The Birth of Sword God-Chapter 226 - 196: You Are Mu Bing 9, I Am Not Huo Ding 1

I don't know why, but when I first heard the words of the Young Master and learned of Chu Huaixu's betrayal of the organization, Old Niu's first reaction was shock, it was unbelievable, but there wasn't much anger, only endless confusion, and a trace of indescribable... sorrow?

Especially on that day when he finally figured it out, he also realized his current awkward situation.

Now, everyone is in a subtle balance.

Chu Huaixu didn't sell out the organization and Old Niu, and the Young Master didn't intend to act against Chu Huaixu right now either.

If either side tears it apart, the first person both factions might target could very likely be him, Niu Yuanshan!

This makes him unsure of how to interact with this child now, as they are no longer on the same path.

"Yet... yet this time when he went down the mountain, he saved Qingmei again!"

I owe Qingmei a great deal.

Thus, he couldn't help but accept this favor from Chu Huaixu.

Niu Yuanshan was not the kind to casually like Mo Qingmei, which is why he didn't end up with her.

But the more he cared, the more weight she carried, and the more he owed Chu Huaixu.

He had led teams down the mountain several times, but he never expected such a situation to occur this time.

"How did it come to this?" Niu Yuanshan couldn't understand.

But today, Chu Huaixu behaved very much like his usual self.

After overhearing Mo Qingmei's reproach towards Old Niu, he even boldly started teasing the two of them openly.

"Steward Mo, you shouldn't scold Steward Niu like that. You say the disciple saved your life, and then Steward Niu becomes so awkward like this, it makes the disciple overthink."

Yet, his words made Mo Qingmei overthink, immediately causing her imagination to run wild.

Although she was already middle-aged, she was somewhat shy and coquettish like a young woman.

"What nonsense are you spouting? You're speaking gibberish, and you've learned to mock your elders now!"

After she finished speaking, her heart was racing uncontrollably, yet she inexplicably gave Old Niu a glare.

But in reality, this dead fox's words, when they reached Old Niu's ears, made him think a lot as well.

After all, consider this: Mo Qingmei, who was in the Third Realm, couldn't defeat the Evil Cultivator, yet Chu Huaixu, in the First Realm, rushed forward to rescue without hesitation.

Today he openly "exposed" himself in such a manner, as if he had heard their romantic rumors.

What does that signify?

Niu Yuanshan sighed deeply in his heart:

"Chu Huaixu, oh Chu Huaixu, what should I do with you."

As a seasoned spy, Old Niu quickly adjusted himself, and then started chatting casually with the young man in front of him as usual.

After chatting for a while, Mo Qingmei showed no intention of lingering, planning to leave with Old Niu.

Before parting, Niu Yuanshan looked deeply into Chu Huaixu's eyes, his gaze incredibly complex.

Chu Huaixu watched his back, thinking, "Why didn't I notice before that Old Niu actually has quite a hunchback."

Once, he had seen Old Niu's future and fate.

With this thought, he suddenly called after the Daoist Sect's Ox.

"Steward Niu, the disciple has a few words to say to you, I wonder if it's convenient now."

Mo Qingmei glanced at the two, at her age, she had some discernment, and immediately said, "You two talk, I have some matters to attend to in the Disciple Courtyard."

Chu Huaixu stepped forward a few paces, coming right in front of Old Niu.

He was much taller than Niu Yuanshan, a full half a head taller.

Old Niu really looked a bit old now.

Chu Huaixu said, "Steward Niu, since the disciple entered the sect, I've received much care from you, in every little thing."

"No one knows what the future holds."

"If something happens, I hope Steward Niu will carefully consider everything before acting and follow your true heart."

"Steward Niu, I say this not to make you spare me in every situation; the disciple sincerely hopes that perhaps one day... you can also spare yourself."

Having said this, without waiting for a reply, this outer sect disciple gave a respectful disciple bow to the Daoist Steward, then turned and left.

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