Blooming Flowers, Silent Sorrow

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Chapter-22

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Xiao Bao looked around in confusion, turning his head left and right. After spinning around twice, a figure suddenly darted out from behind a tree, moving so fast that Xiao Bao only caught a blur. In the blink of an eye, the person stood two zhang away from them, staring at them expressionlessly.sZzhjzZtHqOUsLXRgOefgpFVfkpsDN

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Xiao Bao’s eyes widened.yKTVACDbiXsLireLgwbgfKMCKhrUiF

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Su Yin squinted, scrutinizing the youth in front of him, whose features were so strikingly beautiful that it was hard to determine if they were male or female.QVDnyKHjURbjvVNmtmveWmimoRuXQZ

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“Engaging in such an indecent act in broad daylight, you two certainly have an interesting hobby.” The voice matched the appearance, melodious yet cold as ice.zpsmgFfBQKNBqegyGKlhHitLtCecGU

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The two being addressed were stunned, their minds struggling to process those words.nOHSEKnzCpqTDztlHwxjeREwUSQDkK

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They looked down at themselves—both disheveled, faces flushed. The particularly suggestive position, one on top of the other, would indeed be easy to misinterpret if they were a man and a woman. But two men rolling around together? Anyone jumping to such a conclusion had too much free time on their hands.ZEstIGycbrANPfeKdnJvtbDxAoPOYA

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Xiao Bao’s face went through a series of rapid changes. He suddenly realized why this person might think that way—because of past experiences. Why would someone have such experiences? Because… And then, seeing the person he had longed for suddenly appear without warning, his already limited brain capacity struggled to process it all. He stood there, dumbfounded.QxgDgHXwsCmawCdvwaOpiALqcSquCG

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Su Yin, the eldest son of the foremost family in the martial world, quickly regained his composure.BGdpdVsQoFPprGtKAVxSqJWNWYgtDn

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He straightened his clothes and slightly disheveled hair, then helped the dazed Xiao Bao button his clothes and tidy his hair before pulling him up.aykUKtHIhTgNclWbOYfffvFlkFXAaj

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Huai En stood motionless, his gaze following their movements, his face a mask of frost.LGpBmbCgCIfJVycwMlGSbJayzCVbTn

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“You know him.” Su Yin’s tone was certain, directed at Xiao Bao, though his eyes never left Huai En. Despite his momentary lapse, anyone who could sneak up on him unnoticed, and remain hidden for who knows how long, was extremely dangerous. The way this person looked at them, with such cold and ruthless eyes, made Su Yin feel like a beast sensing imminent danger, his whole body on high alert.SNWFXdRBUPuNXKrvBmywxWoRKqGXvy

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“He… I…” Xiao Bao’s mouth was dry. He didn’t know how to respond to Su Yin. He had imagined countless scenarios of meeting Huai En again, but none prepared him for this moment. He also had to think of how to explain who Huai En was to Su Yin. His brain felt like it was about to explode. Lying really was a skill, and he was not good at it!GWXssjEIwVmAlMatgPaOJCcMKcLTlB

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Huai En glanced at Xiao Bao out of the corner of his eye, and that glance made Xiao Bao shiver.zVIjaDCBfGiMKjKdPKxgKqfOTTvtpD

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“I’m here to take my person today. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll release them quickly,” Huai En spoke without any politeness, not feeling the need to waste words with the person before him.lAHTFlbSvuqLEVymjbEAgMhfelLpbP

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Su Yin sneered, “What big words, just because of you?” So, this is him… but… That’s not right!!! He grabbed Xiao Bao’s arm, “Is he the person you were talking about?”JdmTeVEtZDKgthfsLmstgFJWKCHhHX

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Xiao Bao’s expression was almost in tears, looking at him silently.eelAcgWNbkUzCyEeScarvxvgaUdSDU

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“How could it be a man?”uiBDqkbWUYeiEIGYuRmpctGKjzYbQy

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Xiao Bao looked distressed, “I… I never said… he was a woman.”WxGHGXbYSjDzEvIfszhFVyKFdhthMu

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He wanted to ask since when he started liking men, but now was obviously not the time. He angrily let go of Xiao Bao’s arm.nfKPDSjwFHFJnMRJjtmHZOxMQNcPTk

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“You caused Xiao Bao to get hurt, and I haven’t settled that with you yet. Now you shamelessly come asking for someone, who gave you the guts?”sVHxZXpbRURbMdVMSvxTDlAHTZPjCj

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“I caused him to get hurt? Oh, is that what he said?” Huai En scoffed mockingly.LJKjWnxpmGmUgylnkAtWgCbEFckoxr

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Su Yin saw Xiao Bao’s flushed face and felt infuriated. Xiao Bao shared a secret with an outsider but didn’t tell him.cidVaIaASTKFBJVQyIIyNplrVYquNe

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As long as they looked good, even men were fine? Without even knowing the background, Xiao Bao had fallen for him so easily. What a foolish idiot. Su Yin decided he would definitely teach Xiao Bao a good lesson later.PFtjmiomVCvGJWgEqTDpDCcMkEcJao

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Su Yin wasn’t someone who could easily be provoked into anger, but his recent frustration and Xiao Bao’s incompetence made him even angrier. Huai En, naturally cold, now had eyes filled with fire, and the two stared at each other motionlessly.aDSavdRBHWeRELqsQkHVddQMdwrSHg

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Xiao Bao was frightened by the tense atmosphere. He knew Su Yin’s strength and had witnessed Huai En’s. If they fought, they would both end up badly injured, but he didn’t want to see either of them hurt.mSLAPinsliRGxPKGhaNzzmkzDDwIAO

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What’s the big deal anyway? It was just about a person. Su Yin had said he just wanted to meet Huai En, and now that he had, Xiao Bao couldn’t think of a reason for him not to let Huai En take the person away.TgiDBXEXxskFxJXlMvusvCIfcamuGm

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He hurriedly tugged at Su Yin’s sleeve, “Su Yin, Su Yin, don’t be like this. A guest is a guest… uh… keeping someone’s subordinate at our mansion for so long isn’t right either…”SRfLMMBVpYkyVXmxcFPzkuwLQLRMQL

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Su Yin shot him a glare and snapped, “It’s not your place to speak.”qnCgdtFpPyIrXMXHIYQMKfldHqFMHm

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Xiao Bao’s face turned pale, then red, feeling both ashamed and annoyed. What hurt more than Su Yin’s rebuke was that it happened in front of Huai En.xOfMtCfAyBCvKibOpBzMRrZwgHEKru

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Anger and humiliation made his voice rise, “This is my family’s territory, so I should have the final say. I will let him go!”AGoTPQEXSTeqgFoIhQxpvtjMOBrBIg

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Su Yin wished he could dunk Xiao Bao’s head into a pond. How could he side with the enemy so openly?FzuDUwQZnLyzlNqYyQsrvgzctdaVRL

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Huai En let out a cold laugh, “Whether he goes or not isn’t up to you.” As he spoke, his eyes flicked toward a particular direction.FsusvlZioPjtfcVVBVoLxdmqLQfpwa

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Su Yin’s gaze sharpened, and he started toward Zuo Ying’s quarters. After taking a couple of steps, he turned back, grabbed Xiao Bao’s arm, and barked, “What are you standing there for? Move!”JvDIBvBfSnXEiwKzXUARZTRLrfBNLi

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Xiao Bao was stunned for a moment before he caught up, running in the indicated direction.NHXtIBsFGUVbGZTHnerFENFxJfhSJx

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When they arrived, Xiao Bao was taken aback. In front of Zhao Cai and Jin Bao’s quarters, there were several circles of people gathered inside and outside. Ostensibly, they were ready to draw their swords to defend the mansion, but their faces couldn’t hide their excitement. It seemed they were a bunch of idlers who, usually well-fed and bored, could spend an entire day playing with a toothpick. Today, this scene looked more like they were here for the spectacle.GcPrwDRZEGwzJBbnfIpBfmKkzVJnpE

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One couldn’t blame them for being so pent up. After all, it had been many years since anyone dared to brazenly bring people to the Jin mansion and act so presumptuously. This was truly a unique sight.fNMpYMNQeonkgPPoGiLfbrxXrhTbgw

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Huai En had arrived before them, but neither side made a move, clearly waiting for them.jCcsLJvnvpsNBalBNuCtCwrrrAuNnP

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Xiao Bao’s distorted sense of pride felt immediately gratified by the respect shown, and he strode over with his head held high. Especially when everyone automatically lined up to make way for them, a sense of triumph swelled within him in front of Huai En.feOjFEuiSKhGMeLIUkINCfatITuLsn

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Xiao Bao felt like a young man experiencing his first crush, always thrilled by any opportunity to show off in front of the one he admired.EjtrLlFOOAsaHRGlKiBNRXJywpGNii

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However, in the past twenty years, wherever Su Yin was present, Xiao Bao usually didn’t get a say in matters.nlfsktyayQHuuSqiPZYCfLXehbYfkB

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As soon as Su Yin took his place, the scene instantly centered around him and Huai En.jwozXZEjnjXApxpRMyySGvrpONbtid

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Xiao Bao turned his head and asked Jin Bao, “Where is the injured one?”fpzZGmJwaNWPBIISwCGVimzpjaTEdY

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“In the house.”uKBsafuDnhbxrhVZfMYpJFPsYSAIrL

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“Young Master Jin, I am deeply grateful for you saving my brother’s life, but what is your intention in insisting on keeping him confined at your mansion?” You Ying’s words were directed at Xiao Bao, but his eyes were fixed on Su Yin.dagXBINTyijYQDZpRcbkNDqIvunVCX

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After probing the relationship between the Jin family and the Su family, they discovered it was quite unusual. Master Jin had always been very respectful towards the Su family, and Su Yin’s words held significant weight in the Jin family. If someone was being held against their will, it was undoubtedly Su Yin’s decision. Jin Xiao Bao? He wouldn’t have that kind of authority.BsGLYjBTeCCFGhzUlEyPaUAWwyLTFT

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Sure enough, Xiao Bao, worried that his beloved might think him impolite, hurriedly explained, “It’s not that I don’t want to release him… it’s…” He glanced at Su Yin, who was expressionless and only scrutinizing Huai En, and couldn’t help but wonder if he also had taken a liking to him.GSlRepvOeyhlOZnUKYikInpXBCygZe

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At this moment, Huai En’s icy gaze was darting between him and Su Yin.MxqjUoDhmgnwJKfRgIpgRzkQOdaNOY

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Xiao Bao felt a chill down his spine, unsure who would strike first. If these two started fighting, his home would be in ruins.YxrxFWsLYxZMJSPSzTfkKzUjRzrbsN

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Xiao Bao tugged on Su Yin’s sleeve and whispered, “What are you thinking? Are you really going to fight in my house? I’m warning you, if you wreck my house, you’ll regret it.”ObmuZanhXiFfprEILLMPVPlZuUwEEZ

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Su Yin bent down and whispered in his ear, “I’m warning you, too. If you keep opposing me, I’ll tie you naked to the city gate. You can see if I dare.”XLhHRIxCnvARKRQQsIrciBxnIIJqSJ

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Xiao Bao shivered, looking at Su Yin with grievance. He believed it; this guy was capable of anything.OLbvFlJuenGUsRdhuckzMOWwLxIxjy

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Suddenly, Su Yin pulled him into his arms and retreated a yard. Xiao Bao had no idea what had happened.kPyQyuhYWsexlDPdeAkIzcGyjMwisu

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Turning his head, he saw that Huai En had suddenly taken a large step towards them. Then he heard the sound of Su Yin’s sword being drawn.wnQhVuPoQGGQGFpUKISbXaEjQJkLGt

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Huai En’s face was dark as a stormy sky as he addressed Su Yin, “I heard you wanted to see me.”GqlyZEBonWemCzijjeaxJYqkQJCFCh

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Su Yin had long forgotten the nonsense he had spouted about wanting to see his beauty. However, he genuinely wanted to see him. He was now almost certain who this person was: this age, this level of martial skill, this captivating face. Even if he wasn’t who he thought, he was close enough. He now regretted rashly detaining someone. The cost of potentially clashing with the Tong Sect just to verify his guess wasn’t worth it.HoJclTytvbdWfqCXiumsSnUaNEfUrd

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But now, he was in a dilemma, unsure how to resolve the situation without creating enmity or alerting his potential adversary.cTRAidPHjefqdTzXkMwsvVIhoIoUjz

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Xiao Bao nodded vigorously, “Yes, yes, Su Yin heard of your unparalleled beauty… uh…” He fell silent under Huai En’s glare.TEwpjMDuHrgRCNcXOXSxrgDeZInTkr

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“I’m here now, and my subordinate is too injured to travel. Given the situation, I plan to stay here for a few days.”CEObZHTjfBklycJuIkXNnJXjLgwCsA

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Thank you for the update!