Chapter 100: Living Under Someone Else's Roof
Zhu Ziyue took the animal hide, glanced at the musical score on it, and exclaimed happily, "Excellent! It's true! It's true!"
Upon seeing this, Yi Mingzhao and the other person looked at each other blankly, indicating that they did not understand the deeper meaning.
Yi Mingzhao immediately asked, "Miss Ziyue, is there something mysterious about this musical score that makes you so happy?"
Zhu Ziyue smiled and said, "Young Master Yi, to be honest, this musical score is of great significance to me. I wonder if Young Master Yi would be so kind as to part with it and give it to me?" As she spoke, she seemed a little shy, revealing her reluctant request.
Yi Mingzhao smiled and said, "I have already memorized the score, and the animal hide is of little use to me. Since Miss Ziyue needs it, please accept it!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ziyue beamed and said sweetly, "Thank you, Young Master Yi!"
Seeing that she was petite and extremely sweet, Yi Mingzhao chuckled and said, "It's just an animal skin, nothing to mention! But it's covered in ancient script, you can even understand it?"
Zhu Ziyue smiled and said, "I don't need to know the meaning of the words. As long as I have this, it can soothe the regret in my heart."
At this moment, a handsome young man rode in on horseback. He was dressed in Confucian robes, with an imposing presence and elegant demeanor. His refined features and sharp eyes exuded an extraordinary charm.
The newcomer was Zhu Zixing, followed by two fine horses.
Zhu Zixing stepped forward and said, "Little sister! When did you meet these two friends? How come I've never seen them before?"
Zhu Ziyue said softly, "Eighth Brother, I met the two gentlemen just now. They were just passing by, which is quite a coincidence. This Young Master Yi even gave me a peerless musical score, for which I have no way to repay him."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zixing smiled and said, "If that's the case, then the two young masters already consider you a friend. You must do your best to be a good friend and a good host!"
Ling Qichen: "We were just passing through this place, asking for water and looking for horses. We have troubled Miss Ziyue. In fact, we have no way to repay you."
Zhu Zixing smiled and said, "Brother, you flatter me. I am Zhu Zixing, also known as Xiaoyue Bage. May I ask how you two are addressed?"
Ling Qichen said, "Young Master, you are courteous. My name is Ling Qichen."
Yi Mingzhao respectfully replied, "My name is Yi Mingzhao."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zixing was immediately startled and said, "Judging from Young Master Yi's attire, he appears to be a commoner, yet his words and actions exude the elegance of a refined scholar, with a dignified and imposing presence. If I am not mistaken, you are the son of City Lord Yi!"
Yi Mingzhao was taken aback, then said, "Young Master Shensi, I... am the second son of the Yi family." He then looked sad.
Zhu Zixing also said sadly, "Young Master Yi, I am aware of the misfortune that befell City Lord Yi. I hope you can accept this and move on from your grief. As long as you live well, the day of revenge will surely come!"
Yi Mingzhao: "Thank you, Young Master Zhu. I will remember this grudge and will definitely avenge it one day."
Zhu Zixing then asked, "Young Master Yi, with a family feud to carry on your shoulders, what are your plans?"
Ling Qichen sighed and said, "At this moment, our lives are in danger, so how can we have any ambition or thoughts of revenge?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zixing spoke generously: "Young Master Ling, you are mistaken. Since you have nowhere else to go and no other options, I have an idea. I wonder if you two would agree?"
Yi Mingzhao: "Young Master Zhu, please speak?"
Zhu Zixing declared boldly, "Since you two are my sister's good friends, how could my sister and I stand idly by and watch you suffer in this time of trouble? If you don't mind, you can stay at Zhu Family Manor for now, and take advantage of any changes in the martial world to carry out your plans!"
Upon hearing this, Yi Mingzhao and Ling Qichen exchanged glances, and Ling Qichen immediately said, "We are very grateful for Young Master Zhu's kindness. However, we are currently in trouble and are afraid that we might cause you too much trouble."
Zhu Zixing laughed and said, "That's right! I've already gathered information that someone is indeed looking for you. But as long as you stay in Zhu Family Village, I will ensure your safety. As for the rumors of attracting trouble, those are just unfounded claims. In the martial world, there's no place where you can escape hardship."
Upon hearing this, Yi Mingzhao said, "Since the Second Young Master speaks in this way, then Yi Mingzhao thanks you!" After saying this, he bowed deeply.
Zhu Zixing quickly helped him up, saying with a smile, "It's only natural for friends to be loyal to each other."
The group chatted merrily, and the usually quiet Moon Lake Pavilion became a bit noisier today.
Xiaoyao Lang and Yu Linglong had arrived at the foot of Tianxue Mountain. Xiaoyao Lang looked up and saw three peaks covered in white snow, with several grottoes faintly visible at the base of the peaks.
Xiaoyao Lang asked, "Linglong, how do we get up there?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Linglong nodded and gestured for Xiaoyao Lang to proceed.
Looking around, Xiaoyao Lang saw a bowl-sized iron chain piercing through the clouds and floating diagonally towards the top of the snow-capped peak.
Xiaoyao Lang laughed and said, "Even if there were three or five more iron chains tied in this diagonal shape, I still wouldn't be able to climb up!" After saying that, he sat down on the rock and sighed deeply.
Seeing this, Yu Linglong smiled and stepped forward, saying, "If I were in the Heavenly Palace, and you were so discouraged, you would only sigh and lament for the rest of your life, and would you never try to see me again, would you?"
Xiaoyao Lang was taken aback, then stood up and declared boldly, "If that's the case, even if I'm shattered to pieces, I will still climb to the top of this snow mountain."
Hearing this, Yu Linglong felt a warmth in her heart, but she couldn't help but say, "Glib talker, boastful!" As she spoke, she extended her left hand to Xiaoyao Lang.
Xiaoyao Lang understood immediately and asked, "What about our horses?"
Yu Linglong replied calmly, "There's lush vegetation and clear water all around this mountain; they won't go hungry!"
Xiaoyao Lang, having no other choice, held the Wu Can sword in his left hand and grabbed Yu Linglong's hand with his right.
Yu Linglong channeled her inner energy, wielding the Free and Unfettered Wave, and leaped away on the iron chains, soaring into the clouds.
A moment later, the two landed on the Wind-Welcoming Platform of the Heavenly Pole Palace. When the four female disciples saw Yu Linglong return, they hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to greet her, saying, "Your subordinates respectfully welcome the Palace Master's return!"
Yu Linglong gestured with her hand, saying, "No need for formalities."
One of the female disciples said, "Palace Master, you've finally returned after being gone for several days!"
Yu Linglong: "During my absence, has anything happened?"
The female disciple replied, "Everything is fine! It's just that Senior Sister came by a few days ago!"
Yu Linglong frowned slightly and said calmly, "Do you know why Senior Sister has come?"
The female disciple said, "I don't know. She knew you weren't there, so she left on her own."
Yu Linglong pondered for a moment and said, "I understand! If there's nothing else, you can all continue your practice!"
Female disciples: "Yes!"
After Yu Linglong finished speaking, she entered the back courtyard and headed towards the Tianji Palace.
The four female disciples, upon seeing Xiaoyao Lang, whispered amongst themselves, their faces beaming with smiles.
Seeing this, Xiaoyao Lang didn't know whether what the others were saying was good or bad. He saw that the four people were dressed in white, their collared skirts fluttering in the wind, and they were all around twenty-five or twenty-six years old.
Xiaoyao Lang stopped looking and, seeing Yu Linglong enter the back courtyard, quickly followed. Upon entering, he was astonished. Standing at the foot of the mountain, he looked up; the summit was incredibly steep, yet what greeted his eyes was a vast expanse.
The courtyard was surrounded by hardy plants such as arrow bamboo, mountain vine, and wisteria. In the courtyard, eight female disciples were practicing swordsmanship. Upon seeing Yu Linglong arrive, they all sheathed their swords and bowed respectfully in greeting.
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