Immortality begins in Goose City

Chapter 56 Taking a Girl to Play with Guns

One of them had a classic oval face, delicate features, and a strong scholarly air. At this moment, he was looking down with his hands on his knees, appearing somewhat awkward.

This is Lu Yu.

The other one has an oval face, large and bright eyes, fair skin, and a naturally upturned mouth, making her look lively and cheerful.

She was curiously observing Huang Shujian as he walked in, her eyes showing none of the shyness or evasiveness that a typical woman would have when meeting a strange man; instead, they were filled with curiosity.

Huang Shujian's gaze swept across the two faces.

"The swordsman has arrived." Huang Silang put down his teacup, a smile appearing on his face, his tone casual.

"Come, greet your Uncle Lu."

"These two are Lu Yu's niece, and her classmate, Miss Murong."

Huang Shujian stepped forward a few steps and bowed slightly to Lu Ningyuan: "Uncle Lu."

"Oh dear, my dear nephew Shujian!" Lu Ningyuan quickly stood up, his smile widening as he looked Huang Shujian up and down, nodding repeatedly.

"Excellent! Excellent! Indeed, a handsome and distinguished man!"

"Compared to before... uh, I mean, you've become much more composed! Brother Huang, you're truly blessed!"

Huang Silang chuckled, ignoring the conversation, and instead said, "You young people have your own topics to discuss. It's boring sitting with us old men."

"Shujian, take Lu Yu and Miss Murong for a stroll in the garden and have a chat. Treat them well."

Huang Shujian looked at Huang Silang and, seeing that his eyes were calm and he could not discern any special instructions, nodded: "Yes."

He then turned to the two young women on the sofa and said in a flat tone, "Please, ladies."

Lu Yu then raised her head, glanced quickly at Huang Shujian, and a clear look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

The Huang Shujian before her was tall and straight, with calm eyes and a reserved demeanor. Apart from his face being somewhat familiar, he was completely different from the flamboyant, frivolous, and heavily baggy playboy she remembered.

Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but she didn't know how to start. She just gave a soft "hmm" and stood up.

Murong Xue, standing beside him, stood up gracefully and smiled at Huang Shujian, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Young Master Huang."

The three of them left the study, and the atmosphere became somewhat silent for a moment.

Huang Shujian led the way, with Lu Yu and Murong Xue following side by side behind.

The corridor is deep and secluded, with carefully trimmed flowers and trees on both sides.

Lu Yu seemed a little uncomfortable, keeping her head down and looking at the tips of her shoes.

It was Murong Xue who broke the silence.

She quickened her pace, almost standing shoulder to shoulder with Huang Shujian, turned her head, and introduced herself with a bright smile:

"Young Master Huang, my name is Murong Xue, and I am from Wanghai."

"I studied at Wanghai Women's University with Xiaoyu."

Huang Shujian turned his head slightly and glanced at her: "Miss Murong."

Murong Xue seemed quite talkative and continued, "It wasn't supposed to be the holiday yet, but things have been a bit unsettled in Wanghai lately, so the school gave us an early break."

"Oh? What happened to Wanghai?" Huang Shujian asked, following her words.

"Sigh, it's scary to think about."

Murong Xue wrinkled her nose, revealing a hint of lingering fear.

"A lecherous ape has recently appeared in Wanghai City!"

"They specifically target female students and have already harmed several people! They all... all of them were raped and then murdered, and their deaths were gruesome."

"The lecherous ape?" Huang Shujian paused slightly.

"Yes! That's what they call it in the newspapers." Murong Xue nodded.

"It is said that the thing is as fast as the wind, has immense strength, and can climb walls and trees. Many eyewitnesses say they saw a hairy monster, like an ape."

"The police have launched several manhunts, but it has escaped each time, and has injured quite a few people."

"Now, female students in Wanghai are afraid to go out alone at night."

She sighed, "At our women's university, everyone is in a state of panic. Many students' families are worried about them and have taken them back home."

"My home is in Wanghai, but my parents felt it wasn't safe. Since Xiaoyu was going back to Echeng, I came along with her."

"Firstly, to avoid the limelight, and secondly, to experience the local customs and culture of Goose City."

"I've heard Xiaoyu talk about Goose City before, and today I finally get to see it for myself."

"Now that you've seen it, you know that peace is hard to come by anywhere," Huang Shujian suddenly said.

"That's right!" Murong Xue immediately chimed in, her tone somewhat exaggerated.

"I read in the newspaper this morning that there was some kind of evil spirit last night, called... a headless zombie? And they wiped out a gang? Is it true?"

She blinked her big eyes and looked at Huang Shujian curiously, as if she were just asking casually to find out some interesting news.

Huang Shujian suddenly stopped, turned around, and stared straight at Murong Xue’s face, especially her bright eyes.

Murong Xue was slightly taken aback by his gaze, but her smile remained natural.

Huang Shujian spoke slowly, his voice low but each word clear:

"Seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving."

"The so-called 'lustful ape' may not actually be a wild monkey that has become a demon."

He paused, his gaze still fixed on Murong Xue.

"Like the headless zombies in Goose Town's rumors..."

"Perhaps... she's a woman in black who knows how to use a rapier."

Huang Shujian said with a smile, his tone calm, as if stating a simple possibility.

But to Murong Xue's ears, something seemed to flicker very slightly deep within her eyes, which were always filled with laughter.

The three walked silently among the pavilions, towers, rockeries, and waterside terraces of the Huang family manor.

The garden was beautiful, but the atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

Lu Yu kept her head down the whole time, occasionally glancing quickly at the surrounding scenery, but trying to avoid looking at Huang Shujian who was walking in front of her.

Murong Xue, on the other hand, looked around with great interest at the exquisite gardens that were a rare sight in Goose City.

After walking a short distance, Murong Xue suddenly stopped, looked at Huang Shujian, and with a lively smile on her face, suggested:

"Young Master Huang, just walking like this is rather boring."

"I heard that the Huang family manor has its own shooting range?"

"How about... you take us shooting some guns?"

"When we were looking out over the sea, we didn't have many chances to touch a real gun, and Xiaoyu and I were both quite curious."

Shooting?

Huang Shujian glanced at her with some surprise.

A female student from Wanghai volunteered to play with guns?

This hobby is quite uncommon.

"Okay." He nodded, then turned and changed direction. "This way."

The shooting range is in the backyard, not far from the training ground.

The ground was flat and open, with a row of wooden human-shaped targets standing in the distance.

Huang Shujian gestured to his servant to bring two Hanyang rifles and a box of bullets.

Murong Xue seemed very excited. She took a rifle, cocked it, rested the butt against her shoulder, squinted one eye, and aimed at the target in the distance.

"Bang!"

Gunshots rang out, and the smell of gunpowder filled the air.

Right in the bull's eye.