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Chapter 422: Suspicions Towards Mu Dao Ren
Chapter 422: Suspicions Towards Mu Dao Ren
Mu Dao Ren and Gu Song Ju Shi remained at Jian Ji Guan, while Hua Man Lou and Su Shao Ying strolled through the streets of Jiujiang. In the distance, they spotted a passenger ship docked by the riverbank, with Ouyang Qing awaiting on board.
"Lu Xiaofeng should already be deep in the mountains of Jiangxi by now," Hua Man Lou suddenly said.
"Now we wait to see if the Ghostly Manor makes a move," Su Shao Ying replied.
"You still suspect Mu Dao Ren?" Hua Man Lou asked.
Instead of answering directly, Su Shao Ying countered with a question, "Do you find anything amiss with Gu Song Ju Shi?"
Hua Man Lou fell silent, pondering for a moment before speaking, "Logically, Gu Song Ju Shi and Lu Xiaofeng's relationship isn't particularly deep. However, it's possible that he was influenced by Mu Dao Ren."
"But you still have doubts," Su Shao Ying stated.
Hua Man Lou nodded, "Because his background is a mystery. It's as if he suddenly appeared by Mu Dao Ren's side. While Mu Dao Ren is a carefree wanderer of the martial world with no secrets, we cannot afford any mistakes in our plan."
After all, a single mistake could cost Lu Xiaofeng his life.
"Then why is Shi Yan Zhenren reluctant to involve Mu Dao Ren in this matter?" Su Shao Ying inquired.
Hua Man Lou remained silent, as this had been a point he couldn't quite understand before. However, after some contemplation, he had come to a realization.
"It's because Mu Dao Ren made a mistake," Hua Man Lou said, "It must be some sort of scandal that cannot be revealed to the public. But due to Mu Dao Ren's esteemed status and extraordinary martial arts prowess, the matter was suppressed. However, Mu Dao Ren had no choice but to leave Wudang and wander the martial world."
"So Shi Yan Zhenren doesn't truly trust Mu Dao Ren," Su Shao Ying said indifferently.
"He's worried that Mu Dao Ren still harbors resentment towards Wudang," Hua Man Lou asked, "But why do you suspect Mu Dao Ren?"
"Because I thought of someone," Su Shao Ying replied.
"Who?"
"More than a decade ago, the most renowned young master of Wudang wasn't Shi Yan Zhenren," Su Shao Ying said, "Although it's been a long time, it's still recorded in Emei's archives."
"I think I've heard something about it," Hua Man Lou furrowed his brows in thought, "Yan Xing Chang Kong, He Wu Jiu Tian, the Seven Swords of Wudang, with the Double Lings at the forefront."
"Indeed," Su Shao Ying nodded, "Back then, Wudang produced an exceptional group of Shi-generation disciples, known as the Seven Swords. Their fame far surpassed ours, the Three Heroes and Four Beauties. However, only two of them were truly exceptional—Shi Yan of Wudang and Shi He."
"But Shi Yan Zhenren became the leader of Wudang ten years ago, while Shi He disappeared more than a decade ago," Hua Man Lou said, "Do you think the one who forced Gu Feiyun off the cliff at Ghostly Manor was Shi He?"
"How strong is Gu Feiyun's martial arts?" Su Shao Ying asked.
"His Hui Feng Wu Liu Sword is a true legacy of Bashan, and his skills surpass those of Little Gu Dao Ren. Aside from Xi Men Chuixue, there are no more than ten people in the world who could defeat him," Hua Man Lou replied.
"Although that might be an exaggeration, his skills are definitely not weak," Su Shao Ying said, "Aside from Shi He, do you think there's another Wudang swordsman who could defeat him?"
"Aside from Mu Dao Ren and Shi Yan Zhenren, the other Wudang masters are probably evenly matched with him at best. As for the newer generation, they certainly wouldn't be his match," Hua Man Lou said after some thought.
Hua Man Lou furrowed his brows and asked, "But isn't this conclusion a bit too hasty? The sword techniques of Wudang are famous throughout the world and widely practiced. It could very well be someone else."
"But Shi He was Mu Dao Ren's disciple, his most outstanding disciple," Su Shao Ying said calmly, "Shi He disappeared more than a decade ago, and Mu Dao Ren didn't seem to be bothered by it at all, nor did he show any reaction.
Hua Man Lou couldn't help but smile bitterly. "We shouldn't air the sect's dirty laundry in public, especially when it comes to the prestigious Wudang Sect. If Shi Yan Zhenren could speak about it, he would have done so already."
"So, do you think my suspicions are reasonable?" Su Shao Ying asked.
"Reasonable, yes, definitely reasonable," Hua Man Lou sighed, but he still found it difficult to accept Su Shao Ying's theory emotionally. After all, he considered Mu Dao Ren a friend, and they had even enjoyed vegetarian meals together at Ku Gua Master's Jiuhua Mountain the previous year.
"But he's only a suspect. Everything you said is just speculation," Hua Man Lou said.
"Of course. I'm not Lu Xiaofeng, making baseless accusations without evidence," Su Shao Ying said.
Hua Man Lou could only shake his head and smile bitterly again. On this point, neither he nor Lu Xiaofeng could stand up to Su Shao Ying. After all, they had almost falsely accused Dugong Yihe, and Yan Tieshan had even lost his life because of it.
"But you seem confident in your speculations," Hua Man Lou said.
"Otherwise, why would I bet with Lu Xiaofeng?" Su Shao Ying smiled.
"Your confidence is affecting me, too. I'm starting to find them more and more suspicious," Hua Man Lou sighed.
"Because Mu Dao Ren is Lu Xiaofeng's friend?" Su Shao Ying laughed.
"Because Mu Dao Ren travels around admiring the scenery with Gu Song Ju Shi, and they often disappear without a trace," Hua Man Lou shook his head. "When they disappear, it's usually in the regions of Zhejiang, Huai, Hunan, and Jiangxi."
"When they disappear, do you think they return to the Ghostly Manor in the mountains of Jiangxi?" Su Shao Ying asked.
Hua Man Lou's heart tightened. "You should have voiced these suspicions earlier. We should have warned Lu Xiaofeng sooner."
"Don't worry, Lu Xiaofeng isn't foolish," Su Shao Ying smiled. "His ability to adapt is much stronger than yours or mine."
"But he truly trusts his friends," Hua Man Lou sighed. "He's been taken advantage of in that regard more than a few times."
"The master of the Ghostly Manor isn't Lu Xiaofeng's friend," Su Shao Ying said. "If Mu Dao Ren really is the master of the Ghostly Manor, you shouldn't think that he would deal with Lu Xiaofeng with his true face, right?"
"That's true," Hua Man Lou admitted. "All we can do now is believe in Lu Xiaofeng."
"Relax," said Su Shao Ying, who was familiar with the original story. "We must believe in Lu Xiaofeng."
Hua Man Lou smiled. "I feel like you have more confidence in Lu Xiaofeng than I do."
"Because he still wants me to drink silk soup," Su Shao Ying said.
Hua Man Lou sighed. "Now I'm worried about how that table is going to be 'eaten.'"
Su Shao Ying laughed. "You can still hide that table away now if you want."
"I won't hide it," Hua Man Lou said with a smile. "In fact, I'm also curious to see how he's going to 'eat' that table."
Unlike Su Shao Ying, Hua Man Lou was also Lu Xiaofeng's friend, so he naturally had full confidence in him.
At that moment, Ouyang Qing disembarked from the passenger ship and approached the two of them. "Are you done?"
"Yes," Su Shao Ying replied.
"What now?" Ouyang Qing asked.
Hua Man Lou smiled. "Now, of course, we tour Poyang Lake."
(End of Chapter)
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