The Double Ninth Festival is coming soon, and autumn is in full bloom between heaven and earth.
Pei Liang had something to do today, so he simply changed his appearance and left the Lu Mansion alone.
On an inconspicuous cruise ship, Pei Liang sat opposite Lao Liu, who was also easily troubled.
Today is the day the two of them agreed to meet.
Pei Liang's first words were: "How are you doing, senior brother?"
Old Liu nodded and took the initiative to pour Pei Liang a glass of wine: "It's not bad. It will be seven or eight years before I have a happy birthday."
Pei Liang wanted to stand up and make a toast.
Lao Liu hurriedly motioned for him to sit down.
"We senior brothers shouldn't be separated from each other. Let's be more casual."
Pei Liang said, "Is there anyone causing trouble in the tavern?"
Old Liu shook his head and said, "It's always been peaceful."
The two senior brothers raised their glasses and touched each other.
Lao Liu asked: "How have you been in the past few years?"
Pei Liang replied that it was okay.
Old Liu took a deep breath and asked again: "Master, he..."
Pei Liang continued: "Master has been gone for three years."
The little light in Lao Liu's eyes seemed to dim all of a sudden.
Pei Liang continued: "At that time, the master's internal injuries had worsened. He had been lying in bed for half a year, without any water, and the oil was exhausted."
Lao Liu then filled a glass of wine, stood up and knelt down: "Unworthy disciple Liu Ao, worship the master's spirit in heaven!"
Drinks were spilled on the floor, and he kowtowed three times to the northwest.
Pei Liang waited for Lao Liu to return to his seat before he said, "Senior brother, do you still resent the master?"
Old Liu was stunned for a moment and waved his hand: "Through the years of hard work, I also understand Master's painstaking efforts. It was right to chase me down the mountain at the beginning. It is the best choice for you and me!"
Pei Liang sighed softly: "Senior brother, it's good if you can think about it."
Lao Liu smiled bitterly and said: "The most uncomfortable thing in life is not being able to be your true self."
Pei Liang nodded in agreement.
"By the way, did Master have any last words before his death?"
"Master told me to find someone."
"who?"
"Uncle's daughter, He Xiaotang."
After hearing this, Old Liu felt a heavy look on his face. This matter has always been the master's heart. The master's uncle had such a daughter. After he was lost as a child, he went crazy. A few days before his death, he suddenly woke up and came to the master. Here, after being entrusted with the task of finding his daughter, he died.
Master said, this is God taking pity on Uncle Master and lending him a few days to do this worldly thing!
Unfortunately, the master himself was running out of time at that time, so the important task of finding the orphan of his junior brother naturally fell on the apprentice's shoulders.
In the past few years, Pei Liang traveled all over the world, claiming to be traveling in the world, but in fact he was looking for He Xiaotang's whereabouts, but unfortunately there was no result.
"I also paid attention secretly, but I didn't find any clues."
Old Liu sighed and said.
In today's troubled times, we don't know how many people are missing and dying every day.
Whether He Xiaotang is alive or not is unknown. Finding her is like looking for a needle in a haystack!
"I promised Master that I will see the person alive and the body after death. No matter what, I will keep looking for him."
Old Liu asked again: "What if we find it?"
"Master wants me to marry her and take care of her for the rest of my life."
Lao Liu sighed: "This is going to hurt you!"
Pei Liang smiled slightly: "Master is as kind as a mountain to me. There is nothing that is not painful."
Lao Liu couldn't help but give a thumbs up. A man knows how to repay his kindness and promises thousands of dollars. The master really did not misjudge the person!
"What have you gained from your travels in the world these past few years?"
As he spoke, Lao Liu raised the wine glass again, but as soon as he picked it up, he felt that he couldn't drink enough from this glass, so he simply picked up a jar of wine from his feet, unsealed the mud, and pushed it to Pei Liang.
"We senior brothers must use jars to drink, so that we can enjoy ourselves."
Pei Liang smiled brightly and took it happily.
Lao Liu continued to ask Pei Liang about his experiences in the past few years with great interest. Pei Liang did not hide it and talked about the days when he traveled around the world after coming down from the mountain.
The more Lao Liu listened, the more interested he became. It was really fascinating to see the young man wearing bright clothes, angry horses, and running wild. Especially when he heard Pei Liang rescuing Yaoniang in the Duxiu Pavilion, his eyes were shining. Good guy, Isn't this the part in the drama where a real hero saves a beauty?
When he learned that the two of them were traveling together, there was a strange smile on Lao Liu's lips.
As for what's weird, hehe, even a man knows it!
Pei Liang saw the look in his senior brother's eyes and simply recounted what happened during the rest of the journey.
"You have a guilty conscience, why didn't you say anything?"
Lao Liu took a sip of wine, wiped his mouth and laughed.
"Don't say it anymore, lest senior brother misunderstand."
Pei Liang smiled.
"Of course I know your character, but should I say it or not, this brothel girl is also a person with a strong personality. She has suffered so much just to avenge her family. She is still worthy of respect."
Lao Liu nodded and praised.
"Well, such a woman is worthy of you. Will you two have feelings for each other later on?"
Facing his senior brother's inquiry, Pei Liang just wanted to shake his head and deny it, but for some reason, he suddenly felt an indescribable feeling in his heart, and the shadow of Yaoniang lingered in his mind.
He has never felt this way before!
Lao Liu has lived for most of his life and has so much experience that he can see the secret at a glance.
Pei Liang's eyes were wandering, indicating that the two of them were having fun, but it seemed that there was still a layer of window paper that had not been pierced!
"There is no need to hesitate, and there is no need to be entangled. Children of the world don't care about their origins."
Lao Liu advised.
Pei Liang just drank wine without saying a word.
Old Liu glanced at Pei Liang again and sighed: "If you only care about the teacher's life and the engagement and are unwilling to accept her, then you are setting yourself up for trouble!"
Pei Liang nodded in silence.
Old Liu patted his shoulder vigorously. The implication was that he was a real man and had three wives and four concubines, so why not? Don't miss this opportunity!
———
After Pei Liang landed, he walked back along the embankment.
The crisp autumn weather makes people feel particularly energetic.
The branches and leaves of the willows on the embankment have already withered and turned yellow, dancing in the wind, giving off an autumn charm.
Wherever Pei Liang looked, he unconsciously thought of the lush valley where he and Yaoniang galloped through. There was continuous heavy rain and lush greenery.
During a conversation with his senior brother today, Pei Liang realized that he had already been emotional, but it had been suppressed in his heart.
After all, who can refuse such a beautiful, brave, coquettish and interesting woman like Yaoniang?
At this moment, a painting boat floats down the river in the distance, with shadows of people on it.
Pei Liang looked familiar. After a closer look, he recognized that it was the Tianshan Sect group that he had met in his senior brother's tavern.
The four of them sat on the bow of the boat, gathered around the small stove, eating hot pot and warming wine.
Pei Liang was really envious of this relaxed and happy atmosphere, but now that he was dressed in disguise, it was difficult to say hello, so he had no choice but to give up.
Pei Liang lowered his head and walked forward for more than ten steps. Suddenly, a figure blocked Pei Liang's path.
The visitor was none other than Ding Baiqing, who was dressed in white.
"Your Excellency must have been working hard to keep an eye on us all the way."
Ding Baiqing holds a sword in one hand, still looking heroic.
Pei Liang was immediately speechless. Apparently, he was mistaken by the Tianshan Sect as a spy who was secretly watching.
At this time, other people on the painting boat also ordered the boatman to stop the boat and rushed to the shore one after another.
Pei Liang was afraid of causing trouble, so he just shook his head and turned around to retreat. Without saying a word, Ding Baiqing drew out his sword and stabbed Pei Liang straight in the face.
Tianshan swordsmanship has always been known for its closeness and ruthlessness. Pei Liang flicked his finger and swung the sword away. The next killing move came one after another. The sword light was slanted and pierced from the lower jaw.
Since he couldn't escape, Pei Liang deliberately tested Ding Baiqing's martial arts. He easily avoided it and did not evacuate, allowing himself to be surrounded by everyone from the Tianshan Sect.
Ding Baiqing also realized that the person in front of him was unusual. He put away his mind of underestimating the enemy, raised his sword and attacked again. His true energy poured into the sword body, making a crisp trembling sound. He spun around and flew up, and a misty sword energy visible to the naked eye fell in the air.
This move was so exquisite that even Pei Liang secretly admired it. It had obviously reached the threshold of the Nine Palace Realm's True Qi Transformation. The most valuable thing was that he could feel Ding Baiqing's quite pure sword intention from it.
However, in front of masters of the Heavenly Realm who are at unknown levels, no matter how stunning the sword moves are, they are like embroidered pillows and silver wax spearheads, flashy and vulnerable.
Pei Liang raised his hand to hold the sword in place. The power in his palm was released, and the sword energy was dispersed with a slap. Ding Baiqing's expression changed, and he sheathed his sword and retreated hastily.
Qin Ying on the side could no longer hold back, drew out the short knife from his waist, and quickly attacked Pei Liang.
"stop!"
Ding Baiqing yelled to stop, Qin Ying's sword had already been deployed, and before he could close it, Ding Baiqing swung his sword and jumped, blocking the blade just as it was about to come. Pei Liang didn't move at all, as if he had expected it.
Ding Baiqing ordered everyone to put their weapons away and clasp their fists at Pei Liang
"Whether you are an enemy or a friend, your courage and martial arts are truly admirable."
"Misunderstood."
Pei Liang smiled slightly and took off the mask on his face.
———
Painting on the boat.
Pei Liang and the four Tianshan sect members sat back in the cabin, surrounded by curtains.
Qin Ying poured Pei Liang the warm wine with a smile on her face.
Pei Liang was not polite and drank a bowl in one go.
"In the past, I only knew that Brother Pei had an incredible drinking capacity, but I didn't expect that his martial arts skills were so unfathomable!"
Pei Liang waved his hand quickly: "It's not worth mentioning."
Ding Baiqing's eyes glowed with a compelling heroic spirit, and he said loudly: "It was Bai Qing who was rude first. I am willing to punish myself three times."
Amid the cheers of the crowd, Ding Baiqing grabbed the wine jar and poured a full bowl.
Just as Pei Liang was about to stand up to persuade him, he was grabbed by the skirt of his clothes by Ma Guan on the side.
"Our senior sister is no less heroic and heroic than any man. Brother Pei, don't worry about her!"
"Senior Sister Ding's drinking capacity, looking at the entire Tianshan Sect, is only lower than mine..."
Qin Ying's words caused everyone to burst into laughter. Pei Liang also smiled and shook his head. Seeing Ding Baiqing eating one bowl after another without any hesitation, he felt a lot of admiration in his heart.
Ding Baiqing wiped her mouth with her sleeve and sat down. Her eyes met Pei Liang inadvertently, and a faint blush suddenly appeared on her normally normal face.
"Make Brother Pei laugh!"
Ding Baiqing lowered his hands in embarrassment.
Qin Ying's mind was the most delicate, and when he saw it, he felt happy in his heart. He was about to say something to make fun of him, but unexpectedly, Ding Baiqing glared at him, scaring the seven-foot tall man and immediately bowed his head and fell silent.
"I went out in disguise, which caused unnecessary misunderstandings."
After Pei Liang said this, he wanted to respect everyone in the Tianshan Sect.
"This matter has nothing to do with Brother Pei. The eyes and ears sent by the court are everywhere, which is really annoying!"
Xu Yuan, who had been silent, sighed.
"The purpose of the Yuwusi's network of rivers and lakes is to eliminate dissidents. Although our Tianshan sect has declined, we will never be a hawk of the imperial court!"
Ding Baiqing's words are striking.
Qin Ying and Ma Guan looked at each other and said nothing.
Pei Liang could not help but raise his fists: "Pei is alone and wanders around the world, but he is also willing to do his part for the righteousness of the world like the Tianshan Sect."
"happy!"
Qin Ying slapped the table, causing drinks to overflow.
With Pei Liang's words, everyone felt at ease.
I saw Ding Baiqing holding the wine bowl with both hands in high spirits, and said with a smile: "Brother Pei's words clearly show the benevolence of the knights. If you don't dislike me, the Tianshan Sect is willing to make you your friend!"
Qin Ying, Ma Guan, Xu Yuan and others then stood up with solemn expressions on their faces.
Pei Liang stood up, looked around and said, "Pei Liang can only dream of making like-minded friends!"
"Okay, do it!"
The five people laughed in unison and drank heavily.
…
In the moonlight above the willow trees, Yaoniang had her dinner early and felt bored again.
"This elm-shaped kid only knows how to read books and practice martial arts every day, and he doesn't even accompany others!"
Yaoniang put her hand on her forehead, lying on the table like a lazy cat, feeling secretly annoyed.
But when she thought of Pei Liang's mean expression and the deep affection between her eyebrows, Yaoniang smiled unconsciously.
Sometimes serious, sometimes dissolute, sometimes taciturn, sometimes playful and smiling, how can one not love such charming Pei Liang!
