The moonlight was vast, and everyone went into the room to rest, but Wang Hong and Chu Tao gathered under the lamp.

"The young master is injured?"

Chu Tao frowned slightly, as if he was secretly enduring the pain of the injury, but he raised his eyes and smiled lightly: "I can't hide it from Uncle Wang." ”

"What's going on?" Wang Hong's anger immediately poured out in the direction of the outside of the house, "It must be that guy rampage again......"

Chu Tao made a gesture to stop him from shouting: "Don't make a noise." Fortunately, Jiang Shaoyun's subordinates were merciful, otherwise the three of us would not want to come back. ”

"Jiang Shaoyun?" Wang Hong was shocked, "Didn't the young master go to investigate the Song family's fire?" As soon as he thought about it, he saw Chu Tao's slightly childish smile, and suddenly realized: Chu Tao would never tell himself all about such a dangerous plan, unless Chu Tao deliberately didn't want to go—let Wang Hong know in advance, wouldn't he be crazy to nag?

"Long story short," Chu Tao shook his head as if he didn't want to mention it again, "Two things: First, who sent a message in my name asking the Lord of Duan Zhai to come to the river valley to pick me up?"

Wang Hong became more and more surprised: "Isn't it the young master's flying pigeon who came to report the news?" There are only four scribbled words on the letter, River Valley, come quickly. I saw a little like the young master's handwriting, and I didn't think much about it. ”

Chu Tao almost gritted his teeth and sighed: "Even I don't know what the result of fighting with Jiang Shaoyun will be, but this person knows better than me." ”

On the way to Duanjiazhai, we met a few people wearing Tianyuemen clothes, all of whom seemed to have been poisoned, and they only fell asleep. I still think it's weird. Now it seems that things are by no means simple...... Could it be Shen Yanfei?" he suddenly thought of the name, a guy who was as erratic as a cloud. This kid's sudden return is just as bad as his sudden departure back then!

Chu Tao suddenly smiled vaguely and shook his head. Of course, he won't admit that he was tricked by the swordsman he single-handedly taught#.

But in fact, Wang Hong had to admit that Shen Yanfei's small methods had no precedent for playing well in front of Chu Tao.

Presumably, Chu Tao already had a countermeasure. I couldn't guess it, so I had to give up.

Chu Tao replied: "There are hidden mysteries everywhere in the Beacon Fire Ridge. Since he doesn't want to show up, we can't do it. But what reason does he have to transfer my manpower?"

"Speaking of which, I have received a letter from the cat, and he has already picked up Xiao Ke who stayed in Red Frost Town as you instructed. ”

When Chu Tao heard this, Chou Yun locked his brows again, and his clear eyes were as unpredictable as fog: "This person is one step ahead of me again." That's it, fortunately, he still has no intention of harming him. Speaking of the second thing, Jun He retrieved the feather-chasing short sword that had been missing for many years from Jiang Shaoyun's weapon rack, and the reason why Jiang Shaoyun didn't kill me was actually Ziyu Ling. Uncle Wang knows, why is he so coveted the Purple Jade Order and the Feather Chasing Short Sword?"

Wang Hong's face turned pale: "Could it really be that Jiang Shaoyun killed the old master?"

Chu Tao shook his head: "There are many contradictions." If there were any secrets in this short sword and the purple jade order that Jiang Shaoyun had not yet known, he had no reason to kill his father who knew about it. However, if he had really understood the mystery, there was no reason to lie dormant in the Beacon Fire Ridge for twelve years without doing anything. Apart from Jiang Shaoyun, Tang Yao, Luo Ang, and even the Qin family Qi family on the north bank, who can completely clear the suspicion? What I wonder about is the value of the short sword and purple jade, only by knowing the secret behind it can I see through Jiang Shaoyun's scheme. It's a pity that my father died suddenly, and he didn't leave a word. The desolate gaze cast on the deserted night in the middle of the window, but forced a smile to himself.

Wang Hong shook his head regretfully: "The short sword, the golden seal, and the purple jade order have always been symbols of the power of the head, and it is inconvenient for others to ask except for the head." It is true that he heard the rumors that the Feather Sword Sect is guarding the treasure in the Black Stone Cliff, but he has always been laughed at by the people in the gang. ”

A sigh: "I have been the head of the Feather Sword Sect for twelve years, and now I don't know as much about the affairs of the gang as my enemies......"

Chu Tao played with the short sword with some frustration, the dark blue-gray glowing with a faint green fluorescence under the oil lamp. The dense folded lines on the scabbard resemble cracked earth and undulating waves. There are signs of wear and tear in many places, showing the age of the sword. The same pattern is applied to the center of the back of the sword. The iron blade is as bright as new, breaking through the years and refracting an extraordinarily dazzling light. It's a sharp weapon, but there's no difference.

Throwing away the dagger, he leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes silently. The dim oil light cast on his face became even paler.

"Young master don't need to be anxious, since Jiang Shaoyun has a way to know, we will definitely be able to find out. ”

There was a knock on the door, and Duan Shiyu's melodious greeting sounded outside the door.

The moment Qianying entered the house, the whole room brightened up for a moment, and Chu Tao came out with shining eyes, as if he had changed someone in the blink of an eye.

"Sister Shiyu, is there something wrong?"

Shiyu frowned, glanced at the door nervously, and whispered: "Don't tell my father that I've been here, okay?—— father won't let me take care of the affairs of the rivers and lakes." ”

"So ...... girl here?"

"I heard that the head of Chu came here for the old things of the Song family. But, does Master Chu know that the Song family's fire has been haunted for many years?"

Chu Tao smiled disapprerovingly: "Could it be that the girl wants to say that she once met a ghost there?"

"Not in the Songjia fire, but near Duanjiazhai......"

When Wang Hong was surprised, Chu Tao remained silent: "Oh, that's ......"

"Duanjiazhai has been entangled by the elusive white shadows around it for many years. My father was sad when he mentioned it, and everyone asked him, but he didn't want to say more...... I don't know if the head of Chu has a good plan......"

Chu Tao lowered his head and was silent for a moment, as if he was confident: "I already know...... Miss Shiyu don't have to worry. It's just that what happened to the Song family's fire back then?

Shaking his head, his flickering eyes were full of helplessness: "Father has always refused to say." Listening to everyone's rumors, it has always been said that the Qin family has done evil things in the Song family. But it's just a rumor......"

"Understood. Rest assured, girl. Chu Tao sent her out of the door while comforting. She also left quite obediently.

However, when he turned around, Wang Hong saw that his expression was as pale as a paper figure, and he was leaning directly on the edge of the couch. Tilting his head, he frowned deeply and gritted his teeth to endure the pain, and fine sweat poured out on his forehead.

Wang Hong knew that he was tired and couldn't bear to bother anymore, this mess left by Chu Yuan was really unfair for Chu Tao to pick it up without a clue. But the rivers and lakes never give people the opportunity to refuse: either to live for war, or to die for war. To escape, but to give up the war and wait for death. And Chu Tao only drew his sword to fight.

"The young master's wounds...... Or find a doctor......" he suggested in a whisper.

"No...... Bearable. The implication of this sentence is that you can't tell anyone about his injury. That's right, in a dangerous place, instead of worrying about everyone's headlessness, it is better to let everyone rest assured that they will fight.

Helplessly, he only put the short sword on the table back into its sheath for him and rested it on the edge of the table. He took the medicine box again, poured a cup of hot tea, and placed it in front of him: "It's not early, the young master should rest." When there was no answer, he retreated to the door.

The command suddenly sounded again: "Take the waterway on the way back." As usual. sent a letter to Tang Yao and said that I was waiting for him in Duanjiazhai. ”

"Will Tang Yao come?" asked back, waiting for a long time without answering. He had no choice but to retreat.

could never keep up with Chu Tao's thinking, so he could only try his best to catch up with his back, but he could only watch the bright purple swaying in front of him with concern.