Chapter 21
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Chongming looked at her with an unpredictable and disgusting smile on his face.
Liu Wumei had a murderous intention at this moment.
Li Yuhan said angrily: "Your Excellency, why do you have to tease us for our empty words? You don't have to talk nonsense if you don't know about the evil spirit Shi Guanyin."
He was not talking nonsense. Bu Zao was very sad. There is no such thing as a free lunch in the world. Liu Wumei should show his sincerity first.
〖The system expressed fair praise for the player's business acumen. "
Since you have already left the Stone Forest Cave Mansion..." Chongming paused, a hint of confusion between his eyebrows, "The relationship between you and Shi Guanyin is as thin as paper, why do you care about her recent situation?"
There is a legitimate reason to ask this question. They are both senior disciples, and their master-disciple relationship is bad. Even if the nature of the contradictions between the two pairs of masters and disciples is different, the hostility and complicated mood are similar. The
young owner of Wanwu Tower seemed to be really puzzled by this. There was a hint of confusion in his eyes, and a hint of disgust for what he said, which was extremely contradictory.
Liu Wumei was very careful and noticed Chongming's strange attitude on the topic of "Master". After a moment of silence, she said coldly: "What do you know? Some things will never be forgotten in a lifetime."
Even if she wanted to forget, she would be grabbed hard. Liu Wumei had served her for so many years and had a deep understanding of her terrifying and complicated nature. Shi Guanyin was still her nightmare.
But Shi Guanyin was still her master, who raised her up and taught her martial arts. This period of time was unforgettable and difficult to forget.
Even if Chongming knew everything about her and Shi Guanyin, he had no right to ask her why she cared about Shi Guanyin.
"..."
Chongming showed a look of annoyance and did not continue the topic. "Regarding your dissatisfaction, if you think that Shi Guanyin is too powerful and no one can beat her, Wanwulou can recommend a candidate for you."
He changed the subject immediately. Liu Wumei and Li Yuhan were slightly stunned, and then they reacted.
"Who?" Liu Wumei asked.
"Wu Du."
Bu Zao happily advertised his vest, but Chongming's tone was extremely flat, as if the person mentioned was not his fellow apprentice.
"A killer who does things for money. If you give him a lot of money, he might be willing to go into dangerous situations for you."
Liu Wumei had been frowning since he met Chongming: "I've heard of this man. Even if he can beat Zhongyuan Yidianhong, it doesn't mean he can escape from Shi Guanyin's hands unscathed."
Chongming said coldly: "You think I'm talking nonsense. If I wasn't sure, I wouldn't recommend him to you."
He seemed to trust the killer named "Wu Du" very much, and even showed a little displeasure because of Liu Wumei's questioning.
Li Yuhan observed the young man's expression. Although he was only wearing half a mask, he could still blur the expression on his face. However, the displeasure was so obvious that he could not tell whether he was unhappy because he was questioned or because Wu Du's strength was questioned.
"Let's trust the candidate you recommended. How can we contact him?"
Li Yuhan held Liu Wumei's hand and asked according to his topic.
"Wu Du" is known because he is a killer. Since Chongming recommended him, maybe he is willing to do some other business besides killing people.
Bu Zao clenched his fist in his heart. Great! I can make a lot of money again!
Chongming handed over a piece of paper with a line of words written on it, which was exactly where Wu Du was now.
Bu Zao worked hard for this business. Wu Du arrived in Songjiang Prefecture right after he completed the latest assassination mission, almost at the same time as Chong Ming.
However, it was not yet time for the two disciples to meet in disguise, so Chong Ming and Wu Du were both in Songjiang Prefecture, one in the south and one in the north, to prevent any possibility of meeting.
"I wonder what kind of person the killer named Wu Du is," Li Yuhan asked, taking the paper from Chong Ming. "Do you two know each other?"
Ah, the question was asked to the point. Bu Zao thought.
It is difficult to explain the relationship between the brothers of the Salted Fish Sect in a few words. There is a little friendship between the same disciples, but not much. If you have to summarize it, it is a complex relationship that is neither good nor bad.
"He's not a difficult guy. He's much easier to deal with than me." Chongming lowered his eyes, his temperament becoming more and more silent. "If you are sincere, he will be more willing to talk."
This evaluation obviously did not match Wudu's image in the martial arts world. Li Yuhan was a little confused, not understanding what kind of killer would be a good killer.
Soon, the two heard Chongming say indifferently: "Don't mention my name and address to him, and the rest is up to you."
Li Yuhan nodded silently.
After Chongming's conversation with Liu Wumei just now, the atmosphere seemed a little stagnant. Both sides didn't want to talk more, and Li Yuhan solemnly paid the final payment. Liu Wumei frowned. She thought that the suggestions Chongming gave were not worth the final payment at all, and the transaction between them was not equal at all.
Li Yuhan knew that Chongming had done his best. Judging from his strange temper and style of doing things, he was willing to meet them in person, which was enough to show that he valued their entrustment.
The couple said goodbye to Chongming, and the courtyard door slowly closed. In the gap, the young man sat in the dimly lit room. His expression was cold and suppressed, and was gradually blocked by the completely closed courtyard door.
On the way back, Li Yuhan comforted Liu Wumei: "Since he recommended Wu Du, he must have his reasons."
Liu Wumei said: "The final payment was paid before the antidote was obtained. What if Wu Du fails?"
Li Yuhan knew that his wife was still angry about Chongming's words, and said patiently: "Wanwu Tower is in its heyday and it is not easy to offend. Even if Wu Du really fails, it is Wanwu Tower's fault. At that time, Wanwu Tower will owe us a favor. On the contrary, if Wu Du gets the antidote, everyone will be happy."
Liu Wumei certainly understood this truth, but she didn't like the strange attitude in Chongming's words. She sighed softly, held her husband's hand, and returned to Xuejiazhuang with him.
The killer Wudu lived too far from Xuejiazhuang. If they went there now, they might not have time to give an explanation to the people in Xuejiazhuang, so they planned to find a reason to visit Wudu tomorrow.
When the two returned to Xuejiazhuang, it was already dark. Candles were lit in the villa. On the way up the mountain, they ran into Xue Xiaoren who was surrounded and blocked by the servants of Xuejiazhuang.
Xue Erye, with bright red rouge on his face, laughed and passed by Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei, shouting, "Baby doesn't want to take a bath!"
The servants rushed forward and blocked the way: "Second Master! Slow down!"
Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei looked at each other silently for a while, and continued to climb the mountain.
After a while, Li Yuhan sighed: "Second Master Xue was also an excellent swordsman in his time. If he hadn't gone astray, he would probably be on par with Master Xue."
This was the evaluation of Li Guanyu, the owner of Yongcui Mountain Manor. Li Yuhan knew a lot about the past of the martial arts world from his father, and seeing Xue Xiaoren's foolish appearance with his own eyes, he couldn't help but feel emotional.
Liu Wumei was also a little sad.
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"Mr. Li and his wife are in love and have just returned from an outing."
"They are indeed a pair of gods and goddesses. They must have seen many beautiful sights."
Yuan Suiyun had good hearing and heard the servants of Xuejia Manor whispering about the young manor master and his wife of Yongcui Manor.
His mood became worse. Didn't these words mean that only those who can see can have fun?
He was also a blind man who came to celebrate the birthday, but he could only stay in the dark.
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[Jianghu secret: Young manor master Yuan was in such a bad mood that he didn't finish his meal. (From the bat that flew past his door.)]
Bu Zao gave the bat as a return gift, thinking that if Yuan Suiyun knew that Li Yuhan and the others went to see Chongming, whom he wanted to find, he would probably be in an even worse mood.
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The next day, Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei found an excuse to leave Xuejiazhuang and visit the killer Wudu.
The two came to celebrate the birthday on behalf of Yongcui Villa and could not be absent, so they planned to make a quick decision.
Wudu lived in a remote and narrow place. The wooden door was mottled, with holes infested by insects and moss at the bottom.
Li Yuhan knocked on the door.
It was not yet noon, and the sun was bright. The two of them did not know if there was anyone inside. After knocking on the door, Li Yuhan shouted, "I was instructed by someone to do something for you."
Before they arrived, Bu Zao was doing handicrafts in the house, while studying the system's mechanism for issuing tasks. Yesterday, he instructed Li Yuhan and the other two to find Wu Du, but the system did not respond at all. Instead, a prompt popped up saying that the side quest was completed. Today, the moment the two knocked on the door, the system issued a side quest belonging to Wu Du.
What is the principle behind this? Bu Zao thought for a while and understood one fact.
-- There are more ways to make money.
When completing a side quest, in addition to the commission given by the client himself, there is also a reward for completing the quest. The income is doubled, which is like giving money away.
It was at this time that Li Yuhan called for help.
After dealing with the same person for two consecutive days, if he hadn't been using a vest and recovered quickly, Bu Zao would probably have been so tired that he would have shut himself in.
He straightened his clothes and went to open the door.
Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei outside the door heard a burst of light footsteps.
The wooden door opened, and behind the door was a man with his lower face covered. The eyes exposed were as bright as black pearls, and the corners of his eyes were slightly drooping - he was a handsome young man.
The masked young man was very tall, and Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei even had to slightly tilt their heads to look at him.
The round eyes looked at them with a friendly look, and when he spoke, his voice was a little dull through the cloth, and very steady.
"Who instructed you to come?"
There was a hint of doubt in his tone.
Just by this one encounter, Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei felt that he really didn't look like a cold-blooded killer.
His eyes were very calm, even a little gentle, like a clear spring.
"Your name is Wu Du."
Li Yuhan first confirmed the identity of this person.
"It's me." Wu Du nodded.
Li Yuhan said: "We were instructed by the person in Wanwu Tower, and he recommended you to us. If you are free, please listen to our explanation."
When he heard the name of Wanwu Tower, the young killer blinked, stepped aside, and said to the two people: "Come in."
His attitude was completely opposite to Chongming's attitude yesterday. It must be admitted that this killer was indeed very friendly.
Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei looked at each other and followed him into the house.
The decoration inside the house was ordinary, simple and old, which was consistent with the impression given by the appearance.
There were some scattered grass leaves, wood blocks, and tools on the table. On one side of these things, there were some carved and painted wood carvings.
... A harmonious atmosphere of life swept over them.
Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei were stunned for a moment, and the image of the cold and decisive killer in the rumors became less and less.
"Would you like some water? I don't have any tea here, only hot water."
The young killer invited the two to sit down, and while speaking, he took out snacks from the cabinet, "There are some snacks."
"Thank you - no need, we appreciate your kindness." Such a warm hospitality made Li Yuhan unable to resist, and he hurriedly opened his mouth to decline.
Liu Wumei's eyes expressed the same meaning.
The other party seemed to see the hidden anxiety in their eyes, sat back at the table, cleaned up the clutter on the table, and said: "Please speak."
The killer named Wu Du was a good listener.
He agreed to Li Yuhan's request to keep the secret before the conversation began, and listened quietly during Liu Wumei's narration, his eyes reflecting the figures of the two people, very calm.
Even after hearing that Liu Wumei was once Shi Guanyin's senior disciple, Wu Du remained very calm and did not show any surprise.
Bu Zao (Wu Du.ver): I am a steady killer.
Liu Wumei originally had some doubts about whether he was willing to go, but Wu Du hesitated for a moment and agreed to their request quite readily.
He was actually willing to go to Shilin Cave Mansion to get the antidote.
The high reward may be one of the reasons why Wu Du agreed, but from Wu Du's eyes, there was no trace of concern for Shi Guanyin.
Obviously, he had sufficient confidence in his own strength. Either he was too conceited, or he really had the strength to match his confidence.
"I will go to the desert as soon as possible." Wudu promised, and then asked, "Before that, can I ask how you contacted Wanwulou?"
"Through letters."
Li Yuhan replied.
This is not a lie. Before meeting Chongming, they did communicate through letters.
Wudu's eyes showed a thoughtful look. He was thinking about something seriously.
The couple thought he would continue to ask questions, guessing that he actually wanted to know the whereabouts of the owner of Wanwu Building, so they organized their words in their minds, but unexpectedly, Wudu did not ask any more questions.
"I will keep my mouth shut, you two don't have to worry."
Wudu's words were lingering with a reliable atmosphere, which made people feel at ease.
Until Wudu sent them to the door and walked out of the alley, Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei were still a little dazed.
Was it too smooth?
Chongming's evaluation was too sincere, and Wudu was so friendly that it was almost impossible to remember his identity as a killer.
But Wudu agreed too easily, which made it seem unreal. The surprise in Li Yuhan and Liu Wumei's hearts was washed away by the delayed worry. The two returned to Xuejiazhuang with expectations and worries.
Next, they only had to celebrate the birthday of the owner of Xuezhuang.
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