Chapter 29: The Young Lady Sets Out on Her Immortal Journey

  At night, what entered one's ears was the mournful sound of cold wind, mixed with the sounds of people wailing and moaning from both near and far.

  Liáng Shān wiped away the playful smile on his face, and the joy of successfully deceiving the Wu and Mo families had also vanished into thin air.

  A chaotic world, previously just a concept, is now reality. Everywhere lies ruins and rubble, with smoke billowing in the air. Liangshan feels like crying but can't, wants to laugh but can't either, his heart feeling suffocated and anxious.

  Liangshan and Zhu Qingyun were arranged by Ma Mingyuan to stay at the Four Seas Inn. The houses on both sides of the Four Seas Inn had collapsed, but only the inn was intact.

  When there were only two people in the room, Liang Shan relaxed a bit, leaned on the bed, beckoned to Zhu Qingyun and said: "Come over, I want to hold you in my arms tonight."

  Only by embracing a beauty can one dilute the complex emotions on their mind, whether it's weakness or confusion, Liangshan doesn't know.

  Qingyun's face flushed slightly, but she didn't object. She got onto the bed and began to comb her hair, which cascaded down like a waterfall, as she gently leaned into him, her slender body nestling close.

  Liáng Shān's breathing stopped, and he tightly hugged his wife, with a sudden surge of tears in his eyes.

  Ruan Yun didn't say anything and just let her husband hold her.

  "Are you leaving?" Liang Shan asked suddenly after taking a deep breath.

  Qingyun's slender body trembled slightly, and after a moment, she nodded slightly.

  Liáng Shān let out a sigh and said, "I'll go with you."

  "It's nothing." Qingyun said softly.

  "You're not going to listen to your husband's words now, are you?"

  "It's just a trivial matter."

  Liáng Shān was silent.

  "Is your husband angry?"

  "No." Liang Shan's tone was dull, and tears welled up in his eyes. "Qingyun, do you know? I feel like we knew each other in our past lives, even the life before that, as husband and wife. This life, I finally found you, but now you're going to leave me again."

  "Ah, husband..." Zhi Qingyun's beautiful eyes welled up with tears like pearls and said: "Life is like the morning dew, life and death in one night. Qingyun pursues the Great Way, seeking eternity. Husband, stay on Mount Xiaoniu for three more years, I will come to find you."

  "How can I become immortal?"

  "Becoming an immortal isn't that quick, I just want to let my husband enter the door first and then take it slowly." As she spoke, Zhu Qingyun's voice gradually lowered, and she said to herself: "My husband's abilities are even greater than mine, both the Wu and Mo families are very powerful, if they can enter our manor, I won't worry anymore."

  Tears fell from Liangshan's eyes, streaming down his cheeks, and he couldn't help but hold her tighter, saying: "Hehe, don't worry, my wife has made progress, and I won't fall behind either."

  "Talking nonsense again." Zhi Qingyun still felt somewhat unaccustomed to Lord's unusual words.

  Just then, a burst of cheers came from afar, and faintly, there was Ma Mingyuan's voice.

  "The Ma family has reached a ceasefire agreement with the Qinglang Army."

  It should be. This is also the credit of Liangshan, under his proposal, Wu's family acted as an intermediary, and Majiabao paid a certain amount of money to send away the Qinglang Army.

  The leader of the Qinglang Army, Qin Lang, saw that without the support of the Wu family's "firepower", relying solely on the Qinglang Army to take down the Ma family fortress would be too costly. Given the current situation, with the Ma family fortress already half-destroyed and his prestige established, after a day of intense fighting, his troops had also gained valuable experience, achieving their goal of training and establishing their reputation. Now that the Ma family was offering a large sum of money and grain as a peace offering, Qin Lang took this opportunity to establish a three-year ceasefire agreement.

  "Mr. Xiang said something about a development zone?" asked Zhu Qingyun, trying to shift Mr. Xiang's attention.

  Negotiating with people, persuading them to retreat, this idea of Liangshan is not in vain, let alone now the Wu family listens to his orders. The master of Majiabao, Ma Mingyuan, had no choice but to agree to Liangshan's terms.

  Recognize the legal status of Liangjiazhuang in Xiaoniu Mountain, and relevant legal documents will be processed immediately. Meanwhile, Liangjiazhuang is exempt from taxes for three years, and Xinye County does not interfere in any aspect, treating it as an independent kingdom.

  "Development Zone, I'm telling you..." Liang Shan came with enthusiasm.

  On the second day, Liangshan got up early and outside the inn, someone was beating drums and gongs, saying that the bandits had retreated.

  Out of the inn, incense sticks were inserted everywhere, and paper money was scattered on the ground, blowing in the cold wind, drifting far away. Zhu Qingyun organized people to recite the "Rebirth Sutra" together, while Liang Shan found Mo Jia and Wu Jia to further discuss the construction of a separate courtyard for the Liang family.

  Wu Tu, from the Mo family, was in charge of implementing and preparing to set up the east and west wings at the old Yang Village site. The so-called separate courtyard, in Liangshan's mind, was actually a technical research institute, where he played the role of designer, expressing some ideas and letting the skilled craftsmen of both families do the work.

  For three consecutive days, Zhu Qingyun led the women and children of Majiabao to recite the "Rebirth Sutra". Many people also saw Zhu Qingyun's scene of treading on a flying sword to defeat the enemy, so when they saw Zhu Qingyun, they spontaneously knelt down and called out "Zhu Niangniang".

  The glorious deeds of Liangshan's array in retreating the enemy were also publicized, and everyone who saw Liangshan was respectful. For these three days, Liangshan had not heard any news from Ma Wencai, who was said to be lying in bed nursing his wounds. His old father, Ma Mingyuan, did not visit him either. It was said that the position of successor was gone, and as for Old Daoist Yin Shangzi, he was seriously injured and had been closed up nursing his wounds.

  Qingyun wants to return the giant Jian sword, but Ma Mingyuan refuses to accept it, saying that a famous sword should be given to a chivalrous scholar.

  This giant sword, the Ma family treats it as a divine object. More than 100 years ago, the Ma family moved from Central Plains to here, thousands of miles away, relying on this sword, their ancestors arrived safely in this new land. The ancestor was revered as the "founder" of Majiabao and is an absolute hero in the hearts of the Ma people. After the ancestor's death, the sword was buried inside the ancestral hall, a sacred object of the Ma family. This time, when the Ma family is in crisis, the holy sword chooses Zhu Qingyun to save the situation again, also with the intention of choosing a master.

  On the fourth day, early in the morning when the sky was still a bit dark, Liangshan and Zhu Qingyun set out together.

  Liáng Shān lets Wu Tǔ Wú Huǒ return to Liáng Jiā Zhuāng to report the news, telling Lǎo Fū Rén that her daughter-in-law has obtained a fairy fate and is about to enter the immortal gate to cultivate, Liáng Shān sees her off for a while.

  Ruan Yun had originally wanted to go alone, but couldn't bear Liang Shan's nagging and finally agreed to let him follow along. According to Liang Shan, he was going to take a look around the place.

  Out of Ma's village, Liangshan suddenly realized that he was on his way to Jing Mountain.

  Two people walked slowly, as if treading on spring, but now it's early winter, and the scenery around is gradually becoming desolate.

  Qingyun told Liangshan that after the great war ended, someone had told her that she had fulfilled her celestial destiny.

  The three-tier structure of the Xiu Zhen organization's sects, schools and halls was gradually understood by Liangshan, but more detailed information about Zhu Qingyun was not mentioned.

  At sunset, at the foot of Jing Mountain, under a crooked-necked tree, a madman was lying down, snoring loudly, with a patch of leaves on his head swaying up and down with each snore. Beside the madman was a crutch and a wine gourd, with a bit of an Iron Crutch Li flair; this must be the guide.

  "Invite the adults!" Zhu Qingyun bowed slightly. Before she could bow down, the madman jumped up and swept his hands through the air, preventing Zhu Qingyun from continuing her bow. The madman said, "That's not allowed."

  Liang Shan's heart skipped a beat, it seemed that Zhu Qingyun's position was not low from the moment she entered. After taking a closer look at the madman's face, Liang Shan's mouth opened wide and he almost burst out laughing.

  Crazy man with a shaved head, bean sprouts for eyebrows and big eyes, big head and small body, exactly like an older version of Crayon Shin-chan.

  The madman had a small new face with a serious look, and Liangshan couldn't help but burst out laughing.

  The madman glanced at Liangshan with a slanted gaze, and Liangshan stopped smiling. He immediately stepped forward, bowed his head, and said: "Greetings, Immortal!"

  "Who is he?" the madman asked Zhu Qingyun directly.

  The madman has been in Xinye County for many years, and the people of the school call him Lao Xin. Liangshan knows the madman's name, but he turns his back and covers his mouth, causing Zhu Qingyun to scold him repeatedly.

  Lao Xin's most frequent haunt was Majiabao, where everyone knew of his existence but nobody paid attention to him. When Lao Xin was thirsty, he would drink from the mountain spring; when hungry, he would forage for pine nuts and Chinese angelica in the mountains. Sleep was never a problem - even if it was pouring rain outside, he could still sleep soundly. Lao Xin spent his days in a state of confusion, only snapping out of it when a task or mission came down from above. This was Lao Xin's way of cultivating himself, for in this world, few things are more difficult to attain than being carefree.

  To put it bluntly, Lao Xin is just a cadre of a certain faction's worldly affairs office, and he's also a bachelor.

  Zhu Li Yun originally worried that bringing her husband would lead to rejection and blame, but Lao Xin said: "If he's willing to follow, then let him follow."

  Lao Xin took Zhu Qingyun and Liangshan to circle around in the mountains. It was a small mountain road, winding up like an intestine, with wisteria vines hanging from the roadside, making it difficult to pass through. The surrounding trees were lush and dense, but one couldn't see the edge of them at all.

  The moon was above the treetops, and the three of them reached the top of the mountain. Beyond that was a cliff. Lao Xin turned around, his thick eyebrows raised, and asked Liang Shan: "Are you still following?"

  Liang Shan felt his heart being lifted, and before he could respond, Lao Xin jumped up. Liang Shan let out an "ah" and covered his mouth, then looked at Zhu Qingyun.

  "Master, we've arrived," said Chao, as Zhuo stepped lightly and was about to jump down, but was caught by Liangshan, who grasped his sleeve. Liangshan asked seriously, "Are you sure he's the guide?"

  Qingyun nodded slightly.

  "Isn't he the dirty old man who kidnaps and sells women?"

  The husband smiled again.

  "You just believe him like that?" Liang Shan's eyes widened in surprise.

  "Faith is the mother of merit." After saying this, Zhu Qingyun bowed slightly and said: "Master, please rest assured and go back. Three years later, I will find a way to contact you." As she spoke, Zhu Qingyun also showed a hint of reluctance, and without waiting for Liangshan's words, her body leaped forward like a white crane, throwing herself down.

  Liangshan was stunned, his heart felt like it had been dug out. In just two or three seconds, Zhu Qingyun became a white dot in his line of sight. Liangshan gritted his teeth and jumped down with one foot stomping the ground.

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