In the morning light, the sun was gentle, Liu Ruyan got on the horse's back, reined in the horse and turned the horse's head. He took a deep look at the three people at the door of the inn, his heart tightened, and he galloped towards the mountain road in the forest. In order not to arouse Luo Xiangxue's suspicion, he deliberately took a secret path up the mountain. The road he took up the mountain yesterday faced west, and was flat and broad, but a bit far away. The road he took today faced south, and was more rugged, but also closer.
At this moment, the blood in his chest was boiling, like a blazing fire. The bottle of strong wine he drank in the morning gave him courage. Facing the unknown enemy, it was not known whether he would have a chance of winning. But no matter how difficult it is, he must face it.
The horse's hooves were churning, and the brightly dressed horse was angry. The sound of the hooves raised dust all the way and quickly disappeared into the forest. .Ь.
Luo Xiangxue and Chu Menghua watched his figure disappear at the door of the inn, their eyes full of worry. Luo Xiangxue looked at it for a long time, sighed softly, and turned back to the store. Caressed by the cool morning breeze, her mind had become much clearer, not as chaotic as before. The sun was rising high, there were more and more people walking on the street, and the sounds of various hawkers could be heard endlessly.
Chu Menghua silently prayed for her brother Liu in her heart. She understood that Liu Ruyan was alone in seeking revenge, and it was uncertain whether he would die or die. She secretly hated herself for being useless and unable to help him, and his enemies must be extremely vicious people. How could he Don't make her worry.
Chu Yunfei stood on the street for a long time, with a calm expression on his face, but his heart was full of turmoil. In addition to the hidden worries, he also had a deeper level of worry. He knew that Menghua's feelings for Liu Ruyan were not just brother and sister. Love is so simple. Although the two are brothers and sisters who grew up together, based on his long-term observation, Menghua has already fallen in love with Liu Ruyan.
And now Luo Xiangxue appears. This girl is pretty, ice-snowy, and smart. She is often with Liu Ruyan. As time goes by, feelings will inevitably develop. What he is worried about is, how should these two women deal with the love in their hearts? Will they turn against Liu Ruyan? He sighed deeply, knowing that he could not control the emotional entanglements between several young people!
Seeing her father's frown, Chu Menghua asked, "Dad, what's on your mind? Are you worried about Brother Liu?" She looked at Chu Yunfei, her eyes full of sadness.
Chu Yunfei smiled and said: "With your brother Liu's martial arts, you can stand alone, but your experience in the world is still shallow. This time I was kidnapped by the people from Hell Gate. He and your Uncle Xu fought to save me. If they hadn't joined forces, I will definitely not be able to escape, and I may be dead long ago. Winning this dangerous battle also made him understand the dangers of the world, and I believe he can overcome all difficulties and return triumphant." He glanced back towards the inn lobby and said "Let's pack our things and go back to Wolong Valley."
Chu Menghua still looked at the mountain pass where Liu Ruyan left, and said quietly: "Dad, I'm still worried about Brother Liu's safety. What if something happens to him?"
Chu Yunfei came over, patted his daughter's arm gently, and said comfortingly: "Don't worry, your brother Liu is not a great martial arts master, but ordinary people can't do anything to him. Don't think too much, Come on, let’s go up the mountain and build a house quickly. Otherwise, we’ll have to sleep on the streets.”
Menghua murmured: "But his enemy is not an ordinary person? He works alone. If I can just let him go, even if I can't help, at least I can take care of him!"
Chu Yunfei smiled slightly and said: "Hua'er, you have really grown up and can take care of others. If your mother was still here, I don't know how happy she would be! Alas!" He couldn't help but feel sad, and suddenly thought of morning The bereaved wife is in deep pain.
Menghua was shocked. Seeing the sadness on her father's face and staring at the aging Chu Yunfei, she couldn't help but feel a sore nose. She said sadly: "Dad, you miss your mother. If she hadn't been sick, our family would be happy." It would be great to be happy together. Dad, when we build a home, I won’t go anywhere. I will be at home with Dad every day and serve you!"
Chu Yunfei's heart warmed, and he took Menghua into his arms and stroked her long hair. His eyes were deep and distant, as if he was immersed in the memories of the past.
They returned to the store and came to the counter to pay the rent. Unexpectedly, the shopkeeper said that their rent had been paid in full. Chu Yunfei was feeling puzzled when the shopkeeper said: "A young girl just paid the rent." , your three rooms cost a total of three to five dollars." He looked at Chu Yunfei and Chu Menghua with a smile.
Menghua looked around hurriedly, but did not see Luo Xiangxue's shadow. She suddenly said: "Dad, Miss Luo is missing. It seems that she must have paid for the house. But why did she pay the money without saying anything?" Where is she? Where has she gone? "
Chu Yunfei hurriedly asked the shopkeeper: "Shopkeeper, how old is the woman who pays for our house? What does she look like?"
The shopkeeper hesitated and said: "Oh, this girl is very young. She looks about eighteen or nineteen years old. By the way, she is about the same height as this girl. She is skinny, but she looks very handsome." There was a smile on his face again. With a smile on his face, he looks like a friendly businessman.
After hearing what he said, Chu Yunfei could already conclude that the woman must be Luo Xiangxue.
Chu Menghua quickly asked: "Store, did you see where she went?"
The shopkeeper said: "The girl paid the rent, picked up her sword and a baggage and went out to the west."
Chu Yunfei and Chu Menghua looked at each other, and Menghua asked in surprise: "Did Miss Luo leave by herself? But why did she leave without saying goodbye? Where will she go?"
Chu Yunfei already understood in his heart: Since Luo Xiangxue left without saying goodbye, she had her own intentions. Although Liu Ruyan asked her to follow us to Wolong Valley before leaving, she said yes, but she was unwilling in her heart. Maybe she I have other plans, oh, let her be, I just hope she is safe.
After thinking for a moment, he asked Chu Menghua to take her luggage and go home.
The sun is rising, a warm fragrance is floating in the air, the fog in the mountains and fields has dissipated, and the streets are becoming more and more lively.
Chu Yunfei and his daughter each rode a lean horse and ran towards the north in the direction of Wolong Valley. Wolong Valley is about twenty miles away from the town of Xianrenju. The horses galloped smoothly on the mountain road. In the smoke and dust all the way, in less than half an hour, the father and daughter had arrived at the head of the stone bridge in Wolong Valley. The stone bridge is about 100 meters long and 10 meters wide. It spans the mountainside on both sides of Wolong Valley and is the only way to pass through this valley.
The two cavalrymen reined in their horses and stopped at the end of the bridge. Menghua said happily: "Dad, we have finally returned to Wolong Valley. From now on, we will never be separated from Brother Liu."
Chu Yunfei looked towards the mid-level pavilion for a long time and said quietly: "Yes, after your brother Liu comes back, the three of us will live a good life together."
"But when will Brother Liu come back?" Chu Menghua sighed with sudden loss.
"He will be back soon." Chu Yunfei smiled slightly, with a kind and firm light in his eyes.
Menghua asked again: "Dad, where do you think Miss Luo went?"
Chu Yunfei shook his head and said: "Since she wants to leave, she has her own thoughts. I can see that this woman has a very deep affection for you, Brother Liu." As he spoke, he observed the expression on Menghua's face, but his eyes flickered. , a little panicked.
Menghua said thoughtfully: "Dad, do you think Brother Liu can successfully find his enemies and take revenge? I'm really worried that he will seek revenge alone. If he encounters danger, he won't have any help around him."
Chu Yunfei looked at the dilapidated thatched cottage on the mountainside and said calmly: "Don't worry anymore, there are some things that only he can face. Your brother Liu is not a newborn calf. He has experienced dangers in the world and will definitely come back safely." The sun shines. On his face, there was a calmness in the vicissitudes and resolute face.
The two men galloped across the stone bridge. At the end of the stone bridge was the mountain pavilion. The huge old locust tree still stood upright with lush branches. The water tank at the door of the house was still filled with half a tank of rainwater. Chu Yunfei frowned deeply at the dilapidated thatched cottage in front of him. He couldn't help but feel heartbroken. This home where he had lived for twenty years had become so dilapidated and desolate.
Returning to his former home, Chu Yunfei's heart trembled, and the scene of that night a month ago reappeared in front of his eyes: a group of masked men appeared on horseback outside the thatched cottage. At that time, he was holding a candlelight conversation in the courtyard with his adopted brother Lei Zhentian, but he didn't know that A disaster is coming.
The group of people dressed in fancy clothes and holding various strange-shaped weapons surrounded the two people. Murderous intent suddenly appeared on the scene. It seemed that the person was evil. Chu Yunfei asked the person what they wanted. The leader said that he would invite him to see a person. An old friend. The others refused to say more, and the masked man who led them took the lead in taking action, hoping to strike first. The two people cooperated to fight to the death. It was dark at night. During the fierce fight, they did not want to be poisoned by the other party. The two people were suddenly poisoned and paralyzed.
On the ground, the gang then set fire to the thatched cottage.
When Chu Yunfei woke up, he was already somewhere else. He had a splitting headache and blurred vision, as if he was going to die soon. Suddenly, he thought about his rebellious brother Lei Zhentian, not knowing where he was. Thinking of the tragic battle that night, he was expected to be in trouble, and he couldn't help but beat his chest and feel despair. Unexpectedly, Lei Zhentian led Xu Feng and Liu Ruyan to find the devil's place, and luckily rescued him. .Ь.
All of this seemed like a nightmare. He miraculously survived, thanks to everyone who risked their lives to save him! He thought of Xu Feng, Lei Zhentian, and his apprentice Liu Ruyan. Now that these people have all left him, how could he not be sad?
Seeing that the thatched cottage was beyond recognition, Menghua had tears in her eyes, covered her mouth and threw herself into her father's arms, sobbing. Chu Yunfei patted her back gently and comforted her: "Hua'er, don't cry, everything will be fine. Look, aren't we going home now! Daddy will build you a more beautiful home."
Let's talk about Liu Ruyan riding into the mountains and heading straight to Qixia Valley along the mountain road. His heart was pounding along the way, not because of nervousness and fear, but because of the pleasure of finding his enemy.
