My book friend Long Aotian

Chapter 67 Homecoming
Wipe your body, clean your hands, wash your face, and rinse your mouth.

Dine.

Bai Xingxiang knelt on the ground, placed the food in front of him, chewed slowly and calmly.

He had abandoned this eating habit for more than ten years, because it was only suitable for the young talents of Juntian Sect who had no worries about martial arts and had a bright future, but not for the hard-working riders who had to sleep in the open air.

Li Bailong waited quietly on the side.

After eating, he washed his hands and rinsed his mouth with Shengmai Drink. Bai Xingxiang glanced at the jar of meat sauce next to him, hesitated slightly, then smiled, poured Shengmai Drink into the jar, shook it, and sipped it all.

Then he bowed to Li Bailong.

"Mr. Li, I am Bai Xingxiang."

Li Bailong sat opposite him and returned the greeting: "So it's Mr. Bai."

"I don't deserve it." At this time, Bai Xingxiang spoke in a measured and calm manner. He was no longer the weather-beaten, gloomy and weathered rider seen before.

He said softly, "I offended the authority of the Jie Yuan Lang and acted rashly, committing a great sin. I did not expect that the young master would repay me with kindness. Even when he won a great victory, he still left me with dignity and respect. I have lived for forty years and never thought that there are still such chivalrous people in the world. I am really ashamed and embarrassed."

Li Bailong did not show any self-conceit, but nodded to show his humility: "People in the world have many worries, and warriors are no exception, so I always leave some room for maneuver when dealing with people. Senior is not a bad person, there is no need to call for fighting and killing."

Bai Xingxiang laughed.

He laughed twice, then sighed: "To be honest, I did knock down the house accidentally, but I went back, rescued the child, and gave him some money, not out of any regret."

"I hesitated for a moment before I decided to turn back to save him. This was because you were a very skilled martial artist with many tricks that made me wary and cautious, so I did a good deed in advance so that you could see it. If I could not escape and was captured, a famous knight like you would probably be able to show some mercy and let me off the hook because of my good deeds and kindness."

The former rider told him frankly: "When we travel the world, we often do some not-so-righteous things and have to deal with difficult people, so we use some tricks to pretend to be pitiful and show that we have no choice but to do it, and sometimes we can be let off lightly... In fact, I am not a good person, and I disappoint you."

Li Bailong also laughed when he heard this and pointed at Bai Xingxiang.

Then he added: "Let's judge by deeds rather than heart. Besides, Senior can't really be called a good person, but he's definitely not a bad person either."

In Bai Xingxiang's opinion, this statement was even more naive than before.

He shouldn't have pointed fingers at his benefactor, but looking at the other party's calm and sincere eyes, thinking of the fact that the other party was targeted by the conspirators, he couldn't help but say: "Forgive me for being rude, in this turbid world, people's hearts are hard to distinguish, good and evil can't be easily judged and known, young man, don't trust people's hearts easily when you travel around the world."

Li Bailong looked at Bai Xingxiang and said calmly: "I just know it."

These words were both arbitrary and stubborn, but for some reason, facing Li Bailong's gaze, Bai Xingxiang could not say anything to refute, as if the basis of the other party's words was an unshakable truth in the world.

That's it.

Bai Xingxiang was relieved.

How can a person who has wasted decades in ignorance be qualified to judge the bright and shining young man in front of him?

It is better to follow your heart and do your own thing.

"I am from Shangzhou..."

Bai Xingxiang gave a detailed introduction to his life and background.

The experience of joining Juntian Sect and even the reasons for being fired and leaving were all explained clearly: "I ended up being a rider in [Dead or Not], just trying to survive in the world. This time I came to Lin County because the organization sent me orders. One of the orders was very rewarding, and required me to beat the young man to serious injuries, but not to kill him. The other order was sent later, just to let me run errands and escape. What the purpose was, I don't know."

It turned out to be the case.

Although he had some vague guesses after coming to his senses these past two days, the admission from the real owner still made Li Bailong feel a little annoyed - the damn guy exploited the riders and ruined my business, it was a heinous crime!

It's just that this is really strange.

It's not surprising to have enemies when traveling around the world, but a truly powerful enemy would never hire only a fifth-rank rider to seek revenge and beat people up, and the weaklings can't afford the sky-high commission of [Did You Die]...

Li Bailong's mind raced as he bowed and thanked him, "Thank you, Master Bai, for telling me."

Although he said so, he felt a little disappointed in his heart. Since the other party was a [Dead or Not] rider, the identity of his employer must be kept extremely secret, and it was definitely not something he could know... He couldn't ask.

After Bai Xingxiang finished speaking, he lowered his head and remained silent for a while.

Seeing his expression, Li Bailong guessed that this guy might be worried about the future.

After all, he failed two orders in a row, and under the big data distribution, you can imagine the treatment he received.

It's so painful, I even want to give you a bad review!
That's it.

He thought of the pitiful appearance of this man who had eaten the tiger's corpse alive, shook his head, and said, "I've said before that if you have any questions, I can still think of a solution for you... I will keep my word."

"Senior, you were caught this time and you should be punished according to the law. However, if I, as the person involved, do not pursue the matter, the punishment will be light and I will pay the fine. Senior, you missed two orders in [Are You Dead?], if you can't continue, I can find a job for you. Although it's a bit tiring, it's decent..."

——Go to Lingyu Sect to be a project manager!
Bai Xingxiang suddenly looked up and stared at Li Bailong in a daze.

"……senior?"

After a moment, the rider in front laughed.

"Not really... Never mind, it's nothing, I do have something to ask you, sir."

He said softly, "My parents and mentor are still in my hometown. Since you have great connections, please take care of them so that they don't get implicated."

"Ah?" Li Bailong was stunned. "[Dead?] Are the current punishment measures for riders so radical?"

Bai Xingxiang ignored his words and said calmly: "The employer is coming for you, and it is definitely not enough to just beat you up. They already know my identity, and they originally planned to beat the young master severely and escape from Lin County, so that they could capture me, tame me, make me confess, and then hand me over to Baihua Valley..."

Li Bailong's eyes changed, and he said coldly: "What confession?"

Bai Xingxiang just shook his head. "The person who arrested me told me that since I didn't defeat the young master, this plan wouldn't work, so he tortured me and forced me to surrender when I was at my wit's end. Then he identified the young master in public, saying that I was ordered to come to Lin County to pick up the goods, but I accidentally discovered the young master's secret and was killed to silence me... That's what almost happened just now."

Li Bailong looked deep in his eyes and asked, "What are you pointing at me for? What secret?"

Bai Xingxiang stared at Li Bailong, and for a moment, his eyes were a little dazed and confused.

He suddenly coughed slightly.

The tone of voice also became heavy, and the words became difficult. "Identify the young master..."

He had a strange expression on his face, as if he also found the accusation absurd and confusing.

"…He is the author of The Legend of the Imperial Battle."

"..."

Li Bailong sat there with a blank look in his eyes, as if he didn't understand what people were saying.

"I really don't understand what this is all about..." Bai Xingxiang coughed again, "After all, I'm just a pawn, a dog, a carrier pigeon. I just need to deliver a message that I can't understand at the right place, and the real... the real conspirator will use this message together with other messages to form... a deadly..."

When he said this, he coughed again, and blood foam spurted out of his mouth.

Li Bailong came back to his senses, his expression changed drastically, he grabbed Bai Xingxiang's wrist, and shouted: "Second Uncle! Senior Brother Xiong! Come and save me!"

Bai Xingxiang turned his wrist and avoided his pulse diagnosis.

Since he has fallen into the hands of the Demon Sect and was driven by others to carry out their conspiracy, there is no reason why he should not be chained.

But this world is vast and people’s hearts are hard to predict. The conspirator may be able to drive thousands of chariots and dominate all living beings, but he has been high and mighty for so long that he seems to have forgotten one truth.

The chain can be used to tie up a dog, or it can be put around a person's neck.

But people cannot be tied down.

Senior Brother Xiong Jingyan from Lingyu Sect flashed over, and Second Uncle arrived shortly after.

"He's been restrained and the symptoms have already started. We need to immediately..."

"Mr. Li." Bai Xingxiang stared at Li Bailong, his skin burning like fire. He tried to keep his tone steady. "The people who wanted to deal with you used my parents' mentor as bait to force me to frame you. They also used the martial arts feast to lure me, making me lose myself and become a running dog. I was planning to accept my fate..."

"But after more than ten years of wandering in the underworld, apart from my parents and mentor, you are the only one who treats me sincerely. You can still maintain my dignity when I am at the end of my rope, and let me remember that I am still a human being."

The warrior's internal energy was used to suppress the eruption of restrictions and maintain his crumbling life.

"This favor is like a rebirth for me. You may not understand it... but it is my turn. This life is not worth pricking, but I am also risking the risk of implicating my parents and mentor to warn you instead of framing you..." He said this, forcing a smile, "I dare not say it is a favor, but at least it is a return of favor, right?"

Li Bailong held his hand and said gently, "Brother Bai, your kindness is hard to repay. The world is so big and life is so difficult. It is rare to be sad about life and death. Please let us treat you. I have a good friend who has a respected position in the Lingyu Sect. The head of my sect and the seventh uncle can speak to the Xuanyuan Sect and the Cao Gang. With the power of the three major sects, there is nothing that cannot be done in the world. Brother Bai's various doubts and concerns are all trivial matters."

Bai Xingxiang closed his eyes and whispered, "What if I asked you not to save me?"

“…Brother Bai!”

"I have been running around for half my life, and I am really tired. I can't tell whether it is better to be a dog or a human. I believe that you two are superb in martial arts, and the three major sects are all-powerful, but the world is vast and boundless. Even if I survive, I am just rolling in the dust. It is really uncomfortable to have a dog chain tied to me all the time."

"So, Brother Li, please let me die."

He opened his eyes and looked at the boy's embarrassed expression.

Since he has mastered the magic skills, there are traces left in his body. According to the laws of this dynasty, he is a member of the Demon Sect.

He knew that Li Bailong had a way to save him, and he believed that the other party would make arrangements for him and avoid being hunted down. However, the black hand behind the scenes racked his brains to hunt down and frame Li Bailong. The despicable conspiracy had already been laid out. Even if Bai Xingxiang turned against him and changed his confession in the middle of the process, he could still be used by him.

Even if he hides far and deep by then, once he is found and captured by the henchmen behind the scenes, he can be charged with the crime of "releasing the bandits of the Demon Sect", which is a serious crime in this dynasty. Even if he is the top scholar in the imperial examination, he will still be punished. The higher Li Bailong's status is in the future, the greater the risk of this matter will be.

Since he wanted to repay the favor, how could he leave such a huge flaw in the world?

Therefore, when we decided to give up the slanderous accusations against Li Bailong, the way forward was already clear.

But a real man is born in this world, and since he has died with a determined heart, he should do what is right and have no regrets. There is no need to explain the reasons and reasons behind this to this sincere young man.

He didn't know when, the chivalrous spirit of valuing promises and not caring about life and death had quietly returned to this man who had been down and out for twelve years. He only saw Li Bailong's eyes change from hesitation to wavering, and finally turned into a sigh.

well.

Bai Xingxiang held the boy's hand with his backhand and smiled.

"After betraying my master, I was able to meet heroes. This life is worthwhile."

He looked up to the sky.

Birds took off from the forest and flapped their wings across the sky. The sun was bright and the sky was vast.

He seemed to see the ever-changing clouds in his hometown, the wind whistling in the treetops, his mother sitting in front of the stove mending shoes, and occasionally looking up at him in the yard sweating profusely with a kind smile. At that time, he still had dreams and a future, and a girl he liked. To him at that time, the world was the unripe fruits on the branches, the fragrance of the soapberry on her braids, the majestic carriage stepping on the bluestone road, and every solid dream.

At that time he said, Mom, practicing martial arts is really fun.

It's time to go home.

"You have to be careful. That person was born in a demon sect and is extremely powerful. His internal strength is at least at the third level, or even the second level..." He struggled to describe the enemy's appearance, but the other party was like a ghost, mysterious and unpredictable. He could only briefly describe some basic information. He really didn't know more.

"That's enough, Brother Bai, you don't have to..."

His eyes were dim, his breath was empty, but he felt an unprecedented sense of relief. Bai Xingxiang murmured subconsciously, "Oh, he is still reading The Legend of the Emperor's Battle of Heaven. His master asked him to read it thoroughly. It's weird. It's obviously a bad book. The villains in the book are far worse than them... No... That's not right..."

He opened his eyes with difficulty and moved his gaze to Li Bailong's face.

Ah, no.

In this world, there are people like Long Zhantian.

He smiled and slowly lowered his head.

"Well...it's not that bad..."

Just as the stage has been set, the fate of the characters has been determined and cannot be changed no matter how much effort is put into it.

But...

I actually did this before the product was released... (empty and desperate eyes)
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(End of this chapter)