Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 853 Instinct and Professionalism

"It would take seven whole days to get into the city."

Xu Xuan looked up at the splashing water mist, his eyes reflecting the dappled sunlight.

"And you!"

"It only takes half a day, or maybe a day, to fly there."

"You have"

You can choose freedom now.

The sentence wasn't finished, but Xiaobai understood.

My emotions were in turmoil, after all, this man was so eloquent and his words made perfect sense.

Listen to him, he's right. That thought popped into my head.

But the hairpin just couldn't stand it anymore.

Where did Xu Hanwen get all this logic? Is this relationship even going to continue? Don't you know this is a love story?

Suddenly, Xiaobai had a headache, and another memory came to mind.

The Imperial Preceptor's Mansion in the dead of night. A spell to absorb venomous snakes. The eerie smile of the Taiyin Master. The jade hairpin he had thrust out was deflected.
"You beast!"

"boom--!"

The out-of-control spiritual energy exploded like a storm, and Xu Xuan was blown away by the shockwave before he could even react.

Someone paid the price for his nagging, because he is now on the other side of a cliff.

My body is in freefall, the wind is howling in my ears, and the cliff face in front of me is moving upwards at high speed.

Lord Cow's law of universal gravitation remains just as reliable in this other world.

My physics teacher wasn't lying: an acceleration of 9.8 m/s is indeed deadly.

Seriously speaking, life is already unfolding like a revolving lantern, otherwise I wouldn't be able to think of those things I thought I had long forgotten.

Alas, his mission unfulfilled, he died before achieving his goal, leaving heroes to weep with sorrow. This tragedy can only be cherished in memory, for at the time, it was all in vain.

Various short poems also took turns to express the emotions of the moment.

Is my transmigrated life destined to end outside the main storyline?
Just as he was about to close his eyes and wait for death.

"Uh-huh!"

A white figure fell like a shooting star, and Little White actually jumped down after it.

Her slender arms wrapped around his waist.

Xu Xuan's nose brushed against Xiao Bai's hair, and he smelled a faint, cool fragrance, which suddenly stirred a feeling in his heart.

"pay close attention!"

The two suddenly slowed their descent. Xiaobai lightly touched the falling maple leaves with her toes and used the force to lift herself into the air.

They took flight!

Xu Xuan was held by Xiao Bai like a pendant.

Maple leaves rained down as the two danced gracefully amidst the crimson sunset – a moment that should have been the most classic slow-motion spinning scene in fantasy dramas.

Their clothes intertwined, their eyes met, and the background music started.

As is customary, at this moment, Xiao Bai's cheeks should be slightly flushed, and Xu Xuan's heart should be racing.

The Holy Father infused this world with a strange element of romance, and the hairpin was also seriously promoting it.

But at this moment, the person was oblivious to shame, and also oblivious to the stunningly beautiful face so close at hand.

Because he was given a new perspective.

Staring wide-eyed at my feet: a village like a matchbox, a river like a jade ribbon, and a maple forest burning like flames.

Humanity's primal yearning for the sky erupts at this moment!
What magnificent mountains and rivers, what a magical world.

I roam the North Sea at dawn and the Cangwu Mountains at dusk, a green snake hidden in my sleeve, my courage boundless. Three times I was drunk in Yueyang, yet no one recognized me; I recited aloud as I flew across Dongting Lake.

Xianxia, ​​Xianxia, ​​this is the world of Xianxia!

Strangely, he, who was originally afraid of heights, felt no discomfort at all. Instead, he had a strange sense of familiarity, as if he had soared like this before.
The hairpin, sensing some emotions, began to flicker erratically again.
Xu Hanwen, you're really sick.

Let's push the plot forward a bit more. It seems like without external help, getting this jerk to fall in love is just too difficult!
In the grove outside the village, fallen leaves rustled softly underfoot.

Xu Xuan was still immersed in the shock of flying, his eyes burning with intense light.

"noob!"

"You'll be my best friend from now on!"

Before Xu Xuan could utter any more suggestive words, Xiao Bai suddenly looked into the distance with alarm.

"Swish"

Suddenly, a flurry of footsteps echoed from deep within the woods.

"There he is! The assassin who tried to kill the Imperial Advisor!"

A dozen fully armed soldiers rushed out of the bushes, their crescent-shaped long-handled broadswords gleaming coldly.

The leading captain's eyes gleamed with greed: "Take him alive! Double the bounty!"

As they searched the vicinity, they happened to see two figures fly overhead—how arrogant!

Of course, this is also a blessing for men; good fortune has fallen from the sky.

After saying that, it roared and charged over, its momentum was terrifying.

It wasn't a mindless charge; perhaps out of fear of Xiaobai's strength, they clearly formed a peculiar formation.

Xu Xuan felt a chill run down his spine. One problem after another was brewing.
And assassinating the Imperial Advisor? Little Bai's identity is definitely not simple!
This also confirms that the first major boss in this world is the Imperial Advisor, since the Imperial Advisor is not a good person.

But right now... he instinctively wanted to protect Xiaobai behind him, but then he saw her suddenly take a step forward, her white clothes fluttering without any wind.

"Qiang——!"

A blinding white light flashed, and everything went blurry.

When visibility returned, more than a dozen soldiers lay sprawled on the ground, their long-handled swords broken and their armor dented, their fate unknown.

Xiao Bai stood silently amidst the pool of blood, a wisp of white light slowly dissipating from her fingertips.

Xu Xuan's mouth gaped open wide enough to fit a duck egg: "Holy crap..."

His Adam's apple bobbed, and he swallowed hard. He stared at the soldiers lying scattered on the ground, his voice strained: "Are they all dead?"

Xiao Bai's fingertips trembled slightly, and she lowered her eyes, whispering, "...Mmm."

She secretly observed Xu Xuan's reaction. This mountain boy, who had just been so enthusiastic about being her "best friend," was now as pale as a sheet.

He's scared, isn't he?
After all, I'm an assassin.
"Fly to the treetop and see if there are any pursuers around."

The sudden sound startled Xiaobai.

Although Xu Xuan's face was still pale and his voice was still trembling, his eyes had calmed down.

Xiao Bai instinctively leaped into the air, her white robes fluttering past the treetops. As she gracefully landed, she found Xu Xuan already standing beside the soldier, scrutinizing something.

“There’s no one around,” she reported softly, then couldn’t help asking, “Aren’t you afraid?”

Xu Xuan paused for a moment.

Yes, why aren't you afraid?

These still-warm corpses, with bloodstains splattered on the fallen leaves, should have driven a modern person to despair.

But his mind was unusually clear; he could even calmly analyze the situation.
The standard leather armor indicated they were from a regular army, the waist tags showed they came from the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion, and the unusual weaponry and formation were unlike those of the Yongzhou government troops. Their thorough search and manhunt far exceeded that for ordinary fugitives.
There are so many familiar and unfamiliar elements here.

Well, although the main quest came so suddenly, Xu Xuan, who had already been through eight days, felt that he could bravely take this step.

As for why I'm not afraid, that's not important anymore.

Solving the immediate problem is the most important thing.

"Little White, can your magic move heavier objects?"

Ok?
Xiaobai didn't understand.

Xu Xuan explained earnestly, "The body cannot be left here."

He pointed at the map with a twig and spoke very quickly.

"Traces of soil remediation, the stench of corpses, and even the life cycle of maggots can reveal the timeline—"

Seeing Xiaobai's blank expression, he changed his approach: "A skilled tracker would spot it!"

He then pointed into the distance: "I estimated the distance from here to the village as the crow flies; it's only about three li (approximately 1.5 kilometers) in a straight line. If the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion discovers us..."

He made a throat-slitting gesture.

Never overestimate the moral bottom line of the military in feudal times; cannibalism is documented.

Therefore, it's not easy to take your anger out on a village or kill innocent people to claim credit.

The method of handling it is also very important.

The thick smoke from the fire would attract other soldiers, and the burial would be detected by the search dogs.

Finally, he finalized the plan: "Throw it into the underground river to the southeast. The current is rapid and there are many fish and shrimp. It can travel at least forty or fifty miles before dark, which can buy us precious time."

The plan was finalized, the tone was confident, and the demeanor was professional, leaving no room for doubt.

Xiao Bai nodded almost unconsciously, and as his magic enveloped the corpse, he couldn't help but ask, "Do you often deal with this?"

Xu Xuan froze upon hearing this.

The body is more honest than memory; some skills seem to be innate.

"I watch too many TV dramas," he could only mumble. "Don't ask me what TV dramas are."

Hairpin: These mountain children are the real demons!
It's clearly a beautiful love story.

The drama of escaping under the moonlight, embracing for warmth, and the budding of feelings, is brought closer together by external pressure.

Why did it turn into a joint effort to clean up the murder scene?

She decided to observe further; after all, this could be considered love, right?

After Xiaobai finished this step, she turned around and saw Xu Xuan dragging a wild deer back.

"Uh-huh!"

With a swift stroke, the deer's belly was sliced ​​open, and its steaming entrails spilled onto the blood-stained grass.

“The soil already smells of blood, which will definitely attract wild beasts or hunting dogs. Shoveling it away would only make things worse.”

"So we simply did the opposite and covered it with the blood of wild animals. That way, some scavengers would come and help clean up the scene."

"Alright, let's go back to the village now to make preparations."

"Although the village has a suspension bridge and the terrain makes it easy to defend and difficult to attack, it shouldn't be a problem for any force that can injure you."

"I discovered a huge cave in the north that can provide temporary shelter."

"At that time."

"etc!"

He whirled around to look at the blood-stained scene, his expression changing drastically: "Don't dead people have souls?!"

This is a world of immortals and heroes! Ghostly messengers seeking revenge and vengeful spirits are just the basics!

Xiao Bai shook his head blankly: "I don't remember."

Xu Xuan was so anxious that he spun around in circles, then suddenly clasped his hands together and cried out, "May the Dao Ancestor protect me! May the Heavenly Venerable grant my wish! May the Supreme Lord Laozi grant my wish! Amitabha! May the Buddha of Infinite Life protect me! May the Bodhisattva protect me!"

He chanted all the names of gods and Buddhas he could think of.

Even after reciting it, my lips twitched. If I had known I was going to time travel, I should have memorized such an excellent scripture as the Rebirth Mantra!

"You only realize how little you know when you need to use it," he lamented, "The ancients were right!"

Suddenly, he reached out and shoved his hand in front of Xiaobai's face: "Take me flying!"

He added urgently, "Remember to fly low! Avoid the treetops by three to five meters and use the terrain for cover!"

Okay, Xiaobai did as instructed immediately.

She now completely trusts Xu Xuan, and even idolizes him a little.

This man proved what it means to be reliable through his actions.

For some reason, Xu Xuan in the air felt a surge of excitement after overcoming his fear.

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(End of this chapter)