The Swordsman who started from Baicaotang

Sunset West Mountain.

After we came out of Huangshan Col, the sun was about to set. The clouds in the sky flickered, the dark curtain slowly opened, and the boundless night surged in.

The villagers of Huangshan'ao were simple and kindhearted. Even when the urn was placed in front of them, they just remained silent and did not say anything bad to Huang Feng and the others. It seemed that they already knew the outcome.

Just as Liu Laogen said: Baicaotang allowed his son to live a life of luxury, even if it was very short, even just for one day, it was worth it for this life.

Everyone had already arrived at the entrance of the village. Looking back, they saw a group of villagers waving at them, saying, "Master Cui, Master Huang, and all the masters, it's getting late now, so you should go back early. We won't see you off."

To be honest, when Huang Feng saw this scene, he was filled with emotion. Not only did these villagers not say anything bad to them, but they were actually worried about their safety. This was such a broad mind, Huang Feng thought he could not do it.

Hearing this, Cui Meng's eyes moistened and he bowed deeply to all the villagers. Of course, Huang Feng and others did the same.

"I, Cui Meng, am sorry to all of you. You entrusted your children to me, but I cannot guarantee their safety. I can only send back their ashes."

"Master Cui, don't worry. Life and death are up to fate. Since they have chosen this path, we can accept this result. They are also blessed to be able to enter Baicao Hall and live a good life."

"Yes, Master Cui, at least they didn't die in the wilderness, so they can be considered to have returned."

"Master Cui, it's getting late. Let's go. If it's too late, we might run into wild beasts and monsters on the road."

"Master Cui......"

"........."

After being urged by the villagers of Huangshan'ao, Cui Meng did not stay any longer and left with a wave of his hand.

There are currently three wooden boxes left, and the last village.

After thinking for a moment, Huang Feng asked tentatively: "Lao Cui, it's getting late, why don't we go back and send it off tomorrow."

Hearing this, Cui Meng grinned and said, "There are only three left, and the village is not far away, so why not just deliver them all."

After dark, the gates of Qingshan City were closed. Huang Feng and Cui Meng were able to use Qinggong to enter the city, but others couldn't do it unless the two of them carried them in, which was a bit troublesome.

However, Huang Feng was not worried about this, but something else. He asked again: "Lao Cui, you are so anxious, are you going somewhere?"

"Nonsense!" Cui Meng rejected it.

"It's late at night, where can I go? I can only go home and have a good sleep."

is it?

I'm afraid not.

Huang Feng stared at him intently, as if he wanted to see through his thoughts, but he turned away and didn't even look at Huang Feng. Suddenly he looked at Hu Liu again. Seeing a gaze coming at him, Hu Liu scratched the back of his head and grinned foolishly.

Just as he was about to ask a question, Cui Meng shouted.

"Let's go!"

"Finish the work early and go home to bed early."

After saying that, he strode forward, and Hu Liu immediately followed him. A group of people drove the carriage and slowly disappeared into the night.

Jinshui Village.

It was late at night and the village was very peaceful. There were no lights and many people had fallen asleep.

There was a road at the entrance of the village, and two carriages were slowly approaching. Before they reached the entrance of the village, they heard dogs barking. Two or three yellow dogs rushed out from the entrance of the village, barking wildly at everyone.

One stone caused a thousand waves!

Suddenly the whole village was in an uproar, the noise was endless, and almost every household lit up their lights.

Some came with torches and hoes, some came with bare upper bodies and axe, and some came with sticks, all coming to the entrance of the village.

When everyone looked carefully, they found that they were not bandits, but Lord Cui leading a group of people.

A strong middle-aged man walked out from among the villagers and bowed respectfully: "Master Cui, it's so late, what can I do for you?!"

A late night visit means something big is going to happen!

This world is a little different. It is extremely dangerous at night. If you are not careful, you will be torn into pieces by wild beasts. Ordinary people dare not walk on the road at night. If you encounter a ghost, it is okay. If you encounter a monster, there will be no trace of your body left.

Cui Meng did not respond. He came over from the carriage carrying three sandalwood boxes. Huang Feng walked behind him carrying a box.

"What is this?" asked the middle-aged strong man puzzled.

"Ashes!" Cui Meng replied calmly.

"When Chen Hou and his two companions were escorting the herbs, they encountered a group of bandits. The bandits were so unscrupulous that they not only took the herbs but also killed them."

hiss~

No wonder he visited so late at night, it turned out he was here to deliver ashes.

Hearing this, two men rushed out from the crowd and came to Cui Meng.

“Are these my son’s ashes?”

"Is this San'er's ashes?"

"Yes!"

Cui Meng handed over two wooden boxes. The two held them in their hands, shaking all over. It was still hard to imagine. Half a month ago, they were still alive, but now they have turned into ashes.

Suddenly, two more women walked out of the crowd, holding the wooden box and crying. One of them shouted at the top of her lungs: "Dahua, my son, how could you bear to leave me? Why did you leave?"

Then she tore her man's clothes and wailed, "Chen Niu, give me back my son. You bastard, give me back my son. I didn't allow you to send him to Baicaotang, but you insisted on sending him there. You said you would learn martial arts and live a good life, but now, after only a few days of good life, he's gone!"

"I don't want a good life, I just want Dahua! Give it back to me!"

"Snapped!"

The man slapped the woman in the face, knocking her unconscious.

"What nonsense are you talking about! If Baicaotang hadn't bought Dahua, would he be alive today? Would our family of six be alive today? We would have starved to death long ago!"

"Everyone has to die sooner or later. It is a blessing for him to be able to die well-fed before he dies."

Then he turned around and said respectfully: "Master Cui, I'm sorry to make you laugh. We will leave now."

"Wait!" Huang Feng took out two silver ingots from the box and stuffed them directly into his arms.

"This is a small token of our appreciation from Baicaotang."

"It doesn't have to be like this! It doesn't have to be like this!"

The man immediately spoke up and refused to accept it. The woman next to him took it directly into her arms and said, "They only send back the ashes. We still need to find someone to carve Dahua's body, and it will cost money. My son will be complete in the next life and a good person."

This……

Cui Meng replied in a deep voice: "Please accept it. This is Baicaotang's gift. Don't let it down."

"Thank you!"

At this point, the man had no choice but to accept it. After respectfully clasping his fists, the couple carried the urn into the village.

The same thing happened to another couple, but they didn't make a scene. They quietly carried the urn and walked into the village. Their eyes were dazed and they looked absent-minded.

At this time, Cui Meng asked, "Where is Chen Hou's mother?"

"Mr. Chen's mother is ill in bed, and his sister has been taking care of her, so it's inconvenient for her to go out."

Yes.

Chen Hou's family was extremely poor. His father died early, and his mother raised two siblings alone. In the end, his sister became seriously ill, and Chen Hou had to sell himself to pay for her medical treatment. His mother was also in poor health, and she became ill due to overwork and was bedridden.

"We need to go into the village and hand these things over to his mother personally."

"As it should be! Lord Cui, please follow me!"

The middle-aged strong man led the way, and Huang Feng and others followed him into the village.