Chapter 35: Sacrificing Myself to the Mountain God (1/2)

Translator: Flying Lines

Edited by Lord Immortal

With a firm tone, she had a sharp look in her eyes. Gu Yusheng was in a daze and then quickly stood in her way. “Calm down, Xuan. We have to face not a single person but the whole village. It’s not easy to rescue him,” he said in a low voice.

Gu Yusheng didn’t agree with the decision of Xie Mengxuan.

Having taken a deep breath, Gu Yusheng adopted a mild tone with all his might. “With the aid of Uncle Luo, who is well-versed in Kung Fu, and my support, how can we succeed in getting rid of those people?”

Xie Mengxuan shook her head. “Big Brother Gu, although they have an advantage in number, they never practiced martial arts. It stands to reason that we’re able to save Geng Zhishan in a breeze. However, you don’t consider it feasible. Why so?”

Indeed. Although it was not right for Xie Mengxuan to rely on imagination, she had never given up without having a go at it.

Gu Yusheng lowered his head. “Xuan, according to what you’ve said, our master is benevolent. If so, how could he allow us to hurt so many villagers for one person?”

He went so far as to mention the master. Neither of them was wrong, but they had two different perspectives.

Xie Mengxuan furrowed her eyebrows. “Difficult though it is to save Geng Zhishan without offending anyone, we might succeed if we give our all. How could you answer on behalf of Uncle Luo before asking him for advice?”

As a matter of fact, she didn’t make a clean breast of her idea, which would be unfeasible without Uncle Luo. With his aid, she had half the chance of success, at least. However, Gu Yusheng didn’t allow him to show his attitude.

Displeased, Gu Yusheng frowned and admonished with a severe tone. “I’m not speaking on behalf of Uncle Luo. On the contrary, I’m well aware that we are caring about the safety of those who will not respond in return. At that time, we will not dare make a lethal move. We are likely to be injured instead of saving Geng Zhishan.”

He let out a long sigh. “Xuan, we have no extra time to waste.”

Xie Mengxuan nodded. “I see. The most important thing we should do is leave for the Imperial Capital. However, if we give up Geng Zhishan, I will always feel disturbed. People from the Xie family won’t ever be ungrateful. If it exceeds our capabilities, I’ll accept the fact. But how can I surrender without even trying?”

Her original intention remained unchanged. Even though she was aware of the best choice, she still insisted. Knitting his brows, Gu Yusheng could not help reproaching her. “Xuan, why are you so reckless?”

Xie Mengxuan’s heart sank. He was really not Big Brother Gu in her impression, and a lot had changed since they parted from each other many years ago. She took a deep breath and made two strides forward. “Brother Gu, I’m not being reckless. Instead, I have my own thoughts and beliefs. I’ll ask Uncle Luo for help in person.”

Xie Mengxuan sighed. “Big Brother Gu, needless to say, I must save Geng Zhishan rather than give him up.”

“Xuan! What!”

Gu Yusheng still had a lot to say, but Xie Mengxuan hurried to leave with her head low. She knocked on the door, but there was no sound from the room. Worried, she opened the door and entered.

Standing still for a seemingly endless time, Gu Yusheng returned to the hut. Sitting on the bed, Uncle Luo was meditating with his eyes closed. He stood in front of him for a long while. “Have you received any news from outside?”

“We are ordered to win the trust of Xie Mengxuan, and elaborate arrangements have been made in the Imperial Capital.” Uncle Luo slowly opened his eyes and said unhurriedly.

Gu Yusheng frowned. “How should we deal with Geng Zhishan? Xie Mengxuan is bent on saving him.”

With confusion in his eyes, Uncle Luo took it for granted. “Since she’s determined, why not bail him out? There’s no need for you to be doubted by Xie Mengxuan for that man.”