Chapter 129

He grabbed Si Huaruo and hurried to the lakeside. Before Si Huaruo could ask any questions, he pushed her into the lake.

Thump!

Caught off guard, Si Huaruo fell into the lake. However, everyone in the Si Clan was skilled in swimming. She swung underwater and emerged like a mermaid.

"Brother Ming, what are you doing?"

Si Huaruo asked helplessly, her bright eyes showing no worry whatsoever, and she had no doubt that Si Ming would come to harm her.

Si Ming, "Look at your reflection in the lake, isn't it sparkling?"

Si Huaruo looked down. Her hair, wet with water, shimmered in the sunlight. Each droplet of water was as sparkling as a star in the night sky, making the golden reflection even more dazzling.

"You have extraordinary hair, destined to be the center of attention, so don't care about others' opinions or the criticisms of mediocre people. How can a chattering sparrow understand the pride of a phoenix? Live like gold, let everyone feel your radiance, this is your unique charm! If anyone opposes you, blind them with your brilliance, so that they will never dare to look you in the eye again, and can only lower their heads and submit to you!" Si Ming encouraged loudly.

"I don't really understand... but, Ming-gege, do you like my hair?"

"Of course, your hair is as beautiful as gold, so don't ever mention cutting it again."

Si Huaruo clenched her fist and nodded vigorously, saying, "Since Brother Ming likes it, I will definitely protect it well. It doesn't matter if everyone else hates my hair, as long as you like it..."

Si Ming chuckled awkwardly, his face slightly flushed, and he thought to himself, "Laozi 'm not a lolicon!"

At that moment, a figure sped towards them from afar, as light as a swallow and as swift as an arrow—it was Uncle Gu.

"Miss, Young Master Ming, so you were here! Oh, Miss, how did you fall into the lake?"

Uncle Gu reached out and pressed down on Si Huaruo's shoulder, then channeled his inner energy to quickly evaporate the moisture from her body.

Si Ming asked, "Uncle Gu, you came specifically to see us, but what happened at the Water Mirror Manor?"

"I don't know much about it either. I only know that a guest came to the Water Mirror Manor. It is said that he is from the Mohist School. Then the clan leader issued an order that the entire manor be under martial law and no one is allowed to enter or leave without permission."

Chapter IV: The Opportunity to Escape

Water Mirror Manor.

The powerful figures in the Si Clan gathered together, including the patriarch Si Jingxi, who had not appeared for decades, and even he arrived with a dragon-headed cane. Each of them had a solemn expression and a deep aura, as if facing a formidable enemy.

As the clan leader Si Jingyue spoke up, "Hero Yan, is what you just said true? Has the Eight Asura Sin Lord really fled to the towns surrounding Water Mirror Manor?"

All eyes were focused on the only man in the hall. He was about thirty years old, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, a handsome and dignified appearance, and a majestic bearing. He carried a huge sword box on his back, which was both thick and long. If it were someone shorter, it would probably drag on the ground.

Although his sword was hidden in its case, the sharpness emanating from him was never concealed. He was like a divine sword drawn from its sheath, and even from a distance, one could feel his compelling Sword Intent. In particular, his profound Foundation, which was beyond his years, was truly astonishing.

Yan Jinghong clasped his hands and said, "I dare not deceive you in any way. I am responsible for the duties of the Mohist Knight Guard. I was investigating the massacre of the Linghu Clan in Hui County and discovered that the real culprit was none other than Yuwen Dongliu, the Eight Asura Sin Lord on the Villain Ranking. I dared not be careless. I gathered a few colleagues and set up an ambush. Although we successfully injured Yuwen Dongliu, we failed to capture him. After that, I pursued him all the way, and we fought him several times but I was always one move behind. Until three days ago, I found his traces in Yuanming Town near the Water Mirror Manor."

The members of the Si Clan looked at each other, filled with worry.

"It is said that Yuwen Dongliu was bullied by aristocratic playboys when he was young, which led to the destruction of his Aristocratic Clan, the loss of his wife and children. Later, he had a fortuitous encounter and mastered Devil Cultivation Method arts. The first thing he did after emerging from seclusion was to slaughter the entire Aristocratic Clan that had persecuted him, leaving no one alive, young or old. After that, he specifically targeted Aristocratic Clan, repeatedly killing them to silence them, using extremely cruel methods."

"Yuanming Town is only about ten miles from our village..."

"He's on the run. If he attacks our manor, aren't you afraid of revealing your whereabouts?"

"It's hard to say. Such a madman may not be rational at all. Moreover, the Eight Asura Sin Lord is a powerful expert at the Nascent Spirit Transformation Realm. Even if he is injured, he is not someone to be trifled with. Our manor only has our ancestor who can fight him."

During the discussion, someone suddenly shouted, "In the end, wasn't this Eight Asura Sin Lord driven here by your Mohist School? Originally, our Water Mirror Manor had absolutely no connection with him, but now we have to live in fear because of your incompetence. If a member of the Si Clan loses their life because of this, we will definitely demand a reasonable answer from your Mohist School!"

The commotion in the hall suddenly subsided, becoming completely silent, with everyone's eyes lingering between the two.

Si Jingzhi said sternly, "Mu'er, shut up!"

Si Huamu asked, puzzled, "Mother, I didn't say anything wrong. This matter has nothing to do with us. Water Mirror Manor was completely implicated..."

Didn't you hear me tell you to shut up?!

Si Jingzhi was so angry that his eyes bulged out, and his inner energy, which he could no longer suppress, overflowed.

Suppressed by the imposing aura, Si Huamu was speechless. Being reprimanded in front of so many people made her feel utterly humiliated, as if she had been slapped. She snorted, turned and left.

Si Jingzhi took several deep breaths to calm himself down and apologized, "I'm hopeless; please forgive my poor performance."

Yan Jinghong smiled wryly and said, "What the Grand Master said is not wrong. This matter did indeed start because of me, and I feel very guilty for implicating your manor. If there is anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask. I will do my best to repay you in any way I can."

Si Huamu's short-sighted move unexpectedly earned the Si Clan a favor, which was a pleasant surprise, but no one would thank her for it.

Si Jingyue said, "Yuwen Dongliu is an enemy of the Aristocratic Clan. Hero Yan need not worry. The Si Clan will definitely provide full assistance. We will ask the local government to block all major roads and strictly prohibit suspicious persons from entering or leaving. We will also ask our Painting School disciples to print portraits of the thief and post them all over the streets and alleys, offering a huge reward. Once discovered, we will report it immediately."

Yan Jinghong said, "Then I'll trouble your estate. I won't bother you any longer."

Just as he was about to take his leave, Si Jingyue said, "Dealing with a powerful figure like Yuwen Dongliu requires extreme caution, especially in information transmission. It's best to maintain constant contact. If we miss the opportunity, this fiend might escape again. Moreover, in the search, quantity is more important than numbers; powerful individuals can't play a significant role. Therefore, I suggest that Hero Yan stay here."

Yan Jinghong was taken aback, and hesitated before saying, "However, it seems that your estate is not suitable for outsiders to stay."

Apart from the men of the Water Mirror Manor, no outsiders are ever allowed to stay. Yan Jinghong's move in would inevitably raise suspicions of impropriety.

"That's right, so I hope that Master Yan can make do with the temporary accommodation in the villa by the shore. Although Weiyang Lake is vast, even a master can cross it in just a few minutes using their lightness skill."

"Very well, then I'll leave it to your esteemed estate."

Yan Jinghong found the arrangement reasonable and accepted it without any doubt.

On the contrary, Si Jingzhi, who was standing to the side, gave Si Jingyue a meaningful look, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

"The Mohist School's Spirit Transformation Realm expert lives next door!"