SWDnovel Chapter 44: Journey To Mount Hua (4)
Chapter 44: Journey To Mount Hua (4)
Chapter 44: Journey To Mount Hua (4)
Journey To Mount Hua (4)
People sometimes had something to say but were too overwhelmed to actually speak, resulting in only their lips moving without producing sound.
That was exactly the case with Peng Daesan.
Qing giggled.
How could you do this to me? Does our friendship only amount to this much? San?
Ha
Qing believed that pranks should be enjoyable for both parties.
It should only slightly annoy the other person, without crossing the line.
If the other person had their feelings hurt, it was no longer a prank; rather, it became a quarrel.
Therefore, it was right to clarify things at this point.
Acting all womanly and feminine would only irritate him further.
This precise judgment of the so-called line was Qings true talent, inherent from birth.
Lets just let him get his shit together for now.
Qing changed her target.
But why is this friend drinking all alone? Can I have a glass too?
Qing reached for the stacked glasses on the table.
Dao Master Changbin flinched, before hurriedly grabbing the liquor bottle.
He then held the bottle with both hands in a very polite manner, trembling as he poured the drink.
Uh. Here.
Wait, what. Why are your hands shaking so much?
N-No, its not that. I just have a bit of a case of hand tremors.
Hand tremors?
What the fuck? Whats all that about? Wasnt he a Master?
Well, I guess not every party can consist solely of martial artists at the Peak Realm.
Qing casually moved on and tapped the table lightly.
Here. Now its your turn to take a drink.
Ah. Yes.
Changbin hurriedly emptied his glass and offered it forward.
Sure, he mentioned having hand tremors, but it seemed quite severe.
In fact, it was difficult to pour the drink because he was trembling so much.
However, Qing was a Late-Stage Peak Realm Master.
One of the greatest traits of a Master at such a level was the ability to pour a drink neatly, even into a shaking glass.
It was said that beyond the Transcendent Realm, at the Unrestrained Realm, one could even pour a drink into a flying glass.
This was why Masters were so revered since ancient times.
Its nice to meet you. Heres to our pleasant meeting. Cheers.
Cheers
Qing downed the clear alcohol.
It was a strong white rice wine, made of distilled liquor.
As expected of rich young masters. This aint any ordinary drink, huh?
The fiery liquor burned its way down her empty stomach.
Qing shivered.
Kya, thats good.
Long, slender fingers picked up a piece of dried fish.
The love that the Central Plains had for beautiful hands had been famous since ancient times.
A beautys qualification invariably included the shape of her hands.
After all, as the saying went, Slender hands made jade fingers and white arms.
Peng Daesan, staring blankly at those white fingers, suddenly came back to his senses.
By the way, were her hands always like that?
There was something he was reminded of from her suddenly increased beauty and the shape of her hands.
Overhaul Rebirth.
When ascending to the Transcendent Realm, the body was reconstructed and ones inherent beauty also improved by leaps and bounds.
Have you reached the Transcendent Realm already?
Qing, munching on the dried fish, replied.
Not really? I just had a minor enlightenment.
It really was a minor enlightenment. In fact, everyone present already knew and had it before.
After all, it was the enlightenment necessary for reaching the Peak Realm.
Qing had basically cheated her way through, thus skipping past it. As such, she had taken an unusual path, achieving the state first and only gaining the enlightenment later to fill in the gaps.
If even half of what was known about the Matriarchs temperament was true, her testimony was quite convincing.
But why are you traveling with that bastard, no, Big Brother Namgung of all people?
Because hes my Sword Brother?
What in the Heavens is this Sword Brother exactly No, never mind. There is no need to explain. I roughly get it..
We were going to go see Mount Hua. Sword Cliff1She changed up the order of the characters. So, in terms of hanja, it could be seen as Sword Absolute Wall instead of Absolute Sword Wall. But then, the characters for Absolute Wall is actually the word Cliff. An interesting fact!? Heard its worth seeing, you know? And Im also curious about Mount Hua itself.
Wait, you cannot just mention something like that so casua No. Nevermind. No. Wait.
Peng Daesans eyebrows twitched.
What about the other companions?
Theres none, though?
She had no other companions?
Peng Daesan frowned.
You are traveling together alone? Just the two of you?
Thats right?
I know all too well what kind of personality you have, but how can you travel alone with a man as a woman?
Qing chuckled and replied.
From what I can see, our Sword Brother over here doesnt care about any of that. I bet he thinks that in this world, there are only those with swords and those without, you know?
That is correct. In this world there are only two kinds of people. Indeed, my Sword Brother, no. Rather, our minds and hearts have reached a point of connection where we could even be called Zhijin2Zhi part is explained below. Basically means to understand. Jin is the romanticization of the chinese character for Sword. Hence, Zhijin..
Oooh. Zhijin.
This referred to the ancient story of a concept called Zhiyin3in here, Yin means sound/music.
It was about the legendary connection between Bo Ya and Zhong Ziqi, famous for having the most profound friendship in Chinese History.
Their understanding of each other was so deep that they could communicate through music alone, without the need for words.
Since then, the term Zhiyin, which meant someone who perfectly understood music and sound, had been used to describe the closest of friends.
Do not beat around the bush.
Peng Daesans voice dropped an octave, as he tried to regain the reins of this conversation.
Qing raised her hand.
Wait! Stop! Whats this? Are you still upset? Sad? What was the point of staying there anyway? Black Shadow Association? Was that what they were called? Anyway, its not like I could just fight to the death with them. The weaker side had to dip, you know?
That was not what I was talking about..
Peng Daesans voice returned to normal.
When thinking about it, why did he have to care?
What did it matter who this insane woman traveled with?
Besides, as she said, the Sword Lunatic was probably the most harmless man in the world for a woman.
Even if they traveled together, they would probably just spar all day.
He was originally someone who didnt have anything else in his head besides that.
At any rate, you said you are heading to Mount Hua?
Eung.
Good timing. It works out well. I was actually on my way back to Mount Hua with Big Brother Changbin.
Mm? Are you saying we should go together?
Peng Daesans eyebrows twitched.
Why? Do you not want to?
No. Im obviously fine with it, but.
Qing turned her head.
Changbin was desperately waving his hand and subtly shaking his head, but upon noticing her gaze, he sheepishly bowed, lowering his eyes.
Just ignore that. His lifelong wish was to travel with a woman, so think of this as fulfilling one of his wishes.
No, wait, Little Brother Peng. What do you mean that? I am still the eldest of the Hidden Dragon Assembly, am I not? Your words are a bit-
Just enjoy the liquor you so rave about. It is bound to taste better with a woman present, no?
Keuheum.
For some reason, he made a sound that seemed like an attempt to regain his spirits.
However, that was all he did. In the end, Changbin just quietly picked up his glass.
So, have you booked an inn?
No. We came here because we heard it was good, but we found that the women had built a wall. So, I thought this must be where our Sanie is.
You are saying you havent booked, then. Lets go find one now.
And then, he called over the server to even arrange for a room for her.
Truly, what else are friends for?
On top of that, look at him flexing that hes a rich young master. Nice one! Thanks San!
1
She changed up the order of the characters. So, in terms of hanja, it could be seen as Sword Absolute Wall instead of Absolute Sword Wall. But then, the characters for Absolute Wall is actually the word Cliff. An interesting fact!
2
Zhi part is explained below. Basically means to understand. Jin is the romanticization of the chinese character for Sword. Hence, Zhijin.
3
in here, Yin means sound/music
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