Misty Rain of the Old Times

Chapter 170 Confusing
Zhuo Erniu and Gu Xifeng returned to the bus, but the passengers who had been discussing enthusiastically before fell silent. It was unclear whether they were afraid of getting into trouble or were afraid of the strength displayed by Gu Xifeng's swift sword.

"Mr. Gu, what brings you here?" Zhuo Erniu asked after a moment of hesitation. After all, the other person had helped him before.

Gu Xifeng said casually, "I'm going to the small market outside the academy to deliver a letter to someone. After that, I'll leave and head west. I'll wander around a bit and go watch Liu Zhenwei challenge Guo Jinglong in half a year. What about you? What are your plans next?"

"I have a friend at the small market outside the academy, who is also a blacksmith. I will hide with him first, and then return to Mocheng to continue running the blacksmith shop after this period is over," Zhuo Erniu said truthfully.

After thinking for a while, Gu Xifeng reminded him, "I think you should find a way to move somewhere else. Don't stay in Mocheng anymore. The people from the Langya Society will definitely miss you after this. Even after this period of time, they may still come to trouble you."

"Then is there still law?" Zhuo Erniu glared slightly.

Gu Xifeng was speechless. "Will people like them talk to you about the law? Even if they don't do anything to you openly, they will definitely find fault with you. They are definitely good at making trouble for you all day long. Do you still want to live? Forget it, I just said this and gave you some advice. It's up to you whether you listen to it or not."

After all, they just met by chance, so it's not like they have to take responsibility for it.

Zhuo Erniu suddenly fell silent. He understood the truth, but he had lived in Mo City for decades. If he left his hometown and went somewhere else, where could he go?
The carriage wobbled forward until it reached the small market outside the academy without any further incidents. Everyone got off and left, and the coachman drove away as if he was escaping, as if he was afraid of getting into trouble.

Ordinary people are like this. They are satisfied with living a stable life. They don’t mind a little hardship and fatigue. They are just afraid of getting into trouble. They will avoid fighting and killing if possible.

Chen Xuan was just a spectator throughout the whole process. It's not that he was indifferent, but things didn't develop to the point where he couldn't bear to watch, so there was no need to get involved.

After paying the fare, they headed towards the academy's main gate. A young man in his twenties or so who was traveling with them asked curiously, "Is this young man also a student at the academy?"

"Sir, you have misunderstood. I am not a student of the academy. My young master is studying in the academy. He asked me to go to Mocheng to do some things and will be back after I am done." Chen Xuan bowed and smiled.

The smile on the other person's face suddenly faded a little, and he said indifferently: "I see."

Chen Xuan didn't take it seriously. He thought that the identity of a mere servant boy was not worthy of the other party's humble associating. He took a look at the other party and found that his face was a little pale, his eye circles were a little heavy, his steps were unsteady, and his cheeks were slightly red. This was obviously a sign of kidney deficiency. There was a faint smell of powder on his body. He must have gone to Mo City to have a good time.

The academy was much quieter than the previous few days. It was noon, which was the time for classes, and the sound of reading could be faintly heard in the distance.

Not far from the entrance to the academy, an old man in a gray robe came from the side. He was serious and stern. Chen Xuan had noticed this man in advance. Wherever he passed, many people in the academy seemed to deliberately avoid him.

At the same time, Chen Xuan also remembered that when he first reported to the academy, he felt the aura of several innate masters in the academy area, and he stayed with one of them. At that time, they were sitting by the window in the Xiaoji Teahouse outside the academy.

He obviously has decent martial arts skills, but he is still some distance away from being a congenital person. He is probably about the same as Mr. Yushan, or even stronger.

This person walked with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, and every step looked as if it had been measured with a ruler. At this moment, he was faintly frowning.

When he appeared, the young man who came back with Chen Xuan subconsciously shuddered all over, a trace of bitterness flashed across his face, and he immediately stood up obediently, straightened his appearance, and bowed to greet him: "Greetings, Mr. Wang, how are you?"

"Hello, Mr. Wang," Chen Xuan followed suit. Although he didn't understand the other party's identity, he was able to drink tea with a master of innate talent, so he must have a special status in the academy.

Wang Xichen nodded nonchalantly and said, "Hmm... hm?"

His eyes passed over Chen Xuan, not caring at all, but when he looked at the young man, a trace of warm anger flashed in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "It's you again, kid. You don't want to make progress, and you spend the whole day drinking and having sex. You must have been drunk under a peony last night, right? I remember you, Ning Guiliang. If you weren't knowledgeable, I would have expelled you from the academy long ago. Go to your teacher and receive punishment. If I ask you later about your evasion of punishment, you will be in trouble. Hurry up, I'm tired of looking at you."

"The student knows his mistake and will accept the punishment now," Ning Guiliang shrank his neck and ran away quickly.

Chen Xuan also said: "Student, take your leave."

Although he is not a formal student of the academy, he has achieved some honors. Regardless of the honors, he is qualified to call himself a student.

Wang Xichen nodded and said, "Hmm," then glanced at Chen Xuan and reminded him, "Although I haven't seen you before, you look young. Stay away from that kid in the future and don't let him teach you bad things."

Having said that, he shook his head and left.

Chen Xuan was speechless. It seemed that Ning Guiliang was quite something. He had obviously skipped classes to seek pleasure from other women, but he was dealt with with just a simple reprimand. Mr. Wang seemed disgusted, but in fact, he was a little helpless, as if he was disappointed in his son. Chen Xuan could also hear the appreciation and care for Ning Guiliang in his words.

Well, the stricter you are, the more caring you are.

Judging from his tone, that boy must have often skipped classes to visit prostitutes. Since he hasn't been expelled from the academy, he must be either very capable or have an unusual background.

After leaving, Wang Xichen sighed in his heart, thinking that he didn't know when Ning would change his hobbies. He was obviously talented, but he used them all to hook up with girls. If he continued like this, he would probably die in a woman's belly one day. He never changed his ways, and there was nothing he could do. Fortunately, he only hooked up with the ladies in brothels and never messed with decent women, otherwise he would have his legs broken.

He didn't take it too seriously. After all, he was used to it. It was normal for a young Mu Ai. After two years of maturity, he should have become more restrained. However, there was something else that bothered Wang Xichen even more. It was the unknown innate master who had arrived several days ago, and he still had no idea where he was. He couldn't tell if he was just passing by or was hiding.

It would be fine if he happened to pass by occasionally, but I'm afraid he's hiding. If you don't know his identity in advance and keep an eye on him at all times, it would be a big deal if he suddenly attacks. If a large number of students are killed, it will definitely be a major event that will shock the government and the public!

That's why he had so much free time to wander around the academy. In fact, he was secretly observing suspicious targets. He didn't need to confirm anything. As long as he had any suspicions, he could ask someone to confirm them. But he had no clue.

Of course, he wasn't acting alone; everyone in the academy had secretly given orders, and he was going out in person simply to find that person as quickly as possible...

Gao Jingming should be in class right now. Chen Xuan could find the classroom by his scent. But after thinking about it, he decided to go back to his residence first.

On the way, Chen Xuan noticed that there was someone in the garden ahead, it was Ning Guiliang from before, and he pretended not to know.

When passing by his hiding place, the other party suddenly jumped out, looked around and asked Chen Xuan in a low voice: "Little brother, what did Mr. Wang say to you just now?"

"My teacher told me to stay away from you and not let you teach me bad things," Chen Xuan answered truthfully.

Ning Guiliang paused, then curled his lips and said, "That old conservative, he knows shit. What I do is called romantic, it's an elegant thing. He's already old, he must be jealous of me. Forget it, you're still young, you don't understand the good of a young lady, tsk tsk, the willow waist sways lightly in his hands, the crescent moon is rosy, very beautiful, let's go, see you later, I still have to go to class, I'll take you to experience it when I have time in the future, the kind that doesn't cost money, hehe"

Perhaps it was because Chen Xuan saw his embarrassing moment when he was scolded by his teacher before, so he was not as distant as he was at the beginning.

As he said this, he waved his sleeves and turned to leave, as if he was still savoring the lingering fragrance of last night.

Chen Xuan finally figured it out. This kid was definitely a master who could use his good looks and knowledge to get things for free!

Tsk tsk, this Liuyu Academy is really full of talented people. There are those who specialize in cunning and sinister calculations, and there are also those who are drunk and sleeping under the flowers...

When I returned to Room 133, as expected, Gao Jingming was not there, nor was Geng Hong. Instead, Xiao Cai and Xiao Ye were busy doing laundry and cooking.

Pushing the door open, Xiao Ye immediately greeted, "Xuan Ge'er is back. How are things going?"

"Well, the accommodation in Mocheng has been confirmed and is being renovated. It will be completed in 10 to 20 days. When the time comes, you can go over and see if there is anything that needs to be fixed," Chen Xuan said with a smile.

They didn't need to worry about this matter. Xiao Ye said, "Thank you for your help, Brother Xuan. Would you like some tea? Xiao Cai is preparing the meal. You can eat when the young master comes back from get out of class."

"Sister Xiaoye, please make me a pot of tea. I'll go to the study to read a book," Chen Xuan nodded.

"polite"

The academy has more than one dining hall, and you can even order food with money. However, as personal maids, Xiao Cai and Xiao Ye naturally cook the food themselves so that it tastes better and they feel more at ease.

That is to say, Chen Xuan is still young now, so he doesn't need to be shy about anything. But in a few years, when he becomes an adult, at least sixteen years old, he will not be able to get along with Xiao Cai and the others so casually.

Of course, at that time they would probably only stay at the Gao family and rarely show up in public.

After a while, a melodious bell rang in the academy. It was noon and the outside was gradually becoming lively. The academy had finished its morning classes.

Noticing Gao Jingming's voice in advance, Chen Xuan put down the book and walked out of the study.

At the door, I saw him walking towards me, talking and laughing with a few peers. They were all wearing the academy's uniform, black with white edges. It could be considered a school uniform. The style was pretty good, but the fabric was naturally not that good.

"A Xuan is back"

As they walked along, Gao Jingming said goodbye to his companions one by one. When he reached the door, only one or two were left. After saying goodbye, they looked over and greeted him with a smile.

"Well, it's done. Young Master will go and see if there is anything that needs to be corrected in the future. Those were Young Master's classmates just now, right? What were they talking about so happily?" Chen Xuan nodded.

Gao Jingming stepped into the room and said, "Happy event, big event, Ah Xuan, you have to help me with some ideas. In two months it will be His Majesty's seventieth birthday, and the academy is organizing students to celebrate His Majesty's birthday..."

After hearing the first half of the sentence, Chen Xuan's heart moved. Is the Emperor of Jingguo already seventy years old? And so many blacksmiths have disappeared recently. Is it really just that Liu Zhenwei is challenging Guo Jinglong and is trying to curry favor with the small forces under the weapons?
Could it be because the emperor is old and some people can’t sit still anymore?

Things seem to be getting confusing...

(End of this chapter)