Volume 11.5 Chapter 17

Ming Feizhen shook his head. You couldnt have missed the notice when I placed it in a conspicuous spot of your room Did I get the wrong room? Whos room did I put it in, then?

Mine.

Hua Qing and Ming Feizhen both flinched when they espied the top half of Su Lis face as she climbed up the ladder.

During Ming Feizhens stay on Mount Wudang, he spent his first year all alone in a dark room. In his first year, he wasnt concerned with controlling the immense power inside him; he was purely looking to survive. The only thing he could do whilst in seclusion was perform experiments with his true qi to entertain himself. Among the experiments he tried, one of them was trying to decipher his environment without relying on visual information. His exceptional hearing was the result of not being able to view his condition, upgrading his internal energy potency and the experience of his soul separating from his body.

Drawing visual clues from something ones eyes couldnt be as reliable as relying on audible information.

Ming Feizhens subjects were the vast variety of animals on the mountain. Obviously, the volume and variety was a difficult subject for a beginner. Once he grasped it, though, listening in to human beings was unbelievably easier. By extension, sneak attacking him was borderline impossible. However, owing to the prolonged period of living in a secure environment, he often subconsciously missed information that his ears couldnt pick up. For that reason, he almost reactively kicked Su Lis head when she startled him with her arrival.

Su Li giddily found herself a spot to sit. What are you two acting all suspicious for?

Hua Qing; Uh, we, uh, well, as the men of old say, gazing at the moon before bed is a m-

Were talking about todays meal, Ming Feizhen interrupted.

Su Li brushed her hair. You believe Hero Zhuo is suspicious?

Hua Qing: Eh? What makes you say that, Miss Su?

Su Li lowered her head. I-I-I was just asking.

Ming Feizhen: Exceedingly suspicious.

Thought so.

Even you think hes shady, Miss Su?

Su Li, unable to handle speaking in front of men yet, meekly replied, Not initially. When Ming Feizhen examined his ledger, though, I felt sceptical about something. My family used to run businesses, and I used to like tagging along with my dad. My mother entrusted a few stores to me once I was older since she knew I couldnt sit still. I dont think Im bad, and I do like business, but I cant be as meticulous and organised as Hero Zhuo, let alone for three years. Im under the impression that he prepared the ledgers beforehand.

Hua Qing: That cant be right. We only met them by chance today. Until today, nobody knew where we were. Plus, who wouldve expected Ming Feizhen to ask for the ledgers?

Su Li: What if it wasnt prepared for us?

Can you elaborate?

For instance what if somebody finds him dubious and is investigating him?

Hua Qing: Thats also unlikely. Lets someone is investigating him. Regardless of what their reason is, theyd investigate him secretly, which voids the purpose preparing his ledger beforehand.

What if theyre openly investigating him? What if theyre somebody he cant just turn away?

Liu Shan Men!

Su Li bobbed her head. Thats why I came to see you two after I saw Ming Feizhens note. Disclaimer: Im not suggesting Hero Zhuo is a bad man. Numbers that dont add up in a business ledger is the norm. I dont think my family is an exception, either. Being as detailed and precise as Hero Zhuo is just excessive to the point that its dubious, however.

To tell the truth, I also noticed something but didnt mention it because Yanran was there. When I recounted the events, Hero Zhuo didnt mention Repository Jade even once. At first, I thought that was just in his chivalrous nature, so I was happy. Nevertheless, when I had time to reflect, it didnt make sense. Repository Jade was the catalyst for Master Xus death. The more you try to hide a secret, the more obvious it is. The selfless impression he created was overkill.

Stricken with fear, Su Li instinctively shifted closer to Hua Qing, causing him to blurt, Smells so nice.

The two of them fell into an awkward silence until Ming Feizhen, who didnt give a toss for atmosphere, opined, I, too, find him suspicious.

Hua Qing cleared his throat. In what ways?

Ming Feizhen stared at his hands: How did I lose to him?

Su Li and Hua Qing were utterly speechless.

Shaking his head profusely, Ming Feizhen repeated, Impossible. Impossible. Impossible

You got stomped! You just cant accept it! Youre just picking on him!

No, no, no, no Ming Feizhen shook his head maniacally again. No, no, no, no

You broken? Need me to snap you back in place?

Wh-wh-what do you I mean I cant accept it? Th-think of something else me.

Youre also in denial!

Your misunderstanding is a product of you not knowing my true thoughts.

Which are?

Ming Feizhen gnashed his teeth. The jerk dared to beat me.

You still cant accept it!

Whatever the reason, I cant trust him. We cant rely on him to solve our problems. I called you here to tell you that we have to take matters into our own hands.

So, what is the plan?

Now that Miguo Branch knows where you are, theyre definitely plotting their next move.

So, what is our plan?