Chapter 709: Wuxia: Even Archrivals Can Become Lovers 43

Mu Huaizhi calmed down and thought carefully; this matter indeed cannot be announced in public, otherwise people's intentions would be unpredictable.

"Their previous attitude probably still includes the idea of bringing Fu Zhiyuan back; otherwise they could simply kill him to eliminate future trouble."

Jin Chen pinched his fingers to test the tracking spell; the green-clad person he had cursed and who fled is not far from the Heaven Sword Alliance, likely in the town below the mountain.

Mu Huaizhi: "Are you planning to use Fu Zhiyuan as bait to lure them in?"

"Exactly, but this matter still needs to be discussed thoroughly with them."

The two waited a while in the room; when Alliance Chief Fu and Fu Zhiyuan arrived, they began to discuss the matter.

Meanwhile, outside the pavilion, the training ground.

"Senior Brother Fang, our Young Alliance Chief asks you to meet at Maple Leaf Terrace."

A disciple came looking for Fang Xun; he needs to be responsible for maintaining order at today's training ground to root out spies.

"Okay, I understand."

Fang Xun instructed the others to guard this place well, not letting anyone unfamiliar enter.

Then he went to Maple Leaf Terrace.

This is a small garden outside Fu Zhiyuan's residence; the two often drink and practice sword here, a little secret base.

"Zhiyuan, what are you doing here?"

Fang Xun had just entered when he saw Fu Zhiyuan sitting by the swing drinking alcohol, as if he had other interests.

"The training ground affairs have disciples handling them; why must we personally take charge?"

Fu Zhiyuan reached out his hand, the corner of his mouth lifting in a smile: "Stealing leisure amidst busyness is also good."

Fang Xun helplessly chuckled, walked over and sat beside him.

"If Uncle Fu knew, he would surely scold you again."

"I don't care; getting extra rest is a gain, my father won't scold me."

Fu Zhiyuan held his hand, playing with it, poured a cup of wine for Fang Xun: "I just got a pot of bamboo leaf wine; the taste is passable, A Xun, try it."

Fang Xun took the wine but did not drink immediately; he lightly pushed his forehead with his fingertip, his tone seeming displeased.

"Nowadays everyone is busy looking for spies; if you drink and smell of alcohol, should Huai Zhi find out, it would be more than just a scolding."

Fu Zhiyuan's movement indeed paused slightly, seemingly sulking, and he set the wine cup on the table.

"The Eldest Senior Brother does everything himself, which is exactly what he should do; he will assist me in the future—should I also be made to work?"

Fang Xun's expression changed slightly, his fingers curling.

"Just hear me out on this, but absolutely don't let Huai Zhi hear it."

"I certainly know, but A Xun treats me best; everyone's busy today, how about you and I go down the mountain to play?"

Fu Zhiyuan watched him drink the wine, the smile on his face growing richer.

"Then… no playing too late; we must return before evening, for my father is also in the Heaven Sword Alliance now."

Fang Xun propped his face with his hand, his cheeks slightly flushed, as if already showing signs of drunkenness.

"Good! Then we'll leave quietly."

Fu Zhiyuan rose, helped Fang Xun up, wrapped an arm around his waist, took his sword and left; Fang Xun turned his body, and something inconspicuous fell from his sleeve.

——

Fu Zhiyuan, having finally accepted that he is the orphaned son of the Earth Evil Palace and willing to serve as bait for the greater good, after repeatedly confirming that his father would not hold this against him, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He needed to hurry and tell A Xun about this.

"Anyway, I agree with your plan; just tell me what I need to do."

The four walked out together, Fu Zhiyuan staying close to his father, and spoke to Jin Chen at the front.

Mu Huaizhi: "Not needed today; we'll talk after all the spies are found."

Looking toward the training ground, it could already be described as a river of blood; although compared to the number of ordinary people, the spies are not many, but almost every sect has one or two.

It truly makes one's heart tremble with fear.

Jin Chen looked at the spy corpses on the training ground, faintly feeling a bad premonition.

With so many spies uncovered, perhaps the Earth Evil Palace will also take action.

"'A Lan, go call Senior Brother Fang and tell him I have something to discuss with him.'"

Fu Zhiyuan saw an inner-disciple walking by, called out to him to summon someone.

Who would have thought A Lan would oddly stop his steps, glance at Fu Zhiyuan, then look toward the direction of Maple Leaf Terrace.

"'Young Alliance Chief, why are you here?'"

The four immediately looked over; Fu Zhiyuan puzzled, "Where else could I be? What are you saying?"

A Lan's face instantly turned pale; he pointed at the entrance to Maple Leaf Terrace: "Today I am responsible for patrolling this road; you just looked for me there, saying to have me call Senior Brother Fang to Maple Leaf Terrace."

"'It's already been almost half an hour, yet I haven't seen you come out…'"

"'Impudent!'"

Alliance Chief Fu was furious.

"What else could he not understand? Probably that the person in yellow has already infiltrated the Heaven Sword Alliance!"

Mu Huaizhi immediately said: "Fu Zhiyuan, go with us to look for people, and please have the Master bring people to follow behind."

"'Good, good, be careful!'"

Alliance Chief Fu was somewhat worried.

The three immediately rushed to Maple Leaf Terrace; Jin Chen had A Lan go call Jiang Zhu as well.

Fu Zhiyuan was anxiously unable to bear it.

By the swing, there was no one left at this moment; Fu Zhiyuan scanned the table edge and suddenly saw a Jade Pendant on the ground.

"'This is the one I gave to A Xun!'"

He picked it up and shouted excitedly, "He definitely knows that person isn't me!"

"There's something wrong with the wine."

Jin Chen pinched it with his fingertip, took a sip, frowned and said, "Inside is a poison that suppresses one's internal energy."

Mu Huaizhi was also anxious, he turned his head to look at the terrain of the Maple Leaf Platform and asked Fu Zhiyuan, "Is there another way out here?"

"... Yes! Yes!"

Fu Zhiyuan hurriedly ran to a big tree behind and said, "The small path here leads down the mountain."

【0731。】

【Host! The protagonist (the uke) is currently being taken to the small town at the mountain's base, still dealing with the person in yellow, temporarily safe.】

"The town at the mountain's base, hurry up."

Jin Chen immediately urged.

"I'm coming, I'm coming!"

Jiang Chu and Sang Ning finally arrived; the two had roughly guessed the gist from what A Lan said, and didn't delay following along.

At the same time, the Palace Master of Qianji Palace, who had learned that his son had been taken away, summoned all the disciples and followers he had brought, together with the inner disciples of the Heavenly Sword Alliance, as well as other sect seniors who wanted to go kill the Earth Evil Devil Sect, and they mightily headed down the mountain.

"You've never brought me to this restaurant before; how are you so familiar with it?"

Fang Xun pretended to be angry, glanced at the person in yellow, and said, "You haven't come here with someone else, have you?"

The person in yellow chuckled, secretly thinking that this younger brother's fiancé is really interesting.

"Not really, I just came a few times during leisure; there are also dishes you like inside."

He took Fang Xun's hand and walked over, glancing at the shopkeeper.

The latter nodded with a cold face and quietly went into the back kitchen.

This scene fell into Fang Xun's eyes, his gaze dimming slightly.

It seems this restaurant has also become a stronghold of the Earth Evil Palace.

"Then let's finish eating quickly, pack some to bring back for Huai zhi and them to try."

Fang Xun raised a smile, shaking his yellow-clad arm.