Chapter 2 Part1 (2/2)
This small syllable made the whole scene feel a burst of pain in their chest. Ah Zhuo blinked as she added, ”My n.o.ble master has always disliked people asking after his family background.”
Experts would inevitably be eccentric. Ah Zhuo thus said this.
The host said, ”May I ask what this young hero has come for today?”
Shangguan Qihua was silent before saying, ”Recruit soldiers and forces to slaughter the Demonic Sect.” He said 'slaughter', not 'make them decline' or 'expel them'. Ah Zhuo looked at him indifferently, not speaking.
”Lad, you're pretty arrogant.” A 40-ish man who held a broadsword stood up, ”Today, in this place why do you want to wrong us and make us your soldiers?”
Ah Zhuo rubbed her eyebrow. Shangguan Qihua c.o.c.ked his eyebrow, ”Yes?” His pitch raised, complete with disdain and provocation.
Ah Zhuo coolly said, ”If you feel it would be demeaning you, why don't you come up and cross swords with my master?” Shangguan looked at the opposing side's broadsword with the words ”Azure Dragon” engraved in it, and his expression flashed with a bit of weakness.
That man heard this and leaped onto the terrace. Shangguan subconsciously wanted to back away, but Ah Zhuo softly pushed him back, and then fiercely pushed on the corner of her mouth. Shangguan was driven onto the perch to do something way beyond his ability. His scalp hardened as he transferred his internal strength to his head, and thus coldly laughed again, ”Hmph!”
The other side was shocked from head to toe. He silently appraised Shangguan, suddenly laughing, ”Sure enough, you are a rare talented young hero! w.a.n.g Gan and my broadsword will be one of your troops!”
Shangguan blankly looked at everyone. He looked back at Ah Zhuo, but Ah Zhuo only looked up at the sky with pride, smartly sticking out her tongue.
The mysterious youngster, Shangguan Qihua became famous with just a move at the Eliminating Demonic Sect a.s.sembly.
Henceforth, his name became the most feared characters in the Demonic Sect.
However, common people did not know that after the Eliminating Demonic a.s.sembly, he was fiercely scolded by his maid, ”Look at yourself! What great hero?! Is there such a hero that shakes so badly after getting off stage?! What are you afraid of?!”
”Ah Zhuo,” In that moment, Shangguan only looked at her, not knowing how to express his feelings, ”I am very happy.” He reached his arm out to hug her, while burying his head in her neck, continuing to call out, ”Ah Zhuo, Ah Zhuo.”
Ah Zhuo sighed, ”You really seem like a big dog who only begs for petting now.” When she finished, she hugged him, her even breaths on his ear.
Shangguan Qihua remembered that moment to this day. That day, the hands that patted him were so soft that they made one become intoxicated.
Two years after that day, he stood on the same terrace, without any hatred or vengeful thoughts, without the fright that came from being stared at by an audience. Only the light from the sun in winter accompanied him along with the wind that blew on his face.
He whispered softly on the stage with not a soul in sight, no longer keeping his longing heart silent, ”Ah Zhuo, I really long to see you again.”
After leaving Shaolin, Shangguan Qihua didn't know where to go for a moment. In his memory, it seemed, after he had become famous, he rarely had moments that he could spend alone with Ah Zhuo. He was busy taking his revenge, as he eliminated the Demonic Sect. Every time he looked back, there was always a pink figure behind him who silently looked at him, her smile especially brilliant.
Gradually, this became proper and expected.
No matter what, Ah Zhuo began to always be there.
Translated by Tranzgeek
Edited by Ely and ADVYYY
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