Chapter 5, I am not Huang Rong

The two chatted as they returned to the city, with Huang Rong leading the way, looking around like a foraging leopard. Jia Liyu followed behind, occasionally catching the aroma of dishes wafting from the tavern, which made him even hungrier

Jia Liyu was momentarily stunned

Jia Liyuxin said: "You now say not to become a disciple of the Beggar's Sect, yet in the end, you have become the leader of the Beggar's Sect, the overlord among beggars." At that moment, he nodded slightly and said: "Since you put it that way, I will no longer inquire."

Jia Liyu instantly realized something was amiss: "If that is Guo Jing, then the one holding the steamed bun should be Huang Rong. But I—am not Huang Rong."

Unfortunately, I have not fully mastered the martial arts, and without my grandfather's permission, I cannot pass on the skills from my family. Otherwise, I could teach my elder brother a few self-defense moves

Jia Liyu, unable to obtain what he desired, walked side by side with Huang Rong, heading towards the city.

Guo Jing

Jia Liyu thought to himself: "The person trapped by Huang Yaoshi is none other than the old rascal Zhou Botong. The first half of the 'Nine Yin Manual' must have fallen into this person's hands." He sighed, then clapped his hands and said: "Since that is the case, why don't we become sworn brothers and venture through the martial world together?" After saying this, he hesitated slightly and added: "I just wonder if my clumsiness would be a bother to my brother."

Jia Liyu knowingly asked, "Brother, did you also escape from home?"

After Jingrong and Huang Rong met, they felt as if they had known each other for a long time. Guo Jing, adhering to the hospitality of the grasslands, fully showcased his wealth and unexpectedly won Huang Rong's heart, adding a new example to the saying "fools have their blessings"

Moreover, Peach Blossom Island is located in a remote area. Apart from Huang Yaoshi and the Old Fool, the island is inhabited only by a few deaf-mute servants. Therefore, it was impossible for Huang Rong to find a playmate of the same age. As a result, during her childhood, she could neither experience the kind of parental love that feels like a gentle spring breeze nor have a companion to share laughter and joy with. This escape can be seen as a long-suppressed unified explosion, a result of the transformation from quantitative change to qualitative change. Thus, during her childhood, she could neither experience the kind of parental love that feels like a gentle spring breeze nor have a companion to share laughter and joy with. This escape can be seen as a long-suppressed unified explosion, a result of the transformation from quantitative change to qualitative change

I... I am not following you. "Jia Liyu felt somewhat nervous, after all, the person before him was not just a random vendor selling steamed buns, but rather—Huang Rong.

No. "I escaped from home," Jia Liyu shook his head and then suddenly had a flash of inspiration, adding.

The young man wearing a leather hat just now, both in appearance and from that poem, undoubtedly confirms to be Huang Rong. Even without a mission at hand, Jia Liyu would not miss such an opportunity to have close contact with the goddess of his entire adolescence, especially considering that he now also needs to rely on her to complete the two tasks assigned by Bai Long

Huang Rong grew up without a mother, and her father, Huang Yaoshi, had a very eccentric temperament, being unpredictable in his emotions and often venting his anger on others. Although he was highly skilled and possessed a strong personal charm, coexisting with him would certainly not be easy or pleasant

Huang Rong walked up to a large hotel and saw two shop assistants at the entrance selling steamed buns. She immediately stopped, turned around, and whispered to Jia Liyu, "Today we will have steamed buns." After saying this, she quietly instructed a few more words. Jia Liyu understood and stepped forward to the two shop assistants, saying, "We would like to buy some steamed buns."

It is of no concern, I was merely curious upon witnessing the agility of the virtuous younger brother

Huang Rong said: "It is no fun to come out with silver coins, let’s go, I will take my elder brother to find something to eat"

I am a bit curious

It was also at this time that Jiali Yu further understood why Huang Rong was so infatuated with Guo Jing; ninety percent of the reason lay in Huang Rong's feelings of loneliness and insecurity

Jia Liyu let out a bitter laugh and said, "Yes, my father forces me to study and strive for the top scholar title, but I am too lazy to pursue an official position, so I had no choice but to escape." This statement is not entirely fabricated.

After Jiali Yu and Huang Rong became sworn siblings, he asked, "Brother, after escaping from home to this place, where do you stay at night, and what do you eat and drink on ordinary days?"

Jia Liyu contemplated for a moment, then turned to head back to the city. After walking just a few steps, he suddenly heard a commotion behind him. Someone had patted him on the shoulder. He turned around abruptly and saw the young boy in the leather hat standing not far away, tilting his head and observing him with a pair of very lively eyes

It was not until she met the honest and sincere Guo Jing, who was generous and open-hearted, that Huang Rong's spiritual shortcomings were finally fulfilled. Guo Jing is undoubtedly a straightforward man who can provide a sense of security, a truly good person

After all, with her profound family background, if she were to employ her agility and deliberately avoid him, he would never be able to catch up, no matter what. Jia Liyu looked ahead for a moment with regret, then shook his head and sighed. There was no hope of catching up, and it was no longer appropriate to go back for money. To resolve the issue of food, he would have to think of another way

Huang Rong smiled and then looked at Jiali Yu, asking, "The poem you just recited was quite well composed; it seems you have received an education. Why have you become a beggar? Are you truly a disciple of the Beggar's Sect?"

"Well, I escaped from home and haven't eaten anything for two days," Jia Liyu said somewhat apologetically. "I regret not bringing some silver with me before I left."

Huang Rong smiled mischievously, revealing two rows of snow-white teeth, and said: "Elder brother must have just escaped not long ago, right? The outside world is vast; at night, there are caves to sleep in, and temples to rest at. Sometimes, by chance, one can even sneak into an inn for a night. As for food and drink, one can only eat whatever delicious food one encounters"

Huang Rong fell silent for a moment, nodded slightly, and said: "Father has imprisoned someone and refuses to release him. I felt pity for that person, and being bored myself, I brought him good food and wine, and kept him company. Father became angry and scolded me, so I took the opportunity to escape at night."

Jia Liyu smiled and nodded, looking quite intrigued, just at that moment, his stomach let out a few growls in perfect timing

Recalling the plots from novels and television dramas in my mind, my feet did not slow down at all as I chased after Huang Rong. However, after running less than one mile, Huang Rong had already vanished without a trace

Huang Rong asked without thinking: "Did you also have a quarrel with your father?"

Huang Rong observed the other party's sincere attitude, which seemed somewhat bookish, and her suspicion diminished slightly. She said: "First, I am not a disciple of the Beggar's Sect, nor will I ever become one, so you need not pass on that message; second, regarding the Peach Blossom Shadow and the Green Sea Tide Rising tune, I advise you not to seek them out or listen to them, as they will not be beneficial to you"

Huang Rong also swept away her gloomy mood and smiled, saying: "How could that be? Just your little poem alone is likely to earn applause from Father, how could it be clumsy?"

"Are you hungry, big brother?" Huang Rong asked with a smile

Jia Liyu said, "I want to see if your steamed bun is made well." As he spoke, he reached out to pick up a steamed bun, and the two shop assistants immediately became furious, shouting, "Where did this filthy beggar come from, trying to deceive us into giving him a bun to eat?"

That is good

This plot has become a classic scene in martial arts novels depicting the first encounter between the male and female protagonists. Since then, countless imitators have emerged, either directly copying it or reinterpreting it in different forms, yet all variations remain true to its essence

Jia Liyu was just about to respond according to Huang Rong's instructions when he suddenly noticed a tall young man standing at the hotel entrance, though he did not know when he had arrived. The young man appeared to be around eighteen or nineteen years old, dressed in a full black mink coat, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a plain appearance. Jia Liyu felt a stir in his heart and turned his head to the side, only to see a small red horse tied to a hitching post.

According to Jiali Yu's recollection, the place where Guo Jing first met Huang Rong was in Zhangjiakou. At that time, Guo Jing had just taken his leave from six masters and was leading his horse outside the mountains, having come from the grasslands. On the way, he encountered several maids of Ouyang Ke, and after some exchanges, he relied on his spirited little red horse to gallop all the way to the big city of Zhangjiakou

Huang Rong's expression darkened upon hearing this, and she said softly, "So, it seems we are indeed kindred spirits in suffering."

Isn't it? Huang Rong's pair of pitch-black eyes moved slightly as she carefully observed Jiali Yu's expression

Jia Liyu shook his head and said: "I have two matters to discuss with you. First, I am here to convey a message: Elder Li has summoned the disciples of the Beggar's Sect to gather in the Black Pine Forest this evening for an important discussion. Second, I would like to inquire about the whereabouts of your Flying Divine Sword's Peach Blossom Shadow, as well as the score for the 'Rising Tide of the Emerald Sea'.

"Are you following me?" the young man asked as he saw Jiali Yu turn around

The two of them introduced their names and shared their ages. Jia Li was two years older than Huang Rong, thus he was naturally the elder brother. They then molded some earth into incense and offered eight bows to the heavens, one calling out "Elder Brother" and the other "Virtuous Younger Brother," both filled with great joy

Just now, when I was chasing after Xian Di, I found that his figure was as swift as a white crane, and in the blink of an eye, he vanished from sight. Does Xian Di possess any martial arts skills

Huang Rong smiled and said, "I have only learned a little bit, do you want to learn martial arts, big brother?"

After entering the city, Guo Jing found a large hotel to have a meal and there he encountered Huang Rong, who was disguised as a man, stealing buns to eat

The two shop assistants saw Jia Liyu looking dirty and shabby, and the elder one was unwilling to sell him steamed buns, saying: "First show me the money before you can buy the buns"