Let Me Explain, Fairy-Chapter 43 - Forty s Testing

43: Forty Chapters: Testing

43: Forty Chapters: Testing

The thought came quickly, and it left quickly too.

To complement the world in such a mysterious manner was too far-fetched.

With insufficient evidence, everything deduced from mere conjecture could only serve as a reference, not to be taken seriously.

To verify, one must proceed step by step.

Now, Xu Yuan could confirm only one thing, that Mr.

Qin, regardless of the power he belonged to, was most likely targeting him, the Third Young Master.

The female lead who should have appeared at the Xiao Xiang Pavilion was inexplicably brought to the Zuixian Pavilion by him.

To call it coincidence would be too convenient.

Holding back his thoughts, Xu Yuan looked at the Moon Lady once more and said with a gentle smile,

“Since Mr.

Qin personally chose the top-ranking Oiran, this young master naturally cannot miss the opportunity.”

The smile on the Moon Lady’s face faltered.

The Third Young Master had been silent for so long that the Moon Lady thought he would give up, but she then heard him say this.

She hurriedly said,

“Third Young Master…

if Mr.

Qin places blame on us…”

Xu Yuan raised his hand to interrupt her, looking into her eyes, observing every subtle expression on her face, and laughed,

“Blame?

If Mr. ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com

Qin wishes to place blame, Moon Lady, let him come find me.

I am indeed quite curious about this Mr.

Qin who, it is rumored, could stand shoulder to shoulder with my elder brother…”

Having said this, Xu Yuan laughed heartily and turned to leave.

Zhou Chen silently followed him.

The Moon Lady’s mouth opened as if she wanted to continue to stop them, but in the end, she swallowed her words.

The garden lane fell into a quiet lull.

Watching Xu Yuan and his companion forcefully enter the bamboo garden where Jin Xuan resided and the room door closed, the Moon Lady at last sighed softly and rose to quietly return to her own separate courtyard…

…

As its name suggests, the bamboo garden revealed a courtyard surrounded by bamboo trees upon entering.

The green bamboo leaves scattered with the wind, while ripples danced over the surface of a clear pool.

The garden carried the faint fragrance of moist soil.

Xu Yuan looked around and saw no one.

Behind the courtyard was the hall, and behind the hall lay the rooms.

Since he was playing the part of a profligate, he naturally didn’t intend to notify Miss Jin Xuan of their arrival.

Xu Yuan led Zhou Chen directly towards the innermost room.

Walking along the stone path, Xu Yuan casually asked,

“Mr.

Zhou, you said earlier that this Mr.

Qin could match Xu Changge over a decade ago?”

This piece of information was the direct cause for Xu Yuan to consider the idea that Mr.

Qin might have been made up by the world.

Xu Changge, the fierce man who dared go alone to Ancient Abyss to chop off the snake demon princess’s head.

If this Mr.

Qin could stand shoulder to shoulder with him, there was no reason for him not to appear in the plot.

Zhou Chen raised his eyes to glance at Xu Yuan’s back and didn’t seem to mind the Third Young Master calling his elder brother by name.

He nodded slightly,

“Hmm, Elder Brother Changge became famous in the Imperial Capital during his youths, spawning many rumors about others claiming to stand shoulder to shoulder with him.”

“Ah?”

Xu Yuan’s brows slightly furrowed as he asked,

“Mr.

Zhou, do you mean to say that this Mr.

Qin is actually all style and no substance?

No, that can’t be it, if so, why would you bother mentioning him separately?”

Zhou Chen followed behind Xu Yuan and said,

“The Third Young Master is astute; indeed, Mr.

Qin differs from those opportunists who exploit Elder Brother’s name to gain fame.”

“How exactly does he differ?” Xu Yuan asked softly.

Zhou Chen carefully chose his words,

“When Elder Brother Changge was traveling the world, he indeed interacted with this Mr.

Qin, and the two traveled together for quite some time.”

“Traveled together?”

Xu Yuan murmured, remembering that his elder brother, although usually amiable with everyone, had pride deep in his bones.

If this Mr.

Qin had traveled with him, then he must indeed be remarkable.

After a pause, Xu Yuan continued to ask,

“Is that all?”

Zhou Chen shook his head,

“Does the Third Young Master know that the Tianyuan Sword Sect sends out invitations every seven years, inviting young disciples from Sects all over to a grand gathering in Tianyuan City?”

Xu Yuan pondered briefly and nodded,

“…I do.”

He was aware of that event.

Not only aware, but he also knew of the matters hidden behind this grand meeting of Tianyuan.

Information from a previous life.

The grand meeting of Tianyuan was ostensibly held to inspire the younger generation, but in reality, it provided an opportunity for various Sect leaders and Elders to meet and discuss affairs concerning the Sects across the world.

Headed by the Tianyuan Sword Sect, the number one sect in the world, a collective meeting of a group of warlord leaders was convened.

However, although the underlying purpose was such, since the Tianyuan Sword Sect would always offer a “golden” grade treasure as the first prize, each Tianyuan convention could be considered a grand gathering under the heavens.

After a pause, Xu Yuan asked:

“Mr.

Zhou, do you mean that Xu Changge attended the Tianyuan competition during his travels?”

“Yes, at that time, the destination of Mr.

Qin and the Third Young Master was indeed the Tianyuan convention in Tianyuan City.”

“So he has competed with Xu Changge?

Is he very strong?”

Zhou Chen nodded slightly:

“Very strong, he is one of the few who have survived under the Third Young Master’s sword.”

“….” Xu Yuan.

Survived…?

Startled for a moment, Xu Yuan then chuckled softly.

The son of the Dayan Empire’s Prime Minister, participating in a competition used for a meeting of local warlord leaders, and even outright using lethal force against those sect disciples on the spot…

Xu Yuan guessed what had happened at the Tianyuan convention thirteen years ago, and also had a rough understanding of what Mr.

Qin’s limits were, chuckling softly:

“I think I know what kind of person this Mr.

Qin is, heh…..”

Having obtained enough information, Xu Yuan then fell silent.

This bamboo garden was indeed very large; walking further inside, beyond the courtyard and the great hall, passing two stone archways, Xu Yuan saw a patch of bamboo grove and a winding path interspersed among the bamboo.

The two of them followed the path, turned a corner, and at the end of the road, the bamboo grove suddenly cleared.

In a circular space with an open clearing,

sunlight poured down like a waterfall, and a simple bamboo building stood alone, surrounded by rustling bamboo, exceptionally serene and deep.

The ancient music, tinged with a touch of wistful immortal melodies, drifted out from the inner chamber into Xu Yuan’s ears.

Xu Yuan stood silently listening for a moment, then glanced sideways at Zhou Chen and said,

“Mr.

Zhou, there are two ladies waiting upstairs; don’t you want to go back and check on them?”

He certainly didn’t want Zhou Chen, this stubble-faced man, squatting at the door to broadcast the live feed with his will-spirit.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chen touched his stubble, feeling somewhat speechless, and gave a light cough, clasping his hands:

“Cough, then…

I shall wish the Third Young Master great fortune in battle first.”

“…..” Xu Yuan.

They looked at each other wordlessly, then both laughed heartily.

After the laughter, accompanied by the sound of the zither from the bamboo building, Zhou Chen turned and left, and Xu Yuan stepped forward.

As the bamboo rustled in the wind, Xu Yuan entered the bamboo building alone and followed the sound of the zither upstairs, stopping before a chamber.

Soon, a piece ended, and a pleasant female voice came from inside:

“If the Third Young Master has come, why stand outside the door?”

As she spoke, the pleasant sound of the zither resumed inside the room.

Xu Yuan shook his head and, without further delay, pushed the door open and entered.

Lifting the curtain beads of the inner chamber, accompanied by a rustling sound, Xu Yuan walked into the lady’s boudoir.

A woman sat behind a guqin, her beautiful eyes lowered, her delicate fingers ceaselessly dancing, producing one beautiful note after another from the strings.

The woman, dressed in a bright red silk gown with a very low neckline, revealed a full expanse of snowy white.

Her face was like a lotus, brows like willow leaves, eyes even more charming than peach blossoms beckoning irresistibly, her skin as white as snow, with her black hair coiled into a high bun, a jade hairpin reflecting a soft glow in the sunlight.

Seeing the woman’s face, Xu Yuan could roughly understand why, as a veteran of the flowery paths, the original body was so infatuated and lingered on her, even becoming trapped like a sycophant to her schemes.

Naturally charming.

Suppressing the inexplicable flickers of flame that arose from the bottom of his heart, and gathering his composure, Xu Yuan bowed slightly and sat opposite the woman on a cushion.

After sitting down, a delicate-looking maid immediately poured him a cup of fragrant tea and then gracefully retreated.

A faint scent of sandalwood filled the room; sunlight streamed through the window lattices, creating shadowy figures.

Sipping tea, listening to music, admiring the beauty—it was a comfortable moment in the world.

Amidst the tranquility, Xu Yuan blissfully closed his eyes.

He didn’t know when, or after how many pieces had ended.

Su Jinxuan slowly raised her autumn-water-like eyes, gazing at the man opposite her who was listening with closed eyes and smiled faintly:

“Third Young Master, it seems you have some knowledge of music?”

As her voice reached him,

Xu Yuan slowly opened his eyes, momentarily stunned.

Regaining his senses, he chuckled softly and shook his head, Xu Yuan then directly pointed at the bright red dress on the lady’s body and said,

“I don’t understand music, I prefer the most natural human voice; Miss Jin Xuan, you should know why I sought you out, right?”

With that,

Xu Yuan glanced sideways at the soft large bed hidden behind the red curtains in the chamber.