'The Sword and the Exquisiteness (3)

Author: Gu Long1

Translator: Athena2

Editor: Grundle3

--=={Chapter 3 Sinister and Ruthless}==--4

Hong Lianghua reassured Yu Peiyu by saying, "A strong and intelligent girl like her is very capable of taking care of herself.  Don´t worry about her, she will be fine."  Hong Lianghua then returned the letter back to the pouch.  Yu Peiyu thought that he was going to give the pouch to him, but Hong Lianhua carefully put the pouch back into his robe instead.5

"If we could get in touch with her, we will certainly..."6

Reverend Tiangang entered and cut Yu Peiyu short saying, "Another difficult issue has come about."7

Mei Simang could only ask in disbelief, "What kind of trouble could we possibly have now?"8

"That Yu Fang...he has asked me to become the counsellor of Wulin."9

"Counsellor?" exclaimed Yu Peiyu in surprise.10

Hong Lianghua began to explain, "Besides electing a new chancellor, traditionally a new counsellor is appointed as well.  The counsellor is the second in command.  Previously Shaolin had the leading position with Wudang as the counsellor."11

"If Yu Fang appoints reverend Chuchen of Wudang it would be difficult for them to carry out their secret agenda, but I live on Mount Kunlun in the western regions therefore it makes it difficult for me to question their activities."12

"Reverend," Hong Lianhua said grinning, "your excellent reputation also has something to do with it, all they had to do was ask the Iron Overlord.  Now, what was it that you wanted to discuss earlier?"13

"I am worried that this Yu impersonator will demand young master Yu to return to him.  What should we do about that?"14

Hong Lianhua exclaimed, "You´re right..."15

"If young master Yu returns to them," continued Reverend Lianhua "he could be ambushed at any time.  The problem is that when a ´father´demands his son to go back to him, we cannot deny him can we?"16

With a worried look on his face Hong Lianhua repeated several times, "What can we do? What can we do? What..."17

Mei Simang said, "Young master Yu must run as soon as possible."18

Reverend Tiangang shook his head.19

"If he cannot run what other option does he have left?"20

Reverend Tiangang replied, "Young master Yu must find a new teacher.  When a teacher wants his new disciple to go with him and learn new martial arts, even his father can´t say no. 21

"Good Plan!"  Mei Simang said clapping his hands.22

"Congratulations brother Peiyu for finding an excellent teacher!" praised Hong Lianghua, "Congratulations reverend Tiangang for accepting a brilliant disciple!"23

Yu Peiyu stood there shocked as Reverend Tiangang quickly said, "I am not fit to become young master Yu´s teacher."24

Hong Lianghua polity interrupted, "Reverend, if you´re not fit to be young master Yu´s teacher, then nobody is, besides this matter concerns the lives of hundreds perhaps even thousands of Wuling people.  Reverend, you must accept young master Yu as your student."25

Yu Peiyu knelt down while a voice from outside called out, "Is young master Yu inside?  Chancellor Yu wishes to speak with you."26

With a slight look toward Yu Peiyu Hong Lianhua said, "It seems that everywhere you go they are watching you."27

--=={To Be Continued}==--28