Chapter 275: String
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Gu Shenwei was followed for the second time . This stalker's skill was much better than Wang Cheng and his hiding skills were better than Wang Cheng . If it weren't for the peach forest fire in Gui Garden, which revealed his shadow, Gu Shenwei would not be able to detect his traces so quickly .
After returning to his residence, Gu Shenwei made Chu Nanping stay in the house . He then took off his robe and put on the black cloak . He jumped out from the rear window and concealed himself on the roof so that he could spy on that stalker .
The stalker did not know that he was being watched . He was monitoring all night up until when two other people came to take over before daybreak . He then left .
Gu Shenwei didn't care about the two newcomers and followed the first stalker . His Lightness Skill and techniques were better, so he was not detected .
At daybreak, the ignorant stalker entered a residence in the city and did not come out again .
Gu Shenwei walked around the nearby area, but he did not find any ambusher . When he returned for the third time, a middle-aged woman was walking out from the residence with a basket in her hand . She seemed to be going to buy some groceries .
However, she went directly to the city center . It was full of brothels, taverns, and betting arenas, but there was no market .
Gu Shenwei followed her from a distance .
This woman didn't seem to know kung fu . Though she was vigilant and often looked back, she did not find anything unusual . She had been some people in black cloaks, but this was South City . Such attire was common .
The woman seemed to be walking around aimlessly . Gu Shenwei began to wonder if he might have been fooled . In the late morning, she finally stepped up her pace and headed straight to her destination .
She went to Pleasure Alley, where there was barely anyone . She then walked into a house which had exceeded Gu Shenwei imagination .
It was Xiao Fengchai's house .
For many years, Xiao Fengchai was the most famous prostitute in Pleasure Alley or even in the entire Jade City . Most people could not understand why, but they were still fascinated by it .
Gu Shenwei had met her once when he kidnapped Wei Lingmiao with Shangguan Ru . At that time, he had been wearing a mask and didn't speak at all, so he believed that Xiao Fengchai would definitely not remember him .
Therefore, things were even more strange .
The small building beside where Xu Yanwei lived had changed ownership, so Gu Shenwei had nowhere to go . Thus, he did not stay there . He just needed to know who the mastermind was . He had to observe for a while longer and then decide on his future actions .
Since he had already gotten rid of the stalker, Gu Shenwei decided to make use of this opportunity to go to Four Truths Temple . Master Lianxin must have been responsible for the "stop killing" . Gu Shenwei could make use of him to win the machetemen's support .
People could rent horses at the eastern market of South City . The market was already open early in the morning . Gu Shenwei left a deposit, rented a strong horse and headed toward the temple outside the city .
The first place he went to was Leftslope Vihara, which was located near Four Truth Temple . No one was there . The thatched meditation hall had long been deserted .
There were many male and female pilgrims at the entrance of Four Truths Temple . Although they were pilgrims, they were eager as though they were watching some fun .
"Buddha's blessings, I hope that the woman will come," a man with a greasy face muttered excitedly .
Gu Shenwei came at a good time . The ladies of the new Governor were here to offer incense and give alms . They were accompanied by the ladies of the Shangguan and Meng families . They had arrived yesterday and lived in the temple . However, few knew about this news . They were returning back to the city today, so many people came here upon hearing the news . They wanted to have a good look at them .
The citizens of Jade City still remembered how gorgeous Luo Ningcha was when she had showed up three years ago .
"Did she come?" Some kept asking this question, but they didn't get a definite answer . Some even wanted to bribe the receptionist at the gate, but they were sternly refused .
Ordinary pilgrims were not allowed to enter Four Truths Temple today . Gu Shenwei wanted to meet Master Lianxin, but the receptionist refused to inform the master . Gu Shenwei said he wanted to give alms, but the receptionist thought that Gu Shenwei was a playboy who wanted to peep at the female donors . Thus, the receptionist said coldly, "Come tomorrow . We don't accept silver tickets here . "
Gu Shenwei was about to lead the horse and leave when a commotion broke out . The crowd shouted, "They came out, they came out . "
A bunch of guards who were carrying swords rushed outside . They drove the crowds away and carved out a broad pathway . The onlookers were very excited even though the ladies had hurriedly left .
"Where is she? Where?" The men craned their necks impudently . The women looked at them disdainfully, but they didn't miss any detail .
"Oh, no . No, it's not her . "
"Is she in the carriage?"
"No, no, she is the daughter of Bighead Kingpin . She must be riding on a horse . "
"Here comes the rider . No . . . eh . . . who is she? Pretty . . . "
"The Tenth Young Master, isn't that the Tenth Young Master from Stone Castle? She hasn't gone down the mountain for a long time, has she?"
"Yes . Who would have imagined that, when she wore women's clothing, she could be so . . . "
No one knew how to describe their feelings .
Gu Shenwei stood at the periphery of the crowd and saw Shangguan Ru riding past him at a distance .
The last time he saw her in women's clothing was when they were visiting Master Tiger Monk at Four Truths Temple . At that time, she had felt very uncomfortable in women's clothing as though she was a bashful boy . Now, she had already gotten used to it . She had even changed her horseriding posture . Currently, her giant horse and her indescribable air made her stand out from the others around her .
Even though she was really a young girl, she also had a feminine aura . Women were envious of her and men were attracted to her .
This was a special kind of beauty that had always existed in her, but few could detect it . Only the veteran lover, Wei Lingmiao, had known how to appreciate it when she was only eleven . However, they were not able to meet three years later .
Gu Shenwei didn't appreciate it as much as that of ordinary people .
During the three years of escape, Gu Shenwei had been monitoring Stone Castle and would occasionally hear about Shangguan Ru .
On the same day when he was rescued by the Giant Red-crowned Roc, Lady Meng confiscated her daughter's saber, forced her to wear women's clothing, and placed her under house arrest . From then on, the term "the Tenth Young Master" no longer existed . Only the citizens of Jade City would still use this name out of habit when they mentioned her .
The reason why Gu Shenwei was unfamiliar with the girl who rode past, was either due to the long distance, the strong initial impression of her or her attire . A thin line in his mind suddenly snapped .
That thin line was connected to some good times of the past . Those moments faded out as time went by . It was finally broken by the harsh reality and there was no longer any emotional support .
For three years, he never cared how much he had changed, thus he did not expect for her to change . The little girl who he used to play with, venture out with and start a career with, had already become a part of his memory .
"Ah——"
"Wow——"
The onlookers hadn't thought of anything to describe the Tenth Young Master who appeared for the first time in three years . They could only make meaningless noises from their throats .
"It's worth it . " The man with a greasy face looked around with a satisfied smile on his face . "She's not worse than that woman . I think she is even better . "
"Yes . " The crowds were still whispering excitedly even though Shangguan Ru had already disappeared . They were not interested in the ladies at the back of the group . Some men even closed their eyes to reminisce about the view that they just saw . They knew that the appearance of the Tenth Young Master would be the hottest topic in Jade City for days or months . As an onlooker, they would be interrogated . Thus, they needed to remember every single detail .
Gu Shenwei rode back to the city and followed the pilgrims . He didn't catch up . He was thinking about how to find Master Lianxin and how to deal with Xiao Fengchai .
After entering South City and returning the horse, he had come up with a plan . It was simple . There was no need for him to think for such a long time, but he felt that he had to keep thinking to keep himself awake .
Soon, a large amount of information came and occupied his mind .
Initially, he did not notice what the citizens were talking about, until an insane beggar ran in and shouted ambiguously, "The Dragon King killed . . . wipe out Jade City . . . everyone died, everyone died! Haha, they all died!"
"He dares to assassinate the Governor? The Dragon King is crazy," said a man who was watching the beggar making a scene .
Gu Shenwei deeply felt that his ability to collect intelligence was much weaker than Xu Xiaoyi's ability . It took him such a long time before he took notice of what the people around him were saying .
The fire in Gui Garden's peach forest last night was not an accident . Some assassins had attacked the new Governor and lit the haystack when they fled . Autumn was the dry season, hence there were only a few peach trees left . The Meng family, who bought this garden last year, had only one chance to watch the peach blossoms blooming .
There was nothing much to see this season, but the Governor's favorite concubine insisted on seeing the scenery . Thus, the Governor, Mo Chu stayed over for a night at the garden . In the end, he could truly experience the customs of Jade City .
In the end, this pampered troublemaking concubine had saved Mo Chu's life . On that night, the spoiled woman had wanted to wear the Governor's clothing to show off . It was probably Mo Chu's idea to build the atmosphere . Anyway, the assassin had killed the wrong person under the dim light .
The Governor was shocked and passed out . He immediately returned to North City after he woke up . He cursed and vowed that he would arrest the assassins and skin them alive .
If this was Norland, countless officials and soldiers would have been deployed that night . However, in Jade City, the Governor could only directly command hundreds of men . This was not even enough to protect the Governor, let alone to comb the city for the assassins .
The ladies who were at Four Truths Temple offering incense had heard the news and returned ahead of schedule . All of the other forces had gathered at the Governor's Mansion and discussed how to avenge the old Governor .
Hence, South City was not affected for the time being . Everyone regarded this assassination as a piece of strange news .
From the Governor to the peddlers selling vegetables, they were absolutely sure that the assassin was that killer— the Dragon King, Yang Huan .
When Gu Shenwei returned to his residence, he saw that those two stalkers were still there . They were sitting by a tree and were pretending to play chess . Chu Nanping stayed in the house as instructed by the Dragon King and never came out .
Gu Shenwei passed by them and deliberately paused for a moment . He then pushed the door and entered the courtyard .
The two surveillants were shocked and exchanged glances . One of them threw the chess pieces angrily, turned and ran to report the situation to their boss .
That night, all the surveillants were evacuated .
Gu Shenwei had originally planned to personally visit Xiao Fengchai at night to inquire about her motive . She did not expose him to Golden Roc Fort, which means that she had another purpose . However, he changed his mind . He moved again with Chu Nanping and disguised himself again .
He then went to a nearby tavern and bought some wine . However, he did not drink it . He sat around through the night . He did not hear any worthwhile news . Those drinkers simply treated the news about the assassination as a dish to go with the wine . Soon, they did not even mention it .
Gu Shenwei returned to his new residence . He carefully checked it out . He went to bed after confirming that there were no surveillants .
As he closed his eyes, the image of Shangguan Ru in women's clothing appeared in front of his eyes without warning . That broken line miraculously returned to its original state . The new image replaced that boyish girl as though she had been like this as a child .
Chapter 275 StringTranslator Transn Editor TransnGu Shenwei was followed for the second time . This stalker s skill was much better than Wang Cheng and his hiding skills were better than Wang Cheng . If it weren t for the peach forest fire in Gui Garden, which revealed his shadow, Gu Shenwei would not be able to detect his traces so quickly . After returning to his residence, Gu Shenwei made Chu Nanping stay in the house . He then took off his robe and put on the black cloak . He jumped out from the rear window and concealed himself on the roof so that he could spy on that stalker . The stalker did not know that he was being watched . He was monitoring all night up until when two other people came to take over before daybreak . He then left . Gu Shenwei didn t care about the two newcomers and followed the first stalker . His Lightness Skill and techniques were better, so he was not detected . At daybreak, the ignorant stalker entered a residence in the city and did not come out again . Gu Shenwei walked around the nearby area, but he did not find any ambusher . When he returned for the third time, a middle aged woman was walking out from the residence with a basket in her hand . She seemed to be going to buy some groceries . However, she went directly to the city center . It was full of brothels, taverns, and betting arenas, but there was no market . Gu Shenwei followed her from a distance . This woman didn t seem to know kung fu . Though she was vigilant and often looked back, she did not find anything unusual . She had been some people in black cloaks, but this was South City . Such attire was common . The woman seemed to be walking around aimlessly . Gu Shenwei began to wonder if he might have been fooled . In the late morning, she finally stepped up her pace and headed straight to her destination . She went to Pleasure Alley, where there was barely anyone . She then walked into a house which had exceeded Gu Shenwei imagination . It was Xiao Fengchai s house . For many years, Xiao Fengchai was the most famous prostitute in Pleasure Alley or even in the entire Jade City . Most people could not understand why, but they were still fascinated by it . Gu Shenwei had met her once when he kidnapped Wei Lingmiao with Shangguan Ru . At that time, he had been wearing a mask and didn t speak at all, so he believed that Xiao Fengchai would definitely not remember him . Therefore, things were even more strange . The small building beside where Xu Yanwei lived had changed ownership, so Gu Shenwei had nowhere to go . Thus, he did not stay there . He just needed to know who the mastermind was . He had to observe for a while longer and then decide on his future actions . Since he had already gotten rid of the stalker, Gu Shenwei decided to make use of this opportunity to go to Four Truths Temple . Master Lianxin must have been responsible for the stop killing . Gu Shenwei could make use of him to win the machetemen s support . People could rent horses at the eastern market of South City . The market was already open early in the morning . Gu Shenwei left a deposit, rented a strong horse and headed toward the temple outside the city . The first place he went to was Leftslope Vihara, which was located near Four Truth Temple . No one was there . The thatched meditation hall had long been deserted . There were many male and female pilgrims at the entrance of Four Truths Temple . Although they were pilgrims, they were eager as though they were watching some fun . Buddha s blessings, I hope that the woman will come, a man with a greasy face muttered excitedly . Gu Shenwei came at a good time . The ladies of the new Governor were here to offer incense and give alms . They were accompanied by the ladies of the Shangguan and Meng families . They had arrived yesterday and lived in the temple . However, few knew about this news . They were returning back to the city today, so many people came here upon hearing the news . They wanted to have a good look at them . The citizens of Jade City still remembered how gorgeous Luo Ningcha was when she had showed up three years ago . Did she come Some kept asking this question, but they didn t get a definite answer . Some even wanted to bribe the receptionist at the gate, but they were sternly refused . Ordinary pilgrims were not allowed to enter Four Truths Temple today . Gu Shenwei wanted to meet Master Lianxin, but the receptionist refused to inform the master . Gu Shenwei said he wanted to give alms, but the receptionist thought that Gu Shenwei was a playboy who wanted to peep at the female donors . Thus, the receptionist said coldly, Come tomorrow . We don t accept silver tickets here . Gu Shenwei was about to lead the horse and leave when a commotion broke out . The crowd shouted, They came out, they came out . A bunch of guards who were carrying swords rushed outside . They drove the crowds away and carved out a broad pathway . The onlookers were very excited even though the ladies had hurriedly left . Where is she Where The men craned their necks impudently . The women looked at them disdainfully, but they didn t miss any detail . Oh, no . No, it s not her . Is she in the carriage No, no, she is the daughter of Bighead Kingpin . She must be riding on a horse . Here comes the rider . No . . . eh . . . who is she Pretty . . . The Tenth Young Master, isn t that the Tenth Young Master from Stone Castle She hasn t gone down the mountain for a long time, has she Yes . Who would have imagined that, when she wore women s clothing, she could be so . . . No one knew how to describe their feelings . Gu Shenwei stood at the periphery of the crowd and saw Shangguan Ru riding past him at a distance . The last time he saw her in women s clothing was when they were visiting Master Tiger Monk at Four Truths Temple . At that time, she had felt very uncomfortable in women s clothing as though she was a bashful boy . Now, she had already gotten used to it . She had even changed her horseriding posture . Currently, her giant horse and her indescribable air made her stand out from the others around her . Even though she was really a young girl, she also had a feminine aura . Women were envious of her and men were attracted to her . This was a special kind of beauty that had always existed in her, but few could detect it . Only the veteran lover, Wei Lingmiao, had known how to appreciate it when she was only eleven . However, they were not able to meet three years later . Gu Shenwei didn t appreciate it as much as that of ordinary people . During the three years of escape, Gu Shenwei had been monitoring Stone Castle and would occasionally hear about Shangguan Ru . On the same day when he was rescued by the Giant Red crowned Roc, Lady Meng confiscated her daughter s saber, forced her to wear women s clothing, and placed her under house arrest . From then on, the term the Tenth Young Master no longer existed . Only the citizens of Jade City would still use this name out of habit when they mentioned her . The reason why Gu Shenwei was unfamiliar with the girl who rode past, was either due to the long distance, the strong initial impression of her or her attire . A thin line in his mind suddenly snapped . That thin line was connected to some good times of the past . Those moments faded out as time went by . It was finally broken by the harsh reality and there was no longer any emotional support . For three years, he never cared how much he had changed, thus he did not expect for her to change . The little girl who he used to play with, venture out with and start a career with, had already become a part of his memory . Ah Wow The onlookers hadn t thought of anything to describe the Tenth Young Master who appeared for the first time in three years . They could only make meaningless noises from their throats . It s worth it . The man with a greasy face looked around with a satisfied smile on his face . She s not worse than that woman . I think she is even better . Yes . The crowds were still whispering excitedly even though Shangguan Ru had already disappeared . They were not interested in the ladies at the back of the group . Some men even closed their eyes to reminisce about the view that they just saw . They knew that the appearance of the Tenth Young Master would be the hottest topic in Jade City for days or months . As an onlooker, they would be interrogated . Thus, they needed to remember every single detail . Gu Shenwei rode back to the city and followed the pilgrims . He didn t catch up . He was thinking about how to find Master Lianxin and how to deal with Xiao Fengchai . After entering South City and returning the horse, he had come up with a plan . It was simple . There was no need for him to think for such a long time, but he felt that he had to keep thinking to keep himself awake . Soon, a large amount of information came and occupied his mind . Initially, he did not notice what the citizens were talking about, until an insane beggar ran in and shouted ambiguously, The Dragon King killed . . . wipe out Jade City . . . everyone died, everyone died Haha, they all died He dares to assassinate the Governor The Dragon King is crazy, said a man who was watching the beggar making a scene . Gu Shenwei deeply felt that his ability to collect intelligence was much weaker than Xu Xiaoyi s ability . It took him such a long time before he took notice of what the people around him were saying . The fire in Gui Garden s peach forest last night was not an accident . Some assassins had attacked the new Governor and lit the haystack when they fled . Autumn was the dry season, hence there were only a few peach trees left . The Meng family, who bought this garden last year, had only one chance to watch the peach blossoms blooming . There was nothing much to see this season, but the Governor s favorite concubine insisted on seeing the scenery . Thus, the Governor, Mo Chu stayed over for a night at the garden . In the end, he could truly experience the customs of Jade City . In the end, this pampered troublemaking concubine had saved Mo Chu s life . On that night, the spoiled woman had wanted to wear the Governor s clothing to show off . It was probably Mo Chu s idea to build the atmosphere . Anyway, the assassin had killed the wrong person under the dim light . The Governor was shocked and passed out . He immediately returned to North City after he woke up . He cursed and vowed that he would arrest the assassins and skin them alive . If this was Norland, countless officials and soldiers would have been deployed that night . However, in Jade City, the Governor could only directly command hundreds of men . This was not even enough to protect the Governor, let alone to comb the city for the assassins . The ladies who were at Four Truths Temple offering incense had heard the news and returned ahead of schedule . All of the other forces had gathered at the Governor s Mansion and discussed how to avenge the old Governor . Hence, South City was not affected for the time being . Everyone regarded this assassination as a piece of strange news . From the Governor to the peddlers selling vegetables, they were absolutely sure that the assassin was that killer the Dragon King, Yang Huan . When Gu Shenwei returned to his residence, he saw that those two stalkers were still there . They were sitting by a tree and were pretending to play chess . Chu Nanping stayed in the house as instructed by the Dragon King and never came out . Gu Shenwei passed by them and deliberately paused for a moment . He then pushed the door and entered the courtyard . The two surveillants were shocked and exchanged glances . One of them threw the chess pieces angrily, turned and ran to report the situation to their boss . That night, all the surveillants were evacuated . Gu Shenwei had originally planned to personally visit Xiao Fengchai at night to inquire about her motive . She did not expose him to Golden Roc Fort, which means that she had another purpose . However, he changed his mind . He moved again with Chu Nanping and disguised himself again . He then went to a nearby tavern and bought some wine . However, he did not drink it . He sat around through the night . He did not hear any worthwhile news . Those drinkers simply treated the news about the assassination as a dish to go with the wine . Soon, they did not even mention it . Gu Shenwei returned to his new residence . He carefully checked it out . He went to bed after confirming that there were no surveillants . As he closed his eyes, the image of Shangguan Ru in women s clothing appeared in front of his eyes without warning . That broken line miraculously returned to its original state . The new image replaced that boyish girl as though she had been like this as a child .