Nightmare Apostle

Chapter 1721: Chapter 991: Dragon Tiger Mountain Beiyu Night

A whole day passed just like that. By evening, Yang Xiao was leisurely enjoying tea in his room when he heard footsteps outside.

Soon, there was a knock on the door. After opening it, Mu Yunshu handed over a cellphone. "Nalan Shuo from Rongcheng is looking for you. It seems like something urgent."

Nalan Shuo knew Yang Xiao was serving as an envoy to Japan. Reaching out at this critical moment must mean something urgent. Yang Xiao didn’t dare delay and immediately picked up the phone to call back, while Mu Yunshu left, giving Yang Xiao enough private space.

The call connected quickly, and a tentative voice called out, "Little Yang?"

"Director Nalan, it’s me. What’s happened?" Yang Xiao asked anxiously.

"Little Yang, I have something to tell you, but please don’t panic. Tong Han has suffered a backlash from the Magic Artifact. Her condition isn’t good. We’ve done our utmost, but the people in town say that if she doesn’t get effective treatment soon, she might... she might only have a few months left." If it were a common issue, Nalan Shuo wouldn’t have bothered Yang Xiao at such a critical moment, but Tong Han was different. Nalan Shuo knew of her relationship with Yang Xiao and decided to be truthful.

More importantly, they had exhausted all their avenues, so they sought Yang Xiao’s advice, given his wide connections.

"How could this happen? What did she do?" Indeed, upon hearing the news, Yang Xiao couldn’t sit still. Tong Han, like Fu Qingzhu and others, was one of his best friends and had helped him immensely over the years.

"She was too eager. She pushed herself hard to catch up with you, wanting to quickly improve her abilities to help you, and so... and..." Nalan Shuo didn’t continue, fearing it would upset Yang Xiao.

"Wait for me. I’ve almost finished my official duties here. I’ll return in the next couple of days." There will be opportunities to study Spiritual Magical Artifacts in the future, but once friends are gone, they’re gone forever. Yang Xiao knew which was more important.

From Nalan Shuo’s tone, Yang Xiao fully understood the urgency of the situation. If they reached out to him, it meant that even Second Demon Uncle and Daoist Qingfeng were helpless. The only option was to send Tong Han to the Esoteric Sect, where the Cannibal Buddha might be able to save her.

But it’s not a matter of just wanting to go there; they need to contact the Provincial Office in advance. It would take about a week before they could make the trip.

Nalan Shuo had the same idea, advising Yang Xiao not to rush back. He had already contacted Professor Cui at the Provincial Office, who promised to communicate with the Esoteric Sect and notify them as soon as there was news.

Nalan Shuo’s decisive decision-making was, as always, impressive. If anyone in the world understood Yang Xiao best, it was Yang Xiao’s elder sister first, and Nalan Shuo second. freēwēbηovel.c૦m

The Mirror Ghost didn’t count since the Mirror Ghost wasn’t human.

Yang Xiao briefly explained his situation to Nalan Shuo, who advised him not to worry about the current issues there. Tong Han had already passed the critical stage, her body functions were recovering, and except for the inability to use her ability, she was like a normal person for the time being.

Hearing this, Yang Xiao felt relieved. A few months were still enough time, provided the Esoteric Sect had a way to save her.

Yang Xiao set himself a timeline. As soon as the Provincial Office coordinated with the Esoteric Sect, he would immediately fly back home, pick up Tong Han, and personally take her to the Esoteric Sect to seek help from the Cannibal Buddha. In honor of Sutana, he believed the Cannibal Buddha wouldn’t leave her to die.

Both the Cannibal Buddha and Sutana were reliable friends and kind-hearted people in Yang Xiao’s eyes.

That night, Yang Xiao tossed and turned, Tong Han’s face continuously flashing in his mind. Years of busyness had kept him from thinking of her often, but now, in quiet reflection, he realized Tong Han was among the friends he’d known the longest, and they had gone through much together.

The next day, Yang Xiao was again called to attend a class, personally taught by Jiushan Cangxuan, to Yang Xiao’s great amazement. Under Jiushan Cangxuan’s guidance, Yang Xiao’s progress was swift, becoming increasingly skilled in using the Human Bone Staff, earning him high praise from Jiushan Cangxuan.

After the day’s class ended, Jiushan Cangxuan suddenly mentioned the puppet on Yang Xiao, which surprised him, "Yang Xiao, I remember you have an incomplete puppet. A Spiritual Magical Artifact can control such a puppet, but yours... seems to have encountered some issues."

"The puppet is only half-completed, a work in progress. Please excuse its current state." Yang Xiao knew he was referring to the Bone Burning Taoist, the unruly being that was put to sleep with just a hook from the other puppet.

"That’s a pity. The crafting of a puppet cannot be interrupted, or else all previous efforts will be in vain," Jiushan Cangxuan sighed, then shifted the conversation towards Yang Xiao. "If you’re interested, I know someone who might be able to help you."

"That would be wonderful. Please, senior, make the introduction." Yang Xiao clasped his hands together in gratitude, acknowledging the debt of gratitude he owed to the Ju Mountain Family. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

Unexpectedly, Jiushan Cangxuan’s efficiency was extraordinary. That very evening, a samurai from the Ju Mountain Family found Yang Xiao. He followed the samurai to a secluded courtyard’s Guardian House. However, as the door opened, it wasn’t Jiushan Cangxuan waiting for him but a young Taoist.

Upon seeing Yang Xiao appear, the young Taoist saluted, "I am Beiyu Ye, entrusted by Senior Jiushan Cangxuan to wait here for you."

"It’s you!" Yang Xiao immediately recognized this good-looking young Taoist. He’d seen him before when he accompanied Jiu Shan Sha Yue to challenge him, and later left with her.