Chapter 138 - Have a Talk

translator: Oyen editor: Ciel

Ling Xuefeng and Li Cangyu walked into the hotel room to find that Xiao Han had thoughtfully booked the honeymoon suite for the both of them. The pillows on the bed were the couple pillows with ‘I love you’ printed on them, while the cups on the coffee table and the pajamas hanging in the bathroom were in pairs. Ling Xuefeng thought Xiao Han was quite sensible, but to rely on this trick to appease his anger? That was simply too naive.

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Putting the suitcase away, Ling Xuefeng asked Li Cangyu to take a shower in the bathroom first, before taking a seat by the bed and opening his WeChat.

Wind Colour club’s manager had sent him a message: “When do you have time to come to Shanghai? You have to confirm the change in captains.”

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——This manager was actually just the current manager of Wind Colour club, and did not have the power to call the shots. The two real shareholders of Wind Colour club were the founder, Ling Xuefeng, and his cousin Yuan Shaozhe.

At the beginning of the first Miracle Professional League seven years ago, Ling Xuefeng and his cousin Yuan Shaozhe founded the Wind Colour club, served as the captain and vice-captain respectively, jointly developed the playing method of double summoning flows, and won the championship the following year. His cousin was several years older than him and retired after winning the championship, handing over the vice captain to Yan Ruiwen, who was brought up by him.

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Yan Ruiwen was a mild character, but had a strong will. He had fought side by side with Ling Xuefeng for many years. After Ling Xuefeng retired, he gave the captain’s position to Yan Ruiwen, and the vice captain’s position to Qin Mo, his apprentice. Originally, he wanted Yan Ruiwen to hand over the captain of Wind Colour to Xiao Mo after he grew up. As a result, Qin Mo suddenly retired, causing Ling Xuefeng to be very angry.

However, despite his anger, Ling Xuefeng cared for his apprentice deeply, and knew his apprentice’s personality well.

Qin Mo had a proud character since young, and would never tell anyone about his suffering, even after being beaten black and blue. Ling Xuefeng had asked Yan Ruiwen about the situation when he went back to investigate, only for Yan Ruiwen to reply with, “It’s not convenient to tell.”

Obviously, Yan Ruiwen knew the reason for Qin Mo’s retirement, but had promised to keep it secret for Qin Mo.

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Ling Xuefeng investigated the team for a while, but the only reason he could find was ‘Qin Mo’s state had declined’. Qin Mo intentionally concealed the reason, coupled with his father Qin Yu’s support in the back, Ling Xuefeng couldn’t find anything, and had to temporarily give up.

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Seeing Qin Mo today, he found that his apprentice had really changed a lot. Compared with that tsundere teenager at that time, he had matured too much…

So, what was the reason?

Frowning, Ling Xuefeng replied to the manager: “I have no problem with the change of captain. Qiu Zongping is going to lead the Peerless Jianghu team. This young man has strength and ideas. I think he should be able to lead this team. It is also good to transfer Zhao Xingchen back to Miracle. Xiao Zhao’s way of thinking is flexible and unpredictable. As a captain, he won’t let the team suffer.”

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Wind Colour’s manager immediately replied: “Okay, I’ll let Xiao Qiu and Xiao Zhao meet you after you come to Shanghai.”

Ling Xuefeng asked: “What about Yuan Xi? How is he doing?”

The manager replied: “You wanted to train him before, so I agreed to his request, and let him lead the team in the new district. Later, he found Qin Mo’s small account in the new district and went undercover himself, which alarmed Xiao Qiu. Xiao Qiu knew that his team had not been formed, so he went to help. Both of them also had some difficulties, but now they have made up their minds.”

Ling Xuefeng frowned: “I have long guessed that he would screw up this matter. If I don’t teach him a lesson, he will never realise his mistake.”

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The manager replied: “Xiao Yuan is stubborn, but his strength is not bad.”

Ling Xuefeng said, “His fault is the same as Qin Mo’s. He doesn’t have the correct mentality and wants to be the best summoner all the time. He needs to be taught well. Is he better behaved now?”

The manager said: “Very well-behaved, after Xiao Qiu became captain, he was too embarrassed to be vice-captain and gave it to Xuewei. He practices in the arena very seriously every day.”

Ling Xuefeng agreed with satisfaction: “It’s good enough. I’ll sort him up when I return to Shanghai.” After a pause, he asked. “You really don’t know anything about Qin Mo’s retirement?”

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The manager sent a sweaty emoticon: “Captain Yan is tight-lipped and refuses to reveal anything.”

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This caused Ling Xuefeng to feel even more puzzled. Yan Ruiwen was a good-natured person, and also very trustworthy. His refusal to reveal anything was an indicator that Qin Mo had begged him not to tell anyone. Because Yan Ruiwen had a soft heart, he agreed to Qin Mo’s plea and naturally kept his mouth shut. If it was a simple family reason, or simply a state of decline, Yan Ruiwen didn’t have to hide it, so the reason for Qin Mo’s retirement must be unusual.

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During the time in the Wind Colour, Ling Xuefeng used to be tough, so all the people in Wind Colour were afraid of him. He was very respected, and also addressed using the respectful

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At this time, Li Cangyu came out after taking a shower. Ling Xuefeng sent a “good night” to the manager and turned off WeChat. Looking at the man who wiped his hair in front of him with a towel, Ling Xuefeng’s cold face showed a rare smile. Pointing a finger to his side, gestured for Li Cangyu to take a seat. Li Cangyu came over and sat down impolitely, handed the towel to Ling Xuefeng. Picking up the towel, Ling Xuefeng gently wiped his hair.

Li Cangyu squinted comfortably. “Haven’t seen him for several years. Xiao Mo is really a lot more mature. But he’s still afraid of you, were you too mean to him before?”

“When he was young, he was naive and conceited.” Ling Xuefeng faintly replied. “Walking sideways with his tails up in Wind Colour club all day long, he would climb over the sky if I wasn’t fierce.”

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Li Cangyu laughed aloud: “Indeed, he was so fierce when attacking me in online games, and kept saying that he wanted to seckill me. He was bullied by me and ran away crying, he was also afraid to tell you. After you found him out, you gave him another lecture, Cough… he was very pitiful.”

Qin Mo’s black history was also known by everyone in the Miracle League. He met Cat God in the online game and was seckilled, causing his glass heart to be broken, which affected the match. He was scolded by his master and sat on the cold bench for a month. At that time, Little Qin Mo was really not very sensible. He was domineering in the online game, kicked over the iron plate that should not have been kicked, and was scolded by his master until he almost cried.

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Recalling the overbearing little prince of that time, Li Cangyu could not help but miss it. He sighed and looked at Ling Xuefeng. “In fact, although Xiao Mo is a little proud, he is still very kind-hearted. I bullied him so much at that time, and he didn’t hold a grudge. Later, you asked him to practice with Xiao Han and teach him Chinese along the way. I could see that he was very unhappy, but he patiently accompanied Xiao Han to practice in the arena every day. Xiao Mo is actually a sensitive and careful guy who doesn’t like to say what’s on his mind. As his master, you also have a responsibility. You were too strict with him, causing him to be very afraid of you, so he can be forgiven for not daring to tell you when he retired.”

Stopping his actions, Ling Xuefeng looked at Li Cangyu, who acted as a lobbyist for his apprentice, then he smiled and whispered. “You are soft-hearted.”

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Li Cangyu replied seriously. “Although Xiao Mo is your apprentice, I have watched him grow up, and I love him in my heart. He is not like Xiao Han, our family Xiao Han has a straight temper, he can’t hide things in his heart and can say what he wants. Such a person has a big heart and won’t be wronged. But Qin Mo is not the same, he will hide his suffering in his heart and didn’t dare to tell others. I always think it’s not easy for him to live these three years and he must be sadder than you. I feel distressed when I think of him going to the supermarket to buy two apples that are so expensive to please you.”

Although Li Cangyu didn’t talk to Qin Mo along the way, his heart was aware, seeing Qin Mo’s cautious attitude in front of his master.

Recalling Qin Mo’s ingratiating look when delivering apples just now, his wet eyes were exactly the same as when he lectured him when he was young. Ling Xuefeng sighed, putting his arms around Li Cangyu’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, I am not unreasonable. He is already a grown up. Do I have to hit him?”

Li Cangyu chuckled. “Xiao Mo is so obedient, if you hit him, I’ll be the first to disagree.”

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Ling Xuefeng. “…”

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It was impossible for him to hit a person, even when Qin Mo was 15 years old, at most, Ling Xuefeng just scolded him. However, it depended on what he said tomorrow.

Thinking of this, Ling Xuefeng had to stop the topic. “You don’t have to worry, I have discretion.”

Pausing for a while, Ling Xuefeng added. “Tomorrow, we will meet Xiao Han and Qin Mo, you should keep away after eating, I want to talk to him alone.”

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“Then, you mustn’t bully Xiao Mo, it will be bad if you scold him until he cries in his twenties.” Li Cangyu felt worried.

“I know.” Ling Xuefeng promised. “Xiao Han will definitely drag you out as a shield. Perhaps, he will invite you to eat fish to bribe you. You don’t have to participate in this matter. This problem between Qin Mo and myself, will be solved by me.”

Li Cangyu nodded. “Alright, you master and disciple should also have a heart-to-heart talk.”

Ling Xuefeng smiled slightly. “En, go to bed early.”

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Li Cangyu gazed at the other side. “Not good, I can’t sleep alone, I want to hug you to sleep.”

“…” He was so frank, Ling Xuefeng gazed at him gently, touching his hair and whispered. “Okay, I’ll accompany you after I come out from the shower.”

Time already passed early in the morning, both of them were really tired after travelling for more than ten hours on the plane. Hugging each other, they slept on the big bed.

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At noon the next day, Xiao Han drove to pick them up. Qin Mo was still sitting in the passenger seat with brand-new clothes, dressed up thoughtfully.

Every time Xiao Mo came to see his master, he had to make himself clean and refreshing. Li Cangyu was amused in his heart, but said nothing, and sat in the back seat with the expressionless Ling Xuefeng.

Starting the car, Xiao Han skillfully drove out of the hotel.

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“Is your team not training today?” Li Cangyu couldn’t help to ask.

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Xiao Han replied. “It is rare for both masters to come back, and today is Christmas. Xiao Mo gave the team a day off.”

Hearing this, Li Cangyu asked doubtfully. “Is Xiao Mo making the decision for the team?”

“That’s right, Xiao Mo is the captain, I am the vice captain.” Xiao Han immediately explained.

Li Cangyu was stunned, and his smile bloomed. “I was the captain of the national team while Xuefeng was the vice-captain. For our apprentice’s generation, does it change places?”

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Qin Mo blushed. “Xiao Han was supposed to be the captain, but ‘Peerless Jianghu’ is an ancient game. He said he didn’t understand the attributes of the five elements, so he gave the captainship to me.”

Thinking that it was very good, Li Cangyu replied. “Xiao Mo, you don’t need to be modest. Your strength is no worse than Xiao Han, and you are more careful than Xiao Han. You deserve to be a captain.”

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Xiao Han felt that his master was simply an angel compared to captain Ling, who sat beside him like an iceberg. Fortunately, Li Cangyu was considerate and magnanimous, otherwise the atmosphere would have been awkward.

“Master, I have ordered a whole fish banquet at the fish place. Let’s go to the fish place for lunch.” Xiao Han was currying favour.

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“Really?” Li Cangyu’s eyes suddenly brightened.

Xiao Han nodded. “En, the whole fish feast consists of steamed bass, squirrel mandarin fish, sweet and sour carp, west lake fish in vinegar gravy, chopped chili fish head, sichuan poached fish, boiled fish with sauce…”

Listening to this list of dishes, Li Cangyu almost drooled, urging. “Then hurry up, I’m hungry!”

Looking at Li Cangyu’s greedy cat face, Ling Xuefeng felt helpless—— Sure enough, Xiao Han really bribed his master with a whole fish feast, was it to help him speak?

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Unfortunately, virtue is one foot tall, but the devil is ten foot. Ling Xuefeng had already guessed Xiao Han’s little trick.

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Looking at the rear-view mirror, Qin Mo saw Ling Xuefeng’s cold gaze, he immediately looked away and clutched his hands.

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Xiao Han sped up, and soon, took everyone to the fish place.

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He booked a private room in advance and told the fish place to serve around 12 o’clock. The private room was on the third floor near the window, with a very good environment. As soon as four people sat down, the waiter brought the prepared dishes to the table.

Plate after plate of fish was served, and Li Cangyu’s eyes got brighter.

As expected of a fish feast, with all kinds of fish all over the table, Li Cangyu almost felt like he was in heaven.

After the dishes were served, Xiao Han took the initiative to open a bottle of red wine and poured four cups, smiling. “Welcome back to both masters. Today is Christmas, I will host a party with Xiao Mo to wish the masters a happy holiday, happiness and peace.”

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Qin Mo stood up with a wine cup. “Master, Cat God, Merry Christmas.”

Cooperating, Li Cangyu held up the wine cup, forcing Ling Xuefeng to also hold up the wine cup with a cold face. Four glasses collided, making a crisp sound. Then, they drank a mouthful of wine, Li Cangyu patted his apprentice’s shoulder. “You’ve got more sensible, as your master indeed feels gratified, let’s eat. Have a good meal first, and if you have anything to say, wait until you finish eating.”

Ling Xuefeng handed the chopsticks to Li Cangyu thoughtfully, agreeing. “Let’s eat first.”

As a top of the food chain, Cat God picked up the first bite of the fish, after that the other three followed to pick up the chopsticks and start together.

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This fish farm just opened this year, invited several well-known chefs. The whole fish feast was very famous, Li Cangyu has been abroad this year, so he didn’t know about this place. The table full of delicious fish made him feel so good that he didn’t care about anything when eating fish. In order to show consideration of Li Cangyu’s dining experience, Ling Xuefeng was silent and didn’t lecture his apprentice while having a meal.

While eating fish, Qin Mo peeked at his master’s face and found that his master’s expression was calm as if he had no intention of losing his temper, and he couldn’t help admiring Xiao Han’s wit.

Li Cangyu was very fond of fish and was really hungry, so the whole table of fish was quickly swept away by four people.

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After eating, Li Cangyu satisfyingly wiped his mouth, while the waiter served a plate of fruit.

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Li Cangyu smiled slightly. “You guys just talk, I’ll go to the washroom first.” then withdrew tactfully.

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Wait a minute, you can’t run away after eating fish, master! We are waiting for you to give some words for us! Isn’t it said we can bribe Cat God with fish?

As a result, Li Cangyu slipped away very fast, turned to the bathroom and didn’t come back for a long time, which was obviously an intentional escape.

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Naturally, Xiao Han didn’t have to worry too much in front of his master and could say whatever he wanted. However, in front of god Ling… in front of his cold gaze, Xiao Han also didn’t have courage.

“Cough, god Ling, we are free in the afternoon anyway. Why don’t we go to KTV and sing songs?” Xiao Han tried to flatter him.

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“No need.” Ling Xuefeng interrupted him and coldly replied. “I have something to say with my apprentice, it’s not very convenient for you to stay, go out and find your master.”

“…” Xiao Han looked anxiously at Qin Mo, who just gave a nod and signalled him to go out.

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Only the master and apprentice pair was left in the room, and the atmosphere immediately became tense.

Glancing at his apprentice who hung his head down, Ling Xuefeng asked lightly. “Qin Mo, aren’t you going to give me an explanation?”

Qin Mo’s back was stiffened as he whispered. “Master, I’m sorry…”

“I didn’t come all the way back from abroad to hear the words ‘I’m sorry’.” Ling Xuefeng replied in a tranquil tone.

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