Chapter 47: The Acting Skills That Defy the Gods!
The injury of Tieyun Country's Lord, Tie Shicheng, was treated by himself during that period.
"Mr. Du not only saved my parents, but also saw that our family was poor and didn't take a single penny, and before leaving, he even left a silver ingot! Mr. Du's great kindness, our whole family will never forget!"
That young man in black saw Du Shi's emotions and seemed to be thinking, his face showed joy, and his tone was even more excited: "At that time, my parents were seriously ill, and our family had no way to continue, it was all thanks to the silver left by Mr. Du that our family survived. Mr. Du has great kindness to my family!"
"So that's how it was." Du Shiqing vaguely remembered that there seemed to be such a thing, but he was confused and had no impression. It seemed that only because the other party mentioned it did he remember; but in his life, he didn't know how many times he had done such a thing, even if there were any, probably already blurred in memory.
But it has to be said that this kind of road-blocking gratitude, the feeling that no one in the world can recognize you, is something that makes anyone feel extremely happy.
"Yes, regarding this matter, my late father Chu Dazhi repeatedly instructed me to find Mr. Du when I grew up and repay his kindness! Before he passed away, he was still worried about not being able to repay Mr. Du's kindness." The black-clad youth said with tears in his eyes: "Heaven has finally allowed me to inquire about Mr. Du's whereabouts and meet him in person to express my gratitude. If my late father's spirit is aware of this, he will surely be very comforted."
As she spoke, her eyes reddened.
"Mr. Du has understood the intention of you and your father." Du Shiqing also couldn't help but feel a sense of "fleeting clouds" and sighed, saying: "Past events are already past... Hmm, how? Your father has already... passed away?"
"Yes, three years ago Father went into the mountains to hunt tigers, unfortunately..." The black-clad youth's voice was somewhat choked.
"What a pity! Your father was indeed a good man! A good person!" Du Shiqing didn't actually remember until now, but from the other's account, this father was rescued by himself in poverty and never forgot the kindness for many years. He even remembered to repay the kindness on his deathbed, and besides, 'hunting tigers in the mountains', being able to fight with tigers, is indeed a good man.
Such a good fellow is certainly considered a good person.
Unconsciously, Du Shiqing felt that he had indeed done a good deed! Although his memory was vague, this young man, at such a young age, showed such genuine emotions when seeing him, and it was impossible to fake.
"Mr. Du finally remembered." The young man in black clothes exclaimed excitedly: "My name is Chuyang, and I also met Mr. Du that year."
"Time flies, and now you've also grown up." Du Shi Qing stroked his beard with a smile, feeling greatly comforted in his old age. At this moment, he suddenly felt a sense of "having descendants to carry on one's legacy". He couldn't help but let out a sigh: "If your respected father could see your accomplishments today, he would also be smiling in the afterlife."
"Yes. I followed my master six years ago to learn martial arts and practice inner strength." Chu Yang looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated, looking a bit embarrassed, and said: "Cough, finally met Mr. Du today. And learned that Mr. Du is going to Iron Cloud this time, thousands of miles away. Although I am insignificant and powerless, I am willing to escort Mr. Du all the way there, doing my best."
"Then it's not necessary, is it?" Du Shiqing said hesitantly.
"Was Mr. Du not even giving me the chance to repay him?" Chu Yang said sorrowfully: "I know my martial arts skills are lowly, but... it's a sincere intention, for the sake of fulfilling my late father's last wish."
"Long live Chairman Mao!"
At this point, there were basically no more doubts. Even the eight knights had a greatly changed attitude towards Chu Yang. One of them even patted Chu Yang's shoulder heavily and laughed: "Good kid, you're still so weak in martial arts? The three of us couldn't even stop you."
Chu Yang humbly said, "That's because all of you seniors are letting me win, seeing that I'm young and couldn't bear to use force, otherwise one knife would have already chopped me into two pieces."
All the knights burst out laughing.
Although everyone knows that just now was absolutely merciless, but didn't use full strength is also true. I quite like this little guy's sensibility and tact.
To repay kindness, remember it forever; for the sake of the late father's last wish, to persist in doing something... This is a demonstration of great loyalty and filial piety. Such people are welcome wherever they go.
"Alright, let's just consider this a chance encounter. You can follow me for now. When we reach Tieyun, if there's an opportunity, I'll help you find a way to advance yourself, that would be good too." Du Shiqing said with a smile.
Eight knights all showed a look of admiration. Du Shi Qing's recommendation, especially when the Iron Cloud Nation is in need of him now, how rare is this? It can be said that as long as Du Shi Qing opens his mouth, this young man will have a bright future!
"I don't dare to, I'm not interested in those things either." Chu Yang said calmly, with a hint of disappointment and coldness: "I'll just wait for confirmation that Mr. Du has safely entered Iron Cloud, then I can leave with peace of mind. Although this kid is useless, it's better to keep a distance from those things, hehe, lest one day, inexplicably lose their head."
Chu Yang, didn't he know that this was Du Shi Qing's last attempt to probe? He might as well put on a show of treating fame like dirt. And make an expression that desperately concealed the despair in his heart.
At this point, even the expression on the face of the old car driver became more relaxed. Du Shiqing shook his head and smiled, saying: "Alright, since that's the case, you can follow me then."
Chu Yang suddenly turned sorrow into joy, and with a happy jump, he exclaimed: "Thank you, Mr. Du!"
Du Shiqing saw the young man's true nature revealed, and couldn't help but laugh heartily. Little did he know, this young man who in his eyes was 'loyal, honest, kind, filial, and righteous' was almost vomiting from this one jump...
Du Shiqing would never have thought that the so-called "heartfelt memories" and "last words" were all fake. Chu Yang didn't even know his own origins, let alone having a "Chu Da Zhi".
But in any case, Chu Yang's first step plan was successful. He successfully mixed into this group, and this group would be a team that directly enters the highest level of the Iron Cloud Nation!
Next, Chu Yang naturally had other plans, but this group was the most crucial thing in his plan. At least, before Du Shi's plot to harm Tie Sheng was exposed, this group was very important for Tie Bu Tian.
It left a deep impression on Du Shi Qing and others, this step is so important that it cannot be added!
He had originally wanted to change his appearance, but after thinking about it, he still had a lot of clues that could be found, and if someone were to expose him, it would not be good. It was better to enter the Iron Cloud Nation with his original identity honestly and openly.
The Heavenly Tower has abandoned its disciple! Chu Yang!
The next day, Chu Yang had already become extremely familiar with the eight knights, and they were all drinking and eating meat together in harmony.
But Chu Yang always felt that there was a pair of sharp eyes observing himself at all times. He knew that these eyes belonged to the old man who drove the carriage.
That old man, although his cultivation is unknown, has a hidden sharpness and is absolutely not weak. Even compared to the several masters of Tianwai Building, he probably won't be much weaker.
He is Du Shiqing's real bodyguard, with this one person, it's better than a thousand troops and ten thousand horses!
Du Shiqing had no doubts about himself, and these eight knights would not have any questions about him either. But only that old charioteer had never believed in himself.
Two days later, in the afternoon, when the team passed through a town, they finally heard the rumor: Tianwai Building announced to the outside world that Zhuyang Xing, a disciple of Zizhu Garden, was guilty of killing his senior brother Shichen Mountain and was expelled from the mountain gate. From then on, he would no longer be considered a disciple of Tianwai Building.
The news came, and Du Shi Qing and others were extremely shocked.
"Chu Yang, is this Chu Yang mentioned here... you?" a knight asked during lunch.
Chu Yang's face fell, becoming gloomy and seemingly filled with grievances, yet having nowhere to express them. His eyes wandered aimlessly, empty and perplexed.
"What exactly happened? How could you be expelled from the sect?" Du Shiqing furrowed his brow: "With your temperament, you shouldn't have done something like that."
Chu Yang's face was cold, his two hands seemingly unconscious as he picked up a handful of grass from the ground and then unconsciously crushed it. After a long time, he gritted his teeth and said: "My shifu... my shifu and I... we have mutual affection... but..."
He didn't finish, not even a complete sentence. But the painful expression on his face and his trembling hands, those bulging veins, all explained everything for him, actually more effective than using words to explain.