The Song Dynasty was the king for thirteen years before he knew that he was Tianlong.

Chapter 238 I Don't Recognize You
Murong Fu prayed in his heart that Abi would not suddenly appear and call him "Young Master," otherwise everything would be exposed.

Although Zhou Yan saved him, if he realized that he had been deceived and then, after much deliberation, he realized that he had done it on purpose, he might be so angry that he would draw his sword and kill him.

He doesn't have much internal energy left. He has witnessed Zhou Yan's martial arts once. When the sword is drawn, it is like a flying rainbow appearing in the world. When the sword is withdrawn, it is like the clear light of the sea disappearing. Even when he was at his peak, he couldn't withstand it. If someone wanted to kill him, there would be no chance of survival.

Murong Fu glanced at Zhou Yan and saw him looking at Qin Yun Xiao Zhu with a puzzled expression. As the small boat approached, he asked, "What is this place?"

Murong Fu glanced ahead. Qin Yun Xiaozhu was lifeless and dilapidated. Water birds flew around it. He couldn't help but wonder if it had been deserted for a long time. Could it be that Abi had moved to the waterside pavilion to live with Azhu?

He hadn't returned for several years and didn't know what had changed, but he figured that since he had been arrested and accused of treason, the authorities might have searched the area. It was hard to say whether Abi, Azhu, and the people from Canhezhuang had been driven away or arrested and questioned.

Murong Fu had no desire to return here at all. Who knew if the government had planted men in Canhe Village to arrest him? But Zhou Yan was coming, and he couldn't stop him. He had lied and used a false name before, so wouldn't it give him away if he spoke up to remind him now?

"Senior, this is the outer perimeter of Canhe Village. Canhe Village is also known as Swallow's Nest. There are many water forts and water bastions surrounding the waters around Canhe Village."

Zhou Yan nodded: "I see. But judging from the birds and insects roaming around here, it's probably been abandoned for a long time."

Murong Fu hurriedly said, "That must be it. Since the birds have made their nests there, there must be no one left."

At this moment, he secretly hoped that Abi and the others would all be arrested by the authorities, preferably not staying in the waterside pavilion or gathering in the manor, so as to avoid the risk of his identity being exposed.

Zhou Yan said, "Then I won't watch it. I was originally planning to go up and see what's new."

Murong Fu said, "Senior, what's there to see in such a crude place?"

Zhou Yan glanced at him: "You grew up in Jiangnan and are used to it, but I have never seen the scenery of a water town."

Murong Fu nodded in agreement, and the small boat continued forward. Before long, they saw the Listening Fragrance Pavilion, which, like the Qin Yun Pavilion, was in a dilapidated state, as if no one had been there for a long time.

Murong Fu breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that it was best if no one was there, but then he was suddenly startled. Could it be that they had all gone to Canhe Manor to stay?
The small boat continued onward, and after a while, it came into view of willows swaying in the water, a picturesque scene, and a manor on an island in the distance.

Zhou Yan couldn't help but exclaim, "What a wonderful place! This must be the Canhe Village."

Murong Fu agreed, his eyes darting around the manor. Suddenly, he saw wisps of smoke rising from the manor, and he was immediately alarmed, thinking to himself, "This is bad."

Someone is cooking over a fire in the village. Does this mean the servants of Canhe Village haven't been arrested by the authorities? Or is it that the authorities are lying in wait, waiting for them to walk into their trap and stay there for a long time?
Neither of these points is easy to handle. Even if the government is here, they probably have a portrait of themselves, right? If they openly identify someone, they'll be exposed immediately.

He immediately lowered his head and lingered, unwilling to move, as the small boat approached the shore.

Zhou Yan asked curiously, "Why don't you leave?"

Murong Fu said, "Senior, please be cautious. I'm afraid there might be traps or ambushes here, and we might fall into a trap."

Zhou Yan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I came here after receiving the letter, and Tongze has been staying here for a while."

Murong Fu was stunned for a moment, puzzled but not daring to ask, so he went forward and knocked on the door.

After knocking four or five times, they heard faltering footsteps from inside, followed by an old voice asking, "Who is it?"

Upon hearing this, Murong Fu broke out in a light sweat. This was Old Qin. While others might be able to give a signal with a glance, Old Qin was not very quick-witted and might not understand his own hints.

The gate creaked open, and Qin Bo, his eyes dim and blurry, peered out. Murong Fu hurriedly blinked at him, his lips twitching back to indicate that there were others behind him.

Qin Bo was stunned. He glanced at Murong Fu, then looked behind him, and said with his head down, "Young Master is back. He hasn't been home for several years, and everyone in his family has run away..."

Murong Fu nearly fainted from anger, wishing he could slap the other person to death. He said furiously, "What young master? You, look carefully at who I am."

Zhou Yan stepped forward, frowning, and asked, "Young Master?"

Murong Fu hurriedly said, "Senior, this old man is senile and has mistaken me for someone else."

"Oh?" Zhou Yan looked slightly puzzled: "You've mistaken me for someone else?"

Murong Fu frantically winked at Qin Bo again, and Qin Bo seemed to realize something, saying "Oh, oh" twice, "You've mistaken me for someone else, it's not the young master. The young master came back with Miss A'Zhu a few days ago and then left again..."

Murong Fu breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Senior, he mistook me for some young master, and now he says I'm not."

Zhou Yan nodded: "Uncle, I'm looking for someone named Gongye Heihu, who's staying in this village temporarily. I wonder if he's here right now?"

Qin Bo thought for a moment and said, "Indeed, a guest stayed here. He claimed to be surnamed Gongye, but I've forgotten his given name..."

Zhou Yan smiled and said, "That must be it. I have an appointment with him and have come to meet him." Uncle Qin said, "Then come in. The guests are cleaning fish in the back. The fish and shrimp are freshly bought. I'll cook them for you."

Upon entering, Murong Fu surveyed the path and found only a desolate scene. The ground looked as if it had been plowed three feet deep, and all the mechanisms had been destroyed.

He was filled with doubt and uncertainty, wondering who else he might encounter. Just then, he heard Uncle Qin mutter to himself, "They've all run away. Now I'm the only one left in the village. If it weren't for the guests who had money to buy rice, I would have starved to death..."

Murong was increasingly puzzled, wondering what had happened at Canhe Manor before. But she thought that it was alright since only Uncle Qin was left, and she didn't need to bother greeting others or hiding her identity.

After passing through two rooms, a black-robed man with his hair tied up in a high bun, a white face and long beard, slightly elongated eyes that hinted at shrewd calculation, and a faint smile on his lips, was playing with fish on the steps.

Upon seeing Zhou Yan, the man hurriedly stood up, disregarding the filth on his hands, and bowed, saying, "How come it's Protector Zhou who has arrived?"

Zhou Yan laughed and said, "Since your Bihan Palace has been incompetent, our Divine Sword Palace will have to take matters into our own hands. I, Zhou, have been ordered by the Palace Master to capture Xiaoyaozi and bring him back to be punished."

This man was none other than Gongye Heihu, who was staying at Canhe Village. Upon hearing this, he couldn't help but show his delight and said, "With the Divine Sword Palace taking action, success will surely be achieved in no time. I knew we should have asked the Divine Sword Palace to step in long ago, but unfortunately the Palace Master wouldn't listen..."

He then looked at Murong Fu and asked, "Protector Zhou, who is this young man?"

Zhou Yan recounted Murong Fu's background, saying, "He had a grudge against the Song government, and I rescued him. I then led the way south to Canhe Village."

After listening, Gongye Heihu looked at Murong Fu and laughed, "It's good that you have a grudge against the Song government. The Zhao family of Song has always been audacious and reckless, and I'm afraid they won't last long. By the way, what's your name?"

Murong Fu, not understanding what the two were talking about, hurriedly bowed and said, "Junior Gongye Qian."

"Gongye Qian? Good, good, good!" Gongye Heihu's smile deepened: "I didn't expect you to be a relative. There aren't many relatives like me in the world. You look good, and your physique seems quite good. From now on, you can serve me."

Although Murong Fu did not know the origins of Zhou Yan and the person in front of him, Zhou Yan was highly skilled in martial arts, so he figured this person must also be extraordinary. Overjoyed, he bowed and said, "This junior obeys."

Ignoring their conversation, Zhou Yan said, "Besides going to the capital of Song to observe and capture Xiaoyaozi, I also brought a decree with me, which I'd like to tell you."

Gongye Heihu said, "Since there is a decree, let's talk inside."

Watching the two enter the room, Murong Fu looked at Uncle Qin, who was cleaning the fish he had just killed. Uncle Qin didn't even glance at him, as if he didn't recognize him at all.

A moment later, the two came out and Zhou Yan said, "I never like to procrastinate. Let's go to where Xiaoyaozi is now and capture him."

Gongye Heihu said, "That would be best. If the Divine Sword Palace had acted sooner, there wouldn't have been so many twists and turns. I will lead the way and guide Protector Zhou there."

Zhou Yan nodded, and Gongye Heihu looked at Uncle Qin: "Uncle, please cook the fish well. When I return to celebrate, I will reward you with money."

Then he looked at Murong Fu and said, "Boy, stay put. I have some questions for you when you get back."

Murong Fu had no idea where the two were going or what they were going to do, so he could only smile and agree. Gongye Heihu nodded and then left the manor with Zhou Yan.

Seeing that the two had left and were no longer in sight, Murong Fu hurriedly asked Uncle Qin, "Uncle Qin, what exactly happened in the manor? Where did everyone else go?"

Uncle Qin looked up at him and asked, "Who are you?"

Murong Fu was taken aback upon hearing this, then angrily retorted, "Who am I? I am naturally your young master! Tell me, who am I?!"

Uncle Qin looked him up and down, then slowly shook his head: "I don't recognize you. Don't try to fool me when no one's around. The young master took Miss A'Zhu away a long time ago, and I'm afraid he'll never come back..."

Murong Fu was stunned upon hearing this: "Old Qin, look carefully at who I am. Stop talking nonsense. When did I take A'Zhu away?"

Qin Bo slowly said, "I wasn't talking about you, I was talking about the young master. Why are you impersonating the young master? Do you perhaps have some ulterior motive, plotting to seize Canhe Manor?"

Murong Fu retorted angrily, "Look carefully! I am Murong Fu, your young master! You're really getting senile!"

Qin Bo glanced at him a few more times, shook his head again, and muttered, "I don't recognize you. You have wicked intentions and want to usurp my place. I will not let you succeed..."

As he spoke, he picked up the fish basin and walked towards the east kitchen. Murong Fu watched his back and gritted his teeth in anger, his body trembling uncontrollably.

About an hour later, the sound of clothes whistling through the air could be heard outside. Gongye Heihu shot into the manor like a black arrow.

He arrived at the house and walked straight inside without making a sound. Murong Fu didn't see Zhou Yan and asked in surprise, "Senior, where did Senior Zhou go?"

Gongye Heihu glanced at him, his face grim, then went into the room and slammed the wooden door shut, leaving no sound whatsoever...

(End of this chapter)