to do that! I cursed from under my breath. 

When I faced women, my heart always softened. It didnt matter if she was human or a ghost. A moment ago, I hated that I couldnt just strike her soul and make her vanish. But now that Zhao Feiyan was whimpering in pain, I couldnt take any bold actions towards her. I slowed down the movement of the Illusory Mind Bell. 

Ah! Zhao Feiyan took the chance. She screamed and charged toward the window without minding anything else. She directly broke the golden light created by the talismans. Then, her shadow disappeared into thin air. 

I looked at the shards of glass on the ground and hated myself for being such a fool. Feng Yuanzheng got up from the ground. He looked frightened. What should we do now? 

Take your wife to the hospital. What else can we do? I vented out the anger in my mind. 

There was a loud thud from the living room. I rushed back there and saw Senior Shu with a chalk-white face. He had fallen to the ground. Blood was gushing from his mouth. 

Senior Shu, are you okay? I was scared. I had never seen him like this before. 

Senior Shus voice trembled. Dont blame yourself. Its good that she ran away. If she had noticed that I couldnt resist anymore, we would all have died tonight. Hurry, leave this place 

Then, Senior Shus eyes rolled to the back of his head. He had fainted. I now understood that it wasnt that Senior Shu had given Zhao Feiyan a chance to survive. He was hurt! 

Feng Yuanzheng was panic-stricken and called the ambulance. The emergency unit came and took both Senior Shu and Zhang Yan to the ambulance. 

Feng Yuanzheng wanted to follow them, but I held him back. I told him he could go later. 

I patiently explained, Zhao Feiyan was ambushed today. Im sure the iron swallow is still in your house. We need to find it. Otherwise, Zhao Feiyan will come here one more time for it. 

Feng Yuanzheng nodded and took me to search around his house. In the end, we found the iron swallow tucked underneath Zhang Yans bed. 

Zhao Feiyans soul was expelled from your wifes body, and now we have the iron swallow. I dont think it will be too difficult to subdue her! I smiled at Feng Yuanzheng. 

However, he didnt react to my encouraging words. He still looked anxious. 

Dont think too much, all right? 

He couldnt ease his mind yet. But since we could solve Zhao Feiyan within the next three days, I didnt want to linger here. I asked him to go to the hospital.