The Martial Arts World is Full of Experts Chapter 21

Zhang Xiaoyuan was taken aback.

He had no idea why Wen Tingting would think like that. Perhaps due to Wen Tingting's initial misunderstanding of the relationship between Puyang Jing and Qi Chaoyun, anything Puyang Jing did later appeared somewhat out of place to her.

Lu Zhaoming obviously heard what she said. He furrowed his brows slightly, as if not understanding. "What jealous dispute?"

Zhang Xiaoyuan hastily interrupted their conversation, "Let them handle their own affairs! Chief Constable Wen, shouldn't you go patrol the streets now?"

Since Eldest Senior Brother didn't understand, it was better to let him remain clueless!

Wen Tingting nodded. "I should go patrol the streets." She took a few steps, then suddenly stopped and turned back. Approaching Zhang Xiaoyuan, she whispered, "Xiaoyuan, keep an eye on things. If there are any new developments, remember to let me know!"

Zhang Xiaoyuan: "......"

He watched as she walked away, then turned around and saw Qi Chaoyun entering the courtyard with a gloomy face, holding a sealed letter.

Qi Chaoyun walked up to Puyang Jing and Pei Junze, then saild coldly, "I need to talk to you both."

Clearly, whatever he wanted to discuss wasn't something he wanted Zhang Xiaoyuan and Lu Zhaoming to know. He just nodded apologetically to them and then pulled Puyang Jing and Pei Junze aside.

Lu Zhaoming wasn't too interested in what they had to talk about. The weather had turned hot recently, and he had already spent over an hour practicing with his sword. Sweating profusely, he went back to his room to freshen up. On the other hand, Zhang Xiaoyuan seemed quite eager, continuing to squat on the veranda, pretending to sketch, while keeping a close eye on Qi Chaoyun and the others.

Fortunately, they didn't return inside the house but stood a bit farther away. Even from this distance, he could still make out the movement of their lips as they spoke.

Puyang Jing, noticing Qi Chaoyun's return, cleared his throat and started, "Ah Yun, I've already—"

Qi Chaoyun coldly interrupted him, "We'll settle this matter later."

Puyang Jing: "...…"

Puyang Jing felt that Qi Chaoyun's reaction seemed different from what Pei Junze had mentioned.

Qi Chaoyun said, "I sought you out for a serious matter."

Pei Junze, noticing his serious expression, also turned serious. "What's wrong?"

Qi Chaoyun lifted the letter, deliberately lowering his voice, and replied, "A letter from the His Majesty."

Before he finished speaking, Puyang Jing reached out, directly taking the letter from him.

Pei Junze was slightly surprised. "His Majesty?"

Qi Chaoyun nodded. "His Majesty is on his way."

Zhang Xiaoyuan's paintbrush paused, his eyes widening in surprise.

The emperor? The one who wrote absurd script for Puyang Jing, creating a mess that Puyang Jing and Qi Chaoyun still couldn't clear up?

Why would the emperor, who usually stayed in the imperial palace, come all the way to this small county?

Zhang Xiaoyuan found it a bit strange.

"Why is His Majesty coming?" Puyang Jing was genuinely surprised. "He hasn't informed me about this."

"Read the letter," Qi Chaoyun said, "Perhaps he was afraid you'd stop him, so he didn't tell you."

Puyang Jing quickly glanced over the letter, raising an eyebrow with mild annoyance. "This is ridiculous."

Qi Chaoyun sighed. "It's too late to call it ridiculous now. The Emperor is arriving in the county, and at the latest, by tomorrow noon, he should reach Fengji."

Pei Junze couldn't help but ask, "Why is the Emperor coming here?"

"What else?" Puyang Jing crumpled the letter, gritting his teeth. "Naturally, it's for his so-called 'blood-related elder brother.'"

Pei Junze chuckled suddenly. "Looks like you won't be able to kill him."

Puyang Jing glanced at him sideways, a warning in his eyes. However, he quickly resumed a casual expression, saying indifferently, "Since the Emperor has decided to come, let's prepare early."

Qi Chaoyun nodded. "Rest assured, I've already given orders. The Emperor is visiting incognito, and the three of us in the know is sufficient. Don't reveal this to outsiders."

"I'll take some people to patrol nearby," Puyang Jing sighed again. "Since the Emperor is coming, we can't afford any mistakes."

Zhang Xiaoyuan watched Puyang Jing leave, feeling quite nervous.

It seemed like... he had stumbled upon another significant secret!

Luckily, on that day he eavesdropped on their conversation, Qi Chaoyun mentioned that the emperor didn't want to harm Second Senior Brother. If anyone intended harm, it was Puyang Jing. Back then, with the emperor distant, Puyang Jing could act without the emperor's knowledge. But now, things were different. The emperor was going to Fengji County, making it easier to protect Second Senior Brother.

Zhang Xiaoyuan put away his paper and pen, sighed, and returned to his room.

Early the next morning, he woke up to the bustling sounds from the county office.

Zhang Xiaoyuan looked toward him.

Zhang Xiaoyuan couldn't help but feel moved.

This journey of seeking a master was truly worthwhile.

From martial arts experts to court officials, and even the current emperor, he had met them all.

Without his current abilities, he wouldn't have experienced this extraordinary encounter.

As he pondered this, he noticed that above the head of the person with his back to him, words appeared.

Huh?

Zhang Xiaoyuan remembered the name Xiao Mobai.

But Puyang Jing was unaware of his information, not because it couldn't be trace, and Zhang Xiaoyuan's ability rarely malfunction in this way. The last time it malfunctioned was because—

It was because of Eldest Senior Brother.

Zhang Xiaoyuan frowned, glancing at Eldest Senior Brother. Lu Zhaoming, seemingly uninterested in the unfolding events, leaned against the door. When Zhang Xiaoyuan looked at him, Lu Zhaoming even asked, "Do you want steamed buns or dumplings for breakfast? I'll buy them for you."

Zhang Xiaoyuan looked back at the peculiar individual named Xiao Mobai.

Not only him, but Puyang Jing was also staring at Xiao Mobai. Timely, more information about Xiao Mobai appeared above Puyang Jing's head.

Compared to what Zhang Xiaoyuan had seen initially, it seemed like a few more sentences were added.

Zhang Xiaoyuan furrowed his brow, even mouthing those two words, not quite understanding the meaning.

Qi Chaoyun, however, looked their way.

Calmly introducing the emperor's identity to the two, he said, "This is my longtime friend who might stay in the county office for a few days."

After saying this, he turned to the emperor and continued, "Your... Brother Huang these two are righteous individuals temporarily residing in the county office. Not long ago, they assisted our county in capturing two highly skilled bandits."

Zhao Chengyang clearly had a keen interest in the martial arts world. He even greeted the two with a respectful bow, "Two young heroes who uphold justice and righteousness, truly admirable."

Finally, the person beside him, Xiao Mobai, turned around.

It was a man.

Zhang Xiaoyuan: "......"

Although Zhang Xiaoyuan had mentally prepared himself while looking at that figure, when Xiao Mobai turned around, there was still a strange feeling in his heart.

After all, he had seen above Puyang Jing's head that the emperor and several marquises quite "liked" Xiao Mobai. While "liking" could be used among friends, having seen the recent improvised performances by Qi Chaoyun and Puyang Jing, Zhang Xiaoyuan's first thought was surprisingly related to a certain romantic inclination.

Hold on.

Suddenly, Zhang Xiaoyuan remembered something crucial.

Wen Tingting was the only daughter of the Grand General. Had she met the emperor?

If Wen Tingting had met him... that could be really problematic.

This was getting way too frightening!