Chapter 963: An Arrow

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Tao Qingshan still couldn’t imagine it. “If possible, I really would like to meet this girl.”

Chu Tang remained silent, holding his teacup and walking to the window to gaze at a cluster of hydrangea outside. He took a sip of tea, wishing the matters in the eastern border would conclude swiftly.

It was already April, four months since he had left home, yet he had still not encountered the core of the Yun Organization, which was aggravating.

Tao Qingshan looked up at the person by the window, dressed in white, with a clear and handsome appearance, resembling a scholar roaming the world, “The medicinal herbs you requested have been delivered again, and are now in your room.”

Chu Tang turned, “Thank you.”

…

Bright Organization headquarters.

In the main hall, several subordinates greeted Li Hongyu, “Master.”

Li Hongyu sat lazily in his chair, leaning back with his arm on the armrest, surprised to see them, “You actually came back by yourselves?”

A subordinate replied, “We were saved by someone.”

Who could save them from a Yun Organization stronghold? He had tried several times and failed. Li Hongyu urgently asked, “Who saved you?”

The subordinate considered his words carefully, “A hero who looked very much like a scholarly gentleman.”

Li Hongyu, “…”

Li Hongyu couldn’t believe that such good fortune existed, “Why did he save you?”

The subordinate explained, “He said he also hates the Yun Organization and the Immortal Ointment, and that we share the same ideals, so he just saved us along the way.”

Li Hongyu became even more puzzled, “Along the way?”

The subordinate continued, “He was originally rescuing someone else, and we were incidental.”

Li Hongyu, “…”

After a long pause, he made a decision, “Wait here, I will come out shortly, and we will go meet this person together.”

Li Hongyu stood and walked towards an inner room, “Cousin, I have to step out for a bit, I’ll bring you something tasty when I return. By the way, what would you like?”

Xu Yixiu, sitting in the chair enjoying the chirping birds outside and the scent of flowers in the air, was startled by Li Hongyu’s voice and almost choked on his own saliva.

“I don’t want to eat anything.”

Li Hongyu approached Xu Yixiu, placed his hands on the armrests, trapping Xu Yixiu between him and the chair, making the air feel thinner.

Li Hongyu softly said, “Cousin, you don’t need to be so tense, your health isn’t good, I won’t do anything to you.”

Xu Yixiu, “…”

Li Hongyu’s gaze wandered up and down Xu Yixiu’s gaunt face, “Cousin, better just tell me, otherwise if I lose patience, who knows what I might do…”

Xu Yixiu quickly said, “The signature pastries from Cascading Cloud Cuisine.”

Li Hongyu’s fingers gently brushed Xu Yixiu’s lips, then he leaned down and kissed him, “I will definitely bring them for you.” He left with a triumphant smile.

Xu Yixiu sat stiffly, his lips burning as if on fire, remaining motionless for a long time.

…

Li Hongyu led several subordinates to the forest outside the Yun Merchant stronghold, waiting, “When the person who saved you comes out, stop him and tell him you want to give him a gift to express your thanks.”

Such a person, if not recruited into their own ranks, should not be made an enemy, especially since he had saved his people, making it only right to express gratitude.

They didn’t wait long before a figure emerged from the stronghold, moving swiftly towards the distance.

A subordinate pointed at the figure, “Master, that’s him!”

“Follow him.” Li Hongyu led the chase, but by the time he reached the mountain peak, the figure had vanished.

Suddenly, a cool sensation touched his neck, and Li Hongyu paused, raising his hands, “Brother, I mean no harm, I just came to thank you.”

Chu Tang sheathed his sword. How had Li Hongyu followed him here?

As he pondered, Li Hongyu’s subordinates caught up and bowed, “We’ve seen our benefactor.”

Chu Tang glanced at the men, realizing now that the few scouts who said they were from the Bright Organization meant Li Hongyu was their leader. So, Li Hongyu was indeed the head of the Bright Organization?

“No need for formalities, I have other matters, I must go.”

The subordinate presented a gift, “Please accept this, benefactor.”

Chu Tang declined, “I have matters to attend to, carrying things is inconvenient.”

The subordinate was overly enthusiastic, almost as if Chu Tang was their master, “We are willing to serve you, Benefactor.”

Chu Tang considered for a moment, “Then let’s go.”

On the way, Li Hongyu caught up with Chu Tang, unable to restrain himself, he said, “May I know who you are?”

Chu Tang glanced at Li Hongyu, “Chu Tang, a doctor hired by the Yun Organization’s Hong Feiyun to treat Tao Qingshan.”

Li Hongyu was incredulous, “You actually went to treat the son of the Left Emissary?”

Chu Tang asked plainly, “Is there a problem?”

Li Hongyu couldn’t comprehend, “The Left Emissary is a very important person in the Yun Organization. Don’t you despise these people? Why would you help him?”

Seeing Li Hongyu’s reaction, Chu Tang teased, “You guess.”

Li Hongyu, “…”

Li Hongyu scratched his head, helplessly said, “If I could guess, that would be great. Why don’t you just tell me?”

Chu Tang stated succinctly, “To kill the Left Emissary.”

Li Hongyu was taken aback, realizing it was a plan to infiltrate the enemy’s ranks, gain their trust, and then strike when they least expect it, a good strategy indeed. He looked at Chu Tang with growing admiration, “We also want to kill the Left Emissary, but all our attempts have been met with failure. When do you plan to act? We could help.”

Chu Tang said, “No need, just keep yourselves safe. Don’t make unnecessary sacrifices.”

Li Hongyu’s expression stiffened a bit, “We’re not that weak, are we?”

Chu Tang stated the fact, “You know your own strength.”

Li Hongyu, “…”

Chu Tang led several people to the mountains where Chu Qingning had been assassinated, “There’s an arrow here, let’s look for it.”

The group dispersed, searching through the underbrush.

Li Hongyu approached Chu Tang, using his sword to part the underbrush as he searched, “Is there something special about this arrow?”

Chu Tang explained, “I want to find the person who used this arrow to avenge someone.”

As he spoke, an arrow with a mark of impact in the middle emerged from the underbrush. He picked it up and examined it, “Can you tell which faction this arrow belongs to?”

Li Hongyu took the arrow and inspected it, “There are no markings, but the material is unusual.”

A subordinate came over, suggesting, “This looks like an arrow used by the eastern border King’s guard.”

Chu Tang’s expression darkened, “the eastern border King’s guard?”

The eastern border King was Li Hongyu’s father. Seeing Chu Tang’s reaction, Li Hongyu ventured cautiously, “Do you have a grudge against the King of the eastern border?”

“No grudge!” Chu Tang’s response was loaded with implications, making Li Hongyu instantly feel guilty. If his father had harmed Chu Tang’s friend, wouldn’t that make them enemies?

Father, please don’t do anything foolish!

Li Hongyu cautiously said, “The eastern border King wouldn’t just attack your friend without reason, right?”

Chu Tang asked Li Hongyu, “Aside from the eastern border King, who else could get their hands on such arrows?”