Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 268 - 235

Chapter 268: 235

"Is it Elder Fang Han?"

After galloping for ten li, Lin Huaiyu couldn’t hold back any longer and asked softly.

In her memory, ever since she had met Zhou Ping’an, she had never seen him in such a hurry.

People inside the house said that even on the night when Xiao Jiu was abducted by Wei Dazui, although he was extremely anxious, Zhou Ping’an remained methodical, making plans to find her... In the end, with a fatal blow, he rescued Little Jiu’er and also destroyed one of Baicao Hall’s strongholds.

Now, he seemed unwilling to delay even for a moment.

There was quite a feeling of a hasty retreat.

Zhou Ping’an looked at the Third Miss in surprise. Although she was just guessing, she had undoubtedly confirmed it.

"How did you guess it was him? And why do you think that the ’benevolent’ Elder Fang would take action against us?"

"In this world, how many are truly benevolent? It’s just a compulsion of the situation.

If he were really so righteous, how could he turn a blind eye to Fang Yu’s daily wrongdoings?"

Lin Huaiyu shook her head gently.

"Besides, our entry into the Canghai descent doesn’t necessarily mean that Elder Fang would consider us his own. It’s very likely that we have been regarded as potential enemies from the start."

"Not just Elder Fang, but also our master, Elder Su, and Elder Gu, feel the same.

They trust and care for us greatly, especially for me.

Most likely it’s only because we are useful and worth cultivating...

Even to the extent that they would neglect their own son’s feelings."

Clearly, the Third Miss saw her own situation very clearly.

At the same time, she was not optimistic about human nature.

Even though she had seen Fang Han reprimand Fang Yu that day, without showing a hint of hostility,

she had already been on guard deep inside her heart.

This might have something to do with her experiences as a child...

Zhou Ping’an thought to himself.

When a person sees too much of the ugliness of the mortal world and becomes accustomed to struggles for interest, they tend to lose their illusions about many things.

In this world, aside from Little Jiu’er, there were probably very few people who truly entered her heart.

But this person seemed to have no guard against him.

Not even from her emotions could he feel a trace of doubt...

But a wholehearted trust in him.

With this thought, Zhou Ping’an felt deeply moved.

"You’re right."

He said softly, "After defeating Fang Yu earlier, when I chased him to the edge of the forest, I already felt an obscure murderous intent, heavy with crisis.

With our strength alone, it would be difficult to cope."

Among friends, sharing one’s thoughts is valued.

It’s best not to conceal things that can be shared.

Otherwise, misunderstandings and misjudgments occur, and sometimes, unnecessary troubles arise."

"Just as you said earlier, the timely, extremely hidden murderous intent was certainly no coincidence.

The most likely candidate is of course Elder Fang.

But have you noticed one thing, this Elder Fang, when facing Master and Elder Gu, acts with propriety and integrity.

This proves that no matter what he thinks in his heart, the attitude he shows in front of others must be one of high virtue and reputation.

In other words, he’s someone who values face very much."

"Therefore, after you retreated about thirty meters, you were worried about the situation becoming irreparable, and by directly calling out Ye Xiaoqian’s disguise, you wanted him to have concerns?

No matter whether it was the Demonic Sect’s demoness who appeared, as long as there was a third party involved, Elder Fang’s dark thoughts would necessarily continue to be hidden..."

Lin Huaiyu’s eyes revealed a hint of a smile.

Along with a trace of admiration.

In the blink of an eye, Zhou Ping’an not only judged the danger of the situation but also immediately thought of a way to break the perilous stalemate.

Such adaptability was nothing short of miraculous.

It contained not only a judgment of human nature but also a control over the situation.

Presumably, Elder Fang was now in a dilemma, hesitating.

Thinking of hesitation,

Lin Huaiyu suddenly looked back, "Is our sudden departure also based on Elder Fang’s character?"

"Exactly."

Zhou Ping’an nodded.

"First of all, Fang Yu was seriously injured, and afterward, he fully stimulated his Blood Essence and True Qi, desperately fleeing, which could be said to have caused a great depletion of Yuan Qi.

Coupled with the blood loss...

If left untreated, his cultivation would be hard to maintain.

Falling in realm would be a light outcome; if it were serious, it could even threaten his life."

"In a few months, the meeting of the Cloud Water Sect’s two branches is obviously a very important event...

No matter what Elder Fang thinks, he would not allow his nephew to fall into danger.

He would try every possible means to ensure Fang Yu’s martial arts do not decline too much, at least to keep his position as True Inheritance successor.

Therefore, his first choice would be to heal his nephew."

Lin Huaiyu followed Zhou Ping’an’s analysis and continued thinking, realizing that things would indeed be so.

"What after the injury is healed?"

"What if he continues to chase after us, lying in wait to strike us down?"

Zhou Ping’an smiled, "That’s why we’re fleeing overnight, without a moment’s pause.

With some time to buffer, we can reach the Wei River Crossing, find the boatmen, and cross the river to escape far away.

In doing so, we’ll naturally alert some people, experience some incidents.

As long as our whereabouts are observed by more people, Elder Fang will be less likely to continue the pursuit."

As they fled, Elder Fang in pursuit would surely chase desperately if he chose to act.

Crossing mountains and rivers with so many eyes upon them, if even one person grew extra cautious, it could lead to Elder Fang’s whereabouts being exposed.

Thus, increasing the cost of his wrongdoings.

For an Elder of Cloud Water Sect who was extremely concerned with face and had always maintained an appearance of virtue and respect.

This was a cost he couldn’t afford.

Nor was he willing to take on the risk for a trifling matter.

A slip could mean ruin and disgrace, and even face the dire situation of Su Lianxue and Gu Qingqiu joining forces to confront him at his doorstep.

Just the act of leaving early and setting out in the night had spawned so many schemes, with such intricate twists and turns.

Lin Huaiyu couldn’t help but marvel.

She fully understood Zhou Ping’an’s thoughts and intentions.

Immediately, the two spurred their horses into a gallop.

They ran until both horses were frothing at the mouth and breathing heavily like thunder before they slowed down and dismounted.

Ahead was pitch darkness, but on either side of the wharf, numerous boats, large and small, were moored.

Of course, with their keen hearing and eyesight, they could discern which boats were occupied and which were empty.

Approaching an old mid-sized wooden boat, Zhou Ping’an lightly tapped with his finger, channeling True Qi into Soft Strength, and struck the canopy, creating a series of soft sounds.

It made a rather loud noise.

"Who’s there?"

A strong male voice bellowed from inside the boat.

"Generous payment for a river crossing, would you please assist, boatman?"

Zhou Ping’an called out with a laugh.

This startled a flock of waterbirds...

At the same time, he took out two Silver Ingots, each weighing ten taels, from his chest.

Under the sudden flare of torches around, they shone brightly.

"My boat has more space, the interior is clean, and I can prepare delicate snacks. Sirs, please take my boat."

"Choose mine instead, Old Wang’s Bangzi only has a clumsy apprentice, how can he take good care of you two heroes? My boat only asks for one ingot of silver and guarantees a comfortable crossing with both people and horses."

They sure didn’t see silver as just silver.

"Third Elder Zhang, will you die if you don’t speak?

Sirs, although my boat only has one clumsy apprentice, my own strength is quite famous on the dock, ensuring a quick and stable journey."

The Boat Boss leaped ashore with a bound, landing with a thud, sprawling on the ground.

He casually wiped the mud and water from his beard, not minding the mess but instead bowing obsequiously.

If this big deal were taken by someone else, he would sob to death.

Was it too much?

Of course, it was.

Zhou Ping’an weighed the silver in his hand and tossed it over...

This was for others to see, letting these hard-luck fellows know that tonight, two could act like dog tycoons who didn’t value silver, putting on airs grandly.

Just to take a boat.

You offer ten taels.

No, five taels and we’re set sail.

To be so "foolish."

Even seeing the man and woman, both with extraordinary manner, one could tell at a glance they were martial arts experts.

Even if they scolded the boatmen a bit, threatening them, couldn’t they cross the river without paying silver?

"Did he step in dog poop? Old Wang’s Bangzi is just too lucky. If I’d known, I would’ve lit an oil lamp and not slept but kept watch instead."

"Indeed, such generous customers are rare all year round...

Time to sleep, who knows why those two heroes favored the Wang Family’s boat?

Could it be that a big beard gives off a reliable and trusty impression? Next time, I’ll let mine grow out too."

As the boat disappeared into the night, only a shadow was visible.

The boatmen on the shore continued to chatter and argue incessantly.

Yet, no one noticed.

In the distance near the roadside, under the shade of the trees, a pair of eyes watched silently.

With a sigh, the person turned and left.

Without revealing their presence.

...

"We’ve escaped danger."

Zhou Ping’an and Lin Huaiyu dismounted from the boat onto their horses. Thankfully, there was still the glow of the moon in the sky, ensuring the road wasn’t completely obscured.

But to say they were moving quickly would be an overstatement.

After covering three li,

he let out a long breath and slowed the horses down by a third.

"No need to hurry anymore, let’s find an open space and rest our feet."

Such a place was easy to find.

Not far ahead, by the riverbank, there was a tall thicket of stone cliffs...

Zhou Ping’an took out a soft blanket from his spatial storage and laid it on the rocks.

The two sat down on the ground and circulated their True Qi, waiting for daybreak.

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