The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 72

Chapter 72: Missing

“You-shixiong, why are you not coming?” Jiang Liu saw his doubtful expression and panic flashed across his eyes.

You XiaoMo would sometimes forget this and that and keep his head forward while not considering the back, but while in other people’s domain, he still knew to be a little careful. This Jiang Liu seemed a little odd , making it impossible for him to follow along carelessly, especially since he was from Heaven Peak.

“Jiang-shidi, we are just going to have a little chat. There’s no need for us to go so far, right?”

“This … the truth is, I have something to show you , so I thought of bringing you straight there.”

Jiang Liu stammered while looking for an excuse. In fact, he had already thought out the possibilities. From the beginning, he didn’t think that You XiaoMo would follow him so easily so he had prepared an excuse which now came in handy.

“If I’m not mistaken, this direction is towards the back of the mountain. The thing you’re talking about couldn’t possibly be at the back of the mountain?” You XiaoMo said doubtfully. If he wasn’t wrong, this Jiang Liu should be like him, this being his first time in the Central Lineage.

“Yes, yes , it is.” Jiang Liu said somewhat anxiously.

You XiaoMo looked at him wordlessly. This person, telling a lie , and yet he didn’t know how to lie properly . Looking at his nervous expression, it was obvious that there was something going on.

Although Ling Xiao always said that he was stupid, no matter how stupid he was, he still could see that something was wrong. Thinking of Jiang Liu’s situation and how he came to look for him with no rhyme or reason, it was obvious that he must have been ordered by someone. As for the person that gave the order, it was most probably the one that hated him right down to her bones, Tang YunQi. If it was her, then all this would make sense.

“Jiang-shidi, I think it is better not to go to the back of the mountain. After all, this is the Central Lineage. It’s better if we don’t run around recklessly.” You XiaoMo knew that Jiang Liu could have been threatened by Tang YunQi. But even though he was sympathetic, he still wouldn’t just go along knowing full well that it would cause him harm. So , he could only say it in a roundabout way , hoping that the other got the hint.

Jiang Liu bit down on his thin lower lip, his eyes showing signs of struggle.

You XiaoMo saw his condition and felt a little uneasy saying, “I know that Tang YunQi asked you to get me. How about this. Go confess to Tang YunQi that I saw through your plan. I’ll let her come look for me herself. This way, she should not give you trouble.”

“You-shixiong, it is no use.” Jiang Liu took a glance at him as if wanting to cry and then he hung his head.

“If Tang-shijie knew that I failed in carrying out her order , she would definitely not let it go. Although I am also a Heaven Peak disciple , since Tang-shijie knows that I am from the same village as you, she also detests me. Sometimes she would even bring some people along to give me trouble. She even threatened me not to tell, Shifu.”

Hearing these words, You XiaoMo frowned deeply. He didn’t expect Tang YunQi to be this type of person ; because she hated him, she even hated someone just for being from the same village. Using her status as the Grand Master’s daughter to bully Jiang-shidi was uncalled for. This behavior was just too shameless. Even though he was sympathetic, there was nothing he could do. If not for Ling Xiao’s protection, he would most probably have been tormented to death by Tang YunQi long ago.

“Jiang-shidi, I still feel that you should tell this to your Shifu. Your Shifu took a liking to your potential , so he must value you. If you were to tell him, he will certainly look out for you.” You XiaoMo suggested earnestly and sincerely.

“Thank you. But she is the Grand Master’s daughter. I … I can’t win over her. My shifu can help me , but he can’t help me with everything.”

Jiang Liu’s eyes were full of tears but he still looked at You XiaoMo with gratitude. Being looked at with this kind of expression, You XiaoMo suddenly felt a little guilty.

If one consider ed it all, the reason Jiang Liu was being mistreated was all because of him. If he didn’t piss off Tang YunQi, Tang YunQi would not have shifted her rage towards him just because he was from the same village. He really did cause trouble for Jiang Liu.

“How about this, tell her this for me. Tell her that I will meet her at the fork in the road we just passed and I will explain it all.”

Actually it was not as if You XiaoMo had such noble intentions. Meeting with Tang YunQi in private was a dangerous thing. But seeing that Jiang Liu was from the same village and also him being the first person he saw when he opened his eyes, it was all thanks to him that he was able to figure out what kind of world he had landed into. Now, seeing that Tang YunQi was venting her anger on him, he felt that he had to bear some of the responsibility.

“Is it ok like this?” Jiang Liu asked with eyes full of tears.

“I say it is ok , so it is ok. After all, if Tang YunQi didn’t succeed this time, she would still come and trouble me , so I might as well get it over with.” You XiaoMo felt the corners of his eyes twitching. He had thought that Jiang Liu was a young man with a sunny and forthright character. He didn’t expect him to be such a crybaby. His tear glands seemed to be better -developed tha n a girl’s, crying at the drop of a hat.

“Thank you!” Jiang Liu finally stopped crying, thanking him wearily.

” Ah , then you should hurry and go , lest she gets angry while waiting and takes it out on you. I’ll go ahead and wait there.”

It was too bad he was not a girl, otherwise You XiaoMo may have even rested his hand on him and used a handkerchief to wipe his face.

“Then I’m going first, goodbye , You-shixiong.” Jiang Liu waved at You XiaoMo before running off to notify Tang YunQi.

After Jiang Liu disappeared from view, You XiaoMo couldn’t hold on any longer. Who asked him to act tough? Who asked him to be soft-hearted? Now he was in for it. Soon he would have to face that crafty and unreasonable princess Tang YunQi. Actually … he was a little terrified. Thinking it over, You XiaoMo suddenly felt that it was better if he called Ling Xiao over. If Tang YunQi really was going to harm him, at least Ling Xiao would be there. As for Tang YunQi and company, expecting You XiaoMo to keep the appointment by himself, they completely wouldn’t expect that You XiaoMo would want to involve Ling Xiao. After deciding this, You XiaoMo hummed a tune while retracing his steps.

Just not long after he left, a black figure appeared wordlessly at the place where two of them just stood. The black figure looked expressionlessly at the direction You XiaoMo was heading, and in a flash disappeared yet again. The afterimage could be seen heading in the same direction as You XiaoMo.

On the other side, Jiang Liu really brought You XiaoMo’s words to Tang YunQi.

Hearing that You XiaoMo actually dared to meet up with her, a look of delight flashed across Tang YunQi’s eyes, “Jiang-shidi, is it really true? You XiaoMo is actually waiting for me up ahead? Is it possible that he knew my plan , so he intentionally said that just to get rid of us?”

“No, he will be there.” Jiang Liu lowered his head so his expression was not readable.

“Fine, I’ll believe you. I knew it would succeed if I sent you. You did very well. What comes next has nothing to do with you , so you can leave first. Also, I don’t want other people to know about this, so you know what to do?” Tang YunQi patted his shoulder with satisfaction. Luckily she still had this Jiang Liu card to play. This time she would definitely teach You XiaoMo a lesson and let him know just who Da Shixiong belonged to.

“I understand, Tang-shijie.” Jiang Liu grimaced, showing a slight sneer. It was too bad no one noticed.

So , Tang YunQi set off in a grand fashion with her footmen in tow towards where You XiaoMo indicated. Although that spot usually had a lot of foot traffic, at this time , because of the grand competition, most people were already resting in order to reappear full of energy at the competition arena. There just weren’t many people passing through. This was a miscalculation on the part of You XiaoMo.

Feeling happy and carefree, Tang YunQi and company soon arrived at the meeting point. But the image of You XiaoMo standing there waiting for them did not materialize.

“Didn’t Jiang-shidi say that You XiaoMo would be waiting for us here? There’s no sign of him. Can it be that we have been tricked?” Lackey number one suddenly got suspicious.

“I think Jiang-shidi has been fooled by You XiaoMo.” Lackey number two voiced out his thoughts.

Tang YunQi’s expression flickered ambiguously, “What you have said is reasonable , but according to Jiang-shidi, You XiaoMo wouldn’t deceive him. Now that there is no sign of him, could it be that there is some other reason?”

In the end, she was still unwilling to give up on this hard fought opportunity.

“How about we wait a while?” Lackey number one asked cautiously.

“Let’s do as you suggest.” Tang YunQi said coldly. If You XiaoMo really dared to deceive her, new hatred piled onto old, she most certainly would not let him die a peaceful death.

It was just that the three of them didn’t expect that the one they were waiting for, You XiaoMo wouldn’t appear but someone else came instead.

Actually, Ling Xiao already sensed it when You XiaoMo left the room. The barrier he set up not only cut the room off, it also had the ability to perceive. No matter who went in and out of it, he would be able to sense it. So he knew that someone came over looking for You XiaoMo , but the scent was not familiar to him. In any case, You XiaoMo followed that person of his own accord.

Thinking of that, Ling Xiao felt that it shouldn’t be a problem , so he didn’t pay much attention to it. But an hour later, Ling Xiao finally felt that something was off. You XiaoMo still hadn’t returned , and that was a little odd!

You XiaoMo didn’t know a lot of people , especially in the Central Lineage. The person he was familiar with was only Fu ZiLin. Their Xiongs from the same peak would also not come looking for him. Even if they did come find You XiaoMo and call him out, it was unlikely that Ling Xiao wouldn’t know who it was.

After realizing that something was not right, Ling Xiao said goodbye to his two Shidis and went looking for You XiaoMo by following his scent.