The Whispering Wind Sword
87. Chapter 87's
" Gosh, romance does make young people lose their minds.A talented person is not free from the snare of romance.", complained Chen Wuxi while shaking his head.
Wang Xiaho suddenly hit the table,
" Huh, it's been living this long, cooking has no use. Brother Chen can you borrow me two horses? I will try to catch up with Ding Tao, no matter how strong the boy is, it will be faster to ride a horse."
" Hemm, of course, are you going to Wuling?" asked Chen Wuxi.
" Yes, I think it's best, his mind is in a state of turmoil, although my silat is not at the end of his fingernails, in this state my head is colder.", Wang Xiaho nodded firmly.
Looking at his people, Wang Xiaho left a message, "You guys get back to our office, as soon as possible I'll be back, but if for 3 months there's no news from me, then, you just share the money and dissolve the Gold Bullet Control Bureau, temporarily do not interfere in the affairs of the martial world. Don't feel good, if there's any age, we'll meet again."
While Wang Xiaho was texting his people, one of Chen Wuxi's disciples was rushing to prepare a horse. Chen Wuxi was not a rich man, in his house there were only 3 horses. But the 2 best he prepared for Wang Xiaho and Ding Tao. This was the advantage of Chen Wuxi, never counting much if it was to help a friend. Many people like to be their best friend.
The sun had started to sink and the sky was dark, as Wang Xiaho spurred his horse all the way to Wuling, about 3-4 li outside the city, then he caught up with Ding Tao who ran quickly in front of him. Ding Tao was indeed fast, but the horse that Wang Xiaho was riding was faster. As soon as he saw the figure of Ding Tao in front of him, Wang Xiaho without hesitation shouted out, calling out,
" Ding Tao.. Ding Tao. wait a minute!"
Hearing Wang Xiaho's voice, Ding Tao slowed down his run, sweat already pouring down his clothes.
The sound of the horse's legs getting closer, when the voice was very close Ding Tao stopped running and waited for Wang Xiaho.
" What's wrong uncle? Don't worry, I am indeed worried about Sister Ying's state, but while running my mind has already started to calm down. Even though my heart still thrashed to get to Wuling as soon as possible." said Ding Tao when they were face to face.
" Hemm, if you want to go to Wuling as soon as possible, you better use a horse, then you ride this horse, I will accompany you to Wuling." , Wang Xiaho replied as he handed the bridle to Ding Tao.
Ding Tao looked at Wang Xiaho with a mixed look of gratitude. Wang Xiaho looked at it and laughed, saying,
" Hahaha, don't fall asleep with me, these aren't my horses, these two horses belong to master Chen."
" The two uncles are really too kind", Ding Tao replied as he jumped onto the saddle.
" Hahaha, don't you say that among friends, you don't have much to count. Come on, let's continue the journey, mumpung clear sky."
" Okay uncle, come".", replied Ding Tao.
Wang Xiaho did not say much, he just observed Ding Tao who clearly seemed to be his mind was fixated on the city of Wuling.
But the old hero was relieved, because Ding Tao's worries did not cloud the young man's reasoning. Ding Tao felt anxious that it was obvious, but Ding Tao did not lose his mind, instead of racing his horse as fast as possible, the young man spurred his horse just enough, so that his horse did not tire quickly. After being convinced that Ding Tao's common sense was going well, Wang Xiaho opened his mouth.
" Ding Tao, the trip to Wuling city is not close, what about your itinerary?"
" Yes, on a continuous walk, I estimate it took me at least 1 week, lucky Uncle Wang caught up with me with a horse. If we can keep our horses from getting tired quickly, occasionally riding a horse, occasionally walking. Then just rest enough, I hope to shorten the time to 3-4 days."
" Hmm... Do we just go straight into town?"
" No, I think once the city of Wuling has stayed half a day trip, we should rest as well as possible, so that our bodies and minds are fresh when entering the city of Wuling."
Wang Xiaho nodded in satisfaction,
" Ding Tao, actually in addition to wanting to get acquainted and also share the news about the incident in Wuling there is something else that Master Chen and I want to convey. Do you mind if we talk about this on the way?"
Ding Tao turned his head, looked at Wang Xiaho's face and apologized,
" I'm sorry for my impolite attitude uncle, my heart was so fucked up at the news. That's why without listening to uncle's explanation further, I say goodbye to leaving. I hope Uncle Wang and Master Chen don't feel offended by my actions."
" No problem, we were young, the news is closely related to your loved ones, of course you want to go to Wuling as soon as possible to see the situation. Don't you think about it anymore."
" On the matter that Uncle Wang wants to say, of course there is no harm if we talk about it along the way. Maybe it's better that way, so that my mind is not too cloudy, worrying about something, on which I can do nothing" Ding Tao said with a sigh.
"Hmm. ", Wang Xiaho replied shortly.
For some time they rode horses in silence, only the sound of the clattering of horse legs could be heard.
" Ding Tao, about the raid on the Huang family, in your opinion, who might do it?", Wang Xiaho asked opening a conversation.
Ding Tao furrowed his brows, for quite a while the young man thought, yet he finally shook his head,
" I don't know Uncle Wang, I can't imagine who that person would be and have the strength to do just that."
" Hmm. there are quite a number of people who would have the heart to do that, for the sake of obtaining the Whispering Wind Sword."
" Yes, that's exactly what, Master Chen and I argue, behind this killing there's a bigger problem than the Whispering Wind Sword itself".
Patiently Ding Tao awaited Wang Xiaho's explanation.
" Ding Tao, you've lived in the Huang family for quite some time, how many people do you think it takes to exterminate the Huang family in Wuling?", asked Wang Xiaho, asking, not realizing that his question had cut Ding Tao's heart felt pierced.
Trying to control Ding Tao's feelings forced himself to think, "As far as I was at Wuling alone there were about 80 to 90 people who were completely reliable in one battle. if all the men who could take up arms were counted, the number could reach 120 more. But what is really worth reckoning is that I think there are no more than 3 or 4 people, Great Lord Huang Jin, Elder Huang Yunshu, Huang Ren Fang the eldest son of the great master Huang Jin and Wei Mo. Then there are roughly 30 people who if working together will be able to trouble a high-class hero."
After thinking for a moment, Ding Tao finally gave an answer, "Maybe 20-something people with levels as high as a Pair of Jade Face Demons."
" Hmm. looking for 20 people like that pair of demons, who want to work together is not an easy job. You've already met that pair of demons, in a sense you can feel their nature, can you imagine people with such high self-esteem willing to cooperate? Even in big colleges like Shaolin and Wudang, there might only be 5 or 6 people on their level."
" I mean uncle, one or more of the major colleges working together, doing this?", asked Ding Tao.
" That's what makes you confused, right? Schools like Shaolin, Wudang or Hoasan have a good reputation, it does not make sense if they do this kind of thing. It would be even more unimaginable if they worked together to do so. Whoever was leading and planning this attack must be a figure who is hard to find a match for."
Wang Xiaho was silently waiting for Ding Tao to come to his own conclusion, Ding Tao who followed Wang Xiaho's description could feel that, so rather than asking he chose to think about it himself.
" Ren Zuocan, sect head of the Sun and Moon?", guessed Ding Tao.
" That is my conclusion and Master Chen's, so are the conclusions of the companions who spoke of this. Our biggest concern is that the word wind that says there are colleges and people within the border who are secretly swearing allegiance to him is true. But that's the only thing that could explain the assault on the family
Huang."
" Since Ren Zuocan wanted the Whispering Wind Sword and he could at once test the loyalty of those who had sworn allegiance to him".", whispered Ding Tao with hidden anger.
" Yes, and I don't think that's all, but it's a warning to those who are trying to oppose them. The Huang family may not be the strongest organization in the martial world, their reputation is still under colleges such as Kunlun, Hoasan and Kongtong. But it also cannot be underestimated. To be exact, they have the right amount of power to serve as an example for people in the martial world."
" If that is true", Ding Tao did not continue his words, but there was no fear or anxiety on his face, what was seen was the indignation and anger being held back.
Ding Tao's expression carried a sense of pride and relief in Wang Xiaho's heart. Honestly in his heart he confessed that when he came to the same conclusion, what he felt was horror. Indeed the age of Ding Tao who was young, influential in the way he looked at everything.
But Wang Xiaho had already felt the greatness of Ding Tao and he also placed his hope on the young man.
Watching Ding Tao's excited face, he was increasingly convinced that his and Chen Wuxi's choices were not wrong.
" Ding Tao, I thought about who Ren Zuocan was and what danger that person was to us no longer need I say.
Likewise with the power he managed to gather, one person alone was no match for him", said Wang Xiaho.
" Yes, uncle is right, he has thousands of men. Among them are many high-class heroes. But I will try my luck at the 5th annual meeting, it is one of the duties charged by my teacher.", replied Ding Tao.
" Well, what Master Chen and I want to tell you is closely related to this matter."
Wang Xiaho's words managed to get Ding Tao's attention.
" Some friends, say that there began to be movements from various groups in our martial world. There is a plan to have a big meeting before the 5th annual meeting, the goal of which is to unite us all under one leadership. The election of Wulin Mengzhu, for too long the position was vacant, in such a critical state as now, this was the right time to hold it.
What do you think?"
Ding Tao hit his thigh, "Whoa, exactly the idea was Uncle Wang. If the entire martial world were to unite, then even Ren Zuocan was nothing. This should have been done."
" Heheh, it should be, but you know for yourself the stubbornness and how hard it is for people in the martial world to bow their heads to others. But with the increasing age of Monk Khongzhe and Reverend Chongxan, and with the events that befell the Huang family…"
Ding Tao's eyes poked sharply, his voice coldly as he said, "Hmm.This time Ren Zuocan miscalculated, meaning to frighten, but instead his bluff brought us all together… and I'll make sure he regrets what he did."
" Good, good, indeed young people should be excited like that. Hahaha, Master Chen and I have agreed, if the election of Wulin Mengzhu is to be held, we will support you to seize the position.", Wang Xiaho said with a cheerful laugh.
Ding Tao's face turned pale from shock at Wang Xiaho's words,
" Wait on uncle, what do you mean? I have no desire to be Wulin Mengzhu. It should have been more appropriate if it had been raised to be Monk Khongzhe of Shaolin or Reverend Chongxan of Wudang.
Not me."
" Hoho, you were so excited, why is it now so timid like a virgin who wants to be married?", asked Wang Xiaho amusedly.
The red face of DIng Tao was teased thus, "Uncle Wang do not misunderstand, I never thought to occupy the position as Wulin Mengzhu, I said so earlier, I mean, I'm going to do everything in my power to help the chosen Wulin Mengzhu fight against Ren Zuocan's ferocity."
