Chapter 31 I am Chen Chengyi

“Hahaha…” What I didn’t expect was that Ge Quan would interrupt this kind of contemplation with a burst of laughter. I was completely baffled, and I couldn’t help but speculate in my heart, “Is it that I died, and that is a very happy thing for him?

I couldn’t figure out what was going on in Ge Quan’s mind, but on the surface I remained calm and collected, playing with the lid of the tea cup in my hand, waiting for Ge Quan to continue. It seemed that I was not paying attention, but in fact I was carefully observing every detail of Ge Quan through the reflection of the white tea cup lid.

After laughing, Ge Quan’s expression was somewhat unnatural. I couldn’t tell what kind of emotion it was at the time, but I could only see a vague reflection in the teacup lid. When I looked up, Ge Quan’s expression returned to normal.

If I had to say what was different, it was his eyes. Before, his intimacy with me was somewhat genuine, but now it has become extremely bland.

“I didn’t think that you would come to join the fun. When it comes to his death, I sincerely advise you not to pry into things that you shouldn’t. Do you think his death is not a sensitive matter? Knowing too much may not be a good thing.” After Ge Quan said this, he picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea. In fact, I noticed that there was very little left in his teacup, so why bother drinking it?

It seems that Ge Quan is somewhat uneasy in his heart. Why would such an old fox lose his temper over this matter and not hide his emotions? Why would he care so much about my death?

I thought of the painting of him and my master hanging in the house…

So I said, “Master Ge, I know this is a mess, but Chen Chengyi became famous after the Ghost Market battle and has always been known as the best young person. Although I am not talented and don’t have much ability, at this age, I am still a young person in the circle of cultivators. How much do I care about this news?”

However, Ge Quan had so many details that I wanted to tell him everything, but in the end I didn’t dare. After all, my age, my experience, and the environment I was in determined that I would not be as impulsive as I used to be. I found a perfect reason for myself.

I didn’t expect that as soon as I finished speaking, Ge Quan actually revealed a hint of a mocking look, but it was quickly gone. He suddenly looked up and asked me, “Since we’ve been talking so happily since you first came in, I’ve forgotten to ask your name. I, Ge Quan, have always had many sources of information and am somewhat familiar with people in the circle.

This remark was very cunning, not showing any signs of his true meaning. I could tell what he was implying, and I was a little moved. Ge Quan was actually defending me. What he was saying was that although Chen Chengyi was the first person of the younger generation, what did that have to do with you? Even I, Ge Quan, who is well-informed, don’t know who you are. Do you still covet the title of the first person of the younger generation and come to join in the fun?

At that moment, I really wanted to tell him everything, but Master Liu’s good evaluation still affected me a little. In desperation, I could only laugh and say, “Kid, your name is not worth mentioning. I’m not asking Master Ge for information, I just want to ask Master Ge what he thinks about Chen Chengyi’s death. Anyway, I don’t think he died so easily.”

Hearing my words, Ge Quan’s face for the first time revealed the impatient expression I had seen when I first met him. He stood up and said, “I personally think that people from the Li family are not easy to die. After all, they are mysterious, low-key, and occasionally they shock people in the circle with their actions. However, dead is dead. What can I think about it?”

He was already speaking perfunctorily, obviously not wanting to talk more. In the middle of his speech, he quietly placed the part of the herbs he had just taken on the table.

“I’m afraid I won’t be able to enjoy the herbs you brought, I wanted to chat with you, but I’m not feeling well. You can take the herbs back.” Ge Quan said very decisively.

Ge Quan’s behavior made me feel completely at odds, but I still looked surprised and asked, “Master Ge, what are you doing…?”

“I’m afraid of getting involved in this mess. This topic is too sensitive, I can’t afford to talk about it.” Ge Quan’s answer was concise, but in fact, his eyes did not show much fear. After all, over the years, how many shocking things have happened in the circle? Chen Chengyi’s death is not necessarily the most sensational and sensitive one. If he is afraid, how dare he sell information for so many years?

I quickly deduced that he was simply trying to avoid talking about the topic, and had found a perfectly plausible excuse to get out of it. In fact, he was trying to keep certain things he knew a secret, or rather, protect them? I think there were quite a few people who came to him because of this matter?

When I was silent, Ge Quan had already opened the door to see the guests off, saying, “I’m not in the mood to talk, and I’m not in the mood to cook. Little brother, I’m sorry I can’t entertain you.”

After saying that, he didn’t care about my opinion, and his eyes were fixed on making me leave.

I could only stand up with a bitter smile and walked towards the study. It was only that I didn’t react in time and didn’t know how to say what I wanted to say. It was only when I passed by the study that I saw the portrait of him and the master standing side by side, and I suddenly had an idea in my heart.

This idea made me stop in my tracks. I first glanced at the surprised Ge Quan, then stared at the painting. Before Ge Quan had a chance to react, I pretended to say casually, “Using a portrait to commemorate a relationship with someone must also be a very good relationship with that person, right?”

“What are you trying to say?” Ge Quan’s eyes suddenly revealed a look of vigilance, and then he said, “People in the circle still have to follow the rules of the secular world, so don’t cross the line, little brother. Ge Quan, although he is only a person who asks for information, he can always survive in some clumsy ways to protect his life, and he also knows some friends. Moreover, Ge Quan’s temper is both stubborn and hard. Once he has recognized the truth, even if he dies, no one else can get anything out of my mouth.

Do I look like a bad guy? I smiled bitterly to myself. Does Ge Quan mean that I am still a bad guy who wants to rob him? However, when I think of myself after changing my appearance and becoming a middle-aged man with a somewhat gloomy look, I can’t blame Ge Quan.

Afraid that he might suddenly start something and cause a big mess, I quickly said, “Master Ge, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not the kind of person who would force someone to do something. I just saw that Master Ge kept a portrait of Master Jiang, Jiang Lichun, so I assumed that you two were very close. But it seems that people in the industry don’t think your relationship is that close. At most…” I thought for a moment, and then came up with an accurate description: “At most, you’re just friends. Good friends, who get along well and have helped each other out a few times?”

This is just a relationship positioning that I have deduced based on Master Liu’s records. I can’t think of anything more.

And my words also caused the reaction that Ge Quan expected. He was first shocked, then his face showed a look of caution, and then he asked tentatively, “Who are you?”

“Who I am, I will tell Master Ge later. But cultivators can sense people more or less. Master Ge, do you feel that I have ill intent towards you? I want to be sincere with Master Ge. Master Ge should at least answer this question of mine, right?” I looked at Ge Quan seriously and said.

This question is not excessive, and it is not a secret question, but it is just a final test for Ge Quan, or my final question.

Ge Quan pondered for a while, as if he was thinking. Finally, he said with a determined look, “Brother Li Chun saved my life, but in this world, the closest friend of a dragon can only be a dragon, and the closest friend of a tiger can only be a tiger. Brother Li Chun is a legendary figure in his life, and I am just a friend who is not dazzling by his side. Even if I want to be close to him and follow him, I am afraid I just don’t have the ability. Perhaps Brother Li Chun doesn’t really value the life-saving favor he did for me, but to me, Ge Quan, it is a favor that I can never repay in my life. In these years, I don’t expect to experience a legend with Brother Li Chun, but in my free time, I can have a few happy times with Brother Li Chun, which is also a great pleasure.

So this is what it means to be good? Is this just my master’s judgment? A friend who doesn’t see much of me… I suddenly understood. Not seeing much of someone doesn’t mean that they don’t have a sincere heart for you. Master Liu’s evaluation is just like him. It’s somewhat cold and judgmental. After all, Master Liu himself is like that. Except for his daughter, he is a person who calculates everything very clearly.

But maybe I was just lucky, and I decided to look for Ge Quan, who just happened to be a loyal friend who treated my master with true sincerity.

I believe that my judgment is not just based on personal feelings, but also on more details and Ge Quan’s attitude.

So, after Ge Quan had finished speaking, I relaxed and said to him, “Master Ge, I came to see you because I have a question. I want to find out the whereabouts of my brother and sister. This is a matter of urgency for me.”

“Ah?” Ge Quan obviously did not react to my words. After being shocked, he subconsciously said, “Which of your brothers and sisters are you talking about? Why are you talking so incoherently?”

“My brother and sister? My brother and sister are the other disciples of the Old Li school, except for me.” I looked at Ge Quan seriously and said.

Ge Quan was shocked by my words and took a few steps back. He sat down on the chair behind the desk and said, “What did you say? You, you are…”

“I am Chen Chengyi.” I said seriously.