A life of clearness

Chapter 138 Yuxiang Town

Thinking of this, Rong Qing's expression changed subtly.

"what happened?"

"What is your impression of Dian Shuang?"

"Him?" Hong Fei blinked, thinking back to the past hundreds of years ago, "Dian Shuang was sent to the Sword Sect when he was very young. In his early years, he was indeed quite attached to me. Later, as he grew up, he became more and more like his master, with a calm and self-possessed look."

"You two, don't you have any other interactions?"

Rong Qing asked tentatively.

"Of course not." Hong Fei shook his head and then smiled, "What are you thinking? Apart from that person, I haven't done anything else to let Xuan Gu down."

The person whose name Hong Fei did not mention was the person involved in the past event that Rong Qing told Dian Shuang.

That person was a disciple of a small sect, with average talent. No matter what aspect, he was not as good as Master Xuan Gu. But during a training in a secret realm, Hong Fei fell in love with that person.

The occurrence of such an accident is closely related to Xuan Gu's indifference to feelings.

That person later died when he broke through to the Nascent Soul stage. It was not because of someone's assassination, but because the breakthrough itself was dangerous.

In short, it became a deep regret in Hong Fei's heart.

"Then, I'll leave this sword to you." Rong Qing said.

As for whether Dian Shuang had such intentions, Rong Qing could not guarantee it, so she chose not to say anything, so as not to cause trouble to the living.

"Okay." Hong Fei did not refuse and put the spirit sword into the storage bag.

After this matter was settled, Rong Qing turned to another matter, which was the main purpose of her finding Hong Fei.

"Next, we still need to discuss how to find Concubine Ji."

"Isn't there..."

"I know, but I can't completely believe the information given by Tianyinsi."

Rong Qing planned to obtain more intelligence from other channels and then compare them to ensure the reliability of the information.

"If we don't rely on the Tianyin Division... I do know a few sects that are not very famous, but they are very good at collecting information."

Oh?
"Senior sister has never taken over the miscellaneous affairs of the Sword Sect, so of course she is not clear about these things. The Sword Sect has been able to rule this world for tens of thousands of years, not just because of the Sword Master, but there are many other sects that follow the Sword Sect, but they just don't show it on the surface."

"How long have you been following the Sword Sect?"

Rong Qing was quite interested as she watched Hong Fei write down the names of the sects one after another on the paper.

Of these sects, Rong Qing actually only knew one.

"Some of them were there long before Sword Master Ji Ming appeared in the world. Of course, more of them came here during the period when Sword Master Ji Ming was in charge of the Sword Sect." After a while, Hong Fei had written down the names of nearly a hundred sects.

"These sects don't have many members, and they are usually very low-key. But their strength is not weak, and they have always been supported by the Sword Sect."

Hong Fei filled a page with writing and circled seven sects with a red pen.

"These seven...some are specialized in collecting and selling intelligence. Some also have skills suitable for collecting information. Although they are not intentionally selling it, they know a lot of secrets."

Rong Qing's eyes lit up. Since they were a sect that followed the Sword Sect, the news they passed on would definitely be much more reliable.

While she was happy, she thought of another question, "What about Jian Zong himself? From what I remember, he doesn't seem to have this chore."

Could it be that all the information is collected through these affiliated sects?
"There are disciples who specialize in handling intelligence, and these tasks are not delegated to other disciples." Hong Fei explained, "It is always the disciples who are originally responsible who select the candidates, and these candidates are trained before they can take over. So it's not surprising that Senior Sister doesn't know." "If Senior Sister is worried, you can also filter the intelligence through the Sword Sect, and you will be much more confident."

What Hong Fei said makes a lot of sense.

It should be noted that there are two concepts: having information and being true. There are too many pieces of information that are true or false, or half true or half false. Experienced people who handle information can try to eliminate the false parts and avoid possible losses in the future to the greatest extent possible.

"Okay, let's do it."

……

After quickly dealing with all the matters in Baishi Temple that required Rong Qing's approval, Rong Qing and Zhong Xiu, dressed in white, appeared in the town.

This town is called Yuxiang Town. Because it is backed by a big mountain, the moisture is blocked, which causes rain all year round in this town.

Especially in summer, the drizzle sweeps across the fallen flowers, covering the river with petals, which flow through many bridge holes and the houses on both sides of the river.

Baishishi Temple stands on the mountain, because this small town is Zhong Xiu's hometown.

A look of nostalgia appeared in Zhong Xiu's eyes.

Although she was taken away when she was very young, some memories were deeply engraved in her heart.

Rong Qing was still wearing a simple white shirt without many patterns on it.

She did not consider asking someone to make another robe. Because the outer robe she got from the sword master was the real treasure. It seemed to be of no great use, but even if she reached this level of strength, it would still be useful. So, she just wore an ordinary robe. After all, Rong Qing had always planned to take back her outer robe from Concubine Ji.

As for Zhong Xiu, Rong Qing had carefully selected a set of exquisitely crafted dresses for her. The dress was ivory white, with vivid yellow plum blossoms blooming on the hem, waist, and cuffs. The cut was generous and the size was very suitable, outlining her full chest and waist.

A light drizzle fell, and Rong Qing held out an umbrella for Zhong Xiu. The umbrella could only cover their heads, faces, and chests, but even so, the dense rain could not fall in and stain their clothes. An invisible force field blocked the moisture from them.

After returning to Yuxiang Town, Zhong Xiu was obviously in much better spirits. She seemed to be able to walk without any hindrance. In fact, there was a gentle force supporting her, making her move effortlessly.

Zhong Xiu had always wanted to come back before, but he didn't have the freedom back then. Now, he can finally have a good look.

"That place." Zhong Xiu pointed far away. "It's a place I often went to when I was a child."

Rong Qing looked in the direction Zhong Xiu pointed.

It is a simple and quaint house. The gate is wide open, allowing people to see a screen wall and flowers and plants planted around it.

"This courtyard belongs to the Zhou family, the richest family in town. Their young master and young lady want to study, so they invited three teachers to come and teach them." Zhong Xiu's face was full of memories, "So, they simply opened a private school, and all the children in town who can afford the tuition can come."

Rong Qing was a little surprised. Zhong Xiu should have failed to finish his studies, so why did he come here so often?
"At that time, there was a lady..."

Just as Zhong Xiu was about to speak, he heard a burst of hawking sounds coming from far away.

"chicken soup--"

"ravioli--"

"Chicken wonton soup——"

Rong Qing and Zhong Xiu looked over when they heard the sound.

Zhong Xiu couldn't see clearly through the rain.

But Rong Qing is different, she has excellent eyesight and memory.

She had an impression of the middle-aged man who was selling wontons on the street with a basket on his shoulder.

(End of this chapter)