Book 15: Chapter 86

Yeah. Bus tone made it sound as if Li Zizi asked a stupid question.

No wonder why youre being chased. Also, did you mention Feng Jiutian?

Yeah. I stole from him. Why? You think Im a thief and dont want to be a.s.sociated with me. Am I right? Go on your way, then. I dont need your care even if I die.

Feng Jiutian was Li Zizis cousin. How could Li Zizi not frown when his friend and cousin were enemies?

Drop the nonsense. You should return what you stole. The fact that hes hired formidable a.s.sa.s.sins proves that its important to him. Return what you stole.

Bu pulled a zany face. Why should I? The more upset he gets, the happier I get. If you speak up for him, youre wronging me, so why would I return it? Kill me if you can.

Bu couldnt be reasoned with when he wanted to reason. When he refused to reason, he rejected all reason. Zizi knew better than to try arguing with a wall, so he conveyed with a smile, Who are you talking to? You know I dislike violence more than anything. Besides, when did I ever say I was siding with him? Im worried for your safety. How about this: you return his belonging. Should he refuse to let it go, Ill speak to him. Surely he would consider it water under the bridge on my account.

Bu couldnt find it in him to continuing being angry when his friend spoke so cordially and backed him in every sentence. Smiling once again, he pinched Li Zizis face, rubbed it and then kneaded it. You friends with Feng Jiutian? Why would he let it go just because you speak up? Your face nicer to the hands than others or something?

Li Zizi removed Bus face from his hands, and then they engaged in a friendly hand wrestling match. As Li Zizi hadnt learnt much in that department, he paid particular attention to his proficient friend to learn. Instead of laying on the pressure as usual, Bu entertained Li Zizi for a dozen exchanges before abruptly stopping.

Not just him, but everyone else, too. If you steal, people will consider you a thief and curse you. What happens to you if they want me to join in on cursing and capturing you?

You think Im scared of them? The only thing Im scared of is that theyre too chicken to come for me. Bu wore back on his usual stubborn and confident visage.

Even if they dont arrest you, Id be uncomfortable if I heard people criticising you.

Looking hesitant again, Bu asked in a low voice, What would you do if you heard them?

Well, Ill have to at least give them a beating.

If Im captured?

Ill go to your rescue, of course.

Bu flapped his eyelids a few times before he beamed again, grabbed Li Zizis hand and enthused, Really? You would come to my rescue?

Of course. With that said

What? Bus smile became stiff. You got cold feet?

No. I was trying to say that, if youre in the wrong, I cant righteously stand up for you. Ill have to fight with one hand covering my face when I go to your rescue. That will inconvenience me.

Bus mood changed for the better right away. Just inconvenience you? Rescuing someone with just one hand is just asking to be killed. Since youre nice to me, Ill reciprocate the favour. I wont let anyone kill you.

Bu got up and declared, I dont need it anymore. Ill return it.

Li Zizi jumped to his feet in joy. Okay! Ill go with you.

When did I say I was returning it today? He at least needs to track me down so that I can personally return it to him. I only said Id return it, not that Id return it for free. Noticing Li Zizi staring at him, Bu swiped his nose again. I went through so much to steal it, so I deserve to have some fun with it for a few days. Besides, are we just going to stop tailing your second brother? If you wont let me have my fun, what am I supposed to do?

Li Zizi scratched the back of his head. We dont know where my second brother has gone, though.

Hehe, finding someone is simple. However, you better think it through before you decide to continue tailing him because we dont know how long itll take. Plus, I still have a.s.sa.s.sins on me. Night Sparrow arent pushovers.

I know them. Theyre Yingfengs subordinates. Black Sparrow didnt seem to be among the six of them.

If he was there, we wouldnt have escaped so easily. Black Sparrow specialises in tailing and a.s.sa.s.sination, and he almost exclusively carries out dirty work for the imperial court. His subordinates also specialise in the same fields. Since Feng Jiutian has hired his crew, we cant be careless. You mentally ready? We might be gone for a few days once we go.

Li Zizi had gotten used to leaving Liu Shan Men daily as of late, but he never stayed out overnight. Therefore, he was hesitant upon hearing hed have to be out for days. However, his father wanted to test him in the world outside the walls, and he didnt want to leave his friend. Bu never stayed in one spot for long, while he himself was a Prince, so who couldve known for sure how long their friends.h.i.+p couldve lasted. Hence, every day together was a gift. It was Li Zizis first time experiencing these emotions. Although Bu looked indifferent to Li Zizis choice, there was a tinge of antic.i.p.ation in his eyes.

Its fine. Im usually out and about. Its just a few days; should be fine.

Bu clapped. Thats more like it. Weve barely had any time to catch up. Why go separate ways so soon? Once he realised what he implied, Bu corrected, I dont care if we go our separate ways, though. Worried that his friend would be upset about that, he subsequently asked, Because youll still be back even if you leave today, right?

Li Zizi deployed a firm nod and smile. Of course!

Bu cleared his throat. Be it main streets or alleys, neither is safe anymore now that Ive ran into Black Sparrow. Ill show you a way to sneak out of the city.

Were leaving the city?

What else? Where do you think your second brother went? Didnt you hear his conversation with the criminal leaders? He arranged a meeting with them outside the city to kill someone called Ming Feizhen.

What?

Bu jolted at the sudden loud voice. Dont tell me youre against them killing, too.

Of course I am! Ming Feizhen is my s.h.i.+fu!

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