I served as Li Bai's page.

"Yuehua, come out." Just as my senior sister and I were talking, we heard Master Baiyun's voice from outside.

I went outside and called out, "Master, you're back! Did you win?"

"You went to the banyan tree and got caught and couldn't escape. It's a disgrace to me. From today onwards, we'll practice this one skill," said Abbess Baiyun.

I arrived at the banyan tree, where Pei Min was already waiting.

I said, "General Pei, couldn't you say something nice about my master? You've dragged me into this."

"I've already made an agreement with your master. If I come to capture you and you escape, she wins. We had a proper talk."

Master Baiyun arrived under the banyan tree and said, "Senior brother, let's begin. Yuehua, start practicing now, and it won't end until you successfully escape."

"Wait, Master, we need to set a range. Within fifty meters of the big tree, if you catch me within this range, General Pei wins. If you leave this range, you win, okay?" I said.

Master Baiyun said, "There are no conditions for practicing martial arts."

Pei Min said, "Let's do as Yuehua said. Yuehua, you have five chances, best two out of three."

"I need to practice first, and then we'll compete after lunch," I said.

Pei Min said, "As you wish, Junior Sister, let him practice. Let's go for a walk in the mountains."

After Pei Min and Abbess Baiyun left, I found the young nun, measured the approximate distance and range, and focused on training my speed to run out of the circle.

After lunch and a short rest, the young nun said to Abbess Baiyun, "Master, the nunnery is out of food. I'll go to the market to buy some."

I quickly said, "Senior sister, I'll go with you, I'll help you carry it."

Pei Min looked at me and said, "There's no way to hide. I'll wait for you to come back."

"Uncle-Master, aren't you going back to General Mountain? It's getting dark, and there might be wolves on the mountain," I said.

"Do you think I'm afraid of wolves? Besides, I'm not leaving today."

"There are no guest rooms in Ke'an anymore. The old room was filled with junk," I said.

"No need for you to worry about that. Go and come back quickly," said Abbess Baiyun.

The little nun and I went to the market, bought everything we needed, and then headed back.

The young nun asked me, "Junior brother, are you afraid of being caught by your master? Can't you stay away from him?"

"Don't worry, senior sister, I'll figure something out," I said.

We returned to the nunnery around four in the afternoon. As soon as I put down the food, Pei Min called out, "Yuehua, we can move on to the next activity."

"Are you performing? I'd like to join in." Li Bai's voice came from outside. I felt like I'd seen a savior, so I ran to the door and said:

"Young master, you're back just in time. We're playing 'eagle catching chicks,' and you can be the mother hen."

"Why not the father hen? Whatever it is, I'll do it," Li Bai replied.

At this moment, Pei Min and Abbess Baiyun also came out.

Li Bai bowed to Pei Min and Abbess Baiyun, saying, "Greetings, Master and Abbess."

Pei Min asked, "Where are your friends? Why did you come back alone?"

"Cen Xun went to Qizhou, and I saw him off down the mountain."

"Why are you coming to Baiyun Temple instead of going back to General Mountain?" Pei Min asked.

"I was just passing by and thought I'd stop by for a look," Li Bai replied.

"Have you thought it through? Are you really going to participate in our game?"

"Of course, how could I be absent from this trip? Tell me the rules," Li Bai said.

Master Baiyun said, "I'll join too, Senior Brother. How about this, you capture my disciple, and I'll capture yours?"

Pei Min said, "Alright, give them five chances." Then he turned to Li Bai and said, "You are my disciple, you can't embarrass me. You must try your best not to get caught by my junior sister."

Li Bai nodded, seemingly understanding, and said, "Okay, Master."

Master Baiyun announced: "The game begins."

I stood behind Li Bai, grabbing his clothes with my hand. Li Bai and I were about three meters away from Abbess Baiyun and Pei Min. The two masters strolled leisurely, chatting and watching us. I whispered to Li Bai, "I'll count to three, then run backwards, just until you reach the little nun's spot. Be quick."

Li Bai and I pretended to chat, and when I counted to three, we successfully ran behind the little nun.

Pei Min said, "Do you think you're fast? We're letting you win. Let's go again."

Li Bai and I were now facing Pei Min and Abbess Baiyun again. I dared not harbor any more illusions, focusing intently on Pei Min's every move, not daring to miss a single glance. When Pei Min and Abbess Baiyun separated, preparing to attack, I feigned facing the little nun, then suddenly turned and ran in the opposite direction. Pei Min caught me just a hair's breadth away. However, Li Bai ran towards the little nun and was successfully captured by Abbess Baiyun.

Li Bai ran up to me and said, "Yuehua, why didn't you tell me you were running this way?"

"Just stay within fifty meters of the tree and don't get caught," I said.

At this moment, Pei Min was on high alert, his eyes fixed on Li Bai and me as we walked toward the designated spot.

Master Baiyun smiled and looked at me, then at Pei Min, and said, "Senior brother, why be so serious? Yuehua won't escape your grasp this time, no matter what."

While Abbess Baiyun was talking to Pei Min, I leaped up onto the banyan tree. Without pausing for a moment, I jumped down and ran out of the circle. I could only hear the rustling of leaves behind me and the whooshing sound of the wind as I moved.

Pei Min was furious. I was already outside the designated area, yet he still tried to grab me. I crouched down to dodge his fierce attack, then rolled to the feet of Abbess Baiyun. Abbess Baiyun immediately lifted me up and shielded me behind her.

"Senior brother, you can't go back on your word. This is what you stipulated, and we are all outside the scope of your rules," said Abbess Baiyun.

"Why aren't you dealing with my disciple? What are you doing standing here?" Pei Min said.

"Do I need to bother with your disciple? Look who this is!" Li Bai was standing with Abbess Baiyun, looking at Pei Min with a puzzled expression. Pei Min, annoyed, clutched his chest and said, "He can't tell friend from foe! He's driving me crazy!"

Li Bai asked, "What exactly happened? Master, why did you kill Yuehua?"

"Who wants to kill him? Aren't we just playing a game?" Pei Min said.

"But your move just now clearly carried a murderous intent. If Yuehua hadn't dodged it, she would definitely have been injured," Li Bai said.

"How can he improve if he doesn't get injured? Don't you understand the concept of 'push yourself to the death'?"

"He doesn't need to be good at martial arts, he just needs to be fast at escaping."

Pei Min said, "I'm teaching him to run away. He doesn't appreciate kindness. I'm done playing this game."

Li Bai quickly apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, Master, I misunderstood you."

"If you want me to forgive you, then you have to win it back for your master," Pei Min said.

"Master, you mean I can't let my aunt catch me."

"Yes, I'll forgive you if you win."

Li Bai turned to face Abbess Baiyun and said, "Aunt, I apologize." He reached out and drew Abbess Baiyun's sword. By the time Abbess Baiyun reacted, Li Bai had already leaped out of the circle.

Master Baiyun said, "This round doesn't count; I'm not ready yet."

"Junior sister, you can't cheat. In a battle between two armies, do you expect me to be fully prepared before we start? This is the last round, disciple, good luck," Pei Min said.

When Li Bai stood in the designated spot, Master Baiyun examined him for a moment, then leaped up and grabbed him, only to be pulled out of the circle by Li Bai himself.

"My disciple won, junior sister, we're even."

Abbess Baiyun stamped her foot and said, "Senior brother, you two are bullying me."