Chapter 1150: Someone Launches a Hidden Weapon
"Hehe, will you miss me?" Chen Tianlong joked as if it were nothing.
Just at that moment, a hidden weapon suddenly shot over with a "whoosh". Chen Tianlong, with his keen reflexes, hurriedly moved to Lin Wushuang’s side, then spun around with Lin Wushuang in his arms twice and stopped.
Chen Tianlong looked around warily, but still did not find the target.
"Chen Tianlong, what happened?" Lin Wushuang, having been spun around twice inexplicably, asked with a bit of confusion.
"Wushuang, someone is following us. Just now, they shot a hidden weapon at us," Chen Tianlong whispered.
"Ah?" Lin Wushuang was also startled, and quickly said, "Then Chen Tianlong, is this person still nearby?"
"I don’t know yet, haven’t found them for now. But this person is very skilled in martial arts, so we should be careful," he said as he escorted Lin Wushuang back to the Sect Leader’s Mansion, which should be much safer.
After the scare, Lin Wushuang dared not go out much, and Chen Tianlong stayed with her in the room chatting all the while. They read books together, wrote, and had a refined interest, temporarily forgetting the morning’s scare.
Just like that, the day gradually passed. In the evening, Chen Tianlong was summoned by the Sect Leader for an important matter, so he accepted the invitation and went.
"Sect Leader, did you need me for something?" Chen Tianlong asked curiously upon seeing the sect leader.
"Haha, Chen Tianlong, last time I saw how well you analyzed the murder of the Vice Sect Leader, it showed you’re truly a rare talent in both literature and martial arts. Can I ask, besides Fang Yan as your master, is there anyone else?"
Pure Yang Daoist was very curious about Chen Tianlong’s background, always seeing the shadow of certain people from the past in him.
In the Mortal Realm, such an outstanding person existed, truly surprising him greatly.
"Hehe, you’re too kind, Sect Leader. I’m just observant and have a keen sense of smell, not as impressive as you think," Chen Tianlong smiled modestly, "As for masters, I had one in medical skill, but the one who taught me to read, write, and practice martial arts was my deceased master."
At this point, Chen Tianlong’s expression inexplicably became solemn; Ye Feng was murdered by the Third Elder of the Celestial Pill Sect, Situ Feng. Logically, this couldn’t be unrelated to the Celestial Pill Sect.
These days, Chen Tianlong felt the Sect Leader’s insincere friendliness; in fact, he just wanted to recruit him. Chen Tianlong, being so smart, couldn’t fail to notice.
"Oh? Deceased master?" Pure Yang Daoist became somewhat curious upon hearing this.
"Yes, my master passed away recently. He had some medical skills and knew some martial arts, just that simple," Chen Tianlong said indifferently. He was always on guard with Pure Yang Daoist, never revealing too much.
"Alright, my condolences," Pure Yang Daoist said blandly.
Actually, he just wanted to understand Chen Tianlong’s backing, to see if it matched his subordinates’ claims, that it was just an old woman, no stronger forces.
"Okay, Chen Tianlong, go rest well, it’s getting late," Pure Yang Daoist said unhurriedly, considering he would be staying a few more days here, taking things slowly.
After leaving the Sect Leader’s room, Chen Tianlong headed straight to Lin Wushuang’s bedroom, wanting to play with her a bit. Upon knocking the door once, he heard it creak open.
Instead of going out, they remained in the room, doing things lovers do.
The time quickly reached evening.
Chen Tianlong took Lin Wushuang’s hand and they left the room together, just as Hao Shuai came out. He was clearly surprised but quickly returned to normal, then deliberately asked, "You two seem to be enjoying yourselves, are you about to start the trial or going on a date?"
"Hehe, no, we’re going to eat and rest a bit before participating in the trial."
Though Chen Tianlong harbored animosity towards Hao Shuai, the latter was now part of the Celestial Pill Sect, so he tried to show face to the Sect Leader.
The attacker in the Peach Blossom Forest was Hao Shuai. He initially thought to strike injured Lin Wushuang, so Chen Tianlong would be distracted and not want to join the trial, but the two hadn’t left since returning.
Hao Shuai wasn’t foolish enough to strike in the Sect Leader’s Mansion, given its many cameras and masters. If caught, he’d be cutting off his own retreat.
"Oh, that’s it. I was just thinking of taking a walk to breathe some fresh air. Alright, I’ll be on my way," Hao Shuai didn’t linger, fearing Chen Tianlong might notice something.
Actually, Chen Tianlong sensed Hao Shuai’s gaze was a bit odd, but with the trial approaching, he just escorted Lin Wushuang to eat.
They headed to the Sect Leader’s Mansion dining hall together. These days, their meals were provided there, so they were used to it. Arriving at the dining hall, everyone had started their meals early.
No wonder, as participating in the trial is a significant event. Their goals were hoping to earn medicine rewards and Evil Qi Body Refinement, so everyone was somewhat nervous, preparing in advance.
Chen Tianlong found an empty table and sat down with Lin Wushuang. After ordering some dishes at the kitchen window, he returned to chat with Lin Wushuang. As for the other young ladies, they only needed to join forces at the trial site later.
"Wushuang, are you nervous?"
Chen Tianlong was actually a bit worried too, unsure if they’d be grouped together later. If they were, he could protect her, but if not, he’d be concerned.
Though capable of freely forming groups, the two envoys’ intent was clear. If any unwilling ones were left, it would all become chaotic.
Further, Xu Wei had mentioned there wouldn’t be life-threatening situations, but injuries could occur, so Chen Tianlong couldn’t help but worry.
"Chen Tianlong, what are you thinking? Are you worrying about my trial?"
Lin Wushuang knew Chen Tianlong well enough from spending so much time with him; when silent, he’d surely be pondering, and with the trial ahead, he’d surely be worrying for her.
"Yes, I’m worried you won’t be in my group later."
Chen Tianlong honestly told her his concern.
"Hehe, don’t worry about me, I’ll take care of myself, and besides, it hasn’t ended yet. We might be together, after all, isn’t the world so vast, and yet we met?"
Lin Wushuang, unsure of the result, comforted him nonetheless.
"Hehe, that’s true, heh."
Just then, the dining hall uncle brought over their meals and said respectfully, "Please enjoy!"
"Hehe, thank you, uncle."
They both said in unison.
"You’re welcome."
The uncle smiled and responded, then quickly left to prepare meals for the next patron.
They glanced at each other, smiled, and began to eat their meals. After about five minutes, a familiar figure suddenly appeared and sat at the table next to Chen Tianlong’s, facing him.
It was Hao Shuai. Chen Tianlong didn’t really want to greet him, but since they were facing each other, he forced a smile. Hao Shuai also gave a fake smile, then lowered his head.