Imperial Treasure

Chapter 1349 - 773: The Knife-Twisting Handsome Man (Part 2)

Li Xunhuan nodded, "That’s true, but Xiaohong, in such a dangerous situation, you can’t possibly be going out to gather information?"

"I’m not that foolish. Although Zuo Lengchan is half-crippled, I heard it from the book buyers next door to the Study Room. Oh, they also mentioned—" Sun Xiaohong glanced at Sui Yi.

Sui Yi: "What did they say about me?"

Sun Xiaohong: "Nothing, nothing at all."

Currently, the hottest news in Jianghu, besides Elder Tianji’s disappearance and Sun Xiaohong being hunted by Zuo Lengchan, is that Yan Jingan kept a handsome man whose name nobody knows. But this man isn’t without merit; it’s said his medical skills are exceptional, akin to Hua Tuo reincarnated, and his good looks surpass those of famous men like Li Xunhuan and Duan Yu, making him quite suitable for Yan Jingyan. Though many think of that supreme demon lord, they can only chuckle.

Take care, Teacher!

When Sui Yi returned to the Study Room, she noticed the subtle looks from those customers, and she headed to the backyard where Yan Jingyan was reading.

"Is Pang Ban really powerful?"

Sui Yi suddenly asked, prompting Yan Jingyan to set her book aside.

"Are you scared?"

"I thought there was nothing you were afraid of."

Sui Yi removed her outer robe, tainted with the smell of liquor and herbs, and put on a clean green garment: "I just want to know how swiftly Zuo Lengchan will die."

Yan Jingyan: "He indeed won’t spare Zuo Lengchan... Spreading rumors casually is a major taboo in Jianghu; Pang Ban isn’t someone who lets people on the Black List spread rumors about him. However, he may not kill him—Zuo Lengchan values his life and might reveal the secrets behind capturing Elder Tianji."

"Let others act first, I’ll wait and see. That’s the best strategy," Sui Yi commented.

Of course, praising Sect Master Yan and Lang Fanyun for being at the center of the storm yet remaining composed is commendable.

"There’s simply no evidence to act upon. Are you going out?"

Yan Jingyan wondered if Sui Yi had regained some of her power.

Otherwise, outside.

Only to see Sui Yi cast a faint glance.

"I trust your judgment."

She left.

So was this statement a compliment for herself or Pang Ban?

It was really a multifaceted remark.

Yan Jingyan leaned back in her chair, "The Shangyuan Lantern Festival... If you haven’t regained your strength by then, how do I protect you? Or perhaps... do I abandon you?"

It’s indeed quite a dilemma.

With the Shangyuan Lantern Festival approaching, the streets were already beautifully decorated. Walking down the street, Sui Yi no longer paid attention to the novelty items and instead unfolded a map to head towards the temples.

The North District is vast, with five temples, mostly distant from the bustling areas. Sui Yi rode horseback, spending several hours visiting four of them.

At the fifth temple, upon seeing the lush bamboo forest, she felt she had found her target.

However, this temple was much more desolate compared to the others. The bamboo leaves rustled, and as a cool breeze blew, Sui Yi ascended the steps, and as she walked through the long bamboo path, she suddenly heard the sounds of fighting ahead.

Currently, Sui Yi approached the bamboo forest as an ordinary person, and so her presence was immediately noted by those involved.

And she also saw the mess on the stone-paved ground in front of the temple.

An effeminate, bewitching man had blood at the corner of his mouth but still had a bizarre smile. He had one hand pressed on the throat of a woman and his sword aimed at an equally blood-soaked, injured, upright man. Beside the man stood a young woman who was both attractive and valiant, with an air of forthrightness unique to youth from Jianghu. She was currently worriedly supporting the upright man.

With just a glance, Sui Yi recognized the four people.

Lin Pingzhi, Yue Lingshan, Linghu Chong, and Ren Yingying.

Sui Yi thought that she might indeed have the "troublesome" constitution that Gong Jiu mentioned, running into trouble wherever she went.

However, fortunately, these two "Masters" were already seriously injured.

Uh, perhaps that didn’t sound so good.

But seeing them covered in blood, Sui Yi relaxed.

Clearly, Lin Pingzhi and Linghu Chong knew Sui Yi.

Their expressions were telling.

"Linghu Chong, consider yourself lucky today~~ that little junior sister you always think about is still mine to take!"

Haha!

Lin Pingzhi took Yue Lingshan and leapt away.

Disappearing into the shadows of bamboo leaves.

Linghu Chong clutched his chest and bowed to Mr. Luck, "Linghu Chong pays respect to the teacher... Sorry to have embarrassed you."

That previous scene wasn’t really dignified; Linghu Chong, usually quite straightforward, found himself a bit awkward.

"Not funny," Sui Yi replied sharply.

Ren Yingying and Linghu Chong were speechless.

The teacher spoke bluntly; Lord Yan’s taste is indeed extraordinary.

Still, Ren Yingying was quite adept in socializing, "Miss Yue and Young Master Lin are husband and wife; there won’t be any problems."

Sui Yi looked at her and silently stabbed a second knife.

"Then why was he so smug?"

These words cut both Linghu Chong and Lin Pingzhi deeply.

Despite being a married couple, Lin Pingzhi seemed to resentfully flaunt his wife in the face of Linghu Chong.

Despite being a married couple, Linghu Chong seemed to have been flaunted countless times.

His heart pierced, Linghu Chong found himself at a loss for words, and even Ren Yingying had no reply. Fortunately, a clear voice called from behind, "Big Brother Ling Hu!"

Yi Lin, the junior sister, ran over, not noticing Sui Yi, and with teary eyes urged Linghu Chong to go inside for treatment...

Perhaps fearing Sui Yi’s ability to verbally cut, Linghu Chong and Ren Yingying didn’t dare ask Sui Yi to help them with treatment; otherwise, they’d become pincushions before their injuries even healed.