Chapter 58: Strolling in the Garden and Encountering a Sword Fight

  As they spoke, a grey-clad servant came in to report: "Master, the hot water for bathing and washing is ready."

  Zhu Changling nodded and said: "Alright, I understand, you can go now."

  After the servant retreated, Zhu Changling turned his head and smiled at Song Qingyu, "Song Shaoxia, since that's the case, I'll take you to your room to bathe and change first."

  Song Qing nodded, Zhu Changling led the way first, passing through buildings and corridors, but what he saw were strange mountains and rocks, standing among them, flowers, grass and trees, just right, it was indeed a step-by-step scenery.

  Song Qing followed Zhu Changling to the west wing, and Zhu Changling smiled: "My humble abode is simple, I'll have Song Shaoxia stay here for the night, how about it?"

  Song Qing smiled and nodded, "That's great, but this isn't a humble abode, Zhu Daxia is being too modest." Zhu Changling smiled humbly, "No, no. The simple place may be laughed at by others, Song Shaoxia has any needs just order the servants to do it."

  "Alright, I'll trouble you then." Song Qing Shu nodded and said.

  After another round of courtesy, Song Qing sent off Zhu Changling and then went into the inner chamber to take a bath.

  After leaving the valley, Song Qing didn't linger and traveled over mountains and ridges, eating in the wind and sleeping under the dew. For half a month, he lived like a vagabond. This bath washed away more than an hour's worth of fatigue. When Song Qing came out, he felt refreshed and invigorated, as if his whole body had become lighter. He changed into a sky-blue long gown and couldn't help but admire himself in the mirror, feeling carefree and otherworldly (self-loving!).

  Song Qingchu came out of the west wing room and saw that it was still early, so he didn't plan to go find Zhu Changling. He strolled around the garden by himself.

  After walking for a while, I turned a corner and saw a stone bridge, with a bay of water flowing from west to east, gurgling away. At this moment, it was just after sunset, but the misty water was filled with a rich island and water village poetic atmosphere.

  After crossing the stone bridge, what comes into view are various strange and rugged rocks. The artificial hills of a thousand postures and a hundred forms, with ancient trees sprouting new branches, full of vitality, green bamboo swaying in the shade, vines hanging from above, having a unique charm of mountain forests.

  It is said that 'without water, the mountain lacks charm, and without mountains, the water loses its grandeur'. The designer of this garden was indeed a master. Along the pool, a winding corridor was built, connecting the pavilions and kiosks by the water into one piece, truly integrating the mountain and water, harmonious and perfect.

  Song Qing was immersed in the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers, feeling carefree and content, when he suddenly heard a few soft cries. Following the sound, he saw Zhu Jiu fighting with a woman of similar age. Next to them stood a handsome young man with an elegant demeanor, watching from the sidelines.

  As soon as Song Qing saw it, he knew that the only one who could fight freely with Zhu Jiu Zhen in Zhu Wu Lian Huan Villa was definitely Wu Qing Yin, also a young lady of Zhu Wu Lian Huan Villa. As for the person standing beside him, who looked like a small white face, he must be Wei Bi, the nephew of Zhu Chang Ling and the eldest disciple of Wu Lie.

  Song Qing Shu drew everyone's attention as soon as he arrived because he didn't deliberately hide.

  "Prince Song!" Zhu Jiu Zhen exclaimed with joy upon seeing Song Qing Shu.

  "How dare you, who are you, to sneak a peek at our practice? What's your intention?" Wei Bi asked, feeling jealous when he saw Zhu Jiu Zhen so happy to see Song Qing Shu, and also thinking that Song Qing Shu wasn't any worse looking than himself.

  "Be careful!" Song Qing Shu didn't even bother to reason with him, saying "be careful" as he patted the sword scabbard, and the Qing Feng sword was drawn out of its sheath. A loud "clang" sound was heard.

  Looking again at the scene, he saw Wu Qing holding a broken sword in his hand, with an uncertain expression.

  It was at that moment when Zhu Jiu Zhen saw Song Qing Shu and became distracted, Wu Qing Yin took the opportunity to attack. If Song Qing Shu hadn't been present, it wouldn't have mattered, but since he was there, he definitely couldn't let anyone get hurt, so he struck out and cut off Wu Qing Yin's long sword in her hand.

  At this time, Wei Bi rushed to Wu Qingying's side and asked, "Sister, are you okay?" At the same time, he turned around and glared at Song Qingxue, saying, "Where did this little thief come from? He actually dared to hurt someone in our Zhu Wu Lianhuan Manor, what a big nerve."

  "Alright, Brother Biao, let me introduce him." Zhu Jiu Zhen ignored Wei Bi's angry shout and said, "This is Song Qing Shu, a young master from the Wudang Sect, known in the Jianghu as 'Shadowless Sword'."

  At the same time, he pointed at Wei Bi and Wu Qingying and said, "These two people, one is my cousin Wei Bi, and the other is my junior sister Wu Qingying."

  "Wudang 'Shadowless Sword' Song Qingyu?" Wei Bi exclaimed in surprise after Zhu Jiuyi's introduction. Coming back to his senses, he awkwardly smiled and said, "I didn't know you were Young Master Song, please forgive my rudeness." Apparently, Wei Bi had also heard of Song Qingyu before.

  "Hehe, ignorance is bliss. Wei brother has become serious." Song Qing Shu smiled faintly. On the other hand, Wu Qing Yin saw Song Qing Shu and became shy, not saying a word.

  "Song Shaoxia is indeed formidable, and with just one sword, he cut off my junior sister's sharp sword. He lives up to his reputation as the 'Shadowless Sword'." said Wei Bi Dao at this time.

  "Hehe, Wei brother is overpraising. It's just relying on the power of the troops after all." Song Qing Shu shook his head humbly and said.

  "Haha, Brother Song is being modest. My junior sister's sword may not be a famous one, but it's still a high-quality steel sword. Yet, you cut it off with just one slash of your sword. Is your sword the Heaven-Reliant Sword or something?" Wei Bi said with a smile.

  "Heh heh, although the 'Three Chi Qingfeng Sword' in my hand is not as famous as the 'Yitian Sword', but to me, it's never been any less." Song Qingshu said proudly, bringing up the Three Chi Qingfeng Sword in his hand.

  Indeed, the three-foot green sword is the sword that Sword Demon Dugu Qiubai wore, how can it not be good? You should know that the Heaven Reliant Sword was also forged from Dugu Qiubai's Xuan Tie Heavy Sword. To say it, the three-foot green sword is even more superior.

  "Oh, Brother Song is so confident?" Wei Bei also didn't know what he was thinking, and excitedly said, "In that case, Brother Song might as well let us take a look again."

  "Older brother." Zhu Jiu Zhen couldn't help but interrupt from the side.

  "Hehe, don't worry, sister-in-law, I just let Brother Song try out his sword." Wei Bi said with a smile.

  "Hehe, never mind, anyway I'm idle now too." Song Qing Shu saw Zhu Jiu Zhen seemed to want to say something, so he waved his hand.

  "Good, refreshing!" Wei Zhuang applauded and exclaimed.

  "At the same time, he unsheathed his own sword and said, 'Brother Song, my "Rainbow Sword" is even better than your sister's sword, let me use mine instead.'"

  "Alright." Song Qing said with a refreshing tone, and at the same time, he unsheathed his three-foot long Green Edge sword and handed it over to Zhu Jiu Zhen, saying, "For fairness' sake, let Miss Zhu handle this."

  "Good! Brother Song, you are indeed a true gentleman." Wei Bi praised, while handing his Liuhong Sword to Zhu Jiu Zhen.

  Zhu Jiu Zhen looked at the other three people, didn't say a word, held one sword in each hand, and then collided with force.

  There was only a "ding" sound, and it was clear that a sword had broken.

  On closer inspection of Zhu Jiu Zhen's hands, it was clear that Song Qing Shu's Three Chi Green Edge Sword was unscathed, while Wei Bi's Departing Rainbow Sword had been severed at the waist. The break point was also very smooth, which showed just how sharp the Three Chi Green Edge Sword was.