Chapter 721: Chapter 392: Gathering Together

After their anger subsided, Cheng Xiao and Zuo Zhongtang exchanged looks.

One was filled with guilt and lingering fear, the other with tenderness and concern.

In the end, it all turned into countless words they wanted to say but found inconvenient...

Chu Qing coughed softly:

"I think perhaps you have urgent matters to attend to."

He gestured towards Ashu.

Zuo Zhongtang glanced at Ashu and then said to Cheng Xiao:

"I’ll follow your lead."

Cheng Xiao, without any softness of heart, directly said:

"He deserves to die a thousand deaths; handle it however you see fit."

Zuo Zhongtang nodded immediately but did not act, instead looking to Chu Qing.

Chu Qing indifferently walked over to Ashu, placed his hand on his shoulder, and instantly unfrozen the meridians sealed by the cold within his body.

After a brief stretch, he raised his hand, retrieved the saber that had been lodged in Cheng Xiao’s body, and then threw an object.

That item seemed to be a hexagonal box in mid-air, suddenly disassembling, revealing a net within.

Ashu tried to dodge but was instantly enveloped by the net.

In the next moment, Zuo Zhongtang stepped forward, stabbing Ashu repeatedly, his expression cold and eyes merciless.

"I will return upon you the harm you inflicted upon her a thousandfold!!"

He spoke grandiose words...but in reality, it wasn’t fulfilled.

It was apparent his saber technique was not particularly masterful; at times, he clearly intended to avoid vital areas but failed.

After seven to eight stabs, Ashu was already blood-soaked and lifeless.

Still unsatisfied, Zuo Zhongtang dragged Ashu’s body to the edge of the cliff and tossed it down.

Throughout the process, Cheng Xiao remained silent until Zuo Zhongtang turned to look at her, their gazes met, and warmth filled her eyes.

Zuo Zhongtang casually tossed the saber aside, then looked at Chu Qing:

"For tonight’s events, I owe Third Young Master an immense favor, akin to rebirth, hard to repay even in death."

"I give you my life; no matter what you ask of me, I am willing!"

"Truly?"

Chu Qing raised an eyebrow: "If I asked you to investigate the relationship between Profound Mystery Sect and Mirror of Sin, would you act impartially?"

Zuo Zhongtang’s expression changed slightly; he furrowed his brow:

"Where did Third Young Master hear of any connection between my Profound Mystery Sect and Mirror of Sin?"

"Though Jiang Qianliu appeared before Third Young Master as an assassin from Mirror of Sin, this was solely his own doing, unrelated to my Profound Mystery Sect."

"Then go and investigate."

Chu Qing said:

"If you find evidence that Profound Mystery Sect is not connected to Mirror of Sin, I will believe you."

Zuo Zhongtang was stunned but nodded:

"I certainly will not let Third Young Master down."

As he spoke, he approached Cheng Xiao, intending to help her up, but Chu Qing laughed:

"Hold a moment."

"Does Third Young Master have further instructions?"

Zuo Zhongtang turned to look at Chu Qing.

Chu Qing said:

"You may leave, but she cannot go so easily."

Zuo Zhongtang was taken aback:

"What does Third Young Master mean?"

Cheng Xiao similarly looked towards Chu Qing in astonishment.

She naturally remembered Chu Qing but hadn’t expected him to be the recent famed figure, a peerless expert in martial arts.

Only recalling the two sentences he spoke to her during the day, bringing a feeling like basking in the spring breeze.

But now it seems this man has nothing to do with the spring breeze.

Chu Qing, with arms crossed, said:

"Because I don’t trust you...

"You have no proof; I must leave something behind to ensure you help me do what I need.

"Rest assured, I’m not interested in your woman; you can choose to leave her here...

"Likewise, you can take her with you, but I will leave some means upon her."

Zuo Zhongtang’s face instantly darkened.

He wanted to voice resentment, but the words wouldn’t come.

Because Cheng Xiao’s life was saved by Chu Qing just now.

Without Chu Qing, Cheng Xiao would already be dead.

Yet to allow Chu Qing to manipulate Cheng Xiao, Zuo Zhongtang found it impossible; he took a deep breath and said:

"Whatever method Third Young Master has, use it on me instead."

"Oh, go, stand over there."

Chu Qing waved his hand:

"In your eyes, this girl’s life is far more important than yours.

"To take someone, I must touch a sore spot; if you aren’t affected, it won’t matter, but this girl can bind you.

"This, I can perceive.

"So, between these two options, choose one for yourself."

Zuo Zhongtang couldn’t choose either, but Cheng Xiao asked:

"Will your method affect my daily life?"

"No impact, but when it manifests, it will be worse than death."

Chu Qing answered truthfully:

"Therefore, before that, he needs to investigate what I want thoroughly, then come to me to release it for you."

"Since there’s no daily impact, please proceed, Young Master."

Cheng Xiao looked towards Zuo Zhongtang:

"We’ve missed too much time already; now, I don’t want to be separated from you for even a moment."

"No..."

Zuo Zhongtang shook his head:

"There must be a compromise."

"Circumstances are beyond our control; in front of this Young Master, we have no room to resist, we can only comply."

Cheng Xiao sighed lightly:

"Fortunately, the Young Master is benevolent, granting the promise to remove this method."

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