Heroes of the Fantasy World

Chapter 35
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That night, Zhao Kuo, Bai Feng and his party, who had been running around for days on the affairs of the Shi family, returned to the chamber of commerce to rest early in order to reserve the energy needed for tomorrow's trip.

Bai Feng, who received the sword today, was sitting in the middle of the room with a candle burning on the table. The young man stared at the sword and meditated for a long time.The shape of this sword is different from the traditional "three-foot sword", which is a little longer than the "seven-foot long sword".Of course, the most special thing is the dragon pattern decoration on the scabbard, and the four characters "White Snake Immortal" carved on the top of the scabbard with "small seal script".Because the scabbard and hilt are dark purple in color, and this ancient script has long been abandoned, it is far from the official script and regular script that are respected today, so it is difficult for ordinary people to find the clues.If Master Bai Fengguo hadn't given some pointers, he might have discovered the inscription on it, but he wouldn't be able to understand what it meant.

The young man drew his sword out of its sheath, and the soft blade swayed a few times, making a humming sound.However, it would be too far-fetched to say that this is "Long Ming".Even in such dim light, the blade still gleamed: this is the brilliance of a real sword!It attracted Bai Feng and made him wave it.

"Hey! Drink!" The young man sent a stab forward, then quickly withdrew it in front of his face, and said to himself, "It's so light!" Perhaps it is to make the sword owner feel more comfortable when swinging the sword. There is no inlaid gold and silver, but some engravings that are flowing like clouds and flowing water.

It seemed to be the magical power emanating from "Long Ming", so the swordsman who could see his true face couldn't help but play with it.Due to the small space in the room and the lack of conditions to allow the body to stretch to the fullest, Bai Feng stepped out of the door, moved to the atrium, and danced with the sword in the clear moonlight.

Silver light splashed and swords rang out.Every move of the young man is smooth and amazing, and one can hear the howling of the golden and iron weapon piercing the sky.Sometimes he is as quiet as a fisherman, his sword moves with his breath, and his moves are slow and murderous; sometimes he moves like a snake, his steps are swaying and treacherous, and his sword is swift and precise.Or stand on one foot and point the sword forward; or stand up and chop with the sword.Half a moment later, instead of feeling tired, Bai Feng became more energetic.I don't know if the sword is causing him to dance, or if I really can't help it.

The evening wind blew, bringing the sound of the leaves and insects in the garden, and the sound of the swordsman's qi turning and sword whistling.Listening to it carefully, it really has the meaning of "Longming".It tempts the swordsman to swing it, and then rewards it with a melodious and magical chime.

Murong Yan, who was just about to fall asleep, was aroused a lot of interest by the sound of the sword.Pushing open the wooden door, one can see the heroic posture of Baifeng dancing sword.Although he had doubts about the "White Snake Immortal" in his heart all the time, but seeing the beauty in front of him was so intoxicated in the sword dance, he planned to wait for Bai Feng to find him before making any plans.The girl leaned sideways on the red beam next to the door, smiling and facing each other.

After a while, Bai Feng noticed Murong Yan beside her, the sword in her hand suddenly lost its vigor, and the sound of piercing the sky also dimmed a little.He stopped the sword dance, walked over, and said: "Yan'er, why don't you rest, you have to hurry tomorrow!"

Murong Yan pursed her lips and smiled, moved her body away from the top beam, approached Bai Feng, and replied, "Alas, when I think of the strange appearance of brother Feng today, Yan'er has no sleepiness at all."

"Heh." The young man scratched his temples puzzled and said with a smile, "Is there anything special?"

"Humph! How sacred is the 'White Snake Immortal'!"

"He...he is my master..."

When Murong Yan learned the inside story, she couldn't hold back the chatter and asked, "Brother Feng's master? What kind of person is he?"

"Master never told me who he is, but he just tried his best to pass on all his talents and knowledge." Bai Feng looked up at Mingyue and recalled: "I remember that I often saw Master drinking alone under the moon, maybe He is recalling the past..."

"That 'Yuan Fengzi' might know about it?" Murong Yan replied, "Otherwise he wouldn't have forged a sword and given it to the 'White Snake Immortal'?"

"Well! If you have a chance in the future, you must visit this expert!"

After the two chatted, they stopped to admire the moon for a while, and then went back to their rooms to rest.

Soon after dawn the next day, the town ushered in the endless, continuous sound of ritual and music.Bai Feng was still sleepy because of his obsession with practicing martial arts last night.After being called by Murong Yan outside the door, she just remembered to wake up to participate in the ceremony.The two walked to the entrance of the chamber of commerce together, and they saw a large number of people standing beside the street, with people beating gongs and drums in the middle of the road and making a big noise.Ajuan, Zhao Kuo, and Zhao Xiaomei were already among the crowd, waiting for a long time.

Almost everyone has a mask of different forms on their faces, even if it is not influenced by the legend of "the river god's crime", it is still a kind of taste.Murong Yan, who was wearing a blue bird mask, pulled Bai Feng, who was wearing a fiery red phoenix mask, through the crowd, and had a round with Zhao Kuo and the others.They stood closest to the middle of the road, just to see the appearance of the ceremony clearly.Although Zhao Kuo seemed very dissatisfied with his pig mask and could often hear the sneers of passers-by, he still couldn't hold back the two women beside him, and was dragged out of his sleep just like Bai Feng.

"Brother Bai, you are so late." Zhao Kuo said dissatisfied.

"Hehe. After all, I'm really tired these days." Bai Feng replied.

The girl wearing the golden horse mask refuted Bai Feng: "Bai Shaoxia tried his best to solve the Shi family's affairs, and he almost put his fingers on it. What's wrong with taking a little more rest?"

"Yeah, little sister is right." Murong Yan who was at the side said softly.

Zhao Kuo rubbed his forehead helplessly, and said with emotion: "Is there no one to support me? My head still hurts!"

After hearing this, the girl wearing a pink flower mask on the side hugged Zhao Kuo's right arm and replied, "Me! I'll always be on your side! Besides, this time it's really wrong for Mr. Bai!"

"Okay, Ajuan, I am very pleased that you have such a heart to repay your kindness." Zhao Kuo hurriedly broke away from Ajuan's ambiguous behavior and replied.

Seeing this, everyone burst into laughter.After a while, a robust young man in white-wrapped plain clothes strolled over, cupped his hands and said, "So everyone is watching the ceremony here!"

The younger sister, who was closer to the person, didn't realize who it was for a while, she just opened her big eyes and tried to search for the relevant person in her mind.It wasn't until the other party took off the blue fish mask that he knew that this man wearing burlap and filial piety was the new head of the Shi family, Nie Yun.

"Mr. Nie, why are you dressed like this?" the little girl asked puzzled.

Zhao Kuo quickly deceived himself and said to Nie Yun: "Brother Nie, my younger sister doesn't know etiquette, so don't blame me."

"It's okay, Brother Zhao." Nie Yun put on his mask and replied, "Miss Zhao, this is a small gift I prepared for you, please accept it..." Nie Yun took out a piece of blond hair from his waistband, and the top of it Inlaid with a huge pearl, it is particularly eye-catching.

"Wow! What a big pearl." The two women on the side said in unison.

Nie Yun pretended to be serious and explained, "This is a pearl produced from a thousand-year-old mussel. It is something you can't find, and it is the top grade among pearls."

"Brother Nie, it's not appropriate to give such a precious thing to my sister?" Zhao Kuo said.

"Uh... this, there won't be any?"

"Wow! Take a look!" The little girl suddenly exclaimed.She pointed to the back of the person playing music in the middle of the road, and a large sedan chair with eight carriages came slowly.

"There must be the God of the River! I heard that he was invited from a Taoist temple." Ajuan also heard the reputation and said.

Seeing that Yi Ren was not interested in his gift, Nie Yun laughed helplessly at himself.Inadvertently glanced at Bai Feng's direction, and found that the other party had been watching him.The two looked at each other and smiled. Although there was no words here, they already knew the true meaning.

A few people followed Dajiao slowly approaching and clustered past. Seeing the statue gradually receding and moving towards the pier, the flow of people also slowly moved towards that side.Only then did Zhao Xiaomei realize that Nie Yun had quietly left, and she thought to herself, "Maybe she was forced away by her own indifference?" As a young woman, how could she not find Nie Yun's love?It's just that the little girl already has her own heart, and when she thought of this, she couldn't help but look at Bai Feng: "Sister Murong is always by his side..."

Walking to the wharf, the past seems to be still in front of us, and under the "good weather" archway is the altar of the river god.And Naie Yun was right in front of the altar: burning incense and praying, slaughtering pigs and taking blood, in order to hope that the ship will be safe in the coming year, rain or shine.

Zhao Xiaomei smiled and said, "So Young Master Nie ran away there!"

After the silver-clothed man worshiped devoutly, he turned to face the crowd and said, "Fathers and elders, there have been rumors that our Shi family committed crimes for the river god in recent months, so strange things keep happening. But yesterday I captured the culprit alive , just to break the rumors, but it’s a pity that Master Shi was exhausted and passed away.”

After everyone heard it, they all talked about it.

"Master Shi died?"

"The famous Shi Hongtu just disappeared?"

"I heard that Shi Hongtu has been plagued by strange diseases, and it is not surprising that he will die anytime..."

"Everyone, please be quiet." Nie Yun continued: "Since the rumors are dead, there is no reason to block the pier, and the boatmen don't have to be troubled by life anymore!"

"Okay! We will all support Young Master Nie!"

"Oh, it's time to call Patriarch Nie!"

"Patriarch Nie has done so many things for the Shi family and us at such a young age, it has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people..."

Hearing what the people said, Nie Yun couldn't help but feel ashamed.It is necessary to lead the Shi family to protect the safety of Wandeng Town and the commercial roads along the road, and to make the Shi family more prosperous.Perhaps, this is his lifelong responsibility.

After the ceremony, it is time to say goodbye.Before sailing, Nie Yun personally came to see off several friends.Among them, Bai Feng talked a few more words with him when he was parting.

"Why, don't you plan to explain clearly to Miss Zhao?"

"Haha, there's no need for it!" Nie Yun replied, "It seems that Miss Zhao doesn't care much about these things?"

"This time we say goodbye, I don't know when we will see each other again."

"See you next time, I will definitely beat you!" Nie Yun touched the hilt of the knife and said, "I will definitely practice martial arts diligently, and realize the mystery of the 'wind chasing knife' as soon as possible!"

Bai Feng smiled and said, "Then, I'll wait for you."

"Brother Feng, the boat is about to sail!" Murong Yan waved and called from the edge of the boat.

After hearing the news, the two wrote goodbye to each other.When we meet again in the future, I am afraid that things have already changed.I just hope that the original intention will not change, and the ideal will not change.

"There will be a period later!"

(End of this chapter)