I've never felt happy to become an immortal.

Chapter 45: Cherish the silly girl who is willing to buy you oranges

Oops!

The reaction of the forest banana deer is actually not very slow.

Although she doesn't like fighting and killing by nature, as the daughter of the sixth place on the Earth List, her foundation is much stronger than her peers.

He is only sixteen years old, but he has been in the country for more than two years... This is the result of deliberately suppressing his progress in cultivation.

Unfortunately, what she lacked was not reaction speed, but on-the-spot judgment and rich experience.

With her skills, she had every chance of drawing her sword and swinging away the chain that was sweeping over.

At worst, you can still dodge it.

But his mind was confused and he subconsciously raised his arms to block in front of him.

If this were to happen, my elbow would immediately turn into broken ice.

Swish-!
A beam of white light rushed forward and hit the iron chain accurately, stirring up a strong wind that blew up Lin Jiaolu's hair.

It was a sword, which passed through the gap in the chain, causing it to deviate in direction.

Then there was a sharp turn, as if drawing a figure 7 in the air.

Clang——!
Most of the sword was embedded in the ground, nailing the chain firmly to the ground.

The escaping prisoner had his hands shackled. Seeing this, he wanted to rush forward and pull out the sword.

As I bent down, I felt a strong wind coming towards me.

The prisoner turned his head and saw only a black light, which was the scabbard flying towards him.

Boom!
The scabbard hit the prisoner's temple directly, and the heavy impact caused him to lose his will temporarily.

The whole person instantly lost the ability to resist and collapsed to the ground.

Even a true warrior has his weaknesses. No matter how hard one tries, there are parts of the body that cannot be trained.

The constables caught up with him and pushed the prisoner to the ground, but when they looked closely they found that he had lost consciousness.

In a flash, the thrilling scene was over.

Lin Jiaolu stood there, still a little dazed.

"Why are you still standing there like an idiot?" Bai Xuan drew out his Jiang Chengzi and frowned, "If I hadn't just caught a glimpse of the firelight, if I had been a step later, your hands..."

Although the tone was serious, it did not contain any scolding or blame.

He and Lin Jiaolu were just passing friends, and she was not his apprentice, so he couldn't teach her a lesson.

Bai Xuan was a little puzzled: "Why did you just stand there?"

The deer's eyes moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything.

She revealed a look of sudden enlightenment: "So that's it, why was I standing there like an idiot? I could have been fine if I had just drawn my sword..."

The little girl raised her hand and touched the back of her head, smiling sheepishly.

"It's my fault. I'm sorry. I let you save me again."

Then he raised the paper bag in his hand and handed it over like a treasure, carefully observing the boy's expression.

"But since I'm fine, that's good. Um... do you want some oranges?"

"Didn't you say you wanted to eat oranges? I carefully selected them. They're big and must be sweet."

Bai Xuan sheathed his sword.

Looking at the oranges handed to me, a little more enlightenment came into my mind.

In the life of a cultivator of true virtues, various interpersonal relationships are inevitable, and observing people's words and expressions and reading the air are basic skills. Bai Xuan is no stranger to the thoughts of adolescent girls. Just his disciples in his previous life were all very cunning.

The reason why Lin Jiaolu didn't draw his sword or dodge was because he was holding the paper bag in his arms, and he was afraid that the oranges would be scattered all over the floor if he made a move.

But what was scattered were not a few kilograms of chilled fresh lychees. Even if it was lychees, she was the legitimate daughter of the Lin family and did not need to care about such a small property loss.

What she really cared about was not the oranges. What she really didn't want to drop on the ground was the thought and effort she had put into carefully selecting the oranges.

Although this is also childish, but young people... there will always be such moments.

I would rather fall and get bruised than not protect the ungiven gift in my arms.

foolish and naive.

But... everyone should cherish such fools.

She only thinks about giving you the best, but ignores herself.

Bai Xuan reached out and picked up the oranges in the paper bag, tore open the orange peel, took out a slice and put it in his mouth. The sweet and sour taste was like his youthful years.

“It’s juicy and delicious.”

"Right, right?" Lin Jiaolu's eyes sparkled, as if they contained gems.

The girl's feelings were conveyed, and she felt extremely satisfied. She smiled like a flower and completely forgot the crisis just now.

"If it's delicious, eat more. I bought several kilograms!"

Bai Xuan hummed.

At this time, the prisoners had been taken back to the county government office.

A captain approached and said, "Could you two come with me to the county government office? Let us express our gratitude."

"You're welcome. It's just right. I have something to ask you as well."

Bai Xuan also brought Lin Jiaolu into the county government office.

The carriage is parked outside and there are runners to help watch it, so it won't get lost.

……

Lu Mansion.

"Are you telling the truth?"

"Every word is true! Master, Miss Lin really didn't have any other guards around her... If it weren't for Bai's intervention, she would have been seriously injured!"

"..."

Lu Ziyu held the armrest of the chair, clenched his fingers tightly, suppressing the change of his mood, and said lightly: "Okay, I understand, you can go down."

All the men retreated, including the maid.

Lu Ziyu closed the door and walked to the back hall. He said to the woman in the high seat, who was dressed in luxurious clothes and adorned with jewels, "Mother, you heard everything I just said. Everything I said is true."

"Well, my son is very careful and attentive. This test was indeed effective." The woman twisted a string of Buddhist beads in her hand. "Now that you know the situation of the Lin family's legitimate daughter, what are your plans next?"

"Of course!" Lu Ziyu raised his voice, but soon realized that he was too excited and lowered his voice again: "Of course I will find a way to make good use of it..."

"Of course you should use it, but the question is how far you plan to go." The Lu family's eldest lady reminded: "Should you notify the Lin family and ask them to come pick him up as a favor? Or..."

"Son, son, I haven't made up my mind yet, so I've come to ask mother for advice." Lu Ziyu lowered his head in a submissive manner. "Heh..." The Lu family's eldest wife chuckled softly, "You're using your little tricks on me? How can a mother not understand her son's thoughts? If you've decided on the former, there's no need to ask me. Just go tell your father, who's obsessed with celebrities and romantic affairs."

Lu Ziyu gritted his teeth secretly. "It's precisely because I feel that my father doesn't have the courage that I came to ask my mother for advice... My father had the opportunity to fight for it, but he did nothing and just let those people drive our family to Wu County! I naturally can't accept this!"

"I can rely on my own abilities, but I'm afraid I won't be able to retaliate, so..."

"So you have set your sights on the Lin family's legitimate daughter. If you can marry Lin Jiaolu, you will become the son-in-law of the Langya Lin family, gain a say in the Lu family, and return to the main family." The eldest lady of the Lu family pointed out directly.

"Yes!" Lu Ziyu admitted. "Besides, Lin Jiaolu is outstanding in appearance, cheerful, and has a good family background. Who wouldn't like her?"

"But ordinary methods are simply not enough to impress the Lin family's daughter." The eldest lady asked, "So, what are you going to do?"

"Son, I haven't thought about it yet." Lu Ziyu's eyes dodged.

"Child, is there anything you can't say in front of your mother? You just thought of some despicable means." The eldest lady said calmly.

"Mother, I know that's a bad idea."

"That's good to know. Lin Jiaolu isn't an ordinary girl. Even if this isn't her first marriage, even if it's her second or third, there will still be countless men kneeling down to beg her to marry him or even marry into her family. Expecting those dirty tricks to work is wishful thinking."

"Please teach me, mother!"

"You have plenty of ways to deal with a young woman just beginning to fall in love. What you lack is opportunity and time," the eldest lady said slowly. "So, your first priority is to prevent her from leaving the city. Secondly, you should invite her to our home. I feel like it's possible to cultivate her, but it requires the right environment and ample time. Given Mu Ai's age, the worst that can happen is for you to send her back home and find an opportunity to act as a hero and save the damsel in distress along the way. There are plenty of ways to do that."

"But there is a white-haired boy beside her..." Lu Ziyu said hesitantly.

"We'll just find a chance to chase him out. He's going to leave Wu County anyway." The eldest lady drummed her fingers on the table. "If you want to get the Linjiao deer, you'll face countless competitors. As long as you succeed, what's the price to pay?"

The woman bowed slightly and lowered her voice: "Remember, the Lin family has many enemies. If she walks outside without protection, it is not impossible that she will be assassinated... Therefore, we must help her, and we are the only ones who can help her."

Lu Ziyu immediately felt confident: "Thank you for your advice, mother."

"Well, go ahead... I'm a little tired of seeing Wu County."

"My son will definitely bring his mother back home in glory!"

……

At the gate of the county government office.

The constable enthusiastically escorted Bai Xuan out. "Please rest assured, Mr. Bai. Just find an inn in Wu County and stay there. We will send a letter tonight via Flashbird. I believe that within three or four days at most, someone from the Ningguo Mansion will arrive to pick you up."

Bai Xuan clasped his fists and said, "Thank you very much."

"You are too polite, sir! Take care, sir!"

Bai Xuan rode away in a carriage.

The captain sighed, "This young man gives people a really special feeling."

"Boss, this is bad." A constable came over and whispered in his ear, "The carrier pigeons and magpies in the yamen have all been confiscated."

"Who did it?"

"Master..."

"When did the chief clerk get involved in this? I'll go tell the county lieutenant!"

"No, absolutely not." The constable continued, "And the county magistrate is also here..."

"What did he say?"

"No words." The constable hesitated, "But he didn't object either."

"...Tsk!" The captain was shocked. "What do you mean? Are they targeting this Mr. Bai? They actually dare to do this to the person the Ningguo Mansion is looking for?"

"Boss, let's not get involved in this matter." The young constable whispered, "My life is more important."

The captain said nothing. He turned his head to look at the yamen and sighed heavily: "Call Xiao Li, let's go drink and get drunk."

……

The carriage was driving on the road.

It's already afternoon today.

When Bai Xuan learned that the government office would notify the Ningguo Mansion, he no longer planned to rush to the capital.

Sit back and wait for the rabbit, wait for the hard work.

As soon as I arrived at the door of an inn, I heard hearty laughter nearby.

"cousin!"

When Lin Jiaolu heard the sound, he subconsciously touched his arms and got goosebumps.

Looking back, Lu Ziyu was standing in front of the restaurant and said enthusiastically, "It's a good thing you didn't leave the city!"

"Didn't you go back?" Lin Jiaolu asked curiously.

"Don't blame me, cousin. My mother found out that you were here. She scolded me and asked me to invite you back as a guest. She said how could I be so negligent." Lu Ziyu pretended to be helpless.

"I appreciate your kindness." Lin Jiaolu shook his head: "No need to be my guest. I'm a little tired and want to have a good rest."

"How about this? I'll treat you tonight and set up a table of delicious food at Fengxian Tower!" Lu Ziyu retreated and said, "Cousin, you won't be so ungrateful, will you? I won't be able to explain myself when I go back."

Lin Jiaolu is not very good at rejecting other people's kindness.

The other party also looked quite sincere.

"Then..."

"No need." Bai Xuan refused directly: "I'm not used to the food here."

"Then I won't go either." Lin Jiaolu was actually a little greedy. She hadn't eaten properly in the past few days, but when she heard that Bai Xuan was not going, she also refused.

If I go out to eat alone with this cousin whom I don’t know at all, what will he think and what will he say?
This is a matter of principle.

Lu Ziyu’s sincere smile suddenly froze: “Cousin, if you do this to me…”

"Thank you, but it's really not necessary." Lin Jiaolu said as she walked towards the inn. Her ponytail bounced as she caught up with Bai Xuan. The little girl, with her hands behind her back, asked, "What are we having for dinner tonight? I just saw a place on the side of the road that sells mutton pies and grilled fish. Ah, and the seasonal fruits and vegetables are also good."

"I can do it."

Listening to the questions and answers from these two people, one proactive and the other perfunctory, Lu Ziyu felt sick all over. His fake smile collapsed to the ground, and the folding fan in his hand creaked from being squeezed.

"Okay, okay, let's play this way, huh?" Lu Ziyu said with a malicious look, "If you like playing this so much, I'll play with you... I hope you can still laugh tonight!"

He threw his sleeves and left unhappily.

At this moment, Bai Xuan suddenly stopped and looked back at the other person's departing back.

…It’s jealousy, and murderous intent.

Bai Xuan grabbed Lin Jiaolu's wrist.

The little deer shuddered all over, like a cat with its tail pinched. His eyes were a little blurry, and his voice was unconsciously hairpin: "What, what's wrong?"

"We won't be staying in the hotel anymore." Bai Xuan pulled her out of the inn and quickened his pace: "Let's leave the city now."

(End of this chapter)