It wasn't easy to get the conversation to this point. How could he not mention it? Linghu Qiu felt uncomfortable after hearing his words. Unwilling to give up, he continued to ask, "Aren't you curious about something that even Zhao Xiongge cares about?"
Niu Youdao shook his head. "I was under house arrest for several years. The Peach Blossom Spring was a nightmare for me. I can't bear to recall the past. Second Brother, I really don't want to think about the Peach Blossom Spring anymore. Alas, I don't know how Old Feng is doing now. I don't know if the item in the Heavenly Jade School has been sold in time. Otherwise, I'm afraid Old Feng will be in danger. "
Linghu Qiu almost choked to death. The mention of 'Old Feng' made it difficult for him to ask any more questions.
The reason was simple. No matter what, Feng Entai was their sworn brother. Was it appropriate for him to ignore the life and death of his sworn brother and care about the relics of someone who had died many years ago?
Little did he know that Niu Youdao wanted to keep him in suspense.
Linghu Qiu's inseparable presence along the way had already aroused his suspicions. At the Boundless Pavilion, someone had lured Linghu Qiu away before attacking him. After accompanying him all the way here, no one from the Waning Moon Pavilion had done anything to him. How could the Waning Moon Pavilion be so kind?
Some problems that most people wouldn't think about, but for someone like Niu Youdao, how could he not be vigilant?
The person with the problem had always been with people like Niu Youdao. It was almost impossible to hide from Niu Youdao's sharp senses.
Having accompanied Linghu Qiu for a long time, Niu Youdao had more or less figured out Linghu Qiu's identity and background.
Previously, he only suspected that Linghu Qiu was after Dongguo Haoran's bronze mirror. The reason was very simple. As far as he knew, the only important thing related to Dongguo Haoran was that bronze mirror. Apart from that, he really couldn't think of anything else related to Dongguo Haoran that Linghu Qiu was after.
Combined with some known rumors, he had long suspected that the bronze mirror was the legendary Shang Mirror. However, contrary to the rumors, the Shang Mirror was the head of the eight legendary divine artifacts, and the copper mirror that he had deciphered seemed to be just an artifact that recorded a cultivation method, which seemed to be different from the so-called divine artifacts.
If it really was the Shang Mirror, it should have been in the hands of others for many years. Could it be that no one had ever deciphered its contents?
Or could it be that the Shang Mirror had another use that he had yet to discover?
Did Linghu Qiu really come for this thing?
It was only after Linghu Qiu's probing just now that he was certain that the other party had come for the copper mirror.
For others, once they realized that there was a dangerous presence around them, they would probably think of a way to get rid of him. However, Niu Youdao did the exact opposite. He wanted to keep Linghu Qiu by his side. He wanted to keep him hanging and not let Linghu Qiu leave.
He knew very well that once Linghu Qiu figured out the situation, he would definitely find an opportunity or an excuse to leave. Maybe he would even kill him. Didn't the Waning Moon Pavilion want to kill him?
Now that there was an unclear Zhao Xiongge, if they wanted to confirm it, they would have to rely on him. Zhao Xiongge was not someone that Zhuo Chao could compare with. He did not believe that the Waning Moon Pavilion would dare to be presumptuous towards Zhao Xiongge without confirming it. How could a master below the Yuanying Stage be so easily provoked?
Even if the Waning Moon Pavilion was powerful, without confirming that the target was Zhao Xiongge, he estimated that the Waning Moon Pavilion would not dare to directly attack Zhao Xiongge.
He was also not afraid of alarming Zhao Xiongge to confront him. Anyway, from beginning to end, he had not said or admitted that it was Zhao Xiongge.
The only thing he was worried about now was that there was no one else around him. Linghu Qiu was taking care of all his food and necessities. He was worried that the other party would secretly attack him and then force him to reveal the truth.
However, Niu Youdao had long been accustomed to living on the edge of a knife. He had always faced it head-on. Knowing that Linghu Qiu might give him a fatal blow, he still danced with the wolf and worked with the wolf.
If he did not get out of danger and return to Green Mountain County, he would not easily let Linghu Qiu leave his side.
Just as he had said to Black Peony before, once Linghu Qiu had boarded his ship, he wouldn't be able to get off easily. In reality, Linghu Qiu had been following him everywhere and had gradually become involved in his affairs. This was also one of the reasons why he had been progressing step by step.
Haste makes waste. One day, he would make Linghu Qiu unable to extricate himself!
Linghu Qiu said in a muffled voice, "Old Feng is not a fool. I have made it clear to him. He should know what to do. There should not be any great danger." While saying this, he was still thinking about how to say it back.
At this time, Hong Xiu came quickly with a token in her hand. She reported, "Daoye, the Minister of the Imperial Palace, Bu Xun, is here. He is outside and wants to see you."
"Bu Xun?" Linghu Qiu was surprised. He quickly took the token and examined it.
Niu Youdao was suspicious, "The Minister of the Imperial Palace? Which Minister of the Imperial Palace? "
Linghu Qiu looked at the token and said in a deep voice, "The Head Eunuch of Emperor Qi, Hao Yuntu. He is in charge of all the affairs in the imperial palace. He can be said to be Hao Yuntu's housekeeper and his most trusted confidant. It is said that he is also the leader of the largest spy agency in Qi State. Although he does not have any military or political power, he is very powerful! It is said that he is also a cultivator, but no one knows the depth of his cultivation. It is said that those who know the depth of his cultivation are all dead. "
Niu Youdao was a little surprised and asked Hong Xiu, "Are you sure it is him? Could it be an imposter? "
Hong Xiu said, "This person lives deep in the imperial palace. I have not seen him. However, Pei Sanniang is accompanying him. I can see that she is very respectful to him."
Linghu Qiu handed the token to him, "I have not seen this token before. I don't know if it can prove his identity. However, the craftsmanship of this token is exquisite. It is very difficult to imitate. It is not something that can be imitated in a short period of time. "
Niu Youdao took the token and looked at it. It was extraordinary. No matter how skilled the imposter was, it was very difficult to imitate the charm and aura of this token.
Putting everything else aside, just the dragon on the token seemed to have a pair of eyes that seemed to be alive. No matter which angle one looked at it from, it seemed to be staring at them majestically, giving off an oppressive and intimidating feeling.
However, he was a little puzzled, "Bu Xun? The dignified Minister of the Imperial Palace of Qi came to see me personally? What is his intention? "
Hong Xiu interrupted, "Could it be that he is here to settle accounts with Daoye?"
Linghu Qiu sneered, "If he wanted to settle accounts with us, would he need to come personally?"
"Let's go and welcome him." Niu Youdao stood up and waved his hand. He wanted to see what the other party was up to. As Linghu Qiu had said, there was no need for Bu Xun, the Minister of the Imperial Palace, to deal with him personally.
On the way, Hong Xiu saw that Linghu Qiu was looking at her with a slight reproach. She was secretly surprised and did not know what she had done wrong.
In fact, it could not be said that she had done anything wrong. It was just that she had come to inform Linghu Qiu at this time and spoiled his plans.
It wasn't easy for him to find a topic to talk about. Just as he was about to ask about it, he was interrupted. If he wanted to continue this topic, it would be too abrupt. It would easily arouse Niu Youdao's suspicions!
However, there was nothing she could do. Bu Xun had come personally. How could he allow her to slowly chat with him?
When they arrived at the main entrance, they saw an ordinary carriage parked at the entrance. However, it was obvious that there were guards at both ends of the alley. The entrance of the alley was already guarded, preventing outsiders from peeping into the alley.
"Elder Sister Pei." Niu Youdao cupped his hands in greeting to Pei Sanniang.
Before he could say anything else, the curtain of the carriage was lifted and Bu Xun came out. He got off the carriage and looked Niu Youdao up and down. He asked, "Are you Niu Youdao?"
Pei Sanniang nodded slightly at Niu Youdao, indicating that he was the person in question.
Niu Youdao also quickly looked at the smiling, dignified, slightly plump, white-haired old man. He cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Yes, I am Niu Youdao. Greetings, Head Minister!"
"You are indeed young and promising." Bu Xun nodded approvingly. Then, without waiting for permission, he turned around and walked up the stairs. He had a different kind of imposing manner.
Immediately, a few people on the left and right dashed into the house to clear the way.
The person leading the way directly brought Niu Youdao to the main hall of the house, saving Niu Youdao some trouble. It was impossible for Niu Youdao to receive guests in the courtyard that was filled with mud. Otherwise, it would expose the fact that he had dug a tunnel.
As soon as they entered the main hall, the guards immediately stopped Linghu Qiu, Hong Xiu, and the others. Only Bu Xun and Niu Youdao were allowed to enter.
Not only did they stop them, but they also chased Linghu Qiu and the others away to wait in the courtyard. Even Pei Sanniang was not allowed to enter the main hall. Pei Sanniang seemed to have no temper and obediently obeyed.
Niu Youdao, who was inside the main hall, turned around and looked at the situation outside.
Bu Xun paced around and admired the furnishings in the main hall. Then, he walked to the main seat and swept his sleeves across the chair before turning around and sitting down. He gestured to Niu Youdao and said, "Don't stand on ceremony. You can sit as well!" His words and actions made it seem as if he was the owner of this place.
Niu Youdao sat down and asked, "What instructions does the Head Chief have for me?"
Bu Xun, who was sizing him up, suddenly asked, "I heard that you were humble when you were provoked by Kun Linshu. Why are you neither servile nor overbearing when you see me? Do you think that the servants in my palace are not as good as the disciples of the prestigious clans?"
Niu Youdao said, "The so-called disciples of the prestigious clans are merely superficial. They are arrogant, despotic, and despotic people. I cannot understand the way of a gentleman in front of a despicable person. I can only reciprocate with the courtesy of a despicable person. The Head Chief is a gentleman and an understanding person. Naturally, you should treat me with the power of a gentleman and not with hypocrisy! "
"Not with hypocrisy? You really know how to talk. It seems that Prince Yongping did not send you here for no reason!" Bu Xun smiled and then said with slight regret, "You really are a good seedling. I have always wanted to find a good disciple to take over my position. I wonder if you are interested? What I can give you, Shang Chaozong can't. "
Take over your position? Niu Youdao broke out in a sweat and almost got goosebumps. He replied, "I can't. I can't stand the shackles. However, I do have a suitable candidate that I can recommend to the Head Chief. I just don't know if the Head Chief can recruit him."
Bu Xun seemed to be very interested in his suggestion. "Oh, who is it that you think so highly of? Why don't you tell me?"
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