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Chapter 267: Farewell to Lu Xiaofeng
Chapter 267: Farewell to Lu Xiaofeng
After drinking a cup of well water, Duguyihe's complexion improved significantly, and then he sat cross-legged on the cloud bed to meditate and restore his internal energy.
Su Shaoying stood with his sword, guarding against the possible appearance of Huo Xiu and Huo Tianqing while pondering their next move now that Duguyihe was still alive.
In the original novel, Huo Xiu had been using Shangguan Feiyan to manipulate Huo Tianqing, making them exploit Lu Xiaofeng and Ximen Chuixue to kill Yantie Shan and Duguyihe. When Huo Tianqing tried to use Lu Xiaofeng to kill himself, he revealed the truth and let Huo Tianqing take the fall.
If not for Huo Xiu's impulsiveness in killing Shangguan Feiyan midway, he would have truly escaped unscathed.
But now that Duguyihe was still alive, wouldn't Shangguan Feiyan be exposed?
If Shangguan Feiyan's role was revealed, then both Huo Tianqing and Huo Xiu would be in deep trouble.
Su Shaoying recalled the original story. At this time, Lu Xiaofeng might have already sent Shangguan Danfeng away. Where was she now? Was she looking for Huo Tianqing or Huo Xiu?
Just then, the sound of horse-drawn carriage wheels echoed outside the door, followed by the lively entrance of Ma Xiuzhen and the other three, who climbed over the wall.
"Brother Su?" Ye Xiuzhu asked in surprise when she saw Su Shaoying standing guard at the door of the side room with his sword, "Why aren't you sleeping?"
Shi Xiuxue scoffed, "Didn't he say he wanted to protect his master?"
Ma Xiuzhen pouted, and the four girls exchanged glances, thinking that Duguyihe didn't need Su Shaoying's protection.
"Come in."
Duguyihe's voice rang out from inside the room.
"Yes!"
As Ma Xiuzhen and the other three girls entered the side room, Duguyihe asked them to recount their encounter with Lu Xiaofeng.
"Shaoying, you should listen too."
"Yes."
The four girls glanced at Su Shaoying curiously and then began to speak, each adding their own perspective to the story.
They had found Lu Xiaofeng and Hua Manlou at an inn. Lu Xiaofeng had been taking a bath at the time, so they had barged right in.
At this point, the four girls felt a bit embarrassed, but since Duguyihe was asking, they had no choice but to tell the truth, even revealing Ma Xiuzhen's crush on Lu Xiaofeng, Sun Xiuqing's admiration for Ximen Chuixue, and Shi Xiuxue's interest in Hua Manlou.
Although Su Shaoying's original body had not died at Ximen Chuixue's hands, and the specific developments differed from the novel, the Emei Quartet still encountered Lu Xiaofeng's trio, leading to a minor conflict.
The more Duguyihe listened, the angrier he became. "I sent you to invite Lu Xiaofeng, not to lose control of yourselves!"
He had nearly died, and yet his four female disciples were still thinking about finding men!
Ma Xiuzhen and the other three girls lowered their heads in unison, and Shi Xiuxue, noticing Su Shaoying's barely contained laughter, glared at him fiercely.
"What are you glaring at? If not for Shaoying, I would have died twice tonight!" Duguyihe said.
"What?"
The four girls were shocked. They had only been gone for a few hours, yet it seemed that something dangerous had occurred in their absence. Who in the world could pose a threat to Duguyihe?
However, Duguyihe did not explain further but instead sent the four girls off to rest, intending to depart for the Jeweled Pavilion early the next morning.
...
In the early morning, the sun rose earlier than usual.
Just as Duguyihe finished washing up, a messenger from the Jeweled Pavilion arrived with an invitation for the Emei group to attend a banquet.
Duguyihe even laughed, "Huo Tianqing, you have quite the guts!"
When Su Shaoying and the Emei Quartet escorted Duguyihe to the Jeweled Pavilion once again, Huo Tianqing was already standing at the entrance to welcome them.
"I don't have particularly large guts. I'm just doing what I ought to do."
Duguyihe looked at Huo Tianqing, and a gleam flashed in his eyes. He never expected Huo Tianqing to come up with such a reason as an excuse.
And he couldn't say anything to refute it.
Because anyone could see that Yan Tieshan's death was indeed related to their secret, and it wouldn't be wrong to say that Yan Tieshan was implicated by Duguyihe.
Furthermore, since Duguyihe and Yan Tieshan had a good relationship, how could Huo Tianqing be blamed for avenging Yan Tieshan? Instead, Duguyihe could only cheer him on.
Indeed, Duguyihe suspected that Huo Tianqing was the master of Qingyi Lounge and that he was the one who killed Yan Tieshan. However, the problem was that he had no evidence, and as the master of the Emei sect, he naturally couldn't punish someone without teaching them first, especially since Huo Tianqing was also the son of Tianqin the Elder and the master of Tianqin Sect.
Duguyihe frowned, at a loss for words for a moment.
Su Shaoying also remained silent, as he too lacked evidence.
However, Ma Xiuzhen, who was standing by his side, let out a cold laugh and spoke on his behalf, "If you want to avenge Yan Tieshan, why didn't you kill Shangguan Danfeng yesterday?"
Huo Tianqing replied indifferently, "Because Shangguan Danfeng is the princess of the Jinpeng Dynasty. That matter was between the big boss and Princess Danfeng. I have no qualifications to avenge the big boss."
Shi Xiuxue glanced at Su Shaoying and sneered, "But you didn't know that at the beginning. You gave Shangguan Danfeng enough time to speak, and that's why she revealed the truth."
Huo Tianqing maintained his calm and collected demeanor, "Regardless of who it is, I will give them a chance to speak. I'm sure your master is well aware of this."
Indeed, during the incident last night, he had been constantly talking to Duguyihe.
Sun Xiuqing narrowed her eyes, about to speak, when she noticed two figures turning the corner of the street.
It was Lu Xiaofeng and Hua Manlou, without Ximen Chuixue.
"Master Duguyi!"
"Lu Xiaofeng!"
The name and the shadow, seeing Lu Xiaofeng, even Duguyihe couldn't help but feel relieved.
...
In the same waterside pavilion where Yan Tieshan had died, five people sat around a round table.
Duguyihe, Su Shaoying, Huo Tianqing, Lu Xiaofeng, and Hua Manlou.
Ma Xiuzhen and the other three girls stood behind Duguyihe, looking at Su Shaoying with a hint of envy. They felt that just after one night, Duguyihe had transferred all his affection and favor from them to Su Shaoying.
"I am Ping Duhuo, and I was also the Great General of the Jinpeng Dynasty more than forty years ago," Duguyihe said.
Lu Xiaofeng nodded, "I know."
Duguyihe continued, "What else do you know?"
Lu Xiaofeng said indifferently, "I also know that you were entrusted by the previous king of the Jinpeng Dynasty to bring a fortune to the Central Plains."
Duguyihe nodded, "That's right."
Lu Xiaofeng's eyes flickered, "But you saw the profit and forgot the righteousness. As soon as you arrived in the Central Plains, you changed your name and hid. You swallowed the fortune and didn't fulfill your promise to find the 13th generation Jinpeng King..."
Duguyihe's eyes widened in shock, "Nonsense!"
"Hmm?" Lu Xiaofeng looked at Duguyihe.
Duguyihe's eyes narrowed, and then he repeated what he had said to Su Shaoying yesterday.
Lu Xiaofeng was left dumbfounded.
At the same time, he reacted, "Where's Shangguan Danfeng?"
(End of Chapter)
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