Who among the gangsters wants to fall in love?

Chapter 64: Going to Pingyang
Mu Lier left in a graceful manner, and her words and actions completely satisfied all of Zhao Wumian's fantasies about a chivalrous woman in the martial arts world.

There are indeed many suspicious points in the case of Luo Xiangzhu. I don’t know if it’s just a misunderstanding or Zhao Wumian is really the one she loves.

However, things have their priorities, so Zhao Wumian looked at Luo Chaoyan.
"The news of our horse robbery has not spread yet. We can ride the thousand-mile horse all the way back to the capital. However, as Master Mu said, entering the capital alone without any power is probably the same as committing suicide. It is best to contact uncle first and see what he says."

Luo Chaoyan obviously hadn't come back to her senses yet. After hearing this, she turned her gaze away from Mu Li'er's back. She hesitated, but tilted her head to ask, "You, are you really the one my cousin loves? Have you really lost your memory?"

"That must be the case. Otherwise, how could Master Zhao not know about the three major sects? He needed me to help him master his inner strength and teach him martial arts in the cave that day." Su Qingqi answered directly for Zhao Wumian, and then her tone was a little proud for some reason, "Only Master Zhao can be so bright and clear. If it were an ordinary person, he would be eager to use Mu Lier and Princess Xiangzhu."

Luo Chaoyan also smiled, expressing his agreement, and then whispered: "I can't do anything about your situation now, I can only promise that after I become the emperor, I will catch the person who hurt you and chop him into pieces."

Su Qingqi didn't care about Zhao Wumian's previous identity at all. She just subconsciously curled her lips and said, "I guess the matter of Princess Xiangzhu is a misunderstanding."

"It's possible, but it's also a fact that Master Mu helped us." Zhao Wumian shook his head slightly.

Guan Yunshu glanced at the two women, then looked at Zhao Wumian, a little surprised, "You're telling them now?"

"You knew it a long time ago?" Su Qingqi tilted her head slightly and looked at Guan Yunshu.

"He told me when we were catching the Dongyan thief together, but he said it vaguely. But am I a stupid person?"

Su Qingqi pursed her lips, a little unhappy, "It's better not to be too self-conscious."

"Ask him if he has too much self-awareness." Guan Yunshu glanced at Zhao Wumian.

Su Qingqi immediately stared at Zhao Wumian with her big watery eyes, which clearly meant 'You've only known Guan Yunshu for a few days and you've told her everything. On the contrary, I've supported you all the way, but I only know your little secret now'. She felt a little aggrieved, but she didn't want to look aggrieved, so her face was tense and only a little could be seen from her clear eyes.

"Miss Guan promised to teach me martial arts, is that true?" Zhao Wumian looked at Guan Yunshu, "But I may not go to Xiaoxitian, so recently I still want to practice Yuehua Sword and the martial arts in the Five Qi Classic with Miss Su."

Su Qingqi was immediately happy when she heard that, and no longer cared about the 'order in which they knew Zhao Wumian's secret'. In Guan Yunshu's opinion, her little look was as if she was afraid that he would snatch her treasure away.

But she had no interest in such matters between men and women, so she just snorted lightly and was too lazy to respond.

Then Luo Chaoyan said:
"My uncle has a branch in Pingyang. Now that the news of my stay in Jin has been around for almost seven days, it has obviously reached my uncle's ears. Based on my understanding of him, he should come directly to Pingyang. Now that Mu Lier also said so, it is probably not a big deal... I can go there first to contact my uncle. He entered the palace in his early years to comprehend the Nine Bells and has already communicated with the bridge of heaven and earth. He is a martial arts master. As for the Nine Bells..."

She shook her head slightly, obviously not thinking that the Nine Bells could be found so easily by them.

There are two big cities in Jin, one is Taiyuan, where the royal palace is located, and the other is Pingyang, where the Xiaoxitian Temple is located... In other words, one focuses on the court, and the other focuses on the rivers and lakes.

It is obviously impossible for the Xu family to run to Taiyuan at this critical juncture... They also didn't expect Luo Chaoyan to be in Taiyuan. The most likely possibility is that she is in Pingyang. Even if Xu Ran is not there, there must be Xu family members left in Pingyang. As long as they can contact Xu Ran through this, then it's basically a sure thing.

Pingyang is 400 li away from Pingyao, which is farther than the journey from Hequ to Linshui and then to Taiyuan. It took four days to get there on a small black horse. Now with a thousand-mile horse, it only takes less than a day to get there along the official road.

Zhao Wumian pondered for a moment, weighing the pros and cons. In fact, he didn't think he could find the Nine Bells in Pingyang, but he still smiled and said:

"Although there are definitely people watching us, it doesn't hurt to be careful and take a look. Anyway, we have a thousand-mile horse. If anything changes, we can run to Chu in less than three days.
But if there is a way forward, show the Nine Bells to the beasts in the court and say, "Which emperor in ancient and modern times could easily grab the Nine Bells on his way back to the capital? With such an achievement, who among you would not be convinced?" Spread the news that those who support me, Luo Chaoyan, will have the opportunity to come to the court to comprehend the Nine Bells... Once this is said, half of the Jianghu will go crazy. Why should I be afraid of a few powerful officials in the court?"

Luo Chaoyan and Su Qingqi both had their lips curled up by Zhao Wumian's slightly exaggerated tone and words. They couldn't help themselves, and smiles appeared in the corners of their eyebrows and eyes.

Guan Yunshu snorted lightly, the meaning was self-evident... Aren't you not going to Pingyang?

But she turned around and said, "He is the uncle of the legitimate princess, not your uncle. You called him uncle in a very friendly way." "Why do you always find fault with my words?"

"Just don't tell lies."

Zhao Wumian looked at Luo Chaoyan and said, "If our great cause is accomplished, I hope His Majesty can grant Pingyang to me, and I will take good care of these bald donkeys in Xiao Xitian."

Guan Yunshu frowned, "Are you calling me a bald donkey?"

"Miss Guan's hair is the longest and most beautiful I have ever seen. It is even more beautiful than the night sky outside."

Luo Chaoyan was amused by the two people's words and couldn't stop laughing. She narrowed her almond-shaped eyes and smiled, "Don't you want to be the leader of the Sword Sect?"

Zhao Wumian gestured with the sword command in his hand, "Once I have infiltrated the Sword Sect's branch in Pingyang, I will become the Sect Master sooner or later."

"It's a good thing to have ideals, but most people do not know their own limitations." Guan Yunshu snorted.

"Then let's make a bet? When I become the leader of the Sword Sect, you have to return to secular life."

"Why do you want me to return to secular life?" Guan Yunshu looked at him sideways, thinking that Zhao Wumian was up to something.

"You value Xiao Xitian so much, so wouldn't it be the last thing you want to see if you return to secular life?"

Guan Yunshu narrowed her almond-shaped eyes slightly, taking it as a provocation from Zhao Wumian. She naturally sneered and would not show any fear. "Appointment? I'll give you thirty years."

"How old is the current Sword Sect leader?" Zhao Wumian asked.

"Less than 40."

"Then I will become the leader of the Sword Sect before I turn forty."

"What if I can't do it?"

"It's up to you."

"Then you can come back with me to Xiaoxitian and become a monk."

Su Qingqi couldn't sit still after hearing this, and looked at Zhao Wumian, "This is just a joke, you can't take it seriously, right?"

"A gentleman's word is as good as his bond." Zhao Wumian gently raised his hand, "Be a monk if you want, but I still have His Majesty to protect me. When the time comes, I can ask His Majesty to tear down Xiao Xitian Temple, so that there will be no monks in the world."

Guan Yunshu's eyes froze for a moment, and then he glared at Zhao Wumian, "You are deliberately irritating me again."

"Don't do anything, I'm injured now."

The dilapidated temple was noisy and bustling. Compared with the sense of crisis and tension during the escape, there was more of a faint warmth and joy. Whether it was the sword-fighting rivers and lakes or the intrigue-filled court, this little joy and warmth seemed invaluable.

(End of this chapter)