The Word of Heaven

Chapter 224 The Tiger of the Bai Family
Yu Sheng is listening.

Along with the sound of rain, it was Gu Zhuo's voice that fell into her ears.

"I have always liked people like Lin Wanyi because of their youth, youth, and bravery. The light they exude is like the rising sun, which always makes me feel warm. I want to sit in the sun and be in a daze, or just take a long nap."

"You should still remember that night after the summer festival, she and I walked alone after we had supper, and finally forgot to sit under the eaves there. I had a long conversation with her about liking, or what love is."

"At that time, I was very clear about what I meant. The time we actually spent together was the reason for liking each other, but the time I spent with her was actually not that long, no longer than one spring and autumn."

"It's absurd to say I like you. That's what I thought then and I think now."

Gu Zhuo's voice was very frank, without any evasion or hypocrisy.

After listening to him, Yu Sheng turned around and looked at him, and suddenly asked: "Have we ever been together for a long time?"

Gu Zhuo shook his head and said, "At the moment, of course not."

Yu Sheng suddenly smiled, with an inexplicably gentle smile, and asked, "Then why can you tell me that you like me so easily?"

Without waiting for Gu Zhuo to speak, she added another sentence.

"Twice in a row."

Words like these were never meant to be answered.

Yu Sheng's smile was more subtle, and he said, "So I'm feeling a little weird right now."

At the end of her words, she added two more words: "Uncle Master."

Gu Zhuo was speechless, and then said: "It seems that there is a reason worth wondering."

Yu Sheng looked at him, smiled and said, "I hope I won't hear the word 'like' again. What do you think, uncle?"

Gu Zhuo sighed in his heart and said seriously: "Okay."

Yu Sheng retracted his gaze and said, "Let's go."

Dawn is approaching, and there are still many things to do. I can't let Wang Jingshuo handle them all.

That is something that makes no sense.

Gu Zhuo naturally would not refuse.

When he nodded, the scenery in front of him changed, and the Cangshan Mountain disappeared and returned to the human world.

It was still the same room as yesterday. The only difference from before entering Cangshan Mountain was the change in the skylight.

as well as.

Yu Sheng didn't come back.

Gu Zhuo thought about it, found a chair and sat down.

He made himself a fresh pot of tea and took a sip gently, his expression calm.

Waiting for fate to come.

Yu Sheng’s decision.

……

……

Cangshan.

Yu Sheng was climbing the steps towards the top of the mountain, like a traveler who got up early to watch the sunrise.

She was thinking about her own problems, or rather, the major issues in her life.

The light rain not long ago, the three stupid fish last night, and the all-night chat finally allowed her heart to return to peace. Her thoughts became truly clear, allowing her to infer those things that she had deliberately put aside.

For example, when did Gu Zhuo confirm her identity?
For example, how many secrets is he hiding from her?
For example, that sudden love.

The first two can be put aside for the time being, and there is no need to rush to get an answer, but the last question is what Yu Sheng must think about at the moment, because it is really important.

Even now, when she thought back on it, she still felt that the word "I like you" came too abruptly, as if it was intentionally meant to interrupt her thoughts and was not a sincere word.

If we speculate in the most malicious way, the reason why Gu Zhuo talked to her about his love might even be based on a decision made entirely out of considerations of self-interest.

After Wang Ji took action, he knew that he could no longer hide his identity from her, and exposure had become an inevitable fact.

If Gu Zhuo's true identity became known to the world, what kind of situation would he be in next?
Looking around, the whole world is our enemy.

There is one more person in the world who cannot be killed.

Because Taoist Master was a title used more than a hundred years ago, now he is called Demon Master.

Given Gu Zhuo's current state, even if he had old friends like Wang Ji secretly protecting him, he would still die in the end.

In order to avoid this situation from happening, he had every reason to tell Yu Sheng that he loved her.

From any perspective, this is the best way to solve the problem.

Just a like is enough.

What is inconvenient to say?

As for the current reason, is there any reason to like it?
Compared to life and death, it really is totally unimportant.

The important thing is that she is the only person in the world who can help him hide his identity and is willing to keep his past secret so that what happened in the mountains will not be exposed to the light of day. That's all, and that's enough.

Thinking about these things, Yu Sheng’s eyes became more and more empty.

Before she knew it, she had reached the top of Cangshan Mountain, and the scenery before her was clear and empty.

The morning breeze is cold, and it feels chilly on my face.

Yu Sheng came to his senses.

She took a few steps forward, sat down on the edge of the cliff, and raised her head slightly.

Countless scenes appeared in her eyes.

It was Gu Zhuo’s every move last night.

Every movement is broken down into pieces and repeated over and over again.

I don’t know how much time had passed before Yu Sheng closed his eyes, looking tired.

"so troublesome……"

She opened her thin lips slightly, and her voice was filled with a rare hint of self-mockery: "Why can't you think less?"

In fact, there is another explanation for the sound of love in front of the mountains.

From the moment Gu Zhuo saw Yu Sheng appear in front of him, he knew that his true identity would be exposed and there was no possibility of hiding it completely any longer.

After realizing this future, he looked at the person in front of him and naturally recalled everything that had happened in the past, so he said "I like him".

After all, people always like to reminisce about the past before they die, don't they?
Just like separation often brings courage.

Yu Sheng thought that this explanation should be reasonable.

At least this would allow her to understand that untimely expression of love.

Then she began to think, why should she accept, or not refuse?
In a very short time, countless reasons surfaced and floated on the lake of her heart.

If Gu Zhuo's identity is exposed, the current peace in the world will be destroyed in an instant and the situation will become uncontrollable.

In the battle over a hundred years ago, the Taoist master's death was witnessed by everyone, and there is absolutely no possibility of falsification.

So, why can he live again?
A man like Daoxiu, who lived into his late twilight years because of the battle, would never miss the opportunity to explore the secrets hidden in it, and the entire Zen Buddhism would be affected.

and then?
Not to mention Taoism.

How could the Tiandao Sect sit idly by and watch the death of its founder? Xuandu would definitely open its gates, and all the Taoists in the world would come out in droves.

It is obvious that Yi Shui will not stay out of it this time, and it is inevitable that the king will use his sword.

The same is true of all countries in the world.

When one person appears, the world is in chaos.

At that time, how could the Qin Dynasty not end?
The most important issue is that Yu Sheng is no longer the same person she used to be. The Si Master seems to have other plans in secret, and no matter how great her brother is, he is just one person.

As for the last one left... In short, by then the weakness of the Qin Dynasty will be exposed to the people of the world, and the four words "lives of people suffer" can be fully used to describe it.

Such a situation did not require too much detailed deduction; it had already appeared before Yu Sheng's eyes. It was so real that it seemed within reach.

however.

All of this can be stopped by that one word "like".

So why would she refuse?
Yu Sheng thought so.

She raised her head slightly and looked into the sun that appeared out of nowhere, thinking that these were indeed reasons to accept it.

And...she really didn't hate him.

Of course, the most important reason was that Gu Zhuo told her that he was Gu Zhuo.

That's enough.

……

……

General Wang was extremely efficient in his work. On the third day of Gu Zhuo and Yu Sheng's stay, he had a private conversation with the latter.

Although it was called a conversation, in reality there were only a few words.

More often than not, Yu Sheng took the intelligence from General Wang, read it calmly, and then made specific inquiries about certain details mentioned on the letter, and then received clear explanations.

The intelligence reports were all about the wilderness.

To be precise, how did the Zhenbei Army erase any traces that Gu Zhuo might have left, and how did they cover up the whereabouts of the two.

General Wang's work was impeccable, or it could be said that the Zhenbei Army lived up to its reputation. The strength it displayed in this matter completely silenced all forces inside and outside the wilderness.

Even Yishui and Qingjingguan were silent.

Not to mention Northern Yan.

Finally, Yu Sheng put down the information and said something to General Wang.

——I think Master is very satisfied with this.

That afternoon after saying this, Gu Zhuo and Yu Sheng said goodbye to General Wang and left.

Different from the time in the wilderness, this time the two men walked in a very low profile. There were no thousands of heavy cavalrymen in black armor accompanying them for protection. They just rode two simple horses and two bamboo hats to cover their faces.

General Wang did not go to see him off.

Standing in the study, still in front of the window, he held a cup of hot tea for a long time without drinking it.

The trusted adviser standing behind him asked in a low voice: "Is that all?"

"Or else?"

General Wang asked calmly, "What else should I do?"

The trusted strategist hesitated for a moment and said, "Yu Sheng is only the disciple of Her Royal Highness the Princess after all."

General Wang smiled, not getting angry, and said, "You are still too young."

The trusted strategist was stunned for a moment and asked, "What do you mean?"

"I was once a soldier under the command of Her Royal Highness the Princess. I can't say I know her very well, but I know a thing or two about her." General Wang recalled the past, his voice full of emotion: "Her Royal Highness the Princess is a very decisive person."

How could a person who is qualified to be a counselor be an idiot? He realized that he might hear old secrets next, so of course he would not continue the conversation.

"Your Majesty has been on the throne for a hundred years, with two queens, and many princes and princesses."

"Why is Her Royal Highness the Princess still single?"

"There has been no news of this for a hundred years. Does it seem like you are going to devote the rest of your life to Taoism?"

Having said this, General Wang stopped talking and took a sip of hot tea.

The trusted adviser had already been curious, but he didn't dare to ask any questions and could only remain silent anxiously.

I don't know how long it took, but a voice was heard in the study.

"very good."

General Wang said, "I am very happy."

The trusted strategist was startled for a moment, then reacted and sweat instantly wet his back.

How could he not understand that if he was curious about the princess's past, the general might be able to give him an answer, but that would surely result in the death of his head.

General Wang patted him on the shoulder and said with relief: "You still know the meaning of propriety. Go, and don't forget it in the future."

The trusted adviser quickly took his leave.

The study was quiet.

General Wang put down the cup of tea and looked out the window. That was the sky in the south.

Why is Her Royal Highness the Princess still single?
It is said that she and the Taoist master were only one step away from becoming Taoist partners.

Later, in the battle of Xuandu, the Taoist master pierced the hearts of all living beings.

This is all that General Wang knows.

……

……

As autumn deepens, frost arrives.

The withered yellow leaves fall to the ground, dancing in the cold wind, adding a sense of desolation to the world.

Gu Zhuo stopped the horse and looked not far away.

Yishui is right there.

Yu Sheng's eyes also fell on that place. Looking at the pavilions and towers, he said softly, "I won't go over there."

Gu Zhuo said yes.

Yu Sheng said: "I'll wait for you in town."

Gu Zhuo thought for a moment and said, "Maybe it's not very convenient."

"Ok?"

"They are all places like brothels."

"I've been to a brothel before, and it was with you."

"Two different things."

Yu Sheng didn't know what to say.

Gu Zhuo smiled and said, "Let's go together."

Yu Sheng couldn't think of any reason to refuse, so he agreed.

Not long after, Wei Qingci, who had received the news, appeared in front of the two and acted as a receptionist.

Gu Zhuo recalled what Wang Ji had said to him, and thought about the hatred that the leader of Yishui held towards him, and his eyes fell on his back.

Wei Qingci's injuries had not yet healed, and his face was visibly pale under the sunlight, but he was still aware of the gaze behind him.

A conversation ensued.

"I have no problem with you."

"why?"

Gu Zhuo was a little curious and asked, "If it weren't for me, your junior brother wouldn't have died."

Wei Qingci said calmly: "Because I know who killed the person."

Gu Zhuo praised: "You are worthy of being a swordsman."

Wei Qingci stepped onto the long-awaited light boat and said, "Rather than grudges, what I care more about now is who you really are."

Yu Sheng glanced at Gu Zhuo.

Gu Zhuo said honestly: "I am his good friend."

Wei Qingci said no more.

The boat went upstream and stopped in front of the island in the middle of the river.

Gu Zhuo and Yu Sheng returned to land, while Wei Qingci stayed on the boat, looking at their backs through the fog, with deep emotion.

However, until the thick fog obscured all images, he still could not discern the truth from those details.

……

……

"Who are you, that girl?"

"My nephew."

Gu Zhuo stood behind Wang Ji, pushing the wheelchair and walking casually.

Wait a minute, he had already taken it out and placed it on the old man's lap.

The old sword was still alive and it made a joyful sound, without any reluctance to part with it.

"true and false?"

Wang Ji raised his eyebrows and said, "Your nephew is my junior. Is there really someone in the world who is not interested in a sword master like me and is too lazy to even meet me?"

Hearing this, Gu Zhuo remained calm and said, "She doesn't use a sword."

"besides……"

He took out the only two remaining sweet potatoes from the Sansheng Pagoda, handed one to Wang Ji, and said, "Eat first."

Wang Ji lowered his head, looked at the sweet potato in his arms, and asked speechlessly: "Didn't you keep three at the beginning? How come there is only one left in my hand?"

Gu Zhuo said: "The other one is given to my nephew as a gift."

After a moment of silence, Wang Ji asked seriously, "Are you really not reminding me not to forget to give your nephew a gift?"

Gu Zhuo said calmly, "When did I become such a tactful person?"

Wang Ji thought that there was some truth to it, but why did he always feel that something was wrong?
At this moment, Gu Zhuo peeled the sweet potato in his hand and threw it on the ground casually.

Wang Ji was stunned for a moment, then became furious. He asked angrily, "I worked so hard to bake the sweet potatoes, but you took away two of them without eating any of them. You even threw garbage in my house in front of me? Is there any justice in this world!"

Gu Zhuo pushed the wheelchair while peeling the skin, and said nonchalantly: "Didn't you like watching me eat at that time? Why don't you like to watch it now?"

Wang Ji thought back to that night when his good friend was forced to eat sweet potatoes all night, and he suddenly felt guilty.

The next moment, he straightened his back and raised his head even more firmly, slapping the armrests of the wheelchair and shouting angrily: "Can this be the same thing? Can this be the same thing!"

Snapped.

Snapped.

Snapped.

Yu Sheng, who was standing far away, listened to the sound, turned around and looked at the two people who were arguing over three sweet potatoes.

She inexplicably found the scene very interesting, and smiled, which was even brighter than the autumn day.

……

……

Wait a minute, I’ve eaten the sweet potatoes.

The noisy sounds have become a thing of the past, and the island in the middle of the river is illuminated by the sunlight after the thick fog has dissipated, creating a beautiful scene.

Yu Sheng stood at the other end, quietly watching the surging river, as if he saw the magnificent scene of hundreds of thousands of flying boats of barbarians heading south countless years ago and being restrained by sword lights, his mind wandering.

Gu Zhuo and Wang Ji stood at the other end, not standing side by side because they were of different heights.

Wang Ji held the sweet potato in his hand, tasting it with great care, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Gu Zhuo understood that this sentence was asking about his own safety, whether his identity would be exposed to the public, and whether he could rely on the people he could rely on.

"I don't need you for the time being," he said.

After a moment of silence, Wang Ji asked, "When we were in the mountains, I gave you a suggestion. What do you think about it?"

Gu Zhuo knew what suggestion he was referring to.

——Or why not just ask your senior sister if you two can be together.

Wang Ji said this very seriously at the time, because this was his true thought and the only solution he deduced for the current situation.

Later on in that long journey, he seemed to casually mention Gu Zhuo's senior sister over and over again, just wanting his good friend to come up with an answer as much as possible and take that step forward.

Gu Zhuo said: "Is this important?"

Wang Ji turned his head, his cloudy eyes reflected his face, and he said without hesitation: "Of course it is important."

Gu Zhuo asked: "Reason."

Wang Ji seemed to have thought about this problem a long time ago, and his expression suddenly became extremely serious, because this was related to the safety of all people in the world.

But for him, there is something else that is more important.

"If you two succeed, then she will be your wife, right?"

Wang Ji sighed deeply and complained: "You know she is a tigress. In fact, I was counting on you to discipline her and stop her from being so scary..."

The words stopped abruptly.

It’s not because Gu Zhuo is shocked.

Yu Sheng just happened to retract his gaze and looked at the two people, his eyebrows slightly frowned.

　I haven't recovered from my cold, which has been going on for a week now, which is the reason why I wrote a thousand words less today, but... the updates this month have been much more stable, and I will maintain that level next month.

　　Then, I actually originally planned to say a few words about the plot, because the latest chapter said I was reading it, but in the end I thought about it and decided to keep quiet, as updating is the most important thing.

　　To be honest, because of the habits I developed from my previous writing topics, I did make a lot of mistakes in this book. Many times in the beginning were quite painful to write, but I have managed to get through the most difficult period - this is mainly reflected in my recent updates.

　　In short, all in all, my current mentality is pretty good. I am in a position to let this book develop slowly according to my own ideas.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)