Chapter 5, Farewell

Moreover, Gu Qing is not someone who is enthusiastic about undertaking significant matters

In the midst of his wandering thoughts, he once again forgot the matters of the city; no matter how shocking and inexplicable the events of today were, they had ultimately drifted far away from him.

Xiao Hong is also a girl, and she is indeed a bit delighted. Although she thinks Gu Qing is a strange person, she still likes her. Gu Qing shows some concern for her, which makes her even more pleased.

Gu Qing's heart was no longer as calm as it used to be; it turned out that such martial power existed in this world. After a while, he calmed down, strolled through other streets, and bought some snacks as he made his way to the riverside residence

Put down the wine bowl, slightly lift your buttocks off the seat, and throw a punch

Just as he stepped out the door, four Taoist priests burst in, their swords gleaming, and guests who were unable to escape fell victim to the chaos, blood splattering at the scene.

Gu Qing nodded, feeling the need to say something to bring closure to the friendship that Xiao Hong believed they had, so that they could both find peace in their hearts. He said, "Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

The river sometimes drifts with the fragrance of cosmetics

After all, with his current appearance, he would suffer more by going to those places himself

Daoist said: "Do you know what I am here for?"

On that occasion, he was very melancholic, and thus decided that it would be better not to have friends in the future

The Taoist shattered the floor, and although everyone knew he might have borrowed the weight of the giant bell, it still felt terrifying

She said: "Originally, we could have stayed here for a while longer, but an unpleasant person has come to the city. The young lady has an important matter to attend to and does not wish to complicate things. Therefore, we must leave immediately. This residence can be left for you to stay in, as for the other houses in the city, it would be best not to go there, as it may lead to trouble. The young lady also asked me to convey to you that if you encounter that wandering Taoist priest, you may tell him that you know her"

Xiao Hong took the snack

As he pondered, the large clock shattered into pieces, while at the same time, the monk and the Taoist engaged in combat in the hall. The fierce winds generated by their intertwining punches and kicks were enough to send the tables and chairs flying into disarray.

After a loud bang, the monk's fist actually pierced through the body of the bell, and the explosive force in that moment left Gu Qing in disbelief

The large clock seemed like a child's toy, spinning and flying out of the Taoist's hand, crashing towards the position where the monk was sitting

Gu Qing glanced back and walked even faster

Gu Qing then hummed a tune

Gu Qing stared intently

Clearly, the chaos in Jiangcheng has not spread to this area

As for why it suddenly turned into this piece, it is because Gu Qing suddenly saw Xiao Hong

She then said, "Of course you know, you are so clever, the piece you just played was also very beautiful, I really want to hear you sing it again"

She is waiting at the door, presumably for him

Gu Qing's melody lingers in the river, in the setting sun

It is somewhat regrettable that he indeed did not see that wandering Taoist priest

Gu Qing quietly left

He thought to himself, "Since they are able to wield such power, perhaps I can as well"

Xiao Hong listened for a while and said, "If I listen any longer, I will start to cry; you should stop now."

Gu Qing looked at the shattered ground and stamped his foot forcefully. Although he had gained much strength recently, it was impossible for him to crush the ground.

There are those who are unfortunate, directly swept away by the fierce wind, unaware of their fate

The streets also became chaotic

He does not see anything wrong with fulfilling others' small requests; sometimes this can save a lot of trouble. Long ago, he realized that doing some trivial tasks is far more likely to earn people's gratitude than being busy with significant matters

Gu Qing had long anticipated this

Of course, he did not think of going either

The Taoist continued to speak to himself: "I will send you the bell (end)."

The days here are very tranquil and comfortable, suitable for retirement and leisure

His remarkably enhanced vision allowed him to perceive a faint golden aura closely adhering to the monk's skin as he swung his fist, and the monk's punch was delivered with incredible speed; it seemed that no one in the shop, apart from him, could clearly see it.

In the past, he had seen the bravest of men, yet none could accomplish this task

To be honest, Gu Qing has lived here for many days and has never noticed any chaos here

This world is evidently very different from what he encountered in the past

Inner strength or something else? Gu Qing pondered silently

The Taoist priest approached with a massive bell, exuding an imposing presence. The atmosphere in the hall was heavy, and many guests trembled in fear, while the waiters and the innkeeper directly hid behind the counter. Such a fearsome individual was not someone they could afford to provoke

Xiao Hong further thought that if Gu Qing truly had this opportunity, they would meet again

The monk remained utterly still, continuing to drink and eat meat.

His intuition told him that the monk could penetrate the body of the bell, and that layer of pale golden halo was inextricably linked to it

He did not consider Xiao Hong a friend; he merely wanted to give her this piece of music, just like the snacks in his hand

Gu Qing focused all his attention on the two individuals, and his heart was somewhat unsettled

However, Gu Qing prefers to refer to those painted boats as "gold-swallowing monsters," as no matter how much money one has, it can all be consumed by those boats

Xiao Hong heard Gu Qing's piece; the lyrics were mostly clear, and her nose felt a bit sour. However, she ultimately held back her tears

Although he has two thousand taels of silver notes, it won't take long for him to spend it all in those pleasure boats

However, not far from the river, it is bustling every day. Apart from the painted boat of the land raccoon, every other painted boat frequently welcomes and sends off guests.

Although he once lived in an era where humans could soar through the skies and move mountains and seas, the nature of that power is clearly different from the powers exhibited by monks and Taoists

Xiao Hong said: "Gu Qing, I am here to bid you farewell"

Especially for girls, what they often seek is not the result, but the attitude

The greatest role of gratitude from others is to reduce the troubles in life

Gu Qingdao: "There is no scattering, you should enjoy eating"

Lu Li might be just teasing him

The customers in the store hurriedly took refuge against the wall, and Gu Qing did the same. He had not witnessed such a scene for many lifetimes. What was happening now resembled something out of a martial arts novel.

The monk did not respond and drank a large bowl of wine

In an instant, the monk performed three actions

Gu Qing hummed a tune softly, as the setting sun approached. The melody gradually transformed into "Outside the long pavilion, by the ancient road, fragrant grass stretches to the sky. The evening breeze brushes the willows, the sound of the flute lingers, the setting sun beyond the mountains..."

Sometimes such words are superfluous, yet they are necessary

It is unclear in which lifetime it was, but he had a friend who became a monk and composed a piece of music that he spoke of. The friend was originally bidding him farewell, but within a few months, Gu Qing completely bid farewell to that friend. At that time, no one expected that it would be Gu Qing who would leave first

He is naturally proficient in medicine, but how can a human body reach such a level