Shang Shuqing soon came after hearing the news, but Yuan Gang was taking a bath, so she naturally could not run in to see him like Yuan Fang.
Guan Fangyi could tell that Yuan Gang was definitely the core figure here, which could be seen from the attitude of the people around Niu Youdao.
Seeing Shang Shuqing, Niu Youdao made a small request, "Princess, let me borrow your zither for a while."
Shang Shuqing was stunned for a moment. She had never seen Niu Youdao play any musical instrument, but she had heard from Yuan Gang that Niu Youdao actually knew many musical instruments.
She was a little puzzled about this. She had seen the environment of Peach Blossom Spring and did not see any musical instruments. Did that small temple village have such conditions?
Niu Youdao and Yuan Gang's background actually caused a lot of doubts here. A person's early quality in all aspects was definitely related to the environment they grew up in, and the things that the two of them had were somewhat unreasonable.
Although Shang Shuqing was surprised, he still agreed happily. He wanted to experience his zither skills, and it was rare for him to take the initiative.
A zither was carried over, and Niu Youdao took it and left, going to the top floor of the pavilion.
Not long after, the sound of the zither reverberated in the pavilion, and the sound of the zither that sounded like the tinkling of spring water began.
Shang Shuqing listened attentively. Guan Fangyi, who was pacing in the courtyard, stopped and slowly turned her head to look upstairs.
She had never heard of this tune before. The melody of this zither was usually particular about the artistic conception, but the melody upstairs seemed to be more focused on the tone and rhythm, bringing out a different kind of feeling.
This melody instantly made Shang Shuqing think of the song that Yuan Gang recited in the past, "The Rolling Yangtze River Flows East". She matched it with the lyrics, and sure enough, the artistic conception was even clearer in her heart.
"It's nice, but a little strange. I didn't expect that this guy with a belly full of evil thoughts would have this kind of skill." Guan Fangyi said to Shang Shuqing.
Slowly, Shang Shuqing echoed the sound of the zither, "The rolling Yangtze River flows East, the waves wash away all heroes. Right or wrong, success or failure, in the blink of an eye. The green mountains are still there, and the sunset glow a few times. White-haired fisherman and woodcutter in Jiangzhu, accustomed to watching the autumn moon and spring breeze … "
The circular fan in Guan Fangyi's hand stopped swaying. She listened quietly to her lyrics and the sounds coming from upstairs. Only when she combined the two together did she realize that the two lyrics were one.
After Shang Shuqing finished reciting, he fell silent. Guan Fangyi muttered, "Old fashioned, lacking vigor, unlike a young man."
Shang Shuqing was dejected. She could tell that this Daoye was not interested in her brother and sister's noble hegemony. What he was doing now was not of his own accord …
When Yuan Gang was done bathing, the dishes and wine were served in the attic.
Yuan Fang leaned against the railing of the attic, shaking his head as he listened to the music.
Yuan Gang, who was walking upstairs, looked at Niu Youdao's back and fell into silence. He hadn't seen Daoye play the zither for a long time. He knew that Daoye was happy because he was back, so he was in the mood. Of course, he could understand the song. After experiencing some things, he felt a little regretful. Daoye was the white-haired fisherman and woodcutter in Jiangzhu, accustomed to watching the autumn moon and spring breeze. He regretted dragging Daoye into the water back then, causing Daoye to be involved in all this.
"Go and guard downstairs. Don't let anyone come up." Yuan Gang walked to Yuan Fang's side and ordered.
"Okay!" Yuan Fang immediately went downstairs.
Before going downstairs, Yuan Fang couldn't help but look back at Yuan Gang. Inexplicably, he didn't know what was going on. He was already a little afraid of Yuan Gang, and now that Yuan Gang had returned, his aura made him feel even more oppressed.
Hearing Yuan Gang's voice, the sound of the zither stopped abruptly. Niu Youdao stopped playing the zither and walked to the table where the dishes and wine were placed. He waved his hand and said, "Don't tell me you want me to treat you again?"
Yuan Gang walked over and sat opposite him. He poured wine for him from the pot and said, "Taoist grandpa, I was wrong!"
This "wrong" had two meanings. First, he shouldn't have dragged Yuan Gang into the water, and second, he didn't listen to advice and caused Su Zhao's death.
Niu Youdao said, "You were the one who decided to stand on the Shang siblings' side. You're not someone who gives up halfway. You just want to do your best in your own way, and you won't leave this place behind. I know you'll come back sooner or later. In short, it's good that you're back safely. The rest isn't important. "
Yuan Gang said, "It's my fault. Daoye was originally a free man. Back at Nanshan Temple, I shouldn't have dragged Daoye into the water."
Niu Youdao waved his hand. "You're thinking too much. I just want to be free. However, in this chaotic world, I can't avoid it even if I want to. As long as I still have the desire to cultivate, I can't avoid it. If you want to be a free man, you have to have the qualifications to be one. Sooner or later, you'll be involved. It's meaningless to talk about this now. Let's talk about you. I heard that the White Cloud Room was raided and the Tofu House was surrounded that day. I couldn't get in touch with you. Did something happen? "
When he heard the news from Qi Capital, he was actually very anxious. However, there was no point in being anxious. He really couldn't get in touch with Yuan Gang. Now that he saw Yuan Gang back safe and sound, he heaved a sigh of relief.
Yuan Gang said, "Su Zhao is dead."
Niu Youdao was slightly stunned. "You killed him?"
Yuan Gang said, "More or less. I caused his death."
That didn't sound right. Niu Youdao raised his eyebrows. "What do you mean?"
"After you left, I went straight to the White Cloud Family …" Yuan Gang recounted in detail how he went to see Su Zhao, slept with her, got poisoned by the Bitter Divine Pill, and finally came back alone in the desert.
Niu Youdao's expression was very interesting. His brother actually turned Su Zhao into his woman. Was this a honey trap? This didn't seem like Yuan Gang's style. And the Bitter Divine Pill didn't have any effect on this guy. The Hard Qigong that this guy cultivated could actually detoxify the poison of the Bitter Divine Pill? With his current strength, he could actually fight head-on with a Golden Core cultivator who was chasing him? He could also summon a sand scorpion to control the Scorpion King. How mysterious.
He didn't expect that Yuan Gang had experienced so many things after leaving him. He couldn't help but gulp down a glass of wine to calm himself down.
After putting down the wine glass, he couldn't help but sigh again. He knew that Su Zhao's matter had given Yuan Gang a certain shock. He didn't know what to say. To be honest, if Yuan Gang hadn't had sex with Su Zhao, he might not have let Su Zhao go if he had the chance. That woman followed Shao Pingbo to do nothing good. She was definitely one of the people who caused trouble for him in Qi Capital.
It was just that Su Zhao betrayed the Waning Moon Pavilion for Yuan Gang, which was really beyond his expectations. He laughed bitterly, "Monkey, you're really charming. Tell me honestly, is that Hai Ruyue also having an affair with you? When she writes to me, she always mentions you in a roundabout way."
"No, it's just a little entangled. I'm not interested in her, but it's true that she has an affair with King Ning Shang Jianbo …" Yuan Gang then mentioned the past with Shang Jianbo that Hai Ruyue had told him.
Niu Youdao understood that the woman was probably a little interested in the monkey. He laughed and said, "It's good to blush a little, lest you're too attractive to women."
He was telling the truth. The red-faced Yuan Gang was indeed not as good-looking as before. He was a little different.
As the two chatted, Niu Youdao waved his hand and pointed in a direction, "Do you see the grave mound under the tree on the hill over there? It's newly added."
Yuan Gang looked over. It didn't exist before. He asked suspiciously, "Whose?"
Niu Youdao said indifferently, "The Black Peony!"
"…" Yuan Gang was shocked. "What happened?"
"I ran into some trouble when I was escaping from the Kingdom of Qi …" Niu Youdao told him about the situation at that time and sighed. "In Jianghu, be it wind or rain, you and I are used to life and death matters. As for Su Zhao's matter, if you can let it go, then let it go. If you can't, then keep it in your heart. A living person is as meaningless as a dead person. Like you said, you have to do meaningful things. It's better for the living to do something meaningful for the dead than anything else. I believe you're not the kind of person to mourn. "
Yuan Gang said, "Su Zhao betrayed the Waning Moon Pavilion because of me. I'm afraid that it will cause you trouble."
Niu Youdao said, "Su Zhao is dead. The matter is over. I will explain it to the Waning Moon Pavilion. I can take care of a small matter. There won't be any trouble."
The two talked about other things. Niu Youdao asked about Xuan Wei's situation.
As for Yuan Feng and the others, they hadn't returned yet. Although Yuan Gang left late, he returned to Qingshan County early because of Xuan Wei …
Star picking city, Linghu Qiu led Hong Xiu and Hong Fu out of the Moon Inn.
Although the three of them were expelled from the Waning Moon Pavilion, they had some savings over the years. They could still afford to stay in the Moon Inn.
They wandered around the city and came to a wall with the words "List of Evil Cultivators" written on it. Below it were the names and origins of the people.
Those who could be on this list were those who had broken the rules of the cultivation world. They should be punished by all the cultivators in the world!
It was not easy to establish a sect. They could afford the financial resources, but the tasks they had to complete were a bit difficult.
They wanted to buy the 30 tasks from others, but none of the rogue cultivators were willing to sell them easily. They had risked their lives for them, so how could they sell them easily? The key was that Linghu Qiu wanted to be the absolute leader of the sect. He didn't want to be held back by others, but it was difficult to reach an agreement.
They had gone to the Boundless Pavilion, but they failed, so they came to Star picking city to try their luck. It was almost the same result. Either the price was too high for him to bear, or it exceeded his savings. Naturally, he wouldn't sell the things that people risked their lives for.
After thinking about it, Linghu Qiu decided to complete the tasks on the "List of Evil Cultivators" personally.
Having been in the Waning Moon Pavilion for so many years, with the support of the Waning Moon Pavilion's resources, he had gained a lot. He had built up a lot of connections over the years, which could facilitate the completion of the tasks.
After copying down all the names on the list, the three of them were ready to return to the inn to choose the tasks.
On the way, Hong Xiu whispered, "Sir, we're being watched."
Linghu Qiu's face tightened, but he didn't say anything. The three of them quickly returned to the inn.
In the end, the person following them followed them all the way to the inn.
In the corridor outside the room, Linghu Qiu suddenly turned around and stared at the person following them. "Friend, what's the matter?"
The person pulled off the mask on his face. Linghu Qiu and the other two were stunned. The person was none other than Duan Hu, who served Niu Youdao. The three of them had met him before.
In the end, Duan Hu followed them back to the room.
Inside the room, no one served tea to the guest. Linghu Qiu sat on a chair and said indifferently, "Did Niu Youdao send you?"
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