Chapter 694: Wuxia: Even Archrivals Can Become Lovers 28

Jin Chen leaned back like an elder, scrutinizing this flamboyant guy dressed in gold and silver.

What are you doing here?

He's obviously asking on purpose.

Jiang Zhu rolled his eyes at him, "What do you think? You definitely didn't come to see me."

He went around Jin Chen to pull Sang Ning, but she dodged again, resisting strongly.

Don't come over!

Sang Ning covered her ears and crouched down, not even wanting to look at the person before her.

We have plenty to do right now! Don't come bother us.

The two ran around Jin Chen, chasing each other; Jin Chen frowned repeatedly and stuck out his leg to trip Jiang Zhu.

Behave yourself, young master!

Jiang Zhu almost stumbled, was about to retort, but upon seeing Mu Huaizhi he abruptly changed his tone, glanced at Jin Chen and exclaimed 'ai ya'.

Isn't this Master Mu? I've heard much but seeing is better; nice to meet you, nice to meet you.

Jiang Zhu leisurely bowed to Mu Huaizhi with a smile, "I wonder if Master Mu could take Jin Chen away; I want to have a few words with A Ning."

Jin Chen: "......"

He kicked Jiang Zhu's pant leg, "You're crazy!"

No way! Brother Mu!

Sang Ning hid behind Jin Chen, looking pitifully at Mu Huaizhi with palms together, pleading.

Mu Huaizhi lowered his eyes, voice calm, "It has nothing to do with me."

Huh? This reaction is wrong.

Jiang Zhu glanced at everyone's expressions, finally understood and looked at Jin Chen, raising his eyebrows slightly, eyes exchanging teasing.

Turns out you never managed to catch up at all.

Jin Chen returned the eye-roll, "You think chasing someone is easy? You ended up like this yourself!"

I'm not like you.

Jiang Zhu's eyes flashed with mischief, then he suddenly covered his chest and coughed a few times, his face instantly turning pale.

He hid his hand behind his back, but deliberately let everyone see it as he breathed lowly.

You... your poison isn't cured, is it!

Sang Ning still worried, poked her head out to observe, her tone accusatory, "You must have forced your internal energy again."

Jin Chen: "...... Really dirty!"

Jiang Zhu swayed a few steps, the Governor beside him hesitated whether to help, while the tightly hidden Sang Ning had already rushed out.

Jiang Zhu!

Sang Ning was both angry and worried, not wanting to delay their plan discussion, so she could only support him as they left.

After hiding for so long, we're still completely under their control.

Sang Ning dislikes Jiang Zhu, and dislikes her own indecisiveness even more.

All the way while supporting him away, Sang Ning remained silent.

After leaving the courtyard, Jiang Zhu suddenly stopped, took Sang Ning's fingers and squeezed them.

I went to the Drunken Star Pavilion that day, already confident I wouldn't get hurt, but I didn't expect you to be there too, nor that they'd left a trick……

Sang Ning snorted, trying to shake off his hand.

You clearly know the Drunken Star Pavilion is unsafe, full of assassins wanting to kill you, and I warned you not to use internal energy while your injury hasn't healed, yet you still went despite the danger.

You don't even care about your own life, so why should I worry myself sick!

That day, blood flooded the Drunken Star Pavilion; Sang Ning still can't forget, Jiang Zhu in his blue clothes almost soaked in blood, trembling all over still had to fight those people.

He had no martial arts, could do nothing, only watch helplessly as Jiang Zhu collapsed, almost…… almost they'd be separated forever.

Sang Ning's eyes welled with tears, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall, casually wiping them with her sleeve.

To save you, I exhausted all my learning and my treasured pills; my master almost expelled me from the Medicine King Valley, you only saved my life once—I don't owe you!

Jiang Zhu's gentle gaze full of remorse, he placed his hand on Sang Ning's shoulder, lowered his head with a sorrowful tone, "It's me who owes you."

I acted smartly, disregarding danger, but A Ning, you know my identity; if I hadn't done that, I'd already be dead.

He knew why Sang Ning came to Yunshu Town; precisely because he knew, he felt there was hope to seek forgiveness.

I don't care about you, I still need to prepare medicine for healing injuries; move aside.

Sang Ning pushed him away, but didn't dare use force, trotting toward Uncle's house; Jiang Zhu of course followed.

——

Over here, Jin Chen saw the two leave and clicked his tongue in sigh.

Jiang Zhu this flamboyant guy is basically done for.

He laid out the gold pieces and had 0731 scan them.

【Scanning…… scan completed, virtual image captured, deducted 50 points.】

Jin Chen glanced up, eyes showing surprise.

Official silver.

That sound drew everyone's attention.

Jin Chen roughly pieced together the image, pointing at the missing middle part, "This was knocked off from the official silver gold; the missing middle is where the official seal was cast."

I suppose the Earth Evil Palace also knows this official seal must not be seen, so they smashed it and disposed of it.

The Governor startled, slammed the table.

Gold! Yes, years ago a batch of treasury gold was being moved to the temporary palace when it was robbed; the His Majesty flew into a rage, sending five teams to investigate, but all came back empty-handed.

So they were abducted by the Earth Evil Palace, no wonder we couldn't find them.

Jin Chen scattered the broken gold pieces again, and at once the original appearance could not be discerned.

It seems the person secretly aiding the Earth Evil Palace in the court is still a high-ranking official.

The Governor hurriedly said, 'I will immediately send someone on horseback to report to His Majesty.'

Impossible.

A cold voice cut in, Mu Huaizhi slightly shook his head, his expression solemn: 'Yunshu Town is surrounded by the Earth Evil; every move is under surveillance.'

Once the matter is settled, the Heaven Sword Alliance will send disciples to escort you safely back to the capital.

Good, good, good; this couldn't be better.

The Governor felt greatly relieved.

He left time for Jin Chen and the others to discuss, taking with him the two factions' seniors who were still immersed in grief.

Only four people remained in the courtyard.

Fang Xun gave a light cough, took Fu Zhiyuan's arm, and said, 'Zhiyuan, let's go see those Earth Evil cult members trapped in the formation.'

Oh.

Fu Zhiyuan followed along, and as he left he glanced at Mu Huaizhi, whose eyes were downcast and silent.

How come I feel that senior brother isn't very happy?

Mu Huaizhi repeated the question he hadn't finished asking earlier.

You and Sang Ning...

No relation.

Jin Chen chimed in, it's so obvious; it would be strange if one couldn't see that Mu Huaizhi is unhappy.

Jiang Zhu and I have known each other for a long time; Sang Ning came to Yunshu Town to avoid him, and their emotional entanglement has nothing to do with me.

Jin Chen said, smiling, rubbed Mu Huaizhi's earlobe, pulled his arm over, and said, 'Why do you still care about this, Mu Huaizhi?'

Do you care so much about my feelings?

Mu Huaizhi is stubborn-mouthed; even when his thoughts are exposed, he refuses to admit it.

He didn't pull his hand back, merely gazing at their fingertips that had once been together, and he gripped them back.

Don't overthink it; I certainly don't.

Alright, since you don't, just stay stubborn, Mu Huaizhi; the day I truly find a lover, you won't be stubborn anymore.

Jin Chen seemed to say something offhand, yet his eyes held teasing as he stared at Mu Huaizhi's unconscious reaction.

What did you say?

Mu Huaizhi lifted his gaze to look at him, his dark hair trembling slightly; it seemed he hadn't heard clearly, yet this reaction didn't look like he hadn't heard at all.