Indestructible Primordial Spirit

  Wang Lishou responded in a low voice, "Don't worry, the big manager has spoken. He said that regardless of whether you have killed someone or not, even if you choose to escape, he will ensure your parents are unharmed. Moreover, since the northwest household wants to establish a new large household head, let your father take on the role for a few years first."

  After a pause, Wang Lishou patted Lu Boyu's shoulder: "Boyuan, although the steward is a slick person, he has never gone back on his word... and I will also do my best to take care of you. Besides, there are few slaves like you who have parents to worry about, and the people in the main house won't think of that either."

  It is said that true feelings are revealed in times of hardship, and Wang Yingfu treated him with such kindness. Lu Buqi was still grateful: "Then I'll trouble you, old Wang, to represent me in thanking the official on my behalf when you return. Please help me deliver those few heart cores to him!"

  Wang Lishou smiled wryly and said, "I was just wondering how to tell you this... Your Heart Core and money were taken away by two people from the Main House. However, I've prepared another 10,000 knives for you. When you arrive at Hongshan County, it shouldn't be a problem to set up a small ironwork shop."

  Lu Bu's face fell, although he didn't attach much importance to material possessions, but the wealth he had worked hard to earn was being taken away from him in such a clever and forceful manner, which would be unbearable for anyone.

  He pinched the tip of his nose, and Lu Buqi smiled brightly: "Old Wang, you're really something. If you hadn't used up those four Heart Cores, were you planning on giving them all to me as compensation?"

  As Wang Lishou was stunned, Lu Buji patted his shoulder lightly: "I'll remember this kindness of yours, but I don't want so much money. If I can get through the Great Flood Mountain, with my decent skills and craftsmanship, I can make a living without any problem. But if I couldn't get through, then this money will rot with me in the mountain valley, what a waste!"

  In a daze, Wang Lishou took the nine thousand-dollar bill from Lu Boyu and saw that he was wrapped in bandages. His heart skipped a beat as he forced down his saliva: "Boyuan, are...you leaving?"

  "You and the steward finally managed to drag me through today's ordeal. If I hadn't rushed to Mount Da Hong before receiving the wanted notice from various private armies, wouldn't it be even more troublesome if I got caught?" Lu Buqi looked deeply at Wang Lishou: "I saw...the items you gave me had salt and rope prepared, as well as four executioner's knives...Old Wang, I won't thank you for your kindness. If we have another chance to meet, I'll repay it myself!"

  "Hmm..." Wang Lishou, a big old man, seemed to have something stuck in his throat: "What about Shuang Qiao? She followed me for half an hour this afternoon, and I finally managed to shake her off... You must leave a message for her, right?"

  Looking towards Guazhen Town, Lu Buqi gritted his teeth: "Never mind... anyway, time will dilute these things!"

  "Can...this work?" Wang Lishou was also worried about Lu Buqi's situation.

  "What else can we do? Alright, Old Wang, I've recently come up with two very powerful dual-form combos... Let me demonstrate them to you, and consider it a parting gift."

  Wang Lishou also became interested, slightly casting aside his melancholy, and seriously watched Lu Boyan's martial performance. Seeing the two moves demonstrated by Lu Boyan, which were full of murderous intent, in no way inferior to those of fierce tigers or bears, and with a strong and overbearing manner, unmatched in power and prestige, Wang Lishou felt his blood boiling, his bones humming with excitement.

  "These two moves are called 'Bear's Den and Tiger's Leap' and 'Bear's Ambush and Leopard's Stealth'." After Wang Lishou practiced them several times, grasping the basic essentials of the moves, Lu Buqi began to explain: "Bear's Den and Tiger's Leap is a double-layered defensive stance, but it's not entirely defensive. Within the defense lies hidden killing intent; if the opponent launches a reckless attack, you can completely turn the tables."

  "While the Bear and Leopard style is about retreating to advance, using small injuries to exchange for heavy blows against one's opponent, its powerful killing move involves using the ribcage to meet the enemy, borrowing the slight jump to use leg strength to counter... I won't say more, anyway, techniques are dead, people are alive, and I believe Old Wang you also understand this principle."

  Wang Leshou nodded heavily: "I understand, your martial arts talent is indeed high... This time, I'll wait for you to come back alive."

  Lu Bu nodded and didn't say anything else. He picked up the bundle on the ground, turned around resolutely, and headed east along the Guolo River.

  "Nothing..." Wang Lishou wanted to say something else, stretched out his hand and beckoned, but stopped again, with a parting sorrow on his face.

  At some point, Wang Lishou had already regarded Lu Boyu as his own kin. After all, it's hard to come across someone who is both a teacher and a friend, a mentor and a family member in one's lifetime. Moreover, Wang Lishou had never married, and deep down, he couldn't help but regard Lu Boyu as his own son.

  And now, such an important person to Wang Lishou has to leave due to the cruel reality, not to soar high, but to face unpredictable dangers, and may never come back, even a brave man can't help but shed bitter tears.

  This year, the last snowfall floated gently at this time, as if the heavens also sighed for the ups and downs of life.

  Facing the snowflakes drifting away, Lu Buqi walked with a carefree air, although his heart was desolate. He was willing to believe that he would return one day, and he would definitely come back with his head held high and wind blowing from all directions.

  The next day, Wang Yuanfeng and Wang Haiyang arrived at the blacksmith's shop again. Their pair of eyes that looked like thieves were undoubtedly very unwelcome. The blacksmith's shop was just as unfriendly, with no one giving them a good face to look at, no tea, and no stools.

  It seems that the two of them also felt dull and uninteresting, and when Wang Yingfu rushed over, they indignantly stated that Lu Buqi's escape was already a fact. They would issue a wanted order in advance, ordering each local camp to strengthen their search, and they must capture Lu Buqi.

  Due to poor sleep quality, Wang Yingfu's eyes were slightly swollen. He just smiled calmly: "You two please go ahead, but if you two have no objection, I will go with you to Yangze, and it can also prove that although you two didn't catch the person, your efforts are still great."

  After Wang Yuanfeng and Wang Haiyang issued a joint arrest warrant to the nearest Xisan Camp under the name of "Internal Fort Arresting Fugitives", Wang Yingfu set out eastward in the snow, accompanied by Wang Lishou and Wang Liqing.

  As the crowd galloped away, Wang Shuang, dressed in a silver wolf skin cloak, looked haggard and her eyes were dazed and confused, staring blankly into the distance. The falling snowflakes seemed to magnify in her eyes, as if she could see a lone figure walking ahead in the midst of them.

  Tears fell, and Wang Shuangcai suddenly remembered what Wang Lishou had said. She couldn't help but purse her lips and nod her head, her eyes fixed firmly as she muttered to herself: "Unless one day I stop practicing the Beast Fist, otherwise I'll be waiting for you!"

  "Die, you little scoundrel! It's freezing outside, go back!" The widow's face had healed from her injuries, but compared to before, she seemed to have lost a bit of her charm, as if the facial nerves had suffered some damage.

  "Mother......" Wang Shuangqiao burst into tears: "Don't abandon him and leave..."

  The baozi widow hugged her daughter tightly, and tears also welled up in the corners of her eyes: "I know..."

  "He's been wanted, all because of me..." Wang Shuangqiao was even more heartbroken, trembling and whimpering in Baozi Widow's arms: "Originally he was going to make a name for himself... I ruined him!"

  "Dead fool!" The baozi widow sighed: "He's like your dad, a man who did what he should do. Even if he knew the outcome today, he would still go and do it. If anyone is to blame, it's those scoundrels who wronged him!"

  Qīniē lù bù qì sòng tā de yín láng pí ǎo, wáng shuāng qiǎo tái qǐ le tóu: "niáng... yào shi bù qì méi yǒu huí lái, nǐ... bú yào bī wǒ jià rén hǎo ma?"

  Translation:

  Qinie handed over her silver wolf fur coat to Lu Buqi, Wang Shuangqiao raised her head: "Mother... if Buqi doesn't come back, you... won't force me to marry, will you?"

  The baozi widow looked slightly stunned, then smiled politely: "Alright, and you shouldn't chase me to get married either, okay?"

  "Pull the hook!" Wang Shuang's pear blossom-like face was tear-stained, but a hint of a smile floated up at the corners of her eyes, a calm and composed smile that came from deep within.

  When the news of Wu Ding's arrest warrant for suspected murder spread, the whole town of Guazhan couldn't help but sigh. Except for a few people like Wang Ergou, most people hoped that Lu Buqi could safely escape this disaster.

  After all, in these two years, almost everyone in the town knew that Lu Buqi was a person who, although not enthusiastic about people, did not care about others, had a sense of responsibility, and had skills, bringing honor and prestige to Guo Zhai Town.

  But in the end, only a small number of people will truly remember Lu Buqi, a man who once shone brightly in Guozhan Town. Apart from Wang Shuangqiao, there are also the Four Great Kings, Wang Gangqiang and Wang Niansheng, as well as... the old steward Bu, who has been sighing and lamenting over the past two days.

  They all understand a truth: that there is no banquet in the world that doesn't disperse, but when it comes to such an abrupt and awkward farewell, even saints will feel embarrassed.