Chapter - 142 Exhausted From Travels (9)

Guo Jing was shocked and asked, "Why does brother Zhao say this? The child does not listen to your teachings?"

Zhao Zhijing saw that the hall was filled with heroes, if he talked about this he would definitely get into an argument with Yang Guo. Quanzhen sect would lose face; he just chuckled coldly and didn't say a word.

Guo Jing was worried about Yang Guo, he saw his eye was bruised and nose blue, his garments were torn and ragged, his body covered in mud. It showed that he had suffered a lot and he held him to his chest. As soon as Yang Guo was held, he secretly circulated his chi to protect his body from harm. This hug was out of love, why would Guo Jing have any intentions to harm him? He called out to Huang Rong, "Rong' Er, look who's here."

When Huang Rong saw Yang Guo she was shocked. She did not feel Guo Jing's delight and calmly said, "Great, you're here as well."

Yang Guo lightly struggled free and said, "My body is filthy, there is no need to dirty your clothes." His sentence was said coldly and he had a scornful tone in his voice. Guo Jing felt slightly sad and thought, "This child doesn't have a father or mother; it looks like even his Master doesn't care for him." He held his hand, wanting him to sit at the same table as he. Yang Guo arranged to sit in the corner table. He didn't want to sit with such people and said coldly, "I'll sit over there. Uncle Guo, take care of your important guests."

Guo Jing felt that since there were many guests here, it wasn't convenient to leave the guests alone so he lightly patted his shoulder and made a toast at the main guest's table.

After three rounds of wine, Huang Rong stood up and said clearly, "Tomorrow is the day for the 'Heroes Feast'. There are still many heroes and good men who have yet to arrive. Tonight I ask you to enjoy your appetite and don't stop drinking until you are drunk; we'll talk about the serious matters tomorrow."

Meat piled up like mountains on the tables, wine flowed like rivers; the guests either played drinking games or told stories. That day, the amount of pigs and sheep that were prepared and the amount of wine that was poured in the Lu manor were beyond measure.

After the meal, the servants led the guests to their rooms to rest.

Zhao Zhijing said a few quiet words to Hao Datong, Hao Datong nodded. Zhao Zhijing stood up and saluted with his hands towards Guo Jing and said, "Hero Guo, the Taoist has a heavy burden to reveal. It is extremely shameful, and today I have come to apologize because of this."

Guo Jing quickly returned the greeting and said, "You are too modest apprentice brother Zhao. We'll go and speak in the study. Whatever the child has done to offend apprentice brother Zhao, I will heavily punish him to ease apprentice brother Zhao's anger."

He said these words clearly, though Yang Guo was a couple of tables away, Yang Guo heard it and decided, "If he shouts at me just once, I will get up and leave and never see him again. Though my kung fu cannot compare to his, if he beats me I will fight him with my life." Once he made this decision he felt slightly more comfortable, he wasn't as fearful as he was when he first saw Zhao Zhijing. He saw Guo Jing signaling to him with his hand and went over to him and followed behind him.

Guo Fu and the Wu brothers were drinking wine at another table, she didn't know who Yang Guo was, but after being told the news by Guo Jing and Huang Rong, she remembered that it was the boy who they played with when they were younger on Peach Blossom Island. They had been separated for a long time; young people change their appearances the most, and after a few months great changes can be seen, let alone a few years. The fact that Yang Guo had made himself look in such a sorry state, and then hiding himself in the crowd, of course Guo Fu would not know who he was.

When she saw Yang Guo had returned, she couldn't help herself from thinking: she remembered how they had a little argument when they were small on the island, would he still be angry at this event? She saw him in such a weary state, compared with the graceful and the distinguished look of the Wu brothers; they were poles apart. She couldn't help but feel some pity for him and said to the Wu Dunru, "Father sent him to Quanzhen to learn martial arts; I wonder how his skills are compared to ours?"

Before Wu Dunru could reply, Wu Xiuwen interrupted, "Master's skills are unequalled; how could he compete with us?"

Guo Fu nodded, "His foundation was bad before, it would be difficult for him to make any progress, how did he end up in such a state?"

Wu Xiuwen said, "Those old Taoists stared at him as if they wanted to swallow him whole. That kid has such a bad temper; he must have caused a major incident."

The three of them talked quietly for a while, and then they heard Guo Jing inviting Hao Datong and the others to the study. He said he was going to punish Yang Guo heavily; she was curious and said, "Quick, we'll go and hide ourselves in the study first and listen to what they are talking about."

Wu Dunru was worried about being punished by their master if they found out and didn't reply. Wu Xiuwen agreed and went ahead. Guo Fu's right leg stopped; a slightly angry expression came across her face and she said to Wu Dunru, "Don't listen to me then."

Wu Du Run saw her face showed signs of anger but her brows, eyes and smile were still exuding their beauty, his heart jumped and he couldn't disobey and followed her quickly.

As soon as they hid behind the bookshelf, Guo Jing and Huang Rong led Hao Datong and the others to the study, and they sat down. Yang Guo followed and stood to one side.

Guo Jing said, "Guo'er, just sit!"

Yang Guo shook his head and said, "I won't sit." Even in the presence of six great fighters of the Wulin world he was still bold, but he couldn't help but feel a little bit restless.

Guo Jing had always treated Yang Guo as his own son, he was also extremely respectful of the Quanzhen seven masters. He thought that it wasn't necessary to ask about the rights and wrongs of what happened; it must be the junior's fault, he put on a face and said to Yang Guo, "You are very bold, how dare you not greet your master. Quick, kowtow to your Martial Grandmasters, your Master and your Martial Uncle to apologize."

The relationship between an emperor and his subjects, a father and son, a master and disciple were all very significant. When a subject is called upon by an emperor to die, they dare not stay alive; if the father wants the son to perish, the son must do so; the same can be said for the Wulin relationship between Master and disciple, a hint of disobedience is not allowed. Guo Jing reprimanded him this way because he pitied him for the suffering he has had alone, his tone was very gentle and soft. Had it been someone else, he would have shouted 'bastard, animal' long ago, and struck him with his fists on the head and face.

Zhao Zhijing stood up and chuckled, "How can I be Master Yang's Master? Hero Guo, there is no need for you to ridicule me. Our Quanzhen sect has done nothing to offend hero Guo, why is it necessary to insult me in public? Master Yang, this little Taoist will kowtow to apologize to the Senior; it was my fault for being blind, I didn't recognize such a hero and good man."