Chapter 04: Human feelings are like a dream, and heroes recognize the false as the true
Although they are servants, they have contributed significantly to the ancient demon clan during the war between gods and demons
Sigh, I have been in charge of the Divine Hero Guard for so many years, and it's not that I haven't experienced storms and hardships, but what kind of matter is this today...
Although it appears to be a white robe from a distance, upon closer inspection, one would find that the snow-white garment is intricately embroidered with various light-colored silk threads in pale pink and soft white, depicting countless patterns of flowers, birds, clouds, and mountains, as well as a cloud dragon entwined around a sword, which is the emblem of the Divine Heroic Guard.
Thinking of this, he looked at the pale and troubled face, silently warning himself: "Yun Fan Hai, do not act foolishly. You know your identity; once you are here in the Divine Hero Guard, you must behave yourself."
However, no matter how wildly he fantasized, he could never have imagined that there could exist such a magnificent residence in the human world, akin to that of a divine hero.
He returned in frustration and complained, "Manager Yu, as a man, why must you act so hesitantly?"
The clouds have stirred the heart of the sea
As long as you steal one thing from this house, I will make you lose everything you care about in this world
Yuchou returned and sent someone to show him his bedroom
Why are the demon clans so weak today? It is said that the Gadaomoluo clan, before being framed, stole countless treasures from the "Demon Emperor's Armory," which led to the subsequent decline of the demon clans.
Early the next morning, the special training course for Yun Fan Hai, imitating the "Divine Hero of Light," conducted by the Divine Hero Guard, commenced
It is laughable that the ancient demon clan is ungrateful, burning bridges after crossing them; they are likely to face retribution as a result
The act of a commoner impersonating a divine hero is considered highly confidential by the Divine Hero Guard. Therefore, the entire training process involved only Yu Chougui and his deputy, Guan Shanming.
"Brother Yun, Brother Yun," the little girl held a bouquet of wildflowers in her hands, gazing at him with longing in her eyes, and asked anxiously, "Look, look, are these wildflowers picked by the little grass pretty?"
You are mistaken. The melancholy figure walking ahead said softly, "That red building is not a mansion for noble ladies; it is the well-known brothel in this area, 'Yihong Lou.' The so-called throwing of embroidered balls is merely a side show to liven up the atmosphere of the brothel."
Childish and laughable words echoed in the heart, gradually, the weary King of Feiyun Mountain, after a long day, unknowingly slipped into a dream...
Upon glancing at the room, Yun Fan Hai felt a bit dazed, as he had often imagined how he would arrange the bridal chamber when he eventually married.
Thinking this way in my heart, before my eyes, amidst the tumultuous clouds and waves, the image of my relatives in Feiyun Mountain Village emerged, those who, though thin and haggard, still bore a kind expression.
As they passed by, the storyteller was saying: "Esteemed guests, you all claim that the Cold Abyss Demon Kingdom is powerful, yet you do not know that their demon race is now far inferior to the ancient demon race."
Of course. I never lie to children
Originally regarded as a "mountain bandit", he infiltrated the court and government offices, unable to sleep no matter how he turned and tossed. However, when that delicate and lovely little sister appeared in his mind, he suddenly became fearless
Yun Fan Hai's temperament is also quite solitary; when he finds himself unable to extricate himself for the moment, his heart settles down.
At this moment, the two were completely unaware, pushing through the crowd with their heads down, each preoccupied with their own thoughts, simply moving forward.
In fact, compared to the indifferent attitude of melancholy towards the clouds and the sea, Guanshan Ming is evidently much more warm and friendly.
Look at this rhetoric, so pretentious; look at this response, full of twists and turns. Shouldn't one directly beat up a jerk when encountering one?
Having come from the military and witnessed countless scenes of death and separation, Guanshan Ming particularly cherishes the relatively stable position of Deputy Commander in the Divine Hero Guard. In his daily life within the Divine Hero Guard, he not only works diligently and selflessly but also treats others with kindness, never making enemies.
Completed. Yun Fanhai immediately sighed inwardly, thinking, "I still wanted to get my hands on the banknotes and then abscond with the funds, but it seems that is no longer possible."
In this world, everything that matters... what is it that I care about?
However, shortly after the end of the war between gods and demons, the Gatomoro tribe was confined to the abyss of the distant ocean, from which they have been shrouded in darkness, not seeing the light of day for millions of years
The idle chatter of the storyteller, with the drifting spring breeze of March, soon dispersed into the street discussions of Donghua City, unnoticed by anyone
Today, many events occurred, each one flashing before his eyes like a revolving lantern.
With melancholy, I gaze straight ahead without looking sideways, my heart filled with a myriad of emotions.
At this moment, the tears of grievance were already swirling at the edges of her eyes, resembling the pure moonlight outside the window
Speaking of servants, the servants of the ancient demon clan, the Gatomoro tribe, are truly remarkable
Oh, with a melancholic expression that betrays no emotion, he said, "Then today, you shall rest here. Tomorrow morning, I will come to find you."
Such intricate and elaborate patterns, although not discernible from a distance, enhance the textural quality of this white robe
The gaze of melancholy returned coldly, and his words were even colder: "In the past, it didn't matter if you had killed someone; but if you steal even a single item from this house, I will make you lose everything you care about in this world"
If it were not for the ancient times, when the gods and demons waged war, and the immortals severely injured the ancient demon clan, would we have the opportunity to sit here today, drinking tea and listening to stories? We would have long become the servants of the demon kingdom
Ah? Upon hearing that a large sum of money was required, Yun Fanhai was immediately taken aback. He hurriedly followed Yu Chougui's steps and sincerely said, "I was just joking earlier; your matter is indeed important, as it concerns the well-being of all people!"
In this way, the leader of Feiyun Mountain, clad in a white robe, felt extremely uncomfortable and began to long for the shabby patched clothes he had just worn.
I am not a child! The little girl protested, saying, I am already ten years old! Uncle and aunt said that in four more years, I will be able to be a bride.
Although many things left a deep impression on him, as the night deepened and the moonlight, like water, shone in front of the bed, only one sentence remained in his mind, swirling repeatedly.
As he walked along the long street, Yun Fan Hai still looked around eagerly, wishing to take in all the sights of the capital city.
Because he suddenly realized that although he was in a strange and dangerous place, he still had his own spiritual home
If a storyteller were to describe the encounter between the turbulent clouds and the melancholic return today, it would likely be termed as "a fateful meeting"
At that moment, they happened to pass by a tea house, where a storyteller was reciting a tale with rhythm and intonation.
Although Guan Shanming's noodle skin is quite clean and white, he has a naturally square face, which in the realm of martial arts, is a typical face of chivalry and righteousness
Could it be that the reason lies in the fact that the name of Chief Steward Yu contains the character 'sorrow'? Thus, from childhood to adulthood, through psychological suggestion and subtle influence, his demeanor has naturally developed into such a quality?
In this moment of nostalgia, he felt a tinge of sadness, for just a moment ago, his attire had been treated as refuse and hastily discarded
By this time, he had also figured out that the steward Yu was actually named "Yu Chougui" and not "Yu Chougui".
If you are cast aside, you can only spend a fleeting moment with that courtesan, and you will also have to pay a substantial sum of silver as the so-called bride price
Upon realizing this, Yun Fan Hai's eyes turned red.
Still laughing so loudly... What is it, little sister Xiaocao, did I say something wrong...
To be honest, I have no concept of this job in relation to the vastness of the ocean.
With such a visual impression, my thoughts drifted like clouds over the sea, and I pondered: "With appearances that are quite similarly pleasing to the eye, why is there such a significant difference?"
However, as soon as the thought arose, he turned around and was startled: the previously missing Chief Steward Yu was standing right behind him, looking at him coldly
Alas, it can be said that "good and evil will eventually be rewarded, and the way of heaven is a cycle. If you do not believe, just look up; does heaven spare anyone?" ... Alright, alright, stop the noise, let the old man continue telling the tale of the heroes of the Three Kingdoms in the land of China! Speaking of which, let us talk about Zhao Zilong of Changshan.
Therefore, from the first impression, Yun Fan Hai feels that this Deputy Commander Guan is much more pleasing to the eye than Yu Chou Gui.
Ah! Is it true? The little girl was both surprised and delighted, her eyes sparkling with joy, and her little face turned rosy with excitement
He changed into new clothes, which was a brilliantly radiant white robe
Although Yun Fan Hai lacks any aesthetic standards, he can still discern that this white robe, not to mention its considerable price, is not merely a piece of clothing; it is practically a work of art, worthy of being passed down as a family heirloom
Although sleeping in a splendid room, surrounded by silk and satin, the mind is tumultuous like the clouds and waves, making it impossible to fall asleep
Brother Yun, don't you often tell those you capture that you are in need of a wife for your stronghold? Brother Yun, please don't scare them like that anymore; Little Cao'er can be your stronghold wife... Ah, brother, brother, what are you laughing at?
Upon arriving at the residence of the God of Light, the illustrious leader of Feiyun Mountain was summoned and ordered about by those arranged by Yu Chougui, like a marionette, enduring this for most of the day
Moreover, his vision is too narrow; since he is solely focused on wealth, he dares to quote a mere price of five hundred taels of silver, which clearly indicates that he is not someone who undertakes significant endeavors
"Why?" the little girl asked, a bit sadly
On that night, Yun Fan Hai went to sleep in the room where the genuine hero Feng Jing Yu used to reside.
Among those decorative antiques, which piece, when taken out, is not worth a fortune
In his eyes, this is simply a fairyland cave!
Upon thinking of this, he secretly became vigilant and decided that when his children were born in the future, he must give them good names—such as names that must include characters like "wealth and prosperity" and the like
"This is truly unbelievable!" he thought to himself, "What kind of person bears a grudge against turtles? Could he possibly read minds? I just had a bad thought, and he actually said these things to me. Can he really see into what others are thinking?"
At the moment of melancholy and reflection, Yun Fan Hai gazed at his back, yet thought to himself: "Hmm? It seems that this Lord Yu in front of me has yet to ask my name."
After the training began, at first, Yun Fan Hai obediently followed the arrangements for the sake of the money; however, after about an hour of training, Yun Fan Hai could no longer hold back.
In the twilight between dreams and wakefulness, behind the honest and warm-hearted crowd, there is a charming and adorable little girl, with two small braids tied up, seemingly bouncing towards him in the night.
This sudden turn of events left one momentarily speechless
Unlike the soft, pale, and melancholic features of the mature youth, Guan Shanming's appearance, in the eyes of the tumultuous sea, evidently resembles that of a good person
Even if this place is not a den of dragons and tigers, it is not far from it. Do not be greedy for a bargain, lest you endanger your life. If that happens, the old and young folks of Feiyun Mountain will all starve to death
He thought to himself: "Alas, Lord Wind, where have you gone? This is indeed a time of many troubles, and there are so many matters that require your presence. I can only hope that you complete your tasks and return soon."
Although I have found a substitute for you, this person merely resembles you in appearance; his demeanor is coarse and unsophisticated, and his character is lazy and cunning, with a singular focus on money
For this spiritual home, he can be fearless
Yu Chougui serves as the Commander of the Divine Hero Guard, while Guan Shanming holds the position of Deputy Commander, commonly referred to as the Assistant Manager of the Divine Hero Guard.
The words "returning to melancholy" are quite unfriendly, and though there is a desire to unleash one's feelings like clouds turning into waves, there is also a moment of hesitation and insecurity.
He recalled how difficult it was to rob a local tyrant in the past, and that their entire wealth combined was still less than the furnishings of this room
Speak directly if you have something to say, act directly if there is something to do, why all the unnecessary twists and turns
Hmm. The path of melancholy returns.
If at this moment, our bandit leader were to know that the five hundred taels he boldly shouted as a "high price" was met with scorn in the depths of his troubled heart, then his mood would likely be even more sorrowful than when he was ignored at the crossroads earlier
Why bother being so verbose? Shouldn't we encourage people to do good before taking action? Isn't it often said that "the early bird catches the worm"?
Moreover, his eyebrows and eyes are relatively wide apart. According to the physiognomy theories that Yun Fan Hai had heard before, individuals with such features tend to be more amiable and do not possess much guile.
Upon thinking of this, he gazed intently with a troubled expression and said aloud: "I am a great man who can traverse the clouds and part the seas, sitting upright and acting with integrity; how could I possibly covet such petty gains?"
In a relaxed mood, while walking out of the alley with melancholy, Yun Fan Hai, feeling unwilling, remarked sarcastically: "Alas, just now I was throwing the embroidered ball to solicit a marriage proposal, waiting under that red building, hoping to be struck by a beautiful young lady; unexpectedly, I was pulled over by you, this esteemed gentleman, to take on such an embarrassing task of impersonating someone else."
Oh," Yun spoke at length like a barrage of cannon fire, while Yu Chou looked at him and said softly, "This is how one achieves elegance"
From then on, the two of them walked one after the other towards the Divine Hero Guard Station on East Street in Donghua City
"Not beautiful." My own voice echoed in the hazy moonlight
Unlike the aristocratic offspring like He Yuchougui, Guan Shanming is a genuine commoner, who has risen to his current position through military achievements earned after enlisting in the army
Because, they are originally quite beautiful, but they should not be together with our little grass sister. In comparison, they become less attractive.
The phrase "the melancholy returns" resonates like a spell, echoing repeatedly in the heart of Yun Fan Hai