Chapter 196 - Revisiting Anyang, Same City, Different People
Chapter 196: Revisiting Anyang, Same City, Different People
The Evil Sky Pavilion was still lacking in strength. It was a far cry from its glory days.
Even the newcomer, the Eight-leaf expert, Fan Xiuwen, might not be able to compare to the Evil Sky Pavilion when it was at its strongest. There was nobody who did not fear the Evil Sky Pavilion.
The first disciple, Yu Zhenghai, founded the Nether Sect on his own, and it had grown into the greatest cult… His strength was apparent.
The second disciple, Yu Shangrong, had never lost a fight.
If those two were still around, the crisis where Golden Court Mountain was besieged by the ten great elites would not have happened.
Someone had to stay back to guard the Evil Sky Pavilion.
For this reason, Lu Zhou merely brought Little Yuan’er, Mingshi Yin, and Duanmu Sheng to Anyang.
Zhao Yue and Zhu Honggong were weaker. They were more suited to remain in the Evil Sky Pavilion.
Ci Yuan hastily told Ci An to ready a room. Ci Yuan knew who this person was so he dismissed those who were not needed and forbade them to come close.
…
Inside the room.
It was much quieter.
Lu Zhou sat down and calmly looked at Ci Yuan and his wife.
There were no outsiders in the room…
Ci Yuan and his wife walked up to Lu Zhou respectfully. “Old Mister, you once saved the Ci Mansion from a serious crisis… Please accept my gratitude.”
The couple was about to kneel when Lu Zhou waved his arm. A gust of energy pushed them back on their feet.
“Since you’re Yuan’er’s parents, we’re of the same seniority. There’s no need to kneel,” Lu Zhou said.
Ci Yuan and his wife appeared grateful.
Lu Zhou looked at two of them and said without beating around the bush, “I have a question for you… I hope that you’ll answer me honestly.”
Ci Yuan did not dare to dally and replied, “Ask away, old mister!”
“Did something happen in Anyang?”
Ci Yuan answered, “The rebel army is wreaking havoc here, and the people are suffering… It won’t be long before the citizens of Anyang will be left miserable and homeless.”
“Isn’t the Commander-in-Chief of the three armies, Wei Zhuoyan, here in Anyang?” Lu Zhou asked.
“He arrived at the northern side of Anyang City two days ago. However, he hasn’t entered the city yet. I’m not sure about the reason why,” Ci Yuan replied.
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and nodded.
Wei Zhuoyan was an impostor, after all. It was normal for him to be cautious.
“Final question…” Lu Zhou made a sharp turn with his words. “Yuan’er has joined the Evil Sky Pavilion since she was ten. Joining the Evil Sky Pavilion means she has to sever her ties to her past. I can let the Bluesun incident go since there was a danger that your entire family might be annihilated… However, what’s the reason for the contact this time?”
When Ci Yuan heard this, he hastily gestured at Madam Zhang.
Madam Zhang produced a scarlet embroidered box and held it in her palm.
Ci Yuan said, “Please have a look, old mister.”
Lu Zhou waved his hand and the embroidered box flew into his grasp. He opened the box and took a look… The item within shocked him and Little Yuan’er slightly.
“A sable magnolia?”
Ci Yuan glanced at Little Yuan’er and said nothing.
Lu Zhou knew what he meant. He found a random excuse and said, “Yuan’er, go have a look outside.”
“Yes, master.” Little Yuan’er obediently left. She walked out of the room as she looked at the sky. It was still early. Her senior brothers were taking their time so they might not be arriving any time soon.
Little Yuan’er did not like to talk with the people from Ci Mansion. Hence, she went to a deserted corridor in the Ci Mansion.
“Hello.”
A gentle voice reached her ears.
Little Yuan’er shuddered. She looked all around her, “Who’s there?”
A slender green-clad swordsman who was holding a sword stood with his back facing her.