Chapter 61: Jianghu Affairs Are Also Mankind’s Affairs
The third day of the Great Liujiang Gathering was also the final day of the martial arts competition. Song You did not go to the pavilion halfway up the mountain. Instead, he accepted the enthusiastic invitation of Heroine Wu and went with her to observe the event from the center of Swallow Immortal Terrace.
This spot, at the edge of the yin-yang symbol, was exclusively reserved for Xishan Sect. The martial arts competition took place on the yin-yang symbol in front of them, so they had a clear view, and even the wind from punches and sword slashes could brush past their heads.
Xishan Sect arrived with dozens of skilled fighters. Daoism was popular in Yizhou, so Xishan Sect maintained good relations with several Daoist temples on Qingcheng Mountain. Song You, being a Daoist and a native of Yizhou, was greeted by the sect leader and Heroine Wu’s master. They exchanged a few words with him about Qingcheng Mountain and its temples before taking their seats.
There weren’t many chairs, and most were occupied by the leaders and elders of various major sects and other distinguished guests. Those with lesser standing either stood at the back or sat on the ground in the front, as formality was not a concern. Heroine Wu sat cross-legged on the ground at the very front, and as her guest, Song You sat beside her. A calico cat sat obediently, grooming itself.
Behind them, faint conversations could be heard.
“Look! Another swallow!”
“There’s always been just one. It’s probably the same one from yesterday and the day before. It has come back again today.”
“This swallow is unusual.”
“I think so too...”