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"Why... is this happening?" I suddenly felt a wave of sadness. It wasn't for any particular reason, but rather a sudden realization that perhaps Qiu's life held a past filled with unbearable pain.
Night Phantom seemed determined to make me give up on Nie Qiuyuan, and spoke candidly, "You've seen the fate of the traitor from Mirror Gate. This person was not killed by those from Mirror Gate, so at least his death was somewhat merciful."
A traitor, could it be...
"That's right, Nie Qiuyuan is a traitor of Mirror Gate. He betrayed Mirror Gate years ago and has been hiding ever since, but he couldn't escape their pursuit. This time, he was probably discovered by the Azure Dragon Envoy." Night Phantom looked into my eyes and continued slowly, "Nie Qiuyuan is the Black Tortoise Envoy of Mirror Gate."
The Black Tortoise Envoy!
I had come to find the clever and charming man, Nie Qiuyuan, who solved cases like a god, not to get entangled in the conflicts of the martial world. Yes, his investigative skills were indeed exceptional, but who would have thought that all his abilities were learned from the Underworld?
I was so shocked that my mouth fell open, not noticing the sadness that flickered in Night's eyes.
"So... is Mirror Gate going to send a large force to hunt him down?" After a moment of daze, I suddenly realized and became worried.
Night Phantom shook his head.
"The one who discovered his identity is Ren Pingsheng. We have confirmed that San Niang Li Bao'er is directly under Ren Pingsheng. If it’s Ren Pingsheng, he won't reveal Nie Qiuyuan's identity to others in Mirror Gate. This is because Ren Pingsheng is proud; he has long harbored a desire to duel with Nie Qiuyuan one-on-one and then trample Qiu underfoot."
So for now, I only need to be wary of Ren Pingsheng?
"But this one person is more difficult to deal with than an army. So, Zhenzhen, do not get close to Qiu anymore; the farther away you are from him, the safer your life will be."
"What does he want with me if he intends to duel with Nie Qiuyuan?" I felt a bit confused.
"Fool!" Night said, a hint of annoyance in his voice. "Humans are emotional beings. Do you know how to pry open someone's mouth? No amount of torture might work, but if you tie their elderly mother in front of them, they often break down instantly. If it were an ordinary disciple who betrayed, execution might suffice, but if it's the Black Tortoise Envoy, then their fate must be far worse than that of an ordinary person."
Night Phantom looked into my eyes. "Around Qiu, people keep dying. A group dies, he takes on a new identity, gets discovered, and more die. Anyone who treats him well ends up dead, and those he cares about are even more likely to die. Zhenzhen, if you get any closer, you will definitely be next!"
I had mostly recovered from my shock, and the blood in my veins began to heat up again, slowly turning into excitement.
Isn't this my chance?
"Why must I be the next?" I asked meaningfully. "I'm not the only one who treats him well. Or is it that he cares about me?"
Night Phantom paused for a moment before spitting dismissively.
"Absolutely not!" he harshly shot me down. "It's just that Qiu's personality is prone to impulsiveness; he's worried he can't protect you. You are the only daughter of his adoptive father, and your safety must be ensured."
His personality is prone to impulsiveness? That's hardly better than being a closed-off person. I felt somewhat speechless.
"You don't understand him, nor do you need to," Night Phantom concluded.
I shot him a disdainful glance and declared seriously, "I like Nie Qiuyuan. I will always stand by him; I want to protect him!"
In the face of my bold declaration of love as a modern woman, Night Phantom was completely taken aback. He sat there dumbfounded, speechless for a while. After what felt like an eternity, he finally managed to squeeze out a response: "It's like playing music to a cow!"
I smiled triumphantly. "Aren't you his good friend? You wouldn't want anything to happen to him! So you have to help me!"
Night replied coldly, "Dream on! He won't care about you, and I won't help you either. You should just get lost!"
His cold demeanor suddenly sparked a terrible thought in my mind, one that filled me with such fear that my jaw nearly dropped.
I raised my hand and rubbed my face vigorously to wake myself up. If that were true, wouldn’t I have come here for nothing?
"You two... could it be... glass?"
"What is glass?" Night Phantom's eyes were filled with confusion.
My mind was in a whirl; in this era, where would there be anything like glass? I quickly searched for appropriate ancient terms in my mind.
"Um, you know... the bond of Longyang? The passion of the severed sleeve?"
"Nonsense!" Night Phantom exclaimed sharply, springing to his feet. He stood there dazed for twenty seconds before slowly sinking back down, letting out a long sigh.
"I can't communicate with you," he concluded.
I felt relieved and leaned closer to him with a grin. "Then it's settled! You're skilled in martial arts, so you’ll protect me! If things turn out well in the future, I won’t forget your great kindness!"
Night Phantom looked at me helplessly, the part of his face visible beneath the mask clearly displaying the word "defeated."
"In public, maintain a distance of three paces from him and don’t speak casually! What you... those implications must not be revealed in front of anyone!" Night Phantom compromised.
"Oh, come on!" I scoffed. "Are you his father? So overprotective!"
"You, you, you!!!" He was once again left speechless.
I chuckled to myself. This was the night I knew, the night I trusted, my good buddy, my ally!
"Don't worry, Qiu. With my acting skills, how could I possibly throw myself into this and cause you trouble? I still have a performance to put on for you, and for Ren Pingsheng as well; it's just a side note!"
"Get some sleep. If you're feeling fine, we'll set off tomorrow!" Night Phantom said angrily as he stood up and swept away.
A lot had happened recently, and it was quite thrilling, so I had forgotten that we were heading to Yichuan County to accompany Nie Qiuyuan on his official duties.
Yichuan County was right next to Feng County, so it was very close.
The murder case in Feng County had inexplicably forged a deep friendship between the officials of the two counties. So when we set off, Ge Qing Song had prepared our gear and even sent someone to guide us, ensuring we would reach Yichuan County in the shortest time possible.
During this journey, we did not catch sight of Ren Pingsheng at all.
After renting a boat to cross the Yellow River, we stepped into the territory of Yichuan County. A new life was lively waving at us just ahead.
However, as soon as we disembarked, the scene before me left me dumbfounded.
The place where the boat had docked was an expanse of countryside. It was late August, and the grass and trees had already begun to show signs of decay; it looked desolate. Just as we set foot on solid ground, a foul stench assaulted us.
Corpses—many corpses—lay scattered about in disarray!
(What kind of fate is this…?)
Reporter Fungus: Hello everyone. Due to the addition of the "Handsome Man Popularity Survey" on Evening News, we are conducting a special interview for promotion. Hello, Ren Pingsheng.
Ren Pingsheng: …
Reporter Fungus: Since you appeared late, I'm worried your popularity might be low, so I’m giving you this opportunity for an exclusive interview. What do you think your status is in this article? Is it important?
Ren Pingsheng: Hmph, what about you? If there were no Professor Moriarty, would your Sherlock Holmes feel lonely? (With a murderous gaze)
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Ren Pingsheng: Hmph, I recently created a new type of poison; its effects… are quite interesting. I wonder if you all are interested.
Reporter Fungus: (Why am I so unlucky to be interviewing him!) Ren… Giant Hero, I’ve cast my vote for you! The voting has begun; everyone is welcome to vote actively and support your favorite male characters!
Ren Pingsheng: …Hmm?
Reporter Fungus: The voting has started! Please cast your votes for Ren Giant Hero! I’ll take my leave now…
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