Capítulo 61: Chapter 61: Taking a Concubine
Chapter 61: Taking You as a Concubine
"I'll choose to bring Ma Yanqing with me."
Su Mei and the Jiang sisters are exceptions, and these three are too young to bring down the mountain with Lu Yu.
Lin Zhaoyu would be suitable, but based on the previous storyline, Lin Zhaoyu is already a key player. After Lu Yu descends the mountain, someone needs to take care of the children on Mount Taixu. Lin Zhaoyu is not the right fit.
That leaves two options: going down the mountain alone or bringing Ma Yanqing. Lu Yu leans towards going down the mountain alone, but then again, bringing Ma Yanqing along could work too. After all, both of them are male, and Lu Yu is curious about what kind of story he might have with this male character from the original seven disciples.
[At Phoenix's request, you chose to bring Ma Yanqing with you down the mountain to explore the world of the martial arts. Learning that the second strongest martial artist is taking him along to journey through the jianghu, the young Ma Yanqing is thrilled. He has always idolized you, and this is a precious opportunity for him to be with you.
Lin Zhaoyu solemnly explains to Ma Yanqing the things he should pay attention to after you and he descend the mountain. Lin Zhaoyu is genuinely concerned about your well-being as your health deteriorates, but Ma Yanqing doesn't take this to heart. In Ma Yanqing's eyes, you are a legend in the jianghu, unbeatable with your skills. He believes that there is nothing that could possibly happen to someone like you.
After bidding farewell to Phoenix and your fellow martial sisters, you descend from Mount Taixu.]
[At 31 years old: The news of the second strongest martial artist descending the mountain spreads quickly throughout the jianghu. You are acknowledged as the first under the Phoenix, and you have countless fans. However, there are also numerous challengers who try to challenge you and vie for the title of second in the world.
In the earlier years, due to your association with Phoenix, people were hesitant to challenge you on the mountain. Your descent from the mountain provides them with an opportunity. Both the elder martial artists and the newcomers in the jianghu desire to have a battle with you.
During this year, you have accepted challenges from many people. Facing those insignificant characters, you effortlessly defeat them. Ma Yanqing witnesses your victories and stores them in his memory. In Ma Yanqing's eyes, you are invincible.]
[At 32 years old: After dealing with numerous minor challengers, your reputation once again shocks the martial world. Despite not leaving the mountain for two years, your strength hasn't diminished; on the contrary, it has grown stronger. To experience the joy of the jianghu, you and Ma Yanqing disguise yourselves and travel the land, upholding justice and righteousness. Ma Yanqing is a talented youth, and under your guidance, he quickly grows.
One day, as you pass by a villa, you see it being besieged by a large group of people. After days of adventuring with you, Ma Yanqing has grown considerably. He quickly identifies the attackers as members of the Blood Rain Hall, a well-known assassin organization in the martial world.
The Blood Rain Hall is infamous for taking money to eliminate troubles for others, disregarding the so-called chivalry of the jianghu. They act solely for profit, and their many skilled assassins are led by a formidable leader rumored to be as powerful as the former leader, Yan Shiluo.
Faced with this situation, what will you do?]
[Interfere with the Blood Rain Hall's assassins: The assassins of the Blood Rain Hall are despised by all in the jianghu.]
[Ignore the situation: They take money to eliminate troubles, what does it have to do with me?]
"I'll think about it. Since they're an assassin organization, I'll choose to interfere."
[You intervene and stop the Blood Rain Hall's assassins. Despite revealing your identity, the assassins do not fear you. Instead, they attack you. This confuses you. Why would an assassin organization not fear you? You defeat all the assassins and save the people in the villa. They explain that the Blood Rain Hall's leader seems to be planning something significant. They share that the hall plans to awaken a powerful ancient beast and use it to unite the martial world. You remember this information.
That night, you and Ma Yanqing stay at the villa. The fifteen-year-old daughter of the villa's owner, having grown up hearing stories about you and admiring you, comes to your room. Grateful for saving her family, she offers to become your concubine. Do you accept?]
[Accept: The timing couldn't be better!]
[Refuse: My heart belongs to Phoenix. How could a mortal like you capture my attention?]
"Definitely refuse. Marrying a woman just like that? What's there to accept?"
[You refuse the proposal, explaining that important decisions require careful consideration. She understands your perspective and admires your integrity. In gratitude, she offers you a top-quality sword from the villa, recognizing the need for a capable weapon in your hands. This sword is made from special materials and greatly enhances your strength.]
"So, remember, focus on being a righteous martial artist and upholding justice in the jianghu. Why bother with romantic entanglements?"
[At 32 years old: You and Ma Yanqing continue investigating the situation, following the lead provided by the villa. You arrive at a branch of the Blood Rain Hall and witness a group of people conducting a ritual. As the ritual concludes, a colossal beast with a fiery aura begins to materialize. Feeling the destructive energy emanating from the beast, you are alarmed. The creature's power rivals that of Yan Shiluo.
Fortunately, with your divine weapon in hand, you trigger the Nine Heavens Profound Thunder and destroy the branch of the Blood Rain Hall. Through interrogation, you learn that the beast is called "Calamity Strife," an ancient evil creature. The one you defeated was just a mere avatar.
Calamity Strife is an immensely powerful ancient creature, and even one of its avatars can match Yan Shiluo in his prime. You can't fathom the true terror of the real Calamity Strife. Faced with this situation, you discuss with Ma Yanqing and have three options to consider. Which one will you choose?]
[Option One: Return to Mount Taixu and inform Phoenix: Given the unfathomable power of Calamity Strife and the unknown depth of the Blood Rain Hall's involvement, it might be wise to consult with Phoenix.]
[Option Two: Continue investigating Calamity Strife with Ma Yanqing: Seize the opportunity and press forward. Returning to Mount Taixu might waste precious time and miss the chance to act.]
[Option Three: Send Ma Yanqing back to Mount Taixu to deliver the news while you continue investigating the Blood Rain Hall alone.]
"I'll choose option three. I'll let Ma Yanqing return to Mount Taixu to deliver the news, and I'll continue investigating the Blood Rain Hall on my own."
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