Chapter 196 - Mutual Dependence in Misfortune or Fortune (1/2)

As Lan You Nian was waiting, Feng Yi Xuan also received the news. Feng Yi Xuan was always attentive of anything related to Lan You Nian.

When An Yi reported this to Feng Yi Xuan, his expression was anxious. Feng Yi Xuan was expressionless as he glanced at An Yi, causing An Yi’s body to stiffen. He lowered his head as he knelt in front of Feng Yi Xuan, wordlessly as he waited for his master’s judgement.

Feng Yi Xuan put down the things in his heads saying, “Where is wangfei now?” In Feng Yi Xuan’s eyes, other people were really nothing. Call him cold-blooded or heartless, but in his heart and eyes, there was only one Lan You Nian.

“Wangfei is at Xiao Jin Pavilion” An Yi answered.

Feng Yi Xuan nodded. He knew his Nian Nian was probably distressed. Though he didn’t care whether Lan Wu was dead or alive, he did care about Nian Nian’s feelings. Nian Nian treated the people by her self very well, especially to Lan Wu and the others. Feng Yi Xuan can tell Lan Wu and the others served Nian Nian diligently.

“Have Ghost Realm’s people help Gui San search for her! Be covert!” Feng Yi Xuan instructed. He knew Nian Nian’s intention, so he can only act covertly. He didn’t want to ruin Nian Nian’s plans.

An Yi was different than usual as he nodded at Feng Yi Xuan and immediately left to take care of these matters, not at all like his usual aloofness. An Er and the others didn’t point this out. They were shadow guards; not every shadow guard can be like Lan Ren and have their own love.

“Wangye, at first it seems Wu Qing Pavilion received Young Master Wu Qing’s orders to search for Lan Wu, but afterwards, the orders were withdrawn.” An San reported everything that happened to their master. Wu Qing Pavilion and Ghost Realm, though unrelated, had their eyes on one another.

The moment Feng Yi Xuan heard the name “Young Master Wu Qing,” he felt uncomfortable inside. He hasn’t forgotten the relationship between Nian Nian and Young Master Wu Qing wasn’t simple. Nian Nian has never mentioned Young Master Wu Qing. Thinking of Young Master Wu Qing taking care of Nian Nian all these years, it gave Feng Yi Xuan a feeling of two childhood sweethearts. The more Feng Yi Xuan thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt.

Moreoever, Feng Yi Xuan can tell the authority Nian Nian had in Wu Qing Pavilion. Wasn’t such authority given by Young Master Wu Qing? This Master Wu Qing was hidden in the shadows. Feng Yi Xuan felt there was too many rivals, making him irritated, just like this time Nian Nian didn’t tell him anything but told told Master Wu Qing. Master Wu Qing was so cooperative with Nian Nian. Though Feng Yi Xuan trusted in Nian Nian’s feelings for him, he still didn’t want his treasure to be coveted by someone else. After all that’s said and done, he was jealous!

“Wangye isn’t going to look for wangfei?” An San asked in confusion. At this time, shouldn’t wangye stay by wangfei’s side?

Feng Yi Xuan picked up a booklet from the table and continued to peruse it, “She isn’t that weak!” Yes, how can his Nian Nian be that weak? There is no benefit to him appearing right now. He can give her space. He can protect her, love her, pamper her, but he cannot deny Nian Nian’s ability and means.

An San and them nodded. True, their wangfei, whether it was martial arts or other talents, cannot be underestimated. A lot of people, because of her young age and delicate build, forget she has abilities that doesn’t lose to any man!

As Lan You Nian expected, when the person in the shadows saw Gui San madly looking for Lan Wu, he sent out a message to Gui San. Written on a note was “If you want your woman back, rendezvous in the southern side of the forest.”

Gui San took the note back to Xiao Jin Pavilion and handed it to Lan You Nian. Reading it, Lan You Nian didn’t utter a word. These people really thought Lan Wu was Gui San’s woman. Gui San doesn’t have any weakness but now they’ve found one, they wouldn’t let go of this opportunity.

“Keep the appointment tonight!” The note in Lan You Nian’s hand was crushed into tiny pieces. “Then, no matter what they said, you have to pretend to agree to it. They didn’t won’t give up Lan Wu, so we’ll tail them. Though they won’t give up Lan Wu, they will shut Lan Wu in somewhere.”

Gui San nodded. He didn’t expect matters to be so stereotyped. Lan Wu was regarded as his woman. Sure enough, this matter was aimed at Wu Qing Pavilion.

“If I guessed correctly, that woman last time has something to do with these people.” Lan You Nian smiled coldly looking at the engravings in the table, “Why would people do such stupid things?”

“It seems more people are watching Wu Qing Pavilion!” Gui San said. They haven’t found any clues from the previous incident. Now these people eagerly sent themselves to their door. Indeed, they’re courting death. Is Wu Qing Pavilion an organization anyone can take a hit at?

“Are those watching Wu Qing Pavilion few?” Lan You Nian retorted. Wu Qing Pavilion grew too quickly, possessed too much. In the pugilistic world, there are many people who covet Wu Qing Pavilion’s wealth. The wise would observe but won’t dare to attack suddenly. The endings of the gangs who had their sights on Wu Qing Pavilion was known by everyone. But such a big piece of fatty meat, there are many who are envious and a lot of flies, so people found another way and started with Xiao Jin Pavilion and Gui San.

When Feng Yi Xuan leaned Lan You Nian already received some news, he covertly had An Yi withdraw Ghost Realm’s people. He didn’t do all these just to receive Nian Nian’s gratitude. He only wished Nian Nian to be carefree and without worries.

When Feng Yi Xuan broght An Yi to Xiao Jin Pavilion, he noted Lan You Nian’s bad mood. Even if her lips were curled upwards, her eyes were cold without any warmth. Feng Yi Xuan felt distressed, hating these people even more.

“Xuan?” Lan You Nian looked at Feng Yi Xuan who suddenly appeared in the room. She didn’t conceal any of her matters, so it’s normal for Feng Yi Xuan to know Lan Wu’s disappearance. But she wasn’t a frail girl. She had her own ability. She can take care of these herself. She believed Feng Yi Xuan believed too.

“Have you ate?” Feng Yi Xuan embraced the girl’s slightly cold body. He wanted to reprimand her but couldn’t bear it. Really a girl who can’t look after herself.

“No!” Lan You Nian honestly replied. She really wasn’t hungry. Because of Lan Wu’s matter, she wasn’t in the mood to eat.

Feng Yi Xuan shot Lan Qu a glare. Lan Qu lowered her head from Feng Yi Xuan’s expression, her scalp starting to feel numb, and knew she’s committed a mistake. Their priority was to take care of young miss. She thought, if she was the one kidnapped, she would want Lan Wu to take care of young miss. Lan Qu immediately went downstairs to let the kitchen prepare the dinner meal.

“I’ll go with you tonight? Hm?” Feng Yi Xuan filled Lan You Nian’s bowl. He wasn’t afraid Lan You Nian won’t be able to deal with those matters, but rather, he felt it was too cold outside. With him staying with Nian Nian, he could act as a warm stove for her.

Lan You Nian nodded, agreeing. She didn’t feel as if she had anything to hide from Feng Yi Xuan.

Nightly silently arrived. Several people departed from Xiao Jin Pavilion, heading to the forest on the southern side. They followed right behind Gui San. Lan You Nian was carried in Feng Yi Xuan’s arms. Feng Yi Xuan’s qinggong was very good, so they were well-hidden. No one would notice them.

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The chilly wind blew. The bare trees looked like old men, unable to stand the attack of the north wind as they swayed in the chilly wind. The leafless branches hung with fluffy and crystalline icicles. The evergreen pines and cypress of winter and summer piled up with fluffy, heavy snowballs.

Gui San stood in the quiet and cold forest as he waited. The fan was still held in his hands. Only at times like this would people wonder if the fan in this unruly Young Master Gui San’s hand wasn’t used to tease women with but as a weapon of death.

Meanwhile, Feng Yi Xuan and the others concealed their breaths as they hid not far away, silently watching Gui San. They were powerful martial artists, so ordinary people won’t be able to notice them. Besides, their position wasn’t all that close.

Gui San waited in the snow for several hours but the people hiding haven’t appeared yet. Gui San didn’t know any impatience. Even if he showed himself as dissolute, he was a schemer deep in his bones. He lazily stood amongst the snow, playing with the fan in his hands, seeming like any noble young miss of a prominent family.

Meanwhile, Feng Yi Xuan has become a little impatient. He didn’t feel anything but he felt Nian Nian’s temperature lowering by the minute. Feng Yi Xuan’s breath became more and more dangerous. He gradually transferred his inner force into Lan You Nian’s body, raising her body temperature a little. Lan You Nian lifted her head beaming. Even if it was pitch black, Lan You Nian can still feel Lan You Nian’s pure as moonlight smile.

They knew the people in the shadows were cautious. They were similarly afraid Gui San would play any tricks. Wu Qing Pavilion’s Young Master Gui San wasn’t a simpleton, so they observed for a while, but they didn’t see any activity so they were reassured.

Suddenly, Feng Yi Xuan was alert, because they could already sense the breaths of the newcomers. Gui San didn’t stop toying with the fan in his hand. This meant he wanted to kill someone, but he can’t.