Chapter 994 - 273: Feiyang’s Ingenuity Secures Salt Profits, His Benevolence Brings Relief to the People (Part 4)

Everyone was taken aback at first upon hearing this, but soon their eyes were all filled with a glow of admiration and agreement.

After a brief silence, a deafening cheer erupted.

All eyes turned towards Shi Feiyang, whose posture was as upright as a pine tree. Bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, he seemed to be enveloped in a layer of golden light, like a deity descending from the heavens. In the hearts of everyone there, he had already become their only faith; as long as he was there, no obstacle in the world was insurmountable, and no enemy unbeatable.

Guo Xiangyu looked at Shi Feiyang, her beautiful eyes instantly gleaming with a dazzling brilliance, more radiant than the brightest stars in the night sky.

In her gaze was nothing but admiration and tenderness, like a deep and fathomless lake, profound yet extremely gentle.

She bit her lower lip lightly, her cheeks flushed, resembling the peach blossoms in full bloom during spring, charmingly beautiful.

She said softly, "Young Master, you truly have the world in your heart, full of compassion, always considering the interests of the common people. The vast heavens and earth cannot compare to the breadth and openness of your heart. I am fortunate to follow by your side, witnessing your elegance and chivalry, a blessing cultivated over three lifetimes."

Her voice was gentle and melodious, like an oriole emerging from the valley, crisp and pleasant, each note brimming with deep love and admiration for Shi Feiyang.

In her heart, a storm was already raging, truly wanting to shout without restraint: "Young Master Shi, from the moment I first encountered you, my heart was as if enchanted by your magical spell, quietly stolen by you.

Since then, my world could no longer accommodate others; all I see is your upright stance and handsome face.

I still remember that day, the sunlight pouring down on you without reserve, your stance straight and tall like a pine standing firm, full of spirit, as if you were a War God descending from the heavens, breaking into my once dull and mundane world with a powerful brilliance. Since then, my world has been filled with rippling waves, one after another.

Since then, every time I fought alongside you, every time I heard your words filled with wisdom and heroism, my heart sank deeper and deeper into the gentle and fascinating web of love you wove for me, unable to extricate myself.

You have the world in your heart, full of chivalry, risking yourself time and again for the peace and happiness of the Jianghu and the people. Your heroic figure fighting bravely against enemies, your resolute and unyielding gaze in the face of formidable foes, all deeply imprinted in my heart like a branding iron, becoming an indelible memory of my life.

Every time I see you, endless warmth and strength surge in my heart; as long as you are by my side, no difficulties or obstacles can stop our steps forward in this world.

Young Master Shi, do you know that in my heart, you are like the bright moon high in the sky, radiant, cool, and captivating, illuminating every dark corner on my path; you are like the towering and steadfast high mountain, steady and reliable, giving me the strongest support, making me feel safe at any time.

I am willing to give my all, following in your footsteps, to the ends of the earth, steadfast in my vow.

No matter how thorny the path ahead, how perilous or tough it is, I am willing to endure it with pleasure. Even if I must endure a thousand hardships and countless tortures for you, as long as I can see you safe, happy, and smiling, all sacrifices will be worth it.

I am willing to pour all my tenderness and love, as if guarding the most precious treasure in the world, to accompany you by your side. When you return from the battlefield exhausted, I will gently soothe your weary body and mind; when you face pressures and difficulties, I will protect a peaceful haven for you. This life and the next, I only wish to live and die with you, unyielding and inseparable."

Yet in the end, she remained too shy, these burning words lingering on her tongue, never daring to speak them aloud.

She could only stand there quietly, her eyes like a clear mirror, reflecting Shi Feiyang’s magnificent and god-like figure, filled with infatuation and affection.

Xie Wen’s expression was as if bearing a heavy burden, his face as stern as iron, eyes bright with determination, fists clasped as he leaned forward like a sturdy pine tree, roaring with a voice like a thunderclap: "Grand Squad Leader! Keep your heart steady! This life of mine is given by you, and this time I shall fight bravely to the death, exerting all my strength; even if pulverized, I will never disappoint you and will fulfill the mission entrusted!"

Having said this, he suddenly pushed off with his foot, performing the "Feixu Qingyan Technique," his whole person instantly turning into a plume of blue smoke, floating away as gracefully as a shooting star chasing the moon. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from everyone’s sight.

Shi Feiyang’s gaze closely followed the direction where Xie Wen had left, nodding slightly, a satisfied expression appearing on his face, as if he were assessing his most proud masterpiece. Then he slowly extended his hand into the mysterious and enigmatic deerskin bag at his waist.

This deerskin bag appeared ordinary, yet it was like a mysterious vault filled with endless treasures.

Shi Feiyang took out combustible ice, salt, oil, sauce, vinegar, rice, ginger, onions, chicken, duck, fish, shrimp, and other items from it.

He handed these items to Shi Xiong, his expression calm yet with an innate, awe-inspiring majesty, like the towering Mount Tai overlooking all beings, steady and unshakable.