Eternal Saber-Chapter 331 - 52: A Farewell Drink for Me

Chen Tang was discussing some plans for leaving the Hermit Continent with Ye Yushi when they suddenly heard a commotion downstairs.

Before long, with a loud bang, the Shadow Tower shook slightly, as if someone had forced their way in.

Chen Tang and Ye Yushi exchanged glances, their hearts filled with caution.

The two did not immediately go downstairs; instead, they stood upstairs, peering in the direction of the lobby.

They saw a man in white holding a folding fan, the tip of which was stained with fresh blood, looking frivolous and smiling.

Behind him stood two men in gray robes.

Meanwhile, Blacksmith Feng was sitting leaning against the counter, the finished bow and arrow placed on the counter, one hand pressing against it while the other covered his chest.

From the direction of Chen Tang and Ye Yushi, Blacksmith Feng’s front could not be seen clearly.

But his robe was already soaked with blood, and a large pool of blood had already accumulated on the ground where he sat!

Chen Tang frowned slightly.

Lady Yun stood between the man in white and Blacksmith Feng.

At this moment, the two men in gray robes seemed to sense something and suddenly looked towards where Chen Tang and Ye Yushi were upstairs!

What keen senses!

Chen Tang and Ye Yushi both felt a chill in their hearts.

These two men in gray robes are masters!

The specific Cultivation Realm, however, could not be discerned.

"Wind Mastiff, why did you harm someone?"

They heard Lady Yun ask, her tone icy cold.

Wind Mastiff opened the folding fan, blood droplets splattering, and chuckled, "This old thing doesn’t know how to appreciate favors. I’ve already shown him the Execution Order and wanted to test his bow, yet he still put on airs with me... Hehehe, I think he’s tired of living, so I kindly sent him on his way."

Blacksmith Feng shot Wind Mastiff a glare, panting slightly, and said with hatred, "You brat, not following the rules!"

"Haha!"

Wind Mastiff laughed loudly, stuck out his tongue at Blacksmith Feng, exhaling ’haha’ like a mad dog, and said, "I don’t follow the rules, what can you do about it?"

"Will the Elders make me pay with my life?"

Before Blacksmith Feng could speak, Wind Mastiff continued, "No, you’re just a blacksmith. As long as I capture the Jade Flute Fairy and kill Chen Tang this time, completing the task, this minor transgression is nothing."

"Those who don’t follow the rules will always pay the price!"

Blacksmith Feng gritted his teeth.

Wind Mastiff patted his chest, pretending to be scared, and said, "Listen to him, so scary. Old thing, what price can you make me pay? You have no sons, no daughters, no friends, not even a disciple; who would avenge you?"

"I have the Elder Council behind me; what do you have? Hahahaha!"

As he spoke, he could no longer hold back and laughed recklessly.

Lady Yun couldn’t help but sneer, mocking, "Turns out even a mad dog isn’t truly mad; it checks if the other side has backing before biting. Before biting, it looks to see if the opponent is easy to provoke."

"A dog is just a dog, bullying with power."

As if her words struck a nerve, Wind Mastiff gradually withdrew his smile, scratched his ear, and said, "Lady Yun, your words are harsh."

At this moment, Chen Tang came down from upstairs.

Ye Yushi followed behind him.

Seeing Chen Tang and Ye Yushi, Wind Mastiff’s eyes lit up, and he took out the Execution Order from his arms, shaking it in front of Lady Yun, and said, "Lady Yun, no fighting is allowed here. It seems you’ll have to trouble yourself to expel these two from the Shadow Tower."

"They’ve already paid for their stay today."

Lady Yun said coolly, "No one can drive them out before tomorrow’s sunset; that’s my rule."

In reality, under the Execution Order, the Shadow Tower should cooperate immediately, driving the assassination target out, providing no assistance to the target.

But Lady Yun’s explanation barely managed to justify the situation.

Wind Mastiff still held some trepidation towards Lady Yun. Instead of confronting her directly, he shrugged slightly and said, "No worries, I can wait. However, by this time tomorrow, Lady Yun, you’ll have no reason to shelter them."

"Naturally."

Lady Yun said calmly.

With her authority, being able to secure an extra day and night for Chen Tang and Ye Yushi was already pushing the limits.

Once the Execution Order was issued, if she openly helped the two, it would be a blatant betrayal of the Hermit Organization.

After coming downstairs, Chen Tang didn’t even glance at the three of Wind Mastiff but went straight to sit beside Blacksmith Feng.

Blacksmith Feng’s blood on his chest was a glaring red!

Chen Tang merely glanced at it calmly, then withdrew his gaze.

"You’re here."

Blacksmith Feng looked up at Chen Tang, face slightly pale due to excessive blood loss.

Ye Yushi stepped forward, holding Blacksmith Feng’s wrist, channeling a thread of Inner Qi through it.

Chen Tang looked at Ye Yushi, showing a questioning expression.

Ye Yushi shook his head.

The cuts on the chest were all fatal, having pierced vital organs. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Blacksmith Feng could hold on until now, relying on the purity of his Inner Qi, having cleared six Meridians, and possessing strong life force.

"Getting old, not as energetic as before, crafting was a bit slow. If it had been done earlier, you could have left earlier. Now the Execution Order is here, I’m afraid you won’t survive till tomorrow."

Blacksmith Feng pushed the bow and arrow under his palm towards Chen Tang and said, "However, the bow and arrow are ready, it still needs to be handed to you."

Chen Tang looked at the bow and arrow on the counter and asked, "Weren’t you initially hoping for my death to take over these two pieces of equipment?"

"Of course."

Blacksmith Feng smiled slightly, his eyelids already feeling heavy, and said, "I still hope for your death, but as long as you’re not dead, I must hand the bow and arrow to you. This is Old Feng’s rule, without rules, cough cough..."

Blacksmith Feng coughed up blood, breathing heavily.

"There would be no order."

Chen Tang followed up to say.

Blacksmith Feng nodded.

"Lady Yun, go... get us two bowls of wine..."

Blacksmith Feng was already on the verge of collapse, needing a breather, a gasp of air, after every sentence.

He shakily took out two Silver Coins from his pouch, placing them on the counter, and said, "The daytime promise of drinking to oblivion, Old Feng can only share one cup with you."

Chen Tang’s lips moved slightly, as if wanting to say something, but couldn’t.

"No need."

Lady Yun’s eyes slightly reddened, returned to the counter, and pushed the Hidden Coins back, saying, "This cup, my treat for you."

"Heh... cough cough, Lady Yun’s rare generosity, good, good."

Blacksmith Feng laughed while coughing.

"Count me in."

Ye Yushi suddenly said.

Lady Yun nodded.

Wu Ji and Liu Shou also took out wine bowls and said, "Old Feng, we’ll share a drink with you too."

"Good!"

Upon hearing this, Blacksmith Feng seemed to regain some spirit.

Lady Yun poured six bowls of wine, handing them to Blacksmith Feng, Chen Tang, Ye Yushi, Wu Ji, Liu Shou, and holding the last one herself.

Blacksmith Feng shakily lifted his bowl, looking at the haggard pale face reflected in the liquor, he couldn’t help but mockingly smile:

"Old Feng, forged iron for the Hermit all my life, followed rules all my life, never thought it would end at the hands of a rule-breaking brat. This wretched place really has no meaning, dying is probably better."

"This cup of wine is to see me off."

After saying this, the six clinked bowls and drank.

Clatter!

The wine bowl fell to the ground, shattering into fragments.

Blacksmith Feng’s arm lowered, he leaned against the counter, head bowed, and passed away peacefully.