Martial Arts: The Secret Villain Starting from Huashan

"Alright, Senior Qiu, stop playing around. The girl next to me is the daughter of the Lord of Jueqing Valley, Gongsun Lu'e. I think Senior Qiu should be very familiar with this name."

Xu Xingchen continued.

With a hint of smile in his voice, Xu Xingchen tried to break the tense atmosphere. There was a hint of sarcasm in his words, but more importantly, he hoped that Qiu Ganchi could recognize Gongsun Lu'e's identity and eliminate possible misunderstandings.

However, Qiu Ganchi, who was hiding in the darkness, no longer made any sound, as if he had never existed. Silence returned to the surroundings, with only a faint echo lingering in the cave.

After a long time, Qiu Ganchi suddenly shouted.

"What is the Master of Gongsun Valley? Is it Gongsun Zhi?"

This time, his voice was no longer as calm as before, but was filled with anger and questioning. Qiu Ganchi's voice echoed in the cave, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, full of anger.

Gongsun Lu'e was shocked when she heard this. She didn't expect Qiu Ganchi to have such a big reaction to her father Gongsun Zhi's name. She answered bravely and carefully.

"My father's given name is just the character [止]. Can you recognize my father?"

She tried to keep her voice calm, but it still trembled slightly, revealing her inner uneasiness.

Qiu Ganchi smiled coldly and said sternly.

"Do I know him? Do I know him?"

Her voice was like an icy blade, cutting into Gongsun Lu'e's heart. Her tone was full of sarcasm and anger, as if every word contained deep hatred.

Gongsun Lu'e felt Qiu Ganchi's anger, as if an invisible pressure surged out from the darkness, making her dare not speak again. She could only remain silent. Her heartbeat began to accelerate at this moment, pounding.

Her delicate palms began to sweat as if they were about to jump out of her chest, and the cold sweat slowly flowed along the lines on her palms. She could feel that every drop of sweat that fell brought a hint of uneasiness and fear.

Her throat was dry and she wanted to say something to ease the tense atmosphere, but she didn't know where to start.

Her lips trembled slightly, and every word seemed to be stuck in her throat, unable to flow out. Gongsun Lue'e's eyes were erratic, sometimes looking at Xu Xingchen, seeking a little comfort; sometimes glancing at a corner in the darkness, trying to catch the shadow of Qiu Ganchi.

She seemed to be trapped in an unspeakable depression. That depression was like a heavy mountain pressing on her heart, making Gongsun Lue'e breathless.

She felt her breathing become rapid, and every breath was like fighting against the mountain, trying to gain a little living space for herself. Her delicate body trembled slightly, although she tried to stay calm.

But the fear from the bottom of her heart could not be completely concealed. Gongsun Lu'e held Xu Xingchen's arm tightly with her delicate and slender hands. That was her only support at the moment.

Xu Xingchen glanced sideways and noticed Gongsun Lue'e's emotions at the moment. Although she didn't say a word, her trembling fingertips, pale face, and increasingly rapid breathing were obvious.

Everything revealed the fear and anxiety in Gongsun Lu'e's heart. Xu Xingchen could see that she was trying hard to suppress her emotions, but the fear from deep in her heart could not be completely concealed.

Xu Xingchen comforted softly.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

His voice was gentle and firm, like a warm current, slowly flowing into Gongsun Lue'e's heart. Xu Xingchen's words were simple and powerful, but like a solid barrier, protecting her from the wind and rain from the outside world.

When Gongsun Lu'e heard Xu Xingchen's words, the tension and fear in her heart seemed to be gently soothed by an invisible force. She raised her little head and looked into the deep and determined eyes of Xu Xingchen beside her, and an inexplicable sense of security surged in her heart.

In Xu Xingchen's gaze, Gongsun Lu'e found an indescribable comfort, as if his eyes contained endless power that could resist all external threats.

After a while, Qiu Ganchi shouted again.

"What's your name?"

The voice sounded again in the darkness, his tone was still cold and hard, but seemed to carry a hint of inquiry.

Gongsun Lue'e glanced at Xu Xingchen. Looking at Xu Xingchen's gentle eyes, Gongsun Lue'e plucked up her courage. She took a deep breath, made her voice as steady and clear as possible, and responded.

"My nickname is Green Calyx, the green of red and green, the calyx of calyx."

At this moment, Xu Xingchen was keenly aware that Qiu Ganchi, who was hiding in the dark, was not only observing them, but had also recognized him. Moreover, Qiu Ganchi had begun to doubt and guess Gongsun Lue'e's true identity.

However, despite facing the two men, Qiu Ganchi's guard remained unchanged. Xu Xingchen knew that an old man like Qiu Ganchi would definitely take a more cautious attitude once he had doubts.

"Now tell me, tell me exactly what year, month, day and time you were born?"

Qiu Ganchi's voice rang out again in the darkness.

Her words were full of scrutiny and exploration. Every word was like a heavy stone thrown into Gongsun Lu'e's heart, causing ripples.

Gongsun Lu'e's heart tightened and she felt uneasy. She didn't understand why this strange man wanted to ask about her birth date. Was he planning to use this information to perform some evil magic?

She had never encountered such a situation before, and it made her heart beat faster and her palms began to sweat slightly.

Gongsun Lu'e was at a loss and felt nervous. She guessed that the person hiding in the dark who asked about her birth date might have an ulterior motive.

Gongsun Lue'e, who had never encountered such a thing before and was already panicking, couldn't help but feel an inexplicable fear in her heart. Standing on tiptoe, she gently leaned close to Xu Xingchen's ear and whispered.

"Mr. Xu, am I right?"

Gongsun Lu'e's voice was soft and trembling, like catkins drifting in the wind, revealing her inner fear and uneasiness, and her eyes flashed with expectation and anxiety.

Before Xu Xingchen could speak, Qiu Ganchi, who was hiding in the darkness, sneered.

"You just turned eighteen this year. Your birthday is the third day of the second month, and you were born at the hour of the dog, right?"

Qiu Ganchi's voice was cold and clear, like a sharp sword, piercing the silence in the cave. Her words were full of confidence and provocation, as if she had seen through Gongsun Lue'e's heart.

Gongsun Lu'e was shocked when she heard the voice, and there was an incredible light flashing in her eyes. She really couldn't understand why that strange man hiding in the darkness knew her birth date so well.

"How...how...did you know?"

She shouted in confusion, her voice filled with obvious shock and confusion. Every word revealed the uneasiness and fear in her heart. Gongsun Lu'e's beautiful eyes wandered in the darkness, trying to find the figure of the strange man, but she could only see a vague outline.

Suddenly, Gongsun Lu'e felt an inexplicable strange feeling in her heart. She knew that the strange man in the cave would never harm her. At this moment, her heart was filled with inexplicable trust and determination.

This feeling was so strong that Gongsun Lu'e could not ignore it. It was as if the hand of fate was guiding her in secret. At the same time, it seemed as if an invisible force was pushing her forward.

Gongsun Lu'e pulled Xu Xingchen beside her without hesitation and ran forward quickly. Every step she took was full of strength and speed, as if she had become one with the wind. She passed through the winding cave passage and turned two corners. Suddenly, a dazzling light appeared in front of her eyes.

I saw a half-paralyzed, bald old woman sitting cross-legged on the ground, her face full of anger and awe-inspiring. Her hair was sparse, almost completely bald, and her face was full of wrinkles, but her eyes were bright.

"what!!"

For a moment, Gongsun Lu'e's beautiful eyes could not help but let out a cry of surprise when she saw Qiu Ganchi, who had a ferocious face and vicious eyes and looked no different from a ghost at first glance.

Gongsun Lu'e's heart seemed to jump out of her chest at that moment. The ferocious Qiu Ganchi in front of her was completely different from the image she had imagined before, giving people a strong and profound visual impact.

She was a little overwhelmed. Under this strong emotional impact, Gongsun Lu'e's heartbeat accelerated, and she subconsciously threw herself into Xu Xingchen's warm arms, seeking comfort and protection.