sbdcsierra Chapter 73 Farewell
Chapter 73 Farewell
Amidst the bustling city of Fengyuan, the people of Sujia Village spent a peaceful and tranquil month under the protection of Lü Tianba, the owner of the gambling den.
However, as time went by, their longing for their hometown and their anxiety about the future became intertwined.
Ultimately, this led them to make a decision—to leave this place and find a more secluded and safe place to settle down again.
On this day, Xiaoyue and Shanzi, along with several other villagers from Sujia Village, arrived at the gambling den to bid farewell to Lü Tianba.
The warm welcome from Lü Tianba in the attic of the gambling den made everyone feel very welcome.
However, when Xiaoyue expressed her desire to leave, Lü Tianba's expression instantly turned serious.
“Miss Xiaoyue, is there anything I, Lü, cannot do? Why are you leaving in such a hurry?” Lü Tianba asked anxiously.
Xiaoyue smiled and shook her head, explaining, "Master Lü, you flatter us. We just don't want to cause you any more trouble."
You've done enough for us; it's time for us to find our own way.
Despite Lü Tianba's repeated attempts to persuade them to stay, and even his offer to cover their future living expenses, the people of Sujia Village had already made up their minds.
They appreciated Lü Tianba's kindness, but they understood even more that their departure was the best choice for both of them.
As they parted, Xiaoyue took out two bottles of precious pills from her bosom and gave them to Lü Tianba as a token of her gratitude.
Lu Tianba accepted the pills, his eyes gleaming with gratitude. He knew the value and significance of these pills, and he understood even more the kindness and sincerity of Xiaoyue and the others.
As the villagers of Sujia Village departed, Lü Tianba silently watched their backs, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
He silently prayed that they would have a safe journey and find their own happiness and peace.
After leaving Fengyuan County, Xiaoyue and the others headed south.
They traversed dense forests and crossed babbling brooks, their hearts filled with anticipation and courage for the future.
After several days of trekking, they arrived at a quiet little town.
However, this tranquility did not last long. As night fell, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the inn.
Xiaoyue and the others hurriedly left the inn, only to see a group of thugs besieging a young swordsman.
Without hesitation, they stepped forward and rescued the chivalrous man named Lin Feng from danger.
Lin Feng gratefully recounted his ordeal to them. It turned out that he had heard of a local bully who ran rampant in the town, oppressing the people.
Filled with righteous indignation, he decided to come here to rid the people of this scourge. However, he did not expect the bully's power to be so great that he found himself in grave danger.
After hearing Lin Feng's story, Xiaoyue and the others were deeply impressed. They decided to help Lin Feng get rid of this tyrant and bring peace to the town's residents.
After careful planning and investigation, they finally located the bully's lair and engaged in a thrilling battle with him.
In this battle, Xiaoyue and the others displayed amazing courage and wisdom.
They cooperated with each other and cleverly dealt with the bully's various tricks and attacks.
Ultimately, through their joint efforts, the bully was successfully defeated, and the town once again welcomed peace and tranquility.
The townspeople cheered with joy upon learning that the bully had been eliminated, and were extremely grateful to Xiaoyue and the others.
They invited Xiaoyue and the others to stay in the town for a few more days to express their respect and gratitude.
However, Xiaoyue and the others politely declined the offer and continued their journey.
On their way out of the town, the people of Sujia Village encountered an old man.
The old man told them that there was a secluded valley not far ahead, a place rarely visited by people, which might be a place to settle down.
After thanking the old man, the people of Sujia Village headed towards the valley.
When they arrived at the valley, wow, the environment here was absolutely stunning, and the land was incredibly fertile—it was simply a perfect place to live!
So, they happily decided to settle down here and start building their own little home.
In the days that followed, Xiaoyue and her friends encountered many more difficulties and challenges.
However, they didn't give up halfway. With their courage and intelligence, they successfully overcame one difficulty after another.
Finally, they arrived at a stunningly beautiful valley.
The mountains here are green and the water is clear, birds are chirping and the flowers are fragrant and sweet. It is truly a wonderful place to live.
Xiaoyue and her family immediately decided to settle down here and build a warm home that belongs only to them.
Without saying a word, they started building houses, cultivating land, and planting all kinds of crops.
Meanwhile, the two subordinates of the Illusionary Spirit Mansion had been searching meticulously around Su Family Village since they accepted the mission and set off, leaving no stone unturned.
After more than a month of investigation and searching, they finally found some clues, all of which pointed to Fengyuan County.
These two people have been secretly investigating in Fengyuan County for two days now.
After a lot of hard work, they finally obtained some important clues.
It turns out that about a month ago, about thirty or forty people had stayed here.
The majority of these people are women, while the number of men is relatively small.
Moreover, they lived in three adjacent courtyards. Just a few days ago, this group of people had left.
The two also learned that the person who arranged their accommodation was Lu Tianba, the owner of the gambling den.
Upon hearing the news, the two exchanged a glance, nodded knowingly, and then turned and hurriedly left.
Before long, the two arrived at Lü Tianba's house.
They barged in without any politeness, startling Lü Tianba who was inside.
Lu Tianba stared in astonishment at the uninvited guests who had suddenly barged in, and shouted, "Who are you? How dare you trespass into my home like this?"
At this moment, one of them slowly took out a sign from his pocket, a faint smile on his face, and spoke in a cold tone.
"Lu Tianba, we are from the Illusionary Spirit Mansion. We heard that a group of about forty people recently stayed here. Is that true?"
Upon hearing the words "Illusory Spirit Mansion," Lü Tianba turned deathly pale, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.
He stammered, “My lords, it is indeed as you said.”
A little over a month ago, a group of people did indeed come to find me, asking for help in finding a place to settle down.
"I...I only helped them because I felt sorry for them. Sir, I've been wronged!"
Then Lü Tianba started crying and complaining, a grown man in his forties, crying so pitifully.
"My lords, you have no idea."
They came in two people at first. As soon as they entered, they put a sword to my neck and forced me to find them a courtyard to stay in.
I was so scared I almost jumped out of my skin, so I quickly arranged a courtyard for them, and they ended up staying there for more than a month.
They've been living the high life here for over a month, and I haven't dared to utter a single word, for fear they might kill me if they got angry.
"Hmph... Enough with the nonsense. I'm asking you, where are they now?"
"My lord, I really didn't know. They left a few days ago. When I saw them leaving, I was so happy I wanted to set off firecrackers to celebrate. How could I dare to keep them here?"
As soon as Lü Tianba finished speaking, one of them kicked him against the wall.
"Just say what I'm told to say, stop with all the nonsense."
Lu Tianba forced himself to get up despite the pain.
"My lord, they left a few days ago. I dared not see them off. The last time I saw them, they were heading towards the east gate," Lü Tianba confessed honestly.
"Are you telling the truth? If you dare to lie to us, do you know what will happen to you?"
Because of Lü Tianba's deliberate misdirection, it took the two of them almost half a year to find Da Ya and the others.
Lu Tianba was beaten up by the two of them again. If it weren't for Xiaoyue's intervention, one would wonder if Lu Tianba would have died so miserably.
"I know, I know. Even if you gave me a thousand lives, I wouldn't dare to lie."
One of them gently patted Lü Tianba's face, "Hmph, I knew you wouldn't dare."
The two of them turned around and left.
Lu Tianba stood up unsteadily and hurriedly called his men, telling them to pack their things quickly so he could find a place to hide and decide what to do next based on the situation.