noffsinger Chapter 167 Widow
Chapter 167 Widow
Upon hearing this, Kongming frowned. "So how did you deal with it?"
A smug look immediately appeared on Pigsy's face. "Hehe, big brother, don't underestimate me. Although I, Old Pig, am not very strong, I can still easily handle them!"
"Oh? Tell me about it," Kongming said with interest.
"I'll brew them wine and get those bastards drunk to death. At the very least, I'll make them addicted to wine and women and unwilling to kill me, old pig..."
Zhu Ganglie began to recount his experiences in a long and detailed manner.
Kongming and Zhao Yun couldn't help but burst into laughter upon hearing this. "Well done, Ganglie! You really didn't disappoint me. I've learned a thing or two!"
Afterwards, the group boarded their flying spirit beasts and sped off in a certain direction...
In the city.
A fine horse galloped down the street and suddenly stopped in front of the governor's mansion.
The stunning woman on horseback nearly fell to the ground due to the excessive speed.
This woman was Li Muling. Upon hearing of Kongming's death, she was extremely anxious and rushed over from Wolong Manor alone.
Fortunately, the cultivators of the Jade Cauldron Sect escorted them on flying spirit beasts, which allowed them to safely arrive at the An Clan's Three Prefectures.
After entering the city, they immediately changed horses and headed straight for the governor's mansion.
Upon recognizing Li Muling, the gatekeeper immediately bowed respectfully and opened the gates wide to let her pass.
Li Muling galloped all the way to the courtyard inside the mansion, dismounted, and her slightly reddened eyes were filled with urgency and grief.
She moved with light, graceful steps, heading straight for the council hall, her skirt fluttering in the wind, as if carrying an endless sense of determination.
Inside the governor's mansion, Li Guangling was discussing the future with Ji Yizhi and others, the atmosphere heavy and oppressive.
Seeing Li Muling rush in, Li Guangling stood up, looking worried: "Little sister, what brings you here?"
Li Muling didn't answer, her eyes reddening, and she asked anxiously, "Brother, where is Mr. Zhuge now? I want to take him back. Hearing the tragic news of his death, my heart is breaking. Even if all I have is his body, I will definitely bring him back to Wolong Manor and take good care of him!"
Li Guangling looked somber and shook his head slightly, saying, "Little sister, Zhuge Xianshi's body has been taken away by Zhu Ganglie, who said he's going to bury it. Although that pig demon is a rough man, he is loyal to Zhuge Xianshi. He's probably already looking for an auspicious burial site."
Upon hearing this, tears welled up in Li Muling's eyes, and she said angrily, "Brother, how could you hand over Master's body to others? I... I didn't even get to see him one last time..."
Li Muling could no longer hold back and burst into tears.
Her heart felt like it was being torn apart, and memories of her time with Kongming flooded back like a tidal wave.
Recalling their first meeting, Kongming, with his feather fan and silk turban, analyzed the complex situation clearly and concisely in the midst of laughter and conversation, and his confident and composed demeanor was instantly imprinted in her heart.
Since then, she has always found various excuses to hang around Kongming. Although she has never received a response from Kongming, Li Muling is already satisfied with that.
Those unspoken feelings, those deep longings hidden in my heart, I thought there would be plenty of time in the future, but I never expected that we would be separated by life and death.
Seeing his sister so heartbroken, Li Guangling felt a pang of heartache, yet he didn't know how to comfort her.
Ji Yizhi sighed softly and lowered his head silently. They all understood that Li Muling's feelings for Kongming had already taken deep root without her realizing it.
Li Muling bit her lower lip and gently wiped away the tears on her face: "Brother, from now on, I am Zhuge Kongming's widow, and I will never marry!"
"Little sister, why are you doing this! Even if Master Zhuge were alive, there is still a difference between immortals and mortals. You are just indulging in wishful thinking!"
Li Guangling sighed, his brows furrowed as he looked at his sister. He knew her stubborn nature, but this matter concerned her lifelong happiness, so how could he easily agree?
Li Muling's eyes were firm, revealing a hint of determination: "Brother, my mind is made up. In my heart, I have already formed a bond of marriage with him for this lifetime, and no one can replace him. I want to do one last thing for him. Take care, brother!"
After saying that, Li Muling turned to leave, seemingly no longer wanting to listen to her brother's advice.
"Where are you going!"
Li Guangling flashed and blocked Li Muling's path.
“Brother, please step aside. As Kongming’s widow, I should do something for him out of both love and reason. Even if it’s like a moth flying into a flame, I will never back down.”
Li Muling's beautiful eyes were filled with tears, yet they revealed a resolute determination, a stark contrast to her previous obedient girl demeanor.
Li Guangling reached out and gripped Li Muling's shoulders tightly, his eyes filled with anxiety and concern: "Little sister, please calm down! How can a mere mortal woman like you contend with this ancient and powerful family? If you go, you will only lose your life in vain. How will your brother face our parents in the afterlife?"
"Even if it means death, I will stay by his side. I cannot pretend that this blood feud never happened..."
Li Muling's eyes revealed determination and resolve, a kind of persistence that would allow her to achieve her wish even if it meant going against the whole world.
Seeing that he couldn't persuade Li Muling, Li Guangling was extremely anxious. Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead as he glanced at Ji Yizhi beside him.
“Princess, we are planning our revenge. Please believe me, how terrifying is the power of the ancient aristocratic family? We must plan this carefully. If Master Zhuge is watching from heaven, he would not want to see you go to your death in vain!” Ji Yizhi understood and stepped forward, speaking with a solemn expression.
“Little sister, Mr. Ji is absolutely right. The Sima family has dominated the cultivation world for a long time and has a deep foundation. If you act rashly now, not only will you fail to avenge Master Zhuge, but you will also alert the enemy, causing our plan to fail and dragging countless people of our Great Tang to their deaths!”
Li Guangling's words made Li Muling's delicate body tremble slightly, but the determination in her eyes did not disappear.
She bit her lower lip tightly, her teeth almost digging into it.
Ji Yizhi also pleaded from the side, "Princess, the Prince is right. We are currently searching everywhere for good cultivation talents and nurturing them with all our might, just waiting for the right time. If you act impulsively now, it will only ruin the overall situation and make all our efforts go to waste."
Tears welled in Li Muling's eyes as reason gradually returned to her mind.
She knew that her brother and Ji Yizhi were right in every word, but the strong emotions in her heart made it difficult for her to let go of her hatred.
And she is no longer the little girl she once was...
……
The flying spirit beast sped through the clouds, the wind whistling in its ears.
Kongming remained calm, his gaze piercing through the clouds into the distance, silently pondering his next move.
Zhao Yun stood tall to one side, his silver spear flashing coldly from time to time. He had a vague idea of where Kongming was going.
Meanwhile, Zhu Bajie, oblivious to everything else, looked around on the back of the spirit beast, occasionally reaching out to touch the rapidly passing clouds.
Before long, they arrived at a valley hidden in the clouds.
Kongming jumped off the spirit beast first, followed closely by Zhu Ganglie and Zhao Yun.
As soon as we entered the valley, an old man walked towards us, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
"Kongming, you've finally arrived! This old man has been waiting for you for a long time!"
"It's you!"
Kongming stared intently at the old man, a tidal wave of emotions churning within him…