Chapter 531 - 297: Seeing the Sun Again
Chapter 531: Chapter 297: Seeing the Sun Again
"Even if this matter can be kept secret for a while, it won’t be concealed forever."
Wu Qianhuan then said:
"Bai Yushu impersonated the Ghost Emperor, scaring off this senior brother.
"But the disappearance of the Ghost Emperor was ultimately orchestrated by the Celestial Evil Cult. This senior brother is also in collusion with the cult.
"In this case, to know whether the Ghost Emperor has returned, there’s no need for him to investigate. Just find someone from the Celestial Evil Cult and ask."
As she spoke, Chu Qing’s eyes lit up, but when he looked at Gentle, he shook his head:
"It doesn’t matter. By then, they will have already established themselves in the Ghost Emperor Palace.
"Even if that senior brother wants to bring people to attack, it’s uncertain if they can gain any advantage.
"This trip is just a side story for us.
"The most important thing now is to head to Xiaohangu first."
Wu Qianhuan glanced at Chu Qing, then nodded.
Gentle blinked her eyes in surprise. She originally thought Chu Qing would surely ask her to help find the scent of that senior brother and follow him.
Perhaps this could directly lead to the trace of the Ghost Emperor.
Unexpectedly, Chu Qing actually gave up.
However, she was indifferent. Everything was centered around Chu Qing. Since Chu Qing made this decision, she would listen.
The group immediately returned to Heaven-Reaching Manor, which was in ruins at this time.
In the hall, they found Gongyang Chou and Gu Ling’Er. Seeing Chu Qing’s group of three unharmed, Gongyang Chou breathed a sigh of relief:
"I went to look for your traces just now, but saw the courtyard empty. I was extremely anxious.
"This catastrophe of my sect implicates the three of you. I am truly sorry."
Chu Qing shook his head:
"This can’t be blamed on Brother Gongyang... If it weren’t for our urgent matters, we might have sought some justice for you, Brother Gongyang.
"But now, Brother Gongyang is seriously injured, so guiding us tomorrow can be set aside.
"Please lend us a compass, Brother Gongyang, so we can depart on our own tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Gu Ling’Er frowned slightly but said nothing more, only smiling and saying:
"Fine, I’ll have someone fetch it now."
"Thank you."
Soon, a servant brought the compass, which didn’t look different from an ordinary one.
After giving this item to Chu Qing, he took his leave to rest.
However, after such a disturbance, there wasn’t much time left until dawn.
The little game between him and Wu Qianhuan couldn’t continue at this point.
They each went back to their rooms to rest for a short while before dawn arrived.
When they went to take their leave from Gongyang Chou, he ordered his men to bring over the person who had slept in a cage the night before.
Gongyang Chou said this person slept soundly through the night, despite the turmoil at Heaven-Reaching Manor.
Now, this person stood there in a very humble posture, not daring to lift his eyes.
Chu Qing smiled:
"Yesterday I saw him constantly sleeping and forgot to ask him his name."
Hearing this, the person stole a glance at Chu Qing, knowing it was directed at him, and immediately knelt down:
"Returning... returning to the esteemed one, I have no name."
"Esteemed one?"
Chu Qing glanced at Gongyang Chou upon hearing this.
Gongyang Chou shook his head.
"Stand up and speak."
Chu Qing didn’t dwell on it and continued to ask:
"No name, then what do others call you?"
"Returning to the esteemed one, others call me ’Niao Shisan’."
Seeming to sense no ill intent from Chu Qing, his tone was more calm as he answered, standing up from the ground.
But Chu Qing was slightly surprised, Niao Shisan?
What’s with this bird name?
With a slight shift in thought, Chu Qing asked:
"Is there also a Niao Shier?"
With these words, Niao Shisan’s face suddenly changed, stammering:
"There... there is..."
"Did something happen to him?"
From his expression, Chu Qing could easily find clues.
Niao Shisan appeared startled, suddenly kowtowing to Chu Qing repeatedly:
"I don’t know, I don’t know anything, please forgive me, please forgive me!!"
With a flick of Chu Qing’s sleeve, Niao Shisan couldn’t continue kowtowing, instead, he was pulled up by an invisible force.
This made him tremble all over, as if something terrible had happened.
He shivered like a leaf, eyes tightly shut.
Chu Qing pondered for a moment, then said softly:
"Rest assured, no one will harm you, relax.
This Heaven-Reaching Manor is not a place for you to stay. I intend to take you away from Heaven-Reaching Ridge, are you willing?"
Niao Shisan hesitated, silently nodding.
Chu Qing noticed his reluctance, but he was used to yielding and never considered resisting.
This made Chu Qing more curious about his story.
Moreover, since there was a Niao Shier, there must also be a Niao Shiyi, Niao Shi... possibly even a Niao Shisi.
This naming system didn’t treat him as a person.
It was like naming merchandise, and coupled with Niao Shisan’s behavior.
Chu Qing exhaled slowly:
"If you are willing, then let’s go.
Brother Gongyang, thank you for your hospitality, I now take my leave."
"Regrettably, my heavy injuries prevent me from personally escorting you out of Heaven-Reaching Ridge."
"I deeply appreciate your kindness; I wouldn’t dare trouble Brother Gongyang any further. Farewell, farewell."