This is what an immortal should be like

Chapter 41 The Same Sky

Seeing the two people in the yard, even the leader Liu Lei was stunned for a moment before he reacted.

"You two must be Doctor Mu and Master Zhuang, right? The young master is in there, right?"

Zhuang Lin didn't say anything, his eyes returned to the chessboard, thinking about where to place the piece. Old Master Mu also withdrew his gaze from the person who came and continued to look at the chessboard, but considering that his current chess skills were much better than Zhuang Lin's, he shouldn't be unable to make a move for a long time.

"Mr. Tingwen, your mind is in turmoil!"

After Zhuang Lin said this, Mr. Mu sighed and then resigned himself to defeat.

Except for Liu Lei who asked a question, no other outsiders seemed to dare to disrupt the atmosphere between the two people. It was a very strange feeling. Everyone knew that it was okay, but no one was the first to do so.

"It's in that room. Don't worry about him waking up. He's taken the medicine."

As Mr. Mu spoke, he pointed to Liu Hongyu's bedroom.

Liu Lei breathed a sigh of relief and wanted to go up and shake hands with the two of them, but he inexplicably felt it was inappropriate, and neither of them had any intention of getting up. He hesitated and decided not to disturb them.

"Thank you very much! Leave the rest to us!"

Afterwards, Liu Lei whispered a few words to the people around him, and everyone carried the wheelchair and passed by the two people playing chess carefully. Some people had already prepared hospital gowns.

Normally, Liu Hongyu would wake up in the hospital wearing a hospital gown one day later. Everything in ancient times was just a long dream that made people wake up!

Just at this moment, the door of Liu Hongyu's room suddenly "banged" and was opened from the inside.

Amidst the astonished gazes of almost everyone, Liu Hongyu walked out and then stood at the door. He swept his eyes over the people in the yard and finally landed on Liu Lei, who opened his mouth slightly.

To outsiders, this is an extremely unfamiliar Young Master Liu.

She was dressed in ancient costume, neat and proper, with a cross collar and right lapel, and wide fluttering sleeves. Her long hair was slightly tied up with a hairpin in it. Just standing there, she had an ancient charm and a unique demeanor, just like the two people in the courtyard.

"Don't bother, just put these things away, I already knew it!"

This was the first sentence Liu Hongyu said. Except for Zhuang Lin, everyone present was stunned. Even Mr. Mu widened his eyes.

It took Liu Lei a while to react.

"What about your illness, young master?"

"If I were really sick, would I still be here obediently living with everyone? Let's go, is something wrong with my dad?"

Liu Lei was in a complicated mood. He was a quick thinker and had roughly understood that the young master could have left the valley long ago and had even exposed the whole thing.
"Master, the boss has passed away."

Liu Hongyu, who had originally had a calm expression, suddenly felt a pang in his heart and revealed an expression of disbelief. He then subconsciously looked towards where his master was, but saw him sigh slightly, and he immediately understood that this was true.

"Master."

Liu Hongyu clenched his hands unconsciously, then hesitated and looked at Zhuang Lin.

"Master, can you accompany me for a while?"

Zhuang Lin glanced at Liu Hongyu, thought for a moment, and stood up. He knew what Liu Hongyu was thinking.

But even in ancient times, there was a great cause and effect between life and death. Liu Shihao's life and death was already determined, and in modern times when spiritual energy was exhausted, it was impossible to change the situation. However, Zhuang Lin was a new teacher after all, and considering his disciple's state of mind, he still agreed.

"Never mind. I'll go with you."

Liu Hongyu breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to Zhuang Lin.

"Thank you, Master!"

Then Liu Hongyu looked at Liu Lei and others in front of him.

"Brother Lei, I hope that nothing in the valley will be disturbed for the time being, at least until the Master and I return!"

Come back? Liu Lei's heart skipped a beat, but he still responded respectfully.

"Of course I'll listen to you, Master!"

Perhaps he had already had this in mind, or perhaps Liu Hongyu's performance at the moment was awe-inspiring, so Liu Lei showed a considerable degree of obedience.

Liu Hongyu walked back into the house, took a package that had been packed long ago, and put his sword case on his back. Then he walked out again, walked to the table, and bowed deeply to Mr. Mu.

"Grandpa Mu, thank you for your long-term care. I'm leaving first!"

"Take care, Mr. Liu!"

Mr. Mu finally reacted, stood up and returned the greeting, then watched Liu Hongyu and everyone else leave.

Zhuang Lin lagged behind slightly and bowed to Mr. Mu before they walked out of the clinic together.

It was already dawn. When everyone walked outside, they found that the quiet Hidden Immortal Valley was not still asleep. Many people were standing on both sides of the road at the entrance.

The people in the valley had already had a sleepless night, so how could they not hear the loud noise of the helicopter? Even when a group of people pushed a gurney over, there were many people watching in the house.

When the people outside the clinic saw that Liu Hongyu was awake and followed those people out, many of them were slightly stunned.

"Shouldn't he be asleep?" "What's wrong?"

The crowd whispered.

However, Liu Hongyu did not freeze in his tracks. Instead, he bowed to the people he could see in the valley and in several directions around him.

"Liu Hongyu, thank you all for your long-term tolerance and care. Thank you very much!"

We are fortunate to be gathered here, but not everyone will stay. I would like to express my gratitude with this gift!

When Liu Hongyu raised his head, Zhuang Lin also came out, nodded at him and looked at the others who were stunned.

"Don't worry, everything will be fine."

After Zhuang Lin finished speaking, he and the group quickly walked towards the helicopter in the threshing ground.

People in the valley, near and far, just stared at each other, some in silence, some with their heads lowered, whispering to each other. Everyone shared the same complex feelings, but at this moment, no one spoke to break the atmosphere.
In the threshing ground, the pilot who received the order from the walkie-talkie has started to start the plane.

The sound of the rotating wings became more and more obvious, and the strong wind swept across the threshing ground, raising clouds of dust.

As they approached, everyone instinctively bent over to protect their heads, both from the wind and the dust, and moreover, out of a psychological fear of the propeller blades. Only Liu Hongyu and Zhuang Lin stood upright in the fierce wind.

Liu Lei stepped forward and wanted to help Liu Hongyu carry things.

"Master, can we help you get your things?"

But one was a sword box, and the other contained a fairy book. How could Liu Hongyu let anyone else take them? He stepped aside and shook his head.

"It's quite heavy, I can carry it myself! Master, please come this way!"

"Ok!"

Zhuang Lin nodded without saying much. In fact, he was in a complicated mood. He got on the plane with Liu Hongyu and sat down in the seat over there.

The others had no objections and got on the plane and secured their seats.

In the helicopter's stable takeoff phase, Zhuang Lin and Liu Hongyu sat next to each other, one with his eyes closed, while the other seemed to be in a daze.

Next to the two of them was Liu Lei. He and others were observing the two people in ancient costumes on the plane. The temperament they exuded could not be described by the words "pretend" or "act".

Liu Lei glanced at the large lacquered wooden box at Liu Hongyu's feet, wondering how heavy it could be, and rubbed it carefully with his foot.

No reaction.

Liu Lei exerted a little more force, but the wooden box remained motionless.
A moment later, this huge modern product slowly rose to a high altitude, twisting its fuselage with a whistling sound. Liu Hongyu reached out and grabbed the leather belt, stood up the sword case and pressed it with his hand. Only then did Liu Lei give up trying.

The plane carrying Liu Hongyu and others flew away from the valley.

On the rock to the east above the valley, the big rooster has climbed up again.

“Ohhhh~~~~”

Amid the crowing of roosters, the sun rose, illuminating the land in the reserve.
At Liu Hongyu's request, the helicopter flew over some of the outer observation stations and also passed by Muling Primary School where Zhuang Lin had once taught.

Liu Lei was explaining in detail some of the contents of the Delusion-Breaking Plan, while Liu Hongyu, who already knew most of it, just listened quietly.

Afterwards, Liu Lei talked about some problems inside and outside the Liu Group, which the heirs needed to deal with, and even gave some suggestions for handling them, but Liu Hongyu never expressed his opinion.

When the helicopter was finally about to fly out of the protected area, Liu Hongyu withdrew his gaze from the cabin window.

"Will anyone listen to me when I go back?"

Liu Lei felt relieved and responded quickly.

"Young Master, you are the boss's only legal heir. The boss has already arranged everything. I and others will help you with other matters. All you need to do is show up at the shareholders' meeting and prove that you are an adult with independent behavior!"

"Okay, I'll leave it to you to arrange!"

Liu Lei smiled, and the people around him also looked relieved. Not only could their boss rest in peace, but they also didn't have to worry about their own future.

"By the way, starting today, all observation and resident stations will be demolished. The reserve should not develop any economic experimental forests. As for the Hidden Immortal Valley, I'll make arrangements after I attend the shareholders' meeting!"

"Yes, everyone has already evacuated. We will ensure that the surrounding natural environment is restored to its original state!"

Liu Hongyu nodded. Although he had been locked up in a mental hospital for several years, he knew Liu Lei quite well and considered him trustworthy.

Even if Liu Lei really has ulterior motives, to be honest, for Liu Hongyu now, these are nothing but clouds in his life.

But at this time, Liu Hongyu suddenly frowned and subconsciously looked at Zhuang Lin, who also slowly opened his eyes.

"Master."

"This is the outside world!"

Zhuang Lin murmured.

Outsiders may not understand the conversation between the master and the apprentice, but they themselves understand it as a kind of emotion or sorrow.

Only Liu Hongyu and Zhuang Lin understood that they were already in an environment with depleted spiritual energy. It was an indescribable discomfort, but fortunately it had no effect on the body for the time being.

When arriving at Jingzhou Airport for transfer, Zhou Xianglin was already waiting on Liu Shihao's private plane.

Seeing this great director again, both Liu Hongyu, his junior, and Zhuang Lin, with whom he had discussed the plot, felt deeply moved.

It's just that at this point in time, neither of us is in the mood to talk to each other.

The comfort of a private jet is much better than that of a transport helicopter. Zhuang Lin and Liu Hongyu still sat together, while opposite them were Liu Lei and Zhou Xianglin.

"Hongyu, Master Zhuang, it's not as cool outside as in Hidden Immortal Valley, and these clothes are not comfortable. Why don't you change?"

Seeing that the two were still wearing the clothes they wore in the valley, Zhou Xianglin subconsciously suggested that they change into regular clothes, but he still called him Master Zhuang Lin.

Zhuang Lin didn't have any objection, but before he could say anything, Liu Hongyu, who was extremely resistant, had already refused.

"If it's not necessary, then there's no need. The Master and I are used to it, and we can't get used to wearing clothes that don't cover our bodies."

Zhou Xianglin forced a smile and shook his head, then looked at Zhuang Lin, but the latter was now attracted by some magazines and newspapers stuck in a net bag on the side.

"These are updated regularly, and they contain the latest information!"

Liu Lei said this, and Zhuang Lin nodded and took out a few newspapers and magazines. It was necessary to understand some of the current information from the outside world, and there were still some doubts that needed to be clarified.

After flipping through it casually, just as Zhuang Lin was about to pick up the Zhonghai Daily, he suddenly glanced at the picture album on the side and immediately pulled it out and held it in his hand.

The moment he saw the cover clearly, Zhuang Lin's heart was shaken. Everyone around him noticed his movements and subconsciously looked at what was in his hand.

This is a regular promotional brochure for an auction, which is usually mailed to high-ranking people. In this case, the cover of the brochure is a piece of jewelry.

The moment Zhuang Lin saw it, he couldn't take his eyes off it. The jewelry was exquisite, but that was not the point.
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As the cover image, the text above gives a brief introduction:

The gold and silver inlaid cloisonné peacock hairpin, dated to the early Tang Dynasty, is one of the iconic works of ancient jewelry craftsmanship and has extremely high artistic collection value and archaeological value.
When he saw the hairpin, although it was full of traces of history, Zhuang Lin recognized it at the first moment. This was the hairpin he used to buy the boat!
"Master, what's wrong with you?"

Liu Hongyu had never seen his master lose his composure like this before. Yes, outsiders couldn't see anything, but Liu Hongyu felt that his master's expression at the moment was slightly out of control.

The two people opposite were also confused. Besides being beautiful, was there anything special about the jewelry on the cover?
Zhuang Lin shook his head, feeling a doubt finally resolved. The Kuching they had visited shared the same sky as the modern city.
(End of this chapter)