Chapter 358

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Chapter 358: Drinking You Up

Half a month later, Bai Wei packed his bags and prepared to leave Qiantang, continuing his travels.

Xu Xian used Madam Bai’s dowry and the angel round investment from Bai Wei to open a medicine shop here, and enjoyed a peaceful life.

Bai Wei also continued his adventures, but this time, he had a beautiful girl with bright eyes and white teeth by his side.

The two of them traveled together, visiting famous mountains and rivers, and even fighting against gangsters.

His already good reputation gradually became well-known.

The Kaifeng government wanted to recruit Bai Wei many times, but all failed. Zhan Zhao and Gongsun Ce both had some crooked ideas, including setting him up with a blind date, but of course, all those attempts failed after they saw Diwu Qiansui. No one mentioned this again to avoid embarrassment.

Adventuring in the rivers and lakes is good, going through wind and rain. But after a long time, it can naturally become boring and dull.

Bai Wei gradually found himself with more free time, buying houses in different places and staying in them from time to time.

One day, Zhan Zhao came rushing, without even a sip of tea.

"Someone is here with you."

"Who?"

"Don’t pretend. Zhan Zhao and Bai Wei are very familiar. He said without hesitation, "I’m in a hurry, hand over the person quickly."

"What about the official document?" Bai Wei took a sip of tea.

"Don’t drink!" Zhan Zhao said, "This matter is of grave importance!"

Ignoring Zhan Zhao, Bai Wei waved his hand and assumed a stance as if preparing to fight.

In his impatience, Zhan Zhao took off his sword and they immediately started fighting.

In the courtyard, two top-notch martial artists clashed, dazzling the onlookers. Zhang Long and Zhao Hu beside them were amazed.

"Zhan is getting better and better at kung fu."

"Young Master Bai unexpectedly can’t gain the upper hand. Half a year ago, the two sides were still evenly matched."

"After all, they are not as active in the martial arts world now, so it’s inevitable that there will be some negligence and regression."

After fighting for half an incense stick’s time, Bai Wei let go and said, "No more fighting, no more fighting. Your skills have improved a lot recently."

Zhan Zhao was surprised and asked, "I have made progress in the past six months, but what about you? Why are you not as good as half a year ago?"

Bai Wei said, "I have regressed."

"You are an expert in internal martial arts. You practice boxing every day, so you shouldn’t regress." Zhan Zhao glanced at him and asked, "Do you have any health problems?"

Bai Wei waved his hand and said, "A little bit. I’ve been drinking and staying up late too much, so my body is weak." He continued, "Although I lost, I managed to buy some time. You can search freely. If you can find the person, I’ll consider it my loss."

Zhan Zhao widened his eyes and said, "Really?!"

Bai Wei laughed out loud and said, "Don’t blame me for being clever. I can’t give it to you right now, but it will be safer with me than at the Kai Feng Palace."

Zhan Zhao knew that Alden is always precise in his actions, and he lowered his voice, "Lord Bao said he will handle this matter himself."

"It’s very difficult," Bai Wei said. "If it’s placed with me, at most there will be some assassins and thugs coming. But if it’s placed at Kaifeng Prefecture, there will be a trial at the Three Halls, pressure from the Six Ministries. Are you sure Bao Zheng can handle it? It’s a matter of perspective."

Zhan Zhao said, "When can I come and take them?"

Bai Wei said, "Whenever Bao Zheng allows you to come, that’s when you can get the person."

Zhan Zhao left.

Before long, Qin Xianglian and her son hiding in the backyard came out… Eventually, the case involving the son-in-law still arrived.

Bai Wei wasn’t happy. In the past, it was enough for him to just eat popcorn. But now, he was also being involved.

Bai Wei sighed and said, "Afterwards, I might have to spend all my money and run away, because I am not like a famous person with powerful friends protecting me."

Diwu Qiansui’s eyes lit up, "Yay~"

"What are you happy about?"

"I’m so happy! From now on, you have to come with me, and I’ll take you back to my hometown," Diwu Qiansui exclaimed with joy.

She came closer and hugged Bai Wei’s arm tightly, not willing to let go, like a cat that rubs against its owner when it’s time for dinner.

"Do you want it?"

"Umm…"

"You don’t know how to control yourself, can you help me save some?" Bai Wei sighed.

"One small bite, and then another small bite." She embraced the young man, opened her mouth, bit his shoulder, and sipped fresh blood.

After a little while, she let go of her mouth, and drops of blood fell from her lips.

Bai Wei was surprised and asked, "Did you save a few bites for me?"

Diwu Qiansui said timidly, "I need to take care of you, your body is not as good as before."

Bai Wei shook his head and said, "Since I am a warrior, taking care of you is not that difficult. I just hope you won’t attack anyone else besides me."

Qiansui shook her head and said, "No, that’s not possible. Other people’s blood doesn’t have any effect on me, and I don’t eat humans either."

Bai Wei said, "But you still have to drink blood. Are you a vampire bat or a fox spirit?"

Diwu Qiansui sat in the gazebo, hugging her knees. "It’s to keep things this way, I’m still too young."

"Would you like to ask me for a kiss? Would I refuse it?"

"I am different, I am a immortal fox, not like ordinary foxes." Qiansui shook her head gently, "I stay in the mortal realm and don’t have time to cultivate, so I can only maintain my human form like this."

"Is this the mortal realm?" Bai Wei asked, "Is your hometown in a fairyland?"

"It’s not that magical," said Diwu Qiansui. "I ran away here because I was mischievous. I’m sure my hometown is searching for me everywhere, but I don’t plan to go back so soon. Let’s stay a little longer."

"Sure, it’s not much longer anyway," Bai Wei smiled and said, "When I go bankrupt, I’ll go back with you to take a look."

"Okay, my friend will like you," Qiansui smiled brightly. Then she warned, "But be careful, there are many bad foxes around."

"Like you?"

"I’m not!"

After chatting for a while, Diwu Qiansui talked about the story of Qin Xianglian and Chen Shimei. She whispered, "Chen Shimei abandoned his wife and child for wealth and fame, he even sent someone to kill her. But it seems like you don’t care at all."

"Every person has their own aspirations," said Bai Wei. "Power and wealth cannot be brought to life or taken away in death. If Chen Shimei had lived a few more lifetimes, he would have understood this truth. Unfortunately, he didn”t, so he became a person with a heart of a wolf and the lungs of a dog."

…

A month later, the famous case came to an end.

Bao Qingtian is still Bao Qingtian, but there are many more complicated developments and details in the case than before.

The process doesn’t need further description. In terms of the outcome, Bai Wei took the blame, but he didn’t suffer any loss. He retaliated against the royal family fiercely, making the emperor, princess, and queen dowager collectively embarrassed and greatly damaging the reputation of the royal family.

Together with a big publicity campaign, Bai Wei used the reputations of Kaifeng’s government and Bao Zheng to support himself. He promised that his family would not be affected by any troubles, and he donated a large sum of money, leaving himself with nothing. Then, he quickly escaped.

Zhan Zhao and Bai Wei embarked on an adventurous journey of three hundred miles. They constantly challenged each other along the way, from Kaifeng to Qiantang, taking a long and winding path. It took them a whole two months to complete this remarkable journey.

Bai Wei had a small advantage, gaining half a day’s time. The royal cat reluctantly surrendered, honestly admitting that they had failed to catch anyone. They returned to the capital to report.

At this time, it had been three years since Bai Wei last returned to Qiántáng.

He left Diwu Qiansui at Xu Xian’s house and climbed Golden Mount Temple with Xu Xian again.

The facts showed that when Bai Wei invited the monk to have tea, it worked, and Fa Hai indeed didn”t bother Bai Suzhen.

Listening to what Xu Xian was saying, it seems that Madam Bai even visits Golden Mount Temple during important holidays. It seems like they get along quite well.

While Xu Xian was in the restroom, Bai Wei asked, "Have your thoughts about Bai Suzhen changed?"

"No," Fa Hai replied casually. "A monster is still a monster. It wouldn’t be strange if one day it couldn’t resist and revealed its true nature."

"As long as you don’t bother Xu Xian, there shouldn’t be any problems," said Bai Wei.

"Do you still have the energy to worry about others?" Fa Hai frowned and said, "Think about yourself!"

"I, what’s happening to me?"

"You are dying soon," Fa Hai stared at his friend, his eyebrows furrowed. "If you keep going like this, you may only have ten more years to live!"

Bai Wei stayed silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled, "I thought there was only one year left. It scared me."

"Bai Wei!" Fa Hai spoke with a serious expression, "If you continue to be stubborn, I might actually take action!"

Fa Hai is really confused, both of his friends seem to always have bad luck.

Bai Wei said, "Oh monk, I am now completely broke, wanted by the whole country, a top criminal. My life is in shambles."

Fa Hai exclaimed loudly, "If you come to Golden Mount Temple, I’ll make sure you’re safe! The realm of the Buddhist monks isn’t afraid of any kings or emperors!"

"In the story, Bai Wei stretched lazily and said, ‘By making enemies with the kingdom, you seem a little unreasonable. Oh well, I came here just to say hello and I’ll be leaving soon.’"

Fa Hai opened his mouth and said, "Have you made up your mind, to spend your life with a fairy? She will drain you to the bone and devour you completely…"

Bai Wei thought for a moment and smiled, saying, "That is what I wish for."

"Why?" Fa Hai asked, "In this busy world, I thought you were aware."

"No, monk, that’s not sober…" Bai Wei said, "It’s fear."

Fa Hai forced a smile and said, "Are you afraid that people will hurt your heart, but not afraid that monsters will take your life?"

Bai Wei said, "In the past, I used to be afraid because I was just a passerby, but now I am a character in this play. So what is there to be afraid of, monk? As a scholar, I also want to experience a sweet romance once in a while."

The young man stood up with a smile, wearing a scholar’s gown, and disappeared into the misty rain of the southern river.

Fa Hai watched as his friend left, with his hands clasped together, "Amitabha Buddha…"

Is the beauty of love and emotions truly more important than living in this world full of hardships?

I don’t understand.