Su Xiaoliu and Fang Xie both looked in his direction. There they saw a very handsome young man looking at them with a hint of puzzlement.
Fang Xie replied calmly, "That's right."
The handsome young man placed the firewood on his back in the corner. His eyes fell on the crushed tree trunk in front of the wall, and he paused slightly. After putting down the firewood, he turned to look at Fang Xie and Su Xiaoliu and said with a smile, "My master has gone on a long - distance trip. He probably won't be back for about half a month. My name is Ke Yan. You two can just call me by my name."
Su Xiaoliu stared at Ke Yan with wide eyes, then looked up at Fang Xie.
Gone on a long - distance trip? She had really guessed right! Fortunately, they hadn't waited any longer. If Ke Yan hadn't come, would they have had to wait until the end of time?
Fang Xie showed little reaction. He just said calmly, "That's fine. We'll pay a visit another day then."
Ke Yan unlocked the door and pushed it open. Then he turned to look at them and said, "Since you two have come, why don't you come in and have a cup of tea? Since you're here to see my master, you must have something to ask. You can also ask me about some things. My master often tells me about various things. If I know, I'll tell you."
Su Xiaoliu looked up at Fang Xie. He nodded slightly and said, "Okay. Thank you."
Ke Yan smiled and went into the house. Su Xiaoliu followed Fang Xie into the room.
The room was very simple but not messy. The tables and stools were all wiped very clean.
Ke Yan went to make tea. Fang Xie walked to the table and looked down at the stool.
Su Xiaoliu had already sat down. She looked up at Fang Xie. Seeing that he didn't sit down for a long time, she frowned, stood up, took out a white handkerchief from her sleeve, and bent down to wipe the stool. While wiping, she whispered, "There aren't any nails on it. Don't be so picky..." As she said this, she couldn't help but think of the scene when she sat on the empty branch just now, and her face blushed slightly.
She stuffed the handkerchief back into her sleeve, turned around, and sat back on the stool.
Fang Xie quietly looked at the stool she had wiped and then sat down.
"What did you two come to ask my master about?" Ke Yan walked over with a tea set, poured two cups of tea, and placed them in front of Fang Xie and Su Xiaoliu respectively. Then he sat down.
Su Xiaoliu glanced at Fang Xie. Fang Xie said indifferently, "About the Jianghu twenty years ago."
Ke Yan was taken aback. Apparently, he hadn't expected this question.
Seeing this, Su Xiaoliu quickly tried to smooth things over and said with a smile, "We'd better wait until the next time we come to ask Elder Qiannan. It was more than twenty years ago. It's only natural that Young Master Ke Yan doesn't know about it..."
"I know." Ke Yan was silent for a moment, then looked at Su Xiaoliu and said, "My master told me about the Jianghu twenty years ago. The current martial arts alliance leader has no blood relation with the previous one."
Fang Xie paused slightly, and Su Xiaoliu was also stunned.
Fang Xie said slowly, "I know this."
Su Xiaoliu glanced at Fang Xie. She only felt that there was an indescribable imposing manner on him, which was something that Gu Rongxue didn't have before.
Ke Yan smiled awkwardly.
"I just want to know who the current martial arts alliance leader is." His slender fingers gently picked up the teacup on the table. After bringing it to his lips, he paused slightly and then put the teacup back. "We'd better wait for Elder Qiannan to answer these questions."
After saying that, he slowly got up, turned his head to look at Su Xiaoliu, and said softly, "Let's go."
Su Xiaoliu was stunned for a moment. She quickly stood up and looked at Ke Yan with a bit of embarrassment. Ke Yan smiled slightly, and there was no sign of annoyance on his handsome face.
Seeing Fang Xie leave, Su Xiaoliu quickly followed.
After going out, she looked back at Ke Yan. He was lowering his head to collect the teacups on the table.
Young Master Ke Yan, the disciple of Elder Qiannan, was a very kind - hearted person. Before... Gu Rongxue was also like this.
The gate of the manor was gently knocked. The servant heard the sound, removed the bolt, and opened the gate.
A handsome young man in spotless white clothes came into view. There was a white jade ornament hanging on his waist, and his long black hair was gently tied up with a jade crown. His jade - like ink - colored eyes were shining with a stunning light. Under his high nose bridge, his red diamond - shaped lips were slightly pursed, as if he was a bit angry.
There was a handsome young man in plain brocade clothes and a high hat standing beside him. The servant recognized him and quickly bowed his head and said, "Lord Wen is back."
Wen Tong looked up at the young man in white beside him and said politely, "Young Master Zhong, please follow me."
Zhong Fengyue nodded slightly, and his jade - like ink - colored eyes scanned everything in front of him.
Why was Xiaoliu brought here? He couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled.
"Our lord is not here. Please go back."
A nice voice came. Wen Tong was slightly stunned, and Zhong Fengyue looked up.
There they saw two young girls in gorgeous brocade clothes walking towards them. One was as calm as a lotus, and the other was as charming as a cat. Both of them had exquisite eight - treasure ornaments on their heads and tassels hanging from their waists. Their picturesque faces were extremely charming, and the one who spoke was the girl as calm as a lotus.
Wen Tong looked at the two girls, hiding the dissatisfaction in his eyes. He still said in a gentle voice, "Young Master Zhong is here to see Miss Xiaoliu."
The girl as charming as a cat curled her lips and said with a smile, "Miss Su is even more absent. When our lord goes out, would he not take Miss Su with him?" As she spoke, she had already walked up to Zhong Fengyue. She lightly tiptoed, and her supple body leaned against him. Her long, fair arms wrapped around his neck. Her cat - like eyes blinked slightly, and just as she was about to speak, she saw a terrifying and imposing aura faintly emanating from those jade - like ink - colored eyes, like that of a high - standing king. Cai Ling was stunned and retracted her arms in fear, taking two steps back.
Zhong Fengyue curled his lips, looked at Ban Tu, who was already stunned, and said softly, "When will your lord be back?"
Ban Tu looked at him, pursed her lips, glanced at Cai Ling, and then looked at him again. She said, "Probably at midnight."
In the dark night sky, the moon was like a hook.
Su Xiaoliu put down the curtain of the carriage and sat up straight, looking at Fang Xie sitting quietly opposite her.
"Are you going to wait until half a month later to find Elder Qiannan?" Su Xiaoliu looked at him and asked.
Fang Xie leaned against the carriage board and said calmly, "I'm not going."
Not going?
Su Xiaoliu was a bit surprised. Just as she was about to ask the reason, she heard Fang Xie say slowly, "Tomorrow, you'll go with me to find the alliance leader. I want you to personally find out the identity of the current alliance leader."
Want her to find out? How could he speak in such a tone that sounded more like giving orders rather than asking for a favor?
Su Xiaoliu stared at him. Then, in a flash, she thought of Feng Yufei's face. Su Xiaoliu was silent for a moment. The previous alliance leader might be related to Feng Yufei.
Feng Yufei was no longer alive, and the old valley master was also dead. Feng Yufei's background had become a mystery.
If she didn't solve this mystery, it might never see the light of day. It would be a pity for Feng Yufei and an unwillingness for the old valley master.