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When did this feeling start?
Wang Jian pondered for a long time but couldn't recall. Just when he thought he was about to grasp it, it slipped away. He had no choice but to set it aside for now and change the subject, asking, "How is everyone doing?"
Luzi wasn't in a hurry for an answer; he sighed and said, "Ever since our army made a name for itself in the battle at Old Horse Ridge, there haven't been any significant fights. Right now, Shisan is with me, while Meng Wu and Li Xin are helping Han Yongcheng defend Lightwolf Fortress."
"Lightwolf Fortress!? Hmm! Han Yongcheng?" Wang Jian thought for a moment and asked, "He should be related to Han Wangran, right?"
Luzi confirmed directly, "Yes! But he has another identity; he is our master's closed-door disciple."
Upon hearing this, Wang Jian was stunned. How could that be possible? He had never heard Master mention this name!
Luzi knew that Wang Jian wouldn't understand the backstory, so he explained that Han Yongcheng was taken in as a disciple when Master passed through Lightwolf City. The reason he wasn't formally included in the ranks was that Master only taught Han Yongcheng some basic skills. Because he liked the boy so much, he decided to take him as a disciple. If we consider the timeline of becoming a disciple, this young brother is indeed a junior. However, Han Yongcheng himself is unaware of this special status.
Wang Jian immediately expressed his intention to visit this junior brother whenever possible to see what made Master fond of him. He understood that what Luzi mentioned was just the surface; the real reason Master went to Lightwolf Fortress likely had another purpose. However, these matters were too far in the past, and even if he found out more, it wouldn't hold much significance.
Luzi had two purposes for inviting Wang Jian over: one was to let him know he had arrived, and the second was to help him relax completely. Many solutions to problems lie in casual thoughts that arise when one is at ease. Such thoughts only occasionally appear when one's mindset is relaxed; the more tense a person becomes, the further away those thoughts drift until they disappear.
"Our master actually stumbled upon Lightwolf Fortress by chance; he was pursued by assassins and accidentally entered the city. At that time, he was starving and injured, collapsing at the back door of the Han family and unable to get up again. Young Han Yongcheng discovered our master covered in blood, and strangely enough, he wasn't scared at all. He had his family secretly carry our master into the backyard and called for a doctor while gathering medicine..."
Luzi paused here and stopped speaking. Looking up at the rain outside, it seemed as if the scene from back then appeared before his eyes.
"Later on, Yongcheng's father encountered a servant sneaking out to gather medicine and pressed them for details about what happened. General Han did not disdain our master’s tattered clothes but praised Yongcheng for understanding from a young age that human life is precious. He then ordered the best surgeon in the city to come and provide treatment, which saved our master's life."
Wang Jian knew the outcome of the story without needing further explanation. After his master recovered, he chose to stay temporarily to teach Xiao Yongcheng martial arts as a way to express gratitude to his savior. In this sense, Xiao Yongcheng was indeed his little junior brother! The reason his master kept silent was due to an unspeakable concern. If the news got out, it could bring disaster upon General Han's family.
After all, with such a complex identity involved, spreading this matter would implicate others. For someone within their circle, it wouldn’t be a problem since there were rules to follow. However, for General Han's family, it was different. Despite having thousands of soldiers at their disposal, if enemies learned of this and decided to take action, it would be as easy as pie for them. Thus, Xiao Yongcheng only knew he had such a master but remained unaware of his true identity.
Thinking of this, Wang Jian shook his head with a bitter smile. "What do you think is the meaning of our existence?"
Luzi stood up and said, "Though we live in darkness, our hearts are never eroded by it. It is precisely because we know how precious light is that we should understand the meaning of darkness. Sacrifice! That is the meaning of our existence! Like a shooting star streaking across the sky, burning itself to illuminate the earth!"
Wang Jian stood up and looked at the rain curtain outside, asking, "Isn't that light too weak?"
Luzi turned to look at him. "If there were more, it wouldn't be weak!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Jian couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Luzi! If you were a teacher, how many students would you turn into shooting stars?!"
Luzi laughed heartily in response and said, "And if you were a teacher, would you do the opposite?"
"Of course not! In this life, how could one live without faith!? Living selfishly like that is no different from being a walking corpse!" Wang Jian immediately expressed his position as a core member and then asked, "Mr. Luzi, you weren't thinking about that... that..."
Luzi clearly didn’t mind Wang Jian’s clumsiness and chuckled, "Facing it means you've already come to terms with it. You must be referring to Chuchu!"
Upon hearing this name, Wang Jian suddenly realized what his vague thoughts had been about. "Luzi! I think I understand now!"
The ambiguous statement left Luzi puzzled. Seeing Wang Jian's serious expression, he joked, "So you've finally realized that Chuchu and Lu Chu are actually the same person?"
Wang Jian finally confirmed his answer. That's right! That strange thought! It only came to him after encountering Feng Ting at the teahouse entrance that day! So that's how it is! Taking a deep breath to control his inner excitement, he slowly said, "I just realized today that Chuchu and Lu Chu are indeed the same person!"
This statement was clearly not a joke, as Wang Jian was not speaking in a joking tone at all. As for Chuchu and Lu Chu, they were indeed one and the same. Although not many people knew this, Wang Jian was very clear about it. In other words, when Wang Jian spoke up now, he had another meaning in mind. Luzi nodded and did not respond further, quietly waiting for what would come next.
"No wonder we have invested so much effort but still cannot track down Feng Zhiyuan's whereabouts; the key issue lies here! Feng Zhiyuan is Feng Ting! Feng Ting is Feng Zhiyuan!" With this realization, Wang Jian finally relaxed. As thoughts surged after the revelation, all previously seemingly unreasonable conditions began to make sense. By sorting through the past and connecting the dots, the person Feng Zhiyuan completely surfaced.
Since the two were actually one person, there was naturally no need to prepare an extra meal. If Feng Zhiyuan was full, then Feng Ting was also full! Given this, why prepare an extra meal? One person can have two identities; when necessary, subordinates can disguise themselves temporarily. Once the matter is resolved, they can each return to their true selves. It's that simple!
"General! I believe we can close in tomorrow!"
Upon hearing this, Luzi immediately felt a weight lifted from his shoulders. After a moment of thought, he agreed. "Not tomorrow, but now! Capture Feng Zhiyuan immediately!"
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