The Wheel-Turning Master.

Chapter 39: You Come and I Go (Two in One)

"I still need to think more about it."

Seeing a simple herbal tea stall on the side of the road, Lin Bai walked up and threw out two cents.

After sitting down, the shopkeeper poured a large bowl of herbal tea.

There were a few tea stems floating in the broken bowl. Lin Bai took a sip and it was a little bitter, just like the life of people in the north city.

Close your eyes, empty your mind, and enter the stone plate.

Now Lin Bai is more accustomed to thinking about important issues in the stone plate.

Firstly, there is no interference from the outside world here, so the mind is particularly clear; secondly, the time inside and outside is not unified, so if you stay on the stone plate for several hours, only a short time will pass outside.

Sitting cross-legged, Lin Bai began to stroke.

"Pei Ning is obviously not someone who doesn't have a reliable mouth. When she punished the Li family that day, no one knew what she was thinking beforehand."

"But this time, Pei Ning, who was quite cautious, told Ren Qiaoyun the news of the sect elder's arrival, including the exact date. This is obviously not in line with Pei Ning's style."

"From this, it can be seen that Pei Ning really wanted to pass the message to me through Ren Qiaoyun."

"There's no doubt that this is a show of goodwill."

"Is it because of Doctor Bai and Xiuxiu? It's really possible..."

"No matter what, her love for Xiuxiu is not fake. This also shows that she remembers the friendship of Xiuxiu's mother in the past. From this, it can be seen that although she acts a little fierce, she is affectionate in her heart."

"But why didn't she say it to my face? If she suspected that I had something to do with Pei Wuyong and Jiang Rong, why didn't she do anything? She didn't even bother to test me?"

"Alas, women's minds are so hard to guess!"

"In addition, Elder Tong is coming back again. He must be here for Jiang Rong's case, and he will definitely pick up Pei Wuyong's case again."

"There's no need to worry about that. Pei Ning didn't take action before, and she won't take action now, and she's even trying to make peace, which shows that she and Elder Tong are not on the same page."

"Stay away, and you'll be safe."

"Just continue to live your life, hide yourself, hunt... Forget it, just practice Wuji Gong well."

Lin Bai made up his mind and opened his eyes.

The tea stems had fallen to the bottom of the bowl. Lin Bai had always been frugal, so he finished the herbal tea in one gulp before standing up.

Lin Bai felt more relaxed after touching the black hairpin in his hair.

Back at the clinic, Lin Bai told Doctor Bai about Pei Ning's decision to keep someone there.

Doctor Bai, who was usually calm and composed, became restless when he heard that Xiuxiu was left behind, as if he was afraid that his beloved granddaughter had been abducted.

He didn't want Xiuxiu to be too close to Pei Ning because he was worried that Xiuxiu would want to learn martial arts and follow in her mother's footsteps.

"Swords and weapons are ominous tools." Doctor Bai sighed.

"Xiu Xiu is sensible and will definitely listen to you. Besides, she also loves studying medicine and treating patients, so she won't have any other ideas." Lin Bai advised.

"She is still young and her mind is not yet settled, but she is smarter than her mother. If she is not restrained..." Doctor Bai sighed and thought of Bai Wei again.

This was because of excessive concern, so Lin Bai changed the subject and asked the patient about medical knowledge, which really distracted Doctor Bai.

By the evening, Xiuxiu had not returned yet, so Lin Bai went to the kitchen to cook.

When dinner was ready, the sound of horse hooves could be heard on the street.

Lin Bai and Doctor Bai quickly drew aside the curtain and saw Pei Ning sitting on a tall horse, holding Xiuxiu in one hand and holding the reins with the other.

Doctor Bai's face immediately turned dark.

"Mr. Bai." Pei Ning jumped off the horse holding Xiuxiu with a smile on his face.

"Grandpa!" Xiuxiu happily grabbed Doctor Bai's arm, "I'm riding a big horse! It's so tall!"

Doctor Bai ignored her and just saluted Pei Ning in return.

"The person has been sent here. Goodbye!" Pei Ning smiled and bowed.

"It's so late, why don't you have a meal before leaving." Lin Bai pretended to keep him for dinner.

"Sorry to bother you!" Pei Ning smiled and walked into the house.

Doctor Bai and Lin Bai looked at each other: Doesn't this guy understand polite words?

Lin Bai secretly swore that he would never be polite again!
Back in the house, Xiuxiu and Lin Bai set out the rice bowls, and the four of them sat around to eat.

The food was not rich, just rice porridge, steamed buns and pickles.

Pei Ning did not look down on it, nor did she act like a little girl who ate slowly. Instead, she ate naturally and casually, as if she was eating at home.

After finishing the meal, she wiped her mouth with her sleeve. Before Doctor Bai had time to apologize for the poor hospitality, she said a few words to Doctor Bai to take care of himself, then stood up and said goodbye.

"I don't know the way, you come and take me there." Pei Ning looked at Lin Bai.

Is there something you want to say?

"..." Lin Bai agreed, of course, "Please come in, sir!"

After leaving the clinic, Pei Ning untied the reins and climbed onto the horse.

Lin Bai followed side by side without saying a word.

It was already dark at this time, with only the bright moonlight, and there were still many pedestrians on the street.

Pei Ning has been working in the government office in Huaxi County recently. She is very popular among the poor people, so many people know her.

The people who had received her favor did not dare to approach her to talk to her. Some bowed and saluted, while some ignorant ones even knelt down and kowtowed.

The sound of horse hooves clattered by, but Pei Ning ignored it all.

After walking for a while, Pei Ning suddenly sighed.

This requires some support, but Lin Bai pretended not to understand and just ignored the conversation.

"I think Doctor Bai really doesn't want Xiuxiu to learn martial arts." After a while, Pei Ning finally spoke.

"Doctor Bai often talks about Xiuxiu's mother, so he doesn't want Xiuxiu to touch a sword. He just wants her to live a peaceful... life." Lin Bai deliberately avoided the word "peace".

"Bandits are rising up in the north, and the world is becoming increasingly difficult. How can we have peace without swords?" Pei Ning asked.

Lin Bai said nothing.

"Forget it. In that case, I won't force it."

Pei Ning's tone was somewhat disappointed, and he continued, "Lin Zhuanlun, you are going to inherit this clinic in the future, right?"

Lin Bai glanced at Pei Ning and thought, you really don't know what the wheel means?
"Mr. Bai does have this intention." Lin Bai said honestly.

"You have learned Wuji Kung Fu well, and you will be able to protect Xiuxiu in the future." Pei Ning sat upright on the horse.

Under the moonlight, she held the reins in one hand and the sword in the other, lowered her head slightly, and looked down at Lin Bai.

Lin Bai held the flying knife in his sleeve, feeling something was wrong: she had clearly asked Ren Qiaoyun to deliver the message today, why did she come to make it clear now? Taking off pants...was it unnecessary?

Or did something unexpected happen that caused her to change her plans?
"How did Miss Pei know that I was practicing Wuji Gong?" Lin Bai no longer hid, but was a little curious.

He had never revealed himself in front of others, and he disguised himself very well, breathing and walking just like a normal person. When he was in front of Pei Ning, he was even more careful.

Of course, there are always loopholes in the disguise. Lin Bai wants to know where the loopholes are so that he can be more careful in the future.

"Because I have been practicing Wuji Gong since I was a child." Pei Ning smiled, but he looked even paler and colder under the moonlight.

She looked at Lin Bai and continued, "Wuji Gong combines yin and yang. With each breakthrough, the meridians become more unobstructed, and the external manifestation is brighter skin."

"..." Lin Bai was speechless. It was clearly because of Sister Zhen's elixir that day. She was so lucky that she got lucky.

"Also, your aura is too steady. Even if it's just like an ordinary person, it's alternating between light and heavy. This is the breathing method of Wuji Gong. Others may not know it, but I do. When I first met you, I had my doubts. When you felt my pulse that day, I was very sure."

Pei Ning squeezed the horse's belly with his legs and urged the horse forward.

"..." Lin Bai followed speechlessly.

"Also, people often use the words 'peace and joy' when wishing for something, but you and Xiuxiu said 'peace and joy' that day. It's obvious that you often repeat it in your mind, so you blurt it out."

Pei Ning continued in her cold voice: "I took my mother's surname, and my given name is Ning. My mother's given name is An."

"Who is Pei Wuyong to you?" Lin Bai asked.

"Uncle." Pei Ning said.

"Did you deliberately let Ren Qiaoyun reveal the news to me today?" Lin Bai asked again.

"Yes."

Pei Ning admitted generously, "My uncle is a erratic person. I don't know what trouble he got into. I have no intention of getting involved. I was forced to come here by my master. And since you have inherited my uncle's legacy, it is your fate. I am too lazy to care about it. I just hope you can protect Xiuxiu for a lifetime of peace. But..."

Lin Bai frowned and listened carefully. Pei Ning spoke without any pauses or movements, and it didn't look like he was lying.

There is no need to lie. If she really wanted to do something to me, she would have done it long ago.

It’s just that... Lin Bai looked at Pei Ning and thought, just tell me, it’s just that what’s the matter?

"It's just that..." Pei Ning smiled, leaned down on the horse's back, and whispered: "I just received a message from Elder Tong, saying that the Immortal Master will come in person to inquire about it, and asked me to prepare for the reception."

Lin Bai's scalp tingled. If there really was an immortal master coming, would he use some magical power to find him?

According to Sister Zhen, the reason why she was able to find me was because of the help of her ancestor. The ancestor she mentioned was like a real god, not comparable to ordinary practitioners.

Don't be afraid of one thing, just be afraid of ten thousand.

I know too little about the methods of those who practice cultivation, so there is no guarantee that the immortal master has a way to track him down.

"Do I really have to run away? What about Doctor Bai and Xiuxiu?" Lin Bai pondered silently.

"Do you want to run away?" Pei Ning asked with a frown.

"I, Lin Bai, have always acted like this. When..." Lin Bai met her gaze and lowered his voice, "Can you run?"

"Let's go to your house first." Pei Ning smiled.

"It's getting dark, I'll lead the horse." Lin Bai was much more attentive.

Pei Ning smiled but said nothing, seemingly not too worried about that immortal master.

Soon, they arrived at Lin Bai's door. Many neighbors who were chatting on the street saw him from afar. Some pointed and talked, and some knelt down and kowtowed.

As Lin Bai unlocked the door, he heard some gossip:
"Good fellow! Lin Zhuanlun is indeed Lin Zhuanlun, he has kidnapped Pei Qingtian back home!"

"Pei Qingtian is so confused! That Lin Zhuanlun is just a figment!"

Lin Bai quickly opened the lock and led the horse into the yard.

He tied the horse to the jujube tree, locked the door, and led Pei Ning into the house.

The oil lamp was lit, and the shadows of the two people were reflected on the wall.

"What exactly did my uncle leave behind?" Pei Ning sat down.

Lin Bai poured the tea, closed his eyes and did not answer.

He came to the stone plate, sat cross-legged, and thought quietly.

"If what Pei Ning said is true, and the Immortal Master really comes in person, then even if he can't find me, he might be involved."

"It's not very safe anyway."

"In addition, since the Immortal Master is involved, the bamboo board left by Pei Wuyong must be extremely important and related to the practitioners."

"Jiang Rong said that that day, and now it seems to be true."

"Pei Ning really didn't seem to want to get involved, but since she came in, it means she also realized the importance of the bamboo board... Jiang Rong knew a little bit, but Pei Ning didn't know. The two of them didn't get along, and they had different thoughts, so they confronted each other."

Lin Bai opened his eyes, took a sip of tea, and said, "Senior Pei did leave some relics. I was entrusted with the task, and I can only hand them over after I have verified the identity of the noble man."

Pei Ning held the teacup in his hand, but he didn't drink a sip. He stared at Lin Bai for a while, poured the tea on the ground, sneered, and immediately stood up and walked out. "Since you don't believe me, then I don't care. You can only wish you good luck."

Lin Bai did not try to persuade him to stay, but just sat there without moving.

I heard Pei Ning arrive in the yard, the sound of horses neighing, and then the sound of the bolt being pulled.

Then after a while, Pei Ning came in again.

Sure enough! Maybe Pei Ning didn't value Pei Wuyong's relics before, but when she knew that the immortal master was coming, she realized the importance of the relics.

"You win." Pei Ning slammed the sword on the table and sat down again.

"I dare not. I'm just about to go after Miss Pei." Lin Bai won the game, but did not show any pride. Instead, he poured tea for Pei Ning.

"My uncle has no wife or children, so the things he left behind must have been given to me. He must have asked you to go to the foot of the Qingyang Sect mountain and show the token to the blacksmith shop in the market. Is that right or not?" Pei Ning asked.

"That's right. It turns out to be Miss Pei. I have saved myself a lot of trouble." Lin Bai spoke immediately.

"You really saved yourself the trouble." Pei Ning sighed, "You must have made up your mind to wait until you have perfected the Wuji Gong before fulfilling your promise, right?"

"How could that be? I plan to go when the weather is cooler." Lin Bai said seriously.

"Stop talking nonsense and give me the things." Pei Ning stretched out his hand.

"Before Senior Pei passed away, he promised me three things."

Lin Bai kept talking nonsense while observing Pei Ning's expression.

"You tell me." Pei Ning said in a light tone.

"Senior Pei taught me the Wuji Kung Fu, and also said that he should give me a Qing Kung Fu. However, due to the situation at that time..." Lin Bai asked for a sky-high price, and was very envious of Pei Ning's Qing Kung Fu.

"Yes." Pei Ning replied.

"Senior Pei is a great swordsman of the time, with unrivaled swordsmanship. He asked me to ask the person who received the letter to teach me a powerful sword technique." Lin Bai said again.

"It seems that you are not satisfied with the Tongming Sword Technique." Pei Ning said.

This exposed Jiang Rong's affairs.

"Sword skills are a small matter. The main thing is that I hate people who rape other people's wives and daughters the most!" Lin Bai clenched his fists, looking like he really hated evil.

"Isn't it time for you to flirt with Ren Qiaoyun?"

Pei Ning smiled and continued, "The third thing is, are you allowed to learn about the secrets of the relics?"

This is how you negotiate with smart people, you can be predicted if you are not careful.

"I dare not. Senior Pei told me not to kill innocent people in the future and to uphold justice." Lin Bai said righteously.

"Okay, I accept all of them, but I didn't bring the sword manual and the secret book of light Kung Fu. I'll write them down for you later. Can you trust me?" Pei Ning nodded with a serious expression.

"Ms. Pei is a man of her word." Lin Bai agreed immediately, thinking to himself, it's not your character not to bargain? Are you accepting this now?

"Bring the things here." Pei Ning said calmly.

"Yes."

Lin Bai crossed his legs and took off his straw sandals.

Then the sole of the straw sandals was torn open, and a piece of bamboo board fell out.

"I know this thing is important, so I always carry it with me." Lin Bai smelled it first, then put the bamboo board on the table. "Although I don't practice Qinggong, my steps are still light. After all, I didn't break anything."

"Close to the body...you mean carry it close to the body?" Pei Ning's eyes widened, he was completely stunned.

She stretched out her hand to take it, then retracted her hand and looked at Lin Bai with an unfriendly look.

"Senior Pei said before he died that you must never seek revenge and concentrate on cultivation." Lin Bai said seriously.

"Pei Ning, please remember this." Pei Ning said in a serious tone, as if he knew that this was the only sentence that was useless.

Lin Bai said nothing, and Pei Ning also didn't say anything. They both stared at the four words "Peace and Joy" written on the bamboo board on the table.

After a long time, the candle flame flickered.

Pei Ning flicked his sleeves, and the bamboo board instantly broke into powder, revealing a small piece of silk cloth inside.

"Ah this..." Lin Bai was stunned.

I had expected that the bamboo board was deeply involved. I thought it was a token of trust or a guide, but I didn't expect that the thing was hidden in the bamboo board.

And he did it so perfectly that I didn't even notice it!

Lin Bai was speechless.

Pei Ning reached out and took the silk cloth, glanced at it quickly, then held it in his palm and said with a smile: "It turns out to be a magic formula for immortality! Hahaha!"

Lin Bai opened his mouth, only to feel dryness.

"Lin Zhuanlun! I have to thank you very much! Quickly fetch the pen and ink, and I will write the technique for you now!"

Pei Ning held a sword in one hand and a silk cloth in the other, and said with a smile: "You carry the bamboo board with you every day, have you ever thought that it is the secret of immortality? Do you regret it in your heart?"

Lin Bai stood up, and even though he was about to bite his teeth to pieces, he still sneered like she had just done, and said disdainfully: "Oh, although I, Lin Bai, am a weaver of mats and a shoe seller, I also know the principle of keeping a promise! Mountains of gold and silver, and secrets of immortality, are nothing but dirt in my eyes. How can they compare to the words of trust and loyalty? How can I regret it?"

Pei Ning tilted his head slightly, looked at Lin Bai, and asked curiously: "You - is there any part of your body harder than your mouth?"

"A promise is worth life and death. You won't understand this kind of truth between men." Lin Bai put his hands behind his back and shook his head slightly.

"There's no one here, who are you pretending for?"

Pei Ning couldn't help laughing, "I wanted to ask you to take part in the discussion, but if that's the case, forget it."

"No, no, no..." Lin Bai failed.

"The three things just now..." Pei Ning sat down, supporting his chin with one hand, and looked at Lin Bai.

"That doesn't count." Lin Bai said.

"Okay. Here you go." Pei Ning smiled and really threw the silk cloth to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai took it and looked at it. There was not a single word on it, only a few simple strokes. How could it be some kind of magic formula for immortality? It was clearly a map!
Got tricked! Lin Bai looked at Pei Ning.

"It's so funny!" Pei Ning pointed at Lin Bai with one hand, covered his stomach with the other, and bent over with laughter.

Her whole body was shaking with laughter, and she looked nothing like her usual cool self.

Lin Bai was deeply aware that he must never trust women, especially beautiful women!
(End of this chapter)