bookrebus Chapter 111 Another beautiful day
Chapter 111 Another beautiful day
"I've been looking for you for ages, and it turns out you ran off here to sneak a drink, huh? You didn't even invite me to drink with you, what's the point of drinking alone?"
Fang Duobing saw Li Lianhua drinking alone on the roof of the Lotus Pavilion, so he took two jugs of wine and followed her up.
"What are you doing up here? So you weren't the one coughing up blood on the ground earlier? And you want to drink? What are you thinking?"
Li Lianhua saw that Fang Duobing, even though he was injured, couldn't stay still and climbed up the ladder she had used to get to the roof.
"I'm much better now."
Fang Duobing smiled and ignored what Li Lianhua said.
"Once the wound heals, you forget the pain. Hurry back and take your medicine."
"I've already eaten before it came, so don't worry."
"I wasted those medicinal herbs because of you. I provided the prescription, Wu You paid for it, and Nan Feng did the errands. It's all for you. I can't let them go to waste."
"I know, I know."
Fang Duobing indicated that he understood, found a place not far from where Li Lilian was sitting, placed a pot of wine between the two of them, and reached out to pull out the cork of another pot of wine.
"Didn't I just tell you that you can't drink alcohol while you're injured? Give it to me."
Li Lianhua casually snatched the wine pot from Fang Duobing's hand, and didn't forget to place the wine pot between the two of them on her other side.
"Can't I just have a sip?"
Fang Duobing watched the wine bottle getting further and further away from him and reached out Er Kang's hand.
If I hadn't seen it, I would have let it go. But now that it's in my hands, I'm just watching it slip further and further away.
Moreover, Li Lianhua was drinking right next to him, constantly tempting him.
In a fit of anger, Fang Duobing became angry again.
He was wounded, and Li Lianhua was also sick; there was nothing they could do.
Not even a single bite.
Li Lianhua refused sternly, but then picked up a bottle and took a sip herself.
Fang Duobing was furious at Li Lianhua's actions.
"Now I know why you're called Li Lianhua (Li Lotus). Before, you could spout beautiful words so eloquently, truly a silver tongue. But I can't feel that now."
Fang Duobing turned his head to one side.
Li Lianhua smiled and shook her head. What a temperamental child.
"Are you really ignoring me?"
"Never mind, what can I do when I'm so magnanimous?"
Fang Duobing was trying to find a plausible excuse for himself.
"Actually, most of what you said wasn't really what you meant. I'll forgive you because you gave me a decent set of cultivation techniques."
"This whole thing is Di Feisheng's fault. He went too far. There were so many people around, but he only attacked me."
Fang Duobing recalled the scene of the fight and said with some resentment.
"Who told you to be the youngest and weakest in martial arts, yet you kept charging forward? Who else would he hit if not you?"
"Protecting my master's Sigu Sect is my duty, of course."
"If you think of your master like this, what if he..."
Upon hearing this, Fang Duobing quickly interrupted.
“I know what you want to say, but I firmly believe that my master is not dead. I just haven’t found him yet.”
Fang Duobing tried to reach around behind Li Lianhua to grab the wine pot, but as soon as he touched the bottle, Li Lianhua slapped him, and he quickly withdrew, looking at him with displeasure.
Li Lianhua: I didn't actually think that way.
"What I'm trying to say is, even if Li Xiangyi really isn't dead, what if he's willing to come back and want to retire to the mountains alone? What would you do then?"
“If my master intends to retire to the mountains, then I will naturally support him. As his disciple, I am also willing to stay with him in the mountains and not concern myself with the affairs of the martial world.”
"If you stay with him, what about your father and mother? As the young master of Tianji Manor, your identity is inextricably linked to the martial world. And how will you pursue your dream of becoming a hero who protects the martial world?"
“My parents know me well. At worst, I can run back and forth, or bring them over to live with me. Cutting off all ties with the martial arts world is not out of the question.”
"As for your dream of the martial world, that's a place my master once protected. Now that he's gone, I naturally have to protect it for him. If he doesn't care anymore, then I won't care either."
After stealing for the third time, Fang Duobing finally got his hands on the wine jar.
So light? With a gentle shake, Li Lianhua drank it down to just one sip.
Well, something is better than nothing.
Fang Duobing quickly poured the medicine into his mouth, not giving Li Lianhua a chance to snatch it.
Li Lianhua glanced at Fang Duobing out of the corner of her eye, but didn't disturb him. She just smiled and took another sip of wine.
"What if he doesn't want to acknowledge you as his apprentice?"
"If they don't want to acknowledge me, it means I haven't done well enough and haven't gained my master's approval. I will continue to work hard and be diligent."
"If only he knew that he didn't want to acknowledge me, and that he was still alive. I may not be Li Xiangyi's disciple, but Li Xiangyi will always be my master."
"You're really sincere to your master, I thank you on his behalf."
“Who wants you to take my master’s place? Besides, I can’t afford to take that responsibility. You’re saying thank you, but you’re just going to sell me out in the end.”
Li Lianhua didn't respond to this. Although she hadn't abandoned him for some time, she might continue to do so in the future.
"To tell you the truth, I did read through a lot of books while I was at the villa those days, and I did study them quite seriously."
"Research? Research what?"
"What am I studying? You."
"Fang Xiaobao, are you just bored all the time?"
"You used to be quite arrogant, a chosen one. Well, apart from arrogance, you're quite similar to me. You have a lot of friends, but not many are truly sincere."
"So later you either suffered a major upheaval and were left all alone, or you were betrayed by your best friend, which is why you now don't open your heart to your friends and think you're a jinx. So, did I guess right?"
Even Wu You, who was present, would clap his hands in agreement, saying that what he said made absolutely no mistake.
Li Lianhua paused while drinking, then continued with her previous action.
The arc was so small that even Fang Duobing, who had been watching Li Lianhua speak, didn't notice it.
Li Lianhua calmly swallowed the wine in her mouth and slowly began to speak.
"Completely wrong."
Fang Duobing disagreed, arguing that he had clearly followed the instructions in the book, so how could he be wrong?
"No matter what, we'll venture into the martial world together from now on. You'll rely on your brains, and I'll rely on my martial arts skills. We'll definitely be able to maintain peace in the martial world."
"Fang Xiaobao, I seem to remember someone saying before, 'See you in the martial world,' and if you talk to me again, you're a dog."
"So much good wine can't shut you up. You can drink it slowly by yourself. I'm going downstairs now. Come down when you're done."
Li Lianhua's mouth is so sharp it can kill someone with a single sentence. If you can't afford to offend her, can't you at least avoid her?
Fang Duobing slowly descended the bamboo ladder, holding onto the support.
Li Lianhua watched Fang Duobing's departing figure, thinking, "What a child who's so clumsy, playful, and quick to anger."
......
Qiao Wanmian and Xiao Zijin were having a meal in the pavilion when Ji Hanfo walked over.
"Miss Qiao, are you feeling any better?"
"Thank you for your concern, Brother Ji. I was just a little frightened yesterday, but I was not seriously hurt. I'm fine now."
"That's good. I was in a panic yesterday and didn't have time to ask in detail. Miss Qiao, did you see Jiao Liqiao yesterday? Has that demoness's martial arts improved?"
Xiao Zijin and Qiao Wanmian quickly got up.
"I saw her. Jiao Liqiao was coming for me. If Youyou hadn't been there and her guards hadn't stopped her, I would probably be dead by now."
"That's not the most terrifying thing. What's terrifying is that the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance is targeting the 188 prisons of the Hundred Rivers Academy."
"I heard that the 188 prisons under Baichuan Academy have been opened in several places by the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance recently. The prison you set up at the old site of Sigu Gate was also found by Di Feisheng. It seems that this is by no means a coincidence."
Xiao Zijin also offered her own perspective.
"The address of the 188th prison is indeed known only to me, Bhikkhu, White Crane, Stone Water, and my most trusted disciple. If someone hadn't leaked the information, it would have been impossible for them to break into the prison one after another."
"Brother Ji, is there anyone you suspect?"
"Without evidence, I dare not easily suspect anyone. I just need to be on high alert and wait for that person to reveal their true colors."
“Brother Ji, the Four Gates were scattered and disbanded ten years ago. The only one that can keep the spirit unchanged is Baichuan Academy. Wanmian really doesn’t want to hear that anyone in Baichuan Academy has betrayed their original intentions.”
"if......"
Qiao Wanmian glanced at Xiao Zijin.
"If Xiang Yi were still alive, he would absolutely not want to see the passionate lineage of the Si Gu Sect scattered."
“Wanmian, Li Xiangyi is no longer here, and Sigumen is long gone.”
Xiao Zijin interrupted Qiao Wanmian's fantasy.
"Let Brother Ji handle these matters."
"The Four Gates Sect is indeed gone, but as long as there is a heart to maintain peace in the martial world, and as long as everyone is brought back together, how could the Four Gates Sect not return?"
Seeing that the atmosphere between the two was a bit awkward, Ji Hanfo quickly changed the subject.
"You want to revive Sigumen, is this Baichuan Academy's intention?"
Xiao Zijin was very surprised.
"This is what many people mean."
"For so many years, Jiao Liqiao has been causing trouble everywhere with the remnants of the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance. Now that Di Feisheng has made a comeback, he even openly came to provoke us yesterday and intercepted Yama's Seeking Life."
"Jiao Liqiao deliberately poisoned me; she must have something big up her mind."
"Yesterday's events have infuriated all the martial arts practitioners present. Everyone hopes that Si Gu Sect can regain its strength, unite the martial arts world, suppress Di Feisheng, and wipe out the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance."
"It seems that Brother Ji also supports this idea."
"If Sigu Sect wants to make a comeback, it must appoint a new sect leader, so I've come to discuss this with you. After much thought, Zijin, you were once the Left Protector of Sigu Sect, and you are undoubtedly the best candidate."
"How can this be allowed?"
Before Xiao Zijin could speak, Qiao Wanmian disagreed.
The two looked at Qiao Wanmian with surprise, especially Xiao Zijin.
"I......"
"The matter of revitalization must be carefully considered. Brother Ji, please allow me to think about it some more."
"Okay, then I will take my leave."
This is a dangerous place; it would be best to leave first.
After Ji Hanfo left, Qiao Wanmian explained.
"Zijin, don't be angry. I just felt that you said you didn't want to get too involved in martial arts matters, so..."
“Wanmian, you don’t like to lie. So when you lie, you always have some little gestures, and I know it best.”
"Zijin, I'm not..."
“I cannot be the leader of the Four Gates, because in your heart, that place can only belong to Li Xiangyi. From beginning to end, you have never been able to let him go.”
"All these years, all these days and nights, you've always thought of him and longed for him, haven't you?"
"That's not how it is, Zijin..."
Qiao Wanmian wanted to explain, but didn't know where to begin.
“You were frightened yesterday and are not feeling well. You still have to go to Lotus Pavilion to find Li Lianhua while you are sick.”
"Don't even mention you, sometimes when I see his eyes, I always feel like he is Li Xiangyi. You are looking for Li Xiangyi's shadow in Li Lianhua, aren't you?"
“I absolutely did not look for Xiang Yi’s shadow in anyone. My feelings for Xiang Yi have long since changed. He is just a friend from the past, a memory, but he will never become a problem between us.”
"Zijin, you have to believe me."
"Okay, I believe you. I'll believe whatever you say. But I also need to make some changes."
"Change?"
“I was not interested in rebuilding Sigumen before, but now I am determined to take the position of Sigumen’s leader. I want to prove to you that what Li Xiangyi can do, I can do too, and I can do it better than him.”
Xiao Zijin looked determined and made up her mind, so Qiao Wanmian didn't try to dissuade her.
The streets were bustling with people.
A conspicuous notice caught the attention of passersby.
"To offer new advice and strategies, to seek the well-being of the people, and to uphold justice."
"Is this a sign that Sigumen is going to be rebuilt and revived? If you ask me, it should have been done a long time ago."
"Yes, yes, yes."
"Well said."
"Yes, that's right, it should have been done a long time ago."
"It seems that we ordinary people will have good days again."
"That's right, yes."
"Senior Jiang, are you also going to Xiaoqing Peak to attend the Four Gates Revival Conference?"
"Yes, Brother Fu, I knew you would definitely come and join in the fun."
"We're not here to join the fun; we're here to shed blood and sweat for the greater good of the martial world. We'll die for the greater good of the martial world, and we'll never regret it."
“Good, talent will always emerge in the land. Back then, when Li Xiangyi succeeded, he was about the same age as you, brother.”
"Let's begin."
"Walk."
"Let's go."
"Let's follow along and join in the fun."
"Okay, let's go."
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Lotus Tower Small Theater
With the revival of Sigumen, who is the happiest?
Xiao Zijin: Of course it's me! I'll be the leader of the Sigu Sect and the martial arts alliance leader from now on, hahaha.
Fang Duobing: If Master knew that his former Four Gates had been revived, he would surely be happy.
Qiao Wanmian: I am truly happy that the spirit of upholding justice and helping the world that Sigumen once carried on has been continued.
Jiao Liqiao: A bunch of villains have all gathered together. It's just right for this holy maiden to wipe them all out in one fell swoop, and then my lord can dominate the martial arts world.
Li Lianhua: It seems you're even happier than I am, Jiao Liqiao.
Wu You: I simply don't want to see certain petty people get their way.