Chapter 539 The Yellow Bird Lurks Behind (2)
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"I don't need any Yanyugui; I'm better than all of them!" Black Snow immediately said.
"..." Pan Jiao fell silent. She didn’t expect Freedom to explain it this way, and she definitely did not anticipate Black Snow’s response. The feeling gave the impression that their relationship was more complicated than just being siblings.
"You two aren't actually siblings, are you" Pan Jiao asked.
"Of course we are, I'm his elder sister. We're half-siblings from different fathers," Black Snow said with a smile.
"Oh, so that's it, half-siblings... Wait..." Pan Jiao nodded at first but soon realized something was off. What did it mean to be half-sibling blood relatives
"Stop playing around; we're not blood-related siblings. We just temporarily use this identity for cover when we’re out and about," Freedom said, "We are people who walk the江湖way of life. You should understand."
"So that's how it is. I was saying your identities aren’t as simple as they seem. Your sword skills are highly proficient; even I find it difficult to counter your techniques." Pan Jiao said, her words having two meanings: first, Freedom’s swordsmanship was excellent, so he definitely wasn't an ordinary scholar, and secondly, she found his sword methods challenging but not unbeatable.
"Average, average," Freedom replied with a smile.
"Is it the Peerless Sword Dao" Pan Jiao asked again. Freedom’s sword style seemed to be the Peerless Sword Dao, yet there was something slightly different about it.
"Yes." Freedom nodded but didn’t elaborate further; he didn't need to explain that his version of the Peerless Sword Dao had integrated his own style, making it seem familiar yet unique.
"It looks like you have a good understanding of the Peerless Sword Dao. Why don’t we exchange insights" Pan Jiao suggested. She herself practiced the Peerless Sword Dao.
"I don't know you well enough," Freedom directly rejected her proposal.
"..."
Pan Jiao was a little speechless; Freedom’s refusal was too straightforward, making her feel like she had been ignored. She had seen countless envious or jealous gazes throughout her life and grown tired of them, but being completely disregarded was something new.
However, she wouldn’t get angry over this and certainly wouldn't pay extra attention to Freedom; at her level, she’d met all sorts of people and wouldn’t be swayed by someone’s uniqueness.
Moreover, Freedom was significantly younger than her. At least four or five years separated them, so why would she care about the actions of this young man
"Haha, it's just casual conversation," Pan Jiao said with a smile.
"Then let’s talk about the wind and moon." Freedom replied.
"..."
"Pfft..." Black Snow laughed, "Only talk about the wind and moon. What makes you think she'll just chat with you about such topics"
"There's nothing much to talk about anyway; the wind and moon are fine subjects without overthinking them." Freedom said with a smile. The reason Pan Jiao came had been somewhat dubious, and since they weren’t familiar with each other, it would be strange if he didn't avoid the conversation.
"..."
Pan Jiao looked at Freedom; she couldn’t quite figure him out. Initially, she thought he was just an ordinary passerby, but even though his background differed from hers, he seemed anything but ordinary now.
But she didn't show this, only smiled and chatted with Freedom about the wind and moon. She actually talked about some topics related to them—of course, not those of a restricted nature; just casual conversation to pass the time...
As they continued their chat, results came from another side. After confirming there was nothing left behind, Zhao Boxuan turned his attention towards Pan Jiao. He didn’t think Li Yihun and others had played any tricks because they hadn't known about it either; the most suspicious person remained Pan Jiao.
Yang Scholar arrived shortly after her and couldn't have done it due to lack of time, so he could be ruled out as well.
"Think again, did you miss anything" Zhao Boxuan asked Li Yihun. Although he thought the most likely suspect was Pan Jiao, he had to proceed step by step; first, he needed to clarify with Li Yihun and the others.
"Everything should be here already; what exactly are you looking for" Li Yihun replied uncertainly. At that time, they took things based on preference and might have overlooked something less noticeable.
"You don't need to know about this!" Zhao Boxuan said immediately. He wouldn’t reveal the truth behind it; if they knew its value, things would become complicated.
"We don't know either. We are all here, and everything is here. You can search us," Li Yihun said. Although being searched made him, a pampered young master, very uncomfortable, under the current circumstances, it was still the best way to clear his suspicions.
Zhao Boxuan said, "Search them!" This time, one of their members was a woman, making things easier for them.
Soon, after searching all of them thoroughly, they still couldn’t find that item. Though the object wasn't big, it wasn't small either; it was impossible to miss during a search. Thus, this could only mean two possibilities: They genuinely didn’t have it or had already hidden it beforehand.
However, since they were unaware of this matter, it would be unlikely for them to hide the object in advance. That meant they truly didn't possess it—whether because they had lost it themselves or someone else had taken it.
Zhao Boxuan frowned and asked, "Has anyone among you lost anything or given something away" Theoretically, their route was under surveillance all along; people they encountered were also questioned. They were almost certain that nothing was lost and no one gave the item to others.
Still, “almost certain” wasn’t definite, so it would be safer to ask now.
"This might have happened or not—we can't be sure," Li Yihun shook his head. He couldn't guarantee this; losing a small object during the escape was normal.
“…” Zhao Boxuan remained silent for a while, looking at Li Yihun for a long time. "You’re a smart person too, but I hope you don’t play any tricks. This matter is one you can't afford to be involved in."
"We’ve told you everything we know. If you still doubt us, there’s nothing more we can do," Li Yihun said helplessly; it was a form of protest.
Zhao Boxuan ignored Li Yihun and directly asked Pan Jiao, "Pan Jiao, be honest—did you take the item"
"No, of course not. If I had taken it, why would I come to face you Wouldn’t that mean walking into a lion’s den" Pan Jiao immediately replied.
“…” Zhao Boxuan fell silent for a moment. Though the reasoning made sense, he couldn't rule out the possibility of Pan Jiao trying to confuse them. He suspected her, and believed Yang Xiu would too.
"You don’t believe me Then come search me!" Pan Jiao immediately said as she stood up.
“Search!”
Although Zhao Boxuan felt it unlikely that the object was on Pan Jiao, he still thought it possible that she had hidden it. They needed to verify this possibility.
The result showed that there was nothing on Pan Jiao. They knew they could hardly make her reveal where the item was if it were really hidden; thus, Zhao Boxuan ordered a search right away. He would dig up everything to find it. With his command, Pan Jiao seemed to have an uncatchable smile, whether out of satisfaction or mockery.
Then she wanted to follow and see how Zhao Boxuan searched for the object. At this moment, something happened that ruined her good mood instantly.
"Miss Pan Jiao, you forgot your item," Xiaoyao said at this time, capturing everyone’s attention and causing a drastic change in Pan Jiao's expression.
"You…" Pan Jiao immediately stood in front of Xiaoyao, blocking the view of what he was talking about. However, given their current situation, Zhao Boxuan would definitely come to check it out eventually; they would find out sooner or later.
“How did you discover this Do you know what you’re doing” Pan Jiao sighed, looking at Xiaoyao with a sense of helplessness. Her originally perfect plan was ruined by him.
"I noticed it when you put it here, but I didn’t say anything since you were present. Now that you're leaving, I naturally need to return it to you. As for what I’m doing, this is about returning a lost item honestly," Xiaoyao said with a smile.
"So the item was here! Pan Jiao, you’re indeed very smart to leave something in someone else’s hands, but you didn’t realize that person wouldn’t know its value." Zhao Boxuan laughed after seeing the object in Xiaoyao's hand. It really came easily this time.
What Xiaoyao held was exactly what they were looking for—a short flute made of green jade, quite exquisite but very ordinary compared to other items.
"I meticulously planned everything yet didn’t expect you to be a fool. Do you know how valuable this is Even if you discovered it, you shouldn’t have taken it out and tried negotiating with me; I would give you the best deal," Pan Jiao said angrily, unable to contain her anger.
"I know this item’s value is high—otherwise, there wouldn't be such a big commotion. And I knew that what you were looking for was exactly this item, which is why you left it with me," Xiaoyao shook his head and said.
“Then why did you take it out” Pan Jiao asked immediately.
"Why can't I I was just passing by. No matter how valuable your item is, it’s not mine; what does it have to do with me If I took this object from you, yes, you would give me a reward, but also bring trouble for me. As for me, I can accept the benefits, but I won't take on any trouble," Xiaoyao shrugged.
"If you knew its exact value—let’s say it has the same importance as a nation's imperial seal and holds power over all under heaven—wouldn’t you still give it back" After saying that, Pan Jiao added immediately: "This country is equivalent to the Azure Dragon Empire or even larger." (To be continued)n to others and just tell me what happened," Qibupo told Gongsun Jun."Clan Leader, I met Xiaohui a year ago. Seeing how good she was, I pursued her. You can imagine the process; once I got her, though...