Chapter 0300 – A New Beginning – Absolute Return

So a great banquet was held on the drill ground.

They had brought in a staggering collection of fine wines and ordered a wide variety of delicacies from the best restaurants and eateries in the city.

They rarely had the opportunity, like today, to gather together to drink and celebrate. In particular, it was the first time that the disciples of the Jiangnan Branch Rudder, and the members of the Demon Sword Team, had, for the first time, gotten along so harmoniously.

After three rounds of drinking, Jian Wuji raised his glass and said loudly:

“Today, let’s not talk about the grudges of the jianghu, just enjoy ourselves!”

The crowd raised their glasses and drank.

The members of the Devil Sword Team looked at Jian Wuji with eyes filled with admiration and gratitude. They thanked Jian Wuji for his words for them and also admired his great strength.

Jian Wu Ji mingled with them and talked and laughed.

He told them interesting stories about the General Altar, the legends of the Eight Devil Sovereigns, and anecdotes about the Devil Sword Team’s arch-enemy, the Devil Army. The members of the Devil Sword Team, listened with great interest, their eyes glittering with excitement.

He also told them about what he had seen when he traveled the rivers and lakes, as well as strange stories from overseas. His stories, which were wonderful and fascinating, made the disciples of the Devil Sect, so mesmerized by them, that they forgot about time.

Zhu Yang, on the other hand, had been sitting beside Jian Wuji, not moving an inch. Even if he wanted to go to the toilet, he didn’t dare to leave. What if when he left, someone took his seat? What if he could only sit in the middle of those devil disciples? He would rather suffocate to death, but he also had to hold on to this position!

Sword Wuji and the disciples of the Devil Sect played around for a while, and then walked over to Nursing King and drank alone with him. Zhu Yang wanted to follow him, but was stopped by Jian Wuji. He could only watch as Jian Wuji left, his heart filled with loss.

“It’s too tiring to play with them.” Jian Wu Ji said with a smile.

Nursing King also smiled and said:

“You’re obviously the youngest here, yet you say such old-fashioned things.”

“To hear you talk, I thought you were an old man.”

“I’m old and out of practice.”

Sword Wuji Poured a glass of wine for Nursing King and asked:

“Why, do you remember what I said back then?”

“I remembered you the first time I saw you. It was funny what you said then, and, well, you haven’t changed a bit.”

“I’ve aged and you haven’t changed a bit.”

This time, it was Nursing King’s turn to pour wine for Jian Wu Ji.

“It must be hard for you to do everything yourself.”

“I can’t help it, it’s my personality, if I don’t get things done, I can’t sleep.”

Nursing King is a man of strong principles, so he lives a very tiring life. He obviously works for the good of everyone, but he is always misunderstood and blamed. He wanted to take it easy too, but he couldn’t.

Sword Wuji took a sip of wine and said:

“When you stick with something for a long time, you realize that the things that used to make you miserable eventually become your strength.”

This was what he had realized in his previous life, when he was searching for materials to refine magic treasures.

At first, he found it hard and lonely. He told himself every day that tomorrow would be better.

Then he realized that tomorrow would not be better and tomorrow would still be hard. He felt hard because he wanted to escape hard. Tomorrow will be hard, the day after tomorrow will be hard, and everyone is hard.

Then later, he finally realized that those experiences that had once caused him pain had eventually turned into his wealth, into his motivation to move forward. Those pains, which were once his enemies, now became his only friends.

“That’s why you’re so powerful.”

Nursing King Looking at Sword Wuji’s deep eyes, he knew that he must have gone through a lot of trials and tribulations. That’s right, he was the Demon Sect’s Young Sect Master, and if he wanted to sit in this position, he must have gone through countless bloody storms.

“Young Preceptor, you’ve worked hard.”

“We’ve all worked hard.”

The two of them drank while chatting about the Jiangnan Branch Rudder. Jian Wuji listened patiently, occasionally making some suggestions.

Jian Wuji found Zhu Yang in the backyard .

Zhu Yang He’s hiding from those devil disciples, sitting alone by the campfire.

“What are you doing?”

“No …… nothing.”

Jian Wuji Took a seat beside him.

“They’re all having a good time drinking.”

“You’ve never seen a drunken demon, that’s why you say that.”

The Drunken Devil, as well as those disciples of the Devil Sect who never knew how to get tired, all looked like people from another world.

However, Jian Wuji knew that he would miss Zhu Yang . Although they came from different worlds, there was a marvelous bond between them .

“Will I ever see you again?”

“I don’t know, maybe we’ll see each other more often, maybe we’ll never see each other again.”

“I’ll work hard, and if you come to Jiangnan, be sure to come see me. I’ll report back to you regularly.”

“Zhu Yang .”

“Uh-huh.”

The firelight reflected Zhu Yang’s face, his face, a little red, I do not know whether it is because of nervousness, or because of the firelight.

“One day, you’ll be in danger, and you’ll hear a voice, tempting you: Life’s too short anyway, let’s have fun in time! Zhu Yang , you’ve already committed too many sins, I can’t forgive you anymore. So when you encounter this temptation, come to me.”

“To find you at the Demon Sect’s main altar?”

“That’s right, just go to the entrance of the General Altar and say you want to see the Young Sect Master.”

Zhu Yang Imagine himself standing at the door of the Demon Sect’s main altar and saying to the guards, “I want to see the Young Sect Master.” Then, the guards would ask him, “Who are you?” No, it should be: “Who are you?” Then he’ll say, “I’m a loan shark from Jiangnan.” He didn’t dare to think about the next picture.

“I’ll work hard and try to stay out of trouble.”

Zhu Yang’s words made Jian Wuji laugh. This loan shark could actually tell jokes too.

“Finally, a gift for you.”

Jian Wuji handed Zhu Yang two copper coins .

Zhu Yang respectfully received the copper coins, those were the two copper coins that Jian Wuji had been carrying on his body. This was the last time he would receive these two coins.

He asked, holding the copper tightly:

“Why are you being so nice to me?”

“A lot of people, they’ve asked me that question.”

Jian Wuji Looking at the dancing flames, he said:

“Perhaps that’s just my nature.”

Zhu Yang Suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Jian Wuji.

“Thanks to you, I have been given a new life. I don’t know, what I will become in the future, but I will definitely try my best, to make myself into a, butterfly that can fly.”

Jian Wuji Didn’t say anything, just quietly watched, the throbbing flames, and the flying sparks.

Two days later, Jian Wuji said goodbye to Protective King and the disciples of Jiangnan Branch Rudder.

“You’re going back to the General Forum?”

“If I stay any longer, I’ll only disturb your work.”

Seeing that Nursing King was silent, Sword Wuji said with a smile:

“It seems that you really do.”

“You’re not someone I can call upon.”

The two men smiled at each other.

“The General Altar will soon, send over a new leader of the Demon Sword Team.”

“I’m going to start, again, a new fight.”

“One day you will realize that the things that once caused you pain will become your strength.”

With his eyes, Sword Wuji conveyed his encouragement to Nursing King.

As long as there is a guardian, we don’t have to worry about the Jiangnan Rudder.

Jiangnan Branch Rudder, inspection complete.

After leaving the Jiangnan Branch, Jian Wuji came to the carter’s house.

“I need a, uh, highly skilled carny.”

Just a short while ago, the carter received a notice from the Tongtian Chamber of Commerce saying that he didn’t have to pay back the money anymore. They had already recalculated the interest and returned the overcharged money, to him.

The coachman couldn’t believe his ears as he hugged his wife and cried tears of joy. The children, not knowing what was happening, cried along with him.

The driver of the car didn’t know, what was going on, but he knew that it was the man in front of him, who had brought it all about.

He bowed deeply, and in his heart, silently thanked Sword Wuji .

“Where do you want to go?”

Jian Wuji Spoke out a destination that, to the cart driver, was incredibly shocking.

“The general altar of the Heavenly Demon Sect.”

At first, when Jian Wuji said that he was going to the Jiangnan Branch Rudder, the coachman had already felt immense fear.

Now, on the other hand, he was no longer afraid, instead, he revealed an excited smile. He was going to use his best way to repay Sword Wuji’s favor.

“Please get in the car and I will make sure to get you safely, to your destination.”

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