After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 280 Venturing Out

"Brother Zhong, do you have anything to explain?" Shen Xu asked coldly after hearing He Yu's account.

"What a rare and beautiful day! Don't you think so, Xiaoyu?" Zhong Wei turned around with his hands behind his back, looking at the sunset on the horizon and asked with some emotion.

“But it’s almost evening now,” Tsuruha replied, somewhat puzzled.

"You're right, I think I should head back now. Let's stop here for today! I originally wanted to show you around the capital, but it's a real pity we only came to the south of the city."

“Even if you don’t tell me, I’ll find out what that bracelet means sooner or later. I think you’d better tell me honestly what you’re planning to do,” Shen Xu said coldly.

"Brother Shen, I was just joking at the time, I really didn't have any ulterior motives. Besides, since Miss Lin accepted your bracelet, it means she is also interested in you. You two are a perfect match, why don't you get together!"

What does that bracelet actually represent?

"In fact, in Yunyang Kingdom, giving a girl a rattan bracelet made by hand is a way to express love. If the girl wears the rattan bracelet, it means that she has accepted the other person's love and it also means that the girl already has a lover."

"The rattan bracelet is a testament to their love; as long as the bracelet remains, their love will not fade," Zhong Wei explained.

Hearing Zhong Wei's explanation, Shen Xu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, "I gave him a wooden bracelet, not a rattan bracelet."

Although he knew that Lin Qingxiang would treat his wooden bracelet as a rattan bracelet, a wooden bracelet is ultimately not a rattan bracelet.

"Brother Zhong, it seems our friendship is coming to an end. I will be leaving Yunyang Kingdom tomorrow. Please take care!" After saying this, Shen Xu, along with He Yu, slowly disappeared from Zhong Wei's sight as the sun set.

As Zhong Wei watched Shen Xu's departing figure, he couldn't help but sigh. Dealing with someone like that was truly not easy.

However, he didn't think he had done anything wrong. Sometimes, some unexpected events can actually help improve a relationship, and his talent told him that Shen Xu's feelings for him hadn't diminished.

After finding the administrator in the south of the city and asking him to take good care of the precious sapling, Zhong Wei dragged his tired body back to the Zhong Mansion in the core area of ​​the east of the city.

The reason he didn't return to Yunyang Academy was because he had an important matter to discuss with his parents.

"You say you want to go out and make your way in the world? I disagree! We've paved the way for you, just follow it. It's too dangerous out there now. With your current cultivation level, you won't even be able to leave Yunyang Kingdom." The beautiful woman on the main seat refused sternly.

“Mother, it’s not that I don’t want to follow the path you’ve arranged for me, it’s just that I want to take advantage of my youth to go out and see more of the world. Otherwise, when you’re this age, even if you want to go out, you won’t have the time or opportunity.”

And I won't be gone for too long. I can assure you, I'll go to the border as soon as I get back."

“Mother of my child, since Wei’er has this idea, it wouldn’t hurt to let him go out and take a look. After all, the seven kingdoms have been relatively peaceful in recent years, so nothing major should happen,” the middle-aged man in brocade robes next to the beautiful woman advised.

"I said no, and that's final. There's no room for discussion." Mother Zhong's attitude was very firm.

"Actually, I'm not going out to explore alone this time. I'm traveling with a master. With him around, I won't be in any danger at all. This is also a good opportunity for me to build a good relationship with him."

"You mean you've found a Blood Transformation Realm expert who's willing to take care of you along the way? Tell me who he is, and I'll immediately make him give up this foolish idea."

"And don't forget your status. A mere Blood Transformation Realm cultivator isn't worth you lowering yourself to befriend," the beautiful woman said coldly.

Zhong Wei took a deep breath. He knew this would be the outcome, but fortunately, the backer he had found this time was powerful enough.

“What if he was the one who killed Lei Bao in front of Mojinfang?” Zhong Wei said quietly.

"What did you say?" the middle-aged man asked, standing up in disbelief.

"How could you possibly know him!" The beautiful woman was also somewhat shocked.

Seeing their reactions, Zhong Wei suddenly felt that all the grievances he had suffered at Shen Xu's hands had turned into sweet water flowing into his heart.

"It's a long story, but now, Mother, you probably won't stop me from going out and making my way in the world, will you?" Zhong Wei asked with a smile.

"Who knows if what you're saying is true or not? Unless I meet him in person, this is out of the question."

"Wei'er, how do you know him? And how can you be sure it's him?" the middle-aged man couldn't help but ask.

"As you all know, the Qilin blood in my body often brings me good fortune, so this time it was he who took the initiative to approach me."

As for how I determined his identity, it's even simpler: in the entire capital, there wasn't another young person who had cultivated ancient techniques to that level.

"According to you, meeting him was an arrangement of fate."

"My dear wife, it's Wei'er's good fortune to have met that person. No matter what, I support Wei'er's decision this time," the middle-aged man said earnestly to the beautiful woman.

"We'll have to wait until I actually see him to say anything. What if he just makes up some lie to deceive us? There have been precedents for this before."

"You've been too protective of Wei'er. How can a good man become successful without experiencing some hardships?"

The beautiful woman seemed to want to say something more, but in the end she chose to remain silent.

"By the way, since you're leaving, did you say goodbye to Su Su? After all, who knows when you'll be back?" the middle-aged man suddenly asked.

"Not yet, I don't want her to worry about me." Zhong Wei's voice lowered.

“Silly child, if you really like Susu, I will go to your Uncle Yin to propose marriage. We can hold the wedding when you come back, which will put your mother and me at ease.” The middle-aged man suggested.

"Father, let's talk about this when I get back. Let's discuss your meeting with Shen Xu tomorrow!"

"I believe you all know that Shen Xu can't come here to see you. If you want to see him, you'll have to wait for him at Guangren Inn with me tomorrow morning, since we're leaving tomorrow."

"Tomorrow? So soon!" the beautiful woman exclaimed in surprise.

"There's nothing I can do. He's about to leave, and I can't keep him waiting for me!"

"Can't we wait a while? The carnival is the day after tomorrow. Why don't you invite him to attend? After all, everyone is eager to get to know him," the middle-aged man suggested.

"I invited him, but he showed no interest in attending at all."

Remember to come early tomorrow morning, and don't bring too many people. It's best if it's just the two of you. Shen Xu is very wary; if you make him feel threatened, you might not be able to see him again.

"He has that kind of strength, what is he afraid of?" the beautiful woman couldn't help but wonder.

"Of course he's afraid of people who are more powerful than him. It's hard for him to trust others, so even if the royal family is very friendly, he won't step into the palace," Zhong Wei explained.

"They did the right thing. When you go out, learn from them. You must be wary of both humans and monsters when you're out there. Don't be too casual with everyone."

“Mother’s teachings are correct!” Zhong Wei replied respectfully.

……

The next morning, when Shen Xu led He Yu into the lobby of the inn, he couldn't help but frown.

"Brother Shen, let me introduce you. These are my parents."

They don't trust me to go out with you; they insist on seeing you before they'll let me out. But don't worry, I only brought my parents; there's absolutely no one else here." Zhong Wei said with a smile, then frantically winked at him.

"What exactly does this guy want? When did I agree to take him out?" Shen Xu felt that the guy in front of him was being presumptuous.

After a moment's thought, Shen Xu understood what Zhong Wei was really planning.

"Uncle, Aunt!" Shen Xu greeted.

"I really didn't expect you to be such a gentle and polite child. I was prepared to be given the cold shoulder when I came here," the middle-aged man said with a smile.

"Wei'er has always longed for the outside world, and he is too trusting of others, so I have never dared to let him go out."

"If you really are Shen Xu, I can let him go out with you. The question is, are you really Shen Xu?" the beautiful woman asked coldly.

"Mother! What are you doing!" Zhong Wei immediately grabbed the beautiful woman.

"Brother Shen, my mother has always been like this, please don't mind," Zhong Wei explained with a smile.

"Excuse me, I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave now." After saying this, Shen Xu led He Yu out of the inn.

Watching Shen Xu's retreating figure, Zhong Wei felt a sense of dejection. He knew that his carefully planned trip had failed.

His mother would not allow him to be with someone who treated her so badly.

"Wei'er, you've grown up, and I can't keep you here anymore. Here are some things I've prepared for you. Remember to come back soon if you miss home." The beautiful woman took off the ring on her finger and gently held Zhong Wei's hand, placing it in his.

“Mother…” Zhong Wei’s eyes were filled with disbelief.

"Hurry up! Otherwise we won't be able to catch up with them." The middle-aged man turned around and said, his voice choked with emotion.

Seeing the scene before him, Zhong Wei couldn't help but get teary-eyed. He gripped the ring in his hand, knelt on the ground, bowed deeply to the two of them, and then walked out of the inn without looking back.

"Brother Shen, wait for me." On the way to the city gate, Shen Xu heard Zhong Wei's voice from behind.

"Is this your ultimate goal?" Shen Xu couldn't help but ask when Zhong Wei ran up to him.

"I suppose so! But I don't know where we should go first. Brother Shen, where are you planning to go? We might as well travel together."

"Xiaoyu, would you like to come with Brother Zhong? I can buy you lots of delicious and fun things!" Zhong Wei squatted down and asked Heyu with a smile.

"But the place we're going to is very dangerous. Brother Zhong, are you going too?" He Yu asked doubtfully.

"I'm just traveling with you. I'll definitely stay far away from any dangerous places. After all, my life is precious, and it's not worth risking it."

"Is that so! Brother Xu, is my life important?" He Yu's eyes revealed a maturity beyond his years.

"It's very important!" Shen Xu replied seriously.

"That's good! I want Brother Zhong to come with us. I have something I want Brother Zhong to tell Grandpa when we get there."

"it is good!"

"Hey! Where are you guys going? Why do you sound like you're saying goodbye for the life or the death of someone?" Zhong Wei asked, frowning.

"Do you know how to get to Cangtianyuan?" Shen Xu suddenly asked.

Zhong Wei looked at Shen Xu in shock.