“Sir.....”
“Sir........”
“Sir...........”
One call after another entered Yue Yun's ears. His whole body was numb and paralyzed, Yue Yun wanted to see clearly who was calling him, but under the effect of that strange toxin, not only was it difficult for his eyeballs to move, let alone blink.
What's more, everything in front of his eyes was like looking through fog, not only unclear, but also with extremely severe overlapping afterimages, affecting his field of vision.
And those calls were like distant thunder on the horizon, rumbling into his ears, making his brain hurt.
Facing the unresponsive Yue Yun, the dark-faced attendant of the inn was also in trouble.
This fat black man was rescued by him from the storeroom of the inn before it was completely burnt down.
The backyard of the inn mysteriously caught fire, burning the entire inn to ashes.
Fortunately, before the big fire engulfed the inn, everyone had run out.
At that time, this attendant happened to be going to the storeroom to put things away, and found Yue Yun.
Hearing the fire, he spent tremendous effort to rescue this fat black man from inside.
"Hey, Zhang San."
The innkeeper next to him also wiped the black ash on his face and walked over. Looking at the stiff and numb little black fat man, the innkeeper unceremoniously said, "Why did you bring such a useless person out?"
"Boss, I couldn't just ignore someone about to die at that time, could I?"
As Zhang San spoke awkwardly, the innkeeper slapped the towel in his hand on his face.
"If you are willing to take care of such a useless person, then you can take care of him yourself."
Zhang San took the towel that was slapped on his face, his expression a little ugly. Before he could reply, the innkeeper kicked Yue Yun and contemptuously said, "This black fat man is so weak he is about to die."
"And this black fat man hasn't paid his room fee yet, really inauspicious!"
Having said that, the innkeeper kicked him again.
The little black fat man, who was kicked, was completely unresponsive, his eyes clouded and unclear.
"Hey hey hey!"
A charming figure parted the crowd watching the burnt inn, and quickly rushed to the little black fat man's side, coldly saying to the innkeeper, "What are you doing?"
"What am I doing?"
The innkeeper yelled at Qiu Shui who had just bought back some autumn water, "Are you with this black fat man?"
"So what if I am with him?"
"Then it's just right. Hurry up and pay the room fee."
The innkeeper shrugged at Qiu Shui, "You, this black fat man, and those two women still haven't paid the room fees. Pay them all to me now!"
"Can't you see he's already like this?"
Qiu Shui was so angry at the innkeeper's unreasonable behavior that she didn't even know what to say for a while, and could only stamp her feet angrily.
Yun Shan had arranged for her to go to the northern market of Jing Yun City to purchase some things for her young lady to use later.
But who would have thought that in the time it took her to go and return, not only was the inn burnt down, but Steward Yun and the young lady were also missing.
"Do you have money or not?!"
The aggressive innkeeper yelled at Qiu Shui. Qiu Shui was so angry at the innkeeper's unreasonable behavior that tears welled up in her eyes. She felt extremely wronged.
How can this person be so unreasonable!
Ding ding ding ding.....
A series of crisp chimes suddenly attracted the attention of everyone present. Looking towards the chimes, there were round and lovely gold coins.
The innkeeper also looked down to see a gold coin rolling to his feet along the ground.
The innkeeper quickly picked up the gold coin and bit it in his mouth, instantly delighted.
"Hey, it's real!"
"Of course it's real!"
Yun Shan's cold voice came over, and walking out with her were Su Qiluo and the cat and dog duo.
Only at this time, the cat and dog duo were intruded by a third party, Su Qiluo.
Du Ke's original small saddle was now sat on by Su Qiluo, while Du Ke was crouched in front of the saddle.
Carrying the little girl, Shi San's face was stinky. He only wanted to carry his cat master, and didn't expect to mule other people.
Seeing Yun Shan come out, the innkeeper's expression changed again and again. Yun Shan came to the innkeeper and slapped him in the face.
"This slap is to tell you not to think you can bully anyone!"
As her voice fell, Yun Shan slapped him again, "This slap tells you that only I can scold my people!"
After two slaps, the innkeeper spun around on the spot and finally collapsed on the ground.
Yun Shan glanced coldly at the innkeeper, then went to the black fat man's side, took out a pill from her body and handed it to Qiu Shui.
"Put this pill in his mouth, then drag him out of here first."
After receiving the pill handed over by Yun Shan, Qiu Shui quickly nodded, "Okay, Steward!"
"Let's go!"
After Yun Shan had arranged everything, the stinky-faced Shi San walked out of the crowd watching, with Su Qiluo riding on his back playing with Du Ke's pheasant feather crown feathers.
Yun Shan parted the crowd to let Shi San take Su Qiluo forward first, and Qiu Shui dragging the little black fat man followed behind.
As Su Qiluo's personal maid, Qiu Shui also had some martial arts skills, although not too strong, but taking a little black fat man away was not a problem.
Soon, the group quickly left the burnt inn.
But only half an hour later, Du Ke and the others checked into a new inn.
"Young lady, General, everything has been arranged."
After returning to the guest room, Yun Shan said to Su Qiluo sitting at the table and Du Ke squatting on the table.
"Thank you, Steward Yun."
At this time, Du Ke was holding his smoking pipe, puffing smoke. Yun Shan smiled faintly, "Just doing my job!"
"How is Yue Yun now?"
Now, apart from the little girl, what Du Ke cared about most was this little black fat man.
After all, he had not yet completed what Sun Xiang had asked him to do.
"The poison in him has been mostly resolved. I estimate that after another half an hour, he will recover as before."
"In that case, open another guest room, and after he recovers, have him come find me!"
Du Ke casually ordered, and Yun Shan also nodded in acknowledgement and turned to arrange it.
"General, why open another guest room?"
The little girl asked curiously. Seeing the innocent look on the little girl's face, Du Ke also raised his paw and stroked her hair.
"Just a private matter entrusted by Dr. Sun, you don't need to ask more."
"Oh!"
Su Qiluo seemed to understand and nodded. Du Ke then added, "Speaking of which, how is your cultivation now?"
"I have entered the Internal Organs Realm!"
The little girl clenched her chubby little fists tightly, and strong vigor emerged from the meaty little fists.
The vigor only persisted for a breath before disappearing without a trace.
Su Qiluo also panted and looked at Du Ke, with an expression of come quickly praise me.
"Hmm, entering the realm so quickly!"
Du ke nodded in approval, and a smile appeared on the maid's face.
But Du ke said in an instant: "But it's still too slow. I'm already close to having great success in my cultivation, and I'm on the cusp of a breakthrough!"
"I started cultivating after you, and haven't cultivated as long as you, yet I've still surpassed you. This really makes no sense."
"Ah~~"
The maid's face immediately dropped, and as she shook Du ke's claws, she pleaded: "But I'm still just a child!"
"You've been caught up in the struggle for power within the Yun clan's direct bloodline. The other competitors won't care that you're a child!"
"Keep cultivating diligently from now on. If you lack anything you need, tell me and I'll find a way to get it for you."
Hearing Du ke say this, Su Qiluo immediately puckered her lips, very reluctantly saying: "Alright."
"Alas, I was hoping to spend more time with General."
"We'll have endless time together in the future, so don't be greedy for the present. Make the most of every second to cultivate!"
Du ke rapped the maid on the head with his smoking pipe. The maid covered her head, saying: "Okay, I'll work hard!"
"Mm," Seeing Yun Shan walk over, Du ke also jumped down from the table. He wanted Thirteen to follow him, but Du ke kept him here instead, "Thirteen, stay here and supervise her. Without my permission, she cannot leave this room!"
Thirteen stopped following Du ke, his expression also falling.
But Wa Wa wants to be with Cat Lord!
"No more nonsense!"
After Du ke threw out those words, he also left the room.
Seeing this, Yun Shan also smiled at the maid: "Miss, it looks like you'll have to work hard now!"
"I understand, auntie."
The maid sighed. Supporting her cheeks with her hands, she sat gloomily at the table.
Seeing this, Yun Shan shook her head. She really still has a child's temperament.
After leaving the room, Yun Shan closed the door behind her, leaving Su Qiluo and Thirteen in the room. Su Qiluo, feeling stifled, glanced at the scowling Thirteen.
Their eyes met, and they both quickly turned their heads away.
Hmph, sulking!
........
"Ow, my waist!"
One hand on his lower back, the plump little black man used his other hand to steady himself against the wall as he walked out of the guest room, with Qiu Shui supporting him at his side.
Seeing Yun Shan in the distance, the little black man halted his steps, lowering his head: "Auntie Yun..."
"Mm!"
Yun Shan nodded, a trace of sympathy in her eyes towards Yue Yun.
"The general is waiting for you in the next room. Go see him first!"
"Huh?" The little black man's eyes bulged wide. "Cat Lord's back?"
"He's back," Yun Shan replied. "Not only is he back, but he has something important to discuss with you. Go on over first!"
"What important stuff could Cat Lord have with me?"
Yue Yun racked his brains but couldn't figure it out. But in an instant he mumbled: "Don't tell me...Cat Lord wants me to keep helping him bathe and eat?"
"Don't speculate blindly!" Yun Shan urged the little black man. "You'll know when you go over."
"Mm!"
Yue Yun grunted as he approached the room Du ke was in, raising his hand to knock on the door, respectfully calling: "Cat Lord, I'm here!"
"Come in," said Du ke, his voice ringing clearly.
The little black man's eyes bulged wide. "Cat Lord, how are you speaking?!"
"You'll know when you go inside," said Qiu Shui. She helped the little black man push the door open. Du ke spoke again: "Yue Yun come in. Qiu Shui, please wait outside."
"Yes sir!"
"Go slowly, Yun Ge!"
Qiu Shui released her hands supporting the little black man. Yue Yun moved forward with difficulty by himself.
"Sister Qiu, don't worry, I can make it!"
Yue Yun gritted his teeth, forcing himself to endure the lingering numbness and soreness as he walked into the room.
"Qiu Shui, close the door," said Du ke.
Obediently following the order, Qiu Shui closed the door.
Seeing the door close behind him, the little black man couldn't help feeling puzzled.
"Cat Lord, what's all this about? Why so mysterious?"
Du ke didn't respond. The little black man could only drag his feet forward into the inner chamber.
Passing through the outer hall, as soon as Yue Yun entered the inner chamber, his eyes bulged wide.
Because sitting cross-legged on the bed was none other than his beloved master, although his head was bowed low so that his face couldn't be seen clearly.
"Master!!"
Seeing his master there, the little black man became so emotional that he forgot his own pain.
"Master, when did you come back?!"
Yue Yun rushed excitedly to Sun Xiang's side, brimming with excitement: "And coordinating this act with Cat Lord...Master, you're too naughty!"
As Yue Yun spoke, Du ke just shook his head at the side.
"Master?"
Yue Yun moved closer to the unresponsive Sun Xiang. "Why won't you say anything?"
"Master?"
Yue Yun waved his hand in front of Sun Xiang's face. "Master?!"
"Yue Yun!"
Du ke stepped forward, his deep voice ringing out: "My condolences!"
Hearing this from Du ke, the little black man's body shuddered. Looking at Sun Xiang, he also realized the worst possibility.
"Cat...Cat Lord, you really know how to joke."
Yue Yun spoke with difficulty: "My master is right here. What nonsense are you saying?!"
"This is the letter Master Sun left for me to pass on to you before he passed away."
Du ke placed Sun Xiang's letter on the bed and turned to walk out.
Yue Yun stared at the letter on the bed. His legs went soft and he crashed to his knees on the ground.
"Mas...Master, don't frighten me!"
"I can't take being frightened. Don't frighten me!"
Yue Yun raised his hand to touch Sun Xiang, but what he felt was icy cold.
Getting this reaction, Yue Yun's eyes filled with tears as he continued pleading: "Master, you're old enough to know better than to play with me like this!"
"Master....."
Yue Yun gazed at Sun Xiang with hope, wishing he would open his eyes and wink at him.
But Sun Xiang had already passed away many days ago and long ago lost all vitality.
How could he respond to Yue Yun?
Seeing that Sun Xiang showed no reaction at all, Yue Yun tremblingly stretched out a hand to check for breathing, clinging to a thread of fantasy.
But all he felt was icy cold, causing his arm to go limp.
"Master...."
The anguished wails coming from the room caused Du ke standing outside to sigh heavily.
Hearing Yue Yun's cries, Qiu Shui instinctively looked to Du ke: "General, what's happened to Yun Ge...?"
"His master has passed away."
Du ke's simple words greatly changed Qiu Shui's expression.
"Alright, don't disturb him. Leave him the final moments."
Du ke exhorted Qiu Shui, then silently turned and left, going to stand in the hallway nearby. He took out his smoking pipe and stood wordlessly biting the mouthpiece.
Inside the room, after crying loudly for a while, Yue Yun raised his head to look at Sun Xiang. Seeing his master's serene expression, grief welled up in him again as he broke into loud wails.
Half an hour later, already cried out from exhaustion, Yue Yun collapsed next to the bed. Staring at the last letter his master had left, he struggled to prop himself up with his hands to reach for it.
Reaching the letter, Yue Yun carefully opened it and took out the letter paper, cradling it in his palms.
"Yun'er,
By the time you read this letter, if the General has already taken care of my affairs as discussed, your master will have been laid to rest."
"But do not grieve or cry loudly."
"Before your master's departure, everything has already been entrusted to the General."
“He will pass on to you the things I left behind.”
“Yun'er, you have had a simple and honest nature since childhood, and you do things carefully and conscientiously, but you are too timid and cannot stand being frightened.”
“This is also what gives your master a headache.”
“I only hope that you can be braver in the future, and not as timid as before.”
“Do not go looking for my corpse, that would be a fruitless effort.”
“I only hope you remember the next three things, you must remember them, remember them tightly!”
“First, go thank General Du ke for his great kindness, it was him who gave me my last dignity in my final days, this is a favor that cannot be forgotten!”
“Second, after returning to the Su Residence, find the family head, he promised me that after I brought back what he wanted, he would give you gold tokens and iron contracts to let you start your own sect!”
“Third, and most importantly!!”
“After starting your own sect, remember to pass it down through the branches, but you cannot mention the name of the branches!”
“You must remember these three things, do not forget!”
“Also, change your temperament a bit, do not keep crying and weeping!”
“That way, I can also be comforted and smile in the netherworld.”
“Your master's last words.”
After reading the entire letter, Yue Yun's tears flowed down uncontrollably once more. Looking at Sun Xiang, he heavily kowtowed several times.
“Master, your disciple is unfilial, your disciple is unfilial!”
“To still worry about me when you are departing, your disciple is unfilial!”
.....
Two quarters of an hour later, the door of the guest room opened.
Yue Yun braced his weak body and walked out of the room. Upon seeing his state, Qiu Shui immediately went up to support him.
“Sister Qiu Shui, I have no more master, where is Lord Du ke?”
“The general is right ahead!”
Qiu Shui pointed forward. Yue Yun also saw the figure of the white cat.
“Lord Du ke!”
Yue Yun stumbled towards Du ke. Coming before Du ke, he fell to his knees.
“Lord Du ke, thank you for taking care of my master's final journey!”
“I kowtow to you, I kowtow to you!”
As Yue Yun fervently kowtowed, Du ke also turned around to look at Yue Yun, whose face was covered in tears and had blood on his forehead.
“From now on, everything your master left behind depends entirely on you!”
Yue Yun's body shuddered, and he heavily kowtowed again.
This time, he was wordless.
“Alas, parting is the most sorrowful thing in the world!”
Du ke sighed, then turned and left, returning to the guest room.
Seeing Du ke leave, Qiu Shui quickly went to Yue Yun's side to help support him up.
Helped up by Qiu Shui, Yue Yun looked at Qiu Shui before him as tears flowed down his eyes once more.
“Sister Qiu Shui, I have no more master.....I have no more master!”