Chasing after her husband? Is it even possible to win him back?

"Of course not." Chu Xunfeng replied with a smile, stepping into the carriage.

"I have heard that the Sword Master of Longquan is a free spirit and unrestrained man, but seeing is believing."

Chu Xunfeng stepped into the massive carriage and couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at the handsome young man reclining in a woman's arms, holding a wine glass up to him.

"I didn't expect that even when Zuo Shaojun was escorting the caravan and the convoy was attacked, he still had the mood to drink and chat with beauties." Chu Xunfeng sat down, picked up the wine glass that had been pushed in front of him and played with it, looking at the young man surrounded by three women of different appearances.

"Then what should I do, Leng Junzi?" Lying in the arms of a maid, the handsome young master of Longquan Sword Manor, Zuo Shaojun, whose face was as beautiful as a woman's, raised his wine cup to Chu Xunfeng with a provocative smile.

Should I cry?

Chapter Two, Zuo Shaojun

"Then, according to Leng Junzi, what should I do?"

A man whose face was more beautiful than that of an average woman lay on his side in the arms of a maid with a smile on his lips. The charm he exuded was incomparably bewitching. He stared at Chu Xunfeng's face with a smile and asked, "Should I cry?"

Chu Xunfeng paused slightly as he twirled the small wine glass with his three fingers. He looked at Zuo Shaojun and raised an eyebrow. "How did Shaojun recognize me?"

"You don't seem surprised, so why don't you guess for yourself?" The alluring man named Zuo Shaojun chuckled after drinking.

“Seven Star Tower is buying my information.” There aren’t many places where information about him can be leaked, and with the addition of a channel through which the Dragon Spring Sword Master could get the information, Chu Xunfeng couldn’t think of another one. “Otherwise, it would be Dark Star Pavilion, but I don’t think I’m good enough for Dark Star Pavilion to notice.”

“Not stupid.” Zuo Shaojun nodded with a smile. “The Ranking of People has existed for nearly a hundred years. The Seven Star Tower helps us become famous for free and will always find opportunities to create value for those of us on the list.”

"I can guess, and I understand." Chu Xunfeng raised his wine glass and downed the savory liquor in one gulp. "How much would Seven Star Tower pay for my portrait and intelligence?"

Zuo Shaojun raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised. He looked at the "Cold Gentleman" sitting opposite him and said, "I thought you would be very unhappy about this?"

"When the reporter from Qixinglou spoke with me, he made it clear that being listed would bring benefits, and since it is a benefit, it would naturally not be free."

"Information costs four low-grade spirit stones, and a portrait costs one low-grade spirit stone." Zuo Shaojun held out his hand to a maid.

Chu Xunfeng looked over and saw the woman bend down and pull out a bamboo slip and a booklet from under her seat, placing them in Zuo Shaojun's hands.

Zuo Shaojun weighed the item in his hand, tossed it casually onto the table, and looked up at Chu Xunfeng, "If you want to see it, you can flip through it yourself."

"There's no need." Chu Xunfeng genuinely didn't care that Seven Star Tower bought his information. "I'm more curious about how Young Master recognized me."

"I'm more curious about why you approached this caravan." Instead of answering Chu Xunfeng's question, Zuo Shaojun raised an eyebrow and posed his own.

"It's just a coincidence." Chu Xunfeng raised a hand to press the corner of his eye. The Dragon Spring Sword Master before him didn't seem to be deliberately targeting him, but perhaps it was his personality—his demeanor, expression, even the rising intonation at the end of his sentences—always made Chu Xunfeng feel that this person was intentionally provoking him...

In short, he deserves a beating.

Unfortunately, this man possessed a appearance more beautiful than any woman's, and his unintentional allure made it difficult for anyone to dwell on the minor details.

It's not entirely unreasonable to say that facial features influence one's values.

“It was a coincidence for me too.” Longquan Sword Master seemed to have seen through Chu Xunfeng’s mood and smiled even more brightly. “The information about you was purchased from the Seven Star Tower in Zongcheng, where our caravan last stopped. As you know, only one or two people appear on the Human Ranking every year or two. If we have first-hand information, we will naturally buy it and read it carefully and remember it.”

"When Sanzi came to report earlier, he naturally described you in detail. The more Lian'er listened, the more familiar the name sounded. And you didn't even change your surname, even under an alias. I tried showing Sanzi your portrait, and it matched." Zuo Shaojun snapped his fingers. "What a coincidence, isn't it?"

"What kind of coincidence could bring together two rising stars on the talent list in recent years? And even make them recognize each other?" Chu Xunfeng's expression calmed down, and he looked at Zuo Shaojun.

Lying in the maid's arms, Zuo Shaojun chuckled and looked up at the top of the carriage. "Who knows? Anyway, I didn't sense any shadow. If there really is one, I admit I'm outmatched."

Chu Xunfeng shrugged. "Unless it's truly a coincidence, there must be some purpose behind it, right?"

"Isn't Leng Junzi being a little too suspicious?" Zuo Shaojun raised her eyebrows, half surprised and half teasing as she spoke to Chu Xunfeng.

"Being suspicious isn't necessarily a bad thing, as long as it's not paranoia." Chu Xunfeng actually felt the same way as Zuo Shaojun; there was nothing special about it, just two coincidences coming together, but...

His next destination was Yongzhou. It was an open secret that Baidi City was anxious and upset about Yongzhou. As for what forces were targeting Baidi City in Yongzhou, and considering that he was practically a part of Baidi City, it wouldn't hurt to be more vigilant.

"We can talk about coincidences later." Zuo Shaojun dismissed their shared doubts with a single sentence. "I don't believe Leng Junzi is unaware of the current situation in Yongzhou. Do you have a compelling reason to go to Yongzhou?"

"Weapons always need to be repaired when they break." This was Chu Xunfeng's stated reason, but secretly, he had another more important matter to attend to in Yongzhou, which was related to Baidi City. "After stabbing Jue Si Jing with that shot, my weapon was almost twisted into a pretzel."

Zuo Shaojun nodded slightly. He had begun to restrain himself after sensing that Chu Xunfeng was somewhat impatient with him. After all, he had not forgotten the cold gentleman in front of him, who dared to shoot at the Absolute Death Realm when he was only at the fourth realm.

The intelligence from the Seven Star Tower says that Chu Xunfeng received help from the Dragon Clan's inheritance, but putting yourself in Zuo Shaojun's shoes, Zuo Shaojun doesn't have the courage and madness of the guy in front of him.

Even if we could make a move, what difference would it make?

The Fourth Realm is still just the Fourth Realm. For the Death Realm to crush a Fourth Realm cultivator is merely a matter of breathing.

Zuo Shaojun felt that he probably wouldn't dare, but Chu Xunfeng did.

"Cold gentleman" is just a superficial title.

and......

"You want to go to Yongzhou to find Longquan Sword Manor?" Zuo Shaojun asked Chu Xunfeng.

"Yes." Chu Xunfeng nodded, the handsome young man looking at Zuo Shaojun.

The two men in the carriage exchanged a glance and then fell silent. The three maids surrounding Zuo Shaojun looked at each other, and they all sensed that their young master's emotions had changed.

One person on each side, and the fact that they ended up together could be considered a coincidence, but what if we add another coincidence? Chu Xunfeng was looking for Longquan Sword Manor, and now, by coincidence, he has run into the young master of Longquan Sword Manor.

This can no longer be explained by mere coincidence.

Moreover, both of them probably still have some reservations.

Chu Xunfeng learned about Yongzhou and Baidi City from the demon race, which is why he chose to come to Yongzhou. In other words, his actions were prompted by outsiders.

On the other hand, although it wasn't explicitly stated, Zuo Shaojun clearly had something on his mind, and even some guesses. However, at this moment, neither of them understood the other, let alone could clearly define the other's position.

The two of them naturally couldn't reveal everything to each other, and they compared the information they each had.

Therefore, after the two looked at each other, they could only look away.

"Forget it, I won't think about it anymore. Like I said, if someone can really do these things, I'll accept it."

"Brother Chu, let's drink."

"Yes, let's drink." Chu Xunfeng picked up his glass and raised it towards Zuo Shaojun. "I'll toast you."

Chapter Three: The Demon Clan's Rebellion

The escort team from Longquan Sword Manor remained completely calm despite Chu Mo's appearance.

A peaceful encounter, a peaceful journey together, and finally, a peaceful arrival at the last stop before returning to Longquan Sword Manor: Kamakura Castle, known as the granary of Yongzhou.

Chu Xunfeng had never been to Kamakura, but the city guards at the gates, the tight checks, and the atmosphere throughout the city after he entered all made him feel that this city was not the prosperous place he had heard about.

“When I passed through the checkpoint earlier, I asked the city guards about it.” Jiang Min saw Chu Mo beside her constantly observing the people along the way, and lowered her voice to speak to the young man beside her, “I heard that things have been a bit unsettled in Kamakura these past few days, and it seems that something has happened.”

"What happened?" Chu Xunfeng raised an eyebrow, turning his gaze from a hurried passerby to Jiang Min.

"Hmm." In the past few days, Jiang Min and Chu Xunfeng have gotten to know each other quite well. After all, gold always shines. Chu Xunfeng doesn't deliberately try to get closer to others, but he won't scare away people like Jiang Min who make friends without any ulterior motives.

"I've heard that the demon race is causing trouble."

"The Ghost Clan is causing trouble?" Chu Xunfeng squinted, his tone filled with doubt and confusion.

Among the three regions of Kyushu, the Ghost Clan is the most unique existence. In a sense, the Ghost Clan should be considered as the transformation of other races after death.

They were not demons in life, but after death, due to various reasons, their life forms changed and they eventually became demons.

Although the appearance of the demon race is always unpredictable, it is difficult to define a recently deceased being as a demon as causing trouble.

Most ghosts require certain conditions to transform, and regardless of the conditions, very few ghosts possess the strength and wisdom to cause trouble immediately after transformation.

"From outside?" Chu Xunfeng continued to ask.

Jiang Min could only shake her head in response to Chu Xunfeng's question. Chu Xunfeng understood and did not press further, as he also knew that even if the city guards knew the details of the incident, they would not publicize it.

It's unclear whether the troublemaking demons are from outside, but Chu Xunfeng believes that someone in Kamakura Castle will surely bring the news to his doorstep.

After all, the real person in charge of this caravan was the young master of the extremely famous Longquan Sword Manor in Yongzhou. The caravan had just entered the city, and Chu Xunfeng judged that within half a day to a day, someone would definitely come to visit them.

In fact, Chu Xunfeng was not bold enough. The group had just arrived at the inn and had barely settled down when someone arrived at the inn with a visiting card and approached Jiang Min before Zuo Shaojun himself had even made an appearance in public.

Jiang Min seemed to have anticipated this situation, or perhaps she had encountered it so many times that she knew exactly how to handle it. After calming the guest down, Jiang Min took the visiting card and went upstairs.

Before half an incense stick's time had passed, Chu Xunfeng, who had nothing to do in the caravan, saw one of Zuo Shaojun's maids follow Jiang Min down the stairs.

Having left the young lord she was to serve, the girl called Yun'er exuded a newfound arrogance. Looking at the middle-aged man who had approached her, she parted her lips slightly and said, "The young lord instructed that he would bring someone to visit at half past 5 PM today."

The middle-aged man showed an expression of immense joy and thanked Yun'er profusely. After Yun'er showed signs of impatience, he quickly took his leave and left the inn.

After seeing the middle-aged man off, Yun'er scanned the first floor of the inn and found Chu Xunfeng, who had nothing to do and was holding a teacup. "Young Master, the Young Lord invites you."

"Why?" Chu Xunfeng put down the cup in his hand.

Facing Chu Xunfeng, Yun'er put away her arrogant demeanor and lowered her posture, saying, "Yun'er doesn't know, but I imagine it's related to what happened in Kamakura Castle."

"Okay." Chu Xunfeng stood up and followed the woman who was leading the way upstairs. In the large room on the third floor, he saw Zuo Shaojun drinking tea.

"What brings you here, Young Master?" Chu Xunfeng asked without any hesitation, walking a few steps to the square table in the side room and sitting down opposite Young Master Zuo.

"Naturally, it's because of what happened in Kamakura Castle." Zuo Shaojun tapped the rather valuable-looking visiting card on the table with his finger, a smile playing on his lips. "I wanted to ask if Young Master Chu would be interested in getting involved."

"The demon race causing trouble?"

"That's one way to put it, but it's not accurate." Zuo Shaojun pointed at the visiting card. "To be precise, there's something causing trouble in Kamakura Castle right now. The rumors about the oni clan causing trouble are just speculation."

"The government's conclusion that it's a ghost race must have some basis, not just wild speculation. It's highly likely to be a ghost race, and less likely something else is playing tricks." Chu Xunfeng pondered for a moment. "Is it or isn't it?"

"..." Seeing Chu Xunfeng's confident guess, Zuo Shaojun remained silent for a few seconds, finally abandoning the idea of ​​teasing this aloof gentleman, and honestly answered, "Yes."

"A foreign oni? Or local Kamakura?"