Chapter 52 (1/2)

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Misfortune Comes In Pairs

Li Chengfeng was indeed at his limit. Ignoring the sharp stones on the lake sh.o.r.es, he collapsed on the ground, panting heavily. Repeat climbing and falling had used up all his energy. Green veins popped out of his muscles, which were trembling.

He looked up towards the top of the cliffs unwillingly. Su Yuehan sat carefully next to him. “Madam and Master are alright.”

His eyes darted at her. “How do you know what I was thinking about?”

“We were attacked, then fell from the top. While they must also be worried about you, you have repeatedly tried to climb up without regard to your own safety. Doesn't that mean you're also worried about them?”

He heaved a long sigh, worried. “Yeah, I don't know if they're… safe.”

She pressed two of her palms together. “Madam is a kind person, she will be paid with kindness. Also, the other master was there to help us.”

“I think so to…” He sighed. “But I'm still so anxious.”

“Young Master, there is a saying from my home: an anxious heart cannot embroider a peony. Us worrying will not help them. Plus with the Martial Saint there, nothing will happen.”

Li Chengfeng paused, looking at her suspiciously. “How did you know he's the Martial Saint, Zhang Zaijun?”

Su Yuehan's heart skipped a beat but her face did not change. “I guessed it! Think about it! There is only one person who can fight against such a terrifying beast!”

Li Chengfeng stared at her, then suddenly asked, “How are you related to the Su family of Wuzhou?”

In shock, she stared at him with widened eyes, a secret hidden deep in her heart unexpectedly dug out.

He was very satisfied with her response. “The immortal phoenix flies above the quiet waters; the shy moon s.h.i.+nes upon the whispering flowers. Nought for the three thousand guests, no one would have known Wuzhou. Su Yuehan… a good name indeed.”

[T/L Note: Yuehan 月涵 roughly translates to shy/delicate moon]

Su Yuehan was surprised. “You're very well-read, guessing my history with just my name. I'm impressed! That's a lot more difficult than me guessing Martial Saint's ident.i.ty.”

“The Wuzhou textiles businessman, Su Bingchun, was dragged into a conflict between the prince and the fourth duke, causing him to be exiled. His wife and family members were subsequently kicked out…”

Su Yuehan stared blankly, as if reminiscing.

Li Chengfeng said, “But it's been… a hundred years since that incident.”

Her heart skipped a beat as she pretended to wipe her tears to cover her face. “Young Master, my family was sent to the Da'an County of the northwest, settling there. When I was born, my family fell apart due to the war. I had been homeless since, then was caught by the smugglers and thank goodness Madam bought me and at least I've got a good life now.”

Li Chengfeng was puzzled. “War? Daqi has been at peace for more than a century, what do you mean?”

She shook her head. “Young Master, you may not know of this but only the northern, southern and eastern Daqi regions are at peace. The western region has been in chaos for many years.”

“The emperor had already declared the national vision of peace and prosperity, could it be the Zhan family of the northwest rebelled and started to provoke war?”

“No, it is due to the magical race growing increasingly active these years. Magical beasts and d-demons slip into this realm almost every month, that is why…”