Chapter 34: Yue Ning

  The plan to head south was scrapped due to Xuan's change of mind, and the group turned back without even leaving Pingzhou.

  Although some people were puzzled by Xu Xian's decision, considering the generous pay and lack of real trouble, most people were very happy.

  Even if a few people felt uncomfortable, they just muttered: "Do rich people love to fool around?"

  Ye Wen knew the details, so he didn't say anything and didn't complain, just following the team slowly back.

  The return journey is much faster than the trip south, as considering that they haven't gone far, most people want to get back as soon as possible. Some of these people want to go home early and reunite with their families, while others want to get paid for their work and then find other ways to make money, because the Lunar New Year is approaching.

  And when the crowd returned to Linshan County, Ye Wen originally wanted to leave the team and investigate which brothel had taken Yaya's contract. However, Linshan County was under martial law at this time, and seeing the catchers walking back and forth on the streets, he also knew that it wasn't a good day for him to investigate this matter recently.

  "Never mind, anyway, Yaoyao is in my mountain gate, and for the time being, there's no need to worry about these things!" With a decision made in his heart, Ye Wen quietly accompanied the team as they left Linshan County.

  It was Xuan who suddenly said: "I thought Brother Ye would leave like this!"

  Ye Wen looked up in surprise and finally saw Xu Xian's smiling face, and finally understood that this Mr. Xu must have known the details of that matter.

  Only Liu Qingfeng and Liu Zhenren knew about the matter that day, and I had never told anyone else, while Liu Zhenren didn't seem like a gossip who would spread it everywhere.

  So there's only one possibility left...

  "Were you there that day?"

  Ye Wen's face didn't look too good as soon as he thought of this, especially when he thought that this guy was best at lightness skills. And before his internal energy reached a certain level, anyone who was slightly better at lightness skills could deceive his ears and eyes. Therefore, if Xu Xian had secretly followed him that day, it's likely that he wouldn't have discovered it.

  Xu Xian smiled but didn't speak, and the self-satisfied look on his face couldn't be hidden. Perhaps he didn't even think of hiding it, because he was very pleased with himself for being able to follow Liu Qingfeng and Ye Wen without being detected, quietly watching the whole thing unfold.

  Especially after learning martial arts and gradually becoming interested in Jianghu, I always wanted to try out my own skills and see what level they were at.

  That day, following behind Ye Wen, he carefully observed Ye Wen's moves and was certain that if he were to engage in a fight with Ye Wen, he would likely not come out on top.

  It's not that Ye Wen's kung fu was much better than his, it's just that on that day Ye Wen's ruthless and decisive move left a deep impression on him. And as a scholar who had read extensively and was famous for his literary talents, he absolutely couldn't bring himself to take someone's life without batting an eyelid. So when they fought, he must have held back, which meant he didn't stand a chance against Ye Wen.

  At least Ye Wen and Liu Qingfeng didn't notice themselves, it seems that their own lightness skills are still worth being proud of.

  Ye Wen looked at Xue Xian with a smug expression, and he really wanted to punch him directly. However, this bookworm was still so calm in the face of himself after seeing him kill someone, it seemed that his mental quality was not ordinary strong.

  "Perhaps he was born to make a name for himself in the jianghu?"

  Thinking of this, Ye Wen suddenly thought of himself. Xuhui was watching him kill people, and if his psychological quality was hard enough to be so calm, it wasn't strange at all. On the contrary, he had killed so many people, although they were bad guys, but he didn't feel half a bit uncomfortable.

  "It seems I'm the most suitable person for this chaotic world!"

  All the way, he was thinking wildly and returned to Shushan County quickly. After saying goodbye to Xu Xian and his guards, with a heroic and tragic posture of a strong man who would never return, he led his own book boy and rushed towards his own mansion.

  It was actually the head of the Yue family's escort agency who sent a few people to escort Xun Xian, and then let out a sigh of relief. Although he didn't know why Xun Xian suddenly changed his mind, now it seemed that this young master had no intention of going south after all. In any case, the Yue Mountain Escort Agency had managed to avoid this disaster.

  Although this time did not go the whole way, Xu Xian still readily expressed that he would settle according to the original agreed price, so Yue Hang was not afraid of incurring such a huge expense and losing money.

  Watching Xuhuan leave, Yuehang turned around and asked Ye Wen and Liu Qingfeng to enter the agency to rest. This time, although they didn't encounter any trouble that required these two to take action, it was still a bother for them, so he should show his appreciation.

  Having set up the wine table, after three rounds of drinks, Yue Hang held his wine cup and kept saying thank you to the two of them. In the end, Ye Wen was a bit embarrassed and almost said, "This time I didn't exert much effort, the 100 taels that General Yue gave were really too much, I'm ashamed to accept it. As for the remaining 80 taels, I won't take them!"

  It's just that I immediately thought of how my earnings are not just for one person to spend, there are still people on the mountain waiting for me to bring money back to make a living. Moreover, now there is an additional little girl, and in the future this expense will only increase, not decrease. So I endured it without speaking up, but my face can't hold up.

  What kind of person is Yue Hang? Having traveled all over the place, he hadn't seen any situation that he couldn't handle. When Ye Wen opened his mouth to speak, Yue Hang had already guessed the general idea. Since he spent so much money just to befriend Ye Wen and his sect, how could he not give him those 80 taels?

  So he didn't wait for Ye Wen to speak, and immediately said: "This time, the generous assistance of Master Ye, Yue Mou is deeply grateful, but Yue Mou has an unreasonable request, hoping that Master Ye can agree."

  Yue Wen saw this and knew that Yue Hang was intentionally giving himself a step down, letting him take the 80 taels with ease. He smiled and said: "Director Yue, you have spoken, I, Ye Mou, will naturally not refuse to follow reason!"

  Yue Hang nodded and turned to a servant-like person beside him, saying: "Go and call Ning Er over!"

  Liu Qingfeng, who had been sitting beside him all along, immediately guessed what Yue Hang meant as soon as he heard the words, and smiled without saying a word while stroking his few strands of beard.

  Even Ye Wen was taken aback, and he probably guessed something in his heart: "Is it to recruit me as a son-in-law or to throw the child at me as an apprentice? Should I respond or not?"

  In fact, either way is a great opportunity for Ye Wen. It has a huge benefit to the growth of Shu Shan Sect. Because whether it's marrying into the family or letting the child of the Yue family join the Shu Shan Sect, both are equivalent to binding the Yue Mountain Guards and the Shu Shan Sect together.

  Currently, the Shu Shan Sect is still no match for the Yue Shan Biao Ju. Even if Ye Wen's martial arts skills are not inferior to those of Yue Hang, there is a huge gap between them in terms of reputation and number of disciples.

  With the reputation of Yueshan Biaoju in this generation, if Yue Hang lets his children join or marry into Shushan Sect, then Shushan Sect's reputation will immediately rise to a higher level. At the same time, some people who want to plot against Shushan Sect need to consider whether they can afford to provoke Yue Hang, a man with a good reputation.

  No matter what, this thing is a hundred benefits and no harm to Ye Wen. The only thing that makes him depressed is whether he will be willing to sacrifice his lifelong happiness if it's really a marriage arrangement.

  Fortunately, Yue Hang didn't let Ye Wen worry for too long. Soon, under the guidance of a servant, a boy about 13 or 14 years old, with a handsome appearance and an extraordinary physique, was brought in.

  "Nice to meet you, uncle and everyone else!" This child was obviously well-educated, as soon as he came in, he greeted the elders present, making everyone have a good impression of this handsome child.

  Liu Qingfeng even stared at him with a keen eye for a long time, and finally pouted his mouth as if he felt a little sorry.

  Yue Hang began sizing up the people in the room as soon as his son arrived, and upon seeing Liu Qingfeng and Liu Zhenren, he seemed to have some intention. He had a slight regret in his heart.

  Although Ye Wen's future is promising, it seems that joining the Hu Shan School would be more beneficial for his own security agency. However, he had heard that Liu Qingfeng no longer intended to accept new disciples, so he never brought up the matter. But unexpectedly, Liu Zhenren seemed very pleased with his son and was secretly considering making an exception.

  Since he had already spoken, it wasn't good to go back on his word at this time. Fortunately, Ye Wen was also a master of internal martial arts, and his school must have had a method for cultivating internal energy. With Ye Wen's skills at such a young age, his future achievements shouldn't be inferior to those of Liu Zhenren. So, Yue Hang steeled himself and decided to continue with the original plan.

  "This is Little Ning, 11 years old this year. He used to learn some basic skills from me. However, in recent years I have been busy with the affairs of the Escort Bureau and neglected his training, so his skills have not improved. I am very ashamed."

  "Now that I've met you, Master Ye, I feel that you are a good teacher. Today, I hope you can accept my son as your disciple and bring him into the sect, so he can receive your teachings."

  Ye Wen looked at the boy standing in front of him, seeing that he was already quite tall for an 11-year-old, probably due to practicing external family kung fu with his father. His physique was also robust and sturdy, looking like a typical 13 or 14-year-old child. At the same time, those big eyes, although not darting around, revealed a sharp and clever glint, making him look like a child that many people would be eager to take on as an apprentice. Now that he had been sent right to his doorstep, Ye Wen naturally had no reason to refuse.

  Moreover, being on good terms with the Yue Shan Biao Ju is also greatly beneficial to his Shu Shan Sect. After all, a sect's development cannot always be carried out in isolation, and it must have some connection with the surrounding forces.

  As of now, the forces on Book Mountain are not necessary for him to form alliances with, and even those sects are potential future enemies. And as for Yue Shan Biao Ju...

  "There is no conflict in terms of power or anything else, and the two families can even unite to develop together! So, it seems that this apprentice has made up his mind!"

  He slightly turned his head and Ye Wen spoke up: "Since General Yue has said so, I naturally have no reason not to comply!"