Chapter 21

Yuelai Inn, Huangkou Town.

Ning Yuhe opened the window of the wing room and looked at the street outside. Aside from the peddlers and servants, there were also some swordsmen dressed in the Tang family's robes. They were scanning the Jianghu travelers coming and going from south to north.

Fearing that the Tang family's spies would notice, Ning Yuhe only took a glance and closed the window. He paced back and forth in the room with a worried expression.

Xu Buling had been gone for three days. The news of the bloody battle in the Shrine Valley had already reached here. Jianghu news usually liked to exaggerate.

'The hero went to the battle alone, first killed the forty-eight swordsmen, then fought the two nameless dragons.'

'The Dragon Pool was shattered, the spear was broken, the sword was broken, and the blood dyed the Yanqi River red.'

Wait, according to the storyteller, the Shrine Valley seemed to have collapsed.

Although Ning Yuhe knew that there were elements of exaggeration, the storyteller was also particular about exaggeration. Adjectives such as' the mountains and rivers changed color 'and' his voice shook the world 'would definitely not be used to describe the Jianghu small fries. If he could say that there was a river of blood, then there must have been blood.

Since the story was so exaggerated, the scene of the bloody battle must have been huge. Naturally, he was a little worried since Xu Buling had not returned for so long.

Moreover, after Xu Buling left, there was some news from the Tang family. A few Tang family disciples in Yuyang County were killed. The method was clean and neat. It was obviously the work of an expert.

The Tang family must have known that Zhu Liu had come. These days, the family had strengthened their vigilance and sent disciples to search everywhere. It seemed that they wanted to strike first.

Based on the current situation, Zhu Liu was also testing the Tang family's strength. As for when the bloody battle would take place, Ning Yuhe was not sure, but it should be soon.

The Tang family's spies were everywhere outside. Ning Yuhe did not dare to go out and expose his whereabouts. He could only sit in the room and wait for Xu Buling to return.

Zhu Manzhi leaned against the chair in boredom and flipped through the latest edition of Strange News in Jianghu. She saw Ning Yuhe pacing around her for a long time, so she advised him softly, "Don't worry.

"Sister Daning, Young Master Xu is very powerful. He will be fine. I think he will be back soon."

Ning Yuhe sighed and glanced out of the window. Then she sat down beside Man Zhi 'er and took a sip of tea, looking a little absent-minded.

Although Zhu Manzhi looked silly, she was very quick-witted. Seeing that Ning Yuhe seemed to be thinking, she put down the book and moved a little closer.

"Sister Daning, Young Master Xu has gone to Big Zhong. and he has been gone for so long. Are you worried that Zhong will abduct Zhong Zhong.

She frowned and said, "Sister Daning, Young Master Xu has gone to find Big Zhong. He hasn't come back for a long time. Are you worried that Big Zhong will abduct Young Master Xu to be her disciple?"

"That woman, Zhongli Jiujiu, is a troublemaker. This time, Ling 'er helped her out of kindness, but she will definitely take advantage of the situation. I wonder what method she will use to entice Ling' er to become her disciple …"

"That woman, Zhong Li Jiujiu, is a troublemaker. This time, Ling 'er helped her out of kindness. She must be taking advantage of him. I don't know what method she will use to tempt Ling' er to be her disciple …" Besides, Big Zhong only looks like a foxy woman. He has no other advantages. Young Master Xu has never fallen for a honey trap. "

Ning Yuhe blinked and glanced at Zhu Manzhi. She said softly, "Ling 'er … likes pretty girls. Maybe he has been deceived by Mother Ye Jiu."

"Isn't that good? Big Zhong must be a concubine for Young Master Xu. Sister Daning is Young Master Xu's master. She is a generation younger than you. She will not dare to be presumptuous in front of you in the future …"

"No way."

Ning Yuhe frowned and said firmly, "How can that crazy woman be a match for Ling 'er? Not to mention being a concubine, even being a wet nurse is an honor for her. If Ling 'er dares to touch her, don't ever think … don't ever think of calling me master … "

Zhu Manzhi knew that the conflict between the two was very deep. It was useless to persuade them, so she could only sigh softly.

After sitting in the room for a long time, Ning Yuhe opened the window and looked outside a few times. It was not until the sky was getting dark that two horses appeared outside the inn.

Perhaps they were aware of the Tang family's spies. Xu Buling and Zhong Li Jiujiu both wore bamboo hats and straw raincoats. Their dressing was not much different from that of ordinary Jianghu people.

There was no need to mention how detailed Ning Yuhe's understanding of Xu Buling's body was. He recognized Xu Buling at a glance, and joy appeared in his eyes. But when he saw the follower Zhong Li Jiujiu next to him, his expression froze and he was not very happy.

"Young Master Xu is back!"

When Zhu Manzhi saw him, she hurriedly ran out of the room and went downstairs to greet him.

Ning Yuhe hesitated for a moment. Although he was worried about Xu Buling's health, he did not want to see Zhong Li Jiujiu, who was so annoying. He was also afraid of exposing himself in front of Zhong Li Jiujiu, so he did not get up and waited quietly in the room.

After a while, a familiar voice came from the corridor.

"Young Master Xu, are you okay? I heard you were injured …"

"I'm fine. It's just a small injury. It's almost healed."

"Big Zhong, why are you so worrisome? You're already so old, but you still need Young Master Xu to save you when you're outside. You don't know how anxious Young Master Xu was when he heard that you were being targeted. He ran away without even finishing his steamed bun. I couldn't stop him … "

"Is that so … It seems that you still have a conscience. Thank you."

"Haha, it's my duty …"

…

The trivial chatter entered his ears. He could clearly hear that Young Manzhi was saying good things about Xu Buling to win Zhong Li Jiujiu's favor.

Ning Yuhe's hand on his thigh tightened a little. He wanted to stand up and stop Man Zhi, and chase Zhongli Jiujiu to the side. But he hesitated. There was no excuse, and it would make Xu Buling unhappy. He gave up and continued to listen in the room.

"Where did Hehe go? Why didn't she come out to greet her apprentice when he came back? "

"Daning is not feeling well and is resting …"

Hearing this, Ning Yuhe felt warm in his heart. He was about to praise Young Manzhi for her sweet talk when Xu Buling's voice came.

"Really? I'll go and have a look. Manzhi, accompany Jiujiu to change and eat something. "

"Okay … Let's go, Big Zhong. Give me more of your hair shampoo. Nightingale wants it and has been nagging for days …"

Ta, ta, ta —

Footsteps came toward the room.

Ning Yuhe's expression changed slightly. He quickly raised his hand to tidy up his snow-white dress and curled his hair. Then, he sat upright and still. He was serious and indifferent.

Creak —

The door was pushed open, and Xu Buling walked into the wing. He took off his straw cape and hung it on the wall. He tilted his head and saw that Ning Yuhe did not react at all. The smile on his face froze a little, and he said softly,

"Master?"

Ning Yuhe closed his eyes and pretended to be awake after meditating. He picked up the teacup and glanced at Xu Buling.

"Why did you take so long to come back? Did something happen on the way?"

With a smile on his face, Xu Buling walked slowly to Ning Yuhe. He put his hands under Ning Yuhe's arms and lifted Ning Yuhe up. Then, he held Ning Yuhe in his arms and turned to sit on a chair with Ning Yuhe on his lap.

He had practiced this set of movements on the baby many times. Before Ning Yuhe could react, he sat in Xu Buling's arms. The tea in his hands didn't even spill, which showed how steady his movements were.

"Ling 'er, you …"

Ning Yuhe couldn't maintain his stern appearance anymore. He put down the teacup and pressed his hand on Xu Buling's shoulder, trying to get up.

Naturally, Xu Buring sucked in a breath of cold air with a pained look on his face.

"Ouch, I'm hurt …"

Startled, Ning Yuhe immediately stopped moving. She sat on Xu Buling's lap with her plump waist and butt, and her jade-like face showed some nervousness as she looked up and down.

"Where are you hurt? Is it serious? "

Xu Buling nodded gently with a look of "I can do it". "It's okay. I'll be fine after a few days of rest."

Ning Yuhe was no longer in the mood to struggle shyly. She raised her hand and untied Xu Buling's robe. She pulled down his shoulders, and the bandages wrapped around his body were revealed.

"How did this happen? That evil spirit, why did he follow me? Really …"

Seeing that Xu Buling, who was like her husband and disciple, was injured quite seriously, Ning Yuhe naturally felt her heart clench, and she didn't know what to do. Just as she was about to untie the bandages to see what was going on, she found that Xu Buling had also undone her belt and lifted her skirt.

"Ling 'er!"

Ning Yuhe was anxious and shy. She looked back and saw that the door was locked. She held Xu Buling's hand and said with a frown,

"Don't mess around. You should take care of yourself … Let go of me …"

Xu Buling was amused by this sentence, which was not only a rejection but also a seduction. He held her tightly, and his eyes became a little more aggressive.

"Master, if you don't hurry up and sleep with Man Zhi at night, I'll have to take risks again."

This threat was very useful. Ning Yuhe was almost embarrassed to death last time. She would rather go to the wilderness and mess around than do it in front of Man Zhi. But she hesitated for a moment, and there was a little embarrassment in her eyes.

"Ling 'er, it's not that I don't want to promise you … but it's really inconvenient for me to have my period …"

"…"

Xu Buling's expression was slightly stiff. He was very angry because of Zhong Li Jiujiu's teasing. He had been thinking about it all the way … Why was his luck so bad …

Ning Yuhe bit her lower lip and sighed faintly, "Really, it's not that I don't want to do that with you … Heaven is not on our side. It would have been better if you had come back a day earlier. Who asked you and Madam Ye Jiu to stay outside for so long …"

Xu Buling looked at Ning Yuhe's timid and jealous look, and his heart was itching. He pondered for a moment, and then he whispered in her ear.

Ning Yuhe was secretly glad that she had escaped a disaster. Hearing the words in her ear, she was at a loss for a moment. Her eyes changed slightly, and she shook her head like a rattle drum.

"How can that be … What are you thinking about …"

Xu Buling got up with Ning Yuhe in his arms and walked into the room. He smiled warmly, "Anyway, there's nothing to do. Take your time to learn …"

Ning Yuhe's wrist was hanging around Xu Buling's neck. Her gentle face showed some anxiety and nervousness. She shook her head and said, "Ling 'er, don't do these useless things. I won't agree …"

"If you don't agree, then think of a way yourself. Anyway, I'm not leaving."

"You … Alas … What can I do …"

"It's okay, I'll teach you!"

"…"