The Whispering Wind Sword

90. Chapter 90's

" Good friends, don't worry, they're the two people I told you about" she said, patting Ding Tao's arm.

" Oh, Swordsman Fu Tong and Traveling Priest Liu Chuncao."

" Yes, let's just wait here" Wang Xiaho said as he waved to the two horsemen who were approaching quickly.

It didn't take long for them to wait for Fu Tong and Liu Chuncao, but that moment felt like years for Ding Tao. Ever since he heard the news from Chen Wuxi, a terrifying shadow had been creeping into his heart. Along the way he said a prayer, along the way he tried to convince himself that there was still a possibility that the news received by Chen Wuxi was not right. But no matter how hard he tried to kill the fear that slipped in his heart, he was incapable. The fear was no less sneaky with the wild Eve Boxing 7 Wounds that had damaged her body from the inside.

That was why Ding Tao forced to immediately go to Wuling, although his logic could accept the opinion of Wang Xiaho and Chen Wuxi to await the arrival of Fu Tong and Liu Chuncao. But Ding Tao was unable to endure that fear, he chose to run away from that fear. By running, by doing something, he wanted the thought not to haunt him.

For a while he managed to get rid of that fear in the farthest corner of his mind. Now that he had to face the news, Ding Tao felt unprepared. His stomach felt convulsed, his entire stomach was like he was turning around inside.

Finally the two arrived as well, with light movements both jumped down from the horse and greeted Wang Xiaho and nodded at Ding Tao.

Fu Tong the iron rod, so called because his flagship weapon is a stick of iron. But Ding Tao was slightly suspicious that that was not the only reason he was called an iron rod. Fu Tong was thin and tall with muscles that looked like they were carved out of solid rock, in short, Fu Tong looked like it was made of iron sticks.

Liu Chuncao was instead slightly fat with fat covering his body, a sword strapped to his back. From the glare of sharp eyes and gentle and light movements, Ding Tao surmises that this priest is certainly more steeped in the use of pure air than training in external energy.

" So Brother Wang, it was unexpected that we met here.", said Fu Tong the iron rod, Liu Chincao chose silence and put on a friendly smile.

" Hehe, I just came from Master Chen's residence and I heard the news about Huang's family in Wuling." said Wang Xiaho.

" A... I see, so you decided to go there and check the truth of the news?"

" I'm actually just accompanying the young companions here" Wang Xiaho said as he pointed towards Ding Tao.

" Ah, may I know the name of this little brother?‖, ermany, Fu Tong replied as he slightly bowed towards Ding Tao, followed by Liu Chuncao.

Quickly Ding Tao replied in respect, but Wang Xiaho was the one who introduced himself, instead,

"His name is Ding Tao."

" Ding Tao?", Fu Tong asked sternly, while Liu Chuncao looked at the young man with an interested look.

" Right uncle.", answered Ding Tao briefly, wanting to ask but afraid to hear his answer.

Wang Xiaho who wanted to explain the situation so that Fu Tong and Liu Chuncao were not mistaken, quickly connected, " Ding Tao and I were on our way to Wuling to find out about the state of the Huang family. Ding Tao's sister has a good relationship with young lady princess Huang Jin."

" Ah. so.." , Fu Tong said a little surprised, his face displaying pity on Ding Tao.

Seeing that, of course, Ding Tao felt uneasy, obviously the news that Fu Tong brought was not good news. If the news was good, not later would he look to Ding Tao in a way like he looked at Ding Tao now.

" Uncle, just tell me about the results of the uncle's investigation" said the young man with a trembling voice holding back his feelings, his face pale and his body cold.

Liu Chuncao, who had been watching Ding Tao since then, opened his mouth before the others could say anything, "We should find a place to sit comfortably."

Fu Tong nodded as he said, "Yes, yes, the story will be quite long, let's find a place to rest first."

Wang Xiaho patted Ding Tao on the back while walking up to the two people, "Come on Ding Tao."

" Let's Uncle.", while taking a deep breath Ding Tao followed the three people.

After tying a horse to a tree, they sat not far from it and for a while no one spoke. Fu Tong looked at Liu Chuncao, Liu Chuncao shrugged and his hands moved, signaling to Fu Tong that he should start telling stories.

" We arrived in the town of Wuling about 4 days ago. As soon as we arrived, the first thing we did was go through the building where the Huang family lived and we saw that the whole building had become a burning wreck."

Ding Tao's pale face, complaining long the young man covered his face with both hands.

" Many members of the Huang family were victims that night, many of the bodies that were rescued, could not be recognized because they had been burned down with the Huang family residence. But there are still some who survived." Fu Tong said as he looked at Ding Tao.

" There are still survivors, I mean uncle, the news that says the entire Huang family in Wuling was killed is not exactly right?", asked Ding Tao with a glimmer of hope emanating from his face.

" Yes, Ding Tao, that's right, about anyone who was actually killed that night, it's not easy to figure out because the assailants burned down the Huang family's residence. Of the few people who managed to escape the attack, we managed to find out that the attacker was Tiong Fa. We believe that it is impossible for Tiong Fa to work alone but from the witnesses, we can be sure that he participated in the attack.

" Tiong Fa.", sis Ding Tao.

" Yes, Tiong Fa, some survivors had seen him participate in the attack, besides, the attacker entered through a secret passage that only important people in the Huang family could know. But we believe only with outside help can he succeed in the attack."

" What about the fate of the great Lord Huang Jin and his family?", asked Ding Tao.

" Great master Huang Jin, his uncle Huang Yunshu and his eldest son could be confirmed dead in the raid, because each faced one-on-one with three people from the attacking side and quite a lot of witnesses who saw how the three people finally fell in the fight. The rest of the family members were not so clear about his fate, nor did we ask further with those who escaped. Since we were only trying to find certainty about this incident, nothing more and nothing less", this time Liu Chuncao explained.

Ding Tao turned to Wang Xiaho, "Uncle, I think I'll continue the journey to Wuling, there's still something I have to make sure of."

Wang Xiaho nodded, "Of course, I understand, I'll come with you."

Wang Xiaho turned to Fu Tong and Liu Chuncao,

" What about you guys?"

Fu Tong fell silent and thought, It was Liu Chuncao who first decided, "I will come with you guys. Fu Tong and I already knew some of the survivors in the attack and we know where they live now, It'll be a lot easier for you if one of us comes with you to Wuling."

" Hmm, alright then, I think it's decided I'll give Master Chen some news, while you guys continue the journey to Wuling. But remember, I will wait for news from you at Master Chen's house, don't forget to stop by there." Fu Tong said.

" Hahaha of course, we need to talk more about the rumors of a Wulin election

Mengzhu before the next 5-year meeting", Wang Xiaho said.

" Of course, come on. We start the journey now, the sooner you get to Wuling city, the better. I can't wait to rest comfortably in Master Chen's house" Fu Tong said with a wide smile.

The four men then say goodbye and part ways, Fu Tong spurred his horse alone towards Teacher Chen's college, Ding Tao the three spurred his horse galloping towards Wuling city.

Along the way did not forget Wang Xiaho was agonizing about the match they did at Teacher Chen's college and how Ding Tao defeated the four of them with one single move. Liu Chuncao was very interested in the story and asked Wang Xiaho to retell along with the details.

Ding Tao could only reply with a blush and low.

The more Ding Tao lowered the more exciting Wang Xiaho told him, making Liu Chuncao even more curious. Everyone who likes to express their joy, of course, likes to hear stories of fighting between two heroes. Not only heard, but for a long time Liu Chuncao finally became itching to try Ding Tao's ability. Liu Chuncao impatiently wanted to see Ding Tao defeat Master Chen, his two main disciples and Wang Xiaho, four with one attack.

When less than 1 day of travel they would arrive at Wuling, as Ding Tao and Wang Xiaho had planned before, they chose to rest a full day before entering the city. At the time they had breakfast together, Liu Chuncao expressed his desire to fight with Ding Tao.

The porridge and mangroves that were being served were all gone, the three were blowing and sipping the hot tea that was being served when Liu Chuncao expressed his wish.

" Ding Tao, I hope you don't feel offended, but it's hard for me to accept Friend Wang Xiaho's story before feeling it for yourself" Liu Chuncao said as he enjoyed the tea served.

" I mean Uncle Liu.." asked Ding Tao carefully.