Destiny Chief Assassins And Lord Of The Ghost Valley

The Story of Masalalu (Part III )

Nuan looked at Zhishu with a curious look on his face, he couldn't wait to hear Zhishu's reply regarding his feelings for Qianfan. However, after hearing the question, Zhishu instead put on a confused face.

" sister? What does it mean to like the Master? Is that the same as I like swords? " ask Zhishu.

Nuan sighed, it was truly beyond belief that he would get a question like this.

' How could I not realize that A-Shi is only a fourteen-year-old girl.. Perhaps it was not yet time for him to understand about this. ' Nuan's inner murmur.

" sister? " call Zhishu.

" Hm? "

" You haven't answered my question" Zhishu said.

" Other than that, why not quickly learn guzheng? Didn't you want to learn it because my brother used to play it for you? " tanya Nuan switched the conversation.

" Haahh.. Alright.. Can you play it for me again? " said Zhishu while showing his cute face.

" It's smart to flirt, all right, take a good look at this" said Nuan.

The closeness between Qianfan and Zhishu continued until about a year after Qianfan first helped Zhishu. They were getting closer, as was Nuan who was already considered to be an elder sister to Zhishu. Meanwhile, minor debates still occurred between Zhishu and Yanxun. In fact, it was occasionally Yanxun who polished the Zhishu sword skills that he learned from his Master, Shingming Qianfan.

Regarding this, the other Zhan clan only knew Zhishu was studying with his friend in the neighboring city no matter who was his teacher, as well as who the friend he was referring to was. There is also neither Qianfan, Nuan nor Yanxun who is more knowledgeable about who Zhishu really is.

Zhishu only wanted to be called "Shi" by the three of them, even though he had previously told Qianfan his real name, but he believed that his true identity had not been fully known.

On the other hand, Qianfan himself had found a gap regarding the origin of Zhishu. He found out about the Zhu clan, the white dragon tattoo as well as the silver sword patterned the same as the tattoo on his back. As long as he searched, he finally found a bright spot.

It is said in its history, the Sword God, Zhu Zhaoyang had three descendants, two sons and a daughter. It's just that good fortune doesn't go with his daughter who died after being born. Shortly after, the news of his eldest son was also not heard from again. As time went on, Zhu Zhexuan's name appeared and was known as the only son of Sword God Zhu Zhaoyang. He was made the only Bai Long Qishi. Although no one knows the real reason.

Meanwhile, Bai Long Qishi himself was a special nickname for the knight who was protected by a holy spirit from a figure resembling a Dragon, even though he was said to be a white dragon knight, however the spirit he possessed was something special with the perfect Golden Dragon form. Meanwhile, Zhexuan himself never showed his guardian spirit, so this could not be trusted by Qianfan himself.

In this case, Qianfan believed that Zhishu was the real Bai Long Qishi. His confidence was strengthened by Zhishu's skills that could instantly master various styles in just one look, even in a difficult style, Zhishu could immediately catch him and memorize it without the slightest mistake.

Not surprisingly if it was true that the blood of the sword god flowed within him, heredity could also trigger the onset of this. Although he did not know what led him to be exiled, he was very sure that there was something Zhu Zhaoyang was keeping secret about Zhu Zhishu.

It would be absurd for a Sword God to throw away his own flesh and blood, unless it was destructive and threatening. Therefore, Qianfan still continued to search for the truth secretly, even though he knew it would be hard to tell Zhishu himself.

As time passed, Qianfan was still searching for Zhishu, while Zhishu himself had already begun to show his progress in his swordsmanship. In fact, Yanxun himself had been defeated by him many times.

Just as Zhishu was fifteen years old, various conflicts started to arise, the sheer number of problems made it difficult to meet Qianfan. Meanwhile, while Qianfan was busy dealing with internal matters in his family, Zhishu instead realized his feelings.

Mount Qiyi began to be quiet from today, the longer the condition became more and more unkempt. Zhishu came every day and waited for Qianfan's arrival on the terrace, but the same day continued to happen repeatedly. Zhishu always came home disappointed, he could not even meet Nuan or Yanxun. There was no source he could question, the magnificent Shingming Residence now only left memories covered in silence.

The next day, Zhishu began to lose hope, although in his heart he was very confident that Qianfan would return. He convinced his own heart many times not to think about Qianfan.

" Don Xishi? " call someone.

Zhishu turned his head and found Qibo carrying several swords on his shoulders.

" Want to go to the capital? " ask Zhishu.

" Yes, if you'd like to accompany your brother, " invite Qibo.

" Well, wait a minute, I'll ask Dad for permission, " Zhishu replied and moved on.

Shortly after, Zhishu returned with a silk mask covering part of his face. Qibo also gave him a matching white umbrella, just in case it rains.

After a year ago, Zhishu finally set foot again into the land of the Jianyi Capital. He focused too much on his learning to forget his habit of following Qibo wherever he went.

" From his motives, is this the order of the Sheng Clan again? " ask Zhishu.

" Yes, you know that, they are my subscriptions.. I'll drop her off, if you're tired, wait for me at the usual tavern, I'll pick you up when you're done" replied Qibo.

" That's a little more, but Brother has said so, what can I do.. I'll replenish my energy there, so hurry back." Zhishu said.

" All right, miss Zhan. "reply back to Qibo and walk away.

Right after Qibo's back started to go out of sight again, the rain fell, Zhishu pulled over for a while in front of the tavern.

" What is Second Brother Shaman? How can his words be so precise? " grunts Zhishu.

As Zhishu raised his face, he was shocked, his gaze fixated on the gate of the residence that was in front of him.

" Shingming House? " rumbling.

I don't know what he was feeling right now, his tears just dripped. Knowing that, it meant that he had been standing right before the Shingming residence. However, if it was right here, then at Qiyi Mountain what was it.

Zhishu brushed off his exaggerated thoughts, he began to lift his umbrella and prepare to move his legs.

" The price just happens to be the same, there's no way he's here" he muttered reassuringly.

However, as he started to step up, the people in his shop started to gossip, a name that was spoken made Zhishu hold back his steps.

" You heard, the marriage between Young Master Shingming and Miss of the Mo family will be held at the Song Residence in the next few months.. "

" His sister Shingming Nuan had married first even her son was already two years old, but Shingming Qianfan was just about to get married, she was too busy taking care of her work to not think about her marriage to Miss Mo.. "

" Right, if there's anything he likes he's staying to propose to him, he's handsome, a swordsman and good at taking care of the city's problems.. Who would not be interested in a young person like him! "

This time hearing all the talk, it really made Zhishu throw away his tears. With her blank look, she cried without a sound. His feet stepped on their own and immediately moved away from the tavern.

' Heh, right this is where he should be.. He's getting married, isn't that good? However, for some reason my chest hurt after hearing that, something forced me to shout out in anger, but what exactly was it that made me so angry? ' Zhishu's inner murmur.

The rain was getting heavier, Zhishu's footsteps continued to make him further away from his original place. As Zhishu tried to gather his focus, he faintly looked at the man he should have known. With his red umbrella he walked from the opposite direction to pass Zhishu.

" Shingming Qianfan." call Zhishu.

^^^(Zhu Zhishu)^

Qianfan's steps came to a halt, though faint yet he could recognize the voice. He turned around and found someone in his all-white clothes walking away. He seemed hesitant, but the voice that had just called him couldn't possibly be a hallucination. With a little loud, he called back the person he had expected.

" Zhu Zhishu! "

^^^(Shingming Qianfan)^

Zhishu's steps completely came to a halt, but he soon realized and immediately threw his umbrella towards Qianfan before finally escaping. However, Qianfan would naturally not let go that easily, he chased after and paid no heed to the screams of the residence guards who called out to him.

Qianfan continued to chase until Zhishu stopped right in the middle of Luoxia forest, unwilling to turn around he reluctantly told Qianfan to stay away.

" Go! " said Zhishu.

" What's going on? Why did you run away? " ask Qianfan.

" Shouldn't I say that? Why did you leave without telling me anything, you disappeared without a trace, until the rain came and gave me news of your marriage" Zhishu replied.

Qianfan fell silent, he understood the disappointment in Zhishu's heart, but he didn't know where to explain it from.

" Zhishu -

Zhishu turned around and bowed like a disciple to his teacher.

" Pardon Zhishu who has been disrespectful, Master. However, it seems that from today on Zhishu will stop studying for you.. Thank you for your knowledge, " Zhishu said and turned around and walked away.

However, before his steps away, Qianfan ran towards him and hugged him from behind. Zhishu's eyes widened in response to what Qianfan was doing.

" Zhish.. Have you really not noticed it? L'm.. It's impossible to marry another girl " Qianfan said.

" It's your business and it just happens that it's not my problem, so let me go and let me go! " reply Zhishu ketus.

" Zhish.. After all this time, are you feeling the same? Is there anything else you feel? Do you feel the same way as me? " ask Qianfan once again.

" let go! " said Zhishu coldly.

" I love you.. Stay by my side as before" Qianfan said.

" You said that after leaving me? "

Zhishu smacked Qianfan's stomach using his elbow until he could slip out of his embrace. After which, Zhishu started to turn around and looked at her sharply. Even so, Qianfan could still guess that Zhishu was crying.

Before he stepped forward, Zhishu had already pointed his sword at Qianfan's neck as a form of warning.

" Stop saying nonsense, go home and try not to disappoint your future wife! I'm just a student who's just trying to squeeze your skills! I'm not as good as you think I am, so don't go any further! " press Zhishu and then walk away without turning the slightest head towards Qianfan.

In his footsteps, slowly Zhishu began to let go of his shackles, he also began to spare his tears.

' It's hard, I don't know, when exactly I started seeing you as a man.. Thank you for finally knowing, you loved me first, so much for First Love and also the First Heartbreak.. Good luck, Shingming Qianfan. ' Inner Zhishu.

Since that incident, new rumors have spread, rumors about the marriage between Shingming Qianfan and Miss Mo, sounding all the way to Zhishu's ears. However, Zhishu who had long buried his feelings would certainly not go back to dig it up, he let his feelings die along with his memories.

Until a few months later, the bad news about the emergence of assassins who killed the entire Shingming residence again spread. In fact, Qianfan's younger sister, Nuan. He was a victim when he was on his way to Qianfan's funeral.

Before, at Qianfan's last moment, Zhishu came to his aid, but he was late and only heard one sentence come out of his mouth.

The series of sad events formed another personality in Zhishu. Zhishu who was originally known as the mischievous and cheerful Zhan Xishi, gradually showed his gloomy face, then his eyes that began to look empty, until anger exploded suddenly.

In his family, no one knew what had happened to Zhishu until his attitude changed drastically. He is more easily grudged and angry.

Zhishu himself never said anything to his father or brother, he was used to harboring his own feelings so hard for him to say anything.

However, as time went on, Zhishu began to calm down, although he would often go outside even to the point of not coming home for days. By his side, Limei never left, until Qibo began to set aside time for his younger sister in hopes of returning the long-lost figure of Xishi.

Back to the present..

After a long conversation, Yanxun and Qibo began to merge the stories. In this way, Yanxun gained a bright spot regarding the origin of Master Shi. Qibo, meanwhile, understands some of the story. Although her sister only referred to herself as "Shi" however, with what Yanxun told her, her suspicions became clear. Zhu Zhishu was Zhan Xishi.

" How, are you thinking the same thing as me? " ask Qibo.

" Regarding the trigger that made Master Shi become vindictive? The answer is simple, he lost his teacher and loved ones who were killed, and he also lost the figure of the woman he had long considered as his older sister.. It must have been very painful to leave behind by the closest people, but I suspect that Master Shi is aware of the killer, after which he starts slaughtering anyone involved with the Yue Killer." replied Yanxun.