Daily life of a teacher in the martial arts department

Shen Xin was also quite knowledgeable about calligraphy and painting. His handwriting was flowing and elegant, with the strength and grace of Yan Zhenqing and Liu Gongquan. Although he could not be called a master, an expert could tell at a glance that Shen Xin was also a connoisseur.

"This post was written by me. How do you think it compares to mine?"

Chapter Thirty-Three: Accepting the Commission

Before coming here, Shenxin had anticipated this scenario. Even if the other party was truly good-natured, it was unlikely they would write calligraphy for two strangers. Yueming's reputation as a master calligrapher was well-deserved; her calligraphy could indeed fetch a high price. However, the value of this item... was rather vague. One could only say that the courtesan's handwriting was certainly quite good. But to claim she was a true master calligrapher, most people wouldn't believe it.

Shenxin guessed this and wrote a calligraphy piece in advance, hoping to provoke Yueming.

However, Yueming remained calm and said, "Your skill is astonishing. I am ashamed to admit that I am no match for you. Are you satisfied with this answer? If there is nothing else, please leave. Do not let this matter escalate beyond repair."

Yu Xietian glanced at Shen Xin. If that was the case, they were at a loss. Normally, this matter could have been completed by the 15th. But Shen Xin, for some unknown reason, insisted on coming today and insisted that the other party write it by hand...

If it can be completed normally, then either Yueming is too afraid of death, so afraid that he is worried that the two Yorozuya will make a move here—which is almost impossible, as the two Yorozuya are not outlaws.

Either Yueming has a very good temper and doesn't get angry in this situation, and even wants to actually write a calligraphy piece—this is even more impossible than the one above; you wouldn't give it away like this even for charity.

Yu Xietian didn't know why Shenxin made such a choice in the end. In his opinion, there were actually many gentler ways... Was it really because of her inexplicable feeling? Or did Shenxin really look down on the courtesan from the beginning and never intend to take it seriously?

But if that's the case, why did she come back? Could it be that she didn't come back because of the courtesan, but because of a feeling in her heart? So staying here to find the courtesan is just to fulfill a task?

Yu Xietian looked at Shenxin, who actually seemed relieved... Having spent several years with Shenxin, Yu Xietian immediately understood her thoughts.

Shinshin wanted to leave from the beginning, but stayed in Ouma because of some inexplicable feeling and decided to 'act as before'. But in essence, she just wanted to leave, so she didn't care about this matter at all. Her state was quite strange. She wanted to do things, but she wasn't really doing anything. It was as if she was just going through the motions like a ruthless boss. Look, I came here, but I didn't complete the mission. There's nothing I can do.

What is the point of such behavior...? Yu Xietian didn't understand, but Shen Xin had already raised the small blackboard.

"Since that's the case, there's no other way... let's go."

really!

After Yu Xietian finished guessing, Shen Xin looked like he had "tried his best," just like a subordinate dealing with his boss!

But is what she did really effective? If one truly believes in the existence of so-called destiny, can destiny be fooled like a pot-bellied boss?

Yu Xietian thought about these things, but still turned around and left with Shen Xin.

Is this the end...?

The two walked out step by step, stepping on the fallen cherry blossoms. Yu Xietian was somewhat dazed. What was the meaning of this action? Did they really have to leave like this?

Yu Xietian looked at Shenxin, her gaze unwavering, and walked even faster than usual.

"...Wait a minute."

Just as the two were about to leave, Yueming suddenly spoke up and stopped them.

In that instant, Yu Xietian saw a strange look of "as expected" in Shenxin's eyes, as if he had long anticipated this scene.

Before Yu Xietian could speak, Shen Xin, who was already prepared, turned around and raised the small blackboard.

"What is it?"

Yueming hesitated for a moment before saying, "You suddenly barged in just now, and I didn't have time to think it through... Looking closely, I seem to have heard of you before. Are you the Seven Luminaries' Odd Jobs Shop?"

The two from Yorozuya exchanged a glance, and finally Yu Xietian spoke up: "Indeed... Where did you hear about this?"

Yueming said, "My agent speaks highly of you."

Her agent, of course, is Horn.

Yu Xietian thought the situation had taken a turn for the better and tentatively asked, "Then...did you call us over because you have some request?"

After a moment of silence, Yueming slowly said, "I do have a request. If you two can help me, I am willing to write a short story."

Yu Xietian looked at Shen Xin, who had undoubtedly wanted to leave earlier. But now he showed no intention of leaving at all, like an employee caught by his boss while doing a task and forced to put on a serious expression.

"What kind of request is it? Tell me first."

Yueming said slowly, "Please deliver a message for someone on my behalf."

Yorozuya had done many such requests before; it was the second most familiar to them, second only to "finding cats and dogs" requests.

"We're desperate because we don't have time...we don't have the energy to look for anyone."

“I can write a note for you first,” Yueming said calmly. “After you have completed the task, you can contact me by phone.”

"Aren't you afraid we'll back out of the deal?"

“According to Horn, you are not those kinds of people. If you are, then there’s nothing I can do.”

"It sounds like someone desperately trying anything."

"It's hard to deny." Yueming nodded and asked, "So, will you take this commission?"

"...If I just say I'll answer, that would be too fake. Let me tell you who to contact first."

Without hesitation, Yueming took out a photo from his pocket and handed it to Shenxin. It seemed that the other party had been carrying this photo with him all along.

I don't know his current name, but he used to be called...

Shenxin didn't hear a single word of what Yueming said afterward.

She and Yu Xietian were both fixed on the photograph, a chilling aura washing over them. Even Yu Xietian sensed a massive conspiracy, an invisible hand called fate controlling everything from behind the scenes, everything merely a puppet in its grasp.

Everything... all stemmed from this photograph.

Because the person above is none other than Feng Yunke!

The two refused Feng Yunke and Feicun Tan Ying's request, not wanting to get involved, and arrived at Yingman. However, they witnessed Ying Qin Guan's battle with that person... Not only that, they also saw Feng Yunke and Feicun Tan Ying arriving immediately, which made Shen Xin feel uneasy. But they couldn't leave. Having come here, they originally intended to "deal with" the matter, but then they encountered Huo En. Huo En's several successful missions for the Yorozuya led him to have a great misunderstanding of the Yorozuya's abilities, thus allowing Yueming to learn about the Yorozuya...

Even now, because of Horn, Yueming remembers the Yorozuya and entrusts this task to them again. And the person they're looking for is none other than Fengyunke...

Everything seemed preordained. Yu Xietian finally felt a surge of retreat. He had never truly understood Shenxin before, only tolerating her capriciousness. But now, he finally sensed the destiny at play and wanted to escape from Yingman, this place of trouble. However, before he could speak, Shenxin had already taken the photo from his hand.

"We'll take this commission."

Chapter Thirty-Four: Are You Still Alive?

Leaving the moonlit courtyard, Yu Xietian walked heavily down the streets of Yoshiwara.

Why did you accept that commission?

"Have you forgotten? If it's fate, you can't escape it. You said it yourself."

"I was just saying that casually, I just thought there was no such thing... but now, I'm starting to feel it myself."

"Have you ever considered that what you're feeling now, I've already felt long ago?"

Shenxin's words convinced Yu Xietian. She was right; the former her was the present her. In the matter of "feeling destiny," she had surpassed her past self.

With this thought in mind, Yu Xietian suppressed his unease and asked, "Then, what do you plan to do?"

"Complete this request."

"Are you really not leaving?"

"I'm not leaving."

“Alright, alright… but how do you plan to complete it?” Yu Xietian sighed. “They are doing the most important thing imaginable, how could they be distracted by such a trivial matter… By the way, how did Yueming get to know Fengyunke? No matter how you look at it, they don’t seem to be from the same world.”

Shen Xin silently took out the photo from his pocket. The Feng Yunke in the photo looked much younger and seemed to be working somewhere, with a worried expression on his face.

This is completely different from the Fengyunke in Shenxin's memory. Fengyunke was a man who never showed his emotions, never expressed his likes or dislikes, and never revealed his joys or sorrows. He also always gave people a sense of vicissitude. But the Fengyunke in this photo...

【“..”】

Shenxin put away the photo, thought for a moment, and then answered Yu Xietian.

"We only know they're in this city. But contacting them shouldn't be difficult. We'll call Nephalem first; he'll definitely be able to reach Ying Qin Guan. Feng Yun Ke should be with Ying Qin Guan, so we can deliver this message. No matter how important their business is, they shouldn't be short of time to hear this."

"Too.."

Yu Xietian nodded, acknowledging Shenxin's statement.

"But... Shenxin, what do you think she meant by the message she asked us to deliver?"

Shenxin fell silent, which was unusual, because the message that Yueming wanted them to convey was truly perplexing and baffling.

"Are you still alive?" Yu Xietian read it aloud. This was the message Yueming had asked them to deliver, a question that was difficult to answer. Only a living person could answer such a question. If someone was alive, there was no need for such confirmation. But if someone was dead, how could they answer it?

"...Perhaps this is some kind of code or password, let's not overthink it."

Yu Xietian crossed his arms and casually guessed, "Is it possible that it's the literal meaning... 'Are you still alive?' The emphasis is on 'alive,' or is the emphasis actually on the word 'you'...?"

Their movements suddenly froze. Like aging machines, they slowly turned their heads to look at each other and spoke in unison.

"Undead bug!"

【"Undead Worm!"】

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call! !

A sudden whistling sound rang out; it was the internal energy released by Ying Qin Pass.

He was still working on that airtight technique, and had made some progress, but it was still far from being truly airtight. He figured that the internal energy circulation route was not correct enough.

"Perhaps it should be like this..."

While Ying Qin Guan was considering, he suddenly received a communication request from P.E. He pressed the corresponding button on his headset, and soon a voice rang out, but it was not P.E.

"Mr. Ying, hello. The Commander-in-Chief is currently handling other matters. This is a call from the Nephalem Chief of the Seven Luminaries. He says he has something to say to you, and I'm going to transfer you. But please note that this headset records all calls... Is that alright?"

Why is the Nephalem looking for me at this time?

Ying Qin Guan considered these things and replied, "Okay, go ahead and turn it."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

The sound of the magic circuit being activated came from the other end of the earphone. After a "buzz", a beam of signal was emitted from Sakura Man to Seven Stars by the huge integrated magic circuit. Soon, Nephalem's voice rang in Ying Qin Guan's ears.

"What's wrong? Why are you suddenly looking for me?" Ying Qin Guan asked.

"I don't know. Those two guys didn't tell me anything. They're just playing the role of riddle tellers. Anyway, I'm just a messenger. I just need to pass on the message... Tell Fengyunke. Or rather, ask Fengyunke a question. This is a question that the Yorozuya wants to ask, a question for someone, but I don't know who it is. Anyway, that person said that as long as it's asked, Fengyunke will know who asked it."

Nephalem's words left Ying Qin Guan's scalp tingling, and he never got to the point. Although Ying Qin Guan was curious about how the two from Yorozuya were involved again, he was too lazy to ask and simply asked, "What do they want to ask?"

The Nephalem on the other end of the headset paused for a moment, then said:

Are you still alive?

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