Chapter 9

"Indeed, I never listen to secrets," she laughed

In the past, when I doubted that my master was my father, I often wondered how he could be so good-looking while I looked completely different from him. Later, I found out that he was not my father. In this lifetime, unless I have a sister, I probably will never know what it feels like to resemble someone else.

"Where is Uncle Shi?" He could understand why Ouyang was too embarrassed to see him; he was surprised that the uncle who was clinging to his uncle was not present.

What method can be used to let her know without listening? Ouyang Zui was completely baffled

Sister, during your visit to pay respects to your master, did you encounter any extraordinary events

I advise you, it is best not to provoke romantic debts too much. The day of the martial arts competition for courtship is approaching

Initially intending to ask her to put on some clothes, he later saw the wet garments hanging on the stone. Through his undergarment, he could feel the coolness of her body. He sighed again, drawing her into his embrace, secretly channeling his energy into her body.

"No, it's me who is helping you warm up, not the other way around." She said a bit angrily

I know what you are going to ask. You are going to ask why I was not discovered. It is quite simple; if you had discovered me, I would not be qualified to be the deputy manager of Wenren Zhuang.

"If you wish to propose, you may do so on your own; I beg your pardon for not accompanying you." As he reached the corner of the corridor, the young lady of Jingyu Mountain Manor stood there, seemingly having listened for quite some time. She appeared to want to speak, but he merely glanced at her lightly before leaving without looking back

Oh... that might be my mistake

A bitter taste covered her lips, and it took her a while to realize that she had been kissed

Even if something happens along the way, there are still people pursuing us for the secret of Manager Min

Like a brother and a father, resembling a strict teacher, he is also her lifelong, unwavering senior brother

Her ears were slightly red. Could it be that she really caught a chill? As I thought of this, just as I was about to pull her closer into my embrace, I suddenly heard her say:

"Do you know he is going to hold a martial arts competition to choose a spouse?" He laughed maliciously, "How unfortunate, sister, you have feelings for him, but to win him over, you must go through the martial arts competition, and yet you don't even have a token... What are you doing?" Her cheeks suddenly ached, being pinched hard by her.

He is very happy

A long, long time ago...

Senior brother? Her voice was somewhat flustered

Manager Min... During her time living on Baiyun Mountain, Manager Min indeed visited a few times, always staying overnight in the village at the foot of the mountain. She would return after a few hours on the mountain, and several times, due to unforeseen circumstances, she was taken away by her master. Looking back now, it seems her master had ulterior motives, not wanting people from the martial world to discover her presence on Baiyun Mountain

With a soft sigh, Ouyang Zui said with resentment

Not only is it incorrect

I am together with her

No, I am asking ... ...

She saw him desperately gasping for air, and no longer paid him any attention, leaping onto the roof

"Um, I can't remember clearly either. I only recall that one day I suddenly woke up, then left home, and then encountered something... cough, it seems I have forgotten everything." The voice remained soft, without turning back. "Senior brother, are you really not going to try to recover your memories?"

Uncle, you have finally returned. You were delayed for a few days, and I was worried that something might have happened to you along the way

She chuckled a few times and said

Could it be that Uncle Wenren has encountered an incident? He immediately stepped forward, the Soul-Chasing Sword at his waist ready to be drawn at any moment, peering through the partially closed window.

Without any effort to speak, suddenly, a pair of bare arms wrapped around his waist. He was taken aback, slowly opening his phoenix eyes, and looked down to see her head resting on his chest

Is this ...? Is this also his doing?

Seeing her fall from the blue sky like cotton fluff, he secretly praised her beauty while cursing Wenren Feng for only teaching trivial lightness skills, keeping the true martial arts to himself. After hesitating for a moment, he thought that at the very least, he should personally "hand her over" to Wenren Jianming to consider the task completed. Thus, he leaped down to the ground and followed her.

It turns out that he also tried that medicine... Suddenly, his mind was filled with the memory of accidentally seeing a pair of senior brother and sister entangled... hetushu.com? ... Senior brother and sister, in the end, will she also become like that with her senior brother?

Xiao'er, do you think I guessed correctly?

"I call you Xiao'er, is that not good? Or has someone called you that before?" Seeing her shake her head vigorously, his expression returned to calm as he asked, "I have never asked you, what kind of life did you lead in the Jianghu before coming to Wenren Village?"

In my interactions with him, he indeed is like this. Therefore, when the owner of the house just mentioned that Manager Min wanted him to seek a position from Wenren Zhuang, I truly felt it was unusual. Later, upon looking at his face... that must be Manager Min's illegitimate son. Most likely, he fell in love with a certain young lady at the foot of this mountain while visiting his master.

It is only natural that you do not remember me. When you came down the mountain, you mostly bought some miscellaneous items and spoke little with others. I have observed you from a distance... In fact, the village has few topics of conversation, and most of it revolves around this exceptionally handsome man. Manager Min has also visited a few times; he told me that you are the young master of a wealthy family, recuperating on Baiyun Mountain, and that if I have the opportunity in the future, I should seek your favor. Coming from a farming background, I am accustomed to this way of life and truly do not wish to seek a living elsewhere.

Wen Ren Jianming expressed mild surprise and said

Upon hearing this, he was first taken aback, but then he understood and withdrew his hand. "I... I can't feel anything."

After a while

Is it really necessary to warm up? Is it almost exposing?

She changed her clothes, straightened her long hair, and then opened the door

As soon as the steed entered Wenren Manor, Wenren, without hesitation, immediately set aside his work and came forward to greet.

"I am fine." Her long hair was also wet. After he loosened her hair and styled it up, it revealed her delicate white neck. Along the smooth and fine scapula, he noticed a slender red line. Looking down, he saw a red belly pouch.

At all times, I think of the happy memories of the past; however, he has completely forgotten them. These memories she can only enjoy alone, not daring to speak of them openly

Xiao'er ... ... Xiao'er, are you calling me Xiao'er?" It is neither Junior Sister nor Miss Li, it is Xiao'er. She coughed twice, feeling extremely happy in her heart

She appears much more normal than before she left the manor, and Li Yihuan slightly lowers his guard, saying

In a person's lifetime, there are always a few seemingly trivial matters that lead to significant turning points in the future. At that moment, he was behind her, and she did not turn around, so she did not see the kind of gaze with which he was watching the back of her head

He lifted his eyelids and saw someone moving—two legs walking back and forth. He did not exert himself to look up to see who it was, only knowing that this feeling was very familiar

Ding ding dong dong, fine rain drizzles...

The pale little face was adorned with two blushes, biting her lower lip, as her small hands quietly covered his ten fingers

He responded softly, already having an idea in his heart

If at this moment she were to call him Master, he would surely think she had mistaken him for someone else, and then he would just laugh it off. She would not call out; she would keep this secret for a lifetime, and even if she were to call out, it would only be in her heart

The rustling sound... Around him, there were people moving; although the noise was faint, it still startled his senses, much like the upheaval he experienced in his youth.

Wow, it is really cold

In her lifetime, she can encounter many people and experience numerous events with them, but none of these individuals are him, and they will never be imprinted in her eyes

Wow, Li Yihuan! This time, she called out.

It is also not the case; I figured it out myself

He involuntarily averted his gaze, recalling that the plain pouch she wore was not one he had sewn himself

He only heard her softly say

Is it very bitter? That voice is very calm, as if discussing the weather. I also feel a bit bitter, but the most important thing is that the body can recover

I don't think it's that serious; they are merely some insignificant characters. Ouyang Jiling will definitely protect her uncle

He seemed to notice her gaze, lifted his eyes from the book, and smiled

Ouyang Zui saw that her lightness skill was indeed impressive, and quickly caught up, asking:

He widened his eyes and then quickly covered his mouth

I apologize, I would like to go find someone

In the past, the smile was innocent and carefree, with a heart free of ulterior motives, never taking life and death lightly. She could weep inconsolably over a trivial matter, unable to see beyond the limits of life and death, and unable to comprehend the inevitability of fate. Yet now, she can remain indifferent to the death of a person.

Memory overlaps, recalling that final day, I could not help but hold her tightly.

So the landlord told you? Hmph, he only cares about his own interests and doesn't consider you as an insider.

She responded with a sound, feeling that her vision was somewhat blurred, unable to clearly see his features

There was no trace of him by the bedside. She got up, her throat bitter, clearly the taste of the medicine stubbornly refused to fade away

"It is a blessing to be alive," he said softly. He had never thought that there would be a day when he would see her again, and he had not even imagined that he could survive.

Her memories are abundant

Both love and hate, both love and hate! She resents him for forcing her to confront the secret she has kept for over twenty years, resents him for compelling her to descend the mountain, resents his unclear departure from this world, and even more so, resents him for leaving her behind in death; if only he were to regain his memory...! ... She is filled with both joy and fear, and finds it difficult to face him!

Her smile is disheartened. "I know." Otherwise, I wouldn't be holding on so tightly.

Are you waiting for him to die

Xiao'er, I ... ... '' Congjue felt the body in his arms stiffen, as if he did not dare to turn back to look at him

What are you doing? he asked in a hushed voice

Then her master must have forgotten to tell her that he was forced to marry that savior, and that until her death, his life was under the control of one person living as two. He sighed inwardly, having to believe that fate plays tricks on people, even after her master died, it still affected the two of them

He almost jumped in anger. "The platform in front of the Zhuang is set up for you, not for me!"

When I wake up again, the night is deep and quiet

"Indeed. My master said that life and death are predetermined. Since he cannot come back to life on his own, it means that it is heaven's will for him to die." She smiled and, noticing his strange expression, asked, "Is that not right?"

If she turns around, she will find that what she feared has come true

You ... ...

Aren't we past the age of needing someone to guide us? When he mentioned that young junior disciple, his tone was not as cold and indifferent as usual.

At that time, I was with her

He gazed at her meaningfully for a long time, then softly said: "It is fine if you do not listen. However, it is a pity that Chief Steward Min must have taken an action that would reveal the secret to you even if you do not hear it." Seeing her smile fade, he knew he had guessed most of it correctly

Wen Renjian dismounted calmly and said

Xiao'er, do you hate your master for abandoning you

"I feel a bit cold," she said, seeing through his thoughts and adding with a smile, "I don't want to die too early either, so of course I have to take care of myself."

The designated servant was innocently caught up in the conflict between the uncle and nephew, with a look of terror on their face

My master said that he teaches me martial arts solely to strengthen my body, and I cannot learn even a fraction of his skill

To put it plainly, between the master and her, there is ultimately an entangled bond that cannot be unraveled. As for the senior brother, he is different; he is alive and can accompany her for the rest of her life. She should be content with that, truly.

Li Yihuan was silent for a moment before speaking

After much discussion, it is suspected that Wen Renbu is secretly entrusting important tasks to them, asking the two to carry out some confidential matters

She reached out to knock on the door, but then seemed to hear something, and slowly walked to the half-open window to peek inside. This glance caused her to stand completely still on the spot, not moving at all.

I have caused you distress

Upon hearing this, she revealed a shy smile

Oh. She was unconcerned and smiled, saying: "Alright, then what do you need me for?"

Uncle, are you alright... wait!" The usually authoritative voice sounded a bit off-key. He discreetly glanced around to see that the household servants were still present, forcing himself to maintain his facial expression, and said resentfully, "Uncle, are you saying that in the middle of the night you were with the master uncle?"

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of her turning her face away, looking east and west but deliberately avoiding the gaze of that peasant youth. He sensed something unusual and turned his attention back to the peasant youth.

Ouyang Zui and Li Juxiao both looked up at him, the latter clearly astonished

"I guessed it right? You can rest assured, I have no interest in you at all," he chuckled.

She paused for a moment and said with a smile, "I like my master"

You! When Wen Ren was momentarily taken aback, he casually pointed to a servant and said with a tone of resentment: "Tell your uncle, what exactly is the arena outside used for?"

"Young Master Wenren, we have nothing much to offer you. I know you are a vegetarian, so I specifically asked my wife to prepare a few vegetarian dishes. You must stay; it has been over a year since I last saw you come down the mountain, and I truly thought you had become an immortal." He laughed heartily

Who are you? He has come down the mountain several times, but I do not recall having seen him

You may continue to sleep, as I have just administered the medication and its effects are just beginning to take hold. I will stay by your side, and you need not force yourself to wake up.

Your smile is so powerless... I still remember when my senior brother and I just returned to Wenren Village, you were standing under the eaves with your father, looking dumbfounded, as if you had seen a ghost

He smiled, moved to the head of the bed, covered her eyes with his right palm, and said softly

"Yes, that is a good question," she smiled. "A person does not die the first time they fall off a cliff because they have attachments that prevent them from dying; the second time they do not die because of good luck"

Ouyang Zui opened his mouth, already unable to utter a single word

Still unable to guess? Ouyang Zui gritted his teeth and said

"Uncle, did she tell you?" Indeed, the beauty trap is effective

The other party used a smoke pipe in the middle of the night

Indeed! Wen Renfeng is very cunning and would never impart all of her exceptional skills to outsiders. No wonder when I tested her abilities that day, she was as unremarkable as a beggar!

Her small face suddenly flushed with heat

Hmm?

What do you mean? You've turned my face into a steamed bun, you bastard!" he shouted, realizing that his emotions were spiraling out of control! How infuriating! He had always been able to keep his emotions in check, yet she had managed to break that composure time and again!

Li Yihuan's complexion was slightly green, wishing to thoroughly excavate her head to see what was stuffed inside it

He wanted to speak a secret, I did not listen, I walked far away waiting for him to die, little did I know that when I returned, he had written several large characters on the ground, unless I were blind, I could not see them

The corners of his mouth twitched incessantly, and he asked:

And now she understands very clearly

He noticed that she was dressed a bit thicker than usual, and the smell of medicine on her was much stronger. ... Suddenly, he recalled that from the very beginning, she had carried the scent of medicine on her body ...

The more I look, the more it resembles...

I have never heard you call me "Xiao'er" before

The subordinate was afraid that the uncle would go up the mountain with Miss Li, so he specifically followed them. The wooden house was empty, and he had no choice but to turn back to the village at the foot of the mountain that we had passed, yet he could not find any trace of you.

"Be quiet! I only asked what the arena is for, why do you have to say so much?" Wen Ren, unable to face his uncle's gaze, simply turned his back and said: "Uncle, I am doing this for your own good. After all, you will get married sooner or later, so why not let me help you choose a noble lady? It will only benefit you."

What about your master's uncle

Such a small person

The sound of raindrops, like a gentle melody, strikes against the rocks, producing a crisp and rhythmic tapping, reminiscent of his tranquil life in his youth

He closed his eyes, and the colorful memories resembled a rainbow. His temperament had always been akin to slowly flowing water, and the rainbow in his life came from a little girl. She could laugh, cry, make a fuss, and even act spoiled. He had never imagined that such a day would come when he must close the door to the past to preserve their relationship

Having been taught by her grandfather, her skills in martial arts are naturally exceptional, completely different from her uncle who knows nothing about martial arts

Oh, Senior Brother, you are awake!" she exclaimed with joy as she looked up.

"The martial arts competition for marriage? Congratulations to you, no rush"

Is this girl really that cold? Instinctively wanting to hold her, just like when taking shelter from the rain on the mountain, he wrapped his arms around her small frame to keep her warm

Uncle, I am doing this for your own good... Wait! Wait, Uncle, are you really going to let the Wenren family be humiliated? Uncle!

Senior brother, you are not injured, are you

How can this be so certain? And to be so taken for granted! Wen Ren clenched his teeth in frustration

Yes, what have I seen through?

Cough cough ... ... Senior brother.

Well, to put it another way: "Sister, what do you think is the reason someone survives a fall from a cliff?"

Are you still very sleepy

Who has rewarded you with the moon? You are the esteemed master uncle of the Wen family! How could someone of my status be worthy to sit beside you, the master uncle?

This silence lasted longer, so long that he thought she had dozed off, when he finally heard her softly request

I know better what you want to ask, whether I have been ordered to guard in front of your room and have been spying on you

She said nothing

He will never forget the taste of this medicine

She is feeling a bit cold, so I asked Ouyang to take her back to the room and then call for a doctor

He is meticulous in his work and does not meddle unnecessarily, strictly keeping secrets. One could say he has devoted himself wholeheartedly to Wenren Zhuang, to the point of exhaustion, until death. Although reluctant to admit it, this is the truth

Li Yihuan narrowed his eyes and angrily shouted, "He is not my father!" After a pause, realizing that his tone was too intense, he took a deep breath and smiled, saying, "He is just my uncle."

The servant... The servant only knows that rumors are circulating in the Jianghu about the Young Master of the Blue Sky preparing to hold a martial arts competition for marriage. The arena outside is the place where twenty daughters from prestigious families will compete for his hand. The servant also knows that the young lady, under the guidance of her master, once obtained a marriage token from Chief Steward Min, which would allow her to participate in the competition. Unfortunately, she returned it to the estate owner, thus severing her ties with her uncle. Furthermore, the servant is aware that the estate owner has issued an order prohibiting anyone from informing the uncle about the martial arts competition for marriage, to avoid provoking his anger.

Um, actually I wanted to ask...

The full moon hung high in the sky, she looked down at her right palm with a smile, leaping between the buildings.

What are you doing

When I woke up, I found that we had rushed downstream to the river. Seeing that it was raining, I dragged you into a nearby cave. This cave is truly damp, and I couldn't even start a fire, so I had to warm up like this. " She made a funny face and laughed, saying, "Senior brother, aren't we quite the fortune tellers?"

"Guess? A man who has no involvement in the martial world can figure it out, yet he, as the deputy manager of the largest establishment in the martial world, cannot? If the uncle is willing to share, that would be the best; if not, I will not insist, after all, it concerns the welfare of the people of the world"

Uncle, how can you overlook the well-mannered young lady of Jingyu Mountain Villa and instead take a liking to a peculiar little junior uncle? Even your grandfather would not rest in peace beneath the nine springs.

In the past, I only knew that I could not lose my master; if I were to lose him, I would rather die in companionship.

We will discuss this later. Ouyang, what do you think of Director Min's character?

Someone called softly, a faint smile playing on his lips, and then a soft, tender body nestled into his embrace, the familiar scent wafting into his nostrils

She nodded vigorously

With narrowed eyes, she said coldly: "Say that again."

That voice was filled with hesitation and panic, reminding him of the moment they first met, when her smile was never sincere.

Wen Renbu took a deep breath. His handsome face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost, as if to say: If he truly dares to engage in a contest for marriage, then there will be no need to call him uncle anymore!

Senior brother, if you have secrets as well, please do not tell me, alright

Sister, you finally remembered my name

The second person she hates is her master

That... cough cough, you accidentally pressed down on... cough cough, a place that I should be upset about but is actually very flat...

What are you doing recklessly

I am helping my senior brother keep warm

You have asked me many times, and my answer has always been the same. He spoke: I have no desire for the past; if I cannot remember, I do not force it.

The people of the world? Hearing this, Jianming couldn't help but chuckle slightly, shaking his head: "It's not that serious. Laughing girl, you said that on that day you didn't hear his secret, right?"

In her lifetime, she has only hated two people. The first is herself. On that day, she hated herself for being so naive and kind, allowing Shuiyue to hide in the cave to recover from her injuries. Had she known that Shuiyue would kill her master, she would have harbored murderous intent the moment she laid eyes on Shuiyue.

The powerful arms held her body even tighter

She licked her lips; indeed, there was a medicinal taste, a very familiar medicine. She still remembered when she first started taking this medicine as a child, it was unbearably bitter, and she wanted to vomit it all out. But her master was teasing her nearby, and he stared at her with eyes as cold as ice, forcing her to swallow it. As soon as she swallowed, she collapsed to the ground. ... Later, her body improved, and she was no longer controlled by the medicine ... ? ... Was it because she hadn't taken the medicine for too long now? Her master stared at her with eyes as cold as ice, forcing her to swallow it. As soon as she swallowed, she collapsed to the ground. ... Later, her body improved, and she was no longer controlled by the medicine ... ? ... Was it because she hadn't taken the medicine for too long now?

In this world, perhaps only you have seen through it...

Wen Renjian glanced at him lightly, then noticed the man who walked into the cottage. This man appeared to be in his twenties or thirties, looking like a native-born farmer's son. He greeted warmly and said

He was momentarily taken aback, not expecting that she could actually read his thoughts

Does the master also know suffering? She still remembers the grandmaster saying that the master practiced internal skills with him since childhood, dedicating himself to cultivation, which gradually alleviated his ailments. Unlike her, whose heart meridians are damaged, she can only rely pitifully on medicine to treat her body. Therefore, while she was still tasting the bitter medicine, the master had long since become a bystander. Would he still remember how bitter that medicine was?

Do you want to know the secret of Director Min

Aren't the people in the Wen family completely on guard against him

Curious matter

Senior brother, senior brother, senior brother... In her heart, she kept repeating it, and slowly, she smiled sweetly

"Do you hate me?" he insisted on asking

"He is harmful to you, and you still do not guard against him?" A voice filled with confusion sounded from behind, nearly causing her to stumble. She turned around and saw Ouyang Zui in black closely following behind.

Waking up in a daze, I saw my senior brother sitting in the corner of the bed... No, it was my senior brother. He was reading with his head lowered, resembling that master from long ago who had a terrible temper.

"Be quiet! I know you are going to ask why I know that Li Yihuan intends to harm you. Hmph, he is indeed formidable. Following Uncle into Wenren Manor, everyone thought he was just a fifteen-year-old boy, but only Uncle noticed something unusual about him. Today, I was tasked with guarding your door against him. Initially, I thought he was just toying with me, but it turns out that the one named Li actually came. Moreover, while he was speaking with you just now, he moved his fingers to his waist three times. Although I do not know why he suddenly gave up, you have managed to escape death." Ouyang Zui said. Even now, he was still astonished that Wenren Jian would assign him this task.

Senior brother? ... He immediately understood who she was calling, his brows slightly furrowing as he followed her pale little face down to her slender white neck, collarbone, and ... . ... He quickly averted his gaze, his handsome face slightly flushed.

His eyes widened slightly in surprise. After the peasant youth left, he could only sigh and shake his head, turning to look at Ouyang Zui

You have never been scheming; even when Li Yihuan intends to harm you, you remain indifferent... Or perhaps, from beginning to end, you only have eyes for me, which is why you fail to see the ulterior motives of others

You are both a disciple of Wenren Feng, so how could your skills possibly be inferior to those of Wenren Bupo? Are you just pretending on purpose?

She bit her lower lip and, after a while, spoke softly:

To engage in romantic conversations at midnight without any prior notice, what if something were to happen to the uncle? How should the subordinate explain this to the owner?

He wanted to strike her on the shoulder, but fearing it would ruin his plan, he could only forcefully pull her hands apart and shouted angrily

For the first time, I was left speechless. In the past, even my senior brother could not reach such a level.

Where can I find my uncle?

At that time, she did not understand what kind of feelings those were. It was only later that she realized he was like a father and an elder brother to her, akin to her own family, replacing the position of her parents. Perhaps there was also a hint of affection, but she had never discovered it, believing that such days were all she had ever desired in her life

Indeed. She smiled innocently and said, "My master once told me that when he was young, he suffered a great setback. Just then, a girl passed by and saved him. At that time, he was cold and shivering, almost thinking he had reached the underworld. However, when he woke up, he found that his savior had helped him warm up like this.

His palm is slightly uneven, it is a scar, she remembers. It resembles a half moon

The farmer scratched his head and said with a smile

I just want to ask, this scene seems familiar to me, have you and I ever admired the moon together on the roof?

It is unclear whether it was because she did not respond that he assumed she had fallen asleep

She responded with a sound, smiling cheerfully