Cold Fragrance Valley [Complete] - 13

Chapter Thirteen: Reunion of Family.

The woman in the golden cloak, carrying Lan Tianpeng, sped away, glancing back at Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi every now and then. Seeing them relentlessly pursuing her, she grew increasingly anxious. She was worried about Lan Tianpeng, fearing that prolonged pressure point control would harm his health. Therefore, she used all her lightness skill, rushing towards the western corner of the city. Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi, following behind, watched the woman in the golden cloak, carrying another person, being pulled further and further away. Their hearts were filled with both anxiety and anger. Especially, they couldn't let their little brother Peng be kidnapped; otherwise, all their efforts and energy over the past year would be wasted, and most importantly, Peng's safety.

Seeing the woman in the golden cloak heading straight for the western corner of the city, clearly intending to use the city walls as cover, either to enter the city or to hide in a secluded place. Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi, renowned in the martial arts world for their exceptional lightness skills, were now being left behind by an imposter. Moreover, Lan Tianpeng was also implicated. If word got out, how could they face their superiors back at the headquarters? With this thought in mind, they not only gave it their all to catch up, but also, regardless of who the imposter was, they had to find a way to stop her. Thinking this, they waved to Ouyang Zi and said urgently, "Sister Zi, you keep watch. I'll follow behind her." With this instruction, one of them sped towards the nearest north city wall. Clearly, it was Ouyang Zi heading towards the wall, with Huangfu Hui following behind in the golden cloak.

The woman in the golden cloak, who was speeding ahead, looked back and understood their intentions. She was secretly delighted and suddenly used a strange movement technique, shooting with incredible speed into the dense forest connecting to the main street outside the West Gate. As soon as the woman in the golden cloak entered the dense forest, she didn't hesitate any longer, instead rushing northward. After advancing about twenty or thirty paces, she saw a thatched hut built in the middle of a forest clearing.

Reaching the hut, she leaped into the courtyard without hesitation. There were only three huts in the courtyard, all pitch black; the people inside were clearly asleep. Without hesitation, she carried Lan Tianpeng and walked directly to the door of the western hut, as if returning home, using her toes to push open the slightly ajar door and entering. Just as she stepped inside, a deep, kind voice, full of inner strength, came from the upper hut: "Is it Miss Xiao who has returned?"

Upon hearing this, the woman in the golden cloak immediately replied respectfully, "Yes, Senior Jiang." Then, she lightly closed the door with her elbow, carrying Lan Tianpeng, and headed towards the inner room.

In a semi-conscious state, Lan Tianpeng vaguely sensed that the woman in the golden cloak holding him had used her toes to push open the door. However, in his dazed state, when he heard someone ask "Miss Xiao," his heart skipped a beat. He desperately wanted to jump up, but he was powerless to do so. Yet, in his mind's eye, he knew that the woman in the golden cloak holding him was his cousin, Xiao Qionghua. When he thought of Xiao Qionghua, who shared his tragic fate, tears welled up and streamed down his face. The woman in the golden cloak placed Lan Tianpeng on the bed and immediately removed her cloak.

Sure enough, it was Xiao Qionghua, dressed in green, naturally beautiful, and rescued by the "Changbai Divine Nun" in the snowy night. Now, her face was streaked with tears, like a pear blossom in the rain! However, when she looked down at Lan Tianpeng, she saw tears streaming from his eyelashes. Overjoyed, she cried out, "Brother Peng, Brother Peng, Brother Peng..."

By the time she called out "Brother Peng," she was already sobbing uncontrollably. But Lan Tianpeng's tears flowed even more rapidly, yet he didn't open his eyes. Xiao Qionghua was startled. She had initially thought Lan Tianpeng had released his pressure points, but then remembered he wasn't fully awake. So, she quickly patted Lan Tianpeng's "Mingmen" acupoint.

Lan Tianpeng's inner energy surged, and he immediately opened his eyes. When he saw the green-clad figure sitting on the edge of the bed—it was indeed his cousin Xiao Qionghua, whom he had longed for—he couldn't help but cry out, "Cousin—!"

With that cry, he reached out and hugged Xiao Qionghua, burying his face in her chest and weeping. Xiao Qionghua knew that, in this world, she was Lan Tianpeng's closest relative. Therefore, she also wept softly, calling out, "Brother Peng... Brother Peng..." With each soft cry, she tightly embraced Lan Tianpeng's shoulders, tears streaming down her face.

Lan Tianpeng cried even harder, thinking of his father's death, the destruction of his home, and his loyal servant Lan Fu. His heart was filled with grief, as if he wanted to pour it all out to Xiao Qionghua. Although Xiao Qionghua was two years older than Lan Tianpeng, she was still a girl. She had originally wanted to see Lan Tianpeng cry his heart out, to release the anguish of their year-long separation. But seeing Lan Tianpeng crying even harder than she did, she realized that she was his older sister, and she should take responsibility for comforting, encouraging, caring for, and looking after him.

In particular, she should pay attention to his health, his martial arts skills, his determination to avenge his father, and the rebuilding of their home, restoring the former reputation of "Cold Fragrance Valley" in the martial arts world. Having made up her mind, she was about to push Lan Tianpeng's shoulder when a deep, resonant cough suddenly echoed from the courtyard. Although Lan Tianpeng was weeping bitterly, his hearing remained extremely sharp. Upon hearing the low cough, he knew it was the old man who had spoken earlier and immediately sat up straight. Just then, the same strong voice from before rang out from outside the door, asking, "Miss Xiao, who is it?"

Xiao Qionghua had already risen to greet him, suppressing her sobs as she said, "Senior Jiang, please come in. This is my younger brother, Peng."

Knowing it was someone related to his family, Lan Tianpeng also hurried out to greet him. Just as Lan Tianpeng stepped out of the inner room, an old man dressed in simple clothes, with a ruddy complexion and bright, piercing eyes, entered. Xiao Qionghua was about to take a tinderbox to light a lamp when the old man stopped her, saying, "Lighting a lamp is too conspicuous. Fortunately, everyone can see it."

Xiao Qionghua immediately put down the tinderbox and, still sobbing, introduced him to Lan Tianpeng, "Young brother Peng, this is Senior Jiang, known as the 'Hidden Hero of Immortal Abode.' Please come forward and pay your respects." Upon hearing the address "Paying respects, "

Lan Tianpeng knew it was an elder with whom he had a deep connection. He quickly bowed deeply and said respectfully, "Junior Lan Tianpeng pays respects to Senior Jiang." He then bent his knees to kneel.

"The Hermit of Immortal Abode" quickly reached out to help him up, saying kindly, "Nephew, no need for formalities. You and your cousins, having been separated for so long, are naturally bound to weep and express your sorrows

. However, it is late at night and quiet, which could easily cause trouble. You must restrain yourselves for now..." Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua naturally understood the old man's meaning, and thus simultaneously replied respectfully, "Yes." "The Hermit of Immortal Abode" nodded kindly and continued, "You two should reminisce first. We will talk again at dawn." With that, he turned to leave.

Upon hearing "dawn," Lan Tianpeng suddenly remembered that there were still horses in the shop and unconsciously asked respectfully, "May I ask, Senior Jiang, what time is it now?"

"Immortal Hermit" glanced at the night sky outside and said, "In another half hour, it will be broad daylight."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng looked anxiously at Xiao Qionghua and said, "Cousin, I still have horses at my inn..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Qionghua asked in a low voice, somewhat annoyed, "Just to fetch horses?"

Lan Tianpeng did not understand the hidden meaning in Xiao Qionghua's words, so he nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes, there is only one horse. If the Ming Dynasty innkeeper disappears while delivering noodles and water, he will definitely..."

Before he could finish speaking, "Immortal Hermit" interrupted and asked, "Which inn are you staying at, my nephew?"

Lan Tianpeng immediately replied, "I don't know the name of the inn, I only remember the first one near the moat by the East Gate..."

Xiao Qionghua frowned upon hearing this, and was about to say something when "Immortal Hermit" smiled and said, "I know which inn it is. I will go and bring the horses for you right away." With that, he flicked his right sleeve and gracefully leaped out of the room.

Upon seeing this, Lan Tianpeng quickly bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, senior." After bowing, he straightened up and "Immortal Hermit" leaped over the bamboo fence.

Xiao Qionghua closed the door behind her and pointed to the chair at the head of the table, saying, "With Senior Jiang going to help with the horse, there shouldn't be any worries, right? Let's sit here and talk."

Lan Tianpeng responded with a "yes," but sat down in the lower chair. Although Xiao Qionghua was the elder sister, she had long considered Lan Tianpeng her fiancé and treated him with utmost respect. Seeing him sitting in the lower chair, she didn't say anything and sat down in the upper chair instead. The two had come to "Xianju Xiayin" intentionally to interrupt their tearful reunion, and their emotions gradually calmed down. Xiao Qionghua recalled seeing Lan Tianpeng speaking with a beautiful girl in yellow in a luxurious inn in the city, while Lan Tianpeng said his horses were stored at an inn outside the East Gate.

She wanted to ask Lan Tianpeng about his relationship with the girl in yellow and why he called the two "Golden Thread Shadows" "elder sister," but she feared Lan Tianpeng would be angry with her jealousy. Moreover, it seemed unreasonable for him to ask about such personal matters before inquiring about their separation. Before she could finish her thoughts, Lan Tianpeng's eyes were already filled with tears, and he asked in a sorrowful voice, "I heard from my late master that you were rescued by the venerable 'Changbai Divine Nun'?"

Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Qionghua said angrily, "Thinking of your master makes me angry." Lan

Tianpeng explained, "I also argued with him about this, but when he explained the situation, including his severed legs, and how he was being chased by the 'Divine Nun,' he couldn't possibly care about you, sister..."

Xiao Qionghua immediately retorted indignantly, "He should at least have released my pressure points first."

Lan Tianpeng immediately asked seriously, "Would you have let him take me away then?"

Xiao Qionghua immediately replied matter-of-factly, "Why not?"

Lan Tianpeng explained seriously, "You would at least have found out his name and background before letting him go. Do you remember, not long after our master left, you saw the Divine Nun?" Hearing this, Xiao Qionghua was speechless and could only change her tone, asking, "You keep referring to him as our master, could it be that the great hero Ding has already passed away?"

Lan Tianpeng was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Eh, how did you know that your master's surname is Ding?" Xiao

Qionghua immediately explained, "When the 'Divine Nun' was chasing him, she already knew he was Hero Ding."

Xiao Qionghua sighed and said, "At that time, I hated Hero Ding, so after arriving at Hanlu Valley, I insisted that the Divine Nun tell me who kidnapped you and why they were so cruel and vicious. The Divine Nun couldn't persuade me, and finally told me that he was Hero Ding, the 'Flying Cloud Pen.' Her determination to retrieve that gourd of 'Snow Ginseng Ice Fruit Nectar' wasn't out of excessive cherishing or stinginess. It was because she knew that the hero's personality was extreme and he was almost insane, and she was afraid that he had mastered some strange skill to go find Hero Ouyang, the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman'..."

Lan Tianpeng was shocked and blurted out, "So the Divine Nun also knew about the grudge between my master and the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman'?"

Xiao Qionghua nodded and continued, "I studied swordsmanship with the nun for ten months, and after mastering my skills, I descended the mountain. The first thing I did was go home to check on things, and then I went to 'Lengxiang Manor' on Motian Ridge..." Upon

hearing "Lengxiang Manor," Lan Tianpeng's starry eyes welled up with tears again, and he asked with concern, "How is the situation at the manor?"

Xiao Qionghua, also with tears in her eyes, said, "The houses that were burned down have long been repaired. The two thieves, Dui and his ilk, set the fire to illuminate the valley so they could pursue us. But because we escaped, the two thieves didn't have time to kill too many of the manor's servants and laborers..."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng couldn't help but ask again, tears streaming down his face, "Is my father...?"

Xiao Qionghua immediately burst into tears and explained, "If my uncle hadn't been killed, how could those two thieves have spared the time to pursue us?"

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng cried out again, "With my father's revenge unavenged, I'm too cowardly to live..."

Seeing this, Xiao Qionghua immediately said gently, "My uncle and Lan Fu have already been buried on Xieya Hengling, they have a place to rest in peace, you don't need to grieve too much, our priority now is revenge." She paused and then asked seriously, "You are already quite famous in the martial arts world. The Kongtong Sect and the 'Dragon and Phoenix Society' are both paying close attention to your whereabouts, didn't those two thieves come looking for you on their own?"

Lan Tianpeng sighed in frustration and said, "Only a few days after leaving Fanjing Mountain did I meet 'Iron-Armed Monk'..."

Xiao Qionghua's spirits lifted upon hearing this, and she blurted out urgently, "'Iron-Armed Monk' is the master of the two thieves, did you know that?" Lan

Tianpeng nodded and recounted his encounter with "Iron-Armed Monk" in front of the temple in Chenxi City that day. Xiao Qionghua was astonished to hear that Lan Tianpeng had severed "Iron-Armed Monk's" iron arm with his bare hands, and blurted out, "What kind of miraculous martial arts have you learned in these nine months?"

Lan Tianpeng, upon being asked, began his story with "Flying Cloud's Last Words" in Lengxiang Valley, then recounted his encounter with Ouyang Zi on his way down the mountain, his enticement to Chenxi City to meet Huangfu Hui, his severing of "Iron-Armed Monk's" arm, his meeting with Lan Xiangji at the tavern, his journey from Chengnan Lake to Tiantai, then to Kuocang Mountain, and finally to Xianju East Gate where he met Xiao Qionghua.

After listening, Xiao Qionghua asked with concern, "Is the Lan girl you mentioned the beloved daughter of 'Frost Sword Divine Traces' Lady Ji?"

Lan Tianpeng nodded and said, "Yes, she has met my aunt, but not you." Xiao Qionghua hesitated, saying, "

But the leader of the Kongtong Sect, Master Yuxu, is her eldest cousin. You've killed two Kongtong disciples and the Li Shan brothers, making you an enemy of the Kongtong Sect. Now you're going to ask Master Yuxu for Black Hand Sanlang. If a fight breaks out, will Lan Xiangji still help you because of my mother and her mother's sister?"

Lan Tianpeng, when discussing killing the Li Shan brothers at Tiancong Manor, hadn't dared mention Lan Xiangji's seven consecutive sword techniques for fear of misunderstanding Xiao Qionghua. He also hadn't mentioned his romantic affairs, intending to discuss them later. Seeing Xiao Qionghua's question, he could only say, "Now that I've met my cousin, I naturally asked her to come with me."

Xiao Qionghua was naturally delighted, but she couldn't help but ask with concern, "But what about your two senior sisters?" "

Lan Tianpeng said without hesitation, "They have their own 'Dragon and Phoenix Society,' how

can they be in two places at once?" Xiao Qionghua immediately said seriously, "The 'Dragon and Phoenix Society' is full of experts, does it mean that only the two of them can handle things at Kuocang Mountain?"

Lan Tianpeng said, "That's not it."

Xiao Qionghua immediately said, "If they are concerned about your safety and worried that you are alone and vulnerable..."

Lan Tianpeng immediately interjected, "Now that I have you, sister, they naturally won't worry."

Xiao Qionghua's bright eyes suddenly lit up, her face flushed, and she asked hesitantly, "Do they know that you have me as your cousin..."

Lan Tianpeng hadn't mentioned his own affairs to Xiao Qionghua earlier, and now that the opportunity was right, he said to Xiao Qionghua, "Cousin, do you know that Father and Aunt once discussed that once I turn twenty, I will marry you?"

Xiao Qionghua blushed and said, "I know."

Lan Tianpeng said, "Cousin, I'm sorry."

Xiao Qionghua was startled and hurriedly said, "Brother Peng, what happened? Tell me quickly." Xiao Qionghua's intuition told her it was related to girls.

Lan Tianpeng immediately told Xiao Qionghua everything, because she was his only family member and his fiancée, so he couldn't hide anything from her. Xiao Qionghua listened without speaking, her face expressionless. Lan Tianpeng cautiously said, "Cousin, I know it's my fault, but I really feel I can't let them down."

Xiao Qionghua said seriously, "These girls, do you really love them, and will you love them for a lifetime?"

Lan Tianpeng nodded without hesitation, "Yes, I will love them for a lifetime, no matter their background or what they were like before. They will be my wives from now on, and I will protect them with my life."

Xiao Qionghua then asked, "And do you love your cousin?"

Lan Tianpeng stared intently at Xiao Qionghua and said, "Cousin, I've loved you since I was little, and I've dreamed of you as my wife for many years. You're the only one I think about. Therefore, I must gain your understanding. If you can forgive them, we can live happily together; if you cannot understand, I will remain unmarried for life."

Xiao Qionghua said, "You truly love your cousin, and not just because of our parents' wishes?"

Lan Tianpeng swore an oath to the heavens, "Heaven above, my love for my cousin Xiao Qionghua will never change in this life. If I break this vow, may I suffer a terrible fate..."

Before he could finish, a fragrant breeze swept through, and Xiao Qionghua covered Lan Tianpeng's mouth, saying, "Brother Peng, don't say anymore, I believe you... Oh..." Before Xiao Qionghua could finish speaking, Lan Tianpeng pulled her into his arms and kissed her fiercely. At the same time, Lan Tianpeng's hands were not idle, roaming over Xiao Qionghua's curves. Xiao Qionghua had never experienced anything like this before, and immediately collapsed into Lan Tianpeng's arms, letting him do as he pleased.

After a long, long time, Lan Tianpeng finally moved his lips away, satisfied. Xiao Qionghua nestled in Lan Tianpeng's arms, panting heavily. It took her a while to recover, and she said shyly, "Little Peng, you've become naughty."

Lan Tianpeng embraced Xiao Qionghua contentedly and said, "Sister Qiong, you're so beautiful. To have you as my wife is truly a blessing from my past life."

Xiao Qionghua asked, "Then what are you going to do with the other sisters?"

Lan Tianpeng replied, "Sister Qiong, of course you're their leader, they'll all listen to you."

Xiao Qionghua said, "You can't neglect them either." "You must treat them all equally, without favoritism."

Lan Tianpeng said, "Of course I will treat them all equally, but Sister Qiong, you are special. You are different from them; you are my only family."

Xiao Qionghua said, "I don't want special treatment. You must treat them all equally so that there won't be any disputes in the bedroom. As long as you have me in your heart, I will be very satisfied."

Lan Tianpeng said, "What are you saying, Sister?"

Xiao Qionghua smiled and said, "When you said 'I'm sorry' just now, I was really nervous. I thought you didn't want me anymore, and I almost fainted on the spot. But a force supported me, telling me in my heart, 'Listen to him, let him finish speaking.' At that moment, I really wanted to cry."

Lan Tianpeng said apologetically, "Sister Qiong, it's all my fault. I've wronged you."

Xiao Qionghua smiled and said, "I dare not monopolize you. If that happens, how many more lovesick men and women will be added to the world? I will have committed a great sin."

Lan Tianpeng said, "Sister Qiong, you are so kind." The two kissed again, lingering tenderly for a while before resuming their conversation.

Xiao Qionghua asked with concern, "Brother Peng, don't you think we should first find the two traitors, avenge our family, and then go to Mount Kongtong to find Master Yuxu..."

Before she could finish, Lan Tianpeng interrupted, "I think we should go to Mount Fanjing first and thoroughly investigate our late master's stone house, because the first half of the 'Diamond Subduing Demon Treasure Record' is related to the safety of the martial arts world. Moreover, it's the first thing Aunt Ouyang has repeatedly instructed me to do urgently, so we must do this first. After that, I will..."

Before he could finish, Xiao Qionghua happily interrupted him, saying affectionately, "Brother Peng, you don't need to say anymore. Wherever you go, I'll go with you. I'll do whatever you say." Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng

couldn't help but laugh and ask, "What did the old nun not order you to do?" Xiao Qionghua shook her head and smiled, saying, "

No, she has long been isolated from the martial arts world and has long since forgotten any grudges or hatreds. This time, I came down the mountain to the south, partly to find the residence of Master Ding and you, and partly to search for the whereabouts of the two thieves, Dui..."

Lan Tianpeng couldn't help but ask anxiously, "Sister, have you found any trace of the two thieves?"

Xiao Qionghua immediately said in bewilderment, "Strange, I haven't heard a single word about them along the way."

Lan Tianpeng immediately snorted and said indignantly, "These two scoundrels must have learned their lesson from our master and know that they are not as skilled as others, so they have hidden themselves away, probably in some remote area."

Xiao Qionghua said sadly, "Now, you have also broken the iron arm of the two thieves' master, 'Iron-Armed Monk,' which made him famous with his staff. The two thieves must be even more terrified when they hear this, forcing them to flee far away..."

Before she could finish speaking, Lan Tianpeng said indignantly, "At that time, I originally wanted to kill that thieving monk with one palm, but Sister Huangfu pleaded for him and spared his life." "

After learning that Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi had shown kindness to Lan Tianpeng by gifting him swords and teaching him martial arts, and about their relationship with him, Xiao Qionghua knew they were now like sisters. She felt secretly grateful to them and felt no jealousy whatsoever. Hearing Lan Tianpeng's words, she chimed in, 'Her statement isn't without merit.'

She paused, then suddenly spoke in a warning tone, her voice serious: 'Brother Peng, although you haven't been down the mountain long, your fame has grown considerably. This isn't a good thing. As the saying goes, 'A tall tree catches the wind, a high person attracts jealousy.' As soon as I crossed the Yangtze River, I heard about your antics with 'Liao Chen' and the Five Tigers at Gaojialou, and how you severed 'Iron-Armed Monk's' right arm. That's why I was able to find you so quickly.'

Lan Tianpeng, without hesitation, retorted, 'Sometimes, in those situations, you're forced to take only one path.' "

Xiao Qionghua didn't respond, but continued, "Also, when I came down the mountain, the nun was worried that you had become a person with a strange temperament and an arrogant demeanor. Moreover, she repeatedly reminded me..." Lan

Tianpeng immediately nodded and said, "On Mount Fanjing, I did become irritable and easily angered, and my temperament became withdrawn. Fortunately, my junior sister Ding Mengmei accompanied me, which calmed my mind a lot. After leaving Mount Fanjing and entering the plains, seeing the polite courtesy on the road, and thinking of my father's usual teachings, my mind gradually calmed down. At the same time, I realized that my anger and irritability were not only useless but also harmful..."

Xiao Qionghua comforted him, "After hearing your last two sentences, I can finally rest assured."

Lan Tianpeng shook his head with emotion and continued, "Because I still can't forget the hatred of killing my father and destroying my family, sometimes I still can't help but feel anger rising and murderous intent surfacing..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qionghua deliberately spoke in a gentle tone, "From now on, I will accompany you and remind you at any time." "The words had barely left his lips when the sound of clothes rustling in the wind filled the courtyard. Upon hearing this, Xiao Qionghua immediately rose and said, 'Senior Jiang has returned.'

Lan Tianpeng also hurriedly stood up, but exclaimed in surprise, 'Why didn't we hear any hoofbeats?' As he spoke, Xiao Qionghua opened the door, and the daylight was already bright. There, a ruddy-faced, simple-clothed 'Immortal Hermit' flew over the bamboo fence and landed at the door.

Xiao Qionghua was the first to speak, asking, 'Senior Jiang, where is the horse?'

The 'Immortal Hermit' had barely touched the ground with his toes when he said urgently, 'The situation has changed.'

Lan Tianpeng was startled and couldn't help but interject, 'What happened, Senior Jiang?'

The 'Immortal Hermit' pointed to the door and said, 'Let's go inside and talk.' With that, he went inside first." Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua followed behind, and as soon as "Xianju Xiayin" sat down, they asked anxiously, "Is it the 'Dragon and

Phoenix Society'...?" Before they could finish, "Xianju Xiayin" asked in confusion, "Eh, how did you know you had a dispute with them last night?"

Xiao Qionghua, wanting to know the reason, first explained, "Jin Xian Wuying is my brother Peng's senior sister. I kidnapped their junior brother..."

Upon hearing this, "Xianju Xiayin" asked, puzzled, "Them..."

Lan Tianpeng quickly explained, "This junior has two senior sisters."

Upon hearing this, "Xianju Xiayin" immediately shook his head helplessly and said, "Your two senior sisters are truly remarkable. I sensed something was wrong even before I reached the inn."

Xiao Qionghua asked with concern, "Did they monitor the inn?"

"The Hermit of Immortal Abode" nodded and said, "That's right. I noticed someone lurking on the rooftops near that inn, so I immediately became vigilant and didn't dare approach right away. Only when the streets were already crowded with vendors coming to town to sell vegetables did I quietly approach the inn. The door was ajar, and the staff were busy serving breakfast and wash water to the guests. Seeing this, I knew things were going to get bad, so I hurried to find Manager Wang. When I arrived, a waiter was reporting to Manager Wang that Nephew Lan was missing, but the horses hadn't been taken. Upon hearing this, I quickly went to Manager Wang and explained my purpose. He immediately agreed and told the waiter to fetch the horses. But just then, someone walked in from outside..." He paused, then turned to look at Xiao Qionghua and Lan Tianpeng, emphasizing his question, "Guess who it is?"

Seeing the way "The Hermit of Immortal Abode" asked, Xiao Qionghua and Lan Tianpeng knew he was someone of great importance, and they couldn't help but ask in unison, "Is it 'Golden Thread Shadowless' himself?" "

Immortal Hermit" said "Oh" and then said, "How can a master of this gathering show himself so casually? I'm talking about a big shot—Master Guo, the 'Two Palms Shake the Universe' Hall Master. Isn't he a big shot?" Lan Tianpeng exclaimed in surprise, "Oh! "

and asked with concern, "What did Master Guo say?"

"Immortal Hermit" smiled deeply and said, "I didn't hear what they said; they went inside to talk. But after he left, Manager Wang said to me with a worried look, 'Your Bloodfire Steed can't be taken away by anyone unless you go yourself.'"

Xiao Qionghua looked at Lan Tianpeng and asked, "What should we do?"

Lan Tianpeng said without hesitation, "I'd better go myself and explain yesterday's events to my two senior sisters."

Before he finished speaking, "Immortal Hermit" agreed, "Yes, with Nephew Lan's intervention, everything will be resolved. It would be best if Nephew Qionghua went too; we're family, we'll meet sooner or later, so it's better to see each other sooner."

Lan Tianpeng immediately stood up excitedly and said, "Cousin, let's go! It's impossible for us to do things without their eyes watching."

Xiao Qionghua smiled confidently and said, "Alright, I'll go prepare the horse." With that, she got up to leave.

Upon seeing her, "Immortal Hermit" immediately smiled and said, "My dear niece, you should tidy up your things. I'll go prepare the horse."

Xiao Qionghua didn't insist, thanked him, and went into the inner room. Lan Tianpeng escorted "Immortal Hermit" to the door on Xiao Qionghua's behalf and sat back down. He sat in his chair, deep in thought. He believed that Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zishi hadn't left Zhidongguan Street, and since "Double Palms Shake the Universe" had appeared here, they must have come together.

A moment later, Xiao Qionghua emerged, radiant. Lan Tianpeng quickly focused his gaze, his starry eyes suddenly lighting up—he saw Xiao Qionghua. Although she hadn't changed her clothes, still wearing a green satin outfit and a short sword, her delicate face was as beautiful as a flower, even more radiant than before. Of course, subconsciously, Xiao Qionghua feared that her beauty couldn't compare to Ouyang Zishi and Huangfu Hui, so she had deliberately dressed up.

Seeing her younger brother, Lan Tianpeng, staring at her in a daze, a sweet feeling rose in her heart. At the same time, she also noticed that Lan Tianpeng's beauty might surpass that of Ouyang Zi and Xiao Qionghua, at least in terms of temperament. Therefore, she smiled charmingly and asked in a feignedly reproachful tone, "What? Don't you recognize your cousin who's been with me since childhood?"

Lan Tianpeng quickly composed himself and smiled sheepishly, saying, "Sister, you were once a beauty that could topple kingdoms, but after a year apart, you've become even more beautiful than Chang'e in the moon."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qionghua's face flushed with a hint of reproach, her heart secretly delighted. She couldn't help but chuckle and sigh, "You were once a well-mannered young master, but after a year apart, you've become a glib and dissolute playboy." Lan Tianpeng was about to say something when the light sound of horses' hooves came from outside the courtyard. Xiao Qionghua hurried out to greet him, saying, "Senior Jiang has prepared the horses."

Lan Tianpeng followed closely behind, and upon seeing her, his heart skipped a beat. The magnificent blue horse that "Immortal Hermit" was leading looked very familiar, and he blurted out, "Cousin, isn't this Little Green you left behind in the snow of North Mountain?" Upon

seeing Lan Tianpeng, the blue horse pricked up its ears and let out a joyful neigh! Xiao Qionghua immediately replied with a smile, "That's right, it's the little blue horse we often ride." She then thanked "Immortal Hermit" and led the blue horse over. Upon

hearing that it was Little Green, Lan Tianpeng felt a surge of warmth and quickly went to the horse, affectionately reaching out to stroke its shoulder and mane. Little Green gently shook its head, flicked its tail, and let out cheerful low neighs. "The Hermit of Immortal Abode" had already opened the gate to the courtyard and said with a smile, "From here to Xiguan Street, you can both ride two horses. Once inside the city, one of you will probably be on horseback and the other on foot."

Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua smiled and said nothing, only expressing their apologies to "The Hermit of Immortal Abode" for disturbing them, and led their horses out. After Xiao Qionghua led her horse into the woods, she immediately looked at Lan Tianpeng and said with a shy smile, "Like when we were little, shall we?"

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately recalled the scene of riding a horse with Xiao Qionghua in the Motianling Mountains, so he happily said, "Okay, I'll stand behind the saddle again."

Xiao Qionghua looked at Lan Tianpeng affectionately, leaped onto the saddle, and slowly rode south. As soon as the horse started moving, Lan Tianpeng immediately leaped onto its hindquarters and gently placed one hand on Xiao Qionghua's fragrant shoulder. At that moment, Xiao Qionghua felt immense joy, while Lan Tianpeng, standing on the hindquarters, seemed to have returned to his lost childhood.

Xiao Qing was a fine horse, quite intelligent and quick, yet Xiao Qionghua and Lan Tianpeng, riding on its back, felt as steady as a rock. In a short while, they reached the back of the main street outside Xiguan City. Taking advantage of the absence of pedestrians, Xiao Qionghua slowly brought the horse to a stop. Lan Tianpeng immediately jumped off, saying, "Passing through the city like this is too conspicuous; let's go one in front and one behind..." Before he could finish, Xiao Qionghua cheerfully said, "Then I'll go ahead." With a slight shake, she spurred her horse and galloped towards Xiguan Street. As

soon as Xiao Qionghua left, Lan Tianpeng hurried towards the west gate. Entering Xiguan City, they paid no attention to the street scenes, striding confidently through the crowds. By the time they reached the east gate, the sun was already high in the sky. Reaching the inn, the same innkeeper who had previously greeted them was standing there. Upon seeing Lan Tianpeng, the shop assistant rushed forward, his expression a mixture of surprise and nervousness. "Sir, you're back! An old gentleman is waiting for you in the main room."

Lan Tianpeng responded with an "Oh," and then asked with concern, "Did he say his name or purpose for coming?"

As he spoke, he hurried into the shop. Upon seeing this, the shop assistant quickly followed, replying, "It was our manager, Mr. Wang, who went to receive them."

Lan Tianpeng's heart skipped a beat; he was certain it was Guo, the head of "Double Palms Shake the Universe," and stopped, continuing to ask with concern, "Besides that old hero, was there anyone else?"

The shop assistant immediately shook his head, saying, "No, just that old man."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng took out a piece of silver from his pocket and handed it to the shop assistant, saying, "A young lady in green, carrying a sword and riding a blue horse, will be coming to see me shortly. You can bring her to see me immediately."

The shop assistant, taking the silver, bowed repeatedly with a smile, saying, "Sir, don't worry, as soon as the young lady arrives, I will definitely take her."

Lan Tianpeng, having no time for further conversation, waved his hand and walked towards the back of the shop. Passing the wall, he saw "Double Palms Shake the Universe" had already heard the door open and were coming out of the main room. Upon seeing him, "Double Palms Shake the Universe" quickly descended the steps, clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, and said humbly, "Young Valley Master has returned?"

Lan Tianpeng hurriedly returned the greeting, and took a few steps forward, asking, "Grand Master, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"Double Palms Shake the Universe" quickly replied modestly, "Not at all, not long ago."

As they spoke, the two entered the main room side by side. Lan Tianpeng gestured respectfully for "Double Palms Shake the Universe" to sit down, and asked with concern, "Didn't Sister Hui and Sister Zi come?"

"Double Palms Shake the Universe" sat down on a lacquered chair on the left, bowed, and replied, "They are both unable to move around easily, so they sent this old man to wait for them here, and instructed me to tell the Young Valley Master to visit them when he returns to the inn..."

Lan Tianpeng immediately asked with concern, "Where are the two senior sisters now?"

"Double Palms Shake the Universe" bowed again and replied, "They're in an inn inside Dongguan."

Lan Tianpeng figured they were already in the city, and it wouldn't be too late to find Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi after his cousin Xiao Qionghua arrived. Therefore, he immediately said, "Please ask the headmaster to tell the two senior sisters that my cousin Xiao Qionghua will arrive shortly. Could you please invite them to come here so we can all have a get-together..." Before

he could finish speaking, "Double Palms Shake the Universe" had already stood up, clasped his hands in a fist, and said, "This old man obeys, I'll go right away." Just then, a series of footsteps suddenly came from the wall facing the courtyard gate, followed by a person rushing in. Lan Tianpeng and "Double Palms Shake the Universe" looked towards the sound and saw a burly man in a gray robe with black trim, rushing towards the front of the house in a panic. "Double Palms Shake the Universe" looked over and hurriedly asked, "Chief Liu, what's the matter that you're in such a panic?"

The burly man called Chief Liu, without even bothering to clasp his hands in greeting, immediately replied in a flustered manner, "Reporting to the Grand Master... something bad has happened... the branch leader and that 'Beautiful Rakshasa' are fighting."

"Double Palms Shake the Universe"'s expression changed upon hearing this, and he blurted out urgently, "Quickly go and inform the two ladies, I'll go right away."

Lan Tianpeng raised his eyebrows and coldly smiled, saying, "Why bother the two senior sisters with a little Rakshasa? I'm going to meet this Rakshasa woman myself."

Upon hearing this, "Double Palms Shake the Universe" immediately said excitedly, "It would be even better if the young master went."

So, the two hurriedly walked out of the courtyard gate and headed straight out of the shop. The chief messenger had already disappeared without a trace, obviously having gone to report to Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi. "Double Palms Shake the Universe" lagged half a step behind Lan Tianpeng, passing several courtyards and two rows of longhouses. Just as they were about to head towards the shop entrance, the leader, who had rushed off earlier, suddenly ran back in a panic.

Lan Tianpeng frowned, sensing something was amiss. He was about to ask him something when the leader shouted in alarm, "Grand Master, something terrible has happened! That 'Beautiful Rakshasa Girl' is looking for you!"

"Double Palms Shake the Universe's" expression changed again, and he asked in confusion, "What? Looking for me?"

The leader, who had run up to them, was already out of breath and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Yes, Grand Master, she's here."

"Double Palms Shake the Universe" was somewhat skeptical and asked in confusion, "How did she know I was here?" As soon as he finished speaking, a rapid hoofbeat sound rang out, and a magnificent blue horse galloped straight to the shop entrance. A beautiful girl in green, carrying a sword, leaped down from the saddle. Upon seeing her, the leader was shocked and blurted out, "Grand Master, it's her! She's 'The Rakshasa Beauty'!" "Double Palms Shake the Universe" was stunned.

However, Lan Tianpeng, who was looking closely, couldn't help but laugh. He looked at the leader and said with a smile, "Leader, you're mistaken. She's my cousin, Xiao Qionghua." "Double Palms Shake the Universe" and the leader exclaimed in surprise, stunned again. The shopkeeper who had received Lan Tianpeng's money had already eagerly taken Xiao Qing away, pointing inside the shop to indicate that Xiao Qionghua could go in.

Xiao Qionghua looked up and saw Lan Tianpeng and "Double Palms Shake the Universe" standing together. She smiled and walked straight into the shop. Upon seeing her, Lan Tianpeng immediately asked cheerfully, "Sister Qiong, you ride faster than me, why did it take you so long?"

As he spoke, Xiao Qionghua was already close by, and with a calm smile, she said, "It's infuriating! A big shot from the 'Dragon and Phoenix Society,' calling me some kind of 'Beautiful Girl Rakshasa,' insisted I come to his branch for a talk."

Lan Tianpeng laughed heartily, turning to "Double Palms Shake the Universe," and said, "What? A mistake, isn't it?"

"Double Palms Shake the Universe," however, said in confusion, "According to reports from various places, Sister Qionghua, in terms of clothing, appearance, age, and even the weapon and saber she uses, all resemble that 'Beautiful Girl Rakshasa.'"

Lan Tianpeng exclaimed in surprise, staring intently at Xiao Qionghua, and asked, "'Beautiful Girl Rakshasa' is actually you, Sister Qionghua?"

Xiao Qionghua smiled calmly and said, "That's a nickname they gave me because they don't know my real name. Initially, even I didn't know who 'Beautiful Girl Rakshasa' was." "Say that, it's tantamount to admitting it."

"Double Palms Shake the Universe" immediately cupped his hands and said, "Young Valley Master, Miss Xiao..." Before he could finish speaking, Lan Tianpeng suddenly remembered that he hadn't introduced them yet, so he pointed to "Double Palms Shake the Universe" and said, "Sister Qiong, this is the famous "Double Palms Shake the Universe" Chief Master Guo of the "Dragon and Phoenix Society."

"Double Palms Shake the Universe" quickly said humbly, "I dare not, I dare not. I hope Miss Xiao will give me more guidance in the future."

Xiao Qionghua smiled elegantly and said, "Although I have had a few conflicts with the people of the 'Dragon and Phoenix Society,' I have only punished them slightly, which is equivalent to maintaining the discipline of your society." "

Double Palms Shake the Universe" forced a smile and said, "Thank you, Miss Xiao."

Xiao Qionghua smiled elegantly and continued, "Now, we're all on the same side. At least I didn't do anything wrong." "

Double Palms Shake the Universe" laughed heartily after hearing the last sentence and said, "Yes, yes. From now on, if any leaders or chiefs of the central leadership or branch offices commit wrongdoings, Miss Xiao, after thorough investigation, please deal with them as you see fit."

Xiao Qionghua suddenly smiled brightly and said, "What the Grand Master says makes it harder for me to act. However, if I encounter someone who is guilty beyond redemption, I won't be polite."

Lan Tianpeng listened quietly from the side. Although he didn't say anything, he frowned from time to time. He felt that Sister Qiong had changed. After completing her apprenticeship with "Divine Nun," she had completely become a different person, truly a female demon. He felt that Xiao Qionghua used to be gentle and modest, never making others feel embarrassed. Now, her demeanor was not only arrogant, but her words also lacked restraint. Of course, the murder of her parents and the destruction of her home were also major reasons for her personality change. In fact, she herself had changed in many ways, both in personality and speech.

As she thought this, she heard "Double Palms Shake the Universe" humbly say, "Of course, of course." Then, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Lan Tianpeng and continued, "Young Valley Master, Miss Xiao, this old man will take his leave for now. I will come to visit you again with our two young ladies later."

Lan Tian'e quickly cupped her hands and said, "You flatter me." Xiao Qionghua also returned the salute with a smile. After "Double Palms Shake the Universe" led the big boss away in a hurry, Lan Tianpeng also guided Xiao Qionghua towards his private courtyard. The two entered the main room, sat down, and the waiter followed closely behind.

Lan Tianpeng casually ordered two bowls of breakfast and ate with Xiao Qionghua at the same table. According to their people, it had been over a year since they had eaten together face-to-face. After their meal, the two continued to talk about what had happened since they last met. When the conversation turned to the fact that the "Divine Nun" had used her painstakingly crafted "Snow Ginseng Ice Fruit Nectar" to wash Xiao Qionghua's eyes, Lan Tianpeng couldn't help but sigh, "Countless masters in the martial arts world dream of obtaining the 'Snow Ginseng Ice Fruit Nectar' meticulously crafted by the Desert 'Divine Nun' to enhance their skills or cure diseases. I never imagined you would use it to wash your eyes. Doesn't this feel like a waste of a precious resource?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qionghua immediately explained with a hint of reproach, "What I meant by washing my eyes was simply to frequently drip a drop or two of the 'Snow Ginseng Ice Fruit Nectar' into my eyes to enhance my vision."

Seeing that Xiao Qionghua was about to become coquettish, Lan Tianpeng quickly changed the subject, saying, "No wonder your lightness skill is so outstanding. I imagine you're constantly drinking from the 'Snow Ginseng Ice Fruit Nectar'." Seeing that Lan Tianpeng's words were amusing ,

Xiao Qionghua chuckled to herself, adding with a smile, "Perhaps it's only a little more than your gourd. 'Snow Ginseng Ice Fruit Nectar' is a rare treasure; how can you drink it like water all day?"

Lan Tianpeng, thinking of Xiao Qionghua's earlier departure and how she caught him, couldn't help but recall her wearing a golden cloak and impersonating "Golden Thread Without Shadow." Therefore, he asked, "Sister Qiong, I think that regarding your difficult interactions with the people of the 'Dragon and Phoenix Society,' both Senior Sister Huangfu and the others might understand. But they're probably very angry that you wore the same style of golden cloak to impersonate them."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qionghua's expression suddenly turned serious. After a long pause, she said, "Strange, judging from their expressions, they seem completely unaware of what happened back then."

Lan Tianpeng's heart stirred, and he asked with concern, "What happened back then?"

Lan Tianpeng said solemnly, "It concerns the 'Eastern Sea Holy Monk,' the 'Changbai Divine Nun,' and the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman.'"

Lan Tianpeng's heart skipped a beat, and he seemed to understand something, saying, "You mean, if Senior Sister Huangfu and Senior Sister Ouyang knew about what happened back then, they would definitely question you, right?"

Xiao Qionghua nodded without hesitation, saying, "Of course, they would not only question me, but upon seeing me, or even just hearing that someone is wearing a golden cloak of the same material and style as theirs, they would know who my female disciple is. If you really told them that I studied under the 'Divine Nun,' they would already know that the woman inside the golden cloak is me, Xiao Qionghua." Lan Tianpeng was secretly alarmed. He feared that Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi were pretending not to know, which would be disastrous. He could tell that Huangfu Hui was more mature and sensible than Ouyang Zi; she would never disregard the agreement made by the "

Silver-Clad Swordsman," the "Divine Nun," and the Holy Monk to defy their master's orders. However, Ouyang Zi was more willful, and as the "Silver-Clad Swordsman's" only child, it was entirely possible that she would decide to fight Xiao Qionghua. Xiao Qionghua, fearing Lan Tianpeng's anxiety, vaguely said, "That's not necessarily true. We'll know once they arrive."

Lan Tianpeng secretly shook his head. He thought that if Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi were always trying to outdo Xiao Qionghua, they wouldn't come to the inn but would instead ask Xiao Qionghua to come to them. He was certain that Xiao Qionghua would never agree to that. Lost in thought, he glanced at the courtyard and noticed that the shadows were close to noon. Startled, he blurted out, "If they're still in the city, they should have arrived in over an hour."

Xiao Qionghua smiled calmly and said, "Perhaps they'll send someone to see us soon?"

Seeing that Sister Qionghua had anticipated Huangfu Hui's move, Lan Tianpeng grew even more anxious. He shook his head unconsciously, defending them, "No, they wouldn't be so insensible."

Xiao Qionghua couldn't help but ask with a smile, "Then why haven't they come yet?"

Lan Tianpeng immediately explained, "Perhaps they received an important report from the headquarters while they were on their way here."

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Qionghua said dismissively, "They should at least send someone to inform us."

Lan Tianpeng still defended them, saying, "The matter is urgent, perhaps they haven't had time to think about it yet. Once they remember, they will surely send someone to explain the situation..." Before he could finish speaking, hurried footsteps came from the courtyard gate. Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately deduced that it was someone sent by Huangfu Hui, as the innkeepers wouldn't walk in such a hurry. He quickly looked at Xiao Qionghua and said, "Look, someone's here!"

Xiao Qionghua turned her head at the sound of his voice, and both she and Lan Tianpeng were stunned. The newcomer was none other than the head of the "Double Palms Shake the Universe" branch. Seeing "Double Palms Shake the Universe" arrive alone, and in such a hurried manner, Lan Tianpeng knew something was amiss. Perhaps Huangfu Yi and the other man really wanted him to take Xiao Qionghua there. With this thought in mind, he stood up, smiling, and hurried out to greet him, his expression filled with eagerness. Upon seeing him, "Double Palms Shake the Universe" immediately clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, continuing forward, saying, "My two leaders are coming to the inn to pay their respects to Miss Xiao."

Lan Tianpeng was overjoyed upon hearing this, and couldn't help but glance back at Xiao Qionghua standing in front of the door, a smug look on his face. Looking at "Double Palms Shake the Universe," Xiao Qionghua humbly said, "I wouldn't dare accept such a visit, but it's true that we sisters should meet."

Lan Dapeng was also somewhat puzzled by Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi's late arrival, and asked with a puzzled look, "Chief Guo, is there some urgent matter over there?"

"Double Palms Shake the Universe" smiled modestly and said vaguely, "Nothing major, just some small matters." With this, Xiao Qionghua and Lan Tianpeng naturally couldn't ask any further questions.

Seeing that there was nothing more to say, Lan Tianpeng could only gesture respectfully and say, "Chief Guo, let's go inside and sit down."

"Double Palms Shake the Universe" immediately waved his hand and said with a smile, "I think the two ladies should have arrived by now."

Upon hearing this, Lan Dapeng couldn't help but ask in confusion, "What, Chief Guo didn't come with Sister Huangfu Hui?"

"Double Palms Shake the Universe" smiled and said, "If I came with them, wouldn't that tell the martial arts heroes of Xianju City that 'Golden Thread Without Shadow' is leading the way?" Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng blushed and immediately replied with a smile of approval. "Double Palms Shake the Universe" quickly explained, "My actions have already been observed by someone in secret. However, I came through the back door of the restaurant's private rooms. I believe no one would dare to casually push open the door to my private room to see if I'm inside."

Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua both nodded approvingly. Just then, a waiter, carrying a red lacquered and gold-embroidered gift box in both hands, hurriedly entered the courtyard. Upon seeing the gift box in the shopkeeper's hands, Xiao Qionghua's expression immediately became uneasy. She hurriedly said, "How could I accept this?" Then, turning to "Double Palms Shake the Universe," she smiled and said, "Master Guo, was this your idea?"

"Double Palms Shake the Universe" quickly smiled humbly and said, "This old man is not with them at all; I'm just passing on a message."

As he spoke, the shopkeeper, carrying the gift box, walked to the steps and stood respectfully facing the upper room. He raised the box above his head and announced in a loud voice, "The Ouyang family of Tiantai, Ouyang Zi and Huangfu Hui, have come to pay their respects to Miss Xiao Qionghua, daughter of the female knight-errant 'Silver Sky Blue Swallow' Lan."

Xiao Qionghua, standing to the side of the door, immediately asked humbly, "Just say that Xiao Qionghua has been discharged from the hospital and we respectfully welcome her."

The shopkeeper bowed and replied loudly, "Yes." Xiao Qionghua immediately looked at Lan Tianpeng and said, "Cousin, here's a reward." Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately took out a piece of silver from his pocket and gave it to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper, upon receiving the silver, loudly thanked Xiao Qionghua and turned to run towards the courtyard gate.

Reaching the gate, the shopkeeper immediately called out, "Honorable guests have arrived! Miss Xiao personally welcomes you!"

Xiao Qionghua, along with Lan Tianpeng and "Double Palms Shake the Universe," hurried towards the gate. Lan Tianpeng, following beside Xiao Qionghua, was taken aback when they reached the steps. Eight maids were supporting two small sedan chairs, each carried by four porters, approaching the courtyard gate. Seeing this, Lan Tianpeng understood why Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi had arrived so late—they had come by sedan chair to avoid being seen.

The two sedan chairs reached the gate, and with a shout from the porters, they were slowly lowered. Seeing this, Xiao Qionghua, though uneasy, felt a surge of excitement. With a smile, she descended the steps to greet them, with Lan Tianpeng following behind. Only Guo, the "Double Palms Shake the Universe" leader, remained inside the doorway, not coming out to greet them, presumably afraid of revealing Huangfu Hui and

Ouyang Zi's identities. The sedan chair landed, and maids lifted the curtains. Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi stepped out of the rear sedan chair simultaneously. Lan Tianpeng's eyes lit up at the sight, and he was stunned again. Both Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi were dressed in flowing robes, their hair styled high, adorned with phoenix hairpins and other exquisite adornments—each one appearing like a celestial being. Xiao Qionghua was also taken aback. She hadn't expected Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi to be such beauties, though she hadn't noticed their deliberate attempts to appear less attractive than her.

Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi already knew from "Double Palms Shake the Universe" that Xiao Qionghua's beauty was natural, and now, seeing this, they realized it was indeed true. Upon closer inspection, the two women realized that "Two Palms Shake the Universe" hadn't truly captured Xiao Qionghua's beauty; clearly, it was to avoid upsetting them out of jealousy. However, they could see that Xiao Qionghua was not only naturally beautiful, but also possessed a heroic spirit within her elegant and refined demeanor.

In Lan Tianpeng's mind, each of the three women had her own strengths, her own beauty, her own temperament and personality, especially in terms of beauty, where they were equally matched. Lan Tianpeng stared blankly at the three stunningly beautiful women, somewhat lost in thought. Seeing them bowing to each other, he quickly composed himself and began to introduce them.

After a brief introduction, they immediately entered the courtyard. "Double Palms Shake the Universe," standing inside the gate, stepped forward to greet them. After receiving the greeting, "Double Palms Shake the Universe" asked the waiter who had greeted them earlier for a table of food and drink. Xiao Qionghua led Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi into the main room, where the maids stopped outside. To establish the order of seniority, they exchanged ages, confirming their sisterhood.

Huangfu Hui was the oldest, two years older, followed by Ouyang Zi, making Xiao Qionghua the younger sister. Since they were now related, they naturally addressed each other as "elder sister" and "younger sister." After the guests and hosts were seated, the waiter brought fragrant tea, fruit, and snacks, which the maids took and led into the main room. Having exchanged ages and addressed each other as sisters, the unpleasant events of the previous night were naturally not mentioned again.

After Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi had each tasted their tea, Xiao Qionghua immediately said humbly and gratefully, "My cousin is young and new to the martial world. He has been greatly cared for by you two elder sisters. Not only have he learned unparalleled martial arts, but he has also been honored to inherit the mantle of Senior Ouyang, the 'Silver-Clad Swordsman.' All of this is thanks to you two elder sisters. If my uncle's spirit knew, he would be overjoyed."

Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi quickly replied humbly, "Qiong-mei, please don't say that. All of this is because I, your foolish sister, followed my father's dying wish to secretly seek out extraordinary talents and inherit his mantle. In truth, this is fulfilling my duty as a disciple." As soon as they finished speaking, four or five waiters brought in the food and wine.

Eight maids, all from the city's luxurious inns, were nimble and skilled, quickly setting out a table of food and wine. "Double Palms Shake the Universe" immediately took his leave under a pretext. The four of them sat at a round table, each occupying one side. Huangfu Hui was the most honored, followed by Ouyang Zi, then Xiao Qionghua, with Lan Tianpeng accompanying them at the end. Because they addressed each other as sisters and discussed nothing unpleasant, especially given their mutual respect, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. Xiao Qionghua asked about the "Dragon and Phoenix Gathering," while Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi inquired about their experiences learning from the "Divine Nun" of Changbai Mountain. Finally

, Xiao Qionghua asked, "Have you two sisters heard Senior Ouyang talk about his journey with the 'Holy Monk' and 'Divine Nun' to Penglai Island in the East Sea years ago?"

Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi, knowing this was a very important matter, both shook their heads, saying, "We two sisters have certainly not heard of anything like that."

Xiao Qionghua frowned slightly and continued, "Aunt Ouyang hasn't mentioned it either?"

Huangfu Hui, as if suddenly realizing something, asked, "Is the story Qiongmei told about the golden cloak?" Xiao

Qionghua nodded without hesitation, "Yes, that's it."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Zi immediately said with a hint of sadness, "My father was struck in two vital points by the 'Flying Cloud Pen' hero with his 'Diamond Finger.' After returning to Tiantai, he always believed he could undo the damage with his internal energy. By the time he realized his despair, he was already too weak to continue..."

Huangfu Hui continued sadly, "Because of this, there were many things he couldn't explain clearly when my adoptive father passed away. By the time my adoptive mother noticed something was wrong, my adoptive father had already passed away sitting on his cloud bed." Upon

hearing this, Xiao Qionghua immediately said sadly, "If the 'Divine Nun' hadn't told me this when my younger sister went down the mountain, perhaps none of us would have ever known the true origin of these three golden cloaks."

Ouyang Zi said with concern and sadness, "In that case, please, Qionghua, tell the three of us about it." Upon hearing this

, Lan Tianpeng knew that Ouyang Zi had included him in the conversation, so he nodded in agreement, expressing his anticipation. Before Xiao Qionghua began her narration, she asked Huangfu Hui, "Sister Hui, is there a large 'Tian' character embroidered in gold thread inside your gold cloak?"

Huangfu Hui immediately nodded solemnly and said, "Yes."

Xiao Qionghua then looked at Ouyang Zi and asked, "Then, Sister Ouyang Zi, is there a 'Ren' character embroidered in red inside your gold cloak?"

Ouyang Zi also looked surprised and said seriously, "Yes, when my mother found these two gold cloaks, she noticed these two characters but didn't pay much attention to them, because if they were important, my father would have told her."

Xiao Qionghua immediately said seriously, "They are very important, but Senior Ouyang was focused on healing, and by the time he wanted to explain, his strength was already depleted, and he was powerless to do so." "

Ouyang Zi and Huangfu Hui both said with concern, 'That's right. When we went there the first night, he barely managed to say that the acupoints would be difficult to release. When we went back the next morning, he had already passed away peacefully...'

Lan Tianpeng's heart stirred upon hearing this, feeling that something was puzzling him. Therefore, he asked with concern, 'Uncle Ouyang had difficulty speaking, how could he possibly write his autobiography?'

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Zi immediately explained, 'The content was written by my mother, and the calligraphy was done by Lao Mude. That autobiography was specifically for you to see. Now you should understand the painstaking effort my mother put into it.' Upon hearing this, Lan

Tianpeng immediately responded with gratitude. Xiao Qionghua, after listening, continued with certainty, 'Now, I have another question. I wonder which of the two elder sisters, it should have been Sister Hui who went?'

Huangfu Hui couldn't help but interject, 'Where did she go? '" Xiao Qionghua asked seriously, "

Did Ouyang Youbei ask one of my two elder sisters to go to the East Sea to see the Holy Monk?" Upon hearing this, Ouyang Zi and Huangfu Hui almost simultaneously replied, "Yes, Father once told us to practice martial arts diligently so that someone would be sent to the East Sea to see the Holy Monk in the future, but he didn't explain what the purpose of the trip was."

Lan Tianpeng said shrewdly, "Perhaps Uncle Master was afraid of affecting your progress, so he decided to wait until the time was right before telling one of you to go."

Ouyang Zi asked in confusion, "But, not many days later, Father decided that Sister Hui would go."

Xiao Qionghua asked, puzzled, "Why hasn't she gone yet?"

Huangfu Hui explained, "At that time, I was still young, and my adoptive father didn't explain how to go. After my adoptive father passed away, my adoptive mother didn't know much about this..."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately interjected in confusion, "Such an important matter, Master, wouldn't you tell Aunt Ouyang about it?" Although Xiao Qionghua felt that Lan Tianpeng's question made sense, she couldn't say anything. She was certain there might be other hidden reasons, perhaps Madam Ouyang truly didn't know.

If Madam Ouyang knew but didn't speak, it meant she was biased, hoping her own daughter Ouyang Zi would go, or perhaps neither of them would go. If the "Silver-Clad Swordsman" hadn't told Madam Ouyang about this important matter, it wasn't because Madam Ouyang insisted on her own daughter going, but because she feared Madam Ouyang's love for her daughter might lead her to unconsciously tell Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi, affecting their progress. In a moment, she smiled naturally and said, "That must be because Senior Ouyang dotes on you two sisters and was afraid she would reveal the news, so he didn't tell Madam Ouyang."

As soon as she finished speaking, Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi smiled and said simultaneously, "That's absolutely right. My mother just can't keep secrets. At first, she might have kept quiet, but as time went on, she would spill everything..."

Xiao Qionghua and Lan Tianpeng immediately said, "That's the unspoken problem." After a pause, Xiao Qionghua continued, "Now, let me tell you the story from years ago, and see how you two sisters decide which sister will go." Upon hearing this, Ouyang Zi immediately said urgently, "This was Father's arrangement before he passed away, so of course Sister Hui will go..."

Huangfu Hui, however, said seriously, "The situation at the main altar is very complicated..."

Lan Tianpeng immediately interjected, "After Sister Qionghua finishes explaining the whole story, we can all weigh the situation and decide who will go. Why are you two so eager to decline now?"

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi fell silent, clearly unwilling to go against Lan Tianpeng's wishes. Xiao Qionghua, however, understood that the two young women truly considered Lan Tianpeng their husband. Only a girl would be so obedient to her future husband, never contradicting his will or actions. Her mind raced, and she immediately smiled and said, "Yes, Brother Peng is right. Let me finish speaking, and then we can discuss what we should do." Huangfu

Hui and Ouyang Zi nodded in unison, naturally not daring to say anything more. Xiao Qionghua paused slightly before continuing, "According to the 'Divine Nun,' she, Senior Ouyang, and the 'Eastern Sea Holy Monk' meet once a year. This spring they go to the Eastern Sea, next summer to Changbai Mountain, and the following winter, Senior Ouyang chooses the location—either Yunnan/Guizhou or Hainan."

On that occasion, their gathering was supposed to take them to the East China Sea, but upon arriving at the Holy Monk's place, the Holy Monk told the "Divine Nun" and Senior Ouyang that he had discovered a mysterious cave by chance, located on a precipitous cliff overlooking the sea on Pengping Island. Not only was the location perilous, but it was also difficult to discover.

Upon hearing this, the "Divine Nun" and Senior Ouyang decided to investigate together. If ferocious monsters lurked inside, the three elders, with their martial arts skills, could certainly eliminate them; if sea bandits were hiding there, they would severely punish them, ridding merchant ships of harm; and if any extraordinary individuals were found, they would seek to befriend them.

The three set off and arrived at the precipitous cliff. Upon careful examination, they found the cliff face precipitous and steep, with surging waves below. The cliff face, several tens of feet high, was covered with vines and pines, making it impossible to see any cave.

Only after the Holy Monk pointed it out did they discover, ten feet below, beneath a leaning pine tree, a faint golden light emanating from the sparse vines. After three days of discussion, it was decided that the Holy Monk would descend first, followed by the "Divine Nun," and finally Senior Ouyang. The Holy Monk, waving his wide sleeves, gracefully descended, landing lightly on a leaning pine tree. He glanced down briefly, then gestured downwards, indicating that the "Divine Nun" and Senior Ouyang could proceed.

As the "Divine Nun" descended, the Holy Monk leaped from the pine tree into the vine-covered cave. Next was Senior Ouyang. The three entered the vine-covered cave; the morning sun could no longer penetrate, and the faint golden light was no longer visible.

However, not far from the cave entrance, they discovered a broken wooden box, revealing a corner of gold-threaded cloth. The Holy Monk immediately deduced that the faint golden light must have been reflected from the morning sun entering the cave.

Based on the dust and disarray within the cave, the three concluded that it had been uninhabited for a long time, and the contents of the broken box and the clothing must have been left behind by bandits from the Dead Sea. Upon opening the broken wooden box, a dazzling golden light appeared. Picking up a garment, he couldn't identify what it was until he noticed the eyelets and ventilation holes on the pointed end, finally confirming it was a large cloak.

Since there were three garments in total, the holy monk suddenly seemed to understand. He hurriedly opened the inner lining and saw a large "Heaven" character embroidered in gold thread. The holy monk immediately instructed the "Divine Nun" and Senior Ouyang to also open their inner linings. He said, "Indeed, the characters 'Earth' and 'Human' are on the inside of their garments. These three golden cloaks are the 'Three Talents Magic Cube' that caused a sensation in the martial arts world and shocked the Jianghu more than a hundred years ago..."

At this point, Ouyang Zi suddenly asked, "So, Sister Qiong's cloak must have the character 'Earth' embroidered inside?" Xiao Qionghua nodded and said, "

That's right. The inside of my little sister's cloak is embroidered with the character '地' (earth). The golden cloak that the Holy Monk carried back then is the one that Sister Hui is wearing now. It belonged to the 'Heavenly Demoness' back then."

Huangfu Hui couldn't help but ask with concern, "Strange, why did the Holy Monk entrust one of his cloaks to my adoptive father?"

Xiao Qionghua said solemnly, "The Holy Monk entrusted it to Senior Ouyang for safekeeping and entrusted it with a very important matter."

Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi asked with concern almost simultaneously, "What important matter is it?"

Xiao Qionghua said solemnly, "Back then, after the three elders each carried one of the three cloaks according to their seniority, they had not yet proposed the matter of entrusting it to anyone. After entering the depths of the cave, they found three sitting skeletons in three different stone chambers. At the same time, in front of each skeleton, there was a precious sword and a martial arts manual! The Holy Monk entered the 'Human Demoness's' stone chamber, so he obtained the 'Vermilion Bird Sword'." "The Divine Nun" proceeded straight ahead and entered the stone chamber of the "Heavenly Demoness," obtaining the Qingming Sword. Senior Ouyang entered the stone chamber of the "Earthly Demoness," obtaining the "Silver Rainbow Sword."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately interjected, asking, "Could this 'Colorful Silver Rainbow' that Senior Uncle Ouyang bequeathed to me be the same sword used by the 'Earthly Demoness' in the past?"

Xiao Qionghua replied without hesitation, "If the sword is inlaid with five-colored gems, then it is the 'Silver Rainbow Sword.'"

Ouyang Zi, however, asked in confusion, "Why did my father call it 'Colorful Silver Rainbow'?"

Lan Tianpeng interjected, "Perhaps it's because Senior Uncle is inlaid with five-colored gems, but I think adding the words 'Colorful' makes it more fitting."

Ouyang Zi then looked at the sword with the green silk tassel tied to Xiao Qionghua's shoulder and asked, "Is the sword on Qionghua's back the Qingming Sword used by the 'Heavenly Demoness' in the past?"

Xiao Qionghua immediately nodded and said, "That's right, I'm so grateful to the 'Divine Nun' for bestowing it upon my little sister." Huangfu

Hui asked with concern, "Then does that mean the 'Vermilion Bird Sword' of the 'Human Demoness' is still with the 'Eastern Sea Holy Monk'?"

Xiao Qionghua immediately nodded and said, "Whether the 'Vermilion Bird Sword' is with the Holy Monk or not, no one knows now. To unravel this mystery, only one of my two elder sisters can personally go to Penglai Immortal Island."

Lan Tianpeng suddenly asked in confusion, "Weren't there three secret manuals? What happened to them later?"

Xiao Qionghua said solemnly, "According to the 'Divine Nun,' the martial arts recorded in those three secret manuals were not martial arts that righteous people should learn, so the three elders burned them in the cave after reading them." Afterwards, the three elders returned to the holy monk's hermitage. The "Divine Nun" inquired whether the holy monk intended to take on a disciple, as it was inconvenient to accommodate a female disciple overnight. Therefore, she decided to ask the "Divine Nun" or the senior Ouyang to find one, and to first impart swordsmanship. In the future, she would use the "Heavenly Demoness's" golden cloak as proof to travel to the East Sea to pay homage to the holy monk, receive his renowned "Heavenly Gang Sword Technique," and accept the "Vermilion Bird Sword" as a gift. She paused, then turned to Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi, smiling happily, and said, "This is why I wore a golden cloak and impersonated 'Golden Thread Without Shadow.'"

Ouyang Zi laughed first, saying, "At first, Sister Hui and I thought the Kongtong Sect had deliberately sent someone to impersonate us and damage our reputation. However, after playing with Sister Qiong last night, we realized there must be another reason."

Xiao Qionghua smiled and said, "Now that you've told us everything, let's see which of you went to the East Sea?" Before she could finish speaking, Huangfu Hui said, "There are many urgent matters to be dealt with in the Dragon and Phoenix Society right now, and I absolutely cannot stay away for too long..."

Before she could finish, Ouyang Zi interjected, "I am well aware of all the affairs of the Society, big and small. Besides, even if neither of us is present, Chief Hall Master Guo can handle it. Why do you need to make excuses to refuse, sister?"

Seeing that Ouyang Zi spoke sincerely, Lan Tianpeng also chimed in, "Sister Zi is right. Sister Hui need not worry about the trivial matters of the Society." Furthermore, her master had explicitly stated before his death that she had designated her sister to go, and when her aunt distributed the golden cloak, it belonged to the holy monk with the character "Tian" (天). Logically and according to the proper order, it should be her sister who goes…”

Huangfu Hui could see that Ouyang Zi would never keep her, and she also felt that her relationship with Ouyang Zi was closer than sisters. She could simply pass on her skills to her sister Zi after she returned from her studies. However, she was still worried about Lan Tianpeng going to Kongtong to learn from “Master Yuxu” and “Black Hand Sanlang”. Although his swordsmanship was superb, the two of them going alone would be too weak. Therefore, she hesitated slightly, turned to look at Lan Tianpeng, and said with concern, “But, even if Sister Qiong goes with you to Kongtong, Brother Peng…”

Before she could finish speaking, Lan Tianpeng smiled and said, “Sister, you can rest assured about that. Your journey to the East Sea will take at most a month, and during that month, I might not even go to find “Master Yuxu”.”

Hearing this, Ouyang Zi couldn’t help but ask in confusion, “Then where do you plan to go first?” "

Lan Tianpeng smiled calmly and said, "Sister Qiong and I plan to go to Laolongtan first, then to Fanjingshan, and then to the Kongtong headquarters."

Huangfu Hui nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "I promise you I will go to the East Sea today and return within a month at most! During this time, I hope that Sister Qiong will appear at night wearing a golden cloak on her way to Kongtong Mountain to confuse the Kongtong Sect's eyes and ears, so that they know that 'Golden Thread Without Shadow' is advancing towards the Kongtong Sect's headquarters, forcing them not to take advantage of the situation to invade Kuocang Mountain."

Lan Tianpeng was startled and asked with concern, "What? Is the Kongtong Sect going to launch a large-scale attack on the 'Dragon and Phoenix Society'?"

Huangfu Hui nodded and said, "It's what I received in the report when you left the back garden. The first thing is that Sister Qiong appeared in Xianju wearing a golden cloak..."

Upon hearing this, Lan Tianpeng immediately said in a tone of sudden realization, "No wonder you suddenly appeared in Xianju City last night. And the second thing?" "

Huangfu Yi continued, "The second thing is that reliable news has been received from various places that 'Master Yuxu' intends to lead a large number of experts to invade Kuozai Mountain immediately after 'Liaoyin's' seclusion period ends." He paused, then turned to look at Xiao Qionghua and said, "Suppose that Sister Qionghua appears along the way in a golden cloak, and with the deliberate rumors spread by the various branches and voyages, and Brother Peng openly goes to 'Master Yuxu' to demand 'Black Thing Sanlang,' I think 'Master Yuxu' will definitely not dare to make a move south again..."

After he finished speaking, Xiao Qionghua frowned and said, "The purpose of my wearing a golden cloak is to attract the attention of my two elder sisters. Now, if I were to wander around in a golden cloak, causing your branch leaders to panic, make gestures, and ask questions, I would be like a statue, unable to make any gestures or answer any codes." Before she could

finish speaking, Ouyang Zi interjected, "Before, you were a fake 'Golden Thread Without Shadow,' but now you are the real one. What are you afraid of?"

Huangfu Hui smiled and chimed in, "Especially with Brother Peng following you..." Upon

hearing this, Xiao Qionghua's face flushed red. Before she could say anything, Huangfu Hui continued with a smile, "When you go out wearing your golden cloak, you can carry Brother Peng's golden fan in your hand. When you encounter the leaders and chiefs of the 'Dragon and Phoenix Society' in various places, open the golden fan and wave it, telling them to go about their own business and not to interfere with your actions. If necessary, you can also order them to spread some rumors about going to Kongtong." She paused, then looked at Lan Tianpeng and said, "Brother Peng, you can let Sister Qionghua take a look at the fan first." Upon hearing this, Lan

Tianpeng immediately pulled out a small, exquisitely crafted, gold-painted fan from his drawer and handed it to Xiao Qionghua. Xiao Qionghua took a close look at the fan Lan Tianpeng had produced and was secretly startled. She immediately looked up at Ouyang Zi and said, "Although this fan is small and exquisite, and its surface is as thin as a cicada's wing, it is actually a sharp weapon. I seem to have heard the 'Divine Nun' mention a 'Jade Fan Hero' from long ago."

Huangfu Hui's heart stirred upon hearing this, and she asked with concern, "Was that 'Jade Fan Hero' surnamed Huangfu?"

Xiao Qionghua hesitated and shook her head, saying, "The 'Divine Nun' didn't say what his surname was, but the shape and style of the jade fan she mentioned by the 'Jade Fan Hero' is indeed similar to this one."

Ouyang Zi immediately declared, "In that case, when Sister Hui returns from the East Sea, let's go to Changbai Mountain together and also visit Brother Peng's Cold Fragrance Valley." "Upon hearing this, everyone praised it.

Huangfu Hui, eager to go to the East Sea, glanced at Kai Se outside the courtyard and said, "It's getting late. I want to go back to the 'Dragon and Phoenix Society' headquarters with Sister Zi first to discuss it with Chief Master Guo before heading to the East Sea." She paused, then turned to Lan Tianpeng, asking with a hidden agenda, "Regarding Liao Jing's kidnapping of people in Da Dong Town, do you really think there was no treachery involved?"

Lan Tianpeng, seeing Huangfu Hui's question, felt somewhat embarrassed and blushed, saying, "I think it's true."

Huangfu Hui nodded and continued, "So when did you decide to go to Kongtong?"

Lan Tianpeng replied without hesitation, "If we find out the whereabouts of the two thieves along the way, it might delay us for a while. If the two thieves don't show themselves, we'll go to Kongtong first to find 'Yu Xu'." Upon hearing this, Huangfu Hui immediately understood and said, "

Just be careful in everything. Now that Sister Qiong is going with you, Sister Zi and I are relieved. However, if you encounter any difficulties, be sure to notify the local branch and contact the main altar

immediately." Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua nodded in agreement. Seeing that everything was in order, Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi got up to take their leave. Lan Tianpeng and Xiao Qionghua still saw them off to the courtyard gate, until Huangfu Hui and Ouyang Zi entered their sedan chairs and walked out of the shop surrounded by eight maids. Only then did the two return to their main room. After the waiter cleared away the leftovers and brought fragrant tea, Xiao Qionghua looked at Lan Tianpeng and asked with concern, "Are you sure that Lanxiang Ji has any hope of persuading 'Master Yuxu' to disband the various branch halls and dismiss the Duoluo masters?" Lan Tianpeng hesitated for a moment before saying, "

After she returned to Kongtong, she first declared the greater good, discussed the situation, and then compared my swordsmanship with that of Huangfu Hui and others, forcing 'Yuxu' to curb its ambitions and abandon its attempt to dominate the martial arts world."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qionghua immediately asked worriedly, "When did Lanxiangji agree to go?"

Lan Tianpeng said, "She set off last night, but I don't know if she has left Xianju yet."

Xiao Qionghua was startled and said anxiously, "That's not good. She should have contacted us secretly and gone at the same time."

Lan Tianpeng immediately asked in confusion, "Why?"

Xiao Qionghua said seriously, "'Yuxu Shangren' is ambitious and has painstakingly built his power. How could Lanxiangji persuade him with just a few words?" Having painstakingly recruited unparalleled martial arts masters from all corners of the underworld, we have finally achieved this result. We must immediately submit our invitations and pay our respects within a few hours or a day of her return to the mountain. After a fierce battle, we must convince "Master Yuxu" that Lanxiangji's words are true. We should then explain further while he is still disheartened after his defeat to ensure success.

Lantian Peng, upon hearing this, found it reasonable and excitedly said, "Sister is right! I'll send the shopkeeper immediately!"

Xiao Qionghua immediately stopped him, saying, "No need. We should be on our way. We can ask around in front of the shop later and find out." She then instructed the shopkeeper to prepare the horses, settled the bill, and hurried out of the shop.

The two received "Bloodfire Dragon" and Xiaoqing from the shopkeeper, mounted their small horses, and rode towards the east gate amidst the shopkeeper's warm farewells. Not far from the East Gate Street, they arrived at the luxurious inn where Lan Xiangji had stayed. Upon approaching, they discovered that Lan Xiangji and Yan Qi had already departed before noon. Lan Tianci and Xiao Qionghua had no choice but to exit Xianju through the North Gate and ride northwest, hoping to catch up with Lan Xiangji. If they couldn't, they decided to hurry to Kongyong Mountain.

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