Reborn Song Qingshu: Besieging Bright Peak at the Start

Chapter 77 Going to the Island

The waves lapped against the shore, and in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the large ship had slowly sailed to the east side of Ling She Island.

The eastern end of the island has steep cliffs that plunge straight into the sea, with no reefs or shoals underneath. Large ships can anchor close to the shore even though they have a deep draft.

Before the ship had even anchored, a soft "yah" was heard, and the cabin door was pushed open.

Standing at the door was a girl with a graceful figure but an extremely ugly face. Who else could it be but Zhu'er?

Upon seeing her, Zhang Wuji was overjoyed and was about to step forward to acknowledge her.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Zhu'er stepped into the cabin, without saying a word, she raised her hand and slashed diagonally at the neck of the nearest helmsman.

The helmsman was completely unprepared. Without uttering a sound, he felt a numbness in his neck and immediately collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

To avoid being seen by Granny Jin Hua, Song Qingshu and his group mingled among the helmsmen and stayed in the same cabin.

Spider suddenly launched a surprise attack, startling the other helmsmen in the cabin.

Seeing that this ugly girl had taken down one person with a single move, she was clearly a martial arts expert. They immediately grabbed their weapons, shouted in unison, and rushed forward, hoping to win by numbers and capture her.

The moment Zhu'er made her move, Zhang Wuji wanted to get up and stop her, but Song Qingshu pressed him down.

Spider's actions must have been carried out on the orders of Granny Golden Flower.

Granny Jin Hua was always meticulous in her actions. Now that she had arrived at Ling Snake Island, how could she allow her crew to remain anchored on the shore?

Xie Xun is hiding on the island; if word gets out, it will be a huge disaster.

If the ships hadn't been kept on for the return journey, these helmsmen would likely have been more than just knocked unconscious.

Shouts rose and fell in the cabin.

However, with a few quick leaps and bounds, Spider's body twisted and turned, and with her fingers and palms slashing, seven or eight helmsmen had all collapsed to the ground.

After finishing with everyone, Zhu'er looked up and glanced into the cabin.

At this point, only Song Qingshu and three others remained in the cabin. They were all dressed in coarse sailor uniforms, with fake beards and face paint to conceal their true appearances. Zhu'er didn't recognize them at first and thought they were just ordinary helmsmen.

Without hesitation, she moved closer, her left hand reaching out to take down all four of them at once.

But as soon as her wrist emerged, it was firmly grasped by a large hand.

Spider was startled and raised her right palm to retaliate, but then she heard a familiar voice drift into her ears: "Spider, it's me."

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Her hand gesture froze, and she stared intently at the man's face.

Although Zhang Wuji had applied face paint and had a beard, how could she possibly miss the gentle and kind look in his eyes when he was so close?

Spider opened its mouth and cried out, "Brother A-Niu!"

She quickly covered her lips with her hand, her eyes darting towards the door, afraid that Granny Jinhua would hear her.

Once she confirmed that everything was alright, she breathed a sigh of relief, both surprised and delighted, and whispered, "Brother A-Niu, you—what brings you here?"

Her voice trembled, and she couldn't hide the joy in her eyes.

Seeing her expression, Zhang Wuji felt a pang of sadness. He scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for words.

He recalled the snowy landscapes of the Western Regions and how she had accompanied him.

How could he have come to see himself when he was surrounded by Tai Chong, Wu Lie, Ding Minjun and others?

Thinking back to how he had loudly proclaimed in front of He Taichong and the others, "Girl, I sincerely wish to marry you. I hope you won't say I'm not worthy."

He then said wholeheartedly, "From now on, I will do my best to love and care for you. No matter how many or how powerful people try to bully you, I would rather give up my life than let you be harmed."

But what did Zhu'er actually do after she disappeared?

Since arriving at Bright Peak, although he occasionally missed Zhu'er, inquired about her with Wei Yixiao, and asked Yang Xiao to send people to search around Bright Peak, there was still no news of her.

Afterwards, he was busy with the affairs of the Ming Cult and the feuds of the six major sects. He was entangled in worldly matters and almost forgot about her if they hadn't met again in the abandoned garden.

This long journey to track her down was all for Zhou Zhiruo.

Thinking of this, he secretly blamed himself:

How could I, Zhang Wuji, be so heartless? These past few days, I haven't truly cared about her.

Seeing his hesitant expression and evasive eyes, the light in Zhu'er's eyes gradually dimmed.

She was exceptionally intelligent, and in a moment's thought, she understood:

Brother A Niu didn't come for himself; his mother must have kidnapped Zhou Zhiruo, and he was worried about her, so he followed her all the way here.

On the way to Bright Summit, she had already noticed that he and Miss Zhou had a deep affection for each other.

But what right did she have to blame him? Didn't she herself still have feelings for Zhang Wuji?

In the silence, Song Qingshu slowly spoke: "Miss, are you acting on the orders of Granny Jin Hua? Could you perhaps cover for us?"

Spider turned its head when it heard the sound.

She had been completely focused on Zhang Wuji, but when she looked closely and recognized Song Qingshu, she was slightly surprised, but then she understood.

That day, in the abandoned garden, this young hero Song and Brother A Niu appeared one after the other. Since he was here, it was not surprising.

Her gaze swept over the two people next to her. They were petite, and although their faces were painted, their delicate beauty could not be concealed.

The woman next to Song Qingshu must be the one who came with him that day.

The other person standing next to Brother A Niu was someone I didn't recognize.

When Song Qingshu told her to cover it up, Zhu'er hesitated.

She had personally witnessed the martial arts skills of this young hero Song, and her mother-in-law was no match for him.

The reason why the mother-in-law suddenly took Ding Minjun hostage that night was because she saw Song Qingshu appear.

He had a grudge against his mother-in-law, and if he hurt her while he was here, what would happen?

Although her mother-in-law treated her strictly, she had ultimately saved her life and taught her skills, which she could not forget.

But if she told her mother-in-law the truth that Brother A-Niu was also there, a fierce fight would be inevitable, which was something she absolutely did not want to see.

Seeing her hesitation, Song Qingshu added, "Please rest assured, Miss. Our mission is solely to rescue Miss Zhou; we will not harm Granny Jinhua."

Zhang Wuji whispered from the side, "Zhu'er, after things are settled here, come with us."

Zhu'er looked at Song Qingshu, then at Zhang Wuji, bit her lower lip, and finally nodded. She said to Zhang Wuji, "Brother A Niu, I'll keep it a secret for you. I can't stay any longer; if it goes on too long, Grandma will become suspicious."

Without waiting for the four men to reply, he bent down and dragged the unconscious helmsmen one by one to the cabin pillar, forming a circle around them. He then used ropes to tie them up and applied pressure points to their backs and waists, his movements clean and efficient.

Seeing her practiced manner, Zhang Wuji guessed that she must have done this kind of thing quite a bit over the years following Granny Jin Hua. He sighed inwardly and made up his mind:

No matter what, I must take her away. She has suffered so much over the years, and I will find a way to heal the wounds on her face in the future.

After finishing the meal, Zhu'er turned back and gave Zhang Wuji a deep look, then whispered, "Brother A Niu, I'm going out."

He then turned and left the control room.

On the shore, Granny Jin Hua and Zhou Zhiruo were already waiting.

Seeing that Zhu'er had disembarked, she knew that the matter had been settled, so she didn't ask any more questions and led the two of them directly to the island.

Zhang Wuji, looking through the hole in the deck, saw that the three had gone far away. He turned to Song Qingshu and said, "Brother, let's follow them. Miss Zhao and Sister Xiao Zhao can stay on the boat. Too many people will make it easier for Granny Jin Hua to notice us."

Zhao Min knew he was right, so she took the Yitian Sword, which was wrapped tightly in coarse cloth at her waist, and handed it to Song Qingshu, saying, "I wonder what Granny Jin Hua's purpose is in coming to the island this time."

The boat captain said she was unusually familiar with this area of ​​water, so she must come here often.

"Keep the Heaven-Slaying Sword with you; it will be good for self-defense in case of unforeseen circumstances."

The Heaven-Slaying Sword was too conspicuous, so Song Qingshu had Zhao Min wrap it in coarse cloth along the way, and others just thought it was an ordinary iron ruler.

Seeing the concern in Zhao Min's eyes, his heart warmed, but he couldn't help but tease her, "Miss Zhao, aren't you afraid that I, Song, will just keep this precious sword for myself?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Min immediately became furious.

She had meant well and was trying to be helpful, but this person was completely irresponsible. She immediately withdrew her hand and said angrily, "Fine, don't take it."

Seeing her delicate face flushed with a hint of reproach, and her charming demeanor, Song Qingshu couldn't help but laugh. He reached out and took her hand, and without saying a word, walked out of the cabin, saying to Zhang Wuji, "Let's go, junior brother, let's all go."

Having spent a long time with him, Zhao Min's intimate gestures in private were quite common. However, when he held her hand in front of Zhang Wuji and Xiao Zhao, she blushed and instinctively tried to pull her hand away, but Song Qingshu held it firmly.

She struggled twice but couldn't break free, so she could only blush and let him lead her out.

Song Qingshu and Zhao Min had already left the cabin, and Zhang Wuji had no choice but to follow with Xiao Zhao.

We can't leave Xiao Zhao alone on the boat, but I don't know what my senior brother's intention is.

Song Qingshu's thoughts were perfectly clear:

Others will arrive at Ling Snake Island later. If Zhao Min and Xiao Zhao are left on the ship, they will be isolated and helpless if they are discovered, and the danger will be even greater.

Carrying it with you will actually provide better protection.

The four of them followed far behind Granny Jin Hua and her two companions. Granny Jin Hua walked slowly, heading towards the heart of the island.

After walking for about half an hour, a solitary peak came into view, with a corner of a thatched hut faintly visible among the green trees on its summit.

Upon arriving at this point, Granny Jin Hua, along with Zhou Zhiruo and Zhu'er, leaped up and used their lightness skills to rush along the mountain path towards the summit.

Song Qingshu's gaze sharpened slightly: The true purpose of this trip is finally about to be reached.

Without hesitation, he and Zhang Wuji bent down, picked up Zhao Min and Xiao Zhao, and leaped up, following after them.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the four of them reached the summit.

Hidden behind the rocks, I gazed at the thatched hut from afar, about ten feet away from Granny Jin Hua, within sight but not easily noticed by her.

Granny Jinhua stopped in front of the thatched hut and said loudly, "Thank you, Third Brother Xie, please come out for a chat!"

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