Carrying Wine and Singing Long Songs

Volume 1: Carrying Wine and Singing Long Songs Chapter 5: I Urge You to Drink Another Cup

"Knowing my name, what use is it to you?" With the bandits completely wiped out, Bai Qiuran sheathed his sword. The Noble Young Master frowned, not answering Bai Qiuran's question, but instead asking, "They had already fled, why did you have to kill them all? One should show mercy whenever possible."

"That group of Cultivators collects tribute from the various nations of Guzhou every year. They claim it is to protect the common people and uphold the righteous path of the world, but now that the commoners of the Shangxuan Kingdom are plunged into deep water and scorching fire, where are those Cultivators?"

"Not interfering in secular affairs?"

"That really doesn't sound like something someone who insists on dragging others out for a drink would say."

"Then, Brother, looking at their behavior, do they seem like the type of people who would understand the principle of 'showing mercy whenever possible'?"

"Are you going to Mang Mountain?" Whether it was the appearance of scum among the disciples of the Azure Nether Sword Sect, or someone using the reputation of the Azure Nether Sword Sect as a banner, he had to handle this matter; he could not let the sect founded by his teacher be shamed. He originally did not want to interfere in the internal affairs of the Shangxuan Kingdom, but if it truly involved the Azure Nether Sword Sect, then as the Martial Ancestor Uncle, he could not turn a blind eye.

"I have one too." Bai Qiuran cupped his hands in a salute and led over his horse, which had run to the side in fright.

Tang Wei lifted his wine cup with great resignation, clinked it against Bai Qiuran's, and then took a light sip.

"It seems Brother Tang has quite a few opinions about the Azure Nether Sword Sect."

"But the tenet of the Azure Nether Sword Sect is not to interfere in the internal affairs of secular nations. Along the way, I have also heard some news. The current situation in the Shangxuan Kingdom is caused by the inaction of its high-level officials, so it is within reason for the Azure Nether Sword Sect not to intervene."

Tang Wei sneered, "Do you know? The Imperial Advisor of the Shangxuan Kingdom is a person sent by the Azure Nether Sword Sect. He lets the Shangxuan Emperor and the princes listen to slander, act foolishly and without virtue, and focus solely on seeking immortality while neglecting state affairs, causing the people to live in misery."

Bai Qiuran insisted, "I've said as much, yet you are still unwilling to tell me your name; that is quite a buzzkill."

Bai Qiuran said with a chuckle, "Since you helped out, it is only right that I treat you to a drink."

Bai Qiuran picked up a chopstick of cooked beef and replied, "As for the location, I remember it being in Mang Mountain in the central part of the Shangxuan Kingdom. Hmm, I wonder if that place is still called by that name."

"With your strength, you didn't need me to intervene at all. It was me meddling in other people's business."

"No, no, no. Strength is not important in my eyes. What matters is the courage and chivalry you showed by stepping forward when you saw injustice. I think that is very precious."

Bai Qiuran said, "But if someone were to go up the mountain and ask the disciples of the Azure Nether Sword Sect to come down and protect the safety of the people, I believe they would agree."

"Sorry, I'm just like this. It's mainly because I really want to make friends with Brother Tang."

On the table was a pot of Burning Knife Liquor, two pounds of cooked beef, and two plates of stir-fried vegetables, all of which were mouth-watering.

Seeing him remain silent, Bai Qiuran continued to ask, "Brother, may I ask your name?"

Tang Wei muttered, "Then you say your situation is urgent, where are you going? Tell me about it."

"What kind of 'ten-thousand-fire-urgent' is this? You look quite leisurely to me." Bai Qiuran frowned.

Tang Wei paused and then said, "Actually, my destination is also there."

"This is your first time traveling far, isn't it, Brother Tang?"

"There is such a thing?"

"Ha..." The Noble Young Master showed a look of hesitation. A moment later, he gritted his teeth and replied, "My name is Tang Wei."

"That also depends on the time and occasion." Bai Qiuran said with a laugh, "Don't you think that meeting someone with similar aspirations and having a drink together is a very enjoyable thing?"

"Brother." Bai Qiuran raised his wine cup and said enthusiastically to Tang Wei.

"My main purpose this time is to gather some medicinal herbs that I need for myself."

The Noble Young Master sheathed his sword and said indifferently, "We met by chance, I just helped out when I saw injustice. Goodbye."

Anyway, the Soul Reaping Emissary can't beat me.

The Noble Young Master bit his lip and remained silent.

Hearing Bai Qiuran's words, Tang Wei looked at him with great surprise.

"Yes, is there something wrong with that?"

"Come, Brother Tang, I toast you."

"Sigh, meeting is fate." Bai Qiuran said wistfully.

He cupped his hands toward the Noble Young Master and said, "Thank you for your help, Brother. May I ask your name?"

The Noble Young Master declined, "I am unworthy of your treat."

"That is quite a coincidence." Tang Wei sighed and put down the wine cup in his hand.

Bai Qiuran asked.

After saying this, he added in his heart.

Bai Qiuran smiled, "But I heard that Guzhou is where the great cultivation sect, the Azure Nether Sword Sect, is located. If there are Yao Mo disturbing the world, why not go to the people of the Azure Nether Sword Sect? They should be very happy to step in and eliminate harm for the common people, right?"

"No, it's just that there have been Yao Mo appearing in that mountain range recently, devouring living people. I heard that many of the nearby villagers have already fallen victim to them, and even martial arts experts have suffered many casualties."

Bai Qiuran said, "However, a thousand... well, some time ago, I realized a truth: one doesn't need to be in such a hurry on the road of life. Focusing on the things by the roadside and enjoying the beautiful things in life is the meaning of life. Like me in the past, I ignored many things because I was too focused on one thing. So, even if it is a ten-thousand-fire-urgent situation now, I am not in a hurry at all."

Two hours later, at a roadside tavern along the official road of the Shangxuan Kingdom, Bai Qiuran and Tang Wei sat opposite each other.

Having made up his mind to visit the capital of the Shangxuan Kingdom after collecting the herbs, Bai Qiuran skipped this unpleasant topic and said, "Brother Tang, since your destination is also Mang Mountain, I have a proposal. Why don't we travel together for this part of the journey? It would be good to look out for each other. What do you think?"

"So it is Brother Tang."

Tang Wei sighed and said, "I have serious business to attend to on my journey."

Bai Qiuran shook his head and responded with a smile, "Today they failed, and you and I let them go. By tomorrow or the day after, they will forget today's fear, pick up their weapons, and continue to harm people. When others encounter them, they might not necessarily have the ability to protect themselves like you and I do. To eliminate evil completely is to save more innocent lives."

The liquor burned his esophagus like liquid fire. Tang Wei stiffened his face, turned his head away, and then quietly stuck out his tongue in a blind spot where Bai Qiuran couldn't see...

"Hmph, Azure Nether Sword Sect." Seeing Tang Wei's unnatural reaction, Bai Qiuran said with a smile, "No need to drink too much. The most important thing about drinking is the mood. Getting drunk not only ruins things but is also bad for your health."

"Then, Brother Tang, do you know if there is a tavern nearby? I am in a very good mood today and must treat you to a drink."

Tang Wei said very angrily.

Speaking of this topic, Tang Wei's expression suddenly became very ugly. He sneered, "If they step in, it's only because they covet the merit of doing righteous deeds. Cultivators are not good people!"