Zhang Junshi looked around. When he saw Yang Su Rou and Wang Huaili, he revealed a bright smile and felt a sense of familiarity. Even Yang Su Rou, who had been unhappy, revealed a charming smile.
But when he saw Qin Xinyin, Zhang Junshi was stunned and his breathing stagnated. But he quickly recovered, looked at Nie Li, nodded and cupped his hands. Nie Li also returned a simple greeting.
"Junshi, this is Rou 'er's Senior Sister, Miss Qin and their Junior Brother, Young Hero Nie." Wang Huaili introduced the two to Zhang Junshi. Zhang Junshi also stood up and said, "Zhang Junshi greets Miss Qin and Little Brother Nie."
There was not the slightest bit of bias when it came to etiquette. Qin Xinyin stood up and returned the greeting, saying, "Qin Xinyin greets you." This man didn't annoy her as much as Wang Huaili, so Qin Xinyin couldn't hide it from him. The ethereal voice made Zhang Junshi's mind wander, and he almost couldn't extricate himself. Such a woman was really rare in the world.
"Nie Li greets Brother Zhang." Nie Li didn't stand up, but only cupped his hands. This made Zhang Junshi a little unhappy. This person's attitude seemed to be looking down on him.
"Junshi, Little Brother Nie is unwell, please forgive him." Wang Huaili hurriedly said. He had known Zhang Junshi for so many years, and he was very clear about what kind of person he was. He couldn't let today's banquet go down because of this.
Zhang Junshi smiled and said it was fine. Then he sat beside Yang Su Rou. The three of them hadn't gathered together like this for a long time. They were happy and couldn't stop talking. Wang Huaili beamed with joy. This was the result he wanted. Although Zhang Junshi was here, he knew that Zhang Junshi didn't like Yang Su Rou.
Nie Li and Qin Xinyin simply sat because they couldn't get a word in. But the two of them didn't know each other and didn't know how to speak. The awkward atmosphere made the two of them a little uncomfortable, but they didn't look uncomfortable.
"I'm afraid this Wang Huaili has seen you before. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to find such a reason. I have to say, he's very smart. " "He came to find me yesterday.. Everything is expedient. I hope you can accompany me."
The table was soon filled with delicacies. Wang Huaili was the first to raise a glass of wine. The other four also raised their glasses and drank it all. After drinking, he began to talk about his experiences in the martial arts world. Nie Li also pricked up his ears to listen.
"Junshi, how long will you be staying this time?" Wang Huaili put down his jade chopsticks and asked Zhang Junshi.
"I won't be leaving this time. I'll be helping my father with his affairs. He's getting on in years. As a son, I have to be filial. "Zhang Junbao sighed and lowered his head.
"That's good as well. The city will definitely become better with you here." Yang Su Rou agreed. She knew what kind of person Zhang Junbao was. Especially today, she wanted to matchmake Qin Xinyin and Zhang Junshi. A perfect match. As for Nie Li, she doesn't think that this brat is worthy of Qin Xinyin. It's not that she's looking down on him, it's just that sometimes, status and background is an insurmountable gap.
"Junshi, I heard that you learned martial arts from an expert in the martial arts world. How is it now?" Speaking of martial arts, Wang Huaili suddenly became interested. Although he was lazy and wasn't enthusiastic about martial arts, at least in the eyes of outsiders.
"He saw that I've made some progress in my martial arts, so he let me go down the mountain. He said that from now on, I'll rely on myself to make a living in the martial arts world. I'm not allowed to mention his name. "Zhang Junshi said calmly, but there was some pride and arrogance in his eyes.
"Your Master is really interesting." Yang Su Rou was curious about such a Master when she heard it.
"Little brother Nie, I wonder how's your martial arts? How about we compare notes?" Seeing Nie Li and Qin Xinyin whispering, Zhang Junshi changed the topic to Nie Li. Wang Huaili was interested. He had always been curious about Nie Li's martial arts. However, Yang Su Rou and Qin Xinyin were worried. They've seen Nie Li's martial arts before. He's definitely not Zhang Junshi's opponent. At least, Yang Su Rou didn't think that she could win against Zhang Junshi.
Just as Yang Su Rou was about to speak, Qin Xinyin spoke up: "Young Hero Zhang, I'm afraid you're making things difficult for him. Our Heavenly Sound Valley focuses on music, but our martial arts are hardly refined. Moreover, this Junior Martial Brother has only been in the sect for a short period of time, his skills are extremely weak." Her words made Zhang Jun Bao unable to find any reason.
"How about this, today's banquet is cold and cheerless. Why don't we make friends through martial arts? Let young hero Nie play a song. I also have a sword dance here to liven things up." After that, Zhang Junshi stood up and stood in the middle. Wang Huaili asked someone to bring a wooden sword.
Weighing it in his hand, Zhang Junshi began to dance. His fluttering robe coupled with his noble temperament made him look like a celestial being in the clouds. The sword in his hand was wide open, like the white clouds in the sky. Sometimes it gathered, sometimes it floated, sometimes it was heavy, sometimes it was light. It made people intoxicated, as if they were sitting in the clouds.
After the dance, Yang Su Rou and Wang Huaili kept clapping and cheering. Even Qin Xinyin, who was always cold and aloof, clapped. Zhang Junshi smiled and nodded, then handed the sword to the servant and looked at Nie Li.
Qin Xinyin knew that the difficulty had come. When Zhang Junshi said those words earlier, she wanted to reject it. However, the other party acted first and asked for permission later. Today, he wanted to hang Nie Li in front of everyone.
Nie Li buried his head and smiled bitterly. She was really a femme fatale. Although Zhang Junshi hid it well, he could feel that Zhang Junshi had a good impression of Qin Xinyin. However, this kind of situation was normal. A woman like Qin Xinyin, as long as it was a man, he would want her. However, Nie Li knew his own weight. This kind of person was not in the same world as him.
Standing up, under the gaze of Qin Xinyin and Yang Su Rou, Nie Li told Wang Huaili that he needed a flute. Very quickly, the servant brought a wooden flute. The wooden flute was smooth and very comfortable to hold. Compared to his bamboo flute, it was still a little lacking. However, it didn't affect him much.
Nie Li closed his eyes, brought the flute to his mouth, and began to play. His memories were pulled far away. The morning fog of the Immortal Overlooking River, the clear river water, the people coming and going at the ferry, and the peaceful and tranquil sunset.
The home in the depths of the bamboo forest, the person who accompanied him for fourteen years, the corpse and thoughts buried under the wordless stone tablet. These scenes and people that were clearly engraved in the depths of his memory no longer belonged to him.
Just like the Immortal Overlooking River, it was always so clear, but what you saw was always changing. Those memories were still in his body. The bamboo forest was also there. The people at the ferry were still coming and going. That home was also there.
It was just that the person was no longer there. One was buried in the yellow earth, the other carried the killing and drifted. Perhaps he would eventually leave. He was destined to drift. Just like that dream, he who had no feet could only keep flying without an end.
A song brings out all kinds of bitterness. A person carries a lot of hatred. Full of resentment of leaving home and drifting. This body is already far away from the mountains and rivers.
The song stopped. The sound was still. Nie Li opened his eyes. The cold light had never disappeared. Everyone was speechless. He could see Wang Huaili, Yang Surou and Zhang Junshi with their eyes closed. One moment they were sad and the next moment they were happy. Only one person was looking at Nie Li with eyes full of sorrow. That pair of eyes seemed to have passed through the endless years, leaving behind a line of tears. She was silent for a long time.
Looking at Nie Li looking at her, Qin Xinyin gently wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief. Then she reached out and clapped her hands. The other three people were suddenly awakened. They were so scared that they broke out in cold sweat. If someone wanted to kill the three of them just now, it would be a simple matter.
"Heavenly Sound Valley's disciple is really extraordinary. I admire you." Zhang Junshi cupped his fist and said. His words were full of praise and admiration. Nie Li returned a simple salute and returned to his seat.
Perhaps it was because Zhang Junshi had let down his guard, the five of them chatted back and forth. Among them, only Qin Xinyin and Nie Li spoke very little. After the meal, although Yang Surou was in high spirits, she also mentioned that she wanted to go home.
Zhang Junshi and Wang Huaili said together that they wanted to send the two back to the Yang Mansion. However, Yang Surou refused, saying that it was enough to have her little junior brother accompany her. Wang Huaili smiled faintly. He knew that Nie Li liked Qin Xinyin, so he wasn't too worried. Zhang Junshi knew that it would be rude if he continued to beg, so he didn't say much.
Watching the three people leave, the two people chatted happily. Wang Huaili also saw that Zhang Junshi had a good impression of Qin Xinyin. Although he also supported his good brother, he still needed Nie Li now. He couldn't abandon Nie Li because of Zhang Junbao. If that happened, his efforts would be in vain.
After all, compared to Nie Li, Zhang Junshi's position in Yang Surou's heart may be higher. However, in Qin Xinyin's heart, it was probably not the same. And Yang Surou was very respectful to this senior sister. Therefore, it was necessary to have a good relationship with Qin Xinyin.
Nie Li didn't sit in the carriage. He just sat outside. When they arrived at the Yang Mansion, Nie Li was ready to get up and leave. However, Yang Surou stopped Nie Li and invited him into the Yang Mansion.
The carriage entered from the side door of the Yang Mansion. Nie Li looked at the Yang Mansion. Although it was a rich family, it wasn't as luxurious as the Wang Mansion.
Yang Surou and Qin Xinyin lived in the west room of the Yang Mansion. This room was specially vacated for Qin Xinyin. Usually, other than a few servants, very few people came here.
"Senior sister, Nie Li, the two of you sit here. I will change my clothes in the room." Yang Surou said. She let Nie Li and Qin Xinyin sit in the small pavilion in the courtyard and then ran away with a smile.
"Thank you, Miss Qin, for your generosity just now. I am very grateful." Nie Li casually found a topic because silence was a very awkward thing. However, when it came to being alone with a girl, he was obviously a hothead.
"If I didn't show up just now, facing Zhang Junshi's provocation, what would you have done?" Qin Xinyin stared at Nie Li's eyes. She wanted to see a trace of other emotions from those calm and cold eyes.
"There are things to do and things not to do. Since it's already like this, even if I know that I can't win, I will draw my sword and die. "Although Nie Li was being stared at by Qin Xinyin, he wasn't used to it. However, he didn't avoid her gaze.
Qin Xinyin was stunned. Apart from the coldness in those eyes, there was also a burning fighting spirit. Since he knew that it was a dead end, why was he still so calm? Those eyes had too many answers.
Let me ask you, why is Jun Xin afraid of death? Death is so tasty. There should be no regrets and no regrets.
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