My enemies became my companions

Chapter 415: Say Goodbye
The chaotic situation in Yuanfeng Tower was barely stabilized. In broad daylight, a group of martial arts masters dispersed and searched everywhere for the missing Chen Yi and Donggong Ruoshu.

"The fracture is smooth, and the inside and outside are broken almost at the same time. What a sharp sword intent. I am not mistaken. It is the killing sword of the Broken Swordsman."

Thunderbolt Bear King fell on the bed with severe injuries. The bleeding had stopped and he was wrapped in white cloth. Master Liu Yangzhai felt his pulse and said solemnly:
"Mr. Xiong's Golden Bell Cover is a very strong horizontal training skill, but the Killing Sword is the most powerful swordsmanship in the world. A sword with true meaning can cut two taels of wind. Even the softest thing in the world, wind, can hardly withstand a cut. The Golden Bell Cover is a very strong skill, so it is difficult to resist."

Xiong Jun's face turned pale. After hearing this, his expression changed several times. First, he was indescribably depressed. His Golden Bell Defense had reached its peak, but someone could break through it with one sword without looking for weakness. But when he thought about it again, the sword intent came from the Broken Swordsman who was in the top ten of the martial arts list. Instead, the big man smiled heartily and said:

"My Lord Bear was able to withstand the sword of the Broken Swordsman. This move... was worth it!"

The heroic laughter shook the beams of the house, and the originally solemn atmosphere in the room suddenly dissipated. Several martial arts masters sighed, and then they were also infected and started laughing.

In the martial arts world, there is not only the bloody revenge, but also hearty laughter.

After Xiong Jun finished laughing, he coughed twice and then said, "Go get some wine!"

Liu Yang Zhai Gong quickly raised his hand to stop him and said, "You are seriously injured, it is not appropriate to drink."

Xiong Jun stood up and pointed at a scar on his neck. The skin and flesh protruded like a hill and valley, and it was nearly a finger wide. It was shocking. The wound was very serious back then. He said, "If this scar was one inch off, I, Xiong Jun, would have died. The pain was so severe that I almost saw my mother. I relied on drinking to get through it."

"drink wine?"

"Spirits!"

"What a strange man!" Liuyang Zhaigong exclaimed in surprise. Seeing that Xiong Jun was not joking but had already asked the waiter to fetch some wine, he kept saying in a serious tone, "Xiong Jun, don't drink. Drinking at this time will cause hidden injuries. You may not live long!"

"Master Zhai, are you saying that if you want to live a long time, you can't drink?"

"From now on, I can only drink lightly."

After hearing this, Xiong Jun turned around and shouted, "Bring me some wine! The strongest wine!"

Liu Yang Zhai Gong was so shocked that his eyes widened: "You won't live long like this!"

I only heard the man say: "If you live too long, you won't be able to drink."

Huang Jingqia came from outside the house. When he heard this hearty voice, his heart, which had been silent for a long time, couldn't help but be moved. For a moment, his eyes flashed with the high-spirited spirit of his only son before leaving. It was his father who sent him a farewell drink.

The same cup of wine, the same old people send off the young,

Finally, he was buried in an empty tomb.

"Dad told me long ago that you are not good at martial arts and it would be difficult for you to achieve great things..."

Huang Jing muttered absentmindedly, then came to his senses and remembered that they were separated by Yin and Yang, and his only son could no longer hear his scolding.

He calmed down, strode into the room and said loudly:

"How brave! Bring some wine to Mr. Bear!"

The servant agreed and hurried to get the wine. Liuyang Zhaigong sighed and finally shook his head. Xiong Jun laughed heartily, and the heroes in the room also laughed along with him, their voices as loud as thunder.

There is wine today, drunk today, and tomorrow will be sad.

Huang Jing clasped his fists towards everyone, and finally bowed deeply to Xiong Jun, then said:
"I have arranged Yunlongdao's funeral. Please don't think it's unlucky for me to bring this up. I just want to make it clear to all the righteous men who came to help me that I, Huang, will never treat you unfairly! Even if I have to work like a slave in my next life, I will never complain!"

As soon as the words were spoken, many people responded and cheered, and then denounced the spies of the Western Jin Dynasty for their many schemes.

When the voice died down, Huang Jing continued:
"I think these two beasts haven't gotten far yet. I have sent people to search for them. I hope you can also spare no effort to search together. We will definitely be able to capture these two beasts!"

…………

The autumn wind was biting and the sun was setting, making the county town look like a yellow desert. The wind and clouds passed by quickly, and even when Xiao Tao was stretching her legs in the courtyard, she could hear a series of hurried footsteps.

The front door of the house shook violently.

"Open the door, looking for someone!"

The shout was so loud that even the falling leaves were shaken.

"Here I come, here I come. Ah, it's Mr. He."

Xiao Tao calmly opened the gate and saw Fei Jianzi, followed by a servant.

Seeing that it was a female actor from the troupe, Fei Jianzi, who came from a famous and upright family, said in a low voice: "Hello, Miss Xiaotao."

Xiao Tao smiled gently, and her eyes were so moving that Fei Jianzi didn't dare to look at her directly.

He took a half step back, cleared his throat and said:

"A murderer has sneaked into Yuanfeng Building and no one knows where he has fled to. We need to investigate."

Xiao Tao blushed and said shyly:

"This... is where women live. It's not good. I've been staying here the whole time, and I haven't seen anyone sneak in."

The servant beside him said sternly:
"It's just a routine. Why are you being so unreasonable?!"

Before Xiao Tao could speak, Fei Jianzi turned around and said, "Shut up, you are not allowed to treat Miss Xiao Tao like this."

The servant was silent for a moment, then hurriedly apologized.

Xiao Tao smiled and said, "Don't embarrass him. Opera singers are at the bottom of the nine classes. If Mr. He wants to check, just come in."

Fei Jianzi thanked them hurriedly and led the servants in to check.

After a while, the kitchen, warehouse, study, lobby, and even the beams of the house were searched, but no traces were found. Only the girls' boudoirs were left. Xiao Tao was frank and said that there was no harm in searching, but Fei Jianzi hesitated for a long time.

Just as Fei Jianzi was about to check, a servant suddenly came running over and reported:
"People from the Magpie Pavilion are here! Boss, Boss, please go back!"

Fei Jianzi took a deep breath, clasped his fists towards Xiao Tao and said, "Sorry for bothering me."

Xiaotao nodded and personally escorted the person out the door.

After the people left, Xiao Tao returned to her boudoir, closed the door, took a deep breath and said:
“The person has gone far away.”

A pair of eyes popped out of the closet.

Donggong Ruoshu pushed open the door, jumped out from the pile of clothes, and landed steadily.

She and Chen Yi hid separately.

It was because Chen Yi was a fourth-rank martial artist with a very strong aura, making him easily detected by experts, while she was only at the sixth or seventh rank, so it was naturally suitable for her to hide under people's noses.

"Thank you, Miss Xiaotao." Donggong Ruoshu said seriously.

Xiao Tao smiled. She didn't know that Dong Gong Ruo Shu was a woman dressed as a man, so she spat and said:

"It's reasonable not to keep men in a female class."

"Logically speaking?" Donggong Ruoshu asked doubtfully.

Xiao Tao blushed and said without hesitation:

"We are from the lower nine classes, and we have to rely on the upper nine classes to survive..."

The stupid girl scratched her head, not really understanding it.

Seeing this, Xiao Tao laughed and said, "What a rookie."

Donggong Ruoshu nodded without hesitation. She was indeed a virgin. Although she had been married and almost had a wedding night with someone, she was still a virgin after all.

She sat on the chair, swung her feet and said:

"I don't know how he is doing."

When Xiao Tao heard Dong Gong Ruoshu mention another person, she remembered the previous chat with the maid. Her eyes lit up and she gossiped:
"Is he... your retainer or your book boy?" Donggong Ruoshu shook his head and said, "Neither... We are just close friends."

She originally wanted to say friends, but her relationship with Chen Yi...there was no way it could be just friends.

"So... you want to get married?"

“…I think so.”

Xiao Tao said "Oh" with no emotion on her face. After chatting casually for a few more words, she turned around and walked out.

Not long after she walked out, the maid came up to her, looking at Xiao Tao with expectant eyes.

Xiao Tao sighed and said with a smile: "What are you expecting? This Qianhu is a virgin. She needs to find someone of equal status in the future."

"I was destined to be a concubine," the maid said, feeling disappointed but she refused to admit it. She asked with her eyes twinkling, "What about the other person?"

"They are married, but he seems to be very skilled in martial arts, and his personality seems difficult to get along with. He is also a man of the world, and he has to travel around."

"That's a pity." The maid paused and said, "Sister Tao is so pretty, she will definitely find someone handsome."

Xiao Tao tapped the maid's head and said:

"Don't always think about finding a handsome guy. Handsome guys are sentimental and hard to trust for life. You should find an ugly guy. The uglier the better. The uglier the better. The more you know how to cherish someone."

The maid was a little disappointed and hugged the place where she was hit.

"Does it hurt? Let me blow on you."

Xiaotao leaned over and blew on it.

The maid said with bright eyes: "It doesn't hurt anymore!"

Just at this moment, a figure walked through the corridor. It turned out to be Chen Yi who had turned over and entered the yard at some point.

The two girls were frightened, and when Chen Yi glanced at them, they blushed with shyness.

Chen Yi returned a gentle smile, clasped his hands together and said, "Thank you both for your help."

The two girls didn't say anything. They exchanged glances several times and nodded at him. Chen Yi turned and walked towards the room where Donggong Ruoshu was. When he saw that person left, Xiaotao and the maid whispered to each other.

"Look, this guy isn't as handsome as the guy named Chen."

"Shh, be quieter."

"What are you afraid of? Sister Xiao Tao, you have done a favor for others."

Chen Yi had excellent hearing and couldn't help but laugh when he heard the soft whisper.

We met by chance, but we are just strangers in a foreign land. From today on, we are just passing by each other. But in just a few moments, I can still glimpse your shy and delicate face from the hazy dust...

Even if we are just passers-by and don’t know each other’s real names, we can still leave behind a memory.

Chen Yi pushed open the door and saw Dong Gong Ruo Shu turning his head towards him. His eyes lit up and he said:

"You're fine!"

"I'm sure it's fine."

Chen Yi avoided the group of pursuers, and seeing those people rushing back to Yuanfeng Tower, he hurried back.

Donggong Ruoshu looked Chen Yi up and down, inexplicably excited, his face flushed, and after thinking for a while, he said:
"You're pretty amazing."

Her words were childish. After experiencing such a dangerous situation, Chen Yi said angrily and amusedly:

"Don't take on such work again. If you don't agree, Xi Que Pavilion won't dare to take risks with you."

"I have to do something, and I have the ability."

"You are incompetent," Chen Yi said with a stern face, "If it weren't for you, I would have escaped by myself a long time ago. You are just a drag."

"How am I holding you back?" She grumbled, dissatisfied, "I am the key!"

Chen Yi was stunned.
Suddenly, I felt that she was kind of cute.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Donggong Ruoshu took it as his consent and straightened his chest. Even though he had wrapped his chest beforehand and wore a loose robe, his upright outline could still be seen at this moment.

She felt very proud of herself. Not only did she put herself in Chen Yi's shoes and fight one against four people, but she also delivered a crucial blow at the critical moment.

She and Chen Yi fought against a larger force and killed many people at once.

Chen Yi saw through the stupid girl's thoughts and said without saying anything, "It's time to go. Don't stay here too long."

Before leaving, he left a silver note worth three hundred taels.

It's a reward.

Donggong Ruoshu nodded, stood up and followed Chen Yi's footsteps. The two of them left the boudoir and thanked the two girls again. Miss Xiaotao said that the front door was not easy to walk in, so she led them out through the back door.

The back door was narrow, and outside it was a long alley that was only wide enough for one person to pass through. Donggong Ruoshu walked in front, followed closely by Chen Yi, and Xiaotao walked at the end.

Donggong Ruoshu walked quickly, without any scruples or scheming, but Chen Yi was still cautiously on guard against the dangers in the dark.

Xiao Tao behind them walked them out, her eyes lowered and her hands folded in her sleeves.

Her hand suddenly raised.

The alley was chilly.

"Put down the knife. You can't kill us, and you can't catch us for money."

Chen Yi did not turn around, his lips moved slightly, and his voice echoed in Xiaotao's ears.

The voice was transmitted in secret, and there was a bang.

As his wrist loosened, there was the sound of a dagger falling to the ground behind Chen Yi.

Donggong Ruoshu turned his head in confusion: "Why is there a sound?"

Xiao Tao hurriedly hid the dagger and put it behind her back. Chen Yi said, "It's nothing. Miss Xiao Tao just dropped something."

Donggong Ruoshu didn't doubt anything, turned around and continued walking.

Xiao Tao took a deep breath and said nothing, silently realizing that her life was hanging by a thread.

The murderous intention had already arisen and had been discovered, so it was just a matter of time for that person to make the decision.

When they parted at the alley, Chen Yi finally turned his head to look at her. After a long while, he just smiled.
"You helped us, but... let's not move on."

As soon as he finished speaking, he strode away with Donggong Ruoshu.

Xiao Tao took a breath, looked at the dagger in her hand, and said to herself bitterly:

"Forget it. I still have to earn money honestly, redeem myself and find someone to marry."

She turned away somewhat disheartened, rubbed her dull eyes, and forgot about those passers-by.

At dusk, the birds and beasts in the sky dispersed.

She returned to her low life.

(End of this chapter)