Chapter 195: The Last Words
The bustling streets of Kunwu City were filled with people, as if it were a time of peace and prosperity, with everyone seemingly at ease. In the distance, the towering Kunlun Mountains stood majestically, and at Feiyan Terrace, under the warm sun, Lu Chen lay quietly on the wooden bed, stroking Ah Tu, and gazing out the window. Meanwhile, in a small courtyard within Heiqiu Pavilion, Lao Ma sat, having changed into fresh clothes, carefully washing his hands in a basin of clear water.
The slight traces of blood tinted the water with a hint of red.
Lao Ma stared at the redness, a peculiar expression on his face. He extended a finger and gently stirred the faintly red spot in the water, as if randomly mixing it, or perhaps writing a word. The faint blood traces lightly swirled around his fingertip, floating and dispersing in the water, preventing the word from forming. Soon, even the blood color itself disappeared. Lao Ma looked up at the sky, remained silent for a moment, then pulled a cloth from beside him and meticulously dried his hands, leaving no trace behind.
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The morning wind blew through Kunwu City, carrying a slight chill.
Outside the gate of a certain residence, a crowd had gathered, the faint scent of blood lingering in the air, wafting from inside the house. The onlookers seemed excited, as if relishing the rare opportunity for excitement after a long period of mundane days, but no one attempted to enter the courtyard. Who would be foolish enough in these times? Keeping one’s distance and watching coldly was the sensible approach.
Suddenly, a figure rushed from afar, like an arrow leaving the bowstring, darting into the courtyard. The speed was so fast that a sharp whistle cut through the air, making it hard for people to see his figure or face.
Immediately after, several other figures arrived, landing at the courtyard entrance. Unlike the first, these people were clearly visible to the crowd, causing a stir among the onlookers as they recognized them as disciples of the Kunlun Sect, standing guard at the entrance.
The first to arrive was He Yi, and the place he had rushed into was the home of his brother, He Gang, where he had visited several times before.