Chapter 429
Chapter 429
There were two forks in front of them. Zhang Xiaohua stopped the carriage. Nie Qianyu thought for a while and pointed to one of the paths. "Brother Ren, let's take this path. The one on the left is the main road to the entrance of Rejuvenation Valley. The arena for the Martial Arts Competition must be in front of the entrance of the valley. Let's take this path. Although it's a side door, at least it's quiet and won't be seen by others."
Nie Qianyu knew that this Martial Arts Competition for a Groom was a cover for her father. If she was seen returning from outside the valley, it would be hard to avoid criticism. Moreover, didn't she want her father to stop?
Zhang Xiaohua nodded and drove the carriage to the path on the right.
The path was quiet and the trees beside it were lush. There were also many weeds and wildflowers on the ground. From time to time, the sound of the rushing river could be heard. It was really a beautiful scene.
After a short while, Zhang Xiaohua released her Divine Sense. Sure enough, not far ahead, there was a huge manor built against a mountain. The mountain was a continuous mountain range. The mountain range was lush and there were many plants. The mountain range seemed to be divided into two at the place where the manor was built. There was a deep valley behind the manor. Zhang Xiaohua thought, "This deep valley should be the name of Rejuvenation Valley."
She continued to observe. The manor was actually several times larger than Huan Xi Manor. Not only were there pavilions, terraces, and corridors, there were even more planted herbs and wild animals in captivity. It looked green and full of vitality. It really deserved the name "Rejuvenation".
Zhang Xiaohua secretly praised in her heart. The person in this manor must be an outstanding person.
Looking at the gate on the left, sure enough, there was a huge arena set up in front of the gate of the manor. There were two fluttering red flags hanging on it. The words "Martial Arts Competition" and "Martial Arts Competition for a Groom" were written on them.
Below the arena, there were countless small tents surrounded by many people. They should be the resting places of different forces. On the arena, there were two handsome young men, each holding a weapon and fighting happily.
Inside the arena, there was a row of martial artists of different heights and sizes. They were all dressed differently. They were watching the fight in the arena with great interest. They were whispering to each other from time to time. They seemed to be the judges of the arena. Beside the judges sat a white-haired old man. He was frowning as he watched the fight. He did not seem to be very happy.
"Is this Nie Xiaoyu 'er's father?
He doesn't look like him. Fortunately, Rejuvenation Valley is big enough for so many people to camp in front of the manor. "
"But Rejuvenation Valley is a bit stingy. I don't see anything to entertain them. They came from afar, why don't they provide wine and good food?
Or put the arena in the manor? "
Zhang Xiaohua was cursing in her heart when she suddenly felt someone spying on them from the forest. She used her divine sense and found that the person was dressed in his usual clothes and didn't wear a mask. "Maybe it's a guard from Rejuvenation Valley?"
Sure enough, after the carriage traveled for a while, it was almost in front of that person. That person jumped out and shouted, "Who are you? What business do you have in Rejuvenation Valley?
If it's a martial arts competition for a groom, please go to the manor's main gate. "
Zhang Xiaohua stopped the black horse and was about to answer when Xiao Juzi jumped out of the carriage. Seeing that the guard in front of her didn't seem familiar, she could only call out, "I'm Miss's servant girl. My name is Xiao Juzi. Where is your head guard, Qian Wufeng?"
When the guard heard that this girl knew Qian Wufeng, he didn't dare to slight her and said, "My captain is guarding the arena at the front gate. Sister, which Miss are you …"
Before he could finish his words, Nie Qianyu, who was in the carriage, could no longer sit still. She lifted the curtain, stuck her head out and shouted, "It's my girl. Why don't you go and report to the Valley Master that I'm back!"
Nie Qianyu usually didn't show her face in the valley and the guard had only seen her a few times. But looking at the face of Valley Master Nie, Nie Qianrong, and Nie Qianxiu, how could he not know who she was?
A surprised smile flashed across the guard's face and he shouted, "Is it Third Miss?
Take your time. I'll report to the Valley Master immediately. The Valley Master has already ordered that as long as we see Miss return, we must protect you. "
Nie Qianyu scolded, "No need. Hurry and tell the Valley Master that I'm back. Let him know immediately. Also, don't spread the news that I'm back. I think you also know about the main gate."
The guard thought for a moment and said, "Okay, Third Miss. I'll go immediately."
After he finished speaking, he used his qinggong and rushed back.
Zhang Xiaohua looked at the disappearing figure and said with a smile, "Little Fish Nie, I didn't expect you to have such a high prestige in the valley. This guard didn't even listen to the old Valley Master's orders."
Then, without waiting for Nie Qianyu's reply, she said thoughtfully, "A guard like this who can immediately distinguish priorities is really good. From this point, your Rejuvenation Valley's strength is indeed extraordinary."
At first, Nie Qianyu thought that Zhang Xiaohua was mocking her, but after hearing the last sentence, she smiled and said, "That's right. Although my Rejuvenation Valley isn't some super large sect, we've been operating in the southern martial arts world for many years. We still have this bit of foundation."
"That's right, Little Fish Nie, this guard doesn't seem to know you.
No matter what, you're still the number five person in Rejuvenation Valley. Oh, number three person. "
"Number five?
Number three? "
Nie Qianyu was startled and immediately understood. She covered her mouth and laughed, "I'm now the number two person in the valley."
Zhang Xiaohua was also startled and asked in confusion, "Doesn't your mother count?"
Nie Qianyu said faintly, "Mother has already passed away many years ago."
"Oh." Zhang Xiaohua somewhat understood, but she didn't say much. She only started the carriage and sped along the small road.
Not long after, many men with weapons in their hands rushed over from all over the front. They didn't speak much and formed a circle around the carriage. Zhang Xiaohua knew that these were the guards of Rejuvenation Valley, so she didn't ask much and only urged the carriage forward.
Soon, the side door of Rejuvenation Valley was in front of them. As soon as the carriage stopped, a man who didn't look old rushed out of the manor with qinggong.
Nie Qianyu poked her head out of the carriage. When she saw the person, she immediately cried out, "Father!"
"Ah?" Zhang Xiaohua was startled. This person didn't look old. How could he be Nie Qianyu's father?
Why did the person in the arena look more like Nie Qianyu's father than the one in front of her?
The person who rushed out was Valley Master Nie. When he saw that his most beloved daughter had finally appeared in front of him alive and well with a face full of tears, he naturally knew that his precious daughter had suffered a lot. He couldn't help but tear up. He stepped forward and pulled Nie Qianyu down from the carriage. He held her tightly in his arms and said, "Little Yu, you're finally back. Father is so sorry to have made you do such a dangerous thing. If you hadn't come back, I wouldn't have been able to explain to your mother who passed away early."
Hearing the word 'mother', Nie Qianyu seemed to have poked at the weakness in her heart and cried even more.
Little Orange's face was also full of tears. She kept wiping them, as if she had also suffered a lot.
After a while, two women dressed as women rushed out of the door. Zhang Xiaohua looked at them and saw that they looked very similar to Nie Qianyu. Needless to say, they were Nie Qianyu's two older sisters.
When the two saw their younger sister who had been missing for a long time, they were happy and their tears naturally fell. They walked forward and held their younger sister's hands, unwilling to let go.
When Zhang Xiaohua saw that the family was crying sadly, she couldn't help but think of her second brother. She felt a little impatient. She had finally fulfilled a man's promise and sent this twelve-year-old girl back in one piece. Next, she should return to Songning Town and look for Xiaohua Ji to see if he had received any news from the Misty School.
Thus, Zhang Xiaohua coughed and said, "Nie Qianyu?"
When she heard Zhang Xiaohua call her name, Nie Qianyu raised her tear-stained face and asked curiously, "Big Brother Ren?"
Valley Master Nie also came back to his senses and wiped his tears. He looked at Zhang Xiaohua and then at Nie Qianyu with some questions. Who knew that Nie Qianyu didn't care about Valley Master Nie's gaze and only looked at Zhang Xiaohua's clear eyes.
Zhang Xiaohua cupped his hands towards Valley Master Nie and greeted, "This must be Valley Master Nie."
When Valley Master Nie heard this, he understood that this seemingly ordinary youth wasn't simply a carriage driver. Perhaps he wasn't the benefactor who saved his daughter, but at least he was the one who sent his daughter back. He hurriedly returned the greeting, "This is Shaoxia, I am."
Zhang Xiaohua nodded and said, "This is good. Since Miss Nie has been sent to Rejuvenation Valley and into the hands of Valley Master Nie, then I can rest assured. I still have an extremely important matter to attend to and can't stay here for long.
Please forgive me, Valley Master. I will take my leave now. "
After speaking, he turned around and walked towards the four odd beasts.
What kind of person was Valley Master Nie? Although he didn't understand the situation, when he saw that this youth was about to leave after sending his daughter back, he was already very happy. He hadn't seen many people with such noble character and unquestionable integrity in his life, so how could he let him leave so easily?
Valley Master Nie's hand was as fast as lightning and his right hand grabbed towards Zhang Xiaohua's wrist.
Of course, his purpose was only to grab onto Zhang Xiaohua and not let him leave. However, the wrist was a vital part of the body. How could Zhang Xiaohua let him do as he wished?
However, after thinking about it, he didn't have any evil intentions. He only moved his wrist slightly and dodged Valley Master Nie's hand. Valley Master Nie was also stunned. He never thought that his grab would be dodged by a young junior.
At this time, Nie Qianyu, who was beside Valley Master Nie, also called out, "Big brother Ren, don't be anxious."
After speaking, she also grabbed onto Zhang Xiaohua's sleeve.
"My god ~" Zhang Xiaohua secretly said, "Why do both father and daughter have the same thoughts."
Zhang Xiaohua wanted to flick his sleeve to dodge, but looking at Nie Qianyu's pleading eyes, he couldn't flick his sleeve away no matter what.
What should he do?
Zhang Xiaohua was a little depressed.
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