Crossing the Sword

The sound of water splashing next door interrupted Ye Shisan's guess. Hearing the sound of water splashing, Ye Shisan couldn't help but imagine a lot. He quickly calmed down and thought to himself that it was amazing. He had been prepared, but his mind was still affected by it one after another. Who is this Xue Ji?

But he didn't think about it for too long, knowing that the other party was spreading magic through the sound of water, using sound to seduce him. Although he was confident that he could resist, it was really uncomfortable. After all, although he was a late Jindan master, and his mental cultivation was even better, he was a normal man after all.

After saying hello to the maids and instructing them to take care of Xue Ji's bath, Ye Shisan went straight downstairs.

Sitting down in a small pavilion in the courtyard, Ye Shisan pondered over and over again about Xue Ji's identity. Why did she seduce him? What was her purpose for him? Moreover, he had just arrived in Youdu, so how could she know him? Or, who was she being instructed by?

Susano? Impossible, he probably doesn't know he's going to deal with him yet. Who else has he offended, or threatened someone's interests, or who wants to win him over or use him? A series of questions gave Ye Shisan a headache. First, he almost lost his life twice because of the pursuit of the Chihuo Cult, and now there was a Xue Ji.

Wait..., Chihuo Sect! Ye Shisan

Suddenly I thought that this Xue Ji was most likely a member of the Chihuo Sect. If that was the case, many questions would be explained. If the Chihuo Sect had a secret line in the Sanmiao Kingdom far to the north, then their ambitions were too terrible, right? Or maybe they just wanted to know everything about the situation, which seemed to be the case. Which of the six kings was an easy target? How could his Jiuli Kingdom swallow them?

And according to the history he knew, even if China was truly unified, the winner would be Emperor Huangdi!

Alas, sometimes, knowing history is also a helpless thing.

At this moment, a carriage suddenly stopped outside the door. A sixty-year-old man walked out of the carriage, and the guard hurried forward and said respectfully: "The master is back."

The old man just nodded slightly and continued to walk into the yard. Seeing Ye Shisan from afar, his eyes were full of contempt and disdain, and he asked in a bad tone: "Who are you? Why are you in my house?" In his heart, he had already defined Ye Shisan as a lustful person.

Ye Shisan didn't know why the other party was so rude, and he felt a little dissatisfied and said, "My name is Ye Shi. Today I have the honor of meeting Miss Xue Ji. I am here at the invitation. I wonder what the old gentleman's name is?" He deliberately emphasized the word "at the invitation", meaning to tell the other party that I was invited, not breaking in without permission.

"Ye Shisan from Shennong Country?" The old man was slightly surprised, but said in a friendly manner: "So it's Mr. Ye. I am the owner of this house, Xue Ji's father Xue Jia. Since you were invited by my daughter, why are you sitting here alone?" Cigar? Ye Shisan thought to himself: I'm still in China! What else can I name? I'll name it a cigarette.

"I've heard a lot about you!" Ye Shisan clasped his fists and said, "Your daughter is taking a bath now. I came downstairs first to avoid suspicion. I'll say goodbye to Miss Xue Ji and leave right away." Xue Ji seduced him, and Xue Jia was so rude to him, so Ye Shisan naturally wouldn't give them any face.

After Xue Jia heard Ye Shisan's story, she re-evaluated Ye Shisan. As a father, he knew exactly what kind of person Xue Ji was, but he had tried to discipline her to no avail, and now he could no longer discipline her. However, it was very rare for Ye Shisan to not be tempted. Seeing Ye Shisan's unfriendly tone, his old face flushed and he sighed secretly. Then he came back to his senses and said, "Sir, have you heard of my name?"

"Uh..." Ye Shisan was speechless for a moment, and said with a wry smile: "I've heard of you for a long time, but it's actually a polite remark. You don't have to take it seriously, old sir." The atmosphere also eased.

The old man smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm an official in Sanmiao, currently serving as the Minister of Justice, so I have heard something about Mr. Ye's deeds. Today I'm fortunate to meet Mr. Ye at home. Would you please move to the study to have a chat?" Compared to before, Xue Jia was much more polite now.

Ye Shisan looked at Xue Jia again after hearing this. All the major countries have Nanyan officials, and they are all of the second rank. This is not the most important thing, because the monarchs of the major countries are very shrewd people, and they are afraid that they will act out of loyalty and ruin things. Therefore, they select a few upright people who can meet with honest advice and remind them of their mistakes at any time. The so-called Nanyan is such an official. Although he has no real power, he can directly influence the king's decision.

And if Xue Jia is the Minister of State, then she cannot be a member of the Chihuo Sect. The six kings are all smart people who have lived for thousands of years. How could they find a spy from another country to serve as the Minister of State? Then who are Xue Jia and her daughter? Or is it that only Xue Ji is a member of the Chihuo Sect, and Xue Jia is not aware of it?

These thoughts flashed through his mind, and then he immediately said: "Since Mr. Xue has invited me, Ye Shisan respectfully obeys your order." He now became polite to Xue Jia. Because he knew that anyone who could serve as a minister in the six major countries would definitely have no problems with their character, and such a person was naturally worthy of respect.

Arriving at the study, Ye Shisan and Xue Jia started talking about their encounter with Xue Ji. At the end, when talking about what happened in the attic, Ye Shisan briefly mentioned it. Xue Jia was also an understanding person, so of course she could imagine the whole story. In the end, she just shook her head and sighed about the misfortune of her family, and then changed the subject: "I wonder why Master Zhang went north to Sanmiao?"

Ye Shisan did not hide it and answered frankly: "In fact, my destination for this trip north is not Youdu, but Gonggongtai."

Xue Jia was slightly surprised and said, "Not long ago, I heard that Young Master Ye was a martial arts master, but I didn't expect that he was also a water-based cultivator. He has achieved so much at such a young age. It really shows that you can't judge a book by its cover!" Ye Shisan was depressed after hearing this. He couldn't help touching his face, thinking to himself: Do I look bad for the audience?

After glancing around the study, Ye Shisan changed the subject and said, "Mr. Xue is indeed a learned man. Just looking at these books is enough to make people yearn for them. Can I borrow one or two and study them at home?" There was no other way. What he lacked most now was the knowledge of this era.

After Xuejia readily agreed, the two had a pleasant conversation.

Xue Ji had already finished bathing and changed into a translucent outfit. Holding the magatama she had just stripped from Ye Shisan, she felt sweet in her heart. "When I chose this jade, I saw from Mr. Ye's expression that he knew it was extraordinary, but he still gave it to me. It seems that I am really irresistible. And after my divine eyes confirmed, this Mr. Ye is still a novice. Hehe, if I can defeat a novice with such strong martial arts, my skills will definitely improve a lot."

But when she walked out of the bathroom, she couldn't find Ye Shisan. She asked the maid with a little disappointment, "Where is Mr. Ye?"

The maid immediately bowed and said, "Master Ye said he didn't want to be misunderstood as a beast, so he asked us to take care of the young lady while she was bathing, and then he went to the yard alone. Later, the master came back and they were talking in the study."

Xue Ji glared at him with her beautiful eyes and said coquettishly, "You cowardly fellow, worse than an animal!"