Chapter 823 - 812: Hero
Mu Jianping made several concessions, yet Ding Ling was walking faster and faster.
She watched as Ding Ling’s distance from her grew farther and farther.
She mustered all her strength to run but still couldn’t catch up.
Helplessly.
She could only ride her horse to catch up quickly, yet found that no matter how fast she rode, she couldn’t match Ding Ling’s pace, always two positions behind him.
She was shocked in her heart and couldn’t help but speak more.
"Hero, Hero. What’s your name?"
"Ding Ling."
"Oh, that sounds familiar. I seem to have heard it somewhere. Hero, Hero, you must be a very famous person in Jianghu, right?"
"Perhaps."
"Wow. So... Hero, can you help me find my brother?"
"No."
"..."
...
In the course of their questions and answers.
The two stepped into Qingyun Town one after the other.
𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
It was already late.
Ding Ling was in no rush for now.
After all, he had stayed in the Three Kingdoms for two years.
Delaying a day or two was no big deal.
Yet at this moment.
Ding Ling thought, ’Since I’m already here in The Deer and the Cauldron World, why not finish reading all the books in this world’s library before I leave.’
But he changed his mind temporarily.
Planning to take a trip to the Capital.
Anyway, in such a Low Martial World, nothing could harm him.
He could leave after reading the books; it wouldn’t affect him, and could even enhance his knowledge, aiding the improvement of Martial Dao True Understanding, and ultimately helping him become immortal.
Martial Dao True Understanding could absorb the essence of various martial arts and achieve sublimation.
Currently, it was only at version 1.0.
Once the necessary resources were absorbed, it would naturally progress to version 2.0.
"Hero, Hero. Over here, over here."
Mu Jianping was very lively, innocent, and kind. Even after months of fleeing in Jianghu, she hadn’t been tainted by the world’s dust, her heart remained pure and unsullied, which Ding Ling greatly admired.
Looking at Mu Jianping, Ding Ling seemed to see Zhong Ling.
Zhong Ling was also lively and cheerful.
However, there were differences; Zhong Ling understood many things but remained innocent and carefree, sunny and optimistic.
Mu Jianping only understood things halfway, like a beautiful flower that grew in a tranquil, peaceful environment. Though innocent and kind, there were times when she was melancholic.
At this moment, Mu Jianping had chosen an inn, had the hostler watch her horse, then went inside and chose a seat, constantly calling and waving to Ding Ling.
She bounced around without regard to how others viewed her, inadvertently revealing the unique playful charm of a young girl.
Ding Ling laughed and walked over, sat down, and ordered a few small dishes.
The two chatted and ate.
Evidently, Mu Jianping’s curiosity about Ding Ling was high; even with her mouth full of food, she didn’t forget to ask questions.
"Eat slowly. Nobody’s competing with you."
"..."
Mu Jianping’s face quickly turned red, feeling a bit embarrassed. She then started chewing slowly, appearing more ladylike.
After eating.
Mu Jianping gratefully said:
"Thank you, Hero, for the treat. I hadn’t eaten my fill in days."
"Eh."
Ding Ling sighed:
"Alright. We’re friends now. Don’t call me Hero, just call me by my name."
"How would that be appropriate?"
Mu Jianping crisply said:
"If you don’t like me calling you Hero, how about I call you Brother Ding?"
"As you wish."
"Then I’ll call you Brother Ding."
Mu Jianping’s smile was bright, with lingering dimples at the corners of her mouth. These dimples were almost identical to Zhong Ling’s, making Ding Ling marvel at the wonders of nature!
It’s amazing that two girls so similar in all aspects could appear in this world!
Even their personalities were about sixty or seventy percent similar.
Although their appearances varied in many ways, there were many similarities. The Sword Spirit had a Spiritual Eye that made Ding Ling’s eyes extremely sharp, allowing him to discern subtle differences between twins at a glance.
Not to mention identifying different people!
Therefore.
In others’ eyes, Mu Jianping and Zhong Ling’s facial features were very similar.
But in Ding Ling’s eyes, they were completely different individuals.
Perhaps due to a sense of direction, or perhaps because he hadn’t seen Zhong Ling for so long, subconsciously Ding Ling developed an affection for Mu Jianping.
In any case, he was quite attentive to Mu Jianping.
The two laughed and talked, attracting the curious glances of others.
The next day.
The two were still like this.
Moreover, because of their many conversations.
Mu Jianping learned about Ding Ling’s identity and background, exclaiming several times because of it.
She couldn’t believe that the person she was following was an Alien, what players referred to as the Jade Emperor?!
She circled around Ding Ling, her eyes widening in disbelief:
"Are you really the Jade Emperor of the Immortal Realm’s Celestial Court?!"
"Not anymore."
"What do you mean?"
Mu Jianping looked up at Ding Ling, her bright eyes flashing with confusion and disbelief:
"Surely no one dares to disrespect the Jade Emperor? Dares to knock you down from the Celestial Court?!"
"No."
Ding Ling said with a smile:
"That’s just a divine position given by the Heavenly Dao of the Lower Realm. It didn’t belong to me. Now that I’m in the Upper Realm, the divine position naturally loses its function..."
Ding Ling explained briefly and didn’t say more.
Mu Jianping didn’t ask further, just vaguely nodded:
"I see."
She was very excited and flushed with excitement, murmuring:
"Who would have thought I’d be so lucky! Just casually meeting a Jade Emperor at a tea beach! If my brother and the others find out, won’t they be envious and jealous to death?!"
The more she thought.
The faster her heart raced.
Especially when she glanced at Ding Ling’s handsome face, as chiseled as a knife’s, her heart beat even faster, like a drumming sound!
She couldn’t understand why this was happening.
Yet undeniably, her admiration for Ding Ling increased minute by minute.
An Immortal Realm Emperor of such high status turned out to be someone so kind and easy to talk to!
Truly unexpected!
...
On this day.
Mu Jianping and Ding Ling traveled to the area around Xiangyang.
Before entering the city.
Rumble! Rumble!
A torrent of Iron Cavalry suddenly surged forward, surrounding Ding Ling and Mu Jianping.
"What do you want?!"
Mu Jianping shouted.
Ding Ling didn’t want to attract too much attention, so he also bought a good horse on the way.
At this moment, he was also riding a horse.
But before he could speak, Mu Jianping already couldn’t help but ride out directly, confronting a General:
"Why surround us for no reason?"
The General didn’t speak.
Just shifted aside.
Along with the sound of clattering iron hooves, a person rode out from the Iron Cavalry procession. This person was dressed in Great Qing official attire, with a hat studded with a ruby.
Looking elegant and wealthy.
Clearly a somewhat cunning young man.
Mu Jianping changed color upon seeing this young man:
"Wei Xiaobao!"