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Chapter 108: You Longsheng Presents a Sword, Bai Tianyu Gifts a Horse
Chapter 108: You Longsheng Presents a Sword, Bai Tianyu Gifts a Horse
As the words fell, Bai Tianyu had already arrived in the main hall of the Godly Blade Hall.
Madame Bai offered a gentle smile, stepping forward to help Bai Tianyu remove his heavy cloak. In a soft voice, she asked, "Have you taken care of everything?"
"All done," Bai Tianyu chuckled. "Just a handful of horse bandits." He turned his head to look at You Longsheng.
Then he saw You Longsheng draw out a long, silk-wrapped bundle from behind his back and toss it to him.
"It is impolite to visit empty-handed. Other than this, the Sword-Concealing Villa has nothing else worthy of your attention. The sword we spoke of last year has been forged, so please, White Hall Master, give it your appraisal."
Bai Tianyu's eyes lit up, and he reached out to take the bundle, easily unwrapping the silk to reveal a white longsword sheathed in snow fox fur.
"Wow!"
As the sword left its sheath, the dazzling blade caused even Madame Bai, standing so close by, to feel a flash before her eyes.
"A fine sword!"
Bai Tianyu's eyes sparkled, and he brandished the sword before sheathing it again. Only then did he notice the gentle yet reproachful gaze of his wife.
Bai Tianyu gave an embarrassed laugh, then said, "Isn't Ding Gongzi here?"
"My little nephew was just born," Ding Baiyun explained, "so my older brother will stay home to take care of them."
Madame Bai nodded and smiled, "Then he must take good care of them. Ding Gongzi is a family man, and his wife and child must be very happy."
Ding Baiyun returned the smile, "Thank you for your kind words, Madame. Indeed, my brother and sister-in-law have a good relationship."
Madame Bai nodded to You Longsheng and Lan Yueyi before turning to Bai Tianyu and saying, "The banquet is ready. We can chat more during the meal."
"Alright!" Bai Tianyu nodded.
...
During the banquet, Bai Tianyu asked about Long Xiao Yun's whereabouts again.
"Of course, there's no news," You Longsheng shook his head. "The world is so vast. As long as he hides and doesn't meet people, how could anyone possibly find him?"
"So, he's just disappeared like that?" Bai Tianyu frowned and huffed, "What a coward. How did Li Xinhuan end up with such a brother?"
Madame Bai served Bai Tianyu some vegetables and said calmly, "You know Li Xinhuan's temperament. He's gentle and kind. Otherwise, he wouldn't have saved your second brother and become friends with you."
Bai Tianyu pouted, "I just feel sorry for him."
"You're not him, so don't make decisions for him," Madame Bai said. "Li Xinhuan has his own thoughts, and he doesn't need you to decide for him."
"I know," Bai Tianyu spread his hands. "That's why I haven't gone to look for him."
Madame Bai nodded, then invited Ding Baiyun and Lan Yueyi to eat, chatting with Ding Baiyun about family matters and asking Lan Yueyi about the scenery in the southwest. Her gentle and polite demeanor made everyone feel at ease, like a warm spring breeze.
"White Brother, you are truly a blessed man!" You Longsheng raised his cup.
"Of course!"
"No wonder you look down on that... "
Seeing Bai Tianyu's eyes widen, You Longsheng continued, " ... beauty who offers a hug."
Bai Tianyu nodded vigorously, raised his cup to clink with You Longsheng's, and then drained his drink.
Ding Baiyun shot both You Longsheng and Bai Tianyu a glance, but she wasn't foolish. Naturally, she wouldn't gossip in front of Madame Bai.
Madame Bai, seemingly oblivious to the slight slip in You Longsheng's words, continued to warmly entertain the guests, even taking the time to instruct a few younger members of the family who were dining nearby.
Seated at the main table were Bai Tianyu and his wife, Bai Tianyong and his wife, as well as A'Mour's younger brother and sister-in-law, a foreign couple currently visiting the Godly Blade Hall.
It was only then that You Longsheng learned that A'Mour was actually the eldest daughter of a chieftain of a tribe on the surrounding grasslands. That tribe was a mix of Hu and Han, and they also controlled a large area of the grasslands, protected by the Godly Blade Hall.
With the grasslands, the tribe, the cities, and the people, there was a stable base and a pool of reserves. Thus, the Godly Blade Hall had enough manpower to rampage beyond the pass and shock the martial arts world.
It was a pity that their foundation was too shallow, and they lacked stable inheritance. The family was too small, and they relied too heavily on their leaders. So, when Bai Tianyu died, the once-flourishing Godly Blade Hall vanished like smoke, and their possessions were devoured by the surrounding forces.
...
After the meal, Bai Tianyong arranged guest rooms for the three of them and helped them with their luggage before leading them back to the main entrance.
Bai Tianyu was already waiting at the gate, holding his sword and mounted on a horse.
"Are you ready? Let's go to the first horse ranch and pick a few good horses for Brother You and the two younger siblings!" Bai Tianyu said with a smile.
He had just tested the knife that You Longsheng gave him, and it truly lived up to its reputation—able to slice hair as fine as silk. Moreover, its style and weight were exactly the same as the knife he was used to. What else was there to say?
Of course, he would switch knives!
So, to reciprocate, Bai Tianyu was going to take You Longsheng and the others to pick horses right away and make sure they chose the best ones!
You Longsheng laughed and said without hesitation, "Brother Ding also needs one."
"Of course!" Bai Tianyu laughed heartily.
The Bai brothers, You Longsheng and his two companions, along with a group of Godly Blade Hall disciples, rode their horses towards the northern grasslands and soon arrived at the first horse ranch, located next to the main hall of the Ten Thousand Horse Hall.
You Longsheng looked at the flags fluttering in the wind and asked, "The Ten Thousand Horse Hall of the Guandong region?"
Bai Tianyu nodded and praised, "The third brother is from a horse-breeding family, and his horse-rearing skills are the best in the world."
You Longsheng's eyes flashed, "So, the Godly Blade Hall's horse ranch is also managed by the Ten Thousand Horse Hall?"
Bai Tianyong explained, "The Godly Blade Hall doesn't have its own horse ranch. All the horse ranches belong to the Ten Thousand Horse Hall."
You Longsheng nodded, "Oh?" and then asked, "Then is it appropriate for us to come to the Ten Thousand Horse Hall to choose horses? The master of the Ten Thousand Horse Hall is Ma Kongqun."
Bai Tianyong was taken aback, but Bai Tianyu waved his hand and laughed, "The Godly Blade Hall and the Ten Thousand Horse Hall are one family."
"Oh, I see." You Longsheng nodded and turned to look at Bai Tianyong, saying meaningfully, "So, the Godly Blade Hall and the Ten Thousand Horse Hall are one family."
Bai Tianyong's eyes flickered.
Then, the group rode their horses and soon approached the first horse ranch.
Seeing that it was the disciples of the Godly Blade Hall approaching, led by Bai Tianyu and Bai Tianyong, the horse masters immediately opened the gates and welcomed them into the ranch.
Bai Tianyu then led them directly to the best stables and asked the horse masters to choose four of the best horses for You Longsheng and his companions.
Just like Bai Tianyu, when You Longsheng laid eyes on the majestic and divine Night-Illuminating horse before him, he felt that his previous horse, Little White Dragon, somehow fell short in every aspect.
"I dare say that I am absolutely not someone who discards the old for the new, but this horse is truly exceptional!"
(End of Chapter)
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