Volume 1: Winds Rising From the Mountains and Swamps Chapter 154: The Narrow Road
Standing on the bank of the spring rain, Lin Yi slowly put down the paper umbrella in his hand, and Lin Yi's eyes became distant.
All along, Lin Yi always thought that he was different from ordinary people and that he wanted to be an immortal. The seven emotions and six desires of mortals have nothing to do with oneself.
Now, Lin Yi stared blankly at the boat in the rain, with a hint of bitterness in his heart. Only then did he realize that he was not different from ordinary people, he was just an ordinary person. The reason why there are no mortal worries is because we have not encountered them yet on the long journey.
There are still many unknowns in this world, which can easily disturb his mind and make him feel regretful!
The journey of cultivation is difficult to reach heaven, or the power of fake elixirs may be due to luck; but enlightenment in the world of mortals is the only way to get a glimpse of the way of heaven.
The suffering of the seven emotions and the difficulties of the six desires of mortals cannot be avoided or escaped by Lin Yi. Just like the rainy season before us, we can only enter the next season by experiencing it in person.
Lin Yili stood in the rain, concentrating all his magic power and letting the rain slide over his face and soak his clothes. After a long time, he whispered to the kneeling scholar: "Brother Han, please get up!"
His body was wet, soaked with water, and the scholar shivered under the unbearable chill. After hearing the sound, he said in surprise: "You are willing to help me!"
The young man in front of him is not even older than himself. Although he has an extraordinary bearing, his clothes are extremely ordinary. At a glance, you can tell that he is not a wealthy person. And Han Shengru grabbed a waterweed before he died, wishful thinking that the young man in front of him could help him.
Lin Yi did not agree. Walking alone in this mortal world is like a passerby. But now he knows that there are also his footprints in this mortal world.
As a passer-by in the world of mortals, Lin Yi is also a boat in the world of mortals.
Since you are in the world of mortals, face it calmly. When the mind is enlightened and does not deceive the original mind of heaven and earth, it is possible for him to leave his mind behind, be unfettered and free from dust.
Looking at the miserable person in front of him, Lin Yi said in an easy-going tone: "It's easier to talk when you get up!"
The scholar hurriedly said "Hmm", which was nothing more than a surprise. He got up hurriedly with his hands and feet, and his frail body seemed to have a little more strength.
"Get out of my way! Who is seeking death and survival here? It disturbs my interest in vain!"
An arrogant voice suddenly sounded behind the two of them, making the coachman who was watching the excitement tremble with fright. He nodded and bowed with a smile: "Sir, the young one is waiting here!"
"Mistress, you blind bitch, why don't you come and help your young master? The wine in the emerald red meat cup is really intoxicating. Young Master, I almost can't help it!"
The coachman named Xiao San bowed his waist and scurried over cleverly, waiting attentively. When Lin heard the curse, his expression changed and he slowly turned around.
The man who kept shouting was a man in his early thirties, dressed in brocade silk, with a pale and green complexion, and a pair of dead fish eyes that were cold and impatient. He glared at the two people in front of him and was about to curse. When he saw Lin Yi turning around, his expression froze. He rubbed his eyes and opened his mouth suddenly:
"It's you--!"
The two followers behind the man seemed to recognize Lin Yi, their expressions suddenly changed, and they couldn't help but step back.
Lin Yi looked at the other party and was slightly surprised, and said: "I really didn't expect it! Mr. Li is here well!"
It's over, it's really him. The man turned around and wanted to run away, but saw that the two followers had already escaped. He was so angry that he was about to curse, but in front of him there was a bank of willows and a painted boat surrounded by red and green trees, which made him suddenly come over.
This is the capital, what else does Mr. Li have to fear? What else are you running for?
The man hid his inner shame and anger, turned around awkwardly, and forced a smile. He cupped his hands at this unforgettable young man and said: "It turns out it's really Brother Lin... Brother Lin! I'm sorry for my blindness, but I thought I had mistakenly admitted the person! Hey, I wonder when Brother Lin... Lin will come to Beijing and stay. Where is it that I can hold the wine for my brother? Haha, you say yes or no!"
The man's eyes were wandering. The young man in front of him was the same as he was more than a year ago. The only difference was that he was slightly taller and his eyebrows were clearer. How could he forget this young man who had suffered so much for him! I thought I had recognized the wrong person, but the other party also recognized me. Today we are really on the wrong side of the road.
Lin Yi also recognized this person. When he accompanied his uncle and Tweety to sell medicine in Tianping Town, it was this man who bullied his uncle and even kidnapped Tweety, so he gave him a lesson.
This person is Li Zhenshou's brother, who is also called Mr. Li. Unexpectedly, thousands of miles away, Lin Yi could meet such a former enemy in the capital, which made Lin Yi deeply aware of the uncertainty of the world. Things in the past have been settled, and Mr. Li in front of him is not an enemy, so there is no need to worry about it.
Those two frightened followers were none other than Young Master Li's two accomplices. One had a round face and the other had a long face. I vaguely remembered that they were called Li Er and Li Si respectively. Lin Yi thought for a moment, then looked back at Han Sheng, who had a blank look on his face, and chuckled: "What a coincidence! I am passing through the capital with my sect, and I am currently staying at Siping Hall. Brother Li is very polite, but there is no need to pick up the wind. I can find a place to have a drink. Tea would be nice to catch up on old times!”
Mr. Li had a good ear and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He knew that this former country boy was quite extraordinary. He had incredible martial arts and was a rumored strange person. If you can make friends with him, it's okay not to mention the embarrassing things in the past.
After hearing what Lin Yi said, Mr. Li was surprised and said: "Brother Lin's sect must be not simple. It's not just someone with money who can live in the Siping Pavilion. You and I are not even strangers, so I will follow you, brother." I mean, let’s go have a cup of tea! Mistress, get the car ready!”
The talkative coachman Xiao San didn't expect that this young man was an old acquaintance of his son. He happily invited Lin Yi to get on the carriage.
Lin Yi returned to Han Sheng, explained a few words, and then said goodbye to him.
Han Sheng stared at Lin Yi earnestly, looking back every three steps and bowing every five steps.
Seeing that Han Sheng had no thoughts of committing suicide, Lin Yi got on the carriage and found a secluded teahouse with Master Li to sit down.
Master Li sent Li Er and Li Si to another place and invited Lin Yi to taste tea.
The Jingshe in front of him was very quiet, and Lin Yi was not polite. He picked up the teacup and drank it all.
Master Li smiled bitterly and hurriedly added water to the empty cup. This Yuqian Longhao is very valuable. Ordinary people can't afford it. Even the rich sons sip it lightly to be elegant, not like Lin Yi who drinks like a cow. He didn't dare to show his thoughts on his face, so he could only put aside his grudges and talk and laugh with each other.
Mr. Li was originally from the capital. His father served in the army. In Mr. Li's generation, only his eldest brother had some success and served as a garrison in the border.
And Mr. Li himself, relying on his father and brother's help, ate, drank, whored and gambled instead of doing his job. His family had no choice but to let him travel to the border. Who knew that he would cause trouble along the way? In addition, with the protection of his father and brother's reputation in the army, no one dared to do anything to him. Unexpectedly, when he arrived at the border town, he was taught a lesson by Lin Yi and then driven back by his eldest brother.
After returning to the capital, Mr. Li really repented for a while, but he couldn't help but go to brothels and wine shops frequently. He didn't expect to meet the enemy of the past today. However, he also knew Lin Yi's identity. As expected, this country boy at the beginning really had a background. He was actually a disciple of the Tianlong Sect.
The Tianlong Sect is the world's number one sect, and no one who wields swords and guns doesn't know it. Lin Yi came to the capital and lived in Siping Pavilion, which ordinary people dared not ask about. Young Master Li thought to himself that it would be better to make friends with him than to offend him.
And Lin Yi also learned from Young Master Li some things that the people in the martial arts world did not know. Rumors in the temple could not reach far, but at the foot of the imperial city, they were known to women and children. The death of the previous emperor, the princes' fight for the throne, the court disputes, and the current situation of Prince Ping, etc., Young Master Li rarely had anyone to show off his eloquence, so he was naturally eloquent.
The current emperor worshipped the Taoist longevity technique, and the royal family had a thousand-year-old offering. These were not secrets in the capital. There was no need for Lin Yi to ask in detail. Young Master Li knew everything and said everything, so he could only sit and drink tea honestly, and it was difficult to interrupt.
Young Master Li naturally did not forget to brag about his trip to the painting boat, and also told Lin Yi about his two lovers, and invited him to drink together another day.
This painting boat has an official background, and the women in it cannot be redeemed. Unless the emperor grants amnesty, they can only wait until they are old and ugly, and live a lonely life. Of course, if a rich and powerful family likes a girl, they can secretly spend money to conceal their status and take her as a concubine.
But the rich and powerful families only seek temporary happiness, and no one really cares about these poor girls.
Spending a lot of money on these girls is just to buy temporary romance and flaunt their own elegance. Who will fall in love when they are just playing around! The so-called talented men and beautiful women are just toys in the storybooks, and are the imaginations of the common people. No rich people believe in these.
"Has Brother Li heard about the incident between Miss Ruyan and that Handansheng?" Lin Yi listened silently and interjected at the right time.
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