Chapter 38

Hong Qigong's departure restored the tranquility to Yue Yuan's dining table.

However, the words he mentioned at the last moment truly unsettled Yue Yuan's heart.

It could be said that among the countless women in The Return of the Condor Heroes, the impressions of Sun Budan from the Quanzhen Sect and Guo Fu, Guo Jing's eldest daughter, were the worst. But for Sun Budan, Yue Yuan had an even greater aversion to Guo Fu.

Compared to Guo Fu, although Sun Budan was older and possibly had some hormonal imbalance, she was ultimately upholding her inner sense of justice and working for the continuation of the Quanzhen Sect. Guo Fu, however, was different.

This girl had been raised by Huang Rong into a capricious young lady.

It could be said that although Huang Rong was wise, when it came to raising children, especially her first child, she was not very good. Perhaps because it was her first child, Huang Rong poured all her love into Guo Fu, thus forming a spoiling habit.

After more than ten years, Huang Rong's second daughter and third son were in different situations.

It can be imagined that Guo Jing and Huang Rong had learned their lesson from Guo Fu.

Now, hearing Hong Qigong's sudden mention, Yue Yuan was immediately startled. He had thought of everyone else, but never of Guo Fu.

"Ha!"

Laughing wryly, Yue Yuan felt he was overthinking. Hong Qigong was just joking, and even if he had any intention, Guo Jing and Huang Rong would never agree. They would never want their daughter to become someone's partner.

Drinking the last of the wine from the flask, Yue Yuan got up from the table and left, not forgetting to instruct the waiter to send a sumptuous dish to Lu Wushuang's room at the foot of the hill.

Room.

Lu Wushuang was pacing anxiously, like an ant on a hot pan. The figure she had seen from the window was one she knew very well—her senior sister Hong Lingbo from Li Mochou's sect.

Among the three of them, two were dressed similarly: the Immortal Lady of the Crimson Flame, Li Mochou, and her eldest disciple, Hong Lingbo. The Immortal Lady wore a bright yellow Taoist robe, and Hong Lingbo's robe was similarly colored, though not as bright as Li Mochou's.

The figure behind the beggars outside the window was definitely her senior sister—Hong Lingbo.

The arrival of Hong Lingbo meant that the Immortal Lady of the Crimson Flame, Li Mochou, was nearby.

In this situation, Lu Wushuang did not think of escaping from the inn. Not only did she not know where Li Mochou and Hong Lingbo were around the inn, but if she fell into Li Mochou's hands, she would surely be skinned alive.

Compared to the inn, the outside was even more dangerous.

Hiding in the inn, she might still be able to seek help from Daoist Yue!

Thinking of this, Lu Wushuang remembered the Daoist Yue in his golden Taoist robe. Since he had the idea of making her a little maid, he would not let her fall into Li Mochou's hands.

Moreover, he had seen the Five Poisons Secret.

Thinking of this, Lu Wushuang felt she had a hold over Yue Yuan, but then, considering his casual nature, she was not very determined.

As Lu Wushuang was pacing in her room, the door was knocked on and then opened.

The sudden knock startled Lu Wushuang. Turning around, she saw Yue Yuan enter with a wooden tray, holding several exquisite dishes, and said with a smile, "Miss Wushuang, I guess you didn't eat well just now. I've brought you some food, so please enjoy it!"

"..."

Lu Wushuang was truly surprised.

Looking at Yue Yuan's gentle, jade-like smile, her eyes lingered on the exquisite dishes on the tray. Suddenly, a wave of emotion welled up inside her. She could not distinguish her tumultuous feelings at the moment, and finally, she opened her mouth but found herself unable to say anything.

Since the Lu family was exterminated by the Immortal Lady of the Crimson Flame, Li Mochou, Lu Wushuang had lived a life of hardship and occasional abuse. The only ones who had been kind to her were her cousin Cheng Ying and her senior sister Hong Lingbo.

But no one else had ever treated her like Yue Yuan did.

"Ah?"

"Miss, what are you thinking about?"

Seeing Lu Wushuang standing still, Yue Yuan put down the tray, walked to her, and waved his hand in front of her, bringing her back to reality. "Eat quickly, the food will get cold and won't taste good!"

"..."

Sniffing, Lu Wushuang slapped away the hand waving in front of her, softly responded, and walked to the table, starting to eat in small bites.

Behind her.

Yue Yuan watched Lu Wushuang eat with a smile, inwardly remarking that no matter what kind of woman, they all showed a gentle demeanor when eating. In the Jin Yong world, the only one who could break this stereotype would be the future Guo Xiang.

For Guo Xiang, Yue Yuan's evaluation was that she had the boldness of the former Beggar Sect helping Qiao Feng, truly a valiant and graceful lady.

At present, there was no such unique woman in the entire martial world. In modern terms, she was a true tomboy!

But Yue Yuan had not thought that bringing up a dish of food would evoke such a sense of gratitude in Lu Wushuang, as such actions were quite normal for him in the real world.

Moreover, influenced by the image of Xiang Shuai, Yue Yuan paid even less attention to it.

If he did not do so, Yue Yuan would feel it was inappropriate.

Often, it takes just a small act to move someone, but it takes just a small look to hurt someone.

"Miss Wushuang, who did you see downstairs?"

Sitting on a stool beside her, Yue Yuan stared at Lu Wushuang, who was eating, and asked, "Did you see the Immortal Lady of the Crimson Flame?" He had also seen the yellow figure, but he had never met Hong Lingbo and did not know she was Li Mochou's disciple.

Although Yue Yuan had some suspicions, they were just that—suspicions.

"No! I only saw my senior sister Hong Lingbo!"

Shaking her head, Lu Wushuang denied Yue Yuan's words, saying, "But if my senior sister Hong Lingbo is nearby, then Li Mochou must be close by too."

"Moreover, I recognize those beggars!"

Meeting Yue Yuan's puzzled gaze, Lu Wushuang slowly said, "Before I met you, the beggars once surrounded me..."

"For the Five Poisons Secret?"

Yue Yuan's right index finger tapped his nose bridge as he asked.

"Yes!"

"Moreover, I met my senior sister Hong Lingbo, who kindly let me go. At the time, I told her that the Five Poisons Secret was in the hands of the beggars!"

"Now those beggars are clearly in Li Mochou's hands!"

Saying this, extreme fear clouded Lu Wushuang's face. Her fear of Li Mochou was deep-rooted.

...

While Yue Yuan and Lu Wushuang were discussing the Immortal Lady of the Crimson Flame in the room, Li Mochou was looking at the old beggar in front of her with a serious expression.

Gripping her拂尘 (fly whisk) tightly in one hand, the other hand was already on the hilt of the sword on her back.

The tense atmosphere between them forced Hong Lingbo to step back several steps.

Around Hong Lingbo, the beggars lay scattered on the ground, groaning in pain.