Chapter - 184 The Cripples of Wuhu (17) (1/2)
Huang Rong and Guo Jing thought silently, ” So there were things which happened in between. Now, half of the manual has been stolen by The Twin Killers of the Dark Winds.
Huang Rong said, ” Since Elder is the highest skilled, then the manual should belong to you!”
Qiu Qianren replied, ” I cannot be bothered to fight for it. The four greats are mediocre and have been practicing all these years so as to compete for the number one title. It would be fun to see the second Hua Shan Tournament though.”
Huang Rong asked, ” There is a second Hua Shan Tournament?”
Qiu Qianren replied, ” Once in every twenty-five years. If the old ones die, the young ones will take over. The next Hua Shan Tournament will take place in a year's time. But all these years have passed without any outstanding talent. I think it will be us old fellows once again. Ah, there are no outstanding descendants, the skills of the future generations will not be as great as the earlier ones.” He shook his head as his spoke as if in deep regret.
Huang Rong asked, ” Is elder going to participate in the next Hua Shan Tournament? If yes, please bring us alright? I love to see people spar with each other.”
Qiu Qianren grunted, ” Ah, childish talk! How can you call that sparring? I didn't want to go initially. I am so old already, why bother about fighting for all these useless titles? However, I have a very important matter at hand, which involves the lives of everyone. I would be a selfish and greedy person I if do not step forward to help and the matter will turn into a catastrophe.”
The four of them were astonished by his agitated tone and hurriedly asked him what was it.
Qiu Qianren answered, ” This is a highly secretive matter. Since Brother Guo and Huang are not Jiang Hu people, it's better you don't hear about it.”
Huang Rong laughed, ” Master Lu is my good friend, if you tell it to him, he will tell it to me.”
Master Lu secretly scolded Huang Rong for being cheeky but did not deny her words.
Qiu Qianren replied, ” Since this is so, I will tell all of you then. But before the matter is solved, I would like all of you to keep it a secret.”
Guo Jing thought silently, ” We are not related to him in anyway and since it's a secretive issue, it's better not to hear it.”
With that, he stood up and announced, ” Both us Junior bid our farewells.”
He pulled Huang Rong's hand and was about to leave when Qiu Qianren replied, ” Since both of you are Master Lu's good friends, you are not outsiders. Please sit,”
With that, he tapped Guo Jing on the shoulder. Guo Jing did not find his energy spectacular but obeyed and returned to his seat.
Qiu Qianren stood up and toasted wine to the four people before saying, ” Not more than half a year later, Great Song will be in trouble. Does anyone know why?”
The others were stunned by his serious expression. Lu Guanying waved to signal to the servants to leave the room and ordered them not to bring in any more food.