When the Old Boxer woke up from his coma, his warrior instincts made him tense his body and circulate his internal energy. If there was any sign of an enemy, he would send out an earth-shattering punch.
"Elder Chi, don't be nervous."
A familiar voice sounded, making him feel relieved. The Old Boxer opened his eyes and found himself lying on a bed while Young Master Wu Hen was standing beside the bed. His clothes were as white as snow, and his eyes were calm. That handsome and fair face was still calm and relaxed, as if nothing in the world could change his expression …
'I … Why am I here?
What happened? '
As soon as this thought appeared, memories surged forth like a tide. Old Chi gave a stuffy snort and his expression immediately became ugly. It was obvious that he had recalled some unpleasant memories. Just as he was about to speak, he found that Young Master Wuhen had placed a finger on his lips, signaling to him. The Old Boxer understood and bitterly smiled. "You've seen my disgraceful appearance. This old man's illustrious reputation has been ruined here …"
But the next moment, he knocked his head and said with some surprise, "But this old man can't remember the specific details. I only remember that this old man was plotted against by a very fierce, violent, and terrifying woman. I can't remember what she looked like. Moreover, I should be furious, but why can't I get angry?"
Young Master Wu Hen's heart trembled … Right, Zhao Feihuang must have used the power of the Demon Tool to place a restriction, and even used a spiritual suggestion on Elder Chi. I woke Elder Chi up in advance, so the suggestion didn't take effect.
I can't let this old man think about it anymore. Otherwise, with his rich experience and extensive knowledge, he might be able to detect some abnormalities and find some clues …
'This credit can only be mine!'
As soon as he thought of this, his expression remained calm and graceful like an immortal as he said indifferently, "Elder Chi, it's not only you, but I also suffered a big loss.
But compared to the important task Master gave us, our personal enmity is nothing. As for revenge, we can talk about it later. Before that, we must first complete the task Master gave us … "
Hearing that, the Old Boxer nodded solemnly and said, "Indeed … We can't delay Master's important matter.
First of all, we have to rescue our companions. Let me listen … Hmm, there are still a few people guarding outside. As for Leng Dao and the others, they are in the room next door. Someone has sealed their acupuncture points. I can hear them being chained up.
Hmph … with just these few people, they want to guard us?
Young Master Wuhen, will you do it, or will this old man do it? "
Young Master Wuhen shook his head and said, "Killing those small fries is as easy as flipping my hand. But then what?
Our mission is to investigate the whereabouts of the horned tiger. This cannot be separated from Marquis Jing 'an fu. Now that we've killed the people of Marquis Jing' an fu and rescued our companions, isn't this clearly declaring war on the marquis fu and exposing us in broad daylight?
Marquis Jingan fu is a prominent family in Ming Zhou. If they send a notice to the magistrate and have Six Fan School issue an arrest warrant and the news spreads … … "
Unease appeared on the Old Boxer's face as he nodded and said, "That's reasonable … … If Master finds out, even if we aren't exposed, she will definitely be dissatisfied … …"
He raised his head to glance at Young Master Wuhen and slowly said, "Young Master, you escaped with your life but returned to rescue this old man. Do you already have a plan?
Please say it, this old man is listening. "
"I really can't hide it from Elder Chi."
Young Master Wu Hen smiled and explained his whereabouts after they parted during the day. "I feigned civility with that Sima Ping and followed her to Hidden Yuan Village to see her Master. In fact, I just wanted to stall for time and look for an opportunity to escape. I also wanted to investigate a certain matter while I was at it. I really did discover it, so I deliberately set up a formation to frighten that old man. Then, I returned to Bright Prefecture City at the fastest speed and came here …"
Elder Chi frowned and said indifferently, "That Ping Yidao is your martial uncle. Why are you calling him old fellow?"
"He is no longer one."
Young Master Wuhen coldly said, "He is our sect's great traitor. He has ruined our sect's reputation and disgraced our ancestral master. He is cruel and sinister and deranged. How can such a heartless person be worthy of being Wuhen's martial uncle and be mentioned in the same breath as my master?
I'm not afraid that Elder Chi will laugh at me. Five years ago, my sect launched an operation to punish and hunt him down, but he escaped. My master deeply resented him. Today, Wuhen ran into him and just happened to settle this traitor for my master! "
Elder Chi shook his head and said, "Although I don't have the qualifications to meddle in your sect's private affairs, just as you said, Master's important matter is of the utmost importance. Regardless of whether it is personal enmity or the hatred of your sect, they all have to be set aside."
"Precisely so, but … …" Young Master Wuhen sneered, "Elder Chi, think about it. Why is that Sima Ping acquainted with Miss Zhao Feihuang, and why did Zhao Feihuang send several elite knights from the marquis fu to escort her?
After that martial uncle of mine escaped with his life five years ago, why did he run to Yinyuan Village to live in seclusion?
Think about it again. Before we left the capital, we also flipped through the relevant records and documents of the Marquis of Jingan fu. Miss Zhao's display of skill and power completely suppressed the cadet branches and the turning point when she began to control the entire marquis fu also happened to be five years ago … … What does all of this mean? "
Elder Chi's expression changed. "You're saying …"
"Wuhen believes that this matter definitely has something to do with that martial uncle of mine!"
Young Master Wuhen said with a burning gaze, "When I escaped from Yinyuan Village, I killed several knights from the Marquis of Jingan fu, scaring Ping Yidao into a frightened bird. But news will eventually leak out. After daybreak, he will think of a way to ask for help from the marquis fu. At that time, our matter will definitely be exposed, so we must get rid of him before that happens!
This is one of the reasons.
The second reason is that my martial uncle must have an extremely deep collusion with the Marquis of Jingan fu. We need to take this opportunity to interrogate him and see if we can get any useful information out of him … … In short, we need to make use of the time difference! "
"The enemy is in the light while we are in the dark. This is our advantage … … I once eavesdropped on their conversation during the day. If my guess is correct, Miss Zhao is not in the heavily guarded marquis fu right now. Instead, she is preparing to stay at a place called Immortal Fishing House for a few days. That little ruffian called Sun Lang is also there, and that woman who hurt Elder Chi is also there …"
"Scheming against an unsuspecting person. Right now, Miss Zhao should be immersed in that little ruffian called Sun Lang's manly charms and unable to extricate herself … … Hmph, public morals are degenerating with each passing day. For this kind of person to actually be a gigolo living off a woman is truly laughable."
At the mention of Sun Lang, Young Master Wuhen snorted disdainfully. "This is our chance. During this time, Miss Zhao's vigilance will be greatly lowered and she won't have the time to care about our matters. So after we interrogate Ping Yidao and obtain the information and items we want, we'll gather people to directly attack Immortal Fishing House or go to the Marquis of Jingan fu to collect evidence and clues … … At that time, it will be their turn to receive our fury!"
This white-clothed young master looked at the Old Boxer and said with a solemn expression, "This is my plan. Please lend me a hand!"
The Old Boxer hesitated for a moment. He instinctively felt that something wasn't quite right, but he wasn't some quick-witted intellectual to begin with. Moreover, he had just been hinted by the power of Miss Zhao's demonic tool. Although he had been awakened by Young Master Wuhen, his head was still a little dizzy. At this moment, he couldn't distinguish between right and wrong, so he hesitantly said, "Then if I leave like this, they will also discover something strange."
"They won't …" Young Master Wuhen said with confidence. "Elder Chi, your situation is special … We'll go find someone with a similar build and appearance to you, shave his hair, and then pour something on him to create a smell. Let him lie on the bed, flip over, and cover him with a blanket. After this guard wakes up and discovers that you're still here, he definitely won't seriously identify you. After all, that smell … … En, you know."