Chapter 252 It's time to leave

Lu Qingqing's eyes were wide open.

His former intelligence and composure are completely gone.

She knew she must be acting like an ignorant country bumpkin.

But isn't this thing already quite unrealistic?

Moreover, Ji Ruyan wasn't wearing a mask, which affected her mental processing.

Ji Ruyan laughed.

This was the first time she had seen his smile without his mask.

I'm stunned again.

The flute music started again, but this time it wasn't gentle; instead, it carried a strong, forceful quality.

As soon as the sound came out, all the birds and small animals that were still leisurely scattered in all directions.

Ji Ruyan closed her eyes and concentrated, as if she were immersed in cultivation.

Lu Qingqing looked at him, at him standing in front of her, utterly devoid of any worldly warmth.

Even if he was wearing the same plain clothes as her.

Even though it's only a short distance away, it feels somewhat far.

A powerful gust of air blew in.

Lu Qingqing closed her eyes because of the wind.

When I opened my eyes again, two enormous birds were standing in front of me.

With their wings folded, they stood before me like two people.

If you didn't see their sharp eyes and huge bodies, they really would look like two chubby, cute little creatures with their heads tucked in.

Lu Qingqing: "..."

How could there be such a big eagle? What kind of species is it? This is definitely not the world she knows.

These two are much bigger than that ferocious eagle from last time!

"I can't fly, but they can carry us up. I've flown a few times, Qingqing, are you brave enough?" Ji Ruyan asked with a light smile.

It turned out that she wasn't flying on a sword, which almost made Lu Qingqing's mentality break down.

Since we are all just ordinary people, there is nothing that makes her superior!

She replied bluntly, "It's not that I don't dare, it's that I won't. I value my life; if I fall, I'll be smashed to pieces."

Always remember this: true courage is having the courage to confront danger, not to challenge it and put yourself in a precarious situation.

Why entrust your life to two birds?

Ji Ruyan was stunned, then her eyes showed remorse.

"I was arrogant, that's true. I won't dare to act recklessly in the future."

I've had these two find some medicinal herbs these past few days. Qingqing, come and take a look.

Ji Ruyan led Lu Qingqing to a grassy area where a shady spot had been built with lush branches. A clean, thick carpet was laid on the ground, and snacks, such as pears, were placed on it.

They're here for a picnic!

Lu Qingqing also put down the bamboo basket and emptied its contents in one go.

The wild fruits were sorted, wrapped, and then put back in the container.

The herbs Ji Ruyan mentioned were actually Polygonum villosa, Coptis chinensis, Andrographis paniculata, and also, Resurrection Plant!

These are all medicinal herbs that grow on cliffs and are very rare; they cannot be bought on the market at all.

Lu Qingqing happily put them all into her basket.

"Your flute playing is so powerful, you'll be the master of this mountain forest from now on. Oh, no, not just this mountain forest."

You truly are the chosen one.

The so-called chosen one is just a special race that is the only one to survive in this world by chance.

A fleeting emptiness crossed Ji Ruyan's eyes, but it was quickly wiped away.

Be happy today.

Lu Qingqing has already presented her grand gift.

One, a telescope.

"Do you know how much effort I put into making this thing? I found two pieces of crystal, had a craftsman grind them for three days, and then focused and checked them..."

"Try looking at the scenery in the distance."

"You can adjust it by rotating this part."

Ji Ruyan studied it curiously for a while, and then tried it according to her method.

For a moment I couldn’t believe it, so I put down the binoculars, looked into the distance, and then picked them up again.

Such repeated occurrences are truly astonishing.

Through this object, one can see an aerial iron chain twenty miles away!

"Is this the legendary, long-lost Thousand-Mile Eye?"

Lu Qingqing laughed heartily.

"Exactly, exactly, isn't this a wonderful gift?"

"nature."

Ji Ruyan was astonished as if she had found a treasure. If this could be used to spy on the enemy's situation, wouldn't it be as easy as turning her hand?

He stood up and bowed deeply to Lu Qingqing.

"Qingqing, are you perhaps a celestial being descended to earth?"

"Hehe, no problem, no problem. You're a god and I'm an immortal, let's roam the mortal world together."

Lu Qingqing got so excited that she started talking again.

Seeing that Ji Ruyan's gaze had changed, he coughed and took out another item.

"I put a lot of effort into making this. You can wear it for fun. It doesn't have any major effects, but it's good for sleep."

This is a string of beads. The color is not uniform. The beads are round and smooth but colorless, and they have a faint medicinal fragrance.

Ji Ruyan's eyes lit up immediately.

It's worn on the body.

...

The mountains were quiet and peaceful, and Lu Qingqing was asleep.

As the sun began to set, she awoke to the gentle sound of a flute.

"It's time to go home..."

"Qingqing, can I hug you again?"

The man had his back to her, his silhouette bathed in the orange glow of the setting sun. The autumn wind carried a chill, adding a touch of desolation.

Lu Qingqing hugged him from behind.

"Ji Ruyan, may you be safe and sound."

So she already knew.

I knew I was leaving.

We have no choice but to leave.

With the court unstable and treacherous officials confusing the public, chaos is imminent.

"I will definitely come back," he seemed to promise.

Lu Qingqing did not respond.

Ji Ruyan did not turn around to look.

The two remained silent for a long while.

Lu Qingqing released her hand and said easily, "Ji Ruyan, take back everything you have, and let the people of the world no longer suffer from the ravages of war. We need you very much."

You must succeed.

After she finished speaking, she picked up her basket and walked towards the tunnel.

The setting sun cast her long shadow, like a winding yet determined road.

...

Ji Ruyan knocked on the door of Xiao Zhang's house.

"Brother, you haven't been here in so long! I've aired your blankets again and again..."

"Sleep with me tonight."

"What?"

"Just for this one night," Ji Ruyan repeated.

Step into the house.

Xiao Zhang ran into the house, calling out, "Wife..."

Blah blah blah...

Li Meng pushed him away, "You're so long-winded, go and sleep with your older brother!"

"Alright!"

They hadn't slept together in a long time, and Xiao Zhang had a lot to say.

However, he was no longer the clueless person he was when he first came down the mountain, especially since Gu Chengzhou had told him some things behind his back.

He now understands why his older brother treated him so well the moment they met.

They also knew that their elder brother's identity was extraordinary.

He came again today; he must have something very important to say.

So he didn't tell her about his messy affairs and waited for Ji Ruyan to tell him.

However, Ji Ruyan didn't say anything important. She just asked him as usual how it was working as a security guard in the workshop, what his future child would be named, and told him to go to the yamen to find Magistrate Xu if he needed anything.

Finally, Xiao Zhang realized what was going on.

He jumped up immediately.

"Big brother, are you leaving?"

"Yes, I'm going out, it might take a long time."

"Brother, Gu Chengzhou told me that my father was your martial arts teacher for two years. My father was murdered, and you have to avenge him."

“Gu Chengzhou is wrong. I am going to avenge myself. It just so happens that the person who harmed your father and the person who harmed me are the same person.”

Ji Ruyan didn't want to discuss these topics with Xiao Zhang.

Xiao Zhang is living a good life here. He has a wife and family, and his life is peaceful and stable, which is what many people dream of.

He knew Gu Chengzhou was recruiting people for him, but he even had designs on Xiao Zhang. He'd deal with him when he got back!

“Brother Lin, you stay home and make money, have two children, farm and store food, and take care of the book shop. If I come back in the future, I will stay at your house again.”

Xiao Zhang didn't say anything.

Ji Ruyan was also lost in thought until late at night.

There are nightingales calling outside.

Ji Ruyan got up and quietly left the house.

"Young master, we must leave immediately. My elder brother said that Qin Wangchuan has already made a move against the Gu family army. We can't wait any longer."

"Okay, let's go now."

After the sound of horses' hooves, the night returned to silence.

Behind the door, Xiao Zhang finally broke down in sobs.

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