Chapter 249

Murong Fu inhaled, slowly exhaled, turned around, his brows relaxed, and said, "Brother Xiao, you've come too."

As he spoke, his posture was ramrod straight, his eyes calm and waveless, appearing refined and genteel, giving no hint of any killing intent toward Duan Yu.

Xiao Feng nodded silently; indeed, as a scion of Gusu Murong, he naturally bore an awe-inspiring aura. He said, "Lord Murong, what my second brother said comes from the heart; he truly means well. You, too, are clever and should have understood by now. To be so obstinate and dull—do you really wish to walk your own doom?"

Murong Fu gave a cold laugh and said, "Brother Xiao is right; Lord Duan truly means well."

Saying that, he glanced at Wang Yuyan, then at Duan Yu, loosened his grip, and set him down on the ground.

He had originally wanted to kill that nuisance Duan Yu, but now he had no chance, nor had he considered using Duan Yu as a talisman or a threat.

First, using his reputation to threaten Duan Yu would be disgraceful. Second, once a threat is made, against men like Feng Yi and Xiao Feng there is no room for retreat—it becomes a deadly feud!

Duan Yu had escaped disaster, but his body was utterly weak; he tried to struggle up, not expecting that Murong Fu had just seized the acupoint on his back, sending force through his meridians, leaving his legs sore and limp, unable to stand, his gaze fixed on Murong Fu's flying hair in the wind.

Murong Fu pointed all around with his hand and said in a loud voice, "Brother Xiao, look—wherever our eyes reach, the rosy clouds fill the sky, the rivers and mountains are vast and grand, heaven and earth are intoxicated.

"For true men like us, what we have sought all our lives—could it not be this very moment when we alone command the rivers and mountains and make all peaks bow?"

Feng Yi let out a derisive snort of laughter,

Murong Fu frowned tightly: "Brother Feng, is this really funny?"

Feng Yi wore a half-smile: "Lord Murong, I don't understand. Your family possesses the vast estate of Yanziwu, piles of gold and silver, the renowned name of Gusu Murong, esteemed in the jianghu, and the fairy-like sister Wang Yuyan keeping you company."

"plus the two lovely maids A Zhu and A Bi adding fragrance with their red sleeves—if I were you, what kind of career would I start? What kingdom would I restore?"

"That grand imperial scheme is nothing but a dream; going home to raise children is the real deal!"

He stood with hands behind his back, his blue robe fluttering, his expression calm, even bearing a smile, as if confiding with an old friend.

Murong Fu gave a cold laugh: "You've never experienced anything; how could you know how arduous that is?"

He turned his head to look at Xiao Feng, his handsome features glowing in the faint rosy light, and said, "Brother Xiao, you are a true man; I deeply admire you. Moreover, you are the Southern Court King of Liao—we ought to achieve great deeds, we ought to together plan this splendid land."

"If we were like those mediocre folk who spend their lives only talking of love, muddling through existence, would that not be pitiful?"

The Murong family's dream of empire is not held by Murong Fu alone.

During the era of the Five Barbarians' chaos, the Xianbei Murong clan invaded the Central Plains, greatly enhancing their prestige, and in the period of the Two Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms they established the Former Yan, Later Yan, Southern Yan, Western Yan, and Northern Yan dynasties.

Whether it was restoring the state after being destroyed by the Former Qin, or being split in two by the Northern Wei, the Murong clan could be called an "indestructible cockroach"; the 80,000-strong army of Later Yan was annihilated by the Northern Wei at the Panhe Marsh,

Through the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Murong lineage gradually waned, yet the ambition to "rebuild the Great Yan" persisted unchanged; the estate where the Murong family resides is named "Panhezhuang," precisely to remember that humiliation.

Murong Fu was originally a proud and arrogant man, thinking few could match him in the world, but now Feng Yi has appeared, even his father has become a monk; his spirit is exhausted, he clings only to the lingering obsession of restoring the state, and though not a walking corpse, he is no longer the once-arrogant "Southern Murong."

Xiao Feng could see that he had become somewhat morbid.

Xiao Feng shook his head: "You need not discuss with me what constitutes a true or false man. I only know that in this world, many people merely strive to fill their stomachs, and when they face life-or-death moments, they are truly pitiable and pitiful; compared to them, we are far too fortunate.

"Since you are bent on restoring the state, you should know that from ancient times, those with ulterior motives may enjoy temporary success,

but in the end they inevitably meet ruin and disgrace."

Having said this, his tone suddenly turned stern: "You wish to take the Beggars' Sect for your own use; setting aside whether it can be done, since we have chanced upon this knowledge, it is a ghost's prompting—Heaven does not favor you!"

"You, too, are a man of wisdom; if you do not rein in your course at the brink now, you will surely invite heavenly punishment and mortal condemnation!"

Murong Fu chuckled and said, "Brother Xiao, whether it be ruin and disgrace or heavenly punishment and mortal condemnation, that is also my choice; our paths differ, so we shall not plot together!"

Saying that, he looked at Duan Yu: "Brother Duan, let us leave it at that for today, but though you have Brother Xiao and Brother Feng as your backers, you are meddling too widely."

Duan Yu stared wide-eyed and said, "I don't want to interfere, but when the road is uneven, someone steps on it; when matters are unjust, someone steps in. Miss Wang has loved you, Lord Murong, deeply and faithfully for years, yet you treat her with false sincerity, never holding her in your heart—how can you justify yourself to her?"

Murong Fu smiled faintly and said, "That cannot be denied, but you have constantly pestered my cousin, clearly harboring ill intentions toward her, yet relying on your protectors you put on a facade of patriotism and righteousness before me—utterly the airs of a hypocrite, truly making one's teeth ache!"

Upon hearing this, Duan Yu was stunned.

Feng Yi smiled and said, "Lord Murong, when you say all this, you think my elder brother-in-law is inferior to you.

"Therefore, in your presence, whether he sincerely advises you or harbors ulterior motives toward Miss Wang, you not only refuse to listen, but also regard him as ignorant of heaven and earth, seeking his own death.

"But if I say that you, too, lack depth and yet dare to act arrogantly before me, that too is a justifiable death—what do you say to that?"

Deng BaiChuan, Gongye Qian, Bao Butong, Feng Bo'e and the others all stepped forward together and stood with Murong Fu.

Upon seeing Feng Yi and Xiao Feng, they knew they were no match, yet not one of them showed fear; they all chose the same path: to live and die together, to share existence and extinction,

Murong Fu gave a slight smile and said, "I am but a firefly's glow, while you are the midday sun; if you would deign to instruct me, I would be grateful beyond measure!"

Feng Yi gave a slight smile: "Since you say that, if I do not oblige, then I am at fault!" He stepped forward and walked toward him.

Wang Yuyan's heart pounded, her fingers clenched tight, her face full of worry.

She knew Feng Yi's martial arts were superb; her cousin stood no chance against him, and even if she spoke to help, it would be useless, so she remained silent.

But in her heart she had secretly resolved that, should her cousin come to harm, she would immediately take her own life and follow him to the netherworld.

Unexpectedly, at that moment a voice cried, "No!" A red shadow flashed forth, calling out, "Brother-in-law, the lord now suffers hardship; why must you quarrel with him?"

Rushing forward, she blocked Murong Fu's path—it was A Zhu.

Murong Fu furrowed his brows tightly and shouted, "A Zhu, step aside! You are now a member of the Xiao family; my life or death is none of your concern!"

A Zhu gave a sorrowful smile: "Lord, your father once caused a great tragedy; he has sincerely repented and taken monastic vows. Why do you cling so obstinately? Would it not be better for you and Miss Wang to return to Yanziwu and live peacefully?"

Wang Yuyan's heart leapt with joy—this was precisely what she had long dreamed of—and her face shone with delight.

"Return to Yanziwu?" Murong Fu replied with a bitter expression: "I can no longer go back."

How could Murong Fu not know Wang Yuyan's gentle beauty, rare in the world? To obtain such a wife, what more could he seek? Moreover, she has loved him since childhood; yet he feels that if he indulges in love and loses heroic vigor, unable to let go even of this little private affection, how could he still speak of undertaking the grand enterprise of "conquering the world"?

A Zhu's voice trembled: "Lord, I have wandered thousands of mountains and rivers with Brother Xiao, yet only the scenes of the Song-Liao border and the Liao rebellions remain etched in my mind, impossible to forget.

"Those skulls split open, bodies eviscerated, the wounded, their anguished cries piercing heart and lung—among them women, elders, children, some slain by swords, others trampled by horses; everywhere is wailing, utterly heartrending!"

A Zhu swept her gaze over Deng BaiChuan and the others: "That day on Mount Shaoshi, Feng Yi and that master said, everything in the world is like flowers in a mirror, moonbeams in water.

"Elder Brother Deng, Second Brother Gongye, Third Brother Bao, Fourth Brother Feng, you are loyal and devoted, wholeheartedly helping the lord restore his state; setting aside whether you can succeed, even if you do, will you not eventually perish as well?"

She suddenly lifted her head, locking eyes with Murong Fu, and said, "Lord, the Liao emperor Yelü Hongji is himself a sovereign of a state, yet he once came close to being overthrown in a rebellion; his mother, wife, and children were dragged before the two armies to face blades, and he could do nothing, suffering immensely, even wishing to draw his sword and kill himself to seek release.

"You are learned and talented; surveying ancient and modern times, which dynasty has ever been eternal and indestructible?"

"Elder Brother Xiao is the Southern Court King, yet he too is willing to let go of all and live with his kin; what do you have…"

The words "what she could not let go of" remained unspoken in her heart.

【69】

Now output: 【61】 Even so, how could Murong Fu not understand? Isn't this saying that he himself is inferior to Xiao Feng? His face darkened, he pressed his lips, while Deng Bai Chuan and the others stared at each other.

Check: We kept all info.

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We need to keep pronouns: Wang Yuyan female -> her/she. Murong Fu male -> his.

Now translation: 【62】 Wang Yuyan's face was wet with tears as she listened; she stepped forward a few steps, grabbed Murong Fu's sleeve, and said softly, "Cousin, A Zhu is right—your uncles have all become monks at the Shaolin Temple; let the past be past, let's return together to Yanziwu and be happy..."

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【85】

Translate: Murong Fu furrowed his sword-brows, flicked his sleeve, Wang Yuyan staggered back, her pretty face turned deathly pale, Duan Yu swayed, already having steadied Wang Yuyan, he asked anxiously, "Are you alright?"

Check pronouns: Murong Fu male -> his. Wang Yuyan female -> her. Duan Yu male -> his.

Now: 【63】 Murong Fu furrowed his sword-brows, flicked his sleeve; Wang Yuyan staggered back, her pretty face turned deathly pale, Duan Yu swayed, already having steadied Wang Yuyan, he asked anxiously, "Are you alright?"

"..."

Translate: Wang Yuyan's cheeks flushed slightly, she said, "I'm fine."

Pronouns: her.

【64】 Wang Yuyan's cheeks flushed slightly, she said, "I'm fine."

【99】

Translate: Murong Fu sneered, "Do you all see? They no longer avoid people."

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【65】 Murong Fu sneered, "Do you all see? They no longer avoid people."

"..."

Translate: Wang Yuyan gazed at Murong Fu foolishly, her voice trembling, she said, "Cousin, I give my whole heart to you—how could… how could you still not believe me?"

Pronouns: her.

【66】 Wang Yuyan gazed at Murong Fu foolishly, her voice trembling, she said, "Cousin, I give my whole heart to you—how could… how could you still not believe me?"

【113】

Translate: Duan Yu said, "Lord Murong, I and Miss Wang are completely innocent; please don't misunderstand."

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【67】 Duan Yu said, "Lord Murong, I and Miss Wang are completely innocent; please don't misunderstand."

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Translate: Murong Fu sneered, "Pure and innocent, a sincere heart—heh! That day at the mill by Taihu Lake, you were naked, hiding together with this surnamed Duan in a pile of firewood, what were you doing? I saw it with my own eyes—could it be false?"

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【68】 Murong Fu sneered, "Pure and innocent, a sincere heart—heh! That day at the mill by Taihu Lake, you were naked, hiding together with this surnamed Duan in a pile of firewood, what were you doing? I saw it with my own eyes—could it be false?"

【127】

Translate: "At that time I wanted to kill this surnamed Duan brat with a single slash, but you kept pointing him out, continually making things difficult for me—where does your heart truly lie? Isn't it obvious? Heh..."

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【69】 At that time I wanted to kill this surnamed Duan brat with a single slash, but you kept pointing him out, continually making things difficult for me—where does your heart truly lie? Isn't it obvious? Heh...

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Translate: Murong Fu, naturally proud and arrogant, has always held a grudge over Wang Yuyan's actions that day, feeling greatly displeased.

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【70】 Murong Fu, naturally proud and arrogant, has always held a grudge over Wang Yuyan's actions that day, feeling greatly displeased.

【141】

Translate: Since then, although they have met often, there has always been a grudge in their hearts, making them ill at ease with each other.

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【71】 Since then, although they have met often, there has always been a grudge in their hearts, making them ill at ease with each other.

"..."

Translate: Moreover, he firmly believed there was no ambiguous relationship between Wang Yuyan and Duan Yu, yet today he felt heaven was being unfair to him—whatever he did, Feng Yi would obstruct him.

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【72】 Moreover, he firmly believed there was no ambiguous relationship between Wang Yuyan and Duan Yu, yet today he felt heaven was being unfair to him—whatever he did, Feng Yi would obstruct him.

【155】

Translate: Today, while conferring secretly in the woods, he could also run into this jinx, but there was nothing to be done; Murong Fu, in his grief and indignation, let it all out, just to vent.

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【73】 Today, while conferring secretly in the woods, he could also run into this jinx, but there was nothing to be done; Murong Fu, in his grief and indignation, let it all out, just to vent.

"..."

Translate: Wang Yuyan and A Zhu listened, stunned; they never expected that the phoenix soaring nine heavens would become like this.

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【74】 Wang Yuyan and A Zhu listened, stunned; they never expected that the phoenix soaring nine heavens would become like this.

【169】

Translate: Duan Yu's expression changed, he said, "It's you! The masked warrior in the mill is you!"

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【75】 Duan Yu's expression changed, he said, "It's you! The masked warrior in the mill is you!"

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Translate: Murong Fu said, "Indeed, I am the one who posed as the Western Xia warrior Li Yanzong."

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【76】 Murong Fu said, "Indeed, I am the one who posed as the Western Xia warrior Li Yanzong."

【183】

Translate: Wang Yuyan said softly, "No wonder I've had some doubts. That day you said, 'If I were to become emperor of the Central Plains one day'—that… that… was your tone; I should have known earlier."

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【77】 Wang Yuyan said softly, "No wonder I've had some doubts. That day you said, 'If I were to become emperor of the Central Plains one day'—that… that… was your tone; I should have known earlier."

"..."

Translate: Murong Fu sneered, "Although you should have known earlier, you only know now, but it's not too late." Duan Yu's face flushed red, he said, "Murong Fu, though you are a renowned figure in the jianghu, we have still been careful to protect you—who would have thought you would be such a person!"

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【78】 Murong Fu sneered, "Although you should have known earlier, you only know now, but it's not too late." Duan Yu's face flushed red, he said, "Murong Fu, though you are a renowned figure in the jianghu, we have still been careful to protect you—who would have thought you would be such a person!"

【197】

Translate: Wang Yuyan urged, "Cousin, that day I was poisoned by the mist the Western Xia released; thanks to Lord Duan's rescue, we encountered rain on the way, our clothes got wet, so we took shelter from the rain in the mill—you… you… you must not suspect too much."

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【79】 Wang Yuyan urged, "Cousin, that day I was poisoned by the mist the Western Xia released; thanks to Lord Duan's rescue, we encountered rain on the way, our clothes got wet, so we took shelter from the rain in the mill—you… you… you must not suspect too much."

"..."

Translate: Murong Fu said, "What a fine excuse of taking shelter from the rain in the mill! But after I arrived, you two were still sneaking about; this surnamed Duan reached out to touch your face, and you didn't dodge at all. What did I say then—do you remember? I'm afraid your heart is wholly fixed on this surnamed Duan, so you didn't hear a word of mine."

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【80】 Murong Fu said, "What a fine excuse of taking shelter from the rain in the mill! But after I arrived, you two were still sneaking about; this surnamed Duan reached out to touch your face, and you didn't dodge at all. What did I say then—do you remember? I'm afraid your heart is wholly fixed on this surnamed Duan, so you didn't hear a word of mine."

【211】

Translate: Wang Yuyan's heart gave a jolt; recalling the events at the mill that day, the words of the masked Western Xia warrior "Li Yanzong" appeared clearly in her mind, but then a flush rose over her deathly pale cheeks.

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【81】 Wang Yuyan's heart gave a jolt; recalling the events at the mill that day, the words of the masked Western Xia warrior Li Yanzong appeared clearly in her mind, but then a flush rose over her deathly pale cheeks.

"..."

Translate: Feng Yi clicked his tongue, saying, "Miss Wang, do you think your cousin is jealous because he likes you, so you're secretly pleased inside?"

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【82】 Feng Yi clicked his tongue, saying, "Miss Wang, do you think your cousin is jealous because he likes you, so you're secretly pleased inside?"

【225】

Translate: Wang Yuyan startled, turned her head to look at Feng Yi; she didn't know how her inner thoughts could be known to others, then a blush rose on her face as she hastily lowered her head.

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【83】 Wang Yuyan startled, turned her head to look at Feng Yi; she didn't know how her inner thoughts could be known to others, then a blush rose on her face as she hastily lowered her head.

"..."

Translate: Duan Yu, upon seeing Wang Yuyan's expression, understood everything; Feng Yi's words were correct, and in an instant his heart sank to the bottom of the valley.

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【84】 Duan Yu, upon seeing Wang Yuyan's expression, understood everything; Feng Yi's words were correct, and in an instant his heart sank to the bottom of the valley.

【239】

Translate: He thought upon hearing Murong Fu's feigned affection toward Wang Yuyan: "If she knew her cousin didn't love her, she might perhaps show me a little more favor. I dare not ask her to marry me; I only need to be able to see her from time to time, and that would satisfy me."

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【85】 He thought upon hearing Murong Fu's feigned affection toward Wang Yuyan: "If she knew her cousin didn't love her, she might perhaps show me a little more favor. I dare not ask her to marry me; I only need to be able to see her from time to time, and that would satisfy me."

"..."

Translate: But he never imagined that Wang Yuyan loved Murong Fu so deeply; he immediately felt somewhat disheartened, yet seeing her pitiful state, his heart startled, and he secretly thought: "Duan Yu, Duan Yu, you actually just had a base thought, and even gave rise to the idea of taking advantage of a fire? Isn't that becoming a shameless villain?"

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【86】 But he never imagined that Wang Yuyan loved Murong Fu so deeply; he immediately felt somewhat disheartened, yet seeing her pitiful state, his heart startled, and he secretly thought: "Duan Yu, Duan Yu, you actually just had a base thought, and even gave rise to the idea of taking advantage of a fire? Isn't that becoming a shameless villain?"

【253】

Translate: "Wanting to see her all the time is only seeking your own pleasure—that's loving yourself; only by making her heart joyful can it be true love for her."

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【87】 Wanting to see her all the time is only seeking your own pleasure—that's loving yourself; only by making her heart joyful can it be true love for her.

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Translate: "As long as I can make her life safe and happy, even if I must die ten thousand times, I would willingly accept it."

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【88】 As long as I can make her life safe and happy, even if I must die ten thousand times, I would willingly accept it.

【277】

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Given the difficulty, perhaps the line is actually a mis-scanned line that should be ignored? But we must output it.

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Thus line: "=9+book_eh". But we need to keep the underscore and plus etc exactly. So output: 【89】 =9+book_eh

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Translate: Upon thinking of this, a heroic spirit spontaneously arose in his chest, and he shouted loudly, "Lord Murong, if you truly intend for Miss Wang to continue the incense of your Murong family, you ought to marry her openly and properly; moreover, between husband and wife there must be mutual affection and hearts in tune."

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【90】 Upon thinking of this, a heroic spirit spontaneously arose in his chest, and he shouted loudly, "Lord Murong, if you truly intend for Miss Wang to continue the incense of your Murong family, you ought to marry her openly and properly; moreover, between husband and wife there must be mutual affection and hearts in tune."

【291】

Translate: Feng Yi also didn't know whether he was tired of listening or had been struck where it hurt, he sneered, "Great uncle-in-law, you're damnably talkative; if you want to change Murong Fu, there's only one way: let him die!"

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【91】 Feng Yi also didn't know whether he was tired of listening or had been struck where it hurt, he sneered, "Great uncle-in-law, you're damnably talkative; if you want to change Murong Fu, there's only one way: let him die!"

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Translate: Murong Fu laughed, "Indeed, comparing myself with you, this little fool, would not befit my Murong Fu's dignity!" Suddenly, a sharp sound rang out, and his long sword was drawn from its sheath.

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【92】 Murong Fu laughed, "Indeed, comparing myself with you, this little fool, would not befit my Murong Fu's dignity!" Suddenly, a sharp sound rang out, and his long sword was drawn from its sheath.

【305】

Translate: Murong Fu let out a long whistle, and his long sword instantly projected a thousand layers of sword light, lunging toward Feng Yi.

Pronouns: Murong Fu male -> his. Good.

【93】 Murong Fu let out a long whistle, and his long sword instantly projected a thousand layers of sword light, lunging toward Feng Yi.

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Translate: Feng Yi's face reflected on the green blade, uncertain and changeable. Murong Fu knew his own cultivation was far inferior to Feng Yi's; this move would be his all-out effort, and he prepared himself for blood to spill on the spot.

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【94】 Feng Yi's face reflected on the green blade, uncertain and changeable. Murong Fu knew his own cultivation was far inferior to Feng Yi's; this move would be his all-out effort, and he prepared himself for blood to spill on the spot.

【319】

Translate: He, Murong Fu, could die, but he could not be lectured by Duan Yu!

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【95】 He, Murong Fu, could die, but he could not be lectured by Duan Yu!

"..."

Translate: Does he even deserve that?

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Thus: Does he also deserve that?

【96】 Does he also deserve that?

【335】

Translate: But Feng Yi actually made no attempt to block, merely dodging.

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【97】 But Feng Yi actually made no attempt to block, merely dodging.

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Translate: Everyone only heard the sound of tearing air as Murong Fu, sword and body as one, lunged straight forward.

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【98】 Everyone only heard the sound of tearing air as Murong Fu, sword and body as one, lunged straight forward.

【349】

Translate: Xiao Feng saw clearly that Murong Fu's attack seemed fierce, but was actually seeking his own death.

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【99】 Xiao Feng saw clearly that Murong Fu's attack seemed fierce, but was actually seeking his own death.

"..."

Translate: Because his sword left his defenses wide open, with no protection whatsoever, Feng Yi could kill him with a casual flick.

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【100】 Because his sword left his defenses wide open, with no protection whatsoever, Feng Yi could kill him with a casual flick.

【363】

Translate: Feng Yi felt full of pity, let out a soft sigh, and said, "Let me give you a hand." Murong Fu's sword tip had reached a point one foot in front of Feng Yi.

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【101】 Feng Yi felt full of pity, let out a soft sigh, and said, "Let me give you a hand." Murong Fu's sword tip reached a point one foot in front of Feng Yi.

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Translate: The light green robe on Feng Yi's body suddenly billowed outward, the long sword humming, Murong Fu felt heat in his tiger's mouth, Feng Yi tilted his body slightly, the long sword turned into a flowing light and flew out, only to hear a clang as the sword lodged in a large tree.

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【102】 The light green robe on Feng Yi's body suddenly billowed outward, the long sword humming, Murong Fu felt heat in his tiger's mouth, Feng Yi tilted his body slightly, the long sword turned into a flowing light and flew out, only to hear a clang as the sword lodged in a large tree.

【377】

Translate: Feng Yi relied solely on his protective true qi to shake off Murong Fu's long sword from his hand; everyone stared dumbfounded, unable to speak.

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【103】 Feng Yi relied solely on his protective true qi to shake off Murong Fu's long sword from his hand; everyone stared dumbfounded, unable to speak.

"..."

Translate: They wondered whether Feng Yi was a god or a ghost, how his cultivation could be so high.

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【104】 They wondered whether Feng Yi was a god or a ghost, how his cultivation could be so high.

【391】

Translate: Xiao Feng and Murong Fu had also witnessed the nameless old monk's protective true qi, which could bounce Murong Fu away from two feet; but the force of an empty palm versus shaking off a long sword are incomparable.

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【105】 Xiao Feng and Murong Fu had also witnessed the nameless old monk's protective true qi, which could bounce Murong Fu away from two feet; but the force of an empty palm versus shaking off a long sword are incomparable.

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Translate: Thus, the force Feng Yi could exert at a distance of one foot naturally surpassed that at two feet ahead, which in turn surpassed three feet; this entirely depends on the opponent's strength.

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【106】 Thus, the force Feng Yi could exert at a distance of one foot naturally surpassed that at two feet ahead, which in turn surpassed three feet; this entirely depends on the opponent's strength.

【405】

Translate: However, this does not mean that Feng Yi's protective divine skill is weaker than the nameless old monk's.

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【107】 However, this does not mean that Feng Yi's protective divine skill is weaker than the nameless old monk's.

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Translate: Because the nameless old monk can project his true qi outward three feet to block the formless finger force of Kumozhi testing him, yet when facing Murong Fu's full-force attack, his protective true qi compresses to two feet, all due to the differing power of their attacks.

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【108】 Because the nameless old monk can project his true qi outward three feet to block the formless finger force of Kumozhi testing him, yet when facing Murong Fu's full-force attack, his protective true qi compresses to two feet, all due to the differing power of their attacks.

【419】

Translate: Therefore, if Murong Fu attacks with his long sword, the old monk would need to compress the two-foot distance to at least one foot in order to shake off his sword.

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【109】 Therefore, if Murong Fu attacks with his long sword, the old monk would need to compress the two-foot distance to at least one foot in order to shake off his sword.

"..."

Note:...

Translate: But Murong Fu already knew his chance of defeating Feng Yi was less than ten percent; although surprised, he was not afraid.

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【110】 But Murong Fu already knew his chance of defeating Feng Yi was less than ten percent; although surprised, he was not afraid.

【435】

Translate: At the same time Feng Yi shook off the long sword, his other hand floated out slowly and gently, yet it landed squarely on Murong Fu's chest.

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【111】 At the same time Feng Yi shook off the long sword, his other hand floated out slowly and gently, yet it landed squarely on Murong Fu's chest.

"..."

Translate: "Pa—" Murong Fu felt his hundred acupoints vibrate, his heart pounding like thunder, a strange buzzing sounded in his brain and ears, as if his whole body had been emptied, he floated sideways several zhang before collapsing to the ground.

Pronouns:...

【112】 "Pa—" Murong Fu felt his hundred acupoints vibrate, his heart pounding like thunder, a strange buzzing sounded in his brain and ears, as if his whole body had been emptied, he floated sideways several zhang before collapsing to the ground.

【449】

Translate: "Young master!"

Pronouns: none.

【113】 Young master!

"..."

Translate: Deng Bai Chuan and the others all rushed forward.

Pronouns: none.

【114】 Deng Bai Chuan and the others all rushed forward.

【463】

Translate: "Ah!" Wang Yuyan let out an even more heart-rending scream, shouting, "Cousin, cousin……"

Pronouns: Wang Yuyan female -> her/she. Good.

【115】 Ah! Wang Yuyan let out an even more heart-rending scream, shouting, "Cousin, cousin……"

"..."

Translate: A Zhu's lips trembled as she stared fixedly at Feng Yi, "You, you killed him?"

Pronouns:...

【116】 A Zhu's lips trembled as she stared fixedly at Feng Yi, "You, you killed him?"

【477】

Translate: Feng Yi clasped his hands behind his back, gazed arrogantly at the heavens, and said lightly, "His living in pain, I let him find release—this is great compassion."

Pronouns:...

【117】 Feng Yi clasped his hands behind his back, gazed arrogantly at the heavens, and said lightly, "His living in pain, I let him find release—this is great compassion."

"..."

Translate: Suddenly Deng Bai Chuan and the four others rushed like fierce ghosts, attacking Feng Yi's major acupoints all over, because they discovered the young master's breath was as thin as a silk thread, about to break any moment.

Pronouns:...

【118】 Suddenly Deng Bai Chuan and the four others rushed like fierce ghosts, attacking Feng Yi's major acupoints all over, because they discovered the young master's breath was as thin as a silk thread, about to break any moment.

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Translate: Feng Yi didn't even look, merely flicked his hand; his internal energy and profound skill had reached the state of pure perfection, making no sound of breaking air, yet the four individuals, still mid-motion, halted their momentum and fell motionless to the ground.

Pronouns:...

【119】 Feng Yi didn't even look, merely flicked his hand; his internal energy and profound skill had reached the state of pure perfection, making no sound of breaking air, yet the four individuals, still mid-motion, halted their momentum and fell motionless to the ground.

Ah Zhu's lips trembled: "Is this also compassion?"

Feng Yi laughed and said: "Those who are dimly sorrowful and lose their souls are only because of parting. Sending them off together on the road, isn't that compassion?"

Wang Yuyan hissed: "You devil, you're simply not human!"

"Well said!" Feng Yi clapped his hands and laughed: "Azhu doesn't know me well, but Miss Wang, you've hit the mark; I haven't been called a devil in a long time."

He said while looking at Azhu: "Feng Mou, once I decide to kill, I would rather mistakenly kill now than leave trouble for the future; for this I don't know how many innocents I have harmed!"

You think I told Azhi I'm a bad person just to tease her?

Heh, these four's loyalty to Murong Fu—let alone dying for him, even if they were sliced a thousand times, they wouldn't frown; could they still be alive?

Azhu hearing this, lost her soul, motionless; Xiao Feng let out a long sigh, held her in his arms, and said: "If it were me, I'd do the same; this is called 'weeding out the roots'."

Azhu's heart choked, she suddenly lifted her head and asked: "Why?"

Xiao Feng said: "Their loyalty to Murong Fu will turn into a killing intent toward others!"

Deep inside, Azhu still couldn't imagine why Feng Yi would kill others, but hearing Xiao Feng say that, she understood.

Deng BaiChuan and the others are useless against Feng Yi, but not so for others; they will avenge the young master by any means.

Feng Yi had been smiling at the two of them; hearing this, he silently nodded—this is Xiao Feng.

He slowly walked to Murong Fu's side, squatted down, his face always bearing a mysterious smile, his eyes fixed on Murong Fu, and said with a smile: "Murong Lord, if this is just a play, then it's quite a splendid act, don't you agree?"

Murong Fu's eyes had lost all luster, but suddenly they brightened; he laughed again, while coughing violently.

Because he suddenly realized how ridiculous he was.

He has struggled all his life to restore the kingdom; could it be just for today?

Not only have several brothers died before his eyes, but he himself is about to die.

At this moment, Murong Fu felt all his thoughts turned to ash; he stared blankly at Wang Yuyan's pale face, then turned his head to look at the motionless Deng BaiChuan and others; his eye sockets heated, tears nearly blurred his vision, and the great pain made his mind begin to haze.

Feng Yi suddenly rose, flicked his sleeves, lifted his head, and sang loudly: "A thousand autumns of hegemony, a hundred battles won, the border winds rise singing of the great wind; a horse gallops, the eagle draws its bow; heaven and earth are in my heart."

"Vast sands stretch ten thousand miles, the moon over the passes is hazy; lonely masters have no trace for a moment; who shares true feelings? Life and death can follow each other; when great matters loom, press forward with an open heart!"

His voice may not be perfect, but his inner strength is deep; his voice rings like metal and stone, piercing the clouds; he walked out of the woods, and his song still floated between heaven and earth.

This song's imagery is profound, its melody uplifting, full of an open-minded, optimistic attitude to life, making Xiao Feng sigh deeply: "Life in the end is nothing more than this."

Murong Fu stared blankly, his mind only emptiness; immediately he also closed his eyes, and closed the dream of hope for the future.

"Cousin!" Wang Yuyan cried out; Murong Fu had lost his breath.

Azhu thought of the past scenes at the Murong mansion; her eyes blurred, she remained motionless there.

Xiao Feng looked at him, his eyes showing a hint of pity.

After an unknown time, suddenly Feng Po'e exhaled a big breath and shouted: "I'm suffocated!"

Wang Yuyan and Azhu were both startled and delighted, and both ran to check on the others; Deng BaiChuan and the others also woke up.

Xiao Feng took Azhu's hand and laughed: "Let's go; it was just a play."

Azhu didn't understand and froze.

Xiao Feng again gave Duan Yu a deep look and smiled: "Second brother, aren't you leaving?"

Duan Yu glanced at Wang Yuyan, but her gaze was fixed on Murong Fu's pale face; a sour feeling welled up in his chest, and he said hoarsely: "Miss Wang, I'm leaving."

Wang Yuyan said nothing and didn't even glance at him.

Duan Yu raised his head to the sky, suddenly his body swayed, like a whirlwind gradually fading away, until he vanished……(End of chapter)