This villain has become a ghost

Ye Zhaoxi closed his eyes and recalled, then slowly added, "Of course... the most useful things are the medical skills and poison techniques I learned from Bai Yueguang."

Like a child seeking credit, she said:

"Am I awesome?"

Jiang Wenjin's breathing became more and more rapid and shallow, his eyes began to lose their luster, and his pupils gradually dilated.

Ye Zhaoxi seemed to be particularly talkative tonight. He smiled and continued:

"...This incense, called 'No Need to Return,' smells rich and refreshing, but in reality, it's a deadly poison that penetrates the intestines."

"I took the antidote in advance."

"If you had chosen to help me just now, Third Brother, I would have given you the antidote."

"But you didn't."

"Then...goodbye."

Ye Zhaoxi slowly stood up, looked down at him, and said softly and comfortingly:

"Third brother, don't be afraid."

"We are all going to die."

"Soon, I will have everyone in this world, including myself, come down to accompany you."

"You won't be alone."

She picked up her umbrella that had been placed in the corner and shook the rain off it.

The atmosphere in the room was dark, filled with the smell of death. Finally, after a violent convulsion, Jiang Wenjin's body suddenly became stiff, then slowly relaxed and fell to the ground.

His breathing stopped and his eyes closed tightly, never opening again.

The room fell into silence, with only the faint candlelight swaying in the wind, illuminating his pale face.

No one knows what he was thinking before he died.

Ye Zhaoxi stared at his corpse indifferently.

A line of hot tears slowly flowed from her hollow eyes, as if taking away the little warmth left in her body.

...More like all the heat in her body.

She raised her cold hands and repeatedly wiped away the tears that kept pouring out, her face expressionless.

-

If time could go back.

Ye Zhaoxi was unwilling to return to the former Yizhou.

-

Inside Yizhou City, a gentle warm breeze and balmy sunshine filled the air. The emerald green trees swayed in the breeze, their leaves reflecting a faint golden light. Thousands of leaves swayed and undulated, as if inlaid with a series of dancing golden threads. White clouds drifted slowly across the sky, and from time to time, a few birds flew by in groups.

The pedestrians on the street were dressed simply and walked in groups of three or four to the market.

In a dark and narrow alley, several very young, ragged beggars gathered together, chattering incessantly.

...Among them there was a lovely little girl in bright clothes and a handsome young man in a long robe. They were squatting in a corner with their cheeks in their hands.

Ye Mingyan looked at them speechlessly:

"Please, have you guys finally discussed this?"

Ye Mingyan was the daughter of the governor of Yizhou. Although she was young, she was able to help her father with his worries and had provided porridge to the refugees who flocked to Yizhou many times.

That day, as usual, she went out with her brother Ye Yun to distribute porridge to the refugees.

But the two were young and playful, and they got separated from their guards. On the way, they met some bad guys with bad intentions who wanted to sell them to a brothel.

At the critical moment, it was these ragged teenagers who stepped forward and rushed forward, driving the two human traffickers away.

Ye Yun immediately expressed his gratitude to them and asked them to make some requests. He would tell his father the truth and the Governor's Office would definitely fulfill their wishes.

As a result, these beggars discussed for a long time but still couldn't come to a conclusion.

Finally, a young man named Wei Yanzhi stepped out as a representative, scratched his head, and said distressedly:

"Our lives are getting better and better. We have enough to eat every day. I really can't think of anything else I want."

"How about...let us take you home."

Ye Mingyan chuckled:

"You guys are so cute."

Ye Yunze's eyes showed determination as he stepped forward and shook Wei Yanzhi's hand: "Brothers, your high moral standards truly earn my deep respect."

"To lend a hand is righteousness, to not expect anything in return is benevolence, and to be willing to escort me and my sister home is kindness..."

"...Although you all have nothing to ask for, my sister and I would like to be friends with you!"

Wei Yanzhi was obviously a little confused.

At this time, Han Wei immediately stood up, his face showing a clear and stupid expression that was very similar to Ye Yun's.

"Okay! What you said is absolutely right!"

"How about we follow the example of the 107 heroes of Langshan and become sworn brothers?!"

Min Caizhe commented succinctly:

"ill."

But at this time, it was obvious that Ye Yun and Han Wei were very excited. They seemed to have suffered from storybook syndrome. They were castrated by the heroic aura and bowed to each other.

Ye Yun said: "Only by becoming sworn brothers can we bear witness to our friendship today."

“It is a great honor in my life to meet all of you today!”

The other three looked resistant, but Ye Mingyan clapped her hands and stood up, her eyes sparkling as she said, "...It sounds like fun. Can I join in?"

"Of course!" Han Wei and Ye Yun said together.

The three of them turned their expectant gazes towards the other four who were reluctant.

Liu Zeyin and Ye Mingyan were of similar age and looked the easiest to bully. She poked his cheek and said with a grin:

"Come on, come on, let's play together."

Liu Zeyin's fair face instantly turned red. He dodged her hand and stammered:

"……it is good."

Ye Yun put his arm around Wei Yanzhi's shoulders:

"I truly admire your heroic spirit in stepping forward just now. Would you be so kind as to do me the honor?"

Wei Yanzhi was stunned for a few seconds, and replied blankly:

"Oh."

Han Wei pointed his fist at Min Caizhe and Jiang Wenjin threateningly.

Min Caizhe: “…”

Jiang Wenjin: “…”

Min Caizhe & Jiang Wenjin: "...Okay."

Seeing that everyone volunteered, Ye Mingyan couldn't help but start thinking about the next question:

"Other people have to divide their rank when they become sworn brothers. How do we divide it?"

Han Wei waved his hand:

"The rules of the martial arts world naturally depend on age."

"alright."

After one stick of incense.

The seven people knelt devoutly in the alley and swore allegiance to the sun above.

"Heaven is above, and Hou Tu is my witness."

Ye Yun (with great piety): "I am Ye Da."

Wei Yanzhi (very perfunctory): "I'm Wei Er."

Jiang Wenjin (feeling helpless): "I'm Jiang San."

Min Caizhe (speechless): "I'm Min Si."

Han Wei (very seriously): "I'm Han Wu."

Ye Mingyan (feeling quite happy): "I'm Ye Liu."

Liu Zeyin (zero involvement): "I'm Liu Qi."

"We are here to become brothers and sisters of different surnames... or even the same surname... We don't ask to be born on the same day, month, or year, but we do ask to be born on the same day... Let's eat good meat, drink good wine, and make a fortune together!"