This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 269 Meeting again

Xiao Xingchen and Ling Feiyuan, perched on the outer wall, were like two bored cats, trying to guess what the three women inside were talking about.

Suddenly, Xizhu, like a light bird, flew over them and disappeared into the distance.

This left Xiao Xingchen completely bewildered, as this was the first time he had ever seen Xizhu like this, as if someone had offended her and displeased her.

"Feiyuan, just how strong do you think this woman is?"

Watching Xizhu's departing figure, he asked.

"I don't know, but I can sense that she's as strong as an unfathomable ocean,"

Ling Feiyuan responded with a solemn expression.

"Yes, the people around us lately are getting stronger and stronger. We need to find a way to improve your strength so that you don't get killed as easily as ants when you go out."

Ling Feiyuan's lips twitched; she wanted to refute but was speechless. Xiao Xingchen's words, though unpleasant to hear, were true. Their strength had indeed fallen behind, and if they couldn't make a breakthrough, they would truly be as insignificant as ants.

"Don't worry too much, I'll find a way to help you. At worst, I'll swallow my pride and beg those people to find you some famous teachers."

Seeing Ling Feiyuan's expression, Xiao Xingchen had a sudden inspiration and came up with an idea. There was still a group of experts hiding in the anthill. Although he didn't know their backgrounds, if he were to swallow his pride and let them take a few disciples, it shouldn't be a problem. With their help, the strength of those around him should improve significantly.

"Ruoxue came out, along with the black robe."

Ling Feiyuan reminded him, and Xiao Xingchen responded. Like a nimble cheetah, he leaped down. It was time for a real meeting with the black-robed man.

Although Mu Wushuang had regained her original appearance, she still preferred to appear in public wearing a black robe. However, the black robe had lost its meaning, and she was now wearing a mask. Upon seeing Xiao Xingchen again, she couldn't help but lament the capriciousness of fate. Recalling their first meeting, she smiled bitterly, as if it were a distant dream.

"We meet again. Thank you for saving us this time."

She took the initiative to speak, which caused Xiao Xingchen to land in front of her and scrutinize her, even circling around her and making repeated exclamations.

"I'm really curious how this black robe turned you into a man. It can even change your voice. This is a wonderful thing."

Connecting this to the robust voice of the man in the black robe from before, Xiao Xingchen's curiosity was completely piqued. It was truly interesting that a single garment could change things so drastically.

Ruoxue coughed awkwardly a few times, then smiled apologetically at the man in black robes. This incident had unwittingly brought Ruoxue and Mu Wushuang much closer.

"Don't mind him, that's just how he is, his thought process is unique, you'll get used to it."

Mu Wushuang didn't mind. She had already interacted with Xiao Xingchen several times and knew how unreliable this man was. Although she was wearing a mask, her beauty was still striking, yet Xiao Xingchen seemed not to notice, focusing instead on her black robe. It had to be said, this man's focus was always so unusual.

"How should I address you?" After looking him up and down, Xiao Xingchen finally looked directly at the man in black robes.

"Just call me Wushuang."

"When can I borrow your black robe to play with?"

Wushuang was taken aback, somewhat speechless.

"By the way, can you still use those old powers, you know, the kind of movement technique where you disappear with a 'bang'? Could you teach me?"

Ruoxue covered her face, unable to bear it any longer. They used to be so hostile towards this person, but now they were directly asking for their secret techniques. She quickly intervened to stop them.

"Wushuang is still very weak. Aren't you being too hasty?"

"Is it urgent? Aren't you all alright now? And what's wrong with Xizhu? Why did she leave so coldly? I was about to ask her something, but she ignored me completely."

"This matter... is a long story."

“Then tell me slowly. Something feels off. And that black robe, no, it should be Wushuang now. What exactly happened in the Imperial Palace? How could you almost be killed? I don’t think the Martial Emperor can stop your explosive movement technique that’s as dazzling as fireworks.”

"Why do you have so many questions? This is not the time to ask these questions. Shouldn't you be paying attention to the reactions outside? The moment I left the void, I clearly felt a tremor in Yong'an. It must be the aura of the Demon Lord. What is the reaction outside?"

Ruoxue directly changed the subject. She could tell that Wushuang was hesitant about whether to tell the truth, since they had only known each other for a short time and the matter of trust still needed time to be built.

"The outside world? I haven't thought about it yet. After all, I'm still in a coma. If I care about how the outside world reacts, wouldn't I just be asking for trouble?"

Ruoxue nearly fainted from anger. This was no longer a time when only one person was concerned for the rest of the family; with over a hundred people in the entire Prince Kaoshan's mansion, any mishap would be catastrophic.

"You really are a hands-off manager. I'll send Ling Feiyuan out to investigate right now. Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night. I think other forces have probably already mobilized all their forces. Whether it's the Imperial Palace or here, they are all eager to know what has happened."

"What's the rush? Anyway, we know the reason. Wushuang, right? Can you tell me why Emperor Wu is so furious? I'm really curious. There must be something interesting that could make him so angry."

Xiao Xingchen completely ignored Ruoxue's attempt to change the subject, his eyes fixed on the black robe, as if he wouldn't give up until he got an answer.

"Holy crap, I completely forgot about something. Are you still threatening to kill me? Are we enemies or friends...?"

Xiao Xingchen's words completely stunned the two women. Ruoxue kicked him angrily, grabbed her black robe, and was about to leave.

"Why did you kick me? Tell me what happened just now. I also contributed a lot. If it weren't for me, how could the black-robed man have woken up now?"

"Hey, hey, hey, don't treat me like I'm nothing, okay? Show me some respect!"

. . .

Ignoring Xiao Xingchen's protests, the two left directly, leaving Xiao Xingchen jumping up and down behind them.

"That's just how he is. Sometimes he's deep and unpredictable, and sometimes he's unreliable. You'll get used to it," Ruoxue comforted her.

"I understand, it's just that I can't adjust to it right away. After all, we used to be enemies, so what kind of relationship do we have now? It's a bit of a headache."

"From now on, you will no longer be in black robes, you will be Wushuang. This is your home. With me here, we are all family from now on."