Flower Stealing Master

Chapter 487: Moved

Boom!

The giant sword finally struck down, raising a massive cloud of dust and debris. As the dust gradually settled, the crowd was stunned to see that the entire platform had been split in two by the blue sword, with a bottomless sword mark dividing it.

“What a terrifying sword strike!”

This was the first thought of everyone present.

“That kid Yang Guo is probably reduced to ashes by now.”

This was the second thought of everyone present.

“Thank you, Brother Song, for your timely help,” a voice full of lingering fear spoke up from the side.

Hearing the familiar voice, the crowd turned in shock to see Yang Guo, his face pale, bowing to Song Qingshu.

“It was nothing, Brother Yang. There’s no need to be so formal.” Song Qingshu quickly helped him up. It turned out that at the critical moment, Song Qingshu had appeared on the stage and, using lightning-fast Qinggong, had saved Yang Guo.

Yang Guo’s expression became serious. “It might have been a trivial effort for Brother Song, but it was a life-saving grace for me. In the future, whatever Brother Song asks, I will comply without hesitation.”

Song Qingshu suddenly had a peculiar expression, thinking, ‘If I ask for Xiao Longnu, would you really give her to me?’

Actually, Song Qingshu had hesitated about whether to save him. After all, Xiao Longnu was the ultimate fantasy of all men, and Song Qingshu was no exception. When he had seen Xiao Longnu with Bing Xue’er at the inn before, he had been struck by her otherworldly beauty, and his innate desire to possess her had naturally arisen.

However, the love between Xiao Longnu and Yang Guo was unbreakable. Unless he used force, it was impossible to win her heart and body. But using such despicable means was something Song Qingshu had sworn off long ago.

Letting Ah Qing eliminate Yang Guo in a fair duel would also work. With his abilities, he would have no trouble pursuing Xiao Longnu afterwards. This was the wicked thought that had arisen in Song Qingshu’s mind.

But in the end, Song Qingshu dismissed the idea. Such actions were too dishonorable, and his recent progress in martial arts was mainly due to cultivating his state of mind. If he turned a blind eye now, he might deceive others but not himself. This would leave a flaw in his state of mind, making it impossible to advance his skills any further—a price too high to pay.

Moreover, in his past life, Song Qingshu had admired Yang Guo as a character: rebellious yet inherently chivalrous, always fighting against the world, both pitiable and admirable.

Even more admirable was Yang Guo’s deep love; despite countless beautiful women falling for him over the years, his heart remained solely for Xiao Longnu. This was astonishing to men and touching to women.

For all these reasons, Song Qingshu chose to save Yang Guo.

“Ah, I’m glad you’re alright. I’m really sorry for what happened earlier. It wasn’t intentional.” Ah Qing hurried over, looking Yang Guo up and down and apologizing in a voice tinged with a sob.

“It’s alright. It’s partly my fault for being too stubborn and not admitting defeat earlier.” Yang Guo understood what had happened and held no grudge against the girl before him.

“But I almost killed you. I feel so guilty. How about… How about I…” Ah Qing’s face suddenly showed a hint of struggle.

“How about what?” Yang Guo asked instinctively.

“How about I compensate you with a sheep?” Ah Qing’s face showed a pained expression.

“Ah?” Yang Guo felt perplexed, thinking, “What would I do with a sheep?”

Song Qingshu almost burst out laughing, thinking, ‘I didn’t expect Ah Qing to be willing to part with a sheep. She must really feel guilty. She doesn’t realize that what is most precious to her means nothing to others.’

“Ah Qing, I don’t think compensating with a sheep is necessary. Yang Guo hasn’t been seriously hurt, and he even gained something from this duel, understanding a profound martial art. So, you don’t need to feel too bad.” Song Qingshu decided to mediate to avoid further awkwardness.

“Really?” Ah Qing’s big eyes blinked as she looked at Yang Guo.

“Of course,” Yang Guo nodded, unable to help looking at his own hand. “Thanks to the duel with Miss Ah Qing, I comprehended such a marvelous palm technique.”

“Your palm technique is truly amazing. I’ve never seen anything like it. My chest still hurts,” Ah Qing pouted, rubbing her chest.

Song Qingshu glanced at her flat chest and couldn’t help but think, ‘It’s already so small, and after taking that palm strike, it’s even more like a flatbread.’

“Miss Ah Qing’s swordsmanship is what truly opened my eyes. I admit my defeat this time,” Yang Guo laughed, “but next time we meet, I might not lose to you.”

Yang Guo felt as if he had opened a door to a new world of martial arts and believed that soon his skills would reach new heights.

“Alright, I’m looking forward to it,” Ah Qing laughed.

As the three were chatting happily, a discordant voice interrupted, “Ah Qing, don’t fall for someone’s tricks. You need to focus on healing and preparing for the final match.”

Seeing the purple-clad girl before him, Song Qingshu felt frustrated, thinking, ‘I need to teach Hu Fei a lesson so he doesn’t get bewitched by Yuan Ziyi in the future. Maybe I should have Yun Zhonghe take care of her? Let’s see her act smug after that.’

Thinking of Yun Zhonghe’s sinister face, Song Qingshu found him unusually pleasing to the eye for the first time.

‘Well, I guess I’m a bit shameless, using all sorts of excuses to keep Yun Zhonghe alive because of his usefulness in assisting me. Without such a scoundrel’s indirect help, it wouldn’t be so easy to approach some girls.’

Song Qingshu didn’t think there was anything wrong with his little tricks. His unique experiences had given him a peculiar moral code, neither entirely good nor entirely evil—neither an outright villain nor a gentleman who sacrifices himself. (G: There you go, a clear and accurate definition of the protagonist’s character, and his thought process.)

Ah Qing was pulled away by Yuan Ziyi. 

Since Song Qingshu didn’t speak up, Yang Guo couldn’t say anything either. Seeing Song Qingshu deep in thought, Yang Guo thought he was contemplating strategies for the final match and quickly took his leave, “Brother Song, I’ll leave now and not disturb your rest.”

“Please, Brother Yang,” Song Qingshu replied, not detaining him.

After Yang Guo left, Huang Rong leisurely approached, “Young Master Song, I wonder what your chances are in the upcoming match?”

Song Qingshu looked up and down at the stunning woman before him, smiling mysteriously, “That depends on whether Madame wants me to win or lose.”

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