Imperial Treasure

Chapter 1211 - 707: The Eve of Battle (Part 2)

Ah, so she really found out. Well, that night she was right outside the Spring Fragrance Pavilion.

"That night, I saw Teacher and Master Lie Xun at that place... That young lady was alone in the inner room, seemingly very familiar with Teacher, with clothes folded beside her. Then, Teacher carried her out of the Spring Fragrance Pavilion... Actually, Lie Xun was there too, so it wasn’t anything indecent. Besides... Teacher is a woman, so..."

Hou Xibai, someone well-versed in the world of romance, knew about Long Yang and such, but in front of Shi Feixuan he couldn’t find the right words to describe it. He had to explain intermittently but as clearly as possible, so as not to arouse suspicion from such an intelligent girl. As a result, his explanation made Shi Feixuan’s expression freeze and her steps halt.

She pursed her lips, "So, how many people saw her carrying someone out of the Spring Fragrance Pavilion that night?"

Hou Xibai sighed inwardly, thinking it was concern about reputation. As expected, the fairy I admire is indeed generous.

"Quite a few people saw."

"....." Hmm?~~~

"But only An Long and I knew it was a woman."

"..." Phew~~ that’s good~

But An Long? That fat, unscrupulous merchant?

Shi Feixuan squinted her eyes, a faint light flickering in her clear, elegant eyes...

After revealing the "secret" that had been a thorn in his side, Hou Xibai felt noticeably more at ease. However, he was too embarrassed to face Sui Yi directly, so he didn’t say goodbye, instead asking Shi Feixuan to pass on his farewell. Before leaving, he earnestly advised, "Feixuan, we are martial artists, not bothered by those formalities. As long as you like it, you can break free from constraints... I will always support you."

Then, shaking his beauty fan, he prepared to leave with a melancholy silhouette...

Shi Feixuan thought to herself that yet another person was telling her to open her heart... Could it be that she had always appeared so awkward?

Alright, since everyone seems to think so, perhaps I really need to reflect on myself.

"Okay, I understand," Shi Feixuan agreed.

Then she saw Hou Xibai’s face twisted in an expression of heart-wrenching sorrow.

Indeed, the fairy has indeed been bent by the teacher.

Shi Feixuan: "...." Somehow, Hou Xibai seems a bit off today.

Yet Hou Xibai, holding onto the last sliver of dignity, said, "Then I’m relieved. I’m leaving..." A genuinely peerless gentleman, a good friend of women and confidant of China.

"Hmm," Shi Feixuan nodded, then seemed to suddenly remember something.

"By the way... so, you were at the Spring Fragrance Pavilion that night, too?"

".... Uh...."

"Change the beauty on the fan to another one... it’s not very appropriate," Shi Feixuan said lightly.

It’s unsettling to look at.

Hou Xibai glanced down at the beauty on his fan, with Sui Yi on the left and Shi Feixuan on the right... Ah, yes, it seems inappropriate. Could it be because I painted the two of them on there that caused the fairy to bend?

"Then... which one should I change it to?"

Shi Feixuan remained silent, staring at Hou Xibai.

Alright, changing them all is fine then.

Hou Xibai awkwardly drifted away.

Shi Feixuan gently exhaled a breath, inexplicably feeling a bit tired,

emotionally fatigued.

——————

At Tiance Mansion, there was much concern.

Yet time continued passing as usual.

However, Shi Feixuan was exceptionally quiet, while Sui Yi focused on reading.

Reading one book after another... these were Fang Xuanling’s collections, as this house was Lady Fang’s private property, lent to Sui Yi.

In recent days, the entire Luoyang Martial Arts World was shaken for Sword Master Cangwu; Jianghu always stirred for two reasons.

One, the grand national or ethnic righteousness.

Two, battles involving peerless martial artists.

If the Green Armor Archer that night was a mystery, difficult to trace, then Sword Master Cangwu, who defeated the Green Armor Archer, was someone to be investigated.

For example, Wang Tong, upon hearing the news, stroked his beard and said to a guest who just visited, "I thought you came late and missed my birthday banquet. Although there was an incident during that banquet, and she has already left. But these recent days... it seems you came just in time."

"Sword Master Cangwu... As soon as I arrived in Luoyang, I heard many people talking about this person. It’s her, right?" Xie Hui said, sipping wine.

Wang Tong nodded, "This woman... no woman we’ve seen is like her, and even compared to Shi Feixuan, she has more grace, perhaps only the former Bi Xiuxin..."

Xie Hui shook his head, "Though we were of the same era as Bi Xiuxin, we weren’t all that familiar with her... Not long ago, I heard someone say, although this person shares some similarities with Bi Xiuxin, they also have many differences. The most obvious being Bi Xiuxin always had the nation and the world in her heart, worrying too much about everything, making her appear melancholic. But this person excels in simplifying complexities; matters that greatly concern others may touch her but never ensnare her, so she stays unchanging, can always be simple, and can suppress her evil nature to such an extent, knowing that’s the Essence of Evil Emperor from Xiang Yutian."

Oh, how did you figure that out? Wang Tong was surprised, but after thinking for a bit, suddenly said, "That Wei Zhenzhen...?"

Xie Hui nodded, "She might kill for her but would never be distracted because of her. Very few in this world can achieve that level, her restraint is her most terrifying trait."

Wang Tong frowned, "I’m a scholar, all these martial arts matters... but I think if someone like Song Que could give such a high evaluation, she might be far more formidable than I ever imagined.... Considering you knew you couldn’t make my birthday banquet, did you come this time... because of her?"

"Not long ago, I learned that the Demon Sect had come to Luoyang... intending harm upon her, so I rushed to prevent it. Fortunately, nothing has happened yet..." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. For mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)