Chapter 41: I've found you a place to go.
Chapter 41: I've found you a place to go.
Sanqing Hall.
A statue several meters tall sits atop the altar, with incense smoke rising from its feet.
"Uncle-Master!"
Bai Chen entered the main hall and, seeing Xuanqing Daoist sitting cross-legged on a futon, quickly stepped forward and bowed.
"Ah Chen, these are the silver notes for selling spring steel and tungsten steel; the tungsten steel sold for 30,000 taels, and the spring steel sold for 20,000 taels, totaling 50,000 taels of silver."
Xuanqing Daoist handed over a stack of silver notes.
Fifty thousand taels? Upon hearing this number, Bai Chen was first stunned, then overjoyed, and quickly cupped his hands in greeting:
"That's wonderful, thank you so much, Martial Uncle!"
Everything requires money. With this silver, plus the gold from Xia Miaomiao's side, we can go back to Earth to exchange it for tiger bones.
Seeing Bai Chen's cheerful expression, Xuanqing Daoist's face was full of worry, and he couldn't help but sigh:
"Ah Chen, you...you've gotten yourself into trouble!"
After speaking, Daoist Xuanqing took out a piece of paper from his pocket and laid it out on the table in front of him.
Ok?
Bai Chen looked over.
This is a blank sheet of paper titled "Wanted," on which is drawn a quick sketch of Bai Chen's portrait.
There are a few more lines of text below.
"An anonymous and vicious criminal has harmed public officials. He recently beat a constable to death and injured several other officers. His outrageous behavior is intolerable under the law. A reward is offered for his capture. Anyone who provides information leading to his arrest will be rewarded with five hundred taels of silver. Anyone who provides information and conceals his whereabouts will be punished accordingly."
Arrest warrant?
Bai Chen was somewhat surprised, yet felt it was perfectly reasonable.
Previously, when he was collecting silver in Yong'an City, he killed several government officials with a submachine gun, including a head constable.
In this situation, it would be abnormal if the government turned a blind eye.
"Ah Chen, what exactly happened?"
Seeing that Bai Chen remained silent, Xuanqing Daoist couldn't help but ask.
Bai Chen remained calm and explained, "This is a long story, and it all started before we went up the mountain."
"When I first arrived here, I had almost run out of money, so I went to a pawnshop in Yong'an City..."
"I never expected to be targeted. The pawnshop even sent people to intercept and kill me. Luckily, I had a treasure to protect me and managed to kill those thieves."
"But that thief seemed to be quite powerful. He bribed the officials and tried to forcibly arrest me when I went to Yong'an City to retrieve the silver. I had no choice but to fight back..."
...
After listening to Bai Chen's story.
Xuanqing Daoist was surprised again, and shook his head and sighed.
He never expected that the student he had taken in would actually kill a constable who was a martial artist at the Acquired Realm.
But then he sighed, lamenting Bai Chen's bad luck in encountering such a thing.
However, he didn't think there was anything wrong with Bai Chen killing the constable.
If it were him, he would have done the same if he had the ability to resist.
"Ah Chen, I'm afraid you can't stay on Qingyun Mountain any longer," Xuanqing Daoist said helplessly.
"what?"
Bai Chen was slightly taken aback and asked doubtfully, "Uncle-Master Xuanqing, you are a Xiantian expert. I'm afraid there's no one stronger than you in the entire Yong'an City, right?"
"You are unaware of this, although I am the strongest martial artist in Yong'an City,..."
Master Xuanqing shook his head and explained, "If the county government can't resolve it, it will report to the prefectural capital, and if the prefectural capital can't resolve it, it will report to the imperial court."
"Although I am a Xiantian Daoist, there are still martial arts grandmasters above me, so I cannot cause any trouble."
These words were not a lie.
If innate martial artists were truly that powerful, they wouldn't be staying on Qingyun Mountain, relying on taking on disciples to earn that meager amount of money.
"Ugh!"
Bai Chen sighed, gave a wry smile, and cupped his hands in thanks, "Thank you, Uncle-Master Xuanqing, for not sending me out to claim the reward!"
"Ah Chen, what are you saying? I am not an ingrate. Although I cannot protect you, I will not harm you either."
Xuanqing Daoist rolled his eyes and said irritably, "Fine, fine, I'll recommend a place for you that will keep you safe for the time being."
"Where are you going?" Bai Chen asked quickly.
Xuanqing Daoist's gaze was distant, as if he were recalling the past. After a moment, he said, "There is a temple in the eastern suburbs of Pyongyang City, Liuzhou, called 'Taiping'."
The abbot is a former senior disciple of mine. You may take this letter with you; simply explain the situation, and he will make all the necessary arrangements for you.
After speaking, Daoist Xuanqing waved his hand, "Hurry up and pack your bags, lest the soldiers come and ask questions, making things difficult for this humble Daoist."
...
Back in the courtyard on the back hill.
Green hills and clear waters, birdsong and insect chirping;
Bai Chen packed his bags, which mainly contained submachine guns, pistols, grenades, and some clothing.
He had originally planned to wait until Xia Miaomiao sold the gold, then take it back to Earth and use it to buy tiger bones for cultivation.
Now, however, he has no choice but to leave ahead of schedule.
Fortunately, Master Xuanqing was very helpful, and the tungsten steel and spring steel sold for 50,000 taels of silver.
As long as you leave the territory of Yong'an City and find an unfamiliar city to exchange the silver notes for silver,
next to.
While helping to tidy up the clothes, Han Shuisheng asked with a puzzled look, "Master Bai, where are we going?"
Bai Chen paused, took out two pieces of silver from his pocket and stuffed them inside, saying, "Shuisheng, I'm wanted by the authorities. Take this silver and find somewhere else to go."
"Huh...this?"
Han Shuisheng was stunned. After regaining his senses, he hurriedly took out some loose silver and said in a tearful voice:
"Master Bai, I... can I still stay with you?"
"Shuisheng, I'm wanted by the authorities, why are you still following me?" Bai Chen shook his head.
Han Shuisheng pursed his lips and said sincerely, "I lost my parents when I was very young, and I have no other relatives in this world. Only you, Master Bai, have been the best to me. I want to go with you, Master Bai!"
"You'd better think it through. If I get arrested by the authorities, you might be punished along with me!"
Bai Chen said with a serious expression.
"Hehe, so be it. If you lose your head, you'll only have a big scar." Han Shuisheng chuckled and said nonchalantly.
"Tsk, I didn't realize you were so bold."
Bai Chen glanced at Han Shuisheng with some surprise, then agreed, "In that case, you can continue to follow me."
He paused slightly, then said earnestly, "From now on, as long as I have something to eat, I will definitely not let you go hungry."
Hehe~
Han Shuisheng chuckled and scratched his head.
...
After an incense stick has burned.
Han Shuisheng was leading a group of mules, with packs hanging on both sides.
Compared to horses, mules can easily handle various complex terrains and are more suitable for long-distance travel.
"Master Bai, everything is ready."
"Okay, let's go!" Bai Chen touched the submachine gun on his chest and took one last look around.
He had originally planned to cultivate to the Innate Realm directly at Qingyun Mountain to resolve his physical problems.
Unexpectedly, he was forced to leave before he had even finished training his bones.
Fortunately, Master Xuanqing pointed him in the right direction; otherwise, he really wouldn't know what to do.
.....
........
Shortly after Bai Chen left.
Aunt Mei also returned with a thousand taels of gold.
backyard.
"Oh dear, Aunt Mei, you're late. Junior Brother Bai Chen has already left," Xia Miaomiao said, somewhat unhappy.
However, Aunt Mei's expression turned serious, and she said, "Miss, I'm afraid we should leave as well."
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