Chapter 62: The Heartbroken Jian Chen

Duan Fengyun and the other four stood before the courtyard, which was engulfed in flames, and looked at Wuming as they said:

"Thank you, Senior, for your tremendous help this time. We must return to Huo Family Manor to rest for a few days before coming to Zhonghua Lou to thank you."

"Mm, take care of yourselves. I must also return to Zhonghua Lou. Farewell."

Wuming nodded and departed.

"Let's go, everyone."

Chuchu said, holding Bu Jingyun's hand. This newlywed couple had not even finished their honeymoon, so they were surely anxious to return.

Amidst some lighthearted banter, the five left the place and set off on the road back to Huo Family Manor.

For the five who returned to Huo Family Manor, the most urgent task was certainly to get a good sleep. Having gone through consecutive major battles without rest, they were already exhausted and only wanted to sleep well now.

By the time Duan Fengyun woke up, it was already noon the next day. He washed his face and walked out of his room.

In the courtyard, Qin Shuang and the others were already up. Seeing the sleepy-eyed Duan Fengyun, they said:

"Junior Brother Duan, you are finally awake. We saw you sleeping soundly when we were eating, so we didn't wake you. The rice and dishes are kept warm in the pot; go eat quickly."

After replying with an "oh," Duan Fengyun went to the kitchen and opened the pot to take a look; there was meat and vegetables, which was quite good.

After devouring the meal, he returned to the courtyard.

"Junior Brother Duan, your injuries should be mostly healed by now. We are preparing to go to the World Society to find Xiongba."

Qin Shuang asked.

"Rest assured, everyone, I have been fine for a while; I can fight at any time."

Duan Fengyun answered with a smile.

"Junior Brother Duan, have you felt the energy we absorbed from the body of Chang Sheng Bu Si Shen? We can feel this power within us constantly surging."

Bu Jingyun and Nie Feng asked.

Upon hearing this, Duan Fengyun took a deep breath and discovered that the speed of his True Qi circulation was several times faster than before. It seemed this Maha Wu Liang was truly powerful.

He nodded, indicating that it was the same within his own body.

Poor Chang Sheng Bu Si Shen; the Maha Wu Liang he had painstakingly cultivated for over two hundred years had been easily picked up by the three of them.

Hearing that they were preparing to go find Xiongba again, Chuchu stood up and said:

"Everyone, you have only just recovered from the last battle. You should rest for a while longer. Besides, do you have absolute certainty that you can deal with Xiongba now?"

Chuchu's words left the four of them speechless. Indeed, they were not confident in dealing with Xiongba right now.

"How about we go to Zhonghua Lou to seek advice from Senior Wuming? After the battle with Chang Sheng Bu Si Shen, Senior Wuming should have changed his opinion of us quite a bit. Perhaps he will help us deal with Xiongba."

Nie Feng suggested.

Everyone nodded in succession; this was indeed a good idea. Even if Wuming would not help them deal with Xiongba, there were still many martial arts questions they could consult him about.

No sooner said than done, the group immediately returned to their rooms, packed their luggage simply, and set off on the road to Zhonghua Lou again.

The waiter at Zhonghua Lou looked at Duan Fengyun and the others before him and couldn't help but feel ashamed. Why had this group of freeloaders come again? How could the Boss have such guests who were so tactless, constantly coming to eat for free?

Qin Shuang and the others looked at the strange expression on the waiter and were confused, not knowing how they had offended him.

But Duan Fengyun was a perceptive man. He instantly understood the waiter's thoughts, took several one-hundred-tael banknotes from his bag, and handed them to the waiter, saying:

"Waiter, this is the accommodation fee for us staying here this time. You are running a business here, so we cannot let your Boss lose money, right? Take this money first; if it is not enough, come find me for more."

"Alright, thank you, sir! Please, come inside, sir. I will go inform my Boss immediately."

The waiter took the banknotes, his face changing instantly as he obsequiously flattered Duan Fengyun.

"I didn't expect that even Senior Wuming's Zhonghua Lou would have such snobbish people."

Bu Jingyun said.

"Brother Yun, you are wrong. They run such a large establishment; it is impossible not to make money. We have been eating and staying at his place all along; it is indeed not right. It is fine, I can afford this small amount of money."

Duan Fengyun explained.

While the two were talking back and forth, an old acquaintance, Jian Chen, walked out.

After feeling the evening drums and morning bells at Shaolin Temple every day, eating vegetarian food, and chanting Buddha's name, he had finally controlled his Heart Demon and returned to Zhonghua Lou.

"Everyone, you have come. I was wrong in the past; please forgive me."

Jian Chen cupped his hands and apologized.

Knowing that they were here at Zhonghua Lou to ask for a favor, the group could not refuse to give the host a way out, so Duan Fengyun stood up and replied:

"Brother Jian Chen, you are joking. We people of the Jianghu, if there is any issue, we just have a spar and then drink a round of wine. Brother Jian Chen, you do not need to take it to heart."

Jian Chen nodded and looked at Chuchu, saying:

"Miss Chuchu, long time no see. How have you been lately?"

Having experienced Jian Chen's despicable behavior last time, Chuchu had long looked down on him. But since this was someone else's territory, she could not speak her mind, so she replied:

"Thank you for your concern, Young Master Jian Chen. Brother Bu and I are already married, and I am doing very well now."

After speaking, Chuchu took Bu Jingyun's hand, and the two interlaced their fingers.

Seeing this, Jian Chen felt heartbroken; the first woman he had ever loved had already married another man.

But he still suppressed his grief and offered his blessings:

"Oh, you didn't even call me and my master to have a wedding drink. Congratulations to you both; I wish you a hundred years of harmony and to grow old together."

After speaking, Jian Chen greeted the others, said he had something to attend to, and left.

"Sigh, it is still the word 'love' that hurts people the deepest."

Duan Fengyun laughed.

"Gentlemen, please come inside and sit. I have asked the kitchen to prepare some dishes for you. Please eat first; our Boss has something to handle and will be here shortly."

The group, already hungry and now that they were paying customers, did not stand on ceremony. They walked to the table, sat down, and began to eat.

The timing was just right; as soon as they finished their meal, Wuming returned from outside.

"Why have you come?"

Wuming, having returned from outside, looked at the four people sitting in the shop and asked in confusion.

"Senior Wuming, there is something we need to ask for your guidance on; we wonder if it is convenient to speak here?"

Duan Fengyun replied.

"Follow me."

Wuming led them to his courtyard and then said:

"Speak, what is the matter?"

"Senior, it is like this: the three of us absorbed the Infinite Great energy from within the body of the Immortal God. We would like to ask you, Senior, if there is any way for us to utilize this energy."

Duan Fengyun pushed Nie Feng and Bu Jingyun forward and said.

Wuming replied: "You want to use this energy to deal with Xiongba, right?"

How could Wuming not see through the intentions of this group?

Duan Fengyun rubbed his head and replied embarrassedly: "To tell you the truth, Senior, we do indeed want to use this energy to deal with Xiongba, to eradicate this great demon for the martial arts world, and to avenge our deep blood feud."

Wuming thought for a moment without speaking, then simply asked everyone to wait for him in the courtyard.

Everyone understood there was hope, so they waited in the courtyard.