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Chapter 590: News Spreads
Chapter 590: News Spreads
"Have you heard the latest?"
"Yes, incredible news!"
"It can't be fake, can it?"
"If it were, word would've spread far and wide by now. It wouldn't be confined to our small circles."
"True. Wow, a treasure that could rival the wealth of nations, right here in the Central Plains!"
"I heard it's not just gold and silver, but also countless jewels, pearls, antiques, and paintings. It's said to be a small mountain of riches, surpassing even the imperial treasury."
"No wonder it attracted the descendants of a tribe from the Western Regions, as well as experts from India and Persia, all with legacies spanning hundreds of years."
"Those are no weaklings. To repel them must have taken a tremendous effort from the martial arts world of Guanzhong, as well as experts from Gansu, Shanxi, and even Shandong and Jiangnan, who perished outside the Jiayuguan Pass."
"Sadly, their efforts only served to protect the owner of that wealth. What a tragic waste."
"Indeed. This tale of the Tang Dynasty, the Silk Road, Geshu Han, a secret stash, and an unexpected discovery... it has origins, clues, and battles. It doesn't sound like a fabrication."
"This information was uncovered by the old fox, Tu Xiaotian. It was revealed by the Pure Young Master himself during a drinking session with the White Horse Young Master and Zhao Daxia. It must be true."
"Tu Xiaotian's dying words, spoken with good intention. He probably wanted to keep it to himself, but he didn't expect to be outmaneuvered by the Pure Young Master and silenced by the Celestial Sect. In his anger, he divulged this secret to the Pure Young Master."
"Makes sense."
"The Pure Young Master didn't want to expose this secret for fear of alerting the Celestial Sect. We must be cautious and not discuss it outside of our circles."
"Don't worry, we understand."
"This wealth has caused the deaths of countless renowned heroes in the northwest. Thinking about it now fills me with anger and regret."
"If this wealth remains in the hands of the Celestial Sect, allowing them to continue their evil ways, it would be a great disrespect to those fallen heroes."
"Exactly. Even if the rebels from the Celestial Sect handle this matter internally, letting a group of hypocrites divide this wealth among themselves would be a desecration to those who have perished."
"We should destroy the Celestial Sect and deliver this wealth into the hands of the descendants of those heroes. Only then will we honor their contributions to the Central Plains' martial arts world."
"Absolutely."
"Indeed."
...
After seeing Zhao Wuji off, Zhou Zhigang and his wife also departed to visit friends in Lu Zhou.
Lian Chengbi and Shen Bijun stayed in Jinling for another three days before returning to the Pure Mountain Villa. By then, news of Geshu Han's treasure had already spread throughout the various small circles of the Two Huai Rivers' martial arts world and was rapidly making its way across Jiangnan, Xianghan, Qilu, Chuan Shu, and both sides of the Yellow River...
The immense treasure with a legacy spanning hundreds of years, the fierce Indian and Persian experts, and the enigmatic Celestial Sect organization—all of these piqued the curiosity and discussion of the masses.
In private gatherings, the topic was fervently debated, and the consensus was largely that the Celestial Sect was unworthy of possessing such wealth and that it was the duty of the people to eradicate them.
This news spread far and wide within these circles, yet strangely, no one mentioned it to Lian Chengbi directly. It was only upon his return to the Pure Mountain Villa that one of the villa's guests broke the news to him.
Shen Bijun was astonished and indignant. "Who spread this information?"
She recalled the drinking session, where Zhou Zhigang, Jin Fenghuang, and Zhao Wuji had all vowed to keep the matter confidential. Yet, less than six days after their farewell, the news had spread throughout Jiangnan?
"I don't know," the guest replied with a bitter smile. "I only learned of it at a gathering with some old friends. When I heard that it was related to you, I rushed back to inform you."
The guest before them was once known as "Dual Blades Turn the Sky" and was a notable figure in the Jiangnan martial arts world. Even after joining the villa, he maintained connections with his old friends, which was how he had come across this piece of news.
Shen Bijun frowned and turned to Lian Chengbi.
Lian Chengbi smiled and shook his head. "I had already guessed as much. Don't worry about it. You may go now."
The guest bowed and retreated out of the room.
Shen Bijun couldn't help but ask Lian Chengbi, "Husband, you didn't even tell Fourth Sister about this news. Are you sure it's wise to let it spread like this?"
Lian Chengbi shook his head. "There's no point in Fourth Sister knowing. I intentionally brought it up in front of Zhou Zhigang and Zhao Wuji."
"Why?" Shen Bijun asked.
"Because Zhao Wuji is a member of the Celestial Sect." Lian Chengbi smiled.
"What!" Shen Bijun exclaimed, startled. "Zhao Wuji is from the Celestial Sect?"
"Given Zhao Wuji's identity and martial arts skills, he's likely an Incense Master of the Celestial Sect." Lian Chengbi nodded.
"Then why didn't you capture him that day?" Shen Bijun asked, puzzled, and then hurriedly asked, "Was it Zhao Wuji who spread this news?"
Lian Chengbi smiled but remained silent.
Zhao Wuji wouldn't spread this news, and Zhou Zhigang certainly didn't disappoint him.
"Regardless of who spread this news, at least no one doubts its authenticity now." Lian Chengbi smiled. "My purpose has been achieved."
With a few subtle hints from Lian Chengbi, Shen Bijun, who wasn't truly dull-witted, soon understood his intentions.
"Husband, do you want to cause a split within the Celestial Sect?" Shen Bijun's eyes lit up.
By intentionally withholding the information revealed by Tu Xiaotian, he created unease within the Celestial Sect. Then, when someone came to test him, he revealed the secret of Geshu Han's treasure, causing even greater unrest.
This way, it would be easier to expose the flaws in the Celestial Sect, and then they could follow the trail to find the headquarters and unmask the leader of the Celestial Sect.
Each step was carefully planned and interconnected!
Shen Bijun's eyes shone with admiration and affection as she looked at Lian Chengbi, feeling that there was no one smarter than him in the world.
Then she thought of something and couldn't help but smile. "But, husband, you let Zhao Wuji go, and Fourth Sister has probably already arrived at Cang Mountain and caught up with Xie Tianshi."
"If Xie Tianshi got the news and exposed the flaws, and they were followed all the way to discover the secrets of the Celestial Sect, wouldn't you lose the bet?" Shen Bijun smiled.
"If I lose, I lose." Lian Chengbi laughed. "Xiaoxiao isn't a bad person. If I put in a good word for him in the jianghu, it won't be in vain for his chivalrous deeds of helping the weak and punishing the strong."
Shen Bijun gently held Lian Chengbi's hand. "You are a true gentleman, and I am blessed to have married you in this life."
Lian Chengbi laughed heartily. "It's me who's blessed to have married the number one beauty in the martial arts world."
Shen Bijun's eyes were filled with so much love for Lian Chengbi that they seemed to be dripping with affection.
"Husband."
"Hmm?"
"The Celestial Sect has many powerful martial artists. I want to practice my martial arts more..."
(End of Chapter)
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