Water Reflects Peach Blossoms

Nanzhi picked up the basket and went to the street to buy vegetables.

While she was picking vegetables, the sound of casual conversation behind her caught her attention.

"Hey, did you see that? That tall and strong man this morning must have offended someone, but he was actually knocked unconscious, put in a sack, and taken away!"

"How could I not see it! That young man was good-looking and well-dressed, but who knew that two fists were no match for four hands, and he was actually... Well, I don't know how he is now."

"I know the guy you're talking about!" the vegetable vendor interrupted loudly. "What's his name... Zhao Yuanzhou? He's been to my stall and bought vegetables before."

It was like being hit on the head! Nanzhi was startled, and the vegetables in her hand fell back onto the vegetable stall.

She didn't bother to buy groceries. She rushed forward and blocked the two men who were about to leave. She asked anxiously, "Two brothers, where was the man you were talking about taken to?!"

The two men looked at each other, and the bearded man shook his head: "I don't know. He was pulled into a carriage and taken away."

Seeing that the woman in front of them looked quite flustered and awkward, the two men walked around her.

Nanzhi turned around and looked at the two of them, her eyes red with anxiety.

She was wondering what kind of enemies Zhao Yuanzhou had, but she knew Zhao Yuanzhou's temper and personality, but not his life.

Thinking that there was someone who could definitely help her, Nanzhi ran towards the Demon Hunting Bureau!

After Nanzhi ran towards the Demon Hunting Bureau, Ao Yin, who was standing there hiding himself in the dense crowd, showed a triumphant smile on his face.

At the gate of the Demon Hunting Bureau, Nanzhi explained her purpose to the guard. The guard then took her to the hall to wait and went to inform Zhuo Yichen.

dungeon.

Zhu Yan, who had been slashed by Wen Xiao and had promised to go back to the cell and stay well, sat on the stone bed and closed his eyes to rest.

Standing outside the door, holding the Yunguang Sword in both hands, staring at Zhu Yan quietly, Zhuo Yichen, who had just reached an agreement with him, saw his subordinates hurriedly running to report to him.

With the experience of whispering to Lord Fan and being overheard by Zhu Yan, he raised his hand to stop his subordinate from speaking. After walking out of the dungeon, he asked, "What's the matter?"

"Master Zhuo, it's Miss Shen." The subordinate replied respectfully, "Miss Shen wants to see you."

His eyes lit up, Zhuo Yichen couldn't help but feel happy, and walked towards the hall with big strides.

After crossing a long corridor, in the hall where light and shadow were cast by the tall screen, Zhuo Yichen saw Nanzhi who was anxiously waiting for him.

"Xiao Zhuo!" Nanzhi ran quickly to Zhuo Yichen.

Zhuo Yichen caught her arm and steadied her body. Seeing that she had stood firm, he immediately let go after a brief contact.

Seeing Nanzhi's anxious expression, the joy on his face disappeared and he became serious: "What's wrong? Why do you look so bad... Did someone bully you?"

As he spoke, there was already a hint of anger in his voice.

"No!" Nanzhi interrupted Zhuo Yichen and briefly explained her purpose: "A friend of mine was knocked unconscious and taken away. I can't find him. Only you can help me find him!"

"Xiao Zhuo, you must help me find him!"

"Don't worry, take your time." Zhuo Yichen comforted her: "Since he is your friend, I will do my best to find him."

After pressing Nanzhi to sit on the cushion, Zhuo Yichen poured her a cup of hot tea: "You look pale, drink a cup of hot tea first, and then tell me what happened in detail."

"By the way, what's your friend's name?"

"Zhao Yuanzhou." Holding the hot tea, Nanzhi's voice was very firm: "His name is Zhao Yuanzhou!"

Zhuo Yichen: “…”

Frowning, Zhuo Yichen asked Nanzhi for confirmation: "Are you sure his name is Zhao Yuanzhou?"

"Hmm!" Nanzhi nodded and described Zhao Yuanzhou's appearance to Zhuo Yichen: "He's over eight feet tall, lean, with knee-length hair streaked with white. He has sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and a very handsome appearance... If you don't understand my description, I can draw a portrait of him."

Seeing Nanzhi's anxiety and worry, Zhuo Yichen pursed his lips and found an excuse to comfort her temporarily: "You draw his portrait here, I'll go gather the people."

"Okay." Nanzhi nodded.

Soon, a servant brought up the pen, ink, paper and inkstone.

Nanzhi's hands depicted Zhao Yuanzhou's face in her mind, and gradually brought it to life on the paper.

……

dungeon.

Zhu Yan, who was sitting upright on the stone couch with his eyes closed, slowly opened his eyes, and a hint of red hostility flashed in his eyes.

He raised his head and looked at Zhuo Yichen, who was walking towards him quickly, holding the Cloud Light Sword in his hand, his whole body filled with anger and murderous intent.

After leaving Nanzhi, the hostility in his body began to become difficult to suppress again. Fortunately, he still had the jade and the water made from the heartless grass to suppress it.

Walking to the front of the dungeon and looking at the big monster inside, Zhuo Yichen's eyes were filled with undisguised anger.

Looking at Zhuo Yichen like this, Zhu Yan calmly adjusted his sleeves and gave him a polite smile: "Master Xiao Zhuo, you are back so soon."

The dungeon door was opened, Zhuo Yichen walked in front of Zhu Yan, the Yunguang Sword was unsheathed, and the sharp sword tip pointed directly at Zhu Yan's throat!

Zhu Yan maintained his sitting posture and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Oh? Full of murderous intent, Master Xiao Zhuo is going to kill me."

"Your murderous intent truly delights me. However, I haven't yet taught you the correct way to use the Cloud Light Sword. Killing me now... isn't it a little too early?"

Zhu Yan's hand that was trying to deflect the Yun Guang Sword was bounced back. Zhuo Yichen glared at him fiercely, as if he would stab him to death with a sword if he didn't tell the truth.

"Stop the sweet talk! Let me ask you, what is your relationship with Shen Nanzhi?!"

"What's your purpose in approaching her?"

Nanzhi? Could it be that Nanzhi came to the Monster Hunting Bureau to look for him?

Zhu Yan quickly dismissed his suspicions and said, "Azhi and I have a very good relationship."

"How dare you! Don't call her Ah Zhi!" Zhuo Yichen's sword edge moved forward as his reverse scale was touched. "What good intentions could a wicked demon like you have in approaching Nan Zhi... I'm warning you, stay away from her, otherwise, I will kill you!"

"An extremely evil demon..." Zhu Yan muttered these words, sneering, "So what if he's an extremely evil demon? Who says an extremely evil demon can't have a soft spot in his heart?"

"Master Xiao Zhuo, you are too black and white."

"Black is black!" Zhuo Yichen tightened his grip on the sword: "I don't care what your purpose is, from now on, you are not allowed to approach Nanzhi again!"

"I'm sorry, I can't do that." Zhu Yan sighed deeply, closed his eyes, and looked like he wasn't going to fall for it.

"You!" Zhuo Yichen was furious!

The big demon became stubborn, and Zhuo Yichen was really helpless for a moment, so he could only provoke him with words: "You have no desires, no requests, and only want to die. This is what you said to me when you came to the Demon Hunting Bureau. What are you saying to Nanzhi now?"

Zhu Yan opened his eyes again: "I do have no desires or requests, but Nanzhi is my heart. The beating of my heart is my natural reaction. How can it be considered a desire or request?"

"!"

A sharp pain came.

Looking in disbelief at his chest stabbed by the Yunguang Sword, Zhu Yan stared at Zhuo Yichen who was holding the hilt with wide eyes: "Damn, you really stabbed me when you were so angry..."