Over time, Yun Yi's reputation in Blue Water Town was not limited to his swordsmanship, but also to his humble and helpful nature. However, such a reputation also attracts more curious eyes, as well as a crisis hidden in the shadows.
One afternoon, the sky suddenly became dark, and the clouds were thick, as if a heavy rain was coming. Yun Yi stood at the edge of the bamboo forest outside the town, waving the wooden sword in his hand gently, practicing a new sword technique taught by Murong Qianshan. Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the rustling of bamboo leaves.
"Shaoxia, help!" A panicked female voice came from outside the forest, and immediately after, a ragged woman stumbled into Yun Yi's line of sight.
Yun Yi hurriedly put down the wooden sword in his hand and stepped forward to support the woman. I saw that she had a frightened look on her face, as if she had experienced something terrible.
"What's wrong, what's going on?" Yunyi asked anxiously.
The woman gasped and said in a trembling voice, "Yes... Someone is chasing me, they... They are the people of the Hall of Shadows. ”
The name 'Shadow Hall' shocked Yun Yi's heart. He knew that this was a dark force that was cunning and cruel, why would they hunt down and kill this seemingly weak woman in front of him?
Without thinking too much, Yunyi quickly made a decision: "Follow me." He took the woman and hid in a hidden cave deep in the bamboo forest.
Soon after, several black-clad figures appeared at the edge of the bamboo forest, their eyes revealing coldness and murderous intent, and they obviously would not let go of any potential witnesses.
"Looks like they got away with it. The woman leaned against the cave wall and said with a sigh of relief.
Yun Yi looked at this woman named Qiushui, and an inexplicable sense of pity and protection surged in his heart. He knew that his road to the rivers and lakes was already full of unknowns and dangers, and now he had added the unexpected shackle of autumn water.
"Why were you hunted down by the 'Shadow Hall'?" Yun Yi asked the question in his heart.
Qiushui lowered his head and was silent for a while before he slowly spoke: "I was originally a member of the 'Shadow Hall', but I couldn't bear to do those hurtful things again, so I fled from them. ”
After hearing this, Yun Yi's brows tightened. He knew that the Shadow Hall had always been known for its cruelty, and that once he betrayed the Order, there was almost no chance of survival. Qiushui was lucky to be able to escape here.
"I'll help you. Yun Yi said firmly, his eyes flashing with an undoubted light.
Qiushui raised his head, his eyes full of gratitude: "Thank you Shaoxia." ”
In this way, the fates of Yunyi and Qiushui began to intertwine. They didn't know how difficult the road ahead would be, and they didn't know if the 'Hall of Shadows' would stop there. But Yunyi understands that he is no longer a lonely traveler, and he has an extra responsibility on his shoulders, a determination to protect others.
And in the distance, Murong Qianshan's figure loomed, and he seemed to have expected all this. His plan is unfolding step by step, and Yunyi and Qiushui will be an indispensable part of this plan. The wind and clouds of the rivers and lakes are dancing again, and no one can predict what will happen next, so they can only hold the sword in their hands and bravely face all unknown challenges.