The Dao dies but I live on, the spiritual energy dries up but I remain evergreen

I slept for about half an hour.

The swordsman was already snoring slightly, lying on his side with his sword in his arms, sleeping soundly.

The cloth bag on his back was not wrapped tightly, and a corner was opened, revealing a pile of white silver.

In the eyes of some people, this is more attractive than the oiled slender legs of the courtesan in a brothel.

For a moment, some people could no longer hold back.

What a coincidence.

The beautiful woman who was shopping alone also came back.

In his hands were two strings of candied haws, a box of lovely pastries, and two jars of wine sealed with wax cloth.

"Yes, it's for you."

Zhao Qing woke Li Changxiao up and gave him a string of candied haws, muttering praises, "This mortal delicacy has a really strange taste. It doesn't melt in your mouth. You need to chew it slowly to let the flavor bloom bit by bit."

"By the way, I also bought a few ounces of wine. I heard it's made from peach blossoms from the Peach Blossom Mountain next door. It's called Peach Blossom Wine."

Zhao Qing's tone actually sounded quite bland, as if it was an emotionless stone with a mouth.

After all, this is a long-standing speaking habit.

His expression was also extremely bland.

Li Changxiao woke up slowly and yawned. Seeing that Zhao Qing had something and was thinking of bringing one for himself, he gladly thanked him for his kindness.

Seeing that Zhao Qing also bought some wine, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes. It seems that Zhao Qing has become smart quickly and can already be considered a half-drinking buddy.

It’s just that… these side dishes… seem a little too feminine, as they are candied haws, cakes and candied fruits.

"Thanks."

He didn't think too much about it, just sipped his wine and drank his candied haws. The two of them didn't care what others thought, and clinked their glasses from time to time.

Peach blossom wine is not strong but intoxicating.

Zhao Qing was a little drunk.

Suddenly said: "You know..."

"Zhao Qing is actually my real name."

"Huh?" Li Changxiao was stunned.

Zhao Qing suddenly smiled, "Perhaps this is what it means to see one's true nature. I don't seem to understand myself at all."

"Cheers to yourself!"

She suddenly stood up and gulped down a jar of wine.

“How despicable.”

"After you finish drinking secretly, you can enjoy my wine, right?"

Li Changxiao naturally couldn't let her plot succeed, so he gulped down the peach blossom wine in the jar.

There was also a smile on his face.

Over the years, he may have felt lonely. When was the last time he drank with others like this?

However, under the smile.

But there is a loneliness that cannot be concealed.

He knew that he could only be one person and would only be one person.

Liu Han once told him that he seemed to be kind to everyone and easy to get along with at first glance, but after getting along for a long time, he always felt an inexplicable sense of distance...

Yang Xiuhua has always said that he is a stinky debtor and will leave sooner or later.

Subconsciously, he would keep a certain distance when interacting with anyone.

Including Zhao Qing today.

Zhao Qing, by chance, returned to her true self and discovered her true self. I wonder how she would view Li Changxiao...

"Li Changxiao..." Zhao Qing said drunkenly, "I'm sorry, putting aside your talent, you are indeed a very special person."

"You said a few days ago that I was a talented person with great potential?" Li Changxiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It wasn't even two days yet, and you're already going back on your word?

"I now feel that no matter how poor your talent is, you are still a talent that can be molded. There are eight million stars in the sky, and you are indeed not among them, but you are a tortoise on the ground."

"Are you cursing or praising me?"

"Of course I'm complimenting you. The turtle is the mascot of the Mu family. Don't ordinary people also like to raise turtles?"

"Okay, okay, just take it as a compliment."

……

"Sir, my master wants to see you."

Zhao Qing and Li Changxiao were sitting by the river and chatting.

A woman slowly walked over and bowed slightly.

Li Changxiao waved his hand and said with a smile: "No."

The woman said calmly, "Master Changxiao, my master is an old acquaintance of yours. Are you really not going to meet him?"

Zhao Qing sobered up a little and cast a curious look.

"An old friend." Li Changxiao's eyes flickered. "What kind of old friend?"

The woman looked hesitant and said, "It's an old friend from thousands of years ago."

Having said this, Li Changxiao immediately understood what kind of person he was.

Most likely they are my nominal brothers and sisters.

"In that case, let's go and meet him." Li Changxiao replied.

"Sir, please come with me."

The woman turned around and walked towards somewhere.

Zhao Qing followed behind without saying a word.

Li Changxiao was wondering which prince or princess wanted to see him.

Could it be Li Tianlei? Or was it Li Tianzhou, the son of Concubine Zhou?

We walked along the river for about a mile.

With the help of moonlight, you can see a magnificent boat moored on the river bank.

On the hull, there are a few big characters printed: "Xingmin Commercial Bank"

"Sir, please come in." The woman walked to the side of the boat, bowed and made way for him to pass, being very polite.

Enter the cabin.

Li Changxiao's sight soon fell on a woman.

The woman was dressed in brocade, with a heroic look between her brows. The first glance from her phoenix eyes was full of scrutiny, and then gradually became calm.

"As expected of a princess."

Li Changxiao thought lightly in his heart.

The scrutiny at first glance is real, but the calmness that follows is fake.

"Brother Changxiao, long time no see." Li Tianxia smiled calmly and even stood up to greet him.

However, she completely ignored Zhao Qing behind Li Changxiao.

Zhao Qing was also muttering in his heart, this princess is ambitious enough, but he doesn't know her ability.

When Li Changxiao came, he poured all the remaining peach wine into the wine gourd. He unscrewed the cork, took a big sip, and said with a neutral smile: "My friend, you are wrong. I am just a commoner."

"How could that be? I've always been thinking about you, my cousin." Li Tianxia frowned slightly. The taste of the wine had already covered up the fragrance of the gentleman's tea.

She was a little unhappy.

"Don't try to be so close to me." Li Changxiao said, "Just say what you want to say."

He has never had a good impression of people from the royal family.

Li Tianxia said: "Since my cousin is still in the Lingtian Dynasty, I believe he is also aware of the current situation."

"The split of the Lingtian Dynasty is the result of many factors. Now in Lingtian Continent, three dynasties are confronting each other, war is raging everywhere, and innocent people are dying every day."

"During my travels, I have witnessed too many separations of life and death."

“I can’t bear it!”

At this point, Li Tianxia wiped away her tears and continued, "So, I often wonder how good it would be if there were no wars."

"But my abilities are limited after all. However, just when I was feeling discouraged, I discovered that there was someone who could put an end to this endless fight, and that person is you, my cousin!"

At this point, Li Tianxia became excited, "As long as you, my cousin, can complete the design of the 'bow and crossbow' and the 'crossbow', the soldiers of our Lingtian Dynasty will be equipped with them and will be able to dominate everything!"

"When the great unification is completed, you, my cousin, will be the world's great benefactor!"

"Whether it's returning to the royal family, being included in the ancestral homeland, enjoying wealth and honor forever, or having ten thousand taels of gold, which is also a treasure for prolonging life, as long as you ask, it's not a problem."

After Li Tianxia finished speaking, she looked at Li Changxiao expectantly.

Li Changxiao sighed.

Feeling very disappointed.

This line of speech might be useful to others, but to Li Changxiao, it has no killing power at all.

Li Tianxia first talked about the sufferings of the world, and then gradually changed the concepts, binding the sufferings of the world with the "bow and crossbow" and himself. Finally, he used the general trend of the world to morally blackmail Li Changxiao and completed the design of the "bow and crossbow".

As if he didn't do this, he would be the source of the error.

However, what disappointed Li Changxiao the most was not this.

What disappointed Li Changxiao the most was that this princess was an ambitious person who always talked about the world, but did not necessarily have the world in her heart.