Chapter 87 Different...
Chapter 87 Different
What are you listening to? Gongzi Yu didn't care. It's nothing more than that... Hmm? He raised an eyebrow slightly, then looked at Ling Hao.
Ling Hao nodded, indicating that he was right. Yes, the two people who were just being affectionate downstairs had started fighting. Of course, that wasn't the main point. The main point was that another man had gone in, and the three of them were fighting.
Huh? Ling Hao was stunned, feeling that her expression was a bit off. This string of descriptions... it just felt like it shouldn't be written. She shook her head, clearing the jumbled thoughts from her mind, and then said, "Zhamuhe."
She didn't speak, only mouthing the meaning. Yes, the two people in the room below had provided Chu Liuxiang with a clue—a clue to the case of the deaths of Zhamuhe and the others. As expected of the male protagonist, even though he had moved from his original location and wasn't disguised, the inevitable still happened, and the clues still came knocking.
Although she and Gongzi Yu were almost certain that the Japanese man—Tianfeng Dalang—was the murderer of Zhamuhe and the others, it was hard to say whether there might be any accomplices involved. Yes, she was clearly referring to Nangong Ling. There were still some unclear matters at play, so they didn't intend to let Chu Liuxiang give up so easily.
He seemed to be enjoying himself, but he needed to be careful; a beautiful woman offering herself up might be hiding murderous intent. Ling Hao was still somewhat resentful about the awkward incident earlier. Of course, most importantly, Ling Hao still needed Chu Liuxiang's help to find that person, which was why she was following him.
Gongzi Yu understood Ling Hao's meaning, blinked, and looked at her with smiling eyes. The cautious and nervous Ah Hao was truly adorable.
Hmm? Ling Hao felt like the atmosphere was a little off? But she quickly forgot about it because she heard Chu Liuxiang's voice coming from below.
"Gentlemen, since you're here, why not show yourselves?" Chu Liuxiang said helplessly after dismissing the two men. He didn't know whether the two men on the roof were friend or foe, or what their intentions were, so he put on his clothes first.
Ahem, he hadn't actually taken off much; at least his undergarments were still on. But if he were to meet outsiders, he needed to be properly dressed. Knowing that the two people on the roof had heard everything from the beginning, Chu Liuxiang was actually a little embarrassed.
The next moment, Chu Liuxiang's expression turned cold and stern. Although he didn't know the identities or backgrounds of the two people on the roof, nor whether they were friends or foes, he knew how skilled they were in martial arts. He didn't know when they had appeared on the roof, nor whether they had been following him from the beginning. He only knew that if the two hadn't made noises inside the house earlier, revealing some of their presence, he truly wouldn't have known that two people were following him.
They'd been discovered! Ling Hao's eyes widened in shock. Realizing what had happened, she grabbed Gongzi Yu and ran. No way, she didn't want to see Chu Liuxiang; she wasn't that shameless.
Gongzi Yu, who was suddenly pulled up and started running, almost stumbled. Fortunately, he was skilled in martial arts and reacted quickly, otherwise he would have fallen off the roof.
They escaped? Chu Liuxiang heard a faint sound, immediately jumped out of the window, leaped onto the roof, and looked around. Unfortunately, he found no trace of them.
Ling Hao didn't run very far; she lay down on another rooftop two streets away from the inn. Since Chu Liuxiang wasn't chasing her, she didn't need to keep running. The two-street distance was just right; she could keep track of Chu Liuxiang without being discovered by him.
Yes, as expected of her, so clever!
Gongzi Yu, who had been following Ling Hao closely, couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, seeing how cautious she was, "Ah Hao, who exactly are you trying to find through Chu Liuxiang?"
“Find someone who might appear,” Ling Hao replied. She had initially worried that with the plot veering so far, that person might not even show up. But now it seemed the male lead's appeal to the plot was like a waterspout, drawing some water back even when things went astray.
Therefore, Linghao is now very confident that the person will appear, and since that's the case, she will definitely keep chasing after Chu Liuxiang.
Gongzi Yu added, "Actually, we can let Shici and the others find people; there's no need for them to follow Chu Liuxiang like this. I have quite a few people in the capital." Or, to put it another way, his people in the capital are actually shared with his elder sister.
That person is just too busy; he's the one who usually manages things. She only thinks of using these people when she needs them.
Ling Hao: "..."
Ling Hao: "???"
Ling Hao: "!!!"
"Right, why is she so fixated on Chu Liuxiang? Gongzi Yu's men are practically everywhere in the martial arts world, why doesn't she use his people to search for him?" At this moment, Ling Hao's mind went blank.
"Um... well, this is faster." Ling Hao nodded, indicating that what she said made sense. She firmly believed that this wasn't her fault; it must be the influence of the plot. That's right, that's exactly it.
In truth, Ling Hao felt a little guilty, a fact known only to himself. The plot had already gone completely off track; how could it possibly be affected by some so-called "plot power"? If it truly had an effect, then Wu Hua's identity wouldn't have ceased to exist.
Gongzi Yu smiled and said, "Ah Hao is very thoughtful. Can I know who that person is?"
"White Jade Demon." Upon hearing this, Ling Hao's face immediately darkened, and all other emotions were discarded.
Gongzi Yu, of course, knew who Bai Yumo was. "Shouldn't he have been killed by the previous leader of the Beggars' Sect?"
Bai Yumo was originally a disciple of the Beggars' Sect. More than ten years ago, he raped and murdered seventeen women in Tiger Hill. The previous sect leader, in a fit of rage, ordered him to be executed according to the sect's rules. After that, Bai Yumo disappeared without a trace, and everyone thought he had been killed.
Unexpectedly, he wasn't dead; he was still alive. Since he was presumed dead and of no use, Gongzi Yu hadn't bothered to investigate his whereabouts. If he had known he'd be useful today, he should have kept an eye on him.
Ling Hao asked, "Has anyone seen the corpse of the White Jade Demon?"
“No.” Gongzi Yu understood what Ling Hao meant. “Someone protected him.” He chuckled. “It seems that the Beggars’ Sect is truly a den of iniquity.” Once Nangong Ling is sent to the capital, he can use this as an excuse to clean up the Beggars’ Sect.
The Beggars' Sect, hailed as the largest gang in the martial arts world, boasts a large and diverse membership, but it is also excessively mixed. Because of this, no matter how capable the sect leader is, there will always be some scoundrels within the sect. The current leader, Hong Qigong, is doing a good job and managing his members well, but with people like Nangong Ling dragging his feet, he ultimately tarnishes the sect's reputation.
Gongzi Yu didn't care about whether the Beggars' Sect was being smeared or not; what he cared about was using this as an excuse to suppress the Beggars' Sect's growth. The Beggars' Sect had too many members; he had to keep them under control. This wasn't just his idea, but also the Emperor's.
These two siblings had long disliked the Beggars' Clan. If it weren't for Hong Qigong's previous good conduct and lack of mistakes, and his departure north to fight the enemy, they would have already made their move. Now that such a golden opportunity had presented itself, they certainly wouldn't let it slip by.
However, Gongzi Yu didn't mind going easy on her for Hong Qigong's sake. This wasn't because of Hong Qigong, but because of Ling Hao. He knew she was friends with Hong Qigong, and he was also mindful of his image in her eyes, which was why he wanted to go easy on her and avoid implicating anyone else.
Otherwise, he would have turned the Beggars' Sect upside down. However, he wouldn't let Linghao know this.
Hearing Gongzi Yu's words, Ling Hao nodded and said, "With more people, some scoundrels will inevitably appear." Originally, the Beggars' Sect was under Nangong Ling's control, so it was normal for scoundrels to appear within it. Although the current leader of the Beggars' Sect has become Hong Qigong, his focus is on the north, so it's understandable that things might go wrong in the south. Besides, more than ten years ago, when Bai Yumo was still around, Hong Qigong wasn't even the leader yet.
While understandable, this didn't stop Ling Hao from targeting Bai Yumo. Since she knew he was still alive, she would absolutely not let that disgusting creature continue to roam freely. Ling Hao gripped the Broken Snow sword tightly, her eyes narrowing slightly; it seemed as if the sword was about to be drawn.
Disgusting things should disappear from the world so that the world can be clear and bright.
Gongzi Yu, however, sensed that Ling Hao was still biased towards Hong Qigong. Thinking this, he brought up another matter, "How about I have my men search for people as well, and we keep an eye on Chu Liuxiang's side to prevent him from escaping? What do you think?"
It seems Ah Hao truly considers Hong Qigong a friend. In that case, he should be more lenient with him in the future. Gongzi Yu immediately abandoned the plans he had in mind.
“Okay.” Ling Hao nodded. “If we use both methods, we’ll definitely be able to find him.” If she can’t find him, she’ll go to Jiangnan and tie up Nangong Ling. She’s determined to find out Bai Yumo’s whereabouts from Nangong Ling.
She was unaware that Gongzi Yu had already had Nangong Ling brought to the capital in captivity. Soon, she would be able to see him.
"Shall we go get something to eat first, and then continue following Chu Liuxiang?" Gongzi Yu gestured for Ling Hao to look at the horizon, which was already beginning to turn white.
"Alright." Linghao rubbed her stomach. "I've been starving for ages." After all that commotion last night, her stomach was completely empty, and she felt like it was about to explode. She was starting to regret only eating a bowl of wontons at the wonton stall across from the gambling den last night.
If she ate two bowls, she definitely wouldn't be so hungry.
Seeing her touch her stomach, Gongzi Yu felt a little sorry for her. "I see there are breakfast stalls downstairs. Let's go and have some."
"good."
The two men tumbled down from the roof, startling the noodle shop owner who was cooking. However, being well-traveled Kyoto locals, they quickly recovered and asked, "Would you two like some noodles?"
On the other side, Chu Liuxiang, who always felt that those two would return and had been waiting, was left wondering:
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Author's Note: Chu Liuxiang: This isn't right, is it?
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