The Eastern Continent Swordsman
CH. 50 – Guichuan Ship Trail

After arguing for quite a while, Zhao Yunlei finally realized that he could not force Zhou Fu to follow his will at all. Although Zhao Yunlei had lured Zhou Fu interesting information about the note at Haku's feet, Zhou Fu did not falter to stick to his decision to go to Maundo, not to the Sixth Army headquarters. Zhao Yunlei asked how important it was for a girl named Shen Shen to be saved.

“Is she too beautiful that you can't wait to help her?” zhao Yunlei asked fishing.

“Do you think beauty is the right thing to do to help someone?” Zhou Fu turned his face away, feeling a little annoyed that not once did people think he was kind to Shen Shen because of the beauty of the woman.

“If that's not the case, why do you look so concerned about that woman?” Zhao Yunlei asked back.

“Rather than arguing about this, I'm actually more interested in the powerless inner strength you have,” Zhou Fu tried to deflect the conversation.

Seen, Zhao Yunlei rolled her eyes at Zhou Fu then muttered excitedly, “I can take you to my teacher, of course if you are willing to take me to the Sixth Army headquarters! I'm just a student who could be mistaken if you explain something, come with me.”, Zhao Yunlei said, he understood that the Sixth Army would be very happy if he brought Zhou Fu to them.

“I told you, no! At least for now!” Zhou Fu replied slightly flatly, then turned his body away and went to enter the ship, leaving the pensive Zhao Yunlei alone.

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For three whole days, Zhou Fu did not appear out. He closed his room and let no one enter the room, including the waiter who wanted to send him food and drinks. Zhao Yunlei asked the servant to keep preparing to eat and drink Zhou Fu but placed him in front of the door of Zhou Fu's room. Unfortunately, Zhou Fu did not even touch a single piece of the dishes.

Several times, Zhao Yunlei had felt the vibrations coming out of Zhou Fu's room. According to Zhao Yunlei's presumption, it seemed that Zhou Fu was making certain refinements, so he did not even let his body enter into food and drink. On the fourth day, Zhao Yunlei ventured to knock on Zhou Fu's door because there was something important he had to say.

“Zhou Fu, if you hear me, open the door, there is not too good news for you,” Zhao Yunlei said with gentle knocks on the door. Not for fear of disturbing Zhou Fu, but because Zhao Yunlei's physique was indeed very fragile and as much as possible he always kept his body from friction or impact in any form.

Zhou Fu heard a gentle knock in his room, he stepped up to the door and opened it, “what bad news do you mean?” Zhou Fu immediately asked without further ado.

“Look, our ship these few days has been traveling at above average speeds. I want to catch Guichuan's ship, as you wish. But, so far I have seen no sign of the existence of the ship. It seemed, Guichuan's ship was not heading to Maundo. What makes you sure the ship is headed for Maundo?” Zhao Yunlei explained the true circumstances before finally questioning Zhou Fu's belief in the purpose of Guichuan's ship.

“What does that mean, there are other routes leading to the Juda river? As I recall, even Shen Shen also said that the Juda River was located in the mainland region of Caihong. The entrance to Caihong is only accessible through the Maundo gate. Hem... It looks like this adventure is getting more interesting?!” Zhou Fu crossed his arms around his chest while leaning his back against the door, as if he was not at all surprised or worried about Shen Shen's safety.

“You? Shouldn't you be worried about your woman? What if something bad happens to her?” chirped Zhao Yunlei in astonishment.

“Worry? Ah, he's up for grabs not to kill. Alright, looks like I should indeed take it to Juda!” zhou Fu said after feeling the circumstances were impossible to support to save Shen Shen before arriving at Judah.

“So, we both stick to Maundo and split up there?” Zhao Yunlei frowned, not wanting to get involved with Zhou Fu and Shen Shen's affairs. His goal at that time was to enlist into the Caihong nobility, then carry out his mission as the Five Forces. And if lucky, at another time he promised himself to bring Zhou Fu to Bingdao. If necessary, she will also use her beauty for this.

“Yes, we part ways in Maundo. And maybe, at other times it seems like I also want to meet the group you call Six Forces,” Zhou Fu said lightly. After returning Shen Shen back later, it seemed like he wanted to steal some time before returning to Youhi island to perfect his training.

“Hey, wait a minute.. I want to check something!” zhou Fu's hand pushed aside Zhao Yunlei's shoulder slowly, he stepped quickly past the girl to check what was around the Blue Peacock ship.

This he did because he felt some vibrations of the learned swordsman who came closer and like surrounding the Blue Peacock ship. As soon as Zhou Fu was already on the deck of the ship, his eyes were flabbergasted by something. For a moment, his astonishment at some of the vibes of the warrior aura was forced to put aside because there were other things that attracted his attention.

A large high cliff looks like it is blocking the Blue Peacock. To look at the top of the cliff, one must raise one's head full and narrow one's gaze because the tip of the giant cliff is high enough to be seen by the naked eye.

“That is the land of Caihong. The land is like a giant cliff and seems to float on the surface of the sea water. He said, that is the paradise of life. Do you believe Caihong is heaven in this world?” cerocos Zhao Yunlei was trailing behind Zhou Fu.

“Eh,” Zhou Fu turned his head in shock at Zhao Yunlei's surprise that dispelled his delusion about Caihong, “so, that big cliff is the land of Caihong? If there is life there, isn't that troublesome enough? How do we get up there?” zhou Fu asked a little strange because there was a giant island that resembles a block of land with the ends of a cliff, not a beach. There's no coast, Caihong doesn't even have a beach! How do I land a ship there?

“After we arrive at the port, you will see the beauty of the slopes of Caihong cliffs that you will not find anywhere! They also have the most unique port in the world! You see those ships? They are a fleet of military ships Caihong, the forces tasked with maintaining the safety of Caihong waters from any possible danger. About how we got to the top of it, you'll find the answer soon!” Zhao Yunlei explained at length.

Zhou Fu nodded his head in understanding, he would finally set foot into the place where his grandfather once lived. A place that might also be his homeland. Zhou Fu's unblinking eyes looked at the giant chunks of cliffs that were towering there. As beautiful as what was Caihong? And, as terrible as what the country was to make his kakenya run away and hide long enough.

“Hey, be fine after we part later! You promised to come with me after your business with Miss Shen is done!” Zhao Yunlei put his face right in front of Zhou Fu's because Zhou Fu did not even blink when he looked at the Caihong land.

“Get aside, your face is melting away my delusion!” Zhou Fu's right hand parried Zhao Yunlei's cheek to keep the girl's head away from her face.

Zhao Yunlei grimaced holding onto his cheek that had just been touched by Zhou Fu's hand. There was a slight red hue there, not out of embarrassment but the skin was indeed too sensitive with any form of touch. Seeing the red rash on Zhao Yunlei's cheeks, Zhou Fu took a deep breath and shook his head.

“Ah, why am I always met with such fragile creatures! Should I apologize for this?” Zhou Fu tried to grab Zhao Yunlei's chin and exhaled air from his mouth into the girl's cheek. Zhao Yunlei smiled at him, according to him Zhou Fu must be a young man whose heart had not been contaminated with rot.

“That's enough! You can't be too good with women. Or, you can make them suffer for your kindness!” chirp Zhao Yunlei who was now removing Zhou Fu's head from near his face.

“Ehm.. Sir and Miss, sorry to interrupt the time. We are almost at the port, please Sir and Miss prepare, sorry if I am sassy,” a crew member interrupted the chat Zhou Fu and Zhao Yunlei, whether since when he waited there was clear both Zhou Fu and Zhao Yunlei had been a little shocked due to his sudden reprimand.

“Ah, I never thought we would be parting soon,” Zhao Yunlei said with a faint smile.

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