Chapter 375: Seeing Cheng Tianyang Again

Chapter 375: Chapter 183: Seeing Cheng Tianyang Again

Although Feng Wu had been rather forward when they first met, his words had still been well-intentioned.

After all, from an outsider’s perspective, for a minor, unknown Assassin to dare cause such a stir by holding a tea and music appreciation gathering was truly a reckless move, one that could very well have cost him his life.

Feng Wu was a hothead, so it was natural for him to speak tactlessly, but his underlying point was correct.

Who would have thought that a person perfectly fine then would become so dazed and foolish by nightfall.

It was a pity. Jiang Ran had followed the diagrams to remove the needles for him, which was simple enough.

‘But to actually cure him… even renowned doctors couldn’t do it. I, who specialize in poisons, am even more powerless.’

He immediately said in a deep voice:

“Miss Ning, Young Lord Feng is a good man with a noble heart. Heaven protects the worthy; he will surely pull through this crisis.

“If you need anything at all, Miss Ning, please don’t hesitate to ask. If it’s within my power to help, I won’t refuse.”

Hearing this, Ning Jiuyuan quickly said:

“Thank you, Young Hero Jiang.”

Jiang Ran waved his hand dismissively. “It’s the least I can do.”

Ning Jiuyuan still had other guests to see off, so she couldn’t chat for long with Jiang Ran and Tang Huayi. After excusing herself, she departed.

Jiang Ran and Tang Huayi exchanged a look and gently shook their heads.

“I was going to bring up the matter of the Zhou family, but it seems Qifeng Manor won’t have the energy to deal with it now.”

Jiang Ran said, “Tomorrow, I’ll go to the Government Office myself.”

“Actually, you could have Xuanyuan One Slash run the errand for you.”

Tang Huayi said with a smile, “That disciple of yours is incredibly resourceful.”

“…”

If Tang Huayi hadn’t mentioned it, Jiang Ran would have almost forgotten the man existed.

He thought for a moment, then nodded.

“That makes sense. As the Hall Master of the Blood Saber Hall, he carries more weight than this Assassin’s Order of mine.”

Chatting as they walked, the two soon returned to the residence Feng Xianzhi had arranged for them.

As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw Xuanyuan One Slash standing like a door god at the entrance to Jiang Ran’s room.

His fierce eyes scanned in all directions, as if any fly that dared to enter Jiang Ran’s room would be cleaved in two by his Qianjun Saber.

Jiang Ran was taken aback.

‘Is there some peerless monster hiding in my room?’

“Master!”

Seeing Jiang Ran, Xuanyuan One Slash hurried forward. “You’ve returned! Where did you go? Why didn’t you let your disciple accompany you? If there is anything you need, you only have to command me.”

“…”

Jiang Ran felt a bit awkward watching an old man wait on him hand and foot. He shook his head gently.

“You don’t have to do this. As the Hall Master of the Blood Saber Hall, I imagine you have many of your own affairs to attend to. There’s no need to constantly be at my side.”

“Master, how can you say that? It is the disciple’s duty to serve. Since you are my master, you are naturally my highest priority.”

Seeing his sincerity, Jiang Ran didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

To be honest, Xuanyuan One Slash’s decision to become his disciple back at the post station had already surprised Jiang Ran.

But, as the Hall Master of the Blood Saber Hall, his word was his bond. He had made a promise before their duel. Jiang Ran could understand him choosing to become his disciple to avoid gaining a reputation for going back on his word.

But this level of servitude after the fact… that went beyond simply keeping a promise.

At this thought, he smiled faintly.

“Very well, Hall Master Xuanyuan…”

“Master, please, just call me One Slash.”

“…Alright. In that case, One Slash, you can do something for me.”

Jiang Ran said, “Chief Cheng’s escort mission ran into trouble today. It involves an ordinary wealthy family in Evergreen Prefecture, the Zhou family. I suspect the entire Zhou family has been massacred. A group of people has taken over their home and tricked and killed the guards from the Celestial Yang Escort Agency.

“This matter involves ordinary citizens, as well as the Heterodox Manor.

“It needs to be reported to the Government Office… we need to make them take it seriously.

“My own status is too low for my words to carry any weight, and I don’t know anyone here in Evergreen Prefecture. I’m afraid I’ll need you to go in my stead.”

Xuanyuan One Slash was stunned to hear this.

“Something happened to Cheng Tianyang? He has intricate ties to the Chongshan Sect. The Heterodox Manor actually dared to target him?

“Rest assured, Master. I will see to the matter you’ve entrusted to me at once.

“However, your disciple has never been to the Government Office in Evergreen Prefecture. Fortunately, I have some small reputation in the martial world. If I contact the local martial families and sects within Evergreen Prefecture, they will surely oblige me. With them making an appearance, even the Prefect of Evergreen Prefecture will have to take this matter seriously.”

“Good. I’ll leave the details to your discretion.”

Jiang Ran nodded. “However, since the Heterodox Manor is involved, you must be careful.”

“Yes, your disciple understands.”

With that, Xuanyuan One Slash offered a fist and palm salute and turned to leave.

But then, as if he suddenly remembered something, he stopped. He glanced at Jiang Ran, looking as if he wanted to say something but was hesitating.

“What is it?”

Jiang Ran was a little puzzled.

Xuanyuan One Slash gave a dry laugh. After a moment’s thought, he took a book from his robes and presented it to Jiang Ran with both hands.

“Master, this is a saber technique that your disciple created.

“I just feel that its power is somewhat lacking. Your own saber arts are brilliant, Master, unmatched in all the world.

“Your disciple ventures to ask for your guidance to correct its flaws.”

Jiang Ran paused, staring at Xuanyuan One Slash for a long moment.

He held his gaze until Xuanyuan One Slash’s eyes began to shift away uneasily. Only then did he slowly accept the manual, saying with a smile:

“Alright, I understand. You may go.”

“Yes! Thank you, Master.”

Xuanyuan One Slash was instantly overjoyed and hurried away.

Watching him leave the courtyard, Jiang Ran and Tang Huayi exchanged a glance before they both looked down at the manual in his hand.