Chapter Forty-One: A War of Words

  It's not melancholy, it's depression. That day I saw you, your nose hair and beard were all tangled together, and I felt that with your stinky temper, something was bound to happen.

  I've been following you, from the beginning, seeing you wandering around Yishan Cliff, going back and forth, humming a few tunes, I thought you had lost your wallet at that time.

  Later, I heard a cry and you went down. Only then did I realize that you were going to commit suicide. If it weren't for your good looks, I would have used the "ghost-step" to grab your ankle...

  Regardless, it's good that I was able to pull you back successfully. You were probably too tense and fainted for a long time. After that, everything was as you saw, heard, thought, and dreamed of." Tie Yi's stiff tone brought the scene back to life at that moment.

  "Oh, I see. I thought I'd be like Yang Guo, jumping off a cliff and entering another world."

  Although I said it calmly, my heart was turbulent and extremely angry that Tie Yi had portrayed me as such a despicable character.

  Although interpretation is just a disguise, I still want to emphasize, reiterate and clarify:

  The nose hair and beard are connected, isn't it obvious that the wind is very strong?

  Going back and forth looking for money? How is that possible, isn't it obviously a profound contemplation of the melancholic cliff angle and modeling?

  Although the actual takeoff action was quite different from the original plan due to lack of prior practice, how could it be a belly flop! This guy must be jealous that I'm more handsome than him and intentionally slandered me, it must be like this. I thought to myself quietly.

  "Actually, there's something I feel quite sorry about, and I've been blaming myself for a long time after I came back."

  At this moment, I was feeling great because of the reversal, and seeing Tie Yi's iron-clad rough appearance speaking softly, my heart instantly softened, and I generously said "I'm a person who doesn't bother with trivial matters, never mind, I forgive you."

  "Come on, what's so serious? You're all real men, why beat around the bush!" Looking at Tieyi's expression, it seemed like he had been thinking about this for half a day before deciding to speak up.

  Tie Yi said: "I thought you just stood at the edge of the cliff for a while and didn't have the courage to jump! I heard you singing that jumping really takes courage, facing the raging wind and rain..."

  I didn't think much of it, but who would have thought that you'd directly fall over. Since we were quite far apart, I hastily reached out and grabbed your pant leg, and although I managed to save you, ...

  I'm telling you seriously:

  "You bring up the shallots again, I'll turn against you. At most, it's a non-standard Thomas full spin plus 362 degrees, then what? Speak up, don't be like a woman. Thinking about it, I have nothing to lose anyway, so I'm very generous."

  "...your pants fell off...and then you were...exposed." Upon hearing Tie Yi's words, the composure I had been barely maintaining instantly vanished into thin air.

  "You... you... big brother, are you sent by heaven to play a trick on me? I finally get to jump off the cliff once, and you even made it a nude jump."

  Just as I was about to lash out at him, I thought of the father in front of me and didn't dare to lose my temper. So, I repeatedly did ideological work on myself, persuading myself to take deep breaths, think of the vastness of the ocean and sky, and the glorious years, mobilizing all my positive energy, and barely controlled my emotions.

  Finally, I barely persuaded myself to change the slap into a gentle caress, and patted that iron lump's shoulder saying:

  "Alright, I can swallow an aircraft carrier in my stomach, let's just turn the page. At that time, during that period, with that kind of weather, there shouldn't be anyone around, right?" I yearned for the last straw to cling to.

  At this time, I regretted forgiving him too hastily earlier. Unintentionally, I suffered a loss and my mouth was filled with bitter taste, my heart was so bitter that I couldn't say a complete sentence.

  "There aren't many people, just two or three!"

  Hearing Tieyi say this, I feel a bit better, at least the impact isn't too great. If someone asks about it, just deny it to death.

  "We're all brothers, I forgive you."

  Just as I was about to breathe a sigh of relief, this iron lump suddenly added fuel to the fire and said, "There were only two or three photographers taking pictures at Yishan Cliff."

  "Really...?" Hearing those words, I almost burst into tears at that moment.

  This iron lump actually nodded its head unfeelingly and shamelessly.

  "The photo has been posted on Tudou's website, with a picture on the front page, and over 1 million clicks per day. The title is "Poor guy can't afford pants, hangs himself upside down". The close-up shots of his face have been mosaiced, although the mosaic is a bit sparse, so it would be hard for acquaintances to recognize him."

  Before Iron Clothes could finish speaking, I pounced on him, unleashing all the moves of the "Twelve Character True Words" that didn't involve fire, fully utilizing the practical combat skills of a shrewd street fighter. I even added my own self-created thirteenth move, biting his mouth. Who knew Iron Clothes wouldn't fight back, instead dodging and weaving, leaving me drenched in sweat and accidentally biting my own tongue? By the time Father called for us to stop, I was panting heavily and exhausted.

  ……。

  I never thought I'd make it to the top, but in such a despicable way!!!

  From now on, what face do I have to live in this world?

  At this moment, I finally understand how Mr. Zhou Yu was killed by anger back then, because at this moment, I am also on the verge of being angry to death.

  This iron lump, seemingly silent and motionless, has put me in a desperate situation. It seems that this sulky man is indeed not to be trifled with, his image completely collapsing, beyond repair.

  "Actually, based on what I know about you, it should have been just a matter of standing up for a while, talking and making a fuss, crying and shouting, and then it would be over. I'm still curious whether you really fell down or not."

  "Are you kidding me?! You're the one who's lost your footing! I'm really jumping, isn't that death? It's not a big deal, when I was ready to jump, I didn't feel anything at all."

  I stood up straight and said with a sense of justice, a heroic and fearless atmosphere filled my chest, as if even the slightest hesitation would not be considered a hero.

  My father silently watched us, just like watching a wonderful crosstalk performance, and if there were some desserts, big bowl tea and peanuts, it would be more suitable.

  Who would have thought that at this time, Auntie Ying was indeed carrying a tray of tea and came over, saying "Mom is back", then took a look at my bed, and held back her laughter as she left.

  The pain is unbearable, and this hatred of mine will last forever.

  "I see you're always trembling, hesitant and indecisive!" Iron Clothes was relentless.

  "Is it good or bad if it's windy? Big brother, didn't you check the weather forecast?"

  "You're blushing like Guan Yu, panting heavily." This guy is still as stubborn as ever!

  "That's exciting, isn't it? Cliff jumping is such a thrilling and stimulating thing. Didn't you see my fearless rhythm?" I forcefully suppressed my anger.

  "Then I saw you walking back and forth several times!" This iron lump is simply a pig!

  "Big brother, are you here to see me or despise me?"

  In my father's voice of drinking, I let go of my hand.

  "If I really jumped down, you wouldn't know what to do! See how you'll explain this to Father!" I said fiercely, my face already lost beyond recovery, and I didn't care about anything anymore, just like a shrew.

  "If we can't save you, it doesn't matter, I'll just die with you then!"

  Listening to Tie Yi's words, for a second I was indeed moved, but muttered "Who will die with you, and..."

  When facing this cold world, wanting to give up for real, having someone like that, a phrase like that, should be content with it. Hearing Tie Yi's words, although I'm still talking nonsense, my heart is only left with emotion.

  "Die together and live together", many people say it, but few can do it.

  This guy Tiě Yī has quietly scratched the softest spot in my heart, leaving me with an unprecedented shock.

  Finally, I said "Bullshit Shadow Defender, pirated crap, unreliable, stinky pervert."

  I got up and finished the tea left by Aunt Ying in one gulp, then told my father that I wanted to go see my mother. After glancing at Tieyi, I rushed out of the door and quickly escaped from the awkward situation.

  I rushed into the kitchen, looking at my busy mother in the kitchen, feeling very secure, softly calling out "Mom", and gently wiping away the sweat beads on her forehead.

  My mother smiled and said, "It's great to be like an ordinary person, it's great to hear you call me mom in my lifetime." Looking at the silver threads on my mother's temples, I made up my mind to successfully complete the journey of breaking the curse and return home safely, let my mother rest assured, let our family reunite, and best of all, have ten or eight more little babies, then this cold house will be lively. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but smile.

  "It's hot here, go wait in the dining room, dinner will be ready soon." Mother said with a smile.

  I picked up a piece of freshly cooked shiitake mushrooms and walked out of the kitchen with satisfaction, while at this moment in the hall there was only Tie Yi alone fiddling with a pile of bottles and jars.

  I looked at Tieyi and said, "You're indeed not wronged when people call you a pervert. You old men have nothing better to do than to come up with this kind of thing, can't you find some more masculine hobbies? The art of tea is for the elderly, but you're entering middle age prematurely, aging, and having hormonal imbalances. And don't follow me when I'm sleeping, it affects my sleep."

  "I'm too lazy to look at you, gritting your teeth and farting while talking nonsense!" Before Tie Yi finished speaking, my down pillow was thrown over.

  This guy looks like he's in a daze, but actually he's just pretending to be stupid and often teases me.

  The surge of emotion has just vanished, and at this moment I must want to silence him!

  Who would have thought that the pillow about to land on Tie Yi's face was, with a slight wave of his hand, transformed into a flash of blue light and turned into feathers floating in mid-air, leaving me staring blankly.

  "What was that just now?" I said with a stunned expression, trying hard to recall the scene that seemed like a game special effect.

  "Bronze Shadow" continued to busy himself with the tea leaves in his hand.

  Ever since that guy punched a Qinghua porcelain into powder, it was the second time I saw Tie Yi take action and the bronze Xiangying shortsword at his waist.

  In the flash of a spark, although I haven't seen clearly yet. All I see in front of me are floating feathers and a bronze glow that stays in my memory and cannot be erased.

  It wasn't until later that I found out this was the very same bronze Shadow Reflection Short Sword that Tie Ning had used to capture evil spirits and malevolent souls, a bronze divine artifact tempered by the ghostly fires of the underworld.

  In those years, the ancestors of Cui Ke had a predetermined fate, and this iron condensed was the first ghost catcher. This bronze shadow sword was his personal weapon. It is said that this short sword has the effect of chasing souls, killing spirits, cutting through iron and steel, and is very overbearing.

  About the matter of Qingtong Chengying, our ancestors passed down the following oral tradition:

  At that time, Zǔzōng was serving as a judge officer. At that time, the judge officer who urged life was not the first of the four major judges. In the annual Yin Cha professional and technical martial arts exchange meeting, various ghostly messengers showed off their skills, competing in a way that made the sky dark and the earth cry out with wolf-like howls.

  Staring at the black and white, unpredictable, two ghostly figures wielding multiple weapons, including iron chains, shackles, mourning sticks, and dual combinations, competing with the Ox-Headed Horse-Faced for the top spot on the KO chart in the underground boxing arena, the scene was like a Roman Colosseum beast fight...