Published: March 4, 2025
Chapter 69: A Clap, A Legend
It must be said, the moment that cabinet was opened, Gu Duxing, who had seen plenty of gold and silver treasures, was utterly shocked!
Golden light dazzled the eyes—gold! Gold bars! Gold ingots! All gold... and over a foot thick of enormous silver notes...
For a moment, Gu Duxing was a bit dizzy, thinking he had entered some wealthy merchant's vault.
And what was more... Chu Yang had actually arranged for him to stay in this vault, without any restrictions... Boohoo, this feeling of being trusted in a moment of desperation was simply too beautiful and warm...
Chu Yang waved his hand sincerely: "Brother Gu, we hit it off right away, so there's no need for such formalities." He thought to himself, I have several cabinets of these, having plundered dozens of wealthy merchants; how could it all be just this little bit? But those I still have great use for...
Gu Duxing nodded repeatedly. Suddenly, a question arose in his mind: "Brother Chu, since you have so much money, why do you still want to sell... those famous swords?"
Last night this guy had said he couldn't afford to eat if he didn't sell. But with this cabinet full of gold and silver notes, how could he explain that? This gold was enough for a wealthy man to indulge for three lifetimes—couldn’t afford to eat? How ridiculous!
"Please forgive me, Brother Gu. Last night I deceived you," Chu Yang said with a cunning look. "Brother Gu, do you really think I would sell those famous swords so casually? I just thought those famed swords were gathering dust and felt a bit sorry for them. So, I went through a lot of trouble to find them a good home..."
Chu Yang sighed: "Such sharp weapons should be in the hands of the right person, to slay the world and laugh proudly in the martial arts world; to showcase their unparalleled elegance amidst blood and rain is the ultimate fate of a famous sword."
"How difficult it is for a person to find a suitable sword! But for a sword to find a suitable master is even harder! It's rare that Brother Gu and I share the same aspirations, and I happen to be able to slack off a bit, haha..."
"I see." Gu Duxing laughed, feeling relieved, and smiled contentedly. A sense of 'heroes see alike' quietly rose in his heart. These famous swords were not merely goods for sale. Even if Chu Yang had some ulterior motives, it was because he valued him.
I have to say, this mindset that arises after feeling goodwill is different. Once that warm feeling appears, even if the other party does something wrong, one will find excuses for them, and they'll be the kind that makes oneself comfortable...
"Of course, finding the true master for a famous sword is indeed my wish. But we also need to earn enough money to eat," Chu Yang smiled and said. "Moreover, if the master of the famous sword does not pay a certain price, even if they obtain it, they may not cherish it."
Gu Duxing nodded, deeply resonating: "Indeed, I remember when I obtained the Black Dragon, it was a trial filled with hardships..."
The two smiled at each other. Compared to the legendary Dragon Sword Sovereign of his previous life, the current Gu Duxing undoubtedly lacked some of the wisdom that sees through everything, adding more youthful impulsiveness and naivety.
Chu Yang naturally understood the kind of value this person before him possessed. Gu Duxing's stubbornness, obsession with swords, and persistence in life; his obstinacy in actions had never changed throughout his life in the previous life.
Such a person is absolutely worthy of friendship.
Chu Yang did not have the rigidity of Gu Duxing's sword-like persistence; in his view, that kind of persistence was somewhat foolish. But that did not prevent him from admiring Gu Duxing.
This gap in personality was also why the previous life’s Chu Yang became a "martial sovereign" but not a "sword sovereign." Because although he used swords, his skills encompassed much more than just swords.
"Brother Gu, how do my few swords compare to your Black Dragon?" Chu Yang asked.