Sueños Florales en la Ciudad

Capítulo 66

Are you all getting impatient? Don't worry, I'll update daily, it just takes time to find the time.

Zhu Huihui's pain subsided slightly, and he couldn't help but ask again, "Great hero, do you mean you can let me go now?"

Feng Xuese nodded and said, "Actually, you can leave at any time. You know I won't really cut off your leg."

Zhu Huihui muttered, "You weren't so kind at first; you really meant to chop me up back then!"

"What?"

“It’s nothing!” Zhu Huihui said immediately. “Then, is it okay if I leave at daybreak?”

"OK."

"Really? Will it work?"

Feng Xuese nodded slightly: "When have I ever gone back on my word?"

"So many times! You always said you'd cut off my head and my legs, but you haven't done it yet!" Zhu Huihui thought to herself.

"Are you leaving tomorrow?" Feng Xue asked. They were still in grave danger; it would be too risky for her to travel alone, especially with her injured leg. But—traveling with him would be just as dangerous…

"Of course I'm not leaving!" Zhu Huihui said matter-of-factly. "I'll take you home before I leave!"

Feng Xuese was slightly taken aback: "Take me home?"

"Yes! When I returned to the cave to find you, I already swore an oath that no matter what, I would escort you all the way home!" Zhu Huihui said. "You're too trusting of others. You have a face that makes you easy to deceive, especially now that you can't see. Although my martial arts skills aren't great, I'm very clever. I can at least protect and take care of you. If anyone tries to deceive you, they won't succeed while I'm here!"

Feng Xuese found it both funny and absurd that she described herself as having "a face that looks like it's been fooled." However, he felt a strange sense of gratitude—after years of roaming the martial world and being invincible, this was the first time he had heard of someone wanting to protect and take care of him, especially since the person who said it was a complete troublemaker and a glutton!

Perhaps, when he was full of vigor and confidence, he would have simply laughed off those words. But now, with darkness before him and an uncertain future, her words softened his heart...

The warmth of her tiny paws still lingered in his hands; those dark little paws had led him fearlessly forward in the dark world. The weight of her body still clung to his back; she had been his eyes, supporting him as he charged into enemy territory, undaunted by death…

It turns out, he trusted her so much...

Feng Xuese stared blankly for a long time, then suddenly smiled self-deprecatingly: It seems that no matter how tough a man usually is, he will have moments of weakness when he is sick and in distress.

"Grey Grey, do you want to come to Maple Snow City with me?"

The only response he received was soft, steady breathing; the carefree Zhu Huihui had already fallen into a deep sleep.

Feng Xuese remained silent for a moment, then placed her hand on her forehead. Her palm felt cool; the fever had truly subsided.

This child has a very special constitution; it seems that no disease or poison can invade him.

He smiled slightly, fumbled to pull the blanket over her, then sat cross-legged on the edge of the bed, taking deep breaths and exhaling slowly, his inner energy filling his meridians...

Zhu Huihui quietly opened one eye and looked at his handsome profile. Her usually simple and happy heart became chaotic. She stared blankly for a long time before finally closing her eyes and falling asleep.

Outside the eaves, a dense rain fell incessantly, dripping onto the empty steps until dawn...

"Zhu Huihui!"

"Yes, sir!"

"Don't throw lime in someone's face when I'm fighting with the enemy!"

"Yes, hero!" Well, anyway, I still have several bags of flour, ginger powder, and Sichuan peppercorn powder in my pocket!

"Great hero, these enemies today are too stupid!"

"how?"

"They knew they couldn't win, yet they charged forward desperately. I think they weren't there to kill, but to commit suicide!"

"hehe!"

"If it were me, I'd have at least a hundred ways to harm you, why bother with all this trouble!"

"Tell me about it."

"For example, when I see a well, I'll lead you straight there; for example, I'll put cockroaches in your food; for example, I'll put nails in your bed; for example, I'll secretly tear your clothes so you'll fall off when you're walking down the street..."

Feng Xuese was truly impressed! He couldn't avoid any of these dirty tricks! But then again, who in the whole world could come up with such a despicable scheme besides himself, who else could do it?

He couldn't help but slap her hard on the buttocks, and made up his mind to be more wary of this scoundrel in the future!

"Why are you getting angry? They were just using an analogy!"

"Don't make a sound, the enemy is coming again!"

"Ah, I see it! It's in the direction of departure, about thirty feet away from us."

"Put your lime away! If you litter again, I'll chop off your hand!" A flash of lightning, carrying two figures, rushed towards the enemy...

Yueyang, formerly known as Baling, is a very prosperous city. The most famous place in the city is Yueyang Tower. Fan Zhongyan's "Record of Yueyang Tower" contains the famous line, "Be the first to worry about the world's troubles and the last to enjoy its pleasures," which has been sung for thousands of years.

It was midday, and the usually bustling Yueyang Tower was unusually quiet. Many visitors wanted to go upstairs, but upon reaching the entrance, they were stopped by four guards with swords at their sides. Some people in the know secretly told the tourists that Yueyang Tower had been booked by a distinguished guest for the day, and they should postpone their visit until another day.

On Yueyang Tower, a man in a light fur coat and loose belt leaned against the railing, gazing into the distance.

The wind from Dongting Lake blew his pale yellow shirt, making his clothes flutter and creating a scene as if he were in a painting.

Behind him, a fair-skinned, beardless middle-aged man was intently brewing a pot of tea.

"Young Prince, the tea is ready!" The man's voice was somewhat shrill, sounding almost like a woman's.

The man in yellow seemed not to hear, and after a long while, slowly extended a hand.

That hand had fair skin and long, slender fingers. A pale yellow sleeve partially covered the wrist, swaying gently in the wind, elegant and graceful.

The middle-aged man hurriedly placed a delicate white jade teacup into the man in the yellow shirt's palm.

The man in the yellow shirt casually withdrew his hand, brought the teacup to his lips, and just as he was about to drink, his gaze fell on a certain spot outside the building, and he suddenly stared blankly into thought.

The middle-aged man held his breath and waited for a long time before cautiously calling out softly, "Young Prince! Young Prince!"

The man in yellow was taken aback: "Steward Qin!"

"Your servant is here!"

The man in the yellow shirt remained silent, gazing blankly downstairs, his eyes revealing a mixture of joy, melancholy, sorrow, and helplessness.

After a long while, he slowly said, "I see the person I've been missing!"

Her voice was low and captivating, filled with deep emotion, enough to break one's heart and enchant one's soul.

Zhu Huihui and Feng Xuese rode together on a single horse, slowly traveling along Dongting Lake.

Under the setting sun, the blue water met the sky, a vast expanse of one color, shimmering with golden light. Water birds fluttered, hundreds of boats raced, and the islands in the center of the lake appeared and disappeared in the distance—a truly magnificent scene of lake and water beauty.

Even though Zhu Huihui was completely illiterate, standing amidst this magnificent natural scenery, he felt refreshed and his mind was opened up.

The journey from Zhuma Village to Dongting Lake took more than half a month.

Firstly, Zhu Huihui had a fractured calf bone. Although the injury was not serious, she should not overexert herself. Secondly, she was constantly being chased along the way.

Since her whereabouts had already been revealed, Feng Xuese simply reverted to her white attire. However, she became ruthless, killing anyone she encountered and vanquishing even Buddhas in her path, her methods now far more cruel and merciful than before.

Since the assassins had managed to find them, the troops of Maple Snow City had naturally arrived to meet them. Maple Snow simply gave some instructions and then refused the escort from her subordinates, instead riding her Flying Lightning Snow Steed, taking Zhu Huihui with her at a leisurely pace.

The people of Maple Snow City dared not disobey their young master's orders, so they could only secretly follow and protect him, while Maple Snow pretended not to know.

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Author's Note:

I'm up early today and updating early!

It's Friday! Let's all keep going until the last bit of energy is gone, then we can take a little break!

Nestled among green bamboo and flowering trees, a mountain villa is built along the lake, with exquisite eaves peeking out from between the city walls and battlements. As you approach, you see a magnificent vermilion gate, above which hangs a vermilion wooden plaque with four large, flowing characters that gleam in the setting sun.

Zhu Huihui loudly proclaimed, "Shuixing is gone!"

Feng Xuese was startled, remained silent for a moment, and secretly raised her hand to wipe her sweat. She remembered that Fang Jianwu's branch in Dongting had a plaque above the door with four large characters in cursive script: "Xuan Yue Shui Yu" (Mysterious Moon Water Island)—it was truly remarkable that this girl actually recognized one of the four characters!

Zhu Huihui was still puzzled: "Master, there is no place you mentioned, only 'went to Shuixing'."

Feng Xuese said gently, "This is it, we've arrived."

He came here because he received news that Fang Jianwu had specially invited people from Beikong Valley to visit him and treat his injuries.

"Have we arrived?"

Is this place called "Quli Shuixing" the Xuan Yue Shui Yu that the old man mentioned? Although Zhu Huihui felt a little strange, he knew that he had probably mispronounced the word again, but he didn't care at all. He just held the reins and looked at the elegant and exquisite, magnificent manor with boundless joy: "Great hero, have we really arrived?"

The old man said that all his friends had "gone to Shuixing," and she no longer had to worry that someone would chase after them and kill them both! She dismounted, leaning on her cane, and prepared to go up and talk to the gatekeeper.

Maple Leaf smiled and said, "Yes, we've arrived!"

"Yes, you've finally arrived!" A wisp of red smoke rose from the high wall of the manor, flashed twice, and a beautiful monk in scarlet robes, as serene as a maiden, stood before the horse.

“Master Kongkong!” A warm smile appeared on Feng Xue’s eyebrows and eyes, but his eyes, which looked as deep as stars, were so empty that no emotion could be seen.

"Snowy color!" Nishino En exclaimed excitedly, reaching out to push Zhu Huihui aside and personally taking the reins of the horse.

The manor's vermilion gates swung open, and a refined and handsome young man stepped out slowly. His long silk robes billowed with each step, creating a breathtaking scene where the water and sky met.

Her snow-white face turned towards him, and she called out with a smile, "Brother Fang!"

This extraordinary man was none other than Fang Jianwu, the young leader of Jietianshui Island. He stepped forward and stopped Feng Xuese, who was about to dismount, saying, "We're brothers, no need to be so polite!" He glanced at Feng Xuese's face a few times and then said, "Miss Mu from Beikong Valley is in the manor. Her medical skills are entirely inherited from Madam Wan. Let's go and ask her to take a look at your injury. With the divine physician from Beikong Valley here, there's no poison that can't be cured!"