Book of Disaster

About half a month later, Bai Qi and others finally returned to the capital.

"Finally home!"

Looking at the familiar, majestic and prosperous city in the distance, Bai Qi and others were filled with emotion.

Capital!

After several months and many hardships, they finally came back.

The only difference is that unlike the scholars at the beginning, this time they returned to the capital with glory and merit, and they truly returned with honor.

Wow!

Even though it was still a long distance away, a cheer like a landslide and tsunami broke out in the capital.

"Look, Bai Qi is here."

"Wow, so amazing, they really are the youngest young martial saints of the Yuan Dynasty!"

The entire capital seemed to be swept by this wave of enthusiasm. Merchants and civilians poured out of the city gates. Even the city walls were crowded with people. Even the soldiers guarding the city gates couldn't help but cast curious glances.

Under the attention of everyone, Bai Qi and his companions were like triumphant heroes, winning countless praises and admiration along the way.

"Wow, isn't that Zhou Yixian? I used to play with him, but I didn't expect that he is so powerful now."

At this moment, a young man's voice came from the crowd.

Hearing this voice, Zhou Yixian's eyes lit up and his back straightened up on horseback.

"Haha, look, did you hear that? I'm a celebrity now too."

Zhou Yixian looked very proud.

With the rise of Bai Qi, the youngest martial saint in the history of the Yuan Dynasty, Zhou Yixian and other people who were close to Bai Qi also became famous and became well-known figures in the capital.

"Get out of the way, get out of the way, don't block the road."

"Look, it's really Bai Qi!"

"Oh my god, this is amazing, he really has become a martial arts saint!"

……

In the capital, the people who responded most enthusiastically and were most excited about Bai Qi's return were the young men from aristocratic families who were about the same age as Bai Qi.

In their eyes, Bai Qi is no longer just a character, but a legend and a myth.

You know, a few months ago, Bai Qi was still recognized as a waste in the capital, a big loser, and the object of ridicule by all the young men in the capital's restaurants and teahouses. They all thought that he might be an ordinary, mediocre person who no one cared about all his life, and he was unworthy of the reputation of their Bai family.

But who could have thought that this good-for-nothing who was laughed at by everyone in the capital would actually have an unprecedented comeback a few months later and become the youngest young martial saint in the Yuan Dynasty.

Is there anything more inspiring and incredible than this?

As the saying goes, things change over time, so don’t look down on the young because they are poor.

Isn’t Bai Qi right now the best example?

"Wow, Bai Qi, you are my idol!"

"Asshole, how can you talk like that? You are Mr. Bai now, Mr. Bai, you keep talking about Bai Qi, do you have any manners? Do you believe I will beat you up?"

"Wow, Mr. Bai is so handsome!"

……

Among the many groups in the capital, the most fanatical ones are the young girls there who are full of longing.

Long before Bai Qi returned, an exciting piece of news had already spread in the capital—

This fifteen-year-old young martial saint of the Yuan Dynasty is still single.

There are also rumors that Princess Lengli is quite dissatisfied with her marriage with Bai Qi and is unwilling to marry him. This is undoubtedly a rare opportunity for many girls.

Even if Bai Qi was engaged to the princess, they didn't care. In their hearts, even if they couldn't become the main wife, they would be willing to be a concubine.

The entire capital was in an uproar, filled with an atmosphere of joy and revelry. As soon as Bai Qi appeared, some places even set off fireworks to celebrate his return.

"This treatment is truly unprecedented."

Bai Qi, riding on a horse, looked at everything in front of him, feeling a mixture of emotions, but his heart was also filled with joy.

After all, who doesn’t like the feeling of being the center of attention?

However, Bai Qi's eyes soon found a familiar figure in the crowd, and his mood suddenly tightened.

"Father!"

Bai Qi let out a light cry, quickly jumped off his horse, and hurried forward.

At the city gate, Bai Qi's father, Bai Shixiong, was dressed in plain white clothes, but he had an extraordinary aura. He was surrounded by a group of officials, including palace maids and eunuchs, waiting in unison, and everyone had a flattering smile on their face, showing their respect and flattery.

"Father, why did you come here in person?"

Bai Qi walked forward and asked with surprise.

In military families, unless it is a special holiday or the emperor's special grace, members are generally not allowed to return to the capital at will. For example, if Bai Qi had not been summoned by the emperor, he should still be stationed at the front-line base in the southwest. Logically, his father should still be in the army at this time.

"It was His Majesty who summoned me back to the capital. You were promoted to the Great Yuan Martial Saint. This is a grand ceremony for the empire. Military affairs have been temporarily taken over by my deputy general, and I am returning to the capital to accept the award."

When Bai Shixiong said this, a hint of regret flashed in his eyes.

This is the so-called father's status depends on his son. During this period, he did not have any outstanding achievements, and was commended purely because of Bai Qi's outstanding performance on the front line. Thinking of the troubles Bai Qi had caused in the past, he could not help but feel deeply moved.

"Qier, I am very pleased that you have achieved what you have today."

Bai Shixiong said affectionately. The former rebellious son has finally become a great man.

Bai Qi looked at the relief in his father's eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. Although they were not blood relatives, in Bai Qi's heart, the man in front of him was no different from his biological father.

"This is Eunuch Chen from the palace, sent by Her Majesty to greet you. And this is Eunuch Li, coming to express his condolences on behalf of Concubine Zhao. Upon hearing that you will be returning to the capital, Her Majesty has sent someone to greet you."

Bai Qi's father continued to introduce, pointing to a group of court officials behind him.

"Congratulations, sir!"

"Congratulations, Mr. Xi!"

"Young Master is truly a rare talent among men. The dormant dragon of the past has finally risen to the sky!"

……

Everyone could no longer hold back, and after hearing Bai Shixiong's introduction, they immediately stepped forward enthusiastically, offering all kinds of compliments and blessings with smiles on their faces.

The enthusiastic crowd almost pushed Bai Qi's father, Bai Shixiong, aside. Seeing this, Bai Shixiong shook his head helplessly, with a bitter smile on his face.

Among them were many high-ranking officials who had long been friends with the Bai family, including the old man's former subordinates, and many more came spontaneously, trying to get closer to the Bai family through this welcoming event. Bai Shi was ambitious, knowing that the Bai family's status in the capital had risen sharply due to the aura of the young martial saint. These people wanted to take the opportunity to show their goodwill to the Bai family, and many of them had once followed the followers of Duke Ji.

Although Bai Shixiong understood all of this, facing the smiling crowd, and because of his own integrity and meticulousness as a military commander, he was not good at turning people away, so he found it difficult to refuse for the moment and had to allow this large group of people to come.