Chapter 48: The Taihang Mountains

  As various news about Xu Hua spread, the news that Chui Feng, the first young master of Ming Yang Sect, also participated in the demon-slaying action was also revealed. These small forces in Luo City said it very well, they just robbed the treasure and robbed it. They actually spread the news that Xu Hua killed countless warriors in Luo City everywhere, and regarded Xu Hua as a demon head. They were all heroes who participated in the demon-slaying action, but they didn't think about why Xu Hua killed people?

  Mingyang Sect!

  After Zhuī Cháng Fēng returned, he immediately hid in the house to rest and did not see anyone. Outside, Xuān Zǐ Yīng hurriedly walked over, kicked open his door with one foot, and looked at Zhuī Cháng Fēng sitting on the bed with a frosty face, angrily saying: "Why, why do you want to do this!"

  Chui Zhangfeng didn't get angry, and a painful smile appeared on his pale face. "Little Shifu, why are you so angry? What did I do to make you so mad?"

  "Don't you know what you've done yourself? Now the whole city of Luo is talking about it, do you still want to deny it?" Xuan Ziyin didn't buy it at all, obviously furious.

  "Is Little Sister concerned about him?" Chui Zhangfeng stared at Xuan Ziyin's eyes, "Little Sister, you've never been so angry in front of me! Is this person important to you? Have you fallen in love with him?"

  Xuan Ziyin was taken aback, he hadn't expected his elder brother Changfeng to say such a thing, and couldn't help but wonder if it was really true. But the answer was clearly no, she only had an appreciation for Xu Hua.

  "You're talking nonsense! We've only met twice!" Xuan Ziyin said, looking at Chui Changfeng in defense.

  "Why should I kill him, and you get so angry? Besides, he's a murderer!" Chuang Feng's eyes gleamed with a hint of crimson, it was unclear whether it was anger or jealousy.

  Xuan Ziyin suddenly realized her mistake, this is actually Long Feng's brother? The one who has always been the best to herself, how could she treat him like that?! Immediately Xuan Ziyin walked over and pulled on Long Feng's arm, shaking it slightly as she said: "Long Feng brother, you misunderstood, I have no relationship with him. I just didn't want to see a friend who was chatting with me not long ago being killed by the Long Feng brother whom I love the most. It would make Ziyin feel very uncomfortable!"

  Not only did Chang Feng have a crush on Xuan Ziying, but Xuan Ziying also had feelings for her older brother Chang Feng. However, she thought that he just treated her like a younger sister, so she kept it hidden in her heart and never expressed it. Now that she saw the situation, Xuan Ziying realized that her older brother Chang Feng loved her very much, and at this moment, all unhappiness and discomfort were forgotten, leaving only her love for Chang Feng.

  "Brother Chang Feng, Zi Ying loves you, Zi Ying won't fall in love with anyone else."

  Chui Zhangfeng was stunned for a moment, then burst into wild joy, his heart constantly shouting: Ziying likes me! She likes me...

  Only to see that Chui Zhangfeng's body was trembling with excitement, and after being stunned for a long time, he suddenly hugged Xuan Ziyin and said: "Ziyin, you love me! Haha, I'm so happy, this is the happiest day since I've been sensible!"

  Haha!!!

  Chasing the wind excitedly hugged Xuan Ziyin and spun around in place, grinning foolishly like an idiot. Xuan Ziyin's face also radiated a happy smile as she quietly nestled into her brother Longfeng's arms, listening to his heartbeat.

  At this moment, they only had each other in their hearts, and everything else - Xu Hua, worries, unhappiness - was all cast aside.

  ……

  Taihang Mountains!

  Here, the mountains are layered and the trees are lush, with intertwined roots. Everything looks so beautiful, but hidden within this beautiful forest is countless danger. This is only the edge of the Taihang Mountains, but you can't underestimate this place because of that. It's a paradise for ferocious beasts and poisonous insects, all sorts of ferocious beasts and poisonous insects emerge one after another. Ordinary warriors who aren't careful will lose their lives at any moment.

  It was nighttime, and the night sky of the forest seemed even more enchanting. The bright moonlight fell down, adding a touch of mystery to this piece of forest. In front of a small thicket, bursts of firelight flickered, that was human!

  A small fire, on which two strings of unknown meat were hung, the meat sizzling under the flames, emitting a crispy sound, the golden oil droplets giving off an enticing aroma, making one unable to resist taking a bite.

  There was a man and a woman beside the bonfire, the man leaning against a large tree with his eyes closed, seemingly in meditation. However, his right hand and left leg were bandaged, clearly injured. Beside him, a woman in black clothes was busy at work.

  The scene looked so harmonious, but suddenly a woman in black turned to a man beside her and said: "Xu Hua, the meat is done!"

  Upon hearing this, the man opened his eyes and let out a deep breath. With the replenishment of their true energy from the Zhongshi milk, the two quickly escaped to the edge of the Taihang Mountains, leaving the group behind them far away.

  Xu Hua leaned against the big tree behind him with his left hand, propped himself up with force, clenched his teeth, and got up with great difficulty. He walked over slowly, but it was clear that his left leg was inconvenient, and he was using his right leg to exert force when walking.

  "Great, you're quite fast! You can walk on your own now." Looking at Xuhua walking towards her, the woman in black seemed to be both delighted and teasing.

  Xu Hua ignored her, picked up a barbecue rack with his left hand and started gnawing on it.

  Xu Hua has a vital energy that nourishes and heals wounds naturally, making them recover slightly faster. However, this vital energy is not omnipotent and cannot instantly heal Xu Hua's injuries. Currently, Xu Hua still has no combat strength.

  "After a moment of silence, Xu Hua suddenly asked: 'What's your name?'"

  "You can call me Hei Lian." The woman in black also held a barbecue rack and whispered softly.

  "Black face? Your face isn't black, is it?" Xu Hua pretended not to know.

  "Go die, you're just a black-faced lotus, a black lotus, the lotus of the lotus flower." The woman in black slapped her hand on Xu Hua's injured right hand, causing him to cry out in pain!

  "Am I a wounded soldier?" Xu Hua struggled for his own rights, but everything was in vain.

  "As long as you don't die, it's fine. The master didn't say you can't get hurt."

  "You're so strong, why are you still a slave to others? I think it's only a matter of time before your talent makes you a powerful Martial Emperor!" Xu Hua had always been very puzzled about this, but Hei Lian would close his mouth and refuse to discuss it every time, leaving him frustrated.

  Hei Lian was silent again, but after a moment of silence, she said slowly: "He is my benefactor, I want to repay his kindness."

  "Are you still grateful?" Xu Hua was stunned and even blurted out: "To repay kindness, can you even go to death? Are you stupid?"

  "Hei Lian glared at Xu Hua and said, 'What do you know? If it weren't for Master, my parents wouldn't have been able to rest in peace. If it weren't for Benefactor, I would've starved to death long ago!'"

  Upon hearing this, Xu Hua fell silent, because he suddenly discovered that this woman was very similar to Luo Cheng.

  "So what is the meaning and value of your existence for you?"

  Looking at the starry night sky, the bright moon, and revealing a gentle affection, she said: "As long as my master is happy, I am happy. My existence is to make my master happy."

  "Do you love him?"

  "Do you love me? What's the use of loving anyway? The master won't ever love me!" Suddenly Hei Lian looked very sad.

  Xu Hua said, "Since you love him, then you should go fight for yourself. People live to enjoy everything that this wonderful world has to offer, no matter who it is, everyone has the right to fight for it!"

  Hei Lian looked at Xu Hua, who was sighing, with a somewhat strange expression, wanting to speak but stopping herself. She really didn't know how to start the conversation. Although she had only been with this guy for a short while, she felt a sense of familiarity. She wanted to tell Xu Hua that her master liked him! But she couldn't! Her heart was struggling, but in the end, her master's importance took precedence, and she threw away her previous thoughts.

  "What's your ideal then?" Since she couldn't tell him, Hei Lian immediately changed the subject.

  "What's my ideal?" Xu Hua was taken aback, he wanted to say: My ideal is that every person has no worries, no pain, no sorrow, only joy, and everyone can enjoy the beauty they want to enjoy.

  This was his initial dream, but as he experienced more and gained more insight, this dream has been damaged a bit because he found that reality is so cruel, not allowing him to be kind...

  Xu Hua came back to his senses and said: "My ideal is to do what I think in my heart, without being bound by anything."

  "You're too shameless, it's all the same whether you say it or not." Hei Lian curled her lips and said, "Then what do you think in your heart?"

  "Being with the one I love, traveling everywhere and having everyone acknowledge the 'idea' in my heart." Xuhua closed his eyes, imagining the wonderful times he would have with Zhouying.

  "Hei Lian furrowed his brow and said: 'I can understand the first half, but what does the second half mean?'"

  "Everyone has their own independent ideals, such as you who wants to stay with your master and live a life of love until old age; some people want to reach the pinnacle of martial arts, fighting against heaven and earth, and finding joy in it; some people even want to be immortal. And what I want is that what I think is what everyone thinks, what I love is what everyone loves, and what I insist on is also what everyone insists on!"

  "Hei Lian looked at Xu Hua in surprise, unable to speak for a long time. Finally, after a long while, she said: "That's not easy, one thousand people have one thousand different thoughts, you can't make them all think the same way, it's too difficult, and what's the point of that anyway!"

  "You don't understand," Xu Hua shook his head and immediately explained: "People live to enjoy, no matter what they insist on. Doing good or evil, as long as it's truly what one thinks in their heart, that's a kind of enjoyment. All these enjoyments will eventually be transmitted to the depths of your spirit, and can be said to ultimately transform into spiritual enjoyment. So, what's more enjoyable than controlling someone's spiritual consciousness? However, if it's manipulation, it's like playing with puppets, which is too meaningless. Only when people truly and sincerely agree with you from the bottom of their hearts will it bring the most enjoyment and satisfaction."