Chapter 120 - Xiao Feng returns
Qiao Feng stared blankly at the wall for a good while, but being able to see the excitement on his face, showed that he was feeling a lot at the moment.
Ling Xiao watched on quietly from the side, and did not go forward to disturb them.
Finally, Qiao Feng exhaled a long breath, as if he had decided on something.
"Sect Master Ling, I want to stay here for a few days." Qiao Feng turned and said to Ling Xiao.
"Oh? "Why?" Ling Xiao asked.
Although this place has been pretty much destroyed, I still want to try and see if I can find out more about the explanation of the tattoo on my back, and then find out about my birth parents. Although the Xiao family has already declined, I am still alive, and my bloodline has not broken. Qiao Feng said with a serious expression.
Hearing this, Ling Xiao nodded and said, "So that's how it is. You are trying to find some clues left behind by your parents."
"That's right, since we're already here, it's better to work hard at the end. My Master has already died, so I want to see if my biological parents are still alive. It's very likely that they're not living well right now, and they need my help at this moment." Qiao Feng said with some anticipation.
Ling Xiao nodded his head: "Alright, I understand your feelings. Eldest Brother Qiao Feng, you can stay here for a few days, I'll stay here to accompany you."
After hearing that, Qiao Feng looked at Ling Xiao gratefully and said: "Thank you, Sect Master Ling."
"No need to be so polite, we are all family, Eldest Brother Qiao Feng, don't forget that you still have Beggar Gangs, and so many brothers and sisters." Ling Xiao laughed loudly.
"Alright!" Qiao Feng said emotionally.
Following that, Ling Xiao found the elder and told him about Qiao Feng's decision.
But the elder said that he could not stay here for so many days, because the Tribes was waiting for him to guide them, and he was afraid that there would be problems if he stayed too long in this kind of place.
Since the patriarch insisted, Ling Xiao could only send him back. At the same time, he instructed Qiao Feng not to rush back if he ran into any problems.
Therefore, Ling Xiao rode on the horse with the fastest speed possible to send the elder back to the Tribes.
"Sect Master Ling, will you come back?" the elder asked as he dismounted.
Hearing that, Ling Xiao shook his head: "He should not be coming back, his purpose for coming to Qi Dan this time is mainly to find the mystery of his ancestry, so we will meet again in the future."
"So it's like that, then I really do have to say my goodbyes. I wish the two Great Chivalry a smooth journey, and we will meet again in the future." The patriarch imitated Ling Xiao and cupped his fists and said.
Ling Xiao smiled and nodded, then got on his horse and prepared to leave.
At this time, the elder suddenly said: "That's right, Sect Master Ling, there is still some good wine in the Tribes, do you want some?"
Ling Xiao thought for a while, then nodded: "Since that's the case, then we won't be polite."
Following that, under the orders of the elders, the clan members filled up several bags with fine wine and passed them to Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao tied them up around his waist and bid his farewells to the elders again. Then, he rushed back to the old location of the Xiao family.
It was already dusk, and under the light red rays of light, the withered Xiao family looked even more desolate.
Walking into the old location of the Xiao family, Ling Xiao heard a clanging sound, as if something heavy had fallen onto the ground.
Ling Xiao hurriedly walked over, and discovered that it was Qiao Feng who was overturning the ruins.
"Eldest Brother Qiao Feng, what are you doing?" Ling Xiao raised his eyebrows and asked.
Hearing that, Qiao Feng stood up from the ruins, gasped for breath and said: "This seems to be the study room, there are many broken pieces of paper inside, I think there might be some historical records of the Xiao family inside here."
Hearing that, Ling Xiao nodded and said, "So that's how it is. Perhaps there really is.
Thus, under the afterglow of the setting sun, the two of them started to slowly move the collapsed rocks and wood outwards, wanting to take out all the books and papers from the underground.
It was a pity that not too long after, the last ray of light from the sun had disappeared. As night approached, the moonlight gradually sprinkled onto the ground. Although it was gentle and bright, it was no longer suitable for construction.
"Eldest Brother Qiao Feng, rest for a while, we'll talk about it tomorrow. It's too dark at night, we can't see anything clearly." Ling Xiao clapped his hands and said.
When Qiao Feng heard this, he could only nod his head and say: "Alright, then we'll talk about it tomorrow."
Afterwards, the two of them used the abandoned wood to light a bonfire, and then randomly found some bedding or clothes from some rooms to make an open bed.
As the two of them laid down, they could not help but let out a comfortable sigh.
"Although the conditions are simple, compared to lying in the wilderness, it's much more comfortable." Qiao Feng could not help but exclaim.
Ling Xiao smiled and said: 'That is indeed the case. When I sent that Chief back, he gave me some good wine and aged wine.'
With that said, Ling Xiao threw a bag to Qiao Feng.
Qiao Feng laughed heartily as he received the wine. "Hahaha, this is great, I had thought that I would not be able to drink anymore after that night, and furthermore, I need wine to vent my feelings right now."
"There are still quite a few bags here. They should be enough for you to drink. Furthermore, this wine is quite useful to you." Ling Xiao laughed, he remembered that night when Qiao Feng almost got drunk.
Hearing this, Qiao Feng scratched his head in embarrassment.
Maybe it was because of the alcohol, Qiao Feng's mood became a lot better, and he also started to chat with Ling Xiao, but in the end, they were still unable to overcome their sleepiness, and fell into a deep sleep.
Ling Xiao sat cross legged all the way, meditating.
The next day, the two of them woke up one after another. They continued rummaging through the ruins. Finally, they opened up a path, allowing them to easily see the books and papers within.
When Qiao Feng happily walked in and picked up the papers, his expression immediately changed.
Seeing that, Ling Xiao could not help but frown and go forward. After looking at it, he realized that because of the long period of exposure to the sun and blisters, the words on it could no longer be seen clearly. Which is to say, even if the history of the Xiao family was written on these papers, it would be impossible to read at all.
Seeing this scene, Ling Xiao helplessly shook his head and comforted: "Eldest Brother Qiao Feng, as long as there is history, there will definitely be an examination. If there is no way, then we will just stay in Qi Dan for a little longer.
Hearing this, Qiao Feng released his hand, allowing the paper in his hand to float in the wind. Then, he turned his head to look at Ling Xiao, and said with a determined gaze: "I will never give up on this matter, moreover, I have already made preparations, so let the name Qiao Feng disappear from the Jianghu. From today onwards, I will change my surname.
After Ling Xiao heard this, he nodded and said, "Alright, Eldest Brother Xiao Feng!"