Chapter 890: Plan and Decide

"Master Jinwu, please forgive me for being blunt!" Tang Afu was embarrassed. "The world is so big, and trying to find someone who is hiding is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Although Liu Xunyi and I have an old relationship, I don't know his whereabouts, let alone where Xunzhen is hiding him."

"Jin never forces anyone to do anything, and I will never ask you to find a needle in a haystack. Since I took the initiative to ask Young Master Tang for help, I will do my best to help you if you are in trouble."

"Could it be that Master Jinwu knows the whereabouts of Liu Xunyi?"

"Maybe."

"Maybe?" Tang Afu was stunned, as if he didn't understand what Jin Fuyu meant.

"The biggest difference between a smart person and a stupid person is that one knows how to plan before making decisions, while the other just keeps his head down and moves forward." Jin Fuyu showed a mysterious smile to the confused Tang Afu, "People who are impulsive, don't look at the overall situation, only know how to counter the moves, and take one step at a time are very likely to do useless work. Just like our martial arts leader, in Jin's opinion, he is a little... not smart enough, otherwise he wouldn't have been unable to catch a hair of Liu Xunyi for so long. As the saying goes, 'If you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools.' A person's greatest ability is not superior martial arts, because it is easy to dodge an open spear, but difficult to guard against an arrow from the dark. There is also a saying that 'two fists cannot beat four hands, and a good tiger cannot stand up to a pack of wolves.' It is not a prominent family either, because there are unexpected changes in the world, and people are subject to misfortunes at any time. Life is like a dream, and no one knows whether their future and destiny will be smooth sailing or fall at the wrong time. Therefore, only by thinking twice before doing anything, being insightful, and knowing the changes can you make yourself invincible forever."

"Plan before deciding?" Tang Afu looked at Jin Fuyu who was talking freely, as if he understood, and teased, "I wonder how Master Jinwu thought twice before acting in the matter of finding Liu Xunyi?"

"It's simple. Just hit the target."

"Aiming at the right target? It's easy to say, but to find their whereabouts...how easy is that?" Tang Afu didn't seem to agree with Jin Fuyu's idea, and even thought that he was a little boastful and boastful, so he became more and more contemptuous of him in his heart.

"Young Master Tang, are you interested in making a bet with me?" Jin Fuyu saw through Tang Afu's thoughts. Instead of getting angry, he asked with interest, "If I can guess Liu Xunyi's whereabouts, you must not hesitate and kill him on sight. If I guess wrong... I will no longer force you to hunt down Liu Xunyi, but my promise to you will still be valid. What do you think, Young Master Tang?"

"really?"

Jin Fuyu's "bet" made Tang Afu's eyes light up, and at the same time he became more curious about his confidence. He knew that Jin Fuyu was very smart, but he didn't believe that he could be so smart.

After all, Liu Xunyi had disappeared from the martial arts world for nearly a month. During this period, both the Song Dynasty court and the Central Plains martial arts community had never given up on hunting him down, but in the end, there was no news.

What's more, if Jin Fu Yu really knew the whereabouts of Liu Xunyi, why would he need to ask others for help? He could just send the masters of Jin Jianwu to attack Huanglong directly.

Thinking of this, Tang Afu became even more suspicious of Jin Fuyu, so he said solemnly, "Once a man speaks, he cannot take it back."

"A gentleman's word is as good as a whip to a fast horse!" Having said this, Jin Fu Yu took the initiative to extend his hand and high-five Tang Afu as an agreement.

"Tang would like to hear the wise advice of Master Jinwu."

"It's not a brilliant opinion, Young Master Tang, please listen to whether Jin's reasoning makes sense."

After saying that, Jin Fuyu picked up the teacup and took a sip, as if to moisten his throat, or to clarify his thoughts. He pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Everyone knows that Liu Xunyi has turned against the Song Dynasty court and has now become a wanted criminal. All government offices at all levels in the Song Dynasty are eyeing him covetously. Wanted notices are posted in every city and town, street and alley. There is a guard every five steps and a sentry every ten steps on the road. Almost all officials and servants are holding back their energy and intend to arrest Liu Xunyi and bring him to justice to pave the way for their own official careers. Therefore, after Xunzhen rescued Liu Xunyi, he must flee from the Song Dynasty as soon as possible. In this way, they can at least reduce half of the danger."

"That's right!" Song Yu quickly agreed, "The Song government can only show off its power in the territory of the Song Dynasty. After Liu Xunyi leaves the Song Dynasty, he is no longer a wanted criminal, and the Song officials dare not cross the border to pursue him."

"That makes sense." Tang Afu could not deny it. "After leaving Song Dynasty, Liu Xunyi can at least see the light of day."

"Outside the Song Dynasty, there are only four directions: east, south, west, and north." Jin Fuyu ignored the reactions of Song Yu and Tang Afu and continued, "Among them, the people of Dali in the south are tough and were occupied by Mongolia not long ago. There are endless internal disputes and it is a time of chaos and war. Xunzhen and Liu Xunyi are unfamiliar with the place and will definitely not take risks. Mongolia in the north has just made peace with the Song Dynasty, and Liu Xunyi is the scapegoat for their looting of the granaries of the three prefectures of Xingyuan. Therefore, they will definitely not protect the criminals of the Song Dynasty. What's more, there are rumors among the people that Liu Xunyi has an ambiguous relationship with Princess Xinde... the current Mongolian princess, and most of the Mongolians hate her. Therefore, for Liu Xunyi, going north is also full of dangers, and they are most likely not to go."

"It's the west!" Tang Afu pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized, "The Young King of Qin has a huge influence in the Western Regions. After Xunzhen rescued Liu Xunyi, he must have rushed back to the Western Regions as fast as he could."

"This is human nature." Jin Fuyu said with a half-smile, "Not only does Young Master Tang think so, but most people in the world think so too. Xunzhen is from the Western Regions, and he will definitely do everything he can to return to the Western Regions. Only under the wings of the Young King of Qin can they rest assured."

Tang Afu sensed something strange in Jin Fuyu's words and said hesitantly, "From the tone of Master Jin Wu...it seems that you don't think so?"

"Xunzhen is a smart person, very cunning. How could she not think of something that everyone else can think of?" Jin Fuyu said with a faint smile, "From what I know about her, this woman often takes a unique approach and takes an unconventional approach. At the beginning, the destruction of Jinjianwu was a strategy of her and Luo Tianjin to make a feint to the east and attack in the west. Therefore, she will definitely not go to places that everyone can think of. The journey to the west is full of dangers and dangers. It is impossible for her to arrive in the Western Regions alive with Liu Xunyi, who is seriously injured and dying."

"This..." After Jin Fuyu's explanation, Tang Afu suddenly understood, "So, the only thing left is the east?" "To be precise, it's the northeast." Jin Fuyu corrected, "Because they won't risk going out to sea."

"Northeast China..." Tang Afu pondered carefully, "Northeast China is also the territory of the Mongols, and... there doesn't seem to be any place there worthy of them hiding?"

"Right now, Liu Xunyi's life is in danger, and they will definitely try every possible means to find a medical expert to extend his life." Jin Fuyu reminded, "As far as I know, the world's number one doctor... is currently in Changbai Mountain."

"Are you talking about... Granny Peach Blossom?"

As a disciple of Jueqing Valley, Tang Afu certainly knew where Granny Taohua was now. After all, Granny Taohua and Xiao Zhirou were as close as grandparents and grandchildren, and they had never lost contact since they met again after a long separation.

"The 'Tiger's Den and Dragon's Pond' in Changbai Mountain is known as one of the three major forbidden areas in the martial arts world. Do you think it's worth hiding there, Young Master Tang?" Jin Fuyu asked instead of answering.

"This... If we can get the consent of Seniors Mei Zichuan and Huang Yangming and successfully enter the Tiger's Den Dragon's Pond, it will certainly be a perfect hiding place." Tang Afu was skeptical, "But Xunzhen and Liu Xunyi don't seem to have a very deep relationship with Seniors Huang and Mei..."

"Don't forget that among those who went with Liu Xunyi to Helin in the north and Lin'an in the south, and shared life and death, one of them was Granny Taohua's direct disciple. If she was the one to act as a matchmaker, the tiger's den and dragon's pool would be a thorny land for others, but for Xunzhen and Liu Xunyi, it would be a smooth journey without any obstacles."

"Master Jinwu is talking about Pan Yuyin..."

"Young Master Tang, you can go now!"

Before Tang Afu, who had suddenly realized the truth, could ask him further questions, Jin Fuyu had already leisurely picked up his chopsticks and was picking from the delicacies on the table. Even though Tang Afu was filled with shock and amazement, he just focused on his meal and ignored him.

"Master Jinwu, you..."

"Young Master Tang, please!"

Song Yu interrupted Tang Afu, who was unwilling to give in, and sent him out of Qingtian Pavilion firmly but politely.

When Song Yu came back, Jin Fu Yu had already eaten and drunk his fill and was looking out over the river.

"Master, do we really have to tell Tang Afu the truth about the extermination of the Tang family?" As soon as Tang Afu left, Song Yu could no longer suppress his worries and carefully reminded him, "Shen Dongshan is our God of Wealth. He has helped us a lot over the years. More importantly, this matter involves an 'old friend' of the Master. What if..."

"If I don't promise him a big profit, how can Tang Afu be so loyal to me?" Jin Fuyu waved his hand without looking back. "Send someone to follow him secretly. If things change, don't act rashly. Send a message back to tell me immediately."

"I understand!" Song Yu nodded slowly with a serious mind. "The miasma, poisonous insects and traps are everywhere around the Tiger Cave Dragon Pond. If there is no one to lead the way, any expert who rushes in will surely die. The owner of the dock asked Tang Afu to explore the way ahead for us. It is indeed a far-sighted plan to be prepared for any eventuality. But what I am worried about is that if Tang Afu really kills Liu Xunyi, then..."

"Once Liu Xunyi dies, Tang Afu will no longer be useful to him, and there is no need for him to live."

"What the owner of the dock means is to wait for Tang Afu to come back..." Having said this, Song Yu gently stroked his neck with his hand, the deep meaning was self-evident.

"Changbai Mountain is thousands of miles away from Jinjianwu. I don't know how many 'devil' we will encounter along the way. Waiting for him to come back will only lead to more troubles." Jin Fuyu said dimly, "I don't like to sit and wait for death. As long as Tang Afu walks out of the tiger's den with Liu Xunyi's head, our people can act accordingly."

"The ruthless swordsman is no small matter. If you want to deal with him... you can't send ordinary mediocre people."

"For this kind of job, quality is more important than quantity." Jin Fuyu's deep eyes sparkled, and he took in the surging river and towering mountains. He said nonchalantly, "Ji Hou and Fu Yin, these two were once the backbone of Peach Blossom Sword Island. Now it's time for them to contribute to Jinjianwu."

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(End of this chapter)