Chapter 23 "Master, save me!"

  Since the Songshan Sect has already left, this Golden Basin Hand-Washing Festival will naturally have to continue.

  Liu Zhengfeng ordered the servants to carry away Madame's body, and then comforted the other family members. In the courtyard, he bowed deeply to Chen Xiao and others with tears in his eyes, and then retreated to the backyard to give Madame a proper burial, which was only natural.

  Now that the matter has finally come to an end, it's a pity that the lady was killed by the Songshan Sect. Liu Zhengfeng also knew that today was a grand day, and there were many heroes present, so he couldn't slow down the etiquette. He went forward to mourn his deceased wife, and the main hall courtyard was cleaned up, followed by the opening of the banquet.

  Looking at Liu Zhengfeng's slightly desolate back, Chen Xiao also felt a pang of sadness in his heart. However, this was after all the Jianghu world, where death was an everyday occurrence. He himself didn't know when he would be killed by someone or simply erased by the system. It was best to just enjoy each day as it came.

  Thinking so, he felt much more at ease. Linghu Cong and Duan Yu got along quite well with Chen Xiao, pulling him to a table to sit down and drink wine.

  Chen Xiao looked down and saw that the clever and lovely little sister Yue Lingxuan was sitting next to Linghu Chong, chatting and laughing together. Duan Yu was sitting with Wang Yuyan, who looked a bit shy when she saw Chen Xiao approaching. Duan Yu hastily introduced her, saying: "Brother Chen, this is...this is my good friend, surname Wang, name Yuyan, clever smile, gentle speech, Yuyan, hehe."

  He finished introducing himself, and Wang Yuyan bowed her head slightly, which was equivalent to having met.

  Chen Xiao took a slight glance, and indeed Wang Yuyan was an ethereal beauty. At this moment, in the entire grand hall, it's likely that only Dongfang Bubai could rival her in terms of beauty.

  Yi Lin saw from a distance that there was still an empty seat next to Chen Xiao, and thought of going over to accompany him. However, as a nun, she would be out of place in such a gathering. Just then, she spotted Dongfang Bubai and Qu Yang discussing something in hushed tones nearby. She walked over, stretched out her pale small hand, and gently tugged on Dongfang's sleeve, whispering: "Sister Dongfang, there's still an empty seat next to Chen Erge, why don't you go sit with him?"

  The little girl's voice was very soft, making people who heard it unable to bear refusing her.

  Dongfang Bubai glanced at Chen Xiao and the others at his table, and suddenly couldn't help but laugh, saying: "You're looking at your brother Chen Ergou being left in the dust by someone, aren't you?"

  Yi Lin's small face blushed bright red, and in the end she nodded slightly.

  Dongfang Bubai had a good impression of Chen Xiao in his heart, and at this time he happened to not have a suitable position with Qu Yang either. He might as well go over there, so he immediately agreed: "Alright, I'll accept your request then."

  Dangxia brought Qu Yang together and sat down beside Chen Xiao.

  At this time, the table was more luxurious than ever before. Linghu Cong brought Yue Lingshan, Duan Yu brought Wang Yuyan, Chen Xiao had Dongfang Bubai by his side, and Qu Yang, being a subordinate of Dongfang Bubai, did not dare to sit at the same table with him. Finally, Chen Xiao made way and sat on half a stool, carefully accompanying him.

  The aura of Dongfang Bubai was too strong, and for a while, the others were more or less somewhat uncomfortable, and as a result, they spoke much less. Yue Buqun saw from afar, shook his head helplessly, wanted to say something, but ultimately held back.

  The wine and dishes arrived quickly, and Linghu Cong, who had loved wine since childhood, couldn't resist the aroma. Without caring that Dongfang Bubai was nearby, he poured a cup, raised it in a toast to those around him, then drank it all in one gulp, exclaiming: "Good wine!"

  With him taking the lead, everyone else's words were no longer necessary.

  Chen Xiao stood up, took out the wine table culture he had practiced on Earth, and first poured a cup of wine for each person present. Then he raised his glass and smiled: "Today is our first meeting, let me introduce myself. My surname is Chen, my name is Xiao, I'm 24 years old, and I'm still unmarried."

  It was amusing to hear him say that, and several women covered their mouths and giggled. Yue Lingxuan, who usually followed Lin Pingzhi and was also a lively person, joked: "So when do you plan to get married? At that time, I'll go with Big Brother Shifu to drink your wedding wine!"

  "Let's discuss it again, haha! I'll go first, you all follow!"

  Linghu Cong naturally followed suit, and Duan Yu also did the same. He took a big gulp, then panted heavily: "Hah, hah, this wine is really potent! Hah hah!" As someone from a royal family, he wasn't particularly interested in food, but he loved making friends. Now that Linghu Cong had set an example, he naturally didn't want to fall behind.

  Yue Lingxuan took a small sip, while Wang Yuyan remained unmoved.

  It was Dongfang Bu Bai who was satisfied and took a big gulp of his drink.

  Wine is a thing that, once you start drinking, easily promotes communication. After eating a few dishes, Chen Xiao looked at Duan Yu and asked curiously: "Duan brother, you said your family is in Yunnan, how did you end up coming to play here?" He had previously learned that Duan Yu was the youngest of the group, just twenty years old, so he called him "brother" in a friendly manner.

  Duan Yu ate a few mouthfuls, saying: "Do you think I wanted to? The sword manual of the Six Meridians Divine Sword of our Duan family has been coveted by the Western Regions' National Master, Kongwuzi. He insists on capturing me and burning me at the tomb of his old friend, Murong Bo. Brother Chen, tell me, is there such logic in this world? Of course, I wouldn't let him have his way, so I took advantage of an opportunity to escape."

  Linghu Chong took a big gulp of wine and said, "Right, right, right! There's no such logic in the world. He has an agreement with his old friend, what does that have to do with others? If he says he has an agreement and wants to capture Duan Yu, then we can also make an agreement and say we want his Flame Blade technique. Wouldn't it be perfectly justified for us to go knock on his door?"

  Chen Xiao burst out laughing and said, "That's the logic! Haha, if we're the number one martial artists in the world, then can't we just say we have an appointment with anyone and cause trouble for others at will? What kind of overbearing theory is this?"

  Eastern Jade smiled and said: "Why don't we make a deal, that way the Day and Month God Sect can kill whoever they want, it'll be much easier."

  Chen Xiao's scalp felt numb, this joke was not funny at all.

  Several people drank a few more cups, and Wang Yuyan suddenly let out a soft sigh. Duan Yu saw it and knew she was thinking of Murong Fu again, and his heart couldn't help but feel a little sour and uncomfortable. However, he decided to help this fairy sister fulfill her wish after all, so he opened his mouth and said: "Everyone, I have an unreasonable request, and I hope you can help me."

  He said this solemnly, and the few people present didn't know what was going on either. Chen Xiao looked at Wang Yu Yan sitting next to him and had a vague impression in his heart, so he asked: "Brother Duan, if you have something to say, just say it directly, and we'll naturally help if we can."

  Duan Yu said: "Wang's sister is worried about her cousin Murong Fu, the young master of the Murong family. Recently, he has gone missing and no one has seen him. So I was thinking of asking you all, if there is any news about Murong Fu, please be sure to tell me...and let Wang's sister know."

  As soon as he finished speaking, Dongfang Yu asked curiously on the side: "Wang's cousin, is it the 'Northern Qiao Feng, Southern Murong' Murong Fu who is known for 'using his way to repay him with his body'?"

  As soon as she finished speaking, Wang Yuyan's eyes lit up and said, "Exactly."

  Chen Xiao chuckled and said, "Ah, I've long admired your great name. This Murong young master is said to be elegant and refined in appearance, with a handsome and charming demeanor, like a jade tree swaying gently in the wind. He's truly a sight to behold, loved by all who see him, just like flowers blooming at his presence. Alas, if I were to compare myself to him, it would be like comparing fireflies to the radiant moonlight. Sigh, what a pity that I've never had the chance to meet him, what a pity."

  His words were amusing and several people present burst out laughing, but only Duan Yu's heart was filled with sorrow and his expression was despondent.

  Wang Yuyan heard Chen Xiao highly praising Murong, her heart felt both shy and happy, her face flushed red, she lightly spat out a mouthful of saliva, saying: "My brother is not as great as you say he is. However when you meet him, he will definitely be very willing to be friends with you."

  Murong Fu is what kind of virtue, Chen Xiao will not know, but this Wang Yuyan is a good girl, she and Duan Yu are really made in heaven, the words Chen Xiao said before, naturally have his reason.

  As expected, upon hearing Wang Yu Yan say this, Chen Xiao immediately changed the subject and said: "En, I hope to have the chance to meet the famous Murong Gongzi. Hehe. If I get any news about him, I'll definitely find a way to inform you. It's just that he’s a noble and must be busy with his affairs, so I might not be able to find him."

  Wang Yu Yan smiled sweetly at Chen Xiao and said, "Thanks for that too."

  Several people laughed and made a fuss again, Chen Xiao suddenly saw a figure staring at himself out of the corner of his eye, turned his head around, but it was Lin Pingzhi disguised as a camel. The two exchanged a glance, Lin Pingzhi suddenly gave himself a secret signal with his eyes, beckoned him to follow, and then got up and left the hall first.

  "What is Lin Pingzi up to?"

  Chen Xiao felt a sense of doubt in his heart, and with a hint of guilt towards the people around him, he said: "Haha, I drank this wine a bit too fast, I'll go get some fresh air, you all continue, don't wait for me."

  He said as he followed Lin Ping's direction and went out the door.

  At this time, a blue shadow flashed beside him, and it was Duan Yu who also came out.

  Two men walked out of the main hall and into the backyard. Duan Yu complained to Chen Xiao: "Brother Chen, alas... Fairy Sister Wang's heart only belongs to her cousin. Just now you praised him so much, I really am... really am... alas..."

  He had previously seen the beautiful stone statue of a fairy descending from heaven in the cave of Wuliang Mountain, and was immediately shocked by her heavenly beauty. He always called Wang Yuyan "Fairy Sister", and his liking for Wang Yuyan naturally goes without saying.

  But unexpectedly, Chen Xiao smiled and said: "Don't worry, there's a saying that goes 'sincerity can move mountains', Murong Gongzi's aspirations are not focused on romantic relationships, so Brother Duan can rest assured, haha."

  "Sincerity can move mountains and rivers..."

  Duan Yu muttered to himself for a moment, and suddenly his eyes burst out with a light comparable to that of two 200-watt bulbs. He rushed towards Chen Xiao and bowed down to the ground, saying: "Duan Yu thanks Big Brother Chen for his guidance."

  For Duan Yu, good or bad martial arts are irrelevant, being able to hold a beauty is the most important thing. Now that he has Chen Xiao's words, especially the sentence "Muruong Gongzi's ambition is not in love", it has hit his heartstrings.

  This is a spirited and refreshing thing, which is even more delightful than eating rare delicacies or learning extraordinary martial arts.

  At this time, the two had already arrived near the outhouse in the back garden of the Liu Mansion. Lin Pingzhi, disguised as a camel, walked forward and suddenly knelt down on the ground with a "thud", without saying a word, he first knocked his head three times, saying: "Master, save me!"

  Seeing this scene, Duan Yu didn't know what relationship the two had, but he also knew it wasn't good for an outsider to listen in, so he excused himself and returned to the main hall.

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