Chарtеr 17 (12/18)
Uроn hеаring this, Madаm WuJi’s ехрrеssion changеd аbruptly. Gоng Shangjue’s dесisiоn tо арprehеnd Young Master Yue at this mоmеnt surelу meаnt thеrе wаs impоrtаnt businеss tо аttend tо, so she listenеd еven mоre attentivеly to Yun Wеishan’s aссоunt.
Gоng Zishаng grittеd hеr teeth in frustrаtiоn. “This Gоng Shаngjuе, piсking fights evеn in thе Baсk Мountаin! I told you, mу ominous prеmоnitiоn was right! Jin Fаn, do you bеliеvе me nоw?”
Маdаm WuJi аlsо felt а lingеring feаr. “Thаnkfully, Ziyu аnd Eldеr Yuе wеre thеrе, оthеrwise you might hаve already…”
Yun Wеishan said, “Eldеr Yue has аlreаdу dispеlled Young Master Jue’s suspicions toward me. Presumably, he won’t trouble me anymore in the future, right?”
Madam WuJi cautioned Yun Weishan, “He has long coveted the position of Blade Master. Troubling you is merely to find a handle against Ziyu, so he can replace him. This man is profoundly cunning. Both you and Ziyu must remain vigilant at all times.”
In Young Master Yue’s room, the fragrance of tea wafted through the air. Gong Ziyu and Young Master Yue sat by the table, sipping tea and chatting.
“There’s something I’m quite curious about,” Gong Ziyu picked up his teacup and took a sip. “When Gong Shangjue underwent the trial back then, who took the Moon Corrosion?”
“His subordinate.”
Gong Ziyu asked, “Jin Fu?”
Hearing Gong Ziyu’s question, Young Master Yue revealed an ambiguous smile. “Not Jin Fu. It was someone else.”
“Oh?”
“Young Master Jue hardly spent any time deliberating before also taking the Moon Corrosion. For the sake of a mere guard, he was willing to test the medicine on himself. This is enough to show that although Young Master Jue may be stubbornly steadfast and ruthlessly strict, it also proves he is actually a deeply loyal and righteous, gentle person.”
Gong Ziyu was somewhat surprised, his expression complex as he pondered for a moment.
“He hasn’t been very gentle with me, this Blade Master, repeatedly causing trouble and not sparing Miss Yun either. His actions have been exceptionally cold and ruthless, as if we were enemies.”
“Although I don’t agree with some of his methods, I can understand him. Ruthlessness does not necessarily mean true heartlessness.”
“You can empathize with him too?” Gong Ziyu’s words carried a hint of bitterness.
“Actually, from his perspective, he simply hopes that the position of Blade Master is held by the most capable. Precisely because of this, the Blade Master must successfully pass the Three Realms Trial and become a Blade Master who commands genuine respect.”
Gong Ziyu set down his teacup, lost in thought, murmuring to himself, “What kind of person is he, really…” He seemed to suddenly think of something and looked at Elder Yue. “How about… lending me your Truth-Testing Herb? Let me test whether he’s a good person or a bad one.”
Young Master Yue was slightly taken aback and expressed opposition. “The Blade Master is the center of power for the entire House of Gong. In the future, you will face countless people of all kinds, where loyalty and treachery are difficult to distinguish. Discerning people’s hearts relies on keen insight. How can you depend on external objects?”
Gong Ziyu was left speechless by Young Master Yue’s rebuttal and wisely pursed his lips.
Young Master Yue continued, “Moreover, even if you had the Truth-Testing Herb, what good would it do? Didn’t the Blade Master also refuse to believe what Miss Yun said?”
Gong Ziyu drew a sharp breath. “I must say, your eyes are truly sharp. Nothing escapes those—”
Gong Ziyu swallowed the last two words.
“I know you wanted to say ‘dog eyes’.”
Gong Ziyu said solemnly, “Even without the Truth-Testing Herb, I am willing to believe her.”
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