Mu Nianci immediately glared at Chu Yang, then feeling it was inappropriate, she quickly put on a gentle expression and whispered, "Mr. Chu, please don't tease my father. Since you know his real name, you should also know the reason for what happened…"
As she spoke, Mu Nianci suddenly realized that Chu Yang was deliberately teasing her, and her face instantly flushed.
Chu Yang clicked his tongue in wonder from the side, "In just a few breaths, Miss Mu changed four or five expressions. If she were to perform in a play, she would certainly be a famous star of her generation."
The blush on Mu Nianci's face immediately spread, and her ears and neck also turned red.
Chu Yang smiled knowingly. This red-clothed girl in front of him was truly adorable, just like Xiao Huang. That guy sometimes showed such expressions too.
Cute, a bit silly, and a little tsundere…
No good.
Chu Yang's expression suddenly changed, as if facing a formidable enemy. He immediately sat up straight, continuously muttering, "I'm straight, I like older women, I like lolis, I like JK, I like black stockings…"
Mu Nianci's eyes were blank. She completely couldn't understand what Chu Yang was saying, but she had a feeling that this Mr. Chu seemed very anxious.
After muttering for a while, Chu Yang looked at Mu Nianci's beautiful face and incredibly long legs.
Stirring.
Very good!
Chu Yang finally breathed a sigh of relief!
On the other side, Yang Tiexin and Bao Xiruo, having finished their heartfelt confessions, walked over, supporting each other.
Yang Tiexin cupped his fists and said, "My wife and I are able to recognize each other today, all thanks to Mr. Chu. If Mr. Chu ever has a request in the future, Yang will not hesitate to die for it."
Chu Yang smiled and waved his hand, "No need for such words."
The two sides chatted for a few moments. Several times, Yang Tiexin seemed on the verge of speaking but stopped. Finally, he couldn't hold back and asked, "I know Mr. Chu is incredibly powerful, but Yang is still very curious, how did Mr. Chu know my real name?"
Chu Yang smacked his lips, thinking to himself that this person was truly clueless, questioning his savior to the root. Indeed, in terms of being a person, Wan Yan Honglie was better than him.
Chu Yang stretched out his hand, his fingers moving rapidly, so fast that they left afterimages, dazzling the other three.
"My family has been fortune-tellers for generations."
Chu Yang's fortune-telling technique looked very professional. At least, Yang Tiexin couldn't see any flaws and immediately showed an expression of admiration, nodding and saying, "Mr. Chu truly comes from a distinguished family…"
He believes that?
Chu Yang couldn't help but roll his eyes.
Mu Nianci asked curiously, "Father, what exactly is your relationship with this…lady?"
Yang Tiexin then recounted the events of eighteen years ago.
Mu Nianci then suddenly understood. The look in her eyes as she gazed at Bao Xiruo suddenly became complex.
As a woman herself, she could completely empathize with Bao Xiruo's experience.
Mu Nianci was just about to say something when her expression suddenly became awkward.
At this moment, Bao Xiruo grabbed Mu Nianci's hand and said gently, "Since you are Tie Ge's adopted daughter, you are naturally my adopted daughter. If you are willing, why not call me 'mother'?"
Mu Nianci's eyes immediately reddened. She had never called anyone 'mother' since she was little.
"Mother…"
Mu Nianci called out softly, her gentle demeanor greatly endearing her to Bao Xiruo, who immediately beamed with joy, squeezing and rubbing Mu Nianci's hand.
"What should we do next?"
Mu Nianci asked, her face red.
Yang Tiexin and Bao Xiruo exchanged glances, their faces filled with hesitation.
On one hand, they wanted to escape and live the rest of their lives anonymously; on the other hand, they also wanted to see their son, or rather, Yang Tiexin wanted to acknowledge his son.
Bao Xiruo sighed and said, "I understand Kang'er's personality. Upon returning to the Residence, he will definitely ask the Prince of Zhao to mobilize a large army, and the Prince of Zhao will certainly agree for my sake. It will be very dangerous for us to stay here."
"It's best to leave first, and then find an opportunity later to explain the situation to Kang'er."
Hearing this, Yang Tiexin hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded.
Seeing her father agree to leave, Mu Nianci turned to Chu Yang and asked, "Mr. Chu, are you coming with us?"
When she said this, she sincerely hoped that Chu Yang would nod.
But…
Chu Yang shook his head without hesitation, "I'm still waiting for that Little Prince to bring my friend over, so I can't leave yet."
Yang Tiexin advised, "Mr. Chu, your martial arts are exceptionally high, the most formidable Yang has ever seen in his life, but if the Zhao Wang Residence mobilizes a large army, it won't be hundreds or thousands, but tens of thousands of Jin!
"The saying 'If the Jurchens number less than ten thousand, they are invincible if they exceed ten thousand' is absolutely not false. Sir, please do not act stubbornly. With your martial arts, you could easily find an opportunity to secretly infiltrate the Residence and rescue your friend while they are unprepared."
Mu Nianci nodded continuously from the side. She was also startled when she heard Chu Yang say he wanted to stay.
Bao Xiruo also joined in persuading him.
However, Chu Yang still shook his head. He didn't explain much, simply found a place to sit down, closed his eyes to rest, and quietly waited for Wan Yan Kang to return.
Seeing that persuasion was fruitless, Yang Tiexin was silent for a while, then turned to Bao Xiruo, "Xiruo, Mr. Chu saved my life. I cannot just leave like this, I'm sorry…"
Bao Xiruo did not complain. Instead, she smiled gently and said, "All this time, what I've been most proud of is your character. Since Kang'er was little, I always told him that you are a great hero who values loyalty and righteousness, so I won't blame you."
Seeing that both her parents planned to stay, Mu Nianci anxiously said, "Father, Mother, you finally made it to the day you met. You cannot stay here. You go, I will stay to help Mr. Chu."
Yang Tiexin shook his head and chuckled, "Your martial arts were taught by me. I know exactly how much you can do. If you stay, you will only distract Mr. Chu."
The father and daughter argued incessantly.
Chu Yang found it a bit noisy. Actually, whether they left or not made no difference. The saying "If the Jurchens number less than ten thousand, they are invincible if they exceed ten thousand" held no deterrent for him.
Not to mention that in front of Haoshoku, these soldiers were like paper. Even in terms of firepower, he was not at all inferior.
The "Second Mizukage" Hōzuki Gengetsu's Steam Imp Technique was a battlefield killer. In an era without atomic bombs, a group of ancient people, no matter how hard they tried, couldn't handle this BUG-level "strategic weapon."
If that kid Wan Yan Kang was blind and didn't bring the person out, but instead led a large number of Jin soldiers, then he shouldn't blame him for not playing fair. At that time, he would give him some unforgettable memories.
At the same time, Wan Yan Kang, dragging his injured body, returned to the Zhao Wang Residence, throwing the entire Residence into chaos.
The Little Prince injured, the Princess Consort held hostage—these were things the servants usually couldn't even imagine.
Upon learning the news, Wan Yan Honglie was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. He immediately decided to mobilize a large army as a Prince to capture the culprits and ensure the safety of the Princess Consort.
However, he was stopped by Wan Yan Kang.
Chu Yang underestimated the shadow he had cast in Wan Yan Kang's heart; the latter was completely unable to muster any will to oppose him.
"Royal Father, that scholar's martial arts are exceptionally high, the most formidable I have ever seen in my life, and what he asks for is not difficult. There's no need for us to fight him head-on."
Wan Yan Kang watched Wan Yan Honglie pacing back and forth in the hall, continuously trying to persuade him.
"Kang'er, how could my dignified Zhao Wang Residence possibly abduct a little beggar?"
Wan Yan Honglie waved his large sleeve, saying with a wry smile.
"People from the Zhao Wang Residence naturally wouldn't act this way, but what if it was those eccentric individuals Royal Father recruited? They were originally from the jianghu's various trades, so it's not strange for them to do anything."
Wan Yan Kang's words made Wan Yan Honglie fall into deep thought. Undeniably, his words made sense.
Although those people were usually respectful to their father and son, they acted arrogantly and overbearingly outside, doing many outrageous things that caused the common people to complain. Wan Yan Honglie had heard about it for a long time.
Wan Yan Kang continued, "Royal Father, why not gather those masters and question them?"
The matter was urgent, and the Princess Consort was still in the hands of the culprits, leaving no room for Wan Yan Honglie to think further. He immediately had people summon these masters to the front hall.
A moment later.
Peng Lianhu, Sha Tongtian, and a handsome young man in white appeared in the front hall.
In addition, there were some other miscellaneous martial artists.
Wan Yan Honglie explained the situation, then asked, "I would like to ask everyone present, has anyone, due to personal grievances, abducted someone into the Zhao Wang Residence without authorization?"
Peng Lianhu and Sha Tongtian were immediately startled, both thinking of Guo Jing.
The white-clothed young man also frowned.
Everyone remained silent.
Wan Yan Honglie's tone gradually grew heavier. He said coldly, "This concerns the Princess Consort's safety. If anyone knows something and conceals it, don't blame this Prince for settling scores later."
Peng Lianhu and Sha Tongtian exchanged glances. The latter gritted his teeth, stepped forward, and said, "I captured someone a while ago, and he's currently being held in the Residence's dungeon. I don't know if he's the person Your Highness is looking for."
Wan Yan Honglie narrowed his eyes and asked, "What is that person's name?"
Sha Tongtian replied, "Your Highness has also heard that person's name. It is precisely Guo Jing, who disrupted our plans in Mongolia."
Wan Yan Honglie looked at Wan Yan Kang, who shook his head and said, "His missing brother's surname is Huang, not Guo. It shouldn't be him."
The white-clothed young man's expression changed upon hearing this.
Wan Yan Kang noticed his expression and frowned, "Ouyang Ke, you also captured someone and brought them into the Residence?"
Ouyang Ke, dressed in white, nodded, "The person I captured does have the surname Huang, but it's a girl."
Wan Yan Honglie sighed, "One has the wrong surname, the other the wrong gender. What should be done?"
Wan Yan Kang gritted his teeth and said, "Bring them both over, let him choose!"
88. Chapter 88: Demon? Immortal!
88.
Everyone waited in the hall for a while, and the Residence guards quickly brought in a man and a woman.
The man was Guo Jing.
He was pale, his clothes ragged, looking very haggard, like a living beggar.
The period of imprisonment had not been easy for Guo Jing. Although Sha Tongtian had chosen to show mercy due to some apprehension, he still suffered a great deal.
Having irregular meals was already commonplace.
Compared to Guo Jing, the girl's treatment was much better. There was not a single speck of dirt on her, and she was full of spirit, with a rosy complexion. Rather than being captured and brought into the Residence, it was more like she was a guest here.
Ouyang Ke was also very polite to her, saying in a gentle voice, "Miss Huang, please come with us later."
The hypocritical lecher in front of her made Huang Rong feel disgusted. She said disdainfully, "Ouyang Ke, not only did you poison me, but you also abducted me to this place. If my father knew, he would definitely make sure you die a terrible death."