Chapter 808

The sky had just begun to brighten. Meng Qi stepped into the morning light, breathing in the fresh air as he leisurely entered Maoling City.

Instead of returning to his rented house, he walked toward the alley with the Chinese Pagoda Tree. He could not slack off for even a day!

When he arrived at the Chinese Pagoda Tree, the white-haired elder was already carving a wooden sculpture. He looked very focused, as if he was doing the most sacred thing in the world. His attitude was so devout that many people could never achieve it in their entire lives. Whether it was obsession or faith, they were still lacking.

Mengqi's mind was clear. As usual, he sat under the Chinese Pagoda Tree and watched the elder carve. He did not say a word and was equally focused.

As the sun rose higher and the sky brightened, the elder finally finished carving a wooden sculpture. He looked up at Mengqi and was slightly stunned. "Little brother, how have you been?"

This was a greeting that they hadn't seen each other for a long time. Meng Qi was startled when he heard this. He was shocked and astonished. Could he tell that three months had passed?

"I'm doing well. My strength has improved greatly." Mengqi pondered for a moment. After all, he was worried that the Dominator of Samsara in Six Realms would obliterate him, so he answered vaguely, neither confirming nor denying it.

The elder's seemingly ordinary facial features relaxed. He smiled and said, "It's good that you've made progress. It's good that you've made progress."

"I've made another breakthrough in my sword art. I've finally mastered an Exterior sword movement." Mengqi deliberately stirred up a topic.

If his guess about the elder's identity was correct, sword art was something that the elder would be interested in. Moreover, he did not speak without thinking. If he deliberately brought up this topic when there was nothing to discuss, it would only arouse disgust.

The elder put down the wooden sculpture and carving knife and focused on chatting. He smiled and said, "The younger generation will surpass us in time. If I had ten percent of your talent and progress in sword art when I was practicing, I wouldn't have been scolded by my teachers."

"But I'm not as focused as you are, and I don't change over the years. On the road of cultivation, talent, luck, and opportunity can make a person go faster and further in the same time. But how long one can go depends on effort and concentration. "Mengqi answered sincerely.

The old man shook his head and said in a self-deprecating manner, "I've always been very stupid. I can't be distracted in anything. Others can practice many sword techniques at once, but I can only practice one sword technique until I'm very familiar with it. Only then will I be able to practice the next sword technique without being disturbed. Otherwise, I'll lose sight of the other and can't even master two sword techniques. I'm the same in other matters. If your talent isn't as good as others, then you can only focus on hard work and hard work. Other than that, there's no other way. "

As he spoke, he touched a sword beside him. It was a longsword wrapped in an old, light black scabbard. Its style and aura were ordinary.

It was only then that Meng Qi noticed the presence of the sword. Previously, he had completely ignored the presence of the old man and only focused on the old man's concentration. Now that he thought about it, he was quite surprised.

"It would be great if I could be like you," the elder shook his head again with a slightly serious expression. "Those who learn from me will live, and those who imitate me will die."

The elder shook his head again with a slightly serious expression. "Those who learn from me will live, and those who imitate me will die."

Mengqi was shocked when he heard this. He seemed to have touched something. "Thank you for your teaching, Senior."

"Concentration, effort, and hard work are acquired," the elder said again and picked up a carving knife and a piece of wood.

Seeing this, Mengqi stood up and said goodbye.

Before the elder carved, he suddenly paused and thought for a while. "Young man, there's something I don't know if I should tell you."

"Senior, you don't have to worry." Mengqi's heart skipped a beat. Could it be about the "how have you been?"

The elder looked at Mengqi and thought for a while. "Let's talk about it after the Tide of Jin River. Please come here at that time. You don't have to come here for a while."

"Yes, Senior." Mengqi solemnly saluted. He had doubts, expectations, nervousness, and joy in his heart. No matter what, their relationship had been brought closer.

The elder said no more and lowered his head to carve the wood. He was very focused and devoted.

Meng Qi quietly retreated from the alley and returned to his rented courtyard, waiting for the day's events to come.

Normally, he should keep a low profile and wait for Jiang Zhiwei, Ruan Yushu, and Qi Zhengyan to arrive quietly. He was in the light, and they were in the dark. He wanted to let the Ledgerkeeper of Lives and the Literati Star know what it meant to be out of control. However, he had already been involved in the maelstrom. Keeping a low profile would only make people suspicious. His friendship with Jiang Zhiwei was not a secret. Her current location was not a secret. As long as there was suspicion, it was not difficult for Wang Siyuan to guess that Jiang Zhiwei had secretly come to help.

Therefore, he should do what he had to do. However, he could not complicate matters and step into danger.

"Come, come. I am not the same person as I was yesterday." Mengqi thought.

At noon, Mengqi had just finished his lunch and was moving his breath when he heard a knock on the door.

"Brother Jiang, didn't you go to find Qiu Fei?" As soon as Mengqi entered the courtyard, he naturally sensed that it was Jiang Hengchuan outside the door. His Oneness with Heaven and Earth was indeed a little flawed. There was still a trace of isolation. This might be the reason why he could not consummate Oneness of Heaven and Men. Otherwise, even if he had initially adjusted his Inner World and interacted with nature, he would not have been able to tell.

Jiang Hengchuan's expression was solemn. He looked around and closed the door. "Master Su, I found a clue."

His eyebrows were extremely thick, his facial features were ordinary, and his skin was like a farmer's. It was as if he was a part of nature, with its light and dust. However, in nature, he was like the first ray of sunlight in the morning, the greenest leaf on a tree. After all, he was the most special among his peers. He vaguely made people feel that he was outstanding.

Previously, Mengqi had not adjusted his Inner World, so he did not feel it deeply. Only now did he realize it.

When he thought of Jiang Hengchuan's words about "training hard not to find a master", Mengqi seemed to be able to outline a truly proud and aloof heart.

Lonely and proud were the real Jiang Hengchuan.

"A clue about Qiu Fei?" Mengqi's eyes lit up.

Jiang Hengchuan nodded. "Master Su, don't you think what happened before was too much of a coincidence?"

Since they had worked together a few times, he had changed the way he addressed him.

"You're saying that Qiu Fei went to the hills outside the city for several days in a row, as if waiting for us to find him?" Mengqi suddenly understood. He had thought it was too much of a coincidence before, but he had subconsciously thought that Qiu Fei's actions would only bring harm to himself.

"Yes. Since it's a secret and there are many experts of the Exterior in the city, it's natural to avoid meeting him as much as possible. It's best to discuss what needs to be discussed in one go so that we don't get exposed." Jiang Hengchuan's eyes were deep like a hunter's.

Mengqi held his breath and thought for a moment. "But what good does this do for Qiu Fei? He ruined his reputation and almost implicated his family. "

"He might not have done it on purpose. Perhaps there's a reason why he had to go to the hills outside the city for several days in a row." Jiang Hengchuan had already thought about it. "I followed this speculation and found that Qiu Fei has been meeting people in the Dragon-seeking Yard of the Skyfirst No.1 Casino. Therefore, I would like to invite Master Su to visit the real owner of the Skyfirst No.1 Casino, You Shaohui, and ask him who Qiu Fei has been meeting."

Mengqi did not hesitate. "Okay."

You Shaohui was the brother-in-law of the Hall Master of the Dajiang Gang's Disciplinary Hall, the "Impartial" Ye Taoguang. His strength had barely reached the Nine Acupores level through time and the accumulation of elixirs. However, with the help of his brother-in-law, who was famous on the Terrestrial Rankings, he had made a name for himself at the Skyfirst No.1 Casino. Everyone in Jianghu respected him.

Jiang Hengchuan was stunned when he heard this. He smiled. "It's only been a night, but you seem to have gained a lot of confidence, Master Su."

Mengqi smiled but did not say anything. He only shook his head.

…

After waiting for a full two hours, to the point where even Mengqi wanted to sit cross-legged and meditate, You Shaohui finally sent the steward out to invite the two in to meet.

Seeing that Jiang Hengchuan was calm and did not show any signs of impatience, Mengqi thought even more highly of him. The top ten of the Ranking List of Young Masters were indeed worthy of their reputations.

"Master Su, you look calm and composed. You don't seem to be angry at being looked down upon. I admire you." Jiang Hengchuan also praised Mengqi.

Mengqi laughed. "Brother Jiang, let's not flatter each other."

Following the steward, they passed through the bustling common hall of the Skyfirst No.1 Casino, passed through the private rooms for masters to gamble, and went down a flight of stairs. Mengqi saw a ring where two masters who had enlightened the Acupores were fighting.

On the opposite side of the arena, there was a protruding platform with tables and chairs placed on it for people to watch the competition.

At present, the chairs were empty except for a fat middle-aged man who was leaning against them without a care for his image. On both sides were masters with strong auras who were breathing slowly and protecting them.

"Owner You …" Jiang Hengchuan addressed You Shaohui as owner because he was the owner of the casino.

You Shaohui's facial features were actually quite good. If he was not fat, he would be considered a first-class handsome man. But now, he was so fat that his face looked fierce.

He raised his hand to interrupt Jiang Hengchuan. He did not even look at Mengqi and Jiang Hengchuan. "What do you want?"

It seemed that in his eyes, martial artists who were not on the Terrestrial Rankings were not masters.

"I want to ask you about something. Who did the Wind-chasing Stick meet in the Dragon-seeking Yard before he died?" Jiang Hengchuan was very self-restrained and did not show the slightest bit of anger.

"Why should I tell you?" You Shaohui still did not look at Mengqi and Jiang Hengchuan.

Just as he finished speaking, he thought for a moment and looked over with a playful smile. "I don't have any talent in martial arts, so I can't stand the sight of young talents. You are all at the top of the Ranking List of Young Masters, so I dislike you even more. How about this? You fight with my subordinates and show me your martial arts. If I'm satisfied, then I'll consider telling you."

"Owner You, we are not actors …" Before Jiang Hengchuan could finish, he was interrupted by Mengqi.

He took a step forward and looked at You Shaohui with a leisurely expression. "Owner You, which subordinate would you like to send?"

Jiang Hengchuan wanted to stop him, but he opened his mouth but did not say anything.

You Shaohui laughed out loud and pretended to be proud of himself. He pointed at the tall and thin man beside him. "Ghost Shadow Ding Xiaofeng. Although he has never been on the Ranking List of Young Masters, he is now only half a step away from opening the Hidden Latch of Life and Death. As long as you can …"

After he finished introducing the expert beside him, he suddenly saw a flash of saber light. It was as fast as lightning and unimaginably fast. Just as he sensed it, the long saber was already pressed against his neck!

At this moment, Ding Xiaofeng threw himself in front of him. Ultimately, he was half a step too slow. The long sword of the other expert beside him was forcefully twisted with a burst of Gang Qi. It brushed past Mengqi's face and flew towards the opposite wall, leaving a mark on it.

"Owner You, we are not actors." Mengqi looked at You Shaohui with a smile. "I'm very close to you. Your life is in my hands, not yours."

His hand holding the saber was unusually steady. It was as if the saber was not pressing against You Shaohui's neck, but a block of wood.