Chapter 71: Chapter 71 Invitation Chapter 71: Chapter 71 Invitation Editor: Atlas Studios Su Mo brought up these three points, which seemed simple but in fact, were not simple at all.
Treating injuries was the simplest task but also the most critical.
People in Jianghu respect me for a part, and I reciprocate more.
Particularly at this juncture, when everyone’s efforts were directed towards the same goal under Su Mo’s lead, if Su Mo turned a blind eye to their conditions, disloyalty and discord would arise in the blink of an eye.
Secondly, having injuries would inevitably cause many inconveniences in their actions, thus delaying their movements.
Therefore, treating injuries within the Yuliu Manor was best arranged by Yuliu Manor’s real Housekeeper, Liu Qingkong.
That’s why after discussing these three matters, Su Mo’s first task was to let Liu Qingkong come out, check the current headcount of Yuliu Manor, and then have those assigned to boil water, prepare meals, while those unfamiliar with martial arts were to fetch some healing elixirs for their peers in Jianghu to treat and bandage their wounds.
Those who were skilled in martial arts would join everyone in the great hall of Yuliu Manor to discuss the next two matters.
The second matter was reinforcement.
As Su Mo said, rushing there recklessly, people from the Youquan Sect in Xuanji Valley aren’t dead.
Seen from afar, harsh measures were inevitable, and the safety of those within Xuanji Valley was unpredictable.
This was particularly worrying for Su Mo.
Especially since Liu Suifeng had been captured to be turned into a blood slave, if they alerted the enemy, unforeseen issues might arise, thus it was essential to devise a foolproof plan.
And this required collective wisdom and effort.
The third matter was even more difficult.
Asking for help would naturally be from those nearby, not distant ones, as distant aid cannot extinguish a nearby fire. Forces around Yuqing Mountain that had connections with those present were naturally the best choice.
Thus, the Eldest Young Master of Poyu Sect was the first to stand out, asking for a letter to be sent to Poyu Sect, inviting the sect’s experts to come over for reinforcement.
Besides, it was crucial to consider every aspect of the situation to keep it confidential.
Youquan Sect had deep roots in the Southwest, and how far their influence extended was still unknown; a slip in communication could turn the second plan into a mere illusion, and the outcome would be unpredictable.
Therefore, how to handle this needed thorough deliberation.
Dealing with these three matters simultaneously left the hall inside Yuliu Manor bustling all night.
It went on until they had come to a determined plan, and only a few hours remained until dawn.
Those who should have been bandaged were treated, and those who had taken the elixir were now meditating to hasten their recovery.
Meanwhile, some of the faster ones had no time to rest; they held letters and tokens, leaving Yuliu Manor to seek help in the surrounding areas.
Explaining the cause and mediating the matters were left to them.
At this moment, the entire hall was silent.
Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun were resting together, but suddenly, they opened their eyes.
Yang Xiaoyun sensed something, glanced at Su Mo, and Su Mo gestured to her to remain silent.
The two of them silently left the hall. Someone noticed them leaving, but after seeing it was them, didn’t take it seriously and instead smiled knowingly, continuing their urgent rest.
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Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun left the main hall without delay, heading straight towards the Sword Tasting Tower.
Yang Xiaoyun followed, somewhat puzzled, but seeing Su Mo so determined, she did not ask further questions.
In the blink of an eye, they had already reached the front of the Sword Tasting Tower.
At the time of their earlier skirmish, the main gate had been smashed into pieces by Little Vajra Chu Xiong’s twin palms, and the empty doorway still had rows of severed heads displayed, unprocessed.
And at this very moment, in front of a row of severed heads, stood a person.
This person was not tall, with thinning hair and an ugly appearance, holding a folding fan in his hand, which, upon being opened, displayed four large characters: “A gentleman is like jade!”
“Is it you?”
Yang Xiaoyun was slightly startled.
Su Mo sighed, “Indeed, this was a flaw you intentionally left behind.”
“Oh? Interesting, I am someone who usually leaves no stone unturned, when did I ever leave a flaw?”
“A flawless person, the flaws left are naturally meaningful, and you standing here now, is the meaning itself.”
Su Mo sighed again, “And that flaw, isn’t it right in front of you?”
In front of ‘Luo Zhen’, there was a list of names.
Monk Jing Kong from Heavenly Buddha Temple.
Ling Hongxia with the Blood Mandarin Duck Saber.
Poisonous Hand Scholar Ye Yichen.
Ugly Gentleman Luo Zhen.
Mang Boxing King Tai Heng.
Iron Blood Escort Agency’s Yang Xiaoyun.
Ziyang Escort Agency’s Su Mo.
Lengyue Palace Wei…
“Hahaha.”
‘Luo Zhen’ laughed loudly, “Everyone says that once Ziyang Escort Agency was in your hands, it would surely come to an end, no one expected that the Su family would yield a character like you… Hmm, does Young Master Yang understand now?”
When Yang Xiaoyun first arrived here, she had not seen these names.
Now seeing them, she initially didn’t understand, but after listening to their conversation and contemplating a bit longer, she sighed, “So it is…”
“Poisonous Hand Scholar Ye Yichen came for Luo Zhen, yet the people inside Sword Tasting Tower, their names are not written haphazardly. Those who come together, are in an order of arrival.
“Ye Yichen said Luo Zhen had already arrived earlier, but if that was true, why would they engrave two ‘Luo Zhen’s names?
“Since his name is here… it clarifies two things.
“First, this is Luo Zhen’s first visit to Yuliu Manor.
“Second, Youquan Sect doesn’t know this Luo Zhen is fake.”
“Interesting.”
‘Luo Zhen’ nodded with a smile, “Continue.”
“Since Youquan Sect doesn’t know Luo Zhen is fake, why would there be an extra person tonight among us?
“If Youquan Sect knew this person was from Lengyue Palace and had the surname Wei, how could they not know his full name? Instead, they just leave a surname to create mystery?
“So… this name was actually left by you, this is the flaw you intentionally left.”
Yang Xiaoyun sighed at this point, clasping her hands together in a salute, “Miss Wei, it seems you have revealed yourself.”
She also understood why Su Mo came back to Sword Tasting Tower during Yin Ye.
Revealing oneself to show openness, naturally implies an invitation.
Su Mo understood the subtle hint and thus brought her to meet Miss Wei, who they had not previously met.
“Hahaha.”
‘Luo Zhen’ laughed loudly again, “Young Master Yang has a refined character, Lord Su is indeed fortunate. The two of you are truly a well-matched pair. How could Wu Daoyou’s unworthy son not feel ashamed in front of you two? He does have some spirit, not resorting to petty schemes, otherwise, I could have justifiably dealt with him.”
Her voice had turned into a woman’s voice by this part, and she gently wiped her face with her hand, revealing a human skin mask.
This human skin mask was meticulously crafted, fitting perfectly without any gaps when worn. After taking it off, her long hair flowed down, revealing a slightly cold face.
“Lengyue Palace, Wei Ziyi, I have met you both. There have been many concealments before this, which were indeed rude. I apologize here to both of you.”
As she spoke, she bowed deeply to the ground.