Free Web NovelChapter 592: Chapter 46: Meng Po
When Ghost Granny arrived at the courtyard where Fang Zheng and Ma Chao were, a feast had already been delivered from the restaurant.
The rich aroma of wine filled the air.
"Master!"
"Fellow Daoist Ghost!"
Upon seeing the visitor, Ma Ning and Fang Zheng expressed surprise.
Considering the other party was the respected Judge of Fengdu City, it was unexpected for her to arrive alone at this courtyard.
She also seemed in a bit of a hurry.
"I went to the Library Pavilion and retrieved the Nine Secrets of Enchantment, a method affiliated with the Ghostly Illusion Technique, and it complements the Inner Core within you." Ghost Granny said, looking at Ma Ning,:
"I came over to see you since you weren’t home upon my return."
"Quick!"
"Please have a seat inside!"
Fang Zheng snapped out of his daze and enthusiastically invited:
"Today is a joyous day for me, and with Fellow Daoist Ghost gracing us with her presence, it truly... brings honor to my humble abode."
"We must have a few drinks!"
His face was flushed, speaking in a somewhat muddled manner, seemingly still immersed in the joy of Ma Chao’s breakthrough.
He was not surprised at all by Ghost Granny’s sudden visit.
"Fellow Daoist Fang..." Ghost Granny looked at Fang Zheng, her eyes flashing beneath her Magic Robe:
"You’ve been here all along?"
Fang Zheng was taken aback, blinking his eyes in confusion.
"Yes." Ma Ning chimed in:
"Ma Chao made a breakthrough today, advancing the Yama Heart Sutra to the second level, and Master Fang was pleased and ordered food and drinks."
"Master, please sit!"
"Alright." Ghost Granny nodded slowly, her gaze remaining fixed on Fang Zheng, speaking slowly:
"You seem to have had quite a bit to drink?"
"Haha..." Fang Zheng laughed:
"Today is a happy occasion, it’s only natural to have drank a few more glasses. Rest assured, Fellow Daoist, I can still drink to my heart’s content with you!"
"Hic..."
As he spoke, he hiccupped, appearing even more intoxicated, his eyes muddled, his cheeks flushed with wine.
"Happy!"
Fang Zheng waved his wide sleeve, lifting the wine jar and unsteadily pouring the wine:
"I’ve lived more than half my life, achieving nothing until now when I’ve taken two good disciples."
"When one attains the Dao, chickens and dogs rise to the heavens; I’ll have to rely on you from now on!"
"Master!"
"Master Fang."
Ma Ning and Ma Chao helped him sit down, with Ma Chao saying:
"You’re truly drunk."
In his memory, his master was always composed and never uttered such irresponsible words as today.
"Ah!"
Fang Zheng waved his hand:
"You don’t understand."
Ghost Granny smirked.
She could easily understand Fang Zheng’s behavior.
Many are like that, achieving nothing in life, yet receiving a good disciple, elevating their status and position.
In such a manner,
How could one not be happy?
Even if Ma Ning shifted to her tutelage, the former master-disciple bond remained.
Ma Ning could be considered a rare disciple in Fengdu City in the past hundred years and might very well become a Judge.
As Ma Ning’s former master, Fang Zheng’s future indeed seemed bright and prosperous.
"What a pity!"
With a touch of melancholy, Fang Zheng gently shook his head, raising his glass to toast Ghost Granny and drank it down.
"Pity what?"
Ghost Granny took a slight sip of the slightly bitter wine, replying:
"Your cultivation base isn’t lacking, and you possess a fine Magical Artifact; even without disciples, you can still make a name for yourself."
"Heh..." Fang Zheng shook his head:
"Unfortunately, I don’t have long to live!"
"Hmm?"
"What?"
"..."
Both Ma Ning and Ma Chao were stunned upon hearing that.
"Master!"
Ma Chao exclaimed:
"What are you saying? You’ll certainly live to a ripe old age!"
"Indeed."
Ma Ning nodded in agreement:
"Once inside the Inner City, no more fighting is necessary, even the Black Mountain Evil Dao wouldn’t dare cause trouble here."
Ghost Granny seemed to have noticed something, eyes gleaming beneath her robe, setting down her cup, she abruptly spoke:
"Do you have a Hidden Injury?"
"Yes." Fang Zheng nodded:
"Seems I can’t keep it from you."
"Hm..." Ghost Granny pondered briefly and said slowly:
"I know a bit about medicine, if Fellow Daoist Fang doesn’t mind, may I check your pulse?"
"Why not?" Fang Zheng laughed wryly, unreservedly placing his hand on the table.
Life vein.
Once grasped by someone, life and death rest in their hands.
Ghost Granny raised an eyebrow.
Could it be...
I’ve wrongly suspected him?
With a growing sense of doubt, she extended a slender hand from beneath her robe, gently pressing Fang Zheng’s pulse gate.
Moments later.
She retracted her hand and shook her head with a complex expression hidden beneath her robe.
"How is it?"
Fang Zheng smiled bitterly:
"Even you can’t help?"
"Depleted Spirit and exhausted Life Essence, not even an Immortal can save you." Ghost Granny said gravely:
"You must have used some Secret Technique to exploit your potential and lifespan, leading to this condition."
"Indeed."
Fang Zheng nodded:
"You’re right!"
"Master!" Ma Chao stood up abruptly.
Ma Ning’s face turned pale, opening her mouth to speak but unsure what to say.
"No worries!"
Fang Zheng waved his hand:
"I still have a few years left; it’s not time to mourn yet, and there might be an opportunity."
"Sit, sit!"
"Today is a good day with Ma Chao’s breakthrough, let’s not speak of such gloomy things; let’s raise a toast."
"Cheers!"
"..."
"Cheers!"
Fang Zheng’s enthusiasm gradually infected others, even the usually stern Ghost Granny drank a few more glasses.
Hey!
Women are indeed women.
Just by showing my disabled, strong-willed state, nearing death, she relaxed vigilance.
And that’s good!
Once Ma Ning enters the Cave of Ten Thousand Ghosts and sees the complete Yama Heart Sutra, Fang Yan can ’die’.
Seeing Ghost Granny gradually lowered her guard, Fang Zheng smiled broadly and raised his glass to drink it all at once.
......
Elsewhere.
The Ghost King sped forward wrapped by Qingfeng.
"Thief!"
Meng Po’s voice echoed distantly:
"Stop!"
’Fang Zheng’ frowned, turning back to look.
Even though he employed the Wind and Cloud Banner and the Seven Kills Spell to burn Ghost Energy, he couldn’t shake off the opponent.
