Chang'an: Qinglian Sword Song

Chapter 23

Coincidentally, just after scolding Yu Hengsi at noon, Yu Hengsi's people suddenly appeared at the door of Cheng's mansion in the afternoon.

pay a visit to.

Although they are guests, their words are respectful and elegant, but everyone has an arrogance that you owe me money...Combined with that polite look, it's like a mask that can't be taken off after a long time.

The mechanism masters in black stayed in the 'study' full of fitness tools for a short time, and quickly said goodbye and left with a gloomy expression.

It seems that the words are not speculative.

"Did you pull people to exercise again?"

Li Bai asked.

"Heh, if they have such a thought of exercising, will they grow into that kind of boring look?" Cheng Yaojin picked up the teacup angrily, swallowed it in one gulp, and chewed the tea: "It's a waste of my pot Good tea."

Li Bai shook his head with emotion.

Unexpectedly, Yu Hengsi, who was omnipotent in Chang'an City, was now defeated in the Cheng Mansion.

"You guy, who are you?"

"Haha, guess what."

Cheng Yaojin smiled mysteriously, tossed the tea bowl in his hand, with a smug face, but didn't say anything.

And on the table, in the brocade box that Yu Hengsi's mechanism master forgot to take away, a fist-sized glass bead shone brightly against the sunlight in the courtyard.

"I'm still talking about something important." Li Bai understood: "Are they bribing you?"

"Hey, I, Mr. Cheng, are famous for being unrestrained, so don't talk nonsense..."

Cheng Yaojin glanced at the things on the table and shook his head in disgust: "This thing is not so much a treasure as a trouble."

"What's this?"

"Organ check."

Cheng Yaojin snorted.

Impossible, I have seen organ cores, how could it be so big...

Before he could say anything, Li Bai came to his senses... The only Xun Qing's organ core he had ever seen was probably the cheapest one in Chang'an.

But it was different from the one Li Bai had seen.

Always feel that the color is a lot dull?
"Don't look at it, it's fake."

Cheng Yaojin shook his head: "Recently, there have been a large number of fake agency cores, and Yu Hengsi jumped up in a hurry. Only now did he remember to burn incense and pray to Buddha to ask for help. Why didn't you want to stay on the front line when you offended people in the past? Hmph, Even if I agree, I'm afraid it won't work for other people... In my opinion, this time Yu Hengsi will probably fail, and maybe he will be used as a negative teaching material during the court meeting."

Li Bai didn't care about the gnats and dogs hidden behind them. He picked up the forged organ core and carefully identified them.

Suddenly remembered the "treasure" in Xun Qing's hand.

The thing he touched from the kidnapper's arms at the scene of Xi Che's kidnapping case was much smaller than this one, but it was still a rare mechanism core...

Is there any connection between these two things?
However, Cheng Yaojin didn't know much.In order to prevent Xun Qing from getting involved in new troubles, Li Bai didn't say much, but prepared a letter, intending to ask Li Xiang to take it home and ask him when he came in the evening.

However, that evening, Li Xiang did not come.

Wait until the [-] beats of the evening drum are over.

The boy never showed up.

Clouds gradually appeared in Li Bai's heart.

Earlier, in the afternoon, amidst the sound of crying, thick smoke rose from the broken shops.The thugs who were doing odd jobs violently lit the flames and burned everything in the shop.

"Did you see it? This is the end of illegal construction!"

The man in the new blue clothes turned his head triumphantly, and spat at the boss who was crying on the ground: "It's all because of you guys who ruined the city for one or two money, that Chang'an City has become so congested—— If you dare to cry, it’s you shameless old bastards who beat you!”

After all, he rushed forward with a kick.

The man with a bruised nose and a swollen face hugged his wife and asked angrily, "Wang Anliu! Everyone is a survivor. When you were about to starve to death, my family gave you a bite of food! Don't you have a conscience!"

"Conscience? Are you worthy of talking about conscience with me?"

Wang Anliu's face became more and more ugly, and he rushed up with his accomplices, punched and kicked the shopkeeper, set off the cauldron that was originally used to cook spicy soup, and smashed it to pieces on the ground!
Until an angry roar sounded from outside the alley.

"stop!"

Xun Qing hurriedly jumped out of the carriage and pushed away the crowd of onlookers. Seeing Wang Anliu's triumphant look and the mess all over the place, his face turned livid.

"You did all this?"

"This is called cleaning the city of Chang'an."

Wang Anliu and the accomplices behind him laughed loudly, and after laughing, they waved their hands in a cold voice: "Go away, dog, for the sake of old friendship, I won't trouble you."

"Wang Anliu, I know that your back became stiff after you joined the Qingshan Club. You stepped on the heads of your old relatives and friends to act as a domineering power, and you are extremely prestigious."

He squeezed out a hoarse voice through his teeth: "If Duke Daoxuan wakes up in a few days and knows what you've done, do you think those good brothers of yours can protect you?"

Mentioning Duke Daoxuan, Wang Anliu's face suddenly changed, and he took a step back subconsciously. Then he blushed again, rolled up his sleeves furiously, pulled out the iron rod in his companion's hand and walked up, angrily shouting:

"Bring out an old thing to scare me? Ah Gou, do you believe that I will send you to accompany him right now?"

"Okay, come on!"

Xun Qing's face twitched for a moment, but he didn't show the pussy look he expected to run away with his head in his arms. He stood still and took out an iron card from his sleeve, and put it in front of him: " Do you know what this is? Credentials of the Mechanism Master—so many people are watching here today, and I won’t fight back. If you dare to touch me, go to Yu Hengsi’s prison tonight to play on the floor!”

He roared angrily: "Did you really think that there is no law in Chang'an!"

When the cowardly and cowardly dog ​​Agou who was looked down upon in the past became hardened, Wang Anliu instinctively wanted to let him know the price of his success, but when Xun Qing suddenly took out the mechanism master's certificate from his sleeve, Wang Anliu Liucai came to his senses... Now Xun Qing has been admitted as a mechanism teacher, and is no longer that dog that everyone bullies.

But seeing the rampant appearance of the defeated dog in the past, his eyes were red with anger. Just as he raised the iron rod in his hand, several companions behind him glanced at each other and rushed forward, grabbing hands, hugging waist Hugging her waist, she didn't dare to let him do it.

"Brother, forget it..."

"Let him be rampant for a while."

"How do you call someone, and let him know the consequences of offending Qing Shanlang later!"

After hastily throwing down a few harsh words, he dragged Wang Anliu away.

In the chaos, Xun Qing stood there panting violently, his hands trembling.

I don't know whether to be angry or scared.

After finally calming down, he turned his head to look at the old couple on the ground, and their stall that had already changed beyond recognition. His lips twitched, not knowing what to say.

On the contrary, the boss who comforted his wife got up slowly and sincerely thanked: "Thank you, Ah...Qing, if it weren't for you, we might really be beaten to death today."

"Uncle, it's fine to call me Agou. The group of dogs relying on people's power is relying on the fact that Lord Daoxuan was injured, and they have no time to pay attention to them, so they come out to be clowns."

Xun Qing comforted: "Sooner or later there will be a liquidation."

"I hope so." The boss shook his head and sighed, already heartbroken.

Xun Qing suggested: "If you don't dislike it, you can stay at my house for two days before this place is cleaned up."

"Clean it up, we can still live there, so how can I bother you." The boss groaned for a long time, then shook his head: "Forget it, forget it."

He knew that Xun Qing was very busy these days, so how could he bother him any more.

"My family can't do it. Daoxuan Gong's workshop is always fine, right?"

Xun Qing took a step forward and grabbed their hands: "Even if Lord Daoxuan knew about it, he would definitely agree with me. Besides, so many people in the workshop eat and drink water recently, there must be someone to help, right? Uncle Auntie, please don't refuse."

The old couple looked at each other, and after a moment of contemplation, they finally agreed.

Xun Qing breathed a sigh of relief, and led the other survivors to help them pack up their things and send them to the mechanism carriage. He was about to grab his things and go to visit Mrs. Zhu again, when he heard the mechanism carriage galloping again from a distance.

It is the delivery truck of the workshop.

Almost hit the wall.

In the car, Yu Shou jumped down anxiously: "Brother Agou, it's not good!"

"What's going on?" Xun Qing's heart tightened: "Did those bastards like Qing Shanlang make trouble again?"

"No, no, no...not them!"

Yushou swallowed dryly, panting violently: "It's the workshop... Duke Daoxuan... the doctor said that Duke Daoxuan's injury has worsened, and he has a high fever!"

Dead silence.

Xun Qing stared blankly at his face.

Staggered back a step.

He leaned on the wall, almost unable to stand still.

A heart, after all, sank to the bottom of the valley.

In the distance, there was a loud rumble that trembled in the city.

There was a violent tremor.

It was as if the earth was shaking.

He waited until midnight, but Li Xiang did not arrive.

The uneasiness in Li Bai's heart became more and more intense.

Can't wait any longer.

"No."

He jumped up and walked towards the door: "I have to go back immediately!"

"It's curfew, are you going out to give performances to the patrolling Jinwu Guards?"

Cheng Yaojin, who was eating chicken legs and drinking wine in the yard, looked up: "Your friend is fine, don't worry, I can assure you..."

"Sorry, I don't have the habit of entrusting the safety of my friends to others!"

"Then there seems to be no other way."

Cheng Yaojin shook his head, chewed the chicken leg bone in his hand, and slowly got up: "Do you still remember what you promised me, Li Bai, if you don't win me, you don't want to go anywhere."

"Come on then!"

Li Bai said coldly: "Who is afraid!"

This time, without giving this guy another chance to burst his shirt, he stepped forward and punched!

Launch an impact towards the iron wall!

A quarter of an hour later, Li Bai staggered back, and sat down on the steps weakly, sweating profusely. Under the effect of 'Thousand Day Drunk', he no longer had the strength to stand still.

And Cheng Yaojin just had a swollen lump on his face that didn't hurt or itch.

"Skills are not as good as others, so we must obediently abide by the agreement and go back to rest."

Cheng Yaojin pulled a rag and wiped the sweat from his face, "Don't think about running away at night, I have eyes in the back of my head, if you dare to run, I will never return the sword to you. "

He turned around and left humming a song.

Walk briskly.

But Li Bai was lying on the steps tiredly, no longer have the strength to move.Just silently looking at the black sky, the night sky where the stars are changing after the neon lights.

for a long time.

After fighting with Cheng Yaojin, he finally calmed down a little.

Then, he felt a hot towel thrown on his face.

Cheng Yaojin's big head protruded from the slant, still holding the clip in his hand, he smiled triumphantly at him: "I guess you won't have the strength to take a shower tonight, you can wipe your face yourself."

Li Bai stretched out his hand, pressed the hot towel, and covered his face.

Take a deep breath, for a long time.

Silent sigh.

And Cheng Yaojin, sitting on the steps beside him, gnawed on the apple.

"Actually, the nickname 'Heavenly Man' suits you very well." He said suddenly.

"Huh?" Li Bai was puzzled.

"Look, it's a person who soars in the sky, he can go wherever he wants, unrestrained, light and easy-like a fairy, far away from the dust."

Cheng Yaojin said: "Also stay away from things on the ground."

"..." Li Bai frowned: "It doesn't feel like a good word."

"No, it's a pity."

Cheng Yaojin said: "A person like you who possesses talent and talent, and who possesses power beyond the reach of ordinary people, is destined to make great achievements.

You shouldn't get too involved with things that have nothing to do with you. Falling into the world will only make you lost in this world.Because things on the ground are too complicated and troublesome, everyone has different thoughts in their hearts, and when everyone gathers together, it will only become a huge whirlpool.

How many geniuses may be able to achieve something by living in isolation, but with confidence and curiosity, they crash into the whirlpool... Then, unknowingly, they drift away from the original direction.After the reaction, it's too late to regret everything, old and weak, even if you have a heroic vision, you can't do anything.

There are many more people who have tried their best to find the answer. "

"..."

Li Bai was silent for a moment, took off the towel on his face, raised his eyes to look at the man beside him: "I don't like what you said, and I don't think flying in the sky is something to be proud of.

What I do is just because I want to do it, I hope you don't misunderstand. "

"Ha, I know, the pride of a genius."

Cheng Yaojin shook his head and smiled: "If you ask me, you don't need to be anxious at all... because even if you are anxious, it's useless."

"The matter of Anlefang cannot be solved with a sword, Li Bai."

This rough man turned his head and looked at him, he had already seen through the complicated and chaotic situation: "You can't replace Lu Daoxuan, and you can't save them either.

People must learn to save themselves, Li Bai, this is not something your sword can solve—if the remnants of Anlefang are still in disarray, no matter how much you do for them, there will be no results.

The only ones who can make them rise from the abyss are themselves.

You can manage it for a day, but can you manage it for a lifetime... Or, do you have the determination like your Great Elder? "

Cheng Yaojin sighed softly: "He dedicated his whole life to that city without asking for anything in return, just to make those lonely and helpless people live better.

He knows the bitterness and pain involved, so he doesn't want you to repeat the same mistakes - you are too young, Li Bai, this is not your duty, you don't belong to Anlefang, and you don't owe them anything.

It would be a pity if your life wasted here because of this. "

"I never thought about such a great thing!" Li Bai raised his head and replied seriously: "I just want to protect my friend!"

"Ha, if the group of people in An Le Fang still look like a mess, who would think of a way to target your friends?
It will be you who will bring disaster to them, right? "

Li Bai was stunned.

"What? Didn't you find out? You are the one who makes the villains really want to kill, Li Bai!"

Cheng Yaojin smiled, as if mocking: "Answer me, Li Bai, when you challenged Mr. Wu, was it because of your own anger, or because of other people's cries?"

"I……"

Li Bai wanted to answer, but his words froze for a moment.

Because, even he himself can't tell the difference... When he challenged Wu Yougong to draw his sword, it was partly because of those painful cries, and partly because of the momentary anger.

"Look."

Cheng Yaojin clapped his hands and grinned: "Even you haven't thought it through yourself."

After a brief silence, Li Bai asked, "What if I say it's for them?"

"That has nothing to do with me." Cheng Yaojin shook his head indifferently: "Do whatever you like."

Annoyed, Li Bai raised his voice and questioned: "Is it wrong to be out of righteous indignation for a while? Is there a problem in wanting to draw a sword when seeing injustices on the road!"

"Of course there is."

Cheng Yaojin turned around and asked calmly: "Because you hesitated, didn't you? Just when I asked you, you hesitated."

Li Bai was silent.

Speechless.

"Don't be ashamed, Li Bai, this is nothing to be ashamed of."

Cheng Yaojin said: "Because you haven't made up your mind, you have encountered something that the sword can't solve, and you are very confused, so you need to think."

"Thinking about what?"

"How would I know?" Cheng Yaojin shook his head in disgust: "In short, just think about it until you stop hesitating."

Li Bai frowned: "Even if you don't hesitate, so what?"

"That way, no matter what happens, you won't regret it."

Cheng Yaojin smiled, like a Buddha holding a flower, his eyes filled with calmness and wisdom: "Whether it is for myself or for others, for money, for art, for beauty, or for any other purpose.

Conscientiously linger on one's own decision, use one's own strength prudently, and finally, come to a conclusion that must be done.All that remains is to persevere in carrying out this determination.

When the time comes, you will never back down again.

If the one standing in front of you is me, you will defeat me; if the one standing in front of you is the whole world, then you will overthrow the world as well.

Before this, you were too young..."

During the long silence, Li Bai looked at him in astonishment.

It was as if amidst countless complicated myths and troubles, a straight path was suddenly found.It's hard to imagine that one day I will be slapped in the face by this muscular guy.

Totally, speechless.

Cheng Yaojin, however, beamed with joy, and smiled triumphantly: "How is it? This is a line I found out after searching through the playbook all night, it's amazing!"

"..."

In an instant, all the gratitude in Li Bai's heart completely disappeared without a trace.

Sure enough, I believe this guy is definitely out of his mind.But inconceivably, a hint of comprehension rose in his heart.

It's as if I finally grasped something from the confusion.

It's different from a momentary rage or a hot-blooded impulse, but what is really important and really caring.

But when he really thought about it, this ray of understanding quickly disappeared without a trace.

And when he woke up again, it was already the morning of the next day.

Dew slid off his face.

Its daybreak.

"Are you determined...?"

He murmured softly, and before his knees, a crisp cry spread faintly.

It sounded like a blade of nothingness.

(End of this chapter)