Бездомная собака в моих мыслях

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The man in black wasn't stupid. He had a slight advantage in his fight against Nishino Yan, but when he saw that his opponent was going to fight him two against one, he immediately refused to play along. He made two feints, jumped out of the circle, and left as fast as a falling star.

Fang Jianwu and Xiye Yan did not pursue them, and returned to the waterside pavilion with cold smiles.

Feng Xuese asked, "What style of martial arts does this person use?"

Xi Yeyan said sullenly, "His martial arts are strange and unpredictable, and they also contain foreign techniques. It's hard to tell at a moment." After the man in black appeared, Feng Jueya had been protecting Chen Muwan, but he had seen the two fighting. He felt that in this era, many young heroes were emerging and should not be underestimated. He also restrained his arrogance and joined the discussion.

Feng Xuese listened to their conversation, remained silent for a moment, and then said gently, "Grey Grey!"

"Yes, sir!"

"From now on, you don't have to always refer to yourself as 'little'."

"Yes, sir!"

Feng Xue smiled and said, "From now on, you don't need to call me a hero."

"Yes, hero!" It was just a casual reply.

“Grey, I’m going to Sorrow Valley early tomorrow morning. It’s very dangerous along the way. Since your leg injury hasn’t healed, you don’t need to come with me.”

In the bright lights, his face was serene and elegant, his smile warm and friendly. However, Zhu Huihui felt a chill in her heart. Although her words were expected, they still deeply saddened her.

Very well! This time it's his turn to abandon her!

Yes, he's with his friends now, they'll naturally take good care of him. He already disliked her, and now that she's crippled, he'll despise her even more. What does she have to be angry about? She's like a rag, used and not thrown away—even the rag itself thinks it's outrageous!

She pursed her lips and stubbornly replied, "Okay!" She was no longer the eager "Yes, hero!" she used to be.

Anger, sadness, and disappointment mingled together, and she couldn't distinguish which emotion it was. In her extreme distress, she made up her mind. Fine, don't take me! I don't want to deal with you anyway! Damn it!

Feng Xuese couldn't see her expression, but he could hear the indignation in her voice. So he squeezed her hand and said gently, "From now on, don't hang out in the streets anymore. Tomorrow morning, I'll ask Brother Fang to send someone to take you to my home. My mother is a very kind person; she'll teach you to read, write, and martial arts. My father is strict, so don't be too naughty, or you might get punished!"

Zhu Huihui secretly curled her lip, thinking, "Who do your parents think they are? I don't need them to tell me what to do!" But she replied aloud, "Okay."

Feng Xue gently stroked her hair and smiled, "My parents always wanted a daughter. Although this daughter isn't very well-behaved, she's cute and smart. My parents will be very happy!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Jianwu and west Yeyan were both slightly taken aback. Everyone understood that Feng Xuese meant to acknowledge Zhu Huihui as their daughter on behalf of their parents!

Given Maple Snow City's standing in the martial arts world, this wild girl has now risen to the top in one fell swoop!

The two of them looked at Zhu Huihui and found that she had no reaction at all. She obviously did not understand the meaning of Feng Xuese's words. Her bright eyes were wide open, and her black jade-like pupils were rolling around, as if she was thinking of some naughty idea.

Zhu Huihui didn't understand such roundabout language, and even if he did, he wouldn't care. He was simply thinking, "You look down on me for being illiterate, unable to read, and unable to do martial arts? Fine, I'll leave! I'm free as I am. As long as I have Huahua by my side, I can go anywhere in the world. I don't need you at all..."

"Congratulations, Young Master Feng, on gaining a new sister!" Chen Muwan rose gracefully to offer her congratulations with a slight smile. She instructed the maid in the pink dress beside her to bring a crystal-clear, lovely crimson jade bottle, which she handed over with both hands: "Miss Zhu, I, Muwan, am traveling far from home and don't have anything of value on me. This bottle of Golden Ginseng Blood Dew Pill was personally refined by my mother. Although it cannot bring the dead back to life or heal the wounded, it is of great benefit to those in the martial arts world. I hope Miss Zhu will not find it offensive!"

Zhu Huihui immediately took a liking to the crystal-clear, jade-like bottle. Without any hesitation, she reached out and took it, flipping it over to look at the bottom. Sure enough, there were three very familiar characters crawling like insects. The old man had taught her about them before. These three characters were pronounced "Bei Kong Gu" (悲空谷). If these three characters were present, it meant an ancestral secret recipe that could cure all diseases. If it didn't work, she wouldn't charge—whether the medicine worked or not was none of her concern, but she could still exchange the bottle for candy! She casually stuffed it into her bosom, too lazy to even say thank you.

Feng Xuese shook his head slightly. This unruly girl really needed to be handed over to her mother for proper discipline. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Miss Mu! There's no time to host a banquet now, but I'll invite everyone after this matter is settled!" This was, of course, a humble remark. Since the Golden Ginseng Blood Dew Pill was made by Madam Wan herself, it must be a rare and exquisite item. An ordinary banquet could never repay such a debt of gratitude!

The adoption of a goddaughter in Fengxue City, though simple and low-key, was still a significant event. With Beikong Valley's intervention, they were presented with divine medicines and elixirs rarely found in the world, so Jietian Shuiyu and Chiyan Tian certainly couldn't lose face in terms of gifts. Fang Jianwu and Xiye Yan gave the orders, and soon after, a burly man in red and a boy in blue brought in several plates of gifts.

On the tray carried by the boy in blue was a black plaque with strange patterns, dark and unremarkable. The burly man in red held a jade-colored short dagger, extremely short, no more than three inches long, its edge gleaming like fire.

Zhu Huihui didn't know much about the items; she only felt that neither of them was as lovely as the exquisite red jade vase, but since she might as well take it, she immediately accepted it.

Feng Jueya was deeply moved. This black token was the leader's token of the Tianshui Island gang. Wherever the holder of this token went, it was as if the leader himself was present, and all the brothers in the gang would obey his orders. It was truly an extremely valuable gift. As for the short dagger, it looked unremarkable, but it was an ancient and famous blade called "Crimson Face." Legend has it that when the Southern Tang Dynasty fell and its last ruler, Li Yu, was a prisoner, he always wore this blade on his arm for self-defense.

That country bumpkin who rose to power in one step took such a valuable item without even a word of thanks—how rude! His gaze towards Zhu Huihui grew increasingly impolite.

Zhu Huihui thought to herself, "Anyway, this thing was given to Feng Xuese by them, not to me, so why bother thanking them?"

Feng Xuese could only hurriedly thank Zhu Huihui on her behalf.

Zhu Huihui finally lost her patience and stood up: "Great hero, I'm full, I'll take my leave now, please enjoy your meal!" The last eight characters were surprisingly accurate. She disliked these people; although they pretended to be kind to her, the way they looked at her always made her feel insignificant, inferior, and utterly ashamed.

Nishino En laughed, "Still calling yourself a hero? You never learn, you deserve a beating!"

Zhu Huihui glared at him. Since she had made up her mind, she was too lazy to flatter them anymore and didn't want to be polite.

Feng Xue smiled and said, "Go to sleep! Miss Mu has prepared some ointment for your leg injury, and it has already been delivered to your room. I'll have the maid apply it for you in a bit."

"I understand!" Zhu Huihui didn't reply with the signature "Yes, hero," but got up and left without looking back.

Riding in the same sedan chair they had come in, led by a maid, they turned east and west and entered a room. Although Hua Hua was still sleeping lazily by the wall, she had been moved to a different place.

This was not the simple guest room I had just stayed in, but another luxurious house, with much more expensive decorations inside.

Unbeknownst to her, because of Feng Xuese's words, her status had been elevated from a wild, street-smart girl to the young lady of Fengxue City, the head of the four great families of the martial arts world, so naturally her treatment was different.

Zhu Huihui looked around and made up her mind. After the maid left, she casually tore off a bed sheet and began to rummage through the room. She didn't know what was valuable, so she picked out the pretty things, things she liked, and things that were lightweight and easy to carry, piled them all on the bed sheet, made a big bag, and carried it on her shoulder.

Then he kicked Zhu Huahua in the butt: "Huahua, let's go!" He propped himself up with his wooden crutch under his arm, opened the door, and limped out.

Hua Hua lazily stood up, snorted twice in displeasure, and followed behind her.

Xuan Yue Water Island is a branch of Jie Tian Water Island, and its security is extremely tight. Under normal circumstances, how could a man and a pig possibly escape? They would probably be captured and beaten half to death before they could even take three steps. However, Zhu Huihui was brought into the manor by Xi Yeyan, and Fang Jianwu had just given orders to inform his subordinates that the young lady of Fengxue City was resting at the manor, instructing his men not to be negligent. Therefore, although Zhu Huihui's actions were very strange, no one dared to ask any questions.

So, what Zhu Huihui thought was sneaky and furtive was actually seen as blatant and brazen by the lookouts of Xuan Yue Shui Yu. This impregnable Xuan Yue Shui Yu was easily slipped out by a man and a pig.

Stepping out of the manor gate, Zhu Huihui chuckled. "From Yanhe Pagoda to now, I'm finally free! It wasn't easy! Take a little something from your family to calm my nerves!"

After walking a few feet out of the manor, Zhu Huihui turned back for one last look at Xuan Yue Shui Yu. Of course, she couldn't see Feng Xue Se anywhere, but she figured she was probably talking with those young masters and ladies, or preparing for her trip to Miss Ci Qi's house tomorrow! If he knew she had run away, would he be a little sad? Probably not. He hated her anyway; if she disappeared, he would only be happy, not sad!

Thinking of this, the joy of regaining her freedom and making a small fortune vanished instantly. She stared blankly for a while, then finally let out a long sigh and dragged herself away.

The world is vast, and there are many places to go, yet she doesn't know where to go.

In the vast darkness, a limping girl with an unhealed leg injury, accompanied by a plump, chubby pig, wanders aimlessly and forlornly into the distance.

Neither she nor it knew where they were going. They didn't know what awaited them ahead. All they knew was that in this world of young masters and ladies, she, all alone, had no ties to anyone, so she was content to be unattached.

The Sky is Clear in Jianghu II 1

The moon is full again, the stars are few, and the sky is a deep blue.

Zhu Huihui lay prone in the grass, staring intently ahead.

The hazy moonlight draped a silver veil over the tranquil Dongting Lake, reflecting a full moon whose delicate, silvery light rippled in the breeze, like a silent dance. In the distance, dark mountains and islands rose and fell, dotted with the flickering lights of fishing boats. The lake water lapped heavily against the shore, wave after wave…

However, what drew her attention was not the serene lake and night view, but the two people silently facing each other across the rippling lake under the bright moon.

On a high, craggy rock by the shore sat a young man. He had a stern face, thick eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose, and a square mouth, giving him a cool and resolute appearance. His black silk robe, trimmed with narrow silver edges, imbued the thick spring night with a chilling and desolate atmosphere, even though he sat there motionless.

On the lake, dozens of feet from the shore, there was a dragon boat, and on its bow stood a tall, slender figure. Although he was clearly a man, his elegant and leisurely posture was more graceful than that of an ordinary woman.

He stood with his back to the moonlight, his jet-black hair tied back with an apricot-colored ribbon, shimmering with a cool yet captivating light. He wore a light apricot-colored elegant robe, with a matching silk sash at his waist, outlining his handsome, slender figure. The crisp night wind stirred his clothes and hair, like the first rays of dusk, making him appear elegant, graceful, and exuding nobility.

Although he couldn't see his face clearly, Zhu Huihui recognized him at a glance. This elegant and refined-looking person was none other than Brother Liu Yue!

If she hadn't recognized him, she would have run away long ago instead of staying here to watch the show!

Because, from the moment she stepped out of the gates of "Going to Shuixing," Zhu Huihui had already made up her mind to retire from the martial arts world—even though she may have never actually stepped into it, that didn't stop her from deciding to stay as far away from that awful place as possible from now on...

An hour and a half earlier, Zhu Huihui, leaning on a cane and carrying a large bag on her shoulder, walked limping along the shore of Dongting Lake under the moonlight. Her heart was like the lake under the moon, seemingly calm, yet with undercurrents of emotion. A strong sense of loneliness, as if she were the only one in the world, made her heart ache.

Zhu Huahua, on the other hand, was quite relaxed, walking leisurely behind her, sniffing around and occasionally letting out a contented hum.

Zhu Huihui looked at Huahua's round body and felt a headache coming on.

She had packed up and brought out items from Xuan Yue Water Island, mostly small and portable, but many of them were gold and silver utensils, which were very heavy. After carrying them for only a few miles, she felt her shoulders were swollen from the weight and her injured leg was aching from exhaustion. After thinking for a moment, she cursed herself for being a fool, having a strong, hard-boiled laborer behind her and instead suffering herself! So she called over Zhu Huahua and tied the large bag to its back.

Hua Hua was very unhappy when something suddenly appeared on her back. She twisted her body to try to get it off, but when that didn't work, she ran to a willow tree and rubbed against it.

Zhu Huihui poked its rear with its cane and mimicked Feng Xuese's tone, saying, "Zhu Huahua, if you don't behave, I'll cut off your legs!"

Hua Hua is very perceptive and understood the threat in her owner's words. Although she snorted twice in protest, she eventually became obedient.

Zhu Huihui laughed a few times, the laughter carrying far across the empty lake. For some reason, a sudden wave of desolation washed over him, and he could no longer laugh.