Chapter 202: Brother Cixian
Yuan Liu was shocked and his face stiffened. After hearing Qiao Wan's secret message, he became even more infuriated.
No one would believe that Lu Cixian had genuinely fallen for Qiao Wan, which is why he was protecting her with an umbrella.
The only answer is that Lu Cixian didn't lose control and remained calm. He even seemed like a gentle and caring guy. He had an "ugly" girl by his side, which means he is a good man who doesn't judge based on appearance. He didn't even mind the bald Qiao Wan and was so gentle and patient with someone he just met for the first time.
The young boy let go of Qiao Wan and closed the yellow parasol made of plum blossom wood.
This scene seemed to need an explanation. Otherwise, it wouldn't make sense why she suddenly came here from Yuqing Peak. So, Qiao Wan scratched her head and said something that surprised everyone present: "You're here?"
Lu Cixian responded with a faint "Hmm," giving her only a glance before looking at Yuan Liu and saying, "Please take care of the aftermath, taoist friend."
This felt a bit strange. Qiao Wan frowned, trying to suppress the weird and surreal feeling in her heart.
And at this moment, Yuan Liu. was still thinking: "Is it normal for someone to be so gentle and patient with someone they just met... wait a minute?! Something doesn't seem right?!!"
Yuan Liu felt a tingle all over his body, and the knife in his hand almost fell to the ground with a clatter. He widened his eyes in fear and asked, "Do you... do you know each other?"
On the second floor by the window, Pei Chunzheng. remained silent, tightly pursing his lips and gripping the windowsill. His gaze fell on Lu Cixian.
In just a few words, they understood each other perfectly.
Pei Chunzheng lowered his eyes, unsure about what was going on. How did Qiao Wan. know Lu Cixian from Buping College?
There seemed to be an extraordinary bond between these two individuals, as if they were deeply connected.
Before Qiao Wan could answer, there was a sudden vibration on the ground, and the rainwater on the floor tiles scattered.
Following that, a series of heavy footsteps shook the earth, accompanied by thunder in the sky, creating an atmosphere of solemnity and danger.
First, what caught their attention were clusters of small, yellow lights, like fists, shining upon the gradually diminishing drizzle. Two groups of darkly dressed disciples silently moved through the rainy night, with rainwater streaming down their faces. Yet, not a single person bothered to wipe it away.
Each one of them was like a unsheathed sword, ready to strike at any moment. Leading the way was a frail man, wrapped in a thick fox fur coat. Despite his withered appearance, he stood at the entrance of the alley with an air of confidence that overshadowed the solemn expressions of the disciples behind him.
Yuan Liu was shocked once again, furrowing his eyebrows as he almost blurted out, "Lu Pihan?!"
Lu Pihan.in question, glanced at Yuan Liu, but his gaze silently fixed upon Qiao Wan, who was being protected by the young man standing in front of her, without leaving a trace.
After receiving a secret message from the secret division, Lu Pihan immediately set off to find Qiao Wan. He learned from the night patrol disciples and the gatekeepers that Qiao Wan had gone towards the direction of Dingjiu. He also received a letter from Wenshi Hall, saying that Lu Cixian from Buping College had been ambushed at Dingjiu. That's why he borrowed two teams of secret division disciples from Ma Huaizhen to come and clean up the mess. He never expected to see the scene in front of him.
The young man in front of him seemed to be Lu Cixian, the prestigious head of Buping College. He arrived just in time to witness the actions of the young man blocking Qiao Wan.
Lu Pihan had heard a bit about Lu Cixian from Ma Huaizhen before. Lu Cixian might be someone worth befriending. In the past, Lu Pihan would not hesitate to put aside his pride and make friends with someone like him. But now, he not only didn't want to befriend him, but also didn't even want to speak official words with him.
Since childhood, Lu Pihan, who had a serious illness, always had a cold look in his eyes. He glanced coldly at a young man not far away, but remained silent. Then, he shifted his gaze away and looked at Yuan Liu, saying, "It seems like you've already taken care of things here."
Yuan Liu had heard about the tension between Qiao Wan and Lu Pihan, but couldn't figure out what was going on between these two. He looked between them, slung the big cleaver over his shoulder and said, "Almost done."
After answering Lu Pihan's question, Qiao Wan didn't forget to ask her unfinished question, saying, "Qiao Wan, do you...know each other?"
Adhering to her belief that one should be true to their eccentricity, Qiao Wan withdrew her gaze from Lu Pihan and smiled, saying, "Yes, this is Brother Cixian."
Lu Cixian knowing Qiao Wan was already shocking enough, but what was even more terrifying was being called "Brother Cixian." As soon as he heard that, Yuan Liu was stunned for a moment. He felt himself, a strong and brave man, start to tremble. "What... What is he?" he stammered.
Lu Pihan's icy gaze paused for a moment. Xiao Boyang, who was leaning against the window frame, nearly fell down from the shock. He immediately felt like his world had been turned upside down. It was a thunderclap that hit him hard.
"C... Cixian... Brother?!!" Xiao Boyang exclaimed, not even having time to look at the young man next to him, he was so thunderstruck. He clumsily fell from the window sill.
"What kind of strange nickname is Brother Cixian?!" As soon as he landed on the ground, Xiao Boyang felt a pang of embarrassment. He could hardly bring himself to look at Lu Cixian's expression.
Qiao Wan, what's wrong with her? Why is she acting crazy at this moment? Can she just randomly call someone "Brother Cixian"? How come he hasn't heard of Lu Cixian and Qiao Wan being familiar with each other?
However, under Xiao Boyang's horrified gaze, Qiao Wan remained expressionless but her face turned slightly red. She leaned against the sturdy chest of the young man and tugged at his clothes. Jiaojiao softly called out, "Brother Cixian."
Instantly, the expressions of Xiao Boyang and Yuan Liu changed. Their eyes seemed to say, "Did Mu Xiaoxiao possess you?" =口=
But the young man seemed unaffected by the shocking call of "Brother Cixian". He calmly closed the oiled paper umbrella and looked at Qiao Wan.
The two of them silently locked eyes in the night rain. The young man gave a light laugh, his laughter still cold and grave, but he responded with a simple "Hmm."
In the distance, there was thunder and lightning, but it couldn't compare to the thunder and lightning in Xiao Boyang's heart. It felt like a stampede of ten thousand wild horses running through his mind. Xiao Boyang was bewildered for a moment, then he suddenly remembered something and asked hesitantly, "Could this... could this be about your heart?"
Qiao Wan made sure to avoid saying those two words "上人" in front of Lu Cixian, considering that she was a young girl.
Surprisingly, even though Xiao Boyang was trying to be considerate of Qiao Wan's status as a girl, she didn't seem to have that same awareness. She playfully tugged at the cuff of her sleeve and, with a hint of sweetness, shyly said, "Brother Cixian is indeed the one I have feelings for ⊙ω⊙"
Raindrops fell on the face of the young boy, his nose straight and tall. He remained quiet and let Qiao Wan lead the way. Despite his lack of words, no one would think of him as someone who couldn't express himself. There was a hint of a cold and proud temperament about him, somewhat similar to Lu Pihan who was standing before them wearing a fox fur coat.
Yuan Liu was completely baffled: What is this thing called "心上人" that everyone keeps talking about?
But just a moment ago, Lu Cixian, who was cold and rebellious, stood idly by as Qiao Wan made a ruckus. With a calm gaze, Yuan Liu shivered and felt his whole body go numb. He glanced at the pile of corpses on the ground.
Setting aside Qiao Wan's thunderous nickname, just looking at how cleanly Lu Cixian had dealt with the children with his sword, swiftly and ruthlessly taking their lives, it was clear that Lu Cixian was not someone to mess with. Who knows, he might even grow up to become a fierce character like a warlord.
Qiao Wan actually mixed with someone like him... and even called him "Brother Cixian"... Did her morals shatter into pieces?!
Just at this critical moment, Lu Pihan finally spoke up.
He quickly and decisively drew a line between Qiao Wan and Lu Cixian, and also clarified the relationship between Qiao Wan and this foolish "牲口." "Younger martial sister misbehaved, please don't blame the taoist friend."
In that moment, the boy's lips curved into a confident smile.
"My relationship with Taoist Friend Qiao goes beyond what others can understand, Elder Martial Brother is being too formal."
With that smile, the boy's intense and cold aura suddenly disappeared. His eyes were bright and his face was filled with joy, but his words were quite rude.
They confronted each other head-on!
The phrase "goes beyond what others can understand" alone already sparks curiosity, not to mention the fact that Lu Cixian actually called Lu Pihan "Elder. Martial. Brother!"
Yuan Liu's eyebrows jumped and he instinctively looked at Lu Pihan's reaction, feeling a sense of unease.
The man's face instantly turned cold, as cold as ice, and the flames in his eyes burned even brighter.
Could it be... this boy is Qiao Wan's sweetheart?
Xiao Boyang was in shock, unable to speak.
And it didn't seem like a one-sided love, it seemed like they both had feelings for each other?! When did Qiao Wan become involved with Lu Cixian?
And at this moment, Lu Pihan's face was no longer ugly, it could be described as very colorful.
Qiao Wan , who had always secretly admired someone, felt tears welling up in her heart when she saw the frightened looks of the people in front of her.
This feeling... feels... so amazing!! TUT!
Just then, Qiao Wan , with a bald head, suddenly added softly with Jiaojiao , "My relationship with Brother Cixian is indeed different from others. Although we are two individuals, we are already inseparable, unable to distinguish between you and me ⊙▽⊙"
"Isn't that right, Brother Cixian?"
Then, she leaned against the strong chest of the young man and was caught steady by him.
Seeing this scene, the people in the shadows were all blinded by the sight.
This statement seriously made people's imagination run wild!!!
Xiao Boyang's heart was filled with countless grass mud horses, and his expression instantly became distorted: Inseparable, unable to distinguish between you and me! How can we be inseparable, unable to distinguish between you and me!!
Just at that moment, a beautiful sword light gracefully descended.
Falling alongside the sword light was a young man dressed in bright yellow, Pei Chunzheng. He stood still, expressionless, staring intently at Lu Cixian, whose face was cold and covered with the weight of a night's rain.
But the story didn't end there.
Amidst the fierce winds and thunderous roars, suddenly a light laughter echoed.
Xiao Huan appeared, accompanied by Xiao Sanlang and the remaining disciples from Kunshan. Seeing the tense situation, Xiao Huan paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping across the faces of those involved in the standoff. He smiled and said, "Why is the atmosphere so tense? Did I arrive at the wrong time?"
After glancing at Qiao Wan and Lu Cixian for two seconds.in the red dress behind Xiao Huan suddenly covered her face and burst into tears, making sobbing sounds.
"Brother Cixian, who is this woman by your side?!"
Instantly, silence fell upon everyone present.
In their hearts, everyone was shocked and confused.
What kind of situation was this? Was Lu Cixian involved with two women at the same time?!
No, even if he is involved in two things, his preferences are still too unique.
Receiving the attention from everyone, Qiao Wan had no expression on her face and asked, "Is it still acting?"
