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Chapter 686: Qiuling Su Recognizes Shi Guanyin
Chapter 686: Qiuling Su Recognizes Shi Guanyin
The King of Gaozong hosted a victory banquet.
Chu Liuxiang did not attend, as he was tending to the injured Qu Wu Rong in a tent. Thus, the only ones present at the banquet were Jin Banhua, Qiuling Su, Ji Bingyan, and Hu Tieshua.
The captives were received, the wine was prepared, and the victory banquet began...
The warriors outside had already started the feast, but until everyone was seated in the tent, Chu Liuxiang still hadn't returned.
Hu Tieshua frowned and asked Ji Bingyan, "Old Chongchong must have run into Shi Guanyin, right? Otherwise, why hasn't he come back yet?"
Ji Bingyan was also puzzled, "Did he encounter Huamei Bird?"
Hu Tieshua looked around, "Should we go find him? The old king is surely safe."
Ji Bingyan nodded, "That's a good idea."
So the two of them got up to take their leave from the King of Gaozong, but the king insisted on keeping them. "Your friend is a great warrior, how could he be in danger?"
General Qing also laughed, "Today we eliminated the last of the Gaozong rebel forces. This is the time to for a celebrian banquet, how's no be aSt Chief?. So Chu Shiang would not leave without saying goodbye?"
Hu Tieshua and Ji Bingyan exchanged a glance, thinking it made sense.
Even if Chu Liuxiang was in a hurry to return to the Central Plains to find Su Rongrong, he should at least come back to say them and them know they heang him. If they, and if would they they would they wouldn they them if them, and if would, he, the him would be a if they two missed him, they two missed each other,, each other, and two missed him Central Plains.
So, the two of them sat down and relaxed their worries.
J Jin Banhua did the King of Gaozong, and started talking to Qiuling Su.
"What are the Elder Song and and Elder Ge?"
"The desert is vast, making communication difficult,"," Su replied, ". The Begg Gang had previously agreed on a time and place. The two elders have gone to meet with other disciples and exchange information."
Jin Banhua nodded, "Shi Guanyin is't dead yet."
"That's true," answered Qiuling Su, "But who is Hu Mei Bird? Why did he kill Shi Guanyin's disciples but let Shi Guanyin go?"
"And though I haven been away from the martial arts world for twenty years, the Beggang has never concealed any information from me. I've never heard of Huamei Bird."
"Who is he? Where did he come from? why did he confront Shi Guanyin? Shi Guanyin's martial arts are also formidable,. How could Huamei Bird defeat him?"
?"
"How did you know Shi Guanyin couldn't defeat Huamei Bird?" Jin Banhua laughed, "Huamei Bird wreaked havoc in Shi Guanyin's Mystic Valley. Perhaps it's because Shi Guanyin wasn't there."
"Oh?" Su Ling Su's star twinkled.
"What?"
Among the people present, the one who understood Jin Banhua the best was Qiuling Su.
Even Princess Pipa only assumed Jin Banhua was a formidable warrior with a carefree and straightforward personality, occasionally showing a bit of mischief.
But Qiuling Su knew that depth of Jin Banhua's martial arts, and his keen mind. This outwardly carefree and frivolous appearance was actually his cover in the martial arts., even a tool for joking around.
So, when it came to guessing about Jin Banhua,, she wouldn't take it lightly, "Why did he know Shi Guanyin wasn't there?"
"Actually,, you should ask why she could infiltrate Shi Guanyin's Mystic Valley without any hindrance." Jin Banhua laughed.
Qiuling Su's eyes lit up, and she immediately understood, "He must be very familiar with that Mystic Valley. Could he be one of the people Shi Guanyin tortured in the past, tortured?? Is he here to take revenge?"
"
Jin Banhua was speechless. Though the conclusion was close,, but the direction was wrong.
Huamei Bird was none other than Liu Wu Mei, Shi Guanyin's former disciple, who indeed suffered Shi Guanyin's torture,. This time, he had a venge for revenge...
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"If so,, where is Shi Guanyin?"?" Qiuling Su couldn't help but ask, the end of the tent, a beautifully dressed woman entered gracefully, accompanied by a servant.
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Seeing the beautiful lady, the King of Kucha was both surprised and delighted, hurriedly rising to greet her, "Why have you come as well?"
This beautifully dressed lady was none other than the Queen of Kucha.
However, the Queen now showed no signs of illness, only a gentle smile, "I have come. Are you not happy to see me?"
"Of course I'm happy, I'm very happy!" the King of Kucha exclaimed, "But you are so delicate, how can you endure the cold wind and bitter chill?"
The Queen smiled softly, "Today is the celebration of the King's victory. How can I not accompany the King in entertaining his guests?"
The King of Kucha laughed heartily and quickly invited the Queen to her seat.
Unlike in the original story, the Queen did not use Hu Tiehua's words to her advantage, nor did she reveal her martial arts skills upon entering, so Ji Bingyan did not become suspicious.
However, Ji Bingyan's lack of suspicion was countered by the appearance of Qiuling Su.
Although the Queen's every smile and every step seemed flawless, Qiuling Su's face had turned pale, her eyes fixed intently on the Queen's figure as if she had discovered something terrifying.
The Queen, of course, noticed this gaze and looked at Qiuling Su with a playful expression.
Meeting the Queen's gaze, Qiuling Su's face grew even paler.
Seeing the fear and anger in Qiuling Su's eyes, the Queen smiled, a genuinely happy smile, "No wonder you dared to show your face, it seems you've acquired a mask. I never thought such a skilled craftsman would emerge in the Central Plains again. Truly remarkable."
With those words, Qiuling Su finally confirmed her suspicions, "It's you!"
"Of course, it's me," the Queen smiled.
The atmosphere in the tent became inexplicably strange.
The King of Kucha couldn't help but ask, "My dear, do you know this Qiuling from the Central Plains... Qiuling Lady?"
"I know her, of course, we met twenty years ago," the Queen smiled.
Ji Bingyan and Hu Tiehua both sensed something was amiss and put down their wine cups.
"Twenty years ago?" the King of Kucha said incredulously, "She was in the Western Regions before?"
"She has never been to the Western Regions, but I have been to the Central Plains," the Queen said with a smile to the King of Kucha, "But do you really know me?"
The King of Kucha laughed, "My dear, you jest. How could I not know you?"
"Then now?"
The Queen smiled, extending her delicate hand to remove a thin, almost transparent mask from her face, her tone somber, "I underestimated you, but fortunately, the result is the same."
Seeing the Queen's face change in an instant, the King of Kucha was visibly shocked, "Who are you?"
Recognizing the face, Qiuling Su finally suppressed her fear, her eyes filled with rage, "Shi Guanyin!"
The Queen was indeed Shi Guanyin!
Princess Pipa clung to Jin Banhua's hand in terror, while Ji Bingyan and Hu Tiehua were almost ready to make their move. General Qing had already gripped the hilt of his sword.
Although the Queen's current appearance was even more beautiful than before, the King of Kucha couldn't help but shiver, "Shi Guanyin... you are Shi Guanyin... then my Queen... did you kill her?"
Shi Guanyin smiled wistfully, "You don't need to be sad. Although she is dead, I am not. Since I have taken her place, I will continue to do so forever."
The King of Kucha was momentarily speechless, but Ji Bingyan sneered, "Yes, I know she will continue to do so forever."
Ji Bingyan had exposed Shi Guanyin's plot. With An Deshan dead, General Min and Hong Xiang captured, and the traitors of Kucha all eliminated, killing the King of Kucha would make Shi Guanyin the next Queen of Kucha.
(End of Chapter)
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