Chapter 68 Zhaohua Temple
Shen Qingqiu's first reaction was that it must be Luo Binghe.
But after the visitor entered, he realized that he had been humiliated this time.
It was Liu Qingge who walked in.
Liu Qingge always liked to step over the door panels he kicked over and go straight into the room, so when did he learn to knock?!
"Straight men, you can come in!" Shen Qingqiu stepped aside to let him in, closed the door, and casually asked, "What brings Junior Brother Liu here so late at night? Where is Luo Binghe?"
Liu Qingge said with a straight face, "I don't know!"
His expression clearly showed that he would rather sleep on the roof than share a room with that little beast.
Shen Qingqiu was inwardly laughing so hard he almost fell over. Liu Qingge glared at him, reached into her robes, pulled something out, and tossed it to him. Shen Qingqiu caught it and saw that it was an old folding fan he had left at the bamboo hut on Qingjing Peak.
Shen Qingqiu couldn't help but unfold the cloth, a cool breeze blowing, instantly making her feel refreshed.
Folding fans are indeed the ultimate tool for showing off; they instantly boost your sophistication!
He was touched: "Junior brother... you actually remembered to bring this for me!"
Liu Qingge certainly didn't come here specifically to give him a folding fan. He picked up a stool, sat up straight, with only one arm resting on the table, and solemnly said, "I have something to tell you."
Infected by his emotions, Shen Qingqiu couldn't help but become serious and straighten his back.
Liu Qingge asked, "What exactly is going on between you and Luo Binghe?"
The Peak Master of Hundred Battles Peak certainly wasn't asking this question out of mere gossip. Shen Qingqiu pondered for a moment, then sincerely said, "I don't know what happened either. By the time I realized what was going on, it had turned out like this."
Liu Qingge asked, "Do you truly believe he has reformed?"
Shen Qingqiu said, "It's not that I've changed my ways, but rather that I seem to have misunderstood him all along."
Liu Qingge sneered: "Misunderstanding? He forced you to self-destruct, poisoned the Illusion Flower Palace, besieged the Azure Sky Mountain, burned down the Dome Hall, and injured the Sect Leader Senior Brother. All of that is a misunderstanding?"
Upon hearing the last sentence, Shen Qingqiu immediately pressed on, "Is Senior Brother Sect Leader alright? He seemed to be injured last time. Did Junior Brother Mu heal him? Was it really Luo Binghe who did it?"
Liu Qingge said angrily, "Who else could it be? You're trying to make excuses for him? How foolish!"
No. He wasn't trying to make excuses for Luo Binghe, but he genuinely couldn't be sure that Luo Binghe could injure Yue Qingyuan so easily.
It's worth noting that in "The Proud Immortal Demon Path," Luo Binghe and Yue Qingyuan clashed several times, but Luo Binghe never managed to gain the upper hand against the sect leader. It was only by utilizing the original Shen Qingqiu that he managed to bring about the sect leader's tragic death, pierced by countless arrows.
Speaking of which, whether in the original novel or this world, Yue Qingyuan has indeed treated "Shen Qingqiu" with extraordinary favor. While reading the book, he was already quite puzzled: why would such a good sect leader open his heart to a despicable scoundrel? Is there some undiscovered backstory behind this? Could it also be part of a plot hole being filled in?
He was deep in thought, but Liu Qingge thought he was ashamed after being scolded, so she softened her expression and tone: "None of my fellow disciples understand why you are so good to him."
...To be honest, Shen Qingqiu didn't think he was that good to Luo Binghe. Really!
Liu Qingge leaned forward slightly, the candlelight casting a warm glow on his snow-white face.
He asked tensely, "Or are all those rumors true?"
He was so naive and sweet to think that Liu would scoff at gossip!
Shen Qingqiu gripped his folding fan tightly and chuckled, "Junior Brother Liu actually believed these absurd rumors."
Liu Qingge sat up straight again: "I don't believe it. Yet you're wholeheartedly protecting that ingrate."
Shen Qingqiu said helplessly, "I wasn't protecting him. I just didn't want to misunderstand him anymore."
Liu Qingge said coldly, "I don't know anything about what's going on between you. Old habits die hard. Luo Binghe is no good person, so you'd better watch yourself."
After he finished speaking, he got up and left.
Shen Qingqiu knew, of course, that Luo Binghe was no good person, but he couldn't be certain that Luo Binghe was evil either, and he was still having a headache. Over there, Liu Qingge was about to leave when she passed by the small table, glanced at it, and as if she had spotted something extraordinary, she missed a step.
Shen Qingqiu looked up and saw that Liu Qingge hadn't left yet, sensing something was wrong: "What's wrong?"
Liu Qingge turned around stiffly, looking him up and down with a completely new and complicated gaze.
After a long pause, he shook his head before opening the door and going out. He seemed to trip over the threshold even as he walked those few steps.
What on earth happened?!
Shen Qingqiu covered his head and slept soundly all night.
The next morning, half asleep, he realized that someone had entered the room.
The person moved about quietly. Shen Qingqiu opened his eyes and was immediately stunned.
Of course, the only person who would be interested in sneaking into his room early in the morning is Luo Binghe.
However, Luo Binghe is very different.
He changed into a white outfit, and his black hair was neatly tied up with a light-colored hairband. He was busy running around the room with a relaxed and carefree expression.
This attire and appearance are exactly the same as Luo Binghe's before the Immortal Alliance Conference. The image of a standard, pure and innocent noble disciple (crossed out), a diligent and capable young wife (crossed out), is truly...
That's so deceptive!
Luo Binghe turned his head and saw him prop himself up on one arm, smiling as he said, "Master is awake? Breakfast is on the table."
Shen Qingqiu put one hand to her forehead, but her body reacted involuntarily. She took Luo Binghe's hand and got out of bed.
The strange thing is that this kind of morning service is the standard routine for Qingjing Peak every morning. Getting out of bed, putting on clothes, washing up, sitting at the table, eating—the whole process is naturally completed with Luo Binghe's attentive service.
If the scene were changed to Qingjingfeng Bamboo House, it would really give you a terrifying illusion of time going backwards!
Luo Binghe commented, "The breakfast at this inn is really awful. I'm sorry to have to trouble Master."
If the comparison is with Luo Binghe's craftsmanship, this assessment is far too polite.
Shen Qingqiu took a deep breath and asked, "Where is your martial uncle?"
Luo Binghe smiled and said, "I don't know."
When these two mentioned each other, their responses were always a simple and blunt "I don't know." Shen Qingqiu had figured out the trick; asking would be pointless.
Before she knew it, Luo Binghe went to make his bed again.
The mischievous devil made his bed! The scene was too beautiful for Shen Qingqiu to bear!
Suddenly, Luo Binghe's voice came: "However, since Master has told me to call Liu Qingge 'Shishu', it means that he still acknowledges me as a disciple of Qingjing Peak."
Isn't that obvious?
How many times have you called out "Master" to him?
Shen Qingqiu said, "When did I ever say you weren't my disciple?"
Luo Binghe said in a low voice, "I thought that Master had already tacitly agreed to expel me from the sect. I kept calling him Master, but I was actually afraid that it was just wishful thinking on my part."
...I can't stand it.
Shen Qingqiu covered her face.
Have some backbone, will you, Bing-ge?!
You're a top-tier pedigree man who coldly declared to his harem, "I have this many women, and there will only be more. Either tolerate them or get out."
Who is this innocent young man who serves tea and water, does laundry and folds blankets while shyly twisting his back before speaking?
ah?
Who has taken over your body?
Shen Qingqiu finally had another chance to discipline his disciple. He took a sip of tea: "It's good that you have this idea. Now that you know you are still a disciple of Qingjing Peak, you can't be so rude to your senior uncles and elder brothers in the future. Especially after returning to Cangqiong Mountain today, you should honestly apologize for what you did last time when you surrounded the mountain and smashed the hall."
An apology is certainly more than just a verbal one. The damaged public facilities must be compensated at their original price. This is the bare minimum of sincerity!
As Luo Binghe casually collected the breakfast plates, he said nonchalantly, "We don't need to go back to Cang Qiong Mountain today."
Shen Qingqiu: "What did you say?"
Luo Binghe said, "I say, if Master really wants to see you all... Uncles and Senior Uncles, there's no need to return to Cangqiong Mountain. We can change direction and go directly to Zhaohua Temple."
As he uttered the words "Zhaohua Temple," a system notification appeared: [The "Zhaohua Temple" quest has been officially released! Issued by: Luo Binghe. Please select whether to accept!]
The person who initiated the mission was actually Luo Binghe himself!
Shen Qingqiu narrowed his eyes: "How did you know?"
Luo Binghe said, "Won't Master find out when he gets there? While Liu... Uncle Liu hasn't returned yet."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Liu Qingge kicked the door open and came back in with a bang.
Without even glancing at Luo Binghe, he said to Shen Qingqiu, "Change course. We won't return to Cang Qiong Mountain today; we'll go to Zhaohua Temple."
Shen Qingqiu stood up: "Something happened?"
Liu Qingge said in a deep voice, "Something has happened. News came after midnight last night. Today, many sect leaders have been invited to Zhaohua Temple to discuss matters. Cangqiong Mountain Sect is included. The cultivation families of this city have just set off."
On the way to Zhaohua Temple, we passed through Jinlan City.
Several years have passed, and it's unknown what the once bustling commercial capital looks like now after the calamity it suffered. If he weren't in a hurry, Shen Qingqiu would definitely have flown over the thick clouds to take a look.
Not long after passing Jinlan City, you will reach Zhaohua Temple.
The magnificent temple sits majestically on the side of a verdant ancient mountain. Originally a tranquil and secluded temple, it is now bustling with activity, with groups of flying swords constantly entering and exiting the mountainside.
The three stopped at the foot of the grand hall's stone steps. Liu Qingge said to Shen Qingqiu, "Come with me to see our sect leader."
Just as Shen Qingqiu was about to nod, Luo Binghe followed. Given his special status, his appearance in this setting was rather sensitive. Shen Qingqiu said, "You should hide for a while and not let the leaders of the various factions point their fingers at you."
Luo Binghe said indifferently, "Point it out if you want. Of course I will follow my master."
This is another one who won't listen to advice. If we let him come along and he gets recognized, it will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble. Shen Qingqiu said, "Junior Brother Liu, you go first, I'll be right behind you."
Liu Qingge gave them a cold glare, then flew up the steps to meet up with the Cangqiong Mountain Sect.
With deliberate concealment, Luo Binghe could easily appear harmless, blending into the bustling crowd. Aside from his exceptionally handsome face, he would truly resemble a good disciple from an ordinary sect. As for Shen Qingqiu, aside from one less-than-honorable public appearance in Jinlan City, he'd been buried in obscurity for years, making the chances of him being recognized even slimmer…
Outside the hall and on the square, there were concentric circles of people. In the past, the most numerous and arrogant people would have been the disciples of the Illusion Flower Palace, but now that the Illusion Flower Palace has become a cult, they were naturally excluded and were not invited at all; not a single one was seen.
In the center of the main hall, several abbots of Zhaohua Temple were in charge of the overall situation. Master Wuchen was also standing among them. Shen Qingqiu looked closely and realized that his two lower legs were wooden prosthetics, which enabled him to stand and walk normally.
The Cangqiong Mountain Sect, led by Yue Qingyuan, sat to the side of the hall. Liu Qingge had just stood behind him when she leaned down and whispered a few words. Yue Qingyuan's expression shifted; he slightly raised his head and looked around. Beside Master Wuchen was Abbot Wuwang of Zhaohua Temple.
The old monk, with his white beard and eyebrows, clasped his hands together, and his deep, resonant voice echoed throughout the hall, sounding extremely loud.
"The old monk will ask directly."
"How many of you here had the same dream last night?"
Author's Note: Still using the draft box... I've been going crazy with exams these past few days TAT
I was out of my mind yesterday and forgot to thank the generous fans. Please forgive me!
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