Uncle Ding smiled and looked at Long Yi and said, "Brother Long, can you take out the jade pendant on your neck and let me see it?"
Long Yi was stunned for a moment, but he didn't refuse and took out all the jade pendants. However, when Bian Ding saw the jade pendants and the dragon head carvings with auspicious clouds on them, he immediately knelt on one knee and said to Long Yi, "Master! Bian Er, an old servant of the Long family, greets you, Master!"
Long Yi was shocked and immediately asked, "Long family? Do you know about the Long family? How did the Long family fall twenty years ago?"
Bian Er immediately said, "Master, it seems you already know something. Then let Qin Yuqing tell you. He and your aunt do have a close relationship."
At this point, Bian Ding said in a deep voice, "Young Master, twenty years ago, the master took me in. But he didn't let me join the Long family. It was because of this that I survived. Over the years, I have become the underground emperor of Dongjun. I have also been investigating the events of these years. The demise of the Long family must have a great connection with the aristocratic families of Dongjun. But I have no way of knowing the details.
"Master, you don't know that I have been searching for you and the young lady for years. Unfortunately, it was like looking for a needle in a haystack, with little hope. I never thought I would finally find you."
Seeing Bian Ding's tears welling up in his eyes, Long Yi sighed. Logically, Bian Ding was just an insignificant person, yet he remained steadfastly loyal to the Long family. This persistence was enough to be admired, and this loyalty deeply moved Long Yi.
Long Yi came up, helped Bian Ding up, and said, "Master Ding!"
Upon hearing this, Bian Ding immediately knelt down again: "Master, don't dare call me that. You can call me Little Bian... uh, just call me Old Ding."
Long Yi smiled and said, "Uncle Ding, you're too polite. I see you're agitated. Your Qi and blood are insufficient. Do you have any hidden injuries?"
Bian Ding was immediately shocked and nodded, saying, "Young Master, you have a keen eye. You fought too hard when you were young. Some injuries are inevitable."
As he spoke, Long Yi attacked, activating his Xuantian Qi and continuously striking Bian Ding. Bian Ding offered no resistance, spinning around with Long Yi's blows. After a moment, Long Yi landed a palm strike on Bian Ding's back.
Suddenly, Bian Ding cried out, spitting out a mouthful of blood. The blood, like a solid, stagnant substance, was completely black. Bian Ding's eyes lit up, and he said, "Master, you are amazing. I feel refreshed, as if I were reborn. I feel like my strength has increased. I thank you for your kindness in giving me a new life."
As he was speaking, a voice came from the door: "Uncle Ding, Lin Junzhi's second uncle is here with his men."
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