lcionline Chapter 367 What a clever scheme!
Chapter 367 What a clever scheme!
Although she didn't want her identity to be exposed, Ruan Ayao didn't even seem to have any doubts!
Aside from their cultivation levels, do they have absolutely no similarities to the legendary "Silent Daoist"?
While Zhu Wuyao felt fortunate, he was also somewhat depressed, which then turned into doubt.
She is the genuine Master Wuyan, so who is the imposter?
Moreover, Zhu Wuyao keenly discerned several pieces of information from just a few words spoken by the Taibai Sect disciple.
This imposter seemed to be intentionally trying to get her attention, and his swift departure and incredible speed had another layer of meaning—
Insufficient cultivation level.
For example, if it were Ye Xiaozhou, who is also skilled with a knife, who knows what arrogant things he might do after slashing someone in the middle of the city.
Then he swaggered away, seemingly oblivious to everyone around him.
Moreover, if Ye Xiaozhou were to look for her, he probably wouldn't conceal his face.
But besides her, who else knows "Master Silent" who is skilled with a knife, has good escape speed, and loves to meddle in other people's business?
As Zhu Wuyao lowered his eyes in thought, Ruan Ayao took out the disciple roster, flipped through it, and then handed it over, saying:
“This man went out to eat a few days ago and didn’t pay, so I locked him up. You can pretend to be him and come out with us.”
"Remember, do not use my Taibai Sect's identity to cause trouble outside."
Zhu Wuyao accepted the roster.
hiss--
"Is there anyone more normal? This guy looks a bit sleazy. I don't care about looks, but his demeanor is just not my type at all."
This register appears to be Nguyen A Nghia's private ledger.
It not only contains information about appearance, name, and clan affiliation, but also a few brief notes, such as—
"Juli, your sinister laugh at midnight disturbs my peaceful sleep."
She, like fallen leaves inviting autumn, a silent Taoist priest, actually had to disguise herself as such a bizarre creature that sneers in the middle of the night.
"I didn't realize you were so vengeful?"
Zhu Wuyao made a joke.
Ruan Ayao shook her head and said:
"No, I don't hold grudges."
"Then what is this?" Zhu Wuyao waved the roster in his hand.
"It is precisely because I cannot remember that I write it down, so that I will not feel disgusted by this person next time we meet."
...That's a good explanation.
Seeing that Ruan Ayao had no intention of replacing her, Zhu Wuyao stopped being picky and asked:
"Without his sword, I'm afraid I can't convincingly portray him."
Ruan Ayao nodded slightly and said:
"Stay here for now. A disciple of the Taibai Sect will take you to your room later. Your sword will be delivered afterward. Remember to return it before you leave. We will depart in two days."
She paused for a moment, then continued, "Remember, don't cause any trouble these next couple of days."
Zhu Wuyao nodded, somewhat puzzled.
Why was it emphasized twice?
Watching Zhu Wuyao walk out of the reception room, Ruan Ayao withdrew her gaze.
Admittedly, if this person were not "Master Wuyan," it would undoubtedly save the Taibai Sect a lot of trouble. But personally, she hoped that Zhu Wuyao was Master Wuyan.
Ruan Ayao of the Taibai Sect would like the law-abiding Zhu Wuyao.
But Ruan Ayao preferred the troublemaking Taoist priest, Wuyan.
I heard that the Silent Taoist Master always travels alone, wandering the world with his sword. He seems to have no ties and is exceptionally carefree. I suppose this is the right way to travel the world. Calling for friends and acquaintances will only lead to estrangement from old acquaintances.
The sound of a flute came from inside the house.
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Listening to the ambient light music playing behind him, Zhu Wuyao followed the Taibai Sect disciples outside the door toward his residence with light steps.
As soon as she entered the room, she immediately set up a protective barrier and closed the doors and windows tightly.
He opened his "mailbox".
Sure enough, Ge Mingsheng, who was in Tongzhou, sent a note.
And this time, it's not one, but three.
Following the numbers marked on the slips of paper, Zhu Wuyao unfolded them one by one, and the first sentence he saw was—
"Silent words speak of Chang'an."
Zhu Wuyao's heart skipped a beat.
This was the pre-arranged code between the two.
If the letter begins with this sentence, it means that someone has found Ge Mingsheng, and Ge Mingsheng is using the pretext of "luring Master Wuyan to come" to buy time.
She continued reading, and saw that the letter read:
"Today, when my mother and I were changing our residence, we were stopped by a monk who asked us if we had seen Master Wuyan. To avoid trouble, I shook my head and denied it."
"The cultivator didn't believe me and threatened me with a knife, so I had no choice but to say that I could contact Master Wuyan."
"No sooner had these words left his mouth than a masked cultivator appeared and said: 'I am Daoist Wuyan. You bunch of petty scoundrels only dare to bully mortals, but you don't dare to utter a single fart in front of me.'"
"After saying that, the two sides started fighting."
"After this incident, the Daoist Master Wuyan found my mother and me and asked me to contact him, saying that we were old friends who had arranged to meet."
"This man acted somewhat like a street thug, but he treated the two of us with courtesy and did not threaten us."
"After learning that I am the future disciple of Master Wuyan, he seemed slightly resentful."
"After settling us in, they left a meeting place before leaving, as follows..."
"I do not know the identity of this senior cultivator, but I feel there are some contradictions. I hope Daoist Wuyan will consider this carefully."
After reading the letter consisting of these three notes, Zhu Wuyao breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems they are friends, not enemies.
Perhaps Ge Mingsheng was afraid of the cultivators' methods and their ability to see into her thoughts, so much of what she said was rather obscure.
such as--
"Has a bit of a street thug vibe" = "Like a thug or hooligans"
The letter, when translated, reads:
"Master Wuyan, there's a local thug who's not entirely bad, but he's a strange guy. He wants to see you, but it's fine if you don't. However, I've been targeted recently, so it would be best if you could come and protect me."
Zhu Wuyao scratched his head, somewhat puzzled.
Who is this person?
She always associated with learned scholars and commoners alike, and her friends were all highly praised, such as Shen Anzhi, Ye Xiaozhou, Hua Yingting, and Xu San'er.
Where can I meet thugs and hooligans?
Zhu Wuyao slammed her hand on the table; she knew!
This is a conspiracy by the Juque Sect!
They put on a show in front of Ge Mingsheng, trying to lure her out by posing as an "old friend".
The hook is straight and the bait is salty!
It seems that Ge Mingsheng's closing line in the letter, "I hope Daoist Wuyan will consider this carefully," was meant to remind her of this matter.
That's why Ge Mingsheng calls himself "the future disciple of Master Wuyan".
If she went there now, the Juque Sect disciples lying in ambush nearby would close the gate, unleash their dogs, and swarm her to kill her on the spot.
What a clever scheme...
Luckily, she thought it through, otherwise she would have been fooled!
If she doesn't go, Ge Mingsheng, as the most important bait, can actually ensure her temporary safety.
No, she needs to call in reinforcements.
As the saying goes, a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative, and as another saying goes, money can make the devil turn the millstone.
Now that things have come to this, we have no choice but to spend money again and see if Ruan Ayao can bring along some Taibai Sect disciples, disguised, to help her rescue the person!