Andrew Qi sneered, flipping his arms as he prepared to unleash his spiritual power to finish off the exhausted Shawn Young. But in that split second, the tightly shut doors of Pureview Sanctuary burst open—a flash of yellow shot out, instantly appearing before Andrew Qi. A fierce gust of energy roared toward his chest.
Startled, Andrew Qi quickly switched to defense, crossing his hands before his chest—"Boom! Boom! Boom!" In the blink of an eye, Andrew Qi had exchanged several blows with the yellow figure. Each heavy thud echoed as he staggered back several steps, cracking the blue tiles beneath his feet. His energy churned, a taste of blood rising in his throat, but he barely managed to withstand the sudden, ferocious assault.
"Supreme Celestial—" With a low chant, an old Taoist appeared before everyone. His hair and beard were white, his face lean, his eyes bright as lightning. A streak of gray goatee hung from his chin, and he wore a faded yellow Taoist robe with a Taiji symbol—he looked every bit the mystical master.
Andrew Qi gained nothing from the exchange—the sudden arrival of the old Taoist revealed a depth of power beyond measure. In just one round, Andrew Qi was already at a disadvantage. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth as he took a deep breath, forcing down the blood in his throat, and demanded harshly, "You—who are you?"
The old Taoist's eyes flashed as he looked at Andrew Qi, but he said nothing. Instead, he made a strange gesture—his left thumb and index finger bent, middle and ring fingers straight, then placed on his right shoulder. His right hand formed a fist, thumb and index finger spread in a V, with the knuckle facing the ground.
Andrew Qi shuddered at the sight, his face changing dramatically. He glared at the old Taoist and said coldly, "Well—well—never thought I'd run into you here! I'll remember this!"
With that, Andrew Qi shot a resentful look at Luna Xiao, Shawn Young, and the others. Filled with unwillingness, he didn't attack again; instead, he turned sharply and sped down the mountain without looking back.
"Uh—did that old demon really just let us go?!" Shawn Young could hardly believe it.
The old Taoist turned, glancing at everyone except Yara Zen, then at the naked Shawn Young—especially at Luna Xiao and May Gu, who were also exposed. He quickly bowed his head and said, "Supreme Celestial—hang on a moment, folks—"
With that, he hurried into Pureview Sanctuary. Soon, he returned with a stack of clothes, handing them to Shawn Young: "Supreme Celestial—hey, you and the ladies should throw these on before coming in. I've got something to talk about. I'll be inside."
"Thank you, thank you, Master Taoist—" Shawn Young quickly took the stack of clothes, and the old Taoist nodded before heading back into Pureview Sanctuary.
Shawn Young picked out a set that fit him and handed the rest to Yara Zen. Yara took the clothes, helping Luna Xiao and May Gu into the nearby woods to change.
The four of them quickly got dressed. The clothes were just regular, loose men's streetwear, but Luna Xiao and May Gu—both stunning beauties—still looked enchanting in them, their curves highlighted in a unique way.
"Alright, let's go in! We really owe the Exalted Taoist a big thank you this time—" Luna Xiao said something that left Shawn Young puzzled, then she, May Gu, and Yara Zen stepped into Pureview Sanctuary, with Shawn Young following.
Inside Pureview Sanctuary, a handsome young Taoist was waiting. As soon as he saw the four, he bowed and said, "Come on in, everyone. Master is waiting for you." He led them down the corridor to a room, then left.
The room was quite simple. The old Taoist sat on a chair, sipping tea from a black iron cup. Luna Xiao, upon seeing him, said nothing but made a strange hand gesture—her right hand curled, four fingers straight. The old Taoist nodded and stood up.
"Thank you, Master Taoist, for saving our lives. Luna Xiao of the Thirteen Enforcers will never forget your kindness—" Luna Xiao said crisply. Shawn Young, standing beside her, was baffled; why was Luna calling this old Taoist 'Master Taoist'?
"Alright—no need to be so formal, Boss Xiao. Normally, I wouldn’t get involved in Thirteen Enforcers’ business, but I happened to be passing by and fate brought us together. Especially you, young man—looks like luck’s really on your side!" The old Taoist’s electric gaze settled on Shawn Young.
He looked Shawn Young up and down, then smiled and exclaimed, "Heh, I never expected the House of a Thousand Faces’ disguise technique to be so impressive! Marvelous, marvelous—"
Shawn Young’s scalp tingled at the words. He hadn’t expected the old Taoist to be so sharp—to see through his disguise with just a glance, and even pinpoint the technique as coming from the House of a Thousand Faces. He grew nervous, sneaking a look at Luna Xiao and May Gu, who were both staring at him with amused, puzzled expressions.
Shawn Young panicked, stammering, "Uh—I, I—it's just—"
"Heh—no need to explain. From the moment I saw you, I knew you weren’t Guo Fenglin. But your disguise skills are truly remarkable!" Luna Xiao smiled at Shawn Young.
"Uh—you could tell I was an imposter right away?! How did you know?" Shawn Young asked, swallowing nervously and trying to recall where he’d slipped up.
"Your eyes. No matter how good the disguise, no matter how perfect your body and face, you just can't fake the spark in your eyes. And yours are really something—I keep feeling like I've seen you before. It's such a strange, special feeling—so I knew right away you weren't Guo Fenglin!" Luna Xiao gazed at Shawn Young, her eyes soft and playful, a blush blooming on her lovely cheeks.
"Uh—I, I—" Shawn Young felt his heart pounding uncontrollably as Luna Xiao looked at him. His body stiffened—though honestly, any man would feel the pressure under the gaze of such a top-tier beauty.
"Heh, don’t worry—whatever your intentions, you ended up saving us. So, we’re not going to give you any trouble," Luna Xiao said with a grin.
"Heehee—so you’re not Guo Fenglin! I was wondering—how come your, um, little guy is so much bigger—heehee, that’s hilarious—" May Gu, supported by Yara Zen, looked at Shawn Young, her eyes sparkling mischievously as she licked her lips.
May Gu’s flirty gaze sent Shawn Young’s mind spinning. He thought to himself, "If I could get this fox-like vixen into bed, that’d be the ultimate win in life!"