allonlinenovel Chapter 378 A secret is a secret
Chapter 378 A secret is a secret
Lin Lezhi clenched the letter in her hand and deliberately shook it slightly a few times. Liu Yunhe's gaze followed hers, but he pretended not to care.
Lin Lezhi smiled slightly, knowingly asking, "With your attitude towards her, haven't you considered what might happen if... she really is Chi Feibai's daughter?"
Liu Yunhe had said long ago that Chi Feibai was someone he admired and hoped that one day he would have the opportunity to enter the Heaven and Earth Pavilion.
However, he clashed with Chi Ruxia multiple times.
If Chi Ruxia is indeed Chi Feibai's daughter, then he has really gotten himself into a huge mess.
"impossible!"
Liu Yunhe was clearly somewhat shaken by Lin Lezhi's question, but he still spoke with a resolute tone, as if there was no room for negotiation.
“But she has a token in her hand. Even if she isn’t, she’s at least a member of the Heaven and Earth Pavilion.”
"We've never seen what a real token looks like, so it might be fake. Besides..."
Liu Yunhe's voice gradually softened, but he still maintained his opinion: "Moreover, the daughter of Master Chi must have the same chivalrous spirit as Master Chi, be open-minded and humble, how could she be so willful and unreasonable?"
When it comes to being willful and unreasonable, Guan Ziheng, who was standing to the side, could hardly help but nod in agreement.
Lin Lezhi hummed in agreement and teased further, "No one in the martial arts world has ever described what Pavilion Master Chi's daughter is like. Isn't what you're saying just what you imagine?"
"I…"
Lin Lezhi immediately deflected the blame, saying, "I was just telling the truth. I didn't say that she was Pavilion Master Chi's daughter."
"I don't care, I just think she's suspicious. I have reason not to believe her until there's clear evidence." Liu Yunhe didn't want to continue the topic. He looked at the letter in Lin Lezhi's hand and urged, "You should hurry up and see what she wrote."
After hesitating for a moment, Lin Lezhi opened the envelope and took out the letter inside.
.........
More than a year has passed, and I am overjoyed to be able to meet my senior brother again. I secretly hope to spend a few more days with him.
Now, my senior brother's friend has awakened and will likely leave this place soon.
Ah Xia knew that her senior brother was a man of his word, loyal and righteous, and that he also had things he wanted to do that he had not yet accomplished.
Xia didn't want to be a stumbling block for her senior brother, nor did she want to experience separation. She feared that she would feel reluctant to leave and cause him trouble. Therefore, she left without saying goodbye, hoping that her senior brother would not blame her.
Today we part ways; I hope my senior brother will not forget the promise we made.
Take care.
As in summer.
After carefully reading the letter, Lin Lezhi's eyes softened, and she gently swayed before showing it to Guan Ziheng and Liu Yunhe.
Guan Ziheng reached out and took the letter. He glanced at the letter, then at Lin Lezhi, and after several glances, a look of puzzlement appeared in his eyes.
He looked puzzled and teased, "I never expected that Miss Chi would be so straightforward, yet her handwriting is so neat and beautiful, far better than someone else's."
Looking at Lin Lezhi's expression and behavior, it was as if they were about to reveal Lin Lezhi's name.
If it weren't for Liu Yunhe's presence, Lin Lezhi would have known what Guan Ziheng was going to say next. He would have looked at her with disbelief and asked with a questioning gaze, "Are you two really senior and junior siblings?"
Lin Lezhi's eyes immediately showed a hint of embarrassment. She smiled awkwardly and gestured to Guan Ziheng to stop talking.
"Who is so and so?"
Although Liu Yunhe picked up the conversation, he wasn't interested in 'this person'. He just asked casually, then looked away from the letter and asked Lin Lezhi with great concern, "What agreement did you make with her?"
When Liu Yunhe asked him this, Guan Ziheng also became curious and looked at Lin Lezhi with a look of inquiry.
Fortunately, Liu Yunhe didn't seem to care, which relieved Lin Lezhi. She then pulled the letter back, a sly smile playing on her lips, and said in an unapproachable tone, "It's a secret."
After saying that, Lin Lezhi turned and left.
Liu Yunhe pressed on relentlessly, asking, "What secret?"
Lin Lezhi said leisurely, "I already said it's a secret, how could I possibly tell you?"
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Although Xiao Yihuo's health had improved, the group was still unsure where to begin their investigation based solely on a diagram of a building. Moreover, the enemy might still be lurking in the shadows, so they couldn't conduct an open investigation and had to gather information covertly.
Two days later.
Qingchuan came to Lin Lezhi and Guan Ziheng's room and said he had something important to discuss with everyone. After breakfast, everyone went to Lin Lezhi's room, except for Xiao Yihuo.
"Brother Qingchuan, what important matter do you wish to discuss with me?"
Seeing that Qingchuan looked hesitant, as if he was having trouble speaking, Lin Lezhi took the initiative to ask.
Qingchuan took a deep breath, his brows furrowed with worry, and said truthfully, "It's supposed to be an important matter, but it's actually a request of mine. I'd like to ask for everyone's help."
"There's no need to use the word 'please,' Brother Qingchuan, just speak frankly."
His gaze darkened, a hint of self-reproach and wavering in his eyes. "Ah Xu's condition has improved somewhat, but with my current strength, I am truly powerless to completely eradicate the poison from his body. Our investigation is also stalled. Rather than waiting, I think..."
"Brother Qingchuan, there is no need to worry. If there is anything we can do to help, we will do our best."
Liu Yunhe said firmly, "Yes, Brother Qingchuan, tell me what's wrong, and we'll solve it together."
"thank you all."
After being reassured by everyone, Qingchuan still looked somewhat hesitant. He paused for a moment and then slowly said, "I want to take Axu to the Hidden Moon Valley to find the Valley Master and ask him for help to see if he can help Axu get rid of the poison."
Guan Ziheng immediately said, "The Valley Master of Hidden Moon Valley is very powerful. It is said that he is unparalleled in both medicine and martial arts. However, he has established a rule that his disciples are not allowed to leave the valley without permission. Once they step out, they are never allowed to return to the valley. No one has ever seen what he looks like, and his disciples have never told anyone about his appearance. There are array formations outside the valley, making it even more difficult and dangerous to enter."
As he spoke, Guan Ziheng seemed to sense something was amiss, his brow furrowing slightly. He stated directly, "Moreover, the Hidden Moon Valley is located within the former territory of the Yunqiang Kingdom. Although the Yunqiang Kingdom has now been annexed by the Northern Qi, the area is still teeming with refugees and displaced people. Furthermore, many Yunqiang citizens refuse to surrender and harbor hostility towards the people of the Northern Qi, leading to widespread resentment. Occasionally, people rise up in rebellion, resulting in frequent clashes between the two countries and countless deaths and injuries. This is why, even today, General Dingyuan is still stationed at the border between the two countries."
Putting aside whether he can successfully enter the valley, what are the chances of meeting the Valley Master of Hidden Moon Valley and asking him to come out of seclusion and treat Xiao Xu?
As citizens of Northern Qi, they stepped into the territory of the former Yunqiang Kingdom. Putting aside the people of Yunqiang Kingdom for the time being, once the militia that had risen up in rebellion discovered them, they would inevitably find themselves in a difficult situation, and might even face the danger of losing their lives.