I am a swordsman in a strange city

Chapter 68 The Forgotten Ones
"Ding……"

The long, drawn-out ringing of the bell rang out, and the blood mist in Pei Ju's eyes seemed to be blown away by the wind.

Reason prevailed again, and he immediately lowered his raised hand.

Senior Sister Yu walked ahead, swaying as she went, and Pei Ju followed her into the main hall of the Taoist temple.

……

The Taoist temple enshrines the Three Pure Ones.

There is a futon under the seat of the Three Pure Ones, and two people are sitting on it.

Pei Ju sat there, listening to his senior sister recite the scriptures, and he followed along, reciting each line.

I felt completely disoriented.

Time passes day by day.

……

In Rakshasa City, it doesn't matter if there are more or less people, but some people will care when they leave.

Ever since Pei Ju suddenly stopped coming to school, Liu Yijia had been to his house, but she couldn't find him. She only saw that Pei Ju's house was sealed off, and outsiders couldn't be allowed in. She wanted to know what had suddenly happened to Pei Ju's house, but she couldn't find out.

However, a rumor has been circulating that Pei Ju's grandfather was raising a ghost child, which was discovered and subsequently shut down.

She didn't believe it, and later found Ye Youruo, who lived next door to Pei Ju.

Liu Yijia didn't want to find her or talk to her because she felt that Ye Youruo was the biggest threat to her in the whole school. But she had no choice but to find Ye Youruo in the end.

Ye Youruo told him that Pei Ju was at the Institute of Abnormal Diseases.

So Liu Yijia came here on Saturday, but she couldn't get in.

No matter how much she pleaded with the security personnel, she couldn't get in.

Although her family was relatively well-off, they lacked connections in this area, so they were powerless to help. Later, after Pei Ju was discharged from the hospital, he moved to another neighborhood, which she had no idea about.

By the time Pei Ju thought of asking Ye Youruo, he had already gone to Xijiang, and Ye Youruo had also left Haishi.

Sometimes, life's encounters are so coincidental and serendipitous that they are breathtaking, while partings are so sudden that there is no farewell.

People at the school gradually began to forget that Pei Ju even existed.

Of course, it's not about completely forgetting, but rather about not appearing in daily life, only in casual conversations. At first, we talked about it a lot, but gradually we talked about it less and less.

After that, she obtained a Level 1 Swordsman Certificate. Then, she participated in an audition for an entertainment company and became a trainee there. Because of her Level 1 Swordsman Certificate and her ability to perform a gorgeous and sharp sword dance, she stood out among a group of beautiful girls.

Gradually, the company began to promote her and cast her in TV dramas, which made her an instant star. Although she was only the third female lead, her smooth and elegant swordsmanship and the temperament she cultivated through sword practice made her both bright and dashing, with the spirit of a swordsman. The clash of these two qualities made her famous very quickly.

With the company's help in grooming her and her unique charisma, she became very popular.

During the interview, someone asked her...

"I heard you used to have blonde hair, and some people called you a 'young, rebellious girl'? Are you?"

Liu Yijia pondered for a moment and then said, "I don't know either."

"Then why did you dye your hair blonde? Is it because you think it looks good?"

"No, I think I look good no matter what I look like. But the golden color is because it makes me more eye-catching, to attract someone's attention."

The reporters were overjoyed, while the agent standing nearby was extremely anxious.

The reporters immediately asked, "Jiajia, are you in a relationship?"

The agent panicked and tried to interrupt immediately, but couldn't squeeze in. All she could do was shout, "Jiajia, don't talk nonsense!"

Liu Yijia suddenly grinned and said, "Guess."

She ran away after she finished speaking, but later, entertainment news reported that she was already in a relationship before she was an adult.

However, as she starred in some TV dramas and participated in some variety shows, her popularity grew.

People will then ask who she learned her swordsmanship from.

Her agent had, of course, prepared a script with her, with a standard answer. The standard answer was that she learned it at a sword-fighting arena. This was because saying so would bring fame to that arena, and in the future, the arena might be able to help her. Although swordsmanship had declined in the supernatural world, it was still a large circle that ordinary people couldn't afford to offend.

However, after answering according to the standard answer, she added: "But there is one person who helped me even more, and I learned swordsmanship because of him."

"Oh, who is it? Tell us quickly, who is this person?" The host was both surprised and excited after hearing the different answers on the question cards.

“His name is Pei Ju.” Liu Yijia said with a smile, but then she suddenly looked at the camera and said very seriously, “Pei Ju, are you still there?”

She had a bad feeling about her, but she didn't dare to think about it. She had researched a lot about the supernatural realm and learned that many people in that realm would die mysteriously.

Her words suddenly became somewhat heavy, surprising everyone present.

However, the person in charge was very skilled and quickly brought the situation back on track. Her sudden serious question could be edited out in post-production, but this segment will be preserved forever.

Release it when necessary.

After the show, the agent said, "Why did you bring up this name? A few days ago, the company spent a lot of effort to deal with the news about you dating before you were an adult. Now you suddenly bring up this name again, which will make people think that you dated before you were an adult. The company has told you many times that you cannot date at this stage."

Liu Yijia pursed her lips and looked out the car window.

“Turn around and look at me. Promise me you will never mention this name again.”

The agent had managed top-tier celebrities before, so she naturally had a certain aura. The reason she took her on was because she was very optimistic about her potential. She felt that Liu Yijia had a rare quality.

Moreover, he practices diligently, has no bad habits, and is mostly obedient.

She thought that after she was strict with Liu Yijia, Liu Yijia would agree, and then she could take the opportunity to get Liu Yijia to make a guarantee.

But when Liu Yijia turned around, her eyes were bloodshot.

"I brought up this name because I don't want anyone to forget him. He was such a dazzling person, he should have been a brilliant star, hanging high in the sky." Liu Yijia's voice was loud, with a hint of sobbing.

The agent paused for a moment, then asked with a grave expression, "He's gone?"

“I don’t know. If he’s really gone, then I shouldn’t forget his name. I’m afraid that if I don’t mention his name often, I’ll slowly forget him like everyone else.”

“But it’s not good to keep mentioning someone’s name after they’ve passed away,” the agent tried to persuade.

“No, I want to become a big star and make his name famous along with mine,” Liu Yijia said resolutely.

"Silly girl, you're still young. Your life has just begun. As your fame grows, you'll meet more and more outstanding people. This person is a bright spot in your youth. Just keep them in your heart."

She wanted to say that, in time, you will eventually forget him, and the white light on him will eventually fade from your memory under the erosion of time.

There are other programs where the younger generation and the older generation record the show together.

Some of the questions were about idols. Generally, the younger generation would say that they were occasionally one of the idols at the event, which would create interaction. Of course, they could choose not to say anything, and it wasn't mandatory.

When asked about her idol, Liu Yijia said, "My idol is Pei Ju!"

……

At this moment, Pei Ju was able to suppress the murderous thoughts in his heart.

Senior Sister Yu then led them into a spiritual realm.

Within this magical mirror, he learned a sword technique called the Falling Flower Divine Sword Palm, an extremely beautiful and graceful sword and palm technique. However, this was not the main point; the main point was that he learned to play the flute within it.

He also learned a piece of music called "The Song of the Rising Tide of the Blue Sea". By playing the flute, he could express the murderous thoughts in his heart. Moreover, playing the flute could nourish his spirit and cultivate his qi. Since he learned it, he always played the flute under the starry sky and on the edge of the cliff. The sound of the flute, driven by his internal energy, spread throughout the surrounding villages.

He gradually gained fame here, earning the reputation of a Taoist priest who plays the flute.

This time, however, brought back some negative emotions to him. He was always gloomy, and the once cheerful person became increasingly somber. He hardly spoke anymore, spending his time practicing swordsmanship and playing the flute.

On windy, rainy, frosty, or foggy days, he would play the flute or practice swordsmanship there, becoming increasingly lonely.

On this day, Senior Sister Yu suddenly said, "There is a spiritual realm that you can enter now. Do you want to go in?"

"Okay," Pei Ju replied with only one word.

"Aren't you going to ask what kind of spiritual realm it is?" Senior Sister Yu said.

"No need, Senior Sister can decide," Pei Ju said.

"Alright, the reason I let you in now is because I feel that you have that kind of feeling about you, aloof and cold. However, the melancholy on your body needs to be washed away in another way. You should integrate it into a higher level of swordsmanship."

"What kind of swordsmanship?" Pei Ju became somewhat interested when the topic of swordsmanship came up.

"The Celestial Immortal Flying from Beyond the Heavens, if you master this sword technique, it will imbue your sword with spirit, making your sword strikes as if guided by a god, thus making you a sword god."

As Senior Sister Yu spoke, a look of longing appeared on her face.

……

Ye Youruo did not stay in Luosha City for long. Sometimes political struggles are unpredictable, and she left almost at the same time as Pei Ju.

Upon returning home, she attended the first national extraordinary learning class called "Spiritual Charm".

These are more than thirty geniuses selected from across the country.

Here, master-level experts tailor professional skills programs for them, and all professional skills learning conditions are open to them, with the main purpose of preparing them for current international competition.

While the international situation is currently turbulent and technological weaponry cannot be neglected, war is unlikely to break out easily. As another form of national strength demonstration, the quantity and quality of exceptional personnel is an important indicator.

Moreover, infiltration between countries has always been happening, and the struggle between superhumans in the shadows has never stopped.

Although the turmoil in Rakshasa City was quelled by technological means, the fact that foreigners had stirred up such unrest regarding supernatural powers had already enraged the high-ranking officials of the Dragon Rising Republic.

To be disturbed by others is to lose face.

Technology is developing rapidly, and the internet is developing even faster.

People's ways of contacting each other have changed; they are now more convenient and faster, no longer limited to telephones.

There is a newly formed class group.

Someone said, "Liu Yijia is now a rising star, a big celebrity. Does anyone have her contact information?"

"She's a big star now, she probably won't add us to our class group chat."

"Give it a try, let's ask the teacher to help us get in touch."

“I have her contact information. Let me ask her if she wants to add me.” Suddenly, a girl spoke up.

About ten minutes later, a blonde girl's avatar joined.

Those who were paying attention to the commotion immediately looked at the new member. Upon seeing the profile picture, they recognized Liu Yijia, whose name was—Your Forever Fan Girl.

Opening the profile, the signature reads: "I would give up my reputation to bring you back into the world."

The group chat suddenly became lively.

"Welcome, big star."

"Welcome, big star."

"Welcome, big star."

"Welcome, big star."

……

The group chat suddenly became lively, but after it gradually calmed down...

The blonde girl suddenly spoke.

[Your Forever Fan]: Has anyone seen Pei Ju?
……

Yu Feng: No.

Wang Xiaoxia: No.

Sun Wei: No.

……

Liu Yijia looked at the messages on her phone that said no, her expression darkening.

"Jiajia, come quick, we're recording a show..."

Liu Yijia immediately put down her phone.

She actually thought of someone who might know about Pei Ju's situation, but she lacked that person's contact information. She regretted not asking for her contact information back then.

……

Even in the "Spiritual Charm" class, Ye Youruo remained outstanding.

In this class, there is also a swordsmanship genius named Bai Shaoyang, who seems to have been born for the sword. With the sword in his hand, he can actually fight against other people's magic.

He was accepted as a personal disciple by the academicians of the Sword-wielding Academy of the Extraordinary School of the Longxiang Republic.

Today was the day for everyone to demonstrate their skills. Ye Youruo sat there watching the swordsmanship of his opponent. The sword light was brilliant, and points of sword light flew out from his body like cold stars.

He moved swiftly and skillfully across the field, his swordsmanship both beautiful and sharp.

When he stopped wielding his sword, he was met with cheers and applause.

One teacher exclaimed, "He is truly born with a kung fu spirit; he will surely achieve great things in the future and is a worthy successor to our nation's kung fu."

As Ye Youruo watched him practice swordsmanship, for some reason, she thought of someone else practicing swordsmanship.

Although that person had never used a real sword in front of her, she felt that his swordsmanship was no worse than hers, and it was just as good as his back then.

"I don't know how he is now."

Next came the scoring, which was done among the students themselves.

Finally, an average score is calculated, and if the score is consistently too low, some penalties will be imposed.

The person being scored can choose to challenge the person who gave them the lowest score.

When it was Ye Youruo's turn, she saw that everyone else had given scores between 80 and 90, and some even gave a high score of 98.

She hesitated for a moment before writing 'seventy'.

The person immediately below her was taken aback when they saw the score, but said nothing.

The score sheet quickly reached Bai Shaoyang's hands. When he saw the word 'seventy', his eyes widened in surprise, and then a smile appeared on his face. Only those who knew him would know that his smile was one of extreme anger.

(End of this chapter)