readytorunbook Chapter 250 Big Buddha
Chapter 250 Big Buddha
After figuring out everything, Ru Yue asked Fengying to take Aji and Tieshu downstairs to have a good rest.
After they left, Ru Yue was the only one left in the study.
She stood quietly in the middle of the study, with only the faint candlelight flickering around her, making her figure sometimes clear and sometimes blurry.
At this moment, Ru Yue's thoughts were still immersed in what Ah Ji had just said - who was the thin man who rescued them from the hands of the ghost-faced skeleton? Could it be the person she secretly suspected? This question kept circling in her mind, making her unable to let go.
At this moment, the candle flame suddenly jumped, and the originally dim light became bright and dim. Then, there was a crisp "pop" sound, and the candle exploded into a large light flower. In an instant, a strange bright color flashed in the study.
This sudden change made Ru Yue shiver involuntarily. Although it was a hot summer night, the chill seemed to penetrate her bones, making her feel so unreal.
Frightened, Ru Yue subconsciously looked towards the window, only to see a dark shadow reflected on the window frame.
It was not until this moment that she suddenly realized that what really scared her was not the exploding fireworks, but the cold aura emanating from the person who had been standing quietly outside the window for a long time.
Ru Yue took two deep breaths, trying to calm her heart which was beating wildly due to fear.
She slowly turned around, facing the window, and said softly in an unusually calm tone, "Since Mr. Tang is already here, why do you have to stand outside the window all the time? Why don't you come in and have a cup of tea?"
"Hahaha, Master Meng really lives up to his reputation!" Along with a burst of hearty laughter, the originally motionless silhouette on the window frame suddenly shook, and a figure appeared in front of Ru Yue like a ghost.
Looking closely, the person coming was none other than Blind Tang, whom he had met once before in the teahouse.
At this moment, Ru Yue stared intently at the uninvited guest before her. He looked to be in his forties, and the years had left many marks on his face. His slightly narrowed eyes, illuminated by the flickering candlelight, seemed exceptionally bright, as if they could see through every secret. However, what was surprising was his sallow complexion and his thinness, which made him look as if he would collapse at the slightest breeze.
But it was precisely this seemingly terminally ill and fragile body that successfully rescued Aji and the other two.
Seeing Blind Tang appear, Ru Yue stepped forward and said, "Thank you Mr. Tang for your help tonight and for saving my two younger brothers. I will never forget your great kindness." After saying that, she clasped her hands together and bowed deeply to Blind Tang.
Ru Yue's behavior clearly caught Blind Tang by surprise, and he couldn't help but be slightly stunned. Perhaps he hadn't expected that in the dead of night, facing a stranger, this seemingly young girl could remain so calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.
After a brief moment of surprise, a barely perceptible look of satisfaction flashed across Blind Tang's gleaming eyes.
"Haha, Mr. Meng, you're too kind. I'm just lending a helping hand. It's not worth mentioning such a small matter. You don't have to take it to heart." Blind Tang waved his hand and responded calmly.
Ru Yue gently poured a cup of herbal tea with a faint medicinal aroma, and handed it to the blind Tang who was sitting opposite her with a smile.
The two sat opposite each other, chatting back and forth, but every word they said seemed to contain a hidden meaning, as if they were practicing a silent Tai Chi, as if they wanted to test the bottom line of the other's patience in this way, and no one was willing to be the first to reveal their true thoughts.
Just then, Fengying came back after hurriedly settling Aji and Tieshu.
As soon as she walked into the room and saw Blind Tang, she was so frightened that she almost cried out. She stopped and saw the two of them chatting about trivial matters, and she couldn't help but roll her eyes inwardly.
She really couldn't understand what these two were wasting their time on. Couldn't they just say what they wanted to say? Why were they beating around the bush and trying to cover up things? If there was nothing important to say, why not just go to bed? Why waste time here?
For Ru Yue, who had experienced many ups and downs in the business world in her previous life, this little scene was nothing.
After years of experience, she had already developed an extraordinary patience. Since she couldn't sense that Blind Tang had any ill intentions towards her, why not chat with him and drink tea with him?
Moreover, while she might not be as capable as this experienced ancient in other areas, when it came to staying up late, she was definitely a master in her past life! Overtime watching TV series, staying up late to review videos... these were commonplace for her. How could a single all-nighter be considered a difficult task?
At this moment, Blind Tang appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was already surging like a raging sea. He silently gave Ru Yue a thumbs-up and secretly praised her, "This little girl is so young, yet she possesses such amazing endurance. It's truly rare!"
Ru Yue noticed Feng Ying's impatience and gestured for her to go down and rest. But Feng Ying was not sure if she would leave her alone in front of such a martial arts master. She shook her head like a rattle, yawning one after another, but she refused to leave.
Blind Tang had thoroughly experienced Ru Yue's composure and calmness. He had initially considered testing the waters of this young woman, but that thought had completely faded. Instead, he lost his temper and decided to cut to the chase, getting straight to the point: "Master Meng, are you here to inquire about the whereabouts of Divine Doctor Shen?"
Hearing this, Ru Yue thought to herself: It's really getting late now, and since they rescued Ah Ji, they must be well aware of the purpose of their trip. If that's the case, continuing to hide the truth would seem a bit petty.
Thinking of this, she raised her head, looked directly at Blind Tang with a frank gaze, nodded without hesitation, and replied softly, "Exactly."
Ru Yue lightly brushed the teacup in front of her, put it to her lips and took a sip. The slightly bitter taste made her frown slightly, but in a moment she relaxed her brows because of the sweet taste. She lowered her eyes and looked at Blind Tang's reaction.
After practicing Tai Chi for a long time, Blind Tang didn't expect that the girl would become straightforward as soon as he relaxed a little. He couldn't adapt to the sudden change all of a sudden, and he secretly sighed in his heart. After all, he was a veteran who had been fighting in the martial arts world for many years, but today he was confused in front of this green girl and lost the advantage of taking the lead.
However, he had been through many storms, and he quickly regained his composure. Still smiling, he said slowly, "I'm here, and I happen to have some information about Divine Doctor Shen."
Hearing this, Ru Yue, who was originally smiling and joking, immediately stopped smiling and her expression became serious and solemn.
She narrowed her eyes slightly, stared closely at Blind Tang, and asked solemnly, "What do you want, sir?"
Facing Ru Yue's direct question, Blind Tang chuckled at first, then slowly shook his head and said, "If I told you that I was giving this news to you for free, would you believe it?"
"Hehehe..." Ru Yue also laughed softly when she heard this, "Sir, you're joking! There's no such thing as a free lunch. I understand this principle."
Seeing Ru Yue so clever and quick-witted, Blind Tang couldn't help but praise her, "Hahahaha, the young master is truly a very thoughtful person!" Before he finished speaking, the playful expression on his face suddenly disappeared, replaced by a solemn and serious look. He looked at Ru Yue with a sharp gaze and said in a deep voice, "To be honest, I just hope to find a place to settle down here with the young master."
Ru Yue widened her peach blossom eyes, which were as clear as autumn water, and stared straight at Blind Tang, as if she wanted to see through him.
Time passed minute by minute, and she stared at Blind Tang for a long time, trying to find the slightest clue from his calm face to understand his true intentions deep in his heart.
Blind Tang's eyes, which seemed particularly bright in the dark night, calmly welcomed Ru Yue's scrutiny, allowing her to look at him freely, even giving people an illusion - he sincerely hoped that Ru Yue could see his sincere heart through his appearance.
Fengying, who was standing by, was already exhausted, her eyelids drooping. Suddenly, hearing these words was like a thunderclap exploding in her ears, frightening her so much that the sleepiness vanished without a trace, and she instantly became alert.
Fengying cautiously approached Ruyue and whispered in her ear in a low voice, "Miss, we can't afford to support such a person. If we have to hide from our enemies, we probably can't afford to offend them either!"
How could Ru Yue not know these principles? But this person... To be honest, ever since he told her about the current situation of Wu'an Marquis Mansion that day, she had been thinking about having some contact with him.
But when the time came and she really needed to make a decision, she couldn't help but start to hesitate.
"Sir, please tell me your intention. I know it's difficult for my small temple to invite a big Buddha like you, but you must have some intention to come to my door today. Now that we have come to this, let's speak frankly." Ru Yue looked at the other party with a firm gaze, not wanting to back down.
Since both parties have stated their demands, why not just speak frankly? This has always been Ru Yue's way of doing things.
Hearing this, Blind Tang narrowed his eyes slightly. After a moment of silence, he suddenly changed the subject: "Divine Doctor Shen is now in the Crown Prince's Mansion, and occasionally visits the residence of Grand Tutor Qin."
These words were like a thunderclap exploding in Ru Yue's ears, causing her to shudder all over.
I originally thought that Blind Tang would put forward some harsh conditions or demands, but I never expected that he would tell me the whereabouts of Doctor Shen so readily.
Now, Ru Yue was even more suspicious and had no idea what the real intention behind Blind Tang's move was.
Ru Yue just stared at the person in front of her quietly without making a sound, but in those beautiful eyes, there seemed to be only one message flashing: What was the real intention behind his actions?
The blind man Tang opposite was also staring at Ru Yue's eyes, with no intention of looking away.
He was secretly surprised in his heart, how could such a young girl have such a calm and composed temperament and demeanor?
Blind Tang has been in the martial arts world for many years and can be said to be knowledgeable, but this is the first time he has met someone as special as the girl in front of him.
After some careful consideration, Blind Tang finally spoke slowly, "I want to know Chu Ning'an's whereabouts."
Ru Yue's expression remained calm, as if she hadn't been moved in the slightest by the other person's words. However, beneath her seemingly calm exterior, a turbulent storm had already begun to brew.
Just when she heard Blind Tang mention Chu Ning'an's name, a trace of doubt arose in her heart - he was talking about Chu Ning'an, and not the well-known Prince Wei or Wei Jinxuan. Could there be another hidden story... However, this thought only flashed through her mind and was quickly rejected by her.
After all, based on the current situation, we cannot prove anything conclusively.
Ru Yue raised her chin slightly and responded in a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant, "Since you were able to find this place and are aware of my identity, you must also be well aware of Chu Ning'an's whereabouts. You could have just gone there to look for him. Why condescend to come to my little temple with all the trouble?"
I have to say that this little girl really has an extremely intelligent mind. She has a sharp and thorough vision when looking at things, and her words are very precise and flawless. She is really admirable!
"Master Meng, I can only say that I have absolutely no ill will towards you and Chu Ning'an, and naturally I will not bring you any trouble. I come to you just to help you. You will know when the time comes." As Blind Tang spoke, he slowly retracted the powerful aura emanating from his body.
In the blink of an eye, he seemed to have become an ordinary uncle that could be seen everywhere on the street, and it was hard to see the previous heart-pounding pressure.
Ru Yue stood by in silence, her head bowed in deep thought for a long time before suddenly breaking into a smile. That smile was like a brilliant meteor streaking across the night sky, breathtakingly beautiful. Even the experienced Blind Tang was dazzled by her smile, momentarily losing his focus.
After a brief pause, Ru Yue said softly, "In that case, please, Mr. Tang, take the trouble to help teach Aji and the others."
Her words were soft, but their meaning was clear. At that moment, a silent contract was quietly reached.
The two of them looked at each other knowingly and smiled at the same time. They looked like old friends who had known each other for many years, with a tacit understanding and no need for words.