Chapter 76 I wish you happiness forever
When Banxia brought Lu Qi's wine, she was smart enough to bring some preserved fruits too.
"What does Lord Lu Qi want to do?" The maid of the Chiming tribe handed over the packaged things in confusion. Lu Qi put them into his cave without changing his expression.
"Nothing, just meeting up with old friends."
Hearing this, Banxia's gaze fell on Danheng, and soon she frowned.
Although this person did not have the appearance of a dragon or the long pointed ears of the Chiming clan, Banxia knew that he was the reincarnation of the previous Dragon Lord Danfeng.
Not long ago, the news of this man's act of dividing the sea spread everywhere, and many people of the Chiming clan who worshipped the previous Dragon Lord firmly believed that he would come back to compete for the position of Dragon Lord and lead the Chiming clan to prosperity.
Although the Dragon Masters tried to refute the rumors, they could not withstand the chaotic struggle between factions.
These words did not reach Lord Lu Qi's ears. Banxia stopped them all, but she didn't know how long she could stop them.
It was clearly they who insisted on treating Lord Lu Qi as the next Dragon Lord, and now they are the ones who regret it...a bunch of unpresentable guys who don't deserve Lord Lu Qi's protection.
"Master Lu Qi, are you returning to the mansion tonight?"
"Let's talk about the situation," Lu Qi said casually, "I'll message you when I get back. You don't have to wait for me, just do what you need to do."
"OK."
"The Chiming Clan guards around here don't need to follow. If you have nothing else to do, go and help the Cloud Cavalry Army deal with the aftermath."
"……yes."
After sending away Banxia and the Chiming clan guards who wanted to follow them, the two headed towards the Linyuan Realm again.
Compared to their previous unfamiliarity, the two of them seemed to have broken the ice and their interactions became much more natural.
At least Danheng would look at her now and ask questions whenever he had any questions.
"Are they always like this?" the black-haired young man asked. "Will they follow you around and protect you regardless of the situation?"
"Maybe I'm used to it," Lu Qi raised her hand and twisted her long hair. Her white hair was like snow, gleaming with a faint golden light under the sunlight. "I received the inheritance half a month ago. Before that, I was unconscious and very fragile."
It was common knowledge that the current generation of the Chiming Clan's "Dragon Lord" was incomplete. Lu Qi had not experienced that period, so he could only use "I don't remember" as an excuse.
"Very fragile... huh?"
"Compared to now, I was very strong before, okay?" Lu Qi complained. "I was the one who killed Shuhu, even though it wasn't just my credit... well, anyway, regardless of whether I have Dragon Lord's power or not, I'm very strong!"
Dan Heng nodded seriously.
"You are indeed very strong."
"But the situation between you and me is a bit tricky," Lu Qi thought about whether to tell Dan Heng about it. She frowned and said, "How about this, I'll tell you after I see my old friend."
Dan Heng didn't ask what it was all about for the time being, but just nodded.
It was simply unfair to make such a well-behaved expression with this face. Lu Qi was in a good mood and curled his lips. He reached out his hand quickly like a kitten stealing fish and pinched Dan Heng's face.
The black-haired young man was surprised and his head tilted back unconsciously.
"Oh my! The sneak attack finally succeeded, huhu...it was worth it that I let you down."
Dan Heng looked at her helplessly.
As they chatted, they arrived at the Xianlong Dayu Hall.
Lu Qi had been to this place several times during this period, and both the statues and the stone pillars bore the marks of time.
In a trance, I could still see those old friends laughing, raising their wine glasses, and joking with each other happily.
"Lu Qi?"
Before anyone reached the platform, Lu Qi heard a familiar, cold voice. The owner of the voice quickly appeared before Lu Qi. A young girl with black ribbon covering her eyes stood in front of him, her breathing smooth and almost imperceptible.
It's mirror flow.
Lu Qi immediately left Dan Heng beside him and rushed forward, leaping into Jing Liu's arms.
The former sword master, who was half a head taller than her, stretched out his hand and held her firmly in his arms.
"Sister Jingliu!"
"Yeah, I'm here."
The clingy kitten would pounce on familiar people. She had done this action thousands of times, and Jingliu also spread out his arms as usual.
The person in his arms was light and slender. Her breath was mixed with the scent of the ocean. Jingliu remembered that this was the scent of the Dragon Lord of the Chiming Clan.
The sword head gently touched Lu Qi's hair, and the feel was still there.
Those chaotic memories and whispers turned into silent rain at this moment, dripping down on her heart, calming her boundless hatred and anger.
"How can you ask Jing Yuan to tell me if you want to see me? Just add me as your friend!" As soon as they met, Lu Qi started talking non-stop again. She happily took out her cell phone and wanted to exchange contact information with Jing Liu.
Jingliu stretched out his hand and accurately covered the phone screen.
"I don't use these eyes much these days, and I don't need a phone," Jingliu said. "Even if you add me, I won't receive your messages."
"Is that so? Okay!" Lu Qi didn't hesitate for a second and respected his friend's opinion.
The girl before him was icy, even colder than the waters of the Scaled Abyss. She seemed like a sculpture of ice, a spirit transformed into a human form. Even her breath carried a chilling chill.
Lu Qi had taken her pulse and naturally knew that Jingliu's body could die at any time.
The former Sword Master, who is now trapped in the evil spirit, is trying hard to hold on with his own willpower.
Sister Jingliu also has things she wants to accomplish.
Lu Qi said nothing, and asked nothing. Jing Liu was always like this; once she made up her mind, she would rarely change it. She was just as stubborn as the others.
"Come to think of it, the wine I brewed hundreds of years ago is still here. Master, it's a shame you didn't dig it out and drink it. But you can try it too - this is the wine I've been refining for a long time. I've tested it and it's guaranteed to be non-toxic!"
Jingliu smiled.
"As long as it's you who made it, I'll drink it even if it's poisonous."
Lu Qi: "Sister Jingliu, don't compromise! I was just saying it casually, don't drink anything poisonous casually!"
"Haha... I was just kidding."
Jingliu "looked" at her seriously.
The breathing and tone swept the air flow, allowing Jingliu to "read" information related to Lu Qi.
The youngest girl, who worried her the most, had grown into an outstanding girl. Her face, which was once covered with a layer of gray, now showed a smile again.
Lu Qi's return was unexpected, but also a surprise.
Being able to see her missed old friend before everything is over may be the last kindness that fate has given her.
"Where's Jingyuan? Hasn't he arrived yet?" Lu Qi finally climbed down from Jingliu. She stood up straight and looked around. "I wonder if Ren has left the immortal boat. I forgot to ask."
"Jing Yuan is here too, and Ren hasn't left yet," Jing Liu replied, "He'll probably be a few minutes later than you—look, here he comes."
Lu Qi turned around and saw an indigo figure holding his tightly wrapped broken sword, standing not far from them.
She smiled subconsciously and waved vigorously.
"Blade, we're here!"
After 700 years, old friends gather here again.
"Sister Jingliu, would you like to drink?"
Jingliu nodded.
She filled five wine cups in one breath and handed them to them one by one.
The few people stood apart and far away, with no intention of greeting each other. Even Jing Yuan stood quietly aside, only occasionally joking to liven up the atmosphere.
All the laughter and noise have become a thing of the past, like a flower that has withered and fallen to the ground after its season has passed.
Today, someone picked up the withered flowers from the ground, held them in their palms, and tried to water them so that they would bloom again.
But the cracks in time still exist, and even though the memories remain, we cannot go back to the past.
When Jingyuan took it, he blinked and laughed at her.
"Are you only asking Jingliu and not us?"
Lu Qi pretended to be surprised, "Don't you dare not drink?"
"Pfft... I dare not," Jing Yuan said with a smile, "If it's possible, give me all this jar of wine, and I dare to drink it."
"You wish." Lu Qi rolled his eyes in annoyance and turned to ask Dan Heng, "Are you an adult now? Can you drink?"
Dan Heng was originally looking down at the liquid in the wine cup. He nodded helplessly when he heard this.
"I'm over two hundred years old."
"Why is it like this?" Lu Qi muttered, "How come after reincarnation, I'm still the youngest..."
This body has only been awakened for a short time. Jing Yuan did not say the exact time, but her consciousness has been clear for less than a month. Even if the time of the previous attack is included, she is still the youngest.
This is so unfair! Now I can't even call Jingyuan my brother.
The last time he called Jing Yuan "brother", his apprentice Yan Qing stared at them with horror, as if he was thinking about something, and said something about ethics.
There was no point in worrying about age, so Lu Qi poured another glass of wine and placed it in the middle.
"This cup is for Sister Bai Heng," she said, "I used to envy you because most of you have white hair, and only Dan Feng and I have black hair... Now it's all over, Jing Yuan and I have the whitest hair."
She poured the glass of wine on the ground, and the aroma of the wine disappeared into the dust.
After pouring the wine, Lu Qi looked up at Jing Liu. The former Sword Master sensed her gaze and turned his head, facing her.
"Sister Jingliu, you asked us to meet, is there anything you want to say?"
"Well," Jingliu nodded, "I came to say goodbye to you."
Returning to the Immortal Boat and witnessing the old days, I can always recall those happy times. However, this broken body has long been a mere shell, persevering only for one goal.
She thought she needed to say goodbye to the past before doing that.
"This body should have been dead long ago... so should he," Jingliu glanced at Ren and said calmly, "but the past days keep lingering in my mind, refusing to leave... Now that I've seen you, I've finally fulfilled my wish."
She finished drinking the wine that Lu Qi poured for her, and the wine she had never tasted before warmed her heart and throat.
What a pity, I have never drunk Xiaoqiliang’s wine before, but now I can’t drink too much.
However, being able to drink the wine she poured for me before leaving made the trip worthwhile.
After finishing his drink, Jing Liu ignored the others and walked up to touch Lu Qi's head.
She touched Lu Qi's dragon horn and stroked it gently.
"Are you...happy now?"
"I'm so happy to see you again!" Lu Qi said, hugging Jing Liu's waist with her smile still on her face. "Since this is a farewell, I wish you all the best!"
The girl, as hot as the sun, was still considerate. She did not ask Jingliu what she was going to do or whether they would meet again, but happily wished her to get what she wanted.
"I also wish you... happiness forever, Xiaoqi."
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The author has something to say: Goodbye, Cloud Five.
But Dan Feng hasn’t come out yet!
There will be Danfeng, I love him so much [poor]
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