Chapter 46: Returning to the Underworld
Inside the Misty Rain Manor, Ling Beixiao was seriously injured and bedridden, while Ling Xueyan was feeding him medicine.
Ling Beixiao asked softly, "Xueyan, have those two been caught?"
Ling Xueyan: "No, their martial arts skills are too high, we can't stop them, and Ouyang Longyuan hasn't made any moves either."
Ling Beixiao chuckled, "Ouyang Longyuan has been lying low in the martial world for many years, faking his death. This shows how cunning he is. He is wary of my 'Floating Rain' technique. He won't act rashly until he sees me seriously injured."
Ling Xueyan: "Father, what should we do next?"
Ling Beixiao: "Ouyang Longyuan instigated the conflict between the martial arts world and Xiyu Manor to profit from it. He wanted you to join him so he could launch a counterattack and wipe you out in one fell swoop. But unexpectedly, everyone in the manor is also dissatisfied with me. Since that's the case, I'll do as they wish!"
Hearing this, Ling Xueyan seemed to understand Ling Beixiao's thoughts and said, "Father, do you mean you should also fake your death once?!"
Ling Beixiao sighed, "Only in this way can we ensure the safety of the manor and keep myself out of trouble. But with three days approaching, how can we give an explanation to the martial arts world if we haven't caught a scapegoat?"
Ling Xueyan: "Father, don't worry about that. Those martial arts figures left yesterday after seeing that you were seriously injured. If you continue this act, they will probably stop bothering the manor."
After drinking the medicine, Ling Beixiao said, "That's good. One act, and it's all over."
Seeing that he was no longer worried, Ling Xueyan asked softly, "Father, I don't understand why your 'Drizzling Rain' was broken by that woman?"
Ling Beixiao pondered and said, "Yes, this also puzzles me greatly. How could she possess such a vast amount of true energy within her body? There are truly amazing people in this world!"
Ling Xueyan asked again, "Father, is the 'Floating Rain' technique really only composed of two killing moves: Shattering Hand and Empty Force Slash?"
Ling Beixiao nodded: "I only learned one move, and I've never been defeated in over a decade. I never imagined that this defeat would be so devastating. I myself didn't expect it, and Ouyang Longyuan certainly won't believe it so easily."
Ling Xueyan said worriedly, "Father, Ouyang Longyuan is too wary of you. If you fake your death, he will definitely see your body. How can you deceive him?"
At this moment, Ling Qichen rushed in from outside.
Ling Qichen shouted loudly, "Father!"
Ling Beixiao feigned serious injury and asked in a weak voice, "Is something the matter?"
Ling Qichen: "This afternoon, the two sect leaders, Zhu Xiaoyuan and Fang Changjin, were murdered in Heba Town. They were wearing night clothes when they died."
Upon hearing this, Ling Beixiao glanced at Ling Xueyan and said calmly, "I understand. You can go now. I have something to tell your little sister."
Ling Qichen: "Okay." Seeing that he was badly injured, Ling Qichen was still very worried. However, seeing that Ling Beixiao was cold and sarcastic towards him, he did not ask any more questions.
Ling Xueyan felt a surge of resentment upon hearing this. She was the one who had orchestrated this, sending Zhu Xiaoyuan and the other man to hunt down Chunxiang. Now that they were dead, Chunxiang was surely safe and sound. Even her manipulation of Shi Jianfeng and Nie Han was for her own selfish purposes, something she wouldn't tell Ling Beixiao.
After thinking for a moment, Ling Xueyan said, "Father, since the two of them are dead, we can pin the blame for the incident at the Inn at night on them!"
Ling Beixiao: "You can handle these matters yourself. But remember, never put yourself in danger."
Ling Xueyan: "I know, thank you for your concern, Father."
Ling Beixiao continued, "Qichen must not know about my faked death. As for your question just now, don't worry, I am confident that I can deceive Ouyang Fanhuang."
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At the Shanhe Inn in Heba Town, Xie Yunfeng was no longer in serious condition, so the group set off back to Longyang City, chatting and laughing along the way.
Xie Yunfeng said loudly, "Junior Sister, I heard from Junior Brother that you already have someone you love. I want to know, who exactly is this Brother Xiaoyao, that he has won our Junior Sister's favor!"
Murong Hanchan smiled and said, "He is very ordinary, but when I saw him, I had an indescribable feeling. Perhaps that is why I like him!"
Xie Yunfeng laughed and said, "Is that so? In any case, I hope to have the chance to meet this Brother Xiaoyao."
Chunxiang chimed in, "Thank you, Brother Xie. Perhaps we've already met!"
Xie Yunfeng asked in confusion, "Oh, what do you mean?"
Chunxiang: "Do you remember when we first entered Longyang City? We were stopped by the guards, but a young man on a white horse came and let us into the city. The guards called him the Carefree Young Master."
Upon hearing this, Yi Mingzhao laughed and said, "Miss Chunxiang, you must be talking about Brother Xiaoyao. That little white horse was given to him by Pingchuan, and later he gave it to my little sister. Apart from the three of them, no one else can ride it, right, Pingchuan?" After speaking, he turned to Ma Pingchuan.
Ma Pingchuan laughed loudly, "That's right! I reckon that little white horse doesn't even recognize me anymore!"
Xie Yunfeng joked, "What a coincidence! When I entered Longyang City, the first person I saw was him. He should have called me 'Senior Brother'!"
Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this. Although Murong Hanchan's face was slightly flushed, she still said boldly, "Senior Brother, when did you become like Second Senior Brother, always making fun of me?"
Xie Yunfeng laughed and said, "Junior Sister, to be honest, I think Brother Xiaoyao is a good person. He looks dignified and handsome, and he and you are a perfect match."
Murong Hanchan gently scolded, "Senior Brother!"
Chunxiang smiled and said, "Miss Murong, I also think that Young Master Xiaoyao is a good person. He is handsome, virtuous and kind, and is a rare man in the world."
Hearing this, Murong Hanchan, not wanting to be outdone by the group, retorted, "Sister-in-law! You still call me Miss Murong, shouldn't you call me Junior Sister?"
Upon hearing this, Yin Xiaosheng laughed heartily, "Hahaha... Junior Sister, you're right! You should call me Sister-in-law!"
Chunxiang's face immediately turned red, and she was speechless for a moment.
Hearing this, Qiu Xia also added fuel to the fire, smiling and saying, "Junior Sister, you're right, that's how I should call you, Senior Sister!"
Chunxiang said softly and coquettishly, "Qiuxia!"
Murong Hanchan laughed again, "You're right, but you shouldn't call me Junior Sister. You should call me Sister."
Qiu Xia looked puzzled and asked with a smile, "Why is that!?"
Murong Hanchan declared boldly, "Because Brother Ma and Brother Xiaoyao are good brothers!"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Xia blushed instantly and lowered her head, saying coquettishly, "Miss Murong, how could you say that!"
Murong Hanchan laughed and said, "Am I wrong? Does Brother Ma not acknowledge Brother Xiaoyao as his brother?!"
Ma Pingchuan laughed and said, "Of course not. Xiaoyao and I are good brothers. I'll call you 'sister' myself, okay? Sister Murong!"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Xia's face turned even redder, and she said coquettishly, "Brother Ma, you... I'm not talking to you anymore!" Before she could finish speaking, she glanced at Ma Pingchuan, then spurred her horse and galloped away.
Seeing this, Ma Pingchuan hurriedly spurred his horse and gave chase, shouting loudly, "Qiuxia! Qiuxia! Wait for me!..."
The crowd burst into laughter again, and Yi Mingzhao said with a smile, "Miss Murong is truly eloquent; the words of several people cannot compare to your two sentences of admonition."
Murong Hanchan smiled and said, "Young Master Yi, I love listening to you talk the most, unlike my senior brother and the others, who always like to tease me!"
Yin Xiaosheng laughed and said, "Junior Sister, I'm very saddened by what you're saying."
Murong Hanchan glanced at him and said, "I'd be happy if I could break your heart!"
Yin Xiaosheng: "..."
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