Chapter 151: Flower Shadow
Chapter 151: Flower Shadow
It was hard to imagine that Xu Hongyu, a noble and aloof woman, would learn the intimate acts depicted in the Spring Palace Manual and awkwardly attend to a man. Her innocent and pure gaze, tinged with curiosity, seemed to wonder how Chen Mu felt. This stark contrast, even for Chen Mu, was a rare occurrence, stirring his heart with a sudden flutter.
After a while, Chen Mu poured a cup of tea for Xu Hongyu.
Xu Hongyu took a sip from the teacup and, with great curiosity, looked at Chen Mu, asking, "What does it feel like? Why do men always like it?"
Chen Mu scratched his head, finding the question genuinely challenging to answer. "Well, once you master the Water Hexagram Intention and restore your body to its normal state, you'll probably understand."
Just as Chen Mu was pondering if there was a way to help Xu Hongyu grasp the Water Hexagram Intention faster, a figure suddenly rushed into the courtyard from outside.
"Miss, Young Master, something has happened!"
Xiao He hurried in, saying, "Yue'er and Yu Ru have been detained by a group of people. The escorts who went in to find them haven't returned either."
Upon hearing this, Xu Hongyu was momentarily stunned and stood up, asking, "When did this happen?"
"Not long ago," Xiao He replied, glancing at Chen Mu. She whispered, "I suspect it might be related to the Four Great Sects."
Xu Hongyu frowned slightly, wondering, "How could Yue'er and Yu Ru be involved with the Four Sects?"
Just as she was about to ask more questions, Chen Mu gently patted her shoulder, saying, "Don't worry. It's just a matter concerning the two maids. How serious could it be? I'll go and check the situation, while you stay here."
At that moment, Xiao He's delicate nose twitched twice, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. However, she didn't have time to ponder it and quickly said, "One of the escorts has returned and is outside."
"Hmm," Chen Mu acknowledged calmly, putting on his Inspectorate Director's uniform before stepping out of the courtyard.
Chen Mu knew Chen Yue's personality very well. Although she was more lively and mischievous now compared to her childhood, she still had a good sense of discretion and wouldn't cause trouble. As for Yu Ru, she was naturally timid and easily bullied.
It was highly unlikely that any incident would involve Chen Yue and Yu Ru.
Therefore, Chen Mu inferred that the matter must be related either to the Yu Family or himself.
Until now, he hadn't had much direct interaction with the Four Great Sects, except for the assassination attempt at Blood Veil Tower and the previous capture of Yan Wan Si, where he had encountered disciples from the Harmony Sect. However, as he organized the Inspectorate's intelligence daily, he was well-informed about the sects' activities.
"Director Chen," the escort outside greeted Chen Mu with a bow and led the way.
They soon left the Yu Family residence and navigated through various alleys and streets, reaching the rear of the main street in the inner city. Here, a spacious courtyard, originally belonging to a small family affiliated with the Xie Family, now had new owners.
From a distance, Chen Mu saw the towering green stone walls and the courtyard behind them. Although he now knew the identity of the occupants, he remained calm and thoughtful, walking straight to the courtyard entrance.
He pushed open the gate, which was unlocked, revealing an empty and quiet courtyard inside.
"Wait here," Chen Mu waved to the Yu Family escort and nodded slightly to the Inspectorate officer following at a distance. Then, he stepped into the courtyard.
Walking to the center of the courtyard, Chen Mu surveyed his surroundings with a calm expression, saying, "I'm here. There's no need to hide."
From the silent courtyard, a burst of silvery laughter echoed.
"Haha!"
"We're not hiding. It's you, Director Chen, who's trespassing without warning."
"Yes, yes!"
Along with the laughter, a group of charming girls emerged. Some curiously sized Chen Mu up and down, while others exuded a flirtatious demeanor, filling the entire courtyard with a seductive atmosphere.
Their identities were clear.
Harmony Sect! As the Inspectorate Director, Chen Mu was well-informed about the Four Great Sects' activities in Yu City, including this particular area. The Harmony Sect had used cunning tactics to seize this courtyard from a small family, making it one of their bases in the city.
Compared to the Flower Street district, this courtyard was the Harmony Sect's true core in Yu City. While Flower Street was their 'workplace,' this courtyard was where they recruited disciples, trained, and expanded their influence.
Although the Harmony Sect was a demonic sect, Chen Mu had been relatively tolerant of them.
One reason for his tolerance was that the Harmony Sect acted with more restraint than the other three sects. They rarely killed and only took a small amount of essence and energy from people on Flower Street. Even ordinary individuals would recover after a month of rest. As for their infiltration of small families, using allure and temptation to obtain their wealth... in peaceful times, such actions would be considered demonic. But in these turbulent times, their methods were milder than those of small families who extorted the common people and bullied the weak.
However, the main reason Chen Mu had some tolerance for the Harmony Sect was their treatment of young girls in Yu Province. They would take in any girl who had lost her family and had nowhere to go, regardless of her age. Although their ultimate goal was to expand their sect's influence, they provided a haven for orphans who might otherwise freeze to death in the harsh winters.
Nevertheless, this tolerance had its limits.
If the Harmony Sect dared to target those close to Chen Mu, his attitude would change accordingly, and his future actions toward this sect would depend on their behavior.
"As the Inspectorate Director, I have the authority to investigate any matter. There's no trespassing here," Chen Mu stated calmly.
Despite the alluring surroundings, he remained unaffected, addressing the girls, "Stop this act. Where are my two maids?"
"Haha, Director Chen, we wouldn't harm your maids. It's just that you left in such a hurry last time, they didn't have a chance to thank you for saving their lives," a familiar figure, Hou Ling Ling, spoke up.
Hou Ling Ling, the same girl from the Flower Street incident with Yan Wan Si, no longer hid her cultivation level. She had reached the Sinew Transformation Realm, and her earlier claim of being saved by Chen Mu from a sneak attack wasn't entirely false. However, without Chen Mu's presence, that situation wouldn't have occurred.
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The figures of the martial arts world are distinct in their skill, technique, and personality. Despite the subtle nuances and intricate relationships, the determination and distinct differences are evident. The unique identity and desires of the martial arts figures are clear. The final step is to demonstrate the complex relationships and the distinct nuances in skill, technique, and personality, which can lead the subtle nuances in the intricate relationships between the figures.
In the end, the distinct environment and the unique figure of the martial arts figures are clear. The final step is to show the determination and the distinct differences in skill, technique, and the subtle nuances in personality and the intricate relationships between the figures.
The first step is to understand the unique environment and the distinct figures of the martial arts world. The second step is to demonstrate the subtle differences in skill, technique, and the third step is to recognize the distinct nuances and the intricate relationships between the figures. The third step is to show the determination and the distinct differences in skill, technique, and personality. The final step is to demonstrate the complex relationships and the distinct nuances in skill, technique, and personality, while highlighting the unique identity and desires of the martial arts figures.
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