#508 - Difficult to identify
Half an incense stick later.
The verdant bamboo forest was lush and vibrant, the air filled with a light, refreshing fragrance.
Outside the bamboo house, a man in a white Confucian robe stood guard at the door, his expression a mix of worry and barely concealed surprise.
Inside the bamboo house, Qin Zhengqiu stared intently at the woman with hair cascading down her back, and after a long while, he finally asked in a deep voice:
"Who are you?"
“. . . ”
“I am Wei Changtian’s . . . ”
The woman hesitated mid-sentence, not finishing the statement.
Her expression gradually turned melancholic, before returning to composure after a moment.
She met Qin Zhengqiu’s gaze without a hint of fear, and then softly replied:
“Senior Qin.”
“My name is Xu Sui Sui.”
“. . . ”
Just as Wei Changtian had guessed.
If there was anyone in this world who knew Qin Zhengqiu’s whereabouts, it would undoubtedly be Xu Sui Sui.
However, although Wei Changtian had realized this, he probably could not have predicted that Xu Sui Sui would actually come looking for Qin Zhengqiu.
So . . . what did Xu Sui Sui want to do?
Was it simply to meet the number one expert in the world?
That was of course impossible.
She must have her own purpose for coming this time.
And as for whether this purpose was good or bad for Wei Changtian . . .
“Xu Sui Sui?”
His expression turned grim, his eyes like knives.
Qin Zhengqiu narrowed his eyes and sized up Xu Sui Sui, immediately noticing that there was no internal energy fluctuation around her.
Without pressing about Xu Sui Sui’s relationship with Wei Changtian, Qin Zhengqiu asked in a somber tone: “And how did you find out that I live here?”
“Senior Qin, I know more than just that.”
Smiling, Xu Sui Sui did not immediately answer Qin Zhengqiu’s question, even going on to say a few more words that greatly shocked him.
“I also know the secrets about the First Realm and the Moon Picking Sword Technique, and I even know that you are currently suffering from inner demons.”
“Furthermore, I even know what you plan to do next.”
“You want to kill Wei Changtian, both to seize his True Dragon Forehead Scale and to clear the last obstacle on your path to immortality.”
“Am I right?”
“. . . ”
“Hoo!”
The robes billowed, and a gust of wind suddenly swept through the bamboo house.
The moment Xu Sui Sui finished speaking, Qin Zhengqiu’s eyes widened, his expression instantly turning ferocious.
However, within his twisted features, there seemed to be a hint of fear hidden.
“Who exactly are you?”
The hoarse voice echoed around them with the gust of wind, filled with murderous intent.
“Speak, or I will kill you right now!”
“. . . ”
“Cough! Cough cough!”
“Qin, Senior Qin . . . ”
Xu Sui Sui’s figure was unsteady in the wind.
She staggered, grabbing the corner of a nearby table, struggling to raise her head, the hairpin in her hair falling to the ground with a “clink.”
Ignoring the fluttering hair behind her, Xu Sui Sui stared intently at Qin Zhengqiu’s terrifying expression, her gaze unwavering and unafraid.
“You, you won’t get the True Dragon Forehead Scale . . . ”
“Be, because Wei Changtian has already used it to break through to the Third Rank . . . ”
“B, but I can help you . . . ”
“I, I can not only give you the forehead scale, but also help, cough, help you suppress the inner demons . . . ”
“Qin, Senior Qin . . . ”
“No, now, in this world, only I can help you . . . ”
“. . . ”
Due to the constant impact of the wind, Xu Sui Sui spoke these fragmented words with great difficulty.
But the more Qin Zhengqiu listened, the more shocked he became.
Xu Sui Sui’s appearance was probably the most incomprehensible thing he had ever experienced in his life.
The shock she caused him with just a few words was several times stronger than when he had seen Wei Changtian complete the three hundred steps of the Path to Heaven!
If the secrets of the Moon Picking Sword and the True Dragon Forehead Scale could have been told to this woman by Wei Changtian,
Then what about the matter of the inner demons? What about his hiding place?
And even his plan to “kill” Wei Changtian . . .
How could a mere mortal woman know all of this?
In an instant, Qin Zhengqiu felt a chill run down his spine, and he even took a step back subconsciously.
He stared at Xu Sui Sui with wide eyes, his expression changing several times.
At this moment, two choices were before him.
He could either ignore everything and kill this woman who seemed to know all his secrets first.
Or he could choose to believe her, at least to hear what she wanted from him . . .
“What is your relationship with Changtian?”
Taking a deep breath, Qin Zhengqiu suddenly asked a question he should have asked long ago.
“. . . ”
Xu Sui Sui was stunned for a moment, her long hair swaying, obscuring her eyes for a moment.
“We are friends.”
On the other side, Guanghan County.
By the time the carriage stopped in front of the Floating Cloud Inn, it was already dusk.
The sky was filled with rosy clouds like dyed silk, and amidst the innkeeper’s smile that was more like a cry, Wei Changtian walked back to the previous room.
Little Xu was sitting at the table looking at the ledger. Seeing him come in, she closed the ledger, got up, and poured him a cup of tea.
“Is everything settled?”
Putting the teacup in front of Wei Changtian, Xu Qingwan said softly: “Just now, Sister Lu also sent a message asking when we will return.”
“It’s going to be tough for the next two days.”
Shaking his head, Wei Changtian looked a little helpless: “This matter is a bit troublesome, and we may have to stay in Guanghan for a few more days.”
“Yeah, it’s okay.”
Xu Qingwan sat down next to him and said gently: “You just take care of your business, I’ll wait for you, and then we’ll go back together.”
“Hahaha, aren’t you worried about Yingfengsheng’s business?”
Wei Changtian joked: “Aren’t you going to earn a lot less money waiting for me here?”
“Not much less.”
Little Xu shook her head seriously: “Yingfengsheng has Madam Wei and Sister Lu looking after it, it’s the same without me.”
“Is that so?”
Wei Changtian stretched and relaxed a lot.
Although the Kui Dragon matter was very thorny, he didn’t want Xu Qingwan to worry about it too, so he pretended to be relaxed and asked:
“What do you want to eat tonight?”
“It is said that there is a good fish restaurant in the city, why don’t we go and try it?”
“Okay.”
Smiling and nodding, Xu Qingwan quickly packed the small bundle she carried with her everywhere, and then followed Wei Changtian out to a restaurant in the west of the city.
Since getting married, the two of them had rarely had a “date” again.
Therefore, even if Little Xu didn’t say anything, Wei Changtian could see that she was actually very happy.
“. . . ”
“Two guests, the dishes are all here, enjoy your meal!”
“Just tell me if you need anything!”
A stone fish caught this morning, a few side dishes, and a pot of good wine.
The two sat facing each other in the private room, chatting about trivial matters between husband and wife while eating.
The noise outside was lively and steaming, and the atmosphere in the room was harmonious and warm.
Little Xu was happy, so she drank some more wine. Although she wouldn’t get drunk, a flush rose on her cheeks.
Looking at this scene, Wei Changtian suddenly thought of the time when Xu Sui Sui had performed “Dragon Absorbing Water” when she was drunk . . .
“By the way, Changtian.”
Perhaps it was telepathy, or perhaps it was just a coincidence.
Just as Wei Changtian’s mind was full of the image of Xu Sui Sui swirling the wine pot, Xu Qingwan asked with some doubts:
“Where did Miss Xu go? Why didn’t I see her this time?”
“She . . . ”
Wei Changtian was stunned, and drank a glass of wine: “She left.”
“Left? Did she go back to Daqian?”
“I don’t know.”
Shaking his head, Wei Changtian replied truthfully: “Maybe.”
“Ah?”
Little Xu was very surprised when she heard this: “How can you be such an older brother, why didn’t you even ask her?”
Older brother?
Reminded by Xu Qingwan, Wei Changtian realized that there was still a layer of “brother-sister” relationship between him and Xu Sui Sui.
“What’s the point of asking?”
He smiled and put a piece of fish into Xu Qingwan’s bowl, saying something that sounded a little inexplicable to Little Xu in a calm tone.
“Anyway, even if she tells me, I don’t know if it’s true or false.”
“Okay, let’s not worry about her.”
“Eat the fish quickly.”
