Siao Shi waited for Chief Zhu to leave before she glanced at Chu Li and sneered, "You're in a good mood to go to the Verdant Cloud Brothel!"
Chu Li said, "I have business to attend to."
"What business to discuss at the Verdant Cloud Brothel?" Siao Shi said impatiently, "The Verdant Cloud Brothel is similar to the New Moon Brothel. Every one of them is a beauty. Don't forget to come back!"
Chu Li said, "It's about the Amethyst Mountain. This Miss Yu Qing is a disciple of the Amethyst Mountain. Didn't I tell you?"
"Oh, that Xue Qing." Siao Shi's expression softened and scoffed, "The Amethyst Mountain is not a good place. What do you have to talk about with them?"
Chu Li shook his head and sighed, "It's a long story. I'll tell you when I come back tonight."
"Go, go." Siao Shi waved her hand and said.
Chu Li stood up and left the Imperial Residence of King An. He went to the Verdant Cloud Brothel and handed over the invitation. A young Protector quickly brought him to an elegant courtyard – the Qing Yu Courtyard.
After he entered the courtyard and closed the door, a delicate maid welcomed him with a gentle smile and led him to the living room.
The sound of a guzheng echoed in the courtyard. Miss Yu Qing was dressed in a peach red robe. She was focused on playing the guzheng and did not seem to notice his arrival.
Chu Li sat in front of her and took the teacup from the maid. He nodded at her and quietly watched Yu Qing play the guzheng.
Yu Qing's temperament was pure and gentle. Chu Li could not help but think of the first girl he had fallen in love with. Chu Li felt as if he had returned to his student days in his past life. He felt as if he had fallen in love with that innocent female classmate on campus.
The sound of the guzheng slowly stopped.
Yu Qing put down her fair hand and looked up at him.
Chu Li smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Miss Yu Qing."
Yu Qing shook her head, "Rather than meeting some common people, I'd rather meet the Head Chief."
Chu Li smiled, "I'm the common person. There won't be any trouble if I let Miss Yu Qing see me as a joke and reject the guest tonight, right?"
"I don't know." Yu Qing shook her head and smiled sweetly, "Trouble is the Verdant Cloud Brothel's problem. It has nothing to do with me.
Chu Li had always been cold to her and he did not seem to like her very much.
Standing in the crowd, she could often attract the gazes of men. No matter what kind of men they were, they would cast their gazes at her. Even if they didn't like her that much, they wouldn't hate her either. She knew that she had a unique temperament that could captivate men.
Chu Li, on the other hand, had kept her at arm's length from the very beginning. She had tried to be close to him, but she had not been able to move his heart at all.
Later on, he heard from Sister Bi Lan that he might have fallen in love with the Ji Dynasty's number one beauty, Siao Shi. That was why he had acted this way. She was no longer as angry, but she was unable to complete the sect's mission, so she was unable to get in touch with him.
Chu Li smiled. "I don't come here for no reason. I'm here for the Amethyst Mountain."
Yu Qing was taken aback.
Chu Li smiled. "Did Miss Yu Qing think that I don't know who you are?"
Yu Qing's eyes flashed, but her face remained calm. She smiled and said, "What do you mean, Head Chief?"
Chu Li asked, "Don't you want to know when I discovered your identity?"
Yu Qing stared at him with her bright eyes. She wanted to see if he was lying to her.
Seeing that Chu Li's eyes were clear and his expression sincere, she knew that he was telling the truth. She smiled and shook her head. "I don't understand what you're saying, Head Chief."
Chu Li chuckled and did not say anything else. He lowered his head and drank his tea.
The house became quiet. The incense burner emitted a faint fragrance. The house was warm and elegant, making people feel relaxed and peaceful.
Yu Qing's thoughts turned quickly. She recalled Chu Li's every move and action. In the end, she concluded that he had discovered her identity.
She put down her teacup elegantly and smiled. "Head Chief, please tell me, when did you discover my identity? I think I've done my best. Others can't tell that I know martial arts. "
Chu Li put down his teacup as well. He smiled and sized her up. His eyes were clear as if he was looking at a fresh flower. "The first time I met you, I realized that there was something wrong with you, Miss Yu Qing. You're definitely not just a courtesan from the Verdant Cloud Brothel."
"Head Chief, you have sharp eyes. Where did I expose myself?" Yu Qing shook her head.
Chu Li shook his head. "Nothing. It's just a feeling. I'm sure you know where I came from."
"Glory's Will Courtyard …" Yu Qing nodded.
Chu Li said, "I feel that you're not an ordinary person. It's better to stay away from you. It won't be that difficult to investigate again. I've fought with the disciples of the Amethyst Mountain before. May I know which peak you're from?"
"Head Chief seems to have a deep understanding of the Amethyst Mountain." Yu Qing was surprised.
Ordinary people did not know that the Amethyst Mountain had twelve peaks. They only thought that the Phantom Yin Peak was the Amethyst Mountain. For hundreds of years, only the disciples of the Phantom Yin Peak left the mountain. The disciples of the other eleven peaks did not leave the mountain. Even if they did, they would usually hide in the same way as Yu Qing.
Chu Li smiled. "I only know that the Amethyst Mountain has twelve peaks. The Phantom Yin Peak and the Nature Manifestation Peak. I don't know the rest, so I can't guess which peak you're from."
"The Ethereal Peak," Yu Qing said.
Chu Li nodded slowly. He looked disappointed.
"Head Chief, is there anything?" Yu Qing asked. "Are you looking for someone in the Amethyst Mountain?"
Chu Li shook his head. "I wonder if the Nature Manifestation Peak of the Amethyst Mountain still has an inheritance?"
"Of course." Yu Qing nodded. "The inheritance of the twelve peaks will not be broken. Head Chief, are you thinking of joining the Nature Manifestation Peak?"
She smiled as she finished speaking. She was as beautiful as a flower.
Chu Li shook his head. "I want to cultivate the Nature Restoration Manifestation. How do I do it?"
Yu Qing's eyes flashed. She looked at him in surprise.
"Bang!" A muffled sound came from outside. It was the maid's soft voice. "Young Master Xiao, Lady Xiao has a guest!"
"Hmph, I'd like to see which distinguished guest it is!" A cold voice was heard. It was followed by hurried footsteps. He rushed across the courtyard, pushed open the door and entered the living room. He saw Chu Li and Yu Qing.
Yu Qing frowned slightly. She looked at the young man in displeasure.
The young man was about twenty years old. He was not handsome, but he was angular. He had a tough temperament. One look and you could tell that he was a tough and straightforward person.
His eyes swept over Yu Qing. He then looked at Chu Li. "Who are you?"
Yu Qing frowned. "Young Master Xiao, please conduct yourself with dignity!"
The young man scoffed. "Yu Qing, you lied to me about not feeling well just because of this guy?"
"This is my distinguished guest," Yu Qing said. "Although I'm not feeling well, he has to see me!"
"Oh, you can't see me, but you can see him. I'd like to know who he is!" The young man was displeased. "What kind of important person is he?"
Chu Li had no intention of speaking. He sat there quietly.
This made the young man even angrier. He felt that this guy retreated when faced with a problem. It was not the behavior of a real man. A man like this was not worthy of standing in front of Yu Qing!
Yu Qing said, "Young Master Xiao, no matter who it is, it has nothing to do with you. You should go back."
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