Chapter 494 All for Wu Shuang
"Ping'er!"

Upon seeing Yun Jianping, Li Haitang breathed a sigh of relief and asked hurriedly, "How are you? Did they embarrass you?"

However, Yun Jianping's eyes were always on Wu Shuang, and she answered nonchalantly: "Valley Master Xiao personally treated my injuries and took great care of me. He never made things difficult for me."

After that, Yun Jianping showed a happy smile on his pale face, and asked expectantly: "Brother Wu, are you coming to see me?"

"Of course." Wu Shuang smiled, "I feel relieved to see that you are okay."

"Thank you for your concern, Brother Wu." When she said this, a hint of embarrassment appeared on Yun Jianping's face involuntarily.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhirou looked at Wu Shuang with a hint of suspicion in her eyes.

"Valley Master, they are..."

"I already know their purpose. Is tying them up the right way to treat guests?"

Under Xiao Zhirou's instructions, Chang Wuhui quickly untied the ropes for Li Haitang.

"Greetings, Master Xiao." Li Haitang bowed respectfully to Xiao Zhirou first, and then said to Yun Jianping, "Ping'er, the Holy Lord sent me to take you back."

"She can't leave!"

Before Yun Jianping agreed, Tang Afu suddenly interrupted and said, "At least not now!"

When these words were spoken, everyone in the hall was stunned, even Xiao Zhirou couldn't help but look suspicious.

"Why?" Yun Jianping looked at Tang Afu with a confused look on her face.

Tang Afu knew he was in the wrong, so he didn't dare look Yun Jianping in the eye, and said evasively: "It's very cool in the mountains at night, Miss Yun is weak, it's not suitable for her to go out."

"This..." Yun Jianping frowned slightly, looking completely puzzled.

"Valley Master Xiao!" Li Haitang cast an unhappy look at Xiao Zhirou and argued, "Yun Jianping is not only a disciple of Longxiang Mountain, but also the daughter of the Holy Lord. I wonder...what is Tang Afu's intention in repeatedly obstructing us?"

"Where is Yun Zhuiyue now?"

"The Holy Lord is injured and cannot move..."

"Go back and tell Yun Zhuiyue." Xiao Zhirou interrupted, "Miss Yun is weak, so she will stay with me for a while to recuperate. When she is well, I will send her back. By then, I still have some questions I want to ask him."

"This... I'm afraid it's inappropriate."

"You just need to report the truth, Yun Zhuiyue will understand." Xiao Zhirou said coldly.

"But……"

"No regrets, show the guest away!"

Without waiting for Li Haitang to argue, Xiao Zhirou had already issued an order to expel him without hesitation. This move not only made Li Haitang at a loss, but also shocked Yun Jianping who had just woken up.

"Master Xiao, you..."

As if she had sensed Yun Jianping's inner uneasiness, Xiao Zhirou quickly put away the coldness between her brows, replaced it with a friendly look, and said softly: "It's cold outside, I'm worried that you are weak and your injuries are not healed yet, so I want to keep you in the garden to rest. Yun and I..."

At this point, Xiao Zhirou saw Yun Jianping's expression change, so she quickly changed her words and said, "Your father and I have been close friends for many years. He once did me a favor, so I am taking care of you to repay your father's kindness."

"Really?" Yun Jianping looked at Xiao Zhirou doubtfully, rubbing his hands in front of him constantly, as if he was trying his best to hide his inner nervousness.

"I swear to God, I mean you no harm."

Xiao Zhirou raised her hand and swore without hesitation to commemorate her decision. This move surprised everyone again.

"That……"

"It's still early, go back to sleep for a while!"

"Oh well!"

Why? Yun Jianping did not insist on her own opinion, but nodded gently in agreement. She glanced at Wu Shuang again, who looked calm, and then walked towards the back hall reluctantly.

"Since Miss Yun is alright, I should take my leave now."

"and many more!"

Xiao Zhirou's angry voice suddenly sounded: "Come if you want! Leave if you want! What do you think this place is?"

"Ah!"

Wu Shuang chuckled, whether it was mockery or disdain, and suddenly turned around, showing Xiao Zhirou a charming smile, and jokingly said: "Why? Could it be that Master Xiao wants to keep me for dinner?"

"Bold..."

Xiao Zhirou waved her hand to interrupt Feng Wuxin's scolding. Her beautiful eyes were calm as she stared at Wu Shuang quietly and asked, "What is your relationship with Yun Jianping?"

"What do you mean?" Wu Shuang raised his eyebrows, rolled his eyes, and asked with a playful smile, "I wonder what answer Master Xiao wants to hear from me?"

"I want to hear the truth."

"Tell me the truth?" Wu Shuang pretended to be enlightened, then he paused for a moment and said seriously, "The man is unmarried, the woman is unmarried, the man has feelings, and the woman has intentions. I am handsome and elegant, and she is beautiful and pretty. As for the relationship between the two of us... hehe, can't Master Xiao see it?"

As soon as these words came out, a strange light suddenly flashed in Xiao Zhirou's eyes. After a long silence, she slowly said, "You mean... you and Yun Jianping are in love with each other?" "Haha... 'in love with each other' sounds better than 'adulterous couple'." Wu Shuang teased, "It can be seen that Master Xiao is an experienced person. Why should we break this window paper?"

"Where are you from? Who are your parents? Who is your teacher?" Xiao Zhirou examined Wu Shuang and asked in rapid succession, "How did you and Yun Jianping meet? How did you fall in love with each other? Was she in love with you, or were you obsessed with her?"

Wu Shuang frowned and said jokingly, "Could it be that Valley Master Xiao was a matchmaker before he founded Jueqing Valley? You've asked so many questions... Are you trying to propose marriage to Longxiang Mountain on my behalf?"

"You are young and promising, and you are handsome. If you are really a good match and you love each other, why not propose marriage for you?" Xiao Zhirou smiled indifferently, but before Wu Shuang could answer, her eyes suddenly changed and she said in a cold tone, "But if you are a playboy and a lecher who likes to flirt with women and play with people's feelings, I will tear you into pieces and grind your bones to dust!"

Xiao Zhirou's last words were spoken extremely harshly, and her tone was firm and unquestionable. It was obviously not just a simple threat.

Xiao Zhirou's rapid switching between "gentleness" and "murderous intent" gradually reduced the teasing expression on Wu Shuang's face. He asked in a serious tone, "What is the relationship between Master Xiao and Yun Jianping?"

As if sensing the change in Wu Shuang's attitude, the murderous intent in Xiao Zhirou's eyes instantly disappeared, and she immediately returned to her usual calmness and asked, "What? Are you scared?"

"Women are the most vicious, especially beautiful women like Master Xiao." Wu Shuang said with a half-smile, "You have profound martial arts skills and have been hurt by love. You think all men in the world are unfaithful and fickle. They should all be cut into pieces and their bones pulverized. In front of you, how many men are not afraid?"

"What did you say?" Xiao Zhirou was angry and her tone turned cold.

"Valley Master Xiao knows exactly what I said." Wu Shuang said meaningfully, "My master said that some injuries are on the body, and some are in the heart. Although the locations are different, the same thing is that the pain they leave will be reflected in your words and deeds. And the more serious the injury, the longer it will last. External injuries are not as good as internal injuries, internal injuries are not as good as heart injuries, and heart injuries are not as good as emotional injuries. External injuries are reduced day by day, internal injuries are reduced month by month, and heart injuries are reduced year by year. As for being hurt by love... it often lasts a lifetime, and the pain will not decrease, but will become more unforgettable. I used to be quite skeptical about this, but after seeing Valley Master Xiao today... I believe it without a doubt."

Wu Shuang's words made Xiao Zhirou's anger disappear, and an indescribable bitterness arose in her heart.

"You go!"

"Farewell!"

Without any hesitation, Wu Shuang turned around and left, quickly disappearing from Xiao Zhirou's sight.

After leaving the Jueqing Valley Villa, Wu Shuang did not stop. He ran straight down the mountain in the biting cold night wind and the drizzling autumn rain.

"Young Master Wu, please stay!"

Suddenly, an old voice sounded in the darkness, which made Wu Shuang stunned and then stopped.

Gradually, an old man with a hunched back and staggering steps, holding an umbrella in one hand and leaning on a crutch in the other, slowly walked towards him on the rugged and steep mountain path.

"Mr. Xu?"

When Wu Shuang saw the old man's face clearly, he couldn't help but look surprised. The person who came was Xu Qingnian.

"Young Master Wu comes and goes like the wind, just like your master, both of them are like a dragon that can only be seen from head to tail. Haha..."

Xu Qingnian's words made Wu Shuang's expression freeze for a moment, but he reacted very quickly and recovered in the blink of an eye. He pretended to be confused and asked, "What do you mean, Mr. Xu?"

"You can hide it from others, but you can't hide it from me." Xu Qingnian smiled indifferently, "Do you think I went to Huashan to participate in the martial arts conference? Or to give face to Shen Dongshan?"

"Is not it?"

"I am over a hundred years old, and I have long regarded fame and fortune as nothing. The martial arts events in your eyes are nothing but passing clouds to me, not worth a sneer." Xu Qingnian shook his head slowly, "As for Shen Dongshan, he is a hypocrite who clings to the powerful and is afraid of death. He is a businessman, and the reason why he gets involved in the affairs of the martial arts world is, first, to make friends with some powerful people in the martial arts world to pave the way for his business. Second, he does not want to make enemies with people in the martial arts world and endanger his life. In this martial arts conference, he only "flash in the pan" on the eighth day of September, and led his men down the mountain in a hurry in the early morning of the next day, under the pretext of "busy business", but in fact he wanted to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible. Because he had heard the news that the Mongols had ambushed heavy troops around Huashan, and Huashan could be devastated at any time, with blood flowing like a river. How could I care about the feelings of this cowardly person?"

Wu Shuang was puzzled. He did not understand the implication of Xu Qingnian's words, so he asked, "If it is not Shen Dongshan's favor, why did Mr. Xu come here?"

"For you!"

"I?"

Xu Qingnian's eyes shone with a gleam of light, and he said with expectation: "I know that I don't have much time left. I have experienced the ups and downs of life, seen swords and swords, tasted the glory and wealth, and enjoyed the happiness of having a rich family. I should have no desires and no regrets in death. However, I have always had a wish in my heart. If I can fulfill it, my life will be complete."

"What wish?"

"In my lifetime, I want to see my only confidant again." Xu Qingnian was excited and his tone became more and more urgent.

"Confidant?" Wu Shuang was surprised and asked, "Who is Mr. Xu's confidant? Could it be me?"

"Although it's not you, it has a great relationship with you." Xu Qingnian said solemnly, "My confidant is your master. I haven't seen him for most of my life. In fact, before coming to Huashan, I didn't know whether he would show up, or even whether he was alive or dead. But I knew that this would be my last chance to find him in this life, so even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance, I would give it a try. Sure enough, although he didn't show up, he let me find you."

"Me? My master?"

"Well? Is the old man still alive? If he has passed away, take me to his grave to pay my respects, have a chat and say goodbye."

Seeing that Xu Qingnian's eyes were firm and he didn't seem crazy, Wu Shuang waved his hands and said, "Wait! I'm afraid that Master Xu has recognized the wrong person. The day before yesterday on the sword arena was the first time we met. At that time, you didn't even know who I was, so how could you assert that you knew my master?"

"Although I don't know you, I know your martial arts." Xu Qingnian said confidently, "Although you deliberately concealed it, you can deceive the world. But don't forget that I was once the most knowledgeable person in the martial arts world. Nothing in the world can be hidden from my eyes."

"Is it true?" Wu Shuang looked at the calm Xu Qingnian with doubt, and said in confusion, "Since you are so sure, why don't you tell me who my master is?"

"If what I said is correct, can you take me to see him?"

Wu Shuang hesitated for a moment and nodded, "Okay."

Hearing this, Xu Qingnian smiled mysteriously, and then waved at Wu Shuang.

Seeing this, Wu Shuang moved forward hesitantly, and Xu Qingnian whispered something in his ear.

In an instant, Wu Shuang's face became extremely shocked, and his eyes were instantly filled with horror.

……

(End of this chapter)