"Young Master … you … you're done cultivating …"
Seeing Luo Ping return to his room, Xing 'er immediately went up to him. However, her tone was a little unnatural and she seemed to be stuttering.
How could Luo Ping not see through her situation? However, he did not point it out. Instead, he directly asked if there were any major events that happened in the past month.
Xing 'er could only tell Luo Ping about the events that happened in the country when he was in seclusion. Luo Ping was shocked as he listened.
"Sigh, this is great. I'm completely famous now. As the saying goes, 'Humans are afraid of fame while pigs are afraid of being fat'. It seems that I have to be careful of the 'Paparazzi Alliance' in the future. Otherwise, unscrupulous news will definitely be exposed!"
Deep in his heart, Luo Ping still didn't want to become famous. After all, his goal was to enter the Cultivation Realm. To him, fame was nothing more than floating clouds and would only hinder his cultivation.
However, what was done could not be undone. He could only accept this fact. However, the 'County Government's Challenge Tournament' had already begun and he was more concerned about it. After all, three years ago, he was filled with passion and lofty aspirations and obtained the right to participate in the 'Battle for the Champion'.
He was originally full of confidence and wanted to shine in the 'Battle for the Champion'. However, he did not expect that a series of accidents would occur and the tournament could not be held as scheduled.
However, the affairs of the world were unpredictable and fortune and misfortune came hand in hand. If there were no accidents, he would not have met 'Enlightened Being Qing Xiu' and would not have been able to cultivate to his current level. Furthermore, he would not have the strength to contend against a Martial King.
Luo Ping still felt that he was very lucky. Perhaps everything that he had gone through before or was going through now was the best arrangement.
Luo Ping smiled slightly. After understanding everything, he planned to let Xing 'er leave.
"Alright, Sister Xing 'er, there's nothing else now. You can leave first."
Xing 'er did not leave when she heard this. Instead, she stood in the same spot with a conflicted expression. Luo Ping saw this and could only ask again.
"What? Is there anything else? "
Xing 'er did not answer. Instead, she bent her legs and knelt down. At the same time, she kept muttering.
"Young Master, Xing 'er knows that she is wrong. Please forgive Xing' er."
"Xing 'er was forced to do such a wrong thing. Please forgive me, Young Master."
As she spoke, Xing 'er could not help but burst into tears. Her tears flowed like a spring and she sobbed silently.
Seeing this, Luo Ping did not have a trace of doubt. Instead, he revealed a knowing smile.
"Sister Xing 'er, you're talking about you being a spy, right?"
When Xing 'er, who was crying, heard Luo Ping's words, it was as if she had been struck by lightning. She quickly stopped crying and looked at Luo Ping with an expression of disbelief. However, because she had cried too hard earlier, she could not help but choke up.
"Young … Young Master … You already … already knew?"
"But … but … this servant didn't … didn't give the game away? How did Young Master … know? "
Xing 'er could not understand at all. She was usually very careful and did not reveal any flaws. How did Luo Ping discover her identity so early on?
"Actually, you don't have to deliberately give the game away. I can see the clues from your usual actions."
"Do you still remember three years ago when the 'county yamen arena competition' ended? You and Cousin Xiuxiu walked around the county yamen. It was because of this that I became suspicious of you."
Luo Ping slowly explained Xing 'er's suspicions, causing the other party to scratch his head in confusion.
"But what's wrong with walking around the county yamen? Why would Young Master suspect me? "
At this moment, Xing 'er was no longer crying. She was also not in the state of begging for mercy. Instead, she looked as if she was asking for advice.
Smiling slightly, Luo Ping did not explain the reason first. Instead, he asked Xing 'er to stand up and speak.
"Sister Xing 'er, I think you should stand up first. Since I did not expose you then, I will not blame you now. After all, you did not do anything out of line."
When Xing 'er heard this, she slowly stood up and stood at the side without a word, waiting for Luo Ping to clear her doubts.
"It's actually very simple. You thought that you could get Cousin Xiuxiu to act as a cover. You did not know that it would backfire and arouse my suspicion."
"After you came to the county yamen, I admit that I treated you well. I almost did not treat you as a servant. You also served me seriously and did things seriously. Our relationship is like that of a brother and sister. In fact, it is even more harmonious than the other brothers and sisters in the family."
"Logically speaking, if you wanted to admire the scenery of the county yamen, you should have asked me for help. However, you did not. Instead, you chose the kind-hearted and innocent Cousin Xiuxiu. Don't you think that trying to cover up makes it more conspicuous? "
At this moment, Luo Ping stopped and asked with a smile. When Xing 'er heard this, she subconsciously replied.
"Trying to cover up makes it more conspicuous? What do you mean? "
"It's still very simple. Cousin Xiuxiu does not live in the county yamen often. Due to her pure heart, warm-hearted and generous nature, once she gets familiar with you, she will definitely help you. Therefore, your choice of target was very accurate and there was nothing wrong with it. However, as I said before, you should have looked for me and not Cousin Xiuxiu."
"Just this action alone made me suspicious of you. Therefore, it was actually you who exposed yourself."
After Luo Ping finished speaking, Xing 'er's expression clearly dimmed as she laughed softly.
"I did not expect that even though I was careful, I was still unknowingly discovered by the young master. However, although the young master suspected me, how did you know that I was a spy?"
At this moment, the tears on Xing 'er's face had dried up. After the impact of Luo Ping's words, she could not cry even if she wanted to. She only wanted to know how her identity was exposed.
"Three years ago, when I was returning from the 'Iron Strength Gang', I happened to pass by your hometown and went to ask around. However, when I asked, they all said that there was no such person as you in the town. Therefore, I knew that your identity must be fabricated."
"After returning to the county yamen, I secretly sent people to investigate your past whereabouts and places of residence. Finally, I found some clues. I did not expect that you were not from this country. However, this was not enough to prove that there was anything wrong with you. After all, there are foreigners in every country."
"In the end, before I went to the 'Goshawk Army' to receive training, I told grandfather about my suspicions and asked him to send people to secretly monitor you. I did not expect that I would actually discover the fact that you had met with a spy from the Great Proud Country …"
At this point, Luo Ping's tone was low. His eyes were slightly closed and his mouth let out a sigh. It seemed that he still felt sorry for Xing 'er's identity.
Looking at Luo Ping's appearance, Xing 'er also had an indescribable feeling. How could she not understand Luo Ping's feelings at this moment? Ever since she came to the county yamen, Luo Ping could be said to have treated her very well. Other than some simple chores, he had never asked her to do this or that.
Moreover, he was not like the other masters who had a high and mighty attitude and would easily scold and criticize her. Luo Ping completely treated her as a friend and even treated her as a relative. He had always called her 'Sister Xing' er '.
After understanding later, Xing 'er then knew about the various experiences that Luo Ping had gone through when he was young. She was deeply moved. Moreover, she admired Luo Ping for being able to maintain a kind heart even after going through so many hardships.
However, with her identity, she was destined to be unable to become friends with Luo Ping. Even more so, she could not disobey the orders of her superiors. Otherwise …
Every time she was on the verge of making a choice, Xing 'er almost broke down. She was grateful for Luo Ping's sincerity and kindness, but she was also afraid of the ruthlessness and cruelty of her superiors. However, she had to make a decision …
"Young master, since my identity was already exposed, why didn't the county marquis kill me?"
When Xing 'er asked this question, she actually already had an answer in her heart. She just wanted to confirm it.
"Because I told grandfather that no matter what the outcome was, I would have to deal with it. After all, you are one of my people."
Hearing Luo Ping's answer, Xing 'er revealed an expression of understanding. Immediately after, she began to sob softly. After Luo Ping handed over a handkerchief, he continued his unfinished words.
"Later, after I returned from the 'Dragon Tiger Tournament', when Third Uncle Jin told me about the situation, at that time, I also thought of getting rid of you …"
When Luo Ping said this, a fierce glint flashed across his eyes. The crying Xing 'er was so frightened that she instantly became terrified.
"However, when Third Uncle Jin told me about the conversation between you and the spy from the Great Ao Nation, I changed my decision. Although I don't want to keep a threat by my side, I don't want to be a cold-blooded person who ignores the existence of family …"
"What? Young master, you … you mean … "
Xing 'er covered her mouth in shock. Coupled with her face full of tears, it was as funny as it could be.
"That's right. With Third Uncle Jin's initial stage Great General strength, the conversation between you and the spy from the Great Ao Nation would not have escaped his ears. However, you should also rejoice. Otherwise, just based on the fact that you are from the Great Ao Nation and have evil intentions, you really would not exist."
After Luo Ping sneered, he asked about the matter of the spy from the Great Ao Nation.
"However, you can now tell me, what is the identity of the spy from the Great Ao Nation who contacted you? Why did they capture your brother and threaten you to do things for them? "
At this time, Luo Ping had truly become serious. He wanted to understand the situation of the spy from the Great Ao Nation. After all, Third Uncle Jin did not follow them in order to not alert the enemy. Therefore, he did not know the situation and stronghold of those people.
Although the Great Ao Nation had been divided by the five nations, the spies hidden within the borders of the five nations could not be ignored. Once they secretly acted, countless innocent lives would be sacrificed.
Therefore, the top priority of the five nations should be to eliminate the remaining spies from the Great Ao Nation within their borders. They should cut the weeds and eliminate the roots, not leaving behind any future troubles.
Although these matters were the matters of the imperial court, since they had encountered it now, Luo Ping did not want to miss this opportunity. If he could eliminate a batch, it would be good. At least, he could reduce the number of innocent people who would die.
When Xing 'er heard the question, she also became hesitant. She wiped the tears from her face and slowly told the whole story.
"Actually, this servant also doesn't know their exact identity. Moreover, the person who contacted this servant was always wearing a mask. This servant couldn't see his face at all. As for why they captured my brother and threatened me to do things for them, it should be because this servant is a Formation Setting Master …"
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