Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

Which martial arts master would do something so foolish that harms others and benefits no one?

Chen Jinnan knew very well that although Qin Han had saved his life, he would at most agree to some other things, but he would never agree to become Qin Han's disciple!

Chen Jinnan shook his head inwardly, but his face remained expressionless. With a gentle smile, he asked Qin Han, "Brother Qin, please feel free to tell me what you need."

"I only ask one small favor from the Grand Master."

"Oh? What is it?"

"I request that the Grand Master send someone to escort me to Leigu Mountain and the Valley of the Deaf and Mute in Dali!"

Leigushan?

Deaf and Mute Valley?

What was Qin Han doing in that place?

Chen Jinnan himself had always been active in the northern Qing Dynasty and was not very clear about the situation in Henan. Qin Han probably wanted to use the power of the Heaven and Earth Society to escort him because he was afraid of encountering bandits and robbers on the way.

It didn't matter what he did; it wasn't a big deal to him. He readily agreed: "Alright, tomorrow I will send Yao Bida, the head of Huangtutang, to personally escort you. He is mainly responsible for the Henan area, so you can rest assured that he will escort you, Brother Qin."

"Thank you, Chief."

……

The next morning.

In the south of Yangzhou city, there is a small courtyard enclosed by a fence.

Qin Han was dressed in simple Han-style plain clothes. His hand was held by an elderly woman with half-white hair. Although she was only in her forties, her face had many wrinkles and her hands had some calluses. This was the badge of honor of a single mother who had worked hard to raise her child.

No matter how capable the Qin and Han dynasties were, they couldn't accomplish many things. Even if you could make paper, salt, or glass, you were still just someone else's ATM, not to mention this was a chaotic era of warring states...

Key points for chaotic times!

"Mother, after I leave this time, please don't work so hard sewing and weaving at home, and don't go out to do any farm work. The most important thing for you is to take good care of your health at home." Qin Han's voice was gentle, and his eyes were a little red as he looked at his mother who had worked so hard for him all her life.

Time waits for no one. I've finally found someone to escort me to Dali, and I haven't even heard of the Zhenlong Chess Game yet. If I don't go now, when will I?!

"I've put all the money under my pillow. If anything happens at home, don't argue or fight with anyone. It's better to lose money than to cause trouble. Wait for the child to come back, and I'll avenge you when the child returns!"

This old woman is Qin Han's mother in this world. Her name is Liao Fang, a very ordinary name.

Standing next to Liao Fang was a plump and beautiful woman who was carefully supporting the emotionally agitated old woman. This beautiful woman was the neighbor next door, and many people called her Aunt Nian.

Aunt Nian herself said she was a widow. Our two families have always had a good relationship and have always helped each other out.

If Qin Han hadn't been leaving, Liao Fang would have been planning to match her son with Aunt Nian. After all, Aunt Nian was a good person, hardworking, and good-looking. It would be wonderful if they could become a family.

After comforting his mother, Qin Han turned to Aunt Nian, who was supporting her, and said with a smile, "Aunt Nian, now that I'm leaving, my mother will be all alone at home. She's not in good health, so I'll have to trouble you to take care of her from now on. I'll definitely repay you handsomely when I come back."

Aunt Nian was a woman of few words. She simply supported Liao Fang and nodded slightly to Qin Han, her eyes filled with worry and some indescribable meaning. Qin Han could naturally see Aunt Nian's intentions, but he was not even qualified to start a business yet, and he was still unsure whether the person at Leigu Mountain who was passing on his skills required a virgin body. Therefore, Qin Han could only pretend not to understand.

Liao Fang knew that her son had a hard life and bad luck since childhood, and nothing he did went smoothly. But bad luck could not defeat his strong character. This child had his own set of ideas and opinions on how to conduct himself and do things, and was much more mature and stable than his peers.

Liao Fang had no idea that this was because Qin Han had gambled away ten years of good luck. Her eyes were filled with tears, but she held them back, knowing that her child had grown up and would have to go out and make his own way in the world. He couldn't stay by his useless old mother's side forever.

Holding Qin Han's hand tightly, she began to ramble on, "Han'er, I know you've always had your own opinions, and I can't stop you... When you're out there on your own, don't be like those people in the martial arts world, always showing off your strength and competitiveness. If things aren't going well out there, don't force yourself; just come home! Your Aunt Nian and I will be waiting for you to come back..."

In the end, the old woman finally shed tears, and her voice became choked with sobs.

Qin Han's heart clenched. He forced back the tears welling up in his eyes and comforted his mother for a few more minutes before reaching the gate of the fenced yard.

One last look back.

In the morning sunlight, the image of my mother and Aunt Nian's worried eyes were imprinted in my mind.

He turned around, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed deeply towards his mother.

"Thump!"

After pausing for a few breaths after kowtowing, he turned around and opened the creaking fence gate.

"Han'er...when...when are you coming back?"

Just as he had stepped out of the courtyard gate, his mother called out from behind. Liao Fang, supported by Aunt Nian, took a few steps toward the gate, but couldn't help asking about the exact time of his return, so that she, as his mother, would have something to look forward to.

Qin Han paused for a moment, but did not turn around, fearing that if he did, he would never be able to walk again.

With his back to his mother, he raised his arm and waved: "I'll be back next year on the Double Ninth Festival..."

After saying that, he walked out without hesitation and gently closed the courtyard gate.

A soft "creak" sounded.

Inside the door lies longing and reluctance.

Outside the door lies an unknown world and a future planned over a decade!

Wei Xiaobao was waiting for him outside the courtyard gate.

Qin Han stepped forward and patted Wei Xiaobao on the shoulder.

"Brother Wei."

Seeing Qin Han carrying a bundle, Wei Xiaobao smiled genuinely: "Brother Qin! You really don't plan to join the Heaven and Earth Society with me? Planning to go to Dali alone and make your way in the world?"

Qin Han smiled at Wei Xiaobao: "If you still consider me your older brother, then while I'm gone, please look after this little courtyard for me..."

Before he could finish speaking, Wei Xiaobao feigned anger, patting his chest and guaranteeing, "Brother Qin, what are you saying? We're brothers! One word, two words—brothers for life! If you hadn't told me before that you didn't want to join the Heaven and Earth Society, I would have definitely begged Master to accept you!"

Wei Xiaobao spoke sincerely: "From childhood to adulthood at the brothel, everyone looked down on me. Whether it was the customers or the girls, they all called me a pimp. I got used to it, but until I met you, brother, only you treat me like a brother!!"