The green-clothed woman led Han Ye and Xue Yan into the house, while the short-haired man carried Situ Yunmeng on his back and entered.
Han Ye looked at the furnishings in the wooden house. There were two beds, a dressing table, a wardrobe, and a round table all squeezed into a small space. This kind of house was already full for four or five people. With the current number of people, there was probably no place to sleep at night.
At this moment, there was a young boy, a girl who was slightly older than the boy, and a purple-robed woman who had her back to everyone. Although it was only her back, she was very graceful and moving. The children were resting on the small beds, and the purple-clothed woman was gently stroking them. It was hard to imagine that they could be so calm after such a big thing had just happened outside.
"Xue Wei." The green-clothed woman patted the violet-clothed woman's shoulder and said,""Everything outside has been settled. It turns out that there was an arrogant person who was robbing someone else's things and was chased away by Big Brother Lin.”As she spoke, she peeked at the sleeping child a few more times and asked in a low voice,"Are our children alright?"
"That's good. It's just that the noise was too loud just now and woke them up.”Xue Wei turned around. Her fair face, picturesque eyebrows, warm almond eyes, and soft red lips were reflected in everyone's eyes. She had just turned around when she realized that there was a guest. She couldn't help but panic. She quickly grabbed a glass hairpin from the dressing table and tied her silky long hair into a bun. The hairpin was inserted into her head. Then, she tidied the hair on her chest and smiled gently at Han Ye and Xue Yan."Sorry for being rude."
Han Ye was stunned and shook his head, trying to say that it was not a problem.
At this moment, Xue Wei's gaze landed on Yun Meng, who was on the short-haired man's back. Her expression changed, and she almost lost her balance.
"What's wrong?" The short-haired man and the green-robed woman both went forward to support him.
"I'm fine." Xue Wei closed her almond-shaped eyes and shook her head."This girl, I feel so strange. I feel a sense of familiarity and reverence.”
"Now is not the time to think about this problem.”The woman in green directed Xuewei to look at Han Ye and the others and said,""Brother Lin and I both want to keep these people, but the space is limited, so we're looking for your opinion.”
Xue Wei's eyes swept across the crowd again, and her bright eyes gradually lit up. She covered her face with her sleeves and smiled."So you want them to stay? Although the house was small, it was not difficult to make room for the men to sleep outside. It was summer, so they would not catch a cold. Then, they would put the big and small beds together, and the women and children would sleep together.”
The green-robed woman couldn't help but give Xue Wei a thumbs up.""Brilliant!"
"But Ru 'er, you seem to have forgotten something very important." Xue Wei smiled.”
"What is it?" The green-clothed woman asked.
"Looks like you forgot to introduce our family to them again, right?”Xue Wei gently reprimanded.
"That's right!" The woman in green opened her beautiful eyes and realized that she had missed the most important part. She turned to Han Ye and the others and said,"I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Feng Ru. I used to be the Palace Lord of the Palace of Blue Water. Later, I followed a dead person and stayed behind to take care of my husband and children.”As she spoke, Feng Ru glanced at the short-haired man who was in a daze. Then, she pulled Xue Wei's sleeve and said,"This is a good sister who has gone through thick and thin with me. Her name is Xue Wei. She used to be a flower demon. Later on, we went to the Divine World and helped her become a mortal.”In the end, Feng Ru walked up to the short-haired man and pretended to be disdainful.""I won't introduce this dead man. God knows where he came from.”
"Haha." Xue Yan and Xue Wei both laughed. Only the short-haired man was still dumbstruck.
"I didn't jump out, Ru 'er.”The short-haired man said blankly.
"Haha." Even Feng Ru laughed. She said,"Then introduce yourself."
The short-haired man fixed his eyes on Han Ye and said,""My name is Lin Yin, born of the Three Sovereigns of the Divine Realm. I am the son of the Celestial Thearch and the disciple of the Heavenly Lord of Dao and Virtue. The Celestial Thearch had originally asked me to return to the Divine Realm to accompany him, but I did not agree because I wanted to spend some ordinary days with the person I like.”
As Lin Yin spoke, the two girls accompanying him revealed blissful smiles. However, Han Ye was not thinking about this."These three people all have extraordinary backgrounds, especially this big brother surnamed Lin. His appearance is ordinary, but he has such a background and such skills.”
Then, Han Ye introduced the three of them to Lin Yin.
" Brother Han," Lin Yin said to Han Ye," your wounds haven't fully healed yet. Besides, we'll be sleeping outside tonight. Why don't I take care of you for the next few days?"”
Han Ye nodded solemnly.
" Although I'm usually quite busy," Xue Wei said to everyone," I know some immortal techniques. It's better for me to take care of Yun Meng."”
"Good, you guys, just like that, each of you snatched one away!”Feng Ru smiled as she held Xue Yan's hand and said,""That won't do. No matter what, this girl belongs to me!”
Xue Yan knew that she and Feng Ru had hit it off at first sight, and it was only a matter of time before Feng Ru pulled her over. However, due to Feng Ru's words and actions, Xue Yan had no choice but to smile. Two small dimples appeared on her face.
"Alright." "Since everything has been arranged, some people might have to be punished," Feng Ru said.”Feng Ru pointed at Lin Yin." You, stand outside. Same old rules."”
Lin Yin obediently went out and stood outside the door. Feng Ru took a stack of bowls from the kitchen and said," Take the bowls." Then she threw them at Lin Yin one by one. Lin Yin took the bowls and stacked them on his head one by one, looking like a street juggler. Then he leaned against the wall of the wooden house and stood obediently, waiting for his wife to speak.
Feng Ru covered her mouth and chuckled when Lin Yin wasn't paying attention. Then, she said loudly,""You didn't make any mistakes today. Just stand there for two hours.”After saying that, she returned to her room.
"Today, I'd better give that dead man a copy of the Book of Songs, lest he dozes off while standing.”Feng Ru thought about it and asked Xue Wei to bring Lin Yin a book. Then, Han Ye and the others could see Lin Yin reading the book with a bowl on his head.
……
On the green mountain of the Howling Sword Hall, there was a secret room that no one knew about. In the secret room, a man in black was practicing. The way he practiced was a little unusual. He would brutally absorb the souls of the living people tied to the stone wall one by one to increase his power. Just like today, he had already absorbed the souls of nine people and was circulating his power to make use of this power.
At this moment, a person in crimson clothes slowly walked into the secret room. His footsteps could be clearly heard in the empty secret room.
"Who are you?" The man in black shouted.
"It's me, Master." The man in crimson clothes revealed his handsome face under the dim light. He was Ji Wenlong.
"Didn't I say it before?" "Don't come here for no reason," the man in black said impatiently."It will arouse the suspicion of others.”
"What are you afraid of?" "Situ Sheng, that old fellow, doesn't have long to live. In addition, I've won over quite a number of people now. Won't the Howling Sword Hall be mine sooner or later?" Ji Wenlong said smugly.”
"You're always overconfident. Sooner or later, you'll ruin the big picture.”The man in black narrowed his pair of unfathomable triangular eyes and pulled up the crow's feet at the corner of his eyes. He asked,"Last time, you said you sent some capable men to kill Han Ye. Where are they now?”
" Uh…" Ji Wenlong paused for a moment and said solemnly,""They have yet to return to report.”
"They won't be able to come back." The man in black laughed sinisterly and said,""Back then, I told you to wait until you were fully prepared before making a move. A lion will only be able to win a hundred battles if it uses its full strength. But you're always too rash. If that kid comes back in the future, will you still be able to sit firmly in your position as the hall master?”
When Ji Wenlong heard this, he was shocked and panicked. He said to the man in black,"Master, why don't you do it yourself? As long as you're willing to do it, I believe that Han Ye won't die even if he has ten lives.”
"Foolish!" The man in black scolded," The people from Mount Shu are looking for me everywhere. I have been hiding in the Howling Sword Hall so that I won't be discovered. Once I go out, even if I can get rid of Han Ye, I will inevitably be surrounded by the people from Mount Shu."”As the man in black spoke, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. He asked Ji Wenlong slyly,"What's wrong? Disciple, are you planning to put your master in danger?”
"Disciple definitely wouldn't dare!" Ji Wenlong knew that the man in black was testing him. He knelt down in fear and said,""Even if your disciple's body is shattered, I will never do such a thing as framing Master!”
"That's for the best." The man in black nodded and said earnestly,""Wenlong, the entire Howling Sword Hall is basically under the control of us master and disciple now. Not only is Situ Sheng unaware of it, but he still listens to my words. Therefore, if we master and disciple work together, as long as there are no accidents, we can achieve great things!”
"I understand!" Ji Wenlong smiled proudly and cupped his hands."I will do my best to assist Master and help him complete his great cause as soon as possible to destroy Mount Shu!”
"Very good." The man in black nodded and asked,""Situ Sheng's daughter seemed to have run away from home not long ago?”
"That's right!" Ji Wenlong's face was filled with anger as he said,""Originally, I had good intentions to marry her to protect the lives of the Situ family. I didn't expect her to not appreciate it at all and even repeatedly reject my good intentions.”
When the man in black heard Ji Wenlong's words, he did not immediately express his attitude. Instead, he asked meaningfully,"Wenlong, do you know what kind of people I hate the most?”
"Ah?" Ji Wenlong's heart skipped a beat when he heard that. He asked carefully,""What kind of people does Master hate the most?"
"I hate those who are not honest with me.”As the man in black spoke, he looked at Ji Wenlong with a strange gaze and said,"You clearly want to get that girl, so why do you have to say that it's to protect the lives of the Situ family? Do you think I can't tell?"
Ji Wenlong didn't expect the man in black to be so experienced and see through his thoughts with a glance. He couldn't help but swallow and nod."I can't hide anything from Master. That's right, I want Situ Yunmeng, but she doesn't have me in her heart. She only has that Han brat. She has a special technique, and I can't force myself on her, so I'm troubled!”
"Can't you just tell the truth?" "I have a plan, and I need your cooperation to complete it."”
"What plan? Master, please tell me!" Ji Wenlong knelt down.
"Stand up and come over. I'll tell you.”The man in black called Ji Wenlong to his side and whispered something into his ear. Ji Wenlong's eyes gradually lit up, and then he nodded his head in a cunning and smug manner…
That afternoon, in the northern courtyard of the Soaring Sword Hall.
Three people were in the middle of a meeting. One was Situ Sheng, another was Ji Yun, and the last was Daoist Jade Spring.
"Sigh ~!" Situ Sheng pressed the piece of paper that Yun Meng wrote on the coffee table and sighed.""Yun Meng has always been obedient. I didn't expect her to be gone for so many days.”
"Big brother, don't worry." Ji Yun said," Yunmeng was born with a special ability. I heard that she's with nephew Han Ye. You know what happened in Yangzhou. They can even take care of the alligator demon, so there won't be any danger on the road. It's good to let the young people gain experience."”
"That's not what you say." Daoist Yu Quan held his horsetail whisk and said solemnly,""This Penniless Priest once said that Han Ye is your nephew after all. We shouldn't let him wander outside and suffer. " Vice Hall Master Han has two orphans. One of them is cultivating in Mount Shu and is safe, while the other is being hunted by martial artists. And you guys are ignoring him with the excuse of considering the bigger picture?"”As he spoke, Yu Quan shook his head and sighed." If that's the case, how will the two of you face Vice Hall Master Han's spirit in heaven? Sigh, I'm very worried."”
When Situ Sheng and Ji Yun heard Yu Quan's words, they both felt that his words made sense. Seeing that they were still considering, Yu Quan continued,""Alright, Han Ye might be able to gain experience outside alone, but Miss Situ is new to the martial arts world, so it's inevitable that she'll be affected by Han Ye. Han Ye brought her along to flee the martial arts world and face danger step by step.”Yu Quan stroked his goatee and said," They could deal with the Alligator Demon, but I heard that they had borrowed the power of the Shushan Taoist priests. Moreover, those treacherous Jianghu people outside love to plot, poison, and frame. Which one of them is not more powerful than the demon?"”
"Enough!" Situ Sheng closed his eyes and sighed. He raised his head and signaled Taoist Priest Yu Quan to stop talking. He said,"I only have one daughter, Yun Meng. I can't let her be in danger outside. Tomorrow, I'll go and get her back. As for Han Ye, I'll consider it.”
"If Hall Master decides to do this, I can give you some suggestions.”Daoist Yu Quan flicked his horsetail whisk and said," In my opinion, Miss Situ will definitely head west after leaving Yangzhou. If nothing goes wrong, she will pass by the Shenwu Temple on the way. There are very few people in the seventy-mile radius of the Shenwu Temple. They will definitely stay there for the night. If the time is right, the Hall Master can meet her there."”
"Thank you for your reminder, Daoist Priest.”Situ Sheng respectfully raised his head and gave way.
"I hope Hall Master will reconsider my heartfelt words.”Daoist Yu Quan put the horsetail whisk on his shoulder and cupped his hands."Farewell." Then, he walked out of the main hall.
When Ji Yun heard Yu Quan's words, he gradually came to his senses. He anxiously called out to Situ Sheng,""Big brother, what are you still hesitating about?”
Situ Sheng looked at the door thoughtfully and sighed."I'm thinking whether it's good or bad to bring my nephew back here.”
"Big brother!" Ji Yun walked to Situ Sheng's side and said with a serious expression,""Have you forgotten how we managed to build this Howling Sword Hall? It was the three of us brothers who helped each other through thick and thin and fought through life and death together to get to where we are today!”
"How could I not know?" Situ Sheng said in a disappointed tone.”
" Second brother and sister-in-law were killed by a demon," Ji Yun said frankly." Niece Han Yu was brought to Mount Shu. Han Ye is second brother's flesh and blood! You clearly know that he is still alive, clearly know that he is still suffering outside, why are you still hesitating?”
"It's precisely because I'm the eldest brother that I can't do this!”Situ Sheng slammed the armrest heavily and said in anger,"Third Brother, you know that the Howling Sword Hall is the foundation that the three of us painstakingly built. Second Brother doesn't want it to be destroyed just like that, so why wouldn't I want to find Han Ye? But have you thought about the consequences?"
"I thought about it!" "But it was precisely because I thought too much that he had to live alone outside for eight years! Wasn't it just to let martial artists denounce him? When we three brothers were together back then, what kind of storms did we not see? Let alone the entire martial arts world, even if the entire world came to denounce us, we would not be afraid! Now that he was old, did he have to be afraid?”
" Third brother…" Situ Sheng felt as if he was seeing the heroic and loyal Ji Yun from many years ago. Back then, the three brothers drank together, became sworn brothers, and faced the enemy together. How spirited they were! But now, his second brother wasn't here, leaving only two old men. It was a sight to behold.
"Daoist Priest Yu Quan's words have enlightened me! Big brother!" Ji Yun patted his chest and said,""I was too muddle-headed in the past, but I heard that even Yun Meng went out to look for Han Ye, and I didn't do anything as an uncle. How am I supposed to face Second Brother and Sister-in-law in the afterlife?”As Ji Yun spoke, two streams of hot tears rolled down his wrinkled face. Every word he said was sincere and struck Situ Sheng's heart.
What was enlightenment? Eight years later, Ji Yun finally understood the meaning of this phrase. If he couldn't even protect his family, what was the point of conquering such a huge empire?
Ji Yun's words made Situ Sheng feel deeply moved. He stood up and patted Ji Yun's shoulder. With a solemn expression, he said,""Third brother is right. As a big brother, you can't even protect your own brother's son. What kind of big brother are you?”As Situ Sheng spoke, he placed his hands behind his back and walked out of the door with trembling hands. He said,"It's been eight years. It's time to see that child…"
Ji Yun watched Situ Sheng's departing figure but did not pursue him. They had been brothers for so many years and he knew his eldest brother's personality. He also knew that his eldest brother would definitely think of a way to bring Han Ye back. As his third brother, he had to stay behind to take care of the dangerous Howling Sword Hall.
"Second brother, big brother promises you that if I can find him this time, I will fulfill my promise.”Situ Sheng looked up at the sky and sighed. Then, he slowly walked to the flowers in the courtyard…
As night fell, it was another summer night with a clear breeze and bright moon. The stars in the sky shone brightly, making the night no longer lonely and monotonous. With the pursuit of the stars, the moon no longer stung its light. It made the forest and wooden houses below immerse in a silver-white ocean.
In the wooden house in the forest, two men came out of the house and spread the straw mat on the ground. The two of them lay side by side. The slightly cold wind gently stroked their hair, like a docile little beast. From time to time, it rubbed against their clothes and bodies, making them feel extremely comfortable.
Lin Yin looked at the night sky with his bright eyes and suddenly asked Han Ye what he wanted to say during the day. He said,""Brother Han, I'm a rather boorish person, and using a greatsword suits my personality. But you have a delicate appearance and a cold heart, so how can you use this five-foot-long demonic sword?”Lin Yin glanced at Han Ye.
"I didn't do it willingly either." Han Ye looked at the sky blankly and said," At that time, the sword seemed to be talking. It told me to pick it up, so I couldn't help but pick it up."”
"The sword itself cannot control people's hearts.”Lin Yin shook his head." It can only magnify the feelings hidden in the human heart. So, it's not that it chose you, but you chose it. It's not that it speaks to you, but your own heart speaks."”
"Is that so?" Han Ye thoughtfully touched the demonic sword beside him and said to Lin Yin,""But I was a little hesitant at the time. I was thinking, if it was an evil sword, what should I do?”
Lin Yin smiled and said," There is no good or evil in this world's swords. Good or evil only comes from the heart of the sword wielder. Just like the six worlds of heaven and earth, there is no absolute good or bad. If a person only wanted to kill, even a Divine Grade Immortal Weapon was just a killing tool in their hands.”Then, Lin Yin said something that left Han Ye reminiscing,""The sword is made of ordinary iron. It lives because of blood and moves because of the heart. Obsession urges it to be held in the hand, and battle intent makes it swing forward. A sword represented a type of power, a type of belief, and a type of soul.”
Han Ye nodded meaningfully.""Brother Lin, although my master once taught me some sword techniques, ever since I used the devil sword, I realized that many sword techniques are useless. I heard that you're good at using big swords, can you teach me some?”
"Hehehe." " Actually," Lin Yin said frankly," I was going to teach you even if you didn't tell me, because I feel that there's something hidden in your heart that matches mine. Perhaps we're the same person, but we've taken different paths."”
Han Ye was influenced by Lin Yin and smiled faintly. After that, he frowned slightly and said worriedly,""Brother Lin, I'm actually worried about nothing else. I have a blood feud, but because I'm not capable enough, I can't find the murderer and take revenge. I brought the two ladies with me, but because I'm not strong enough, I can't protect them. What if one day, in order to take revenge and repay my master's kindness, I implicate them like this? How could I feel at ease?”
"There's no need to worry." " Some difficulties may seem difficult to overcome," Lin Yin consoled." But when the time comes, as long as you have faith, everything will become simple."”As he spoke, Lin Yin told him a story from back then.""Eight years ago, do you remember that there was a time when the rain was so heavy that it seemed as if the entire human world was about to drown?”
Han Ye thought about it and nodded with certainty.
"At that time, my biological father, the Celestial Thearch, saw the filth in the human world and wanted to use the heavenly water to cleanse the human world and reconstruct mankind.”Lin Yin recalled." There are so many living beings in the human world. Naturally, we can't be drowned. That's why I decided to fight against the Celestial Thearch. But what kind of person is the Celestial Thearch? When I went to look for him, I really thought that I was going to die for sure, but I didn't expect to be lying here talking to you today. Hehe, so as long as I put in the effort, everything will always develop in a good direction.”
When Han Ye heard this, his heart became even more determined. Even if he did not forget his family feud and teacher's kindness, he could delay himself, but he could not delay others. He had to help others on the long road of wind and rain.
As he thought about it, Han Ye looked at the endless night sky and the brilliant stars and moon and gradually entered his dream...
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