559: Chapter 98 Chu People_2 559: Chapter 98 Chu People_2 “Actually, the country of one’s birth is not important.”
Zheng Fengsheng smiled and said, “What’s important is that you are good people who have just saved many lives.”
Old Zheng turned his head.
On the other side of the hillside, in the small village, more than a hundred people had a narrow escape from danger.
“It’s mostly because Abbot Fa Cheng has discerning eyes and courage.”
Deng Baiyi shook her head and said, “These days, monks who are willing to actively tear down Buddhist Temples and cast aside ancient rules because of a single sentence…
seem to be few and far between.”
When the statues were knocked down last night, some monks had raised questions, objecting.
But those were all suppressed by Fa Cheng.
“That’s true…”
Zheng Fengsheng chuckled and said, “However, there’s one thing I’m quite certain of.
You and that Mr.
Xiao Xie are certainly not ordinary people.”
These past few days.
He had indeed had his eyes opened.
The methods used by Mr.
Xiao Xie to treat illnesses had surpassed his understanding; a mere touch of the pulse could relieve all suffering.
If he was not mistaken.
This could possibly…
be the legendary “Immortal Master.”
Another thing, this Miss Deng always dressed herself in plain and ordinary clothes.
What young woman in this world does not cherish beauty?
Even if Deng Baiyi deliberately smeared dirt and mud on her cheeks, she still possessed an otherworldly and pure beauty.
Zheng Fengsheng was not foolish.
The news of Yuan Province now being blockaded had already spread.
Coincidentally, it was said that the delegation from Fan Yin Temple returning to Li Kingdom had completely disappeared after entering Yuan Province…
Even the ordinary citizens of Li Kingdom knew that among the delegation, there was an incredibly talented youth!
The current number one on the Heavenly Pride List, “Xie Zhen”!
And this Mr.
Xiao Xie happened to bear the surname Xie…
With these thoughts in mind.
Zheng Fengsheng changed the subject, looking towards the other side of the hillside: “What do you think those two are talking about over there?”
…
…
Chu Guo pushed Xie Xuanyi in his wheelchair, strolling on the other side of the small hill.
“Thank you for today, for saving them.” He lowered his eyelids, seemingly deep in thought, as he expressed his gratitude in a low voice.
“You don’t need to thank me.”
Xie Xuanyi said lightly, “If you want to thank someone, thank that ‘Qianzhou Traveler’ who revealed the information.”
If it wasn’t for Chu Guo’s lie.
The proposal to knock down Yuan Guang Temple last night might not have gone so smoothly.
Xie Xuanyi was somewhat curious, from where did this young man gather the confidence that what he said was trustworthy?
“If I’m not mistaken, you won’t be staying here for too long.”
Chu Guo smiled and earnestly said with confidence, “You came from Chu Country, didn’t you?”
“Oh?” Xie Xuanyi raised an eyebrow.
“Pingzhi City is a small city in Yuan Province, but because it is located near the northwest border of Li Kingdom, not far from Qu River, it often welcomes merchants from both countries.” Chu Guo spoke calmly, “Old Zheng opened a doctor’s office a few years ago and met many guests from all over the world.
He told me that Chu people have a distinct quality about them, which becomes apparent after a few conversations and some time spent together.”
Xie Xuanyi’s interest was piqued, and he asked with a smile, “What kind of quality?”
“It’s hard to say.”
Chu Guo thought for a moment and said, “For example, if a Li Person comes to the medical office, they will most likely let the doctor treat them first, discuss the price afterward, and then they will probably haggle.”
“What about Chu people?”
“They ask the price first.”
“They don’t haggle?”
“Usually, they don’t haggle…
Although trade between Chu and Li has been established, relations have been tense in recent years, with talk that they might come to blows sooner or later.
So these Chu people, even when they come to the doctor’s office in Li Realm, do not wish to be laughed at or lose their dignity.” Chu Guo chuckled and said, “I didn’t quite believe it at first, until later I also helped a few Chu people myself.
Old Zheng is very accurate in judging people; these Chu people are quite obstinate.”
Xie Xuanyi laughed silently.
“That Miss Deng is also from Chu Country.”
Chu Guo pointed towards the distance, raising his chin slightly and said, “A few days ago, she carried you into the village.
You were covered in blood, badly wounded.
When she saw the Buddhist Temple, she rushed in to beg the venerable monk Fa Cheng to save a life…
Fa Cheng had no knowledge of these matters, so he could only ask Old Zheng to step forward.
Old Zheng prescribed a medicine that worked fast, but it had to be simmered all night with careful control of the heat, so she stayed up all night without sleep.”
“…”
Xie Xuanyi opened his mouth, as if to speak, but then hesitated.
“You’re stubborn, too.”
Chu Guo said indifferently, “Despite your grievous injuries, you insist on getting up.
Since then, I’ve been wondering if you came from the Chu Realm.”
Xie Xuanyi could only remain silent.
“Don’t worry, I just mentioned it in passing.”
Chu Guo said with a light chuckle, “Where you come from, what your name is—it’s all unimportant.
Right now, your illness is not yet cured, and I’m still your doctor.
The priority is to heal you.”
“The Iron Cavalry that left this morning was just a scout.”
Suddenly, Xie Xuanyi spoke.
He pointed to the fading dust in the distance, “It won’t be long before the Iron Cavalry return…
People in Taoyuan Village are already preparing to leave.
Don’t you plan to leave as well?”
“Go where?”
Chu Guo spoke calmly, “With Pingzhi City shattered and in disarray, is there a second Taoyuan in Yuan Province?
Staying here brings trouble; would going elsewhere make things better?”
The whole of Yuan Province, now steeped in the flames of war.
“I know you are an Immortal Master.”
Still composed, Chu Guo’s voice carried a trace of curiosity, “When Miss Deng carried you on her back, she was still holding an umbrella sword…
Once you are healed, can you use Sword Control to take people straight up to the heavens?”
After contemplating for a moment, Xie Xuanyi said, “I can.”
“So…
you really are an incredible Sword Immortal.”
Chu Guo’s eyes sparkled even more.
With a tone filled with emotion, he said, “Some days ago, when Pingzhi City was breached, I saw a female Sword Immortal alone in front of the city gates, fighting against the marauding thieves.
She used her Flying Sword to transport Mr.
Zheng and me for a distance…
The City Lord Mansion, filled with empty officials, was completely slaughtered by the bandits.
If she hadn’t intervened, Mr.
Zheng and I would probably be dead by now.
I wonder where she is now, and if she’s still safe?”
“…”
Xie Xuanyi slightly lowered his eyelids, concealing his emotions.
The female Sword Immortal that Chu Guo spoke of, he had already guessed who it was.
The Book Tower Investigator, Pelican.
As Pingzhi City fell, she stood up, sent Chu Guo away, but then was captured by the Hook and Clamp Master of Da Li.
“Since you can control a sword, after your recovery, could you use Sword Control to take people out of Yuan Province…”
Chu Guo pondered for a moment before tentatively speaking out.
Xie Xuanyi raised his head.
This request was a bit unexpected.
Chu Guo wanted to leave on his own initiative?
Without hesitation, Xie Xuanyi said, “Of course I can.”
“I’d like to ask you to take Mr.
Zheng to a safe place.
I’ve heard that Qian State is peaceful, where there are no marauding bandits mindlessly killing innocents, and no Iron Cavalry wreaking havoc.
You must have noticed, haven’t you?
The old fellow is stubborn.
Before the turmoil in Pingzhi City, I advised him many times, but he adamantly refused to leave.
This time he has no choice; I promised him before to let him live in peace.”
“…What about you?” Xie Xuanyi was somewhat puzzled.
“Me?” Chu Guo paused.
Xie Xuanyi said, “Don’t you want to leave?”
“…I’ll pass, staying in Yuan Province is fine.”
Chu Guo obviously thought of something, and even a youth with hidden thoughts can’t keep the emotions from his eyes.
Feigning nonchalance, he waved his sleeve and said, “Mr.
Zheng’s wish is to heal the ill and save lives; Qian State is peaceful, how many people will there be to save there?
I will stay in Yuan Province.
There is an abundance of patients here, a perfect place for me to practice my skills.”
“You’re worried about being a burden to Zheng Fengsheng, aren’t you?”
Xie Xuanyi, not one to beat around the bush, stated the hidden truth plainly.
“??”
Chu Guo was stunned once more.
“You suspect that the chaos in Pingzhi City was caused by you.”
Xie Xuanyi spoke lightly as if a breeze, “So you don’t want to go to Qian State with Zheng Fengsheng…
You feel that if he’s with you, it’s only a matter of time before he encounters a second accident like this.
It seems you’ve ‘felt’ something different about yourself; what dreams have you been having these days?
Feel free to share with me.”
“You, you, you…”
Chu Guo, usually so calm, for the first time lost his composure, shock painting his face as he looked at the youth in black on the wheelchair, staggering backwards involuntarily.
“You said you’re very accurate when observing Chu people…”
“So.”
Xie Xuanyi chuckled softly and said, “Have you ever taken a serious look at yourself?”