12dz Chapter 22 This traitor, is he playing espionage?
Chapter 22 This traitor, is he playing espionage?
"Stop talking, child. You should have told your master about such an important matter last night. Uncle-Master Ruofeng left Mount Hua in a fit of anger, and it's too late for regrets!"
"Hurry up, hurry up!"
Li Che didn't react for a moment, and was so stunned that Yue Buqun pulled him off balance.
Just then, Ning Zhongze and her daughter arrived at the door and were stunned by the scene before them. "Senior brother, what happened?"
"It can't be explained in a few words; I'll tell you when I get back."
"Master... Actually, Uncle Feng said he doesn't see outsiders. If others disturb his cultivation, he might have to find another place to live in seclusion."
"Grandmaster Feng? Senior Brother, is Che'er referring to Grandmaster Feng Qingyang?!"
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There are things one should not do.
Yue Ning and Li Che sat on opposite sides of the table, while Li Che and Yue Lingshan stood below, listening attentively to the teachings.
"Senior brother, please don't be angry anymore. Although Che'er is a bit stubborn, it shows that he respects his teacher and takes your teachings to heart."
Moreover, Uncle Feng has lived in Huashan for decades, so he must still care deeply about the Huashan Sect and wouldn't easily move elsewhere.
He didn't want to see us, so he let Che'er go by himself. We'll prepare some gifts as a token of our respect as juniors.
Yue Buqun's lips drooped as he glared at Li Che, only to see his daughter covering her mouth and chuckling. He said in a deep voice, "Shan'er, this matter is of great importance and must not be mentioned to others."
"Huh? Oh, I see, Dad. Why do you always talk about me first?"
"What did you say?!"
"No, my daughter has remembered it."
Turning to Ning Zhongze, his tone softened, "Junior sister, I remember how much Uncle Feng valued you back then. I think we should prepare some food and bedding. Che'er has met Uncle Feng, so why don't you make him a piece of clothing? I'm sure Uncle Feng will like it."
"Senior Brother is indeed very thoughtful." Ning Zhongze said with a smile, then added, "Senior Brother, having an elder in the family is like having a treasure. With Uncle Feng guarding Mount Hua, there's no need to be constantly on guard against demons and monsters."
Seeing Yue Buqun remain silent, Ning Zhongze then seemed to realize something, "Senior Brother, are you worried that those remnants of the Sword Sect... will learn of this and incite Uncle-Master Feng?"
"Master and Mistress, actually... Grand Uncle Feng quite approves of what Master has done. I have stated that I am a successor of the Qi Sect, but Grand Uncle still intends to pass on the sword. It seems that he has long since put aside the difference between sword and Qi."
Although the disciple suffered a crushing defeat in his fight, his grandmaster uncle remarked, "Perhaps the Qi Sect's path is correct!"
A white lie can always touch people's hearts.
At this moment, Li Che suddenly had a sense of déjà vu about mediating the relationship between his mother and daughter-in-law.
Sure enough, Old Yue's eyes shone even brighter, and he suddenly stood up as soon as he finished speaking. "Really?! Uncle Feng really said that?!"
Li Che nodded solemnly, which made Lao Yue's blood rush and feel a surge of pleasure.
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Once outside the room, Yue Lingshan followed Li Che like a shadow.
Once they were a distance apart, she poked Li Che's shoulder with her finger, staring at him with a strange look, and said, "Senior Brother Li, you didn't lie to please my parents, did you?"
Ok?
Li Che glanced at her with some surprise. When did this brat become so smart?
Furthermore, is it a lie if it's seven parts truth and three parts falsehood?
Li Che coughed lightly and immediately changed the subject, leaning forward and whispering, "Junior Sister, let me tell you a secret. Actually, your senior brother has awakened innate wisdom and has the ability to know five hundred years into the past and five hundred years into the future."
"Tch~ You're just lying." Yue Lingshan looked suspicious, not believing it at all.
"See, I knew you wouldn't believe me. Hold out your hand and I'll show you."
Yue Lingshan subconsciously did as she was told, her small hand outstretched onto the large hand, which was somewhat slippery and soft.
Li Che traced the lines on her palm with his fingertips, saying seriously, "Look, this is the lifeline. The line reaches the wrist. Oh, junior sister is destined for a long life."
Look at this love line again, not bad, not bad. Although it branched out, it fortunately merged back into the main storyline in time. You will surely find a good partner to grow old with in this life. You are a blessed person, junior sister.
Li Che was still rambling on, unaware that her fair palms had become increasingly rosy, and her wrists had also been affected, though she had no idea where this blush would extend.
"You...you really can see?"
"Of course, absolutely!"
Her delicate hand swiftly withdrew from his palm, and Yue Lingshan turned away quickly, running two steps. Her voice trembled slightly, "You...you said it was true. If...if it's wrong, I...I'll definitely make trouble for you!"
Watching the departing figure, Li Che muttered to himself, "Don't worry, it'll be perfect!"
Seeing that he had made progress, Lao Yue gave him special permission to arrange his own training. Now, Li Juanwang has become the most idle person in the Huashan Sect.
After wandering around the gate for a while, I was thinking of going back to Siguo Cliff to explore the old man Feng's secluded place when I saw Laodenuo hurrying down the mountain as soon as I stepped out of the gate.
"Second Senior Brother—!"
Li Che caught up in a few steps. "Second Senior Brother, are you going down the mountain?"
"It's Junior Brother Li. I noticed that we're running low on rice and flour. I usually handle these things myself, so I was just about to go down the mountain to buy some."
"There are so many of us on the mountain, how can you carry it all by yourself, senior brother? Junior brother will accompany you."
"No need, no need," Laudenuo hurriedly waved his hand and said, "I don't need to lift a finger. Just order the amount and give me the money, and the shop will naturally arrange for porters to deliver it up the mountain. It's very convenient."
"That's perfect. Junior brother, I've been in seclusion for a long time and haven't come down the mountain. Let's keep each other company."
Looking at Li Che's sincere face, Laudenuo waited a few breaths before saying, "Alright, but these things are quite tedious. I hope you won't find them boring, Junior Brother."
"No, no, Senior Brother works hard for the sect all day long. I'm happy to help out in any way I can."
The forest path was filled with words of brotherly affection, and the way they addressed each other as "senior brother" and "junior brother" grew increasingly intimate...
Weilin Town.
"Junior brother, feel free to wander around. We can meet here in an hour."
"Are you sure you don't need my help?"
"It's a small matter; I can handle it all by myself."
"That works!"
After saying that, Li Che glanced around and headed straight for the theater not far away.
Laudenuo turned the corner and came out again, following Li Che from a distance until he saw him enter the garden before stopping. "Childish mentality, overthinking things."
After watching for about half an incense stick's time, he heard a new singing coming from the garden, and Laudenuo turned and left.
But no sooner had he left than Li Che followed him out of the garden. With his current skill, how could he not detect Laudenuo's presence?
But Laudenau knew nothing about it.
He first went to Zhao's Rice Shop, said a few words, put down some money, and then went to Li's Noodle Shop across the street, and then went to several other shops.
Li Che could see clearly that there were quite a few people in the store, and he didn't see him make any gestures to pass on messages. He couldn't help but wonder if it was a code.
Are espionage operations this advanced these days?
He was still not giving up, and followed the man around until he ended up in an alley.
After exiting the alley, there was an old locust tree not far to the right. Lao Denuo seemed to be tired from walking and sat down on the flat stone under the tree to rest.
Then he took off his shoes, turned them over, and poured out a few pebbles.
After resting for a while, I got up and went to a fabric shop diagonally across the street.
After he had carried the cloth out and walked away, Li Che put on the straw hat he had bought on the way and slowly walked to the locust tree, sitting on the stone like Laudenau.
He only stayed for a short while before getting up and leaving, heading straight for the theater.
After settling down, he opened his palm and found a sealed bamboo tube, no more than an inch long and about the thickness of a finger, looking like the kind that hangs on the leg of a carrier pigeon.
Just to be on the safe side, I placed the bamboo tube under my feet, and with a snap, it revealed a folded piece of paper inside.
I reckon it should be non-toxic.
Upon opening it, Li Che was completely bewildered. The numbers written on it were: 147, 394, 9527...
What the heck?
Are you playing a spy game?!
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