Duan Zhengchun transmigrates to Yin Zhiping

"Junior brother, are you sure you can manage on your own? There are three people who need your care. Why don't you let Zhiyuan stay with you?"

Cui Zhifang frowned, then turned to look at Lu Wushuang and Cheng Ying, who were having dinner in the room, and asked hesitantly.

Lin Zhiyuan nodded immediately, but then he saw Duan Zhengchun gesturing to him not to interrupt, so he could only remain silent.

"No need. He has already worked very hard, traveling from the Central Plains to the Western Regions and back again. He should go back and rest. I can handle the rest on my own."

Duan Zhengchun shook his head and said that he had already made a decision.

Cui Zhifang didn't say anything more, clasped his hands in agreement, and turned to go back to his room to pack his luggage.

"Senior Brother Yin, I..."

"Alright, I'm sending you back not just to report to your master, but also to keep an eye on Zhao Zhijing. I'm worried he'll talk nonsense!"

Lin Zhiyuan was about to try to stay when Duan Zhengchun interrupted him.

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhiyuan finally understood Duan Zhengchun's intention. He nodded silently and then turned and left somewhat dejectedly.

Duan Zhengchun stood quietly by the railing, watching the pedestrians passing by the entrance of the lobby on the first floor, and gradually fell into deep thought.

He sent Cui Zhifang away for two reasons: first, to return and report; and second, to keep Cui Zhifang from knowing too much about his affairs. He also wanted to obtain the manual for the Six Meridians Divine Sword from Master Kumu to resolve the issue of its inconsistent effectiveness.

"Brother Duan, come in and eat something, it's getting cold!"

At that moment, Lu Wushuang's voice came from inside the room.

"coming!"

Duan Zhengchun agreed, smiled, turned around and went into the room, where he sat down with the two to enjoy dinner.

In the dead of night, Duan Zhengchun slipped out of the Spring Breeze Inn and came to a tavern on the street that was still open.

"Please come early tomorrow, sir, as we are about to close."

The waiter yawned, waved his hand, draped the rag over his shoulder, and began cleaning.

The shopkeeper, standing behind the counter, was tapping the abacus beads, checking the day's income. He looked drowsy, only casually lifting his eyelids to glance at Duan Zhengchun, who was alone.

"A pot of old wine, a plate of beef, a plate of peanuts, and we'll leave once we've finished."

Duan Zhengchun casually said something and then took out a silver ingot from his pocket and threw it on a table near the door.

He searched the entire town before finally finding this still-lit tavern; how could he possibly return empty-handed?

If I don't have a drink tonight, I'm afraid I'll feel uncomfortable all night.

"Hurry, hurry! What are you all standing around for?! Quickly serve this young master some wine!"

The shopkeeper, who had been looking sleepy, immediately perked up when he saw the silver ingot on the table. He shouted loudly to the shop assistant, his eyes shining, and hurriedly added another entry to the account.

The waiter perked up and immediately agreed, taking the money first before hurrying towards the kitchen.

Before long, all the food and wine were served. Before the waiter turned to leave, he reminded Duan Zhengchun not to rush to close.

As Duan Zhengchun drank his wine, he gazed at the quiet, deserted street outside the door, feeling a peace he had never known before.

Looking back on everything I've experienced since leaving Zhongnan Mountain, it feels like a dream.

More than a month has passed in the blink of an eye. He has gradually gone from being a stranger to being familiar with the world, and now he has completely integrated into it.

Since God has given him a second chance at life, he might as well try to choose a different path.

He has already made a ten-year agreement with Dugu Qiubai. Will he become the number one in the world by then?

There was also Abbot Ku Hui. They made a pact that when he soared through the heavens, he would return to Lingyue Cliff and drink three hundred cups of wine with Abbot Ku Hui!

There's also his master and Xiao Shiqi waiting for his safe return, Xiaolongnu perhaps missing him, and Li Mochou, tormented by hatred for fifteen years, who ultimately let go of everything because of him...

He suddenly felt that the world was becoming more and more interesting.

Thinking of all this, Duan Zhengchun suddenly couldn't help but laugh, then poured another full glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp.

At this moment, a familiar face cautiously peeked out from outside the door. Just as it was about to look inside, it met Duan Zhengchun's gaze and was so frightened that it quickly shrank back.

"Come out!"

Duan Zhengchun smiled and slowly said something.

As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Wushuang walked slowly in from outside the door with an embarrassed smile on her face.

And there's her too.

"Why are you following me?"

Duan Zhengchun looked at Lu Wushuang, who seemed slightly nervous, and asked her a question casually.

"I...I couldn't sleep. I heard footsteps outside, so I got up to check and found that Brother Duan had left the inn, so I quietly followed him..."

Lu Wushuang clutched the hem of her clothes with both hands while explaining with her head down.

Duan Zhengchun smiled without saying a word, then tapped the table with two fingers; the wine glass in front of him was already empty.

Lu Wushuang was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly sat down next to Duan Zhengchun, immediately filled Duan Zhengchun's wine glass, and showed an innocent smile.

Duan Zhengchun glanced at Lu Wushuang's limping leg, said nothing, and drank again.

He needs to find an opportunity to help Lu Wushuang treat that leg, otherwise she might really become a cripple in the future.

Lu Wushuang didn't say anything more. She sat quietly to the side, her arms resting on the table, her hands supporting her chin, staring intently at Duan Zhengchun. From the initial shyness, she eventually couldn't take her eyes off him.

Although neither of them spoke, they both felt incredibly calm and at peace, thoroughly enjoying the moment.

Is there something on my face?

After an unknown amount of time, Duan Zhengchun finally spoke again, turning to look at the stunned Lu Wushuang with a faint smile.

Lu Wushuang's face instantly turned bright red. She turned her head away in a panic, her heart pounding. She couldn't utter a single word and felt like she couldn't breathe.

The smile that Duan Zhengchun had unintentionally revealed just now was deeply etched into her mind and she couldn't shake it off.

The next morning, the group set off again. Lin Zhiyuan and Cui Zhifang bid farewell to Duan Zhengchun and rode quickly back to Zhongnan Mountain to report the matter of Lu Family Village to their sect.

Duan Zhengchun, along with Kumu, Lu Wushuang, and Cheng Ying, who were traveling in the same carriage, headed straight for Jiaxing City.

...

Three days later, Duan Zhengchun and his party finally arrived in Jiaxing City before dark. After making some inquiries, they found Guiyun Manor.

Upon hearing that Master Kumu had arrived, Lu Guanying, the owner of Guiyun Manor, and his wife Cheng Yaojia personally came out to greet him.

"Master? What's wrong with you?"

When Lu Guanying saw Master Kumu being helped out of the carriage by Cheng Ying, he was immediately surprised. He quickly stepped forward to support him and asked with concern.

Master Kumu shook his head helplessly and said, "I fought with Li Mochou outside Jiangling City. I not only suffered some internal injuries, but I was also hit by her Ice Soul Silver Needle."

Upon hearing this, Lu Guanying's expression changed drastically. He quickly looked Master Kumu up and down, frowning as he said, "What?! I've long heard that the Ice Soul Silver Needle poison is the most potent poison in the world! How did you end up with that female demon, Li Mochou?!"

"The poison can now be cured?! Where is that female demon now?! Disciple..."

Before Lu Guanying could finish speaking, Master Kumu hurriedly waved his hand, glanced at Duan Zhengchun who was still riding on horseback, and gave Lu Guanying a wink.

Lu Guanying hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at Duan Zhengchun, who was sitting lazily on horseback, wearing a bamboo hat and holding a gourd of wine. A hint of suspicion flashed between his brows.

"Thanks to Young Master Yin, I am safe and sound. Moreover, Young Master Yin has already cured me of the poison. I will recover after a period of rest."

"Without him, I wouldn't have been able to come to your Guiyun Manor. Why don't you quickly invite Young Hero Yin inside to rest?"

Master Kumu pointed at Duan Zhengchun and spoke with gratitude.

The reason he stopped Lu Guanying from speaking was because he had already discerned from Duan Zhengchun's previous account that Duan Zhengchun and Li Mochou had a close relationship, and that Li Mochou had already decided to return to the journey, so she should indeed no longer be called a female demon.

"Many thanks for your righteous assistance, Young Hero Yin. I am Lu Guanying, the master of Guiyun Manor. May I ask who Young Hero Yin is...?"

Lu Guanying immediately turned around and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Duan Zhengchun, curiously examining Duan Zhengchun's face hidden under his bamboo hat...