ReadNovel Chapter 310 - 186: Lost (2)
Chapter 310 - 186: Lost (2)
Moreover, they were all saying nice things...
He was a bit puzzled, did the things he did as the Night Emperor really have that much value to be praised by them?
Fortunately, after a while of flattery, Tie Lingyun finally remembered that everyone had traveled a long way.
They couldn’t stay here chatting forever, so he ordered accommodations to be prepared.
And told Chu Qing that although he wanted to borrow the road, both sides of Ghost God Gorge were currently blocked.
To cross now, one must pass the Blazing Hall’s checkpoint... It might not be possible in the short term. It would be better to temporarily stay within the Iron Blood Hall Stronghold, and after some time, once this battle is over, regardless of the outcome, the road will be open.
This had been within Chu Qing’s expectations.
He immediately nodded and agreed.
Although the living conditions in the stronghold were rather cramped, Chu Qing and his people were esteemed guests.
They still managed to clear out a courtyard for them to live in.
Cheng Tieshan and Tie Chuming had their own places here, so there was no need to worry.
After some conversation in the main hall, Cheng Tieshan took Feng Yu and Huyan away, planning to interrogate them harshly to see if they could extract more information.
It was then that Chu Qing and his team learned...
Huyan’s pursuit of Feng Yu was under the instruction of Tie Lingyun.
When Feng Yu encountered Cheng Tieshan last night, it was opportunistic; he wanted to use preconceived notions to make Cheng Tieshan think Huyan was innocent, thus creating chaos.
But he didn’t expect Cheng Tieshan to be straightforward yet not foolish.
He wasn’t deceived at all; instead, he exposed Huyan on the spot.
Now in their hands, Huyan had no cause for complaint.
Cao Qiupu and young lady Ling Fei were arranged to share a room...
This era had its advantages.
Getting married was rather convenient.
Common folk across cities still had to go to sects and guild-governed places to leave contractual evidence.
But people of the martial world weren’t concerned about such matters... They roamed the world, and some who valued ceremony might leave a contract.
Others who didn’t care would simply bow to the earth, with the sun and moon as witnesses, heavens and earth to testify.
A bow in the wilderness, and they were married.
Cao Qiupu and young lady Ling Fei, both orphans without parents, had already married outside.
Living together was a natural course.
Finally, Gentle and Chu Qing each had a room, as did Nianxin and Nian’an, leaving the housing arrangements settled.
Initially, Tie Lingyun thought Chu Qing and Gentle (in disguise) were both men and planned for them to share a room... fortunately, Tie Chuming knew Gentle’s situation and intervened.
She whispered a few words in Tie Lingyun’s ear.
Tie Lingyun suddenly understood, looking at Chu Qing with an even stranger expression.
Goodness, not only did he coax two silly girls, but he also seduced the young lady of Luochun Manor?
He immediately warned Tie Chuming in secret:
"You should keep your eyes wide open, though the Third Young Master has a righteous heart, he seems somewhat indiscreet in certain matters.
"Don’t let him fool you... I heard Cheng Tieshan once wanted to arrange a marriage for you.
"Your father was somewhat tempted upon hearing it, but now it seems, this person is not a suitable match."
Tie Chuming nodded repeatedly after hearing this:
"Indeed, I can’t marry him; he’s so sly.
"If I marry him, what if one day he sells me when he’s upset..."
Chu Qing didn’t know what the father-daughter duo was whispering about behind his back. After returning to his room, he poured himself a cup of tea, let out a gentle breath.
Opening the system interface, it was the anonymous task he received from Tie Chuming the night before last.
After closing the system, he organized the current situation in his mind.
And the urgent matters and potential opportunities present.
"Firstly, the most important is the assassination of Tie Lingyun by the Mirror of Sin."
At first, he had no concrete information about it, only knowing the Mirror of Sin people would certainly appear in Ghost God Gorge.
Later, he speculated based on the Mirror of Sin’s inclination in the battle between the Blazing Hall and Iron Blood Hall, guessing that the expert on the Evil Extermination List appearing here might be to assassinate Tie Lingyun.
It wasn’t until Tie Chuming asked Chu Qing to protect Tie Lingyun that it triggered this anonymous task, confirming it.
The only question was when these people would act, and what kind of people they would send.
It’s hard to say at the moment.
"The assassins on the Evil Extermination List are different from ordinary assassins...
"Their actions are varied, some cautious, some bold. Gathered together, they could do anything.
"They can’t be generalized; one must stay alert."
Chu Qing gently drummed his fingers on the table:
"Besides, there’s the Blazing Hall...
"Can Beitang Zun uncover something? The exact situation of Beitang Lie, and the secretly hidden Celestial Evil Cult.
"There are many unknowns, some of which can be turned to advantage... How about, tonight under the guise of the Night Emperor, go find Tie Lingyun?
"Speaking of which, [卒] and [士], could they refer to chess?
"The Twelve Saint Kings each have their mysteries, Prince Mei, Prince Mu, and Prince Xi, all very special.
"Could the one hiding behind the Blazing Hall this time be the ’Chess’ Prince?"
He pondered this guess, but it seemed rather bold.
Relying solely on a pawn and advisor token to make such a guess was a bit presumptuous.
Chu Qing sipped his tea to calm down:
"Once the battle at Ghost God Gorge is over, we can borrow the road through Blazing Hall, heading to Taiheng Sect.
"Then heading north, past Heaven-Reaching Ridge, into Lingbei...
"Celestial Sound Mansion isn’t far away.
"However, as for what Prince Mu mentioned, when and how will it happen?
"With Ghost Emperor Modo moving south, where is he now?
"One year... that time seems neither long nor short..."
His fingers gently tapped on the table, then he looked up towards the door, hearing a creak as Gentle came in.
Without a word, she sat across from Chu Qing.
Then, from her little bag, she took out a small bottle and placed it on the table.
Chu Qing was slightly puzzled:
"What is this?"
"I don’t know."
Gentle replied softly:
"Found it... Probably a deceitful poison item."
Chu Qing took a sip of tea to steady himself.
Then took another sip:
"Who do you mean?"
"Deceitful poison, of course."
Gentle said:
"It has a bitter smell... I caught a whiff of it.
"He should be in this stronghold.
"This item was picked up in the stronghold."
Chu Qing rubbed his head, feeling a buzz in his brain.
Even though he had spent enough time with Gentle, sometimes he still found it hard to believe that there existed an ’Innate Item-Picking Saint Body’ in this world.
Is it really that easy to pick up deceitful poison items?
Realizing, Chu Qing quickly took the antitoxic pill he had taken from the Yin Yang Hermit from his bosom, took one out, and had Gentle swallow it.
Who knew if there was any lethal poison on the deceitful poison item?
Gentle dutifully swallowed the pill, then said:
"Should we go find him?"
Chu Qing finally drank another sip of tea, calming his nerves completely, then he stood up:
"Let’s go."
The two of them walked out the door, recognized by the disciples of Iron Blood Hall around them, who naturally didn’t stop them.
After many twists and turns, they silently arrived at a hidden place.
From afar, Chu Qing could already hear someone.
He took Gentle’s wrist, assisting her in holding her breath.
Silently approaching, he heard two voices conversing.
One voice said:
"... Wasn’t it agreed that after the strike, you’d flee immediately? Why come find me?"
"Couldn’t do it."
A hoarse voice replied.
The person opposite was surprised:
"Why? Poisoning them should be easy for you, right?"
The owner of the hoarse voice hesitated for a while and then reluctantly said:
"The poison... was lost."
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