At the same time, Mengqi saw another person in the carriage. Her white hair was tied up in a bun and she held a dragon-headed walking stick. Her facial features were kind and gentle. She must have been an outstanding woman when she was young. Even now, her eyes were clear and she had few wrinkles. Looking at her from afar, one would feel as if they were being devoured.
"Little foodie's elder …" Mengqi thought thoughtfully.
A gust of wind blew past and the veil fluttered down, covering the windows. Sighs of regret could be heard around them because they could not see her face.
However, what they could vaguely see and feel proved that she lived up to her reputation. She was really like a fairy from the Moon Palace!
The carriage drove past the restaurant and disappeared at the end of the street toward the Dajue Temple. Dai Fei and Jiang Hengchuan looked at each other and smiled. "Hearing about her is not as good as seeing her in person."
With their eyesight and realm, how could the thin veil stop them?
"It's a pity that I didn't hear about Wushuang's zither skills." Jiang Hengchuan smiled regretfully and expectantly.
Dai Fei felt the same way. He patted the table and said, "I only hope that the Nangong family will be honored."
After some small talk, the two quickly returned to the topic. Dai Fei took a sip of tea and said, "There was a big commotion last night. Wolf King must have moved to another place to hide. It seems that we have to ask Master Wang for a divination or ask Wang Buchi."
Wang Buchi, nicknamed "Just in time", was originally a rogue cultivator. Later, he became obsessed with the Book of Changes, so he joined the Wang family and received part of the true teachings. His Iron Abacus was also famous in River East. Because he always did things at the right time, neither too late nor too early, he was often teased by others with the nickname "Wang Buchi". After a long time, even he called himself that. Only the Six Fan School knew his real name. As for the nickname "Just in time", it was an interpretation and extension of "not too late", which meant not too early or too late.
He was now the Wang family's Foreign Affairs Elder, guarding the Su Garden. He was a true Exterior master, but because he only received part of the teachings, his divination skills were similar to Wang Siyuan's, who practiced the Arithmetical Sutra and Oneness of Heaven and Men.
"We have to ask for Green-ribbon Dai's help. I wasted Master Wang's divination last time, so I don't have the face to come here again." Mengqi did not want to see the sickly invalid again. If he had been willing to help with divination, he could have done it in Han Sanniang's private residence. However, it was clear that he thought that the roaming Wolf King would help to confuse the situation and divert attention.
If he really wanted to make a divination, he might end up being used by him again!
Dai Fei nodded. "Leave this to me. The two of you just need to keep an eye on North Street."
"Alright." Mengqi and Jiang Hengchuan had no reason to refuse.
Dai Fei picked up his teacup and said in a self-deprecating manner, "Actually, it's not that useful. We've already alerted the enemy, and Wolf King will hide even deeper. Moreover, he's not the only one hiding in North Street. The Luo Denomination, the Destruction Sect, the Sect of the Plain Lady, the Unrelenting Tower, the Life-and-Death Fugacity Sect, and the other Nine Evil Sects. Even the forces in the grasslands, the West Regions, and the East Sea might have spies there. The slightest mistake could cause the giant python to appear. "
Mengqi's face twitched as he listened. Unknowingly, he had offended five of the Nine Evil Paths. How long had he been roaming the Jianghu? Could he really be the nemesis of evil and a friend of justice?
The Luo Denomination did not need to be mentioned. It had tricked Demoness Gu last time and she had yet to get back at her. The two Devilmen of the Destruction Sect had been killed by his alternate identity, the Gentleman Sword. Arrester Su Ziyuan had exposed the Life-and-Death Fugacity Sect's secret and could restrain their Exterior-level Zombies. Although the Sect of the Plain Lady had not suspected him, he was at least 30% responsible for the "death" of the Successor of Mystic Fairy, not to mention the matter of the Thunder God's impartation. Only the Unrelenting Tower was not in trouble. He could not be found without Second Young Master Tang's human skin mask.
"Fortunately, I have many alternate identities!" Mengqi thought, feeling slightly relieved.
After leaving the teahouse, Dai Fei went to the Su Garden while Jiang Hengchuan planned to walk around North Street. Mengqi said goodbye to them and slowly returned to his rented courtyard.
After turning a few streets, he suddenly turned and walked directly to the Hero Tower.
Since he suspected the "Otherworldly Wonder Man" Ren Pingsheng, he had to face him and test him. He could not do nothing and let his suspicions ferment and lead to a big mistake.
Today, the guards of the Hero Tower had been rotated. Even the one guarding the fifth floor was not "Aurora Electric Sword" Xiao Zhenhai, but "Cold Wind and Jiangzuo" Gong Shaoze.
He was not outstanding when he was young, but he had a very solid foundation. After 30 years, when others encountered bottlenecks, he continued to advance steadily. He was now 39 years old and was only one step away from the Heaven-man Connection.
Gong Shaoze's face was like the bottom of a pot and he had a full beard. He was extremely tall with long arms and legs. He carried a Snake Spear and stood tall and straight. When he saw Mengqi, he recognized him and stepped aside to let him pass.
Usually, Mengqi would have sparred with such a master. But now, he was full of worries and did not have the mood to fight. He directly passed him and went up to the fifth floor.
The sky was high and the river flowed endlessly. Mengqi's vision opened up and his chest relaxed.
The "Otherworldly Wonder Man" Ren Pingsheng sat at a table by the window, looking at the river and drinking wine. His back view was sad and lonely.
His purple clay teapot was placed in front of him, still giving off the aroma of tea.
Mengqi walked over and sat opposite Ren Pingsheng. He said calmly, "Tower Master Ren, is there something sad?"
Ren Pingsheng's white hair and beard trembled. He sighed and said, "A few of my friends died, so I can't help but feel sad. I resent the fact that help was lost and the fact that the enemy was nowhere to be found."
"I wonder who dared to offend you, Tower Master Ren?" Mengqi's heart skipped a beat.
Ren Pingsheng shook his head and picked up the purple clay teapot. He took a sip of tea and said, "Jianghu is a dangerous place. I've been adventuring for so long, how could I lack enemies? Master Su was the same. He was framed for no reason and almost lost his life in the hands of the Astounding Baili. "
"In Jianghu, there's nothing we can do." Mengqi forced a smile.
How could he bring up the framing?
Ren Pingsheng put away his sadness and laughed. "But Master Su, you're also very powerful. That's why you survived."
"I don't deserve your praise. I was only able to do it because of the sharpness of my blade." Mengqi said humbly and waited for Ren Pingsheng to continue.
Ren Pingsheng waved his hand. "If you're not strong enough, how much of your blade can you use? How many people can escape from a master of Oneness of Heaven and Men with the strength of six or seven acupores? That day, when the wind and clouds changed, you had the power of an Exterior master. Master Su's strength is obvious. "
"Thank you for your praise, Tower Master Ren. But why do you act as if you saw it with your own eyes?" Mengqi probed.
Ren Pingsheng smiled. "I was drinking with Wang Buchi at the Hero Tower that night. I looked into the distance and saw the wind and clouds in the city. How could I not feel it? I was just a step too late to stop it. "
"Did he really not get involved or did he deliberately find someone to be a witness?" Mengqi did not dispel his suspicions and continued to chat with Ren Pingsheng.
As they chatted, Ren Pingsheng began to talk about his adventures in Jianghu. He had encountered many dangers, but in the end, he had survived. Meng Qi also mentioned what had happened in the Immensity Sea. An Guoxie was the first truly powerful enemy he had ever met. The others were either crippled, severely injured, or not as powerful as he was.
"The Immensity Sea?" Ren Pingsheng asked excitedly. "Is Jiuniang still as glamorous as before?"
"Tower Master Ren, do you know Qu Jiuniang?" Mengqi took a breath.
Ren Pingsheng laughed. "Jiuniang is a woman from River East. She was the first to become famous here. But those who knew her are either dead or gone. There are no more stories about her …"
As he said this, he sighed a little.
"I see." Mengqi nodded calmly.
After chatting for a while, Mengqi saw that it was getting late and got up to leave. His suspicions about Ren Pingsheng had been dispelled after this trip to the Hero Tower.
At the entrance of the fifth floor, "Chilly Wind and Jiangzuo" Gong Shaoze suddenly said, "Young Master Su, the Tower Master has been sad all day. Fortunately, you interrupted."
"Just chatting," Mengqi answered with a smile.
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning flashed in his mind, illuminating the darkness. It was not only Ren Pingsheng who heard his conversation with Qing Yu, but also "Aurora Electric Sword" Xiao Zhenhai!
The cause of death of the three people in the coffin shop: a stab in the mid-brows!
Was he ordered by Ren Pingsheng? Or did he betray Ren Pingsheng?
"Brother Gong, where does Brother Xiao Zhenhai live? I would like to ask for advice on sword art. "Mengqi pretended to ask casually.
Gong Shaoze was confused. "Ask for advice on sword art?"
Who was the one who forced Xiao Zhenhai to stop?
Meng Qi chuckled and said, "I've mastered a swift blade style. I'd like to compete with Brother Xiao."
As soon as he finished speaking, he pulled out Heaven Inflicted Pain.
The blade was as fast as lightning. The moment Gong Shaoze sensed it, it was already in his face.
"What a fast blade!" Gong Shaoze's Snake Spear moved slightly, but Mengqi had already withdrawn his blade. He could not help but praise him. "Brother Zhenhai lives in the courtyard on the left side of the Hero Tower."
"Thank you, Brother Gong." Mengqi sheathed his blade and went straight to the courtyard. He looked like he was itching for a fight.
Xiao Zhenhai stayed alone and rented a courtyard with several guards of the Hero Tower. After Mengqi explained the purpose of his visit, one of the guards let him in and led him to Xiao Zhenhai.
The door to the side courtyard was unlocked. Mengqi pushed it open and saw Xiao Zhenhai standing at the door. It seemed like he was about to practice his sword art. Xiao Zhenhai was shocked when he saw Mengqi. "Young Master Su?"
"Something is wrong …" Mengqi said calmly, "I have mastered a swift blade. Please enlighten me, Brother Xiao."
"Swift blade?" Xiao Zhenhai seemed relieved. "Okay!"
After saying that, he drew his sword. It was still so fast that only a residual shadow could be seen. The sword and the sound echoed together, and the sword was already at Meng Qi's chest.
The flash of the blade seemed to be frozen in the eyes of the onlookers, but they could hear the sound of metal colliding.
"So fast …" He was both praising the blade and the sword.
"Awesome!" Mengqi blocked the swift blade and turned to leave. It seemed like he had just returned from a good time.
Xiao Zhenhai's mind was strong, so there were not many loopholes for the Supernatural Power of Shaking Heaven and Hitting Earth to exploit. Moreover, there were so many people nearby. If Meng Qi forcibly took him down, he would alert the enemy. It was better to find another opportunity or observe in secret to find clues.
On the way back to the rented courtyard, Mengqi met Dai Fei again. He had just returned from the Su Garden.
"Green-ribbon Dai, what's the result of your divination?" Mengqi asked with concern.
Dai Fei smiled bitterly. "No result. It seems that he left the city and Maoling."
"Really …" Mengqi was a little doubtful. Did Tie Sheng, the Wolf King, just leave like that?
Dai Fei nodded affirmatively and said, "The daughter of the Ruan family refused the invitation of the Nangong family and lived in the Dajue Temple. It seems that there is no hope of hearing the celestial music."
"What a pity." Mengqi echoed.
Just as he was about to return to the courtyard, he changed his route and continued to shake off the pursuers. He changed his appearance slightly, changed his clothes, and wandered around the city for a while. Then, he entered an abandoned courtyard and sat in the corridor with his back against a pillar.
After two hours, there was the sound of the zither next door. It was lingering and lingering, making people unable to get rid of it.
This sound only existed in heaven and was rarely heard in the human world.
This was one of the songs played by Ruan Yushu when Mengqi wanted background music in the Samsara task of the Sword Emperor and the Devil Empress. In the past three months, they had discussed a secret code. If this song was played, it meant that everything was safe and everything was going smoothly.
The courtyard nearby was a house that the Ruan family had secretly prepared in Maoling. There were several secret passages and hidden weapons. Ruan Yushu had told Mengqi that if there were any elders of the Exterior following her, she would live in the Dajue Temple or somewhere else in the open and stay here in secret.
The sound of the zither that others could only wish for slowly spread out and entered Mengqi's ears. It slowly became distant and peaceful, calming his soul.
Mengqi listened to the zither and quietly looked at the cold night sky. He temporarily forgot about the turbulent undercurrents in Maoling.
The moon was bright tonight.
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