373 Drew out Her Sword (1/2)

Chapter 373: Drew out Her Sword

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As a well-trained killer, Maid Lotus should have approached secretly and struck quietly, so Shangguan Ru was somewhat surprised at her uncharacteristically public appearance.

She had already noticed someone approaching them while Old Man Mu was still dreaming. But she emerged from her tent holding a lightweight wooden saber only after Old Man Mu let out a scream.

The ex-master and servant faced each other in silence.

”Tenth Young Master.” Maid Lotus spoke first. For a moment, there was no killing intent within her. She was as courteous and polite as before, and her sword lowered a few inches as well.

”Maid Lotus.” Shangguan Ru bowed her head to return the courtesy, no longer regarding her as her subordinate.

”I think I owe you an explanation.”

Copying the Wayless Book was the common turning point shared by the teenagers at that time. Because of this, Maid Lotus was able to make a huge contribution to New Moon Hall while Slave Huan's justification for revenge became even stronger. However, as a result, Shangguan Ru had lost her father's favor.

Even so, Shangguan Ru did not wish to listen to any explanation. It was obvious that everybody was just using each other in a way, and she was the only one kept in the dark, assuming that everybody was working for her. She was born and raised in the Stone Castle and should have been well aware of this.

You were too naive, you cannot possibly blame others for being conniving, she thought. Then she said, ”There are always reasons for doing so and the Stone Castle owes you two so much more, it's alright if we just let it be.”

”Thank you for your magnanimity, Tenth Young Master.”

The two of them had traveled with each other for many days, yet they rarely spoke, let alone had eye contact. This conversation exchanged between them was extremely polite, it did not seem like they were enemies, but neither were they friends.

Old Man Mu glanced at the two of them. Although Shangguan Ru was not to his liking, Maid Lotus was disappointing as well. ”Hey, what are you two going on about? This is the moment that you either live or die. Fight! Kill! Stab her with a sword or fight her with a saber, my life belongs to whoever who wins. Uh, same goes for Dragon King, he's...”

The two women turned to look at him together, and their faces were as cold as frost. Old Man Mu read the atmosphere and swallowed his words. ”Continue your chatting. I... I will count the stars.”

”I would also need to ask the Tenth Young Master to do me a favor.” Maid Lotus' tone grew more and more polite.

”You are too polite. There's nothing I can help you with. And I am no longer the Tenth Young Master.”

”You will always be the Tenth Young Master in my heart.”

The two of them were silent for a moment and the awkward atmosphere did not dissipate. There was a thin thread between them, no one wanted to take the step forward nor did they wish to break the thread themselves.

”I cannot let you kill him.” Shangguan Ru was the first to break the silent standoff and was amused by the feigned facade she had put on just now.

”I understand that the Tenth Young Master is unwilling to kill, so please stand aside and I will do it.”

”No way.”

”You should know what kind of person Old Man Mu is, Tenth Young Master. You saw the way he killed others. If you let him go today, you will be unleashing the devil.”

”He promised me that he will not kill again in the future and I will supervise him constantly.”

There was pity in Maid Lotus' eyes. This was her first time showing anything other than a servant or a killer in front of Shangguan Ru. She said, ”You can't trust what Old Man Mu said. He is addicted to killing and will never kick this habit.”

”I have my own way to stop him from killing again.” Shangguan Ru was insistent.

Old Man Mu watched them, satisfied. He was excited to see the sparks between the two women fly, as it might burst into flames at any time.

”Everybody said that you were the one who cut the rope and released him.” Maid Lotus said, her voice becoming colder. ”I don't believe that and I never will.”

Shangguan Ru did not wish to defend herself. She even vaguely sensed a killing intent stirring in her heart. This was something that she had not felt for years.

Why did she hate Maid Lotus? Shangguan Ru asked herself. Although Maid Lotus was not loyal to her, she had not betrayed her like how Master Yu, Slave Huan or even her parents and brother had. This quiet and resourceful female killer had only done what she had to do.

Her killing desire was like a malnourished seed, withering as soon as it budded. All of a sudden, Shangguan Ru felt relaxed from the inside out and was able to speak more candidly.

”Even though Old Man Mu kills people, you have killed as well. Everybody is killing people, and it is neverending. Just trust me once, Maid Lotus. I will bring him to the most remote place ever and will never let him have the opportunity to kill anyone ever again. I can guarantee with my life.”

”I believe you, Tenth Young Master.” Maid Lotus said as she took a step back. ”However, once he regains his Kung Fu, no one in the world will be able to stop him. There will never be a peaceful day for New Moon Hall and the Great Snowmountain if I don't get rid of him.”

”Then, you will have to get through me first.” Shangguan Ru raised her wooden saber. If it had been a few days ago, she would not hesitate to hand over Old Man Mu. But after several days of getting to know him, what she saw was not a demon killer but a small fellow who was poor in Kung Fu, someone who was forthright and unbashful, merely seeking protection.

Maid Lotus was silent for a moment. Either she seemed to be considering the options or maybe she was waiting for Shangguan Ru to change her mind. Then she said, ”Sorry if I offend you.”

Shangguan Ru gripped her wooden saber tightly. She knew she was not Maid Lotus' match. All she could think about was the two Kung Fu skills that she recently learned and hoped to achieve good results.