Published: March 4, 2025
Chapter Sixty-Eight: Heart-to-Heart
Chu Yang was dizzy.
His brother just wanted to use these swords as a pretext, that was all. How did it end up selling the dreams of all martial artists in the world? It was just a sword; it didn’t need to be this serious, right? Because I sold this sword, I've become an enemy to all martial artists in the world?
If that’s really the case… then life is truly unbearable!
After a moment of speechlessness, Chu Yang finally found a reason: “Gu Duxing, why do you want to pawn your precious sword?”
“I… I need to eat!” Gu Duxing was a bit confused, not understanding why the other party brought this up.
“Yes, you need to eat. So you pawn your beloved sword.” Chu Yang nodded, pointing to his own nose, “But what about me? Have you thought about it? I need to eat too! If I don’t eat, I’ll starve! I’m just like you, understand?"
"I won't sell the sword; I have no other skills. What can I eat? Eat people?” Chu Yang questioned fiercely. The more he spoke, the more justified he felt, and he began to raise his voice. Spittle almost sprayed onto Gu Duxing's face.
What he was saying was pure nonsense! The sign outside was made of pure gold and silver; how could he be worried about food? However, Gu Duxing clearly didn’t notice or didn’t think about it. Seeing Chu Yang's excited expression, he couldn’t help but be dumbfounded.
Only then did he remember that this guy opposite him also needed to eat.
“Although you haven't shown any martial power, I can't see through your cultivation level,” Gu Duxing finally found a reason, “With your skills, why don’t you steal or rob? That would surely fill your stomach, right? That’s better than selling such a Divine Sword!”
“Shut your mouth!” Chu Yang, filled with righteous indignation, shouted, “I, Chu Yang, am not that kind of person! You saying this is simply insulting my persistence, desecrating my spirit, violating my will, and raping my character! I thought you were a dignified person, but it turns out you are just a petty thief at heart! Pah!”
The last word was practically spat out.
Gu Duxing’s face was covered with spittle.
Gu Duxing asked Chu Yang this question, which was precisely what Chu Yang had just asked him, and he had been scolded by Gu Duxing at that time. Now, with Gu Duxing asking it back, Chu Yang returned it even more fiercely! He couldn't help but feel delighted.
Damn it, who dares to scold the Soaring Dragon Sword King? I dare!
Gu Duxing recalled his earlier response and suddenly felt a bit ashamed. Yes, one should not impose on others what they do not want themselves. If he wouldn’t do it, how could this principled young man in front of him?
He sat in this shop furnished with silver that Chu Yang had stolen, feeling a surge of respect: it turned out that the other party, like himself, was also a man of principle and ambition!
After all, I am not alone on this path. Who said I was foolish? Isn't there a fellow traveler right in front of me? Despite being ruthlessly scolded by the other party, Gu Duxing suddenly found this young man quite likable.
There was a feeling of mutual understanding and camaraderie.
But… even for the sake of eating… Gu Duxing looked at the two swords and two knives, and his heart ached severely. His facial muscles twitched at the thought of having to sell such divine weapons; it truly pained him.
This was not pawning! Once sold, it would be a complete loss.
“Can we… consider this matter carefully?” Gu Duxing said cautiously, “Chu brother, such precious swords deserve a good owner from us, as people who love swords. If money is not too important, I mean, we can barely get by…”
Chu Yang rolled his eyes dramatically and sighed.
“What do you think we should do?”
Gu Duxing was taken aback.
“How about this? I’ll hand these swords over to you, and you can sell them, alright?” Chu Yang had a sudden flash of inspiration and couldn’t help but get excited, “After all, you have nothing to do, just be my assistant here. That way, you won’t need to pawn your precious sword, and you can eat and have a place to stay. Most importantly, you can find a suitable owner for these divine weapons so they won't be tarnished or disgraced. This is a win-win situation, Brother Gu, what do you think?”