Embers of Sword

Chapter 434 Good Guys
"Xiao Xie Shanzhu, I didn't expect you to be such a person."

After Yuan Yi left, Guard Sang, who had been leaning on the railing and watching for a long time, couldn't help but sigh.

As a Black Scale Guard who served the Young Imperial Master closely, Sang Zheng had often heard Chen Jingxuan's descriptions of "Xie Zhen"... He had also received messaging missions more than once. The Young Imperial Master had repeatedly asked Guard Sang to help notify the forces that were on good terms with the library, telling them not to provoke Xie Zhen at all costs.

This guy is Xie Xuanyi's disciple, a total killer.

This stereotype has already been left in Sang Zheng's mind.

Unless you see it with your own eyes.

It was really hard for him to imagine the scene of Xie Zhen patiently teaching others swordsmanship.

"What kind of person?" Xie Xuanyi was puzzled.

"Um……"

Guard Sang thought for a long time, trying hard to grasp the thoughts in his mind, and said: "A good person?"

"Sounds like a good name."

Xie Xuanyi said calmly: "It's a pity that it has nothing to do with me."

Whether in his previous life or in this life, what he did had nothing to do with being a "good person".

He killed many people.

With the killing karma from two lifetimes added together, the blood on Xie Xuanyi's hands could almost dye a river red.

Can such a person be called a good person?

"Why not?"

Guard Sang smiled and said, "In my heart, Young Master Xie is a good person. After you came to the Imperial City, the condition of the young Imperial Master has improved a lot. This is a great thing."

Xie Xuanyi smiled silently.

He has many things he wants to do.

But... be a good person.

It was never within his consideration.

"By the way... In the past few days, besides Miss Yuan Yi, many people have come to ask for an audience."

Sang Zheng said seriously: "You said you wanted peace and quiet, so I turned away most people. But some people need your personal reply. These are the visiting cards they submitted."

Xie Xuanyi took the visiting card and took a quick look at it.

There is no need to say much about these neighbors on Yong'an Street.

After the Northern Hunt, the young scions of the noble families in Northern County no longer regarded themselves as enemies, but instead regarded them as idols... The atmosphere in the North has always been like this. If they are enemies, they will fight to the death, and if they are friends, they will risk their lives for them. Although these scions of noble families moved to the imperial city in response to the imperial edict, the things flowing in their bones and blood have never changed.

"Wu Zong... Qian Tian Palace... Yu Qing Zhai..."

Xie Xuanyi put away the visiting cards and shook his head: "Please reject all of these visiting cards for me."

"Reject all?"

Sang Zheng was a little surprised.

As far as he knew, Wuzong, Qiantian Palace, and Yuqingzhai had a good relationship with Master Xiao Xie.

A calamity in hunting in the north.

Xie Zhen has saved many lives.

"What's there to see?"

Xie Xuanyi doesn't like small talk, and he dislikes useless socializing even more.

He said calmly, "In a few days, we will head south... If we are destined to meet, we will meet during the attack on the evil cultivators."

"That's the truth."

Sang Zheng smiled bitterly.

He really wanted to say that before the war, the famous and upright sects met with each other as a way to familiarize themselves with each other in advance.

But think about it carefully.

Does Master Xie still need to be familiar with these people?

Last time I went hunting in the north.

Those saints and geniuses huddled together, but young Master Xie went alone!
It is true that the saints and saintesses of the three major forces, Wuzong, Qiantian Palace, and Yuqingzhai, all possess the strength to rank in the top ten of the Tianjiao List, but so what?

Compared with Xie Zhen, these three are still far behind.

A truly strong person never has to abide by those rules and regulations.

"However... these young geniuses are abiding by etiquette by sending visiting cards."

Sang Zheng said slowly: "It's not a good idea to just ignore it, right?"

Xie Xuanyi looked at Guard Sang and smiled.

He knew that Sang Zheng had sent three visiting cards on behalf of the library some time ago, but only Shang Yi from the Taoist sect responded.

This behavior is inappropriate. The reason why I remind myself of this now is that I am afraid that I am too ignorant of the ways of the world and will provoke enemies.

"Of course not."

Xie Xuanyi said: "Just say that I am busy in retreat now and really have no time to meet you."

Speaking of which.

Xie Xuanyi reminded: "But I'm not really in seclusion... If Miss Yuan comes again tomorrow, you don't have to stop her."

"Who do you think I am, Master Xie?"

Sang Zheng raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Miss Yuan also sent a visiting card on behalf of Baihua Valley. Did you see me mention this?"

When you are a custodial guard, the most important thing is to have good eyesight!
Sang Zheng has been working in the library for many years, and what he has the most is good eyesight.

So many people came to present visiting cards, but Sang Zheng didn't dare to accept them because he was unsure of Xie's true intentions, so he could only put it aside for the time being.

But the only person he knew Xie Zhen would definitely meet was Miss Yuan Yi.

So "execute first and report later".

When he reported the matter, he secretly let Miss Yuan into the mansion.

"It's not what you think……"

Xie Xuanyi was halfway through his words when he saw Sang Zheng's expression of "no need to explain, I understand everything" and waved his hand helplessly: "Forget it, it's your business what you think, just don't exaggerate and spread it."

"rest assured!"

Sang Zheng patted his chest and assured: "I am not Lord Jiang, who would reveal secrets after drinking a little wine. The matter between Master Xie and Miss Yuan... Sang will keep it a secret."

……

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Red Shade Street.

Baihua Valley booked the largest inn on this street.

After traveling hundreds of miles to reach the imperial city, they were exhausted, and most of the disciples were resting in their rooms.

Yuan Yi pushed the door open carefully, but saw a figure standing silently in front of the window.

"Master!"

She was startled and quickly spoke respectfully.

"No need to salute."

Ye Qinglian turned her back to Yuan Yi. She looked at the scene on Hongyin Street silently and said calmly, "You went to Chen's house?"

"……Yes."

Yuan Yi didn't dare to hide it and could only speak in a low voice.

Ye Qinglian didn't turn around, but continued to ask: "I heard that you have a good relationship with Xie Zhen?"

Yuan Yi hesitated for a moment.

She stammered, "Master, we... are just friends."

Ye Qinglian laughed.

"friend……"

She turned around slowly and said, "When I say we have a good relationship, I mean friends, what else?"

"Master... I know I was wrong."

Yuan Yi's voice was bitter and he quickly apologized.

Mr. Xiao Xie treats her as a friend.

But...her treatment of Mr. Xie was more than that.

It's no secret that Yuan Yi likes Xie Zhen; Lu Yuan and other senior sisters can see it.

"Where did you go wrong?"

Ye Qinglian's words left Yuan Yi speechless.

"..."

The girl clutched her sleeves tightly, unable to speak.

"Don't worry, I am not here to punish you today."

Ye Qinglian said quietly: "Anyone can see what you are thinking, but... Hundred Flower Valley is not a Taoist sect, what's wrong with liking someone?"

Yuan Yi looked up blankly.

“I heard that several of the major holy places in the imperial city went to visit the Chen Mansion today, and without exception, they were all rejected.”

Ye Qinglian put her hands behind her back, lowered her eyes and said slowly: "Xie Zhen is willing to see you, this is a good thing."

(End of this chapter)