Ying Dao found out that the next young man to go to Lincheng would be tomorrow, so he said goodbye and left.

Yingdao lightly patted the dust off the hem of his clothes, a sly smile on his lips, feeling secretly proud of himself.

I haven't reported to Liu Jingshu for a long time, and it just so happens that there has been some substantial progress.

Yingdao wrote down everything that happened in Sand City on a small piece of paper and reported it to Liu Jingshu.

He, Yingdao, a man walking between the rivers and lakes and the shadows, is now like an office worker waiting for the bus, except that his "station" is a forest of plum trees swaying in the wind.

In order to avoid missing the group of young people who are about to embark on a journey to Lincheng.

He simply gave up the comfort of the inn and chose to spend a night under the "sea of ​​stars" in this forest full of natural atmosphere, with an old plum tree that looked vicissitudes of life but actually loved to listen to gossip.

As night fell, the moonlight filtered through the sparse clouds, shining onto Ying Dao's slightly unruly face, adding a touch of mystery to him.

He leaned lightly against the tree trunk, closed his eyes and rested, but in his heart he was silently counting down the passage of time, as if he was running a silent race.

The opponent is the coming dawn and the footsteps of that group of young people.

"Alas, these days, even sleeping in a good place has to be chosen, and you have to worry about insects taking over your space."

Shadow Blade muttered to himself, reaching out to shoo away a small flying insect that tried to land on his nose.

Finally, when the first ray of sunlight shyly peeked out from the horizon and the sky gradually turned pale.

Shadow Blade's ears caught a subtle sound coming from afar.

It was the sound of footsteps rubbing against goods, accompanied by the occasional whispers and laughter of young people, like the music of the early morning, awakening the sleeping earth.

He suddenly opened his eyes, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and a playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Here comes my 'youth train'!"

He thought to himself, then stood up, dusted himself off, straightened his slightly messy clothes, and prepared to meet this unexpected "encounter".

I saw five young men, shoulder to shoulder, carrying all kinds of goods, walking briskly towards Lincheng.

Their faces are filled with curiosity and yearning for the unknown world, as if they are about to embark on a spontaneous trip.

They had no idea that there was an "uninvited guest" lurking around them who was planning to "travel" with them.

"Hey, looking at this situation, are you going to Lincheng to shop or to pursue your dreams?"

Yingdao deliberately raised his voice and flashed out from behind the tree with a harmless smile on his face, as if he was an old friend they hadn't seen for many years.

The five young men were startled by the sudden sound. They stopped and looked at the "stranger" who suddenly appeared vigilantly.

But soon, they were amused by Yingdao's exaggerated expressions and humorous words, and the tense atmosphere disappeared in an instant.

"Haha, my dear brother, are you a fortune teller or a robber? But looking at the way you are dressed, you look more like someone who walked out of a martial arts novel!"

One of the young men joked.

"Haha, good vision! I am the Shadow Blade known as 'Shadow without form, sword with smile' in Jianghu! But today I won't tell fortunes or rob people. I just want to go to Lincheng with you to see the legendary scenery."

Shadow Blade spoke nonsense in a serious tone, but there was a cunning gleam in his eyes.

It was as if he had already foreseen all the interesting things that would happen along the way.

After all, they were all young people and lacked experience in the world, but fortunately, they were all at the age of full vigor and vitality, so they quickly got to know each other.

At this point, Shadow Knife's goal has been half achieved!

Seeing these young people so defenseless, Yingdao felt secretly proud.

On the surface, he pretends to be innocent and harmless, as if he is also that young man who has just started out and is full of hope.

He brushed off the non-existent dust on his clothes, strode into the team, naturally took over some of the goods from a young man, and smiled brighter than the spring sunshine.

"Hey, my friends, it seems like we are destined to be together! In that case, why don't you let me, an old hand, lead the way? I guarantee that your trip to Lincheng will be exciting and unforgettable!"

Among the young people, there was a guy named Amin who looked smart and quirky, with curiosity sparkling in his eyes.

He was the first to speak: "Hey, big brother, your reputation as an 'old man in the world' sounds quite impressive! We'll have to rely on you to protect us all along the way!"

As he spoke, he deliberately exaggerated the fist-holding gesture, which caused everyone to laugh.

Yingdao was not to be outdone and waved his hand in a pretentious manner.

"Oh, you're welcome. Whether I can cover it up or not is another matter, but I'm a professional at telling stories and making people laugh. I promise that you will laugh a lot and all your worries will go away during this journey!"

Yingdao quickly won the favor of this group of young people with his eloquent tongue and a naturally funny face.

They talked as they walked, from astronomy and geography to life ideals, from rumors to family matters. The atmosphere became more and more harmonious, as if they were old friends who had known each other for many years.

During the conversation, Ying Dao skillfully guided the topic and obtained more information about Li Bo without leaving any trace.

It turns out that Uncle Li is the most famous winemaker in their Lijia Village.

Not only is the craftsmanship exquisite, but it also hides many unknown secrets.

The purpose of these young people's trip was to seek advice from Uncle Li, hoping that with his help, they could learn how to make wine or sell wine.

In short, it’s all about making money.

"I see. I have long heard of Uncle Li's name!"

Yingdao said in pretended surprise.

"It seems that on this trip, we can not only travel around, but also learn a lot of real skills!"

Hearing this, the young people became even more excited, and expressed their desire to cherish this opportunity, study hard, and make the most of the trip.

Seeing this, Yingdao was secretly delighted in his heart but remained calm on the surface.

As the sun rose higher, the group passed through the lush forests, crossed the gurgling stream, and finally arrived at the edge of the forest city.

The six of them walked so briskly as if they were stepping on the grass, and in the blink of an eye they arrived in front of Li Bo's little nest in Lincheng, which was full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers (actually it was a little crowded but full of warmth).

The door opened slightly, and the aroma of home-cooked meals intertwined with the unique fragrance of time in the old house made people take a deep breath involuntarily, as if even the air was full of stories.

"Wow, Uncle Li, your place is simply a replica of a paradise, but it lacks the fairy air and has more of the mundane world!"

As soon as A Qiang entered the door, he shouted exaggeratedly, looking around, trying to find the shadow of his childhood in every old object.

"Yes, yes, yes, especially the painting 'Pine and Crane Prolong Life' hanging on the wall. Uncle Li, are you trying to tell us that you are tougher than a pine tree and live longer than a crane?"

Li Wei followed closely behind, making witty remarks at every turn, which made everyone laugh.

At this time, Amin and Yingdao were like two detective cats, moving back and forth silently in the courtyard, their eyes sharp enough to penetrate the cracks in the wall.

They communicated with each other through eye contact while pretending to admire the pots of green plants in the yard that were taken care of by Uncle Li to be more lively than they were.

"Do you think Yaoyao will count the stars on the roof?"

"Come on, if she was really here, she would have jumped down to give us a surprise. I think she's hiding somewhere to steal some delicious food."

After searching in vain, the two finally "reluctantly" joined the group chat.

Amin cleared his throat in a pretentiously deep voice.

"Ahem, Uncle Li, we are here today not only to visit you, but also for something important."

"Oh? What's the big deal that could make you little guys mobilize so many troops?"

Uncle Li looked at this group of funny guys with a smile, his eyes full of doting.

"Hehe, it's all for Miss Yaoyao!"

Shadow Blade took the lead, with a sly smile that said "I know you" on his face.

"We heard that she is not only beautiful and kind, but also proficient in all kinds of martial arts. So, we all want to come and pay her a visit. Maybe we can learn a few moves from her, and then we can have a better reputation in the future."

"Haha, you little brats really know how to have fun."

Uncle Li was amused by the enthusiasm of this group of young people. The wrinkles on his face seemed to be dancing with their laughter. It took him a while to catch his breath. There was a hint of mystery and doting in his eyes.

"Yaoyao, she is indeed a child who is both a headache and a pride. She said that the world is so big, she wants to go and see for herself, to see if the mountains, rivers, lakes and seas that she has only seen in ancient books can really cleanse the dust in people's hearts."

Uncle Li shook his head as he spoke, as if he was talking about a child who would never grow up.

"Hey, look around?"

Li Wei looked adoring, "But anyway, where did she go?"

Yingdao was so anxious, like an ant on a hot pan.

But he had to pretend nothing happened and struck a handsome pose while jumping up.

"Yes, yes, Uncle Li, can you tell me where she went? I am her family! I have been looking for her for a long time."

He deliberately pronounced the word "family" in a meaningful way, with a hint of cunning in his eyes.

Amin had a gloomy look on his face, as if the whole world had lost its color.

His first love withered away on the road of searching before it even blossomed.

But then again, Yaoyao is so outstanding, wouldn't it be too embarrassing for Ah Ming to give up easily?

After being emo for a while, he decided to wait for her to come back!

"Haha, you kids are such a love-hate thing."

Uncle Li smiled and shook his head, but he was worried about Yaoyao's departure.

He knew that Yaoyao left for better growth, but a mother always worries when her son is away from home.

After spending so much time together, he has already treated Liu Yaoyao as his own child.

Since her family is looking for her, he should help.

"Well, I'll give you a clue."

Uncle Li suddenly changed the subject, speaking mysteriously.

"Yaoyao said that the place she was going to had a special feature, which was 'the clouds were so deep that no one knew where it was, but the aroma of medicine was so strong'. You might as well look in that direction, and you might find something unexpected."

"The clouds are so deep that I don't know where it is, but I can smell the strong aroma of medicine? This sounds like a secret place!"

Yingdao's eyes lit up.

"Thank you, Uncle Li. I will set off now and go through thousands of mountains and rivers to find Yaoyao back!"

Ying Dao slapped his thigh, as if he had forgotten his "special mission".

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