Oh wow. That's a long time for a reunion.
Eh?
Guardian Qin? Long time no see! How are you? You look fantastic today.
You're that guy from Xiaoyao Valley!
Uh, but I've told you my name! Do you not remember it at all?
Hahah. I remember it. You're Shi Di Fen. I can hardly forget your name.
You're so mischevious. By the way, was that you playing the lute? It sounded so nice.
I heard that your master is good at Qin, Chess, Calligraphy and Painting. He must've trained you on those arts as well. My skill is not worth mentioning compared to his.
It's a shame but I only know the basics of music.
So modest. Can you tell me what I tried to express in the music I played just now?
They gave me 4 options here. Spring. Summer. Autumn. Winter.
Not knowing what to pick I chose 1 and got lucky.
That melody was brisk and bright, with a vibe of flowers blooming in spring. Am I right?
Good! I did express the scene of early spring when everything is growing. Seems that you understand my music quite well!
Haha, thanks!
By the way, I heard your name mentioned again and again recently. You seem to have been very active of late.
I had no idea 1 month of calligraphy and art sperging can be considered 'active' in the martial arts world.
Am I? I just hope that my reputation was not so notorious that you will come down and hunt me.
I hadn't expressed my appreciation to you for your help in seizing the traitor in Luoyang for us before.
Oh, that guy with explosives.
Right, that traitor was one of my men. I was not a good leader. I let such scum exist in my clan. I'm still deeply ashamed when I think of it.
A tree will always have dead branches when it grows too big. It's not all your fault, so you don't need to feel too bad about it. Besides, the traitor was captured in the end before he did more harm.
All thanks to you, Shi, if you don't mind, please let me invite you to dinner in appreciation.
Oh. I hope she can cook.
Why so serious? You don't have to trouble yourself that much. I just have one request.
Oh? Tell me then.
Do you remember that you told me that you would tell me your name the next time we met? You may have forgotten it but I haven't.
I didn't know your memory was so good, heh heh! Alright then, I'll tell you now. My family name is Qin, and my first name is Hongshang. Hong is the character for red, and Shang the character for death.
Red and Death? That name is way too unlucky! Who gave you a name like that?
When I was very little, my father found a fortune teller to foresee my future. He said that my condition of life was bad, and I might die early, so the word "Death" is in my name. Is that curse-like?
Uh...why even do that? Should you not do the opposite? It's almost as if you want to fulfill the prophecy with this name.
You are quite straightforward when you talk about it. It does not seem to worry you at all.
Why should I be worried? Life and death might depend on luck, but our own future is in our hands. I don't believe in destiny.
Amazing! I like your attitude.
One of Qin's disciple of Thunder Hall calls her to return and she bade farewell.
Excuse me, I have to go. Shi Di Fen, see you next time.
She's just like a heroine... that natural confidence. It's similar to Jing Ji.
Hahah! It must be an illusion! Jing Ji is so much more awkward, childish, unreasonable and silly...Hahaahahah!
Ah! Bully Ji, forgive me! (Speak of the devil and he will appear!)
One day, Xiangyun comes to visit.
Man, it's been a while. I've been strolling trying to find her.
Good afternoon, Shi.
What brings you here today?
My dad developed some medicines and asked me to take them here for Wuxia Zi.
Your dad's not with you?
No, my father's been quite vexed recently. It's all because of my cousin Shen Lan who always makes trouble.
Shen Lan? Your cousin?
Don't think I've met her cousin before.
Forget it. She always sets aside the kindness of others and does everything her own way. I haven't seen her for many years.
(It sounds familiar somehow?)
Well, enough on that topic. Come visit us at Wangyou Valley when you're free, Shi.
Well, I've been trying but the option was grayed out. But OK.