Under the dim night, what caught Ling Qinglan's eyes was a beautiful woman wearing plain white clothes. She looked a little uneasy, her eyes were very bright, and she was looking at herself with a very strange look.
Ling Qinglan raised her eyebrows, walked closer and said softly: "It's late at night, and things are not peaceful in Yunjing City. What is the girl doing here alone?"
After saying that, the beautiful woman didn't say anything, she just looked at him blankly, seemingly dumbfounded.
Ling Qinglan felt more and more strange. When he looked carefully, his expression changed slightly. He recognized her. Wasn't this the former top star of Hongyan Tower, Qulu
On weekdays in the land of smoke and willows, Qu Lu was dressed up and made up, looking very seductive, but now she had a plain face, and he almost didn't recognize her. However, after the auction, this woman's identity has been exposed. She is the incense owner of the Hehuan Sect. Why did she suddenly appear here tonight
Thinking of this, Ling Qinglan smiled and asked tentatively: "Master Quxiang came to visit late at night, what do you think?"
Qu Lu's body trembled slightly and her eyes trembled, but when she thought of Linliju's warning, her heart sank slightly. She took a deep breath and said nervously: "Yimo."
"… you!"
Ling Qinglan's expression changed drastically, and without saying a word, she knocked Qu Lu out with her palm and brought him into the east courtyard of Ling Mansion.
After a breeze, there were two more people in the east courtyard room. Ling Mo couldn't help but have a strange look on his face when he saw Ling Qinglan holding a woman. Ling Li also frowned when he raised his head, with a questioning look in his eyes.
"Don't get me wrong, this woman actually knows my true identity, so I brought her back."
Ling Qinglan explained and put Qu Lu down, a trace of doubt arose in her heart. This woman clearly had the ninth level of acquired cultivation. If she wanted to escape from him, although it would not be troublesome, it would still take a lot of effort.
But just now, the woman didn't struggle at all, as if she knew he wouldn't hurt her. Is it possible
"Is she an old friend..."
Ling Qinglan's eyes changed, staring at Qu Lu's face, but she couldn't see any connection between him and her.
"You will interrogate this person. Since she can recognize you, she might know more detailed information about the demise of the Yi family." Ling Li said lightly, stood up and said, "I still need to prepare the martial arts stone. I will leave a study room for you temporarily. Ling Mo, let’s go.”
Ling Li left the study without saying a word. Ling Qinglan was stunned for a moment, shook his head and laughed. After Su Li's incident, Ling Li became more decisive than before.
"Ahem..."
Qu Lu, who was lying on the wicker chair, coughed and opened her eyes blankly. She saw that she and Ling Qinglan were in the same room with no one else. She breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Ling Qinglan's face with a trace of nostalgia in her expression. and intoxication.
Ling Qinglan snorted uncomfortably and said indifferently: "Girl, there are only you and me here. You don't have to pretend to be stupid. Tell me, who told you my real name?"
Qu Lu trembled, showing a look of surprise, but when she heard Ling Qinglan's questioning voice, water appeared in her eyes, and she murmured in a seductive voice: "Xiao Mo, you are really Xiao Mo. Do you still remember that you have a elder sister."
elder sister
Ling Qinglan was shaken when she heard this, but she remained unmoved on the surface and shouted coldly: "That's nonsense! I only have one son in the Yi family, so where can I have a sister? If you are still talking nonsense, don't blame me for not being pity for the beauty. I’ll torture you!”
Hearing Ling Qinglan's cold words, Qu Lu completely fell into panic. Could it be that the tragedy of that year had such a heavy impact on his younger brother that he had completely forgotten about it
she
"No, Xiao Mo... how could you forget me? I am your sister Xue'er!"
Qu Lu was in disbelief and couldn't help but stepped forward and hugged Ling Qinglan's back, tears dripping down like broken beads, "Have you also...forgot about the promise we made by the lake on that snowy night... "
As soon as she finished speaking, Qu Lu felt her shoulders suddenly being pinched. She looked up blankly and found that Ling Qinglan had turned around at some point and looked at her with surprise. His cold expression had long since melted away, becoming as soft as spring water.
"Sister Xue'er, it's really you!"
Qu Lu stared blankly at Ling Qinglan. After a long time, she finally burst into tears and smiled. She wiped her tears and said aggrievedly: "Little brother, I haven't seen you for so many years, and you want to test even my sister."
Ling Qinglan looked ashamed, "I don't want to, but the situation in Yunjing City is unclear now, so I can only make this decision. Only you and I know the agreement between you and me. Even if you are not Sister Xue'er, you must still be with Xue'er." You are someone very close to me, so I can safely recognize you."
Qu Lu touched his face and sighed softly: "There is a reason why I look like this. No wonder you dare not recognize me."
"Sister Xue'er, how come you are related to people from the Hehuan Sect?"
Ling Qinglan frowned and couldn't help but ask.
Qu Lu stared at Ling Qinglan, who had already grown up to be a talented person, and immediately smiled and told everything about her experiences in the Hehuan Sect. As for her encounter with Mr. Li, she didn't even mention a word about it.
"Damn it! Old witch Ye Tian is so cruel, she has learned secret techniques to harm others, and she still treats you like this?! I'm going to settle the score with her right now!"
Ling Qinglan's eyes turned red and she fell into a rage. She wanted to rush to the Hehuan Sect's lair immediately and kill Ye Tian.
Qu Lu quickly grabbed Ling Qinglan and comforted him: "You must not! Although your Hidden Demon Sect is huge, the Hehuan Sect is still a big sect. If you rashly attack the Hehuan Sect, wouldn't you expose yourself and give the royal family an opportunity to take advantage of it?" ?Furthermore, the red dust powder on my body has been removed, and my identity has been shed from the Red Rouge Tower Golden Cicada, and no one from the Hehuan Sect will find me in the future."
His sister's gentle voice was like a gurgling stream soothing Ling Qinglan's turbulent emotions. He took a deep breath and regained his composure, with a hint of wisdom flashing in his eyes.
"Sister Xue'er, it is said that there is no cure for the world of mortals. How did you escape from the control of the Hehuan Sect?"
Ling Qinglan was confused. Although he no longer doubted Qu Lu's identity, with his sister's ability, how could he suddenly escape after being trapped in the Hehuan Sect for nine years
Qu Lu's heart trembled slightly when he heard this, and he unconsciously thought of Su Li's instructions in his mind.
"Although I, Linliju, and the Hidden Demon Sect have cooperated, some unpleasantness has occurred recently, and the relationship is no longer what it used to be. If you dare to reveal even a word of information about me, Linliju, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Mr. Li, who has always been mysterious and unpredictable, what will he do if he becomes ruthless
Qu Lu thought of the first time she met Su Li, and how she was beaten to death every time she made secret moves and every temptation. She couldn't help but shudder. Such a person is usually kind, but if she breaks the agreement, the one who initiates it will be cruel. , the consequences will be disastrous.
"Sister Xue'er, what are you thinking about? Why are you breaking out in a cold sweat?"
Ling Qinglan took out a handkerchief and wiped Qu Lu's sweat. Qu Lu came to his senses with horror, forced a smile, and whispered:
"Xiao Mo, although I really want to tell you everything, I made an agreement with the person who saved me not to reveal any information about him. I can only tell you
, I seized the opportunity at the auction at the end of last year and successfully escaped from the sight of the Hehuan Sect, and that was the day when you and I met. "
Ling Qinglan frowned. Qu Lu's words were very straightforward. It was hard for him to continue asking. The mysterious person who secretly helped him could actually find out his true identity, and even the identity of the Hidden Demon Sect. It was extremely disappointing. Simple.
"Sister Xue'er, you are tired too. Let me help you to rest. I will arrange your identity."
The two of them left the study and came to the courtyard where Ling Qinglan lived. Qu Lu smiled slightly, stretched out his hand to smooth Ling Qinglan's eyebrows, and said gently: "You don't have to worry about sister, I have endured it for nine years, and now I meet you." Naturally, I will be more careful. That expert taught me the secret of disguise, so I will follow you in disguise on weekdays."
After that, Qu Lu said no more, turned around and walked into the house.
Ling Qinglan's heart sank slightly, who was helping Sister Xue'er, and even passed on to her the secret technique of disguise, which was rare in the martial arts world.
After thinking about it for a moment, Ling Qinglan subconsciously thought of someone.
Could it be him
Ling Qinglan pursed her lips slightly, he saved her life, and now if her sister were the same, he would come back. He really didn't know how to repay her for such a great kindness.
Even if he could cure those strange poisons like Hongchen Powder, he would definitely have to pay a big price...
After thinking about it, Ling Qinglan shook her head and sighed secretly.
Everything was his guess. Since Sister Xue'er didn't want to talk, he couldn't force it. It was a blessing that she came back safely, so there was no need to ask for the truth.
…
After Qu Lu's incident, a few days passed. Su Li received messages from Fang Yuan every day, and her heart became more and more awe-inspiring.
She has cooperated with the Hidden Demon Sect, and the two major forces worked together to search for Wanjiange, but no trace was found!
"This is impossible, unless... Wanjiange has long been cooperating with the local forces in Yunjing City and hiding it somewhere we can't detect."
Fang Yuan analyzed in a deep voice, obviously also aware of the abnormality.
"In this case, there is no need to waste your efforts." Su Li's eyes flashed, he thought for a moment, and then suddenly said: "Go and contact someone."
Um
Fang Yuan was startled and raised his head in surprise. Did Su Li have some back-up plan in the dark
The next day, Fang Yuan, who had changed his appearance, was sitting on the second floor of an unknown teahouse, drinking tea slowly and thinking about the time in his heart. Not long after, a man in a bamboo hat suddenly sat down in front of him and picked up the drink without saying a word. He drank and tapped his fingers on the table.
"Enjoyable!"
Fang Yuan's lips curled up slightly and he replied, "It's for sharing a drink."
Upon hearing this, the man in the bamboo hat immediately lowered his head and whispered: "I'm here to see Protector Fang."
"Did the royal family do anything unusual?"
Fang Yuan got straight to the point, obviously having great faith in the man in the bamboo hat. If he lifted the bamboo hat, he would find that this person was none other than Dongfang He who was captured at the auction that day!
A few months later, the effect of the secret technique on Dongfang He not only did not weaken, but became more powerful. He was completely loyal to Su Li, and even developed more members to find out information for Su Li.
All the shady information from the Third West Office of the Imperial Palace reached Su Li's ears through the Dongfang River.
Upon hearing Fang Yuan's question, Dongfang He immediately explained the recent events in detail.
After a while, Dongfang He left silently, leaving only Fang Yuan alone with a terrifyingly gloomy face.