novelhk Chapter 110 Retiring from the Past
Chapter 110 Retiring from the Past
It's no surprise that the place was packed with visitors; after all, this was a rare spectacle in the martial arts world in recent years.
Moreover, Dongfang Bubai had just been beheaded in Hengshan City, and the city was teeming with martial arts figures, so the number of people coming to witness the ceremony had increased considerably.
When Zhao Yu leisurely arrived at the gate of the Liu residence, Liu Zhengfeng was already waiting at the door with his disciples.
"Young Master Zhao, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you for quite some time," Liu Zhengfeng greeted him with a smile, his tone very enthusiastic.
Zhao Yu nodded slightly: "I apologize for keeping you waiting, senior. The scenery of Hengshan is quite beautiful. I was so engrossed in admiring it that I arrived a little late. Please forgive me, senior."
"Not at all," Liu Zhengfeng laughed. "It is an honor to have the newly appointed number one in the world grace me with his presence. I dare not take offense. If young hero Zhao likes the scenery of Hengshan, you are welcome to stay for a few more days after the ceremony. I will personally accompany you to tour all seventy-two peaks of Hengshan."
"You're too kind, senior," Zhao Yu said with a smile.
After exchanging a few polite words, Liu Zhengfeng instructed his eldest disciple, Xiang Danian, "Danian, quickly take Young Hero Zhao to the main hall for a seat of honor."
"Yes, Master." Xiang Danian quickly replied, gesturing to Zhao Yu, "Young Master Zhao, please come in."
Zhao Yu nodded and followed Xiang Danian into the Liu residence.
As soon as I stepped into the hall, the originally noisy and bustling hall instantly became quiet.
All eyes turned to Zhao Yu.
These gazes contained awe, curiosity, scrutiny, and also a great deal of deeply hidden greed.
After all, a young man who could defeat Dongfang Bubai in his twenties must be hiding some earth-shattering secret.
Zhao Yu was completely unaware of this, or rather, he didn't care at all.
He calmly met everyone's gaze and asked Xiang Danian, "Where is my seat?"
"Ah? Oh!" Xiang Danian seemed to wake from a dream and quickly said, "Young Master Zhao, please come with me."
He quickly led Zhao Yu to the head of the hall.
Those seated here are the leaders and most senior members of the Five Mountains Sword Sect.
Yue Buqun, Abbess Dingyi, and Taoist Tiansong are all here.
Seeing Zhao Yu approach, Abbess Dingyi smiled and clasped her hands in a respectful greeting: "Young Hero Zhao."
"Greetings, Master Dingyi." Zhao Yu returned the greeting.
Yue Buqun also stood up, cupped his hands in greeting to Zhao Yu, and maintained his usual gentle and refined demeanor: "Young Hero Zhao."
Zhao Yu nodded to him as a greeting.
Daoist Tiansong snorted coldly, turned his head away, and pretended not to see Zhao Yu.
However, he only dared to snort coldly, and no longer dared to point fingers at Zhao Yu like he did last time.
Zhao Yu didn't bother arguing with him and simply sat down in the empty seat in the main seat.
"Brother Zhao!"
Yue Lingshan couldn't contain herself any longer, and as soon as she saw Zhao Yu sit down, she excitedly ran over.
"Lingshan, don't be rude!" Yue Buqun immediately scolded. "This is the Liu residence. With so many seniors present, what kind of behavior is this?"
Yue Lingshan stuck out her tongue and retreated to the side, looking somewhat aggrieved.
Zhao Yu said with a smile, "Sect Leader Yue, there's no need to be so strict. Miss Ling Shan is innocent, lively, and adorable. There's no need to be so harsh."
"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Young Hero Zhao." Yue Buqun gave a wry smile. "I've spoiled my daughter rotten; she doesn't know any manners at all."
He looked at Zhao Yu, then changed the subject: "Speaking of which, Ling Shan and Young Hero Zhao are about the same age. Young Hero Zhao is so young yet possesses such cultivation, and his conduct is extremely mature. It is truly admirable."
"How about this, after the ceremony, let Lingshan follow Young Hero Zhao and experience various things. It will be good for her to learn from him, broaden her horizons, and temper her impetuous nature."
Zhao Yu sneered inwardly.
He knew exactly what Yue Buqun was planning.
This wasn't about letting his daughter train with him at all; it was clearly a scheme to use his beauty to get Yue Lingshan close to him so he could steal the martial arts manuals he possessed.
His methods in the original work—wanting to marry Yue Lingshan to Lin Pingzhi and plotting to obtain the Evil-Slaying Sword Manual—are exactly the same.
It's just a pity for Yue Lingshan; from beginning to end, she was just a pawn in her father's hands.
Zhao Yu didn't reply, but simply picked up the teacup on the table and took a small sip.
Yue Buqun's smile froze for a moment.
He didn't expect Zhao Yu to be so disrespectful, completely ignoring the topic.
A shadow of gloom flashed in the depths of Yue Buqun's eyes, but he quickly concealed it and said nothing more.
Before long, the guests arrived one after another.
Liu Zhengfeng, dressed in a bright red auspicious robe, walked to the center of the hall.
He cleared his throat, cupped his hands in greeting to the crowd, and said loudly, "Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend my retirement ceremony. I am deeply grateful."
"Having spent decades in the underworld, Liu is tired of the fighting and killing. Now, he just wants to retire from the underworld and live a few peaceful days."
He paused, then looked at Zhao Yu with gratitude on his face: "Fortunately, just yesterday, Young Hero Zhao killed the Demonic Sect leader, Dongfang Bubai. With the Demonic Sect leaderless, it will certainly not harm the martial world again in the short term, and I, Liu, can now retire in peace."
Upon hearing this, everyone echoed their agreement and showered Zhao Yu with praise once again.
Zhao Yu sat there expressionless, as if these words had nothing to do with him.
Liu Zhengfeng exchanged a few more polite words, and then prepared to reach for the golden basin on the table.
Just then, a loud shout came from outside the door.
"Wait a minute!"
Before the words had even finished, a group of Songshan Sect disciples dressed in yellow martial arts attire rushed in.
They stood on both sides, holding long swords, and surrounded Liu Zhengfeng.
Ding Mian strode in.
His right hand was wrapped in layers of gauze and hung around his neck, indicating that he had found a good doctor who had reattached his severed hand.
However, even so, he will probably never be able to use his right hand again.
Ding Mian announced loudly, "By order of the Left Alliance Leader! Liu Zhengfeng of Hengshan..."
He had only spoken halfway when he saw Zhao Yu sitting at the head of the table.
Ding Mian's voice also came to an abrupt end.
He pointed at Zhao Yu and stammered, "You... what are you doing here?"
He never expected that Zhao Yu would not leave Hengshan after killing Dongfang Bubai.
Isn't he afraid that the Sun Moon Cult will seek revenge?
Zhao Yu examined his right hand with great interest: "Your hand is reattached? It seems the doctor you found is quite skilled."
Ding Mian felt a chill rise from the soles of his feet and subconsciously took a step back.
He suppressed his fear and said with a stern face, "Young Master Zhao, we have come here today to handle the internal affairs of our Five Mountains Sword Sect. This matter is none of your concern, so please do not interfere."
Zhao Yu waved his hand, a meaningful smile appearing on his face: "Don't worry, I have no interest in the internal affairs of your Five Mountains Sword Sect. You go ahead and do your thing, I'll just watch the show."