Chapter 47: Masterful Acting

And the injuries of the ruler of Iron Cloud, Tie Shicheng, were treated by him during that time.

"Mr. Du not only saved my parents, but also, seeing our family's poverty, did not take a single coin. Before leaving, he even left a silver ingot! The great kindness of Mr. Du, our whole family will never forget!"

The black-clothed youth, seeing Du Shiqing seemed to be thinking, could not help but show a joyful expression, his tone becoming even more agitated: "At that time, my parents were seriously ill, and our family could not continue. It was only with the silver ingot left by Mr. Du that our family survived. Mr. Du's kindness to our family is as deep as the sky and as thick as the earth!"

"Is that so." Du Shiqing vaguely remembered something like this, but had no clear memory. It seemed that he only remembered because the other party mentioned it; but he had done so many such things in his life that even if there was one, it had long since become blurred in his memory.

But it must be said, the feeling of being intercepted on the road to repay a debt, and the recognition from all, made anyone feel very happy.

"Yes, regarding this matter, my late father, Chu Dazhi, repeatedly instructed me to find Mr. Du when I grew up and repay this kindness! My late father, on his deathbed, was still troubled by not being able to repay Mr. Du." The black-clothed youth, with tears welling up in his eyes, said: "Heaven has mercy, today I finally found out Mr. Du's whereabouts and had the chance to speak with Mr. Du face to face to express my gratitude. If my late father knew, he would certainly be very comforted."

As he spoke, his eyes reddened.

"The sentiment of you and your father, I have received it." Du Shiqing could not help but feel a sense of 'past events like passing clouds,' and sighed: "The past is past... Hmm, what? Your father has... passed away?"

"Yes, my late father went into the mountains to hunt tigers three years ago and unfortunately..." The black-clothed youth's voice was somewhat choked.

"Pity; your father was a good man! A good person." Du Shiqing, although he still could not remember, from the other party's account, this father, in poverty, was treated by him, and for years did not forget the kindness, always thinking of repaying it. Even on his deathbed, he did not forget to repay the kindness, and 'going into the mountains to hunt tigers,' being able to fight tigers, was indeed a good man.

Such a good man, of course, was a good person.

Invisibly, Du Shiqing also felt that he had done a good deed! Although his memory was blurred, this youth, at such a young age, seeing him, showing such genuine emotion, could not be faked.

"Mr. Du finally remembers." The black-clothed youth called out happily: "I am Chu Yang, and I also met Mr. Du back then."

"Time flies, now you have grown up." Du Shiqing stroked his beard and smiled, feeling greatly comforted, at this moment, a sense of 'the old friend has an heir' rose up, and he could not help but sigh: "If your father could see your abilities today, he would rest in peace."

"Yes. I have been practicing martial arts and skills under my master for the past six years." Chu Yang hesitated, looking somewhat awkward, and said: "Cough, cough, finally seeing Mr. Du today. And knowing that Mr. Du is going to Iron Cloud, traveling a thousand miles, although I am weak and powerless, I am willing to escort Mr. Du all the way, to do my best."

"That's not necessary, right?" Du Shiqing said hesitantly.

"Does Mr. Du not even give me this chance to repay?" Chu Yang said sadly: "I know my martial arts are weak, but... it is a sincere heart, to fulfill my late father's last wish."

"I beg Mr. Du to grant me this!"

At this point, there was no doubt. Even the eight knights changed their attitude towards Chu Yang. One of them even patted Chu Yang's shoulder hard and laughed: "Good boy, are you still weak in martial arts? We three couldn't even stop you."

Chu Yang humbly said: "That's because the older brothers let me, seeing my young age, not using full strength, otherwise one strike would have cut me in two."

The knights all laughed.

Although everyone knew that they did not hold back just now, not using full strength was true. They liked this young man's understanding and propriety.

Receiving someone's kindness and never forgetting it; to fulfill the last wish of one's father, persistently... this is a sign of great loyalty and filial piety. Such a person, wherever he goes, is welcome.

"Alright, as an old friend, you can follow me. When we reach Iron Cloud, if there is an opportunity, I will help you find a way to advance, which would be good." Du Shiqing smiled.

The eight knights all showed envious expressions. Du Shiqing's recommendation, especially when Iron Cloud needed him, was extremely rare. It could be said that as long as Du Shiqing spoke, this youth would have a bright future!

"I dare not, I have no interest in those things." Chu Yang said indifferently, with a hint of despair, and said: "I just want to confirm Mr. Du's safe entry into Iron Cloud, then I can leave with peace of mind. Although I am not accomplished, I still prefer to stay away from those things, to avoid losing my head for no reason."

Chu Yang, of course, knew that this was Du Shiqing's final test. He decided to act as if he despised fame and fortune, and to show a desperate expression to hide his true feelings.

Hearing this, even the old driver's expression softened, and Du Shiqing shook his head and laughed, saying: "Alright, since that's the case, you can follow me."

Chu Yang immediately turned from sad to happy, jumping up high and exclaiming: "Thank you, Mr. Du."

Seeing his youthful nature, Du Shiqing could not help but laugh heartily. Little did he know, this 'loyal, honest, kind, filial, and righteous' youth was almost nauseated by his own jump...

Du Shiqing would never have thought that the so-called 'sincere memories' and 'last wishes' were all fake. Chu Yang did not even know his own background, let alone have a 'Chu Dazhi.'

But no matter what, Chu Yang's first step was successful. He successfully infiltrated this group, and this group would be a direct entry into the highest levels of Iron Cloud!

Chu Yang naturally had other plans, but this group was the most critical part of his plan. At the very least, before Du Shiqing's plot to harm Tie Shicheng was made public, this group was very important to Tie Butian.

Leaving a deep impression in Du Shiqing's and the others' minds was crucial!

He originally wanted to change his appearance, but later thought that there were still many traces that could be found. If he was exposed, it would not be good. It was better to enter Iron Cloud honestly and openly with his true identity.

Abandoned disciple of the Tianwailou! Chu Yang!

A day later, Chu Yang had become extremely familiar with the eight knights. They drank and ate meat together, enjoying each other's company.

But Chu Yang always felt that there was a pair of sharp eyes observing him at all times. He knew these eyes belonged to the old driver.

Although the old man's cultivation was unknown, he concealed his sharpness and was definitely not a weakling. Even compared to the uncles and aunts of Tianwailou, he would not be much weaker.

He was Du Shiqing's true bodyguard, and with him, it was better than having a thousand troops!

Du Shiqing had no doubts about him, and the eight knights had no doubts about him either. But only the old driver never truly believed him.

Two days later, in the afternoon, when the group passed through a town, they finally heard the news: Tianwailou announced that the disciple Chu Yang from Zizhuyuan had improper behavior, killed the eldest disciple Shi Qianshan, and committed a heinous crime, and was therefore expelled from the sect! From then on, he was no longer considered a disciple of Tianwailou.

Upon hearing the news, Du Shiqing and the others were extremely surprised.

"Chu Yang, is the Chu Yang mentioned here... you?" A knight asked during lunch.

Chu Yang's face darkened, becoming gloomy, as if filled with委屈 but with no place to appeal, his eyes looking around blankly and aimlessly.

"What exactly happened? How did you get expelled from the sect?" Du Shiqing frowned: "With your character, you shouldn't have done such a thing."

Chu Yang's face was cold, and his hands unconsciously grabbed a handful of grass from the ground, then unconsciously crushed it. After a long time, he gritted his teeth and said: "My senior sister... my senior sister and I... were in love... but..."

He did not finish, and it was even headless and tailless. But the painful expression on his face, the trembling hands, and the protruding veins all spoke for him, more effective than words.