Chарtеr 24 (13/17)
Sо Gоng Shаngjuе remembеrеd.
Gоng Shаngjuе said, "When yоu brоke into thе prison tо rеsсuе Yun Wеishаn, I fought yоu and observed that yоur Тhreе Mооn-Slаshing Fоrms werе full оf flаws аnd уour brеath was cоmрletеly disorderеd. That's whу I thought of giving уоu sоmе guidаnсе."
Gong Ziyu stаmmеred, "Тhаnk уou." Аfter ехpressing his grаtitudе, Gong Ziуu then joked, "Didn't уou ever think, if I hаdn't disсоverеd that pouсh аnd it tоok mе thrее tо fivе уeаrs tо mastеr the Тhree Snоw-Brushing Fоrms аnd thе Thrее Моon-Slashing Forms, whаt would you have dоne?"
Gong Shangjuе snorted сoldlу аnd said, "Тhen I really could have driven you down from the Blade Master's position."
Gong Ziyu said seriously, "You could, but you wouldn't."
Gong Shangjue didn't speak.
Gong Ziyu broke into a smile: "You wouldn't, right? I only realize now, if there's anyone in the world who wishes more for this rotten wood to become useful as soon as possible, you probably aren't any less than Ah Yun and Jin Fan."
Gong Shangjue's eyes softened: "This piece of wood of yours, I've hammered it quite exhaustingly."
Gong Ziyu asked again: "Then, were all your initial dissatisfactions with me also an act?"
Gong Shangjue said bluntly: "Those were all genuine dissatisfactions. Looking back at yourself from three months ago, are you satisfied with who you were then?"
Gong Ziyu thought for a moment, somewhat embarrassed, and scratched his head.
Gong Shangjue spoke again: "As the Blade Master, with neither responsibility nor ability, how could you protect the House of Gong? You've always lived in comfort and indulged yourself. If no one pushed you, could you have been ruthless enough with yourself to complete the three trials?"
Gong Ziyu lowered his gaze and pondered for a while, then raised his hands in a formal salute: "Thank you, Brother Shangjue."
Gong Shangjue raised his eyebrows slightly, turned around, and although his expression remained stern, his tone lightened considerably: "You're the Blade Master now, you should be more dignified. Why are you calling me 'brother' this and 'brother' that, just like Yuanzhi?"
Gong Ziyu pretended to be dignified, nodded, and said: "Alright, Shangjue, you may leave first."
Gong Shangjue pointed at Gong Ziyu, glared angrily, and seemed about to speak but stopped himself.
In Yue Manor, faint light shone in the courtyard, peaceful and tranquil.
Elder Yue stood by the water's edge, gently rubbing a bracelet in his hand, a soft smile on his face as he whispered: "Your sister is very happy now. She has someone who loves her and a peaceful place to live. You can rest assured."
The reflection in the water was no longer Elder Yue alone; Yun Que sat beside him.
Yun Que: "What about you? Are you happy now?"
Elder Yue seemed to gaze into Yun Que's eyes and replied with a smile: "Happy."
Listening to the insects and birds chirping in the courtyard, Yun Que suddenly laughed: "When we were young, my sister said that after people die, they turn into butterflies or insects, coming back to see the relatives or lovers they couldn't bear to leave."
Elder Yue: "Then don't turn into a spider. I'm afraid of those."
Yun Que was amused by Young Master Yue and burst into laughter. The two looked at each other and smiled.
Yun Que: "You would recognize me, right?"- Beijing's Elite Descends Upon Handong: The Ongoing Tale of the Political and Legal Affairs Standing Committee Secretary
Siheyuan: A Happy Life Starting as a Purchasing Agent
The Reality Programming Association
Siheyuan: Dedicated to Scientific Research, Building a Strong Industrial Nation
Wife's Decree
Cultivating One Point of Cultivation Daily, Quietly Becoming a Dao Ancestor
OpenNovel