Chapter 3, In the Mood for Love

The forest is filled with laughter and joy

A stunning young girl leaped into the embrace of the solitary and defeated Tian.

Dugu Baitian reached into his pocket and took out a long strip of black jade, saying, "This is my master; the martial arts I desire are contained within it"

Three days apart, and I see you in a new light. My second brother is making rapid progress, while you rely solely on brute strength. One is advancing every day, while the other is stagnating, and the outcome is evident

The once delicate and exquisite little girl has now transformed into a graceful young woman. The young lady has bright eyes and pearly teeth, her skin is as translucent as jade, and she is as beautiful as a fairy.

At this moment, it is the early summer season, and the forest is lush and green. The melodious bird songs and the occasional startled animals fleeing add boundless vitality to the woods. This forest is not only a favorite of hunters but also a treasure trove for the solitary Bai Tian and his gang of friends. Here, they can not only hunt for game but also engage in exhilarating battles, free from the constraints of the mundane world; this is a realm that belongs to them.

"How could I dare to speak ill of my future father-in-law? What if he finds out and hides his precious daughter away? Who would I marry then?" Du Gu Bai Tian laughed.

Dugu Baitian shouted from behind: "Alright, I am coming, let's see where you can escape to"

I still remember that it was I who begged my father to go out and find you, to bring you back home, and as a result, my second brother was so angry that he did not speak to me for three days

"Moon, you let me finish my words. I want to learn martial arts, but I wish to master the greatest martial arts in the world; as for other martial arts, I will only take them as references." Dugu Baitian displayed an air of unparalleled confidence.

Dugu Baitian, feeling a bit embarrassed, scratched his head and smiled, saying: "Yue'er has such a good memory, she even remembers this little thing."

He dashed forward and then ran deep into the woods

Alright

The two returned to the small town. As they were about to part ways, Situ Mingyue turned to Dugu Baitian and said, "Baitian Gege, you must wait for me. When I grow up, I want to marry you." After saying this, she ran away as if fleeing.

Situ Mingyue said with a smile, "Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. I have learned a new set of lightness skills, Brother Baitian, come and catch me."

Sima Mingyue was filled with astonishment, "Brother Baitian, isn't this the weapon you used during fights? I remember when we were young, you used this black stone to bash my second brother's head until it bled. My second brother ran to your house to complain, and you were so scared that you didn't dare to go home until it was dark."

Situ Mingyue exclaimed happily: "Great! You should quickly take my father as your master. Not only can you learn martial arts, but we can also be together every day"

Sidu Mingyue leaned her head on Dugu Baitian's shoulder and said softly: "Brother Baitian, there is actually something important I want to tell you today"

Dugu Baitian said: "Alright, next time I will prove it to you with facts. However, I truly cannot understand this black stone; where exactly is its secret hidden?"

Situ Mingyue shot him a glance and said, "My father is at least a secondary king-level expert, which is quite rare in the Han-Tang Empire. Is he not worthy to be your master?"

Brother Bai Tian

I may have to leave the town in a while. The martial arts passed down in our family are not particularly suitable for women to practice. My father intends to send me to study under a martial arts master in the Wushuang Kingdom. When I leave, I may not have time to say goodbye to you, so you must wait for my return. Will you wait for me?

Situ Mingyue scolded, "You truly are a dullard, unable to say a few flattering words to me."

Having spoken, the graceful figure of the enchanting woman and the book suddenly floated away, her garments billowing like a beautiful butterfly flying deep into the woods

Sima Mingyue pouted: "You must not speak ill of my father; he is only doing what is best for me"

Time flows like water, and like water, the fleeting years pass by in a brief eight years

Dugu Baitian is extremely familiar with this place, while Situ Mingyue rarely comes here, mainly because she is forced by her father to practice martial arts at home

Alright, I will definitely wait for your return

Dugu Baitian imitated her tone: "My father-in-law is at least a secondary king-level expert, which is quite rare in the Han and Tang Empires. He can still barely be considered my master."

The sun slowly sets in the west, and the evening glow paints half the sky red. Dugu Baitian and Situ Mingyue sit at the edge of the forest, quietly gazing at the afterglow of the sunset, their expressions so serene.

Now that the beauty is by my side, it is essential to introduce the solitary and defeated Tian.

Situ Mingyue smiled and said: "I knew it would be about fighting. I dare not secretly help him escape again. Last time, I got a severe punishment from my father just for secretly passing him a note. My second brother is the one my father is focusing on training, and he is stricter with him than anyone else. However, even if I helped him escape, you would still not be his match."

"Still, my little Yue'er is obedient. That kid is so shameless when he loses a fight. But I do miss him; it's been a long time since we sparred. When will you secretly let your second brother out?"

As the sun sets in the west, the sky gradually darkens

Before long, a green cloud floated in from the distance, and a graceful green figure appeared before his eyes in the blink of an eye

But where do you go to learn

I dislike it when a man adopts a girl's tone of voice

Brother Bai Tian, I miss you so much, but Father won't let me go out. He insists that I must practice the "Heart Sutra of the Bright Moon" to the seventh level. After a month of hard work, I have finally accomplished it. Do you miss me?

Alright, I will wait for you

You..." Situ Mingyue angrily turned her face to the side

What is the matter

Sima Mingyue was completely entranced, saying, "How beautiful! I truly wish for time to stand still at this moment, to remain forever."

Is his martial arts skill very good

A full moon has risen, and the bright moonlight scatters like large, pure white feathers across the forest.

Sima Mingyue, with a face full of happiness, broke free from Dugu Baitian's embrace and said: "Brother Baitian, let's take a walk in the forest"

Brother Bai Tian, why don't you visit m.hetushu.com to pay my father a visit and learn martial arts from him

Moon, when I was young, I indeed did not like martial arts, but as I grew older, I found that I gradually began to like it.

"The villain actually made me angry," she said, as she extended her small pink fist and began to pound on Du Gu Bai Tian's chest.

"Cut, he is but my defeated subordinate," Du Gu Bai Tian scoffed

Dugu Baitian stood beside the forest outside the town, waiting for a girl, a girl he deeply loved, the one who had always declared in her childhood that she wanted to marry him—Situ Mingyue

Dugu Baitian smiled and said, "If you don't come out soon, I will have to go find your old man and fight him to the death."

Time cannot be stopped

This year, Dugu Baitian is sixteen years old. The once genius fighting child and king of delinquents has transformed into a strikingly handsome young man. With sword-like brows and tiger-like eyes, a straight nose and square mouth, especially his pair of eyes that shine as brightly as cold stars in the night. His towering physique, half a head taller than the average person, makes it hard to imagine that he is just a sixteen-year-old boy

Silly girl, how could time stop? It's just a sunset, and I don't find it particularly beautiful either

Dugu Baitian smiled and said, "Of course, time cannot stop. I still want to support my beloved Yue'er until the end of time."