I've never felt happy to become an immortal.

Chapter 59: Assisting with Life
"Miss, we've arrived in Wu County."

Luluo woke up Ning Jianshuang who was sleeping lightly.

After hearing the news, he traveled day and night and finally arrived in Wuhu County within one day.

Such a rapid journey is a huge drain on both horses and people.

In ancient times, when traveling, people usually had to take several horses to share. If they were traveling in a hurry for 800 miles, it was common for the horses to die from exhaustion.

The Fire Cloud Horse was already covered in sweat and blood, and was about to collapse from exhaustion when approaching the city gate. Fortunately, this horse had the blood of an exotic beast, otherwise it would have been exhausted to death after running for more than ten hours.

The driver stroked the horse's neck and sighed with some heartache.

This horse is a direct descendant of the Eight Divine Steeds that the Emperor of Southern Chu once rode. Six of the Eight Divine Steeds died in succession in the founding war. Among the remaining two, one was given to the Duke of Ningguo. This Fire Cloud Horse is the direct descendant of that divine horse. Only one bloodline of divine horses has been left from generation to generation, and it has not even reached its prime.

The eldest lady even said that she would rush to Wu County even if it meant running to the death, which shows how important the young man was in her mind.

It was almost nightfall.

The coachman was left outside the city to look after the Fire Cloud Horse and serve as a backup.

Ning Jianshuang brought Luoluo and a skilled bodyguard into Wu County.

The journey was smooth and unimpeded, and even officials and palace soldiers did not dare to stop the important figure with the emblem of a duke.

When they arrived at the county government office, the county lieutenant came forward to take charge of the reception.

"Meet Miss Ning..."

At this time, Ning Jianshuang was regarded as the Duke of Ning of this generation. Although she did not inherit the title, the county lieutenant did not dare to show any disrespect.

"You're welcome." Ning Jianshuang said quickly, "I'm here to look for someone. You know who I'm looking for. Don't waste time. Take me to see him."

The county lieutenant smiled bitterly and said, "I'm afraid not."

Miss Ning's eyes narrowed, her murderous intent revealed: "Did you lose the person?"

The county lieutenant lowered his head quickly and said, "That's not the case. It's just that Mr. Bai is still resting. It's probably inappropriate to wake him up at this time."

Ning Jianshuang frowned: "Rest... He was injured? Who hurt him? Who dared to do this!"

"It's a long story."

"It seems..." Ning Jianshuang sneered: "This matter is also related to the officials of Wu County. Otherwise, why didn't you meet with the county magistrate and the chief clerk?"

The county lieutenant smiled bitterly, "Miss Ning is very perceptive, and I admire you... But please rest assured, all the details will be handled by Lord Lin."

Ning Jianshuang suppressed her anger and asked, "Which Lin?"

"Lin from Langya Forest."

A voice came from the county government hall, and Lin Buren appeared in front of the hall: "It's been a while since we last met. The little girl back then has grown into a big girl."

Ning Jianshuang was slightly taken aback, but then she reacted and said with the courtesy of a junior: "Greetings, Minister Lin."

"Calling me Minister is a bit strange." Lin Buren shook his head and said, "I am no longer a court official. According to seniority, you can call me Uncle."

Ning Jianshuang knew Lin Bu'ren, but when the latter served as an official in the imperial court, the Ningguo Mansion had a mediocre relationship with him.

Fifteen years ago, when Jiang Baichuan was the head of the family, he mainly focused on maintaining his status in the martial arts world and placed the emphasis on Juyi Pavilion.

Lin Buren was once an official in the Ministry of War, so it was impossible for him to have a positive attitude towards those who broke the law by using force.

Lin Buren knew that this relationship was rather awkward, but the most important thing for an official was to have a thick skin. Moreover, thinking about his niece, he had to do something. As an elder, he felt obliged to do so: "Come in and talk. The whole story will take a cup of tea to discuss."

……

"That's roughly what happened."

Lin Buren did not hide anything. These things would become clear after a little investigation. Moreover, Ning Jianshuang came too quickly, and he had no time to cover up the specific events and make up a version that would convince everyone, so he could only confess what happened.

But he changed some of the final facts slightly.

"The young master was seriously injured while resisting the attacks of Banzong. We invited a doctor from Xuanhu Sect to treat him. He is temporarily stable, but he still needs more in-depth treatment to fully recover. Therefore, Jiaolu took him to Langya, intending to use the precious medicines of the family to heal him, hoping to avoid any hidden injuries."

"This time, I, the Lin family, owe you a huge favor. If it weren't for the young master's righteous intervention, I'm afraid my niece would have met with an accident long ago. I, the Lin family, will repay any favor I have received."

"Don't worry, Niece Ning. I guarantee on the Lin family's reputation that I will completely cure him!"

Lin Buren's words were quite beautiful, and there was hardly any flaw to be found in them.

Almost all of it was true, including the fact that Bai Xuan was indeed seriously injured and unconscious.

The only thing he changed was a small detail, and it was this detail that allowed him to take the person away naturally, in the name of repaying a favor and treating his injuries. The logic was indeed impeccable.

The little maid Luluo was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth after hearing this. She was extremely surprised.

It had only been a few days since I last saw the young master, and yet he had caused so many big troubles.

Not only did he burn down Chouyun Mountain and kill the demons entrenched in it, but he also defeated the outward-looking branch of the Fanyang Lu family, who had the protection of half of the clan, in Wu County?

Moreover, the other party was the local tyrant of Wuhu County. Even the county government officials had turned against him. The entire county was under information blockade and no one could be trusted. In such a deadly situation, he not only managed to survive from a desperate situation, but also turned the tables and defeated the opponent.

Not to mention Green Ivy, after hearing this, she felt her heart flutter and her heart blossom with joy.

Even after Ning Jianshuang heard this, the fingertips holding the cup trembled a little more, and her eyes were shining with surprise.

The silent old man holding the sword beside him sighed in his heart - no wonder the eldest lady came to Wu County in person to pick someone up at all costs... This matter sounds absurd and ridiculous, but coming from the mouth of Minister Lin, it must be true.

However, it is precisely because this matter came from Lin Bu Ren's mouth that it seems troublesome.

The old man holding the sword could not see any lies in Lin Buren's expression, but it was not difficult to guess the other party's psychology, so he also suspected: Is it really just to bring the person back to Langya Lin family for healing?

Although the world is vast and there are countless true warriors, only a very few can truly cross the Dragon Gate and stand in the clouds to call the wind and rain.

Every party desires geniuses. The competition for talents among the aristocratic families, sects, and forces has been extremely fierce since ancient times.

The Langya Lin family does have three outstanding people, but that was the previous generation. There has not yet been a capable person in the new generation!
"Excuse me, Uncle Lin, when do you plan to let him go home?" Ning Jianshuang asked calmly.

"Go home? Ningguo Mansion?"

"Uncle Lin may not know this, but Bai Xuan is my father's adopted son and his direct disciple... He's the young master of the Jiang family and a relative of mine." Ning Jianshuang clasped her fingers around the teacup. "I'm here to take him home."

Lin Buren suddenly realized: "So he is Jiang Baichuan's apprentice, but I can't say for sure. After all, he hasn't entered the country yet. Now his foundation is damaged. If we act rashly..."

Luoluo couldn't help but said: "Master must want to go home."

"Don't misunderstand me, I don't have any other intentions." Lin Buren didn't mind the little maid's abrupt interruption and said with a smile: "If Niece Ning wants to go to Langya to visit or pick someone up, I will definitely not stop her." Ning Jianshuang made a quick decision: "Then there is no time to waste..."

"Wait a moment, I haven't finished what I want to say." Lin Buren raised his hand to signal for peace of mind, then slowly said the second half of his sentence: "Although the young master has gone to Langya, the coffin he left behind is still in Wu County. The most urgent thing should not be to pick him up, but to quickly bring Jiang Baichuan home. This has been delayed for quite some time, and he should be buried soon."

These words made Ning Jianshuang's body stiffen. She stopped trying to get up and returned to her seat.

She really wanted to take him back, but bringing her father home for burial was equally important... no, it was more important than the former.

Filial piety comes first among all virtues!
Lin Buren is an old fox in the officialdom, and he easily controlled Ning Jianshuang with this move.

Although it was a bit despicable to use the information gap to deceive the little girl, it also shows how fierce the competition for talent is in this world.

He really didn't consider what Bai Xuan would choose after waking up.

If such a big Langya Lin family couldn't even keep a young man, it would be a disgrace for such a prestigious family.

well.

Stable.

A smile that was under control gradually appeared on Lin Buren's lips.

Suddenly, the sound of fierce fighting with weapons was heard.

"Catch assassins!"

"There are assassins!"

"Don't let him get away!"

In the chaos, Lin Buren stood up and went straight to the source of the noise, while the old man holding the sword was a little slower.

When Ning Jianshuang and Luoluo arrived, they saw a man falling from the roof and landing in the courtyard, spitting out blood and tied with iron chains.

It was not the turn of the masters present to take action. The county lieutenant and two subordinates alone captured the man.

"Who are you?" the county lieutenant shouted angrily, "How dare you assassinate an important person in the county government office!"

"Bah! You're blind! Why would I come if I didn't dare?" The man who came was a young man, his teeth stained with blood. He cursed loudly, "I'm not afraid of death. I only hate that I'm not capable enough and couldn't kill that Bai guy to avenge my young master!"

"Young Master?" the county lieutenant asked, "Are you from the Lu family?"

"I am the young master's servant!" The young man's eyes were about to burst. "The young master has been so kind to me, I must be loyal to him!"

"What a foolishly loyal idiot!" the county lieutenant cursed. "Lu Ziyu died because he coveted the Lin family's legitimate daughter. He deserved it completely. What has this got to do with Master Bai?"

"Bullshit, my young master and Miss Lin are a perfect match. If he hadn't interfered..."

Ning Jianshuang interrupted coldly: "Luluo, slap your face!"

"Bullshit!" Luoluo rolled up her sleeves and slapped the boy, knocking out three of his teeth. She said viciously, "You're talking nonsense! What do you mean my young master is interfering? I think it's that Miss Lin who's attracted to my young master!"

The servant's cheeks were red and swollen, but he continued to shout, "You bunch of accomplices!"

"He appreciates small favors but doesn't know the law; he understands small etiquette but lacks great righteousness." Lin Bu Ren commented: "He has read so much that it has become a dog's stomach."

"Take him away!" the county lieutenant waved his hand.

"Wait—!" Ning Jianshuang stopped him, "I have something else to ask him."

"Leave the interrogation to the court. I guarantee that all his accomplices will give up the truth." The county lieutenant took the initiative to say.

"That's not it."

Ning Jianshuang signaled with her eyes, and the old man holding the sword took a step forward, forcing the constable to retreat.

She asked the servant, "You came to the county government office to assassinate Erlang... Bai Xuan, right?"

"A real man is brave enough to take responsibility for his actions, yes!"

"But he's no longer in the county government office. Are you here to die?"

"Ah? Not here?" The servant laughed heartily. "Don't lie to me! My bloodline is special, and I was born with a sense of smell thousands of times more sensitive than that of an ordinary person. If he wants to leave the county secretly, he will definitely not be able to hide it from my nose!"

He pointed to the house: "He is in the house, there will never be..."

boom--!
The servant boy flew backwards and hit a pillar. His chest collapsed on the spot and his internal organs were shattered and he died.

It can be said that he died for a good cause, using his life to assist.

Lin Buren withdrew his hand: "You are talking nonsense. It is unbearable to listen to you."

People around: “…”

This damn attempt to cover up the truth only makes it more obvious.

Ning Jianshuang didn't care about the boy's life or death. She just looked towards the house and said, "Uncle Lin, can you open the door and let me see?"

"Niece Ning, there's no need for this." Lin Buren gave a polite yet awkward smile.

Ning Jianshuang faced the house over there and took a long step forward, with no one stopping her.

Lin Bu Ren was an elder after all, so he could only sigh and think to himself, 'Lu Lu, Uncle Wu tried his best, but the opponent had assists.'

Just before Ning Jianshuang was about to push the door open, a graceful figure opened the door and walked out.

Blocked Ning Jianshuang's sight.

The girl stood tall and graceful, with her lips slightly opened.

"No need to go in... He's resting in the room."

"You are..." Ning Jianshuang asked knowingly.

"Lin Jiaolu of the Langya Lin Clan."

The deer looked straight at the beautiful woman whom he had met once at the fork in the road beside the Wujiang River.

At that time, they never thought that they would meet again today, and it would be under such circumstances.

She bit her lips slightly and dropped a bombshell as soon as she opened her mouth.

"I... intend to marry Mr. Bai. I hope Miss Ning will agree to this."

(End of this chapter)