Chapter 18

"Happy New Year."

“…”

I pretended to greet him enthusiastically, but Chu Yingyu didn't respond to my meaningless greeting at all. He just stared at me intently. Even a python is not as scary as you.

How on earth did he find this place? This is the courtyard of Sifang Building. It is too disrespectful to him to sneak in so easily.

If I go and wake Liang Lun from under the bed now, do I have a chance of saving my legs? I don't want to be caught in a wolf's den just out of the tiger's blood! I'm really tired of this cowardly life of hiding here and there, always trying to survive by growing up. Come on, let's fight to the death.

Even though he can crush me to death with just a flick of his fingers, I have a temper and every one of them is a bad guy!

"Xiaobai, you've lost weight."

“…”

The little killer's inappropriate words made me feel helpless. My inflated temper was pricked by the needle, and all the violent and irritable emotions disappeared.

Then my throat tightened, my nose felt sore, and tears welled up in my eyes. You said it was so hard during Chinese New Year. Just when I thought I could run, I ran into this little killer. I thought my legs were going to be gone, and then he did this again.

Is this a massage to loosen up the pig's muscles before delivering the final blow? So the pork tastes better, or something?

But he hadn't broken my legs yet, and he said this right at the start. He could see the changes in my body shape at a glance, which was enough to show that he was quite concerned about my physical condition.

I didn’t know whether I was crying out of fear or because I was moved. I sniffed and stopped the tears from falling.

I am too easy to coax. With just this one sentence, I felt that Chu Yingyu's threat was reduced, and I even had a strange and absurd feeling that it was good for you to come to me.

That trace of relief was suppressed tightly, and I just stood there, watching him jump lightly from the window.

Liang Lun, who was unconscious under the bed, was easily dragged out by him. Chu Yingyu pinched him and looked at him for a few seconds, then looked at me indifferently.

"The young master of Sifang Tower is rich, powerful, and good-looking, so you went with him."

That’s not the case, okay, that’s part of the reason, but now I want to run too!

"But without life, these are just empty talk."

I couldn't hold it in any longer. "I was wrong. I won't run away. Don't kill me!"

Chu Yingyu: "I said kill him."

"Why?" I didn't understand again. It wasn't directed at me?

"He's dead, who are you running after?"

“…”

So this is the logic. The focus is still on me, but they don’t want to kill me, but kill the one who tempted me. This is good, at least I am still safe.

"I didn't actually want to go with him, I was using him. I now have my household registration, I eat and drink well, and you saw that I even knocked the young master unconscious, just to run away."

"Come back to me?"

“…”

That’s not the case, but I dare not deny it. Seeing how frightened I was, Chu Yingyu understood.

"So you don't want to find me either."

Chu Yingyu muttered to himself and placed his right hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist with an expressionless face. Seeing his action, I rushed over and grabbed his waist with both hands.

He actually caught it!

Chu Yingyu, who didn't avoid me, said: "Get out of the way."

"Liang Lun is your target?"

"no."

"Why did you kill him?"

"accurate."

What a jackpot this is.

"He's the Young Master of the building, and he's already lost an arm. It would be tragic if he lost his life! The key is to not make more enemies for yourself. You clearly saved him before!"

"That's perfect, give me back my life."

"Don't kill him! Really don't kill him! Xiaobai is begging for mercy!"

Chu Yingyu looked at me and said, "You don't want him to die."

"I really didn't want him to die. We saved him together. And killing someone doesn't mean the conflict will be resolved. It's not like that. You really shouldn't make an enemy as big as Sifanglou so easily. Don't become someone who kills on impulse!"

"With me, if I can solve the problem, there will be no problem."

"There's a problem. The old owner knows his son is dead, and he's figured out it was you who did it. He'll definitely hunt you down to the ends of the earth, and he'll also cause trouble for Yajōgō!"

"It doesn't matter, just kill them together."

The killing will never end. Although I know that the other party is a killer, I actually have a request for Chu Yingyu.

Selfishly, I don't want him to become the type of person who acts recklessly and kills people indiscriminately. He's already weird in dealing with feelings, and if this attribute is added to it, he might become a demon!

I said frankly, "Please don't kill me. Of course, if you insist, I can't stop even ten of you. If you can spare my life, let's pack up and leave. I won't run away anymore."

Chu Yingyu didn't quite believe my words, but he looked at me with dissatisfaction, "Why are you so close to Liang Lun?"

"He was the first person I saved when I came here. A sunk cost? But does not letting you kill him count as being close to him?"

"Isn't it?"

I said with a bitter face: "I am also very close to you, and I just don't think he deserves to die. You are going to kill me anyway, so who is nobler?" I said the last sentence very quietly.

Chu Yingyu corrected him seriously: "I don't want it now."

"Okay, my life depends on you. If you don't take it now, what about in the future? If your palace master wants to kill me, I won't be able to survive. Why do you have to pretend to be nice to me?"

As I was talking, I started to feel a lot of resentment towards him. It would have been better if he had been mean to me from the beginning and not given me unnecessary expectations.

I have so many complex feelings towards Liang Lun, and the same goes for Chu Yingyu, and even other emotions...

As a fellow executioner, I actually felt relieved about his arrival.

Although he did not answer my question verbally, Chu Yingyu loosened the hilt of the sword and rubbed my head as he did before.

This means giving up the idea of ​​killing people.

"I didn't tell the Palace Master that you have the inner strength of a fairy guest. To be more precise, if you don't reveal it, only the two of us will know."

“…”

"You trusted Liang Lun too much and exposed the fact that you were passing on your skills, which put you in danger."

I was too guilty to meet his eyes and muttered, "Yes, I'm stupid. I won't do it again next time. I'll be more careful next time."

"I'll take you away."

"By the way, I also have a little black dog named Lai Fu. Can I take him with me?"

"You have a dog?"

The subtext seems to be saying: A dog raising a dog?

I tugged at his sleeve pitifully and pleaded, "I want a companion too. It's so lonely all alone. It just ran away. It should be in the yard."

Chu Yingyu was puzzled: "You obviously have me."

"..." Little brother, are you serious? You're going to bark at me and let me suck it all you want?

Seeing my skeptical and disapproving expression, Chu Yingyu relented.

"Okay, go find it."

After packing my bag and slinging it over my shoulder, I had to choose one, whether it was Tiger Xue or Wolf Den, so I consciously took the male guest's hand.

“Swoosh—bang—”

As soon as I stepped out of the yard and crossed the water pavilion, a sharp cannon sounded above my head, and bits of light fell like meteors, reflecting colorful colors on the lake.

I was so surprised that I looked up at the sky. In a quick glance, I was shocked by the grand spectacle. Liang Lun said that the fireworks he prepared for me were real, although he was knocked down by me.

"It's so beautiful." I couldn't help but sigh. Tonight is indeed New Year's Eve, and it feels like a festival.

The sky full of sparks illuminated the entire square building, and the sound of applause from the crowd came in waves, and the street seemed particularly lively.

However, what lies beyond this wall is filled with unknown dangers.

"I thought I was getting old and my eyesight was blurry. How come the Yae Palace sign is here? Could it be that you were invited here too?"

Almost the moment the woman's voice rang out, Chu Yingyu pulled me behind him. I tilted my head and saw a graceful figure walking down the corridor, carrying a wine jug.

A stunning woman wearing a light purple dress in the middle of winter, with a tall figure, a calm and lazy posture, and a pair of phoenix eyes with a hint of smile.

She looked very young, but her expression gave people the feeling that she had experienced a lot. This indulgence was the care and control of the superiors for the younger generation, and people did not dare to underestimate them easily.

This is not just an overwhelmingly aggressive beauty on the surface, but a goddess with overwhelming presence in every aspect. She is the type that most people dare not talk to!

Remembering Liang Lun’s previous words, I quickly patched up, “Chu Yingyu, Liang Lun invited four very powerful gangsters!”

"I know."

He probably knows how dangerous this place is better than I do.

It was a rare sight. I noticed a change in Chu Yingyu's aura. Previously, even when he was surrounded by a group of people from both the black and white worlds, he hadn't changed his expression. But now, seeing a peerless beauty, he stared at her as if he were facing a formidable enemy.

"Hahahaha, little brother, you are very nervous."

The woman opposite me was drinking by herself and laughing freely. Her eyes turned and lightly fell on me. I felt a chill on my back and the woman's cheerful tone turned low.

"Wu Wei gave you his inner strength, right, little girl?"

I didn't dare say anything and hid behind Chu Yingyu like an ostrich. There was no need for me to respond, as the woman had already made up her mind.

Before I could react, I heard the sound of a wine jug shattering, and Chu Yingyu in front of me and the woman opposite me disappeared. By the time I realized what was happening and went to look for them, they had already exchanged dozens of moves.

The moves and body movements are so fast that you can't keep up with the pace, and the moves are so fast that you will be at a disadvantage if you are not careful.

My eyes were darting around, and I didn't dare run away, so I had to stay away.

"Woof!"

At this anxious moment, I unexpectedly heard Lai Fu's voice. I turned around with joy and saw a handsome old man with a stubble and a shabby face walking towards me, carrying a small black dog.

He had known I was hiding here and gave me a lazy smile, "Girl, your dog?"

I nodded hurriedly.

"Hand it over."

Lai Fu was thrown over, and I took a few steps forward to hold the dog steady. "Thank you, uncle!"

"I remember that Yae Gong was not invited by the young master." Stroking his chin, the handsome uncle walked over to my side to watch the game as if he was chatting with me.

He didn't seem to want to help, but he must be one of the four people invited.

"Uncle, who are you?"

"Who are you?"

"A little fairy passing by."

"A slovenly old man who loves to join in the fun."

I exchanged glances with this handsome uncle, and he suddenly smiled, a very cool smile. "I don't have much talent, I only know a few superficial medical skills. Would you like me to take your pulse?"

You're kidding me! How could Liang Lun invite such an ordinary doctor?

Rolling up my sleeves, I extended my right hand.

Uncle: “So straightforward?”

Me: "I see you're handsome and dashing, you definitely won't harm me, and if you do, I can't defend myself, so you'd better be a good boy."

Uncle: "You are so sweet, then let me give you a few more injections."

Me: "...are you going to open my skull right here and now?"

The uncle laughed heartily: "Not really, I just like treating pretty girls."

He started medical research with an inexplicably handsome uncle, and Chu Yingyu was actually evenly matched with the beautiful woman.

Finally, the two men who had exchanged hundreds of moves spun around and landed on the ground. Chu Yingyu, who had slid more than ten meters, stopped in front of me. He glanced at the uncle who was giving me acupuncture and taking my pulse, but did not stop me.

He didn't say anything, so I must be fine.

After taking back the silver needles from my chest and arms, the handsome uncle wrapped them in cloth and walked lazily to the woman's side.

"The little girl possesses a tremendous inner strength that cannot be unleashed. The Qi I injected into her body was like flowing into the ocean, with no bottom to be found. There are very few people in the world with such inner strength. She was indeed passed down the skills, but she has never used them, so I can't be sure it was the Immortal Guest's."

This is the academic report of the handsome uncle.

Chu Yingyu's sword was held across my face, a gesture of protection at first glance, but this angle also prevented me from escaping. He still thought I would slip away.

Holding Lai Fu, I felt like an isolated island surrounded by sharks.

The woman tidied up her scattered hair and threw the steel knife in her sleeve away, not caring at all about the weapon that was cut.

"Little girl, since you are Wu Wei's apprentice, come here and I will take you away. No matter whether it is the Eight-fold Palace or the Four-sided Building, no one will dare to attack you."

A new branch line option has appeared!

I looked at the woman opposite me in surprise. She had suddenly extended an olive branch to me. But I had trusted Liang Lun before, and now I was a little scared. If this good thing had happened a few months ago, I might have gone with her.

Will new choices lead to new solutions? What kind of side quests are these? But I can't just reload the save file and start over if I make a mistake like other players.

Chu Yingyu glanced at me and threatened, "This witch is eighty years old. She might eat people."

It shocked me all year long!

The woman opposite, as if struck in the heart, cursed fiercely, "You idiot, who are you calling a cannibal? You look so cute, so I'm giving you a few moves, and you're still taking advantage of me!"

Forget about this bad temper. Let’s stick to the original option. It’s not okay to be indecisive. After all, I have been getting along with Chu Yingyu for a while.

"Chu Yingyu, I'm going with you. You won't break my legs, right?"

"Don't interrupt."

"You won't lock me up with a dog chain, will you?"

“Unlocked.”

"At least be nice to me this year."

Generally speaking, Chu Yingyu would do whatever he promised, so I put forward the conditions at this critical moment.

The young man sighed. Amidst the fireworks filling the night sky, his eyes were glittering with light, yet his sincerity could not be concealed.

"I want to always be nice to Xiaobai."

But I'm not a newbie.

But at this moment, I still chose him.

Hiding behind him again, I whispered, "Can you beat him?"

"Disaster."

“…”

Otherwise, should I just climb over the wall to the other side?

"Forget it. How can an old woman like me compare to a beautiful young man? The little girl is obsessed with her mind. It's right that Wu Wei chose such a useless apprentice. I won't help him practice anymore."

The tense atmosphere that was about to explode collapsed because of the woman's dejected words. All her actions were casual. She had no reason to fight, and she didn't say much when she gave up.

Then I realized that she might not want to care about it anymore, and the handsome uncle had no intention of stopping us.

Chu Yingyu moved incredibly quickly. Once he realized that his opponent had lost the will to fight, he immediately sheathed his sword, picked me up and ran away.

He held me and I held the dog, and we jumped out of the Sifang Building.

Once again experiencing the flying-like lightness, Chu Yingyu would jump higher and faster every time he landed, getting infinitely close to the night sky full of fireworks, which was surprisingly quite romantic!

It feels like eloping.

Unexpectedly, the killer ran away so quickly and soon reached the edge of the city. Chu Yingyu took a deep breath and rushed straight to the highest temple tower.

Finally, we stopped at the top.

From here you can overlook half of the city. The bright lights below and the fireworks in the sky complement each other, forming a dreamy sea of ​​light.

"What are you doing here? Are you not running away?" I asked in confusion.

Chu Yingyu swiftly jumped onto the railing and sat firmly, his legs dangling outside the tall building. "No need to run. Leng Xinrui said that if she doesn't catch me, she won't cause any more trouble, so I brought you to see the fireworks."

I didn't have to bother guessing, he answered quite easily.

It's very contradictory. This beautiful scenery was half given by Liang Lun and half allowed me to see it by Chu Yingyu.

"Why do you have that expression?"

He poked my cheek with his finger, and I was stunned. I said cunningly, "What's wrong with me?"

"I'm about to cry."

“…” Can you please stop being so sensitive to my emotions, handsome guy?

"I didn't break your legs, and I didn't bully you. Don't do this."

There was a hint of regret in Chu Yingyu's tone, which surprised me. It seemed like he really didn't want to make me sad.

"But you might kill me."

"Are you dead?"

"You killed Xiaobai, and you said I look like Xiaobai, so how can I live?"

"At least now you can still talk back to me."

“…”

I snorted and ignored him.

"Xiaobai, I can't promise what I can't do."

"Is it so hard not to kill me?"

“…”

"You're sick, aren't you, Chu Yingyu!"

"No, I want to be nice to you, but... I feel weird."

The young man murmured, looking at his right hand, as if he couldn't control it.

Seeing that he looked confused, I took the opportunity to instill some values ​​in him.

"Chu Yingyu, the more precious something is, the more we should protect it, not destroy it."

He turned his gaze back to me and pointed out bluntly: "You don't seem to want me to be nice to you."

"If being nice to me brings me closer to death, then you should stop being so nice to me. How weird."

"At least you were happy before you died. I didn't torture you. Liang Lun's kindness to you is what you wanted?"

I shook my head: "Not really."

"How do you want me to treat you well?"

"I have no idea."

"Then tell me why you are sad."

We're back to the starting point. You seem to care about my mood. I feel warm in my heart.

"Chu Yingyu, I'm actually very easy to coax and raise."

"Yeah, it's easy to deceive."

“…There’s no need to add this.”

“That’s the truth.”

"Alright, I admit I let my guard down. Otherwise, I wouldn't have said anything to Liang Lun. If he had announced to the world that I possessed peerless martial arts, I would probably be wanted by the entire martial arts world."

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

If Chu Yingyu was not one of the butchers, I would also be very moved.

"I'm a little sad because I really considered Liang Lun a friend. I thought I'd saved someone and he was a good person, so he'd definitely be grateful to me. But this gratitude couldn't compare to the benefits."

“…”

When Chu Yingyu heard this, he pursed his lips and pointed at himself, "Your master is me."

"Okay, you are the master. It was originally a good friendship, but because of my naiveté, it turned into this. I underestimated the temptation of this inner power to others. I thought that if you didn't care, others wouldn't care either, so I took it for granted."

While I was just trying to ignore the other party's dissatisfaction, I actually felt a little sad because of this change.

Liang Lun and I could have been normal friends, but sometimes it’s better to keep some secrets.

"Xiaobai, I'll be your friend."

The sound fell along with my palm, and my hair was messed up again, but I looked at Chu Yingyu with flickering eyes, feeling sour and helpless in my heart.

If you really want to be open with me, you should call my name Qin Xiao'e instead of Xiaobai.

"You just said you were my master."

"If you want a friend so badly, I can be one."

I couldn't help but wonder if this guy had any friends. Holding up the dog's paw in my arms, I politely asked, "Excuse me, do you have any friends?"

"No, but if you promise, then there will be one."

“…”

I didn't dare agree easily, because who knows what his requirements are for his friends.

Seeing that I didn't give in, Chu Yingyu was quite dissatisfied. He turned his head and ignored me. The youthful temperament emerged again. When he was not doing the task, he looked more and more lively.

Lai Fu in my arms sneezed, and I wrapped him in my robe. Confusion appeared on my face, but I had to be firm in my heart.

"Chu Yingyu, I ran away at that time, weren't you angry?"

"I'm angry and have thought of many ways to torture you."

"..." I choked and took a step back. "Are you calm now? Let me remind you, I'm Xiaobai's replacement. It'll be hard to find a replacement if you kill me casually."

"You know you're scared, yet you still run."

"Even salted fish have dreams, and I've succeeded."

His eyes flicked to my legs, and I immediately broke out in a cold sweat. I said cowardly, "No, no, no, I don't have any dreams anymore."

Chu Yingyu looked up at the fireworks in the sky again, and said, somewhat confused, "I was very angry when you ran away, but after seeing you, I am no longer angry."

It was probably because his own dog was mischievous and he was so angry that he fainted on the spot. But when he saw the cute look of that stupid dog, his temper disappeared again.

"But I don't understand. If you're so kind to Xiaobai, why do you still think it's the cause of your sword's slowdown? There are many reasons for regression, and you should look for the reasons within yourself. When you have something you love, it should make you stronger, not become a weakness, a vulnerability, or a scapegoat."

The boy froze, and the micro-expressions on his face froze in an instant, leaving no trace of joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness. His face became like an exquisite mask again.

I felt like I had stepped on a landmine, so I pursed my lips and lowered my head.

Let's change the subject. Our relationship is obviously not at a level where we can discuss this matter calmly.

"Well, aren't you the number one killer? How come you slept so soundly that night and let me escape?"

“…”

Well, I got nervous and started another explosive topic.

"Who were those two people who stopped us just now? Do you know them? It seems like you can't beat any of them." Thanks to his own wit, he finally thought of a normal question.

“…”

Why don’t you say anything? What did I say wrong?

"I'm not defeated."

"But when you face that beautiful woman, the feeling of ease is different from before."

"Because I also have to consider you, and she is not an ordinary person."

"If I tell the truth, will you beat me?"

"you say."

"If you can't beat him, then you can't beat him. Why are you giving me the blame? There are always people who are better than you. You're not even eighteen years old, so it's normal that you can't beat an eighty-year-old."

"I'll be eighteen when spring comes in March."

"Happy birthday to you in advance."

"Again, I can fight, but there are many factors to consider. You did affect me."

“…”

It's over, I've affected him, if I'm slow to draw my sword I'll be killed! Upon hearing this, I took a few steps back holding Lai Fu.

Pretending not to notice my avoidance, he talked about those big retainers.

"The old witch's name is Leng Xinrui. She was once the leader of the martial arts world and a friend and foe to the immortals. She's known as the 'Immortal Witch'. She's practiced many internal and external skills, including the Anti-Rebirth Spell, which allows her to maintain her youthful appearance forever."

"Isn't this cultivation? You insist on calling it martial arts!"

"She probably lived to be about one or two hundred years old. She was the only one who had mastered the Anti-Rebirth Curse. Her fame in the martial arts world was second only to that of the Immortal Guest. She probably hasn't left the mountains in recent years."

"She's actually such a big shot? Are you sure you can handle her?"

"Kill when you get a chance. Assassins don't care about winning or losing, as long as they kill their target."

Now I understand what Chu Yingyu means. In his eyes, there is no one who cannot be killed. As long as he finds the right opportunity, even the emperor will kill you.

"Well, assassins are really persistent. Who is that handsome uncle? He took my pulse and gave me acupuncture."

When I mentioned this, Chu Yingyu, who was sitting on the railing, turned over and waved at me. I had no choice but to move over, and then he flicked my forehead.

"Woof!"

Seeing me being bounced, Lai Fu barked in dissatisfaction. I quickly covered his mouth and said, "Look, look, don't you like dogs? Lai Fu is so cute!"

"I have you, why look at it."

"...Is it possible that I am actually a human?"

"oh."

"Have you ever thought that other dogs can also develop relationships? Laifu is so smart, you'll like him."

Under Lai Fu's gaze, Chu Yingyu raised his hand, and finally the claw landed on my head. Is my head easier to rub than a dog's head?

It seems that he likes teasing me more than Fu.

"The man giving you the acupuncture is called Wu Yunran. He is the last disciple of the Medicine King and is known in the martial arts world as the 'Soul-Retaining Hand'. Rumor has it that he is a famous doctor who can even snatch people from the King of Hell."

"Do you know about the other two who didn't show up?"

"I know. He's the 'Buddha of Bitterness and Joy', Chou Chou, who is a good friend of Xianke. He has been in seclusion for a long time. The other one is the new leader Jiang Xingyue, who has been gaining popularity in recent years."

Speaking of this leader, Chu Yingyu paused, looked at me, and said, "He's the type of pretty boy you like."

My eyes lit up: "How beautiful!"

Chu Yingyu: "I don't think it looks good."

That meant there was nothing to talk about. Seeing that he didn't want to explain in detail, I tactfully stopped asking. This fireworks display was still going on. It was a very expensive activity. If I had known earlier, I would have asked Liang Lun to give it to me in cash.

"ah!"

"What's wrong."

"I also buried some jewelry over there in the dog hole!"

"Don't want his."

"Oh, what a pity! I buried them specially. They are gold, silver, agate and night-shining pearls. If you take them away, you will never have to worry about food and clothing."

"I'll give it to you."

"You give, he gives, if you add up what you both give, I'll be a wealthy woman. Why would I still need to work?"

Seeing me calculate this, Chu Yingyu said, "Xiaobai, you are greedy and lustful."

No matter what you say, those are the good things I carefully selected and buried, and I don’t know which one will get the cheaper one.

But compared to these, there are obviously more important things.

"Chu Yingyu, are you sure you still want to take me with you?"

"Um."

"Besides the two of us, at least six people now know that I possess the power of a fairy guest. When Liang Lun wakes up and discovers I'm missing, he might tell the world and make me a target of public criticism. Of course, he could also pretend nothing happened."

"so what."

"So, if you bring me along like this, your situation might get worse."

"What's wrong with that?"

"What I mean is, I'm not just an ordinary burden now. I'll get you into big trouble, and I'll get killed."

"I'm not afraid of death."

"I don't believe it."

"Why."

"If you're not afraid of death, why did you kill Xiaobai? You're always afraid of something, because it slows your sword. To leave yourself without a weakness, you cut off your own retreat. But in essence, it's also a form of self-protection. I'm so troublesome now, you have to keep me with you. If you find something wrong one day, you can just strike back with your sword..."

"Xiaobai, you talk too much."

I silently raised the Lai Fu in my arms to block his sight and stopped testing the little killer's bottom line.

After quietly watching the fireworks for a few minutes, I began to think about whether I should return to Yintian Island. The world is dangerous and you can fall into trouble if you are not careful. It is better to live on the island.

The more I thought about it, the better it seemed like a good idea, and I couldn't help but call him.

"Chu Yingyu, let's go back to the island."

“…”

"Oh, that doesn't seem to work either. You have to work for Yaeyama. Well, I'll go back to the island by myself. Just come back to see me when you have time."

"I'll take you to Taohua Village."

"It sounds like a paradise."

"Almost. There are many outsiders living there, so even if you go there, you won't attract attention."

"But people in the underworld are well-informed. What if we are found?"

"Silence."

“…”

What a simple and crude solution.

"Have you had enough of the fireworks?"

"Ah? You didn't leave because you were waiting for me to see this?"

"Um."

"Boss, I've seen enough and want to go to sleep."

"Come up."

He jumped down from the railing, his back bent to me, apparently planning to jump with me on his back. Carefully holding Laifu in my arms, I climbed onto his broad back and looked at the skin exposed under his collar.

It's so white, like fresh snow, it makes me want to leave some marks on it. If I dare to suck it like I sucked Lai Fu, I'd probably break my teeth.

Looking back, although some people confessed their love to me since I was a child, I rejected them all and never had a romantic relationship. All my close contacts with boys came from Chu Yingyu.

Thinking of this, my heart started beating faster.

If our relationship was normal, I wouldn't always want to run away. After all, he is handsome and strong.

I originally thought Chu Yingyu would take me out of the city overnight, but in fact he was so bold that he just stayed in the inn and said he would disguise himself and sneak out of the city tomorrow.

I was so tired after the ups and downs of the day that I decided not to think too much and just fell asleep.

The next morning, I was woken up by Chu Yingyu pulling off the quilt. He walked into my room as casually as if he were walking into his own home!

I was originally full of resentment, but when I saw Lai Fu being fed and the familiar jewelry box on the table, my eyes widened and I jumped out of bed.

I rushed over and opened the box. There were bracelets, earrings, hairpins and all kinds of valuable items inside. They were the treasures I had buried in the dog hole before!

Because it was just unearthed, the box still has the fragrance of soil.

I looked at him excitedly, "You dug it up for me."

"Um."

"Thank you! You're awesome! You're the best!"

“…”

Chu Yingyu was stunned. "You're thanking me so much because these are all Liang Lun's gifts to you. You care about them very much."

"No, it's simply because these are valuable."

"I can give it to you, too."

I quickly raised my hands, put them in front of his eyes, and said with a smile: "God of Wealth, give it to me."

Chu Yingyu actually took out a stack of banknotes from his pocket and stuffed them into my hands without even counting them. When I looked at the face value, it was over ten thousand taels!

The money comes so quickly, I feel the joy of being kept, the number one killer is really rich!

"Pack up, let's get out of town."

In a good mood, I cooperated and asked, "What are you dressed like?"

"Old Couple"

“…”

What a weird setup. Before, there was a love-brained sister and a worrying brother, and now they are having a golden wedding anniversary, right?

He must be someone who disguises himself often. He bought these tools very familiarly, pushed me in front of the dressing mirror and started to dress me up. Wow, is there anything he can't do?

No wonder he woke me up so early in the morning before the rooster crowed. Disguise really takes too much time.

She turned me into an old lady in her sixties or seventies, and still taught me basic moves. I'm a dancer, so how could I not master these moves?

By the time we left the inn, we were already qualified senior citizens. If I still had my phone, I would have taken a picture and posted it on WeChat Moments.

Carrying the bamboo basket containing Lai Fu, I held Chu Yingyu's arm. He was leaning on a crutch, and we walked tremblingly on the street.

Someone wasn't worried about being caught at all, and even dragged me to buy food. Knowing that I was greedy, he weighed out some dried fruits and snacks and even packed a roast chicken.

There were some wanderers riding horses on the street, one of them was a subordinate of Sifanglou, and Liang Lun might have sent someone to look for him.

"take it easy."

Chu Yingyu's voice rang beside my ears. I hunched over and buried my face in his shoulder. "It'll take a long time to get out of the city if we move like a turtle."

It has to be said that Chu Yingyu had taken all these things into consideration. At the corner of the rice shop, there was an ox cart carrying goods waiting there, which just had two empty spaces.

The coachman was dressed as a farmer, wearing a bamboo hat. Under the brim of the hat was a handsome but gloomy and pale face with deep eye sockets and heavy dark circles, like a vampire.

This gloomy and handsome man, who looked as if he had stayed up for ten nights, nodded to Chu Yingyu without saying a word, then whipped the ox, and we set off.

I didn't get enough sleep, and I should have been a little nervous during the bumpy ride. But maybe because Chu Yingyu was next to me, I let my guard down, and this little vibration was like a lullaby.

Although there was nothing wrong with it, I fell asleep in his arms.

When we woke up, the sky was gloomy, but we had already left the city. The scenery on the road was all fields and distant mountains, without the atmosphere of the city.

It was so quiet, neither of them spoke.

"I'm awake," I announced first.

Chu Yingyu responded softly. I sat up straight, making sure my old-age makeup and hair were in order, and then asked, "How long will it take to get to Taohua Village?"

"Ten days."

“…” High-speed rail, I want high-speed rail!

I lowered my voice and asked curiously, "Is that handsome guy your friend?"

"I don't have a friend. His name is Chongying, the killer of Yaemitsu."

"So he's a colleague. Hey, how did you introduce me to him?"

"Toy."

“…”Okay, it’s not even a pet anymore.

The ghost seemed to have no interest in Chu Yingyu's private life. After driving the ox cart to take us to the next village, he asked us to get off.

They just gave us a ride, they have other tasks to do.

After thinking for a moment, I handed over the oil-paper bag I had prepared in advance. "Thank you, hero. I have some snacks left for you. Eat them on the way back!"

Double Image: "..."

Chu Yingyu: “…”

What are you looking at me for?! Did I say something wrong? Do you understand some manners?

Ghost: "You're pretty good with toys."

Chu Yingyu: "It's hard to find a new one if it's broken."

What you two said makes me feel very uncomfortable, do you know that?

Chongying sneered and reached out to take the food from my hand, but Chu Yingyu suddenly intervened and handed the food over to me, preventing me from touching him.

The shadow of the bamboo hat fell on half of the double-image's face, and a hint of mockery flashed across his sinister eyes.

"So you're protecting your food. Be careful."

After saying this incoherent sentence, Chongying jumped into the car and left pretending to be a farmer driving cattle.

After the people had gone far away, I asked, "What did he mean by that?"

Chu Yingyu: "I don't know. He doesn't speak straightforwardly."

Maybe you're too lazy to guess.

Acting like an old man was exhausting, so I finally straightened up, and with Lai Fu on a leash, I leaned over to Chu Yingyu to look at the map. The place he had marked was Taohua Village, and it looked quite a distance away.

In the next few days, we both returned to normal clothing, occasionally staying in hotels in towns, but most of the time we spent the night in the wilderness.

In the wild, I was afraid of being taken away by jackals, so I usually held him in my arms and slept next to Chu Yingyu, keeping him warm and safe at the same time.

But I never expected that one morning, I didn’t see Chu Yingyu and Lai Fu beside me, but instead welcomed several uninvited guests.

A middle-aged man and woman with distinctive looks. The buck-toothed man was holding a long knife, the square-faced woman was holding a nine-section whip, and the other older man was holding a pair of hooks.

The person who came had no good intentions. I didn't know him at all, but he seemed familiar with me.

I know Chu Yingyu gets up early, but I don't know where he's going to fetch water or pick fruit. Maybe he also needs to take time to walk the dog.

"Were you sent by the Young Master of Sifang Tower?"

The master smiled, and the spy's voice sounded like a eunuch, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth.

He gave me a look, and the square-faced woman swung the long whip in her hand, whistling it out. I turned and ran two steps before I was whipped on the buttocks and then tied up.

Fortunately, the shot was aimed at a fleshy area, otherwise the back of the head would have been killed on the spot!

By the time Chu Yingyu came back from walking the dog, poor me had become a hostage. It was then that I finally understood.

These three were not from Sifanglou, but Chu Yingyu’s enemies, and I was unlucky enough to be caught in the middle.

The old man shouted triumphantly, "Chu Yingyu! Put down your sword, or I'll kill your woman!"

I advised him from the side: "Uncle, you are wrong. I have told you eight hundred times that I am not worthy of him putting down his sword." He might even hit me with another sword to get rid of this false weakness of mine first.

However, these three people did not listen to the advice at all. They might have been following me for a few days. Seeing that Chu Yingyu was very considerate to me, they thought that they could control him by controlling me.

Chu Yingyu stood there without moving. He first tied up Lai Fu at his feet with weeds to prevent it from running around and getting accidentally hurt. His indifferent and dog-friendly look made the three old men feel a little guilty.

The whip on my body made it hard for me to breathe, and the pain made me grit my teeth. The knife on my neck was also very cold. If it got any closer, my neck would be cut.

I estimated that no matter how fast Chu Yingyu was, could he save me before my death? Besides, I had three people around me who were eager to see me.

Oh, come to think of it, he doesn't like being threatened.

Sure enough, I saw Chu Yingyu draw his sword and point it at us, his dark eyes unusually calm, "Let her go, and I'll let you live."

They were quite panicked at first, but when they heard Chu Yingyu say to let me go, they became more convinced that I was very important to him and became bolder.

"Hahahaha, bullshit! No matter how swift your sword is, it's hard to take out the three of us in the blink of an eye! You dare to steal our business and ruin our business? I want you to live a life worse than death!"

Chu Yingyu: "I have done too much, which one are you talking about?"

"Half a year ago, Lu Jiahai, you killed the boss of Zuiyixian! You cut off our source of income!"

The bucktoothed man was so angry that the knife was shaking. "Big brother, hold it steady! I don't want my neck cut!"

Chu Yingyu recalled for a moment and nodded, "He deserves to die. If you don't want to die, you'd better leave."

Although I really didn't want to show my weakness in such a critical moment, after all, I had experienced many ups and downs, but when the knife was on my neck, I still couldn't help shaking and my legs trembled. I was afraid of death every time.

As long as the knife is pulled horizontally towards my artery, it will be a horrifying scene with blood splattering everywhere.

I tried hard to appear calm, but my legs were still a little shaky. The phrase "fearless in the face of danger" probably doesn't apply to me. "Hold on, hold on! My teammates are definitely working on something! Look how calm he is!"

"Chu Yingyu! I'll give you a choice. Put down your sword, break this sword-practicing hand, and then give up your martial arts skills, and I'll let her go!"

Why do you ask for an upgrade?

These enemies not only want to kill him, but also humiliate him! Damn it, I'm dead. This answer is too simple. Why would he throw away his sword for me?

Now that the big boss is gone, just find another big boss to make money. Why bother to provoke the god of death!

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Lose or not, the branch choice is given to Xiao Chu