Chapter 19: Outbreak


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    “Third Brother’sing back.” ve Ji excitedly announced the news like a young wife waiting for her husband’s return. His face was full of expectation. Simultaneously, the way he looked at ve Huan changed.


    ve Huan was the treasure he would like to consecrate to Han Shiqi. It was very difficult to find a benefactor in Golden Roc Fort, so he could not be jealous of anyone.


    Gu Shenwei, who was forcibly named “ve Huan”, was freed from all his chores. He had nothing to do every day. He just rested and waited for the killer Han Shiqi’s “kind” visit.


    “Smile more. How many times have I told you! Don’t look so lifeless.” ve Ji often lectured ve Huan. He also wanted to find an opportunity to pass on some “skills” to ve Huan.


    Gu Shenwei could only try to avoid seeing him as much as possible. Han Shiqi and ve Yao had no direct connection at first. Things started to intertwine when ve Yao made the same request as Han Shiqi. Moreover, Gu Shenwei’s solution was rted to both of them.


    In conclusion, ve Yao had to die and Gu Shenwei needed to take the white handkerchief back. He had mastered the Yin and Yang energy. He could begin to practice the shortcut manual. If the power of Yin and Yang Strength was as immense as Gu Shenwei’s father said, he would be able to take revenge soon.


    It was risky for people to practice the shortcut manual, as Qigong Deviation would break out in two or three years, but Gu Shenwei did not care. He would pay any price to save his missing sister and kill all his enemies.


    Gu Shenwei no longer cared about his own life. Sometimes he even thought that death was better than living, especially when he saw the ve mark on his right arm.


    It became more and more obvious that ve Yao had entered into Qigong Deviation. The indications were the sharp pains that radiated from his Tianchi acupoint to his Tianquan, Quze, and Neiguan acupoints. asionally, his arms would tremble uncontrobly.


    Gu Shenwei hypocritically advised him not to practice too fast. The more frequently he reminded ve Yao, the harder ve Yao practiced. ve Yao did not take the shaking of his arm seriously and thought that the symptoms would naturally alleviate once he achieved a higher level.


    Gu Shenwei was almost done reciting the whole practice of Yin and Yang Strength to him. The description of the Yang Strength after the third level attracted ve Yao so much that he was even more reluctant to slow down in his practicing.


    It was difficult toy a solid foundation for practicing Yin and Yang Strength. In the beginning, the force might not be as powerful as the other martial arts to some extent. Therefore, practitioners would not be able to remold themselves until reaching both the second levels of Yin Strength and Yang Strength.


    Gu Shenwei had been secretly searching for the white handkerchief the whole time. He would stealthily search ve Yao while helping him correct his posture, but the white handkerchief was too light and thin to be felt from his clothes. Sometimes when ve Yao was not there, Gu Shenwei would check his luggage. Unfortunately, he found nothing.


    ve Yao had hidden the white handkerchief very well.


    Seeing that Han Shiqi was returning soon, Gu Shenwei was out of patience. He had once wanted to ask Mama Xue for help. However, he felt shameful that a killer would fancy a catamite. Besides, Mama Xue might not willingly interfere. Also, she could not solve the key issue, which was that Han Shiqi could recognize Gu Shenwei.


    That was unless Gu Shenwei got into a fight like a month ago when his face was badly beaten, then Han Shiqi would not recognize or even have the slightest interest in him.


    However, this simple n was not easy to implement. In fact, the rtionships among these nine young ves had changed from when they had just arrived at Golden Roc Fort in the beginning. ve Yao’s status improved every day. He fully controlled the five young ves. Even ve Huan was unanimously considered to be his follower. Only ve Qi and ve Xie, the two brothers, stood out as a separate group.


    Gu Shenwei would rather ally with these two brothers if he neededpanions in Golden Roc Fort, even if they viewed Gu Shenwei only as a passer-by and barely spoke to him. Gu Shenwei thought it over. He decided to look for a fight with them.


    ve Qi did not seem to know any Kung Fu but he was burly and had strength. Gu Shenwei hoped that he would not displease ve Qi too much or he could get seriously injured.


    Gu Shenwei needed to wait patiently now. When Han Shiqi came back to Golden Roc Fort, he would fight with ve Qi.


    When Gu Shenwei was free, he would usually sit on the edge of Ghost Cliff. Here, ve Ji would not bother him. No matter how desperately he wanted to teach Gun Shenwei his “skills”, he would never set foot in this ce.


    Gu Shenwei often wondered how many bodies were thrown into Ghost Cliff. “Do the bodies slowly dpose or are they directly eaten by beasts? Perhaps there are tigers and wolves wandering underneath, waiting for food to fall from the sky.”


    It suddenly dawned on him. Was he thinking about his own fate, to be or not to be? To hopelessly live for revenge or to end his life by jumping off the cliff?


    In his mind, Gu Shenwei hated a life filled with responsibility, revenge, humiliation, etc. He should have lived apletely different lifestyle that would suit him better.


    “It’s the Will of the Divine,” he thought.


    Every time he pondered his fate and future, Gu Shenwei came to the same conclusion. God supported him, an orphan who knew little Kung Fu, retaliating against the most dominating killer organization in the Western Region.


    Like a humble follower on hisst breath, Gu Shenwei survived because he believed in the nameless Will of the Divine. He had to and could only have faith in it.


    The Will of the Divine manifested again just as he expected.


    On the 30th day after entering Golden Roc Fort, ve Yao died. For the rest of his life, Gu Shenwei would never forget how ve Yao looked as he died. Although Gu Shenwei did not personally kill ve Yao, he was the first person to die because of him.


    That morning, the nine teenagers routinely visited the Eighth Young Master’s yard to show courtesy to the Eighth Young Mistress. Miss Luo began toin about the Meng family as soon as she stepped into the yard. “What’s the Meng family so proud of? Her ancestors were just humble tradesmen and porters. Now the Meng family lends money for interest and gathers people to gamble. How many people have died because of that! How can their business continue to run without my father’s help?”


    “Miss, don’t be angry. You’re Bighead Kingpin’s daughter and should not be bothered by such trifles from a snobbish person.” Maid Little Sui, once named Little Ru,forted her. Miss Luo had four maids and their names were previously “Chen, Xin, Ru, and Yi”—which means happiness. Now they were changed to “Chen, Xin, Sui, and Yi” because the Supreme King’s daughter was called Shangguan Ru.


    The Supreme King’s wife was Lady Meng, who came from one of the richest families in Jade City in the Western Region.


    “Humph, the Shangguan family are murderers and arsonists like my family. Lady Meng is so precious. Why did she marry the Supreme King of Stone Castle?”


    Mama Xue stopped Miss Luo in time. After all, they currently lived in Golden Roc Fort. They had better not reveal the story of the Shangguan family.


    Miss Luo entered the main hall and sat behind a folding screen. Only then were the ves allowed to raise their heads while kneeling down.


    “Swear to me.” Miss Luo arrogantly ordered just like all the other self-conceited nobles. She gained satisfaction from these meaningless and insincere oaths.


    The ves repeated the oath one by one. They were often interrupted by Miss Luo when she felt like someone’s tone was not sincere enough. If so, she wouldmand Mama Xue to prod him until she was satisfied.


    Everyone’s oath was simr to what they had vowed on the first day. Every time Miss Luo felt upset, they would swear to her repeatedly.


    This was by no means a good start to the day, but it was the same every day. After finishing the vows, the ves would escape from Miss’s and Mama Xue’s supervision and spend the rest of the day normally. Though he never mentioned it, Gu Shenwei assumed that ve Yao sometimes probably had a hard time learning martial arts from Mama Xue.


    The swearing ritual came to an end that day. Only a fumbling old woman was left. She could never clearly vow to Miss Luo. If Mama Xue reminded her of the vows, she would be able to finish quickly, but then next time she would still forget the oath.


    Miss Luo constantly used the old woman of disloyalty. This time, she added her anger and censure on the Meng and Shangguan families. To everyone’s surprise, at that moment, ve Yao startedughing.


    This was not an ordinaryugh, but a hugeugh. Heughed hysterically. Finally, he was out of breath. It seemed like he was taunting everyone in this yard as if they were clowns, and the most ridiculous one among them was Miss Luo, who sat behind the screen.


    ve Yaoughed so strangely that no one knew how to stop him. Mama Xue rushed at him and kicked his side until he was rolling on the ground.


    “You’re crazy! Why are youughing?”


    The ce she kicked was an important acupoint of the human body, but it had no effect on ve Yao. He continuedughing with his belly pressed and pointed at Mama Xue’s face.


    As sober and steady Mama Xue was, she became confused and puzzled. Mama Xue could not help rubbing her face. Then, she burst out in anger and shame, kicking ve Yao and hitting his vital acupoints.


    ve Yao no longer rolled on the ground. His bodyy as still as a fallen statue, but hisughter never ceased. It became more and more shrill, sounding like a beast was inside him.


    Everyone in the yard was frightened and retreated away from ve Yao. Sitting behind the folding screen, Miss Luo asked in horror, “Is he bewitched?”


    Mama Xue did not believe in the possession of evil spirits at all. She kicked his Taiyang acupoint again. Atst, he stoppedughing. “Don’t be afraid, Miss. He is justcking Internal Breath.”


    Only Gu Shenwei knew the truth among the crowd. ve Yao’s Qigong Deviation had broken out but it was beyond what he had imagined. The consequences of practicing incorrectly were actually very miserable and painful. He had thought that there would only be spitting of blood and then death.


    Mama Xue ordered the other young ves to carry ve Yao back to their yard.


    There were rooms in the small yard for dying ves. These young men carried ve Yao quickly into one of the rooms and then all ran away at once. Only Gu Shenwei remained.


    ve Ji nced at ve Yao and gloated after hearing theme in. However, he hated to stay with a dying man, so ve Ji left hastily after telling Gu Shenwei to guard him.


    ve Yao was barely alive, breathing shallowly. Gu Shenwei checked that there was no one else in the room. He rapidly climbed on the bed and searched ve Yao for the white handkerchief. He then pressed ve Yao’s Tianchi acupoint on his chest, raising his Yin Strength. He passed Internal Breath into ve Yao.


    ve Yao screamed suddenly and awoke a few minutester, staring nkly in silence.


    “Where is the white handkerchief? Give it back to me!”


    Gu Shenwei, who had ced all his hope on the white handkerchief, eagerly yelled. He could not let ve Yao die without saying anything.