Chapter 14: The People from the Qingcheng Sect Have Arrived

“Let Lingshan go back with Lao Denuo, and we will protect them from the shadows. We should be able to draw some people out on the way and deal with them as we go.” Yu Xian knew Ning Zhongze was worried about Yue Lingshan. For now, his Martial Arts were sufficient, so he wasn’t in a hurry to check in. He would resolve Ning Zhongze’s worries first.

Moreover, he didn’t feel at ease with Ning Zhongze facing those from the Songshan Sect alone. On the surface, Ning Zhongze was still Yue Buqun’s wife, making her a much larger target.

Hearing this, Ning Zhongze looked at Yu Xian gratefully.

She knew Yu Xian was worried about her and also wanted Yue Lingshan to see Lao Denuo’s true colors.

“Alright, we’ll deal with him on the way!” A flash of ruthlessness appeared in Ning Zhongze’s eyes.

Although she didn’t like killing, she had traveled the Jianghu, and her reputation as the Jade Maiden of Huashan was earned through combat. She had killed many people; when it was time to kill, she would not be soft-hearted.

“Knock, knock.”

A knocking sound came from the door.

“Who is it?” Yu Xian’s cold voice rang out.

“Guest, the Young Agency Head of the Fuwei Escort Agency is looking for you downstairs. I’m not sure if you wish to see him?” the waiter’s inquiring voice came from the door.

Hearing this, Yu Xian and Ning Zhongze exchanged a glance. They both saw confusion in each other’s eyes, yet also a hint of understanding.

Having killed someone in front of Lin Pingzhi yesterday, it was only natural for him to come looking today.

“Tell him to wait downstairs,” Yu Xian said, then looked at Ning Zhongze, letting her stay here with Yue Lingshan.

Ning Zhongze nodded, indicating she understood.

Yu Xian went downstairs and saw Lin Pingzhi pacing back and forth anxiously.

Has the Qingcheng Sect come knocking?

“Young Agency Head Lin,” Yu Xian called out to Lin Pingzhi.

“Young Hero Yu!” Seeing Yu Xian come down, Lin Pingzhi immediately rushed forward excitedly, as if he had seen a savior.

Yu Xian made a gesturing motion, inviting Lin Pingzhi to sit down and talk about whatever was on his mind.

“Young Hero Yu, people from the Qingcheng Sect have come to my Fuwei Escort Agency, demanding that we hand over the killer and all accomplices.

They’ve treated everyone who was at the Tavern yesterday as an accomplice! This morning, they already murdered several Escorts from my agency,” Lin Pingzhi said through gritted teeth.

Originally, he hadn’t been afraid, but after his father Lin Zhennan told him about the power of the Qingcheng Sect yesterday, and seeing the murdered Escorts this morning, Lin Pingzhi knew they had invited a great disaster.

He was present yesterday and even helped collect the bodies. The Qingcheng Sect had already marked him as an accomplice, vowing to make him pay with his life.

The Fuwei Escort Agency couldn’t afford to provoke the Qingcheng Sect, so he could only come to seek out Yu Xian.

His father wanted to settle the matter with some monetary compensation since the person wasn’t killed by them, but the other party wouldn’t give them a chance at all, choosing to kill instead.

“Oh? Didn’t you tell them I was the one who killed them? What, are you planning to hand me over now?” Yu Xian asked with an indifferent smile.

“No, no, no, it’s not like that!” Lin Pingzhi quickly denied it upon hearing this.

“I came to inform you that the people from the Qingcheng Sect are not to be trifled with, so you should be careful, Young Hero Yu. If you are willing, you can come to my Fuwei Escort Agency, and we can resist the enemy together.”

“Tell the truth,” Yu Xian said, looking at Lin Pingzhi indifferently.

“I…” Lin Pingzhi wanted to make more excuses, but thinking of his father’s words, his pride instantly vanished.

“The Qingcheng Sect is too powerful. I heard their Sect Leader is arriving soon. Our Fuwei Escort Agency is no match for them, so I want to ask Young Hero Yu to help our Fuwei Escort Agency through this crisis.” Lin Pingzhi lowered his proud head.

He didn’t dare say that since Yu Xian was the killer, it was Yu Xian’s mess and he shouldn’t stand by and watch.

“When will Yu Canghai arrive?” Upon hearing Lin Pingzhi say the Qingcheng Sect was looking for them, he already knew Lin Pingzhi’s intention.

Seeing Yu Xian’s completely unconcerned attitude toward the Qingcheng Sect, as if he really didn’t take them seriously, Lin Pingzhi’s heart settled.

Regardless of whether Yu Xian could defeat Yu Canghai, at least there was a glimmer of hope.

“I heard it’s in about two days,” Lin Pingzhi told Yu Xian the information he had gathered.

“Mhm,” Yu Xian responded simply.

“Young Hero Yu, I wonder if we could invite you to stay at our Fuwei Escort Agency?” Lin Pingzhi looked at Yu Xian with pleading eyes.

He knew Yu Xian’s Martial Arts were very powerful; otherwise, how could he have instantly killed two Qingcheng Sect Disciples?

Go to the Fuwei Escort Agency?

It seemed like a good idea. The people of the Fuwei Escort Agency didn’t have great Martial Arts, but they certainly had plenty of money!

Although he and Ning Zhongze had cleared out several bandit camps on the way and plundered a lot of wealth, who would ever fear having too much money? He could store as much as he wanted in his System space!

“Sure, but wait a moment first.” Yu Xian decided to go to the Fuwei Escort Agency. He hadn’t checked in since arriving in Fuzhou; perhaps he could get a drop of the improved Bie Xie Swordplay.

After speaking, Yu Xian ignored Lin Pingzhi and returned to the room upstairs.

“What is it?” Ning Zhongze asked as soon as she saw Yu Xian return.

“The people from the Qingcheng Sect have gone to the Fuwei Escort Agency, and Lin Pingzhi is asking us to help. Pack your things; we’re going to the Fuwei Escort Agency in a bit,” Yu Xian told Ning Zhongze directly.

Seeing that Yu Xian had already decided, Ning Zhongze didn’t object and instead turned to pack their luggage.

“Miss Yue, you go back first and continue the mission of monitoring the Fuwei Escort Agency with Lao Denuo. Once I’ve dealt with the Qingcheng Sect, you two can return to Huashan. Don’t worry, we will be following you in secret.” Yu Xian didn’t want Yue Lingshan to tag along, as it would expose them.

He still wanted to use Yue Lingshan to lure out the people from the Songshan Sect!

Hearing this, Yue Lingshan didn’t reply but instead looked at Ning Zhongze. She had no relationship with Yu Xian, so she still had to listen to her mother regarding what to do.

Ning Zhongze, who was packing, noticed Yue Lingshan hadn’t replied. She looked up and saw Yue Lingshan watching her, and she couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

“Listen to… you listen to Yu Xian.” She had wanted to say ‘listen to whoever,’ but for a moment, she didn’t know what Yue Lingshan should call Yu Xian, which made things a bit awkward.

“Alright,” Yue Lingshan conceded.

Her mother had said so; what else could she say?

“Go back after we leave,” Yu Xian instructed again.

“Okay,” Yue Lingshan answered straightforwardly this time, without looking at Ning Zhongze again.

There wasn’t much luggage, just a few sets of clothes they had bought while passing through towns on the road. Ning Zhongze finished packing quickly.

When Yu Xian had brought Ning Zhongze out, she only had a few taels of silver on her and nothing else.

The clothes, jewelry, and some trinkets were all bought and given to her by Yu Xian along the way.

Like the silk scarf she used to cover her face yesterday, as well as hairpins and hair ribbons—anything Yu Xian thought looked good, he would go on a shopping spree and give to her.

After Yu Xian and Ning Zhongze went downstairs hand-in-hand, they saw that Lin Pingzhi was no longer as anxious as when he first arrived and appeared much more composed.

“Young Hero Yu, Madam Yu,” Lin Pingzhi bowed.

“Let’s go.” Yu Xian waved his hand, letting Lin Pingzhi lead the way.

Seeing that Yu Xian didn’t seem to want to say much, Lin Pingzhi didn’t speak further and simply led the way.

However, just as they stepped out of the Inn, they were surrounded by a group of people in blue cloth robes. There were about six or seven of them, all holding long swords and ready to strike.

“People from the Qingcheng Sect?” Lin Pingzhi exclaimed, immediately moving closer to Yu Xian’s side in a defensive posture.