“Open…”
He Pingsheng had nowhere left to retreat!
With a wave of his hand, the Talisman transformed into a Fireball, about a foot in size, and shot out with a roar, heading straight for the Golden Python's mouth.
The speed was too fast; the Golden Python couldn't dodge at all.
Boom…
The Fireball Talisman exploded inside the Golden Python's mouth.
Splash…
Immediately, red blood rained down from the sky.
In pain, the Golden Python naturally couldn't continue to devour He Pingsheng, but its suffering was immense, and its massive head twisted and violently swung, striking He Pingsheng's body.
By this time, He Pingsheng had already prepared himself.
A layer of earth armor expanded around his body, and another layer of fire shield also expanded.
In addition, his top-grade Magical Artifact, the Green Wood Shield, was also activated.
A total of three layers of defense.
Even a Cultivator at the Qi Refining Stage Twelfth Level might not be able to break through these three layers of shields in one go.
However, the Golden Python above was at the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Bang…
He Pingsheng was instantly sent flying.
The three layers of shields he had activated were torn apart like paper.
The Green Wood Shield was also knocked away, landing on the ground in the distance.
He Pingsheng's body flew dozens of feet, then crashed heavily onto the ground.
“Pfft… pfft pfft…”
After landing, he continuously spat out several mouthfuls of blood.
The might of the Foundation Establishment Stage was beyond the comprehension of a Qi Refinement Stage Disciple.
Fortunately, He Pingsheng had three layers of shields, and that previous blow was merely the Golden Python's release of pain, not a true attack; otherwise, it would be hard to say if He Pingsheng would have survived.
“Roar…”
The Golden Python looked at He Pingsheng, infinite hatred surging in its vertical pupils, and then it prepared to fly towards him.
Just then, He Pingsheng's Master, Yu Ning, finally arrived, albeit late.
“Beast… how dare you harm my Disciple?”
Yu Ning stepped into the Void Realm, her horsetail whisk shaking violently, and white threads flew out, coiling around the Golden Python.
The Golden Python and Yu Ning fought, and for a time, neither gained the upper hand.
“Damn beast!” At this moment, the Master of Hongde Yard, Immortal Master Yu De, finally emerged from his Dao field. With a loud shout, he brought the Golden Python under control.
“What’s going on?”
After bringing the Golden Python under control, Yu De looked at Yu Ning: “Junior Sister… why are you fighting this beast?”
“Hmph…” Yu Ning snorted coldly and said, “You should ask yourself why this Golden Python suddenly flew out of your palace and injured someone! Look at my Disciple; another half-breath, and he would have been dead!”
By this time, He Pingsheng had already gotten up from the ground. He found and picked up his Green Wood Shield.
Then he didn't dare to look up, fearing that Yu De would recognize him.
Of course, he was overthinking.
Yu De did not recognize He Pingsheng.
“Boy, what happened?” Yu De demanded of He Pingsheng.
He Pingsheng replied, “Replying to Senior Martial Uncle, a Dao boy from your sect said he was acting on your command to invite me to Hongde Yard for questioning. I followed him to the entrance of Hongde Yard, but I didn't see you, Senior. Instead, I only saw this Golden Python burst out from your Dao field and almost swallow this Disciple!”
“Dao boy?” Yu De's eyes narrowed. “No… I didn't summon you, did I?”
“Don’t you dare wrong this Immortal Master!”
Yu De stared at He Pingsheng.
“Senior Martial Uncle!” At this moment, Zhao Ling'er stepped out and said, “I can testify, it was your Dao boy, Mingzhu, who did it.”
“Good, good, good!” Yu Ning sneered, “Senior Brother, this is your Dao boy, using your name to kill people!”
Yu De's face turned completely dark: “Where is Mingzhu… get out here, I'd like to ask him who gave him the guts!”
“Grandpa… Grandpa…”
Just then, Linglong came out of Hongde Yard with a group of people and said, “Grandpa… this fellow Mingzhu actually dared to falsely transmit an imperial decree and almost harmed Junior Brother He!”
“I have already executed him on the spot!”
“Look!”
Bang…
Several Disciples threw a corpse onto the ground.
Who else could it be but Mingzhu?
This…
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Dead?
No evidence?
He Pingsheng took a deep breath, his gaze falling on Linglong. If he still didn't understand what was going on at this point, he might as well die.
It must be that he refused to help this woman with Alchemy, and then she held a grudge, concocted an excuse to trick him into going there, and then manipulated the Golden Python to kill him.
If He Pingsheng were killed, all the blame would be shifted onto the Dao boy Mingzhu.
What a scheme.
How vicious!
A viperous woman.
Linglong's gaze also swept over.
Her eyes were full of provocation, arrogance, and a hint of condescension.
“Senior Brother!” Yu Ning said, “As far as I know, my Disciple has no contact or grievances with your Hongde Yard's Dao boy. If I don't get an explanation for this matter, I will seek justice even from Master!”
“He Pingsheng, do you have a grudge with Mingzhu?”
After Yu Ning finished speaking, she turned to He Pingsheng.
He Pingsheng shook his head: “No… Before just now, I didn't even know Mingzhu's name!”
“Then it was an accident!” Yu De concluded directly: “This beast doesn't understand human nature; it might have been startled by not having seen Junior Nephew He before, thus attacking!”
“No!” In the distance, Zhao Ling'er shouted loudly, saying, “Senior Martial Uncle… it was clearly Linglong who sought Junior Brother He for Alchemy and was refused, then plotted to frame him!”
“You, Senior, must investigate this thoroughly!”
“Otherwise, why would Mingzhu falsely transmit your command to make He Pingsheng go there? That doesn't make sense!”
Whoosh…
Everyone's gaze turned to Linglong.
Linglong panicked, saying, “Nonsense… I didn't… I didn't…”
Yu De's gaze also sharply fell on Linglong.
He knew his own granddaughter's personality all too well, but he couldn't just sacrifice her over this, could he?
“Junior Nephew He… what do you think?” Yu De looked at He Pingsheng: “You are the party involved; you have the right to speak!”
He Pingsheng thought for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, “This Disciple does not know the truth, but at the time, I thought it was simply because I refused Alchemy. Senior Sister Linglong should not be so venomous.”
He Pingsheng naturally wanted to kill Linglong.
But he knew it was impossible.
Since he couldn't deliver a fatal blow, it was better to retreat a step.
Otherwise, shouting at the top of his lungs would only be a foolish outcry.
How could someone in a high position kill their granddaughter for him?
Even if he was an Inner Sect Disciple, what of it?
This wasn't cowardice; it was taking a step back to hide and find an opportunity.
“Hehehe… Junior Nephew He makes sense!” Yu De smiled and said, “Very well, this Immortal Master believes this was just a misunderstanding. Let's let it go for now; I will continue to investigate this matter!”
“I hope Junior Nephew He doesn't take offense. Here is some compensation…”
“Take this first. Once I make progress on my end, I will definitely give you an explanation!”
A hundred treasure sack was thrown over.
He Pingsheng took it directly.
No reason not to take something given freely.
“Junior Sister… what do you think?” Yu De looked at Yu Ning again.
Yu Ning nodded: “Very well… let's leave it at that for now!”
“Pingsheng, Ling'er…” Yu Ning turned to her Disciples: “You two, come with me!”