Chapter 123 Don’t leave me behind
Chapter 123 Don’t leave me behind
"How are you doing?"
Cao Qiupu's face turned extremely ugly in an instant. He could see that the girl in his arms was seriously injured.
If she doesn't leave now and find a place to heal her wounds, she will surely die.
Therefore, he had no time to make things difficult for Chu Qing and had to take Ling Fei away now.
But Chu Qing is definitely not an ordinary person. He won’t let the person in his arms go... which is enough to kill him.
For a moment, the veins on his forehead were throbbing wildly.
Chu Qing felt a little speechless when he saw him like this.
Being deceived by a green tea girl like this...it's a waste of life.
However, Cao Qiupu was well-known for his chivalry, and Hua Meiren falsely accused him of having bad intentions towards her. It would be fine if he killed both of them here.
But if Cao Qiupu were asked to leave and the matter was confirmed... his reputation would be completely ruined.
The name of the Third Young Master is kept in the open.
When I return to my true identity in the future, it will have to be tied to the name Chu Qing.
Especially now, he has been making friends with many people. First, he did a big favor to Fang Tianrui of Dragon Spear, and now he has established friendship with Luochen Villa.
Even Tie Lingyun of Tiexuetang had to thank him for saving his daughter's life.
All these are the human relationships in the martial arts world. In addition to fighting and killing, there are also human relationships and social etiquette.
When my true identity is revealed in the future, everything I do today can help the Chu family and Tianwu City.
It's really not worth it to be labeled a 'rapist' for such a small thing.
Of course, releasing the beautiful lady is definitely not that simple.
As his thoughts turned, Chu Qing spoke softly:
"Master Cao, your words are too serious. I just wanted to say a few words to you, so as to avoid any misunderstandings and hostility.
"It's not worth it to end up in a life-and-death situation."
"……you say."
Although Cao Qiupu was extremely anxious, he knew that he had to go along with Chu Qing at this time.
Listen to what he says first, then make your decision.
"I have met Master Cao by chance, and although we don't know each other intimately, we do have a certain understanding of each other.
"Master Cao, do you think that I am the kind of person who is so blinded by beauty that I would force my friend's woman to have her?"
When Chu Qing said this, Cao Qiupu frowned slightly and was about to speak, but was interrupted by Chu Qing:
"Secondly, have you seen the traces around here clearly, Mr. Cao?
"Just now, I fought with you, a girl named Lingfei who doesn't know martial arts...
"You haven't seen her for many years. Do you really think she is still your... childhood sweetheart?"
After Cao Qiupu came up just now, apart from seeing Miss Lingfei whose clothes were shattered and flew backwards, he paid almost no attention to anyone else.
After Chu Qing's reminder, they realized that there were indeed signs of fighting around them.
"How could this be? She, she shouldn't know martial arts..."
Cao Qiupu muttered to himself.
"For someone who doesn't know martial arts, my palm strike only shattered his clothes?
"Master Cao...you'd better stop joking."
Chu Qing said softly:
“Besides, I don’t know what she said to you.
"The person I asked the disciples of Luochen Villa to invite today was obviously you, so why did she come to the observatory first?"
"This……"
Cao Qiupu opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't explain it clearly.
It was dinner time, and the disciple came to invite me. After I agreed, I planned to go to the appointment immediately.
As a result, Ling Fei told him not to be anxious. Chu Qing invited him to go to the observatory to watch the stars, but he would not go too early. It would be the same if he went after dinner.
He finished his meal peacefully.
But after dinner, they found that Miss Lingfei was missing.
Cao Qiupu also searched the residence but to no avail.
Later, because he was worried that Chu Qing would have to wait for a long time, he hurried to the observatory.
I saw the scene just now...
"the last point."
Chu Qing pointed at Lingfei in Cao Qiupu's arms:
"Today, there was a fight outside the courtyard, and the one who did it was the beautiful lady on the 72nd Evil Slayer List.
"According to the clues, I found that the girl in your arms is most likely the killer of this evil mirror.
“The reason why I invited you to the observatory is because of this matter.
"She was one step ahead and wanted to kill me to silence me, but unfortunately she was not as skilled as me.
"After knowing that you were coming, I resorted to trickery to alienate you and me... I think its purpose is self-evident."
"impossible!"
After listening to Chu Qing's words, Cao Qiupu shook his head subconsciously.
However, there is no basis for rebuttal.
Chu Qing said calmly:
"That's all I have to say. If you want to leave, you can leave now.
"But you still need to open your eyes and discern whether the people around you are human or ghosts...
“Also, Mr. Cao, today is the first time.
"This is also the last time... If Hero Cao loses his mind one day and wants to make an enemy of me.
"I still say that I don't make enemies overnight. There must be a final conclusion to the life and death of each other. Don't blame me for not warning you."
Cao Qiupu took a deep breath, clasped his fists and said:
“It was Cao who was not clear-headed tonight and spoke rashly.
"Thank you, Brother San, for telling me this...
“I will investigate this matter thoroughly, whether it is true or not.
"Give Third Brother an explanation."
Chu Qing waved his hand:
"There's no need to explain... If you really want to, tell me who she met outside the village today and what she wanted to do, then send a message.
"Besides, the Mirror of Evil is not a good place...if you really like this girl.
"We should persuade her to follow the right path and not go down the road of no return."
Upon hearing this, Cao Qiupu immediately bowed deeply to Chu Qing:
"Brother, your kind words are so valuable. Cao Qiupu is deeply grateful for them."
"Go."
Chu Qing flicked his sleeves and turned around.
Cao Qiupu glanced at Chu Qing again, and finally stared at Lingfei in his arms with a complicated expression before he jumped away.
When he was halfway there, he used his finger as a whistle and blew it hard.
Just a moment further down, a white horse came galloping towards us.
Cao Qiupu stepped on the horse.
The white horse galloped away with Cao Qiupu...
It is not advisable to stay in Luochen Villa for a long time now, as it is a place of troubles, and Chu Qing's words also made him doubt Ling Fei's identity.
If Ling Fei is really the killer of Nie Jingtai, such trouble naturally cannot be left to Luochen Villa.
It’s better to take it away.
He immediately took advantage of the night and drove Brother Bai away from Luochen Villa.
After running for seven or eight miles, we passed a valley.
Seeing that the surrounding environment was acceptable, he dismounted with Lingfei in his arms.
"Brother Bai, please keep watch around here."
Brother Bai snorted and looked around.
Cao Qiupu found a safe place, put Lingfei down, and felt her meridians. He discovered that there was coldness all over her meridians. If it were an ordinary woman with such injuries, she would have been beaten to death long ago.
But there is an internal force in Lingfei's body that is fighting against it...
"Third brother is right... She knows martial arts..."
Cao Qiupu's face turned slightly pale. He was so angry that he lost his mind. If the Third Young Master hadn't kept him here tonight, he would have said such a thing.
Instead, he directly stopped me and wouldn't let me go...a conflict was bound to happen between the two of them.
By then, no matter whether he is dead or alive, he and the Third Young Master will inevitably become mortal enemies.
Thinking of this, I couldn’t help but feel a little scared.
"Is all this your plan?"
Cao Qiupu looked at Lingfei with complicated eyes. After taking a deep breath, he still sat cross-legged behind her.
He spread his palms out below his dantian, slowly raised them, and finally gently pressed them on Miss Lingfei's back.
Cao Qiupu's swordsmanship is the [Seven-Lyrics Heavenly Sound Swordsmanship]. This swordsmanship combines sound and sword, so it is naturally extremely powerful.
However, without strong internal strength support, it would be difficult to unleash the true power of this martial art.
The internal energy he practiced was a technique he created himself called [Five Elements Returning to the Origin].
Internal strength cannot be created out of thin air. Even if Cao Qiupu is a genius, it is impossible for him to easily reach the current level with his initial internal strength.
In the beginning, the Five Elephants Return to Origin Technique was just the widely circulated [Tian Yuan Qigong] in the martial arts world.
This skill is moderate and peaceful. There is no worry of going astray, nor the ability to accumulate strength and then explode.
If I have to say, practicing is nothing more than strengthening your body.
Almost no one in the world would choose this internal skill. Even if it is used to lay the foundation, people would think that this internal skill is too shallow.
Cao Qiupu was born a knight-errant. He first practiced Tianyuan Qigong, and then by chance he obtained the [Seven Laws Heavenly Sound Sword Technique] left by his predecessor. After that, he used Tianyuan Qigong to perform [Seven Laws Heavenly Sound Sword], and only then did he have the foundation to establish himself in the martial arts world.
In the following years, he acquired several internal skills.
He was unwilling to give up the Tianyuan Qigong he had practiced for many years, but wanted to go further, so he simply took Tianyuan Qigong as the core and integrated the essence of several internal skills.
Finally, he created the [Five Symbols Return to Origin Technique].
This skill has infinite magical uses. It can circulate the body internally on its own and form the five symbols externally. The Qi protects and connects with each other, complementing each other, to the effect that one plus one is far greater than two.
Now he used it to heal Ling Fei. As the internal energy entered his body, it began to gradually dissolve the frost in his body.
The Five Elements Returning to the Origin exercise is like a big millstone, running through the meridians and clearing away the accumulated evils.
With the help of Ling Fei's own internal strength, the two combined, in just an hour or so, most of the coldness in Ling Fei's body was eliminated.
At this point, Cao Qiupu slowly ended his practice and took his internal energy into his Dantian.
But he only felt a chill, which actually rushed into his dantian.
"... Third brother's martial arts is very difficult to master."
Cao Qiupu frowned, but he had used up a lot of his internal energy. Now he couldn't wipe out the chill in his dantian for the time being.
Fortunately, the chill is very mild, and even if you ignore it, it will not have any effect on you.
Lean Lingfei's body against the stone and let her sit.
Cao Qiupu just looked at her quietly...as if he wanted to see the mystery hidden deep inside her pale face.
After a while, he had an idea.
Suddenly he shook and went far away.
Brother Bai heard the noise and rushed over. Cao Qiupu reached out and patted its neck twice:
"Go first, I have something to do."
Brother Bai glanced at Cao Qiupu with contempt, then turned around and disappeared like a flash of white lightning.
Cao Qiupu hid himself, kept his eyes as indifferent as possible, and quietly watched Ling Fei who was unconscious not far away.
After about a cup of tea, Ling Fei finally woke up.
The moment she opened her eyes, she subconsciously tensed her body and looked around.
Just seeing this scene, Cao Qiupu almost closed his eyes.
This is not the reaction of a normal person after waking up from an injury... but rather the reaction of a battle-hardened expert who subconsciously looks around after waking up to see if there are any dangerous movements.
And Ling Fei...if she was really an oiran, how could she be like this?
She was weak and helpless...
How could it be that this is the performance?
And when he realized that there was no one around, Ling Fei stood up suddenly.
Her face was full of coldness, murderous intent and anger, but there was no weakness that Cao Qiupu wanted to see.
Then Cao Qiupu picked up a stone from the ground, moved his internal energy, and threw it.
The stone broke through the wind in an instant and went straight to Miss Lingfei's heart.
"who?"
Miss Lingfei snorted coldly without looking back, and petals suddenly flew out from nowhere.
There was a loud bang, and the stone was instantly smashed to pieces.
At this point, there was no longer any doubt about what Chu Qing had said to Cao Qiupu.
He stood up from the grass and walked slowly towards Lingfei.
The anger and vigilance on Ling Fei's face disappeared completely the moment she saw Cao Qiupu, leaving only a look of panic on her face:
"Qiupura...you, was it you just now?"
Cao Qiupu didn't say anything, but walked step by step to Lingfei and looked at her with complicated eyes.
Miss Lingfei became more and more worried:
"You...you listen to my explanation..."
"Explain what?"
Cao Qiupu suppressed the bitterness in his heart:
"Explain why you framed and even killed my friend? Or explain why you joined the Mirror of Evil?
"The falling plum blossoms carry the spirit of spring, but also the hidden murderous intent?
“It turns out that I have been hearing news about you all these years...but I always thought you were dead.
“And you, you know exactly where I am and who I am.
"But you never thought of coming to me...
"In your heart, what am I?"
"no."
Miss Lingfei grabbed Cao Qiupu's arm and shook her head hurriedly:
“That’s not the case… I have my own reasons.
"Please Qiu Pu, don't talk to me like this, I'm scared..."
"Even the famous beauty on the Seventy-two Demon Slayers List would be afraid?"
Cao Qiupu said this almost off the cuff.
Miss Lingfei just shook her head:
"I can explain..."
"We'll explain it later."
Cao Qiupu took a deep breath:
"Tell me first, who did you meet at Luochen Villa today?
"Why do you have to kill the third brother?"
"...I can't say."
Cao Qiupu closed his eyes and took a deep breath:
"Well, you are the killer of Niejingtai, and I am the knight-errant in this world.
“Even if there is any intersection between you and me, it’s just that when you kill someone, I step in to stop you.
"Since you are unwilling to come to me, why should I persist in changing you...
"Ling Fei... From now on, we will no longer be friends..."
"don't want!!"
Ling Fei suddenly hugged Cao Qiupu:
“I said, I’ll tell you everything… don’t abandon me.
"Please, I finally found you, I don't want to be separated from you anymore."
……
……
While Cao Qiupu and Lingfei were performing a series of sweet and entangled scenes, Chu Qing had already returned to his own yard.
Although he failed to save Lady Hua's life tonight, he estimated that with Cao Qiupu around, this expert on the Evil Killing List would probably be busy in the future.
He took advantage of the time to come back and wash his hands, and first opened the box he got after killing the Jade Dragon Immortal.
As soon as he entered the yard, Chu Qing was stunned:
"Why doesn't Wenrou light the lamp?"
(End of this chapter)