Chapter 78: Rescue in the Secluded Valley

  One of the Five Mountains Sword Schools, Hengshan School's Deputy Leader Liu Zhengfeng widely invited heroes from all over the world to attend his Golden Basin Washing Hands Convention in Hengshan City. A group of Jianghu heroes arrived as scheduled. Of course, it turned out that the majority were just there to watch the excitement and eat and drink for free.

  In the luxurious hall of the mansion, a group of Jianghu bigwigs witnessed this stunning and thrilling action movie. Among them, the host of this place, Liu Zhengfeng, the organizer and initiator of the Golden Basin Washing Hands Conference, became the dragon suit and stepping stone for the Songshan School to kill the chicken and warn the monkey. Not only was his family held hostage, but he was also forced to almost cut off his own pulse.

  And this time, the leader of the Songshan faction, Songshan Daitaibao, Tuo Taishou Ding Mian, because of his largest role, exquisite acting skills, and drastic changes in character, as well as the dramatic twists and turns of the plot, made him the focal point of the play for a time.

  As the main protagonist of Liu Zhengfeng's Golden Basin Washing Hands Conference, the unanimously recognized No. 1 male lead, Tuo Ta Shou Ding Mian, as soon as he appeared on stage, showed off his superstar demeanor, with an aura so strong that it once forced Liu Zhengfeng to yield and concede defeat.

  Unfortunately, what was originally a grand annual martial arts play starring top-tier Jianghu figures Ding Mian, Fei Bin, and Liu Zhengfeng to proclaim the invincibility of the Songshan School and its unparalleled dominance, sweeping across the land as an extraordinary promotional piece, was ruined by two extras, turning the Songshan School into a negative teaching material.

  Ding Mian, who should have been the male lead with an aura of invincibility, was instead overshadowed by a mysterious masked man named Li Die, who appeared out of nowhere and trampled his glory. This unknown masked man, Li Die, is absolutely a minor character, no one has ever heard of such a name among the top masters. Yet, this minor character thoroughly defeated Ding Mian, forcing him to surrender in defeat.

  Finally, the dragon suite broom star left, Ding Mian originally planned to take advantage of the situation to turn over a new leaf and show off the powerful strength of Songshan School again. However, he was killed in one move by Junzi Sword Yue Buqun. The usually gentle and elegant leader of Huashan School turned out to be so terrifying that the second-in-command of Songshan School suffered from internal secretion disorder on the spot and almost lost his mind due to the blow.

  The two huge contrasts scared the Jianghu heroes present collectively, and the Songshan faction also became a laughing stock for a new round. For a long time, the Jianghu gossip will be a negative example of the Songshan faction being passed down.

  Yue Buqun personally took action to protect Liu Zhengfeng's wife and children, and the original plan to kill everyone in the Liu mansion was severely damaged by Ding Mian and the disciples of Songshan. In the end, they didn't even dare to fart and left with their tails between their legs.

  The name of the great hero, Jian Yue, once again resounded throughout Jianghu. The Huashan School indeed lived up to its reputation as one of the most renowned schools in the martial arts world. Despite suffering heavy losses from internal conflicts between the Sword and Qi sects, it still possessed a profound foundation.

  Ding Mianqiang's plan to capture Liu Zhengfeng's family was foiled, while another core figure of the Songshan Sect, San Taibao Da Songyang Hand Fei Bin, was captured by Liu Zhengfeng due to his arrogance and underestimation. Now, Liu Zhengfeng has self-mutilated and is severely injured, while the demonic sect's Qu Yang is also weak and floating, likely suffering from severe internal injuries.

  Fei Bin saw it clearly, the two arch-enemies were seriously injured, and he would not let go of this heaven-sent opportunity to kill them off completely and avenge his past humiliation. Fei Bin led four core disciples of the Songshan Sect who had reached the second-rate peak realm, relentlessly pursuing and killing along the way.

  Qu Yang's internal strength was greatly depleted, and he had also suffered an internal injury from his battle with the invincible Fei Bin. Summoning a burst of energy, he fled with Liu Zhengfeng to a secluded mountain valley, a place where they had often drunk wine and composed music together in the past.

  Both of them were seriously injured and barely escaped to this place before stopping, they knew that the Songshan Sect would not give them time to recover, and both of their lives were probably hanging by a thread.

  "Haha, Liu Xiongdi, it seems that today you and I are doomed to die. However, being able to die together with you is also a great pleasure. Why don't we play one more tune together?" With a carefree smile, he sat down on the ground, carefully placing his guqin in front of him, not putting life or death in his heart at all.

  Qu Yang's heroic spirit stirred up Liu Zhengfeng's free and easy nature. Liu Zhengfeng put down all his worries, took out a wooden flute from his bosom, and smiled: "Good, since it's like this, I'll play a tune with Brother Qu to laugh at the rivers and lakes. Let this song we created together be the curtain call for our lives."

  Linghu Chong employed the Lingbo Micro Step, advancing rapidly and leaving Fei Bin far behind in a cloud of dust. He arrived first at the rear mountain valley of Mount Heng City, where he saw Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng playing the divine melody "Smiling Proudly by the Riverside" on their zither and flute.

  Qu Yang's expression was focused, his hands stroking the zither, playing a delicate melody. Liu Zhengfeng seemed to be immersed in the music as well, the sound of the xiao flute ethereal and pleasant to the ear. The high mountains and flowing waters blended with the zither and flute, a sorrowful song lingering for a long time in the bright moonlit valley. Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng smiled at each other as they played the strings and flute. With a sudden "ting" sound, the music stopped abruptly, decisive and resolute, ending quickly and neatly.

  "Haha! That was great!"

  As the song came to an end, Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang burst into loud laughter, exclaiming how wonderful it was, not caring in the least that they might attract enemies, or perhaps they had simply stopped worrying about it.

  "This 'Laughing at the Riverside' melody, is the blood and sweat of you and me, now that we've performed it together, what more could we ask for in this life!" Qu Yang burst out laughing with joy, his expression extremely satisfied.

  Liu Zhengfeng also smiled and said, "Brother Qu's words are indeed true. In life, having one bosom friend is enough. Being able to play this melody with Brother Qu, Liu Zhengfeng can die without regret."

  These two are indeed passionate and romantic, with a deep affection that transcends life and death. Amidst such intense emotions, they can still find solace in music and poetry. It is precisely this kind of profound passion that enables the creation of timeless masterpieces like "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer", which has been passed down for centuries, resonating throughout the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, earning Linghu Chong's utmost admiration.

  Linghu Cong pulled down the black cloth from his face, revealing himself, and walked towards Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng with big strides. He said loudly, "Uncle Liu, Elder Qu, are you two alright?"

  "Master Leng Hu!"

  "Brother Linghu!"

  Liu Zhengfeng and Qu Yang had originally thought that it was the Mount Song Sect's Ding Mian and Fei Bin who had come to kill them, but unexpectedly, the first person to find them was actually Linghu Chong. They were suddenly shocked and asked: "Linghu Shizhong, why have you come here?"

  Linghu Chong stepped forward and said, "After Qu Yang rescued Liu Shi Shu, the Mount Song Sect's gang of scoundrels were left in a sorry state. Fei Bin, the leader of the Sun Division, brought several elite disciples to pursue and kill you both. With your severe injuries, I fear you won't be able to withstand Fei Bin. That's why I've come to assist."

  "Brother Linghu, I and Liu Xian are heavily injured, I'm afraid we won't be able to recover. That Fei Bin from the Songshan Sect is known as the Great Songyang Hand in the Jianghu world, his martial arts skills have reached an extremely high level, Brother Linghu you're still young, I'm afraid you're not a match for him, it's best to leave quickly and avoid being implicated by us." Qu Yang's mouth was already overflowing with blood, after finishing playing "A Smile in the Face of Adversity", his injuries were almost unbearable.

  Linghu Chong hastily pulled out a small bottle from his bosom, removed the stopper, and poured out two round and smooth black medicinal pills, which he fed to Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng. These were the sacred healing medicines of the Hua Shan sect that he had obtained from Old Yue, and they came in handy at this moment.

  Liu Zhengfeng and the other person took their medicine and sat cross-legged, quietly circulating their breath. Before long, a hint of color had returned to their pale faces. The stuff that Yue Buqun gave them was indeed reliable, with guaranteed quality.

  After Qu Yang and Liu Zhengfeng suppressed their injuries, Linghu Chong said with a calm chest: "Qu senior, please rest assured that I, Linghu Chong, am not a reckless person who will take his own life by hitting the stone with an egg. Since that surname Fei has been too arrogant, let me deal with him."

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