[Wuxia] The Soul of a Great Hero (Complete) - 22

[Chapter 24] A Beauty's Kindness is as Deep as the Sea

Suddenly ,
a silvery voice called out, "Young Master Hua."
Hua Yunlong turned around and saw three beautiful young women gracefully walking out of the woods on his left. The one in the lead was Jia Shaoyuan, Fang Ziyu's second disciple. He had already noticed the three and was not surprised. He calmly asked, "Have your master and Senior Gu arrived?"
Jia Shaoyuan chuckled and said, "Does Young Master Hua look down on us? Why didn't you even ask when we arrived?"
Hua Yunlong was both amused and exasperated. He bowed and said, "I apologize for my rudeness. How are you ladies?"
Jia Shaoyuan and the other two returned the bow formally and said in unison, "How are you, Young Master Hua?"
Hua Yunlong thought to himself: These girls are all extremely cunning. Asking directly would only cause trouble. With a quick thought, he smiled and asked, "How many people from your sect have come?"
Jia Shaoyuan giggled and said, "Guess."
Hua Yunlong glanced at them and laughed, "I guess only two of you sneaked away."
Jia Shaoyuan retorted, "Nonsense, they're all here."
Hua Yunlong stared in disbelief, "All of them?"
Jia Shaoyuan replied, "No, our sect's elite have all arrived in Xuzhou."
Hua Yunlong muttered to himself, "Cha Youchang isn't dead, how could such a conspicuous group have been missed?"
Suddenly, he heard the girl in yellow chuckle and say, "Young Master Hua, don't listen to my second senior sister. Although our sect has all gone north, the two of us were the first to arrive in Xuzhou."
Jia Shaoyuan raised her eyebrows and turned to scold him, "You brat, how dare you!" "How dare you oppose me!"
Hua Yunlong laughed heartily, cupped his hands, and said, "Farewell."
Suddenly, the girl in red said, "Young Master Hua, please wait."
Hua Yunlong stopped and smiled, "What advice do you have, young lady?"
The girl in red said coquettishly, "Young Master Hua came and went in a hurry, clearly disdaining to pay attention to us."
Hua Yunlong frowned and smiled bitterly, saying, "That's not true."
The girl in red continued, "Young Master Hua probably doesn't even know our names..."
Hua Yunlong smiled wryly and said, "I have a poor memory; I forget things as soon as
I see them." The girl in red laughed, "Am I right? "
Hua Yunlong continued, "Only the most famous flowers in the world, whether they are Yao Huang or Wei Zi, once their names are heard, are never forgotten."
Suddenly, the girl in yellow chuckled and said, "It sounds like you know them. Young Master Hua, please tell me."
Hua Yunlong laughed heartily and said, "All of you ladies are surnamed Jia, so there's no need to say more." Pointing to the girl in yellow, he said, "Your name is Wan." Then, pointing to the girl in red, he said, "Your name is Lan Jiao, if I remember correctly."
The three girls giggled in unison. Hua Yunlong smiled wryly. After a while, Jia Shaoyuan said, "My two junior sisters, please stop fooling around. Business is important."
Hua Yunlong chuckled, thinking, "You know business is important, but you put the jokes first and then the business. You really don't know what's important."
Then Jia Shaoyuan said, "Young Master Hua, do you know why our sect went north?"
Hua Yunlong thought to himself, "Do I need to ask? Aunt Gu has such a good relationship with my family; she's definitely here to help me." While thinking this, he smiled and said, "Your sect is so mysterious; how could I know?"
Jia Shaoyuan giggled and said, "You wouldn't guess anyway." She paused, then said, "My master brought you to Xuzhou, where you abused your father's reputation to act recklessly..."
Hua Yunlong laughed and interrupted, "Doing proper business, how can that be considered reckless behavior?"
Jia Shaoyuan smiled and said, "My master summoned us and said: This kid is being naughty and causing trouble, what should we do? I said: That's easy, let him live or die, we'll just ignore him."
Hua Yunlong laughed loudly, "You're so ruthless, young lady."
The girl in yellow, Jia Wan, giggled and said, "Wait, there's something even more ruthless."
Hua Yunlong opened his eyes and smiled, "Who is it?"
Jia Wan smiled and said, "It's me."
Hua Yunlong said, "And what do you mean?"
The girl in red, Jia Lanjiao, chuckled and said, "Her?" She said, "Master, that's too easy on him. Since he wants to stir up trouble, let's help him bring out all the demons of the four seas and eight wastelands, and let him deal with them one by one. Wouldn't that help him gain great fame?"
Hua Yunlong laughed, "Good idea, but I'm afraid that while the fame may be great, the life will be short."
Jia Shaoyuan said coquettishly, "Stop talking such discouraging things." Suddenly, her expression turned serious, and she said, "What Second Junior Sister said, though a joke, is also true. Young Master Hua, my master truly intends to solve this once and for all."
Hua Yunlong's sword-like eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he said, "Didn't you think I could handle it?" Jia
Shaoyuan said, "Those who are virtuous will find many helpers. Why should Young Master Hua worry? Aren't there so many like-minded people in Xuzhou?"
Hua Yunlong slowly said, "Although there are many like-minded people, most of them are weak in martial arts." He paused, then laughed, "It's all because you elders and friends think I'm too unworthy, so you don't bother with me." Jia Shaoyuan giggled and said, "
Our martial arts are rather weak, so perhaps Young Master Hua isn't welcoming us?"
Hua Yunlong's face lit up with joy, and he said, "Welcome! Where are you staying, young lady?"
Suddenly, Jia Lanjiao laughed and said, "You can see Young Master Hua and that girl in black martial arts attire."
Hua Yunlong was slightly taken aback, thinking to himself: With their skill, it's impossible for them to get so close without me noticing. After a moment's thought, he guessed that they were probably staying opposite the Wang Family Inn, and he had been careless and forgotten to pay attention.
Jia Shaoyuan's captivating eyes swept over Hua Yunlong, and she said with a charming smile, "Young Master Hua, a lone man and a lone woman in a dark room, what did you do with her?"
Hua Yunlong thought to himself: What a bold girl, she can even say such a thing. He laughed loudly and said, "There was a lamp lit in the room, didn't you see it, young lady?"
Jia Shaoyuan smiled and said, "That was after a long time."
Hua Yunlong had no intention of arguing with them, and immediately said, "I must return to the inn now. I'll talk to you ladies another day." Jia
Wan smiled and said, "We're also heading back to the city. Would you mind traveling together, Young Master Hua?"
Hua Yunlong laughed and said, "It would be my pleasure to have ladies traveling with me."
As they spoke, the four of them walked back to the city together. Hua Yunlong used three or four parts of his lightness skill, and Jia Shaoyuan and the other two were already struggling to keep up, falling further and further behind. Jia Wan couldn't help but shout, "If you keep rushing like this, I'm going to yell at you!" Hua Yunlong looked back and saw
that they had fallen seven or eight zhang behind in just a short distance. He had to slow his pace considerably to catch up with the three of them.
Finally, Xuzhou came into view again. He slowed his pace and entered through the North Gate. The group of one man and three women walking together was quite eye-catching. The man was handsome and dashing, full of heroic spirit, while the women were all stunningly beautiful, with every gesture exuding a captivating charm. Although the city gate was crowded with pedestrians, everyone made way for the four of them. Hua Yunlong was already a household name in Xuzhou. Reaching a residence opposite the Wang Family Inn, he saw lush trees and a deep courtyard. Turning his head, he smiled and said, "Your residence is so quiet and spacious; I really want to move here."
Jia Lanjiao said sweetly, "Please come, Master Hua! We couldn't invite you even if we tried." Hua
Yunlong smiled slightly and said, "Your sect only sent three people?"
Knowing his concern about the weakness of their forces, Jia Shaoyuan said, "Don't worry, unless the Xuanming Sect, the Nine Yin Sect, and the Demonic Sect deal with you first, they probably won't bother with small fry like us." Hua Yunlong thought to himself, her words implying that if the Hua family fell, the righteous heroes would surely perish.
Jia Wan then laughed, "Besides, our sect isn't without its own experts, all as incompetent as we are." Hua Yunlong smiled faintly, bowed deeply, and departed.
He had only taken a few steps when he heard light footsteps behind him. Turning around, he saw Jia Shaoyuan catching up and saying, "Young
Master Hua." Hua Yunlong turned around and asked, "Miss Yuan, is there something you need?"
Jia Shaoyuan's lips parted, but she hesitated, and Hua Yunlong was surprised, thinking, "What else could they possibly be hiding?"
Jia Shaoyuan hesitated for a moment, then suddenly said solemnly, "Young Master Hua, our senior sister asked me to pass on a message."
Hua Yunlong smiled slightly and said, "Oh? What is it?" He glanced up and suddenly noticed a middle-aged man lurking furtively in the crowd. He had an excellent memory, and after a moment's thought, he remembered that the man seemed to be from the Xuanming Sect. In a flash, he grabbed the middle-aged man's shoulder and dragged him out of the crowd.
The middle-aged man's vision blurred, and he was caught. In fear, he struggled, but Hua Yunlong's hand on his shoulder seemed to exert no force at all, yet it felt like an iron clamp or steel clamp, causing excruciating pain. He couldn't help but cry out, "Ouch!" Hua Yunlong said in a deep voice, "Speak, who from your sect has come?" The middle-aged man was sweating profusely from the pain, but he gritted his teeth and remained silent.
Hua Yunlong released his grip and said, "Tell me and I'll let you go." Without a word, the middle-aged man suddenly threw a punch at Hua Yunlong's chest. Hua Yunlong laughed and reached out to grab the middle-aged man's wrist acupoint. With a slight exertion, he said, "Speak quickly." Unexpectedly, the middle-aged man couldn't withstand it. His wrist acupoint was grabbed, his blood and qi reversed, and he screamed and suddenly fainted.
Hua Yunlong shook his head and said, "Such a coward." He released his grip, glanced at the crowd around him, and said, "Are there any friends from the Xuanming Sect inside? Carry this friend away, and I promise I won't make things difficult for him." After he finished speaking, everyone looked at each other, but no one came out, and no one dared to leave, lest they be suspected of being members of the Xuanming Sect.
After waiting a moment, Hua Yunlong said with a smirk, "So the Xuanming Sect is full of treacherous people." He paused, then said, "Very well, I promise I won't send anyone to track you down. You dare to come out now, right?" As soon as he said this, a man suddenly squeezed out of the crowd, silently bent down and picked up the unconscious middle-aged man, about to leave.
Suddenly, Hua Yunlong shouted, "Wait!" The man stopped in fright, turned around, and looked at Hua Yunlong with fear in his eyes. Hua Yunlong said in a deep voice, "I also want to tell your master to stop sending such disgraceful people in the future. Even I am ashamed for him." He spoke in a grand manner, as if the man were his subordinate. After speaking, he waved his hand and said, "Go." The man dared not answer, as if he had been granted a pardon, and scurried away like a rat.
Jia Shaoyuan suddenly gestured to her two junior sisters. Jia Wan nodded, seemingly understanding. Hua Yunlong didn't turn around, but smiled and said, "Miss Yuan, there's no need to trouble yourself."
Jia Shaoyuan asked in surprise, "You've already sent someone to keep watch?"
Hua Yunlong turned around and smiled, "A promise is a promise. Why would I send someone? But even without my saying so, someone will keep watch."
Jia Shaoyuan giggled and said, "You little rascal. I'll have to be more careful in the future, lest I fall for your tricks without even realizing it."
Hua Yunlong smiled slightly and said, "What does your senior sister have to say?"
Jia Shaoyuan glanced around and frowned slightly, saying, "We'll talk about it later."
Hua Yunlong didn't mind, waved goodbye, and the three of them knocked on the door and went into the courtyard. He went to the Wang Family Inn, but found it empty. Xue Lingqiong and her servant hadn't left a word. He couldn't help but regret that he had been too hasty, so he had to put the matter aside and return to the inn. As soon as
he
entered the inn, he saw Cai Changyi pacing back and forth in the dining hall. Upon seeing him, Cai Changyi rushed up and said, "Where have you been all night? Do you know that the Xuanming Sect Leader sent you a letter?"
Hua Yunlong was startled and blurted out, "What?"
Cai Changyi raised his eyebrows and said, "Early this morning, an old man surnamed Meng came to disturb my sleep, carrying a letter from the Xuanming Sect Leader. He said he wanted to invite you to a meeting, and meant no harm. However, he couldn't find you, so Senior Wu accepted it on your behalf. Everyone is discussing it in the small hall in the courtyard, and I couldn't be bothered with it, so I waited for you here alone." Hua Yunlong thought to himself: This Xuanming Sect Leader has already made arrangements in Xuzhou without a word. This alone shows he is extraordinary.
The invitation from the Xuanming Sect Master came too suddenly, and he felt overwhelmed. Cai Changyi said urgently, "Let's go in quickly; they're probably waiting like ants on a hot pan."
The two hurried back to the small hall in the courtyard, where Wu Jiaxuan, Yu Zhaonan, and others were sitting around a table, their expressions solemn. They greeted him as he entered. Hua Yunlong had no time for formalities. He picked up a letter from the table, read it, and saw that it read: "To the young master of the Hua family: At midnight today, I have prepared a feast and sent someone to invite you. I hope you will grace us with your presence to discuss swordsmanship and evaluate the heroes of the world. I hope you will not suspect me of any harm." The signature was clearly "Xuanming Sect Master."
After reading it, Hua Yunlong picked up his head and asked, "What are your thoughts on this?"
Hou Jiaxuan frowned and said, "The book only has the intention of provoking, but not a single word of guarantee that it will not harm anyone."
Gao Songping said, "Didn't that man surnamed Meng say that he had no ill intentions?"
Hou Jiaxuan smiled and said, "That man surnamed Meng is not our master; how can we trust his words?"
Cai Changyi said, "Who cares? Let's go together and have a good drink. Otherwise, we'll have a big fight, and who's afraid of him?"
Hua Yunlong smiled and said, "We don't yet know the strength of the Xuanming Sect." "Chu, it can be asserted that the Xuanming Sect's martial arts are the best among all demons. Even if you uncles are included, it would be difficult to win them over."
Besides Hou Jiaxuan, three other former members of the Divine Flag Gang were still present, all silent. Suddenly, an old man with a hideous face and prominent features said, "Who is the Xuanming Sect Leader? Young Master Long, do you think he's someone important?" This man was named Xue Renjiu. He had once used the White Bone Heart-Pushing Palm to strike the infamous Dragon Gate Duo with a single blow. He was also one of the top experts in the Divine Flag Gang back then.
Hua Yunlong smiled and said, "I don't really know the demon's real name either." After thinking for a moment, he recounted what he knew about the Xuanming Sect Leader in detail, and also mentioned Xue Lingqiong and the girl in white.
Suddenly, Hou Jiaxuan asked, "Young Master Long, you mentioned Xue Lingqiong has a short sword that can cut through metal. Could you describe it?"
Hua Yunlong thought to himself, "He probably wants to deduce Xue Lingqiong's origins from her weapon." After a moment's thought, he said, "The short sword is about two feet long, with an unusual design. The guard is like flying clouds, and there seem to be two characters engraved on the hilt." After pondering for a moment, he smiled and said, "It seems to be the characters 'Fengyun' (Wind and Cloud). I dare not say for sure."
Hou Jiaxuan's eyebrows twitched. He said, "Young Master Long, is her surname really Xue?"
Hua Yunlong was taken aback. He said, "What's wrong with that? I don't think it's fake."
Hou Jiaxuan said in a deep voice, "Twenty years ago, Ren Xuan, the leader of the Fengyun Society, used this short sword." He turned his face and glanced at his former subordinates. Xue Renjiu and the other two nodded in unison. Hou Jiaxuan then turned to Hua Yunlong and said, "This woman is treacherous. Young Master Long should be wary of her."
Hua Yunlong strongly disagreed with his words but didn't bother to refute them. He changed the subject, asking, "What are your opinions on attending the appointment?" Hou
Jiaxuan, thinking Hua Yunlong was simply being chivalrous, thought to himself, "If Young Master Long doesn't change his womanizing ways, he'll probably suffer at the hands of women in the future." He couldn't help but worry.
Yu Zhaonan asked, "What's your opinion, Brother Yunlong?"
Hua Yunlong replied, "I absolutely must attend this appointment, and I must go alone."
Li Bosheng pondered, "To avoid appearing cowardly, you should indeed go."
Cai Changyi said, "Are we just going to stand by and suffer at the hands of such a bastard?"
Hua Yunlong laughed, "Not necessarily. That Xuanming Sect Master, who calls himself the Nine-Bend Divine Lord, although he harbors deep hatred for my family, since he wants to dominate the world, he has to consider his status. I think the chances of him making a move are slim."
Suddenly, a small head peeked out from the doorway and softly called out, "Brother Hua..."
Hua Yunlong saw it was Xiao Niu'er, walked over, and smiled, "Brother, what's the matter?"
Xiao Niu'er said, "There's a young lady, hmm, very beautiful and kind, wearing a snow-white dress, saying she's waiting for you at the restaurant across the street."
Hua Yunlong thought to himself, could it be her? We're enemies, why are you here? He chuckled softly and asked, "What's her name?"
Little Niu'er stared wide-eyed. "I don't know." After a pause, he said, "She said Big Brother will know as soon as he hears it."
Hua Yunlong nodded. "I understand." He smiled slightly and said, "You need to be more vigilant in the future. Don't just praise someone after receiving a little favor, without even distinguishing friend from foe."
Little Niu'er blushed. "I've seen plenty of people, good or bad. No one can hide anything from me." His eyes darted around. He asked, "Is she an enemy?"
Hua Yunlong smiled. "Friends in private, enemies in public."
Little Niu'er, however clever, was still young and didn't understand the complexities of human relationships, including friendship and enmity. Moreover, his upbringing focused on personal grudges, not public or private matters. Hearing this, he asked in confusion, "Friend or foe?"
Suddenly, Cai Changyi shouted, "Can't you stop talking?"
Hua Yunlong said, "You said she... " "Treat her as a friend, that's fine." Turning back, he said, "Four uncles, four brothers, I'm going out for a bit. A friend has invited me to meet him at the restaurant across the street."
Cai Changyi asked in surprise, "Why don't you invite him in?"
Hua Yunlong smiled and said, "She's a young lady, and she's from the enemy side, so it's not convenient."
Yu Zhaonan said, "Aren't you going to rest? What about the appointment with the Xuanming Sect Master?"
Hua Yunlong pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "I have to go to this banquet. Too much discussion will only cause me trouble. As for resting, there's no need. I'll recover after a short while."
Hou Jiaxuan and the other four elders frowned upon hearing that the young lady was from the enemy side. Seeing his nonchalant attitude despite having a formidable enemy before him, they were even more worried. However, they knew Hua Yunlong's temperament well and knew that persuasion would be useless, so they only gave him a few words of advice. Hua Yunlong casually agreed, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and left the inn. Upon entering the restaurant, the waiter strode forward
,
bowing, and said, "Master Hua, please have a seat in a private room upstairs."
Hua Yunlong nodded and strode upstairs. His tiger-like eyes flashed, and he was about to ask which private room the snow-clad girl was in when he suddenly saw the clear, bell-like voice of the snow-clad girl from the Xuanming Sect coming from a private room by the window. She said coldly, "Here." Hua Yunlong thought to himself, "Judging from your tone, it sounds like you came here after an argument." He walked over, and the waiter hurriedly lifted the curtain of the private room.
The snow-white-clad girl stood by the window, her hand supporting her chin, her delicate body leaning against the window, gazing blankly at the carriages and horses on the street. Hearing him enter, she didn't turn her head, saying, "Clear this table and replace it with another one."
The waiter exclaimed in surprise, "Miss, this wine is still warm."
The snow-white-clad girl suddenly turned around, angrily saying, "Stop nagging! If I tell you to replace it, you will! Will I shortchange you?"
Hua Yunlong glanced at the food and wine on the table and saw that it was still warm. He thought to himself, "She has been waiting for me for a long time and is
now using this as an excuse." He couldn't help but laugh loudly, waved for the waiter to leave, and cupped his hands, saying, "You have been so kind to summon me, please forgive me..." "You are a great hero. Surely you wouldn't want to take this opportunity to force a young woman to reveal the inner workings of the Xuanming Sect?" Hua Yunlong first shook his head, then nodded.
The girl in white asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?"
Hua Yunlong smiled and said, "I am not a great hero, but I fear that if I offend you now, the banquet tonight will be difficult." The girl in white smiled, then lowered her head and sighed softly. Seeing that her expression was so different from before, Hua Yunlong thought to himself: This girl really dares to disobey her master's orders and befriend the Hua family.
After the two took their seats, Hua Yunlong raised his wine cup and said, "I heard that your master has a blood feud with the Han family for killing your master?"
The girl in white's face darkened slightly, and she said, "It is a great feud."
Hua Yunlong smiled and said, "What is your master's name..."
The girl in white shook her head and said sullenly, "If you go to the banquet tonight, my master will definitely tell you. Why ask now?"
Hua Yunlong's mind raced, and he suddenly asked, "Is your master named Shi Biao?" He deliberately mumbled the words "Shi Biao" slightly.
The snow-clad girl opened her starry eyes wide and asked, "How did you know?"
Hua Yunlong's mind raced. He thought, "That Xuanming Sect Leader who calls himself the Nine-Bend Divine Lord, whose name is Shi Biao, is unheard of in the martial world... Ah, it must be because of his similar voice..." A flash of inspiration struck him, and he suddenly burst into laughter, saying, "Miss Gu, your master's surname is Gu."
Upon hearing this, the snow-clad girl, Gu Yibai, immediately realized that he hadn't known before. Her heart was filled with anger and annoyance. She said, "Hmph, don't be so smug. Let me tell you the truth, you'll die even faster this way."
Hua Yunlong smiled slightly. He already knew that the current Xuanming Sect Leader, the Nine-Bend Divine Lord, was none other than Gu Shibiao, the disciple of the former Boundless Divine Lord. Years ago, the Boundless God sent Gu Shibiao to the home of Lady Qin in Qingzhou to seek revenge. Hua Tianhong, following his mother's orders, traveled thousands of miles to repay her kindness and fought Gu Shibiao. At that time, Hua Tianhong, using the alias Huangfu Xing, was still weak in martial arts and far from being a match for Gu Shibiao. He was struck by Gu Shibiao's "Nine-fold Divine Palm" and nearly lost his life. Later, Hua Tianhong escaped poison in Caozhou and became friends with Lady Bai, arousing Gu Shibiao's jealousy. Gu Shibiao sought out Hua Tianhong, but the situation reversed, and he was defeated and returned to Wuliang Mountain.
At the Ziwu Valley Ritual, the Boundless God was killed by Wen Taijun. Gu Shibiao retreated in resentment and joined the sect of the evil demon Dongguo Shou of Xingxiu Sea. During the Nine Bends Treasure Hunt, Dongguo Shou's disciples fled with forged feathers, but Gu Shibiao's whereabouts remained unknown. Hua Yunlong said, "I never imagined that Gu Shibiao would become the Nine-Bend Divine Lord, stirring up another bloody storm. But our Hua family is still here. If you want to run rampant, it won't be easy."
The snow-clad girl, Gu Yibai, seeing him remain silent for so long, assumed he was displeased by her words and said quietly, "You'd better not accept the invitation tonight."
Hua Yunlong's sword-like eyebrows twitched, and he said, "This banquet was invited by your master. Why do you say that, young lady?"
Gu Yibai said coldly, "You already know who my master is. Don't you know that he has a deep-seated hatred for your Hua family? If you go, you won't come back."
Hua Yunlong smiled, raised his cup, and took a sip of wine, but felt a slight stinging sensation in his mouth. He knew that the wine contained poison that would kill him instantly. He was secretly furious, thinking: Well, I didn't expect you to use such despicable means. A thought flashed through his mind, but his expression remained unchanged. He placed the wine cup in front of Gu Yibai and said with a smile, "Please have a sip, young lady."
Gu Yibai's delicate face flushed red, and she stood up abruptly, angrily saying, "What do you take me for?" Suddenly, she sighed softly and said, "Very well, since you want me to drink, I will." She stretched out her
fair wrist, picked up the wine cup, and brought it to her lips. Hua Yunlong saw that her expression was aggrieved and didn't seem to be fake. He was secretly puzzled, thinking, "It doesn't seem like she poisoned me, but there's no one else here..." Seeing that she was about to drink, he reached out and snatched the wine cup away, smiled faintly, and said, "So this restaurant is run by your sect's men. I didn't realize it." He put down the wine cup.
Gu Yibai was also quick-witted. Seeing this, she knew there must be something wrong with the wine. She raised her eyebrows and suddenly shouted loudly, "Xiao Gui!" In her anger, she infused her voice with internal energy, which could be heard clearly downstairs. Her voice shook the roof tiles. Hua Yunlong was unfazed and thought to himself: Her skill is not weak. She seems to be stronger than those senior brothers.
Instantly, a series of rapid footsteps approached, the curtain was lifted, and a man of about fifty years old, resembling a merchant, entered, bowing and asking in a flustered manner, "What has angered you, young lady?"
Gu Yibai sneered, "You knew I would be angry?"
Xiao Gui stammered, "This subordinate... this subordinate..." Hua Yunlong thought to himself, "Judging from her forced humiliation
just now, who knew the people of the Xuanming Sect were so afraid of her." Gu Yibai raised an eyebrow and said coldly, "I doubt you have the guts. Who ordered you to do this?" Xiao Gui stammered for a long time, unable to speak. Gu Yibai flew into a rage and said hatefully, "Fine." With lightning speed, she grabbed the poisoned wine cup, and with a flick of her jade hand, splashed the poisoned wine at Xiao Gui.
Hua Yunlong suddenly raised his right palm, releasing a gentle force that swept the wine into a rain of wine three or four feet in diameter onto the floor. The poison in the wine was incredibly potent; the moment it touched the floorboards, it hissed and turned a large patch black. Xiao Gui, still reeling from the shock, broke out in a cold sweat upon seeing this. Hua Yunlong's brows furrowed slightly. Gu Yibai, also surprised by the poison's severity, paused, her anger rising. She smiled coldly, about to speak again.
Suddenly, a loud, powerful voice rang out, saying, "Please calm down, young lady. This has nothing to do with Xiao Gui; it is my fault." As the voice spoke, a burly old man with a purple face entered.
Upon seeing the old man, Gu Yibai's delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she coldly said, "Since it was Uncle Dong who ordered Xiao Gui to do this, and Uncle Dong holds a high position and great power, I, as his niece, have nothing to say."
The old man surnamed Dong, not expecting Gu Yibai to rebuke him in front of outsiders, laughed to cover his embarrassment, and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Hua Yunlong, saying, "This must be Young Master Hua, the great hero. I am Dong Pengliang, and I greet you." Just as he clasped his hands, a subtle, yet powerful force silently attacked Hua Yunlong.
Hua Yunlong inwardly snorted, returned the salute, and said, "I am young and unworthy of such respect." He then unleashed a burst of hidden energy to meet the attack.
The two stood on opposite sides of the table, their hidden forces clashing on the table with a soft "pop." Gu Yibai thought that with such a clash of their skills, dishes and cups would fly everywhere and wooden tables would scatter. But instead, only a slight breeze stirred the room, causing the curtains to flutter. She thought to herself, "Their skills have reached the point of complete control."
Her beautiful eyes darted around, and she saw Hua Yunlong's shoulders sway slightly, while Dong Pengliang took three steps back, his footsteps creaking on the floorboards, his expression changing. She was already familiar with Dong Pengliang's skills, but she hadn't expected Hua Yunlong's to be at this level. She thought to herself, "With such martial arts skills, Master will be even less tolerant of him." She was filled with inexplicable worry.
Dong Pengliang was secretly alarmed, but laughed loudly and said, "I've heard that Young Master Hua doesn't rely on his martial arts skills and possesses the ability to avoid poison. I've come here to test him. Young Master Hua is
magnanimous and surely won't mind." Hua Yunlong smiled slightly and said, "Not necessarily. If someone intended to harm you, would you tolerate it?"
Gu Yibai retorted angrily, "Uncle Dong, are you really going to disrespect your niece like this?"
Dong Pengliang frowned and said, "If you say that, young lady, I'm truly ashamed."
Gu Yibai coldly replied, "It's your niece who should be ashamed." Her aggressive tone put Dong Pengliang in a difficult position, while Xiao Gui stood silently by, not daring to move.
Hua Yunlong laughed heartily and said, "Miss Gu, please sit down. It's a small matter, why be so petty?" Gu Yibai sneered upon hearing this and actually shut up.
The affairs between men and women are truly beyond reason and unbelievable. Gu Yibai and Dong Pengliang are both members of the Xuanming Sect and were originally enemies of Hua Yunlong, but now they are friends with Hua Yunlong and seem very docile. Dong Pengliang thought to himself, "Women's hearts are drawn to the outside world. I advised the Divine Lord not to accept female disciples long ago, but now..." His thoughts shifted, and he smiled, "Young Master Hua truly possesses the heart of a chivalrous hero."
Hua Yunlong smiled faintly and said, "Your esteemed leader has invited me; are you aware of this?"
Dong Pengliang nodded, "How could this old man not know?
" Hua Yunlong had intended to mock him, but his mind changed, and he said calmly, "Since that's the case, I'll learn from you then." He clasped his hands in a salute, then bowed to Gu Yibai, saying, "I take my leave."
Gu Yibai said hastily, "You... you haven't even swallowed a cup of wine or a bite of food..."
Hua Yunlong interrupted with a smile, "I
appreciate your kindness, young lady." Gu Yibai grew even more anxious, but remembering they were enemies, she couldn't bring herself to say anything to persuade them to stay. She glared at Dong Pengliang and Xiao Gui with eyes full of hatred. Dong Pengliang was one thing, but Xiao Gui shivered involuntarily, quickly lowering his head, not daring to look up. Of all things under heaven, love is the most mysterious and unpredictable. It can turn enemies into friends, and friends into foes; it can bring life, and it can take lives.
Gu Yibai had secretly met Hua Yunlong more than once, but only a handful of times. In fact, they had only met twice, including today. To say that she would fall in love with him would be too impossible for someone as proud and extreme as her. This was because she had always looked down on all the martial arts masters in the world, regarding everyone except her master as dirt. However, after fighting Hua Yunlong, she was at a disadvantage in every way. Her pride was shattered, and at first she hated him to the bone. After returning home, she practiced martial arts diligently, intending to one day be able to surpass Hua Yunlong.
Within days, her inexplicable hatred gradually subsided. Although she still thought of Hua Yunlong, it was no longer the same as before, when she wished she could chop him into a thousand pieces. Instead, she recalled his incomparably handsome appearance, his superb martial arts skills and wit, and most importantly, the noble and upright heroism he possessed even amidst his laughter. She longed to meet him, even to become friends with him, knowing it would disobey her master's orders, yet she couldn't resist. She didn't even know why, so she secretly invited Hua Yunlong.
Upon meeting him, she didn't know how to begin, and was further interrupted by Dong Pengliang and Xiao Gui. Before they could exchange more than a few words, Hua Yunlong wanted to take his leave. Her heart was filled with sorrow, bitterness, and resentment. Suddenly, tears welled up in her eyes, and she said bitterly, "Go then." With a stomp of her foot, she leaped out of the window and onto the street, ignoring the astonishment of passersby, and ran away.
Although Hua Yunlong felt the matter was none of his business, his naturally charming nature made him unable to bear seeing a girl's tears, causing him great unease. His mind raced, and suddenly he leaped to her side, calling out, "Miss Gu!"
The two of them, without restraint, displayed their light-footed skills on the street, startling passersby and merchants, but not alarming them, as such sights had become commonplace in Xuzhou recently. Hua Yunlong's martial arts far surpassed Gu Yibai's; in just two or three leaps, he had caught up with her. Gu Yibai abruptly turned her head, saying, "Why did you come?" Though her tone was resentful, her pace slowed.
Hua Yunlong thought to himself, "Your anger is completely unfounded." But he said aloud, "I intend to invite you to another restaurant."
Gu Yibai stopped and said coldly, "Weren't you determined to leave?"
Hua Yunlong stopped and smiled, "I was afraid you wouldn't do me the honor, so I had no choice."
The two of them were now standing on the roof of a house, away from the bustling West Street. Although they were far away, there were still many pedestrians. Seeing the two of them on the roof, Gu Yibai's sorrow and distress froze. Sensing something was amiss, she shrugged and landed in a secluded alley. Hua Yunlong followed suit. Gu Yibai said softly, "I'd like to find a quiet, secluded place."
Hua Yunlong nodded, "Alright, but seclusion is easy, quiet is difficult, and it might even be noisy."
Gu Yibai said, "It doesn't matter, as long as there aren't those annoying people bothering me." The annoying people she was referring to were clearly the people from the Xuanming Sect.
Hua Yunlong smiled and said, "Shall we follow this alley?"
He had just taken a step when Gu Yibai tugged at his sleeve, saying, "Don't go this way."
Hua Yunlong paused, turning to ask, "Why?"
Gu Yibai said, "I remember we just came from the south. If we come this way, won't we turn back? We should go this way."
Hua Yunlong thought to himself: "Such a small matter, yet she keeps arguing about it." He smiled slightly and said, "As you wish." He turned and walked away.
Gu Yibai smiled radiantly, looking overjoyed, and followed closely behind him. The alley, though narrow, was quite long. After walking half a mile, they still hadn't reached the end. Gu Yibai looked left and right, and saw a small noodle shop nearby. She gently tugged at Hua Yunlong's sleeve and said, "Shall we go this one?"
Hua Yunlong turned around and saw that the noodle shop was narrow and dark. His brows furrowed slightly as he said, "I'm indifferent..."
Gu Yibai said, "Then this one it is." Her graceful figure, like a light and agile swallow, had already darted into the shop. Hua Yunlong had no choice but to follow her inside.
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The shopkeeper was an old man with a face full of wrinkles. He glanced around and saw a beautiful couple suddenly enter the shop. The man was as handsome as a jade tree in the wind, with a captivating charm, while the woman was as beautiful as a delicate flower reflected in water, as beautiful as a celestial being. He had never seen such people in his life. For a moment, he thought he was seeing things and couldn't help but rub his eyes. Hua Yunlong saw that the shop was dark, with only three tables and a dozen or so bamboo stools, stained with oil, and very rough. There wasn't a single customer.
Gu Yibai, however, didn't seem to mind at all. She moved two stools over and said sweetly, "Sit down."
Hua Yunlong sat down and laughed, "I think you're tired of fancy restaurants, so you've come to a noodle shop like this."
Gu Yibai smiled sweetly and said, "Is this not your first time eating and drinking in a place like this?"
Hua Yunlong shook his head and said, "No, when I was a child, I often ran down the mountain and frequented these kinds of small shops in the towns around Yunzhong Mountain. I only stopped when I grew up."
Gu Yibai's bright eyes widened and she said, "Your Luoxia Manor is richer than a country, are you afraid of going broke?"
Hua Yunlong laughed and said, "The hooligans and street urchins in the towns around Yunzhong Mountain were all my underlings back then. I was with them, so it wasn't appropriate for me to go to fancy restaurants."
Gu Yibai imagined his mischievous childhood and smiled, suddenly realizing that the old man in this small shop hadn't been here before. She turned her jade-like face to greet him, then scolded, "Hey, boss, a customer has come in, why aren't you paying attention?"
The old man, seeing this elegant figure for the first time, was intimidated and hesitated to approach without being called. Hearing the beautiful young woman scold him, he stammered, "This old man..."
Gu Yibai waved her jade-like hand and said, "Don't mention anything else, what do you have to eat here?"
The old man was taken aback and asked, "What does the young lady like?"
Gu Yibai smiled sweetly, "I'm afraid you don't have what I like."
The old man said, "Tell me, young lady."
Gu Yibai's beautiful eyes darted around and she said, "I love to eat bear paws, camel paws, orangutan lips, and four-gill perch, do you have any?" Hua Yunlong chuckled inwardly, thinking: Last time she seemed so shrewd, but now she seems like a girl of thirteen.
The old man stared in disbelief, saying, "This..."
Gu Yibai chuckled and said, "Fine, just read out the names of the noodles."
The old man felt as if he had been granted a pardon and hurriedly listed all the noodles he could make. Gu Yibai recited them briefly, then turned to Hua Yunlong and said, "I know the others by their names, but Yangchun noodles have a rather elegant name. I'd like to try how they're made."
Hua Yunlong couldn't help but laugh. He thought to himself that she was a disciple of the Xuanming Sect Master, accustomed to delicacies every day, yet she didn't know such a common dish. He said, "Yangchun Baixue, do you know that?"
Gu Yibai burst out laughing and said, "So it's just white noodles. I'll have it this once." Her starry eyes were fixed on Hua Yunlong, her expression gentle and tender. She whispered, "What do you like to eat?"
Hua Yunlong smiled and said, "What you like, I like too. I'll have a bowl of Yangchun noodles too." Gu Yibai smiled brightly and waved for the old man to make it.
It was nearly noon, but there were still no customers. Hua Yunlong looked outside and saw more than ten people staring at the two men. The noodle shop's stove was right at the entrance, and the old man was serving noodles while greeting the group. A man ran up to the old man and whispered a few words. With his exceptional hearing, he recognized the words as referring to himself. The old man seemed greatly shocked, turned to look at the two men with a look of admiration, and then the man who had spoken ran off again.
Hua Yunlong knew that the group of people were probably just a bunch of poor men. Seeing the young master of the Hua family, they naturally wouldn't dare to enter the shop and sit with him. He wanted to invite them in so as not to disturb the noodle shop's business, but seeing Gu Yibai's cheerful expression, he thought, "My friendship with her might only last once. Sigh, since she wants peace and quiet, let her eat in peace and quiet. I'll give that old man a little more later.
" A moment later, the old man brought over the noodles, stood to the side, rubbed his old hands, and stammered, "Master Hua, this...this noodle..."
Hua Yunlong waved his hand and said, "You don't need to worry about these. Go and rest." The old man ,
thinking they were a couple and disliking being disturbed, quickly retreated far away. Gu Yibai ate with relish, while Hua Yunlong also picked up his chopsticks and ate a few pieces. The relationship between men and women is so subtle; when eating together, if there is no affection, even the finest food is hard to swallow; if there is affection, even the most humble dish is delicious. Gu Yibai softly asked, "How does it taste?"
Hua Yunlong smiled and said, "Not bad."
Gu Yibai hesitated, then finally said, "Do you absolutely have to go tonight?"
Hua Yunlong knew she was referring to the banquet invited by Gu Shibiao and smiled, "Of course."
Gu Yibai sighed slightly and said, "My teachers, Meng Weiqian and Duanmu Shiliang, are all urging my master to cripple you at the banquet."
Hua Yunlong calmly asked, "What does your master think?"
Gu Yibai said, "My master just smiles without answering. I think it's very dangerous. You'd better not go." Hua
Yunlong pondered for a moment and said, "Although I've never met your master, I think he will treat me politely in this matter."
Gu Yibai sighed softly and said, "In that case, you must be careful." After a long pause, she suddenly said, "My master practices a palm technique that can force deadly poison into an enemy's body. The potency of that poison is unparalleled in the world..."
Hua Yunlong interrupted with a laugh, "I am immune to all poisons."
Gu Yibai said, "You are not afraid of poison, but that palm technique can penetrate heavy armor and damage the lungs and internal organs without anyone noticing." She paused, smiled sadly, and said, "I shouldn't have said these things."
Hua Yunlong said, "Don't worry, young lady, I will not take advantage of what you told me."
Gu Yibai said resentfully, "You..." She lowered her head and remained silent.
Hua Yunlong stood up and said, "Can we go now?" Gu Yibai silently rose and followed him out of the shop. Hua Yunlong casually tossed down a silver ingot, saying, "I've treated all the friends outside."
The old man hurriedly said, "Master Hua, it's nothing..." Before he could finish speaking, Hua Yunlong called out to the people still waiting at the shop entrance, and he and Gu Yibai had already walked quite a distance, disappearing into the alley in the blink of an eye.
As the two strolled along, they unknowingly reached the south gate. Hua Yunlong stopped and said, "Goodbye, young lady. I won't see you off."
Gu Yibai sighed softly and said, "Can we be friends?"
Hua Yunlong said, "Aren't we friends now?"
Gu Yibai tilted her head back and said, "What about later?"
Hua Yunlong thought to himself, "Since your master is determined to avenge his master's death, and my family cannot stand idly by while the evil forces run rampant, our situations are truly like fire and water. How can we be friends?" "Thinking back, he was about to speak frankly, but seeing Gu Yibai's clear, autumn-water-like eyes fixed on him, and noticing his hesitation, her delicate body trembled slightly. Seeing this, Hua Yunlong could no longer bear to utter harsh words, and smiled, "As long as you don't want to kill me, that's fine."
Gu Yibai's heart leaped with joy, and she smiled sweetly, whispering, "Most of our sect's experts are gathered in a manor more than ten miles south of the city, while the lesser ones are in another manor closer to the city. The address wasn't specified, so it must be a manor far from the city. However, I might not be able to attend."
Hua Yunlong smiled slightly and said, "I don't want to meet you under such circumstances either." He turned and took a few steps, then looked back. Gu Yibai was still standing there, gazing at him intently.
Hua Yunlong waved his hand, but unexpectedly, Gu Yibai gracefully flew over, calling out, "Yunlong..." She paused, then said, "May I call you by your name?"
Hua Yunlong nodded slightly and asked, "Is there something you need?"
Gu Yibai smiled shyly and stammered, "I..." Suddenly, she lowered her head and said, "I'll be waiting for you at the Rongsheng Inn tonight. You must come." "With that, without waiting for his reply, she flew away.
Hua Yunlong smiled wryly, turned and walked away, thinking to himself: This ambiguity won't end well. He was truly torn about his feelings for Gu Yibai. Thinking of Cai Weiwei, and the deep-seated feud between the Hua and Gu families, there was no reason for reconciliation. He wanted to end it as soon as possible, but he also believed that love and hatred were two separate things, and couldn't be mixed up. To hurt the heart of a beauty, given his unrestrained and unconventional nature, was an extremely difficult thing to do.
※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※ While pondering, Hua Yunlong returned to the inn. Cai Changyi, Yu Zhaonan, and the others had all left, leaving only Hou Jiaxuan, Gu Hongsheng, and a few other elderly people in the courtyard. Hua Yunlong called out loudly, "Uncle Hou, where did Brother Zhaonan and the others go?"
Hou Jiaxuan frowned and said, "Seeing that you hadn't returned by noon, I was worried and went to look for you." Hua
Yunlong laughed and said, "They were certainly very hospitable, but how could I be so easily tricked?" He paused slightly and said, "Did Cha Youchang's men come?"
Hou Jiaxuan nodded and said, "Someone came and said that he followed two Xuanming Cult members and saw them chase into a village about 1 li east of the city."
Hua Yunlong shook his head and laughed, "That's not where Gu Shibiao lives; it should be about ten li south of the city."
Hou Jiaxuan asked in bewilderment, "How did that scoundrel Gu Shibiao get involved?"
Hua Yunlong said calmly, "Gu Shibiao has become a great demon, proclaiming himself the Nine-Bend Divine Lord, establishing the Xuanming Cult, and calling himself its leader."
Hou Jiaxuan exclaimed in surprise, "That kid has already reached such heights." "Back then, the members of the Divine Flag Gang were all familiar with Bai Xiaotian and Wuliang Shenjun because of their close relationship. Gu Shibiao often visited the Daba Mountains, so they were all extremely shocked by this matter. Only Gu Hongsheng, who had never been involved in the martial world, had no particular feelings about it.
Xue Renjiu coldly said, 'Let's gather all our brothers and guard outside the manor. If things go wrong, we'll rush in to provide support.'
Hou Jiaxuan nodded and said, 'Brother Xue is right. Gu Shibiao harbors a deep-seated hatred for Master Hua's family. Now that Young Master Long has gone alone, there's no reason not to take action.'
Hua Yunlong laughed and said, 'Uncles, you underestimate him. Gu Shibiao's actions now show the magnanimity of a hero. How could he be so rash?'
Gu Hongsheng laughed heartily and said, 'I never expected that the Xuanming Sect Leader would be from the same clan as me. I must get closer to him. '" "His words implied a challenge to Gu Shibiao.
Everyone smiled. Just then, footsteps were heard, and before anyone could be seen, Cai Changyi shouted, "What are you up to? You said you'd be at the restaurant across the street, where did you sneak off to?" As he spoke, he led the way in, followed by Yu Zhaonan, Li Bosheng, and Gao Songping.
Hua Yunlong said, "I learned about the origins of the Xuanming Sect Master on this trip. What about you?"
Cai Changyi was taken aback and said, "Who is that murderer? Tell me."
Hua Yunlong stretched and said, "Ask your steward, he's from the same family as Steward Gu."
Cai Changyi turned to Gu Hongsheng and said, "Well, Steward Gu, so you and that demon are family."
Gu Hongsheng was both amused and exasperated, saying, "That demon may be surnamed Gu, but we're not family. Young Master Hua is just joking." Hua
Yunlong acted as if nothing had happened, cupping his fists and saying, "We have an appointment at noon, so I must be fully focused. I'll rest for a bit. " He turned and went back to his room, sitting quietly to regulate his breathing. He appeared nonchalant, but in reality, he dared not be careless in the slightest. The others dared not disturb him and discussed their plans in the hall.
※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※ As dusk fell, Hua Yunlong, having finished his instructions, quietly arrived at the "Rongsheng Inn." He inquired about Gu Yibai's room and was about to knock when Gu Yibai's voice came from inside: "The door isn't latched, come in."
Hua Yunlong pushed open the door, stepped inside, latched it, and turned around, only to be surprised to find Gu Yibai trying to wipe away tears from her face: "Miss, you..."
"You still call me 'girl'?... I like you... I love you... I know this shouldn't be, but don't you feel my love at all?... I know we can't be together, but I've fallen hopelessly in love with you..." Finally, another crystal tear fell from the corner of her eye. She quickly wiped away the tear stains and forced a bitter smile: "You must hate me like this... Maybe you've never liked me even a little bit..."
With a sharp "slap," Hua Yunlong slapped himself hard, leaving a clear five-finger mark on his cheek: "It's not like that." He gently stroked Gu Yibai's surprised face: "You know it's not like that... I've known your feelings for me all along... It's just... I don't know...
whether what I'm bringing you... is happiness... or disaster..."
"Yibai... Can I call you that?" Hua Yunlong suddenly asked softly.
"Mmm." Gu Yibai responded absentmindedly. Suddenly, Hua Yunlong's hands encircled her slender waist from behind, whispering in her ear, "Why did you fall in love with me?"
His breath brushed against her ear, and she involuntarily shrank back, "For no reason..."
"I want to know... why you like me like this?" Hua Yunlong tightened his embrace.
Turning around, Gu Yibai slightly raised her head to face Hua Yunlong, her eyes filled with tenderness: "Some people fall in love with someone for certain reasons, such as power, wealth, or gratitude, but I... I don't know why, I just inexplicably fell in love with you. How can I answer that?"
Seeing the blush creeping onto her fair cheeks, her shy appearance was truly irresistible. Hua Yunlong couldn't help but lower his head and gently kiss her forehead: "I'm sorry, if I had thought it through sooner, I wouldn't have made you sad for so long..."
"Hey, Yunlong... do you want me?" After saying this, she lowered her head shyly, feeling her heart pounding faster than ever before. Hua Yunlong was stunned, and Gu Yibai blushed and her heart pounded with embarrassment at her own boldness. For a moment, the small room was silent, adding to the ambiguous atmosphere.
"You mean…" Gu Yibai lowered her head, not daring to look Hua Yunlong in the eye.
"Are you sure…" Hua Yunlong asked cautiously, afraid of accidentally hurting her. Gritting her teeth, Gu Yibai leaned in and gently kissed Hua Yunlong's lips—this was the limit of what she could do. She was the disciple of the Hua family's mortal enemy; should she really touch her? Hua Yunlong released his arms that had been around her: "You're a good girl…"
Before Hua Yunlong could finish speaking, Gu Yibai pushed him away, her forlorn expression heartbreaking. She abruptly turned her back to Hua Yunlong: "No need to say anything, I know…"
Seeing her thin shoulders trembling, Hua Yunlong knew she was trying hard to hold back tears. Oh God, what have I done? How could he repeatedly betray such deep affection? In a daze, Hua Yunlong finally understood that making the one he loved happy was the most important thing. He held her tightly in his arms again, the feeling of having someone he loved was so pleasant. Hua Yunlong couldn't help but curse himself a thousand times for hurting such a lovely person.
"Let go of me." Gu Yibai struggled in Hua Yunlong's arms. Although she liked Hua Yunlong's embrace, it wasn't in this situation. Without speaking, Hua Yunlong just held her tightly, feeling her anger, which made him cherish her even more. "I
told you to let go, didn't you hear me? Let go of me, ahh..." Gu Yibai's voice suddenly became weak. Hua Yunlong's licks and kisses near her neck and earlobes made her, who had never been so intimate with anyone before, unable to resist. Her snow-white skin blushed shyly with Hua Yunlong's lips and tongue.
“You’re a good girl… so let me take the initiative,” Hua Yunlong whispered in her ear. His kiss was like a flame, burning a mark on her neck. Gu Yibai involuntarily held her breath, afraid she would faint from the intoxicating sensation.
“Ah…” Gu Yibai frantically grabbed Hua Yunlong’s large hand, which was already inside her clothes, and leaned weakly against him, pleading, “Slow… slow down…” Oh, this direct stimulation might be too much for her to handle right now. Hua Yunlong withdrew his hand from her collar, went under her armpit, and casually touched the lower edge of her breast, causing her to gasp, “You…”
Hua Yunlong suddenly swept her up in his arms, a wicked smile on his handsome face: “Don’t be too nervous, I haven’t even started yet…” Gu Yibai felt that Hua Yunlong seemed like a different person now, making no attempt to hide his desire or his love for her, bold and passionate, full of captivating charm.
“Once we start, I can’t guarantee I can stop…” Gu Yibai blushed deeply, burying her face in Hua Yunlong’s arms, and softly replied, “Mmm…”
Walking towards the bedroom, Hua Yunlong gently placed her on the bed, then quietly climbed on top, scrutinizing Gu Yibai. She was blushing, her eyes tightly shut in nervousness. How could she feel his affection for her when she was so nervous? How could she experience the sweet intimacy of their lovemaking?
“Open your eyes,” Hua Yunlong said softly. Gu Yibai gently shook her head, not daring to utter a sound.
“Don’t you want to see me?” A slight smile played on Hua Yunlong’s lips as he decided to slowly tease her, to transform her icy demeanor into a passionate flame for him. Gu Yibai quickly shook her head, unaware of Hua Yunlong’s trick, nervously fearing he would misunderstand her.
"Then why won't you open your eyes? Ah... you must hate me now, I'd better leave..." Hua Yunlong quietly took off his clothes, revealing his muscular upper body, wanting to give her a "surprise."
"No, don't go, I'll open my eyes... ah..." Gu Yibai opened her eyes, and the sight she saw left her speechless.
Hua Yunlong, his hands gripping his unbuckled trousers, looked at her strangely like a cat whose tail had been stepped on: "You... how come you opened your eyes so quickly..."
From the initial surprise upon opening her eyes, Gu Yibai's anxiety gradually subsided: "You lied to me."
After a few dry laughs, Hua Yunlong scratched his head sheepishly: "Oops, you saw through me." After a brief silence, they smiled at each other, the faint sense of distance between them vanishing.
"Yibai, let me see... let me see you." Hua Yunlong gazed at her with his deep blue eyes, uttering a request filled with longing.
Gu Yibai hesitated briefly, a consequence of the strict etiquette and separation of men and women instilled in her since childhood. Overcoming that required courage, but under Hua Yunlong's piercing gaze, she slowly rose: "Only for you, Yunlong..." Her slender, nervous fingers trembled slightly as she untied the pink ribbon binding her snow-white dress.
Gu Yibai's hands were behind her back, her stunningly beautiful naked body shyly displayed before her beloved. Her firm breasts, slender waist, and even the mysterious black bush between her legs were all laid bare before Hua Yunlong's eyes. Her neatly combed hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, providing a striking contrast to her snow-white, delicate skin. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, her captivating eyes shimmering with alluring charm. Her cherry lips parted slightly, and Gu Yibai uttered a lifelong promise: "Let me belong to you."
"Hmm…you already possess me." Gently pulling her into his embrace, Hua Yunlong offered a kiss before Gu Yibai's trembling lips and equally trembling soul. Melting as if melting, she lay back weakly, supported by Hua Yunlong. This kiss symbolized the beginning. Hua Yunlong reached out his right hand and gently covered her soft breasts.
"Ah." Gu Yibai trembled. The unfamiliar touch of Hua Yunlong's hand startled her, and she struggled to escape.
"Don't be afraid…" Hua Yunlong kissed her again, no longer a light kiss. As she was surprised by the sudden increase in pressure, Hua Yunlong's tongue slipped through her clenched teeth, entwining with her struggling tongue, teasing her inexperienced little tongue, and savoring the sweet, soft taste of her mouth.
"Ugh..." Under the pressure of Hua Yunlong's half-body and lips and tongue, Gu Yibai could only express her unease and tension with continuous whimpers. Finally releasing her lips, Hua Yunlong's tongue slipped to the vicinity of her small earlobe, gently licking and kissing it.
"Yunlong... Yunlong... I..." Having finally found a chance to speak, Hua Yunlong suddenly took her earlobe into his mouth, causing her to gasp softly, "Ah." The sensations Hua Yunlong brought were things she had never experienced before, not even imagined, yet she was so sensitive, completely aroused by that desire-filled caress, and could no longer control herself. Hua Yunlong also noticed that even the gentle touch on her skin was enough to cause her whole body to tremble; she was so sensitive.
"Oh, Yibai, I want to make you happier..." At the same time, his hands also unceremoniously climbed onto her soft breasts, his thumb and forefinger rubbing the pink nipples alternately, the color of the buds beginning to turn from light to red, seemingly swelling as well.
The sudden stimulation forced Gu Yibai to shake her head involuntarily, her cherry-like lips murmuring softly, "Yunlong... ah... this feeling... ah..." Her
snow-white, tender skin flushed a faint pink from the unprecedented sensation, and tiny beads of sweat appeared, like sparkling crystals. Hua Yunlong gently licked away the sweat from her skin with the tip of his tongue, and then licked and kissed the deep cleavage between her breasts. Her hands, already intertwined in Hua Yunlong's disheveled black hair, were initially meant to stop him, but ultimately yielded to his kisses. A strange sensation spreading from her lower abdomen made her incredibly nervous: "Yunlong... I... it's so strange... how could this... happen... oh..."
He cupped her soft, round breasts in his hands, kissing her lips, then her slender neck, and finally her collarbone, sighing softly, "You're so beautiful..." His hands gently covered her chest, his thumbs lightly caressing her nipples, while his mouth lingered on the other, his tongue constantly licking her most sensitive nipple.
She suddenly opened her eyes, shocked to see Hua Yunlong's tongue intimately caressing her breast. The fear of the unknown made her tremble and cry out, "Ah... no... don't... do this..."
But Hua Yunlong seemed not to hear, showing no sign of stopping. Gu Yibai couldn't help but let out a seductive moan; this meticulous and slow torture was driving her mad. Hua Yunlong's hot breath sprayed directly onto her soft, sensitive skin, making her feel as if her whole body was burning up: "So...so hot..."
Hua Yunlong teased Gu Yibai's pink nipples on her snow-white breasts in various ways, sometimes gently nibbling, sometimes pinching and releasing them with his teeth, until he felt the pink nipples harden: "Tell me, Yibai, do you like it? Do you like me...like this?"
"Mmm...I...ooh..." Her fair and delicate face flushed red because of Hua Yunlong, and her half-open pink mouth could only unconsciously emit pleading moans.
Hua Yunlong was already painfully swollen, but he continued to tease Gu Yibai, wanting her to experience the perfect climax of sex: "Not yet...not yet..."
Hua Yunlong's hands continued to explore, gently gliding over her sensitive breasts, then moving down to caress her flat stomach. Hua Yunlong's hands seemed to possess magical power, easily making her moan, and the unbearable heat caused by them forced her to shake her head slightly. Hua Yunlong continued kneading her lower abdomen, then his hand moved lower, stroking Gu Yibai's smooth inner thighs. His slender fingers slowly touched the area where her legs met, causing her to let out a broken moan in shock, even instinctively squeezing her legs together: "Ah...no...oh...there...no..."
Gu Yibai's delicate, flawless thighs were gently pulled to the side. She offered only slight resistance before giving up. Soon, what appeared before Hua Yunlong's eyes was a cluster of pure black pubic hair, surrounding her, and a secret flower bud hidden within.
"So beautiful." With this exclamation, a deep desire gleamed in Hua Yunlong's eyes. Hua Yunlong was staring at her private parts. Under his burning gaze, she became embarrassed. Gu Yibai tried to close her legs, but Hua Yunlong spread them even wider.
"Don't look...there..." Her panicked, watery eyes caught Hua Yunlong lowering his head. She couldn't stop him in time: "Ah...no..." Hua Yunlong's lips and tongue invaded her tender, soft private parts, filling her with shock and horror. Hua Yunlong's burning lips and tongue sucked at her at will, his persistent tongue licking the alluring clitoris, teasing and arousing it relentlessly.
"Ah..." Even as Gu Yibai's lower body convulsed, seemingly reaching a mild climax, Hua Yunlong still wouldn't let her go. Hua Yunlong's lips and tongue wildly sucked at her private parts, his wicked tongue skillfully licking her clitoris, faster and faster.
"No more..." Spasms spread from her private parts, waves of tingling pleasure coursing through her body. But Hua Yunlong persisted, asking, "Do you like it?" Hua Yunlong then used his hands to tease her private parts.
"No more... I... I can't take it anymore..." Abandoning all restraint, Gu Yibai began to plead. Hua Yunlong reached down to her private parts, beginning an even more unrestrained invasion. Hua Yunlong pinched the protruding clitoris between two fingers, gently rubbing and twisting it.
"Ah..." She arched her body suddenly, her whole body trembling.
"Tell me, does Yibai feel good?" Hua Yunlong's wicked fingers rubbed and twisted even more intensely.
"Mmm..." Gu Yibai responded unconsciously, feeling all the heat concentrated in her lower body. "So cute..." Feeling the endless wetness on his hand, Hua Yunlong smiled with satisfaction. Suddenly, his long fingers probed into her slippery, secluded opening.
"Ah?" The sudden intrusion made Gu Yibai instinctively tense up, involuntarily squeezing her legs together, weakly trying to resist Hua Yunlong's sweet caresses. Hua Yunlong's slender fingers were thus trapped.
"Yibai, don't be nervous." Hua Yunlong suppressed his surging excitement and whispered a seductive whisper: "Let me pamper you, mmm..." Hua Yunlong leaned down and kissed her red lips. After she finally relaxed, Hua Yunlong slowly began to push his fingers in, probing into her tight body, slowly inserting and inserting until she completely enveloped his slender index finger, then slowly withdrawing, exploring her secluded opening, sometimes deep, sometimes shallow, causing more moisture to seep out.
"Uh...ah..." Gu Yibai writhed wildly, seemingly yearning for more: "Yunlong..." Long, slippery fingers darted inside her, and she couldn't help but sway her hips. Beads of sweat appeared on Hua Yunlong's forehead; the magical fingers aroused waves of pleasure in her. Waves of her breasts tantalized Hua Yunlong's senses, and he had to grit his teeth to avoid premature collapse.
"Yunlong...can...can you...faster..." The heat within her hovered on the verge of exploding; she finally couldn't resist and decided to indulge herself, abandoning everything, letting out a soft moan of demand. Hua Yunlong chuckled, moved by her complete honesty. She was true to her body and her desires, without a trace of affectation. Hua Yunlong, deeply moved, complied with her request, igniting her unbridled passion even more intensely.
"Ah..." Contractions came from her lower abdomen; Gu Yibai's hands tore at the sheets, finally pushing her heightened desire to its peak. A burning sensation spread through his fingertips. Hua Yunlong knew he had finally achieved his initial goal for the night, but suddenly he saw tears streaming down Gu Yibai's face, who was still panting. "Wh...what's wrong? Did I hurt you?"
She just kept sobbing and shaking her head, making Hua Yunlong even more at a loss. "Tell me, did I do something wrong? I'll change, please don't cry, I really don't know what to do if you keep crying..."
"It's all your fault." Gu Yibai looked at Hua Yunlong with teary eyes. "You made me...made me do that, and made me become like that, saying those...those shameless things..." This well-mannered young woman, experiencing helplessness and embarrassment she had never felt before, had her face flushed red as she cried like a pear blossom.
So that's what happened. Hua Yunlong suddenly grabbed Gu Yibai's hand, letting her touch his lower abdomen through his pants. At first, she didn't understand which part of Hua Yunlong's body he was guiding her hand to touch. When she realized, she quickly pulled her hand back, her face flushed like the sunset.
"You...how could you let me touch you there?" The firm, throbbing muscles made her heart pound wildly. A wicked smile played on his handsome face as Hua Yunlong moved closer, almost touching her face, and said, "Yi Bai, didn't you like the feeling when I did that just now?"
After a long silence, Gu Yi Bai suddenly pulled up the sheet, hiding her blushing face beneath it. "That's why you feel embarrassed."
"Does Yi Bai like me?" She nodded.
"Does Yi Bai hate it when I touch you?" Blushing, she shook her head.
"Is anyone else here? No, don't be so nervous." Hua Yunlong cupped her beautiful face in his hands and kissed her tenderly. "When it's just the two of us, why worry about the rules set by others? Besides, we're mutually in love..."
Seeing Gu Yibai nod, Hua Yunlong continued, "It's not a bad thing. What's wrong with enjoying each other to the fullest?" He placed his hands on her shoulders and gently pushed her down. Hua Yunlong leaned closer and raised an eyebrow with a wanton air. "Tonight... belongs to us."
Watching Hua Yunlong remove his last layer of clothing, Gu Yibai covered her face with her fingers, but still peeked through the gaps. Hua Yunlong knew she was peeking, so he feigned shyness, turning to cover his private parts and scolding her with a smile, "Oh, you're so annoying, Yibai, you're peeking at me..."
"Who...who was peeking at you...stop being so vain..." Gu Yibai's flushed face betrayed her secret. Hua Yunlong pounced on her like a hungry tiger, whispering in her ear, "Really don't want to look? But I want you to see, that's fair, after all, I've already seen you..."
"Yunlong...mmm..." He kissed her heavily, deliberately making a loud "pop" sound when they parted, startling her.
"Yibai...is it really okay..." Pulling Hua Yunlong's black hair with both hands, Gu Yibai's trembling voice conveyed her already made decision: "Don't make me wait any longer...I've waited long enough..." She sealed her cherry lips with hers, her small tongue teasing Hua Yunlong with clumsy technique, she wanted to pursue what she wanted.
His tongue traced her pearly teeth, causing her to tremble slightly. Hua Yunlong, setting aside his own concerns, responded to her sincere desire. He lowered his waist, his hot, hard lower body pressing against her lower abdomen, causing her body to tremble violently: "Ah..."
Slowly moving his body down, Hua Yunlong's lips kissed every inch of his beloved's jade-like skin, igniting a burning desire she had never experienced before. His fingers gently stroked the soft hair on her genitals, trembling slightly, teasing the secret flower lips hidden within. Gu Yibai shook her head from side to side, the intense shock from these slight movements making her unable to control herself: "Uh... ah..."
Starting from the perfectly rounded lower edge and moving upwards, Hua Yunlong's left hand kneaded her tender, sexy breasts, his teeth biting at the already erect pink buds like pincers, occasionally gently licking and playing with them with the tip of his tongue.
"Mmm...mmm..." Under Hua Yunlong's deliberate teasing, Gu Yibai couldn't help but writhe her body, like a beautiful white snake, writhing passionately in the soft bedding.
Suddenly, Gu Yibai felt a hot object lightly touching her private parts, gently moving between her petals, but it was definitely not a finger: "Yunlong...Yunlong..." Hua Yunlong parted her unconsciously closed knees, supporting her knees as he knelt on the bed: "Is it really okay? I...I really want to give it to you..."
“Idiot…I…I really…can’t wait any longer…” Gu Yibai’s voice trailed off, her cheeks growing increasingly red, so as she covered her face with the sheet in embarrassment.
“It will hurt a little…bear with it…” Holding his erect penis, Hua Yunlong slowly thrust the tip into Gu Yibai’s tender lips.
“Ugh…” Gu Yibai’s brows furrowed tightly, gripping the sheet tightly, her whole body tense with tension.
“Relax…Yibai…let me love you…” Hua Yunlong’s hands climbed up her breasts again, gently kneading them, trying to ease her tension. The feeling of a foreign object invading her body frightened Gu Yibai, making her firm resolve begin to waver: “Yunlong…I…ah…ah…”
In the instant she was distracted, Hua Yunlong thrust forward, penetrating her in one breath. Gu Yibai felt Hua Yunlong’s entry intensely, raising her chin in surprise, her delicate brows furrowed, gritting her teeth to endure the tearing pain, breathing rapidly. He stopped all movement, waiting for her to adjust to the sensation of him inside her.
Her slender shoulders continued to heave rapidly, but Gu Yibai's tightly furrowed brows, furrowed in pain, gradually relaxed. Feeling Hua Yunlong's slight pulse within her, the pain slowly gave way to an unprecedented pleasure. Hua Yunlong began to move slowly and rhythmically. With each thrust, he realized she was enjoying the pleasure, so he gradually increased the speed, giving her more.
Gu Yibai's eyes were half-closed; the tingling, throbbing sensation grew stronger with each thrust, her body involuntarily secreting more fluid and writhing restlessly. Hua Yunlong's slow, rhythmic movements were almost unbearable for her. She bit her bent index finger to prevent herself from screaming, "Mmm... hum... mmm..."
Hua Yunlong pulled her finger away and inserted his index finger into her lips, "Don't bite yourself..."
Gu Yibai, afraid of hurting Hua Yunlong's hand, could no longer hold back her soft moans, which sounded like both protest and pleading, "Ugh... ugh..." Hua Yunlong's index finger teased her tongue in her mouth. She wanted to stop him, but couldn't find her voice to stop him, nor the strength to resist. She could only let Hua Yunlong do as he pleased.
Suddenly, Hua Yunlong lifted one of her legs, his arm pressing against her knee, and began to thrust more intensely. Hua Yunlong withdrew his hot lower body halfway from her vagina, then quickly plunged it in, making their bodies almost completely intertwined. Gu Yibai shuddered, overwhelmed by the intense pleasure. A burning desire made her want to break free, yet she also craved more: "Ah...ah..."
Hua Yunlong's rhythmic thrusts gradually pushed her to the peak of passion. He whispered in her ear, "Tell me...Yibai...do you like it..."
He did it again. Gu Yibai stubbornly closed her eyes, determined to remain silent. A slight smile escaped his lips as Hua Yunlong began to thrust powerfully, each stroke penetrating deep into Gu Yibai's body. The pleasure seemed endlessly intensifying. Gu Yibai shook her head in unbearable agony, yet resolutely refused to let Hua Yunlong hear a single moan.
Lowering Gu Yibai's raised, slender legs, Hua Yunlong leaned down and tenderly kissed her chest, which was covered in fine beads of sweat, murmuring, "Oh, lovely Yibai, you're so adorable..." Gu Yibai was held tightly in Hua Yunlong's strong arms, feeling his hot, rhythmic movements within her, waves of intense passion washing over her.
Without warning, Gu Yibai's mind went blank, and her body convulsed as if struck by lightning. An uncontrollable spasm ran through her; her fingers dug into Hua Yunlong's back, her toes curled tightly, and she cried out ecstatically, "Ah... ah ah... um... um... ah... ah... ah..."
Hua Yunlong felt the warm fluid gushing from the tight opening surrounding him, the tender inner walls contracting and spasming intensely as they reached their climax, filling him with unparalleled excitement, almost unbearable. However, he had no intention of ending there. His hands covered Gu Yibai's soft, elastic breasts, teasing the pink tips, feeling her harden and tremble under his fingertips: "Tell me, Yibai...do you like it?"
Having just climaxed, her body was even more sensitive. With just a small movement, Hua Yunlong could bring her immense pleasure: "I...I won't say...ah..."
This indirect answer was enough to satisfy Hua Yunlong. He kissed her lips fiercely, making each thrust more intense, leading her to another peak. The intense rhythm produced alluring sounds from their joined bodies, combined with their rapid breathing and the sounds of their flesh slapping against each other, instantly filling the small bedroom with seductive sounds that would make one's soul ache. Hua Yunlong, lost in the alluring melody, quickened his movements, "Oh... Yibai... I... I'm almost there..."
"Ah... Yunlong... I like it... I like it so much... Ah... Ah... Ah..." As Gu Yibai reached her umpteenth climax, Hua Yunlong's overflowing passion erupted violently, shooting his scalding hot fluid deep into her tender depths...
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Gu Yibai rested on Hua Yunlong's right hand, half her body leaning against him, leisurely reclining and resting. After several hours of continuous lovemaking, she couldn't remember how many times Hua Yunlong had taken her; she only felt her whole body aching. Seeing Gu Yibai lying limply against him, her eyes filled with a languid satisfaction, a captivating allure beneath her cold beauty, Hua Yunlong felt a renewed stirring in his previously exhausted lower body. "Yibai, you'd better lie a little closer, and also, could you please not look at me like that..."
"What's wrong? Did I hurt you?" Hua Yunlong pulled back the blanket covering them, forcing a smile. "I'm afraid he might get 'angry' again..."
"Ah." She couldn't help but gasp softly. Was his energy inexhaustible? How did it suddenly become so big again? Seeing Gu Yibai's slightly fearful eyes fixed on his crotch, Hua Yunlong tightened his grip on her, tenderly saying, "I won't touch you again tonight, so don't worry." “
No, I’m fine, if you really still want it…” Although she said that, the fear in her eyes didn’t lessen at all. With a slight smile, Hua Yunlong secretly pinched her small nipple when she wasn’t looking, causing her to tremble in surprise. He chuckled and said, “Really, you’re okay?”
Her perfect, snow-white body, with its undulating peaks, lay sprawled on the bed. Gu Yibai’s closed eyes and clenched teeth made her look like a prisoner about to be executed, which Hua Yunlong found incredibly adorable. “I…I’m fine…you…you come…”
Undeniably, Hua Yunlong’s body craved her, but at this moment, his heart was overflowing with warm love. To receive such unreserved favor, what more could a man ask for? Hua Yunlong was willing to enjoy this somewhat painful yet… A bittersweet torment: "Yi Bai, you're...so funny..."
Gu Yi Bai only then noticed Hua Yunlong's teasing gaze, and shyly shrank back, hiding in Hua Yunlong's arms: "You...you're the worst..." Without saying anything more, Hua Yunlong held her in his arms, and the two quietly enjoyed the tranquil night.
Deeply moved by her beauty, Hua Yunlong lovingly smoothed her disheveled hair, slowly watching her drift off to sleep. He kissed her, then quietly got up to keep his appointment with the "Nine-Bend Divine Lord."

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