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Huxin suddenly stood up, leaving Xuan Yuan Ling and Jing Yushan still engaged in their struggle.
"Girl, where are you going?"
"Huxin, why did you leave?"
Xuan Yuan Ling and Jing Yushan both stopped and exchanged glances.
Huxin, however, did not look back and casually tossed out a remark, "You two can take your time fighting. Whoever wins, I'll treat them to a meal. The loser should not appear before me for three months!"
After saying this, Huxin leisurely walked out of the room, leaving the two with a cold and slender silhouette.
Jing Yushan might not have sensed anything amiss, but Xuan Yuan Ling had long suspected Liu Yuren's Mind Transmission. In that brief moment, he vaguely felt something unusual about the sounds around him. Although he couldn't hear what Liu Yuren had said to Huxin, he was certain that Liu Yuren was nearby.
Seeing Huxin leave the room, Xuan Yuan Ling coldly stood up to chase after her.
"Xuan Yuan Ling! If you leave now, it means you admit defeat! Stay obediently in your Heir's residence and don't show up in front of Huxin for three months," Jing Yushan said while opening the folding fan in his hand. He appeared to be a graceful young gentleman, but being born into royalty, there was far more scrutiny and suspicion in his eyes than usual.
Xuan Yuan Ling did not stop his steps; instead, he spoke with utmost sarcasm and disdain.
"With your few moves, Jing Yushan, do you dare claim to be This Young Master's opponent? You should go back to your palace and reflect on yourself! This Young Master is going to chase after Girl now; I don't have time to waste with you here!"
"Xuan Yuan Ling! Didn't you hear what Huxin said? She said only those who win can leave! If you leave now, it's a cowardly retreat!" Jing Yushan insisted, naturally unwilling to let Xuan Yuan Ling go.
Xuan Yuan Ling snorted coldly and retorted fiercely, "Jing Yushan, listen well! This Young Master decides who wins! You are only fit to be compared with someone like Jing Tian'ao. Even if you trained for another hundred years, you wouldn't be on my level!"
Xuan Yuan Ling's tone was filled with disdain and contempt for Jing Yushan.
Jing Yushan had long heard of Xuan Yuan Ling's rebellious nature; seeing it firsthand now made him somewhat regretful for engaging in a contest of wits with Xuan Yuan Ling.
"Xuan Yuan Ling! Whether or not you take Huxin's words seriously is your business; this prince will not! If you leave today, it means you admit defeat!" Jing Yushan also stood up, realizing that continuing to argue with Xuan Yuan Ling was a waste of time. He needed to chase after Huxin to see what she was doing.
Jing Yushan and Xuan Yuan Ling almost simultaneously exited the room, but outside there was no trace of Huxin.
In the outskirts of Kyoto, at A Cup of Vast Sea, Huxin had just stepped out of a room in Spring Blossom Pavilion when Liu Yuren hurriedly led him to a carriage waiting at the door. The carriage sped along, eventually arriving at the outskirts of the capital.
"This place looks like a teahouse on the surface, but it’s actually not open to the public. The owner is an old friend of mine, and the room has been reserved for us. Let’s go inside and have a seat," Liu Yuren explained as the carriage came to a stop, gesturing for Huxin to enter.
Huxin didn’t ask many questions; he decided to go along with it.
A Cup of Vast Sea was merely a one-story tavern, but since it faced Yangming Lake, the scenery was undeniably beautiful.
Perhaps the owner longed to see the sea, which is why the teahouse was named A Cup of Vast Sea instead of A Cup of Lake.
As soon as Huxin stepped into A Cup of Vast Sea, he was struck by its distinctly different decor compared to other teahouses. It felt as if he had entered an elegant and rustic study, except that various weapons hung from the walls, giving off a relaxed and lazy vibe typical of the martial world.
Huxin was even more intrigued by the owner of A Cup of Vast Sea.
Liu Yuren led Huxin to a table outside where they could see Yangming Lake across from them.
"Weidong," Liu Yuren said quietly. After sitting down, he slightly turned his body to present his uninjured left side to Huxin.
He understood that Huxin was not someone who judged by appearances, but he had long been accustomed to hiding his masked right side in the shadows.
"General Liu has come personally; I’ve been so busy reading that I forgot to greet you. My apologies," a cheerful male voice rang out as a lightly dressed figure approached Huxin and Liu Yuren.
The tall and slender figure seemed fragile but exuded an ethereal aura. With distinct features and a refined demeanor, he appeared quite different from his boisterous voice. Just by looking at him, one might think he was an honest and reserved teacher, not someone who could run such a unique teahouse.
The man named Weidong walked up and greeted Huxin with a slight bow, which Huxin returned.
Weidong then took a seat beside Liu Yuren with an air of familiarity. Given that Liu Yuren had mentioned they had known each other for many years and considering Liu's reclusive nature, it seemed that Weidong was one of his few friends.
"Weidong, this is Huxin." Liu Yuren seemed as relaxed and casual when facing Weidong as he was when facing Huxin. He was nothing like the person he usually appeared to be inside the Palanquin.
It was as if he were an ordinary person chatting casually with a close friend, enjoying tea and conversation. This version of Liu Yuren made it impossible for anyone to associate him with the ruthless killer on the battlefield.
"I've heard about Miss Xia. Daring and talented," Weidong chuckled, his gaze toward Huxin clear and refreshing.
If someone else had said such flattering words, Huxin would have dismissed them with a cold face. However, for some reason, Weidong made her feel comfortable. His refined scholar-like demeanor and effortless simplicity left a very good first impression on Huxin.
Few people could make her feel this way.
No wonder Liu Yuren, with his aloof and proud nature, could be friends with him. This seemingly weak and quiet man had a personal charm that would need to be discovered through further interactions.
"I'm quite interested in the shopkeeper. To open such a unique teahouse here, with a name so poetic yet full of chivalry, the shopkeeper truly embodies both talent and beauty."
It was rare for Huxin to speak so much in front of strangers. Liu Yuren glanced at the squinting, chuckling Weidong, shaking his head somewhat jealously.
"Girl, you can compliment too? I’m truly amazed today."
"This isn't flattery; it's just the truth. He is your friend, and if he were not good, wouldn’t that reflect poorly on you? Isn’t there a saying? Fish seek fish, shrimp seek shrimp, and turtles look for green beans that match their eyes. With such an outstanding general, how could his friends be lacking?"
Today, for some reason—perhaps due to not being fully awake—Huxin even offered compliments to Liu Yuren, leaving the esteemed General Liu feeling somewhat flattered and surprised.
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