"After much thought, the only top-tier power with the necessary conditions to further target the imperial court, and with the strength and qualifications, is naturally the Azure Dragon Society."
Bai Xiaosheng nodded and said, "If the Azure Dragon Society wants to emerge from the shadows and reappear before the world, the fact that it personally organized itself a hundred years ago is an insurmountable obstacle."
Immediately afterwards, Bai Xiaosheng asked, "Then how did you, young friend Chu, become so certain that I was behind this plan?"
Chu Qinghe laughed and said, "If you, senior, hadn't participated, why would you have come knocking on our door after Bright Peak?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaosheng's expression froze.
A few breaths later, Bai Xiaosheng chuckled and said, "So that's how it is. I didn't expect that Young Master Chu had already guessed my identity back then. Now it all makes sense."
Regarding the matter at Bright Peak, Bai Xiaosheng did not keep his promise to Chu Qinghe and immediately pass on the news that Pang Ban would be at Bright Peak.
In his subsequent visit, Bai Xiaosheng also revealed that he was actually in the vicinity of Bright Peak.
Such behavior undoubtedly exposed Bai Xiaosheng's true colors.
Others might not have thought much of it, but looking back now, Bai Xiaosheng is clear that Chu Qinghe had already vaguely sensed something was wrong at that time.
Immediately, Bai Xiaosheng sighed and said, "I never thought that I, in my twilight years, would make such a mistake as judging people by their appearance. This time, I am truly wrong!"
As he spoke, Bai Xiaosheng's voice was tinged with a sense of melancholy.
Bai Xiaosheng had never imagined that Chu Qinghe, at such a young age, would possess such profound and perceptive thoughts.
If Bai Xiaosheng had known at the time that Chu Qinghe was so intelligent, he would naturally have been much more careful in his dealings with Chu Qinghe.
Ultimately, the problem stemmed from a misunderstanding of Chu Qinghe from the beginning. They underestimated Chu Qinghe's thoughts based solely on his age.
After successfully resolving his doubts, Bai Xiaosheng replied, "Since you, young friend Chu, have asked Lu Xiaofeng and Mu Daoren to bring me here, you may speak frankly about your thoughts."
Chu Qinghe smiled lightly and said, "It's not really a thought. I just happened to be bored and came across this stage that you set up, so I wanted to watch a play."
Hearing Chu Qinghe's words, Bai Xiaosheng glanced sideways and said, "Is that all?"
Chu Qinghe chuckled and said, "It's never wrong to be overly polite, and it'll prevent you from becoming part of the spectacle when it's time to watch the show."
Upon seeing this, Bai Xiaosheng's smile deepened even more. "Young Master Chu is right. It's always good to be polite."
After a brief pause, Chu Qinghe continued, "So, since I answered a question for you earlier, senior, in return, could you please tell me the exact date of the performance? It would be a pity if I missed it."
Bai Xiaosheng said, "The first day of the eighth month, at the end of Chen hour."
After taking in the time Bai Xiaosheng mentioned, Chu Qinghe nodded slightly and said, "I've remembered it."
After picking up the teacup on the table and taking a sip, Bai Xiaosheng slowly said, "In addition, there is another matter that young friend Chu may not yet be aware of."
When his gaze fell on Chu Qinghe, Bai Xiaosheng slowly said, "The Demon Master Pang Ban has successfully entered the early stage of the Celestial Realm."
Upon hearing this news, Qu Feiyan and Xiao Zhao, who were standing nearby, showed slight changes in their expressions.
"Pang Ban has actually reached the Celestial Realm?"
Upon learning this news from Bai Xiaosheng, Chu Qinghe raised an eyebrow.
"Interesting, they actually cured the poison?"
Chu Qinghe was well aware of the poison he had administered.
On that day, among the poisons used against Pang Ban, Chu Qinghe even used the Seven-Star Dragon Scale Begonia, which was to put it bluntly, a temporary concoction specifically designed to target Pang Ban.
Logically speaking, even a martial artist at the Celestial Realm wouldn't be able to actively force the poison out of Pang Ban's body after being poisoned.
Naturally, when Chu Qinghe learned from Bai Xiaosheng that Pang Ban's poison had not only been cured but he had also advanced to the early stage of the Celestial Realm, it piqued his interest.
Seeing Chu Qinghe's calm demeanor, Bai Xiaosheng's expression froze for a moment before he immediately returned to normal.
He then smiled and said, "This news is just the right way to repay the favor that young friend Chu did for treating the Divine Marquis."
However, upon hearing Bai Xiaosheng's words, Chu Qinghe chuckled softly to himself as his thoughts raced.
Then, under Bai Xiaosheng's gaze, Chu Qinghe gently shook his head.
"Perhaps, I may not be able to repay this favor, senior."
Seeing this, Bai Xiaosheng smiled and said, "If you can't repay it, then you can't repay it!"
After speaking, Bai Xiaosheng took another sip of tea and slowly placed the teacup on the table.
"It's getting late, and the matter has been resolved, so I won't bother you any longer."
As he spoke, Bai Xiaosheng slowly stood up.
Seeing this, Sun Baifa, who was standing next to him, also stood up.
Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe also slowly stood up and said with a smile, "I'm sorry to trouble you with this trip, senior."
Bai Xiaosheng waved his hand and said, "It is I who should thank young friend Chu."
Finally, after a slight pause, Bai Xiaosheng continued, "It's a pity that someone like young friend Chu, if he were in the martial world, would probably be a master chess player. But young friend prefers a quiet nature, which makes it difficult for others to witness his skills."
Chu Qinghe smiled and said, "The world of martial arts is too complicated and turbulent. I'm content to live a comfortable life in this small corner of the world. As for other things, I'll just watch the excitement when I'm curious."
Bai Xiaosheng nodded and said, "With young friend Chu's abilities, he certainly deserves this small plot of land."
As soon as the words were spoken, Chu Qinghe and Bai Xiaosheng exchanged a glance and both revealed knowing smiles.
Then, Chu Qinghe turned to Qu Feiyan and said, "Feiyan, see the two seniors out."
As Qu Feiyan stepped forward, Bai Xiaosheng nodded and smiled at Chu Qinghe again, then nodded slightly to Qu Feiyan before leaving with Sun Baifa.
(End of this chapter)
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