manynovel Chapter 109 The Transaction is Completed
Chapter 109 The Transaction is Completed
It was still that quiet bamboo grove, the bamboo leaves rustling in the wind, just like a few days ago.
However, the atmosphere at the courtyard gate was completely different from last time.
Ren Yingying, dressed in a lake-green dress, stood at the very front.
Lan Fenghuang was still dressed in her Miao ethnic attire, with silver ornaments jingling at her waist.
Even Xiang Wentian, who didn't have a good attitude towards Zhao Yu, stood aside with a stern face, unlike last time when they were on the verge of drawing swords as soon as they met.
Strength is always the most powerful passport in the world of martial arts.
After witnessing Zhao Yu's strength, no one dared to underestimate him anymore.
Seeing Zhao Yu stroll over, Ren Yingying took a step forward and said, "Congratulations, young hero Zhao, on killing Dongfang Bubai. From now on, you are recognized as the number one in the martial arts world."
Zhao Yu smiled and waved his hand: "It should be said that we share the joy. The Holy Maiden has eliminated a major enemy, and the Sun Moon Divine Sect has fallen back into the hands of your Ren family. Isn't that also good news?"
Ren Yingying smiled, and the gloom between her brows dissipated considerably.
The pressure from Dongfang Bubai had been weighing on her for so many years, like a mountain making it hard for her to breathe.
Now that Dongfang Bubai is dead, she can finally relax a bit.
Ren Yingying said softly, "Young hero, please don't mention the title of Holy Maiden anymore. I dare not accept it."
"Since Yingying is being so polite, it would seem rather unreasonable for me to accept more." Zhao Yu nodded.
"Oh, you two, stop being so polite with each other."
Lan Fenghuang walked forward with a smile, took Ren Yingying's arm, and winked at Zhao Yu: "My lord, the Holy Maiden has prepared wine and dishes in the courtyard to celebrate your victory. Please come in."
Ren Yingying stepped aside to make way and gestured for them to proceed.
Xiang Wentian snorted coldly and stepped aside.
Zhao Yu didn't even glance at him, and walked straight into the courtyard.
He practiced martial arts for his own comfort, and there was no need to be hypocritical with people he didn't like. He couldn't be bothered to look at Xiang Wentian with his sour face.
Ren Yingying and Lan Fenghuang quickly followed.
Ren Yingying turned around and gave Xiang Wentian a wink. Xiang Wentian understood, glared at Zhao Yu's back, and then turned and went to the side room.
The stone table in the courtyard was already laden with food and wine; although not lavish, it was quite exquisite.
Given the limited time available, this is already quite good.
The three sat down as host and guest, and Ren Yingying raised her wine cup to Zhao Yu, saying, "Brother Zhao, this cup is for you. Thank you for killing Dongfang Bubai, for removing this great scourge from my father and the Divine Cult."
"It was nothing," Zhao Yu said, picking up his wine glass and drinking it all in one gulp.
He put down his wine glass, looked at Lan Fenghuang, and said bluntly, "I've fulfilled my conditions. Now, shouldn't you also honor what you promised me?"
"Why are you in such a hurry, my lord?" Lan Fenghuang chuckled and poured Zhao Yu a full glass of wine. "It seems that you do indeed have ulterior motives towards me."
As she spoke, she deliberately gave Zhao Yu a flirtatious wink.
Zhao Yu met her gaze, a smile playing on his lips: "Maybe. Perhaps you're right."
His move, however, caused Lan Fenghuang's expression to freeze.
Zhao Yu chuckled and lowered his head to eat his food as if nothing had happened.
Ren Yingying chuckled, interrupting the two: "Brother Zhao, rest assured, although I am a woman, I know the principle of keeping one's word. Since I promised you, I naturally won't go back on my word. Sect Leader Lan has already agreed; she is willing to help Brother Zhao this once."
"but……"
Lan Fenghuang picked up the conversation, her smile fading slightly: "We Miao people keep our word, but we can't be sold out without knowing why. Ah Lang only said he would use Gu, but he wouldn't say what he would use it for. That's a bit dishonest."
"You're right, this request isn't unreasonable."
Zhao Yu nodded: "I used Gu to deal with someone. As for why I didn't use poison, it's mainly because poison is too easy to detect. I was originally worried about what method to use, but after meeting Master Lan, I had an idea and took the opportunity to propose that deal."
"Murder?" Lan Fenghuang asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Of course not."
Zhao Yu picked up his chopsticks, took a bite of food, and said slowly, "If it's about killing someone, I can do it myself, faster than using any kind of Gu. Don't worry, I won't let you take any risks. I just want that person to do me a favor obediently."
Lan Fenghuang and Ren Yingying exchanged a glance.
Then, Lan Fenghuang laughed heartily and raised her wine glass: "Since you've said so, I'll trust you this once. This glass is for you. Just tell me when you're leaving."
"No rush." Zhao Yu waved his hand. "We'll head north after things are settled in Hengshan."
The group ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
Ren Yingying and Lan Fenghuang both inquired about the Beiming Divine Skill from Zhao Yu, but Zhao Yu only gave vague answers and didn't say much.
After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, Zhao Yu got up to take his leave.
Ren Yingying and Lan Fenghuang escorted him to the gate of the courtyard.
"Brother Zhao, Dongfang Bubai is dead, and Blackwood Cliff is leaderless. I must rush back immediately to take charge."
Ren Yingying clasped her hands in a fist salute to Zhao Yu: "I can't be of much help here at Hengshan. However, Sect Leader Lan will stay here and wait for you to set off together. I have already given orders that all the Divine Sect's forces near Hengshan are under Sect Leader Lan's command. Brother Zhao, if you need anything, just let me know."
"Thank you very much then." Zhao Yu nodded.
He suddenly remembered something and added, "Oh, right, since you're so generous, I'll give you a heads-up. You'd better bring that little girl who guided me back to Blackwood Cliff with you. Otherwise, her life might be in danger."
Ren Yingying frowned slightly: "Feiyan? She's just a child, who would bother with her?"
But when she saw Zhao Yu's serious expression, she knew he wasn't joking.
She hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, thank you for the reminder, Brother Zhao. I will send someone to pick her up and take good care of her."
Zhao Yu turned around and waved to those behind him: "In that case, I'll take my leave. Goodbye."
He paused, then said softly, "Oh, no, perhaps, it's never to be seen again."
Before he finished speaking, his figure had already disappeared.
For Zhao Yu, the world of Swordsman was merely a transit point for solving his problems with money and supplies.
Once he gets what he wants, he will return to the Southern Song Dynasty, and it seems unlikely that he will be able to set foot here again in the future.
Ren Yingying stared thoughtfully in the direction Zhao Yu had disappeared, while Lan Fenghuang stood beside her, a complex expression flashing in her eyes as well.
Time flies, and three days have passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, lanterns and colorful decorations were hung in front of the Liu residence, and gongs and drums resounded.
Guests flocked to Liu Zhengfeng's "washing his hands of his martial arts career" ceremony, and almost all the martial arts practitioners in Hengshan City gathered here.