Gu Long's World: Starting with the Legend of Chu Liuxiang

The King of Kucha's subordinates personally escorted Jiang Fengyue and his group to the edge of the desert. The King of Kucha tried his best to persuade them to stay longer, and even boasted that he would give Jiang Fengyue a high-ranking official position with a very imposing title: "Grand General Protector of Kucha".

After Jiang Fengyue refused, he wanted to leave that very night, so the King of Kucha had no choice but to send his men to escort them out of the desert.

They left in a much grander manner than when they arrived, with dozens of camels and two carts.

A carriage was piled high with gold and silver treasures. The King of Kucha believed that Jiang Fengyue had saved his life so many times, and if Jiang Fengyue did not accept some treasures, he would forever owe her a great debt of gratitude. Jiang Fengyue had no choice but to accept them.

On the other cart were only two coffins. Chu Liuxiang insisted on bringing the bodies of Wuhua and Shi Guanyin back to the Central Plains, intending to bury them in Huangshan, so that they could return to their roots.

Wuhua died at the hands of Black Pearl, and it was only right for her to avenge her father. No one could blame her, not even Chu Liuxiang. Besides, Wuhua's sins were grave, and she deserved to die at the hands of whoever she was.

Back in the Central Plains, it was time to say goodbye. Ji Bingyan rushed home, Liu Yanfei took Huangfu Gao back to Mount Hua, and Yidianhong and Qu Wurong also wanted to leave, but Jiang Fengyue stopped them.

Chu Liuxiang asked, "Isn't Xiao Jiang coming with us?"

Jiang Fengyue said, "We will split into two groups. You will go to investigate the thrush, while I will go to find a hand that holds a sword."

Jiang Fengyue decided to first resolve the matter of Yidianhong completely.

The organization behind Yidianhong, an organization that gathers more than a dozen sword masters, can buy people to kill anyone in the world as long as they are given enough silver.

Jiang Fengyue could not tolerate this organization and would not let the person behind it go. He did not want there to be an entity in the world that could secretly control the lives and deaths of countless people.

Upon hearing this, Yidianhong was moved and asked, "You knew all along?"

Jiang Fengyue smiled and said, "I know you don't want to come with us, so I'm going with you."

Yidianhong exclaimed, "He raised me and taught me martial arts. I... I really can't betray him."

Jiang Fengyue said, "I know you value loyalty, but what if he has already decided to kill you?"

Yidianhong asked, "Why did he come to kill me?"

Jiang Fengyue said in a deep voice, "It's because you know too much about this organization. If you want to retire from this business, they will definitely come after you."

Yidianhong said dejectedly, "Even if he wants to kill me, I can't betray him."

Jiang Fengyue smiled and said, "I don't need you to betray him. I said he would definitely come to you, so I just need to wait by your side."

Yidianhong said, "But..."

Jiang Fengyue said, "Let's just consider this a request from a friend, okay?"

Yidianhong asked in surprise, "Friend?"

Jiang Fengyue said, "Yes."

Yidianhong said, "Okay."

Although Chu Liuxiang didn't know exactly what Jiang Fengyue and Yidianhong were talking about, he guessed that they were talking about Yidianhong's background, so he didn't ask any more questions.

Chu Liuxiang only cares about one person now, and that is the thrush.

Chu Liuxiang sighed, "The martial world is so vast, it's probably not easy to find a thrush."

Jiang Fengyue said, "Even if you don't go to her, she will come to you."

Chu Liuxiang touched his nose and asked, "Why do you say that?"

Jiang Fengyue smiled and said, "Since she left you a note, there must be something she needs your help with. You two should go out and explore more, and just wait for her to come."

After saying what needed to be said, it was time to part. Yidianhong and Qu Wurong were ready to leave and came over to say goodbye to Chu Liuxiang and the others. Jiang Fengyue also left with them.

Before leaving, Jiang Fengyue said, "Farewell, take care."

Chu Liuxiang watched them walk away; they had already gone a short distance.

Chu Liuxiang suddenly shouted, "Was your trip very dangerous?"

Jiang Fengyue responded loudly, "It's alright!"

Chu Liuxiang shouted, "Then remember this: if you are in danger, I will definitely come to save you."

Jiang Fengyue also shouted, "You remember this too: I will definitely appear whenever you are in danger."

The two of them burst into laughter until Jiang Fengyue walked far away, so far that Chu Liuxiang could no longer hear his laughter. Chu Liuxiang also stopped laughing, and his expression quickly became dejected.

Chu Liuxiang placed his hand on Wuhua's coffin and said, "Old Hu, do you think you'll one day be lying in a coffin too? Do you think I'll one day be lying in a coffin too?"

Hu Tiehua punched Chu Liuxiang on the shoulder and said, "You old stinker, what kind of bad luck are you talking about?"

Hu Tiehua laughed again, "Let's go, let's go drink!"

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Outside Jinan city, on the shore of Daming Lake, a horse-drawn carriage drove by, and the people inside were chatting and laughing.

Jiang Fengyue said, "Miss Qu, now that we're here, I have something to say to you."

Qu Wurong asked, "What happened here?"

She pulled back the curtain of the carriage, and the lotus flowers in Daming Lake were in full bloom, while the willows by the lake drooped down to the water.

Jiang Fengyue laughed and said, "That day, Brother Hong got stubborn and chased Chu Liuxiang to this Daming Lake with his sword, saying that he was determined to fight Chu Liuxiang to the death."

Qu Wurong asked, "Did they start fighting?"

Jiang Fengyue said, "They didn't fight, but Brother Hong and I did. I told Brother Hong that if he couldn't touch me within a hundred moves, he should leave on his own and stop bothering Chu Liuxiang."

Qu Wurong smiled and asked, "He agreed?"

Jiang Fengyue said, "He was eager to duel with Chu Liuxiang, so of course he agreed. However, he didn't stop after a hundred moves."

Her face flushed slightly as she said, "I'm so sorry."

Jiang Fengyue said, "It's not your fault. You should have realized later that you were influenced by Wuhua's playing of the zither."

Qu Wurong asked, "Is there really such a thing as music that can control other people's actions?"

Jiang Fengyue smiled and said, "If Brother Hong were to hear that zither music again now, I'm afraid he wouldn't react much."

Yidianhong asked, "Why?"

Jiang Fengyue said, "It's because your murderous intent isn't as strong as it used to be, or perhaps you've gained something else."

Yidianhong and Qu Wurong exchanged a smile, then blushed and lowered their heads.

Qu Wurong no longer covered her face. The effects of the Rejuvenating Water had taken effect, and she had regained her original appearance. Her smile was no longer cold, and she had become much gentler, perhaps even more sentimental.

Jiang Fengyue looked out through the pulled-back curtain at Daming Lake, where he had met Yidianhong and then Chu Liuxiang.

What Yidianhong has gained is not just "love," but the emotions that normal human beings should have. Only emotions can slowly soften Yidianhong's hardened heart.

The carriage slowly entered the city. It was getting dark, and the three of them found an inn to stay in.

That evening, for the first time ever, Yi Dian Hong dragged Jiang Fengyue downstairs to drink.