Chapter 441: Zhou Zhiruo’s Suspicion

The more the fight went on, the more frightened Taoist Baishang became. He wanted to rely on his decades of experience to fight Song Qingshu head-on, but the opponent’s palm technique was unfathomable. 

Even if he didn’t fight with him, most of Taoist Baishang’s power were completely nullified. On several occasions, he was even taken advantage of by the opponent’s palm strengths.

After more than ten rounds, Taoist Baishang felt a dull pain in his chest and felt nauseous. He had obviously suffered minor internal injuries. So as soon as he heard Zhao Min’s words, Taoist Baishang took the opportunity to jump out of the battle circle and proudly declared, “Since the Princess has spoken, I will let this boy live for now.”

Seeing his facade, Song Qingshu smiled slightly and had no interest in exposing his lies.

“This Princess is serving as the peace envoy between Mongolia and Song Dynasty this time. If something unexpected happens and the peace talks between the two countries fail and more lives are lost, you, the great monk, will be guilty.” Zhao Min pursed his lips and smiled at Xuancheng.

Xuancheng’s face turned ashen. After the brief exchange just now, he understood that it was impossible for him to take Zhao Min’s life. 

And, when he heard that Zhao Min was using the peace talk between Mongolia and Song Dynasty to suppress him, how could he dare to risk the disapproval of the world and take the blame? 

With a cold snort, he turned and left.

Zhao Min also turned around and walked away. But, as she was passing by Song Qingshu, she suddenly shook her head and sneered, her tone was full of sarcasm, as if she was mocking the fool in front of her.

“Young Master Song really is quite soft hearted. He was clearly kicked out by the Wudang Sect, and was almost beaten to death. But today, he still stood up for Wudang Sect, tsk tsk…” 

Song Qingshu was startled, but suddenly he saw Zhao Min blinking her right eye quietly at him while no one was paying attention. 

Zhao Min’s charming face coupled with that cunning expression, created an amorous feeling that was akin to flowers blooming all around, and Song Qingshu couldn’t help but feel in his heart skip a beat.

Song Qingshu smiled knowingly, and immediately loudly remarked, “This Song had gone astray in the past, and I deserved to be punished for that. I don’t blame anyone for that. Although the Grand Master expelled me from the Wudang Sect, I grew up in Wudang. There is no way I would sit idly by and ignore it when my elders are in danger.” 

Zhang Songxi and Yin Liting looked at each other, and both saw the emotion in each other’s eyes. 

Zhang Songxi even grabbed Song Qingshu’s arm excitedly, “Qingshu, master heard a few days ago that you attempted to assassinate the invader Emperor alone. He even praised you for it. He said that a lot can be improved by knowing your mistakes. He also said that he was wrong and had misunderstood you.”

Yin Liting also said, “Yes, Senior Brother has been depressed all these years. That time when he heard the news about your assassination of the Qing Emperor, he smiled for the first time. Qingshu, please go back to the Wudang Sect to meet the Master and your father sometime in the future.”

Song Qingshu suddenly felt a headache. 

How could he not recognize that this was the signal to return to the Wudang Sect? 

Currently, the person he wanted to see least in this world was definitely Song Yuanqiao. He had no interest in recognizing a stranger as his father.

This time, with the help of Zhao Min, he regained the favor of the Wudang Sect, and it also allowed him to gradually get rid of his former trashy reputation. Song Qingshu was already satisfied with the result. As for recognizing his ancestor and returning to the sect, he would definitely shelf it for the far future.

Song Qingshu had his own plans, and he didn’t want to have more elders restraining him for no reason. What’s more, the Wudang Sect, as one of the biggest orthodox sects in the martial arts world, always paid attention to some strict rules and regulations while doing things. 

How could a person like Song Qingshu stand those rules?

In addition, although he saved Zhang Songxi and Yin Liting this time, Mo Shenggu, who was one of the Seven Heroes, did indeed die in his hands. The Seven Heroes of Wudang were like brothers, and seeing this, they would inevitably have a thorn in their hearts.

With his mind spinning rapidly, Song Qingshu already had an idea in his mind. He adopted a dragging technique and said some ambiguous words, and the two heroes finally returned to their seats with satisfaction.

“We haven’t seen you for a few days. Brother Song has improved a lot in martial arts.” 

Murong Fu entered the venue just now and happened to see the fight between Song Qingshu and Taoist Baishang. His heart suddenly surged, ‘I acted like a villain in vain, and I still couldn’t stop him from participating. In the Golden Serpent Conference, if I really face him, my chances of winning are really slim.’

Although Murong Fu was angry in his heart, he still put a smile on his face, as if the incident of his secret obstruction had never happened.

Song Qingshu glanced at Wang Yuyan next to Murong Fu with a faux-smile. Seeing that she was embarrassed and hesitated to speak, he couldn’t help but be amused. 

‘It seems that Wang Yuyan didn’t tell her cousin what happened to her that night. Murong Fu still doesn’t know that I found out about the good things he has done…’

“Master Murong is being polite.” Song Qingshu didn’t say anything, and returned the greeting as if nothing had happened, “I asked you to help me find traces of Murong Jingyue some time ago. So, I would like to thank you as well.”

Listening to the two people’s greetings, Wang Yuyan’s pretty face turned red, and she wished she could crawl directly into a crack in the ground. 

For some reason, she actually didn’t tell Murong Fu about her encounter with Song Qingshu that night, which made her cousin fall into an embarrassing situation. But she had no choice but to remain silent for now…

“Young Master Song really has a wide circle of friends. You jovially talked with old devils like Western Poison, Old Immortal Xingxu, and Duan Yanqing, and even the famous Master Murong is your friend.” Huang Rong looked at the handsome young man in front of her curiously. Even with all her intelligence, she couldn’t figure out just how Song Qingshu could have undergone such earth-shaking changes in just one year.

Song Qingshu smiled slightly, “I just like to make friends.”

Seeing that he had no intention of continuing the conversation, Huang Rong secretly cursed the little fox for not revealing any clues to herself. Unfortunately, the Golden Serpent Conference was about to begin, so Huang Rong had to bow and leave.

“She already gone, and you’re still watching?” Zhou Zhiruo said jealously.

Song Qingshu’s face turned red, and he quickly looked away from Huang Rong’s swaying backside, and said seriously, “Madame Guo is a chivalrous woman respected by everyone in the martial arts world. Zhiruo, it would be too uncourteous of you to say such a thing.”

Zhou Zhiruo snorted coldly, “Others might not know you, but I know exactly how your dirty little mind works. That idea you gave Yang Guo is obviously your own true thought.”

Song Qingshu looked quite a bit embarrassed, “Keep your voice down, keep your voice down! It took a lot of effort for me to establish a good reputation in the world.”

“Yes, it’s that Zhao Min who helps you the most, hmph!” 

Others didn’t know about the relationship between Song Qingshu and Zhao Min, but how could Zhou Zhiruo not know about it? She could tell what Zhao Min wanted to do at a glance. 

Zhao Min had Taoist Baishang attack the two heroes of Wudang just to give Song Qingshu a chance to save them.

The secret flirtation between the two just now was not hidden from Zhou Zhiruo’s eyes as she thought bitterly in her heart, ‘Is she not ashamed to give that charming glance in public. Why does that enchantress always want to steal my man!’

“Hey, you weren’t taken over by some old monster as well, were you?” Zhou Zhiruo suddenly raised her head with suspicion and stared at Song Qingshu.

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