After nodding and smiling at the two, Chu Qinghe raised his hand and said, "How have you two seniors been? Please have a seat."
After Bai Xiaosheng and Sun Baifa sat down, Xiao Zhao and Lin Shiyin, who had entered the kitchen earlier, placed tea in front of them.
"Thank you for your help, ladies."
Both Bai Xiaosheng and Sun Baifa responded to the two women who offered them tea.
In the past, both Xiao Zhao and Lin Shiyin would have felt a bit awkward facing people like Bai Xiaosheng and Sun Baifa.
However, as the two women spent more time in Chu Qinghe's courtyard, their mindset unconsciously began to change.
When faced with Bai Xiaosheng and Sun Baifa's thanks, the two women were not greatly moved. They responded politely and then stood aside.
After turning his gaze away from Xiao Zhao and Lin Shiyin, Bai Xiaosheng turned to Chu Qinghe and said, "Some things happened in between, so I was a little late for the appointment. I hope my young friend Chu will not be offended."
Chu Qinghe smiled and said nonchalantly, "Senior is overthinking it. After all, you are very busy, unlike me who lives a carefree life and inevitably has less freedom."
Bai Xiaosheng shook his head and said, "It's good to be confused in life! It's more carefree to sit back and watch the world go by, like my young friend Chu."
The moment Chu Qinghe and Bai Xiaosheng spoke, Sun Baifa and even Yaoyue and the others beside Chu Qinghe fell silent, showing no intention of interrupting.
Through Bai Xiaosheng, Sun Baifa learned about the deep thoughts behind Chu Qinghe's intentions.
Through Chu Qinghe's narration, Yaoyue and the others also learned about Bai Xiaosheng's cunning and shrewdness.
In the eyes of Yaoyue, Sun Baifa, and others, Chu Qinghe and Bai Xiaosheng in the courtyard now far surpass them in terms of strategy and shrewdness.
Faced with such a person, Yaoyue, Shuimu Yinji, and Sun Baifa would naturally not be foolish enough to speak up.
Therefore, at this moment, although there were quite a few people in the courtyard, only Chu Qinghe and Bai Xiaosheng spoke.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Bai Xiaosheng paused for a moment before continuing, "When I first met you, young friend, I thought you were an extraordinary person, far beyond the reach of ordinary people. But I never imagined that I had underestimated you."
"Even though he is in Yushui City, he can clearly understand the affairs of the world, and even the things that I have arranged. This kind of intellect is truly amazing."
Understanding the true meaning behind Bai Xiaosheng's words, Chu Qinghe said gently, "Senior, you flatter me. It was just a coincidence."
In response to Chu Qinghe's words, Bai Xiaosheng chuckled and said, "Young friend Chu is still being so formal."
Chu Qinghe said in a slightly casual tone, "There's no other way. Senior is now a person who can stir up trouble. If we don't stand on ceremony, we might get involved with him at some point. Only by clarifying the relationships can we see things more clearly."
After thinking for a moment, Bai Xiaosheng nodded and said, "What you say is quite true, young friend. Relationships have always been the most influential factor in judging things. If it weren't for my senior brother, I probably wouldn't have taken the initiative to come to you and let you know my other identity."
Those who strategize must not make rash decisions; otherwise, a single wrong move could lead to total defeat.
Naturally, in Bai Xiaosheng's eyes, Chu Qinghe's attempt to deduce his identity as the leader of the Azure Dragon Society was not without basis.
In Bai Xiaosheng's view, the most likely explanation is undoubtedly the process of him taking the initiative to contact Chu Qinghe several times.
After a slight pause, Bai Xiaosheng changed the subject, saying, "However, I have been puzzled for a long time. How did you figure out these things, young friend?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Qinghe laughed and said, "It's just that you're too close to the situation to see clearly!"
Bai Xiaosheng chuckled and said, "I understand what young friend Chu means, but I am curious about how young friend Chu found out."
Meeting Bai Xiaosheng's gaze, Chu Qinghe smiled and said, "Or perhaps, both are true!"
Bai Xiaosheng's eyes flickered slightly: "Oh? Both kinds?"
After a pause, Chu Qinghe continued, "After all, in the Ming Dynasty, the various top forces may seem stable, but no one can guarantee that there are no spies from other forces or even the imperial court within their own sect. If they wanted to secretly devise a plan that could simultaneously encompass the Southern Shaolin, Wudang, and the imperial court, the possibility of it not being leaked would be too small. Even top forces like Wudang, Yihua Palace, and the Southern Shaolin, which have existed for hundreds of years, would not dare to take the risk."
"The prerequisite for daring to devise such a plan is that no word of it can be leaked before it is executed. Top powers in the open would not dare to do so, but top powers operating in the shadows can certainly plan it."
"The senior's identity naturally became clear as well."
Bai Xiaosheng, his smile undiminished, asked, "And what about the second one?"
Chu Qinghe smiled warmly and said, "Senior, the purpose of this plan is so clear, targeting both the Southern Shaolin Temple and the imperial court. With such a clear objective, apart from the Azure Dragon Society, no other top power would, and would not, extend their thinking in the direction of the imperial court, would they?"
"With the deliberate management of the imperial court and the development over the past few hundred years, the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty has become relatively stable. For the time being, martial artists can only pursue the martial arts world."
"Even for forces like Southern Shaolin, Yihua Palace, and even Shenjian Villa, unless they can unify the martial arts world or there is a special necessity, they will not set their sights on the imperial court."
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