Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1833 Water Dragon's Chant 36

However, after Chi Yun's banter, Tang Lizhi's mood improved a bit. The Yin-Yang problem still needed to be resolved eventually, and if he didn't take action, Jiang Xinxin would have to do it herself.

Although he felt betrayed by his disciple, if he thought about it, had there ever been any genuine master-disciple relationship between him and Xiao Shi? It was all just a facade created by Que Yin Yang to obtain his body.

Tang Lizhi was ultimately unable to enjoy the meal with her family as happily as before. After the meal, Shen Langhun and Chi Yun urged the girl to take Xiaoshi to bed first, leaving the rest to the two of them.

Knowing that she couldn't help with anything else, the girl pulled Xiao Shi to the back, looking back every few steps.

Once the girl and Xiao Shi were out of sight, Chi Yun couldn't wait to ask, "Tang Fox, what exactly happened to you today? Can you tell us now?"

Shen Langhun also said, "One person's plan is short-sighted, but three people's plans are long-sighted. Although I'm not as smart as you, I can at least offer some ideas."

Chi Yun quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes!"

"Take the matter of pursuing a princess for example. Old Shen was married back then, and I also have a fiancée. We are much better than you, who are still in the early stages of a relationship. We can at least offer some advice."

Shen Langhun gave Chi Yun a speechless look. He didn't believe that Tang Licheng would be so troubled by falling in love with Jiang Xinxin but not knowing how to confess. It was obviously something else more important, and they might even be involved.

Chi Yun felt that Shen Langhun, with his straightforward nature, didn't know anything about being tactful or subtle. Didn't he know that what was worrying Tang Lizhi couldn't possibly be related to romantic feelings? He was just trying to provoke her!

Tang Lizhi was well aware of Chi Yun's little scheme. At this moment, he really didn't intend to hide anything from Shen Langhun and Chi Yun, so he directly said, "Today I went to see the princess and received two extraordinary pieces of news from her."

Worried that Tang Lizhi might feel awkward, Shen Langhun spoke first: "So all these things are related to the brothel and us?"

Tang Lizhi nodded: "Yes, it's all related to us and the brothel."

Chi Yun, not to be outdone, speculated, "Could it be that the princess knows what's behind the brothel?"

Tang Lizhi nodded again: "That's right. The mastermind behind the brothel, known as the 'Master' by the four shop owners, nicknamed 'Ghost Peony,' was shot dead by the princess on Lingze Lake last night. His body is currently at the Imperial Guard's office. The court will soon issue a notice. This afternoon, I discussed countermeasures with Sword Master Shao and we will wipe out the remaining members of the brothel as soon as possible."

"So Xiaoyun, if you still want to save Bai Souche, you'd better send her a message now and get her to abandon the darkness and embrace the light as soon as possible. Otherwise, if you try to change your stance when the time comes, you might attract unnecessary criticism."

Chi Yun finally dropped his playful demeanor and replied seriously, "Don't worry, Tang Fox, I will definitely handle this matter properly."

Seeing that Chi Yun had become serious, Shen Langhun then began to inquire about the second matter Tang Licheng had mentioned: "So this second matter is related to us?"

Tang Licheng sighed, looking towards the courtyard where Xiao Shi lived. Her voice grew somber, mirroring her mood. "The second thing sounds alarming, but I believe the princess. She said she used soul-searching techniques on Gui Mudan and saw many things in Gui Mudan's memories. One of them was that Yi Que Yin Yang did not die and is now transformed into Xiao Shi, who has become my disciple..."

Shen Langhun could hardly believe what he had just heard, his eyes filled with disbelief. Meanwhile, the usually boisterous Chi Yun sprang to his feet, shouting, "Tang Fox, what did you just say? You said Yi Que Yin Yang didn't die, and turned into Little Stone?!"

Tang Lici lowered her eyelids, her heart heavy, but upon careful reflection, some of Xiao Shi's actions were not entirely without clues. "Do you remember when I went to Baojing Mountain before?"

"The reason I went to Baojing Mountain that day was because Xiao Shi listened to the divine doctor's advice and secretly went there to help me find herbs..."

Shen Langhun closed his eyes, his muddled mind unable to process what was happening before him. He mechanically recalled Tang Licheng's words: "...That day, when the princess came looking for him, the first person she suspected was actually the divine physician..."

Chi Yun also remembered, "That day I had some conflict with the princess, and later Shen Langhun even lectured me..."

Tang Lizhi continued, "Everyone knows what happened next. I was tricked and fell to the bottom of Baojing Mountain. As a result, I saw the memories of Yi Que Yin Yang or Ye Mo at the bottom of the cliff. I learned how Yi Que Yin Yang transformed from a simple and kind visitor from outer space into a murderous maniac who regarded life and death as nothing."

"However, I kept the reason why I fell off the cliff a secret from everyone."

“At first I saw Fang Zhou. He walked down the stairs from the second floor of Zhou Di Lou, which made me feel dizzy for a while. But I knew it was an illusion, it wasn’t real, because Fang Zhou’s heart crystal was still stored in my body.”

"Then I saw Ah Yan. He wasn't the demon from the Blissful Pavilion who was stained with the blood of innocent people, but rather the renowned master of Zhou Di Lou. I knew it was an illusion, because Ah Yan committed suicide in front of me after confessing his sins."

"Later I saw Xiao Shi. At that time, I couldn't tell whether what I saw was a hallucination or reality. But Xiao Shi was indeed alive, so of course I had to save him when I saw him fall off the cliff. But I knew that with the little internal strength I had left, jumping down after him would only be wasting another life. So I used the rope and the vines growing on the cliff."

Shen Langhun and Chi Yun never expected that Tang Licheng would encounter Yi Que Yin Yang's scheme on Baojing Mountain that day. However, after Tang Licheng returned, she only said that she was saved by Jiang Xinxin and learned about Yi Que Yin Yang's past and present life at the bottom of the cliff.

Shen Langhun and Chi Yun both looked toward Xiao Shi's room in the backyard. They understood that Tang Lizhi trusted Jiang Xinxin, but now, recalling that day's experience, she did indeed have doubts about Xiao Shi.

If Xiao Shi were not someone else, they might have advised Tang Lizhi to find a way to verify it. But that was Yi Que Yin Yang. Twenty years ago, he encountered a great battle with all the masters of the Central Plains martial arts world at Tiandu Peak and was able to survive by chance. Today, he can still run a frivolous shop and use the Nine Hearts of the Ape Ghost Pill to harm so many innocent demons!

Shen Langhun let out a breath and said to Tang Lizhi, "If you can't bring yourself to do it, I'll go and test the waters first..."

Chi Yun agreed, "It's not that we don't trust the princess, but what if?"