Who among the gangsters wants to fall in love?

Chapter 63: Master (4000 words)
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of several people changed. Jiu Zhong was known to everyone in this world. Dynasties and sects came and went, but Jiu Zhong remained unchanged throughout the ages.

Zhao Wumian is even worse. He originally died in Jin, and now there is news about Jiu Zhong in Jin... It is obviously unlikely to say that this thing has nothing to do with him.

I was originally killed by the Cold Jade Gu... The Cold Jade Gu is the poison of the King of Gu. It makes sense that my enemy would use a treasure of this grade to deal with it if it was for the purpose of fighting for the Nine Bells.

Mu Lier was very satisfied with the expressions of the others, especially Guan Yunshu. She showed Guan Yunshu a slightly smug and mocking smile, "Since you are..."

Before she finished, she blinked and looked at Zhao Wumian, "I don't know your name yet..."

No wonder you could be the master of that silly girl Luo Xiangzhu, this kind of natural talent is simply passed down from generation to generation.

"Zhao Wumian..."

Mu Lier suddenly felt a little embarrassed, so she didn't bother to mock Guan Yunshu, and went straight to the point: "I don't know how the prince got the news, but Xiang Zhu..."

She paused halfway through her speech, hesitated for a moment, then leaned forward and whispered in Zhao Wumian's ear, "Xiang Zhu has been able to sense Jiu Zhong's aura since she was a child. In her early years, the King of Yan took her all over the world to seek medical treatment for her muteness, and he might have wanted to find Jiu Zhong... This matter is a secret within a secret, so don't reveal it to anyone, not even your friends."

The hot air exhaled by Mu Lier while she spoke tickled her ears, making them feel itchy.

Zhao Wumian raised his eyebrows frivolously, "Then is her muteness related to this?"

"I don't know." Mu Lier shook her head slightly, but in her heart she was very satisfied with Zhao Wumian's reaction... He was concerned about Xiang Zhu's health first, not Jiu Zhong. Xiang Zhu didn't think he had chosen the wrong person.

"What about my relationship with her? Did she write it to you personally?" Zhao Wumian asked again in a low voice.

Mu Lier nodded slightly, then stood up, stopped whispering, and continued to talk to everyone: "We currently have two clues, one in northern Shanxi and the other in Pingyang."

"How come I don't know?" Guan Yunshu glanced sideways. Pingyang is the base of Xiaoxitian and also the Buddhist holy place of Dali.

"How long have you been away from the sect? But you were able to receive news from Pingyang in real time? At worst, it's because you guys are not good at collecting information." Mu Lier rolled her eyes. "If I tell you this secret information truthfully, will you take the opportunity to take the Nine Bells for yourself?"

"There is a traitor in Xiaoxitian who leaked the defense map to Dongyan, resulting in the theft of a relic that can sense the nine bells from us... Dongyan chose to take action at this time, perhaps she knows something..." Guan Yunshu did not continue, but his meaning was very clear.

You gave me information and I gave you information, so who of us can get the Nine Bells will depend on our own abilities.

"It's honest and straightforward, and it doesn't count as insulting the reputation of the leader." Mu Lier smiled carefreely, and immediately understood what he meant. She didn't think Guan Yunshu took advantage of her. Then she looked at Zhao Wumian, frowned slightly, and warned: "Princess, this is a serious matter. What do you mean by wanting to interfere?"

Zhao Wumian poked the bonfire with a small wooden stick, "Master Mu helped me escape from the hands of King Jin, so I'm indebted to him. I'll tell you the truth. I want to find the legitimate princess and send her back to the capital, so that I can take credit for following the king."

This statement was half true and half false. Luo Chaoyan's matter was too serious, and Zhao Wumian could not completely trust Mu Lier.

Luo Chaoyan and Su Qingqi stood aside with their backs to Mu Lier, looking strange, while Guan Yunshu even revealed a faint smile that said 'how pitiful'.

Mu Lier narrowed her eyes, "Why?"

"I have no power in the court and need someone to back me. If I can help the legitimate princess return to the capital, I will be able to ascend to heaven in one step. Otherwise, how can a poor boy from the Jianghu marry Princess Xiangzhu?"

In order to win over Mu Lier, who has connections with Prince Yan, the Sword Sect, and the Pei Family, Zhao Wumian decided to first accept the identity of "the princess's lover".

Su Qingqi glanced at Zhao Wumian, wondering what he was thinking.

Mu Lier was silent for a while, then she smiled brightly, "Your martial arts and courage are both top-notch, but there are too many women around you. I originally secretly wondered if you were just a scumbag who deceived Xiang Zhu's feelings. Now it seems that I misunderstood you."

"There may be more misunderstandings between us than you think."

"For example?"

"I treat them with courtesy. We are friends who share weal and woe. After Master Mu leaves, please don't say anything nonsense and ruin their reputation." Zhao Wumian pointed at the women.

Luo Chaoyan was slightly stunned, looked sideways at Zhao Wumian, then smiled happily.

There was no expression on Guan Yunshu and Su Qingqi's faces.

Hearing this, Mu Lier looked at Zhao Wumian and then laughed out loud, her full breasts rising and falling like the tide. "You are much more interesting than I thought. Have you found the whereabouts of the legitimate princess now?"

Zhao Wumian nodded slightly, then shook his head.
"They hid very well. I have some clues, but I haven't found them yet... However, there must be countless people like me who want to gain the credit of following the dragon, but few can find their location, and even fewer can gain their trust. So, look, I even stole the King of Jin's thousand-mile horse. As the saying goes, 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend', this is my token of loyalty."

Mu Lier understood, and finally figured out the reason why Zhao Wumian provoked King Jin. Then she couldn't help but stand in awe and said with a smile: "Good! If you don't even have this little courage, why are you still in the martial arts world?"

The fact that the legitimate princess is stranded in Jin is extremely risky, but it is also a great opportunity. Zhao Wumian's action has offended the vassal king of a country. Zhao Wumian can be so decisive, but in Mu Lier's view, the risks of this matter are far greater than the rewards, so Zhao Wumian seems a bit impulsive... But as a wanderer, she likes Zhao Wumian's decisive and courageous style.

What's more, Zhao Wumian wanted to marry Luo Xiangzhu, a woman of equal status...his poor disciple had lived for so many years and finally met a good person.

Thinking of this, Mu Lier really liked Zhao Wumian so much that she almost tied him back and married Luo Xiangzhu on the spot.

"What you did is a big deal. How can I let my children's affairs hinder you?" Mu Lier waved her hand slightly. "You can go find the legitimate princess. I will explain to Xiangzhu. I hope that the next time you meet, it will be the day when you step on Yanyun with your sword and marry her in a formal ceremony."

Guan Yunshu was trying to hold back his laughter, his slender shoulders shaking slightly.

Before she finished speaking, Mu Lier glared at Guan Yunshu again, "Stinky nun, what are you laughing at?" "Of course I have to laugh if it's funny."

Hearing this, Mu Lier was so angry that she pinched her wine gourd with her bare hands, leaving several cracks. Seeing that she was about to quarrel with Guan Yunshu again, Zhao Wumian had to interrupt and asked, "Master Mu wants to go to northern Shanxi, so if I have time, I can also go to Pingyang to take a look... But are there any other clues about the Nine Bells?"

Hearing this, Mu Lier picked up the wine gourd and poured another sip of wine into her lips. She snorted coldly, rummaged in her bosom, took out a small sword-shaped sign and threw it to Zhao Wumian.
"This is the Sword Token of the Sword Sect. You will certainly be hunted down by the King of Jin in Jin. But if you take this token to find the Sword Sect branch, you will be safe. You can also go there to ask the leader for information about Jiu Zhong. If you want to come to northern Jin to find Xiang Zhu and me, you can also go to the branch to ask."

The token was not big, about the same size as the Cang Hua Ling. I didn’t know where it was inserted into Mu Lier’s body. It was warm and seemed to have a hint of milky fragrance.

But as soon as she said this, she decided to leave.

As Luo Xiangzhu's master, she actually wanted to test Zhao Wumian's ability for her good disciple, but the current situation obviously did not give her this opportunity. However, after a brief conversation, she was quite satisfied with Zhao Wumian... If there was a chance, she would test him again.

Telling Zhao Wumian the news about Jiu Zhong was also to make him more cautious. If Zhao Wumian could really find Jiu Zhong... considering his relationship with Luo Xiangzhu, it wouldn't be an easy deal for an outsider.

After throwing the token, she stretched out her fist and suddenly punched Zhao Wumian on the shoulder. "When you are in the martial arts world, you can only trust three-tenths of what others say. I understand that you still don't trust me. I even think you did a good job. The few words you said to me not only won my trust, but also did not leak the most critical information. But you dared to lie to me. I am not happy."

She originally wanted to take Zhao Wumian to find Luo Xiangzhu, but since Zhao Wumian intended to escort Luo Chaoyan, it would not be appropriate to take him around Jin... She was not a fool. Everyone in the world knew that there was a mysterious man escorting Luo Chaoyan. Combining the current situation with what Zhao Wumian had just said, it dawned on her that the mysterious man was most likely Zhao Wumian.

Zhao Wumian was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "Are you trying to trick me or..."

Mu Lier did have the intention to deceive him, but Zhao Wumian could either play dumb or admit the truth, so what did he mean by that? Admit it or not?
So before he finished speaking, Mu Lier hit him on the shoulder again and said with a smile: "Since you think I am deceiving you, don't tell the truth...You may have a worse personality than I thought."

Zhao Wumian looked at Guan Yunshu, hoping that she could continue to output, but Guan Yunshu was looking at him happily at this moment... the devilish nun.

Zhao Wumian could only say: "In a time of great strife, remaining neutral is actually inferior. Now that Master Mu has given me the Sword Sect's Sword Order, does that mean that the Sword Sect also wants a share of the credit for following the dragon?"

Mu Lier did not answer Zhao Wumian, but looked at Luo Chaoyan and Su Qingqi. She really didn't know which of the two women was the legitimate princess.

Seeing this, Luo Chaoyan knew that her identity was exposed, so she stood up and bowed to her gracefully... Even if he was the emperor, he would still treat the virtuous with courtesy, not to mention that she had not yet ascended to the throne, so it was natural for her to bow to Mu Lier.

Mu Lier smiled at Luo Chaoyan, bowed without being humble or arrogant, and then slowly said: "If the princess can successfully ascend the throne, I will not ask for anything, just reward her as you want, but if it is impossible..."

Mu Lier looked at Zhao Wumian and said softly, "Then this sword order was stolen from me by Dong Yan, and you just seized it... When the time comes, you can come to Yanyun to find me, whether you hide your identity or live in disgrace... I will prepare a place for you to stay and ensure that you will have no worries in your life."

"Why do you have to help me so much?" Zhao Wumian didn't expect Mu Lier to be so nice to him that she was even willing to arrange a way out for him.

"First, you are Xiang Zhu's ideal person, and second..." Mu Li'er paused for a moment before continuing, "You may feel that this is our first meeting, and it's too strange, but after this night, I accept you as my disciple, so naturally I should take on the responsibility of a master. The martial arts world emphasizes revenge, and you're confused because you're not used to it yet."

After saying this, she turned and left, with a long sword on her waist, her back was slender, and her voice came,

"Xiang Zhu and I have important matters to attend to. We are unable to help you at the moment, but with the help of Qianlima and Jianzong, you can escape from Jin without any worries. But I suggest you go to Pingyang for your next stop. Xu Ran has brought a group of masters from the Xu family to Jin. There must be Xu family members in Pingyang. That place is Xiao Xitian's territory. The King of Jin has little influence in Pingyang. But if you want to go a step further and seek the support of the King of Yan... then come and find Xiang Zhu."

As soon as she finished speaking, she was about to step out of the ruined temple, but Zhao Wumian stopped her, "Wait a minute."

Mu Lier was already halfway out of the ruined temple. Now, looking back, through the doors and windows of the ruined temple, she could see a full moon emerging from the clouds behind her.

Her delicate face was half illuminated by the moonlight and half by the firelight. Such light and shadow made her expression difficult to read, but the corners of her mouth were slightly raised with a gentle smile, so she had an unmistakable charm.

Zhao Wumian pointed to his temple and said, "Before I met Miss Su, I was fighting with someone and suffered a serious head injury. I don't remember the past at all, so I'm not sure what the relationship between me and Princess Xiangzhu is, but it must be right to send the princess back to the capital first... But when Master Mu sees Princess Xiangzhu, I'll ask her clearly."

The three women present were also stunned and looked at Zhao Wumian in a bit of surprise.

Mu Lier raised her eyebrows frivolously, then slowly turned around. Her beautiful face was full of the bright yellow halo of the bonfire, which was extremely beautiful. But her smile had disappeared at this moment. Her face was expressionless, and her voice was cold.

"Do you know that I'm helping you like this for Xiangzhu?"

The bonfire continued to burn on its own, emitting sparks from time to time.

Guan Yunshu and Su Qingqi came back to their senses from Zhao Wumian's words, silently pressed the hilts of the swords at their waists, and took precautions in advance as if facing a powerful enemy.

"I know. Master Mu treats me sincerely. How could I use misunderstanding to secretly take advantage of you?" Zhao Wumian nodded slightly, then suddenly smiled. "Master taught me that people in the martial arts world value revenge and retribution. I felt guilty towards you, so I told you the truth. Isn't this the behavior of people in the martial arts world?"

Hearing this, Mu Lier's face remained cold. She was silent for a while, then asked coldly: "You said that you escorted the princess back to the capital in order to get a promotion and a title, so that you can marry Xiang Zhu... Is that true?"

"Let's talk about this after Master Mu has learned clearly from Princess Xiangzhu." Zhao Wumian shook his head slightly. "Her lifelong affairs and her wishes are the most important. No one can interfere."

Mu Li'er's affectionate and charming eyes stared at Zhao Wumian, and then she turned around calmly, making it difficult for people to see her expression. A mature and cold voice came out,
"It's only because you are Xiang Zhu's favorite that I take extra care of you. At first, I just regarded you as my junior, and then I admired your courage and respected your determination to marry Xiang Zhu. Now... you can use the sword order yourself, and I will investigate the matter between you and Xiang Zhu. If this is just a misunderstanding..."

Mu Lier paused slightly, then stepped out of the ruined temple completely, as if walking towards the full moon in the sky.

"I will come to find you again. If you don't mind, please pay homage to me as my disciple... I will let everyone in the world know that you are my disciple... and I will protect you."

As she finished her words, she disappeared into the moonlight.

(End of this chapter)