C14

"Hey, have you heard? Last night, the Lord of the Thirteenth Mountain was actually killed by us, the Emperors of the Rippling Water Realm. " Jiang Youyu sat in the corner of the inn as she listened to the conversation between the two men in straw hats not far from her table about what had happened last night.

"Is that for real? It's said that the Lord of the Thirteen Mountain has extremely high martial arts skills. How about the number one expert in Lin Shui?" He was killed? Who has the ability? " It was the one eating until his mouth was dripping oil, the one looking at the other one with an expression that didn't seem like he was lying, with his mouth open wide. It was a look of disbelief on his face.

How many years had the reputation of the Thirteen Mountain Lords been domineering in Lin Shui? And how many years had the reputation of the Thirteen Mountain Lords been domineering in Lin Shui? He suddenly heard that someone of that caliber had been killed, so his first thought was that it was some sort of rumor.

There were a lot of rumors, especially among the peddlers in the martial arts world. There were always some ridiculous rumors coming out of someone's mouth and spreading to the whole world in an instant.

However, it was obvious that this rumor was just a rumor. In the end, the rumor had broken itself.

"Why would I lie to you? I saw it with my own eyes. A young hero dressed in white appeared out of nowhere. One man and one sword fought with the mountain lord on the river bank near Warm Spring Lane, and in the end, the mountain lord was killed with a single sword strike. " The squadron leader's eyes were wide open as he looked at the squadron member sitting opposite him, but he didn't respond. His face was filled with disbelief as he hurriedly gave evidence.

"Come on, where did you get the money to go to Warm Spring Lane? I heard you owe Boss Xue's gambling den a lot of money. Carrying him to Warm Spring Lane, aren't you afraid that the person in your family will torture you to death?" Finally, after finishing his breakfast, the peddler said with a smile. It was obvious that he was familiar with the peddler who spoke so enthusiastically. Even when he looked at the peddler's serious expression, his eyes still showed that he did not believe him.

However, even though the peddler didn't believe him, the other two students that were sitting across the table and dressed up as scholars also brought up the matter.

"That white-robed swordsman looks so young, I really can't see it. To think that he was actually able to kill Zhuang Xianfeng with a single sword strike. This is truly great news." A scholar holding a folding fan waved his hand, as if he was that white-robed swordsman. Judging from the tone of the true scholar, it was likely that he had a grudge with the thirteen mountains.

The other scholar, who was sitting across from the scholar, hastily pulled the scholar aside when he heard the scholar's words. Then, he turned his head and looked around, only to see that there was no unfriendly expression on the thirteen mountain lackeys' faces. He then looked at the scholar and gestured, "You're courting death, it's said that the thirteen mountain lackey is Zhuang Jingming, who is in charge.

After hearing the scholar mention it, they recalled some of the rumors regarding Zhuang Jingming in Linshui City and quickly changed the topic.

"However, could this mountain lord be real …" The scholar or the peddler in the inn might have been a random customer, so he raised his voice and said half a sentence, but the latter half of the sentence was promptly cut off.

Jiang Youyu was very angry. If she said that he had displayed his prowess last night, then why did he only mention that iceberg man? He should be the main character, right?

He just grunted and didn't stand up to give himself a name.

"Leaving aside the matter of us facing water, it is said that nearly ten corpses were discovered outside of the Azure Province. All of them wore the uniform of the Black Abyss Army, and I do not know which power did it. They actually dare to attack and kill the Black Abyss Army in the Azure Province." Furthermore, it's said that the Princess Ning of the Abyss King's Mansion was ambushed and killed. A peddler was carrying a large bag, and his face was covered in dust. When he first entered the inn, he sat down. He had most likely come to the two places in the Aquatic Green Plains often as well. These words were spoken with an accent that was mixed with the taste of two places. This person was familiar with many of the merchants in the inn. He gathered around a table that was missing a person and spoke without suppressing his voice.

The voice of the peddler was very loud. Plus, this inn was very small to begin with, so even Jiang Youyu, who was sitting in the corner, could clearly hear what the peddler was saying.

"Is this fabricated by you, Old Black?" Fortunately, this is not the Azure Province. If the Black Abyss Army had heard this, they would probably have lost a layer of skin even if you, Old Black, did not die. " The one seated opposite this Old Black was a middle-aged man in his forties. He glanced at Old Black's dark and unassuming face and laughed.

In the Azure Province, who didn't know of the Black Abyss Army's reputation? It was rumored that when the Black Abyss Army's Centaurs passed by Linshui County, a group of ignorant disciples from the Thirteenth Mountain started to offend the Black Abyss Army. At this moment, the Black Abyss Army followed this group of thirteen mountains bandits up the thirteen mountains. Finally, Zhuang Xianzi, who was already infamous before the storm, personally came forward to apologize for the disciples of the thirteen mountains. Only then did the Black Abyss Army leave. After thinking about the reputation of this mountain lord in Lin Shui, he could more or less express some of the Black Abyss Army's illustrious reputation.

And this kind of valiant Black Abyss Army who was said to have been killed by someone close to ten people, this middle-aged man didn't believe it at all. Furthermore, there was also the fact that Princess Ning had been attacked in the Azure Province. This made the middle-aged man snort in contempt.

Which power had a bad brain and wanted to kill that Ning Ziqing who was heavily protected by the Black Abyss Army? Not to mention who in the Azure Province had the guts, just the big and small powers in the Azure Province, which family had the strength to do that?

"Hmph, this is not the Qingzhou City. Moreover, what I said was the truth. Even if the Black Abyss Army was right in front of me, I would still dare to say those words." That peddler called Hei Zi was quite stubborn. He did not even frown when the words left his mouth.

"You can brag all by yourself, and this is something that has no proof. We haven't run into the Azure Province in the past few days, so of course, it's up to you, Blackie, to speak nonsense." The few peddlers who were good at playing with Blackie had smiles on their faces, so they naturally did not believe Blackie's words. Just like what was written before, this peddler just liked to talk about random things and get a few eyeballs. Then, when there were more people around him looking, the items in his hands would be sold quickly.

Hei Zi grunted twice and puffed up his cheeks, knowing that the others would not believe him, so he took out a notice from his bosom, which he spread out with a shake of his hands, "T-this is a notice from the government. Take a look at it yourself, maybe we'll need to put it on even before the water today."

It was true that a notice with the seal on it could not be faked. Even a small peddler would not have the guts to copy the notice on it. Jiang Youyu looked at the notice that was being looked at by everyone, and those who were literate naturally started to read the contents of the notice.

'In this investigation, there were bandits that came out of the Azure Province and attacked and killed the Abyss King's Mansion. This matter is of great importance. As long as any suspicious people were found, they would immediately report it to the officials. The notice wasn't long and should have been made up in a hurry. The information it gave was limited.

As Jiang Youyu listened to the contents of the notice, a look of doubt appeared on his face. He had only been gone for two days, how did he end up like this? He had originally planned to stay in the water for a few days, but now that something had happened, he could only put it aside.

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Little Red reluctantly bade farewell to the fodder that was of good appetite in the inn. Old Gu pulled the carriage over and tied the reins over Little Red's not fat body.

Jiang Youyu supported the still dejected Sixue Yi out of the inn and into the carriage. Then, she stared at the street across from the inn for a while before smiling and getting into the carriage.

Old Gu still carried the saber box on his back and held onto the reins of his horse. He waited for Jiang Youyu to settle down before driving the carriage towards the city gates of Linshui City.

Hearing the contents of the notice, Jiang Youyu called out to the still dreaming Old Gu, ignoring the fact that Old Gu was taking care of Si Xueyi. She then asked him to settle the bill with the storekeeper, then brought the still dispirited Si Xueyi back to the village.

After Jiang Youyu's carriage left, the spies who were secretly monitoring her and her company disappeared into the corners of the streets. Then, they reported back to their respective masters.

On the thirteenth mountain, Yin Shi Shi was sitting beside Zhuang Jingming, listening to his subordinates report the news that there was a fish in the river leaving the water. Zhuang Jingming's hands gripped the armrest of his chair tightly as he took a deep breath, "Don't bother with them. First, look after the other families. The most important thing right now is to stay steady."

After experiencing his father's death, Zhuang Jingming had become much more rational. He knew that he could not afford to offend the fish in the river for the time being. If there was a fish attacking the thirteenth mountain, then he, Zhuang Jingming, believed that the thirteenth mountain, which his father had painstakingly pulled up, would instantly turn into a scattering of birds and beasts. As soon as he finished speaking, he waved to the subordinates of Thirteen Mountain, telling them to leave.

"Does young master have any worries?" When he saw that Zhuang Jingming was pinching the center of his brows, his expression turned extremely ugly. Thus, Yin Shishi, who was sitting beside Zhuang Jingming, asked softly.

Zhuang Jingming put down the hand he was pinching between his eyebrows and looked at Yin Shi Shi. His frown and worry remained undiminished, "It's nothing, I'm just a little troubled."

Yin Shishi smiled at Zhuang Jingming, got up and poured a bowl of tea for him. Placing it in front of Zhuang Jingming, she asked, "Is Young Noble worried about Foreign Dignitary Li?" Once again, she sat down beside Zhuang Jingming, while Yin Shi Shi's beautiful eyes looked at him.

"Miss Shi Shi is really intelligent. She could even guess what was on my mind." Zhuang Jingming sighed, his gaze towards Yin Shi Shi was filled with astonishment.

Yin Shi Shi suddenly sighed towards Zhuang Jingming. With a sour expression, she said, "I lived in that place full of perverts. The first thing I will do is observe the situation. Currently, although the old Mountain Lord had passed away, logically speaking, Young Master, it's only right for you to sit at the position of the Lord of the Thirteen Mountain. However, it was this reasonable and reasonable seat of the mountain lord that had to be taken in consideration of Foreign Dignitary Li. "I have also heard that the martial arts are the most important thing in the martial arts world. Naturally, it is for these people to be the most powerful among the martial arts practitioners."

Yin Shishi explained her thoughts to Zhuang Jingming, then revealed her own guess about Zhuang Jingming's worries. Then, she looked at Zhuang Jingming and asked, "I wonder if what I've said is right or not?"

Zhuang Jingming looked bitterly at Yin Shishi, then nodded at her, "What Miss Shishi said is indeed something that I am worried about. Although that Foreign Dignitary Li is a guest of our Thirteen Mountain and does not show his face in this Thirteenth Mountain, he is still a member of our Thirteen Mountain. As long as it was someone from the Thirteen Mountain, they naturally had the right to sit in the position of mountain lord. Furthermore, this Foreign Dignitary Li's martial arts are only stronger than my father's. There are also many other leaders of various sizes in the mountain who prefer Foreign Dignitary Li to be the leader of this mountain. "

"Actually, if I were to say so, Young Master need not worry about this matter at all. In terms of qualifications and reputation, as well as the manor lord's favor, the disciples of the thirteen mountains would not have much of an objection to your taking the position of mountain lord. And right now, all the Young Master needed to do was force Foreign Dignitary Li to admit his place as Young Master in front of a big fellow. I have heard that the mountain lord has saved the life of Guest Warrior Li before. Furthermore, that Guest Warrior Li is not someone who admires power and influence. As long as the young master can serve Guest Warrior Li with his senior, then naturally, it would not be good for Guest Warrior Li to fight for the position of mountain lord. "Also, after being buried in the mountain lord's tomb for one day, Young Master wishes to ask Foreign Dignitary Li. No matter what, it would not be good for Foreign Dignitary Li to compete with Young Master for the position of Mountain Lord on this day." At this point, Yin Shishi paused for a moment before looking at Zhuang Jingming, "Moreover, I heard that Foreign Dignitary Li seems to have some grudges with Luanshui. Young Master might as well use this reason to order some of his trusted aides to accompany Foreign Dignitary Li on a trip to Luanzhou. "This matter shall be decided."

Yin Shi Shi finished drinking the tea in her cup, looked at Zhuang Jingming who was lost in thought, then said goodbye before leaving the hall.

On the public road of the Cyan Forest Commandery, a carriage was jolting about at a moderate pace. Jiang Youyu looked at the youth who occupied more than half of the carriage with a helpless look in his eyes.

"Really, you taking care of your wounds is the best way to repay me." There was a fish patting his head. It wasn't that he didn't want a lackey, but he still had to pick one or two to pick one.

Obviously, this Sixue Yi was not a talent for being a lackey.

"What do you know?" Jiang Youyu recalled that when he found out that Si Xueyi wanted to repay him, he asked with the attitude of accepting a lackey.

"He knows how to use a sword." After thinking for a very long time, Si Xueyi gave out an answer that made Jiang Youyu spit out blood.

"What about others?" Jiang Youyu thought to herself, this iceberg man isn't stupid. He must have some other skills, but the reply from Si Qiuyu made him spit out blood.

"Hmm, nothing else." This time, Si Xueyi pondered for a long time. She looked at Jiang Youyu, who was looking at her with a cold and piercing tone.

"Then after so many years, you at least know something other than the use of a sword, right?" Jiang Youyu didn't give up and continued to try her best to persuade Si Xueyi.

Then, Si Xue Yi shook her head. There was a trace of shame on her ice-cold face. She then replied, "With the sword."

Jiang You Yu felt powerless, thinking that those who followed that sword fanatic were indeed some abnormal people. However, Si Xueyi was a genuine Earth rank expert. It would be a big deal if it was placed in the escort company.

However, when Jiang Youyu said that he was going to accept her as a lackey, it was now time for her to discuss the terms with him.

"Every day requires six hours to practice the sword. They are at midnight, in the morning, and in the evening. While he practiced the sword, he could not disturb her. After that, it's best to eat every day punctually and randomly. It's best to eat lightly. " Of course, the condition of Si Xue Yi wasn't something that Jiang You Yu couldn't accept. At most, she would separate from Si Xue Yi during the meal.

The only thing that Jiang Youyu could not accept was that Si Xueyi had actually gone to Jiang Youyu to practice her swordsmanship.

"Do you practice with me once a month? What do you mean? Who would find a savior to spar with? "Just take it as bad luck that I saved an ungrateful bastard."

Jiang Youyu was crying on behalf of Si Xueyi and even more so, told her not to follow him. He really couldn't afford to use the name of repaying the debt of gratitude and earn Jiang Youyu as his sparring partner.