Tribulations of the Wind and Dust (Volumes 1-12)

[Recommended] The Dust of the World [Simplified Chinese]

Part 1: A Heart Full of Regret

"Ah! They're here, they're here!" A soft, sweet voice rang out, and more than ten pairs of eyes shot towards the

yellow mud ; dust billowed on the road, and the sound of carts rumbled. Suddenly, a shadow darted out,

rushing towards the dust.

"That girl is being mischievous again!" Among the dozen or so people, a tall, thin middle-aged man with a clear face stroked his beard and laughed:

"Let's see if she has the ability to rob the caravan this time."

After the shadow had run forward for several dozen feet, about a dozen caravans and

dozens of men of varying heights appeared in the dust; upon seeing the approaching figure, the short, stout, and strong man at the head immediately

raised his hand and made a gesture, and the group stopped. At this moment, a young man jumped out from among the dozens of people and leaped towards the

approaching shadow.

Two shadows approached each other, then a flash of white light and a clang rang out, and both shadows stopped abruptly.

A man and a woman stood facing each other, each holding a long sword.

The woman was about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a delicate and pretty face, fair and

smooth , and a graceful figure. Her large, bright eyes blinked, revealing

an

irresistible charm. The man appeared to be about twenty years old, with sword-like eyebrows, dark pupils, and a handsome appearance. He stared intently at the girl's beautiful face with a half-smile.

The young woman frowned and cried out, "Get out of my way, you idiot! I'm here to rob the caravan!"

"Rob the caravan?" The young man finally couldn't help but chuckle. "You're here to rob the caravan again?"

The young woman bit her lip and stamped her foot, then huffed, "How annoying! You're mocking me again! I'll cut you

into pieces and feed you to the dogs!" She drew her sword and thrust it straight at the young man.

The young man shouted, "Good!" and immediately countered with his sword.

The young woman drew her sword first, but their attacks were simultaneous, the swords flashing and the sound of metal ringing out. They exchanged

dozens of blows, seemingly evenly matched; however, the young woman's rosy cheeks were now evenly flushed,

while the young man remained smiling, easily exchanging blows.

Suddenly, the young woman panicked, spun around, and her swordplay abruptly changed, three cold glints flashing towards the young man's upper, middle, and lower

body.

"Good! Heaven, Earth, and Man, the Boundless Sword!" The young man shouted softly, his longsword trembling

as it slashed towards the three incoming swords like a rainbow piercing the sky. With a clang, the girl's three swords were immediately deflected by the descending blade.

The young man looked up triumphantly, only to see the girl pouting, frowning, and giving him an angry glare

. Startled, he immediately withdrew his sword .

The girl's eyes lit up, and the tip of her sword suddenly flashed out two strange arcs, swirling towards the young man's sword. With a clang

, the young man's sword fell to the ground.

The boy shrugged and spread his hands, saying, "Fine! You win."

The girl laughed like a silver bell, "I lost, so what? What do you mean I win? You're not happy about it, humph!" She

made a sly face, skipped over to the short, fat, burly man in the lead, and affectionately pulled his arm,

saying sweetly, "Uncle, I finally won this time, right? Where's the thing you promised me?"

The short, fat man laughed, "Good! Little girl, you've gotten more and more mischievous in the past two months,

even bullying your senior brother?"

The girl was about to argue when she suddenly heard a middle-aged man's voice behind her, "This girl, her swordsmanship hasn't

improved at all, but she's learned quite a few tricks to bully people." Turning around, she saw the tall, thin

middle-aged , holding the hand of the boy who had been sparring with a sword, walking over with a smile.

Immediately, the dozens of men in the caravan shouted, "Long time no see, Chief Escort!" "We've accomplished our mission

! We've finally brought this shipment back!" "Hey! Our 'Weiyuan Escort Agency' has a prestigious reputation; not a single thief

dares to rob it."

The middle-aged man smiled slightly and patted the short, stout man on the shoulder, saying, "Brother,

you've all ."

The short, stout man replied with a smile, "Brother, you're too kind. It was you brothers

who protected . Fortunately, the various gangs and sects were very grateful to us, and the journey was peaceful

without a single incident."

The middle-aged man laughed loudly and said, "Brothers, you've truly worked very hard. I've ordered men

to slaughter chickens sheep and prepare aged wine to welcome you all back!" Immediately, everyone cheered in approval.

The tall, thin middle-aged man was Lu Dewei, the chief镖头 (bodyguard/escort) of the "Weiyuan Escort Agency," and the

short

, stout man was his younger brother, named Lu Deyuan. The two had co-founded the "Weiyuan Escort Agency" in their youth. Although it hadn't achieved the widespread reach of larger escort agencies over the past decade, it had still made a name for itself. Furthermore, the brothers were well-connected and enjoyed making friends, and in

the Fujian province area alone, the "Weiyuan Escort Agency" controlled more than half of

the bodyguard business. The Lu brothers were content with this and had no desire to expand beyond their home province or steal business from other escort agencies.

However, just two months ago, a wealthy merchant living in the capital offered an exorbitant fee, specifically requesting that the "

Weiyuan Escort Agency" handle his escort missions. Lu Dewei initially didn't want to break his principles and declined the offer, but he couldn't resist the

unanimous persuasion of all the bodyguards. After much deliberation, he finally decided to make an exception and escort this shipment once in a while. However, Lu Dewei had

many worries. Firstly, the two places were thousands of miles apart, and the journey would not only be twice as arduous, but the number of troublesome gangs

would also increase dramatically. Secondly, the shipment he was escorting consisted of chests of rare and priceless treasures, and

it was far too risky to entrust such a large shipment to a small company like "Weiyuan Escort Agency." For the past two months, Lu Dewei had been constantly

worried and fearful. Today, seeing the convoy return safely, a weight lifted from his heart, and he

finally smiled, dispelling the gloom of the past few days.

At this moment, Lu Dewei saw his beloved daughter, Lu Xuanshuang, the beautiful young woman, clinging to her younger brother, Lu Deyuan

, and couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, "Shuang'er, we agreed that your uncle would only give you a gift if you won by your true skills

. This time you clearly cheated and renege, so you won't get a gift."

Lu Xuanshuang replied without hesitation, "Father, you're mistaken! 'All's fair in war,' so

what's wrong with using a little trick? If it were an actual battle, even if you had ten lives, my precious disciple, my most respected senior brother, would

n't be alive. Senior brother, don't you think?" She winked at the young man, revealing a charming smile.

The young man was Lu Xuanshuang's senior brother, named Bai Shaoding. Seeing Lu Xuanshuang's playful appearance, he thought...

A soft, sweet smile appeared on her face. "Whatever Junior Sister says, Senior Brother wouldn't dare to object." Lu Xuanshuang retorted, "If you don't object, then you don't object. What do you mean 'dare not' to object? How annoying!" She then gave Bai Shaoding a charmingly flirtatious

look. Their eyes met, and Bai Shaoding's gaze was full of affection. He couldn't help but tremble, and he lowered his head shyly, his cheeks burning red. 　　The Lu brothers naturally saw this scene of mutual affection. Lu Deyuan laughed and said, "Good! 　　Shaoding, Xiaoshuang isn't even married yet, and you're already so obedient to her. You'll probably be a henpecked husband in the future." 　　Bai Shaoding smiled helplessly, "Sigh, I was already prepared..." 　　As soon as he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter. Someone even shouted, "Hey! Future Mrs. Bai, if Young Master Bai doesn't behave in the future, you can punish him by making him kneel on an abacus." 　　Bai Shaoding and Lu Xuanshuang had grown up together since childhood, childhood sweethearts, and were already deeply in love. A year ago, Lu Dewei publicly announced their engagement, establishing a legitimate relationship, so people didn't shy away from joking about this golden couple. 　　Although Lu Xuanshuang was as spirited as any man, she was still a virgin and inevitably felt shy but let out a soft "ooh," feigning anger, "You're all bullying a girl like me! I... I'm never talking to you again!" She stomped on Bai Shaoding's foot and shyly ran away. Behind her, all that could be heard was Bai Shaoding's "ouch" and the uproarious laughter of the crowd. 　　Lu Xuanshuang, her face flushed, ran all the way back into the city. After passing through the city gate, she gradually transitioned to walking, panting heavily , her face still flushed, but she couldn't hide the radiant smile on her face. Thinking about the scene just now, she felt a surge of joy and unknowingly returned to the gate of the "Weiyuan Escort Agency." 　　Lu Xuanshuang felt a sense of certainty, but then she saw a young man in blue standing amidst the bustling crowd, waving a folding and gazing intently at the plaque bearing the four large characters "Weiyuan Escort Agency." Suspicious, Lu Xuanshuang took two steps forward and asked, "Who are you looking for?" 　　The young man in blue turned around, and Lu Xuanshuang stared at him, momentarily stunned. She thought, "Is there such a handsome man in the world? Even my senior brother can't compare!" This man appeared to be in his early twenties, with extremely fair and delicate skin, a rosy complexion, and exceptionally handsome features. His eyebrows were arched, his nose straight, and his eyes shone brightly . The waving fan couldn't conceal his dashing and debonair air. 　　Seeing this handsome man staring at her, Lu Xuanshuang blushed and thought to herself, "This man is so rude, staring at me the moment we meet. But he is truly handsome, it's impossible not to…" She couldn't help but steal another glance. 　　The young man in blue said with a half-smile, "Miss Xiaoshuang, it's been a long time. You really are... hehe! You 've become more and more beautiful." 　　Hearing the young man's melodious and charming voice, Lu Xuanshuang felt an indescribable comfort throughout her body. For a moment, she was completely lost in thought , not knowing what he had just said. Seeing her bewildered expression, the young man in blue couldn't help but smile and say, " It seems Miss Xiaoshuang has truly forgotten me. That's understandable; we've only met once. However... hehe, I will make you remember me for a lifetime. Farewell..." With that, he turned and left, gradually disappearing into the crowd. 　　When Lu Xuanshuang saw his back, she had a vague feeling of familiarity, as if she had seen his back somewhere before, but she couldn't quite place it. Recalling the handsome face of the young man in blue, Lu Xuan Shuang felt a sweet warmth in her heart , thinking, "This man is truly handsome and dashing, so likable. It's just a pity I didn't have time to ask his name before he left..." She sighed thoughtfully, then thought, "Even my senior brother is overshadowed... Ah!" 　　When she thought of Bai Shao Ding, her heart trembled, filled with immense regret: "How could I forget my senior brother ? Compared to him, still... hey! My senior brother is still more manly." 　　That night, the "Wei Yuan Escort Agency" held a banquet. Everyone was toasting, playing drinking games, and chatting, creating a truly lively atmosphere. However, some people left the bustling banquet and went to the quiet back garden. 　　A slender young woman squatted by the lotus pond, skipping pebbles across the water; a handsome young man also stood beside her, smiling as he watched the pebbles bounce on the water and fall back down. They were none other than Bai Shaoding and Lu Xuanshuang, a perfect couple from the "Weiyuan Escort Agency." 　　When Bai Shaoding saw the small stone bounce five times on the water's surface before falling into the pool, he couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh, "Well done! Junior sister, it's only been two months, and your skill in skipping stones has already surpassed mine. I remember I was the one who taught you when we were little!" Lu Xuanshuang stood up, suddenly let out a soft "woof," hugged Bai Shaoding's body, and buried her face in his chest. 　　Bai Shaoding was startled at first, then his expression softened, and he said gently, "I haven't been by your side for the past two months, and I thought you were angry and wouldn't talk to me anymore." 　　Lu Xuanshuang slowly raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked into Bai Shaoding's gentle eyes, and said in a trembling voice, "You ... do you know how worried I was about you going? I saw Father frowning every day, and I guessed that this escort mission was more dangerous than before. I burned incense and prayed every day, praying that you would be safe on your journey and that nothing would happen to you..." 　　As she spoke, tears rolled down her shapely face like broken pearls. 　　Bai Shaoding rolled up his sleeves and tenderly wiped away her tears, saying softly, "Silly girl, I'm back safe and sound I? You're all grown up and still crying, aren't you ashamed?" 　　Lu Xuanshuang pouted, "And you say that! Don't you think about how much I missed you? You just joined in their nonsense and made me... Humph!" 　　Bai Shaoding laughed, "Anyway, we're getting married soon, what's wrong with letting the brothers joke around?" 　　Lu Xuanshuang said shyly, "I... I'm embarrassed!" After saying that, she turned around and lowered her head without saying a word. 　　Bai Shaoding saw Lu Xuanshuang's shy and beautiful face reflected in the pond. Under the moonlight, she was truly beautiful beyond compare; he smelled the intoxicating fragrance of a virgin in her boudoir, and his heart fluttered. He couldn't help but hug her slender waist and gently kiss her pink cheek. 　　Lu Xuan Shuang blushed instantly, unsure of what to do, when Bai Shao Ding pressed his handsome face against her soft, smooth, and fragrant cheek, and said gently, "Junior Sister, do you know? Master just announced in public that after this mission is over, we will hold our wedding. Are you... happy?"

"Mmm, I'm so happy, I really hope this day comes soon..." Lu Xuanshuang closed her eyes, enjoying the sweet feeling to the fullest

, her face showing an intoxicated expression; after a long time, Lu Xuanshuang broke free from his embrace, sat on

a rock, and frowned without saying a word.

Bai Shaoding placed his hands on her slender shoulders and said softly, "What's wrong now?"

Lu Xuanshuang sighed and said softly, "This mission is so important, Senior Brother, I'm so worried.

If something goes wrong on the way, then I..."

Bai Shaoding laughed and said, "Junior Sister, you're really worrying too much. Think about it, we've been transporting goods all the way from

the capital to Guangzhou, and everything has been peaceful and uneventful. Now we're going to escort the goods to

their destination, Guangzhou, Guangdong. What's so difficult about that?"

Lu Xuanshuang said, "But, Senior Brother, don't you find it strange? In the past, when we were bodyguards, there were always a few

bandits from mountain strongholds causing trouble. But this time, the goods are so valuable, how come everything went so smoothly?"

Bai Shaoding scratched his head and said, "That's a bit unusual. I'm also completely baffled. Maybe it's because we

've done a good job of keeping it a secret, or maybe it's the reputation of our 'Weiyuan Escort Agency' that scared away those bandits. Maybe..."

..." Bai Shaoding chuckled, seemingly lost in thought.

Lu Xuanshuang asked, "What's so funny? Maybe something's wrong?"

Bai Shaoding said sheepishly, "Maybe you've been burning incense and praying for me every day, and the heavens were so moved that

they blessed your husband, preventing you from becoming a widow before even marrying me."

Lu Xuanshuang blushed and spat, "Who wants to marry you? If you die, I'll

marry even more handsome and dashing nobleman, I won't be a widow for you!" As she spoke,

the image of the young man in blue unconsciously surfaced in her mind again.

Bai Shaoding teased, "Oh? Is that so? Since you're not a virtuous wife, then I don't need to give you this treasure."

Saying this, he took out a shiny object from his sleeve.

Lu Xuanshuang asked curiously, "What is that? Let me see!" She snatched the object and saw that it was a

golden five-phoenix pearl hairpin. The hairpin was sparkling, with a dozen or so pearls dangling and swaying, extremely delicate and

lovely.

Lu Xuanshuang scoffed, "It's just a hairpin, what's so precious about it? I have

plenty of !"

Bai Shaoding said, "This is no ordinary hairpin! Take a closer look!" Hearing this,

Lu Xuanshuang examined it carefully again.

Seeing her frowning frequently, unable to see anything amiss, Bai Shaoding shook his head and smiled, taking the hairpin and saying,

"Junior sister, look carefully, there's a mechanism here." As he spoke, he pressed on the first phoenix eye on the hairpin, and a flash of silver light

appeared , and a gleaming short sword was drawn from the hairpin.

Seeing Lu Xuanshuang clapping and praising, Bai Shaoding smiled smugly and said, "But

that ! Look!" He pressed on the second phoenix eye, and with a "clang," the blade suddenly extended into

a three-foot-long sword.

Lu Xuanshuang gazed at the sword with curiosity and exclaimed in surprise, "So it's a sword hidden in a hairpin! How wonderful!

Senior Brother , where did you find it?"

Bai Shaoding restored the sword to its original form and said, "I know you always like strange and novel things,

and I've been thinking about what to give you on this trip back. This time, while we were transporting goods, we visited a

renowned old blacksmith in Kaifeng, Henan. Seeing him forge so many fine swords, I had an inspiration and asked the old master to

design and forge this 'sword hidden in a hairpin' for you. It's a beautiful ornament, and it can also scare away flies that like to

buzz . I believe you'll like it."

Lu Xuanshuang smiled inwardly, knowing that the flies Bai Shaoding mentioned referred to men who wanted to get close to her.

Lu Xuanshuang was strikingly beautiful from a young age, and became even more captivating as she grew older, earning her the title of "the most beautiful woman in Fuzhou Prefecture." Furthermore, her

lively and outgoing personality meant she never shied away from the distinctions between men and women, attracting many men who used this as an excuse to get close to her. Although Bai Shaoding was generally

optimistic and easygoing, he couldn't help feeling a little jealous, so it wasn't surprising that his words carried a hint of envy.

Lu Xuanshuang nodded and said, "Yes, I like it very much. Actually, it's just an ordinary gold hairpin. As long as it's a gift from you

, I... I like it very much."

Bai Shaoding felt a sweet warmth in his heart. He inserted the gold hairpin into her hair, stroked her delicate cheek, and said softly, "

Junior sister, you are so beautiful. I hope you will wear this gold hairpin forever, no matter how old it gets, never take it off

..."

Lu Xuanshuang was deeply moved. She gazed tenderly into Bai Shaoding's gentle eyes and said, "Senior brother,

don't worry, I will cherish it and take good care of it. Even if it becomes old and worn, I will

still love it wholeheartedly."

Bai Shaoding hugged her delicate body and said resolutely, "Junior sister, I swear, it will

protect care of you, and will not let you suffer any grievances." Their vows, full of double meanings, expressed

their boundless affection.

Lu Xuanshuang felt incredibly happy, her delicate body languidly nestled in his arms, softly asking, "Senior Brother, you

're not lying to me, are you?"

Bai Shaoding answered without hesitation, "If there's even the slightest lie, you can use this hairpin-inlaid sword to chop off my head

!"

Lu Xuanshuang shook her head, saying, "If you're truly lying, I won't kill you, but I'm afraid I'll change my mind and wear

a better hairpin instead."

Bai Shaoding smiled, "Don't worry, I won't give you the chance."

Faintly, the image of the blue-robed youth placing the hairpin on her head appeared in Lu Xuanshuang's mind. Lu Xuanshuang

felt greatly uneasy and quickly broke free from Bai Shaoding's embrace, gazing at the moon's reflection in the pond, her heart filled with dread.

Suddenly, the blue-robed youth's captivating smile reappeared in the pond's reflection; Lu Xuanshuang stared in astonishment, a sudden

realization striking her heart. Just as she was lost in thought, a "plop" sounded as a stone shot into the moon's reflection in the water, the ripples

distorting the blue-robed youth's smile in Lu Xuanshuang's eyes.

Lu Xuanshuang's heart skipped a beat, and she cried out in surprise, only to hear Bai Shaoding laugh heartily, "Haven't

skipped stones , and you're not so good at it anymore."

Lu Xuanshuang sat up, hugged her knees, rested her head on her knees, and stared blankly at

the ripples in the pond, thinking, "My senior brother has always been sincere to me, and besides, we're now engaged. How can I

harbor a stranger? That would be so unfair to my senior brother..." She then said, "Senior brother, today I met..."

" A strange thing happened."

At this moment, Bai Shaoding was having a great time playing. He waved his hand and threw a small stone, which flew towards the pool with the force of the impact,

bouncing before falling into the water. Bai Shaoding said happily, "Ha, the old fox is still the spicier, junior sister, my skills

are still not inferior to yours."

Lu Xuanshuang frowned and said, "Did you hear what people were talking about?" Bai Shaoding said, "Yes!

What strange thing did you encounter?" Lu Xuanshuang then told him everything about her encounter with the young man in blue.

Bai Shaoding laughed, "Haha, so many people like you."

Lu Xuanshuang retorted angrily, "We're talking about serious matters, and you seem completely indifferent?"

Bai Shaoding, never expecting her spoiled princess temper to flare up so easily, couldn't help but stick out his tongue sheepishly and said apologetically,

"How could I not care about your affairs? But I'm right! You go out often and have seen countless men who know you as 'Fuzhou's

Number One Beauty.' Presumably, that man admires you too, and those words he said to you were

just to get your attention. Why take it to heart? Perhaps... you're interested in that man?" Lu

Xuanshuang was taken aback by his words, her face flushing red as if her secret had been exposed. Seeing Bai Shaoding's nonchalant

expression, she felt a surge of anger and wanted to say something to provoke him, so she said, "What if I don't deny it?"

Bai Shaoding smiled and said, "That's perfect! I'll find him here and let you know him for yourself."

Lu Xuanshuang's expression immediately changed, her delicate body trembling slightly. She said in a low voice, "You...you really think that?"

Bai Shaoding tenderly held her hands and said softly, "Silly girl, you are the most beautiful woman in Fuzhou.

More men than stars in the sky admire you. As your fiancé, if I were to fight over every little thing

, how could you live such a free and unrestrained life in the future? Besides...I

have faith in you. I believe...you only have me in your heart."

Bai Shaoding's words deeply touched Lu Xuanshuang's heart. She gently kissed his lips and said softly

, "Senior Brother, you are so good; I swear, I will always love only you."

"Junior Sister..." Bai Shaoding's kiss pressed against her cherry lips, passionately savoring every sweet moment

; under the flowers and moon, the two lingered tenderly, not knowing how long it had been before they left hand in hand.

Suddenly, behind the artificial hill at the other end of the lotus pond, a "crash" rang out, and a small tree immediately

snapped from its trunk and fell down. A figure slowly emerged from behind the artificial hill.

The dark figure was backlit by the moonlight, so his face could not be seen, but his two eyes were bright and gleaming,

shooting out two fierce flames. The figure was breathing heavily, and a sound came from the corner of his mouth: "You adulterous couple...

" "

Today... drinking... was enjoyable..." Fragments of voices came from afar, and the figure suddenly

retreated. Two men, one tall and one short, staggered from a cobblestone path to the

lotus pond, each carrying a wine bottle, as if drunk.

The two men looked around for a while, making sure no one was nearby. They exchanged a glance, then unzipped their pants,

pulled out their penises, and began rubbing their erections. Their faces were flushed, their breathing rapid,

their chests heaving, and their penises were hard and aroused.

After an unknown amount of time, the taller man let out a low growl, and his penis ejaculated a large amount of thick, white fluid,

which shot into the lotus pond. The shorter man's white fluid followed, floating and sinking in the water.

Both men were镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) from the "Weiyuan镖局" (Weiyuan Escort Agency). The taller man was named Shi Da, and the shorter man was named Chen Zhong.

They let out a satisfied sigh and sat down. Shi Da said, "This is really exhilarating,

it's just missing the real thing."

Chen Zhong chuckled, "How can toads like us possibly eat swan meat? Want to play for real? Forget

it! We'll just use our hands and our brains, it's no worse than the real thing."

Shi Da spat, "You don't know who I'm thinking about, how do you know I'm a toad who can't eat

swan meat ?"

Chen Zhong chuckled, "I just know."

Shi Da rolled his eyes at Chen Zhong, looking at the floating objects Chen Zhong had shot into the pool. He asked, "Hey, Old Chen, who's on your

mind ? How could you let so much slip out?"

Chen Zhong shook his head and laughed, "It's not something I'd tell outsiders."

Shi Da pouted and said, "Tch! What's so special about it? I could guess even if you didn't tell me!"

Chen Zhong said, "Then tell me who it is."

Shi Da grinned maliciously, "Speaking of this woman, she's absolutely gorgeous. She's as beautiful as a fairy, that goes without saying. Her figure

is terrifyingly good. Those breasts are both delicate and full, and when they tremble, it's truly dazzling; her waist is so slender

and..." "Slender, and that fruit between her legs, wow! So fresh you could squeeze water out of it, just lick

it with your tongue, damn, it feels better than flying to heaven! This person is none other than our chief

镖头's precious daughter, the most beautiful woman in Fuzhou Prefecture, my little Shuangshuang!"

Before Shi Dahua could finish speaking, Chen Zhong jumped up impatiently, gave a thumbs-up, and praised, "Impressive,

you guessed it right away, she's exactly my kind. But how did you know the young lady's figure..." "How good is it? You've seen it, haven't you?"

Shi Da shrugged and said, "Well... I haven't seen it, but this is exactly what I was thinking about just now

. I don't have any other strengths, but I'm very good at judging people. If you don't believe me, you

can take off and see for yourself."

Chen Zhong spat and said, "What? You've been talking for so long without even seeing it with your own eyes, and you're still bragging!" He sat down in disappointment

, looked at the bright moon, and sighed, "Compared to us, Young Master Bai is much luckier."

..."

Shi Da said, "He's grown up with the young lady since childhood, and now he's her fiancé. He has

all the advantages. What do you have to compare with him? Don't compare, it'll only make you angrier!"

Chen Zhong said, "There's some truth to that. But we're not the best, but we're not the worst either. At least the young lady still chats and laughs with us

often , which is much better than Xie the镖头 being neglected by the young lady."

Shi Da nodded and said, "Right, we should be sensible. It's enough for us to be intimate with my Little Shuangshuang in the Land of Illusion.

Don't be like Xie the镖头, bringing this wishful thinking into reality, only to be ignored and lose face."

Chen Zhong asked curiously, "Judging from your tone, you seem to know why Xie the镖头 was neglected by the young lady; hey, tell

me."

Shi Da smiled smugly and said, "You've come to the right person. Do you remember that Zhao the lord of Baode County a year ago?"

Were we on a delivery mission? Back then, we were having a run of bad luck, miscalculated our route, and got ambushed by those bastards from "Purple Light Village."

Luckily, Young Master Bai received our distress call and led his men to our rescue,

routing bandits and successfully completing our mission. The head镖师 (chief镖师) was overjoyed and announced

their engagement at the victory banquet that night. While everyone outwardly congratulated them with smiles, their hearts were broken. As soon as

the food and drinks , eight or nine out of ten brothers drank heavily in silence. You were drunk then too. When I helped you home,

you kept saying that if you couldn't have the young lady, you might as well commit suicide. Do you remember?

Chen Zhong blushed and smiled shyly, "How could I remember the nonsense I was spouting when I was drunk?

What does this have to do with Chief Escort Xie?" Shi

Da said, "It has a lot to do with you! It was because of your nonsense that I didn't dare help you back through the main gate,

so I went around to this back garden, intending to go back through the back gate. Who knew I would see Miss and Chief Escort Xie here?"

Chen Zhong asked in surprise, "How come I don't remember them?"

Shi Da said, "You were dead drunk when I helped you here. You were completely unconscious, so of course you don't remember. When

I saw them here, I was curious, so I hid to watch."

Chen Zhong asked urgently, "What did they say?"

Shi Da said, "You know Chief Escort Xie is famous for his super hearing. How could I dare to hide nearby?

I naturally couldn't hear what they said. But I saw their every move very clearly."

Chen Zhong hurriedly pulled Shi Da... "Tell me quickly!"

Shi Da chuckled smugly and continued, "I saw Xie, the镖头 (bodyguard), muttering

something , but she just kept shaking her head. Then Xie knelt down and kowtowed to her, but

she turned her head away and ignored him. I think Xie got a death wish, guess what? He pounced

on and started kissing her!"

Chen Zhong jumped up and exclaimed, "This is outrageous! He... got her?"

Shi Da shook his head and laughed, "No, the young lady cried out, and Xie quickly let her go, even getting a big slap in the face

! Hehe!"

Chen Zhong said angrily, "Good! How dare he molest the young lady, a toad trying to eat swan meat!"

Shi Da chimed in, "That's right, he should take a good look at himself, an ugly monster, neither of us

brothers even get a turn." "It's here, so who's going to get him?"

Chen Zhong said, "No wonder the young lady ignores her. It's truly a case of justice prevailing, and retribution is swift. Xie the镖头 (镖头 is a nickname for a镖头) deserves

what he got for his own actions. Hey? Shi Da, how come you only just now blurted out such an important matter?

Don't others know?"

Shi Da said in a panic, "Please! I was eavesdropping, and you weren't sleeping properly, you were snoring. Xie

the镖头 discovered me, and he threatened me not to tell anyone, or he'd kill me. You know

how terrifying he is when he gets angry, so I naturally kept my mouth shut and didn't dare to utter a word. But now I've lost my temper and

leaked it to you; please don't tell anyone, or I'll end up in my coffin without knowing why."

Chen Zhong said, "We've been through thick and thin together, how could I frame you? It's just that Xie the镖头 has kept your mouth shut, but

others might not know. Doesn't the young lady have a mouth too? Won't she tell the general..." "The head镖师 (镖头, a kind of bodyguard) or Young Master Bai?"

Shi Da said, "I also told Xie镖头 (镖头, a kind of bodyguard) the same thing. Guess what he said? He said that,

given Miss's temper, she would never tell the head镖师 (镖头, a kind of bodyguard) about such a shameful

thing , he wouldn't take it to heart."

Chen Zhong shook his head and said, "Tsk tsk, Xie镖头 (镖头, a kind of bodyguard) is really shrewd

. Hugging and kissing, hey! He's taking advantage of everyone."

Shi Da licked his lips and said greedily, "Damn it! If I could have that chance, I would definitely have to

have my way with her."

Chen Zhong hugged his arms, looked at the bright moon, and said dreamily, "I'm not greedy. As long as I can touch

her body, kiss her, and say a few sweet words, I would be willing to die." The two of them talked nonsense

for a while , and then, their drunkenness got the better of them. They threw away the empty wine bottle and staggered away, one tall and one short.

The figure hiding behind the artificial hill emerged, now facing the bright moon. Bathed in moonlight,

his features were clearly visible: sparse eyebrows, narrow eyes, a flat nose, a pointed mouth, and monkey-like cheeks—ugly and grotesque. His fists were clenched

tightly, a surge of anger rising within him.

This man was Xie Feng, the镖头 (镖头 is a term for a镖师, a kind of镖师, often implying a powerful and eccentric character) mentioned by Shi and Chen. Twenty-five years old, he was

a native of Fuzhou, having studied martial arts since childhood and acquired considerable skill. Three years ago, he had

inadvertently kind of

镖师 who are skilled in martial arts and skilled in martial arts). Within two years, he was promoted to镖头 (镖头 is a kind of powerful and eccentric character ).

Xie Feng was known for his eccentric temperament, aloofness, and coldness; many镖师 and镖手 (镖师 are often referred to as镖师 or镖师 in Chinese, meaning镖师 are often mistaken for镖师) kept their distance from him. A year ago

, after Lu Dewei announced the marriage between Bai and Lu, Xie Feng was heartbroken. Emboldened by alcohol, he

confessed his two years of love to Lu Xuanshuang, but his efforts were in vain. From then on, Lu Xuanshuang ignored him and avoided him, a situation

that continues to this day.

The next day, the Lu brothers summoned their镖头 (bodyguards/escorts) to discuss setting off three days later to their destination—

Guangzhou Prefecture. Lu Xuanshuang was overjoyed and insisted that Bai Shaoding accompany her hunting. Bai Shaoding, unable to refuse

his junior sister's request, had no choice but to comply.

The two happily rode out of the city gate and quickly rode up the hillside into the forest.

The forest was lush and dense, harboring many birds and beasts. Bai Shaoding drew his bow and shot an arrow; with a "whoosh," a mountain

rabbit fell to the ground. Lu Xuanshuang clapped her hands in delight. Bai Shaoding thought to himself, "My junior sister has loved watching me hunt since she was little. She's always happy

when she catches a pheasant or a rabbit ; today I'll hunt some larger prey like a roe deer or a wild boar, to broaden her horizons." 　　Looking around, he saw the grass rustling to the west. With a swift motion, Bai Shaoding shot an arrow into the grass, and a fox leaped up and darted into the western woods. Bai Shaoding called out, "Junior sister, wait for me here! I'll catch this fox alive for you to play with!" He flicked his whip, and his white horse reared up and neighed, giving chase. 　　Seeing Bai Shaoding gone, Lu Xuanshuang also nocked her bow and arrow, keeping a close watch on her surroundings. Just then, the grass trembled and rustled; Lu Xuanshuang swiftly shot an arrow, and the grass immediately stopped rustling. 　　Lu Xuanshuang happily dismounted, thinking, "I wonder what kind of wild beast I hit this time. I'll have to let it..."

"My senior brother praised me."

She walked step by step towards the bushes, about to reach out and part them to look, when suddenly a dark shadow leaped up. Lu Xuanshuang

cried out in surprise, losing her balance and falling backward; suddenly a hand reached out and grabbed Lu Xuanshuang's

left hand. Using the leverage, Lu Xuanshuang stood up, and upon looking, she was even more astonished;

the person before her was none other than Xie Feng!

Xie Feng held Lu Xuanshuang's left hand in his right, and an arrow in his left, stammering, "Little... Shuang...

Miss..." a stiff smile on his face.

Lu Xuanshuang freed her left hand, took two steps back, and stammered, still shaken, "How...how is it you?"

Xie Feng gasped excitedly, stammering, "Miss...Miss Shuang, you finally...speak to me,

finally...speak to me, I...I..."

Lu Xuanshuang turned around and said coldly, "It's your own pettiness that you didn't come to talk to me first,

why should bother with you? Humph!" She curled her lip, revealing a disdainful expression.

Xie Feng apologized hastily, "Yes! Yes! It was my fault, I will never dare to do it again, please forgive me!"

His face was both nervous and excited.

Lu Xuanshuang glared at him and said coldly, "What are you doing here? Are you showing off your martial arts skills,

or are you going to take that arrow to my father and complain that I shot you with an arrow?" She snorted and stared coldly at

the arrow in Xie Feng's hand.

Xie Feng hurriedly shook his head and said, "No, no! Don't misunderstand. I wanted to tell you something, but I didn't dare

to disturb you, so I hid nearby and only dared to come out when you were alone. I didn't expect you to find me, so

..." He carefully held the arrow and handed it over, afraid of upsetting Lu Xuan Shuang.

But Lu Xuanshuang slammed the arrow to the ground, angrily saying, "You shameless bastard! You actually secretly followed behind me and my

senior brother to spy on us. What were you up to?"

Xie Feng hurriedly said, "No...no, I just came to tell you something..."

"I don't want to hear it!" Lu Xuanshuang said in a deep voice, "I don't want to see you again either. Get lost and stop

standing here in my way!"

These few words deeply wounded Xie Feng's heart; he trembled all over, his fists clenched, and his two sad

and angry eyes swept over Lu Xuanshuang's merciless face. He said in a trembling voice, "I really...really make you...

hate me so much?"

Lu Xuanshuang pouted and sneered, "Yes! I hate you! Don't you even look in the mirror and see your own appearance?

You dare to have any crooked thoughts about me? Bah! Let me tell you honestly, I'd rather be with all the men in the world who like me

than give you a second glance. You'd better go far away. I never, ever want to see you again."

No one could have imagined that Lu Xuanshuang's impulsive words would later come true.

At this moment, Xie Feng gritted his teeth in anger, panting heavily, his narrow eyes wide and bloodshot

as he glared at Lu Xuan Shuang, who remained completely unconcerned.

Suddenly, Bai Shao Ding's shouts came from the distance to the west: "Junior Sister, come quick! I've caught it!" Lu Xuan Shuang

was overjoyed

upon hearing this, leaping onto her horse and galloping off without looking back. Lu Xuan Shuang exclaimed, "Wow! This fox is huge! Senior Brother, you're amazing!"

Bai Shao Ding laughed and asked, "And you? Did you find any prey?"

Lu Xuan Shuang hesitated slightly before blurting out, "Nothing much, just saw a mad dog."

Bai Shao Ding asked, "A mad dog? Where's the mad dog?"

Lu Xuan Shuang said, "Oh! Never mind the mad dog, let's go check it out over there!" Their

laughter sound of hooves gradually faded and disappeared.

At this moment, Xie Feng could no longer hold back; tears streamed down his face like a flood. He let out a long howl and

sprinted away as if his life depended on it, his mind screaming, "I hate! I hate! I hate..."

He ran for what seemed like forever before bursting into a wine stall by the roadside. His eyes darted left and right, his vision blurred with tears.

He spotted a wine jug on a table in the eastern corner, grabbed it, and began gulping down the wine.

The customer at that table yelled, "This is outrageous! I paid for this wine! What right do you have to...

"

Before he could finish, Xie Feng punched him in the chest. The man flew through the air, crashed into the wall,

and fell lifeless.

The innkeeper cried out, "Wow! Murder! Someone's dead!" The customers inside screamed and

scattered in terror.

Xie Feng, oblivious to the enormity of his actions, continued to pour the wine down his throat. As the last drop of wine dripped from the bottle, Xie

Feng threw it to the ground, smashing the wine pot to pieces. He buried his face in the table, clenching his fists, and cried out in anguish,

"It would be better to die! It would be better to die..."

"Heh, if you can't win Miss Xiaoshuang's heart, winning her body isn't bad either! Why seek death?" Xie Feng

heard the voice beside him and slowly looked up. Through his blurry, tear-filled eyes, he saw a young man in a blue robe waving a folding fan.

Xie Feng was completely bewildered and said, "I don't know you..." The young man in blue robes couldn't help but reveal a strange

smile .

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