With his body a little stiff, Taohua layman turned his head, with a slightly embarrassed smile on his face.
"We meet each other everywhere in the world. I didn't expect that Fellow Daoist Chen is also a member of my Wuwang Pavilion. If I had known this, I should have had a drink with you in Peidu and got to know each other well."
This sentence should have been said a few days ago when he reunited with Gu Chen, but Taohua layman had been hiding and pretending not to recognize Gu Chen. It was not until today that he took the initiative to talk to Gu Chen that he had to bite the bullet and answer.
There is only one reason for this, it was so embarrassing last time.
At the banquet in the Pei Palace, Taohua layman appeared with great momentum, and he went there with the intention of shocking everyone in the Pei Kingdom.
However, the result was that not only did he fail to complete the task of killing Tang Xuance, but he ran away after only a few rounds of fighting with Gu Chen, which became a big joke.
This incident spread quickly within Wuwang Pavilion, but due to the deliberate blockade, most people didn't know who caused him to hit a snag and made him disgraced.
This time to carry out a high-level mission, Wuwang Pavilion once again asked Taohua Jushi to lead the team, and there was actually a guy in the team who gave him a hard time last time. If other team members knew, where would the majesty of his national war-level killer be?
Therefore, he pretended to be confused along the way and tried not to have any conversation with Gu Chen, fearing that he would reveal his embarrassing story.
Fortunately, the other party also gave me face, cooperated with me all the way, and pretended not to recognize him, which gradually made him feel at ease.
It's a pity that the other party didn't intend to pretend to be deaf and dumb all the time, so he still came to the door now.
After glancing at the four elite assassins in the distance to make sure that they couldn't hear the conversation between the two of them, Taohua layman spoke without being secretive.
"I didn't expect that this mission would be led by fellow Taoist. What a fate. Fellow Taoist, don't worry. I won't tell others what happened in Peidu. I will talk to fellow Taoist alone, just because the mission is imminent.
I don’t want any misunderstandings caused by our previous festivals to affect the mission.”
Gu Chen smiled and explained the purpose of his visit. His assurance made Taohua layman let go of his guard a lot.
"So that's it. Fellow Daoist Chen is overly worried. We were on a mission in Peidu before and we had nothing to do with each other! This time you and I are joining forces to carry out the same mission. I believe we are both professional enough!" Taohua layman emphasized.
"I feel relieved if fellow Taoist said this, but in line with the principle of openness and honesty, I have a question I would like to ask fellow Taoist." Gu Chen changed the subject.
"Do you have any questions, Fellow Daoist Chen?"
"This time I was selected by the Pavilion Master to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime mission. I wonder if this is what fellow Taoist meant?"
Gu Chen greeted him with a smile, but Taohua layman who was listening could not help but frown. "How could Fellow Daoist Chen have such an idea?"
"Isn't it strange that Chen has just joined Wuwang Pavilion not long ago and can participate in such a high-level mission even though he has not accomplished anything yet?"
"When I met fellow Taoist, I was thinking, maybe it was fellow Taoist who recommended me to the Pavilion Master, otherwise how could I have such an honor?"
"Considering that Mr. Chen made fellow Taoist lose face last time, yet fellow Taoist recommended me to carry out a dream-level mission regardless of past grudges. It's really mind-boggling..."
As Gu Chen spoke, his expression suddenly turned cold, and there was a faint murderous intent lingering around him.
Only Taohua layman could feel this murderous intent. His expression immediately changed and he explained in a panic: "Fellow Daoist Chen, please don't misunderstand me. It was definitely not me who introduced you to the Pavilion Master. I didn't even know that you were one of my own at the beginning!
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The meaning behind Gu Chen's words was obvious. He suspected that Taohua layman was deliberately causing harm and wanted him to join this mission to plot against him.
If you admit such a thing, be good, it would be strange if the other party doesn't take action immediately!
Although the last fight was short, Taohua layman knew that he was definitely no match for the person in front of him, so he didn't want to be pushed to the ground and rubbed by him!
Once you are really beaten to the ground, it will be a minor injury to your body, but a big deal to your face!
If he can deal with the other person in a friendly manner, he will never provoke him, even if he seems to be a little cowardly, it doesn't matter!
"Oh? If that's the case, why would the Pavilion Master like me?" Gu Chen looked disbelieving and clenched his fist in protest.
"Aren't you Miss Ye's partner? Miss Ye is the adopted daughter of the Pavilion Master, so it's normal for him to value you!" Taohua layman blurted out, taking a few steps back as he spoke, fearing that Gu Chen would really take action.
"Is that so?" Gu Chen's eyes flickered.
Ye Mi explained the reason to him, but he still didn't believe it. He always felt that Ye Wu Nian might have ulterior motives.
He originally wanted to figure out his thoughts from the exchange with Ye Wu Nian, but the exchange time between the two was too short, so he could only start with Taohua layman.
Now that Taohua layman's statement was very similar to Ye Mi's, Gu Chen couldn't help but wonder if he was worrying too much.
Seeing Taohua layman with a fearful look on his face, ready to run away at any moment, Gu Chen knew that there would be no results if he asked any more questions, so he smiled. "I'm bothering fellow Taoist, take some time to rest."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and left. Master Taohua breathed a sigh of relief, and then a look of contemplation appeared on his face. He didn't know what he was thinking.
"Did I read it correctly just now? Master Taohua took several steps back?" Tu Xiong, who was resting in the distance, raised his eyebrows and said in surprise.
Although they couldn't hear what Gu Chen and Taohua layman were talking about, they could see their movements and expressions from a distance.
Gu Chen had his back turned to them and couldn't see anything, but the expression on Taohua layman's face was somewhat intriguing, and his sudden defensive retreat made people even more confused.
"Looking at Master Peach Blossom's body movements, he seems to be a little wary of Chen Yi." The Storm Goddess' expression became serious. This scene was something they had never imagined before.
"Interesting." The whisperer let out a weird, low laugh.
"You are saying that Taohua layman is afraid of Chen Yi? Don't you think this is too ridiculous?" The craftsman raised his eyebrows and felt very unhappy.
He also saw the scene of the exchange between the two. Taohua layman's words and deeds were indeed a bit strange, but he said he was afraid of Chen Yi, and he wouldn't believe it to death.
Why do you say that Taohua Jushi is also a national war-level killer and is the target they are currently pursuing. How can they be afraid of a guy who is not even an elite killer?
"It's ridiculous, but how do you explain the scene just now?"
"Maybe it's just a coincidence. Here, that guy is here."
During the exchange between the four of them, Gu Chen had already walked over. Storm Girl smiled and asked, "What were Daoyou Chen and Master Taohua talking about just now?"
Gu Chen looked surprised. Few people took the initiative to talk to him along the way.
When he took a closer look, he found that everyone was staring at him with curious expressions on his face, and he immediately understood what was going on.
"It's nothing, the destination should be arriving soon, I can't help but ask about the details of the mission." Gu Chen joked casually.
"Oh? Does the Taohua layman have an answer?" Storm Girl looked unbelieving. If she was just asking about the task, how could the Taohua layman have such a reaction?
Besides, they had also made insinuations about Taohua layman along the way, but he had always remained tight-lipped and kept secrets strictly. Wasn't Gu Chen's efforts in vain?