Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 72 Wei Zhuang's Suspicion, Zi Nu's Visit

"I didn't expect him to be interested in those things."

Inside the room, Wei Zhuang and Zi Nu sat facing each other.

Just now, in Nongyu's room, he unexpectedly saw Chen Xiuyuan's figure. Seeing the young man staring intently at the book in his hand, he was quite surprised.

After all, in his opinion, those things were far less useful than the sword in his hand. Even what he learned in Ghost Valley was mostly what his master had told him personally, and ninety percent of what was written on the books was nonsense.

"Are you interested in him?"

Zi Nu's eyes flickered slightly. After what happened last night, she felt a strange feeling towards this young man.

There is no shortage of geniuses in the world. Take Wei Zhuang, for example. At such a young age, his strength has reached such a level, which can be said to be rare in the world. However, compared with that young man, he is still far inferior.

Although she didn't know his exact age, judging from his height and appearance, she estimated that he was only eleven or twelve years old. At this age, with this level of cultivation, if he were to truly grow up in the future, his achievements would be unimaginable.

"Not really interested. This chaotic world will eventually need a sword to end it."

Wei Zhuang glanced at Zi Nu indifferently and shook his head slightly.

Zi Nu smiled. She knew Wei Zhuang's personality; he valued efficiency and results, always putting profit first, and would never do anything pointless. Therefore, she naturally disapproved of the boy's actions.

"I did hear him say something like that."

Wei Zhuang remained silent, his eyes flickering as he looked at the map on the table.

Zi Nu smiled helplessly at Wei Zhuang's reaction, but didn't take it to heart. She then continued, "He said that there are houses of gold and beauties in books. Words carry not only words themselves, but also the principles they contain."

Wei Zhuang paused for a moment, then gave a cold smile.

"In chaotic times, trying to reason with people is the most foolish thing to do; it's the tactic of the weak, while the strong will only shut them up."

Zi Nu tilted her head slightly, a smile playing on her lips. This was an answer she had expected, but it didn't seem to be the same for that boy.

She was certain that if Wei Zhuang were to face that young man now, Wei Zhuang's chances of winning would not be great. And according to Wei Zhuang's words, the strong are respected, which means that the other party's actions are right.

Of course, Zi Nu also knew that this statement was not correct. The young man came from the Taoist Heavenly Sect, and his actions were inherently somewhat transcendent. She had personally experienced this feeling when they first met. At first, she did not quite understand why this young fellow was like this, but now she had the answer to that question.

However, given the current situation, this detachment cannot save South Korea. On the contrary, Wei Zhuang's pragmatism is the only way to bring South Korea back to life.

There doesn't seem to be a clear line between right and wrong. As far as Wei Zhuang is concerned, he has a problem with his perception of right and wrong, but he is right in the matter of South Korea.

Recalling what the boy had said earlier, Zi Nu felt a mix of emotions. Was South Korea really beyond saving?

"There's something I've never understood. If Li Kai had been captured by Ji Wuye, the other party definitely wouldn't have let the opportunity pass. They would never have allowed Han Fei to confirm that Wujiu had assassinated Liu Yi, but they never did."

"Perhaps Li Kai was not caught by the Nightfall gang, or perhaps Li Kai is hiding a shocking secret that is enough to tempt Ji Wuye to disregard the king's suspicions and hide Li Kai."

"If that's really the case, then where exactly is Li Kai being hidden?"

Zi Nu, sitting to the side, felt her calm mind stirred again upon hearing these words. She also had the same doubts about Han Fei. It seemed that neither of them had completely given up on Li Kai.

After thinking about it carefully, she realized that this situation was not hard to understand. Neither Nightfall nor Quicksand had completely let go of Li Kai's matter, which was ultimately because of Huo Yugong's treasure.

If Ji Wuye obtains this treasure, it will undoubtedly be of great benefit to his military expansion. As for Liu Sha, obtaining this treasure will naturally also bring great help.

Zi Nu sighed inwardly. Perhaps she should go and ask that young man for advice again.

Time passed slowly, and when Zi Nu came to Nong Yu's room again, it was already afternoon.

Inside the room, Nongyu was playing the zither, while Chen Xiuyuan was flipping through a book. The melodious music seemed to purify one's soul. Zinu stood at the door for a while, feeling a sense of peace and tranquility.

Only after the music faded away did Zi Nu speak up, saying, "Xiu Yuan has quite the refined taste, but it's a pity for Nong Yu; all her efforts have probably been in vain."

Hearing this, Nongyu blushed and quickly stood up, saying, "Sister Zinu, I just played a tune casually; it's not as exaggerated as you make it out to be!"

Zi Nu walked over slowly and gently pinched Nong Yu's little cheek. This little girl, her elbows are already starting to turn to outsiders.

However, she didn't say much about it. It was Xiuyuan who had saved them earlier, so it was understandable that Nongyu had such thoughts.

After a while, Chen Xiuyuan put down the book in his hand and asked, "Miss Zi Nu, is there something you need?"

Zi Nu was sitting opposite Chen Xiuyuan. Upon hearing this, she smiled and nodded.

"I happen to have something to ask Xiu Yuan. If it's inconvenient for Xiu Yuan, just pretend I didn't ask."

Zi Nu had always been clear about her stance on this young genius from the Heavenly Sect: to befriend him but not to antagonize him. And so far, her gains had exceeded her expectations.

First and foremost, it was thanks to Chen Xiuyuan's rescue. If it weren't for Chen Xiuyuan's intervention, I would likely have been severely injured.

Secondly, with Wujiu captured, Han Fei successfully solved the case, causing Ji Wuye to suffer a silent loss. In fact, it could be considered a credit to the other party, since Wujiu ultimately died at their hands.

Another answer they received from the other party might not be quite satisfactory for South Korea at present, but it was instructive for future planning.

"Does Miss Zi Nu want to ask about Li Kai?"

Chen Xiuyuan raised his head and looked across at the other side.

Nongyu sat beside Zinu, and upon hearing Chen Xiuyuan's words, a flicker of emotion flashed in her eyes.

Her initial plan was correct. Even though her parents had left, it seemed that no one else intended to give up completely! If she had left with them earlier, she would probably have been exposed by now.

"Oh, Xiu Yuan has already guessed it?"

Zi Nu replied with a smile.

Chen Xiuyuan looked at Zi Nu with a scrutinizing gaze. It seemed that this girl had guessed something, but she was smart and did not expose it.

"What you really want to ask about, young lady, is the treasure of Lord Huoyu?"

Upon hearing this, Zi Nu was taken aback at first, then covered her mouth and chuckled, "Nothing can escape Xiu Yuan's eyes~~"

After a moment of silence, Chen Xiuyuan spoke again.

"If he had known, he wouldn't have come back alone."

Zi Nu's heart stirred, as if she had guessed Chen Xiuyuan's meaning, and then she sighed softly.

"Xiuyuan's answers to questions are still as incisive as ever~~"

(End of this chapter)