Chapter 48 First-Person Parkour
He was truly a handsome man, especially his expressive eyes when he smiled, which were so captivating that one couldn't help but be mesmerized.
The man in blue smiled slightly, and seeing her turn her head, he continued, "I'm here to see Hu Tiehua. Have you seen him before, young lady?"
Lu Yusheng was still in shock when he saw the person who suddenly appeared, and he looked even more puzzled when he heard these words.
She wouldn't forget who Hu Tiehua was so quickly; after all, there were only so many people coming and going in this small shop, and he was a guy with very distinctive personality traits.
However, out of a sense of responsibility to her customers, she still became secretly wary.
Although it's possible the two know each other, what if the person who comes is an enemy? If she speaks carelessly, wouldn't she be harming someone?
So before answering, he asked, "There are so many people coming and going here, who are you talking about? And what is your relationship with him?"
Seemingly surprised by the question, Chu Liuxiang paused for a moment, then smiled wryly: "I haven't seen him in a long time, but if I'm not mistaken, he would be a scruffy drunkard when he appears here."
Lu Yusheng recalled briefly and it seemed to be almost identical.
However, Hu Tiehua only stayed in the shop for two days before leaving, so she had no idea where he went.
So he honestly replied, "He was just a stranger I met by chance. I don't know where he went either. Why don't you go and look elsewhere, sir?"
After saying that, he went back behind the bar to tinker with something else.
Hearing her words, Chu Liuxiang couldn't help but feel disappointed. But this was still a rare clue for him, so he persistently pressed on, "Does the young lady remember when he left?"
Lu Yusheng hadn't expected him to be so persistent. Although Chu Liuxiang's description was quite similar to Hu Tiehua's, that alone wasn't enough to make her completely trust him.
Moreover, generally speaking, people in their line of work should only be able to disclose information to government officials or public officials like the Six Doors (a government agency).
Although the other person's appearance is instantly pleasing, Lu Yusheng may get into trouble after this conversation.
So she cleared her throat and said bluntly, "We cannot disclose the guests' privacy, and besides, I can't remember the exact date. Young master, you should think of another way."
Chu Liuxiang hadn't expected the young girl to be so responsible. Although he was disappointed, he understood that it wasn't a bad thing that his brother had encountered such a responsible boss.
But while he understood, he also felt a sense of helplessness.
The reason I suddenly wanted to find Hu Tiehua after not seeing him for so long was because I had been pestered by him to no avail.
Gao Yanan was originally a good friend of the three brothers, but she fell in love with Hu Tiehua, a playboy.
Although her martial arts skills were not top-notch, she was an exceptionally beautiful woman. Her good looks were already very endearing, but she was also unconventional and extremely loyal.
In addition, when Gao Yanan's former master, Master Kumei, the former head of the Huashan Sect, left Huashan, for some unknown reason, she did not even take her favorite disciple with her.
Although Yue Buqun, who succeeded her as the sect leader, handled the matter quite righteously and did not hold any grudge against her, Gao Yanan's stubborn personality made it impossible for her to stay in Huashan, and she began to wander the world alone.
Now that her master has disappeared and her beloved is deliberately avoiding her, Chu Liuxiang feels sympathy for Gao Yanan, aside from their friendship.
Now that she has found the person she is looking for, the butterfly who is hiding from her is also Chu Liuxiang's sworn brother. He is caught in the middle, torn between the two.
Thinking of this, Chu Liuxiang sighed with a headache, but still tried his best to say, "Miss, you can speak freely. Hu Tiehua and I are sworn brothers, I would never harm him... Perhaps you have heard of the name 'Chu Liuxiang'?"
Lu Yusheng listened to the first half of the sentence casually, but she immediately understood the meaning of the second half. She was about to sit down after hearing the whole thing, but after understanding the meaning of the words, she unconsciously lifted her buttocks again and exclaimed, "You are Chu Liuxiang?!"
Seeing her reaction, Chu Liuxiang felt a little relieved.
After all, they hadn't made any waves in the martial arts world for two or three years, and he was genuinely worried that the younger generation had forgotten their names.
At this moment, Lu Yusheng also recalled the evaluations he had heard from Sikong Zhaixing and Lu Xiaofeng, and felt a sense of unreality in his heart.
How small is this world? It always feels like the guests who have been here are almost forming a closed loop.
Although it cannot be 100% certain whether the person in front of me is the one from the rumors, his appearance and demeanor make him highly credible.
“He only came here once, stayed for two days, and then disappeared.”
In the end, Lu Yusheng chose to answer truthfully and told him the date Hu Tiehua left.
Having said that, she was no longer in a hurry to send the guest away and warmly invited him in for a cup of tea.
"Thank you." Chu Liuxiang simply smiled with relief, gave her a polite bow, and prepared to leave.
"Hey, don't rush—"
Because Chu Liuxiang was always a very gentlemanly person who would patiently listen to a woman finish speaking, he stopped even though he had already turned around.
"Is the young master in a hurry to find Master Hu's whereabouts?"
He paused for a moment, sensing that Lu Yusheng still had something to say, and considerately replied, "There's no rush. What is it, Miss?"
If you're not busy, then it's easy to talk. Lu Yusheng understood.
Then Chu Liuxiang saw her continue speaking, but the tone changed abruptly: "Do you have any martial arts styles that you are good at?"
She asked this question because she noticed that most of the games that her guests were interested in were related to the martial arts they practiced, so she wanted to make some targeted recommendations.
Although Chu Liuxiang did not understand the meaning of Lu Yusheng's question, it was hardly a secret in the martial arts world.
So he humbly replied, "My lightness skill is somewhat outstanding, but nothing else is particularly remarkable."
...Lightness skill?
Lu Yusheng recalled that Lu Xiaofeng had once praised this master thief for his superior lightness skills, so he must be quite authoritative.
But what games are related to light-footed kung fu?
She couldn't help but glance at Ye Guhong, who was playing a game in the computer area. Now that she had stood up, she could also roughly see the view by the window.
Ye Guhong's attitude toward Chu Liuxiang became much colder.
Or perhaps he was simply an extremely aloof person. If it weren't for Lu Xiaofeng's connection with Ximen Chuixue, he probably wouldn't have received any special treatment from him.
Now he focuses entirely on the gaming experience, and even when he gets bored and tries to clear his mind, he remains quiet and doesn't say a word.
In fact, traditional ancient-style MMOs like the ones he plays do have skill displays involving light-footed movement, and if the special effects and scene transitions are done well, the effect can be quite stunning.
However, since the core gameplay isn't here, and new accounts would have to go through lengthy tutorials to unlock the light-foot skill, Lu Yusheng ultimately abandoned the idea to avoid losing players.
Although she doesn't know how to use light-body skills, in her understanding, using light-body skills should still depend on physical qualities such as internal strength, agility, and reaction speed.
She had no way of knowing about internal strength for the time being, but when it came to games that relied purely on legwork or reflexes...
She struggled for a long time before giving up on the idea of a dance machine. Not only did it clash with the style of an internet cafe, but it was also difficult to ensure that the other party would be interested in a game with a slightly monotonous gameplay.
In the end, she still called upon the system in her heart.
"I'll put in a little more effort for lunch, go to a nearby farmer's house to get some vegetables and pick some fresh fruit. I'll leave the VR equipment application to you."
When Lu Yusheng said this, he felt more confident than when he was buying ingredients. After all, these were electronic devices for entertainment, which were much more in line with the standards for internet cafe supplies than fruits and vegetables.
Sure enough, the system responded to this request readily, providing feedback almost immediately.
Having received a reply, Lu Yusheng turned to Chu Liuxiang, who was still standing at the door, and asked, "If you are not busy, young master, could you spare some time to come upstairs with me and take a look?"
It is possible, but...
Chu Liuxiang hesitated. He didn't know what was so important that a stranger like him, with whom he had only exchanged a few words, had to see it.
While it's unlikely there's any conspiracy or danger involved, it's still illogical.
As he was pondering, the woman opposite him spoke with some hesitation and trepidation: "I know this request is a bit presumptuous, but I think only a martial arts master with such extraordinary lightness skills as you, sir, can help me."
"I would like to ask you, sir, to help me test something."
These words were even more puzzling, but it must be said that they did indeed pique Chu Liuxiang's curiosity.
So he stepped inside and readily agreed.
Since it was Lu Yusheng's shop, she naturally led the way. The location of the entrance was not very clear at first, but after walking in, Chu Liuxiang realized that the layout and furnishings here were very different from other inns he had seen.
As he led him past the table, Lu Yusheng thoughtfully poured him a cup of hot tea and handed it to him.
Then, as she walks up each step of the stairs, she stacks a buff.
"Does Zhu Ting know?" "Does Ximen Chuixue know?" "Does Lu Xiaofeng know?" "Does Linghu Chong know?"...
These same old guys are still being used as shields.
Surprisingly, Chu Liuxiang had actually heard quite a bit about these people.
Only one...
"Master mechanic Zhu Ting, top-notch swordsman Ximen Chuixue, Lu Xiaofeng known for his wisdom and unique finger skills... these are all figures who have risen to fame in the martial arts world in recent years, but this 'Linghu Chong'..."
He paused, then switched to a more euphemistic description: "Is he too young, and hasn't yet begun his journey in the martial world?"
Seemingly surprised that Linghu Chong, whom she considered exceptionally strong, was actually an unknown figure, Lu Yusheng added a couple more sentences to the introduction: "He is the eldest disciple of the Huashan Sect. Although he is not a sect leader or elder, his strength should not be underestimated."
Disciple of the Huashan Sect?
Chu Liuxiang subconsciously thought of Gao Yanan, the girl they had befriended, and his attitude towards this junior became more serious.
Although the other party had left Mount Hua, Yue Buqun handled the matter very dignifiedly. He not only did not restrict her from using Mount Hua martial arts, but also did not strip her of her status as a Mount Hua disciple.
Although Gao Yanan didn't like Master Yue and looked down on the Huashan Sect without her master, her actions actually won her a lot of goodwill from outsiders like them.
He still couldn't understand Lu Yusheng's intention, so he asked, "Who are these gentlemen you mentioned, young lady?"
Lu Yusheng then told him one by one about the place this shop held in the hearts of those people: Zhu Ting's Jerusalem, Ximen Chuixue's mutual appreciation, and Lu Xiaofeng's second hometown...
It's a pity she didn't take a couple of group photos while these people were still there; otherwise, the credibility would have been even higher if she had flipped through the photos while talking.
After a series of absurd preludes that you might almost believe yourself, you finally arrive at the room where the VR equipment will be installed.
As Chu Liuxiang passed by one of the windows located at either end of the corridor, he couldn't help but curiously peek out through the glass a few times.
Here you can see part of the scenery behind the shop. The sun is shining brightly outside, and the shadows of the trees in the forest are swaying in the breeze. But he is more curious about the act of carving a window out of a single piece of colorless glass.
The destination was the second room next to the window, not far from the stairwell.
Lu Yusheng took the initiative to open the door, and after confirming that the items ordered by the system had arrived, he invited the other party to come in first before following him inside.
The light green walls inside the room were quite refreshing. Chu Liuxiang glanced around the small space and found nothing unusual except for a few black objects in the center of the room that he couldn't tell what they were.
So our attention was drawn to that strange pile of equipment.
Just as I was wondering, Lu Yusheng's men walked over and started fiddling with it.
While it's hoped that new customers will be immediately drawn to this new type of entertainment, if that doesn't work, it's fine to get feedback from them; if it fails, you can keep it for yourself.
As Lu Yusheng unpacked the package, he heard Chu Liuxiang's voice asking from behind him, "It seems the young lady hasn't said what she wants me to test?"
She paused, coughed lightly, and said seriously, "I would like to ask you to explore the possibility of using external force to improve your proficiency in lightness skills."
"What?"
At first, Chu Liuxiang almost doubted that he had misheard, but this seemingly obscure sentence was not so difficult to understand when broken down.
But improving one's lightness skill? This is a technique that has always been developed through diligent practice. Where would an external force come from to enhance it?
He became increasingly curious.
The head-mounted device was the first thing to be taken out. Lu Yusheng didn't rush to put it on Chu Liuxiang, but instead found a pair of headphones and put them on him.
"Try this first."
Lu Yusheng shook the black over-ear headphones in his hand, then demonstrated by lightly touching them to his own head. After confirming that the other person had seen the whole action, he quickly took them off.
Chu Liuxiang's response, however, could be described as gentle.
His memory was good, and he quickly and completely replicated the actions that Lu Yusheng had previously performed.
At first, I didn't feel anything special, except that the external sounds I heard were much less blocked by this barrier.
The main device was naturally powered on and activated by Lu Yusheng before being handed over to him.
Once the vision-blocking device was put on, Chu Liuxiang's vision was enveloped in darkness, just as it would be when the device was off. Although he didn't yet sense any danger, he was already on high alert.
Although he didn't think too badly of the young shop owner next to him, he was still a little uncomfortable with this unguarded situation.
Lu Yusheng, facing the fully equipped Chu Liuxiang, remained silent for two seconds amidst the absurdity of the clash between technology and tradition before slowly connecting the scene.
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