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Chapter 332: Let's Befriend Jia Leshan
Chapter 332: Let's Befriend Jia Leshan
"Could Jia Leshan also be a member of that mysterious organization?"
"But back then, he was a formidable figure who roamed the four seas. He doesn't seem like someone who would submit to others. Aside from his lack of background, his status and position are not inferior to Ouyang Yue's. Perhaps he is the leader of that mysterious organization?"
"No way! Is the honest monk going to reveal him just like that?"
"Something just doesn't feel right about this!"
"We'll know once we meet him, won't we?"
"However, I've heard that although he has quite a reputation, he usually keeps a low profile. He rarely makes personal appearances and often has his subordinates or disciples handle matters."
"But if we take the initiative to see him, he won't refuse, will he?"
"Wait a minute," Su Shaoying interjected, realizing she had almost been led astray by Lu Xiaofeng's train of thought. "Why do we even need to see him? What does this have to do with us?"
Lu Xiaofeng's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Aren't you the least bit curious about who the leader of this mysterious organization is?"
"Nope," Su Shaoying shook her head.
...
And so, they arrived at Jia Leshan's residence together.
"I'm sorry, but the master is currently away on business. Only Lady Chuchu is at home. If you have any matters, you may discuss them with her." An elderly butler greeted them, his white hair contrasting with his stooped posture. His face was filled with kind eyes, resembling an ordinary elderly gentleman one might find in a wealthy family in the Jiangnan region.
However, everyone present, consciously or not, glanced at his hands.
This elderly man had long fingernails on several of his fingers, with the longest being on his middle finger. Although they were curled, it was evident to the skilled group that these nails were at least three and a third inches long. When unfurled with internal energy, they would become short daggers.
Could he be the martial arts expert who killed Ouyang Yue? What were the odds of finding such a corresponding expert here right after Ouyang Yue's death?
But Su Shaoying knew that coincidences like this did happen. The elderly man by Jia Leshan's side and the old scholar on Unnamed Island were indeed two different people.
Just as the elderly butler finished speaking, a young girl dressed in purple chiffon walked out gracefully.
With her black hair, fair skin, and alluring curves, her eyes seemed to ripple like a lake stirred by the spring breeze, stirring the hearts of those present.
Lu Xiaofeng's heart skipped a beat, and even Su Shaoying had to admit that the woman before them, Chuchu, was indeed captivating. Her appearance, while not breathtakingly beautiful, exuded a pure charm that was quite enticing.
Su Shaoying noticed that even the elderly butler bowed slightly when he saw Chuchu, his eyes reflecting a hint of greed and obsession.
She was another enchantress who could lead men to their downfall. In the original story, she had manipulated three highly skilled young masters from prestigious families with her beauty, treating them with complete disdain.
Of course, no matter how captivating Chuchu was, she couldn't charm Ma Xiuzhen, Ouyang Qing, Xue Bing, or Qiu Xiaoxiao. On the contrary, these four women became vigilant when they saw Chuchu, their eyes revealing a cautious gaze.
"Lu Xiaofeng, the heroic swordsman, and Su Shaoying, the valiant swordswoman," Chuchu began, "I don't recall any connection between my husband and the two of you. May I ask what brings you here?"
"Wait a moment!" Su Shaoying interrupted before Lu Xiaofeng could speak. "Your way of addressing us is inappropriate. It makes it sound like I'm sworn siblings with Lu Xiaofeng or something."
"I'm asking if you have something to say." Su Shaoying said, "Since you took the initiative to come, it's only natural that you speak up."
Lu Xiaofeng blinked, as if they hadn't discussed this beforehand. But with his thick skin, he immediately replied, "We're here to befriend Master Jia."
So direct?
Su Shaoying nodded. "Yes, to make a friend."
Ma Xiuzhen and Xue Bing raised their hands to their foreheads, Ouyang Qing struggled to hold back a laugh, and Qiu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but giggle.
On the other hand, Chu Chu and the old man exchanged glances, their expressions filled with surprise and uncertainty.
A person's reputation precedes them, and Lu Xiaofeng and Su Shaoying had certainly made a name for themselves in the martial arts world recently. They had defeated the wealthiest man in the world, Huo Xiu, and Jin Jiuling, the top master of the Six Doors in three hundred years.
Now their attention had turned to Jia Leshan! But Jia Leshan had already cleared his name and left his past behind. No one was pursuing his previous affairs anymore, so why had they suddenly shown up at his door? What was their purpose? Could it be that enemies from Jia Leshan's past had come knocking?
But how could they possibly seek out Lu Xiaofeng, a formidable master, and Su Shaoying, a scion of a prestigious clan?
The old man by Chu Chu's side couldn't hide the envy and jealousy in his eyes as he looked at Su Shaoying. He, too, was from a renowned family, and the Huashan Sect was no less impressive than the Emei Sect. Yet, at this moment, Su Shaoying shone brightly, surrounded by beautiful women, while he could only stand by and watch as the woman he loved rested in another man's arms.
Su Shaoying sensed the old man's gaze but didn't give it any mind.
Yi Zhi Tongtian Hua Yukun, a disciple of the Huashan Sect, had made some waves in the martial arts world years ago. However, he suddenly disappeared a decade ago, only to resurface as Jia Leshan's servant, claiming that he had been blackmailed. The truth behind this remained unknown.
"Who wouldn't want to befriend heroes like Lu Xiaofeng and Su Shaoying?" Chu Chu smiled. "When my husband returns, I will definitely inform him and ask him to send a visiting card."
Chu Chu's eyes sparkled with cunning thoughts, and as she laughed lightly, she turned her gaze to Lu Xiaofeng and then to Su Shaoying.
She didn't use any coquettish wiles or flirtatious glances, but her silent stare conveyed a thousand unspoken emotions. She was a woman who knew how to speak with her eyes.
Lu Xiaofeng and Su Shaoying shared a glance and then turned to leave.
The four women who had accompanied them were perplexed.
Ma Xiuzhen asked, "Are we just leaving like this?"
Qiu Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously. "Didn't you come to investigate whether Jia Leshan is the leader of that mysterious organization? How can you just leave after meeting two people? Have you already confirmed your suspicions?"
Xue Bing asked, "Was that old butler the killer who murdered Ouyang Yue?"
A flash of murderous intent appeared in Ouyang Qing's eyes. Although she was only a distant branch of the Ouyang family, the killer had taken the life of her clan's master, making him her enemy as well.
"I don't know," Lu Xiaofeng shook his head.
Hua Yukun hadn't revealed his martial arts skills, and Lu Xiaofeng couldn't discern his true abilities at the moment, but...
"Jia Leshan was a man who roamed the four seas in his heyday. He's not the type to sit idly and wait," Lu Xiaofeng said with a smile. "If he can't figure out why we suddenly paid him a visit..."
Su Shaoying finished the thought. "...He'll take the initiative to find us."
(End of Chapter)
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