THE TRACES OF THE FRIENDSHIP OF SPIRITIS AND HUMAN.
CHAPTER 22 (UNRESOLVED PAST)

Again the memories of the past re-emerged in his mind, he began to notice the appearance of the young man who was now standing far before him, he said, and upon seeing that face with the black cloth Chang Yang imagined he was his son who nineteen years ago separated from him.

Far from now exactly nineteen years ago ...

The night was warm with the light from the moon, from far away there was the sound of a group of horses running closer to a large building that was none other than a palace, and from behind the gate a woman was a queen waiting for one of them to ride a horse and approach her. He was not alone, beside him stood a little boy about seven years old just as he did not seem to stop looking out at the gate while smiling happily, it was like waiting for someone who hadn't seen him in a long time.

Surely not long came a group of people with horses, who were seen wearing a battle garment with swords in each hand. Then one of the group who was in the front row came down from his horse, from his face he was very happy because after a long time he left finally returned. His eyes did not stop to highlight the two people who were standing far away before him, his lips also smiled.

One by one he saw them two very valuable people in his life, namely his wife and son. After four years Chang Yang returned from the war and met his family.

For a moment the incident came back he remembered especially when he saw his little son who at that time smiled happily waiting for his return, until this moment Chang Yang still remembered how a smile was engraved on his son's face, which was still on his face, and his two eyes that seemed to show yearning for four years.

When all those memories returned that momentarily sidetracked his mind, a magic wandered toward him from behind. It was fortunate that he realized his presence, Chang Yang again took out his sword to fight him.

"Had she realized it first" said the man who was just about to attack her from behind as he paid no attention.

Xue Fang, who realized Liu Changhai's situation was getting worse at that very moment, helped him with the healing magic he was mastering. "Basic stupid! you should have realized, after this are you really going to marry my sister? Liu Changhai, you can't even take care of yourself then how will my sister be?"

The helpless Liu Changhai could only be silent as he held his chest, but from the look on his face he looked annoyed. For some reason, it might have been because of Xue Fang's words to her.

On the other hand the man started to attack Chang Yang and cornered him due to two attacks at once, "I don't understand, mister Chang Yang Jiao long's right hand turned out to be this weak?"

"Slash, "sounds the sound of the swords of the two clashing against each other.

Chang Yang then made a distance that after he slowly touched the sharp part of his sword, a lightning spark seemed to envelop the sword. Chang Yang then jumped so high he was about to attack him from above.

"So yes, "The man now took out a large snake, and the snake quickly swerved towards him.

Xue Fang and Liu Changhai were only astonished to see him. As the red snake got closer to him Chang Yang then changed the position of the sword in his hand as well as his body, he then stabbed it right in the middle of the snake's head where there was a circular curse mark.

As the sword pierced the head of the snake it was now the man's turn to spit blood from his mouth, the pain was unbearable as the sword pierced right into his heart. Seeing his enemy had lost Chang Yang walked over to him, but the moment before he got closer to him the body of the man disappeared in the swallow of a bunch of red smoke.

"Jia li, "li Changhai's condition is getting worse the blood does not stop coming out of his mouth, his body is also getting weaker. The already defenseless Liu Changhai was finally unconscious.

"Liu Changhai?" said Xue Fang.

"Let's get his body in" Chang Yang said.

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The day turned into the morning Chang yi along with Xiuhuan now seemed to be outside, the celebration to welcome Jia li and Liu Changhai's engagement is still not over because it will continue for seven days.

"He's the one" Chang yi said, pointing to a merchant.

As Chang yi pointed at him the merchant showed a puzzled reaction, he did not understand what he meant. "A-What is this?"

"Master merchant, you told me yesterday about a land called Nan Yun"

"stories? ahhh yes I remember, you were a young man yesterday I just remembered him"

"No, that's not what I'm here for. I want you to go back to telling Nan Yun's country story to my friend Xiuhuan"

"Why should I? you can tell me that yourself"

"You're right, but he doesn't believe"

Suddenly the merchant hit the table where he was trading very hard, "so you don't believe it!! how come?"

"Of course, everything he said about the place was absurd" Xiuhuan replied as he turned to Chang yi with a mocking smile plastered clear from his face.

Chang yi who realized it then replied to his words. "Xiuhuan seems like you've been living in stone all this time? how could you not know? aren't you a hermit?"

"Yes he's right, from your looks as well as your clothes are all right. A great power lodged in your body, all the hermits across the universe know that place even they always tell lay people like me and your friends" the merchant continued, he was just like Chang yi did not accept Xiuhuan's words.

"Tell me about the place then"

The merchant told Xiuhuan all about Nan Yun land complete with his past, but unfortunately Xiuhuan was seen yawning and pretending not to believe his story. Actually he strongly believes the existence of the place because there he was born, but to close his secret meeting Xiuhuan was forced to lie. He was very happy to see Chang yi's silly behavior with the merchant which made him have to hold back a laugh.

"So that's the land of Nan Yun" said the merchant.

"So, same with him"

"Why are you so stubborn!! I told you all the truth about that place. Tell me, how much do you want to pay? and how many times do I have to tell you?"

"That's not necessary, it's all just bullshit"

When they were talking suddenly three soldiers on a horse told everyone there to hear what he was going to say. The people who had spoken before suddenly fell silent because they were all afraid that if they did not hear it then the three people would report it to Jiao long.

"Listen, last night there was an attack on the palace and made the future husband Miss Jia li seriously injured. Now we're going to examine you one by one, because it's possible that the person who carried out the attack is still around here and maybe it's one of you" one of the soldiers shouted.

The three warriors then descended from their horses and began to inspect one by one the people who were now there, that included Chang yi and Xiuhuan. When it was their turn one of the soldiers was seen examining the faces of the two, "not them" he said.

Chang yi who was curious about what had actually happened then asked. "Pardon me for asking, what kind of person attacked the palace last night?"

While the soldier was watching his appearance, he also put on a dismissive smile. Xiuhuan who saw it then said. "If you don't want to say it now go and check the others, because if you don't carry out his orders he will definitely do something you will regret, until at any time"

What Xiuhuan had just said was actually making the soldier upset because he felt Xiuhuan had just kicked him out, but he could not do anything because the person who told them not to wait for long, he said, if the soldiers were just a little late then that person who was none other than Chang Yang would kill the three without listening to forgiveness. The soldier then left the two, from the way he looked at Xiuhuan and Chang yi it was clear he was very angry.

After his departure Xiuhuan looked to turn to Chang yi and saw him in thought. "What's wrong?" ask Xiuhuan.

"So the soldier said Miss Jia li's fiancee was seriously injured, and that means ..."

"What means?"

"Xiuhuan we can use him to enter the palace, come here I have a plan," Chang yi asked Xiuhuan to approach him.