280: Chapter 60 Light Punishment, Father and Son Reunite

Hearing Duan Yu say he was looking at the Fairy, Qiao Feng thought of Wang Yuyan and the other girls behind Meng Li just now, as well as Duan Yu's behavior when the Azure Sea Rising Tide Melody stopped, and he frowned.

He had a rough personality and didn't know much about romance, but he could vaguely see that Wang Yuyan, A Bi, and the others had an unusual relationship with Meng Li. He suspected there might be some hidden story on Duan Yu's side; if he had fallen for one of the girls, things might be difficult to handle.

However, due to the butterfly effect, Qiao Feng had only saved Duan Yu and become acquainted with him, but they had not become sworn brothers.

Since their relationship hadn't reached that point, he couldn't say much. He only said, "I plan to return to the Beggars Sect's Suzhou branch with my brothers. Does Brother Duan wish to come along?"

Hearing this, Duan Yu snapped back to his senses. His first instinct was to refuse, but then a thought occurred to him. He looked down at himself, saw that he was in a somewhat disheveled state, and nodded. Cupping his hands, he said, "Since we came together, it's naturally best to leave together. I'll have to trouble Big Brother Qiao."

"It's no trouble." Qiao Feng waved his hand and walked toward the shore.

Duan Yu and the members of the Beggars Sect moved to follow.

Seeing that the excitement was over, the Jianghu people also dispersed in groups.

Seeing this, Bao Butong and Feng Boe called over the servants of Canhe Village to clean up the aftermath, then went to report the situation to Meng Li.

After hearing the report, Meng Li sent Feng Boe to treat his injuries and told Bao Butong to continue guarding the pass.

Although this group of Jianghu people and the Beggars Sect had retreated, it was unknown if more would come later, so the guarding duty had to continue. However, from the current situation, even if more people came, they would only be small fry, and Bao Butong alone would be enough to handle them.

With the arrangements made, Feng Boe and Bao Butong took their orders and left.

As soon as they left, A Zi ran over to massage Meng Li's shoulders, flattering him with a pleasing look. "Young Master Master, that Qiao Feng is quite famous in the Jianghu, said to be invincible among his peers. Yet the moment you stepped out, you sent him back over ten meters with just one move and even made him spit blood."

"In my opinion, he's just a hollow name. You, Young Master Master, are the truly invincible one."

Meng Li glanced at her sideways and didn't respond.

In terms of raw power, he could indeed suppress Qiao Feng, but the victory in that exchange was partly due to catching him off guard.

The Murong Family's reputation for returning a person's skill upon themselves was great, but few had actually seen Shifting Stars.

At least, it must have been Qiao Feng's first time facing it, so his response was somewhat hurried, preventing him from exerting his full strength at the time. Furthermore, Meng Li knew the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms very well. Based on this, using Shifting Stars to reflect Proud Dragon Repents, ten parts of strength could be returned as twelve or thirteen.

Even the Sweeping Monk, recognized as the strongest in the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils world, would suffer if he took Qiao Feng's full-strength Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms head-on.

Facing a palm strike even stronger than his own full power, Qiao Feng's hasty choice to meet it head-on naturally resulted in being knocked back and coughing up blood.

If he had only been lightly injured or even unscathed, then Qiao Feng would be inhuman.

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Meng Li said to A Zi, "Don't think you can get away with this just by flattering me! You clearly couldn't block Qiao Feng's palm, yet you could have used Swift Steps to dodge. Instead of dodging, you chose to meet it head-on."

"If I hadn't been there or hadn't acted in time, you would certainly have been injured."

"Recklessly trying to do the impossible is simply foolish."

"Go back to your room and reflect on your actions for three days."

A Zi's expression stiffened, and her face immediately fell. She opened her mouth to say something, but meeting Meng Li's gaze, the words came out as an agreement: "Yes."

Then, she turned and walked dejectedly toward the Listening Fragrance Pavilion.

Seeing this, Wang Yuyan and the other girls smiled and did not intervene.

Reflecting for a few days in her own room was a minor punishment, more symbolic than substantial.

...

On the other side, Duan Yu followed Qiao Feng and the Beggars Sect members as they left Canhe Village by boat.

As soon as the boat docked, the two parties went their separate ways.

Duan Yu had followed Qiao Feng and the others to Canhe Village because Qiao Feng had saved him, and he wanted to see if he could help in return. In the end, he had just been a bystander.

Now that the matter was over, he naturally had no reason to stay.

Qiao Feng needed to treat his injuries and handle affairs, so he didn't try to keep him, letting him go after a few pleasantries.

After leaving Qiao Feng's group, Duan Yu saw that it was getting late and found a nearby Inn to stay at.

He planned to tidy himself up, ask around for information, and then return to Canhe Village. He wasn't going for anything else but to see if he could find an opportunity to see that girl he had glimpsed, who looked like a Fairy.

However, he couldn't say this openly, so Duan Yu had to think of a reasonable excuse.

Just as he had ordered food and wine and was sitting in the lobby waiting for the dishes while pondering a suitable reason, a familiar voice filled with surprise interrupted his thoughts.

"Yu'er!"

"Father?!" Hearing this voice, Duan Yu turned his head and looked, his face showing pleasant surprise.

The one calling him was indeed Duan Zhengchun. Standing beside him was Qin Hongmian, dressed in black, followed by the guards Zhu Danchen and Chu Wanli.

Duan Yu then hurriedly stood up and invited them to sit.

When he faced Qin Hongmian, he raised an eyebrow slightly. Having a suspicion in his heart, he asked Duan Zhengchun, "Who is this?"

Duan Zhengchun felt a bit awkward and gave a light cough to cover it up. Then, returning to normal, he replied, "Her surname is Qin. You can just call her 'Auntie Qin'."

Duan Yu did as he was told and said to Qin Hongmian, "Auntie Qin."

Qin Hongmian felt awkward inside but didn't show it on her face, only nodding slightly.

At this moment, the waiter brought the food and wine.

Duan Zhengchun asked him to add more, then while eating and drinking, he asked about Duan Yu's experiences after being kidnapped by Jiumozhi.

Duan Yu omitted the unnecessary parts and told everything truthfully.

When he reached the part about Meng Li, Duan Zhengchun suddenly asked, "Yu'er, did you see a girl dressed in black by this Young Master Murong's side?"

Duan Yu didn't expect Duan Zhengchun to ask this. He was stunned for a moment, then thought back carefully and nodded. "I did see her. That girl looked a bit cold, and..."

As he spoke, he looked toward Qin Hongmian. Then, a flash of insight hit him, his words trailed off, and his expression became unnatural.

Because he thought of a possibility that made his scalp tingle: Could that girl in black be like Ling'er, another of his father's illegitimate daughters from outside?

And then her mother would be this Auntie Qin in front of him.

This...

As soon as Duan Zhengchun saw Duan Yu's expression, he knew he had guessed something, and his own expression became a bit unnatural.

So, he coughed twice more and then confessed, "That girl is the daughter of your Auntie Qin and me. Her surname is Mu, and her name is Wanqing."

Duan Yu: "..."

After a few seconds of silence, he asked faintly, "Then why have you come here, Father?"

Duan Zhengchun stroked his beard and replied, "First, to find you. Second, I want to take Wanqing back."

As he spoke, he glanced at the expressionless Qin Hongmian and added, "After all, like Ling'er, she has our Duan Family's Bloodline and should be titled a Commandery Princess."

In fact, this was requested by Qin Hongmian.

After Qin Hongmian and her daughter were spared by Li Qingluo, Mu Wanqing had gone to find Meng Li because of her oath, and later told Qin Hongmian about Meng Li's suggestion.

However, the wording had been changed...