Chapter 695.2: Arrogance
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Hearing his master’s remark, Han shizi frowned and said, "Master doesn’t mean to say the murderer is Xiao Liulang, do you?"
Qi Xuan swirled the teacup in his hand and smiled, "Other than him, I can't think of anyone else."
Han shizi shook his head, "With his martial skills, how could he possibly kill Nangong Li? Nangong Li may have lost an arm, but even so, Xiao Liulang is definitely not his match."
Qi Xuan said, "He defeated a few Shaolin monks who practice body refinement last time. I remember your polo matches prohibit the use of internal force."
Han shizi nodded, "That's right."
Qi Xuan continued with a smile, "He could defeat those body-tempered Shaolin monks without using internal force, how many people in Shengdu today can achieve that? Also, didn’t the autopsy report come out? Nangong Li wasn’t injured internally; he was killed by someone using a branch as a spear to pierce his heart. As far as I know, only the Xuanyuan Family’s spear technique can accomplish that."
Han shizi was shocked.
Qi Xuan looked at the young man on the carriage, "When I went to see my little junior sister, I had a brief encounter with this Xiao Liulang. Even though he only made one move, I can confirm that he was using the Xuanyuan Family's spear technique at that time!"
Han Shizi frowned deeply and said, "There are two points of suspicion: first, why would he want to kill Nangong Li? Second, how could he know the Xuanyuan Family’s spear technique?"
Qi Xuan took a sip of tea and replied, "I don’t know. This young man seems to have many secrets. Didn’t you say that the Han Family discovered Nangong Li had secretly visited the State of Zhao not long ago? Soon after he returned, several people from the State of Zhao arrived in Shengdu. Don’t you think there’s a connection?"
Han Shizi said, "My second uncle suspects that those people from the State of Zhao are top experts Nangong Li brought back, and their purpose is to target our Han Family. However, if Nangong Li was indeed killed by Xiao Liulang, as Master suggests, then Xiao Liulang and the Nangong Family are not on the same side."
Qi Xuan smiled, "Relationships between people aren't limited to friendship; they can also be antagonistic. Perhaps Nangong Li offended someone in the State of Zhao."
Han Shizi pondered for a moment and said seriously, "If Xiao Liulang is really that formidable, then the Han Family might consider setting aside past grievances and think about recruiting him."
Qi Xuan casually put down his teacup, picked up a crab roe pastry from the plate, and said while admiring its delicate and appetizing appearance, "I'm afraid you won't be able to win him over."
Han Shizi asked in confusion, "Why does Master say that?"
Qi Xuan gestured with his eyes, saying, "Do you remember when you were bundled into a sack on the street? That was the work of that young man."
Han Shizi was shocked, "How could it be... him?"
Qi Xuan explained, "I found half of a broken Tanghua needle in the wall crevice at the scene where you were attacked. It’s a concealed weapon that my junior sister uses most frequently. It couldn’t have been her attacking you. My junior sister is over thirty and her figure is quite different from that of a young man."
Han Shizi recalled, "The one who ambushed me that day was indeed a male youth."
Qi Xuan sighed, "This kid is really something——he knows the Xuanyuan Family's spear techniques and has also learned our Tang Sect’s hidden weapons."
Han shizi's expression turned complicated, "Daring to offend two major clans at once is indeed no small feat."
Qi Xuan looked at the now-clearing street, his smile gradually fading as he said sternly, "Offend? No, he simply doesn't take the Ten Great Clans seriously at all."
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The weather was sweltering, and after being stuck for fifteen minutes, the carriage finally began to move slowly.
The first half of the journey was heavily congested, but as they neared the Imperial Advisor's Hall, the way became clear.
As It turned out, most of the people who were lining up to see the Imperial Advisor had been persuaded to leave by the disciples of the Imperial Advisor's Hall, leaving only a dozen or so who were still reluctant to go.
Gu Jiao's carriage stopped across from the Imperial Advisor's Hall.
She jumped down from the carriage, took the Chess Saint’s token, and walked towards the main entrance of the Imperial Advisor's Hall.
A disciple of the Imperial Advisor's Hall was trying to persuade the dozen or so stubborn citizens, "Lord Imperial Advisor will only see three guests today. He has already seen two. If you have an invitation, please take it out; if not, please return. You can come back to the Imperial Advisor's Hall later when you have an invitation."
Hmm, so an invitation is needed.
Gu Jiao stroked her chin.
The disciple of the Imperial Advisor's Hall had never seen Gu Jiao before but still politely asked, "Young Master, do you have an invitation?"
"I don't have an invitation, but I have this." Gu Jiao handed the Chess Saint’s token to the disciple of the Imperial Advisor's Hall.
The disciple took a look at it and was astonished, "Young Master, please come inside."
Someone nearby was not happy, "Hey! Why is he allowed in?"
"Yeah! He doesn't have an invitation either! We've been waiting for so long; if anyone should go in, it should be us!"
The disciple of the Imperial Advisor's Hall explained, "This Young Master is carrying the token of the Chess Saint of the Six States, Old Master Meng. Old Master Meng is a distinguished guest of the Imperial Advisor's Hall, and those recommended by him can directly enter the Hall. That's it for today's three spots; everyone, please leave."
"What a waste of time waiting!"
"Exactly! I wouldn't have come if I knew!"
"He looks so poor, who knows if his token is even real?"
The disciple of the Imperial Advisor's Hall shook his head helplessly and, as if worried that Gu Jiao might take it to heart, said, "Young Master, don't mind them. Without an invitation from the Imperial Advisor's Hall, they wouldn't have been able to get in anyway, so it's not your fault."
Gu Jiao replied, "Oh, I'm fine."
The young man was quite considerate.
"Young Master, please follow me." The disciple of the Imperial Advisor's Hall led Gu Jiao inside.
Just as the two of them turned to walk in, a carriage suddenly arrived. As soon as it stopped, a young lady in white jumped down, lifting the hem of her dress.
It was clear she was in a hurry.
"Please wait."
She called out to the disciple of the Imperial Advisor's Hall.
Gu Jiao, recognizing the familiar voice, turned her head along with the disciple.
"It's you?"
The other party was stunned to see Gu Jiao, "What are you doing here?"
Gu Jiao looked at the hastily arriving Mu Ruxin and asked, "Why can't I be here?"
Mu Ruxin glanced up at the towering, solemn plaque overhead, frowning slightly, "This is the Imperial Advisor's Hall. It's not a place you should be."
The disciple of the Imperial Advisor's Hall asked, "Young miss, what business do you have here?"
Mu Ruxin's attitude towards the disciple of the Imperial Advisor's Hall was much more polite. She said courteously, "I’m here to see the Imperial Advisor. I have an invitation."
With that, she took out a golden invitation from her wide sleeve.
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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.
After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"
Shi Dai responded, “You’re really amazing! I applaud you until I spin like a spiral and fly around the moon three hundred times! And also——you have dimples when you smile!"
Jiang Baiyan: ...?
—
After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"
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Jiang Baiyan: ...?
—
Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don't abandon me, alri—”
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Jiang Baiyan: ...?
He hasn't finished his lines yet though…