Chapter 39: First Parting with You

"Clang!"

The treasure sword was drawn, a flash of cold light appeared in the courtyard, then the sword light flew and danced, as a graceful figure followed like a swimming dragon.

Where the light and shadow passed, a gentle breeze arose, stirring the fallen leaves on the ground to begin dancing.

"Click"

Not long after, the blade suddenly returned to its sheath.

That graceful figure, however, stood dazedly in the courtyard.

The Yue Woman Sword Technique had not yet been performed halfway when it stopped.

Han Xiao Ying's heart was in turmoil.

In the end, she still accepted Niu Dingtian's goodwill.

She was unwilling to accept because it was too precious, not knowing in what capacity she could accept it.

She did not refuse because she could not bear to refuse in her heart, and also did not want to refuse.

When men and women stay together for a long time, problems will inevitably arise.

She knew Niu Dingtian's intentions.

But she had always been carefully maintaining a normal relationship between them.

She was even more unwilling to face her own feelings, feeling that she did not belong here.

Perhaps in a day or two, or perhaps in three to five days, she would eventually have to leave.

She felt she belonged to the vast desert, to the drifting, unpredictable life of the jianghu.

After all, it was just inferiority complex.

After standing dazedly in the courtyard for a long time, Han Xiao Ying, feeling somewhat forlorn, took her sword back to her room.

Niu Dingtian is now very happy.

He knew Han Xiao Ying would definitely leave these days, but she ultimately still accepted his goodwill.

People say a chaste woman fears a persistent man, but he does not believe he has not moved her heart even a bit.

He probably also knows what Han Xiao Ying is considering in her heart, but he himself still has many important matters to attend to right now.

A few days later, the trip to Jin State, as well as Dong Xie's Peach Blossom Island, Xi Du's White Camel Mountain Villa, Nan Di's Dali Kingdom, and Bei Gai's Beggars' Sect.

Among the Five Absolutes, everyone is proud and arrogant; if I don't go over to show off a bit and think of some ideas, I fear that in two years no one will want to deal with me.

Even, Niu Dingtian also thought of that mysterious woman wearing a veil and carrying a little girl.

That was also a true master.

Therefore, in the short term, he might truly have no extra energy to solve this problem.

But it is also necessary to first put a stamp in the other's heart, then slowly pry it open later.

In the coming days, Niu Dingtian was so busy he had no moment to rest.

Either he was imparting skills to his subordinates, or he was carefully teaching Han Xiao Ying the Lightning-Step on Waves.

Or he would occasionally take Niu Ben to visit a certain place in the city, acting mysteriously.

"Manor Lord, if we do it this way, do you think she can still accept it?"

In the bustling streets of Dengfeng County City, Niu Ben walked behind Niu Dingtian, his face showing difficulty, asking cautiously.

"What do you know? With you like this, how will you ever compete against Niu Kui in the future?"

"If you're late, you won't even get any soup!"

Niu Dingtian said very dissatisfiedly, obviously feeling hate that iron cannot be made into steel regarding this confidant's reactions in some aspects.

Niu Dingtian said very dissatisfiedly, obviously he was somewhat frustrated with the reaction of this confidant before him in some aspects, hating iron for not becoming steel.

Niu Ben felt a bit embarrassed after hearing that, instantly losing his capable demeanor, only knowing to stand aside and smile foolishly.

"Hum, you guys are just one person short of noticing that little thought of yours."

"However, I can warn you in advance, don't let this ruin the brotherhood between us!"

Niu Dingtian saw Niu Ben's reaction, gave a light snort from his mouth, as if he already had a clear understanding of certain matters in his heart, and did not forget to give a further warning afterward.

"Manor Lord, rest assured! I have it figured out in my heart!"

Upon hearing this, Niu Ben hurriedly straightened his expression and gave assurance.

Niu Dingtian, who was walking ahead, suddenly thought of something, his eyes flashed, and he stopped in his tracks.

"In that case, you still need to do it this way."

"Like this, remember it?"

Then he turned back, leaned close to Niu Ben's ear, and whispered something.

Then he turned back, leaned close to Niu Ben's ear, and whispered something.

Not knowing what he had heard, Niu Ben's mouth was hesitant, his expression becoming even more difficult.

"Rest assured! Listening to me is absolutely fine!"

After saying that, Niu Dingtian patted Niu Ben's shoulder twice to show reassurance.

"Those near the water get the moon first," Niu Dingtian thought he must find a fulcrum to support the weaker side.

It was not in vain that he had been running back and forth by my side during this period; as for whether it could succeed, that would be up to fate.

Just after saying that, after walking a few steps, we arrived at the place.

"Young master has arrived, the old man has prepared the things, please wait a moment."

The people inside, seeing Niu Dingtian and the other enter, were not surprised; apparently they knew them, they greeted directly and went into the inner room.

After a while, when they came out, they held two long wooden boxes in their arms.

"These are the items the two young masters wanted; the old man's best materials are all used inside."

These are what the two young masters wanted; my last good materials have all been used in here.

The person who came over handed things over solemnly, still somewhat reluctant, but then suddenly thought of something, and their gaze also became a bit strange.

"Thank you, Master Chen."

Niu Ben beside him hurriedly and carefully took it.

"Master Chen has worked hard, this is the final payment, Master Chen, please keep it safe."

Niu Dingtian opened one of the boxes, examined it carefully, his eyes showed great satisfaction, and then he handed over a bag of golden beans.

"Thank you, Young Master, take care, both of you."

After returning to the rear courtyard of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, Niu Dingtian saw Han Xiao Ying waiting outside his room, as if she had been waiting for a long time.

In just a few days, her formerly delicate appearance had regained its former grace.

"Young Master Niu, I I am here to bid farewell."

Standing outside the door, seeing Niu Dingtian return, Han Xiao Ying's eyes gradually grew complex.

After lowering her brows and speaking, she hesitated a little, but finally firmly stated her purpose.

This moment eventually arrived.

Over the last two days, Niu Dingtian intentionally or unintentionally avoided Han Xiao Ying, probably also wanting to hear those words later.

After holding his breath, Niu Dingtian softly spoke:

"Is your body completely recovered?"

"Mm."

"When do you plan to leave?"

"I'll set off shortly."

After a long silence, Niu Dingtian continued:

"Then I will see Miss Han off to outside the city."

"Mm."

After a quarter of an hour

When they reached outside the wine shop, Niu Ben had already prepared two fine horses.

After mounting, the two rode side by side slowly out of the city, not speaking a word along the way, just moving in silence.

When they reached five li outside Dengfeng City, withered grass stretched everywhere, already showing a desolate hue.

The horses also stopped.

"Miss Han, seeing you off a thousand miles still requires a parting; you are skilled in the Yue Woman Sword Technique, please accept this gift."

Having said that, Niu Dingtian untied a long wooden box from the side of his saddle, opened it, and reached out to hand it over.

Han Xiao Ying looked up and saw a three-foot-long Qingping treasure sword lying inside; observing its craftsmanship and color, she knew it must be costly.

Seeing this, Han Xiao Ying hesitated a moment, then after a brief silence, seemed to think of something, her gaze became resolute, she reached out, took the sword, and then softly thanked:

"Thank you, Young Master Niu, for gifting the sword!"

Immediately, only the sound of "Qiang!" was heard as she drew half the blade; looking at it, the cold light was intimidating.

Hmm?

When she saw a certain spot on the blade, Han Xiao Ying was startled.

After reacting, her face flushed red, she snapped the sword shut, grabbed the horse, and galloped northward.

After flying several zhang away, a trembling voice came out:

"Young Master Niu, farewell! May we meet again if fate allows!"

Seeing this, Niu Dingtian burst into a bright smile, then raised his voice and shouted from behind:

"Miss Han! I will go to the great desert to find you! You cannot escape!"

"Giddyap!"

After shouting, he spurred his horse and galloped eastward.

Typos and garbled sentences, please remind me, thank you. There should still be a chapter tonight.

(End of chapter)