Novel Full Chapter 98 Heavy Gifts
Chapter 98: Chapter 98 Heavy Gifts
Editor: Atlas Studios
A night went by without words, and in the blink of an eye, it was morning.
Early in the morning, Su Mo was woken up by the voice of Guo Chong outside the door.
“Is Su, the Chief of the Escort, up? I’ve brought you breakfast.”
Su Mo opened his eyes to see Yang Xiaoyun opening the door and taking the tray from Guo Chong’s hands, immediately getting out of bed.
“Why trouble Hero Guo to deliver it personally?”
“It’s no trouble at all.”
Guo Chong quickly said, “Everyone says that you, Su, the Chief of the Escort, have been so busy lately, toiling so hard. Yesterday, you even performed Energy Transfer for Master Liu for over two hours. We can’t find a suitable opportunity to repay this lifesaving grace in a short time, so please, don’t refuse these small gestures.”
While saying this, he skillfully took the breakfast out of the tray: “Please eat first, I’ll go out for now. After you’re done, just give me a sign and I’ll come back to tidy up for you.”
“How could I, would Hero Guo care to join us for a bit?”
“I’ve already eaten.”
Guo Chong said this while waving his hand and turned to leave.
Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun exchanged glances, both a bit amused.
This Guo Chong was the same person who, at the Sword Tasting Tower that day, knew he couldn’t succeed yet still wanted to confront dozens of Youquan Sect disciples wielding the Black Heart Palm alone.
As a result, Su Mo pulled him away and he has held Su Mo in high esteem ever since.
“This Hero Guo is quite an interesting person.”
While saying this, Yang Xiaoyun poured a cup of tea for Su Mo.
Su Mo shook his head: “He’s just too courteous.”
“The Jianghu is indeed full of treacherous waves, but the sentiments and righteousness of the martial community have never been scarce.”
Yang Xiaoyun served Su Mo a bowl of porridge and placed it in front of him, then served herself one: “No matter what, since you saved their lives, these people owe you a huge favor. From now on, traveling through Jianghu will be much easier. Miss Wei last night said something that I agree with very much.”
“What did she say?”
“With this battle, you’ve made a name for yourself, and the Ziyang Escort Agency will surely flourish.”
Yang Xiaoyun looked at Su Mo, her eyes sparkling.
Flourish…
Su Mo let out a soft breath and then shook his head: “That path must still be taken one step at a time, and on such a cusp, one must be all the more cautious.”
“That’s the truth.”
Yang Xiaoyun nodded: “I was thinking about how to advise you before, but now it seems I was worrying unnecessarily. With the current situation, we won’t need to wait until we return to Luoxia City for the news to spread far and wide. By then, some will admire you, revere you, some will fear you, be afraid of you, but there will also be those who hate you…
“The Swordsman was right yesterday; there are many mediocre people in Jianghu. If someone else joins them in mediocrity, they will befriend them, calling each other brothers.
“But if… there is one who stands out from the crowd, some will harbor resentment towards you.
“Ah… it’s all a muddled affair; human hearts are never simply black or white, they’re terribly complicated.”
She paused, then looked at Su Mo again and said with a smile: “Looking at this journey, your martial arts are extraordinary, and whether it is the Yin Mountain Ghost Lord, the Sword Master of Seven Extremes Hall, or the combined efforts of the Youquan Sect’s Three Commanders, none were a match for you.
“However, I only admire your supreme martial arts halfway.
“Having such martial arts, yet not being reckless, being meticulous to avoid any slight error – that is what I admire most about you.”
“Sister Yun, you’ve started to admire me too?”
Su Mo replied with a smile, “Then I shall be flattered and pleasantly surprised.”
“Virtue…”
Yang Xiaoyun rolled her eyes at him, yet for some reason, if Su Mo had said this on any other day, she would likely be irritated at his slick and evasive demeanor, showing no ambition.
However, at this very moment, she only felt a sense of relief in her heart, along with an indescribable sensation.
It felt like comfort, yet even more comforting than that, as if her heart had savored a fine wine, delightfully intoxicating without any physical oddity.
Just when she was experiencing a state of intoxication without actual drunkenness, footsteps approached from the doorway, heralding the return of Guo Chong.
Su Mo and Yang Xiaoyun looked up at him as Guo Chong quickly said, “Lord Su, the Chief of the Escort, Master Liu wishes to see you.”
…
…
Liu Suifeng did indeed wake up, but his body still appeared frail.
His complexion was alarmingly pale.
When Su Mo arrived, Liu Suifeng was holding a bowl of medicine, his face set with solemn gravity as if confronting the bowl itself.
“What’s the matter?”
Su Mo looked curiously at Doctor Xu who was by his side.
Doctor Xu shook his head: “I’m just as clueless, my lord. The medicine I’ve prepared for Master Liu is just right, but for some reason he is hesitant to drink it… It shouldn’t be too hot either.”
“Master Liu?”
Su Mo glanced over at Liu Suifeng.
Liu Suifeng nodded, then spoke to Doctor Xu, “Doctor Xu… could you please wait outside for a moment?”
“Certainly.”
Without saying more, Doctor Xu turned to leave, closing the door behind him gently.
Liu Suifeng looked at the medicine bowl in his hands, seemingly relieved, and casually set it aside. He then addressed Su Mo, “Lord Su, the Chief of the Escort, you’ve seen my embarrassment. In these past few days, you’ve gone to great lengths to remove the three Demon Techniques from my body and performed an Energy Transfer for me… Liu Suifeng has never been the recipient of such great favor in his life; hence, I’m unsure how to properly thank you.”
As he spoke, Liu Suifeng took a book from his chest and handed it to Su Mo, “This is a compilation of my understanding and experience practicing swordsmanship over the years, along with my studied Divine Rainbow Heart Seeking Sword’s Sword Manual, which I now present to you as a token of my gratitude.”
“This… I cannot accept.”
Su Mo quickly waved his hands, “The Divine Rainbow Heart Seeking Sword is your manor’s secret Absolute Skill, never before shared with outsiders.”
“It has been,” Liu Suifeng said with a smile. “In bygone years, my ancestors did accept many outsiders as students of the sword. However… the ninety-one forms of the Divine Rainbow Heart Seeking Sword failed to bring them fame in Jianghu. As time passed, no one sought after it. Over the many years drifting through Jianghu, no one realized that the Divine Rainbow Heart Seeking Sword can indeed be passed on.
“It’s just that, firstly, there wasn’t a suitable successor, and secondly, even when passed on, it would never be so fully disclosed.
“Lord Su, your righteousness is renowned, exceptional among the ordinary. Bestowing this martial arts technique upon you is merely gilding the lily, not providing rescue in a crisis. Consider it a small token to compensate for the great kindness you and Ziyang Escort have shown me and the Yuliu Manor.”
…
Su Mo looked at the Sword Manual in Liu Suifeng’s hands, momentarily unsure if he should accept it.
After brief contemplation, Su Mo said gravely, “Master Liu, such a generous gift truly makes it difficult for me to accept.”
“Do not overthink it, Lord Su, the Chief of the Escort,” Liu Suifeng replied with a gentle smile. “I know what you’re worried about—me using this as leverage to impose upon you… regarding that matter. But rest assured, I have let it go. This secret book is purely a token of my heart, and I ask you not to refuse it.”