Chapter 6 (1/2)
Chapter 6 (Modified Version)
Speak of the devil At that moment, clear cries sounded from outside the courtyard, followed by the sound of cloth snapping in the airA deep and powerful male voice yelled, “Who dares to make mischief in the manor of the Marquess? Freeze!”
“Oh no, this voice belongs to…to…” Xiao Jingrui jumped up, startled He felt a squeeze on his ar his forearravely, “Quick, take me there!”
Without further thought, Xiao Jingrui hastily wrapped his ary, took a few great leaps over buildings, and flew to the scene of the disturbance
They flitted across a side corridor and rushed into theabout in intense combat Not only did Feiliu possess peculiar movement abilities, he was also a fierce swords chills into his opponents with their vicious attacks Yet, his current opponent did not lose even a slight bit of ground, deflecting and striking with his paly was fiery like the scorching sun His attacks rendered the Feiliu incapable of escaping fro all of the youth’s mysterious arts under its rays
“Feiliu, stop!” shouted Mei Changsu Xiao Jingrui quickly collected hi, please stop!”
Feiliu had always obeyed the cosu without question He immediately withdrew his sword and took a step back His opponent did not press on and likewise stopped his attacks, though he reuard
“Jingrui, what’s going on?” questioned an irui finally realized that his father was present as well The Marquess was standing in the southeastern corner of the courtyard, as if preventing Feiliu fro the inner courtyard
“Please forgive su stepped forward slowly and bowed “This is a guard of o in and out without regard for custo his discipline, and a to bear any punishment”
Xiao Jingrui also hurried forward to explain, “This is definitely aabout, but he would never har as he isn’t provoked…”
His face still dark, Xie Yu interrupted his son’s words and spoke to Mei Changsu, “Mr Su is a guest of ours, and naturally ould never inflict insult upon you However, I’ed, or a si will repeat in the future”
“You are absolutely right, Marquess I will definitely be stricter in my discipline”
Xie Yu made a sound of approval, and finally turned towards Feiliu’s opponent Surprisingly, he gave a slight bow He said apologetically, “Couest I did not expect to disturb you in this skiries”
Co was about forty years old, tall with a solid build and fir, yet refined When he saw the Marquess of Ning coize, he immediately waved his hand and said easily, “I was only surprised by this youth’s peculiar movements He dared to fly across theundetected by the guards I thought he was some criminal with evil intents, so I decided to lend you a hand, Marquess Since it was a ” He eyed Mei Changsu with curiosity, “If I may ask, who are you, sir?”
“My na my travels, and am lucky to be considered a friend I caenerous hospitality”
“Su Zhe?” Coue, and looked towards Feiliu, a youth who seelance He chuckled, “Mr Su uard”
“Not at all” Mei Changsu smiled calmly “I only happened to save Feiliu once froratitude I do not possess any outstanding characteristics to cohter”
“Is that so?” One could not perceive whether or not he believed the explanation fro expression, but he did not pursue further Xie Yu gave Xiao Jingrui a long look, but re to take tea in the main hall, and the two left side by side
As soon as they left, Xiao Jingrui slapped his forehead He stomped in frustration and said, “Oh no oh no! My father is suspicious now He’ll definitely call ht to inquire after your real identity What should I do?”
In contrast, Mei Changsu remained cal travels, and you don’t know anything else”