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What does that look mean? I felt a surge of anger rising within me from his gaze, and just as I was about to speak, everything went dark before my eyes. Mo Li had already stepped in front of me. "I will leave the manor with Ping An tomorrow. Mr. Wen, you can't even wait one more day, can you?"

Chengping glanced at me again, his lips pressed tightly together, and he didn't say a word. He didn't linger and left alone.

Are they... using me as a stake in the game?

I was instantly furious, but I couldn't yell out. All I could do was grin at Mo Li's back. Suddenly, he turned around and came face to face with me.

The hall was quiet, and everyone had left. He reached out his hand, but I didn't know what he was going to do, nor could I keep up with his speed, so I simply remained still. His fingers moved, but he only removed the mask, revealing a slightly pale face. He glanced at me again, and suddenly the corners of his mouth twitched, as if he were smiling.

I was stunned for a moment, but a surge of heat rushed to my face, making it flushed. I instinctively reached out to cover my face with my hands, knowing that my cheeks, which had finally returned to normal, would be bright red again.

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Hai: It seems there's something wrong with the forum, so I...

Narrator: She wanted to tell everyone that she was still writing.

Hai: *covers face* I'm rushing to finish this! I won't miss my deadline, I won't miss my deadline, sob sob.

Chapter 59

Mo Li didn't say a word to me, but led me out of the main hall. People in green and red robes were waiting outside, along with other subordinates from the manor. When he spoke, he only called out one person's name.

"Green Wind".

Qingfeng was there, of course. Hearing his name called, he jumped up and down, his sleeves rolled up. "Qingfeng, listen to my command."

He held up a finger and pointed at me, "Take her to Pillow Water Pavilion." After saying that, he glanced at me again, narrowed his eyes, and added two more words, "Locked."

Qingfeng let out an "Ah!" and the light on his face instantly vanished. I also jumped up and shouted, "Are you going to lock me up again?"

Mo Li had already turned to face the crowd and ignored me. Qing Feng dared not disobey orders and dragged himself over, pushing me with his hand, "Let's go." As he spoke, he looked back at where the crowd was, filled with endless longing and sorrow.

I'm the one who's heartbroken! I finally escaped my shackles, only to be locked up in another place. Qingfeng reached out to push me away, but how could I let him have his way? I gathered my strength and leaped forward, wanting to embarrass this talkative brat in public. But before I knew it, a dark shadow flashed before my eyes. Before my toes even left the ground, a dark light flashed past Qingfeng and me, leaving a bright white mark on the hard bluestone floor.

...

We both glanced at Mo Li at the same time. He was listening to Qingyi speak, his profile silent, the tip of his whip hanging at his feet, as still as water.

A black shadow hovered overhead. Qingfeng and I swallowed hard at the same time, turned around, and silently walked down the corridor, our backs looking mournful.

Sigh, the boss is the boss, even the threats are so thorough, we dare not disobey your orders...

All the way, Qingfeng complained silently, his face full of sorrow. I was even more unhappy. The corridors of the village were winding and full of twists and turns, containing countless mazes and trigrams. Without Qingfeng, I would never have been able to get out. Although he was sorrowful, he still knew the way and led me through the left and right turns. Before long, we saw the water in front of us.

"We're here," he said, pointing ahead with a hint of annoyance.

I looked up and sure enough, the pavilion with its upturned eaves was built in the middle of a pool of clear water, truly living up to its name as a pavilion by the water.

Qingfeng and I entered the small pavilion. The weather was cold and gloomy, and the pavilion was quiet. The gauze curtains on all sides hung to the ground and swayed slightly in the wind. I shivered slightly, but then I saw Qingfeng take out a thin black iron chain from his pocket and step forward to fasten it on me.

How could I let him lock me up? I lightly leaped onto the beam.

"Hey, get down here! What kind of place is Pillow Water Pavilion? How can you jump around like a monkey?" Qingfeng started nagging again.

I made a face at him. "Where? Even if it's the inner palace, I can stay wherever I want. Come up here if you dare."

Suddenly, I heard a gust of wind right next to my ear, followed by a white light that flashed past my eyes. Startled, I darted backward. The pavilion wasn't large, and I was afraid of falling into the water, so I bent over mid-air and landed back beside Qingfeng. There, I saw a white-clad maid slowly walk out, with a long, wide white silk ribbon wrapped around her arm, and a clear, cold voice.

"Miss, this is a place for the master to meditate. Please do not make such a noise. Qingfeng, what are you still standing there for?"

This maid had her hair styled in two buns and was about my age. However, when she spoke of Mo Li, she did not address him as "Your Excellency" but simply as "Master."

Qingfeng seemed a little afraid of her and explained cautiously, "Sister Xiaowei, I was ordered by His Majesty to bring her here and lock her up."

"Locked here?" she asked, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"Who gave you permission to lock it?" The two of them asked and answered each other, treating me as if I didn't exist. I rolled my eyes at them.

"Yes, it was His Majesty's order. I was just about to do it, just about to do it." Qingfeng said, raising the chain again and sternly pointing it at my face. I couldn't help but laugh. "You still want to catch me?" Just as I was about to gather my strength and leap again, I was suddenly struck from behind by something that was both soft and hard. I fell forward and felt a chill on my feet. When I steadied myself and looked down, I saw that I was already locked in place by that black iron chain. The other end was wrapped tightly around a pillar next to the pavilion.

Qingfeng laughed, hands on his hips, "Haha, let's see where you can run now?"

When I turned around, Xiao Wei in white was standing behind me, the white silk ribbons on her arms still hanging down to the ground, moving on their own even without wind.

I snorted, "Two against one, sneaking up on me from behind, what kind of heroes are you?"

Xiao Wei remained cold. "I have already reminded Miss that this is the master's place of quiet cultivation. If you continue to make such a fuss, according to the rules of the manor, you will be slapped."

Qingfeng clapped his hands, "Yes, Sister Xiaowei, we should make her suffer a bit."

I was furious. "How dare you!"

Xiao Wei's eyes turned cold. Without saying a word, she closed in on me in the blink of an eye. The only skill I had ever mastered was lightness and agility. How could I let her get close? I retreated quickly, but my feet were wrapped in iron chains. Although I wasn't hit by her, I was already stretched to the limit as I retreated. There was a "clang" sound.

I could tell that Xiao Wei was highly skilled in martial arts, far superior to Qing Feng. If I were to be slapped by her, given Mo Li's current attitude towards me, who would I be able to complain to? A wise man doesn't fight when he's at a disadvantage. I've gotten used to being flexible and adaptable over the years, so I immediately said, "Alright, I'll stay here. I'm too lazy to talk to you anymore."

Qingfeng was satisfied and thanked Xiaowei with a smile before leaving. Only she and I remained in the small pavilion. Xiaowei had a plain face, delicate and fair, and was very beautiful. However, I was angry that she was unkind to me, so I turned my face away and didn't want to talk to her. The pavilion was cold and deserted, without even a table or chair. I was bored standing, so I simply sat cross-legged, circulated my inner energy, and completed a full cycle of qi circulation.

It's truly sad to think about it. Ever since I entered the martial world, I've been bullied everywhere. If I had known this would happen, I should have studied the internal energy cultivation methods taught by Wende properly during these three years on Qingcheng Mountain. But it's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost. I still have a foundation, and it should be too late to start working on it now.

"So you're from Qingcheng." A cold voice whispered in my ear. I opened my eyes and there was Xiao Wei standing in front of me.

I ignored her and continued practicing my internal energy.

"My teachings and Qingcheng have always kept to ourselves. There must be a reason why you brought the young lady back. Could it be related to the Jin family in Dinghai?"

Upon hearing the name "Jin family," I was intrigued and couldn't help but open my eyes. "How did you know I came from the Jin family?"

"The news of my sect's involvement with the Jin family of Dinghai has already spread throughout the martial arts world. Did this young lady meet you at the Jin family?" Her words were polite enough, but her tone was flat and cold, which always made people uncomfortable.

I recalled what Chengping said in the hall. It seems that although Chengping came for me, the others had other plans. Perhaps they came to seek revenge for the Jin family. I just don't know how these people in the martial arts world could be so well-informed. How could they find us so quickly, even though the manor is located in such a secluded place? If they came with me and Mo Li, Mo Li's whereabouts are so secretive, that seems impossible. So... could it be that someone tipped them off?

Thinking about this gave me a headache. Then I thought of Miss Jin, who had been clinging to my master since Dinghai. I wondered if she and those so-called young talents had come along. And what about my master, Wende? I wondered how his injuries from fighting Mo Li that day had healed.

Although Wende wasn't particularly kind to me, he still took me in for three years and was injured because of me. Although I don't always put on a show of respect for my teacher like my senior brothers, I still feel uneasy whenever I think about it.

Xiao Wei was still standing in front of me, her eyes fixed on my answer, her pupils so clear you could almost see right through them. I hesitated for a long time, but she didn't rush me; she was very patient. I felt she wasn't as annoying as before, so I answered.

I met Mo Li at the Jin family's house.

As for how I met him, don't ask, I don't want to say. Being whipped around like that, anyone would want to remain silent.

"I see." Xiao Wei concluded to herself, "This young lady must have witnessed what happened. Sir brought you back to testify for me, right?"

What is this all about? This is the first time I've ever seen someone so slowly and excitedly making wild guesses. I'm speechless.

Sure enough, none of the people around the extraordinary leader are normal.

Xiao Wei, satisfied with having found the answer, walked away, her face still cold. I found her strange and didn't want to talk to her anymore. After a while, she returned with a huge cushion, hot tea, and snacks, which she placed in front of me.

A bell rang, its sound seemingly coming from somewhere in the manor. Xiao Wei glanced at it and said to me, "Please make yourself at home, Miss. I'll be right back." With that, she turned and left gracefully through the waterside pavilion and corridor.

I wanted to reach out and call her to ask what had happened, but she disappeared in the blink of an eye without lingering, so I had no choice but to put my hand down in frustration.

I'm all alone again...

I looked around and a sense of loneliness welled up inside me. The world is so big, but I always end up in places where there is no one. It's so boring.

The Pillow Water Pavilion was drafty on all sides, with the gauze curtains swaying in the wind. All I could see was still water rippling gently. I stood there in a daze for a long time, then gritted my teeth, pulled over a cushion, sat down, ate the snacks and drank the hot tea, and then sat cross-legged to continue my cycle of Qi circulation.

If no one pays attention to me, fine. I'll take this opportunity to continue my path to becoming a peerless master.

The Qingcheng internal energy cultivation method emphasizes stillness. The Pillow Water Pavilion was quiet, with only the babbling of the water around. It was indeed suitable for quiet cultivation. I calmed my mind and silently recited the mantra. Gradually, I forgot myself and the world around me and did not feel cold. I do not know how much time had passed when suddenly a sound came from beyond the sky.

"Safety."

I opened my eyes abruptly, and a figure suddenly appeared at the other end of the long corridor connecting to the waterside pavilion, dressed in white, fluttering in the hazy twilight.

It is Wende.

I froze, nearly losing my inner energy. My whole body trembled, and in my panic, all I wanted to do was clutch my head and scream.

God, I know I rarely study hard, but you don't have to make me go crazy and have hallucinations so quickly, do you?

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Hai: Why are so few people reading this? *sobs*... How can I keep posting like this? *sobs* *rolls around*

Chapter 60

"Peace." Wende called me again, and I snapped out of my daze and jumped up from the mat.

"Master, it really is you."

Wende frowned slightly at my reaction. My master is a clean freak and loves peace and quiet. He dislikes people shouting around him. Once, my junior brother, unaware of his presence, jumped off a cliff and let out a triumphant roar. Wende flicked his sleeve and sent him flying seven or eight feet away. He got up with a bruised and swollen face and was scolded by my senior brother, who said that it was unacceptable for a disciple of Qingcheng Sect to be so unruly and noisy. My junior brother looked at my master's departing figure with tears in his eyes.

Having spent three years in Qingcheng constantly being instructed by my fellow disciples, I had long since developed a conditioned reflex. At this moment, I immediately shut my mouth, stood up properly, and called out "Master" again, looking incredibly obedient.

He nodded slightly and simply said, "Come here, follow me."

I looked up at him, wondering how Wende got here. But my master was always incredibly skilled, capable of what others couldn't, so it wasn't my place to think about that. I was just wondering, where were the people in the village?

Even if Pillow Water Pavilion is remote, my master couldn't possibly descend from the sky; he would have to pass through somewhere else. This manor is full of strange palaces and occult sites, and there are quite a few people here, but now the corridors are completely silent. It's as if everyone in the manor has suddenly vanished into thin air. Where are they? Could it be that my master is really so divine that he can teleport instantly?

I didn't dare say it aloud, so I just moved my foot, revealing the clanking iron chain under my foot, and pointed at it, saying, "Master, I'm locked up."

Wen De glanced at them, his voice slightly angry, "Where did your lightness skill go?"

I……

With a belly full of grievances and nowhere to confide in, I could only lean against the pillar in a repentant pose, pressing my forehead against the pillar, and to make it more effective, I made a loud bang.

Wende raised his hand, and a white light flew over from outside the tent, striking the chain in front of my ankle.

I remember that in the left wing room where the fire started, Mo Li drew his sword and cut the iron chain with one stroke. I thought that my master could also cut through metal with this move. Unexpectedly, when the white light touched the iron chain, it was bounced away with a "clang" and fell into the water in the blink of an eye, sinking silently.

I was stunned. I looked down at the chain again and saw that only a small section of the outermost black layer had been cut away, revealing a shimmering gold inside. It was neither copper nor iron, but rather looked like gold threads twisted together.

Wen De gazed at him from afar, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Golden Silk Rope, he actually used this to lock you up."

"Golden Silk Chain?" I had never heard of it before, but judging from my master's tone, it must be something extraordinary. So I took a step forward, pulling on the chain, and pretended to be filial.

“Master, is it dangerous for you to stay here any longer? Your safety is the most important thing. I would feel bad if you risked your life for my safety.”

I'm actually afraid that Master and Mo Li will run into each other again. Although a battle tomorrow seems inevitable, Wen De's solo entry into the manor makes me uneasy.

In the end, I don't really want to leave Mo Li at this time. No matter why he kidnapped me, as long as he doesn't think of me, I will not give up. Maybe if I stay by his side for a few more days, I will be able to figure out what happened. How can I be willing to give up now?

"Would you feel bad too?" Wende's reply came through the wind. His short question made me feel a little hallucinating again.