"I don't know." I shook my head, paused slightly, then said, "However, I know who I am. Before, I had only one master, his name was Qin Weizi. Now, I have two; the other master is the Four Norms Immortal."
"My eldest brother is He Youtian."
"This..." Si Yan looked bewildered, struggling to say, "But after all... it's fake, isn't it? You've been hiding..."
"Yes, I've kept some things hidden, but I know that some people have died, and you, along with Huāyíng, and only a few other related people know."
"You don't say, and this incident is true."
"In fact, if I think about it, even though I didn't receive my martial arts from the big brother as his master, but as Master Mao passed down the inheritance of the Three Generals and the Four Norms Immortal to me, it's different. The Four Norms Immortal is my nominal master, isn't he?"
"This is either fake or true."
"The things I've been hiding aren't many."
With that, I felt as if my heart had suddenly opened up, my eyes sparkling with intensity.
Si Yan stared at me, but there was another emotion in her eyes, as if she was worried.
"Sun Zhuo... Did he just fool himself?"
After that, Si Yan said with deep complexity.
I was taken aback.
I shook my head and said, "Sun Zhuo really deceived himself. I, on the other hand, can be honest and straightforward. I have asked my heart, has he ever done so?"
He then produced something else from his body, a female jade slip the size of his palm.
The jade slip didn't show my face.
For this, I thought to myself.
Si Yan bit her lip, looking slightly hesitant before saying, "But all of this was facilitated by Mao You San. If he really wants you to take on the Four Norms Mountain, would you really stand against him? Or, maybe he doesn't want to confront the Four Norms Mountain openly but plans to act from the shadows?"
"I have already made up my mind that this matter doesn't count as a deal."
"If he insists on doing something unfavorable to the Four Norms Mountain, I will have ways to make him give up."
Looking back at Si Yan, a smile appeared on my face.
"The way to give up?" Si Yan's eyes were filled with thought, and she finally stopped speaking.
Her eyes showed more trust in me.
...
After that, the compartment became much quieter, and Si Yan put down the business-class chair and fell asleep.
I was really tired, so I leaned back and fell asleep in the high-speed train, which is quite safe.
As we approached Jiang Huang City, the stewardess gently woke me and Si Yan.
My phone had several missed calls from Liang Yu.
I immediately called back, and Liang Yu, looking indignant, asked me why I didn't answer the phone. She had been waiting for more than half a day and still hadn't seen me.
I was taken aback. "Liang Yu left that quickly?" I apologized slightly, explaining that I was too tired, fell asleep, and am just now preparing to get off the high-speed train.
The phone was hung up.
After getting off the high-speed train, I took a taxi outside the station with Si Yan, drawing attention from many people.
Compared to Si Yan, who was wearing a Taoist robe, it was quite normal; after all, she wore a white robe. But I, in my red robe, was too eye-catching.
Thinking of Huang Shu being able to find us because of the red robe, I took off the Taoist robe after getting in the car.
The driver was startled and asked what I did.
Only then did I realize that there were many Peachwood Swords and Bronze Swords on my body, and with no Taoist robe as a cover, it would indeed be strange to normal people.
Therefore, I forced a smile and explained that this was called cosplay.
This was a phrase I had learned from the boss of the barbecue stall near the village of Chi Gui.
The driver looked at me oddly and continued driving normally. In the rearview mirror, I saw him move his lips, lip-reading as if to say, "What kind of world is this... men like you shouldn't be messing around with this sort of stuff... you should be working properly."
Lip-reading is not audible speech, so I did not get angry.
As we arrived at the courtyard where Huāyíng had lived, Si Yan hurried in with me. Closing the courtyard gate, we made eye contact with Liang Yu in the courtyard.
Liang Yu looked at me dumbly for a moment before being surprised to look at Si Yan.
In the next moment, her eyes showed suspicion and anger.
Liang Yu was still dressed in her colorful and glittering attire, with eyes that were as distinct as ever. For a moment, her senses were extremely sharp, and besides suspicion and anger, there was also loathing.
"You actually came alone? Huāyíng told me that you were coming to Jiang Huang to do some business, and asked me to help you properly!"
"Who is this shameless vixen?!?"
Liang Yu's words were immediately filled with malice.
Si Yan herself was already cold and indifferent, but after getting to know me, she felt a bit more gentle. When Liang Yu spoke rudely, she also had a stern expression on her face.
Before Si Yan could speak, I quickly explained that she was my same-school sister, and that we had come together because this matter was important.
"Same-school sister? How have I never heard you mention her before, or Huāyíng either?" Liang Yu was still very suspicious.
I furrowed my brow. Liang Yu's interference was causing trouble.
At this point, Liang Yu turned her back to us and made a phone call.
I felt a sense of silence in my heart. Liang Yu could get in touch with Huāyíng, but I couldn't reach her.
Plus, there's Huāqióng.
Huāyíng is avoiding me.
It's better that she makes the phone call. I want to talk to Huāyíng a few words.
However, soon Liang Yu became impatient. After putting down her phone, she made another call.
"Hmph! Huāyíng might be busy right now, but I have to get to the bottom of this." Liang Yu muttered under her breath.
I slightly exhaled, and my eyes showed a lot of complexity.
Perhaps... Liang Yu also couldn't get in touch with Huāyíng.
Her intention to avoid me was too obvious.
Without saying anything more to Liang Yu, I noticed the open door of the hall. There was a parcel on the table, but it was not opened.
The Chi Song Mi who was originally in the house was gone.
Last time, I felt that Liang Yu had given the copper camel feather to Huāyíng and instructed her to take something away with her.
I walked quickly towards the hall, and Si Yan followed me.
"Hey... you guys!" Liang Yu quickly caught up with me.
Entering the room, I opened the parcel and saw a black, lightning-struck piece of wood. My heart suddenly settled.
Turn around, I handed the thing to Si Yan.
Liang Yu stood at the doorway, clenching her fists and still glaring at me.
"We have important matters to attend to. Liang Yu, don't be overbearing and behave roughly."
I said in a low voice.
"…You!" Liang Yu was enraged.
After a moment of thought, I turned and walked towards a room.
That was the room I had lived in before. There may still be some of my clothes inside.
After putting them on, I had so many artifacts hidden under my clothing, half of the bronze hammer couldn't be covered and was exposed, making the rest look quite bulky.
However, it is much more discreet than the red Taoist robe.
I took a slight breath and stuffed the Taoist robe and mask into the bag with the Lao Gong Pot.
After waiting for me to exit the room, I nodded to Si Yan as a sign, and the two of us walked outside.
In the end, Liang Yu followed me closely, and she walked beside me as if she was determined to follow me!
"What are you doing?" I frowned and looked at Liang Yu.
"I'm helping you! Huāyíng said to me, 'Let's help you properly.'" Liang Yu waved her fist.
"……" I said.
"Did you prepare everything for the transaction with Shāng Tàirì? Humph, it's all because of the hypnotizing spell you've given Huāyíng. Otherwise, I wouldn't have stolen things from my home three times in a row. You'd better not let her down." Liang Yu glanced at Si Yan and spoke impatiently. She took out an item from her pocket—a satin-wrapped box.
