Volume 4: Hidden Battles – Chapter 141: A Man’s Heroic Spirit
At that moment, Chu Tianyu held Xue Feifei in his arms. The aura of the Black Dragon within him was stirred by the supreme-level melodies and songs of Xue Feifei, filling his heart with boundless passion. All he could think of was to dance with his sword to the music, expressing his heroic spirit and lofty aspirations!
When Xue Feifei reached a climactic moment in her singing, Chu Tianyu, as if drawn by those invisible yet beautiful notes, felt a strong resonance. Without hesitation, he drew out the Coiling Dragon Sword, moved in rhythm with the sword’s motion, and appeared on the stage. His expression and demeanor seemed to transport him back to that unforgettable valley…
Chu Tianyu’s appearance and the aura he exuded had an even greater appeal to Xue Feifei. Even if he hadn’t turned to lift her up, she would surely have thrown herself into his arms like a graceful maiden, merging with him in warmth and love—because there was the familiar warmth and affection she cherished!
On the stage, only shimmering white lights were visible, with no figures in sight. It was only the increasingly beautiful and penetrating songs that confirmed the performance was still ongoing!
On television, the screen displayed flowing white light, accompanied by melodious and immersive songs, making one truly feel as if immersed in tender love. People marveled at how stunning and realistic the stage effects were!
When Xue Feifei reached her final high note, the water screens created by Chu Tianyu’s Coiling Dragon Sword amplified the glow to its peak, reaching its climax at the same time. The moment the song stopped, the entire white light screen shattered like fragments of light, with echoes lingering in the air for a long time, resonating throughout the hall and deep within everyone’s hearts!
The visual impact, auditory pleasure, and intense passion all contributed to the perfection and charm of this performance, earning it the highest praise: unparalleled!
As the audience on stage, in front of televisions, outside the hall, and listening to the radio reflected on the experience, Chu Tianyu and Xue Feifei had already disappeared, quietly leaving through a side door along with Ouyang Ziyi and the others backstage!
A few people gathered under a row of large trees next to the hall. Ouyang Ziyi and the others all looked enchanted, filled with admiration as they gazed at Chu Tianyu and Xue Feifei. Even Xue Ning’er, a superstar who was her own idol, stared at them with dreamy eyes, acting like their fan. Although Qin Nianran didn’t show such obsessive enthusiasm, her skeptical and complicated expression revealed her chaotic emotions and the question she kept asking herself: Could such perfect collaboration and atmosphere truly exist in the world?
At that moment, Chu Tianyu and Xue Feifei stood side by side, their aura still radiating strongly, invisibly influencing those around them.
For a while, everyone was immersed in a silent atmosphere until the crowd inside and outside the hall gradually came back to their senses, breaking the silence with enthusiastic applause directed at the now-empty stage. Qin Nianran was the first to react. Her face turned red as she said shyly, “I… I think I should go now!”
Following Qin Nianran’s words, everyone else also snapped out of their daze. Ouyang Ziyi looked at Qin Nianran’s complicated expression, not knowing what to say. She felt as if her mind and soul were still stuck in the perfect performance by Chu Tianyu and Xue Feifei, leaving her unable to think about anything else.
After taking a few steps away, Qin Nianran seemed to suddenly remember something and turned back to Chu Tianyu, saying, “Th-thank you. Also, that brilliant sword move you used just now, combined with Feifei’s performance, was seamless—like flowing clouds and water. But… I think you should prepare for the upcoming event, as it will be broadcast live on TV. You probably can’t stay low-key anymore…”
Qin Nianran, who was usually proud, wise, and composed, spoke hesitantly and disjointedly today, with unclear logic—completely unlike her usual self!
“Yes, Tianyu! Your low-key image might not last long!” Ouyang Ziyi added after hearing Qin Nianran’s reminder.
At that moment, Chu Tianyu—whether influenced by Mo Long’s energy or due to the unrestrained, powerful swordsmanship he had just displayed—simply smiled calmly. Without responding to Qin Nianran and Ouyang Ziyi’s concerns, he suddenly spread his arms wide. A powerful energy burst forth, enveloping Ouyang Ziyi and Li Rou standing in front of him. Then, pulling them slightly inward, he embraced them in his arms.
When Ouyang Ziyi and Li Rou fell into Chu Tianyu’s arms, they immediately felt a wave of warmth spreading from the outside in throughout their bodies. Other than a soft “moo~”, their entire bodies became as soft as mud, filled with a sense of passion…
At the same time, Chu Tianyu’s passionate and loud singing could be heard, as if he were explaining something to her and Qin Nianran, or expressing his emotions and feelings at that moment: “Singing while wielding a sword—true to a man’s nature; holding wine and gazing at the moon—such is the spirit of a hero… The sharp sword must be danced with, never let its scars bring empty sorrow…”
Followed by a long howl that echoed across the sky, they felt their bodies lift instantly with Chu Tianyu, pause in midair, and then shoot off into the distance. Xue Feifei, who was already connected to Chu Tianyu’s energy, didn’t need to use her lightness skills at all—her body naturally followed Chu Tianyu and vanished in an instant…
In the aftermath, only Xue Ning’er and Qin Nianran in the distance were left!
“Sister, brother-in-law, and me too! Where’s Ning’er?” By the time Xue Ning’er realized what had happened and shouted loudly toward their disappearing figures, it was already too late!
As for Qin Nianran, who was still hesitating to leave, she kept repeating in her mind those heroic verses Chu Tianyu had sung as he soared into the sky. She felt as if she were experiencing it herself and thought, “Isn’t this exactly the kind of heroic man I’ve always dreamed of—someone who lives life with joy and passion?”
As she thought this, she recalled Chu Tianyu’s warm hands on her back not long ago, as well as the energy he left within her and the emotions he stirred in her heart. She became utterly enchanted…
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Due to Chu Tianyu’s unexpected performance, the uproar grew even greater. For Bai Lei, the leader, his first thought upon coming back to his senses from the singing was that things had gotten far out of control. Seeing the empty stage and Chu Tianyu and the Xue sisters nowhere to be found, he realized just how big of a mess he had to deal with! Just explaining how Chu Tianyu defied gravity would be a huge challenge for him!
Sure enough, in no time, Bai Lei was surrounded by his familiar classmates, who asked all sorts of questions. Clearly, this incredible and unexpected experience had shocked their minds and sparked even more curiosity and doubts in them!
The most common question, of course, was where Xue Feifei and Xue Ning’er were now. Other questions included how they were invited over, why Chu Tianyu seemed so familiar with them, and there were rumors that Chu Tianyu and Xue Feifei kissed in public at the entrance. The student who brought up this question was immediately beaten by those around him. How dare he defile their perfect idols in their eyes? It was pure rumor—clearly someone who didn’t want to get involved! As a result, even the student who saw them kissing on the spot quickly covered his mouth with his hand, not daring to say another word! When Bai Lei was annoyed by these pointless questions, one of them finally asked about Chu Tianyu’s flying stunt and how those stage effects were created. That person also wondered, since he was in charge of stage setup, why no wires could be seen. “Wires!” Bai Lei’s eyes lit up as an idea struck him. If he could solve Chu Tianyu’s big flaw, everything else would be easy to explain! But then he paused, thinking to himself, “What does this have to do with me? Why does Chu Tianyu just leave behind a mess and expect me to clean it up?” Before he could figure this out, a crowd of reporters and TV crew members surrounded him, asking questions all at once: “I heard you’re the chief organizer of this event…” “Could you tell us how you invited the Xue sisters? After all, Miss Xue Feifei has been missing mysteriously lately…” “Also, who is the person Miss Xue Feifei loves the most? Is it you?” “Who is the person who performed stunts with Xue Feifei? Is it one of the newcomers they’re promoting?” “How were those special effects created? Which high-tech company did you collaborate with?” … Although Bai Lei was overwhelmed by the questions, he was actually amused. It turned out that the “Chu Yaoyi” incident hadn’t been exposed yet, and everyone still thought it was just a stage effect! This gave Bai Lei a chance to show off his eloquence. He shouted at everyone around him, “Quiet down! Follow my instructions. First, give way to the camera so it can capture me from the best angle. Second, line up and ask questions one by one, following the style of the Foreign Ministry’s press conferences…”
As Bai Lei started talking, he was in his element—facing numerous reporters, he brought to the extreme his skill at deceiving them, even surpassing that of Shakyamuni. The more he talked, the more inspired he seemed, coming up with wild ideas like invisible wires and special stunt teams like Xue Feifei’s. No matter how absurd it sounded, he managed to convince them. Many reporters, despite years of experience, had never encountered such a cooperative interviewee as Bai Lei—who would say anything on demand and even fabricate stories when necessary. They couldn’t let this slip by, so they asked more questions, and Bai Lei answered even more enthusiastically, as if they were both seeing the same thing clearly!
At the end, as if suddenly remembering something, Bai Lei stopped talking abruptly, asking the reporters to wait a moment. He then took the editor from Beijing’s largest evening newspaper aside, handed him a few sheets of paper, and began muttering to himself. “Well? If you agree to this condition, I’ll give you the rest of the exclusive material!” he urged.
The editor trembled as he looked at the papers, his face showing internal conflict. He said hesitantly, “Bai, classmate, these poems are really not suitable for publication, and there’s so much of it—plus, it needs to be serialized over a month. It’s really difficult!”
“I’ll lower my demand—half a month for serialization!” Bai Lei insisted firmly.
The editor glanced at what was written on the paper: “Little Moon, you’re my dearest little Moon… Little Moon, ah…” He shuddered at once, but tempted by Bai Lei’s exclusive material, he gritted his teeth and said, “At most, a week!”
“Deal!” Bai Lei declared decisively.
After reaching the agreement, Bai Lei turned around calmly and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, if you have any more questions, please check tomorrow’s entertainment section and poetry serialization in so-and-so Evening News…”
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While Bai Lei was thriving, in Ouyang Ziyi’s villa, Chu Tianyu was like a dragon in water. He brought all the passion from the stage with him, throwing aside any concerns, restrictions, or worldly constraints. Just as he showed such enthusiasm, he believed one should dance with his sword without letting its scars bring sorrow…
Finally free both mentally and physically, he had only one thought: to enjoy himself to the fullest—to love to the fullest!
Whether it was the primal love of Xue Feifei’s celestial nature, Ouyang Ziyi’s tender affection, or Li Rou’s shyness as she tasted forbidden fruit—everything converged into a night of intimacy, madness, moans, release, and utter indulgence in desire…
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On the morning of the tenth day, Chu Tianyu was the first to wake up. Standing in the courtyard, he watched the morning dew fade away and enjoyed the warm sunlight, feeling light-hearted and exhilarated.
Last night’s passion meant he no longer needed to vent his unfulfilled desires and impulses through frantic sword dancing!
At that moment, Xue Feifei came over and silently stood behind him, wrapping her arms around his waist while gently resting her head on his back.
“Awake?”
“Mm…”
“Still leaving?” Chu Tianyu seemed to sense her thoughts as if they were connected.
“This retreat is just to lay a foundation; the real journey begins next… The master said… when I emerge next time, it will be highly beneficial not only for me but also for you…” As she spoke, a blush appeared on Xue Feifei’s face.
Chu Tianyu said nothing more; he simply turned and embraced her, with silence speaking volumes!