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

Although my blood boiled and I wanted to stand up for the weak.

But consider the practical factors.

Niu Xiao suddenly became weak.

His brows were furrowed and his expression was conflicted. Besides his sympathy for the scholar, he himself was often oppressed by the bandits on the Qulong River.

The resentment had been building for a long time, and the indignation in his heart suddenly erupted.

Niu Xiao simply stopped rowing the boat and just sat on the bamboo raft, thinking.

Li Changxiao didn't rush him, because what he had the most was time.

Panlong Sect is nearby. If he is in a hurry, he can arrive there in an instant by flying on his sword.

But the meaning of longevity is not this.

As for where it was, he didn't know, he just walked and looked, searching.

"Have it!"

Niu Xiao suddenly spoke up, "I heard that a very powerful man from the martial arts world came to Second Uncle's house."

"I'll go back and see if I can ask him for help."

"Not to mention destroying the pirates, but getting your wife back is still a great possibility."

Niu Xiao thought he had come up with a good idea, and he clapped his hands with his eyes lighting up.

The scholar thought it was feasible, so he knelt down on his knees, moved to tears, and called Niu Xiao his benefactor. He said he would be willing to work like a slave for him if he could save his wife.

It is often said in books that a man’s knees are made of gold.

The scholar had passed the imperial examination and had a very obvious literary character, so this kneeling was particularly precious and worth more than a thousand pieces of gold.

Niu Xiao's face was solemn, and at this moment he felt a sense of mission in his heart.

I am willing to do this for a scholar.

In addition to sympathy, there is a more important factor, which is that people feel that this scholar is a man of affection and righteousness.

To be able to do that for a woman.

rare.

Niu Xiao turned and looked at Li Changxiao.

After hesitating for a long time, he took out 110 coins from his coarse cloth pocket and returned it with reluctance.

"Brother, I'm sorry, I have to turn back the way I came."

"Next time when I have time, I'll give you a ride for free."

Niu Xiao said apologetically, pursed his lips, and looked at Li Changxiao with some trepidation.

Li Changxiao laughed and said it was okay, he had plenty of time, it would not be too late to give him a ride when he was free.

that's it.

The boat returned halfway.

Docked at the shore.

After Niu Xiao apologized again, he took the scholar and hurried to Niujia Village in two steps.

Li Changxiao looked at the two people's backs as they left, and became more curious about the development of the situation.

……

Niujia Village.

A small village that is not too remote.

Niu Xiaoxian returned to his home first. Before he even got home, he shouted several times: "Niu Da, Niu Da, your son is back!"

He was born with a loud voice, and when he yelled, it could be heard three blocks away.

Niu Da was the old boatman who had once carried Li Changxiao. He was so angry that he took off his straw sandals and threw them out the door.

He yelled at the top of his voice, "You son of a bitch, I worked so hard to raise you, and this is how you repay me?"

The old man was so angry that he pushed open the thatched door and started cursing at his son.

Niu Xiao was not stupid enough to be scolded, he fought back fiercely and said that he was indeed a son of a bitch.

The big one and the small one were arguing so much that they rolled up their sleeves and started fighting.

Neighbors didn't come out to mediate, as they had gotten used to it.

The scholar frowned and said to Niu Xiao, "Brother Niu, this is your fault. The ancients said that filial piety is the most important virtue..."

He had just opened his mouth when Niu Da and Niu Xiao turned to look at the scholar at the same time.

Only then did he realize that there was an outsider here today, and he immediately restrained himself a lot.

Niu Xiao and the scholar explained that this was the way the father and son got along.

When Niu Da saw that the other party was a scholar who seemed to be very knowledgeable, he changed his attitude and enthusiastically invited the other party in.

Niu Xiao and Niu Da explained the situation.

Niu Da suddenly stood up with a loud bang and cursed: "How can this be absurd that there are such evil people in the world!"

"Don't worry, young man. I, Niu Da, will definitely help you to the best of my ability."

The scholar was moved. It is true that like son, like father. Both the old and the young are kind-hearted people.

Immediately afterwards, Niu Xiao expressed his own idea, wanting his father to come forward and ask the martial artists from his second uncle's family to help.

Niu Da patted his chest and said, "Leave it to me."

Because he had carried an immortal and witnessed the immortal kill a giant python with one sword, he was very famous in Niujia Village, and the children in the village often came to him to listen to stories.

Therefore, Niu University still has some face.

It is very likely that he will come forward and ask for help from his second uncle.

Niu Xiao's second uncle was the village chief and also a scholar. He had several properties outside the village and his son was very successful in the underworld.

Niu Da first went to the west corner of the village and asked Aunt Wang for two bags of fruit and a small bag of rice, and then rushed to his second uncle's house.

As soon as I entered the door, my second uncle greeted me warmly. He was surprised at what wind had blown that Niu Da, the most blessed immortal in our village, could be brought here.

Niu Da chatted with his second uncle for a while.

After completing the superficial work such as polite words and etiquette, he finally talked about his purpose.

After hearing this, the second uncle smiled and said that he would help him ask the wanderer in the mansion.

the next day.

The three of them went to the second uncle's house again.

This time, the second uncle still gave a warm reception, but he slightly declined the idea of ​​going up the mountain to bring back the scholar's wife.

It is said that the martial arts master has something else to do and cannot be available for the time being.

This statement came out.

The two people from the Niu family and the scholar suddenly became very anxious.

This charming lady is in the hands of the pirates.

Let alone a few days, even for a moment or a second, the scholar cannot wait.

In fact, few people knew that the scholar’s ​​wife was safe for the time being and was being looked after by someone through dreams.

The old man gritted his teeth and took the two of them back.

After all, he is old and sees things more clearly.

There is only one thing in the world: profit.

The reason why you can't get away from something is simply because the benefits are not enough.

He made up his mind to help the man to the end, so he found some valuable items and asked his son to pawn them in the town.

Another day.

The three of them prepared valuable gifts, thinking that this time they would be able to persuade the martial artist to come out of seclusion.

Unexpectedly, this time.

The usually gentle Second Uncle's expression changed drastically when he saw the three people. Before they could react, he rushed up, snatched the gifts prepared by the three people, and smashed them to the ground.

Niu Da and the other two were stunned.

The second uncle told the three men to get out immediately, without even considering his own limitations, and wanted to learn to stand up for others.

The second uncle pointed at Niu Da and cursed loudly: "You are just a boaster. Do you really think you are so great? You even said you carried a god. Bah!

Who would believe what you said? People just saw that you were old and didn't argue with you, fearing that you would die before you could breathe."

The cow was shaking with anger. The news here soon spread throughout the village. The villagers gathered around and pointed.

How could Niu Xiao tolerate others speaking like that about his father? He raised his fist, shouted loudly, and rushed towards his second uncle.

The second uncle was startled and took a few steps back.

At this time, a figure appeared behind him.

He lightly deflected Niu Xiao's straight punch and then slapped him on the chest.

Puff.

Niu Xiao flew backwards.

"roll!"

The figure scolded coldly.

Niu Xiao refused to give in, but his injuries were so severe that he struggled on the ground for a few times but was unable to get up.

The scholar felt extremely remorseful, thinking that he had harmed Niu Xiao. He ran away dejectedly, carrying the injured Niu Xiao on his back.

Return to the house.

Niu Xiao was covered in cold sweat, had a high fever, and was in great pain. It seemed that he would not be able to hold on for much longer.

The scholar lifted up his clothes on his chest and took a look.

A dark brown palm print was firmly imprinted on his chest.

It's so terrifying.

"Doctor, go and get the doctor!" Niu Da shouted anxiously.

But after the doctor came to check, he just shook his head and told them to prepare for the funeral, saying that the young man had offended a master.

Niu Da looked at his dying son.

Surprisingly calm.

He took out a pipe of dry tobacco that had been hidden under his pillow for a long time.

He lit it with a flint, sat at the door and started smoking.

shrouded in mist

The night sky is clear.

Niu Da kept repeating the action of smoking, but he could no longer exhale the white air, and the dry tobacco had been finished long ago.

No one knows how painful it was for him to be a scattered person in his later years.

Niu Da casually threw the pipe he had hidden away like a treasure on the ground, walked into the kitchen and started sharpening the kitchen knife.

And the cow in the room is small.

Consciousness has become blurred.

But he clenched his fists.

Not satisfied.

I was very dissatisfied with the way things were. After all my passion, I ended up with this kind of fate.

that's it.

Half-heartedly, he felt sleepy. He tried to keep his eyes open to prevent himself from falling asleep. He felt that once he fell asleep, he would never be able to wake up again.

But in the end he couldn't resist the sleepiness.

He fell asleep quickly.

He had a dream.

I dreamed of a starry night.

On the bank of the Longjiang River in Nagqu.

There was a man in white, sitting on the shore drinking wine, waiting to be picked up.

As he was dreaming, he felt warm all over and very comfortable, and he almost forgot that he was injured.

I don't know how long I slept.

He woke up suddenly and found that the scholar and his father were also asleep and snoring.

Niu Xiao put on his clothes and walked step by step towards the river bank which he was very familiar with.

arrive at the destination.

Sure enough, I saw a man in white sitting on the shore drinking.

The man in white saw Niu Xiao.

He smiled softly and calmly, and asked, "Are you free to give me a ride tonight?"