One of You Doesn't Have Long to Live...

"Of course it's true. When have I ever lied to you, your sister Baiheng?"

Hearing this, Jing Yuan's lips curled slightly, and he said almost imperceptibly, "Hard to say..."

"What did you say? I didn't quite catch that. Can you say it again?"

Hearing Baiheng's increasingly dangerous tone, Jing Yuan was startled and began to regret his words. Then, his gaze shifted and he saw Bai Luoming watching them with amusement. An idea formed in his mind, and he quickly said to Baiheng, "Let's talk about this junior brother's matter first."

"You're smart to know what's good for you!"

Baiheng snorted coldly before continuing his introduction to the crowd, "It's not entirely clear whether this person is from several hundred years in the future, but it's certain that he is indeed a disciple of Jingliu Liu."

"He could even accurately describe Jingliu Liu's habits and demonstrate Jingliu Liu's swordsmanship."

As Baiheng finished speaking, a collective gasp rippled through the crowd around the stone table. They knew all too well how difficult the Jingliu's swordsmanship was to learn; hadn't they noticed that even Jing Yuan, a disciple of the Jingliu, had abandoned his sword and switched to using a formation saber?

Regardless of Jing Yuan's talent, even someone as gifted as Yingxing only learned Jing Liu's swordsmanship after dying countless times at Jingliu hands.

At this moment, Jingliu spoke up to explain, "That's right. He suddenly appeared in my room, but I did teach him his sword techniques."

Upon hearing Jingliu's confirmation, the people around the stone table gasped again, their gazes towards Bai Luoming becoming respectful.

"Hehe, actually I haven't been learning for very long, only a few days. It's mainly because my master taught me so well."

Bai Luoming scratched his head, feigning embarrassment as he spoke to the group.

Upon hearing Bai Luoming's words, everyone's gaze turned to Jing Yuan, as if trying to see through him.

At this moment, Jing Yuan's skin was naturally not as thick as it would be later. He was somewhat embarrassed by the attention he received, and his cheeks flushed slightly.

Everyone expected him to offer some explanation, but to their surprise, Jing Yuan immediately said things like, "How can the Sword Champion technique be so easy to learn?" and "Everyone's talent isn't necessarily in swordsmanship," which drew laughter from both inside and outside the courtyard.

Seeing everyone burst into laughter, Jing Yuan blushed and continued to explain to them, this time quoting extensively from classical texts in an attempt to show that the Jingliu sword technique was not so easy to learn, but this only elicited even louder laughter.

Everyone laughed until they were almost out of breath before they stopped, but they didn't dare look at Jing Yuan again, afraid that he would say something that would make them laugh again.

Baiheng patted his chest, took a breath, and wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes caused by laughing. Then he turned to Bai Luoming and asked the question he most wanted to ask.

"So, Xiao Bai, what will we be like in the future?"

Baiheng's words also piqued the curiosity of the others, who all became serious, clearly wanting to know what their fate would be.

Bai Luoming looked at the expectant faces of the group, his lips parted as if he hesitated.

Seeing this, Baiheng waved his hand and said gently to Bai Luoming, "If it's difficult to say, then don't say it. It's alright."

"No, I was just thinking about how to say it..."

After a moment, Bai Luoming glanced at the group before beginning to speak to them in detail.

One of you is nearing the end.

As soon as he finished speaking, Yingxing addressed the crowd, saying, "It's just the fate of short-lived species; there's no need to dwell on it."

Hearing Yingxing's words, the others didn't react much, only Dan Feng had a deep expression, as if he had made up his mind.

Bai Luoming took in everyone's expressions, forced a smile, and continued, "As long as one's reincarnation continues, life goes on."

This time, Dan Feng smiled faintly and explained, "The power of the Vidyadhara is quite amazing, isn't it?"

"A person boards a train and travels through the sea of stars."

"Great, so I'm one of the Nameless too?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Luoming glanced at Dan Feng discreetly, sighed, and continued, "One person travels far to the Alliance, following the evidence to hunt down prey."

This time, Jing Yuan asked with some surprise, "So, I've joined the Galaxy Rangers?"

"..."

"And another person was promoted to Heavenly General, to guard the Xianzhou."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked at Jingliu and offered their congratulations. Jingliu remained calm, only a hint of joy appeared in his eyes, and he said, "It's just what I had to do."

After Bai Luoming finished speaking, he looked at everyone's expressions and felt a little heavy-hearted. According to the original main storyline, what he said was actually not wrong at all.

However, it was not Yingxing who was nearing his end, but Baiheng.

Of course, he didn't say these words aloud, after all, this was just the original future, and he certainly wouldn't come here and do nothing.

At the very least... we must change Baiheng's fate of dying!

Perhaps influenced by Bai Luoming's expression, they quickly stopped their flattery and turned to look at Bai Luoming.

Baiheng spoke first, "Xiao Bai, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No, Sister Baiheng, I was just thinking about something."

"Hey, why don't you tell us? Maybe we have a solution?"

"Haha, then it's alright, no need, it's just a small matter."

"All right."

Seeing that Bai Luoming was unwilling to say more, Baiheng pursed his lips and did not continue to ask. Instead, he stood up from the stool, walked to Jingliu's side, and pressed Jingliu's shoulder to make her sit down.

Jingliu was somewhat puzzled, unsure of Baiheng's intentions, and asked.

What are you doing?

Baiheng didn't answer Jingliu's question immediately. Instead, he rested his chin on Jingliu's shoulder, their faces close together, and said to Jingliu with a grin, "I'm just basking in the good fortune of the future general."

At this point, Baiheng seemed to remember something. She hugged Jingliu's waist tightly, resting her head on his shoulder Jingliu, and said, "Speaking of which Jingliu Liu, if you become a general in the future, I wonder if you would be willing to treat us to a meal now?"

"Why celebrate something that's still unresolved?"

Baiheng persisted, hugging Jingliu's waist and twisting his body, saying in a coquettish tone, "Please, Jingliu Liu ~"

Jingliu finally understood her intention and said irritably, "Have you spent all your salary this month again?"

"Hehe, Jingliu Liu understands me best."

You earn a good amount of money every month, so why is it never enough?

Jingliu somewhat puzzled. Baiheng always ran out of money around this time of month and had to rely on them for help from time to time.

Baiheng looked at Jingliu, scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, and said, "We paid too many fines this month, and we're really struggling to make ends meet."

Jingliu sighed after hearing Baiheng's words, glanced at everyone, and then said, "In that case, let's go. Let's do as Baiheng says and celebrate for me."

"Yay! Jingliu Liu is the best!"

Upon hearing this, Baiheng immediately jumped up and shouted happily.

Dan Feng shook his head helplessly and turned his gaze to Jingliu.

"You'll spoil her like this. As a pilot, she can't always be out racing cars; her monthly salary goes to fines."

Baiheng immediately became unhappy upon hearing Dan Feng's words. She put one hand on her hip and pointed at Dan Feng with the other, saying, "Is it any of your business? Jingliu Liu is happy to support me!"

After saying that, she snuggled up to Jingliu and acted coquettishly.

"Aren't you right?"

"..."

Jingliu didn't answer Baiheng's question. Instead, he stood up and said to the others, "It's getting late, let's go."

"Hey hey, you're here."

Baiheng skipped and hopped along with Jingliu, urging the others on as they walked.

Dan Feng and the other two exchanged a glance, shrugged, and stood up with helpless expressions.

Bai Luoming looked at the group of people, feeling a mix of emotions.

Before he could finish his reflection, Baiheng ran over again, grabbed his hand, and dragged him outside.

"I almost forgot about you! Come on, let's go together. I'll show you some of the delicacies of our time!"