Chapter 64: Rainy Night Visitor

Fat geese wandered the wind-swept lake as misty rain enveloped those traveling by night.

“Brother Akong, don’t you think at this hour, he should be lounging in bed, embracing a beauty?”“This weather, this time, it really makes one drowsy…”

Skimming Goose Lake like dragonflies, two men in black cloaks flew past; one had a large hood drawn over his head, while the other’s face was exposed.

Shao Yi pulled his large hood tighter, then lifted his wine gourd, tilted his head back, and took another swig. He patted his belly, and a burp escaped.

“Burp.”

Feng Kong glanced at the sky. The rainy night had delayed the sunrise, but dawn was approaching.

“At this hour, people’s vigilance is much lower.”He withdrew his gaze, striding swiftly, and advised, “Don’t drink before killing; it easily impairs your judgment.”

Shao Yi’s movements stiffened, but his speed didn’t falter in the slightest. He followed like a shadow.

“It’s fine! It depends on the individual. I wanted to tell you to put your hood up, otherwise, the rain interferes with your vision, and your movements won’t be steady.”

Feng Kong wiped his face, which was cold and wet. He spoke sparingly: “The rain is cold; it sharpens the mind.”

Shao Yi immediately slapped his wine gourd, his eyes widening.

“You see? Different people have different preferences… I like to drink, you like to be soaked in the rain. Isn’t that a win-win situation?”

Feng Kong’s mouth twitched subtly. He fell silent for a long time, then sighed faintly, “Drinking is… fine, but can you speak normally?”

“Pah!”He was indeed led astray. Feng Kong shut his mouth, deciding not to speak anymore.

“Heh heh…” Shao Yi chuckled. “Don’t you like it?”

“No.”“I still don’t like your cold, haughty demeanor, acting like a saint.”

Feng Kong abruptly stopped, his eyes darkening.

“What? Let’s go!” Shao Yi wondered.

“Do you know what you’re saying?” Feng Kong’s voice suddenly dropped, becoming cold and chilling, as if from the netherworld.

“I know! We should go back to sleep now, shouldn’t we!”

“…”Feng Kong took a deep breath. “This guy is truly drunk!” He decided there was no point getting angry with him; the main task was more important. He flew off.

Behind him, Shao Yi’s hand trembled as he slightly lifted his large hood. He clearly hadn’t been rained on, but his face was drenched with cold sweat.

“Holy crap, what did I just say? I must have a death wish! He’s Bloodhand Feng Kong! Good, good, I managed to fool him. Brother Akong shouldn’t kill me.”

After that slip of the tongue, the other’s chilling voice instantly sobered him. However, realizing something was wrong, he could only play along and continue feigning ignorance. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable!

Shao Yi wiped away the cold sweat, adjusted his expression again, and hurried to catch up.

The rain continued to fall, its intensity seeming to increase.

The fat geese in the lake huddled together, gathering in the corner near the white jade railing, trying to escape the wind and rain.

Hmm…It was no use.

…

Along the secluded winding path, the two men’s pace slowed considerably.

“This is the right path, isn’t it?” Shao Yi looked around. To be honest, he hadn’t been to the outer yard in a long time and had almost forgotten the way, but fortunately, not much had changed, and he could barely recognize it.

He spotted a shadowy figure in the woods and couldn’t help but be surprised.

“The outer yard disciples are still so diligent? They’re still working so hard even in this rain? I remember back then, I also lived in a crowded communal dormitory for a year. There were so many people there, I couldn’t practice at all, so I often ran out… It’s much better after entering the inner yard. You have your own small yard, and there are even girls…”

Shao Yi was full of emotion, his mouth never stopping, completely oblivious to Feng Kong’s increasingly dark expression.

He took a sip of wine, and around the corner, he saw a spacious courtyard.

The courtyard was covered by a formation, through which only rainwater could enter. In front of the formation wall was a large open space, big enough for many people to practice.

“Tsk tsk, how extravagant!”“I remember back then…”

“Shut up!” Feng Kong interrupted. “We’ve already seen someone, and you’re still blabbering. Have you forgotten everything I taught you?”

“Uh…” Shao Yi awkwardly scratched his head. He wanted to respond, but dared not speak.

He took another swig of wine, emboldened. “Brother Akong, I’ll handle it later; you can hold the fort. There was no need for you to come; it’s just a matter of…”

Feng Kong glared at him. Shao Yi immediately fell silent, as if frozen, and mimed sewing his mouth shut with an invisible thread.

“Go.”“Pay attention to your technique. One strike, kill.”

Shao Yi nodded. The wine gourd in his hand disappeared, and he produced two short swords, holding them in a reverse grip, hidden within his sleeves. Only then did he step forward.

He raised his handand knocked on the door.

…

Before him was skin as smooth as jade, so delicate it seemed it could break with a touch. Although the face was inexplicably unclear, Xu Xiaoshou no longer cared about that.

He reached out to touch it…

“Knock knock knock!”A steady, slow knocking sound echoed, piercingly clear.

“Damn it!” Xu Xiaoshou watched as the body before him shattered, and he lunged forward unwillingly…

Thud!The wooden bed made a heavy thud. A strange sense of weightlessness came over him, as if he had missed a step, causing him to stumble.

Xu Xiaoshou abruptly opened his eyes, his heart pounding, his eyes filled with unwillingness. “Just one step away!”

“Knock knock knock!”Another round of knocking.

Xu Xiaoshou suddenly looked towards the main door, his eyes filled with irritation.

“Who’s so inconsiderate? Coming at this hour, are you here to rush me to my grave? Are you going to let people sleep? Disturbing my wet dream!”

Kicking on his shoes, Xu Xiaoshou bounced out of the guest room, transforming his spiritual energy into an umbrella to shield himself from the wind and rain.

He had just taken a bath. Although he had only just lay down before being woken up, he couldn’t afford to get wet now.

Rubbing his sleepy eyes, Xu Xiaoshou quickly crossed the courtyard and raised his hand to the doorknob.

A gust of wind blew, and he seemed to sober up a bit, stopping his motion to open the door.

“Wait!”“It’s so late; who’s crazy enough to come looking for me?”

Xu Xiaoshou was puzzled. He didn’t have many friends in the outer yard, and he had only just gone to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion with a staff member this afternoon. It seemed all business was concluded… He was even planning to take a few days off!

“Could a staff member really be coming to find me at this hour?” Xu Xiaoshou felt it was absurd. He immediately focused his attention, and his “perception” instantly passed through the formation, allowing him to see the scene outside.

A man in a black cloak, his face hidden within a large hood. Although the night was very dark, under his “perception,” his expression was clearly visible.

He looked very ordinary, but he was very polite, not knocking repeatedly.

Hmm?There’s another one behind him?

“This guy must be crazy. It’s raining, and he’s already wearing hooded clothing, yet he’s deliberately exposing his face, standing there with his arms crossed.”

“Who are you putting on a show for? In the middle of the night, is anyone even watching?”

Xu Xiaoshou felt a slight sense of unease, but he couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong.

The main thing was that he didn’t know either of these two people. Why were they looking for him? And at this hour?

The rain pattered softly, seeming to have intensified.

Xu Xiaoshou’s hand remained on the door panel, but he neither pulled it open nor withdrew it. His heart suddenly began to beat faster, and he looked back into the night.

Rainy night…Killing intent?

Xu Xiaoshou felt a chill down his spine, but also found it a bit comical. “Have I been reading too many novels?” he thought. “Would someone come to kill me for no reason?” He considered himself to be well-liked and had never made any enemies!

All three were very patient, remaining perfectly quiet and unmoving.

Xu Xiaoshou “perceived” the outside of the door; the person outside waited politely.

The night immediately became silent again: a single wooden door, three figures.

The sound of the rain seemed to grow louder, and even the knocking became more prolonged and distinct. A familiar song faintly echoed in the air…

“Little bunny, be good, open the door…”“Knock knock knock––”