Ch 149: Reward

Yesterday, Chu Qing just arrived at Luochenshan Villa and took on the important task given by Wen Fusheng.

He encountered Miss Tie defending Xia Wanshuang from being harassed.

Afterward, he tracked the Old Beggar, searched everywhere but couldn’t find him, instead discovering a crevice in a mountain wall…

Although he didn’t think anyone could fit inside at the time, he still struck a Single Palm Strike to see if he could break through the mountain wall.

At that time, Flower Beauty wanted to kill Tie Chuqing, attracting Chu Qing’s attention, so he temporarily let the mountain wall be.

Afterward, there were continuous incidents… Chu Qing forgot about this matter.

Unexpectedly, after breaking through this stone wall, looking at the surrounding environment, this was precisely the mountain wall with the crack.

“A palm strike from the outside, shattering half of it, then another palm strike from the inside… didn’t it just break open?”

“And I was here yesterday, only three days ago, the scent can still be detected by Wenrou… otherwise, it’s really hard to say whether I could see the daylight again.”

Chu Qing looked up at the daylight; it was just the time when the east was brightening.

He immediately went back and sent this news into the cave… In a short moment, Wen Fusheng, Wenrou, and others came out one after another.

The group helped each other, and after about half an hour, they managed to get everyone up.

Seeing the daylight again, everyone was overjoyed for a while.

Those who were quick-witted quickly came up to thank Chu Qing, and others quickly followed suit.

Seeing this, Wen Fusheng spoke:

“Alright everyone, you’ve all worked hard and fought all night, now that we’ve escaped a great disaster, why don’t we all follow the Old Man back to Luochenshan Villa to rest for a while?”

Everyone nodded, but suddenly they heard Sun Xiaoxiang say:

“Thank you, Villa Master Wen, for your kindness, but I have something to do and will leave first. We’ll chat later.”

After saying that, she leaped and left.

Wen Fusheng looked at her back and thought to himself:

“Actually, it’s fine if we don’t chat.”

Anything related to the Ghost Emperor is hard to say whether it’s good fortune or misfortune.

It’s best not to get involved if possible.

Chu Qing shifted his glances and asked Wenrou in a low voice:

“Can you follow the scent and find that Big Monk?”

“We’re going to break his legs?”

Wenrou’s eyes lit up.

Chu Qing nodded.

“Let’s go!”

Wenrou pulled Chu Qing’s sleeve and was about to leave, but Wen Fusheng quickly stopped them:

“Where are you going?”

“Something came up, we’ll be right back.”

Chu Qing quickly explained.

Wen Fusheng looked at him suspiciously, having reason to suspect that this boy wanted to lure away an innocent girl.

However, to his despair, the innocent girl also hoped to be lured away, and he heard her say to Wen Fusheng in the same manner:

“We’ll be right back.”

“…”

Wen Fusheng was speechless for a moment. Before he could speak, Chu Qing had already pulled Wenrou away into the distance.

“Damn Thing!”

Wen Fusheng muttered under his breath, but there were many people present, including Martial Arts Experts and disciples of Luochenshan Villa, so he couldn’t leave them there and had to lead them to Luochenshan Villa first.

Chu Qing, under Wenrou’s guidance, leaped forward, sometimes detouring, sometimes climbing mountains, and after a while, arrived in front of a pond.

They saw Sun Xiaoxiang sitting by the pond washing her face.

Upon hearing the movement, she suddenly turned her head. Her face was crisscrossed with scars, her chin was cut off, and her face was full of wounds, shocking to see.

She quickly put on her kerchief, her brows slightly furrowed:

“So fast?”

“Did Senior know we were coming?”

Chu Qing looked around, while Wenrou whispered in his ear:

“The Monk’s scent is gone…”

“Looking for that old thief?”

Sun Xiaoxiang smiled:

“Don’t bother, you can’t catch him. Even if you add the Three Emperors and Five Emperors to the Martial World, those who can catch him are only a handful.

“If you can see him, it only means one thing…

“That is, he wants to see you.”

“It seems that he is indeed not a Monk, Senior, do you know who this person is?”

“Nine Heavens Star Constellation in One Hand!”

Sun Xiaoxiang said calmly:

“The World’s Number One Thief… You Zong!”

“It’s him…”

A cold smile appeared on Chu Qing’s lips.

Someone with such Body Technique is indeed no ordinary person.

Along the way, Wen Fusheng took the opportunity to mention last night’s events to Chu Qing, and Chu Qing also felt that the old Monk’s arrival was too coincidental and abrupt.

Moreover, someone like Not a Monk wouldn’t need to conceal himself, nor would he disdain to sneak into Luochenshan Villa.

If he had come, Luochenshan Villa would have known long ago.

But yesterday, Not a Monk’s appearance was too strange… as if he appeared out of thin air.

If it was someone in disguise, it would be reasonable.

Inside Celestial Mechanism Valley, Sun Xiaoxiang’s shout, at that time Chu Qing followed her gaze to see, at that time she was looking at Not a Monk.

It can be seen that Not a Monk was not himself.

Later, ‘Not a Monk’ came over when everyone gathered in the cave to say that the thirteen roads to Celestial Mechanism Valley had all collapsed.

And Chu Qing only knew one person who was so familiar with this place: the Old Beggar.

Then the whole thing became clear.

The Old Beggar disguised himself as Not a Monk to help Wen Fusheng stabilize the hearts of the people.

If he had appeared earlier, people’s hearts might have been shaken, and things would have changed, but last night, even if someone had doubts, they didn’t have time to expose him.

He led everyone into Celestial Mechanism Valley, and the matter was done.

And this person… his surname is You.

Thus, his identity was revealed.

Chu Qing asked one more question, merely for a definite answer.

However, regarding this person, Chu Qing also knew another thing…

That day in Divine Blade Hall, the Mu Tong’er who stole the Chaos Blade was You Zong’s disciple, and You Zong was caught by this girl’s father, who wanted to break his legs.

How could this person have come to Luochenshan Villa so quickly?

“Since you know, it’s easier to explain.”

Sun Xiaoxiang took something out of her bosom and threw it to Chu Qing:

“He took the Heavenly Demon Robe, this is what he asked me to give you… as your reward.”

Chu Qing raised his eyebrows. The Two Guards, One King kill order quest was proposed by You Zong, and at that time, the Old Beggar offered a generous reward.

But now that he held it in his hand, he felt that the item wasn’t very big.

He opened the White Cloth wrapping the item and found that it was a palm-sized, sword-shaped Token.

Chu Qing picked it up and looked at it for a moment:

“What is this thing?”

As for the Heavenly Demon Robe, Chu Qing didn’t care about it anyway.

It’s something used for suicide and mutual destruction, so let him take it.

“…He has many strange things, how would I know what this is?”

Sun Xiaoxiang shook her head:

“Alright, I’ve done what I promised, goodbye.”

Although Chu Qing had some questions to ask, after a moment of contemplation, he cupped his fists:

“Please.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Xiaoxiang leaped away again.

Chu Qing and Wenrou stood by the pond, looking at each other.

You Zong’s ability to erase his own scent and traces is not difficult to understand, after all, he is the World’s Number One Thief.

Being able to get something from Sun Xiaoxiang’s hands is not a wasted trip.

However, Chu Qing thought for a moment and asked:

“Next time you encounter this Old Thing, will you be able to recognize him?”

Wenrou’s answer was not as certain as before, and she said cautiously:

“…Logically speaking, yes.”

Chu Qing was somewhat surprised: “There are illogical situations?”

Wenrou was expressionless: “You.”

“…”

Chu Qing was speechless. His situation was rare in the world, wasn’t it?

He shook his head:

“Forget it, since it’s You Zong, it’s only natural that we can’t catch up.

“Otherwise, his title of World’s Number One Thief would be an exaggeration… Let’s go, let’s go back to Luochenshan Villa.”

The two of them didn’t say anything more and leaped towards Luochenshan Villa.

But as soon as they entered the villa, they discovered many traces of fighting.

And the disciples of Luochenshan Villa around them, upon seeing Chu Qing and Wenrou, came forward to pay their respects.

After asking a few questions, they also learned about what happened last night.

This chaos began when Wen Fusheng and others went to Celestial Mechanism Valley, and it ended… because Tie Lingyun arrived with his people.

With Tie Lingyun’s intervention, it was easy to quell the chaos.

Although the people he brought were not many, they were all elites, and as soon as they made their move, the matter of Luochenshan Villa was settled.

Chu Qing was a little surprised, mainly because he didn’t expect Tie Lingyun to arrive so quickly.

The two of them inquired a little, and then went to the reception hall of Luochenshan Villa, Zhai Xing Hall!

Before they got close, they heard a voice like thunder:

“Damn it, quickly hand over my daughter, otherwise, I’ll tear down your Tian Xing Mountain, fill your Zhai Xing Lake, and flatten your Luochenshan Villa!!!”

Wen Fusheng’s voice followed:

“I’ve said, the Old Man can’t decide on this matter.

“If you want to tear it down, go ahead. If it doesn’t work, the Old Man will help you, and rebuilding it later will be easier.”

“Unbelievable, you shameless old man, Luochenshan Villa respects you above all, you can’t decide, so should I decide?”

“You naturally can’t decide either. Wait a moment… he’s gone to do something, he should be back soon.”

As they were speaking, a disciple saw Chu Qing and Wenrou coming and quickly shouted:

“Third Young Master and Miss have arrived!!!”

Wen Fusheng immediately said:

“The one who can decide has arrived!”

Chu Qing and Wenrou just walked in and saw a man with an honest face, so angry that his nose was not a nose and his eyes were not eyes, blowing his beard and staring, gnashing his teeth:

“I told you, you’re a damn thing.

“You said the one who can decide, is it your daughter?

“When did you have another Third Young Master in your home? Did you have twins?”

“Pfft!”

Cheng Tieshan, who had been watching the joke, looked towards the door and saw Chu Qing and Wenrou.

A mouthful of tea spurted out, causing him to cough repeatedly, and he quickly reached out to grab Tie Lingyun’s sleeve:

“Grand Hall Master, be careful what you say, be careful!”

“What’s wrong with you? Careful about what?”

Tie Lingyun angrily turned his head and saw Cheng Tieshan pointing at Chu Qing and saying:

“That’s Mad Blade Third Young Master… it’s not that Old Wen had twins.”

When Tie Lingyun heard this, he suddenly calmed down, his eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at Chu Qing who was walking in:

“So it’s you, Third Young Master…

“I heard that you beat my people?”

Chu Qing smiled:

“Grand Hall Master, you’re joking. I merely had a sparring match with Senior Cheng.

“There’s even an agreement, when I visit Iron Blood Hall, I will also ask Senior Cheng for further guidance.”

Cheng Tieshan’s face immediately turned black, and he pulled Tie Lingyun and shouted:

“I told you, he still wants to kill me, look, look!!!”

“…Shameful thing.”

Tie Lingyun snorted, pushed Cheng Tieshan away, looked at Chu Qing, then at Wen Fusheng, and suddenly realized:

“Old Wen, the one who can decide, wouldn’t it be this kid?”

“That’s right.”

Wen Fusheng smiled:

“Your daughter was captured by him, the letter was written by him, he asked you to come, whether or not you can take your daughter away, naturally depends on him.

“The Old Man wouldn’t dare to decide for him…”

The veins on Tie Lingyun’s forehead throbbed as he slammed his fist on the table:

“It was you who captured my daughter!”

Chu Qing glared at Wen Fusheng. This Old Thing was deliberately trying to cause conflict.

He immediately smiled, found a chair to sit down, picked up his teacup and took a sip, then said:

“Grand Hall Master, please calm down, there’s no such thing as capturing your daughter…

“Miss Tie disguised herself to participate in the Martial Arts Competition for Marriage, but was attacked by villains.

“It was I who saved her… Afterward, to prevent Miss Tie from being harmed, I let her stay in the villa and sent people to protect her well.

“Fearing any mistakes, I didn’t neglect the precious daughter of Iron Blood Hall.

“The etiquette is fairly complete.

“As for writing to the Grand Hall Master, I was worried that the journey was far, and Miss Tie going back alone might encounter some danger along the way.

“Therefore, I asked you to come and pick her up personally.”

Tie Lingyun’s face darkened:

“Who dared to hurt my daughter?”

“A name on the Seventy-Two Extermination List of the Mirror of Retribution… ‘Falling Plum Contains Frost, Killing Intent Lurks in Fragrance’ – Flower Beauty!”

Chu Qing said softly:

“Your beloved daughter accidentally discovered Flower Beauty meeting with someone, seemingly plotting something.

“They were discovered and wanted to kill her to silence her… I happened to be there, so I saved her.

“That’s all.”

“So, I should thank you?”

Tie Lingyun looked at Chu Qing and suddenly burst into laughter:

“Then I really do thank you!!”

This sounded like he wasn’t being sarcastic, Chu Qing was stunned:

“Grand Hall Master, are you really thanking me?”

“Why else?”

Tie Lingyun laughed loudly:

“No matter what evil intentions you have, kid, or how you plan to manipulate me.

“The premise is that you did indeed save my girl.

“No matter what you want to do, this life-saving grace comes first, this thank you can’t be omitted.”

Wen Fusheng curled his lips:

“Old sly one.”

“Who are you talking about?”

Tie Lingyun couldn’t help but glare at Wen Fusheng, then looked at Chu Qing with a pleasant expression:

“Now can I see my daughter?”

“Of course.”

Chu Qing nodded to Wen Fusheng.

Wen Fusheng waved his hand slightly, and immediately a disciple of Luochenshan Villa left.

After this matter was done, Wen Fusheng looked at Chu Qing:

“The matter of the Tomb King, I’m afraid it’s not over…”

Chu Qing looked at Tie Lingyun thoughtfully. Wen Fusheng suddenly mentioned this in front of him.

It was clearly intentional…

The matter of the Heavenly Evil Cult is not confined to one family or one place. Is this a reminder to Tie Lingyun?

It seems that the relationship between these two families is not as tense as imagined.

As he was pondering and about to speak, he suddenly heard someone shouting at the door:

“Mo Gongzi of Taiyi Gate, Bian Gongzi, and Chu Gongzi have arrived!!”

Chu Qing didn’t react at first when he heard it, but after thinking about it, he was stunned:

“Who came?”