Eternal Sword

Chapter 49 New Year’s Eve
For a period of time afterwards, Chen Tang did not leave Changze County.

On weekdays, he wore lead blocks and carried weights to practice the Tiger Subduing Fist, the Burning Wood Knife, and the Gecko Wall-Climbing Skill, and he practiced hard without stopping, drinking Tianshen Monkey Wine.

In the blink of an eye, a month passed.

Although the "copper skin" on his body showed no signs of fading, Chen Tang clearly felt that his strength had increased a lot, but he didn't know to what specific level.

The Subduing Tiger Fist has been practiced to the point where both form and spirit are in perfect harmony. When the body moves, it is like a tiger descending from the mountain, with ferocious momentum!
Moreover, Chen Tang, the Burning Wood Knife, has also cultivated to the first level.

In one breath, he can strike out with his sword nine times in succession!

In terms of knife skills, he gradually became proficient in butchering an ox like a butcher, conquering the north and south, sweeping across the world and swallowing the wilderness.

The gecko wall-climbing skill has also been practiced to a small degree.

Although he was not as flexible and agile as the fat old man, he was now able to walk on the wall without falling down.

On this day, the New Year has come to an end.

Chen Tang went out early, brought some wine and meat, returned to the snowy mountain, played with Xuetuan for a while, chatted with the mountain guests, and went down the mountain after noon.

The mountain dweller is like a mystery, neither cold nor indifferent to anything.

I sit on the top of the snowy mountain all day and don't feel lonely.

Chen Tang once invited him to come down the mountain to celebrate the New Year together, but he refused.

Chen Tang went to take a look at the wooden house where his predecessor and Chen Daan once lived.

Chen Daan's body was still there, lying quietly on the wooden board, like a country man who had been sleeping for a long time.

The rough palms, gray hair, and slightly reddish skin look very well preserved on the cold snowy mountains.

However, the wounds on his body were extremely glaring.

Chen Tang clenched his fist.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will return here in a dozen days and give Chen Daan an explanation.

However, Chen Daan no longer responds.

When we returned to Changze County, it was getting dark.

Chen Tang saw a wisp of smoke rising from his house from afar, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

He was a little homesick.

It’s a pity that we can never go back.

Fortunately, there are people waiting for him at home in this world.

Chen Tang seemed to have thought of something. He found the desolate and unused house, and saw the dimly lit lights inside. He couldn't help but smile.

"Brother Meng, are you alone tonight?"

"If you come to accompany me, there will be two of us."

"It's not convenient. There are three people waiting for me at home."

"Why don't you go back quickly?"

"Of course we have to go back, but we have to go together."

"Is it okay not to go?"

"If you don't go, I'll tie you up."

……

This is Chen Tang’s first year since coming to this world.

There was no fighting, no bloodshed.

Some were fat old men and beautiful sisters who appeared out of nowhere, adopted little girls, the head of the Changze County police, and the daughter of a rich girl who came to visit the martial arts school...

There was also a big yellow dog shaking its tail around the table.

This year was even more lively than in the previous life.

Zhiwei's injury has almost healed.

Although she is still young, she has grown into a graceful and elegant lady. You can tell from her eyes and eyebrows that she is a beauty who is about to bloom.

Zhiwei smiled and glanced at everyone in the room.

She hasn't had such a warm New Year for a long time.

Although the room is small, Zhiwei doesn't feel crowded. She just prays silently in her heart that these people are safe and sound, and hopes to be together every year.

The fat old man drank some wine and did not mingle with these young people. He just sat in the corner and watched them with a smile.

He has experienced all kinds of years.

I've been there alone, with two people, with a large group of people, and even when I ran away with someone and was chased by someone...

However, he hadn't been so relaxed for a long time. Qing Mu looked at Chen Tang inadvertently.

Chen Tang just happened to look over there.

Due to drinking for a long time, the two people were a little agitated. Their eyes met, and then they looked away in a panic.

Qing Mu lowered his head and smiled.

When she first came here, she just wanted to leave as soon as possible.

But somehow, she seemed to have gotten used to this life over the past two months.

She got used to having a little sister and a brother who was half a head taller than her.

I'm used to watching him practice, and I'm also used to teasing him occasionally, watching him being distracted but pretending to be calm, and being embarrassed and stubborn...

Meng Liangyu drank a large bowl of wine, with a smile on his face, and said to himself: "I'm a little uncomfortable drinking with so many people."

Before leaving, Mei Yingxue asked, "By the way, what are your plans after the New Year?"

Chen Tang said: "Maybe we should go to Wu'an County and spend the Lantern Festival there."

"Ah, that's great!"

Mei Yingxue smiled and said, "Our martial arts school will also go to Wu'an County in a few days. Then, we can go together."

"This..." Chen Tang hesitated.

Mei Yingxue said quickly: "This place is more than 200 miles away from Wu'an County. It will take two or three days by carriage. If we travel together, we can take care of each other."

"Although it's an official road, what if there are bandits and robbers?"

Mei Yingxue threatened, "Let's go together. With my father and the masters of the martial arts school here, even if there are bandits, they will definitely flee."

"Alright."

It was hard to refuse the invitation and the mood was right, so Chen Tang agreed with a smile.

Mei Yingxue said, "I have been to Wu'an County twice with my father, so I am quite familiar with the place. When we get there, I will take you around."

"Sister Mei, are you and your family also going to Wu'an County for fun?" Zhiwei asked.

Mei Yingxue said: "Playing is one thing, but the main thing is that Daddy is taking some disciples of the martial arts school to Wu'an County to determine their rank. Among the disciples of this martial arts school, there are a few who have a good chance of successfully determining their rank, and my brother is one of them."

"The rank determination will be made during the day on the Lantern Festival. At night, these newly qualified warriors will be eligible to attend the Lantern Festival banquet held by the county government. Those present are all important figures in Wu'an County."

"Even if we can't decide, there is no curfew in Wu'an County on the night of the Lantern Festival. The streets are decorated with lights and there are people everywhere, watching lanterns and plays, and fireworks are raining down, it is extremely lively."

Speaking of this, Mei Yingxue's face was full of excitement and joy.

What she looks forward to most every year is the Lantern Festival, when she goes to Wu'an County with her family to enjoy the various lanterns.

Even Zhiwei was moved by the scene she described.

She has no memory of the Lantern Festival.

I just remember that I seemed to have experienced it once when I was very young.

late at night.

Qing Mu seemed to realize something and suddenly woke up, looking at Zhiwei, who was standing beside him with his eyes closed, sweating profusely but looking frightened.

Zhiwei seemed to be having a nightmare. She was so frightened that her body was shaking constantly. She clutched the quilt tightly with both hands and kept murmuring: "You, you let me go! I've stabbed you ten times, please stop! Someone, please help, save him, I beg you..."

"Zhiwei!"

Qingmu gently shook Zhiwei, trying to shake her out of her nightmare.

But Zhiwei could not get rid of the nightmare. His body trembled more and more violently and his face turned pale, as if he was suffering from great fear!
"Zhiwei!"

Qingmu stretched out his finger, gently pressed an acupuncture point on Zhiwei's body, and shouted softly.

Zhiwei suddenly woke up, gasping for breath, and was so scared that she burst into tears.

"OK OK."

Qing Mu felt distressed when he saw this, so he held her in his arms and comforted her, "It's okay, you just had a nightmare, didn't you?"

Zhiwei nodded, still in doubt.

"Did you dream about that incident?"

Qingmu already knew what happened to Zhiwei.

"I dreamed about that guy, the one from the Blackwater Gang."

Zhiwei's voice was trembling slightly.

"Go to sleep, it's okay."

Qingmu comforted Zhiwei.

(End of this chapter)