Volume 2, Chapter 423: Climbing Half Moon Residence Again

Ye Tingmu did not make things difficult for the soldiers, but took out a golden plate from his waist.

There is a sword carved on the sign with the words "Sword King" written on it.

"Do you recognize this card?"

Upon hearing this, the young general glanced at the token and saw the words "Sword King" on it with a dazed look in his eyes.

He didn't remember there being a Sword King in Jiuzhou. If there was one, it could only be that person. His expression changed drastically.

"May I ask your name?"

"Go tell your King Beimang that Ye Tingmu has come to see Senior Dongfang Que."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the soldiers panicked.

The three words "Ye Tingmu" are not unfamiliar to the people of Jiuzhou.

Even three-year-old children know that Ye Tingmu is the King of the East China Sea, the Master of the Taxian Pavilion, and a god on earth.

Before becoming the King of East China Sea, Ye Tingmu was the Sword King.

Almost at the same time, they all knelt on one knee and clenched their fists on their chests.

"I pay my respects to the King of the East Sea. May your majesty reign for ten thousand years."

In Jiuzhou, all human kings are only worthy of being called a thousand years old, and only the emperor can be called ten thousand years old. However, Ye Tingmu is an exception, because he is not only the king of Jiuzhou, but also the king of the entire East China Sea.

Even if he is the emperor, one has to kneel down and kowtow when seeing him.

Ye Tingmu smiled and asked, "So can I go in now?"

The young general hurriedly said, "Of course, I have offended the king, please punish me." His tone was pious and fearful.

He was blocking the gods of the human world, which was a sin for him.

"Ignorance is not a crime. Get up."

After saying this, he instructed Jinghong.

"Little sister, wait here for me. I'm going to go upstairs and have a conversation with Senior Dongfang."

"Got it, big brother."

After giving the instructions, Ye Tingmu slowly walked towards the mountain, but the soldiers still hadn't stood up.

Jinghong found a place to sit down and fiddled with her calves.

"Why are you still kneeling? My brother has told you to stand up."

After Jinghong said this, they came to their senses and stood up in a hurry, not even daring to look at Ye Tingmu's back as he walked away on the mountain.

The leading young general quickly gave orders.

"Quick, go inform the head of the family and the king that the King of the East Sea has arrived."

Soon, King Beimang received the news and stood up immediately.

"What, who did you say is here?"

"Your Majesty, it is absolutely true. It is indeed the King of the East Sea. He has the token of the Sword King."

Upon hearing this, King Beimang was extremely panicked, as his own saint had just set off for Taxian Pavilion yesterday.

I didn't expect that the King of Donghai would come to my territory. This is what happened.

The King of Donghai has nothing to say about the Dongfang family. It can be said that the Dongfang family now has twenty saints and has become the second largest family in Jiuzhou, second only to the Ye family. This is all due to the blessing of the King of Donghai.

Now that the King of Donghai has arrived, he naturally dares not neglect him.

"Quick, inform everyone in the clan to go to Banyue Residence to welcome the King of the East Sea."

"promise!"

Then the entire Beimang City began to move. All of the twelve branches of the Dongfang family who lived in Beimang City, whether they were infants or 80-year-old men, rushed to Banyueju at the same time.

"What happened? Why are all the Dongfang family running to Banyueju?"

"I don't know. I wonder too."

"I just heard from a servant of the Dongfang family that the King of the East Sea has arrived."

"Oh my god, is this true? The King of the East Sea is really here?"

"The Dongfang family is indeed worthy of being the second-class family. The King of the East Sea came out of seclusion just the day before yesterday, and he came to the Dongfang family in person just a few days ago. It really shows his favoritism."

"That's right. Don't you see? The King of the East Sea came from here. The name of Shangyun Scholar was a sensation. Everyone knows that Shangyun City and Beimang are the hometowns of our King of the East Sea. Naturally, we have to take care of them. I heard that Miss Dongfang Qingzhu, who entered a trance one day, was with our King of the East Sea..."

"Don't say anything nonsense. Didn't Miss Dongfang Qingzhu say she disappeared a thousand years ago? Who knows if that's true..."

"Can history books be wrong?"

"Stop talking nonsense and run quickly. If you are too late, you will miss the chance to see the King of the East Sea."

At this time, Ye Tingmu slowly walked up the stone steps to the top of the mountain.

Recalling the past, when I first climbed Banyueju, I climbed the mountain at noon and arrived at dusk. At that time, we were all noisy and happy.

There is expectation for saints in my heart.

Nowadays, climbing a mountain is always done alone, with no one to talk to and it is quiet and peaceful.

The sun was setting and leaves were falling on the stone steps.

Although it is deep spring, the yellow leaves have already entered the autumn, which only adds to the sadness.

Soon, he came to the end of the stone steps. The wooden door was still there, without rotting for a thousand years, but the three words "Banyueju" had become a little blurry.

"Half a month away from home, I still miss you with longing, how can I bear the sight of our separation from each other."

He whispered and jumped into the door.

Once you enter the marsh, you will see weeds and moss growing in the water.

On the side of the mountain, the bamboo forest is withered and covered with wild grass.

Accompanied by the sound of mournful wind.

The surroundings were quiet, the birds and animals were silent, it was very different from the first time I came here.

It lacks vitality and is lifeless.

The cottage in the distance was still there, but there was no smoke from the cooking stove. The night was dark and yellow, but the broken sword behind the cottage inadvertently flashed a white light.

That was Dongfang Que's tomb, and buried inside was a broken sword.

He walked towards the tombstone, and finally stopped when he reached it. He bowed to the sky and said, "Senior Dongfang, I am here to see you."

A sudden wind blew here, ruffling his long hair, as if Dongfang Que had come alive and was greeting him.

He smiled slightly and started to get busy. Soon, as a wisp of smoke drifted into the sky, the setting sun quietly disappeared, and then the sea of stars filled the sky.

In front of the lonely grave, the firelight flickered and the aroma of tea filled the entire Banyue Residence.

"Before coming here, Qingzhu specifically told me to let her know that she's safe and that she's doing fine. You don't need to worry." As he said that, he poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of the grave.

"Come, have a taste. This is the best tea in three days. I brought it specially for you, old man."

He knew that Dongfang Que loved tea, and the two of them met and became close friends because of tea.

"I came here this time to tell you something. Qingzhu and I are together. Don't worry, I will take good care of her. Qingzhu and I have both become emperors. In heaven, we are directly invincible, hahahaha."

"This fairy tea is my betrothal gift. Please don't despise it."

He talked to himself, drinking tea and saying something from time to time, as if Dongfang Que was really sitting opposite him.

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something, and a trace of sadness appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"I smashed your chessboard that year. I don't know if you still remember it, but I can't forget it. I was young and ignorant."

People will always make mistakes due to impulse in their lives, and then remember them for a lifetime. Even if they let it go, they will still feel uncontrollable embarrassment when they think of it.

He waved his hand and a chessboard fell to the ground.

"Forget it, the past is the past. I don't think you will bother with a junior like me. Come, I will play a game of chess with you today, but I have to make it clear first, I will not let you go..."

"Don't worry, there's no way I'd cheat and regret it."

His voice was still echoing, and the Black and White Sons fell into the game from time to time, drinking cup after cup of tea.

The night is slowly passing, but Dongfang Que is not alone today.