Eternal Night

Chapter 569 Leisure and Expectations

What kind of person is Wu Pifu? What is his true nature? What is his personality? What does he want? Why does he do this?

Huang Rong was naturally unaware of these technical terms, but she had been doing so all along. Initially, it was for self-protection and to find out why she had suddenly appeared in another world. Later, she gradually became curious and interested in Wu Pifu, and now she was eager to know these things.

She had a very strong premonition that if she didn't know these things, then in a dozen days at most, she would say goodbye to this strange man forever, and never have anything to do with him again in this life!

She...no!
The two then embarked on a journey south, from beyond the Great Wall to the Jin Dynasty's territory, from the Jin Dynasty to the Southern Song Dynasty, and then sailed to Peach Blossom Island. If they traveled slowly, it might take a year. However, Wu Pifu could not possibly stay in this world for long. According to Huang Rong's estimate, a month would be the limit that Wu Pifu could tolerate.

Huang Rong knew that this month would be her last chance to persuade Wu Pifu to change his mind, or at least to find out what Wu Pifu was thinking.

The two traveled south from beyond the pass, but instead of entering Zhongdu, they followed the main official road.

Wu Pifu didn't seem anxious at all, and Huang Rong was even less likely to be in a hurry. She took Wu Pifu sightseeing along the way, and in just two days, they visited many scenic spots near the capital of the Jin Kingdom. Anyway, Wu Pifu wasn't short of money, and Huang Rong was a pampered girl who had been raised with plenty of money since childhood, so naturally they ate, drank, and stayed well along the way.

This world belongs to the Lost World, but it is very different from other Lost Worlds. Wu Pifu himself couldn't explain the specific differences, but after he came to this world, he felt that this world seemed to have no connection with other dream worlds and belonged to some kind of independent system. Therefore, there was naturally no pollution or nightmares. He couldn't even establish a sanctuary in this world.

This was an absolutely safe place for him, where he didn't have to worry about any external threats.

So even though it was only for two days, Wu Pifu felt relieved.

Next, he will experience the most dangerous, desperate, and difficult battle since he awakened from the dream world system. This battle is very likely to be a one-way trip. Although he is determined to go, being able to enjoy a peaceful life one last time before this battle is a comfort to him.

Sitting in the small boat, Huang Rong poled the boat, singing a Jiangnan folk song as she steered it deeper into the reeds. Every now and then, egrets would fly out, and birdsong could be heard in the distance. Wu Pifu sat in the boat watching all this, and his mind became peaceful and tranquil.

Huang Rong steered the boat to the center of the lake. In the distance, a golden platform could be seen, which was the famous Dajue Temple near Zhongdu. Although it was almost dusk, many figures and carriages could still be seen from the lake, almost all of them high-ranking officials and nobles of the Jin Kingdom.

However, this world is not the Song Dynasty Dream World. According to the timeline of Legend of the Condor Heroes, the Jin Dynasty at this point in time has already been completely Sinicized, and they are almost destroyed by the Mongols. It is the end of the Jin Dynasty, which is also the most extravagant and pleasure-seeking time.

Wu Pifu didn't think about these things, but simply immersed himself in the scenery and tranquility before him. Huang Rong chuckled and didn't disturb him. She entered the small boat, stretched out her delicate hand, and set up a set of purple clay teaware. She then gently rolled up her sleeves and began to brew tea for Wu Pifu.

On the small stove, a pot of water slowly boiled. Huang Rong first rinsed the teaware with the boiling water, then poured out the first brew of tea before carefully brewing the second brew.

The tea leaves were clearly of top quality. After brewing, the tea liquor was golden in color, and a rich tea aroma spread out, but when it entered the nose, it turned into a light and delicate taste. Paired with the color of the purple clay teapot and the slender white hands holding the teapot and teaware, even Wu Pifu, a rough man, felt as if he were somewhat intoxicated.

When Huang Rong handed him a cup of tea, Wu Pifu took it and smelled it. The aroma of the tea was enticing. Ignoring the fact that the tea was scalding hot, he drank it all in one gulp. After a few seconds of stunned silence, he exclaimed, "Now I finally understand what my father meant back then."

Huang Rong took the teacup from Wu Pifu's hand, poured him another cup, and then asked curiously, "What did your father say?"

Wu Pifu said directly, "My dad said that he knew he had to marry this woman just from drinking a cup of tea that my mom brewed for him."

Huang Rong's hand trembled, almost dropping the teacup. Her face flushed, and she lowered her head, whispering, "What nonsense are you talking about, Brother Ant..."

Wu Pifu shook his head slightly. He got up and walked to the bow of the boat, saying to Huang Rong, "Rong'er, how about you cook me a good fish tonight?"

Huang Rong's face was still flushed, but she said happily, "Okay, but Brother Ant has a big appetite, so we need to catch a big fish first."

"It's easy."

Wu Pifu reached out, but before he could move, several rude voices rang out from the lake shore: "Hey you, bring the boat closer!"

Wu Pifu looked over and saw a dozen or so men in gray clothes shouting by the lake. They were also manipulating two small wooden boats. Some of the men in gray clothes had ropes and iron hooks on their backs. The leader was holding two water-splitting daggers and wearing a black robe-like garment. Behind him were four men in blue tight-fitting clothes, each holding a knife, spear, whip, or axe.

As they roared and shouted, Huang Rong also stepped out of the boat, and some of the dozen or so men in gray immediately started yelling.

"It's this woman; she just throws out a gold ingot!"

"So beautiful..."

"Take it back, becoming the chieftain's wife would be good too..."

"Come closer! Come closer! Otherwise, Grandpa will just drown right here!"

A dozen or so people started shouting and hurling insults. Wu Pifu looked over at them. Huang Rong was furious, but she immediately reached out and grabbed Wu Pifu, saying, "Brother Pifu, don't fight! This is my home world..." Wu Pifu sighed and withdrew his gaze from the group. However, he could still hear their shouts. The leader, on the other hand, was cautious and whispered to the four men in blue beside him, "What a big, strong man... It's a good thing we're on the water. Otherwise, if we were on land, you guys probably wouldn't be a match for him!"

As they were talking, the leader jumped onto a boat, took the bamboo pole from the gray-clad man beside him, and forcefully tossed it toward the shore. The small boat flew toward Wu Pifu and Huang Rong's boat.

Wu Pifu ignored him and simply reached forward, about a meter above the lake's surface. He then pulled his hand upward, and a waterspout instantly formed out of thin air. There was neither wind nor rain, yet the waterspout rose from the lake surface to a height of tens of meters in the air, and a nearly meter-long white-gold fish was lifted into Wu Pifu's hand.

Immediately afterwards, a waterspout fell from the sky, blasting the center of the lake full of water droplets and waves. However, not a single droplet or wave could penetrate the small boat, let alone get close to Wu Pifu. It vanished five meters away from him, as if an invisible dome had enveloped the entire small wooden boat.

Snapped!
The black-clad kasaya-clad man, who was rapidly approaching, suddenly pushed the bamboo pole in the opposite direction. Due to excessive force and hasty movement, the entire bamboo pole snapped in two, turning into countless bamboo skewers in his hand. Some of these skewers even pierced his palms and arms, leaving both arms covered in blood.

But the black-clad, menacing man didn't even dare to glance at it. The next second, he threw himself directly into the lake, heading towards the shore far from Wu Pifu's small wooden boat.

Damn it...

If this man in black robes wanted to express his shock and disbelief, he could easily shout out ten thousand "fucks" in a second.

What did he see?
He raised his hand and a waterspout formed!?
Water splashed and surged, yet the wooden boat couldn't get within five meters!
An ordinary person might just be surprised, but he was a trained fighter and an expert who made a living on the water. How could he not know how terrifying and astonishing all of this was?

Is that human being! ?

This is fucking divine intervention!
That waterspout just now—even a ship weighing tens of thousands of kilograms would sink instantly if it were caught head-on in it. And this was something a person casually created!?
I'm doomed, I'm doomed, I'm doomed...

All the actions of the man in the black robe were driven by the instinct to escape. He was frantically screaming that he was going to die, but no attack came until he swam back to shore. The big man on the boat just watched him silently, as did his stunned subordinates and four disciples on the shore.

The man in the black cassock, his face turning from blue to red, disregarded the presence of his subordinates and disciples. He knelt down before the burly man with a thud, banging his forehead on the ground three times, saying, "I am Sha Tongtian, a mortal. I thank the immortal for sparing my life. Whatever the immortal commands, Sha Tongtian will do his utmost to fulfill it!"

Wu Pifu remained silent for a few seconds, recalling who Sha Tongtian was. He never expected that he would actually meet a character from The Legend of the Condor Heroes.

He shook his head and said, "I'm not killing you because my female companion doesn't want to see bloodshed here... Since you've said so, I'll also give you an order: from now on, you must not kill ordinary people anymore. As for martial arts figures, wealthy merchants, and high-ranking officials, they are not included in this order. Go on your way."

Sha Tongtian opened his mouth, but dared not say anything. He kowtowed nine more times, until his forehead was covered in blood. Ignoring his terrified subordinates, he turned and ran towards the main road on the shore.

Wu Pifu watched as the group of men in gray and the four men in blue fled in panic. He shook his head and suddenly said loudly, "Old man, would you like some delicious food?"

After speaking, Huang Rong looked towards the shore in confusion, but saw no one. Just as she was about to ask, a voice came clearly from the woods on the shore.

"What amazing skill, what terrifying internal strength, what terrifying mastery... Was that move just now the legendary Dragon-Capturing Skill?"

As the voices rang out, an old beggar darted out of the woods, his movements swift and agile, like a snake or a dragon.

Huang Rong quickly looked over carefully, but after only a few glances, she immediately focused her attention on the old beggar's emerald green bamboo cane at his waist and the fact that he only had nine fingers on each hand. A thought struck her, and she immediately smiled and said, "Old man, please board the boat. In a moment, I will definitely let you taste this delicacy."

After saying that, Huang Rong picked up the large platinum fish and went into the cabin.

Wu Pifu and the old beggar were both stunned. The old beggar hesitated for several seconds, his eyes darting around, and finally actually walked towards the small boat on the water.

Wu Pifu was utterly speechless...

Could it be that the young Huang Rong is going to reenact the old story of exchanging food for martial arts in The Legend of the Condor Heroes?

but……

Wu Pifu ignored the old beggar who was coming across the water, and instead looked up at the golden sunset...

If my friends, family, and the little mute boy are resurrected in the future, bringing them into this world to live peacefully would be a wonderful thing...

Unfortunately, this time, he probably won't be coming back.

(End of this chapter)