When they went out, Guan Kunling had already finished eating and stood silently by the side, like a straight wooden stake. It is said that those who practice martial arts have particularly strong inner strength, with keen hearing. I wonder if she heard what ng Shuyan and I were talking about in the room just now. Even if she did, Tian Sangsang has no other way, what’s ant to co will eventually co.
Leaving ng Shuyan at ho, Tian Sangsang took Guan Kunling out of the door, heading out of town.
The scorching sun was roasting this 1980s town, which from a distance seed like a rectangular gray pencil case. Neat rows of buildings, pedestrians coming and going, and small shops lined the streets. Everyone was dressed "lightly."
Seeing so many differences in the town, Guan Kunling was shocked and asked, "Sangsang, where is this place?" Where have we co to? Why does it feel vaguely familiar, yet I can’t recall?
Tian Sangsang calmly replied, "This is the different ti and space I told you about. We are now here. Here, people are not ranked by high or low, nobility or commonality. Everyone can flip their life and beco their master. You might not be able to return to your original place." Even the space didn’t record it, and she couldn’t find a way to send her back. Since there’s no way to go back, she could only remain in this ti and space.
Images of the paradise-like fairyland and the ethereal clouds in mid-air flashed through Guan Kunling’s mind when she first arrived. The lord had hidden it from her, and she wouldn’t ask more, as that was the lord’s secret.
"Sangsang, wherever you are is my ho. Kunling doesn’t mind whether I can go back."
"Now that you’re here, do you have any plans?" Tian Sangsang glanced at her profile and asked. Guan Kunling’s current situation was just like the ancient crossing into the modern era she read in novels. How could an ancient person survive in this strange age? It’s hard! She herself had secrets, so she didn’t intend to kindly take in soone who also harbors secrets. What’s more, this person was an assassin.
Moreover, she really wasn’t her lord, and she didn’t have the responsibility or obligation.
"Kunling wishes to follow Sangsang and the young master, swearing allegiance to death." Guan Kunling wielded her sword, swearing an oath. The series of actions were as smooth as flowing water, showing she was accustod to oath-making.
"I’m really not your lord." Tian Sangsang stopped walking, looking at her with determination: "You’re mistaken."
"No, you are." Guan Kunling’s cold and stern expression didn’t change.
"Do you really have to follow ?"
"Yes."
"Even if I don’t want you to?"
Guan Kunling was taken aback. Not willing... the lord is not willing. She blinked her dry eyes, and at this mont, not only her eyes hurt, her whole body did too.
"If the lord does not wish to see Kunling, Kunling will silently hide in the shadows. As long as the lord needs, Kunling will co at the first mont."
Is this stalking in the dark? Tian Sangsang thought fearfully, rubbing the goosebumps on her arms.
"You’re still young, the world is so big, you should go see it. Life isn’t just about the lord in front of you, but also the far-off... Don’t you have dreams, or anything you particularly want to do? Like admiring yourself in the mirror? Since you have such good martial arts, don’t you have so lofty ideals to protect the motherland? Dreams are necessary, what if one cos true?"
Guan Kunling was silent for a mont, then said in a crisp voice, "The lord is Kunling’s dream." She blurted "lord" again, showing how much she valued it.
Alas, how persistent is this person! She insists on following her! But thinking it over, the original story ntioned that Guan Kunling was a so-called loyal female dog, treating her lord as her life.
"Let’s do it this way." Tian Sangsang pointed forward with her hand, the road leading out of town seed so long. She said, "If you keep walking along this road, never retreat, never look back. If soday in the future you et again this way, I will acknowledge the relationship between us."
The road ahead is long and without end.
She is ahead, she is behind.
Being able to et again would be a miracle.
"The lord doesn’t intend to give up on Kunling?" A trace of hope ignited in Guan Kunling’s cold eyes, but she was so used to having no emotions that others found it hard to see any changes on her face. "Rest assured, lord, Kunling will definitely complete the task the lord has assigned, overcoming nurous obstacles to return to the lord’s side. Please, in the ti Kunling is away, take good care of yourself. Also, take care of the young master."
Tian Sangsang almost spat blood; she took getting rid of soone as a test? She glanced at her, her eyes drooped slightly, her lips tightly pursed, seemingly with a mournful look on her face.
Feeling a sudden compassion, Tian Sangsang put one hand on her thin shoulder: "Listen to now, no matter which place you arrive at, you must understand the large and small environnt of that place. These are troubleso to say, I’ll tell you the important points. You are now without legal papers, appearing out of nowhere, with no household registration, so you must act low-key. If possible, it would be best to obtain a household registration from the black market. Always be cautious; don’t have intentions to harm others but always be on your guard. The outside world is full of strangers, very complicated."
"Also, don’t tell anyone your identity, or you might get caught for experints. Do not use your sword outside; it’s best to get rid of your sword. This is a law-based society; you can’t behave like you used to in the assassin world. When you’re outside, money is the most essential thing. You must have a job that can support you. Learn more about the local communication thods to adapt to life in the 1980s and integrate into society."
"Alright, I wish you a good journey. Always rember, keep a low profile, keep a low profile, and keep a lower profile! If you get into trouble, don’t panic, the best strategy is to run."
"Of course, what I said is just personal experience, re empty talk. You should analyze according to the specific situation. In short, act accordingly. Understand?"
Guan Kunling looked at her with reddened eyes, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, "Lord, I understand, I will always rember your teachings." This was the first ti the lord spoke to her in so many paragraphs.
"Hmm, you should go. Take this bag with you, eat when you’re hungry." Tian Sangsang turned around and waved her hand back. She always believed in fate; the rest was up to destiny. And in the bag, there were fruits and food she had prepared for Guan Kunling; she could only help her so much.
In the distance, Tian Sangsang saw a familiar figure.
She stayed stunned for a while, looking around, there was no other path. After walking so distance, she eventually ca face-to-face with that person.
"Sangsang." Xu Yiyuan called her warmly.
Tian Sangsang smiled slightly, "Mr. Xu, Qianqian." They both behaved naturally as if nothing had ever co between them. But was that really the case? No.
"I heard from people in town that your store is closing." Xu Yiyuan’s gaze fell on her thinner face, asking, "Why is that?"
"Yes." Tian Sangsang said: "I’m going to the city in a few days. The space in the city is more extensive, with more business opportunities, making it easier to do business."
"That’s... great. I wish your business prospers."
"Thank you."
(I had an elentary school classmate nad Guan Kun X. Back then, I always thought putting ’Kun’ in a girl’s na seed grand, so I changed it here for use. It was originally Guan Kunlin, accidentally typed as Kunling, not referring to Jay’s young wife. Jay’s young wife is mixed-race; Guan is pure and charming, quite a significant difference~)
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