The next morning, before dawn, Lu Zheng set off with Bai Er and the others.
They brought nothing with them, not even a horse. They were already familiar with the water sources along the way to the Yunhai tribe. As for food, they would either hunt for it, go hungry, or hitch a ride with a caravan.
If you're going to put on a show, you have to go all the way. What if you run into the Yunhai tribe on the way?
By daybreak, they had traveled quite a distance, but were still within the territory of the Flowing Sand Kingdom.
"Young Master, you seem to be in a good mood!" Bai Liu, being a lively person, couldn't help but tease Lu Zheng when he saw his cheerful expression.
Lu Zheng glanced at him.
Bai Liu scratched his head sheepishly and shut up.
Lu Zheng sighed and said, "You've been following the Third Miss around, and you've seen many young ladies. Have you seen any that you like?"
Bai Er looked at Lu Zheng with a puzzled expression.
Lu Zheng said, "This journey is fraught with danger, and our lives are uncertain. If, and I mean if, you ever feel troubled, just think of the girl you've chosen. Just think that we must persevere, persevere, and when we return to the Great Zhou, we'll be able to get married. I promise you, as long as you return alive, I will provide you with betrothal gifts, houses, and wives. All of you, live well, understand?"
Bai Er clasped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, young master! I will certainly not fail you!"
White six, white eight, white ten are also the same.
Lu Zheng waved his hand: "Once the Great Zhou is stable and we no longer have to worry about invasions from all sides, everyone can live for themselves. I know you used to be from the Thousand Blades Sect, raised as assassins from a young age, without family or your own lives. But that won't be the case anymore. You won't live in darkness like before, waiting for any killing missions that might appear at any time. What you do will be righteous. Bai Er, Bai Liu, Bai Ba, Bai Shi, do your best. If you do well, when we return to the Great Zhou, I'll perform light footwork for you. If we destroy the Cloud Sea Tribe, it will be a great achievement. We'll all get a share. When we go back, you'll have wives and children. When you're old, you'll be surrounded by your grandchildren, enjoying your retirement like any normal person. Let's all have some hope for the future, so do your best!"
Bai Er and his companions were filled with longing and ambition. In an instant, they stopped seeing this as a mission and instead regarded the trip to Yunhai as the cornerstone of a better future.
They believed Lu Zheng could keep his word, but only if they were alive to enjoy it.
Fortune favors the bold, and opportunities are fleeting, so seize them.
Bai Liu scratched his head sheepishly and laughed, "Young master, speaking of someone you like, I have indeed taken a liking to someone, but I'm a little afraid that she won't like me back."
Bai Er, Bai Ba, and Bai Shi asked in unison, "Who is it?"
Bai Liu: "Well, that Sun Yumei, Miss Sun. I think she's quite pretty, gentle, and kind. She can also sew and mend, and the things she embroiders are especially beautiful. Last time, you guys got me drunk and wouldn't take me home. I almost fell into the public toilet, and it was Miss Sun who helped me back to the yamen. She's a good person!"
Lu Zheng raised an eyebrow. "You've got good taste, kid. You immediately noticed Xin Xin's sister, who's the person she cares about most besides her family."
Bai Shi couldn't help but say, "I heard that her ex-husband treated her badly. He even made her abort the baby when it was about to be born, and she almost died. Maybe she won't be able to have children in the future. Don't you mind?"
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