Chapter 154 - 110: A New Commission
The swordsman and saber-wielder’s faces changed simultaneously:
"You’re injured?"
"Damned brat... annoying young man."
Cheng Tieshan was extremely irritated:
"Where did that fist technique come from? It’s unbelievably powerful... that inner strength, it’s definitely not something a person of his age should have!
"He... he didn’t kill me today, he seems not to give up.
"He even said that when he arrives at Iron Blood Hall, he’ll come find me again?
"Does he really want to kill me?
"Is it because I arranged a match for him?
"This time, I’m afraid I’ll be doomed by the eldest lady."
The saber and sword duo exchanged a glance.
They both felt this matter shouldn’t have much to do with the eldest lady...
The eldest lady probably doesn’t even know you came here to be a matchmaker.
But they didn’t voice their thoughts.
The swordsman pondered before speaking:
"What about the Vice Hall Master... how should we explain the Celestial Secret Order matter once we return?"
"Explain?"
Cheng Tieshan didn’t hesitate:
"Explain what?
"If the Grand Hall Master has the skill, let him come here and deal with this brat himself.
"If that doesn’t work, let him go directly to Wen Fusheng...
"Both of these bastards, neither of them are easy to deal with.
"With them present, nobody can take the Celestial Secret Order!
"Alright, quit the nonsense, let’s go quickly; in case that brat comes around and decides to chase after us to kill me, none of us will be able to leave today."
The saber-wielder lowered his eyelids, maybe because they both used sabers, he strangely felt some affection for Chu Qing.
Moreover, during their earlier exchange, he was somewhat lenient towards Chu Qing.
He reckoned that this Third Young Master would never be so cruel.
But there was no more to say, he and the swordsman, supporting Cheng Tieshan on both sides, hurried away.
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...
Chu Qing didn’t know Cheng Tieshan’s thoughts.
After the morning’s incident, the group seemed to be overly watched.
Therefore, right after breakfast, they left the small town and headed towards Luochun Manor.
Only one thing was of concern to Bian City.
As they walked, he glanced at Hua Jinnian:
"You’re still following us?"
"Aren’t you heading to Luochun Manor?"
Hua Jinnian said matter-of-factly:
"Since our destination is the same, why shouldn’t I follow you?"
"Don’t tell me you’re harboring thoughts about my junior sister?"
Bian City squinted his eyes and said:
"Although your approach doesn’t seem harmful to my junior sister, it’s all full of schemes and calculations.
"Now that we’ve seen through it, you’ll never use that routine again.
"So I advise you not to waste your efforts."
"Brother Bian... although we haven’t formed deep friendships along this journey, we’ve been harmonious, right?
"In your eyes, am I really such an unbearable person?"
Hua Jinnian’s expression was slightly sorrowful, but all around him were people with hearts of stone, not buying into this.
Hence, he said helplessly:
"Previously, you tricked me in conversation, now I’m seen through inside and out, naturally knowing those tactics won’t work on you anymore.
"I now just want to go with you to Luochun Manor and see where this matter might turn."
Bian City pondered, then nodded:
"Alright, but I suggest you behave.
"See that? Mad Saber Third Young Master!
"If you dare act rashly, he can be quite inhumane."
Chu Qing raised an eyebrow and glanced at Bian City:
"Brother Bian?"
"Ahem, just a scare tactic."
Hua Jinnian helplessly waved the folding fan in his hand:
"Instead of worrying about what I might do,
"that person behind us, you really don’t care?"
Ever since they left that small town, they had noticed someone following them.
However, this person’s breath was rough, footsteps without pattern, clearly not knowing martial arts.
A common person following them was somewhat torturous, likely wouldn’t be able to keep up.
Yet surprisingly, this person was quite persistent.
Followed them for six or seven miles, even though panting heavily by now, still persevering.
But... overall, he seemed to have reached his limit.
...
...
Xu Mao indeed had reached his limit.
He felt his lungs were about to leap out of his chest.
Sweat was pouring out uncontrollably from his head and body.
His legs trembled, barely able to support his weight.
But he couldn’t give up... because he needed Chu Qing to help him with something.
Ever since he saw Chu Qing fighting with the Iron Blood Hall people in that small town today, he knew this was his opportunity.
He just couldn’t figure out Chu Qing’s personality, didn’t know what kind of person he was.
So he wanted to observe.
He originally thought Chu Qing and the others would stay in the small town for a while but didn’t expect them to leave immediately.
Fortunately, they didn’t use lightweight technique while traveling.
Their pace was a bit faster than normal, like a light run, but keeping up wasn’t impossible.
But... these people’s breaths were so long-lasting, walking so far without a break.
For Xu Mao, a common person, he already reached his limit.
"What to do... had I known, I should’ve begged him somehow, what if he agreed?
"Now, I... I’m completely exhausted.
"The only, only hope...
"No, I can’t give up!"
Xu Mao’s build was already quite bulky, and to persevere until now relied solely on willpower.
He forced himself to move forward, refusing to stop.
Yet, with one step forward, everything spun, and he collapsed with a plop onto the ground.
At that moment, all he felt was that this earth was incredibly comfortable.