King of Hundred Victories Saber-Chapter 629 - 206: Golden Leaves Celebrate the New Year, Heroic Sakura Association Cheers on New Year’s Eve (Part 5)
Dugu Yan wore a white brocade robe, with silver sword patterns embroidered on the robe’s hem, shimmering with a cold light under the sunlight.
He held a peculiar bone flute in his hand, gently playing it.
The flute’s sound was sharp and piercing, like the wailing of ghosts and wolves during a cold night.
Under the guidance of the flute sound, a group of swordfish swiftly surged from the deep sea.
These swordfish had bodies long and slender like a sword, each as thick as an arm, with streamlined bodies resembling meticulously forged sharp blades.
Their scales were dense and hard, glistening with a frigid light, as if covered in an indestructible armor, reflecting glittering wave patterns in the sunlight and seawater.
Their fins were like sharp blades, quickly waving in the water, propelling their bodies like arrows off a bowstring, cleaving a white splash in the seawater wherever they passed, as if they were the ocean’s lords, carrying a lethal threat, rushing rapidly towards the boat carrying Shi Feiyang and others. On the boat, Shi Feiyang and others were ready and waiting, facing the incoming enemies with firm gazes, showing no intention of retreating.
Yili, Bai Zhi, Gong Simeng, and Qi Meizhen swiftly approached the bow of the ship, appearing as four blooming bright flowers on the battlefield, beautiful and resilient. Yili, the first beauty of the Martial Arts, wore a moon-white gauzy garment, embroidered with exquisite golden peonies, with a green silk ribbon tied around her waist, floating in the wind, accentuating her elegant posture.
Her skin was fairer than snow, her eyes like clear springs, brimful of charm as they glanced around. She held a zither made of top-quality tung wood, with delicate engravings on its surface, softly shimmering under the sunlight.
Her jade-like hand gently brushed the zither strings, producing melodious notes, clear and pleasing, like pearls falling on a jade plate.
Bai Zhi, the beauty from Miaojiang, wore a light purple outfit, with mysterious Miaojiang patterns embroidered in silver threads.
Her hair, like black satin, casually draped over her shoulders, with a few strands dancing in the wind, adding to her exotic appeal.
She held a lusheng made of bamboo, exuding a faint fragrance. She played the lusheng, which emitted melodious, meandering sounds, echoing the unique rhythm of Miaojiang, harmonizing with Yili’s zither melody. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎
Gong Simeng, with her elegant figure, wore a golden silk long dress, embroidered with a colorful phoenix pattern, like a phoenix about to soar high. She held a pair of drumsticks, with the drum body made of bronze, and its surface painted with delicate patterns. She gently tapped the drum, the sounds steady and powerful, like stable heartbeats, adding rhythm to the zither and lusheng melodies.
Qi Meizhen wore a black combat outfit, covered with a white fox fur cape, looking heroic and spirited.
She held a pipa, its body made of redwood, inlaid with gemstones on its neck, shimmering brightly under the sunlight.
She plucked the pipa strings, producing clear, loud sounds, like big and small pearls dropping onto a jade plate, intertwining with the sounds of other instruments, forming a beautiful melody of "The Music of Breaking the Formation."
The melodious music flowed like a stream in the chaotic battlefield, gradually dispelling the fear and illusions brought by the "Nine Nether Profound Sound."
Fu Anxing’s face became increasingly ugly, as she intensified the "Nine Nether Profound Sound," trying once again to disturb everyone’s minds.
However, the music of the four ladies was firm and powerful, like an invisible wall, blocking back the "Nine Nether Profound Sound."
Shi Feiyang stood at the bow of the ship, tightly gripping the Hundred Victories Saber—Celestial Frost Blade.
The Celestial Frost Blade emitted a sharp light under the sunlight.
He activated the Bright Jade Technique, and with the blessing of the Sunflower Saintess’s supreme bloodline, the power of the Bright Jade Technique reached its peak.
His whole body exuded a strong momentum, like a towering mountain, unshakable by anyone.
He sensed the thunder power surging in the clouds, thus continuously injecting the surging inner strength into the Celestial Frost Blade.
Once the Celestial Frost Blade absorbed his inner strength, blue electric lights flickered on the blade, resonating with the clouds in the sky.
Shi Feiyang shouted loudly, swinging the Celestial Frost Blade fiercely towards the sky.
A blinding lightning bolt instantly cut through the sky, like a divine sword opening heaven and earth, carrying a world-destroying force.
Immediately afterward, deafening thunder sounded, as if to shatter the entire world.
The lightning precisely split open the surging tide-walls, and the waters, driven away by the thunder’s force, quickly receded to both sides.
The once fierce school of swordfish, amidst the chaos of the waters and the deterrence of the thunder’s force, lost their direction, scattering in all directions.
Shi Feiyang and his companions successfully averted this crisis, and the ship continued to sail smoothly on the now calm sea, heading into the distance.
Several days later, Shi Feiyang and his group successfully returned to the bustling Suzhou Prefecture.
At this time, Suzhou Prefecture was already enveloped in the lively atmosphere before the Spring Festival.
The streets and alleys were decked out with decorations, large red lanterns were hung high, and red silk ribbons fluttered in the wind, making the entire city brim with festivity.
The shops along the streets were filled with a dazzling array of New Year goods.
Street vendors called out one after another, "Selling spring couplets, spring couplets for good fortune and prosperity!" "Freshly baked pastries, come and have a taste!" People bustled through the market, their faces filled with joyful smiles, carrying large bags of New Year goods, preparing for the upcoming New Year’s Eve.
In the distance, on the river, painted boats drifted leisurely, and from the boats came the melodious sound of strings and bamboo flutes, which complemented the bustling scenery on the shore, creating a harmonious and beautiful picture.
Shi Feiyang led everyone back to the grand Shi Mansion.
Upon entering the mansion, one could feel the dense festive atmosphere. The maids and servants in the mansion were busily decorating the courtyard, pasting festive "Fu" characters, and arranging brilliant flowers. There were only twelve days left until New Year’s Eve.
Shi Feiyang stood in the courtyard, his expression solemn yet gentle.
He slowly took out over three hundred thousand gold leaves from a deerskin pouch at his waist that ordinary people couldn’t see.
These gold leaves, under the sunlight, shimmered with dazzling brilliance, symbolizing his immense care for the disciples of the Heroic Sakura Association.
He knew well that every disciple of the Heroic Sakura Association had worked hard for its development, and now it was time for them to enjoy the good life.
Shi Feiyang gathered the elders of the Heroic Sakura Association, "Long Arm Fist" Liao Pei, "Heaven and Earth Saber" Lie Quan, "Iron Palm" Wu Zhong, and the Incense Hall Masters "Mandarin Duck Saber" Xiao Lingling, "Iron Flute Scholar" Xiang Kun, "Divine Archer" Miao Menlong, "Plum Blossom Dart" Shan Zhi, "Water Dragon" Jin Liufu, "Round Barrel" Lu Dechu, "Bamboo Pole" Jiang Huotian, "Centipede" Gongsun Ren, and "Cyan-faced Beast" Yang Feng, and solemnly said, "Everyone, the success of our Heroic Sakura Association today is inseparable from the struggles of every disciple. These gold leaves, distribute one piece to each of over three hundred thousand disciples, so that everyone can live a prosperous life and feel the warmth of our Heroic Sakura Association." His voice was firm and powerful, filled with care and equality for the disciples.
The elders and each Incense Hall Master nodded, their eyes full of admiration and emotion.
Liao Pei clasped his hands together loudly, saying, "Grand Squad Leader, wise decision! In this way, our disciples will have a year full of flavor!"
Lie Quan echoed, "Indeed, the Grand Squad Leader is allowing everyone to enjoy some peace. Following the Grand Squad Leader, we feel assured!"
Following that, Shi Feiyang dispatched "Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen, Yili, Gong Simeng, Bai Zhi, Qi Meizhen, Kong Triangle, Liu Yehua, Southwest Wind, Fan Shi, and others to oversee the distribution of gold leaves. They each took their orders and quickly set into action.
At the scene of the gold leaf distribution, the disciples of the Heroic Sakura Association lined up in neat rows, their faces glowing with excitement and gratitude.
Each disciple, upon receiving a gold leaf from the elders, felt as if they were receiving a precious gift.
Some disciples, their eyes brimming with tears, said excitedly, "Thank you Grand Squad Leader, thank you Heroic Sakura Association! With this gold leaf, we can add many things to our home for the New Year!"
Others, full of joy, planned, "I will use this gold leaf to buy a new outfit for my parents, and buy some New Year goods to have a good New Year!"
In an instant, the entire Heroic Sakura Association was immersed in a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.
The disciples all looked forward to the upcoming New Year’s Eve, and with this wealth, they could celebrate the Spring Festival joyously with their families, enjoying the hard-earned beautiful life.
Shi Feiyang, watching the smiles on the disciples’ faces, also felt full of comfort and satisfaction.
He knew that everything he did was to ensure that every member of the Heroic Sakura Association had a beautiful future.
