"Master Lu, I really want to trouble you this time."
Before entering Sichuan, Dongfang Yuan came to the door with the last blood of the Dongfang family and asked Lu Hanjiang to send the child to the Qingcheng Sect of Sichuan. It was said that the Dongfang family still had a favor with them.
The child brought by Dongfang Yuan was only six or seven years old, but his eyes already had a maturity that was beyond his age group. His nickname was Bao'er. As for his real name...it looked like Dongfang Yuan was not going to tell him his original name. Based on his life experience, he planned to let him spend his life peacefully in the Qingcheng Sect.
Lu Hanjiang naturally accepted Dongfang Yuan's request. At the same time, he did not forget to extend the invitation: "Don't you want to go together, Miss Dongfang?"
Dongfang Yuan shook his head and refused: "I still have some things to do in the Central Plains. A strange thing happened in the south recently. Has Mr. Lu heard about it?"
"Oh, something strange? Why don't you tell me, girl?"
Lu Hanjiang invited Dongfang Yuan to sit down and handed the freshly made hot tea to him: "Dongfang girl uses tea."
"Thanks."
Dongfang Yuan took the tea and suddenly felt a special sight. She raised her head subconsciously. This was a tea stall on the road to Sichuan. Apart from the Beggar Clan disciples brought by Lu Hanjiang, there was only one masked maid.
That sight passed in a flash, but Dongfang Yuan still caught it. She glanced at the overly conspicuous maid strangely, and then drank the tea as if nothing had happened.
Dongfang Yuan put down the cup and said slowly: "With the Beggar Clan's ability to collect information, Mr. Lu must also know about this matter in a few days. A few days ago, a murderous guy suddenly appeared near Hengshan Mountain in Nanyue. , several martial arts masters were killed by her hands."
"There is such a thing," Lu Hanjiang asked curiously, "Could he be someone from the devil's path?"
Dongfang Yuan paused and said: "It's strange to say that this person kills people without fame, but looking at the identities of the people she killed, it seems difficult to find any connection. People from many sects in the world lost their lives in her hands, even Yuwen A disciple of the noble family was also killed."
Lu Hanjiang suddenly said: "There are also deaths in the Yuwen family... So it means that Miss Dongfang stayed in the Central Plains just to investigate this matter?"
"Young Master Lu is aware of this, and I admire him," Dongfang Yuan continued, "This man is extremely ruthless. Many of the corpses of those killed have broken limbs. There are only two clues now. One is that this man used a sword. , and the second is that this person is a woman."
"Woman, use a sword..." Lu Hanjiang frowned slightly: "This is too broad. There are countless women who are famous for their swordsmanship in the world. Based on these clues alone, it will take you another ten to eight years. You may not be able to find anyone.”
Dongfang Yuan also sighed slightly: "But now we can only find this. That person had almost no rules to follow. She killed disciples of the Five Sacred Mountains, Shaolin disciples, and members of the family. It is really puzzling."
Lu Hanjiang thoughtfully said: "Killing without leaving a note means that she doesn't want fame. It doesn't seem like the devil did it. But if it is to seek revenge, then she has too many enemies. Could it be that the entire righteous path is hers?" The enemy will not succeed.”
"That's exactly the truth," Dongfang Yuan nodded and said: "Now the world in the south has been turned upside down by her alone. The big sects are better, there are always masters in charge, but the small sects are the ones in which everyone is in danger, for fear that The 'Sword Demon' is coming to kill you."
Lu Hanjiang raised his eyebrows and asked curiously: "'Sword Demon'? Oh, what a domineering name, did you give it to me?"
Dongfang Yuan said calmly: "This person's sword skills are vicious and her killings are irregular. She is almost as if she is possessed by a demon. However, she did not leave a name. Those people were frightened and privately called her 'Sword Demon'."
"Since this incident happened on the border of Nanyue, don't the Hengshan Sect plan to step in to take care of it?" Lu Hanjiang asked again.
Dongfang Yuan said calmly: "After Tianfeng was crippled, not only was his spirit dissipated, but the entire Hengshan sect also became evasive. Unless the sword demon came to Hengshan, they would just turn a blind eye. , just treat it as invisible."
"Tsk, tsk." Lu Hanjiang clicked his tongue, and the light in his eyes was somewhat meaningful.
Recalling Taoist Master Tianfeng's high-spirited and lofty ambitions to send the Five Sacred Mountains to the Five Sacred Mountains, and then looking at his current dejected appearance, one can't help but sigh.
"This time, helping Yuwen Shang find out about the Sword Demon will be regarded as repaying his kindness for rescuing Bao'er. At this point, my Dongfang family and his Yuwen family have nothing to do with each other." Dongfang Yuan said in a deep voice, his eyes seemed solemn, and With some relief in his mouth.
Lu Hanjiang saw the light in her eyes clearly, and after being silent for a long time, he asked: "Miss Dongfang's words seem to mean she wants to escape from the world. Is it possible that the girl doesn't intend to avenge your father's revenge?"
After hearing this, Dongfang Yuan clenched her fists slightly. When she turned her eyes to Bao'er, who was sitting alone in the distance, feeling unhappy, the hatred in her eyes slowly dissipated.
"The Dongfang family has suffered such a disaster. It is rare to be able to leave a bloodline. I think... I will watch Bao'er grow up and wait until he gets married and starts a business before making other plans..."
Having said that, the relief and freedom of letting go of hatred in Dongfang Yuan's eyes are indeed difficult to hide. She once had nothing, so she could agree to Lu Hanjiang's suggestion without hesitation and work together for "revenge".
But now, she is no longer alone, she has an extra treasure, and the balance in her heart has shifted subconsciously.
"what a pity."
Lu Hanjiang sighed softly and looked at Dongfang Yuan with unconcealed regret. He tried to persuade her: "Miss Dongfang may not have to make a decision so early. Why don't you wait until my son returns from Sichuan this time?" How about making some more plans?"
But Dongfang Yuan shook his head: "I have made up my mind, you don't need to persuade me anymore."
"...Sigh, that's really a pity. I'm afraid the world will lose a piece of legend." Lu Hanjiang couldn't help but sigh.
"Young master, you are so complimentary. I am just a mere person, how can I bear such praise?"
After saying that, Dongfang Yuan looked straight and said: "Master Lu... No, Master Yue, although I don't know why your Xiaoyao faction seeks refuge in Jinyiwei, my Dongfang family really doesn't want to be involved in this matter anymore. I will remember your kindness in helping me this time and will definitely repay you in the future."
Lu Hanjiang waved his hands and smiled nonchalantly: "Girl from the East, we have met each other now. You and I have our own destiny and friendship. Children of the world, not to mention all the twists and turns, we can get together and part ways."
With that said, Lu Hanjiang raised the tea bowl and motioned to Dongfang Yuan: "Miss Dongfang, please."
"Thank you, Young Master. I, Dongfang Yuan, hereby swear that I will never reveal Young Master's identity to a third person in this life."
Dongfang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief quietly, raised his tea bowl and said, "Today I'm going to replace the wine with tea, and I'd like to toast Mr. Yue a cup and wish him a bright future."
After that, the two clinked their glasses, drank it all, looked at each other and smiled, all without saying a word.
Dongfang Yuan then entrusted Bao'er to Lu Han. After the two brothers said goodbye, Dongfang Yuan set off to the south to continue tracking down the sword demon.
Lu Hanjiang looked at her leaving back and shook his head slightly: "It is indeed a pity."
Huangfu Xiaoyuan came to his side, followed his gaze to Dongfang Yuan, who turned into a black dot in the distance and disappeared at the end of the road, and said nonchalantly: "Do you want to get rid of her?"
Lu Hanjiang narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "In this world of gambling, I have never had enough to stop and say it. I was really optimistic about the Dongfang girl. It's a pity... Well, since she doesn't want to play anymore, then Just use some of the remaining heat for us, maybe it can be a breakthrough against the Yuwen family, even if I send people to the Qingcheng sect for her as a reward."
Huangfu Xiaoyuan glanced at Lu Hanjiang and asked, "Do you plan to keep this child?"
"Xiaoyuan, what are you asking me to do? I always keep my word. Since I have agreed, I will definitely send the person to the Qingcheng sect safely. As for what happens after that -" Lu Hanjiang spread his hands helplessly and said : "The Dongfang family is a serious criminal who conspired to assassinate His Royal Highness the late Crown Prince. It is a capital crime for the whole family. The court wants to kill him. What can I do?"
